Just days ago, we announced the three finalists in this year’s Outskirts Press Best Book of the Year awards. All three of our finalists were 1^st place winners of a 2021 EVVY Award sponsored by the Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA). 

The time has come to vote on which of these talented authors have built an author platform and worked up the promotional muscle to acquire Outskirts Press’ top honors through a head-to-head competition! The title of “Best Book of the Year” and $1,500 will be awarded based on the results of a live public poll … which is where you come in!

Our three finalists couldn’t be more different, and you’ll find summaries of each book below. So, study your choices, Visit their webpages and social media, watch their book trailer videos and cast your vote. Voting is easy! Simply scroll down to the poll, below, to place your vote for the book you think deserves our top honors in the 2021 Outskirts Press Best Book of the Year competition!

FINALIST: In the Black by Andrew Ceroni

Visit the blog posting to read the synopsis, learn more about the author, watch the video, and visit the author’s webpage.

FINALIST:  Profiles in Kindness: Stories of Inspiration & Everyday Leadership by Paul E. Kotz

Visit the blog posting to read the synopsis, learn more about the author, watch the video, and visit the author’s webpage.

FINALIST:  Whale of Wonder by Marie-Paule Mahoney

Visit the blog posting to read the synopsis, learn more about the author, watch the video, and visit the author’s webpage.

Cast Your Vote!

The public poll for Best Book of the Year closes at 12:01 AM Mountain Time on Friday, September 17^th.

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