AFRICAN
AMERICAN FICTION 
Winner:
No Love Lost by Therone Shellman
http://www.thirdeyepublishing.org/
http://www.myspace.com/theroneshellman
Third Eye Publishing, Inc.
0-9771004-2-1
Finalist:
Grace Period: The Awakening of Abel Adams by Robert Hammond
http://www.roberthammond.net
Xulon Press
978-1-60266-353-4
ANIMALS/PETS
Winner:
My Doggie Says.Messages from Jamie: How a
dog named Jamie "talks" to her people by Fred M. Haney
http://www.mydoggiesays.com
Marion Venture Publishing
0-9785515-0-8
Finalist:
Do Pets Go to Heaven? Now there's evidence you can believe in! by Dennis
Callen
http://www.dopetsgotoheaven.com
Miracle Life Publishing Company
978-0-9753876-2-6
Finalist:
Chew on Things - It Helps You Think: Words
of Wisdom from a Worried Canine, as told to Dr. Iris
Bell
http://www.chewonthings.com/
Creative Bookworm Press
978-0-9791653-2-0
Finalist:
On a Planet Sailing West by Linda Clarke
http://www.jlblue.com
JL Blue Candle Adventures
0-9768029-0-2
Finalist:
Tears and Tales: Stories of Animal and Human Rescue by Russell A. Vassallo
http://www.krazyduck.com
Krazy Duck Productions
0-9776739-0-1 978-0-9776739-0-2
ART
Winner:
Saints of the Pueblos by Charles M. Carrillo
http://www.nmsantos.com
LPD Press
1-890689-30-0 978-1-890689-30-8
Finalist:
Navajo and Pueblo Earrings, 1850-1945 by Robert Bauver
http://www.nmsantos.com
Rio Grande Book
1-890689-70-X 978-1-890689-70-4
Finalist:
Breast Cancer Recovery: No One Wrote a Manual — The Art of Fran Padgett
by Fran Padgett
http://www.bayoupublishing.com
Bayou Publishing
1-886298-18-1
AUDIO BOOK NON-FICTION
Winner:
Becoming What You Want
to See in the World: The Art of Joyful Living by Mary
Claire O'Neal
http://www.maryclaireoneal.com
http://www.riverbirchpublishing.com/
River Birch Publishing
978-0-9772566-1-7
AUDIO BOOK FICTION
Winner:
The Teaching of Little Crow, the journey
of the soul by Angelina Heart
http://www.heartflamepublishing.com
Heart Flame Publishing
0-9726618-1-6
AUTOBIOGRAPHY/MEMOIRS
Winner:
Forgiving Troy, The Art-O-Biography of Thom
Bierdz by Thom Bierdz
http://www.thombierdz.com
Hudson House
1-58776-850-X 978-1584468507
Finalist:
Stepping Off the Edge: Learning & Living Spiritual Practice by Sandy
Nathan
http://www.sandynathan.com
Vilasa Press
978-0-9762809-8-9
Finalist:
Mountain to Climb: The Quest for Everest and Beyond by David Lim
http://www.everestmotivation.com
South Col Adventures
981-05-2742X
Finalist:
Through the Eyes of a Survivor: A Living History of Nina Morecki
from pre-WWII Poland to Modern America by Colette Waddell
TopCat Press
0-9791518-0-5 978-0-9791518-0-4
Finalist:
Home Alone in America: Letters Exchanged by a Young German in the U.S.
and His Family in Berlin from 1946 to 1955, edited by Elizabeth Arnswald
Dost
http://www.homealoneinamerica.com
Heritage Books
0-7884-3149-8
Finalist:
Coyote Jack-Drawing Meaning from Life and Vietnam: A Memoir by Jack Lyndon
Thomas
http://www.lyndonjacks.com
lyndonjacks publications
0-9659843-1-1
Finalist:
The Fighter Pilot's Wife: A Military Family's Story by Gilberta Guth
Pierson
http://www.fighterpilotswife.com
Call Sign Press
0-9768678-0-X 978-0-9768678-0-X
BIOGRAPHY
Winner:
Legends, Leaders, Legacies by Susan Vollmer
http://www.susanv.com
Bootheel Publishing
978-0-9795233-0-4
Finalist:
Hidden Heritage: The Story of Paul LaRoche by Barbara Marshak
http://www.barbaramarshak.com
Beaver's Pond Press
1-59298-135-6
Finalist:
Villages & Villagers: Stories from New Mexico Villages by Abe Peńa
http://www.nmsantos.com
Rio Grande Books
1-890689-80-7 978-1-890689-80-3
Finalist:
Memories of Cíbola: Stories from New Mexico Villages by Abe Peńa
http://www.nmsantos.com
Rio Grande Books
1-890689-09-2 978-1-890689-09-4
Finalist:
Touching the Ancient One: A True Story of Tragedy and Reunion by Rupert
Pratt http://www.touchingancientone.squarespace.com
Wheatmark
1-58736-581-2
Finalist:
No One to Cry To: A Long, Hard Ride into the Sunset with Foy
Willing of the Riders of the Purple Sage by Sharon Lee Willing
http://www.sharonwilling.com
Wheatmark
978-1-58736-686-4
Finalist:
Trapped Inside the Story by Leslie Cohen
Level 4 Press
1-933769-16-5 978-1-933769-16-5
BUSINESS
Winner:
Einstein's Business: Engaging Soul, Imagination,
and Excellence In the Workplace, edited by Dawson Church, Ph.D.
