In a triumphant showcase of literary brilliance, the winners of the BREW Fiction Book Excellence Award for the year 2023 have emerged, capturing the hearts and minds of readers across diverse genres and narratives. Each work stands as a testament to the power of storytelling and the artistry of its respective authors.

2023 Winners

Book of the Year

  • “Guilty of Stealing His Heart: Never Say You Love Me” by Nancy Lynn White

Category Winners

  • Historical European Fiction of the Year
    • “The Soul Machines” by Alexandru Czimbor
  • War Fiction of the Year
    • “Cheerful Obedience” by Patrick McLaughlin
  • Historical Fiction of the Year
    • “Wealth and Privilege” by Jeanette Watts
  • Historical Mystery of the Year
    • “Vanished on the Vaudeville Circuit” by Carolyn Summer Quinn
  • New Book of the Year
    • “Chronicles of the Enchanted Vanguard: Seraphina and the Divine Mandate” by Luminescence Goh
  • Novella of the Year
    • “The Islander” by David W Berner
  • Military Fiction of the Year
    • “An Enemy Like Me” by Teri M Brown
  • Magical Fiction of the Year
    • “Erift’s Journeys: Secrets of The Sealed Forest” by J.T. Tenera
  • Family Saga Fiction of the Year
    • “1871: Rivers on Fire” by Paul Buchheit
  • Science Fiction Of the Year
    • “Cargo 3120: Ties That Bind” by Aaron Walker Sr
  • Young Adult Fiction of the Year
    • “Botheration: Part Two: Waves of Dinosaurs” by Vito Di Barone
  • 20th Century Historical Romance of the Year
    • “The Bravest Soldiers” by Elaine Aucoin Schroller
  • Magical Realism of the Year
    • “Circus Home: A Novel of Life, Love and New Jersey” by Jason Ollander-Krane
  • Christian Fiction of the Year
    • “Guilty of Stealing His Heart: Never Say You Love Me” by Nancy Lynn White
  • American Historical Romance of the Year
    • “Guilty of Stealing His Heart: Never Say You Love Me” by Nancy Lynn White
  • Thriller Fiction of the Year
    • “Cogitatio: Shadows in the Wind – Book Two” by McKinley Aspen
  • Children’s Fiction of the Year
    • “The Secret Life of Bears” by Joann Slead
  • Political Fiction of the Year
    • “My Place Among Them: A Novel” by J. Stanion

These exceptional works transport readers to varied landscapes, eras, and realms, captivating hearts and minds. The BREW Fiction Book Excellence Award winners for 2023 stand as beacons of literary achievement, inviting readers on a journey of discovery, imagination, and enlightenment.

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  1. […] Carolyn Summer Quinn, a celebrated author and fine art photographer, was raised in the lively communities of Roselle and Scotch Plains, NJ, surrounded by her vibrant and boisterous family. Holding a B.A. in English and Theater/Media from Kean University, Carolyn now enjoys the dynamic life of New York City. She has penned 11 books to date, earning more than 20 prestigious writing awards and honors for her work including the BREW Fiction Book Excellence Award 2023 Historical Mystery of the Year for Vanished on the Vaud… […]

  2. […] Carolyn Summer Quinn, a celebrated author and fine art photographer, was raised in the lively communities of Roselle and Scotch Plains, NJ, surrounded by her vibrant and boisterous family. Holding a B.A. in English and Theater/Media from Kean University, Carolyn now enjoys the dynamic life of New York City. She has penned 11 books to date, earning more than 20 prestigious writing awards and honors for her work including the BREW Fiction Book Excellence Award 2023 Historical Mystery of the Year for Vanished on the Vaudevill… […]

  3. […] McKinley Aspen, an American writer, balances family life with the joyful chaos of being Otis the puppy’s “Chief Dog Walker.” A proud alumnus of the University of Chicago and Elmhurst University, McKinley loves exploring new places on family road trips, savoring Portillo’s beef with mozzarella, and cheering for the St. Louis Cardinals. She is the author of acclaimed books – “Praesidium” (BREW Book Excellence Award 2023 Thriller Category Winner) and “Cogitatio” (BREW Fiction Book Excellence Award 2023 Thriller Fiction of the Year). […]

  4. […] McKinley Aspen, an American writer, balances family life with the joyful chaos of being Otis the puppy’s “Chief Dog Walker.” A proud alumnus of the University of Chicago and Elmhurst University, McKinley loves exploring new places on family road trips, savoring Portillo’s beef with mozzarella, and cheering for the St. Louis Cardinals. She is the author of acclaimed books – “Praesidium” (BREW Book Excellence Award 2023 Thriller Category Winner) and “Cogitatio” (BREW Fiction Book Excellence Award 2023 Thriller Fiction of the Year). […]

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