Adventure: General
Winner
The Crow's Nest by Richard Meredith
Moonshine Cove Press
Finalist
Echoes of Fortune: The Search for Braddock's Lost Gold by David R. Leng
Amazon KDP
Finalist
Opposite of Collision by Richard M. Timberlake
Palmetto Publishing
Finalist
The Deadly Genesis File: Book One of The Cold Warrior Trilogy by Ron Thomas
Quest Omnimedia
Finalist
The Lost River: Anompolichi II by Phillip Carroll Morgan
White Dog Press
Finalist
The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor by D.R. Berlin
Outskirts Press
Finalist
Valkyrie: Guardians of the Lost by C.M. Maggiano & M.A. Maggiano
Ingram Spark
Adventure: Historical
Winner
The Outcasts by Kathleen Kent
Little Brown & Co.
Finalist
Counter Point by Laura Rodley
Prolific Press
Finalist
The Blade of Safavid by Kent Merrell
J Remington Press
Adventure: War & Military
Winner
Intrepid Spirit by David Tunno
The Wild Rose Press
Finalist
A Beautiful Glittering Lie: A Novel of the Civil War by J.D.R. Hawkins
Independently Published
African American Fiction
Winner
Cotton Club Princess by Karla Diggs
Waldorf Publishing
Finalist
Rock 'n Fire: A Novel by Mark Stallard
Kaw Valley Books
Anthologies: Nonfiction
Winner
Cries from the Walls: Hell in Arkansas Prisons by Van Hawkins
Writers Bloc
Art
Winner
The Art and History of Steinbach Nutcrackers: An Inside Look at the World's Best Nutcrackers by Rich West
Independently Published
Finalist
Stratford Gems by Heidi Sander
Blue Moon Publishers
Autobiography/Memoir
Winner
Running from the Mirror: A Memoir by Howard Shulman
Sandra Jonas Publishing
Finalist
Blackwildgirl: A Writer's Journey to Take Back Her Superpower by Menah Pratt, JD, PhD.
She Writes Press
Finalist
Grace and Grit: How I Won My Fight at Goodyear and Beyond by Lilly Ledbetter with Lanier Isom
Penguin Random House
Finalist
Our Song: A Memoir of Love and Race by Lynda Smith Hoggan
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Preventorium: A Memoir by Susan Annah Currie
University Press of Mississippi
Finalist
Unlimited Heart: How To Transform Your Pain Into Purpose by Jim Kaveney
Ideapress Publishing
Best Cover Design: Adult Fiction
Winner
SNIFF: Book 1 of The Sniff, Smoke, Shoot Series by GC Brown
Story Merchant
Finalist
A Clique To A Cult by Justin Foster
Palmetto Publishing
Finalist
Raptor's Kiss by Lois Jaye
Palmetto Publishing
Finalist
The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor by D.R. Berlin
Outskirts Press
Best Cover Design: Children's Fiction
Winner
Miss Dorothy's Garden: 9 BEE Attitudes to Grow By by Gwendolyn Faye
Myriad Press
Finalist
Frankie the Ferret by Kimberley Paterson
Friesen Press
Best Cover Design: Nonfiction
Winner
Good Influence: How to Engage Influencers for Purpose and Profit by Paul M. Katz
Commit Media Books
Finalist
Growing Up Aspen – Adventures of the Unsupervised by Andy Collen, Dean Jackson, Chris Pomeroy, Lo Semple
Twist and Turn Press
Best Interior Design
Winner
German Heritage Baking, Volume I: Time-Honored Recipes, Traditional Techniques, and Culinary Secrets by Heidrun Metzler
Metzler Books
Best Fiction
Winner
This Scorched Earth by William Gear
Forge Books
Finalist
Slaying Paradise: Legend of The Iron Warrior Vol. 1 by T.V. Holiday
Amazon Kindle Direct
Finalist
The Conquest of Liberty by Kent Merrell
J Remington Press
Finalist
Wreck & Return: An EMT's Journey Into and Out of Darkness by Tom Kranz
Independently Published
Best Nonfiction
Winner
Grace and Grit: How I Won My Fight at Goodyear and Beyond by Lilly Ledbetter with Lanier Isom
Penguin Random House
Finalist
Duty Calls: Lessons learned from an Unexpected Life of Service by Antonia C. Novello and Jill S. Tietjen
Fulcrum Publishing
Finalist
Elk Love: A Montana Memoir by Lynne Spriggs O'Connor
She Writes Press
Biography: General
Winner
Otis W. Leader: The Ideal American Doughboy by Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
Chickasaw Press
Finalist
Madge: The life and times of Madge Oberholtzer, the young Irvington woman who brought down D.C. Stephenson and the Ku Klux Klan by Charlotte Halsema Ottinger
NCSA Literatur for the Irvington Historical Society
Finalist
The Girl In The Dream by Mary Baldini Olson
Independently Published
Finalist
Whitlock's Compositions by Charlene Hampton Holloway
Dorrance Publishing Company
Business: Careers
Winner
What Lights You Up?: Illuminate Your Path and Take the Next Big Step in Your Career by Mary Olson-Menzel
Wiley; 1st edition
Finalist
Listen to Sell: How Your Mindset, Skillset, and Human Connections Unlock Sales Performance by Mike Esterday and Derek Roberts
Page Two Books
Finalist
Your Grass is Greener: Use What You Have. Get What You Want. At Work and In Life. by Jason Silver
Ideapress Publishing
Business: Communications/Public Relations
Winner
The Power of Conscious Connection: 4 Habits to Transform How You Live and Lead by Talia Fox
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
"Can We All Just Get Along?" - Rodney King: Courageous Communication: A Return to Civility by Diana Peterson-More
Independently Published
Finalist
Good Influence: How to Engage Influencers for Purpose and Profit by Paul M. Katz
Commit Media Books
Finalist
Make Every Podcast Want You: How to be so Radically Interesting You'll Barely Keep from Interviewing Yourself by Kimberly Spencer
Communication Queens LLC
Finalist
The Oratory Project by Matt Eventoff
Speak with Style Books
Finalist
The Powerful Publicity Prescription: Harness the Power of Public Relations to Become a Sought-After Global Industry Expert by Lilian Sue
In Retrospect Writing Services
Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Winner
Non-Obvious Thinking: How to See What Others Miss by Rohit Bhargava and Ben duPont
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Course Design Formula: How to Teach Anything to Anyone Online by Rebecca Frost Cuevas
Learn and Get Smarter, Inc.
