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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 2025 copyright date. By the same token we are also launching the Embers Book Awards to honor those independently published works from 2020-2024 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.

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