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The FIRE & Embers Book Awards Overview
We are excited to announce the FIRE Book Awards competition honoring the best independently published titles carrying a 2024 copyright date. By the same token we are also launching the Embers Book Awards to honor those independently published works from 2019-2023 that deserve a second look. We feel honored to exalt these titles that stand as a lighthouse in the vast sea of published literature.
Without traditional marketing programs from established publishing houses, even the most extraordinary authors will find themselves overwhelmed by the difficulty in receiving the recognition they deserve. Our mission, both simple and profound, is to recognize and showcase the innovative and compelling voices rising from the independent publishing sphere.
Here, stories transcend mere reading; they are lauded for their inventiveness; their narrative power; and their capacity to break new ground. The FIRE & Embers Book Awards represent not just a celebration but a recognition of the tireless spirit of authors who, akin to Prometheus, bring forth the fire of their imagination to enlighten and transform the world of book publishing.
The Legend of Prometheus
In the tapestry of ancient Greek mythology, the story of Prometheus stands as a beacon for the creative and rebellious spirit. This Titan, more renowned for his wisdom than his might, braved the heavens' wrath to bring humans the gift of fire. This act, transcending more than mere defiance of the Gods of Mount Olympus, it kindled the embers of knowledge, hope, and progress in the human spirit.
In a similar vein, The FIRE & Embers Book Awards emerges as a modern-day Prometheus, illuminating the path for independent and self-published authors. In a literary domain often overshadowed by the established Big 5 Publishers, these audacious authors mirror Prometheus's courage, venturing into unexplored territories with their narratives and ideas. The FIRE & Embers Book Awards celebrate the indomitable spirit of these authors and publishers, honoring those who, with the fire of their creativity, seek to forge new frontiers in the world of books.
Why Another Book Award?
The FIRE & Embers Book Awards set themselves apart from the landscape of literary competitions with a distinctive and innovative approach. Each genre category celebrates three winners — Gold, Silver and Bronze. The experience is elevated by selecting the Gold winners from both the FIRE & Embers Book Awards for a special honor. They will be showcased in an Online Internet Forum, inviting readers worldwide to cast their votes for their favorite book which will be the FIRE Grand Prize Winner—a title that comes with $1,500 in Prize money. The Embers Grand Prize Winner will receive $250 in Prize Money.
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Announcement of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners of the 2024 FIRE Book Awards as well as the yearly fiction and nonfiction Gold Winners for 2019-2023 Embers Book Awards will be eagerly awaited, with the reveal set for December 1, 2024. This strategic timing gives the awarded authors time to leverage the accolades in their marketing and promotional activities. This can provide a significant boost to their book marketing efforts during a critical holiday-selling period.
In addition to the exposure and awareness of the Online Internet Vote and ads placed in various online trade magazines brings to the winners, there will be a Showcase Catalog available during the vote so books can be purchased on the spot. This unique blend of recognition and reader engagement underscores the FIRE & Embers Book Awards’ commitment to not only honor literary excellence but also amplify the marketing awareness and success of independent authors in the competitive publishing arena.
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