INTERNATIONAL

IMPACT BOOK AWARDS

Congratulations to Our
International Impact Book Award Winners

We are thrilled to announce the International Impact Book Awards 2026 winners. Our program has honored outstanding authors and their voices in non-fiction, fiction, education, poetry, business writing, essays, biography, children’s literature and more. We applaud all of you for your excellent work and dedication.

WINNERS FOR

Autobiography

Health/ Trauma & Recovery

Coming to Voice: Surviving an Abusive Therapist

Bernadine Fox

Adoption & Identity

Adoption The Journey: A Search for the Truth

Chelle Johnson

Mental Health/Emotional Well-Being

Abandoned But Not Forgotten

Dana Priyanka Hammond

Maternal Bond & Identity

My Mother's Son: Musings on Life and Loss

Dar B. Shah M.D.

Inspirational / Motivational

Women of Purpose: Creating a Better World

Dr. Shyla Day

Business & Entrepreneurial

Undisrupted: Leadership Essentials on Business Transformation, Profitability, and Future Readiness

Ian Khan

Personal Transformation

The Impossible Shift: From Mean Girl to Meaningful Life

Jennifer S. Benson

Legal & Personal Transformation

Presiding Over Shadows: From Chaos to Order in the Court

Judge Michael Randazzo

Spiritual Healing & Transformation

The Indigo Flame

Nahum Justin Vizakis

Survival/ Hardship & Extreme Life Experience

Cellblock to CEO The Rise of a Fallen King

Reggie D Smith

WINNERS FOR

Biography

Military/ War & Service

Beyond Woke: The Diversity of U.S. Military Heroes

C. Douglas & Pamla M. Sterner

Boxing Philosophy & Mentorship

CUS

Damon Ackerman & Paul Zuckerman

Political & Government

I Was A Police Officer

Donald R. Smith

Physician's Memoir & Healthcare Advocacy

Do You Mind?

Dr. Habib Khan MD

True Crime/ Justice & Investigative

KILLING KENNEDY & FRAMING OSWALD: The Conspiracy Exposed

George Schwimmer PhD

Business/ Leadership & Entrepreneur

The Battle for Success

Joel Gaitan

Black American History

The Bequest of John T Ward: Uncovering A Hidden Legacy in Black American History, Exploring Stories of Antebellum Resistance

Shanna Ward

Coming-of-Age/ Cultural & Historical

Sheribaby, A Little Girl's Big Voice In Post Independence Jamaica

Sharon Gordon

Travel Etiquette

AIRPORT ETIQUETTE

Victoria Lynn Granade

WINNERS FOR

Business

Marketing/ Branding & Sales

The Sales Cheat Code: Proven Methods for Closing the Deal

Andrew Blanton

Leadership & Management

Authentic Leadership: Navigating Success One Chapter at a Time

Angelita P. Howard, EdD, MBA

Management & Leadership - Change Management & Employee Commitment

Being Acquired: Managing Change and Employee Commitment

Daniel P. Jackson D. BA

Leadership Training - Introvert Professional Growth

Invisible Introvert: How to Be Seen, Heard, and Promoted Without Playing Office Politics

Dr. Cynthia J. Young

Financial Services Industry - Wealth & Legacy Planning

Generational Wealth Begins with Generational Knowledge

Dr. Joaquin E. Wallace

Organizational Learning - Employee Retention & Culture

The Art of Retention: The 9 Strategy Changes Needed to Retain Valued Employees Mastering the Practices Necessary to Keep Your Best People for the Long Term

Dr. Ransford M. K. Addo

Management & Leadership - Strategic Networking & Influence

Connections That Count: How to Transform Your Network Into Influence, Leadership, and Career Growth

Dr. Tim Newman

Operations/ Systems & Process Improvement

IMPUESTOS EN ESTADOS UNIDOS: Guía práctica para inmigrantes.

Fabiola I. Rivera, PhD

Motivational & Inspirational - Empowerment & Potential

Something Extra: Uncover Your Strengths. Unlock Your Potential. Unleash Your Impact.