http://www.einsteinsbusiness.com
Elite Books
1-600700-152
Finalist:
How to Use the Internet to Advertise, Promote and Market Your
Business or Web Site - With Little or No Money by Bruce C. Brown
http://www.atlantic-pub.com
Atlantic Publishing Company
0-910627576
Finalist:
The eBay Success Chronicles: Secrets and Techniques eBay PowerSellers
Use Every Day to Make Millions by Angela C. Adams
http://www.atlantic-pub.com
Atlantic Publishing Company
0-910627649
Finalist:
Retire Rich with Your Self-Directed IRA: What Your Broker & Banker
Don't Want You to Know About Managing Your Own Retirement Investments
by Nora Peterson
http://www.atlantic-pub.com
Atlantic Publishing Company
0-91062772-X
Finalist:
Grassroots Marketing for Authors and Publishers by Shel Horowitz
http://www.grassrootsmarketingforauthors.com
AWM Books
978-0-9614666-3-3
Finalist:
60 Minute Strategic Plan by John E. Johnson and Anne Marie Smith
http://www.60msp.com
60 Minute Strategic Plan, Inc.
0-9786452-0-0
Finalist:
The Complete Sizzle Satchel: A Get-Real Workbook for Red-Hot
Marketeers by Carolyn Gorsuch
http://www.sizzleplans.com
0-9769535-0-1
Finalist:
The Ugly Truth about Managing People: Fifty "Must Get It Right" Management
Challenges and How to Really Handle Them by Ruth King
http://www.ontheribbon.com
Source Books, Inc.
1-402209134 978-1-4022-0913-0
CHILDREN'S FICTION
Winner:
Erec Rex: The Dragon's Eye by Kaza Kingsley
http://www.erecrex.com
Firelight Press, Inc
0-9786555-6-7 978-0978655563
Finalist:
Nick & Slim: The Legend of the Falcon Mine by Pamela L.V. Henn
http://www.nickandslim.com
White Wolf Studio Inc.
0-9760654-0-1
Finalist:
The Call to Shakabaz by Amy Wachspress
http://www.wozabooks.com
Woza Books
978-0-9788350-2-6
Finalist:
Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War: A Luke & Jenny
Adventure by Gayle Martin
http://www.gaylemartin.net
UNPUBLISHED MANUSCRIPT
Finalist:
Billy and the Birdfrogs by B.B. Wurge
http://www.phranimidpress.com
Phranimid Press
Pending ISBN
Finalist:
Introducing Russell by Debbie Walter
http://www.moose-run.com
Moose Run Productions
978-0-9766315-2-1
Finalist:
Giraffe of Montana by William Bowman Piper
http://www.littlepemberleypress.com
Little Pemberley Press
978-09763395-6-2
Finalist:
The Giant Book of Bedtime Stories: Classic Nursery Rhymes, Bible Stories,
Fables, Parables, and Stories, Edited by William H. Roetzheim
Level 4 Press
1-933769-20-3 978-1-933769-20-2
CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION
Winner:
Metu and Lee Learn about Breast Cancer by
Dr. Shenin Sachedina
http://www.metuandlee.com
Dr. Shenin Sachedina Medical Educational Products
0-9778648-0-4
Finalist:
Trees by Ann Morgan
http://www.startinggatepress.com
Starting Gate Press
0-9773253-0-X
Finalist:
Three Grin Salad: A Kid's Recipe for a Happy and Healthy Life
by Aja King with illustrator Lisa Taron
http://www.threegrinsalad.com
Ican Press Inc.
0-9780710-1-8 978-0-9780710-1-1
Finalist:
Dare to Dream!: 25 Extraordinary Lives by Sandra McLeod Humphrey
http://www.kidscandoit.com
Prometheus Books
1-591022800
CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK
Winner:
Freckles and The Great Beach Rescue by Ellen
Bryant Lloyd, illustrated by Carol Schwartz
http://www.funwithfreckles.com
Butterfly Creations, Inc.
0-965044912
Finalist:
Trek with Floyd by Helen Moore with Illustrations by Kristen Jansen
0-9773477-0-2
Finalist:
The Lulilites and the Star of Seven Rays by Aria Magi
http://www.lulilites.com
Lulilite Productions
0-975963104
Finalist:
I'm Going to Be a Big Sister! by Brenda Bercun, illustrated
by Sue Gross
http://www.yournextbaby.com
Nurturing Your Children Press
978-0-9767198-6-X
Finalist:
Miserable Millie by Carl Sommer, illustrated by Enrique Vignolo
http://www.advancepublishing.com/
Advance Publishing
1-57537-071-9 978-1-57537-071-2
Finalist:
Obara the Gatekeeper adapted by Michelle Bodden, illustrated by Kwenci
Jones
http://www.waterdaughter.com
Water Daughter Publishing LLC
978-0-9753089-1-2
Finalist:
Cha-Cha & Zee Explore Our Nation's Capital by Indigo Tyler
http://www.chachazee.com
TK Publishing
0-9765100-0-6
Finalist:
The I Like Me Dance by Tim Friedlander, illustrated by W.M. Edwards
http://www.theplaydatekids.com
Playdate Kids Publishing
978-1933-7210-7-1
COOKBOOKS
Winner:
Tables of Content: Service, Settings and
Supper by The Junior League of Birmingham
http://www.jlbonline.com
The Junior League of Birmingham
0-9774688-0-1
Finalist:
My Keyboard for a Cutting Board: Adventures in a French Kitchen v1.0
by Laura Pauli
http://www.cucinatestarossa.blogs.com
Finalist:
Wine & Cheese Pairing Guide: Your Exciting Search for Wow!
Combinations by Norm & Barbara Ray
http://www.rayvepro.com
Rayve Productions Inc.
1-877810-00-2 978-1-877810-00-8
Finalist:
Talk Turkey to Me: A Good Time in the Kitchen Talking Turkey
and All the Trimmings by Renee S. Ferguson
http://www.talkturkeytome.com
Wishbone Press and Promotions, Inc.