Finalist
THE BLUEPRINT: Starting a Successful Business by Kevin Barnicle
Kev Vie Publishing
Finalist
The Start-up Puzzle: How-to create a successful new business venture by Robert van Pappelendam
Mindstir Media
Business: Management & Leadership
Winner
The Ethical Imperative: Leading with Conscience to Shape the Future of Business by Andrew C. M. Cooper
Wiley; 1st edition
Finalist
Coaching for (a) Change: How to Engage, Empower, and Activate People by Greg Giuliano
Wren House Press
Finalist
Lead Like an Editor: Hire Passionate Teams, Tell Stories That Inspire, and Build Brands People Love by Victor Maze
Be Amazed Media
Finalist
Listen to Sell: How Your Mindset, Skillset, and Human Connections Unlock Sales Performance by Mike Esterday and Derek Roberts
Page Two Books
Finalist
The Illusion of Innovation: Escape "Efficiency" and Unleash Radical Progress by Elliott Parker
Ideapress Publishing
Business: Marketing & Advertising
Winner
Good Influence: How to Engage Influencers for Purpose and Profit by Paul M. Katz
Commit Media Books
Finalist
Make Every Podcast Want You: How to be so Radically Interesting You'll Barely Keep from Interviewing Yourself by Kimberly Spencer
Communication Queens LLC
Business: Motivational
Winner
Dare to Be Naïve: How to Find Your True Self in a Noisy World by Joshua Berry
Ideapress Publishing
Business: Personal Finance/Investing
Winner
Retirement Money Secrets: A Financial Insider's Guide to Income Independence by Steve Selengut
RIC LLC
Finalist
Do Good While Doing Well: Invest for Change, Reap Financial Rewards, and Increase Your Happiness by Marcia Dawood
Amplify Publishing
Finalist
The Wealth Elevator: Real Estate Syndications, Accredited Investor Banking, and Tax Strategies for First-Gen Millionaires by Lane Kawaoka
FI FOR THE WORTHY LLC
Business: Reference
Winner
The Innovative Guide to Fashion and Beauty by Murielle Gagne
RedCallas
Business: Sales
Winner
Listen to Sell: How Your Mindset, Skillset, and Human Connections Unlock Sales Performance by Mike Esterday and Derek Roberts
Page Two Books
Business: Technology
Winner
Prompting Originality: The A.I. Handbook for Humans by Norty Cohen and Delaney Ehrhardt
Ideapress Publishing
Business: Writing & Publishing
Winner
Poetry For Beginners by Margaret Chapman, Kathleen Welton, and Reuben Negrón (Illustrator)
For Beginners
Children's Educational
Winner
Sheep Care: Numbers by Anne Catharine Blake
Birdtree Press
Children's Fiction
Winner
Buster the Brave by Carla Crane Osborne
Gona Publishing
Finalist
The Golden Ring by Theresa Gatien
Page Turner
Children's Mind/Body/Spirit
Winner
Sheep Share: Emotions by Anne Catharine Blake
Birdtree Press
Children's Nonfiction
Winner
Sammy's Voyage to a New Home: True Adventures of a Small Cat Finding His Place in a Big World - Ages 4 to 8 by Debra Siraco and Zareen Wilhelm
BrainBloom
Finalist
Ambitious Archie: Building a Legacy Through Acts of the Heart by Tevin Ali & Tania Shindo-Henderson
Talk With Tevin LLC
Finalist
The Obamas: A Lift-the-Flap Book by Violet Lemay
duopress
Children's Novelty & Gift Book
Winner
The Obamas: A Lift-the-Flap Book by Violet Lemay
duopress
Finalist
Melk, The Christmas Monkey by Katie Hornor
Independently Published
Finalist
Sheep Sleep: Colors by Anne Catharine Blake
Birdtree Press
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
Winner
Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad by Silvia López
Little Brown & Co.
Finalist
A New Home for Grayce by Vikki Lynn Smith
Blue Dragon Publishing
Finalist
Cake, Lemonade, and Sprinkles by Aishah Hight
Cellar of Purple
Finalist
Miss Dorothy's Garden: 9 BEE Attitudes to Grow By by Gwendolyn Faye
Myriad Press
Finalist
Pablo's Pandemic by Alissha and Taissha Greer
Gatekeeper Press
Finalist
Sheep Lost: Opposites by Anne Catharine Blake
Birdtree Press
Finalist
When Leaf Let Go by Angie Marie Carlson
LIVE to LEARN Books
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
Winner
Cake, Lemonade, and Sprinkles by Aishah Hight
Cellar of Purple
Finalist
Buster the Brave by Carla Crane Osborne
Gona Publishing
Finalist
Frankie the Ferret by Kimberley Paterson
Friesen Press
Finalist
One Grain of Sand by Ruthie Godfrey
Ruthie Godfrey Books, LLC
Finalist
Tripod by Michael Beckerman & George Beckerman
Independently Published
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Nonfiction
Winner
Why? by Elena Kayne
Elena Berdine
Finalist
Lady Lyrebird by Donna L. Huntriss
Blurb Books
Children's Religious
Winner
A Kids Book About Divali by Chhavi Arya Bhargava
A Kids Co.
Finalist
Melk, The Christmas Monkey by Katie Hornor
Independently Published
Finalist
Mouse Malachi Discovers Hanukkah by Dreama Archibald
End Game Press
Finalist
Mouse Malachi Discovers the Sabbath by Dreama Archibald
End Game Press
Christian Inspirational: Fiction
Winner
Yorkshire Lass by J. Carol Nemeth
Forget Me Not Romances, an imprint of Winged Publications
Finalist
Changing Tides by Sue A. Fairchild
Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.
