Bloodlines, a finalist for two Best Book Awards!

For immediate release.

LOS ANGELES, OCTOBER 2024 – American Book Fest announced the winners and finalists of THE 21st ANNUAL BEST BOOK AWARDS (BBA), one of the world’s largest international book award programs for mainstream, indie, and self-published titles. Over 500 winners and finalists were announced in over 100 categories. Awards were presented for titles published in 2020-2024.

Jeffrey Keen, President and CEO of American Book Fest, said this year’s contest yielded thousands of entries from authors and publishers around the world, which were then narrowed down to the final results.

Keen says of the awards, “Over our 21-year history, thousands of self-published and indie authors have leveraged the promotional power of their Best Book Award to increase online recognition, enhance their title’s credibility, and garner more attention in the crowded book buying marketplace.”

Full results for the 21st Annual Best Book Awards.

Winners and finalists of this year’s contest join a prestigious group of past laureates, including Pope Francis, Amy Tan, Anne Lamott, George Sanders, Julie Andrews, Clive Barker, Vanessa Williams, Shark Tank’s Daymon John, Brad Thor, Kitty Kelley, and many others. Visit the Award Laureate page for an expanded list.

American Book Fest covers books from all sections of the publishing industry—mainstream, independent, & self-published. A 21-year timeline and award archives can be found here.

I’m thrilled and honored that Bloodlines was a finalist in 2 Health categories: Psychology/Mental Health and Women’s Health.

This recognition means so much, not just for me, but for everyone who has walked this healing journey with me. To my readers, supporters, and the incredible community we’ve built, thank you for believing in this work. Your encouragement and our connection inspire me every day, and I’m honored to share this moment with you.

Most of all, as always, I thank my daughter and my husband. Without their support and encouragement Bloodlines would not have made its way into the world.

Let’s continue spreading hope, healing, and creativity together—this is just the beginning!