Adventure: General
Winner
Praesidium: Shadows in the Wind Book One by McKinley Aspen
Muse Literary
Finalist
Assassin's Revenge by Samuel G. Tooma
Koehler Books
Finalist
Driving Toward Destiny by Tim Scott
Authors Press
Finalist
Fight or Flight: A South Side Story by Joseph Durette
Independently Published
Finalist
Jaguar's Claw: A Taz Blackwell Intrigue by Brooks Birdwell Yeager
Koehler Books
Finalist
Summerday: Book 2 in the War Bunny Chronicles by Christopher St. John
Harvest Oak Press
Finalist
The Last Cigar by Thomas Mello
Xlibris
Adventure: Historical
Winner
Retribution: The Stanfield Chronicles by David Tory
Pond House Books
Adventure: War & Military
Winner
Brothers of War: The Iron Brigade At Gettysburg by Michael Eisenhut
Fulton Books
Finalist
Elodia's Knife by Robert S. Phillips
Lulu
Finalist
Gunny Mac Private Detective: Trouble in Chinatown by Steven Walker
Seadog Publishing
Finalist
Intrepid Spirit by David Tunno
The Wild Rose Press
Finalist
The SOOF by Samuel G. Tooma
Koehler Books
African-American Fiction
Winner
Barren by JJ Savaunt
Bloodhound Books
Finalist
Closure by Erick Williams
Independently Published
Finalist
Mothers Vol. 1 by Ben Burgess, Jr.
Legacy Books, LLC
Finalist
Tainted Justice by Duke Southard
Wheatmark
Finalist
What a Godly Privilege to be Born a Man by Tabitha Biel Luak
Tellwell
Anthologies
Winner
A Fire for Christmas by William R. Hincy
Whiskey-Winged Lit
Best Cover Design: Adult Fiction
Winner
With One Stone by Mark Jenkins
Independently Published
Finalist
Gothic Revival by Michael Mullin
BookBaby
Finalist
Longing: Resurrected Heart Series Duet - Book 1 by Shannon Hrimnak
Primedia eLaunch LLC
Finalist
Praesidium: Shadows in the Wind Book One by McKinley Aspen
Muse Literary
Finalist
The Dawn of AI by Ryan LeKodak
RandallVision
Finalist
The Girl Who Feared Trains by Padgett Gerler
Amazon
Finalist
The New Empire by Alison McBain
Woodhall Press
Best Cover Design: Children's Books
Winner
Pebbles and the Biggest Number by Joey Benun
Independently Published
Finalist
Huckleberry Academy, The School of Imagination: Volume 1, The Majestic Feather by J.L. Willis
Xlibris
Best New Fiction
Winner
With One Stone by Mark Jenkins
Independently Published
Finalist
Hollyland: A Novel by Patricia Leavy
She Writes Press
Finalist
Praesidium: Shadows in the Wind Book One by McKinley Aspen
Muse Literary
Finalist
The Broken Hummingbird by Ann Marie Jackson
She Writes Press
Finalist
To Kill a Unicorn by DC Palter
Pandamoon Publishing
Finalist
We're All Lying by Marie Still
Rising Action Publishing Collective
Finalist
Where the Grass Grows Blue by Hope Gibbs
Red Adept Publishing
Children's Fiction
Winner
Ghost Girl by Patti M. Walsh
Atmosphere Press
Finalist
Abigail and Sego's Magical Train Ride by J.A. Kundert
Cypress Productions, LLC
Finalist
Little Freddie at the Kentucky Derby, 30th Anniversary Edition by Kathryn Cocquyt
Blank Cover Press
Finalist
Molly Shipton, Secret Actress by Sheri Graubert
Clear Fork Publishing
Finalist
No! Go! By Holly Schmidt
Amazon Pro Hum / Mama Bear Books
Finalist
Oliver the Oyster and the Pearl Gifts by J.B. Auchter
Amazon KDP
Finalist
The Best Time of the Year by Joanne Telcide-Bryant
Josh & Nelly's, LLC
Children's Mind/Body/Spirit
Winner
Let Your Inner Golden Sparkle Shine: The Little Girl Who Never Stopped Believing in Herself by Sarah Vie
Muse Literary
Finalist
A Story of Whoa by Chris Corbett
Clark Children Properties
Finalist
Adventure On in the Big, Big World by Susan Gross
Ingram Spark
Finalist
Edgar Allan Know and His Big Busy Brain by Rahni Varieur-Davies
Willowwood Publishing
Finalist
Flipper Feet Pete by Garz Chan
Conscious Child Collection
Finalist
Henri and the Magnificent Snort: A Children's Book about Bullying, Belonging, and Love by Samantha Childs
Sea Lavender Publishing
Finalist
The Light Within Me by Lauren Grabois Fischer
The Be Books
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
Winner
Adventure On in the Big, Big World by Susan Gross
Ingram Spark
Finalist
Corky Tails: Tales of a Tailless Dog Named Sagebrush, Sagebrush and the Never Summer Mountains by Joni Franks
Xlibris
Finalist
Don't Give In! by Shanikqua Freeman
3rd Day Publishing
Finalist
Grandma's House is Haunted by Stephen G. Bowling
Valley of Mexico, Inc.
