Congratulations to Pacific Northwest writers and editors who were honored with Foreword INDIES 2023 awards.
Thousands of books are entered each year, and over 100 librarians and booksellers take part in the judging process, narrowing down a group of finalists in 55 categories to Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners that truly represent the best in independent publishing.
Among the winners from our region:
Anna Quinn (Port Angeles, WA), Angeline (Religious Fiction)
Anne Gudger (Portland, WA), The Fifth Chamber (Autobiography & Memoir)
Annie Carl (Mill Creek, WA), Soul Jar (Anthologies)
Dian Greenwood (Portland, OR), About the Carleton Sisters ( (General Fiction)
Scott Nadelson (Salem, OR), While It Lasts (Short Stories)
Derek Sheffield (Leavenworth, WA), CMarie Fuhrman (McCall, ID) together with Elizabeth Bradfield, Cascadia Field Guide (Nature Nonfiction)
Elizabeth A. Nesbitt (Seattle, WA) and David B. Williams (Seattle, WA), Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales (Regional Nonfiction)
Tom Fucoloro (Seattle, WA), Biking Uphill in the Rain (Adventure, Sports, and Recreation)
Lisa Thompson (Seattle, WA), Finding Elevation (Adventure, Sports, and Recreation)
Shaun Scott (Seattle, WA), Heartbreak City (Adventure, Sports, and Recreation)
Tim McNulty (WA), Salmon, Cedar, Rock & Rain (Ecology & Environment)
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