Lisa Nichols

Finance/ Investing & Economics

Bloodline Banking: Reclaiming the Lost Art of Family Wealth

Lord Shahmeek Allah

Business - Management & Leadership - Leadership Failures & Resilience

Unseen Obstacles: Overcoming The Ten Major Causes Of Leadership Failures

Mike T. Lightner

Leadership & Motivation - Interpersonal Adaptability

The FLEX Leader: How to Lead People Your Age by Flexing Personalities

Shaine Hobdy

Entrepreneurship & Startups

Founder Frameworks: A Playbook for Building and Scaling Your Business

Vivek Ananth

WINNERS FOR

Children

Magical Fantasy - Whimsical Adventures

Charlie Runs in the Rain

Charlie, Matt & Lu

Action & Adventures - Quest & Exploration

Finn's Adventures: The Climb to the Sky

Debra Sawdy

Children’s Cat Books - Cultural & Family

The American Cat and the Persian Family

Judith Wilson Shadzi

Educational & Values-Based Fiction

Brody's Busy Brain: Autism Series

Kara Dalton

Social-Emotional & Life Skills Fiction

YOU Yoga: Finding Your Inner Shine

Maria Castellucci Moore

Fantasy & Magical Worlds

SKYLIGHT - Book 1 of the Mehk Light Series

Patchree Jones

WINNERS FOR

Children's Education

Math & Logical Thinking

Mr. Blackematics: Money Matters

Darrell Hubbard

Curiosity & Nature

Clara's Curiosity & Her Foxy Friends

Karen Belanger-Richmond

Science & Biology

Nurse Florence®, What is My Blood Type?

Michael Dow, RN, MS, MHA, MSM

Cultural Understanding

Have a Good Trip, Lucky! Book 2 of A Dog Diplomat Adventure Series

Vida Gecas

WINNERS FOR

Children's Inspirational/ Motivational

Lessons for Kids

Katie Finds Her Voice: A Story About Autism

Amy B. McCoy

Personal Growth & Self-Discovery

Pixie the Pig Is a Super Unique Beast: A Heartfelt Social-Emotional Learning Book About Autism, Sensory Differences, and Friendship

Beth Davis

Self-Confidence & Self-Esteem

Fearless the Amazing Boy with Special Abilities

Carmella Alexander

Resilience & Family Bonds

El Camino del Destino: A Migrant Family's Adventure

Christina Treviño

Empowering Messages

I Believe I Could Cry : For Black Boys Who Dream

Dee J. Chavis

Empowerment & Confidence

When I'm Santa's CEO

Dr Samantha Pillay

Leadership & Character

The Heart of a Leader

Dr. Josh McConkey

Self-Esteem & Self-Respect

I Adore You: Finding Hope and a Home in a New Land

Fardous Hosseiny & Jaihoon Nawzadi

Christian Books & Bibles / Religious Poetry

GOD'S CHOSEN CHILDREN: Encouraging Bible-Based Poems for Youth

Jo Anne Meekins

Environmental Stewardship

Bibi Saves the Trees

Judith A. Ewa

Self-Confidence & Esteem

Muna and Her Superhero Hair

Kemi Emmanuel

Wisdom & Guidance

The Key of Ma'at

Kenneth Palm

Self-Confidence & Resilience

Chosen, So Rise

Loudrige Jean-Philippe

Kindness/ Empathy & Compassion

The Bumpy Pumpkin

Natalie Horseman

Positive Growth

13 Lessons I Wish Everyone Knew At 13

Nitya Lohiya

Resilience & Grit

Dax to the Max: Blah Blah Blobs vs. Power Pods

Scott Feld

Motivational Tales

The Girl Who Kept Going

Tiffany McCarty

Inspiring Stories

My Dad Is A Real Superhero

Yuri Williams

WINNERS FOR

Contemporary Fiction

Family & Domestic Life

The Quiet Storm

A. W. Collins

Identity & Societal Pressure

Entitlement

Branden Blinn

Coming-of-Age & Personal Growth

Later Days

Chip Jacobs

Global Youth & Peace

JANDALS

Irene Gottlieb

Character-Driven

Song of Hummingbird Highway

K. M. Cookie

Social Issues & Cultural Commentary

Trafficked: (From Captive To Keeper)

Monique C Fultz

Mental Health & Emotional Struggles

Memories of a Future

Nader Torki

Romance & Relationship Exploration

The Sofia Bosco Effect

Rosa Esthela Mora

Community Building & Social Issues

Not Quite Home

Temple Lentz

Coming-of-Age & Relationships

The Sun and The Moon

Willa M. Scantlebury

WINNERS FOR

Crime Fiction

Noir & Hardboiled Fiction

UNO: Only One Came to Play

Carlos Valenzuela

Psychological Crime & Thriller

Shameless in Stilettos

Ell P.

Detective & Private Investigator Fiction

Blinders: A Crime Thriller

Ida Linehan Young

Police Procedural & Law Enforcement

Mapping the Night

John David Bethel

Thrillers & Suspense

THE P.A.C.T.

