The PenCraft Book Awards has announced the runner-up winners of its 2025 competition, celebrating a wide array of literary talent and creativity. This year's selection process was notably challenging, with numerous outstanding submissions reflecting the diversity and depth of storytelling in the literary world. Each runner-up book represents remarkable craftsmanship and offers new perspectives and insights to enrich the reading public.
David Hearne, Editor-In-Chief of the PenCraft Book Awards, stated, "We are incredibly proud to celebrate these talented authors and the remarkable achievements they have accomplished in their literary journeys. Their work is a testament to their craft." The awards aim to shine a light on incredible narratives and reaffirm the commitment to promoting excellence in literary arts.
The runner-up winners span genres from children's books to fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and young adult literature. Notable titles include Treasure of the North by Minda Gomez (Children - 4th-6th), Rewilding by Lisa Gerlits (Children - Dealing With Emotions), A Memory of Song by Scott Palmer (Fiction - Fantasy), The Dryad's Crown by David Hopkins (Fiction - Fantasy), Fever Season by Sally Moore (Christian - Historical Fiction), Non-Obvious Thinking by Rohit Bhargava and Ben duPont (Non Fiction - Business/Finance), and How the Story Ends by Tory Gates (Young Adult - General).
The PenCraft Book Awards is an inclusive literary contest that celebrates all authors, with a mission to inspire, entertain, and give every writer a fair chance at recognition. As Hearne explains, "Our awards help struggling authors get noticed and sold. Our goal is to showcase talented new authors and their extraordinary stories." PenCraft was created to counter the unfairness of excluding authors based on their publisher or high entry fees, leveling the playing field for all authors to compete equally. Since its inception, PenCraft has been committed to supporting authors worldwide by acknowledging and promoting their creative work.
For more information about the PenCraft Book Awards and the full list of runner-up winners, visit https://pencraftaward.com.
