The BookFest® Awards Spring 2023 has recognized self-published author Rebecca Heidt with Second and Third Place honors for her book, Acceptance: The Reality. The book has been acknowledged in the categories of Contemporary Fantasy Fiction, Women’s Fantasy Fiction, and LGBTQ+ Fantasy Fiction.
The BookFest® is a prestigious platform that celebrates authors who contribute exceptional works to the literary world, both in fiction and nonfiction. The organization’s commitment to recognizing authors stems from a profound belief in the transformative power of literature and a desire to support and celebrate its creators.
Desireé Duffy, Founder of The BookFest, says, “It is important to recognize authors for the role they play in creating and sharing stories that entertain, educate, and inspire readers. Books transport us to new worlds, broaden perspectives, and foster empathy. As the Founder of The BookFest, I believe that by saluting authors and their literary achievements we elevate the importance of literature in our society.”
Rebecca Heidt expressed her gratitude for the recognition, stating, “Being selected as a winner of The BookFest® Awards is an incredible honor. I am grateful to be recognized for the hard work and dedication that went into creating Acceptance: The Reality. This is a testament to the rewards of self-publishing and putting oneself out there. I hope this award will inspire others to pursue their own literary passions.”
Duffy further added, “I am thrilled to announce Rebecca Heidt as the Second and Third Place winner at The BookFest® Awards. This year’s competition was particularly fierce, and Rebecca Heidt should be very proud of this achievement.”
Acceptance: The Beginning and Acceptance: The Reality are available for purchase worldwide in paperback and digital formats at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and multiple online bookstores.
For more information about The BookFest® Awards and to see the list of winners, please visit https://www.thebookfest.com/bookfest-book-awards/.
To watch the Salute to The BookFest® Award Winners video montage, or to see recordings of The BookFest® videos, please visit https://www.thebookfest.com/keynote-panels-spring-2023/.
To buy Acceptance: The Reality, visit Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
About Rebecca Heidt
Rebecca Heidt is a native of New York and Pennsylvania and has previously lived in Colorado and New Mexico. She has transitioned from a career in management within the restaurant industry and the financial spectrum to pursue her true passion for history, art, and writing. Her unique perspective, shaped by personal experiences, has allowed her to create the award-winning Acceptance series, including Acceptance: The Beginning and Acceptance: The Reality. Rebecca currently resides with her wife Kristen and their pets and is working on the follow-up book “Acceptance: Reborn.” She has been featured on several podcasts discussing mental health and her books, available on platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, and Apple.
About BookFest®
BookFest® is a leading platform for virtual literary events, fostering vital conversations for book lovers and writers alike. Launched in May 2020, it offers free biannual spring and fall events featuring panel discussions, conversations, and live interactive sessions. The BookFest® has received recognition from the Webby Awards, the Muse Creative Awards, and the w3 Awards. It is presented by Books That Make You and produced by Black Château Enterprises. For more information, visit The BookFest.com.
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