Nathan E. Waire

WINNERS FOR

Education and Academic

Career & College Planning

From Messed Up to Mastered: Career Coaching to Move You from Chaos to Clarity.

Brandy Ashford

Cultural Critique & Pedagogy

THE SUFFERING CANON: How We Learned to Mistake Pain for Profundity—And What It's Costing Us

C Davert

Nontoxic Cleaning & Sustainable Living

The Detox Dwelling: A Practical Guide to Nontoxic Cleaning for Healthier Homes and Greener Living

Cathy Mails

Professional Learning & Team Leadership

The Teacher Team Leader Handbook: Simple Habits to Transform Collaboration in a PLC at Work

Chad M. V. Dumas

Educational Leadership & Administration

Are You an @$$HOLE Boss? Micro Negativity in Leadership: Exposing the Subtle yet Toxic Leadership Behaviors

Crystal M. Tenney

Holocaust Studies & Survival

Recipes from Auschwitz: The Survival Stories of Two Hungarian Jews with Historical Insight

Dr. Alex Sternberg

Holocaust Studies

One of Humanity's Darkest Hours: The Untold Story of the Holocaust

Dr. Bill Tinglin

Education Policy & Reform

Policing and Parkinson’s Disease: Encounters, Training, and the Need for Awareness

Dr. George Ackerman

Career Development & Strategy

Fuel Your Future: Power Up for the World of Work

Dr. Keisha Stephenson Taylor

Leadership & Management

Hard Hat Leadership

Fred Cook

Career Development

Aspire to Hired: The Essential Guide to PR Career Success

Gerard Corbett

Teaching Methods & Pedagogy

Winning: The Formula for Success at Trial

Jack F. Govi

Civics & National Identity

I Pledge Allegiance: A Journey Through the Words That Shaped a Nation

LaWanna Bradford, MPA

Curriculum & Instructional Design

The CTE Experience: The Hook Urban Education Needs

Troy Long

WINNERS FOR

Entrepreneurship

Operations/ Systems & Execution

The Irrelevant Owner

Andre Passos

Real Estate Investing

The No Money Millionaire: Build Wealth Through Real Estate Without Using a Dime of Your Own Money

David Webb

Startup Foundations & Ideation

Creating Unicorns with Simple Innovations: The PISA Method

Jorge Sá PhD

Executive Transition

Choice Destinations: The Blueprint Shifting Leading Managers and Top Executives from Corporate Surviving to Entrepreneurial Thriving

Jraya Nicole

Leadership/ Founder Mindset & Decision-Making

Hustle & Thrive: Turning Struggles into Success

Marion Forbes-Segree

Failure/ Risk & Entrepreneurial Resilience

The Lie That Gets You In

Nanda Kishore Vadlamannati

Innovation/ Product & Technology Ventures

Achieving the Unknown

Ramit Soni

WINNERS FOR

Fantasy

Fantasy High & Heroic Fantasy

Crowned by Sacrifice

Alexandria Long

Celestial Quest & Gypsy Lore

Marek of the Mists: Sword of the Moon Maiden

Corey E. King

Sword & Sorcery / Adventure Fantasy

The Cursed Half Moon - Book 1

Danielle N. McDonough

Epic & High Fantasy

The Last Wizard of Orth-Book 1: A New Age Begins

J. Pierce Cummings

Character-Driven / Coming-of-Age Fantasy

The Dream Champion

Lesley Fisher

Dark & Grim

Waking in Sheol

M. Alden Phillips

Soul & Reincarnation

A Soul's Journey

Michele L. Hinton & Christopher Novander

Portal & Otherworld Adventure

Princess Messundastood

Patrice Moody

Urban & Redemptive

Psalm for the Damned: The Vinnie Cycle

Rick Hoppe

Spiritual & Mythic

The Last Adam

Ron Echols

WINNERS FOR

Health

Mental Health

The Biology of Trauma: How the Body Holds Fear, Pain, and Overwhelm, and How to Heal It

Aimie Apigian MD

Psychological Well-being

Mysteries of our Psyche Available to All: In Questions and Answers

Asunción Muñoz

Active Aging & Longevity

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - the No-Excuse Blueprint for Aging with Purpose, Power & Possibilities

Dean Walters

Event Wellness & Management

Strategies For Event Professional: Promotion Of Health & Wellness Within The Event Management Industry

Dr. Nathaline G. Swen-Poquie

Holistic & Alternative Medicine

Black Wellness Barriers: Understanding The Root Cause of Disease Vulnerabilities As A Pathway Towards Restoring Health

Dr. Tawainna Houston

Preventative Health & Longevity

SALUTOGENESIS: Listening to the Rhythm of the Spirit to Create Optimal Health and Wellness

John Espedilla

Inclusive Fitness

Work That Body Now!: Looking And Feeling Your Best At Any Age, Shape or Size

Mary A. Whitfield, MSN

Childhood Illnesses

Nurse Florence®, What is the Common Cold?

