The Independent Author Network announced the results of its tenth annual Book of the Year Awards.
My novel, Cooperative Lives, was honored as a finalist in literary fiction. Claire Fullerton''s Little Tea was voted best book in literary fiction and won the grand prize silver medal for best book overall. Congratulations, Claire Fullerton! Little Tea has definitely been added to my reading list.
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The IAN Book of the Year Award is an international contest open to all authors with 40 fiction and non-fiction categories. Winners are eligible to receive a share of cash prizes exceeding $6,000 USD. It is considered one of the most competitive and economical book contests among indie publishers.
I am proud to be one of this year's award recipients.
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