Mary Ann Bernal receives national recognition through the NYC BIG BOOK AWARD®

Omaha, Nebraska – The NYC Big Book Award recognized AnaRose and the Templar’s Quest as winners in the category of Novella.

The competition is judged by experts from different aspects of the book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, designers, booksellers, librarians, and professional copywriters. Winners and distinguished favorites are based on overall excellence.

AnaRose and the Templar’s Quest

A dangerous expedition. A precious artifact. A race against time.

Embark on a perilous journey with AnaRose Preston, a museum curator and antiquities expert, as she undertakes the daunting task of uncovering one of Christianity’s most sacred relics hidden within the hilt of a legendary dagger. Navigating the rich tapestry of contemporary France, AnaRose races against time to decipher historical enigmas. Yet, a clandestine society emerges from the shadows, thwarting her every move. With stakes higher than ever, AnaRose must outwit her elusive adversaries to secure the weapon before it vanishes into the annals of history.

NYC Big Book Award received book submissions worldwide. Journalists, well-established authors, small and large press, and first-time indie authors participated in record numbers. This year’s entries were received from the United States and countries such as Australia, Canada, China, Cyprus, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. Cities represented included Asheville, Beijing, Colorado Springs, Dublin, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Melbourne, New York, Portland, San Francisco, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and Vancouver were among the entries.

Publishers included Atmosphere Press, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Beaufort Books, Beyond Words Publishing, Blackstone Publishing, Familius Publishing, Flatiron Books, Hachette Go, HarperCollins Leadership, Oceanview Publishing, Old Stone Press, Rowman & Littlefield, Simon & Schuster, Ulysses Press, Watkins Publishing, Westminster John Knox Press to name a few.

We were delighted to see so many quality publishers and authors from around the world participate this year. I can’t wait to share these books with a global readership,” said awards sponsor Gabrielle Olczak.

To view the list of NYC Big Book winners and distinguished favorites, please visit:

https://www.nycbigbookaward.com/

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