An Independent Hybrid Publisher
Where beautiful stories are discovered and shared
To discover compelling and beautiful stories
from talented writers
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To provide those writers with a pathway to reaching readers with well-crafted, skillfully designed and carefully produced print, digital and audio books
in a supportive and collaborative partnership
HONORS AND AWARDS
CHANTICLEER INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS
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Listen to the Wind
Susanne Dunlap
Finalist
CHAUCER Award
Historical Fiction
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Love That Moves the Sun
Linda Cardillo
First Place
CHAUCER Award
Historical Fiction
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Believe in the Magic
Ann DeFee
First Place
SOMERSET AWARD
Women's Fiction
The Boat House Cafe
Linda Cardillo
First Place, 20th-Century Fiction
GOETHE AWARD
Historical Fiction
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Lucy's Got a Lot of
'Splaining to Do
Ann DeFee
Finalist
SOMERSET AWARD
Humor
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BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARDS
When the Magnolia Blooms
Ann DeFee
Finalist
NYC BIG BOOK AWARDS
When the Magnolia Blooms
Ann DeFee
Winner in Paranormal Romance
Love That Moves the Sun
Linda Cardillo
Winner in Historical Fiction
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Listen to the Wind
Susanne Dunlap
Distinguished Favorite in Historical Fiction
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ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA
RITA AWARDS
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A Texas State of Mind
Ann DeFee
Finalist
Best First Book and
Long Contemporary Series
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ROMANTIC TIMES MAGAZINE
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The King’s Grace
Anne Easter Smith
Winner
Best Historical Biography
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A Texas State of Mind
Ann DeFee
Finalist
Best First Book
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Queen by Right
Anne Easter Smith
Nominee
Best Historical Biography
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FOREWORD INDIES
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Love That Moves the Sun
Linda Cardillo
Finalist
Indie Book of the Year
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THE BOOKLIFE PRIZE
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Listen to the Wind
Susanne Dunlap
2019 Quarter-finalist
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The Uneven Road
Linda Cardillo
2018 Semi-finalist
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HOLT MEDALLION
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Texas Double Date
Ann DeFee
Winner, Southern Fiction
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READER'S FAVORITE BOOK AWARD
Believe in the Magic
Ann DeFee
Winner, Wizardry and Fantasy
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NATIONAL LEAGUE OF AMERICAN PEN WOMEN
Vinnie Ream Award
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Lonely Lola Ladybug
Mary Jo Beswick
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CONTACT
Bellastoria Press
P.O. Box 60341
Longmeadow, MA 01116
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