Finalist
Ehldaivehn by Laurie E. Hoppe-Ringer
Trilogy Christian Publishing
Finalist
Mountain of Peril, Faith in the Parks Book 1 by J. Carol Nemeth
Winged Publications
Finalist
Once Upon a Cove Christmas by Maryann Ridini Spencer
Santa Rosa Press
Finalist
Runaway by C.A. Simonson
CAS Publications
Finalist
There Will Your Heart Be by Susan Marie Graham
Independently Published
College Guides
Winner
A Guide to Future Planning for Young Adults: Strategies for Navigating the Path to Career, Education, and Life Success with Ease by H.F. Sullivan
Independently Published
Coming of Age
Winner
Worldwide Crush: A Novel by Kristin Nilsen
SparkPress
Finalist
A Glass of Crazy by Tina Laningham
Independently Published
Finalist
All That Is Hidden by Laura DeNooyer-Moore
Lighthouse Publishing
Finalist
Canoedling in Cleveland, A Novel by Richard Morris
Square Deal Books
Finalist
Chula the Fox by Anthony Perry
White Dog Press
Cookbook: General
Winner
Cooking for Halflings & Monsters: 111 Comfy, Cozy Recipes for Fantasy-Loving Souls by Astrid Tuttle Winegar
Multitudes Press
Finalist
A Year of Comfy, Cozy Soups, Stews and Chilis: Cooking for Halflings & Monsters, Volume 2 by Astrid Tuttle Winegar
Multitudes Press
Cookbook: International
Winner
German Heritage Baking, Volume I: Time-Honored Recipes, Traditional Techniques, and Culinary Secrets by Heidrun Metzler
Metzler Books
Cross-Genre Fiction
Winner
And All of Us Were Actors, a Century of Light and Shadow by Gustavo Gac-Artigas, translated by Andrea G. Labinger
Ediciones Nuevo Espacio
Finalist
SNIFF: Book 1 of The Sniff, Smoke, Shoot Series by GC Brown
Story Merchant
Finalist
The Widow's Savoir by Ian Griffin
Independently Published
Education/Academics
Winner
The Ethnographer's Way: A Handbook for Multidimensional Research Design by Kristin Peterson & Valerie Olson
Duke University Press
Finalist
Course Design Formula: How to Teach Anything to Anyone Online by Rebecca Frost Cuevas
Learn and Get Smarter, Inc.
Finalist
This Way to Hope: The Challenges, Hard Truths, and Triumphs of Working with Critically At-Risk Students* by Donna Duke
Optimiste Publications
Family Saga
Winner
A Glass of Crazy by Tina Laningham
Independently Published
Finalist
Mother Material by Doretta Warnock
Independently Published
Finalist
Secrets to the Wind by Jeanne Gehret
Verbal Images Press
Fantasy: Epic/High Fantasy
Winner
High Priestess and Empress, Book Two, Arcana Oracle Series by Susan Wands
SparkPress
Fantasy: General
Winner
Vork Chronicles Welcome to Superhero School by Gracie Dix
Toast Industries
Finalist
Druids of the Faerie, Gather the Champions Book One & Two by Lewis G. Gazoul
Page Publishing
Finalist
Mission: Soul Sacrifice by William Fietzer
Cactus Moon Publications, LLC
Finalist
Pilgrimage of the Faerie, Book Three by Lewis G. Gazoul
Page Publishing
Finalist
The Kings' Assassin by Ed Cannon
XlibrisUS
Finalist
The Watchers, Knight of Light by Deirdra Eden
Rogue Matter – Los Angeles
Fantasy: Historical
Winner
The Legend of Mulberry School by Eric T. Reynolds
Hadley Rille Books
Finalist
Animal Revolution: General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms #5 by David Bush
Independently Published
General Fiction
Winner
The Boarding House by Sharon Sala
Bell Bridge Books
Finalist
At the Altars of Money by Graydon Dee Hubbard
Fithian Press
Finalist
Blue Hill by G. Wayne Miller
Crossroad Press
Finalist
Skeleton in Bone Creek: A Nash Running Bear Mystery by Baer Nmi Charlton
Mordant Media
Finalist
Through the Dark by Brandon Daily
ABC Group Documentation
Finalist
TIKI MAN by Thomas M. Atkinson
Regal House Publishing
Finalist
Wreck & Return: An EMT's Journey Into and Out of Darkness by Tom Kranz
Independently Published
Health: Aging/50+
Winner
Not Pausing, Redefining Women After Forty by Ariela Nerubay Turndorf
Manuscripts
Health: Alternative Medicine
Winner
Spiritual Sugar: The Divine Ingredients to Heal Yourself With Love by Lisa Manyon
Write On Creative Publishing
Health: Cancer
Winner
Taming Cancer: 21st Century Medicine and the Future of Cancer Medicine by Drew N. Kelner, Ph.D.
BioCentury Press
Health: Death & Dying
Winner
Grief & Loss Guided Journal by Heidi Sander
Blue Moon Publishers
Health: Diet & Exercise
Winner
To Your Health: A Lifestyle of Health, Happiness, and Confidence by Esther Avant
Muse Literary
Health: General
Winner
If You'd Only Listen: A Medical Memoir of Gaslighting, Grit & Grace by Rosie Sorenson, MA, MFT
Daffodil Productions
Finalist
Grief & Loss Guided Journal by Heidi Sander
Blue Moon Publishers
Health: Psychology/Mental Health
Winner
Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Theory for the 21st Century: Evolving Self by Janet R. Mayes, Sue Harris, David Singer and Marilyn Miller
Lexington Books / Rowman & Littlefield / Bloomsbury
Finalist
An Island I Don't Want to Be On: Surviving the Riptide of Bipolar Disorder by W. Hector Rivera
Volossal Publishing
Finalist
The Good Daughter Syndrome: Help for Empathic Daughters of Narcissistic, Borderline, or Difficult Mothers Trapped in the Role of the Good Daughter by Katherine Fabrizio
Makers Mark Press
Finalist
Yes, I Took My Meds: A Memoir by Ahiddibah Tsinnie
Independently Published
Health: Women's Health
Winner
In The Pink: A Breast Cancer Survivor's Guide to a Healthier Life by Laurie M. Hatch, RD
Food is Medicine RD LLC
Historical Fiction
Winner
This Scorched Earth by William Gear
Forge Books
Finalist
Cotton Club Princess by Karla Diggs
Waldorf Publishing
Finalist
Little Bird by Mary Ruth Barnes
White Dog Press
Finalist
Running As Fast As I Can by John David Graham
Don Quixote Press, LLC
Finalist
Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh by Reenita M. Hora
Indignor House, Inc.
