ForeWord Magazine's 8th Annual (2006) Book of the Year Awards
Overall, almost 1,400 books were entered in 59 different categories (these were narrowed down to 698 finalists). I entered my book in the “True Crime” category and I’m told there were about 30-40 other books also entered in this same category. Including my book, there were only four (4) finalists.
ForeWord Magazine is the only review trade journal devoted exclusively to covering books from independent publishers and/or authors. Their Book of the Year Awards program was established to bring increased attention (from librarians and booksellers) to the literary achievements of independent publishers and their authors.
Although my book did not win an award, it was still an honor for me to have it chosen as a finalist.