0-9777321-3-4
Finalist:
Glorious One-Pot Meals: A New Quick & Healthy Approach to Dutch Oven
Cooking by Elizabeth Yarnell
http://www.gloriousonepotmeals.com
Pomegranate Consulting, LLC
0-9770137-0-7
Finalist:
Vegan World Fusion Cusine by Mark Reinfeld & Bo Rinaldi
http://www.veganfusion.com
Thousand Petals Publishing
0-9752837-2-3
Finalist:
A League of Our Own.From Blue Jeans to Ball Gowns by The Rockwall Women's
League
0-97-66317-0-9
Finalist:
The Kosher Palette II, Coming Home by The Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy
The Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy
978-0-9676638-1-4
CREATIVE NON-FICTION
Winner:
Personal Best: Chasing the Wind Above and
Below the Equator by Edward G. Muesch
VirtualBookworm.com
1-58939-839-4
CURRENT EVENTS: MEDIA/ENTERTAINMENT
Winner:
Between the Ground & God: Lyrics, Essays & Interviews
1990-2005 by Stewart Francke
http://www.stewartfrancke.com/
Rideway Press, Wayne State University
1-56439-125-6
CURRENT EVENTS: POLITICAL/SOCIAL
Winner:
Opening the Borders: Solving the Mexico/U.S. Immigration
Problem For Our Sake and Mexico's by Larry Blasko
Level 4 Press
1-933769-18-1 978-1-933769-18-9
Finalist:
The Odyssey Gene by Kfir Luzzatto
http://www.theodysseygene.com
Echelon Press
1-59080-473-2 978-1-59080-473-5
Finalist:
This Page Intentionally Left Blank - Just Like the Paychecks
of the Workers by Robert S. Swiatek
http://www.bobcooks.com
Unpublished Manuscript
Finalist:
Divine Intervention: Jesus or Jefferson? by Stanley Kimmel Kesselman
http://www.jesusorjefferson.com
Regency/Vision Press Inc.
0-9785650-0-2
Finalist:
The Chickenpox Vaccine: A New Epidemic of Disease and Corruption by Mark
Orrin, Edited by Gary S. Goldman, Ph.D.
http://www.drgoldmanonline.com
Medical Veritas International Inc.
0-9788383-2-7 978-0-9788383-2-4
Finalist:
Annexing Mexico: Solving the Border Problem Through Annexation and Assimilation
by Erik Rush
Level 4 Press
1-933769-23-8 978-1933769-23-3
Finalist:
Saddam Hussein: A Legendary Dictator by Felicia Okeke-Ibezim
Ekwike Books & Publishing
978-0-9789972-0-5
E-BOOK FICTION
Winner:
Homer the Helicopter Grand Canyon Adventures
by Julie W. Buscher, Illustrations by C.M. Rogers
http://www.homerthehelicopter.com
http://www.myspace.com/JulieSilverHelicopter
0-9786352-0-5 978-0-9786352-0-6
Finalist:
The House of Pendragon Book II: The Recruit by Debra A. Kemp
http://www.telltalepress.com/debrakemp.html
Amber Quill Press
978-1-59279-654-0
EDUCATION/ACADEMIC
Winner:
Navigating Newbie-ism: 12 Simple Ways to Thrive
in Your First Job and Career, The College Student's Guide by Marcia Hall
http://www.reputationcounts.com
Parker Stanton Publishing
978-0-9788066-3-7
Finalist:
The More the Merrier: Lead Playful Activities with Large Groups - Why,
What, How by Faith Evans, Chris Cavert & Sam Sikes
http://store.doingworks.com/moremerrier.html
DoingWorks.com
978-0-9646541-9-8
Finalist:
Diminishing Love: Causes and Effects on Sexual Partner Choices by Lawrence
H. Taylor, M.D.
Unpublished Manuscript
Finalist:
Teaching Out of the Box by Stan Cody
http://www.stancody.com
Stan Cody Publishing
0-9778222-0-6 978-0-9778222-0-1
Finalist:
The Fisheries of North America: An Illustrated Guide to Commercial Species
by Robin W.A. Rodger
http://www.marketresearchassociates.com/publications
Canadian Marine Publications
978-09693595-9-3
Finalist:
Teaching Is Too Important to Take Seriously! A Guide to Laughter in Teaching
and Life by Scott Endres
http://www.paperwadideas.com
1-58374-127-5
Finalist:
Chinese: Easy to Learn by Wang-Ching LIU
http://www.nan-pat-vic-publishing.com/
Nan-Pat-Vic Publishing
0-9731480-1-2 978-0-973-1480-1-5
FANTASY/SCIENCE FICTION
Winner:
Spindle: A Comedy Science Fiction Novel by
Ian Taylor
http://www.spindlebook.com
BookSurge
1-419608738
Finalist:
The Fire and the Light by Tracy A. Akers
http://www.soulsofaredyrah.com
Ruadora Publishing
0-9778875-0-2 978-0-9778875-0-7
GENERAL FICTION
Winner:
The Naked Earth by Jonathan Adam DeCoteau
Crystal Dreams Publishing
http://www.crystaldreamspublishing.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=45&products_id=83
1-59146-095-6
Finalist:
Hell Creek by Lisa M. Graziano and Michael S.A. Graziano
http://www.phranimidpress.com
Phranimid Press
1-4120-9238-8
Finalist:
Julia Fairchild by Louise Gaylord
http://www.louisegaylord.com
Little Moose Press
0-9786049-7-0 978-0-9786049-7-4
Finalist:
Without Grace by Carol Hoenig
http://www.carolhoenig.com/
iUniverse
1-58348-036-6
Finalist:
One Good Year by Larry Gaffney
Level 4 Press
http://www.level4press.com
1-933769-17-3 978-1-933769-17-2
Finalist:
The Whisper of Pialigos by J Douglas Bottorff
http://www.jdbottorff.com
Wheatmark
1-58736-711-4 978-1-58736-711-3
Finalist:
Beauty of Souls by J. Byron Lasko
http://www.jbyronlasko.com
iUniverse
0-595398-768
Finalist:
Dancing Backward In Paradise by Vera Jane Cook
http://www.verajanecook.com
iUniverse
978-0-595-38871-4
HEALTH
Winner:
The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power
of Consciousness, Matter, and Miracles by Bruce Lipton, Ph.D.
http://www.brucelipton.com
Elite Books
0-9759914-7-7
Finalist:
Live a Vibrant Life: Ultimate Energy, Weight-Loss, and Immunity
with the Power of Supplements by Dawn King and Robert King, M.Ed.
http://www.dawnandrobertking.com
Ican Press Inc.
