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The Readers Favorite Award Winners in Self Publishing

The Readers Favorite 2009 Award Contest Winners have been announced. Congratulations to the following Outskirts Press titles and authors:

The Soldiers of the Cross, by J. Laurence Stillwell

The Soldiers of the Cross, by J. Laurence Stillwell, Gold Winner in the Christian - Fiction Category


Mediterranean Madness, by Andrew J Rafkin

Mediterranean Madness, by Andrew J Rafkin, Silver Winner in the Fiction – Action/Adventure Category


Creating Madness, by Andrew J Rafkin

Creating Madness, by Andrew J Rafkin, Bronze Winner in the Fiction – Action/Adventure Category


Unlocking the Poet's Realm, by Matt Wiebusch

Unlocking the Poet's Realm, by Matt Wiebusch, Gold Winner in the Fiction – Fantasy/Sci-Fi Category


 Embellish, by R.L. Sloan

Embellish, by R.L. Sloan, Honorable Mention in the Fiction – Fantasy/Sci-Fi Category


Why We Don’t Kill Spiders, by Bo Macreery

Why We Don’t Kill Spiders, by Bo Macreery, Honorable Mention in the Fiction – Historical/Cultural Category


The Peruke Maker, by Ruby Dominguez

The Peruke Maker, by Ruby Dominguez, Gold Winner in the Fiction – Horror Category


Romancing the Claddagh, by Ruby Dominguez

Romancing the Claddagh, by Ruby Dominguez, Bronze Winner in the Fiction – Horror Category


Immaculate Deception, by Courtney J. Webb

Immaculate Deception, by Courtney J. Webb , Silver Winner in the Fiction - Humor Category


It's Over Michael, But…, by Ruby Dominguez

It's Over Michael, But…, by Ruby Dominguez, Bronze Winner in the Fiction - Humor Category


In-Sight, by Gerard D. Webster

In-Sight, by Gerard D. Webster, Silver Winner in the Fiction - Suspense Category


 Through The Triangle, by C.P. Stewart

Through The Triangle, by C.P. Stewart, Bronze Winner in the Fiction - Thriller Category


Out of the Village, by Banya Ku'Caya

Out of the Village, by Banya Ku'Caya, Finalist in the Non Fiction – Autobiography Category


Red Sky Morning, by Andrew J. Rafkin

Red Sky Morning, by Andrew J. Rafkin, Finalist in the Non Fiction – Autobiography Category


Just Tell Me How To Get Hired!, by Jill De Sena-Shook

Just Tell Me How To Get Hired!, by Jill De Sena-Shook, Gold Winner in the Non Fiction – Business/Finance Category


Lori's Song, by Lori Foroozandeh

Lori's Song, by Lori Foroozandeh, Bronze Winner in the Non Fiction - Drama Category


Looking For Closure, by Maria Stewart

Looking For Closure, by Maria Stewart, Honorable Mention in the Non Fiction – Drama Category


Sue's Nightmare, by Dean Roberts

Sue's Nightmare, by Dean Roberts, Gold Winner in the Non Fiction – General Category


Calling All Boomers, by Randall D. Howard

Calling All Boomers, by Randall D. Howard, Silver Winner in the Non Fiction – General Category


My Momma Raised Ugly Children…Not Stupid Ones, by Bud Wright

My Momma Raised Ugly Children…Not Stupid Ones, by Bud Wright, Silver Winner in the Non Fiction – Humor Category


 Riders on the Road, by Patricia Rider Bermon and The Rider Family Drivers

Riders on the Road, by Patricia Rider Bermon and The Rider Family Drivers, Bronze Winner in the Non Fiction – Humor Category


A Complete Guide to Public Speaking, by Joseph A. Grippo

A Complete Guide to Public Speaking, by Joseph A. Grippo, Silver Winner in the Non Fiction – Self Help Category


An Unknown Journey, by Dao Huynh

An Unknown Journey, by Dao Huynh, Bronze Winner in the Young Adult Category

Congratulations to all our winners! We already know Outskirts Press helps our authors publish award-winning books, and now it is easier than ever to promote your award with our Award Recognition Cover Enhancement option. For details and to order, visit the Marketing Options screen of your author’s center.

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Posted by on January 18, 2010 in Awards

 

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New Book Award Contest for Self-Publishing Authors

Time is running out to enter your book in the brand new Readers Favorite Award Contest.  Enter your book by November 30th. 

Who Can Enter?
All English eBooks, Audio Books, Manuscripts, and Published Novels (2005-2009) that fall into one of the 40 Genre Categories listed on their site: www.readersfavorite.com

Why Enter Your Book?
Book Awards grab the attention of book stores, publishers, libraries, and readers, which can translate into increased sales. You can refer to your book as an “Award Winning Book” and you as an “Award Winning Author.” You can add your Award Sticker to existing copies of your book or incorporate a digital image of it into new or reprinted versions.

For more information and contest submission information, visit www.readersfavorite.com.

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Posted by on November 24, 2009 in Awards

 

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Book Award Deadlines for Self-Publishing Authors

Registration deadlines for the winter season book awards are fast approaching:

Reader Views Literary AwardsNovember 12th, 2009
Benjamin Franklin AwardsNovember 30th, 2009
ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year AwardDecember 17th, 2009

Outskirts Press published authors can purchase any of these a-la-carte award submission options or select the package and save 25% on all 6 award contests throughout the year.  Enjoy maximum convenience by allowing us to submit your book to 6 recognized, vetted, and legitimate book award contests, some of which offer major cash and prizes (Writer’s Digest and Foreword) and all of which offer the chance  for extra exposure, recognition, and the chance to claim “award-winning” during your marketing efforts.  Click here for more information about the Book Award Submissions Package.

It used to be that simply having a published book was indicative of supremely high quality, but now that self-publishing is available for everyone, winning a book award is one of the most powerful and effective ways you can make your book stand above the crowd. With so many book awards and contests available, Outskirts Press has pre-screened and vetted 6 contests. Outskirts Press can facilitate the submission details to all these contests for you. With your purchase of this package and your eligible book, we will handle all the details, including

  • the award submission fee
  • registering your book with the contest
  • sending them each the necessary review copies of your book
  • accurately and completely filling out the necessary entry forms
  • selecting the most appropriate category for your book (if we’re not sure, we’ll ask you)
  • shipping and handling costs of your book to each of the contest’s multiple judges

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Posted by on October 26, 2009 in Marketing Packages

 

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Awards Recognition for Self Published Books

Outskirts Press authors win so many book awards that the trick becomes finding an effective way to communicate the accomplishment to potential customers.

Problem solved!

Announcing the Award Recognition Cover Enhancement option, available for published Outskirts Press authors.

Now it is easy and convenient to display an award emblem on the front cover of your printed books. Once completed, every future copy that is printed will display your award, further publicizing your accomplishment to buyers. The new Award Recognition Cover Enhancement option is available within the Marketing Options screen of your Author Toolkit in your Author’s Center.

Here’s an example of what it looks like on one of our recent award-winning books:

 

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Posted by on March 9, 2009 in Marketing Options

 

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