Finalist
Gremlin Night by Mark Dantzler
Orange Hat Publishing
Finalist
Henri and the Magnificent Snort: A Children's Book about Bullying, Belonging, and Love by Samantha Childs
Sea Lavender Publishing
Finalist
I Have Questions, Lots and Lots of Questions: A True Story of Christmas by David Lane
Bear's Place Publishing
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
Winner
The Letter Critters Word Book: Parents looking for a fun yet educational way to teach your children words! by Chase Taylor
ACT Jams Productions
Finalist
Corky Tails: Tales of a Tailless Dog Named Sagebrush, Sagebrush and the Never Summer Mountains by Joni Franks
Xlibris
Finalist
Cristobal Bull by Chris Corbett
Clark Children Properties
Finalist
Gremlin Night by Mark Dantzler
Orange Hat Publishing
Finalist
Poppy's Favorite Friends Fiasco by Madelyn Simon
KDP
Finalist
Sterling and Nugget the Dragon by Judd B. Shaw, illustrated by Marrieta Gal
Morgan James Kids
Finalist
The Superpower of Being Yourself by Eliana Jeong
Independently Published
Children's Religious
Winner
Schoolhouse Dogs Face Life by Dawn R. Darnell & Jim H. Darnell Jr.
KDP
Finalist
The Two-Cent Piece (In God We Trust Series) by Dennis Conrad
Elk Lake Publishing Inc.
Finalist
The Wonderful Friendship by David Swindell
Christian Faith Publishing
Christian Inspirational
Winner
Over the Edge by Michael Garrett
SonCoast Publishing
Finalist
Haven by Sherry Gomes
Stories About Us
Finalist
Lightning Butterflies: Catching the Teleportation Bug by Rev Jim H. Darnell Jr. KDP
Finalist
Shimmering Across Time by Mak Ming
Amazon
Finalist
The Kids' Pit by Roy Sparkman
NewType
Coming of Age
Winner
The Marriage Box by Corie Adjmi
She Writes Press
Finalist
Life in a Supermarket Basket by Michael Evanichko
Independently Published
Finalist
Magic of the Realm (Magic of the Realm Book 1) by Kimberly Marraffino
Independently Published
Finalist
The Concert by Hugh Lawson McDowell
Rawr Publishing Company
Finalist
The Girl from the Red Rose Motel: A Novel by Susan Beckham Zurenda
Mercer University Press
Finalist
The Humiliation Tour by Jeffrey Recker
BarkingBoxer Press
Finalist
The River Is Everywhere by Emilie-Noelle Provost
Vine Leaves Press
Cross-Genre
Winner
The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell: A Novel by Kelly Flanagan
InterVarsity Press
Finalist
77° North by TP Wood
Mosaic Press
Finalist
Dance Among the Flames by Tori Eldridge
Running Wild Press
Finalist
Detours: A Novel by Rosemary N. Gensler, Phyllis W. Hoffman, Marion S. Phillips, Nancy S. Sims, and Ellyn Horn Zarek
Citrine Publishing
Finalist
Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
The Wild Rose Press
Finalist
The Unbroken Horizon by Jenny Brav
Atmosphere Press
Finalist
Victim or the Crime – The Day Before Jerry Died: A Grateful Dead Thriller (A Juror's Perspective) by Paul Sanders
Independently Published
Family Saga
Winner
The Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch: A Modern Ranch with an Ancient Secret by Julia Brewer Daily
Admission Press
Finalist
Augusta by Celia Ryker
Rootstock Publishing
Finalist
Homespun by Sophia Alexander
Onalex Books, LLC
Finalist
Josie and Vic, a novel by Debra Thomas
She Writes Press
Finalist
Seasons of the Blue Pearl by Nicholas Vamer
Friesen Press
Finalist
Unsettled by Patricia Reis
Sibylline Press
Finalist
White Picket Fences by Kyle Ann Robertson
Fulton Books Publishing
Fantasy: Epic/High Fantasy
Winner