0-9780710-0-X 978-0978-071004
Finalist:
Painless Cancer Cures & Prevention Your Doctor May Not Be Aware Of
by Deanna K. Loftis, RN, BBA
http://www.painlesscancercures.com
JADA Press
0-9771343-1-8
Finalist:
Dance, Movement, and Nutrition: Fitness Minutes for a Healthier Life
by Helene Andreu
Author House
978-1-4259-2758-0
Finalist:
Patient Handbook to Medical Care: Your Personal Health Guide by J.L.
Richardson, M.D.
http://www.mypatienthandbook.com
Bend of the River Books
978-0977178926
Finalist:
Recapture Your Health: A Step-By-Step Program to Reverse Chronic Symptoms
and Create Lasting Wellness by Walt Stoll, M.D. & Jan DeCourtney,
C.M.T.
http://www.sunrisehealthcoach.com
Sunrise Health Coach Publications
0-965317129
Finalist:
100 Days of Weight Loss: The Secret To Being Successful an ANY Diet Plan
by Linda Spangle, RN, MA
http://www.weightlossjoy.com
SunQuest Media
0-976705702
Finalist:
AFTER SHOCK: From Cancer Diagnosis To Healing - a step-by-step
guide to help you navigate your way by Puja A.J. Thomson
http://www.aftershockfromcancer.com
ROOTS & WINGS Publishing
978-1928663-05-8
HISTORICAL FICTION
Winner:
Thunder & Storm: The Haverfield Incident
by Rick Ainsworth
http://www.vrapublishing.com
VRA Publishing, Inc.
0-9770376-0-6
Finalist:
Primordial Vault by Frank Deft
http://www.appalachianauthorsguild.com
Hufeisen Press
978-0-9761321-1-0
Finalist:
Spring House: Book 1 in the Westward Sagas by David Bowles
http://www.westwardsagas.com
Plum Creek Press, Inc.
978-0-9777484-0-2
Finalist:
It May Be Forever: An Irish Rebel on the American Frontier by
David M. Quinn
http://www.itmaybeforever.com
AuthorHouse
1-420880918
Finalist:
To Love Mercy by Frank S. Joseph
http://www.tolovemercy.com
Mid-Atlantic Highlands
0-9744785-3-9
Finalist:
Double Daggers by James R. Clifford
http://www.jrclifford.com
Dan River Press
0-89754-217-7
Finalist:
Soul Mates: A Story of Survival Through Love, Courage, and Loyalty by
Omer Ertur
0-9741253-0-X
HISTORY
Winner:
Medicine: Perspectives in History and Art
by Robert E. Greenspan, MD
http://www.medicalhistoryandart.com
Ponteverde Press
0-972-44-8608
Finalist:
World War II: A Legacy of Letters - One Soldier's Journey by Clinton
Frederick
http://www.fivestarpublications.com/onesoldier/index.html
Zonicom Press LLC
978-0-9778493-0-7
Finalist:
Through the Eyes of a Survivor: A Living History of Nina Morecki
from pre-WWII Poland to Modern America by Colette Waddell
http://www.colettewaddell.com
TopCat Press
0-9791518-0-5 978-0-9791518-0-4
Finalist:
Earthquake Days: The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake & Fire in 3-D
by David Burkhart
http://www.1906quake.com
Faultline Books
0-977330567
Finalist:
American Battlefields of World War I: Château-Thierry-Then and Now by
David C. Homsher
Battleground Publications
0-970244304 978-0970244907
Finalist:
Discrimination at High Levels: The Masculine U.S. Presidency by Gladys
Cross
http://www.aetupublishing.com
AE-TU Publishing
0-9761146-2-3 978-0-9761146-2-8
Finalist:
Wake for a Fat Vicar by Fray Angélico Chávez & Thomas E. Chávez
http://www.nmsantos.com
LPD Press
1-890689-06-8 978-1-890689-06-3
Finalist:
Holy Faith of Santa Fe by Standford Lehmberg
http://www.nmsantos.com
LPD Press
1-890689-12-2 978-1-890689-12-4
HUMOR
Winner:
The Obscene Chronicles by Michael Edwards,
Adam Steele & Roger Cameron
http://www.theobscenechronicles.com
Outstanding! Productions, LLC
0-9767223-0-5
Finalist:
Pacifist Chicken and Other Largely Humorous Stories of Small Hopes by
Andrea Kampic
http://www.kampictures.com
Blue Agave Press
0-9767909-39
Finalist:
Pretend You're Normal by Ann Weimer Baumgardner
http://www.ebabeb.com
Cold Tree Press
978-1-58385-152-4
Finalist:
Kids, Dogs, Canaries, and Other Curiosities by Hal Reichardt
http://www.whimsystreet.us
Deutsa Power Press
0-9715890-2-X
Finalist:
Alice in Academe and Other Stories by Joe Wessling, Illustrations by
Holly Schapker
http://www.aliceinacademe.com/
RLT Communications
0-9769595-0-X 978-0976-959502
Finalist:
They Still Drop Turkeys at KTWS in Bend, Oregon by Lynette K.G. Sheffield
AuthorHouse
1-4259-4550-3 978-1425945503
Finalist:
Trash Talk by Robert Gussin
http://www.bobgussin.com
Oceanview Publishing
1-933515-04-X 978-1-933515-04-5
Finalist:
Wakeup - It's Time for Your Sleeping Pill by Robert S. Swiatek
http://www.bobcooks.com
Unpublished Manuscript
MULTICULTURAL FICTION
Winner:
One Way to Pakistan by Harold M. Bergsma
http://www.haroldbergsma.com
AuthorHouse
978-1-4259-7422-0
Finalist:
The First Atheist by Eric Polfliet
http://www.llumina.com/store/thefirstatheist.htm
Llumina Press
1-59526-623-2
Finalist:
To Love Mercy by Frank S. Joseph
http://www.tolovemercy.com
Mid-Atlantic Highlands
0-9744785-3-9
Finalist:
Long Walk Up by Denise Turney
http://www.chistell.com
Chistell Publishing
978-0-9663539-3-8
MULTICULTURAL NON-FICTION
Winner:
A Wealth of Family: An Adopted Son's International
Quest for Heritage, Reunion, and Enrichment by Thomas Brooks
http://www.alphamultimedia.com
Alpha Multimedia, Inc.