Michael Dow, RN, MS, MHA, MSM

Senior Health

Living Your Best Third Act. How to Be Healthy, Wealthy, and Happy in your Retirement.

Milan Schwarzkopf

New Nurse & Immigrant Support

The First-Year Nurse's Survival Guide: Lessons & Stories for New Graduate and Foreign-Trained Nurses

Pia Dy, MSN, RN, PCCN

Nutrition

Outsmarting Obesity: A Doctor Reveals Why We Gain Weight, Why It Matters, and What We Can Do About It

Stewart Lonky, MD

WINNERS FOR

Historical Fiction

Dark Folklore

The Crimson Pail

David Noble

Social & Cultural

The Rusted Tea Box

Estee Perchik Sery

War & Military

An Epiphany in Lilacs: In the Aftermath of the Camps

Iris Dorbian

Conflict & Aftermath

Echoes of Terrorism

Jon Planas

Historical Adventure

Generational Curses

Malikah Harris

Biographic Historical Fiction

Amikae: Stirrings of an Abolitionist

Patrick Ismond

Alternate History & Time Rift

The Color Of The Rift

Paul R. Fioroni

Political & Royal

The Tigress and The General (The Dew on Ginkgo Leaves Saga, Book 1)

Todd L. Shuler

Social Justice & Revolution

Then Came the Summer Snow: An Atomic Age Hero's Journey

Trisha T. Pritikin

Rural Superstition & Prejudice

Dog Mountain Witch

Winter Fox

WINNERS FOR

Inspirational

Spiritual Growth

Standing on Holy Ground

Bob Thwaites

Transformation & Growth

The Divine Plotline: How God Uses Trials, Triumphs, and Transformation to Write Your Story

Chelsea Fain

Resilience/ Adversity & Overcoming Hardship

Beyond the Smile: Not Broken, Just Bruised

Cindy Witteman

Strategic Pivoting

High PQ: The P.I.V.O.T. Quotient That Changes Everything

Constantine J. Alleyne

Career Transition & Resilience

Redefined: Finding Purpose and Power After Job Loss Amid AI Disruption and Market Uncertainty

Cynthia Gutierrez-White

Mindfulness and Spiritual

The Kingdom Writer Collection: Identity: A Faith Filled Guide to Understanding God’s Call to Write

Dr. Charis M. Rooks

Overcoming Adversity

From Crime Scenes to Cruise Ships: Navigating Life's Troubled Waters with Resilience and Hope

Dr. Rhona Morrison

Faith/ Spiritual Growth & Inner Awakening

Soul Food - 52 Week Spiritual Journey to Transform the Soul

Dr. Robin M. Sherrod

Perseverance/ Passion & Redemption

Against All Odds: The Heart of a Champion – A Journey of Perseverance, Passion, and Redemption

Eric Juarez

Faith/ Courage & Hope

WHISPERS OF GRACE BULONG NG BIYAYA SUSURROS DE GRACIA: Trilingual Journey of Faith, Courage, Healing, and Hope (English • Tagalog • Spanish)

Erlinda Asa Sabili

Grace & Spiritual Growth

You Will Make Mistakes: Discovering God's Grace in the Midst of Perfectionism

Leneé M. Pezzano

Resilience & Empowerment

Steel Butterfly: Your wings are there; you just have to dare to fly

Miguelina Henriquez Pilarte

Healing & Inner Child

The Child Speaks

Otis Winstead

Mindset/ Motivation & Mental Strength

BOOM: a True Story of Perseverance, Mental Toughness, And Overcoming Adversity

Randy "Boom Boom" Blake

Healing/ Recovery & Emotional Renewal

One Day Stronger: An Ojibwe Journey Through Recovery and Rebuild

Randy Soulier

Empowerment & Aspiration

Lifted!: 150 Quotes That Motivate Highly Successful Black Women

Rosalind Kilkenny McLymont

Holistic Healing

Becoming the Rocket Shaman: Lessons in Healing Chronic Illness, Emotional Pain, and Burnout When Nothing Else Works

Simon Luthi

Faith & Healing

Stressed to Splessed: A faith-based journey to find healing, hope, and new horizons