The House of Prophecy by Glen Dahlgren
Mysterium Storyworks
Finalist
Gates of Divinity: The First Light by Al Lytle and Toi Blasier
Independently Published
Finalist
ODOX: A Medieval Epic Fantasy by Ken C. Kennedy
Atrebo Publishing
Finalist
The Forbearing Mage: The Adventures of Jack Wartnose by A.S. Norris
Independently Published
Finalist
The Road to Nowhere by LaRae L. Ivy
Ivy Press
Finalist
The Wayward Mage: The Adventures of Jack Wartnose by A.S. Norris
Independently Published
Finalist
The Wind at Oak Hollow by Melissa Widmaier
Independently Published
Fantasy: General
Winner
Daniel Scratch: a story of witchkind by Don Jones
Independently Published
Finalist
Clara Thorn, the witch that was found by Don Jones
Independently Published
Finalist
Echoes of a Seer: The Starbinds Series, Book 1 by Angela K. French
Independently Published
Finalist
Embracing the Darkness by Cassie Sanchez
Silver Labs Press
Finalist
Falling Stars by Julie Rogers
56 Mountain Press
Finalist
LOY: In the Forests of the Mind by Todd David Gross
Sunlit Lane Productions
Finalist
Magic of the Realm (Magic of the Realm Book 1) by Kimberly Marraffino
Independently Published
Fantasy: Historical
Winner
The Hunter Genesis: Whatever it is, wherever it is, he will find it (Book 1 of the Hunter series) by Jasveer Singh Dangi
One Point Six Technologies Pvt Ltd (Leadstart Publishing)
Finalist
Witness to the Revolution by Kiersten Marcil
Champagne Book Group
General Fiction
Winner
The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell: A Novel by Kelly Flanagan
InterVarsity Press
Finalist
Darkness Dwells in Dixie by Mike E. Reynolds
Berry Powell Press
Finalist
Grieving Daughter's Club by Andrea Bear
Elk Lake Publishing Inc.
Finalist
Here, Kitty by Hays Blinckmann
Independently Published
Finalist
Saving Marina by Ines Ferrari Garcia
Independently Published
Finalist
Tell it True: A Novel by John Pruitt
Mercer University Press
Finalist
Those People Behind Us: A Novel by Mary Camarillo
She Writes Press
Graphic Novel
Winner
BIORIPPLE by Nir Levie
Heavy Metal
Finalist
Habibti Pada Book 2: Shou Ismeek? by Ameen Beydoun, illustrated by Ismael Hernandez
Independently Published
Historical Fiction
Winner
A Hundred Sweet Promises by Sepehr Haddad
Appleyard & Sons Publishing
Finalist
A Noble Cunning: The Countess and the Tower by Patricia Bernstein
History Through Fiction
Finalist
I Am Germany by Michael Witt
Koehler Books
Finalist
Measure of Devotion by CF Frizzell
Bold Strokes Books, Inc.
Finalist
She Who Rides Horses: A Saga of the Ancient Steppe (Book One) by Sarah V. Barnes
Lilith House Press
Finalist
The Earth Remains by Shelley Burchfield
Touchpoint Press
Finalist
The Map Colorist by Rebecca D'Harlingue
She Writes Press
Holidays
Winner
A Fire for Christmas by William R. Hincy
Whiskey-Winged Lit
Finalist
The Best Time of the Year by Joanne Telcide-Bryant
Josh & Nelly's, LLC
Horror: General
Winner
The Darkest Gift by Len Handeland
Independently Published
Finalist
The First Time I Saw Her by Jae Mazer
Last Waltz Publishing
Horror: Occult
Winner
The First Time I Saw Her by Jae Mazer
Last Waltz Publishing
Finalist
Accursed Son by Eric Avedissian
Shadow Spark Publishing
Horror: Paranormal/Supernatural
Winner
Malfus: Necromancer Unchained by Casey Sutton
Casey Sutton Writes
Finalist
Blood Ending by Michael McGovern
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
Deathly Alive by Lauren Bradley
Dorrance Publishing Co.
