We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: ten Outskirts Press authors have been named finalists in the 2026 CIPA EVVY Book Awards!
Each year, the CIPA EVVY Awards recognize outstanding independently published books across a wide range of genres and subjects. Becoming a finalist is an achievement worth celebrating, and we couldn’t be prouder to see so many talented Outskirts Press authors represented this year.
From poetry and spirituality to leadership, young adult fiction, mystery, romance, and suspense, these finalists demonstrate the extraordinary variety of stories, ideas, and perspectives independent authors bring to readers.
Please join us in congratulating our 2026 CIPA EVVY Award finalists:
Double Vision
Poetry: Illustrated Poetry Collection
Double Vision has been named a finalist in the Illustrated Poetry Collection category, celebrating the creative intersection of poetry and visual expression.
Chasing the Heart of God
Spiritual/Religion
Exploring matters of faith and spiritual connection, Chasing the Heart of God has earned finalist recognition in the Spiritual/Religion category.
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The Glass Gift and Other Stories
Anthologies
The Glass Gift and Other Stories has been selected as a finalist in the Anthologies category, recognizing the collection’s contribution to the short-story form.
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Leadership Unleashed
Business/Entrepreneurship
Offering insights into leadership and professional growth, Leadership Unleashed has been named a finalist in the Business/Entrepreneurship category.
The Art of Drowning
Young Adult Fiction
The Art of Drowning has earned a place among this year’s finalists in Young Adult Fiction, a category celebrating compelling storytelling created for teen and young adult readers.
Ties That Blind
Cultural Studies / Social Issues
Addressing important cultural and social themes, Ties That Blind has been recognized as a finalist in the Cultural Studies / Social Issues category.
My Father’s Chair
Spiritual/Religion
My Father’s Chair joins this year’s finalists in the Spiritual/Religion category, adding another Outskirts Press title to the field of books exploring faith and spirituality.
Metanoia Cave
Thrillers/Suspense
For readers who enjoy tension, intrigue, and page-turning storytelling, Metanoia Cave has been named a finalist in the Thrillers/Suspense category.
The Missing Mallard Mystery
Mystery/Crime/Detective
Adventure, aviation, mystery, and danger come together in The Missing Mallard Mystery, which has been selected as a finalist in the Mystery/Crime/Detective category.
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Shadows in Blue
Romance
Rounding out this year’s impressive group is Shadows in Blue, named a finalist in the Romance category.
Celebrating Independent Authors and Exceptional Books
Being named a CIPA EVVY finalist represents an important accomplishment for an independent author. It reflects the creativity, perseverance, and care required to transform an idea into a professionally published book and put it before readers and industry judges.
For Outskirts Press, seeing ten books recognized across nine categories is especially meaningful. These finalists represent the remarkable diversity of our authors—from poets and spiritual writers to business experts and novelists creating stories of mystery, romance, suspense, and discovery.
Most importantly, this recognition belongs to the authors.
Writing and publishing a book takes dedication. Submitting that work for professional consideration takes another measure of confidence. We congratulate each of these authors for reaching this exciting milestone and for sharing their work with the world.
Congratulations to all ten of our 2026 CIPA EVVY Award finalists!
We look forward to celebrating the CIPA EVVY Award winners when they are announced.
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