It is true to say that many of my favorite books and favorite people have one thing in common - they have been recognized as recipients of the Nautilus Book Awards. As its stated mission, the Nautilus Book Award program wants to Change the World One Book at a Time. When you look to the list of just a few of the past winning authors you know they are serious:

Angeles Arrien
Deepak Chopra, M.D.
Caroline Myss
Barbara Kingsolver
Frances Moore Lappe’
Thich Nnat Hanh
Jean Houston, PhD.
Eckhart Tolle
His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Yes, my beloved bookshelf has a title or two by each. In fact, when I am looking for a great read I frequently look to the Nautilus list and I am always more than pleased.

With this said, I am thrilled beyond words to share news that The Woman's Field Guide to Exceptional Living has been honored as a Silver Recipient of the Nautilus Book Awards in the Small Press Category. Winners of the Gold Award will be chosen from Silver winners in late May 2009.

A dear friend recently called my book, deceptively simple, and one she'll go back to for a good second read. I love that description and perhaps it's just that formula that results in this being the fifth national award. I like to think that maybe my book offers something the world needs a bit more of!

Learn more about the Nautilus Book Award program here.