Finalist
The First Time I Saw Her by Jae Mazer
Last Waltz Publishing
Finalist
The Haunting of Peter Ashton by Roberta L. Smith
Independently Published
Finalist
They Are Cursed Like You by Holley Cornetto & S.O. Green
Eerie River Publishing
Horror: Psychological
Winner
A Darling Obsession by S. R. Murray
Fulton Books
Finalist
Knot of Fear by Bryan Cassiday
Independently Published
Finalist
Little Black Book by EVILyn Reigns
Redwood Shadows Publishing
Humor/Comedy/Satire
Winner
The Goodbye Girls Putting The Fun in Funerals by Juliet Domvile
House of Miles Books
Finalist
Blaze Union and the Puddin' Head Schools by W.T. Kosmos
Wise Wit Press, LLC
Finalist
Flight of Fools by Sean Myers
Myers Freelance LLC
Finalist
Not My Best Idea by James Krieger
Amazon
Finalist
Snoodles in Space: A Snoodle, the Zoodle Kidoodles and One Happy Schmoodle by Steven Joseph
Enigami
Finalist
When Black Shoes Turn Red (and other unspeakable outrages) by Tom McKenna
Amazon KDP
Inspirational Fiction
Winner
All That is Sacred by Donna Norman-Carbone
Red Adept Publishing
Finalist
A Noble Cunning: The Countess and the Tower by Patricia Bernstein
History Through Fiction
Finalist
I'm Shutting Down by James F. Walsh
Independently Published
Finalist
Shimmering Across Time by Mak Ming
Amazon
Finalist
The Mysterious Christmas Farm: An Inexplicable Tale of Wonder by Cynthia J. Dueringer
Ridiculous Life
Finalist
The Sea Turtle Spy Project: Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures, Book 4 by Marsha Tufft
Putney Designs LLC
Juvenile Fiction
Winner
The Adventures of Blue Ocean Bob: A Secret in the Deep by Brooks Olbrys
Children's Success Unlimited
Finalist
Corky Tails: Tales of a Tailless Dog Named Sagebrush, Sagebrush and the Never Summer Mountains by Joni Franks
Xlibris
Finalist
Mahalo Does Not Mean Trash by Aura Perkins
Perks Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Marco & Me by Johnny Marfia
BookBaby
Finalist
Oliver the Oyster and the Cheerless Clam by J.B. Auchter
Amazon KDP
Finalist
Shortcut Sorghum: Practicing Patience, Being Through, Winning Results by Vy Lien
Amazon KDP
LGBTQ+ Fiction
Winner
The Sound of Her Smile: A Jensy Willett Novel by Sara Scott
Word Craft, LLC
Finalist
Beauty and the Beast by K'Anne Meinel
Shadoe Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Livingsky by Anthony Bidulka
Stonehouse Publishing
Finalist
Measure of Devotion by CF Frizzell
Bold Strokes Books, Inc.
Finalist
Revelation: A Novel by Gary McCarragher
SDP Publishing Inc.
Finalist
Search for Complete by Stephen G. Hardy
Amazon KDP
Finalist
Var the Loyal by Charlie Beauvoir
Independently Published
Literary Fiction
Winner
The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell: A Novel by Kelly Flanagan
InterVarsity Press
Finalist
A Hundred Sweet Promises by Sepehr Haddad
Appleyard & Sons Publishing
Finalist
A Noble Cunning: The Countess and the Tower by Patricia Bernstein
History Through Fiction
Finalist
Elly Uncomposed by Valerie Niemerg
Anonymous V
Finalist
The Earthquake Child: A Novel by Elayne Klasson
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Marriage Box by Corie Adjmi
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Reluctant Visionary by Datta Groover
Deep Pacific Press
Military
Winner
LUNACOM by Rich Wyatt
Independently Published
Multicultural Fiction
Winner
Always Orchid by Carol Van Den Hende
Azine Press
Finalist
Fated to Love You: A Chasing the Comet Novel by Kayla Cunningham
Extasy Books Inc.