978-0977462933
Finalist:
Soul Sunday: A Family's Guide to Exploring Faith and Teaching Tolerance
by Carrie Brown-Wolf
http://www.soulsunday.org
TEO Summit Press
978-0-9791536-0-0
Finalist:
The Immigrants' Daughter by Mary Terzian
http://www.maryterzian.com
Booklocker.com
978-1-59113-773-3
Finalist:
The Amazing Faith of Texas: Common Ground on Higher Ground by Roy Spence
http://www.amazingfaithoftexas.com
Idea City Press
978-0-9722825-2-9
Finalist:
Fade to Black: Thoughts on Black Americans by Woody Campbell
http://www.fadetoblack-thebook.com
Against The Wind Press
978-09645493-9-5
Finalist:
Enjoying the Ride by Win Straube
SCI Corporation
0-9777031-0-X
MUSIC
Winner:
Between the Ground & God: Lyrics, Essays & Interviews
1990-2005 by Stewart Francke
http://www.stewartfrancke.com/
Rideway Press, Wayne State University
1-56439-125-6
MYSTERY/SUSPENSE/THRILLER
Winner:
South Beach Shakedown by Don Bruns
http://www.donbrunsbooks.com
Oceanview Publishing
1-933515-02-3 978-1-933515-02-1
Finalist:
Death Angel by Martha Powers
http://www.marthapowers.com
Oceanview Publishing
1-933515-03-1 978-1-933515-03-8
Finalist:
The Perfect Assassin by Ward Larsen
http://www.wardlarsen.com
Oceanview Publishing
1-933515-01-5 978-1-933515-01-4
Finalist:
Black Flowers by E.F. Watkins
http://www.efwatkins.com
Amber Quill Press LLC
1-59279-810-1
Finalist:
Who Killed Fidel Castro? by David Pereda
Unpublished Manuscript
http://www.davidpereda.com/home.html
Finalist:
The Monsoon Killed the Tiger by Jack Lyndon Thomas
Unpublished Manuscript
Finalist:
Because It's There by Jane Ross Potter
Coming Soon from http://www.trafford.com
or e-mail the author at bonniedundee@comcast.net
NEW AGE FICTION
Winner:
Imagining Einstein: Essays on M-Theory, World
Peace & The Science of Compassion by Barbara With
http://www.barbarawith.com
Mad Island Communications LLC
978-0-9677458-7-9
Finalist:
Ancient Pact, Volume I: The Element of Air by Caryn Colgan
http://www.caryncolgan.com
Good Spirited Company, LLC
0-9679616-3-7 978-0-9679696-3-7
Finalist:
Beauty of Souls by J. Byron Lasko
http://www.jbyronlasko.com
iUniverse
0-595398-768
Finalist:
Enduring Destiny by Karen Reed Hadalski
Publish America
1-4241-3944-9
Finalist:
The Lovesong of Monkey by Michael S. A. Graziano
http://www.phranimidpress.com
Phranimid Press
Pending ISBN
Finalist:
The Magdalene Dispensation: Mary Magdalene returns to tell the
rest of the story by Lona Lyons
http://www.lonalyons.com
Lona Lyons/Spiritual Awakening Books
0-9793092-0-4 978-0-9793092-0-5
Finalist:
Dance of the Jaguar by Terry Andrews
http://www.terryandrews.org
Trafford Publishing
1-4120-9734-7
NEW AGE NON-FICTION
Winner:
The Mythic Path: Discovering the Guiding
Stories of Your Past-Creating a Vision For Your Future, 3rd Edition by
David Feinstein, Ph.D. & Stanley Krippner, Ph.D.
http://www.themythicpath.com
Elite Books
1-60070-016-0
Finalist:
Stepping Off the Edge: Learning & Living Spiritual Practice by Sandy
Nathan
http://www.sandynathan.com
Vilasa Press
978-0-9762809-8-9
Finalist:
WHAT IF.? By Gunnar Jensen
http://www.gunnar-jensen.com
Books On Demand
3-8334-4355-3
Finalist:
God, Man and the Dancing Universe by Jef Bartow
http://www.individualstudies.net
New Paradigm Publishing
0-9760863-0-1
Finalist:
Unbuttoned - Who Says Men Can't Change: Follow one man's gutsy journey
from corporate culture to self-discovery by Ken Fink
Transformational Publishing, Inc.
