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Ninety-four authors, four illustrators, and three book cover designers from around the globe are among the winners of the 2022 Best Indie Book Award (Otherwise known as the BIBAs). Each winner is presented with a physical BIBA trophy and their books are displayed on the BIBA website and social media.
2022 marked the 10th year of the BIBA contest, which consists of a literary award, an illustration award, and a cover design award.
- 94 Literary Award Winners
- 4 Illustration Winners
- 3 Cover Design Winners
Over the years, several celebrities have also become recipients of a BIBA, including screenwriter, producer, director, and author, J. Michael Straczynski. Actor, director, and writer, Alan Scarfe. And actor, and playwright, Mike Kimmel to name a few.
“The indie author scene has exploded in recent years, and the quality of indie writing continues to improve as a whole. We definitely have our work cut out for us.”
Indie (Independent) authors are those who are engaged in self-publishing. Wikipedia defines self-publishing as “The publication of media by its author without the involvement of an established publisher. The term usually refers to physical written media, such as books and magazines, or digital media, such as e-books and websites. Unlike the traditional publishing model, in which control of the publication is shared with a publisher, the author controls the entire process, including design, price, distribution, marketing, and public relations.”
The latest statistics show self-publishing sales well surpassing the $1.25 billion a year mark.
“Our entrants understand the value of standing out in the crowd. With more than 300 million self-published books being sold every year, it’s easy for an author to drown in a sea of electronic pulp. Winning an award for a book can go a long way when it comes to visibility and credibility as an author. Best Indie Book Award helps authors reach a broader audience, and readers can be confident in their purchase when they choose an award-winning book.”
The 2022 winners are:
Action
The Lion’s Paw
Stephen England
Children (Age 2-5)
The Not-So-Spooky Black Cat
Oliver Rogue
Children (Age 5-12)
Money Plan
Monica Eaton
Children (Age 2-8)
Happy Love Sprinkles
Maria DiCostanzo & Kim Messina
Children (All Ages)
Ms. Ruby and the Gigi Squad
Vickie Rodgers
Children’s Middle Grade
Class of Nine
David O’Shea
Tween
Ripped Away
Shirley Reva Vernick
Christian Bible Study
You Can Handle The Truth
Chad M. Mansbridge
Christian Devotional
Spirit Calling
Michael Wuehler
Christian Non-Fiction
God’s Gift (Woman)
Freddie Floyd Jr.
Christian Living
Lessons From Solomon
Glen A. Blanscet
Christian Novella
Straight To Eternity
Alisa Hope Wagner
Christian Fiction
Come Forth As Gold
Erica Dansereau
Christian: Children
Gifts From Heaven
Susanne Funk
Christian Fantasy
The Scent of Heaven
Shawn Michael Gotch
Dragon Fantasy
Scales of Ice & Shadow
Emily Schneider
Urban Fantasy
Death’s Debt
Dennis K. Crosby
Supernatural
Over the Broad Earth
J.L. Feuerstack
Historical Fiction
She Who Rides Horses
Sarah V. Barnes
Humor/Satire
Sun City
Matthew Minson
LGBTQ Tween Fiction
The Art of Running Away
Sabrina Kleckner
LGBTQ Fiction
Somewhere On This Rainbow
Simha Haddad
LGBTQ Memoir
Calico Lane
Judy Kiehart
Literary Fiction
Possum Boy Battles The Mulefoot Menace
Swifty Slowpoker
Coming Of Age
JEWBILLY
Rick Rosenberg
Contemporary Fiction
Never A Mere Mortal
Devon Dial
General Fiction
In The Land of the Feathered Serpent
Richard C. Brusca
Native American Fiction
Rez Dog Blues & The Haiku
William George Lindsay
Detective Mystery
The Lost Dragon Murder
Michael Allan Mallory
Mystery
Gracie & Zeus Live the Dream
Elizabeth Roderick
Cozy Mystery
An Embarrassment of Itches
M.K. Dean
Novella
The Arab And His Rabbi
Yacoub Gibran
Horror
Gaia’s Game
Ken Stark
Fiction/Humor/Game
Dungeon Jest: The Ruby of Power
Andrew Snook
Western Historical Romance
Guarded Hearts
T.K. Conklin
Romantic Suspense
Cross My Heart
C.E. Lane
Suspense/Thriller
Eagle Ascending
Dan Whitfield
Short Story Collection
The Gods Must Clearly Smile
Aaron Christopher Drown
Poetry Collection
Do I Look African Enough?