Susan C. Troth

WINNERS FOR

Leadership

Inspirational Leadership Stories

The Backyard Peace Project Volume One: Finding Peace Through Struggle

Cathy Domoney

People Management & Team Leadership

CLICKING: A Team Building Strategy for Overloaded Leaders Who Want Stronger Team Trust, Better Results, and More Time

Daria Rudnik

Self-Care & Empowerment

The Sho'nuff Principle: A High Achieving Woman's Guide to Self-Care, Self-Promotion, & Self-Celebration

Dr Lakila Bowden

Resilience & Empowerment

No Chains, No Fears: Rebirth and Resilience Among Black Men

Dr. Cassandra Owens

Executive Leadership

The BlackPrint of Leadership: The Underrepresented or Disadvantaged Extraordinary Executive Leader

Dr. Marc D. Willams (Dr. No Days Off)

Strategic Development & Emotional Intelligence

The Power Play Journal: Battle-Tested Strategies & Reflections for Impactful Leadership

E. Tinna Jackson

Industrial Leadership Strategy

Highway to Skyway Leadership: Charting a Course for Excellence in Automotive and Aerospace Leaders

Eric E. Ebron

Inner Growth & Resilience

Rooted Leadership: Growing from Within to Lead with Strength

Erica Gifford Mills

Trust & Team Development

Managers Who Build Trust: Your Playbook for Bringing Out the Best in Your Team

Justin Patton

Leadership Skills Development

Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career

Lorraine K. Lee

Empathetic & Engaged

Intrusive Leadership: How to Become That Leader

Marcus A. Canady

Courage & Action

The Courage Gap: 5 Steps to Braver Action

Margie Warrell PhD

Communication Styles

A Leader's Journey: Communication

Mike T. Lightner

Business Leadership

Business Warfare

Paulo Cardoso do Amaral

Transformational & Change Leadership

Unlocking Innovation: A Leader's Guide for Turning Bold Ideas Into Tangible Results

Robyn M. Bolton

WINNERS FOR

Memoir

Personal Growth

Rise Into You Reclaiming Power Love Life and Legacy

Adyna K Pressley

Career/ Calling & Life’s Work

The Power of Impact Circles

Alissa M. Quinn

Healing/ Trauma & Recovery

Chasing Tigers in the Dark: Life Lessons of a Fierce Survivor

Ally Shaw

Personal Growth & Advocacy

Digging for Light ~ A Memoir to Inspire Humanity

Amanda Wais

Creative Professions & Entertainment

Richard and Me: A Supercalifragilistic Friendship

Bruce Kimmel

Mental Health & Caregiving

The Best I Can Do: A True Story of Navigating the Complexities of Mental Illness and Homelessness

Cheryl Landes

Overcoming Adversity

From Dumpster to Doctor: A True Story of Perseverance from Fear to Freedom

Dr. Keith L. Marshall, PsyD, M.H.D.

Career Journeys

I Don't Talk to Dead Bodies: The Curious Encounters of a Forensic Psychiatrist

Dr. Rhona Morrison

Memoir - Social & Cultural Issues

A Stone Is Most Precious Where it Belongs: A Memoir of Uyghur Exile, Hope, and Survival

Gulchehra Hoja

Alzheimer's & Advocacy

Dementia Man: An Existential Journey: Choosing Life and Finding Meaning with Alzheimer’s

Samuel A. Simon

Childhood Caregiving & Resilience

Some Asses Just Need Wiping: Lessons On Holding It All Together As My Mother's Lifelong Caregiver

Shelly Grimm

Trauma & Healing

Piece by Piece

Sheryl Hauk

Personal Transformation & Resilience

Brave Water: It's Never Too Late to Learn to Swim or to Begin Again

Susana Jiménez-Mueller

nspirational/Motivational

The Ripple Effect

Teresa Baglietto

Parenting & Sobriety

I Didn't Believe It Either: One Dad's Discovery That Everything Is Better Without Alcohol

Todd Kinney

Holocaust Narratives

The Risk of Sorrow: Intimate Conversations with a Holocaust Survivor

Valerie Foster

Childhood Trauma & Recovery

Monsters In My House: A True Story

Walt McKinley

WINNERS FOR

Mystery/Thriller

Psychological

The Hamlet Experiment

David Shifrin, MD

Psychological Thrillers

A Room Without Doors: The Pain of Child Sexual Abuse

Felix Sepulveda

Dark Thriller

They Call Me Beauty

J. Hieb

Suspense & Action

Beneath The Rings

Joe Battaglia

Legal Thrillers

Million Dollar Men

Joe Salerno

Political Suspense

Defying the Dragon

Julie Surface Johnson

Digital Warfare & Espionage

Sleeper Code: A Novel

Kevin McGuire

Supernatural & Crime

When The Demons Mourn

Marc McGowan

Action & Adventure Thriller

Command of the Forgotten

Traci Kochendorfer

WINNERS FOR

Parenting

Special Needs Parenting

Embracing Hope: Innovative Strategies to Empower Parents Raising Neurodiverse Teens

