Outskirts Press Award Winning Books

Yesterday I introduced our affiliation with the EVVY Awards. Last March, Outskirts Press won the most awards by a publisher. Below are the winners.


FIRST PLACE



Building a Champion Character: A Practical Guidance Program
Primary Version
by Susan R. Rose, M. Ed.

Category: Workbooks





Judge’s comment: “Perfect for counselors and parents.”







Defending Liars
In Defense Of President Bush And The War On Terror In Iraq
by Howard L. Salter Category: Political/Social





Judge’s comment: “The author put a lot of time and research into this book.”







RV Rentals
A Vacationer's Guide
by Dave & Kay Corby

Category: Travel





Judge’s comment: “Packed with information.”



SECOND PLACE



Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
A Country Quilted and Appliquéd Project
by Ruthy Sturgill Category: How to





Judge’s comment: “Well organized.”







The Struggle Among Ideas
A Tourist Guide to the Natural World and the Human Predicament
by J. Ivey Davis Category: Political/Social





Judge’s comment: “Nicely woven history of philosophies.”







The War Chest
by Gary W. Buehner Category: Business/Finance





Judge’s comment: “Brilliant!”



THIRD PLACE



Blue Max
Missions & Memories
by N. G. Brown Category: Non-Fiction/Experiences





Judge’s comment: “Very realistic view of the Vietnam War.”







See Sally Kick Ass
A Woman's Guide to Personal Safety
by Fred Vogt Category: How to





Judge’s comment: “Very clear, very straight-forward.”







Simple Successes
From Obstacles to Solutions with Special Needs Children
by Rachelle Zola Category: Parenting





Judge’s comment: “Professional, through and through.”







Wake Up with Fleas
by Carla Kienast Category: Fiction





Judge’s comment: “Well paced and entertaining.”



MERIT AWARDS



Aidan’s Shoes
by Brent Sampson Category: Children’s





Judge’s comment: “The storyline is truly wonderful.”







Fly Me to the Moon
Bipolar Journey through Mania and Depression
by H. E. Logue, M.D. Category: Fiction







Judge’s comment: “Beautifully designed and immediately intriguing.”







Full-Bodied and Peppery
Chronicles of a Western Colorado Wine Wench
by Christine Feller Category: Fiction





Judge’s comment: “A delightful book.”







Into the Light
A Phantom of the Opera Story
by Debra P. Whitehead Category: Fiction







Judge’s comment: “Loved it!”







The Literary Six
by Vince A. Liaguno

Category: Fiction





Judge’s comment: “Maintains interest and suspense from page one. I had trouble putting it down.”