Finalist
La Quinta Soledad by Silviana Wood
Aztlan Libre Press
Finalist
On a Rooftop in Beijing by Maggie Paredes
Muse Literary
Finalist
Slum City Africa, "A Very Bad Place With Good Teachings" by Warren Elofson and Jonah Weyessa
Anthem Press
Finalist
The New Empire by Alison McBain
Woodhall Press
Mystery/Suspense: Cozy Mysteries (Cozies)
Winner
Silence the Past: A Callan Morrow Mystery by Gary Lee Edward Kreigh
AIA Publishing
Finalist
Cloudy with a Chance of Answers by Carolyn Summer Quinn
Blue Topaz Ocean Enterprises
Finalist
Scavenger Tides by Susan Hanafee
BookBaby
Finalist
The Book of Rules by Gail Noble Sanderson
Noble Press
Finalist
The Man Who Had 9 Lives: A Murder on Skis Mystery by Phil Bayly
Independently Published
Finalist
Vanishing Sweetness A Gingerbread Mystery Love Story: Unravel the Secrets of the North Pole's Enchanting Gingerbread Town | Whimsical Romance, Intriguing Mystery, Cozy Winter Wonderland by James Breznicky
Amazon KDP
Mystery/Suspense: General
Winner
On Lonesome Roads by Dan Flanigan
Arjuna Books
Finalist
Maverick, Movies & Murder by Mary Seifert
Secret Staircase, an imprint of Columbine Publishing Group, LLC
Finalist
Nine Ways to Die: An Enneagram Murder Mystery by Kate Hallock
Koehler Books
Finalist
Swimming with the Angels by Colin Kersey
Atmosphere Press
Finalist
The Hemingway Deception by Tj O'Connor
Suspense Publishing
Finalist
The Orchid Tattoo by Carla Damron
Koehler Books
Finalist
To Kill a Unicorn by DC Palter
Pandamoon Publishing
Mystery/Suspense: Hard-Boiled/Crime
Winner
In Danger of Judgment by David Rabin
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
On Lonesome Roads by Dan Flanigan
Arjuna Books
Finalist
The Horoscope Writer by Ash Bishop
Camcat
Finalist
The Prey Club by J.J. McGraw
Independently Published
Finalist
The Russian Doll: A Raymond Mackey Mystery (Book 2) by Owen Thomas
OTF Literary
Finalist
White Gold by Michael E. Jimerson
Atmosphere Press
Mystery/Suspense: Historical
Winner
A Week and a Day by Hal Adkins
Amazon KDP
Finalist
Deadly Diamonds and Dames: A Nick Pearson Mystery by Jeff Boarts
Amazon KDP
Finalist
Ghoul of Sherwood by Jay Ruud
Encircle Publications
Finalist
Long Way from Clare by Robert W. Smith
Meryton Press
Finalist
Spirit Tree: A Three Creeks Mystery by Ken Farmer
Timber Creek Press
Finalist
The Man Who Had 9 Lives: A Murder on Skis Mystery by Phil Bayly
Independently Published
Finalist
Where No Man Pursueth by Michael E. Jimerson
Atmosphere Press
Mystery/Suspense: Multicultural & Diverse
Winner
Bring the Light by Annette Montez Kolda
The Wild Rose Press
Finalist
An Unconventional Death by Dorothy Mai
Independently Published
Finalist
Livingsky by Anthony Bidulka
Stonehouse Publishing
Finalist
The Blood Island Brooch by J. Paul Hickey
Page Publishing
Finalist
The Eagle Speaks by Dianne L. Hagan
Haganworkz
Finalist
The Last Cigar by Thomas Mello
Xlibris
Finalist
The Mighty Esox by G. Edward Martin
Independently Published
Mystery/Suspense: Police Procedurals
Winner
Justice for Loretta by LeeAnne James
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
Copper Waters by Marlene M. Bell
Ewephoric Publishing
Finalist
Rock Step, Triple Homicide: An Introduction to Lindy Hop…AND a Murder Mystery by Doug Dorsey
Studio 15 Publishing, Inc.
Mystery/Suspense: Romantic Suspense
Winner
Hollyland: A Novel by Patricia Leavy
She Writes Press
Finalist
Black and Blue by Frank F. Weber
Moon Finder
Finalist
Call Her Janie: A Scintillating Romantic Suspense with a Shocking Twist by S.R. Fabrico
SRF Creations
Finalist
Dakota Courage by Megan Kinney
IronStream Media
Finalist
Longing: Resurrected Heart Series Duet - Book 1 by Shannon Hrimnak
Primedia eLaunch LLC
Finalist
The Child Riddler by Angela Greenman
Bella Books
Finalist
Those We Seek by Marie Jones
GenZ Publishing
New Age
Winner
A Machine Divine by Derek Paul
Independently Published
Finalist
Fated to Love You: A Chasing the Comet Novel by Kayla Cunningham
Extasy Books Inc.
Finalist
The Crooked Forest, Cloud Crazed by Joni Franks
Xlibris
Novelette
Winner
The Wallace House of Pain by S.M. Stevens
Independently Published
Finalist
The Crooked Forest, Cloud Crazed by Joni Franks
Xlibris
Novella
Winner
Keeping To Himself by John Carenen
Koehler Books
Finalist
Courage on the Run by J. Carol Nemeth
Forget Me Not Romances, Winged Publications
Finalist
Deathly Alive by Lauren Bradley
Dorrance Publishing Co.