Carl Young

Spiritual & Holistic Development

Parenting the New World - Giving Birth to a Thriving Humanity

Christophe J. A. Ranque

Guides & Manuals

Raising Ours: A Black Parenting Guide for the New Generation

Jahi Banks

Cultural/ Faith-Based & Values-Driven Parenting

Twice the Family: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Sisterhood

Julie Ryan McGue

Cross-Cultural Adoption

Beyond Skin Deep: Stories of Cross-Cultural Adoptions

Pearl & Chuck Chiarenza

Blended Families/ Co-Parenting & Divorce

Custody. Calling. Commitment.: Fatherhood Through Faith

Quincy R. Phillips, Sr.

Parenting Life Stages

I Promise Parent & Guardian and Child Affirmation Workbook

Sandrael Sandrael

Attachment & Emotional Development

Happiness is a Superpower for My Children

Sonja Frey

WINNERS FOR

Poetry

Patriarchy & Rebellion

Patriyucky

Amruta Varshini

Lyric & Personal Poetry

When the Fruit Falls

Brianna Rae Quinn

Narrative

Sticks & Stones: Full Story Edition

Chelsea DeVries

Inspirational & Unity

The Everlasting Book of Love: The Sacred Scroll

E.B. Smith

Spiritual & Philosophical Poetry

Love After Death

Jayaira Grhim-Harvey

Historical & Cultural

New Orleans Cemeteries: A Celebration of Life, History & Poetry

Jeffrey Pipes Guice

Social & Political Poetry

Miss Polite's Stained Heart

Kiddada Asmara Grey

War & Witness

Praisesong: Delivering Food in the Ukrainian Frontline

Ned Breslin

Contemporary

Breathing Life Into Words Where Pain Becomes Power: Healing Raw Wounds with Words

Ranisha Masters

Narrative & Storytelling Poetry

Una Princesa Llamada Zulia

Reinaldo De Fernández

WINNERS FOR

Psychology

Psychotherapy & Counseling

How Deep Is the Wound? A Guide to Investigating, Understanding, and Resolving Your Emotional Pain

Antonieta Contreras

Attachment & Relationships

You, Me, Love and all our Childhood Wounds: The Lifelong Art of Choosing Each Other Again and Again

Chris Ategeka

Cognitive Psychology & Thinking Patterns

A Clear Mind: The Less Is More Mindset To Wellbeing And Performance

Chris Finn

Self-Awareness/ Insight & Psychological Realization

The Crisis Compass: A Real World Guide on How To Navigate Life’s Storms

Earl O’Brien Jr., MHC

Emotional Intelligence & Technology

The AI Antidote: Preserving Human Connection & Emotional Intelligence In a Tech-Driven World

Joni Staaf Stamford

Social Psychology & Interpersonal Behavior

Thank You for Your Service: Learning to Honor with Heart

Madhuri Govindu

Present Moment Awareness

The Art of Living in the Present

MARC DAVIDOFF PsyD, LMFT

Trauma/ Attachment & Developmental

Dispatches from the Couch: A Neuroscientist and Her Therapist Conspire to Reboot Her Brain

Stacey Hettes

WINNERS FOR

Relationships

Self-Love/ Attachment & Relationship Psychology

Love Deliberately: How to Be Less Sh!t At Relationships

Alfina Lofaro

Friendships/ Social Bonds & Community

Moses and Me

C. A. MacKenzie

Emotional Intelligence & Communication

The 5 Connection Styles: Why Emotional Intelligence is the New Love Language

Dr. A.M. Benjamin

Romantic Relationships & Partnership

Possibly Yours & Other Stories

Jeanette Skirvin

Cultural/ Faith-Based & Values-Driven Relationships

Relationship Seasons of Love

Jo Anne Meekins

Marriage/ Partnership & Commitment

Grace For the Journey: A Christ Centered Guide to Lifelong Marriage

Steve Abbruzzi

WINNERS FOR

Religion

Sacred Texts/ Scripture & Interpretation

Tablets to Hearts: From Religion to Relationship: A Journey of Identity, Faith, and Purpose

Abdiel Ramdial

Religion/ Culture & Society

Fatherhood: When Ceilings Become Floors

Anthony Winans

Cultural & Spiritual Heritage

Sindhis in Global Context: Past, Present, Future, and Origins (2600 BCE to...)

