2018 PenCraft Award Winners

Congratulations to our 2018 Pencraft Award Winners!

Book of The Year Winner for 2018

The Second Wife: The Second Wife Series, Book 1 by Kishan Paul, Published by Tantor Audio : Book of the Year

Non-Fiction and Fiction Book of the Year winners

His Garden: Conversations with a Serial Killer by Anne Howard, Published by WildBlue Press : Book of the Year in Non Fiction - Memoir Category

Where the Hurt Is by Chris Kelsey, Published by Black Rose Writing : Book of the Year in Fiction - Mystery - General Category

2018 PenCraft Award 1st Place Winners

10 Klicks South of Whiskey by Ryan Smithson, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Young Adult - General Category

A Grave Misunderstanding: A Simon Grave Mystery by Len Boswell, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Fiction - Humor Category

Adrift Among the Stars by John Dickey, Published by JoSara MeDia : 1st Place in Poetry/Music Category

Airshow by Mark A. Hewitt, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Children - Concept Category

America: An Exceptional Nation by Donald Gilleland, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Non Fiction - Gov/Politics Category

Beleaguered Truth (Shattered Triangle Book 2) by William P. Messenger, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Fiction - Historical Category

Beyond McCarron's Corner: Sassy's Story by Sharon K. Middleton, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Romance - Historical Category

Blown Cover by Mark A. Hewitt, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Fiction - Thriller - General Category

Death in Disguise by Karen Neary Smithson, Published by TouchPoint Press : 1st Place in Fiction - Mystery - Sleuth Category

Facing the Dragon by Philip Derrick, Published by Sunnyslope Press : 1st Place in Fiction - Thriller - General Category

Fairlane Road by Cody Lakin, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Fiction - Fantasy Category

From Dark to Light by Isabella Murphy, Published by Pink Umbrella Books LLC : 1st Place in Children - K-3rd - General Category

Hearts of Mercy by Joan Donaldson, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Romance - Suspense Category

His True and "Unveiled" Face! by Charles Anemelu, Published by Lumen Educational Publications : 1st Place in Christian - Non Fiction Category

IRON ANNIE AND A LONG JOURNEY by Lisa M. Hutchison, Published by tredition : 1st Place in Non Fiction - Memoir Category

Kat & Maus by Brad Chisholm, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Romance - Contemporary Category

Love from the Barricade by Ashley Jean Granillo, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Fiction - Chick Lit Category

Shattered Triangle by William P. Messenger, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Fiction - Suspense Category

Stars, Stripes and Corporate Logos by Donald L. Gilleland, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Non Fiction - Autobiography Category

The Anchor is the Key by Linda Anthony Hill, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Fiction - Paranormal Category

The Blue Unicorn's Journey to Osm by Sybrina Durant, Published by Sybrina Durant : 1st Place in Fiction - Fantasy Category

The Fat Lady's Low, Sad Song by Brian Kaufman, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Fiction - General Category

The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride by Joe Siple, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Fiction - Drama Category

The Massacre at Yellow Hill by C.S. Humble, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Fiction - Supernatural Category

The Narragansett Files by Robert Shemeld, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Fiction - Suspense Category

Until Forever by Luisa Cloutier, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Non-Fiction - Relationships Category

What Hides Beneath by J.L. Canfield, Published by Black Rose Writing : 1st Place in Fiction - Suspense Category

Why We Revolt by Victor Montori, Published by The Patient Revolution : 1st Place in Non Fiction - Health - Medical Category

2018 PenCraft Award 2nd Place Winners

Brett Enters the Square Circle by David D'Aguanno, Published by David D. D'Aguanno (Self) : 2nd Place in Fiction - Mystery - General Category

Burying Leo by Helga Gruendler-Schierloh, Published by Laurel Highlands Publishing : 2nd Place in Fiction - Womens Category

Caught in a Web by Joseph Lewis, Published by Black Rose Writing : 2nd Place in Fiction - Thriller - General Category

Chameleons: An Untold World War II Story by Marcus A. Nannini, Published by Black Rose Writing : 2nd Place in Fiction - Historical Category

In Grace's Time by Kathie Giorgio, Published by Black Rose Writing : 2nd Place in Fiction - Thriller - General Category

K-Town Confidential by Brad & Claire Chisholm & Kim, Published by Black Rose Writing : 2nd Place in Fiction - Suspense Category

Praying for an Eclipse: Mother Moon (Volume 1) by Guillermo Marquez-Sterling, Published by Black Rose Writing : 2nd Place in Fiction - Drama Category

Runway Dreams: A Black & White Affair by T.K. Ambers, Published by Black Rose Writing : 2nd Place in Fiction - Thriller - General Category

Songs From Richmond Avenue by Michael Reed, Published by Black Rose Writing : 2nd Place in Fiction - Humor Category

The Black Leather Satchel by Paula Czech, Published by Seacoast Press : 2nd Place in Non Fiction - Memoir Category

The Graveyard Girl and the Boneyard Boy by Martin Matthews, Published by Black Rose Writing : 2nd Place in Fiction - Paranormal Category

Zyklon: A Francine Vega Investigative Thriller (Fava) by John Hazen, Published by Black Rose Writing : 2nd Place in Fiction - Thriller - General Category

2018 PenCraft Award Runner-Up Winners

Cara's Asylum by Elsa Harrow, Published by Black Rose Writing : Runner-Up in Fiction - Thriller - General Category

Defiant Souls by Kathleen Chadwick, Published by Black Rose Writing : Runner-Up in Fiction - Horror Category

Sins of the Fathers by A.J. McCarthy, Published by Black Rose Writing : Runner-Up in Fiction - Suspense Category

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