Outskirts Press is proud to congratulate ten talented authors whose books were honored at the 2026 CIPA EVVY Book Awards, including one Gold, four Silver, and five Bronze awards across an impressive range of genres.
The CIPA EVVY Awards, presented by the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors, recognize excellence in independently published books. This year’s Outskirts Press winners span fiction, poetry, business, religion, cultural studies, mystery, romance, and more, demonstrating the creativity and diversity of today’s independent authors.
Gold Award
The Glass Gift and Other Stories by Lloyd Lim
Gold — Anthologies
Lloyd Lim earned the highest level of recognition with a Gold EVVY Award for The Glass Gift and Other Stories. This collection brings together stories exploring the complexities of human experience, earning top honors in the Anthologies category.
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Silver Award Winners
Ties That Blind by Alan Godwin
Silver — Cultural Studies / Social Issues
In Ties That Blind, Alan Godwin examines the difficult dynamics of relationships affected by narcissism and other destructive personality traits, helping readers better understand manipulation, conflict, and the bonds that can keep people trapped in unhealthy relationships.
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Chasing the Heart of God by Eric Lambert
Silver — Spiritual/Religion
Eric Lambert’s Chasing the Heart of God invites readers to pursue a deeper relationship with God and consider what it means to live a life shaped by faith, spiritual growth, and a genuine desire to know God’s heart.
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The Missing Mallard Mystery by Rod Lewin
Silver — Mystery/Crime/Detective
Rod Lewin earned Silver for The Missing Mallard Mystery, a mystery that combines investigation, intrigue, and an engaging cast of characters in a story that keeps readers following the clues.
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Shadows in Blue by Sherri Bundy
Silver — Romance
Sherri Bundy’s Shadows in Blue received a Silver award in Romance, recognizing a story that weaves together emotional depth, relationships, and the challenges its characters must overcome as their lives and hearts become intertwined.
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Bronze Award Winners
Metanoia Cave by Daniel Oberreuter
Bronze — Thrillers/Suspense
Daniel Oberreuter’s Metanoia Cave earned Bronze in Thrillers/Suspense. The novel takes readers into a tense and thought-provoking story where danger, discovery, and transformation collide.
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The Art of Drowning by Adia Strunk
Bronze — Young Adult Fiction
Adia Strunk received a Bronze EVVY for The Art of Drowning, a young adult novel exploring identity, relationships, and the complicated emotional realities of growing up.
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Double Vision by Ty Bouldin
Bronze — Poetry: Illustrated Poetry Collection
Ty Bouldin’s Double Vision earned Bronze for its distinctive combination of poetry and visual expression, bringing words and imagery together in an illustrated collection.
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Leadership Unleashed by Sriram Rajagopalan
Bronze — Business/Entrepreneurship
Sriram Rajagopalan earned Bronze in Business/Entrepreneurship for Leadership Unleashed, a book focused on developing stronger leadership and putting effective leadership principles into practice.
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My Father’s Chair by Ian Davis
Bronze — Spiritual/Religion
Ian Davis’ My Father’s Chair received a Bronze award in Spiritual/Religion, honoring a work centered on faith, reflection, and the meaningful connections that shape our spiritual lives.
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Celebrating Independent Publishing Excellence
From mysteries and thrillers to poetry, romance, spirituality, social issues, and leadership, this year’s winning books demonstrate that outstanding independent publishing knows no single genre.
For more than 20 years, Outskirts Press has helped authors bring their books to readers while maintaining control of their work, and recognition such as the CIPA EVVY Awards celebrates what those authors can accomplish.
Congratulations to Lloyd Lim, Alan Godwin, Eric Lambert, Rod Lewin, Sherri Bundy, Daniel Oberreuter, Adia Strunk, Ty Bouldin, Sriram Rajagopalan, and Ian Davis on their 2026 CIPA EVVY Awards. We are delighted to celebrate this achievement with each of you.
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