Finalist
What Once Was Promised by Louis Trubiano
Mindstir Media
History: General
Winner
Lead, Follow, or Fail: The Human Struggle for Productivity, and how Nations, Organizations, and People will Prosper in our Changing World by Peter J. Brews
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Plowing New Ground: The Southern Tenant Farmers Union and its Place in Delta History by Van Hawkins
Donning Co.
History: Military
Winner
Sea Pay: An Enlisted Man's Naval Adventure by Bob Dorgan
Koehler Books
Finalist
B. I. A. P. Baghdad International Airport by Brian L. Gordon
Independently Published
Finalist
Duty Bound: The Hyatt Brothers and Confederates of the Third Arkansas Infantry Regiment, Army of Northern Virginia, CSA by Van Hawkins
Arkansas State University Press
Finalist
Fair Winds, Following Seas, and a Few Bolters by Stephen C. McKenna
Koehler Books
Finalist
Otis W. Leader: The Ideal American Doughboy by Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
Chickasaw Press
Finalist
Steel Soldier: Guadalcanal Odyssey by James J. Messina and Charles Messina
Koehler Books
History: United States
Winner
One Nation Under Blackmail: The sordid union between Intelligence and Organized Crime that gave rise to Jeffrey Epstein - Volume 1 by Whitney Webb
TrineDay
Finalist
A New Deal in Dyess: The Depression Era Agricultural Resettlement Colony in Arkansas by Van Hawkins
Writers Bloc
Finalist
Delaware from Freeways to E-Ways: First State, Solid-State by Dave Tabler
Independently Published
Finalist
One Nation Under Blackmail: The sordid union between Intelligence and Organized Crime that gave rise to Jeffrey Epstein - Volume 2 by Whitney Webb
TrineDay
Finalist
The Illustrated Delaware River: The History of a Great American River by Hal Taylor
Schiffer Publishing
Holidays: Fiction
Winner
Once Upon a Cove Christmas by Maryann Ridini Spencer
Santa Rosa Press
Finalist
A Child's Dream Santa's Parking Ticket & an Empty Sled by Anita Yates
Appalachian Ace
Finalist
Mouse Malachi Discovers Hanukkah by Dreama Archibald
End Game Press
Finalist
Mouse Malachi Discovers the Sabbath by Dreama Archibald
End Game Press
Finalist
The Gingerbread Games by Kerri Lane Mariano
Genesis Publishing House
Finalist
The Santasical World of Traveling Santa: A Journey to Christmas Treasures by Lara Simone
Mindstir Media
Finalist
The Taste of Snow by Stephen V. Masse
Good Harbor Press
Home & Garden
Winner
Bigger Living, Smaller Space: Resizing for a Clean & Cozy Home by Judy Granlee-Gates
Red Thread Books
Horror: General
Winner
Something in the Blood by H. H. Mika
Independently Published
Finalist
Dark Night of The Soul by Debra Zannelli
Ebookbakery Books
Finalist
Raptor's Kiss by Lois Jaye
Palmetto Publishing
Horror: Occult
Winner
A Clique To A Cult by Justin Foster
Palmetto Publishing
Horror: Paranormal/Supernatural
Winner
Moonrise by M.J. Claiborne
Moonrise Publishing
Finalist
Elizabeth's Journey by Tom Mayer
Amazon
Finalist
Mission: Soul Sacrifice by William Fietzer
Cactus Moon Publications, LLC
Finalist
Traces of Mary by G. Wayne Miller
Crossroad Press
Finalist
Wild Justice: Book 2 of the Wild Series by C. Fern Cook
Muddy Mutts Publishing
Humor/Comedy/Satire
Winner
Spike Unleashed: The Wonder Dog Returns by Bill Boggs
Post Hill Press
Finalist
Growing Up Aspen – Adventures of the Unsupervised by Andy Collen, Dean Jackson, Chris Pomeroy, Lo Semple
Twist and Turn Press
Finalist
Naughty Nonsense, Lascivious Limericks and Much More by David Ellis
Xlibris AU
Finalist
The Older You Get the Shorter Your Stories Should Be by Robert R. Bowie Jr.
Salt Water Media
Inspirational Fiction
Winner
Forging Your Inner Diamond: A Story of Transforming Your Breakdowns into Your Breakthroughs by Tevin Ali
Talk With Tevin LLC
Finalist
A Reluctant Santa: A story about Christmas and beyond by Anthony de la Torre
EDK Books and Distribution, LLC
Finalist
Through a Dark Valley by Sherye S. Green
Scriptoria Press, an imprint of Sunbury Press, Inc.
Juvenile Fiction
Winner
Sarah Gene-ius Discovery by Sallana Brown
SunGate Publishing
Finalist
Maxzyne Goes Aquamarine by Caroline Lee
Pendant Press
Finalist
The More the Merrier: A Multi-Sensory Musical Journey Offering an Interactive and Fun Way for Kids to Learn About Diversity and Inclusion by Meridith Taylor Strout
Stride Publishing
LGBTQ+ Fiction
Winner
The Liberators of Willow Run by Marianne K. Martin
Bywater Books
Finalist
The Hummingbird Lullaby by Kirsten Miles
The Elite Lizzard Publishing Company
Finalist
The Lunasole Class by Stephanie Laterza
Alien Buddha Press
Literary Fiction
Winner
This Scorched Earth by William Gear
Forge Books
Finalist
Beloved Mother by Laura Hunter
Bluewater Publishers
Finalist
Guesthouse for Ganesha, a novel by Judith Teitelman
She Writes Press
Finalist
Remember This by Steve Adams
University of Wisconsin Press
Finalist
Running As Fast As I Can by John David Graham
Don Quixote Press, LLC
Finalist
The Truthful Story by Helen Stine
Cardinal Press
Military Fiction
Winner
Forgotten Soldiers: What Happened to Jacob Walden by Warren Martin
Little Elephant Publishing
Finalist
A Beckoning Hellfire: A Novel of the Civil War by J.D.R. Hawkins
Independently Published
Finalist
Cologne No. 10 for Men, A Novel by Richard Morris
iUniverse
Finalist
The Veteran by Dustin Carter
Independently Published
Multicultural Fiction
Winner
Miss del Rio: A Novel by Bárbara Mujica
Graydon House; Original Edition
Finalist
MetalGhost: Kashif and the Echoes from a Past Life by Ali Mohammad Rizwan
Global Bookshelves International
Finalist
No Borders for Truth by Martin Brown
Austin Macauley Publishers
Finalist
Puerto Rican Love Stories by C.P. Florez
Outskirts Press
Finalist
Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire by Scarlet Ibis James
DKJ Enterprises LLC
Finalist
The Ghosts of Other Immigrants: Stories by Maija Mäkinen
New American Press
Multicultural Nonfiction
Winner
Duty Calls: Lessons learned from an Unexpected Life of Service by Antonia C. Novello and Jill S. Tietjen
Fulcrum Publishing
Finalist
Immigrant Concepts: Life Paths to Integration by Joachim O. F. Reimann, Ph.D. & Dolores I. Rodríguez-Reimann, Ph.D.