978-097273910-8
Finalist:
The Lady in Blue by Noel Brock
http://www.ilivewithaghost.com/
Trafford Publishing
1-41206995-5 978-1412069953
Finalist:
Waking Spirit: Prose & Poems the Spirit Sings by Shirley Cheng
http://www.shirleycheng.com
Dance with Your Heart! Publishing
0-61513-680-X 978-0615136806
PARENTING & FAMILY
Winner:
Soul Sunday: A Family's Guide to Exploring
Faith and Teaching Tolerance by Carrie Brown-Wolf
http://www.soulsunday.org
TEO Summit Press
978-0-9791536-0-0
Finalist:
Adoption Dream.Nightmare? A Story of Public Adoption by Jean
K. Douglas, Alexander H. Douglas, with contributions by Wesley Douglas
http://www.fortuitypress.com
Fortuity Press
978-0-9789635-1-4
Finalist:
Next Friend: The Journal of a Foster Parent by Anne Southworth
http://www.nextfriendpress.com
Next Friend Press
978-0-9747937-1-9
Finalist:
After the Diagnosis: How to Look Out for Yourself or a Loved One by Donna
L. Pikula, D.D.S., M.S.
http://www.books2helpyou.com
Books 2 Help You, LLC
0-9768970-0-8 978-0-9768970-0-2
Finalist:
Overwhelming Odds by Susan & Denny O'Leary
http://www.rising-above.com/
1-59457-444-8
Finalist:
Take Ten: Meditations for the Hurried Parent by Robin Lynn Pratt
http://www.robinlynnpratt.com
Mill Creek Press
0-974015849 978-0974015842
Finalist:
Sara Makes Her Mother Proud and Learns Good Behavior by Sherry Henig,
Ph.D.
http://www.sherryhenig.com
Brenner Publishing, LLC
0-977720349
PHOTOGRAPHY
Winner:
Sacred Earth, Planet of Light: A Visionary
Photo-Essay Exploring the Unity of Nature, Life and Spirit by Ernest
L. King
http://www.silverbearpress.com/
Silver Bear Press
0-9752886-0-1
Finalist:
Earthquake Days: The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake & Fire
in 3-D by David Burkhart
http://www.1906quake.com
Faultline Books
0-977330567
Finalist:
A Photographic Journey by Gene Burch
http://www.geneburch.com
Frankfort Heritage Press
0-9753697-2-5 978-0-9753697-3-9
Finalist:
The Amazing Faith of Texas: Common Ground on Higher Ground by
Roy Spence
http://www.amazingfaithoftexas.com
Idea City Press
978-0-9722825-2-9
Finalist:
Café Amore by Andrew Hoyne and Robert Blackburn
http://www.cafeamore.net.au
Andrew Hoyne Design Pty Ltd
0-9586004-4-9
POETRY
Winner:
The Giant Book of Poetry, Edited by William
H. Roetzheim
Level 4 Press
0-97680001-2-8 978-0-9768001-3-2
Finalist:
Lush: Poems for Stage and Page by Avra Kouffman
Amberfield Press
0-976-05811-1
Finalist:
The Fields of Owl Roost by Bruce Majors
Publish America
1-4137-9836-5
Finalist:
Mayhem: Collected Poems Through 2005 by Chris Aguilar
http://www.chrisaguilar.com
Lulu.com
978-1-84728-560-7
Finalist:
Thistle by Melissa Kwasny
Lost Horse Press
978-0-9762114-1-9
Finalist:
OPTICS: The Mystical Poet's Guide to the Science of Inner Sight by Vincent
Carver Gilliam, Ph.D.
http://www.poeticprose.com
Pillars Publishing Inc.
1-59914-001-2
Finalist:
Storm of Roses: A Compilation of Poetry and Short Stories by
E. Tara Scurry
http://www.etarascurry.com
iUniverse
0-595-37580-4 978-0-595-37580-6
Finalist:
The Night We First Met: A Mystic Journey by Kavindra
http://www.jeffreyarmstrong.com
VASA Publishing
REFERENCE
Winner:
Terrorism 101: A Library Reference & Selected
Annotated Bibliography by Leon Newton
http://www.terrorism101.info
Outskirts Press
1-59800-611-8
Finalist:
After the Diagnosis: How to Look Out for Yourself or a Loved One by Donna
L. Pikula, D.D.S., M.S.
http://www.books2helpyou.com
Books 2 Help You, LLC
0-9768970-0-8 978-0-9768970-0-2
Finalist:
New Mexico: A Biographical Dictionary 1540-1980 by Don Bullis
http://www.nmsantos.com
Rio Grande Books
1-890689-71-8 978-1-890689-71-1
Finalist:
Your Guide to Marketing Books in the Christian Marketplace by Sarah Bolme
http://www.marketingchristianbooks.com
Crest Publications
0-9725546-5-3 978-0-9725546-5-7
RELIGION
Winner:
The Ten Commandments: Laws of the Heart by
Joan Chittiste
http://www.benetvision.org
Orbis Books
978-1-57075-684-9
Finalist:
Call of the Soul by Anne Carroll Decker
Veritas Press Ltd.
0-9652504-2-3
Finalist:
Cry Aloud, Spare Not! A Prophetic Call to the Fast God Has Chosen for
You by Dr. Jacquelyn Brown-Hadnot
http://www.jacquiehadnot.com/
Igniting the Fire, Inc.
141208890-0
Finalist:
The Power of Principles: Ethics for the New Corporate Culture
by William J. Byron
Orbis Books
978-1-57075-678-8
Finalist:
The Amazing Faith of Texas: Common Ground on Higher Ground by Roy Spence
http://www.amazingfaithoftexas.com
Idea City Press
978-0-9722825-2-9
Finalist:
Why I Left the Church, Why I Came Back, and Why I just Might Leave Again:
Memories of Growing Up African American and Catholic by Jean K. Douglas
http://www.fortuitypress.com
Fortuity Press
978-0-9789635-0-7
RELIGIOUS FICTION
Winner:
Numenon by Sandy Nathan
http://www.sandynathan.com
Vilasa Press
978-0-9762807-4-1
Finalist:
The First Atheist by Eric Polfliet
http://www.llumina.com/store/thefirstatheist.htm
Llumina Press
1-59526-623-2
Finalist:
Before the Season Ends by Linore Rose Burkard
http://www.linoreroseburkard.com
Xulon Press
1-59467-673-9
Finalist:
To Rebuild a Life by Nancy Feldbush
Moose Run Productions
0-9766315-1-2 978-0-9766315-1-4
Finalist:
To Repay a Debt by Nancy Feldbush
Moose Run Productions
0-9766315-0-4 978-0-9766315-0-7
Finalist:
Grace Period: The Awakening of Abel Adams by Robert Hammond
http://www.roberthammond.net
Xulon Press
978-1-60266-353-4
ROMANCE
Winner:
Moonlight in Vermont, a Novel by John Hilferty
http://www.johnhilferty.com/index1.html
iUniverse
0-595-3589-X 978-0-595-35839-7
Finalist:
Sunrise Lake by Ginny Timmers
Stargazer Publishing of WI, Inc.
