The PenCraft Book Awards has announced the runner-up winners of its 2025 competition, recognizing a wide array of literary talent across genres in what organizers described as an exceptionally challenging selection process. The awards highlight remarkable craftsmanship and narratives that speak to the human experience, promising to enrich readers with new perspectives.
David Hearne, Editor-In-Chief, stated that the organization is proud to celebrate these talented authors and their achievements. ‘Our awards help struggling authors get noticed and sold,’ Hearne explained. ‘Our goal is to showcase talented new authors and their extraordinary stories.’ The PenCraft Book Awards was created to counter unfairness in literary contests by eliminating exclusions based on publisher or high entry fees, leveling the playing field for all authors.
The runner-up list spans children’s literature, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, romance, and young adult categories. In children’s literature, notable titles include ‘Treasure of the North’ by Minda Gomez and ‘Nina and the Really, Really Tough Decision’ by R. Karl Hebenstreit for the 4th-6th grade category, along with animal-themed books like ‘Dot’s Spots’ by Lisa Mueller and ‘Sally’s Musical Tale’ by Rosie J. Pova. Emotional development titles include ‘Rewilding’ by Lisa Gerlits and ‘Memoirs of Lady Greta’ by Heather Piper.
Fiction categories showcase substantial diversity, with fantasy works such as ‘The Dryad’s Crown’ by David Hopkins and ‘Eruption I: The Scene Chronicles’ by B.C. Young. Historical fiction includes ‘Starlight in the Dawn’ by Naveen Sridhar and ‘The Rabbi’s Knight’ by Michael Cooper, while mystery selections feature ‘Villain in the Vineyard’ by Judy L Murray and ‘Threads of Deception’ by Elle Jauffret. Science fiction is represented by titles like ‘Galacticide’ by Bert-Oliver Boehmer and ‘First Elite’ by Emmanuel Arriaga.
Non-fiction runner-ups address contemporary issues and personal development. Business and finance titles include ‘Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI’ by Faisal Hoque and ‘The Wealth Elevator: Real Estate Syndications, Accredited Investor Banking, and Tax Strategies for First-Gen Millionaires’ by Lane Kawaoka. General non-fiction features works like ‘The Climate Adaptation Generation: A Blueprint for the Future’ by Robert Collin and ‘Thinking at the Speed of Bias’ by Sara Taylor, while self-help includes ‘Becoming HER: Straight Talk for Healing, Embodying, and Radiating as Your Most Powerful Self’ by Monica Yates.
Young adult literature encompasses coming-of-age stories like ‘Richard: War Erupts’ by Michael Hickman and fantasy/sci-fi titles including ‘Miscreant’ by Kynsie Cole and ‘The Pirate’s Curse’ by Toni Runkle. The awards also recognize poetry with ‘Inaccurate Histories’ by Alise Versella and romance with contemporary works like ‘Waiting for Sunset’ by STARR AYERS and ‘The Game’ by Eve Riley.
The PenCraft Book Awards describes itself as an inclusive literary contest celebrating all authors, with a mission to inspire, entertain, and provide every writer a fair chance at recognition. With hundreds of nominations annually, only the best receive awards. Since its inception, PenCraft has been committed to supporting authors worldwide by acknowledging and promoting their creative work. More information about the awards can be found at https://pencraftaward.com.
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