Finalist
Little Black Book by EVILyn Reigns
Redwood Shadows Publishing
Poetry: Anthologies
Winner
I Thought I Heard A Cardinal Sing: Ohio's Appalachian Voices edited by Kari Gunter-Seymour
Shelia-Na-Gig Editions
Poetry: Chapbook
Winner
Broken Metronome by Connie Post
Glass Lyre Press
Poetry: Contemporary
Winner
Gentle Shadows Fierce Wings by Nikita Kapoor
Paper Lily Press LLC
Poetry: General
Winner
A Sense of You, photography by John Reid, poetry by L. Midnight
Blank Cover Press
Finalist
Gentle Shadows Fierce Wings by Nikita Kapoor
Paper Lily Press LLC
Poetry: Narrative
Winner
The Epic of Gilgamesh: A Poetic Version by Robert W. Watson
Gatekeeper Press
Pre-Teen Fiction
Winner
Magic, Mystery, and the Multiverse: The Marvelous Multiverse App by Aurora Winter
Same Page LLC
Finalist
Flower Power 2: Friendship Rules by Judy Lindquist
Taylor and Seale Publishing
Finalist
Liberty Biscuit by Melanie Sue Bowles
Horse and Rider Books
Finalist
Pack of the Lost: The Uninviting Forest by Nikita Kapoor
Paper Lily Press LLC
Finalist
The Adventures of Max and Friends: First Day of School by Nghi Dang
Amazon KDP
Finalist
The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry by Rebecca Laxton
Warren Publishing
Finalist
The Sea Witch's Revenge: A Delta & Jax Mystery by Susan Diamond Riley
Koehler Books
Religious Fiction
Winner
A Noble Cunning: The Countess and the Tower by Patricia Bernstein
History Through Fiction
Finalist
Babylon: A Novel of Jewish Captivity by Michelle Cameron
Wicked Son
Finalist
Battlefield of Deceit, Faith in the Parks Book 5 by J. Carol Nemeth
Winged Publications
Finalist
Darkness Dwells in Dixie by Mike E. Reynolds
Berry Powell Press
Finalist
Grieving Daughter's Club by Andrea Bear
Elk Lake Publishing Inc.
Finalist
Gypsy for God by Yvonne M. Morgan
Elk Lake Publishing Inc.
Finalist
Redeeming The Time: Faircourt Friends Series Book One by Alexandra T. Armstrong
Parable Print
Romance: Erotica
Winner
Finding Tiegan by Hanna Park
The Wild Rose Press
Romance: General
Winner
Royal Caleva: Gabriel by Nancy Herkness
Tabby Brothers Press
Finalist
Call Her Janie: A Scintillating Romantic Suspense with a Shocking Twist by S.R. Fabrico
SRF Creations
Finalist
Hollyland: A Novel by Patricia Leavy
She Writes Press
Finalist
Savage Abandon: A Dark Cowboy Mafia Romance (Book 1) by Sky Coppola
Independently Published
Finalist
Taken: A Novel (Taken Series, Book 1) by E. C. Roderick
Sandy Pier Press
Finalist
The Outcast by Eve M. Riley
Snugrox Publishing
Finalist
Why Hearts Keep Secrets: A Milford-Haven Novel, Book 3 by Mara Purl
Bellekeep Books
Romance: Historical
Winner
A Hundred Sweet Promises by Sepehr Haddad
Appleyard & Sons Publishing
Finalist
Illuminating Darwin: Arabella's Light by Jill George
Heinze Quill Publishing
Finalist
Love on the Moonedge by Margarit Derants
Color Depot, Inc.
Finalist
Loving Beth by Bonnie Rose Ward
Samuel Tree Publishing
Finalist
Measure of Devotion by CF Frizzell
Bold Strokes Books, Inc.
Finalist
On Prevailing Winds by Elizabeth St. Michel
Independently Published
Finalist
Tides of Blue by Sharon Brubaker
Tivshe Publishing
Romance: Paranormal/Supernatural
Winner
The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven by Jennifer Ivy Walker
The Wild Rose Press
Finalist
Angel Light, Angel Dark by Annette Miller
The Wild Rose Press
Finalist
Changing Tide by Robert Joncas
Cougar Productions
Finalist
Death to the Soul by R. I. Polsgrove
Independently Published
Finalist
Fury: Animal Senses Series Book 8 by Jacqueline Paige
Exordium Books (FRP)
Finalist
Prophecy of a Vampire by Tania Gold
The Wild Rose Press
Finalist
The Blessing of the Black Wolves by JS Murphy
Independently Published
Romance: Romantic Comedy
Winner
Get a Room by Casey Dembowski
Red Adept Publishing
Finalist
Tex Miller is Dead by Kelly Elizabeth Huston
Watermount Publishing
Finalist
The Four Year Hitch by Don Cox
Dorrance Publishing Co.