0-9760700-0-6
Finalist:
A Wish in Time by Laurel Bradley
http://www.laurelbradley.com
iUniverse
978-0-595-40948-8
Finalist:
Beaver Money by Nancy Schwartz
Publish America
1-4137-6566-1
Finalist:
The Shadow of Foxes by Beth Hargrove
http://www.bethhargrove.com
Unpublished Manuscript
SELF-HELP
Winner:
Get Unstuck& Get Going.on the stuff that
matters by Michael Bungay Stanier
http://www.getunstuckandgetgoing.com
Box of Crayons Press
0-9736424-4-0
Finalist:
The Promise of Energy Psychology: Revolutionary Tools for Dramatic
Personal Change by David Feinstein, Donna Eden and Gary Craig
http://www.innersource.net
Tarcher/Penguin
1-58542-442-0
Finalist:
No Fluff, No Puff: Just Management/Communications Principles
that Work by Jim Cronin
http://www.nofluffnopuff.com
Plain Speak Press, LLC
0-97649700-X
Finalist:
Build Your Money Muscles: Nine Simple Exercises for Improving Your Relationship
with Money by Joan Sotkin
http://www.prosperityplace.com
Properity Place
0-9741719-6-4 978-0-9741719-6-8
Finalist:
The Business of Love: 9 Best Practices for Improving the Bottom Line
of Your Relationship by Dr. John Curtis
http://www.thebusinessoflove.org
IOD Press LLC
0-9773444-0-1
Finalist:
Brilliance Unbridled: How the Secret Lives of Horses Reveal Your Power,
Courage and Passion to Achieve Extraordinary Results by Kendall SummerHawk
http://www.kendallsummerhawk.com
Heart of Success, Inc.
0-9743310-7-4 978-0-9743310-7-2
Finalist:
The Birthday Princess Handbook: The Woman's Guide to Reclaiming Your
Crown by Linda M. Sacha
http://www.thebirthdayprincess.com
LifeSupport Press
1-4196-1988-8
Finalist:
Being Here, Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment by Ariel & Shya Kane
http://www.ask-inc.com
ASK Productions, Inc.
978-1-888043-18-1
SHORT STORY FICTION
Winner:
Map of Murder: Original Stories of Mystery
and Suspense, edited by Susan Budavari and Suzanne Flaig
http://www.redcoyotepress.com
Red Coyote Press
0-9766733-3-9
Finalist:
Tears and Tales: Stories of Animal and Human Rescue by Russell
A. Vassall
http://www.krazyduck.com
Krazy Duck Productions
0-9776739-0-1 978-0-9776739-0-2
SOCIAL CHANGE
Winner:
Silent Heroes: Courageous Families Living
with Depression and Mental Illness by Maureen Focht M.S.
http://www.thesilentheroes.com
Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing
1-9332279-180
Finalist:
No Turning Back: My Summer with Daddy King by Gurdon Brewster
Orbis Books
978-1-57075-728-0
Finalist:
Diminishing Love: Causes and Effects on Sexual Partner Choices by Lawrence
H. Taylor, M.D.
Unpublished Manuscript
Finalist:
Becoming What You Want to See in the World: The Art of Joyful Living
by Mary Claire O'Neal
http://www.maryclaireoneal.com
http://www.riverbirchpublishing.com/
River Birch Publishing
0-9772566-0-X
Finalist:
Take Back the Earth: The Dumb, Greedy Incompetents Have Screwed
It Up by Robert S. Swiatek
http://www.bobcooks.com
Unpublished Manuscript
Finalist:
Scalded: The Making and Undoing of an Extremist by Samadhi Longo-Disse,
PhD & Teddy Charles
http://www.samadhiresearch.com
Booksurge
1-4196-4720-2
Finalist:
Divine Intervention: Jesus or Jefferson? by Stanley Kimmel Kesselman
http://www.jesusorjefferson.com
Regency/Vision Press Inc.
0-9785650-0-2
SPIRITUALITY
Winner:
What God REALLY Wants You to Know: God's Universal Truths Shared by All World Religions by Rev.
C. David Lundberg
Heavenlight Press
978-0-9796308-0-4
Finalist:
The Heart: The Final Destination by Julie Anderson
http://www.destinationheart.com
ICAN Publishing Co.
0-9792090-0-5 978-0-9792090-0-0
Finalist:
Walk in a Relaxed Manner: Life Lessons from the Camino by Joyce Rupp
Orbis Books
978-1-57075-616-0
Finalist:
Jesus Today: A Spirituality of Radical Freedom by Albert Nolan
Orbis Books
978-1-57075-672-6
Finalist:
What If You Can Change the World: Accessing Answers to the Questions
of Life by Linda Iribarren
http://www.radiantstarpublishing.com
Radiant Star Publishing
0-9726112-0-7 978-0972611206
Finalist:
Being Prayer-Transforming Consciousness: Good News of Buddhist Practice
by Mary Rees
http://www.beingprayer.com
Nutshell Publications
978-0976003670
Finalist:
Stepping Off the Edge: Learning & Living Spiritual Practice by Sandy
Nathan
http://www.sandynathan.com
Vilasa Press
978-0-9762809-8-9
Finalist:
Yes You Can.Find More Meaning in Your Life by Jack Jonathan and Sheelegh
G. Manheim, PhD
http://www.stowersinnovations.com
Stowers Innovations, Inc.
