The Independent Press names The Lady of the Cliffs a 2021 Distinguished Favorite in the categories of Historical Fiction and Cover Design

The New York City Big Book Award® announces the
2021 Winners & Distinguished Favorites!
New York, NY --  



2021 was a record year for books awarded due to the high level of quality and diverse books submitted. Again, NYC Big Book Award received book submissions worldwide, but great submissions from journalists, well established authors, small and large press as well as first time indie authors participated in high numbers.  Entries were from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America.  Cities such as Bangalore, Edmonton, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, New York, Seattle, Singapore, Vancouver, were among the entries.  Winners were recognized globally from Australia, Cambodia, Canada, England, Germany, Lebanon, Queensland and the United States of America.  
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Awarded books included The American Bar Association, Friesen Press, Gatekeeper Press, Greenleaf Book Group, Joggling Board Press, Story Merchant Books, and WildBlue Press.  Quality children publishers such as Barefoot Books as well as Mango and Marigold press were awarded.  Independent presses such as Brill, Goff Books, Koehler Books, Llewellyn Publications, ORO Editions, Routledge Publishers, Rowman & Littlefield, and She Writes Press took both winner and distinguished favorite awards. AuthorHouse, IngramSpark, KindleDirect, and SDP Publishing were among the self-publishing platforms.  Lastly, Hachette Books, HarperCollins, MacMillan, and Penguin Random House were among the large publishers that entered.


"We are elated to highlight these authors' books, recognize their excellence, and share their achievements." said awards sponsor Gabrielle Olczak.  "We look forward to showcasing these titles to a larger audience."


For more information, please visit: www.nycbigbookaward.com.  
 https://www.nycbigbookaward.com/2020distinguishedfavorites
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