How to Avoid the Over-diagnosis and Over-treatment of Prostate Cancer
Honorable Mention,
2011 New York Book Festival

Author: Anthony Horan This book provides EVERYTHING you need to know about prostate cancer. No sugar coating the truth – just well researched and documented material. A MUST READ for anyone needing to make a decision about how to live with and treat prostate cancer!

Marshall the Miracle Dog
Honorable Mention,
2013 Los Angeles Book Festival

Author: Cynthia Willenbrock Beautifully illustrated children’s book tells the true story of Marshall. Found living with 60 other dogs in an abandoned property and the victim of unfathomable abuse. Even though he is severely malnourished and loses a leg, he has a spirit that can only be described as miraculous! Marshall s astounding resilience inspires…

We Became Mexican American
Winner, 2013 Los Angeles Book Festival

Author: Carlos B. Gil Discover what it’s like to immigrate to the United States from one family’s account. Highly readable award-winner tells the story about the cultural shock of arriving in the U.S. for the first time including the cultural conflicts and other difficulties in raising children in a new culture. Learn about immigration.

Spirit of Meradoon
Honorable Mention,
2013 Los Angeles Book Festival

Author: Margaret Douglas On their first vacation to the Scottish Highlands and during their explorations of a ruined castle, Emma and Thomas Biggs make the surprise discovery of a supernatural, mystical creature. They are immediately propelled into a series of fantastical adventures, one of which will provide life-changing consequences.

Shattered Triangle
Honorable Mention,
2013 Los Angeles Book Festival

William P. Messenger Amidst the restrained wealth of an exclusive neighborhood in L.A., a family is mysteriously murdered. But this is no ordinary killing. Since the sole survivor is a candidate for the U.S. Senate, there are implications for the entire State of California. Politics, religion and life-long friendships stream beneath this tale.

The Seven Turns of the Snail’s
Honorable Mention,
2010 Paris Book Festival

Author: Maryjane Roe The Seven Turns of the Snail’s Shell delivers a steady spell of suspense, thwarted romance, intrigue and excitement. Princess Diana has been killed in a terrible crash…or has she? From this question evolves an intricate story of deception, danger, and ultimately, redemption that will leave readers breathless with anticipation

Blood Spiders and Dark Moon
Runner-Up 2011 Halloween Book Festival

Author: David Fulcher Blood Spiders and Dark Moon contains fourteen tales of terror and wonder. From an earth-devouring spider, a forbidden pact with the devil, a golden city across time and space, a night watchman that is much more than he seems, a vengeful janitor, werewolves, werecats and creatures who travel unseen dimensions, Blood Spiders…

The Taste of Snow
Honorable Mention,
2012 London Book Festival

Stephen V. Masse When winter arrives in the Austrian Alps, eleven-year-old Nicole Kinders receives a candy cane which is said to be magic, but troubling events soon follow that threaten her and her family.

Pinkhoneysuckle
Honorable Mention,
2012 San Francisco Book Festival

Author: Barbara Everett Heintz Set in Southern Appalachian Bible Belt. USAs untold truth – The Diaspora of dirt farms From Bible Belt To Ghetto by thousands. A story of inescapable poverty. Grieved fathers relocated.Abused & shamed women and children. Riveting journey of author from Mt. birth to Washington D.C. and Civil Rights. Weep,Laugh,Grippingly truthful. Womanhood…

Columbus Avenue Boys:
Avenging The Scalamarri Massacre
Honorable Mention,
2012 Hollywood Book Festival

David Carraturo The Columbus Avenue Boys share lineage back to before the turn of century. Having grown up together in a small Each became successful in his own right. Chris moved to Dallas to be a portfolio manager with a financial firm while Sal and Tony earn their living the hard way—by being enforcers and…