As a first-time author I was thrilled when I received notification that my book had received a Finalist Award in the National Indie Excellent 2008 Awards. That was in May '08. Now, one year later, the last of the awards programs for 2008 titles are wrapping up. I am so very proud to share that The Woman's Field Guide to Exceptional Living has been honored to be the recipient of nine national awards. Each feels significant in its own way and each program involved the review of hundreds, and in some cases, thousands of titles to get to the small list of finalists.

I see it as a great start for The Woman's Field Guide series. Stay tuned!

Recipient of Nine National Awards

• Silver Winner 2009 Nautilus Book Awards: Small Press Category

• Finalist Foreword Magazine 2008 Best Book of the Year Award: Body / Mind / Spirit

• Silver Winner 2009 Mom’s Choice Awards: Women’s Issues

• Finalist National Best Books 2008 Awards: Women’s Issues

• Finalist National Best Books 2008 Awards: Self-Help / Motivation

• Finalist National Indie Excellence 2008 Awards: Women’s Issues

• Finalist Next Generation Indie Excellence 2009 Awards: 3 Category Winner: Women’s Issues, Self-Help, Inspiration