Dr Maqbool A. Halepota

Spiritual Growth & Personal Faith Journey

Stop Begging God For Money: A Kingdom Guide to Stewarding Your Finances God's Way

Dr. Lexi Johnson

Church Growth & Discipleship

The Mandate of the Church: Discipleship

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson PhD

Religion/ Healing & Inner Life

Hope: Searching For A Door In The Dark

Mark Young

Spiritual Freedom & Healing

Reversing Religious Repression - A New Subtitle for The Sermon on the Mount

Rev. Jon O. Nessle

Spiritual Journaling

Bible-365: Discovering God in the Ordinary Through a Lifetime of Journaling

Stephen J. Robin

Faith & Spiritual Practice

Unfazed: How to Overcome Life’s Most Difficult Moments

Tony L. Warrick

Spiritual Warfare & Discipleship

Created for Conflict: Walking Victorious Through Spiritual Battlefields

Troy D. Bohn

WINNERS FOR

Romance

Historical

I Was Here Before, I Will Find You: The Journey That Remembers

Attila J. Kun

Contemporary Romance

You Are Here

Charlotte E. Bassett

Inspirational / Faith-Based Romance

Hiding Behind The Cross

D. Elias Loadholt Sr.

Romantic Suspense / Thriller

Cypress Grace

Jeff Bartrom

Erotic / Mature Romance

Courageous: She Will Not Let Fear Stop Her (Iconic Sons MC Book 2)

Kahlani B. Steele

WINNERS FOR

Science Fiction/Fantasy

Space Adventures

Machine Rule

Bill Townsend

Character-Driven

Obsession with Change: A look at the Future from the Beginning

Cecil W. Lee

Dystopian Stories

Daughters of the Empire

Erik Lenhart

Epic Fantasy

The Guardian

Matthew Scott

Speculative Fiction

According to Bob - An AI's Notes on Humanity

NG Mays

WINNERS FOR

Self-Help

Purpose/ Meaning & Life Direction

JOYBeing: Connecting With Your Essence and the Rhythm of Life to Thrive and Inspire

Ann Van Eron, PhD

Negotiation & Boundaries

Everyday Negotiator: How to Speak Power & Protect Your Peace

D L Genaldo

Practical Tools/ Exercises & Life Systems

From Surviving to Thriving: A Journey Beyond Trauma

Danielle Young

Spiritual Caregiving

Embracing Grace: Lessons Learned in the Caregiving Journey

Darlene Thorne

Spiritual Principles & Personal Growth

Factors of Transformation

Dr. Keith L. Marshall, PsyD

Consciousness & Spirituality

Science & Soul of Human Life: A Practical Guide to Awakening Your Inner World and Upgrading Consciousness

Dr. Mike Van Thielen, PhD

Emotional Healing & Personal Transformation

Go Ahead...Toss Out Your Stuff! Inspiring Ways to Rid Yourself From Unhealthy Baggage You Carry in Your Backpack.

Dr. Pamela J. Boehm

Self-Worth & Resilience

Being Worthy: A Step-By Step Process to Discover Your Innate Worth

Dr. Richard Waldron

Confidence/ Self-Esteem & Personal Power

The Empowerment Revolution: From Self-Doubt to Self-Made

Dr. Stacey Kevin Frick

Self-Worth & Confidence

I Matter

Elisa Glass

Emotional Intelligence & Self-Regulation

Mental Health Sounds Like This: A Creative Blueprint for Healing, Mindfulness, and Self Discovery through Music

Emma G

Introvert Branding

Personal Branding for Introverts

Goldie Chan

Workplace Resilience & Boundaries

The Exit Interview for Stress: A Field Guide for HR Pros (and Everyone Else Who Holds Too Much)

Jason Michaels

Resilience & Action

Conceive It! Believe It! and Then Do That Sh!t.

Judaline Cassidy

Personal Growth & Self-Discovery

Spiritual A.I. The Authentic Intelligence: Awareness and Intuition, Your Inner Technology

Leonie Du Toit

Change/ Reinvention & Life Transitions

The Heart Remembers: Touching Lessons from the Dementia Journey

Mary Moynihan Underwood

Burnout Recovery & Embodied Purpose

Unstuck Yourself: Thrive Beyond Burnout & Discover Your True Purpose

Meghan O’Malley, MS

LGBTQ+ Life

The Mental Health Guide for Cis and Trans Queer Guys: Skills to Cope and Thrive as Your Authentic Self (The New Harbinger Voices for Change Series)

Rahim Thawer, MSW, RSW

Mindset/ Motivation & Mental Resilience

Shut Up and Listen: A No BS Guide to Unlocking Nature's Wisdom in 31 days.