Romo Books
Finalist
Still The Soul Survives: A Journey of Compassion, Memory and Self-Discovery by Pamela Goldstein
Unbreakable Bindings
Finalist
This Way to Hope: The Challenges, Hard Truths, and Triumphs of Working with Critically At-Risk Students* by Donna Duke
Optimiste Publications
Mystery/Suspense: Cozy Mysteries ("Cozies")
Winner
Death by G-String: A Coyote Canyon Ladies Ukulele Club Mystery by C.C. Harrison
Written Dreams Publishing
Finalist
Grand Theft Death by Ann Philipp
Salty Sister Publishers
Finalist
No Fault of Her Own by Cheryl Martin
Writeway Publishing
Finalist
The Zucchini Fairy Murder by Ann Philipp
Salty Sister Publishers
Mystery/Suspense: General
Winner
Dark Rhapsody by Helaine Mario
Oceanview Publishing
Finalist
Between Lies and Revenge by Hannah D. Sharpe
Rising Action Publishing
Finalist
Down to the Needle by Mary Deal
Next Chapter
Finalist
Dreams and Illusions: A Gabrielle Dorian Mystery by Rebecca Olmstead
Thunder and Fire Press
Finalist
Long Branch: Never Let the Truth Stand in the Way of a Good Story by Dan Ramm
Calico Sky Entertainment Inc.
Finalist
The Sometime Sister by Katherine Nichols
Black Rose Writing
Mystery/Suspense: Hard-Boiled/Crime
Winner
Dark Power: A Jamaica Biltmore Novel by Tom Greco
Independently Published
Finalist
Floki: A Mystery Novel (Floki series) by Paul B. Bergquist
Independently Published
Finalist
Justice Rules by Thomas White
Independently Published
Mystery/Suspense: Historical
Winner
The Old Cape House by Barbara Eppich Struna
B. E. Struna Books
Finalist
Last Known Port: A Southern Mystery by Sue Anger
Dorrance Publishing Company
Mystery/Suspense: Procedurals (police or scientific investigation)
Winner
Skeleton in Bone Creek: A Nash Running Bear Mystery by Baer Nmi Charlton
Mordant Media
Finalist
Raven's Grave by Charlotte Stuart
Vine Leaves Press
Finalist
The Chambers Files by Charles R. Rogers
Christian Faith Publishing
Mystery/Suspense: Romantic Suspense
Winner
Bottled Lightning by L.M. Weeks
South Fork Publishers; 1st edition
Nonfiction: Creative
Winner
The Non-Obvious Guide to Drawing Your Future: Solve Problems, Explain Ideas, Sell Anything by Patti Dobrowolski
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
Fortune's Favored Child by Raouf Mama
Northwestern University Press
Finalist
Waiting for the Revolution: Cuba: The Unfinished Journey by Gustavo Gac-Artigas, translated by Andrea G. Labinger
Ediciones Nuevo Espacio
Finalist
Wanna Peek Into My Notebook? Notes on Pinay Liminality by Barbara Jane Reyes
Paloma Press
Nonfiction: Cross-Genre
Winner
Deep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved World by Nick Bostrom
Ideapress Publishing
Finalist
A Decade in Gloucester: Reflections on History and Home by Laura Plummer
Independently Published
Finalist
It Wasn't Easy, But I Made It by Paul Tennant
Independently Published
Finalist
Lying Down with Dogs by Linda Caradine
Unsolicited Press
Finalist
Taboo: Stories That Can't Be Told by Sierra Melcher and others
Red Thread Books
Nonfiction: General
Winner
Little Boy, I Know Your Name: A Second-Generation Memoir from Inherited Holocaust Trauma by Mitchell Raff
River Grove Books
Finalist
And Goliath: The Littlest Navy SEAL's Inspirational Story About Living Your Biggest Life by David Brown with Robert Gettlin
Double Dagger Books Ltd
Finalist
Madge: The life and times of Madge Oberholtzer, the young Irvington woman who brought down D.C. Stephenson and the Ku Klux Klan by Charlotte Halsema Ottinger
NCSA Literatur for the Irvington Historical Society
Finalist
Poetry For Beginners by Margaret Chapman, Kathleen Welton, and Reuben Negrón (Illustrator)
For Beginners
Finalist
Stories from the Heart: Lions Serving the World One Person at a Time by Robert S. Littlefield
AuthorHouse
Nonfiction: Inspirational
Winner
Blackwildgirl: A Writer's Journey to Take Back Her Superpower by Menah Pratt, JD, PhD.