0-9629788-6-8
SPORTS
Winner:
The More the Merrier: Lead Playful Activities
with Large Groups - Why, What, How by Faith Evans, Chris Cavert & Sam
Sikes
http://store.doingworks.com/moremerrier.html
DoingWorks.com
978-0-9646541-9-8
Finalist:
Coach Tex Winter: Triangle Basketball by Ann Parr
http://www.annparrwriter.com
NDX Press/ Write On
978-1-933803-10-4
Finalist:
Transformed by Triathlon: The Making of an Improbable Athlete
by Jane Booth
http://www.transformedbytriathlon.com
Fast Foot Forward Press
978-0-9787007-6-8
Finalist:
The Fat Lady Never Sings: How a Football Team Found Redemption on the
Baseball Diamond by Steven M. Reilly
http://www.thefatladyneversings.com
iUniverse
0-595394671
TRAVEL
Winner:
California Healthy, Southern California Edition:
The adventurer's guide to local delicacies, fine wine, great walks and
the good life by Patricia Hamilton, Chef Biron and Janel Willette
http://www.californiahealthy.com
At Home on the Road, an imprint of Park Place Publications
978-1-877809-43-9
TRAVEL ESSAY
Winner:
Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the
Seven Continents by Marty Essen
http://www.coolcreatureshotplanet.com
Encante Press, LLC
978-0977859979
TRAVEL GUIDES
Winner:
California Trails High Sierra Region by Peter
Massey, Jeanne Wilson and Angela Titus
http://www.adlerpublishing.com
Adler Publishing Inc.
978-1-930193-21-5
Finalist:
Arizona Trails West Region by Peter Massey, Jeanne Wilson and Angela
Titus
http://www.adlerpublishing.com
Adler Publishing Inc.
978-1-930193-00-0
Finalist:
A Guide to New Zealand Waterfalls by Johnny T. Cheng
http://www.storynature.com
Story Nature Press
978-0-9769551-9-1
Finalist:
Multi-Lingual Phrase Passport: Part of the Let's Eat Out! Series by Kim
Koeller and Robert La France
http://www.allergyfreepassport.com
R & R Publishing
0-9764845-4-4
Finalist:
Let's Eat Out! Your Passport to Living Gluten and Allergy Free by Kim
Koeller and Robert La France
http://www.allergyfreepassport.com
R & R Publishing
0-9764845-0-1
Finalist:
Cha-Cha & Zee Explore Our Nation's Capital by Indigo Tyler
http://www.chachazee.com
TK Publishing
0-9765100-0-6
Finalist:
Drive I-95: Exit by Exit Info, Maps, History and Trivia by Stan Posner & Sandra
Phillips-Posner
http://www.drivei95.com
Travelsmart
1-894979-99-0
TRUE CRIME
Winner:
Deadly Confidante by Nancy Whitmore Poore
Book Publishers Network
978-0-9755407-7-0
WOMEN'S ISSUES
Winner:
She: Creative Journey to Self-Discovery for
Women of All Ages by Amy Rowling
http://www.word-studio.com
Word Studio
978-0-9654360-5-2
Finalist:
Brilliance Unbridled: How the Secret Lives of Horses Reveal Your Power,
Courage and Passion to Achieve Extraordinary Results by Kendall SummerHawk
http://www.kendallsummerhawk.com
Heart of Success, Inc.
0-9743310-7-4 978-0-9743310-7-2
Finalist:
Color Me Butterfly by L.Y. Marlow
http://www.colormebutterfly.com
eL Publishing
0-9787320-5-7 978-0-9787320-5-9
Finalist:
Your Final Diet by Abby Aronowitz, Ph.D.
http://www.yourfinaldiet.com
Single Star Press
0-9703713-2-2
Finalist:
The Heroics of Falling Apart: One Couple's Breast Cancer Journey by Judy
Gordon and Dan Gordon
http://www.theheroicsoffallingapart.com
iUniverse
0-595419119
Finalist:
Ms. Cheevious in Hollywood -OR- MILF This! Confessions of a
Hot Mamma by Lisa Jey Davis
http://www.lisajeydavis.com
Unpublished Manuscript
Finalist:
Breast Cancer Recovery: No One Wrote A Manual - The Art of Fran Padgett
by Fran Padgett
http://www.bayoupublishing.com
Bayou Publishing
1-886298-18-1
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Winner:
Nick & Slim: The Legend of the Falcon
Mine by Pamela L.V. Henn
http://www.nickandslim.com
White Wolf Studio Inc.
0-9760654-0-1
Finalist:
Tales of the Blue Wizard, Part One: The Children of Jamomere by F.M.
Barrera
http://www.hometown.aol.com/talismanpress/index.html
Talisman Press
0-9670848-1-4
Finalist:
Mocky's Revinge by Mark Louis Lehman
Little Possum Press
0-9770326-2-0
Finalist:
Carragan Adventures Book Two - Return of the Ark by Patricia A. Murphy,
Ph.D.
Unpublished Manuscript
Finalist:
The Fire and the Light by Tracy A. Akers
http://www.soulsofaredyrah.com
Ruadora Publishing
0-9778875-0-2 978-0-9778875-0-7
Finalist:
Double Bubble Trouble by Dennis Goldberg
Level 4 Press
1-933769-19-X 978-1-933769-19-6
YOUNG ADULT NON-FICTION
Winner:
Dare to Dream!: 25 Extraordinary Lives by
Sandra McLeod Humphrey
http://www.kidscandoit.com
Prometheus Books
1-591022800
Finalist:
Success In the Arts: What It Takes To Make It In Creative Fields by A.
Michael Shumate
http://www.elfstonepress.com
Elfstone Press, Inc.
0-9739333-5-6 978-0-9739333-5-2
Finalist:
Navigating Newbie-ism: 12 Simple Ways to Thrive in Your First Job and
Career, The College Student's Guide by Marcia Hall
http://www.reputationcounts.com
Parker Stanton Publishing
978-0-9788066-3-7
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