The PenCraft Book Awards has announced the runner-up winners of its 9th annual competition, celebrating a wide array of literary excellence from authors around the world. The 2025 awards recognized books spanning genres from children's literature to science fiction, highlighting the depth and diversity of storytelling in the current literary landscape.
According to David Hearne, Editor-In-Chief of the PenCraft Book Awards, this year's selection process was particularly challenging due to the high quality of submissions. "We are incredibly proud to celebrate these talented authors and the remarkable achievements they have accomplished in their literary journeys," Hearne stated. "Their work is a testament to their craft." The awards aim to shine a light on narratives that enrich readers with new perspectives and insights.
The full list of runner-up winners includes notable titles such as Treasure of the North by Minda Gomez (Children - 4th-6th), Rewilding by Lisa Gerlits (Children - Dealing With Emotions), Eruption I: The Scene Chronicles by B.C. Young (Fiction - Fantasy), and Non-Obvious Thinking by Rohit Bhargava and Ben duPont (Non Fiction - Business/Finance). Other recognized works span categories including Christian fiction, mystery, romance, and poetry.
The PenCraft Book Awards was established to counter the exclusion of authors based on their publisher or high entry fees, leveling the playing field for all writers. "Our awards help struggling authors get noticed and sold," Hearne explained. "Our goal is to showcase talented new authors and their extraordinary stories." More information about the awards and the full list of winners can be found at pencraftaward.com.
The recognition of these runner-up winners underscores the PenCraft Book Awards' commitment to promoting excellence in the literary arts and giving every writer a fair chance at recognition.