Finalist
The Roof by Nykolus A. Brownsilva
Amazon KDP
Finalist
The Way to Cape May by Kimberly Brighton
Cape Island Publishers
Finalist
Unlocking Love…The Key to Changing Two Lives by de de Cox and Dana Roehrig
Beyond Publishing Global
Finalist
Writing Mr. Right by Abigail Drake
Independently Published
Science Fiction: Alien/Space
Winner
Disunion: Book One: The Mantiz Gambit by John Whitman
Independently Published
Finalist
Diary of a Martian: The Discovery by Stephen Haunts
Amazon KDP
Finalist
Found in Space, But Who Are You? by Randal Lee Gritzner
Kindle Direct Publishing
Finalist
Snoodles in Space: A Snoodle, the Zoodle Kidoodles and One Happy Schmoodle by Steven Joseph
Enigami
Finalist
To Castle Kingside by John W. Grundy
Paper Jam Publishing
Science Fiction: Cyberpunk
Winner
Into the Beanstalk by J. Paul Roe
Independently Published
Finalist
Resolver by Trent Whippler
Champagne Book Group
Science Fiction: General
Winner
BLOOD MOON by Heather Graham and Jon Land
Tor Books
Finalist
Artefactum by J.E. Tobal
Mindstir Media
Finalist
Cut Her Out In Little Stars by Daniele Kasper
Solstice Publishing
Finalist
Infidel Wars: Cleansed Book One by Donna E. Lane
Bear's Place Publishing
Finalist
LUNACOM by Rich Wyatt
Independently Published
Finalist
The Foreboding by M.J. Foley
New Degree Press
Finalist
The Winding (Time Corrector Series, Book 1) by Avi Datta
Bublish, Incorporated
Science Fiction: Parallel Universe/Alternative History
Winner
A Week and a Day by Hal Adkins
Amazon KDP
Finalist
The Great Trespass (A World of Wolt Novel) by Steve Teets
Independently Published
Finalist
The Knot in Time Travel: Book One of an Old West Trilogy by Eide S. Nevets
Amazon KDP
Finalist
The New Empire by Alison McBain
Woodhall Press
Science Fiction: Post-Apocalyptic
Winner
Interface: Book One: Connection by R.K. Hillhouse
Libros Igni
Finalist
Abandon Us by E.T. Gunnarsson
Bragi Press
Finalist
Cutthroat Express by Bryan Cassiday
Independently Published
Finalist
LOY: In the Forests of the Mind by Todd David Gross
Sunlit Lane Productions
Finalist
Remember Us Us by E.T. Gunnarsson
Bragi Press
Finalist
The Haven: A World Remade by Bradley West
Independently Published
Short Story Fiction
Winner
Ghost House by Sara Connell
Muse Literary
Finalist
Delta of Cassiopeia: Collected Stories and Sonnets by Ted Morrissey
Twelve Winters Press
Finalist
Drink Wine and Be Beautiful: Short Stories by Kimberly Sullivan
Independently Published
Finalist
I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY, SO I JUST SAID THANKS by David Joseph
Partal 6 Press
Finalist
The Coward of Grimsby by Eric Daniel Ryan
Independently Published
Finalist
This is the Dream by Owen Thomas
OTF Literary
Finalist
True Fiction by Sohrab Homi Fracis
Stephen F. Austin State University Press
Sports
Winner
The Gift by Bob Moseley
BQB Publishing
Finalist
Eddie The Legend by Brian Scala
Light Switch Press
Finalist
Going To Williamsport by Rich Agnello
Austin Macauley
Thriller: Crime
Winner
In Danger of Judgment by David Rabin
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
At All Costs by J. Robert Kinney
Amazon KDP
Finalist
Gillespie Field Groove: A Rolly Waters Mystery by Corey Lynn Fayman
Konstellation Press
Finalist
On Lonesome Roads by Dan Flanigan
Arjuna Books
Finalist
Pain Killer by R.K. McKean
Theatron Press / Independently Published
Finalist
Salt Island by Lisa Towles
Indies United Publishing House
Finalist
Watching – A Different Type of Time Travel, Volume 1: The Garden Museum Heist by Jeffrey Jay Levin
Black Rose Writing
Thriller: General
Winner
Terror's Sword: A Kyle McEwan Novel by Kevin Kuhens
Kuhens Publishing
Finalist
27 Days by Patrick H. Moore
Down & Out Books
Finalist
Beyond the Grate by Rob Neto
Chipola Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Havana Deception by Willian Hellman with Sali Gear
Ingram Spark
