Awards

It has been encouraging to see these novels and travel-inspired stories

recognized by a range of award programs, across genres from literary

and historical fiction to mystery, memoir, and travel.

 

The awards listed below reflect that ongoing support from readers, reviewers, and judges.

 

 

2025 American Literary Nomads

winner: literary fiction

(Maincrest Media Awards)

 

2025 American Literary Nomads

Finalist: Memoir Category

(Eric Hoffer Book Awards)

 

2025 American Literary Nomads

Winner: Memoir Category

(International Impact Book Awards)

 

2023 The King of the Coral Sea

Silver: Historical Fiction

(eLit Book Awards)

 

2020 The Sirens of Oak Creek

Silver: Literary Fiction

(eLit Book Awards)

 

2020 The Sirens of Oak Creek

Best Book Historical Mystery

(Pinnacle Book Awards)

 

2020 The Sirens of Oak Creek

Finalist & Female Empowerment

(Book Excellence Awards)

 

2020 The Sirens of Oak Creek

Grand Prize Short List

(Eric Hoffer Book Awards)

 

2020 The Sirens of Oak Creek

Mystery/Crime Winner

(Eric Hoffer Book Awards)

 

2019 The Wayward Traveler

Best Book in the category of Travel

(Pinnacle Book Awards)

 

2019 The Wayward Traveler

Best New Fiction: Travel

(John E. Weaver Excellent Reads Awards)

 

2018 The Legend of Everett Ruess

Silver: Historical Fiction

(eLit Book Awards)

 

2017 The Light Behind Blue Circles

Finalist: DaVinci Eye Award

(Eric Hoffer Book Awards)

 

2016 The Making of Theodore Roosevelt

All Ages: Historical

(John E. Weaver Excellent Reads Awards)