Kimberly “KMA” Anderson
Science-Fiction
Our Blue Orange
A.R. Merrydew
Dystopian
A Cage For Angels
Dani Hall
Young Adult
The Field Agent
R.S. Twells
Memoir
Night Goblins
J.T. Gregory
Law Enforcement Memoir
Black, White, And Gray All Over
Frederick Douglass Reynolds
Caregiving Memoir
Four Funerals, No Marriage
Mike Keren
Non-Fiction: Covid Memoir
Captured by COVID
Michael E. Bowers
Non-Fiction: Inspirational Memoir
The Accidental Virgin
Amanda Quisenberry
Biography
Womb of Diamonds
Ezra Choueke
Non-Fiction
Freeing Energy
Bill Nussey
Non-Fiction: Nursing
The Male Nurse Survival Guide
Chris Lengle
Non-Fiction: The Historical Jesus
Salt & Light
Jonathan Geoffrey Dean
Non-Fiction: Fatherhood
Please Open in the Event of My Death
Mark Hsu
Non-Fiction: Psychology
Trauma in the Pews
Janyne McConnaughey PhD
Non-Fiction: Education
The Future Of Smart
Ulcca Joshi Hansen, PhD
Non-Fiction: Diversity in the Workplace
Beyond Diversity
Rohit Bhargava & Jennifer Brown
Non-Fiction: Social-Cultural Connections
Dear White Woman, Please Come Home
Kimberlee Yolanda Williams
Non-Fiction: Motherhood
Mom Life Versus The Everday Apocalypse
Megan Whitmer
Non-Fiction: American History 9/11 Biography
American Phoenix
Lincoln M. Starnes
Non-Fiction: Black History Economics
On the Right Road to the Promised Land
Tony Rogers
Non-Fiction: Children’s ADHD
Andrew’s Awesome Adventures With His ADHD Brain
Kristin M. Wilcox, PhD
Non-Fiction: Medical Science
Premeltons in DNA
Henry M. Sobell
Non-Fiction: Self Help
The Art of Inner Peace
Bohdi Sanders, PhD
Non-Fiction: Personal Transformation
Empathic Mastery
Jennifer Elizabeth Moore
Non-Fiction: Women’s Well-Being
Busting Free
Amanda Savage Brown, PhD
Non-Fiction: Senior Care
The SPIRIT Method of Massage for Seniors
Linda Mac Dougall
Non-Fiction: Relationship Communication
Emotional Magnetism
Sandy Gerber
Non-Fiction: Nutrition
Nature’s Nutrition
Rory M. Celmin
Non-Fiction: Health
Nicotine Free!
Carol Williard
Non-Fiction: Inspirational
One Hug At A Time
David Hale Sylvester
Non-Fiction: Inspirational Gift Book
Inhabiting Bliss
Kathleen Kinkopf
Non-Fiction: Motivational
Me Power
LaNysha T. Adams, PhD
Non-Fiction: Religion
The Mother Tree
Kathryn Knight Sonntag
Non-Fiction: Spirituality
Where Are You?
Dan Ehrenkrantz
Non-Fiction: New Age/Women’s Self-Help
Throwing Thunder
Kendra Ward
Non-Fiction: Metaphysical
A Knock In The Attic
John Russell
Non-Fiction: Visionary
Embodied
Vicky Roubekas
Non-Fiction: Business
Lift
Faisal Hoque
Non-Fiction: Women In Business
She Rules
Sara Roach Lewis
Non-Fiction: Business Management
Irresistible
Josh Bersin
Non-Fiction: Career
Work From The Inside Out
Tammy Gooler Loeb
Non-Fiction: Entrepreneurship
Founded
Melissa Kaufman & Mike Raab
Non-Fiction: Marketing
The Non-Obvious Guide To Marketing & Branding
Rohit Bhargava
Non-Fiction: Investing
How To Dress A Naked Portfolio
Beverly J. Bowers
Non-Fiction: Champagne Guide
Press For Champagne
Christopher S. Ruhland
Non-Fiction: Cooking
Every Dish Has A Story
Jill Hecker
Non-Fiction: Art How-To
How To Draw Adorable
Carlianne Tipsey
Non-Fiction: How-To
The Van Conversion Bible
Charlie Low & Dale Comley
Non-Fiction: Travel
Traveling Freedom’s Road
John J. Hanrahan
Travel Memoir
Braving The World
Pam Saylor
Non-Fiction: Inspirational Running Odyssey
Marathon Man
Alan Corcoran
Non-Fiction: Cycling Odyssey
The Buddha and the Bee
Cory Mortensen
Book Cover: Fiction
The Final Heir
(Author) Jon Monson
(Illustrator) Kimberly Monson
Book Cover: Poetry
A Burning Lake Of Paper Suns
(Author) Ellen Webre
(Illustrator) Amanda Le
Children’s Book Cover
Who’s New At Lou’s Zoo
(Author) JoAnn M. Dickinson
(Illustrator) Lauren Sparks
Illustrations/Graphic Novel
Lunchbox Cop: Cleaning Up The Streets
(Authors) Bill Poole & Katie Gallardo
(Illustrators) Gracie Welling, Jacob Kroeger, Dan Koss
Illustrations
Inhabiting Bliss
(Author & Illustrator) Kathleen Kinkopf
Children’s Illustrations: Classic
Simon’s Search For The Scary Dragon
(Author) Stephen G. Bowling
(Illustrator) Vitali Dudarenka
Children’s Illustration
The Power of Kindness Through The Eyes of Children
(Author) Ruth Maille
(Illustrator) Pardeep Mehra
A complete list of winners is available on the Best Indie Book Award website: BestIndieBookAward.com
2023 Best Indie Book Awards
Submissions are now open for the 2023 Best Indie Book Contest, the 2023 Best Illustration Contest, and the 2023 Best Book Cover Design Contest. Entries are accepted online at BestIndieBookAward.com/submit/
About Best Indie Book Award
The annual Best Indie Book Award (or BIBA) is an international literary award contest recognizing independent authors. BIBA is a legitimate writing competition. Entrants compete against other books. Entries are limited to independently (indie) published books, including those from small presses, e-book publishers, and self-published authors. Submissions are accepted from around the globe, but the books must be written in English.