Finalist
The Chaos Spiral by Adam "Doc" Brackin
Wooton Major Publishing
Finalist
The Confessions of Gabriel Ash by Lee Polevoi
Running Wild Press
Finalist
The Fall of Faith by Jeff Berney
BAQJAC Entertainment
Thriller: Legal
Winner
Scavenger Hunt: A Novel by Chad Boudreaux
Morgan James Publishing
Finalist
Victim or the Crime – The Day Before Jerry Died: A Grateful Dead Thriller (A Juror's Perspective) by Paul Sanders
Independently Published
Thriller: Medical
Winner
An Inch from Oblivion by Sam Polakoff
Komodo Dragon, LLC
Finalist
The Haven: A World Remade by Bradley West
Independently Published
Thriller: Political
Winner
Bucharest Legacy: The Rise of the Oligarchs by William Maz
Oceanview Publishing
Finalist
A Fed Spirit by Erma Claire
Muse Literary
Finalist
At All Costs by J. Robert Kinney
Amazon KDP
Finalist
The Hemingway Deception by Tj O'Connor
Suspense Publishing
Finalist
The Silent Count by E. A. Smiroldo
Solstice Publishing
Thriller: Psychological
Winner
We're All Lying by Marie Still
Rising Action Publishing Collective
Finalist
Absolute Revenge by Margie Miklas
Independently Published
Finalist
Escaping Eden by Lana Lindemann
Paradox Manuscripts
Finalist
Gothic Revival by Michael Mullin
BookBaby
Finalist
Little Black Book by EVILyn Reigns
Redwood Shadows Publishing
Finalist
The Price of Revenge, She Can't Run Far Enough… by Rita M. Boehm
Independently Published
Finalist
With One Stone by Mark Jenkins
Independently Published
Thriller: Techno
Winner
The Child Riddler by Angela Greenman
Bella Books
Finalist
Immortal Red by Keith Hummel
Wheatmark
Finalist
Outsourced Consequences by Marc Rasmussen
Amazon Publishing Pros
Finalist
Sea of Red by James Bultema
Independently Published
Finalist
The Silent Count by E. A. Smiroldo
Solstice Publishing
Urban Fiction
Winner
Praesidium: Shadows in the Wind Book One by McKinley Aspen
Muse Literary
Finalist
Acceptance: The Beginning by Rebecca Heidt
Independently Published
Visionary Fiction
Winner
Detours: A Novel by Rosemary N. Gensler, Phyllis W. Hoffman, Marion S. Phillips, Nancy S. Sims, and Ellyn Horn Zarek
Citrine Publishing
Finalist
Confluence by Mary Elizabeth Gillilan
Independent Writers Studio Press
Finalist
Invention Is a Mother by Rob Brownell
Syllaballistics Publishing
Western
Winner
Rowdy: To Catch a Killer by Chris Mullen
Wise Wolf Books
Finalist
Crippled Jack by Boston Teran
High Top Publishing
Finalist
Hope Is Built by Davalynn Spencer
Wilson Creek Publishing
Finalist
Rowdy: Rescue by Chris Mullen
Wise Wolf Books
Women's Fiction
Winner
Broke-Ass Women's Club by Sharon Sala
Independently Published
Finalist
Ghost House by Sara Connell
Muse Literary
Finalist
Hollyland: A Novel by Patricia Leavy
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Broken Hummingbird by Ann Marie Jackson
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Marriage Box by Corie Adjmi
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Secret Journey by Brian Barnes & Judith Briles
Mile High Press
Finalist
Why Hearts Keep Secrets: A Milford-Haven Novel, Book 3 by Mara Purl
Bellekeep Books
Young Adult Fiction
Winner
Clara Thorn, the witch that was found by Don Jones
Independently Published
Finalist
FALLING STAR: Book Three of THE RISE AND FALL OF DANI TRUEHEART Series by Michele Kwasniewski
Rand-Smith Publishing
Finalist
The Gift by Bob Moseley
BQB Publishing
Finalist
The Invisible Hand: A Pareto Sisters Mystery by Paul Eric Klein
Story Merchant Books
Finalist
The Sea Turtle Spy Project: Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures, Book 4 by Marsha Tufft
Putney Designs LLC
Finalist
The Whisperer's Wish by Janilise Lloyd
Expanse Books, an imprint of Scrivenings Press
Finalist
Wielding Magic by Kummam Al Maadeed
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press - HBKU Press
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