She Writes Press
Finalist
Never Give Up: Break the Connection Between Stress and Illness by Alexis Acker-Halbur
Independently Published
Finalist
Over, Under, Around, and Through: How Hall of Famers Surmount Obstacles by Jill S. Tietjen and Elinor Miller Greenberg
Fulcrum Publishing
Finalist
Revolutionary Results: Life Lessons About Relationships, Integrity, and Contributing to the World by Mary Ann Faremouth
Independently Published
Finalist
Seeds of Leadership by Will Lukang
Emerald Lake Books
Finalist
The Magical Guide to Bliss, Daily Keys to Unlock your Dreams, Spirit and Inner Bliss by Meg Nocero
CreateSpace Independent Publishing
Nonfiction: Narrative
Winner
Grace and Grit: How I Won My Fight at Goodyear and Beyond by Lilly Ledbetter with Lanier Isom
Penguin Random House
Finalist
And Goliath: The Littlest Navy SEAL's Inspirational Story About Living Your Biggest Life by David Brown with Robert Gettlin
Double Dagger Books Ltd
Finalist
It Wasn't Easy, But I Made It by Paul Tennant
Independently Published
Finalist
Silence Deafening, Fukushima Fallout…A Mother's Response by Kimberly Roberson
VisionTalk
Finalist
Steel Soldier: Guadalcanal Odyssey by James J. Messina and Charles Messina
Koehler Books
Novelette
Winner
Quandary — Midnight in the French Quarter by Tina Laningham
Independently Published
Novella
Winner
She's Kill Crazy — Venus Envy by Tina Laningham
Independently Published
Novelty & Gift Book
Winner
Exploring Wine Regions – Argentina written and photographed by Michael C. Higgins, PhD
International Exploration Society
Finalist
Stratford Gems by Heidi Sander
Blue Moon Publishers
Parenting & Family
Winner
The Good Daughter Syndrome: Help for Empathic Daughters of Narcissistic, Borderline, or Difficult Mothers Trapped in the Role of the Good Daughter by Katherine Fabrizio
Makers Mark Press
Finalist
How to Raise Respectful Parents: Better Communication for Teen and Parent Relationships by Laura Lyles Reagan, MS
Moonshine Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Protecting Mama: Surviving the Legal Guardianship Swamp by Léonie Rosenstiel
Calumet Editions
Performing Arts – Film, Theater, Dance, Music
Winner
The Jazzmen by Larry Tye
Mariner Books
Finalist
Famous Enough: A Hollywood Memoir by Diane McBain and Michael Gregg Michaud
Bear Manor Media
Photography
Winner
Exploring Wine Regions – Argentina written and photographed by Michael C. Higgins, PhD
International Exploration Society
Finalist
My Brother's War by Jessica Hines
Dewi Lewis Publishing
Finalist
Stratford Gems by Heidi Sander
Blue Moon Publishers
Poetry: Chapbook
Winner
And When the Sun Drops by Connie Post
Finishing Line Press
Finalist
Heart Songs by Joni Franks
Xlibris
Poetry: Contemporary
Winner
SHELLBACK by Jeanne-Marie Osterman
Paloma Press
Finalist
Death Kindly Stopped For Me: A Book of Poetry Inspired by Emily Dickinson by Corey Elizabeth Jackson
Platypus Publishing
Finalist
deseos / longings / j'aimerais tant by Gustavo Gac-Artigas, translated by Andrea G. Labinger and Priscilla Gac-Artigas
Ediciones Nuevo Espacio
Finalist
Silvertone by Dzvinia Orlowsky
Carnegie Mellon University Press
Finalist
The Badass Brontës by Jane Satterfield
Diode Editions
Poetry: General
Winner
Silvertone by Dzvinia Orlowsky
Carnegie Mellon University Press
Finalist
Out of Nashoba by Jonathan Clark Patrick
Kelsay Books
Finalist
Songs Presidential by Jonathan Clark Patrick
Kelsay Books
Finalist
The Objective Scholar: Poetic Wordplay by Troy R. LeGette
Independently Published
Finalist
The Silence Between What I Think and What I Say by Stephan Silich
Brooklyn Writers Press
Poetry: Narrative
Winner
Love and Fck Poems by Koraly Dimitriadis
Outside The Box Press
Finalist
Counter Point by Laura Rodley
Prolific Press
Finalist
Welcome to the Sick Mind of a Sane Person: Deconstructing Racism and White Supremacy by Terry Lee Watson
iUniverse
Poetry: Nature
Winner
Under the Spell of a Persian Nightingale by Diana Woodcock
Word Poetry, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Finalist
Heart Songs by Joni Franks
Xlibris
Finalist
Sundays with Jenny by Jenny Bienemann
Independently Published
Poetry: Religious
Winner
On Earth… by Susan Delaney Spear
Resource Publications, an imprint of Wipf and Stock Publishers
Poetry: Urban
Winner
Stratford Gems by Heidi Sander
Blue Moon Publishers
Pre-Teen Fiction
Winner
Flooded: Requiem for Johnstown by Ann E. Burg
Scholastic
Finalist
Chula the Fox by Anthony Perry
White Dog Press
Finalist
Nightmare Beauty (A Nightmare in Elmridge, Book 1) by Ileen Martin
E.L.I Publishing and Literary Services
Finalist
Samantha Smee: A Pirate's Life by M.C. Dingman
The Cookie Company, LLC
Finalist
The Chocolate Man: A Children's Horror tale by Waide Riddle
Amazon Independent Publishers
Finalist
The Last Newsboy by Stephen V. Masse
Good Harbor Press
Finalist
When Sparrows Fall by Diana Blackstone
Independently Published
Religion: Christian Inspirational
Winner
Reflecting His Glory: Shatter the Darkness as you Shine the Light of Christ through Life's Joys and Sorrows by Kim S. Kinney
Pearls of Glory Publishing
Finalist
Don't Tell Me There Ain't No God by Gary McDougall
Kengar Publishing
Finalist
Faith, Cancer, God's Miracle by Ray Scott
Trilogy Publishing
Finalist
Grace Plus Truth: How to Walk in Faith and Freedom by Exploring the Last Adam's Impact on Salvation, Holiness, and the Christian Life by Jason C. Johnson, Sr.
