2017 New Apple Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing

New Apple Literary Services for Independent Authors

2017 New Apple Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing:

Love on a Limb, A Great Expectations Love Story, The Graykens: Book 1
by Laurie Lewis
2018 New Apple "BEST NEW FICTION" Winner
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Matthew Grayken is young, successful, and dying, which is why he’s about to propose to a total stranger. He isn’t interested in love. He needs a caregiver to be his legal voice when he can no longer speak for himself.
Lonely, compassionate nurse Mikaela Compton agrees to Matt’s loveless marriage, but she refuses to accept the inevitability of Matt’s death. When their friendly marriage deepens, love leaves them out on a limb.

Award winning titles from DW Plato
Glue and Trials & Tribulations of Modesty Greene
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"What do these two books have in common? Powerful women."
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Bishop's War
by Rafael Amadeus Hines
2017 New Apple "BEST NEW FICTION" Winner
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Introducing Special Forces Sergeant John Bishop, decorated war hero, and nephew of crime boss, Gonzalo Valdez. After returning home from Afghanistan John’s hopes for a peaceful future are quickly shattered when he is catapulted back into the global war on terror through a succession of life-threatening events and corrupt intrigue.

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SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS:

General Fiction
Action / Adventure
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Horror
Humor
Mystery
Suspense / Thriller
Psychological Suspense
Cross Genre
Short Story Fiction
Children's General Fiction
Children's General Non-Fiction
Children's Humor
Children's Picture Books
Children's Inspirational
Young Adult General Fiction
Young Adult Science Fiction
Young Adult Fantasy
Young Adult Horror
Young Adult Mystery / Thriller
Young Adult Romance
Young Adult Inspirational
Poetry
Romance
Literary Erotica

General Non-Fiction
Biography / Autobiography / Memoir
Inspirational / Motivational / Self-Help
Business
Writing and Publishing
Education
Environment / Nature
Parenting
Historical Fiction
Historical Non-Fiction
True Crime
Travel
Health / Medicine
Gay / Lesbian / Bi / Trans
New Age / Mind-Body-Spirit
Religion / Spirituality
Graphic Novel / Comic Book
Specialty Books
E-Book Children's / Young Adult
E-Book General Fiction
E-Book Science Fiction
E-Book Fantasy
E-Book Horror
E-Book Mystery
E-Book Suspense / Thriller
E-Book Romance

2017 New Apple Book Awards: CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS

CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS - SOLO MEDALIST WINNER

Harold

Written by Sharon Rues
Illustrated by Dwain Esper

On Christmas morning, a young girl finds the gift of friendship under the tree, a chocolate brown teddy bear she names Harold. Inseparable in their adventures, she carries Harold everywhere by his ear, which begins to unravel. An unexpected adventure takes the two on a journey that begins with a bit of a fright and concludes with unanticipated compassion and trust.

Available Formats: eBook, Paperback, Hardcover
Publishing House: AuthorHouse
Author's Website: haroldbysharonrues.com
Author's Twitter: @haroldbysr
Available for purchase:
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Official Selections (in alphabetical order by title):

CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS - OFFICIAL SELECTION

Bartholomew Buggins: A Zombie with Different Cravings

Written by Crystal Marcos
Illustrated by Marie Marcos

Dive head-first into the infectiously charming pages, oozing with whimsical verse and stricken with colorful and amusing illustrations. Bartholomew Buggins: A Zombie with Different Cravings is a unique, fun book that will have kids and adults shrieking with delight.

Available Formats: eBook, Paperback
Publishing House: Cat Marcs Publishing
Author's Website: crystalmarcos.com
Author's Twitter: @CrystalMarcos
Available for purchase:
Amazon