Raven Murphy

Inner Child Healing

A Journey Unspoken: The Inner Child

Rose Marie Carattini-Crosby

WINNERS FOR

Short Story Collection

Science Fiction/ Fantasy & Speculative Fiction

Beyond the Pale

Brýn Grover

Contemporary Life & Social Commentary

Generational Curses Trauma Letters from Our Time to Yours

Chuck King

Humanitarian Journeys

A Legacy in Humanitarianism: Journeys to Genuine Connections Through Purpose, People, and Passion

Dr. Amb. Nellie C. Reyes (H.C.)

Existential & Global

The Mexican Messiah: A Novella & Stories

Jay Kauffmann

Literary & Character-Driven Stories

Coming of Age... Whatever That Means

Jaymee Harper

Inspirational/ Motivational & Uplifting Stories

Written By Chameleons: Tales of Hollywood Wake-Ups

Sean Aeon

Mystery/ Suspense & Crime

Connections: Stories of Unexpected Encounters

Susan Helene

Humorous & Contemporary

Gag Me with a Spoon

Teresa Inge

Music-Inspired Crime

Lunatic Fringe

Teresa Inge

WINNERS FOR

Spirituality

Spiritual Philosophy & Universal Truths

The Ways to God: A Spiritual Mosaic: Discovering God Through Many Perspectives

Ameera May

Consciousness & Transformation

Good News About the World Falling Apart: The Third Turning of Human Consciousness

Ananda Forest

Meditation/ Mindfulness & Inner Practice

Transformative Power of Prayer

Apostle Natasha Jennings

Spiritual Evolution & Healing

Undone, Unafraid: Evolving Through Trauma, Betrayal, Femininity & Faith

Becky Moller

Personal Spiritual Journey & Inner Transformation

Souls Anchored

Derail Johnson

Spiritual Guidance/ Teaching & Mentorship

Kingdom Promises

Dr. Vannetta Davis Gainer

Universal Laws

Universal Primer: A Guide to Universal Laws and Timeless Truths

Gallen Stoller

Inner Wisdom & Self-Discovery

Unraveling Your True Self: Discover the Essence of "Who Am I" - Volume II

Gurjit Singh Chadha

Spiritual Wisdom

Soft Landings: Spiritual Wisdom Book 1

Jerry McDaniel Clairvoyant

Spiritual Awakening & Consciousness

The Game of Remembrance: The Multi-Frequency Simulation Theory

Joann Marchese

Transpersonal Healing

Soul Can You: How Expanded Consciousness Cultivates Spiritual Awakening, Trauma Healing, and Creative Breakthroughs

Lisa Gilbert, MD

WINNERS FOR

Women's Fiction

Life & Relationships

She Loved Anyway

Athule Mbekeni

Psychological & Domestic Drama

Ink In The Rubble: Book One of the Resistance Journals

Claire Perry

Motherhood & Family Dynamics

Breaking Chains

Cynthia Rodriguez

Cultural Identity & Self-Discovery

Becoming Mariella

Janet Constantino

Empowerment & African Resilience

The Women Who Stand Between

Jeannée Sacken

Friendship & Women’s Communities

Billionaire Broke Girls

Sharain Hemingway

Family & Spiritual Healing

Reconnecting Jayne: Her Sister's Support

Teresa Shields Parker

Career/ Ambition & Personal Growth

The Ripples We Cannot Contain

W. W. Van Overbeke

WINNERS FOR

Young Adult

Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Depression

Tomorrow Needs You

Katelin Mundy, MBA, MHRM

Identity & Empowerment

Dear Black Girl, Let Me Hold Your Pain: You Can't Claim Your Power if Your Hands are Full

Lyrique Richards

WINNERS FOR

Young Adult Fiction

Dark Fantasy

Angel of Ashes

Erika Kathryn

Coming-of-Age Stories

When Blue Turns Yellow

Harley Biala

Writing Life

Embracing Zak: Community Compassion is a Powerful Force

Jodee Kulp

Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+

Singlets and Secrets

Joe Chianakas

Supernatural & Witchcraft

Emberwomb

Kaeia Perez

Contemporary Life

August Rain

Marlo Holly

Contemporary & Self-Discovery

Unapologetically Misunderstood Too

Michelle Angelo

YA Adventures

Diary of the Galaxy Kid

Robert Pleasant