Vytal Music
Finalist
In Spite of Myself: How Intentional Praise Can Transform Your Heart and Home by Katie Hornor
Independently Published
Religion: Christianity
Winner
In Spite of Myself: How Intentional Praise Can Transform Your Heart and Home by Katie Hornor
Independently Published
Finalist
Faith Book by Steven O. Payne
Xulon Press
Finalist
Reflecting His Glory: Shatter the Darkness as you Shine the Light of Christ through Life's Joys and Sorrows by Kim S. Kinney
Pearls of Glory Publishing
Finalist
The Magnificence of the 3 by Timeout A Tāumua
Christian Faith Publishing
Religion: General
Winner
One Day at a Time: A Daily Journey with Jesus by Lillie Young Dunbar
Lilliemar Inspirational LLC
Religious Fiction
Winner
Mountain of Peril, Faith in the Parks Book 1 by J. Carol Nemeth
Winged Publications
Finalist
Masjid Morning, A Novel by Richard Morris
Square Deal Book
Finalist
The Conquest of Liberty by Kent Merrell
J Remington Press
Finalist
The Father's Son by Jim Sano
Full Quiver Publishing
Romance: Erotica
Winner
Core Memories: The Chronicles of Bryce and Erin by Brian Scala
Independently Published
Finalist
Musings of a Romance Addict by Camille Dunhill
American Author House
Finalist
The Tango Foreplay by Cheryle LaVonne
Cheryle LaVonne Concepts
Romance: General
Winner
Texas Winds by Dana Wayne
Independently Published
Finalist
Echoes Of Love & Pain: A Dominant Alpha Male Second Chance Pregnancy Romance by Amani B. Clarke
Authormania Book Club
Finalist
Stone Angel by Charles Buday
Fulton Books
Finalist
Threads of Passion by T.K. Conklin
Butterfly Shadow Publishing
Romance: Historical
Winner
Medicine Creek Claim: On the Dakota Frontier by CK Van Dam
Pasque Publishing
Finalist
In Silence Cries the Heart by Catherine Hughes
Austin Macauley Publishers
Finalist
Love Dazzles in Sapphire by Charmyra E. Fleming
Independently Published
Finalist
Skirting The Edge by June Forrest Stanley
Independently Published
Finalist
The Whiskey Woman of Wilson's Creek by John Hutchinson
Green Heron Books, an imprint of Storied Publishing
Finalist
Threads of Passion by T.K. Conklin
Butterfly Shadow Publishing
Romance: Paranormal/Supernatural
Winner
The Fallen by Audrey Steidl
Amazon KDP
FinalistBedeviled Angel by Annette Miller
The Wild Rose Press
Romance: Romantic Comedy
Winner
Kissing Toads by Danissa Wilson
Moonshine Cove Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Taco 'Bout Love by Candice Y. Johnson
Tule Publishing
Science
Winner
AI Today, OI Tomorrow: The Dawn of Organoid Intelligence: Opportunities, Ethics, and the Future of Humanity by Edmund J.B. White
Archangel Ink
Science Fiction: Alien/Space
Winner
Spacecrime: Domino by Kai M.F.S.
Independently Published
Finalist
11,000 Years by Mark Roth-Whitworth
Novus Mundi Books
Finalist
Descending Road and Its World by Dana W. Paxson
Independently Published
Finalist
Pilgrims by M R Leonard
Blue Castle Press
Science Fiction: Cyberpunk
Winner
Spark by Pat Daily
Boundary Layer, Inc.
Science Fiction: General
Winner
TOUCH: The Tumbles and Turns of Time Manipulation by Tucker Madison
Independently Published
Finalist
Final Eclipse by Matthew Huddleston
Archway Publishing
Finalist
Spacecrime: Domino by Kai M.F.S.
Independently Published
Finalist
Warrior Goddess: Book Two of the Mei Ling Lee Trilogy (The Achilles Battle Fleet) by Brandan Wilson
Elite Publications
Science Fiction: Parallel Universe/Alternative History
Winner
Full Circle: Publish Service by Alfred Taylor
Independently Published
Science Fiction: Post-Apocalyptic
Winner
The Cold Winter: Book 1 of the Grid-Down Series by Chris A. Underwood
Amazon
Self-Help: General
Winner
Seeds of Leadership by Will Lukang
Emerald Lake Books
Finalist
Beyond Emotional Intelligence: Never Have Another Bad Day! by Drew Gold, Ph.D.
Independently Published
Finalist
Confidence Constellations, Insights and Action for Changing Humans: An Action Guide for Men, Women and Everyone Navigating Life Transitions (Confidence Constellations Series) by Lois van Waardenberg
RemCon
Finalist
Mt.?!...Shing: A Journey to Reconstruction Life and It's Meaning by Dr. Ali Mirsadeghi
Barsa
Finalist
Sleep Simplified: Simple Tools to Reduce Anxiety, Finish the Stress Cycle, and Sleep Like a Queen by Monica Le Baron
Ziebee Media
Self-Help: Motivational
Winner
A Year of Living Kindly: Choices That Will Change Your Life and the World Around You by Donna Cameron
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Complete Mindbody Dictionary: For Practitioners, Professionals, Coaches, the Mindful and Wellness Minded by Ronald B. Wayman
Live by Heart
Finalist
The Magical Guide to Bliss, Daily Keys to Unlock your Dreams, Spirit and Inner Bliss by Meg Nocero
CreateSpace Independent Publishing
Finalist
When I Accept Myself by Laura Linn Knight
Independently Published
Finalist
When I Nurture My Creativity by Laura Linn Knight
Independently Published
Finalist
Why Did I Just Eat That?: How to Let Go of Emotional Eating and Heal Your Relationship with Food by Lisa D. Ellis, MS, RDN, CDN, LCSW, CEDS-C
Morgan James Publishing
Self-Help: Relationships
Winner
Speaking with the Heart: Transforming Your Relationship and Communication with Compassion and Connection by Dr. Heather Browne, PSYD, LMFT
Post Hill Press
Finalist
Transforming the Relationship by Josiah Hamilton Johnson
Independently Published
Short Story Fiction
Winner
In the Eye of the Beholder by Ken Wetherington
Edward Street Books
Social Change
Winner
The Story is in Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis by Osprey Orielle Lake
New Society Publishers
Finalist
Good Influence: How to Engage Influencers for Purpose and Profit by Paul M. Katz
Commit Media Books
Finalist
Green Teens: Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future by Mick Nagra, Dylan Nagra, Aric Nagra
Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)
Finalist
The Jazzmen by Larry Tye
Mariner Books
Finalist
The Red Movement: Social and Environmental Justice in the 21st Century by Shadan Kapri
Kapri Publishing
Spirituality: General
Winner
The Magical Guide to Bliss, Daily Keys to Unlock your Dreams, Spirit and Inner Bliss by Meg Nocero
CreateSpace Independent Publishing
Finalist
Path to Rebirth: Fight. Survive. Repeat. by Meena RD
Amazon
Spirituality: Inspirational
Winner
It's TIME TO GROW: How Focusing On Spiritual Growth Can Transform Your Life and Relationships by Freddie Floyd Jr.
Covenant Books
Finalist
One Day at a Time: A Daily Journey with Jesus by Lillie Young Dunbar
Lilliemar Inspirational LLC
Sports Fiction
Winner
Rock 'n Fire: A Novel by Mark Stallard
Kaw Valley Books
Finalist
88 Straight by Stanley Nelson
White Dog Press
Sports: Nonfiction
Winner
Unrivaled: Sewanee 1899 by Norman Jetmundsen, Jr. and Karin Dupree Fecteau
Shakerag Hollow Press
Thriller: Crime
Winner
Between Lies and Revenge by Hannah D. Sharpe
Rising Action Publishing
Finalist
Catching Shadows by Ana Ban
Five Point Publishing
Finalist
Change of Mission: A Jake Fortina Series Novel by Ralph R. "Rick" Steinke
Steinwald Productions, LLC
Finalist
SNIFF: Book 1 of The Sniff, Smoke, Shoot Series by GC Brown
Story Merchant
Finalist
The Crow's Nest by Richard Meredith
Moonshine Cove Press
Thriller: General
Winner
The Former Assassin by Nikki Stern
Ruthenia Press
Finalist
Change of Mission: A Jake Fortina Series Novel by Ralph R. "Rick" Steinke
Steinwald Productions, LLC
Finalist
The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor by D.R. Berlin
Outskirts Press
Finalist
The Tomb of Ptahmes by C.W. James
Insundry Productions Books
Thriller: Legal
Winner
Jake Fox: Ties That Blind by Michael Stockham
Whistling Pigs Press LLC
Finalist
Bottled Lightning by L.M. Weeks
South Fork Publishers; 1st edition
Finalist
The Boulevard Trial by Stephanie Laterza
CreateSpace Independent Publishing
Finalist
The Personal Trainer: A Tale of Pain, Gain, Greed & Lust by David L. Herbert
PRC Publishing
Thriller: Medical
Winner
The Goldilocks Genome by Elizabeth Reed Aden
SparkPress
Thriller: Political
Winner
Devil Wind by Deborah Shlian and Linda Reid
Akeso Press
Finalist
Homecoming Queen: A Small Town Political Thriller by Chad Boudreaux
Morgan James Fiction
Finalist
Nuclear Option by Dorothy Van Soest
Apprentice House Press
Finalist
Otello's Oil: A Saga of Blood and Oil by D.W. Layton
BookBaby
Finalist
Songs For the Deaf by Kenneth Alan Silver
Mindstir Media
Finalist
The Pilgrim and the Prophet by Victor Marrow
Hellbound Books
Thriller: Psychological
Winner
Caretaker (The Goodpasture Chronicles) by R.J. Halbert
Eald Talu House
Finalist
Otello's Oil: A Saga of Blood and Oil by D.W. Layton
BookBaby
Thriller: Religious
Winner
See You in 48 by Robin Densmore Fuson
Forget Me Not Romances, an imprint of Winged Publications
Thriller: Techo
Winner
Devil Wind by Deborah Shlian and Linda Reid
Akeso Press
Travel: Guides & Essays
Winner
Exploring Wine Regions – Argentina written and photographed by Michael C. Higgins, PhD
International Exploration Society
Finalist
HAZELET'S JOURNAL: A Riveting Alaska Gold Rush Saga—Travel Edition by George Cheever Hazelet
Old Stone Press
Finalist
Stratford Gems by Heidi Sander
Blue Moon Publishers
True Crime: Nonfiction
Winner
Children of Darkness and Light, Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell – A Story of Murderous Faith by Lori Hellis
Pegasus Books
Finalist
CONVOLUTED: The 1972 Durham Family Triple Homicide by Terry L. Harmon
Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)
Finalist
The Last Circle: Danny Casolaro's Investigations into The Octopus and the PROMIS Software Scandal by Cheri Seymour
TrineDay
Finalist
TRACKRS: On the Cold Trail of a Serial Killer by Michael A. Jacobs
Cloudbreak Publishing
Visionary Fiction
Winner
High Priestess and Empress, Book Two, Arcana Oracle Series by Susan Wands
SparkPress
Finalist
Perfectly Square: A Fantasy Fable for All Ages by Dolly Haik-Adams Berthelot
Energion Publications
Western Fiction
Winner
Mr. Brick & the Boys by Paul Hunter
Davila Art & Books
Finalist
Threads of Passion by T.K. Conklin
Butterfly Shadow Publishing
Women's Fiction
Winner
Something Better by Diane Parrish
Meridian Editions
Finalist
88 Straight by Stanley Nelson
White Dog Press
Finalist
Between Lies and Revenge by Hannah D. Sharpe
Rising Action Publishing
Finalist
Cuttle by Chelsea Britain
Bleau Press
Finalist
Little Bird by Mary Ruth Barnes
White Dog Press
Women's Issues / Women's Studies
Winner
Grace and Grit: How I Won My Fight at Goodyear and Beyond by Lilly Ledbetter with Lanier Isom
Penguin Random House
Finalist
Blackwildgirl: A Writer's Journey to Take Back Her Superpower by Menah Pratt, JD, PhD.
She Writes Press
Finalist
Duty Calls: Lessons learned from an Unexpected Life of Service by Antonia C. Novello and Jill S. Tietjen
Fulcrum Publishing
Young Adult Fiction
Winner
Journey to Superhero School: An Oliver and Jessica Prequel to The Vork Chronicles by Gracie Dix
Independently Published
Finalist
A Glass of Crazy by Tina Laningham
Independently Published
Finalist
Nightmare Beauty (A Nightmare in Elmridge, Book 1) by Ileen Martin
E.L.I Publishing and Literary Services
Finalist
The Adventures of Rubi Pi and the Aviation Girls: History of Flight in Stories by Tom Durwood
Empire Studies Press
Finalist
The White Van by Abigail Varghese
Amazon KDP
Finalist
Vibrations: Children of Atlantis by A. R. Alexander
ExGeo
Young Adult Nonfiction
Winner
How to Raise Respectful Parents: Better Communication for Teen and Parent Relationships by Laura Lyles Reagan, MS
Moonshine Publishing, LLC
Finalist
The Ayeee to Z Adulting Guide: How to Navigate Adulthood Like a Boss! by E. Z. Grace
EZ Does It Publications
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