We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: ten Outskirts Press authors have been named finalists in the 2026 CIPA EVVY Book Awards!

Each year, the CIPA EVVY Awards recognize outstanding independently published books across a wide range of genres and subjects. Becoming a finalist is an achievement worth celebrating, and we couldn’t be prouder to see so many talented Outskirts Press authors represented this year.

From poetry and spirituality to leadership, young adult fiction, mystery, romance, and suspense, these finalists demonstrate the extraordinary variety of stories, ideas, and perspectives independent authors bring to readers.

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 CIPA EVVY Award finalists:

Double Vision

Poetry: Illustrated Poetry Collection

Double Vision has been named a finalist in the Illustrated Poetry Collection category, celebrating the creative intersection of poetry and visual expression.

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Chasing the Heart of God

Spiritual/Religion

Exploring matters of faith and spiritual connection, Chasing the Heart of God has earned finalist recognition in the Spiritual/Religion category.

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The Glass Gift and Other Stories

Anthologies

The Glass Gift and Other Stories has been selected as a finalist in the Anthologies category, recognizing the collection’s contribution to the short-story form.

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Leadership Unleashed

Business/Entrepreneurship

Offering insights into leadership and professional growth, Leadership Unleashed has been named a finalist in the Business/Entrepreneurship category.

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The Art of Drowning

Young Adult Fiction

The Art of Drowning has earned a place among this year’s finalists in Young Adult Fiction, a category celebrating compelling storytelling created for teen and young adult readers.

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Ties That Blind

Cultural Studies / Social Issues

Addressing important cultural and social themes, Ties That Blind has been recognized as a finalist in the Cultural Studies / Social Issues category.

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My Father’s Chair

Spiritual/Religion

My Father’s Chair joins this year’s finalists in the Spiritual/Religion category, adding another Outskirts Press title to the field of books exploring faith and spirituality.

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Metanoia Cave

Thrillers/Suspense

For readers who enjoy tension, intrigue, and page-turning storytelling, Metanoia Cave has been named a finalist in the Thrillers/Suspense category.

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The Missing Mallard Mystery

Mystery/Crime/Detective

Adventure, aviation, mystery, and danger come together in The Missing Mallard Mystery, which has been selected as a finalist in the Mystery/Crime/Detective category.

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Shadows in Blue

Romance

Rounding out this year’s impressive group is Shadows in Blue, named a finalist in the Romance category.

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Celebrating Independent Authors and Exceptional Books

Being named a CIPA EVVY finalist represents an important accomplishment for an independent author. It reflects the creativity, perseverance, and care required to transform an idea into a professionally published book and put it before readers and industry judges.

For Outskirts Press, seeing ten books recognized across nine categories is especially meaningful. These finalists represent the remarkable diversity of our authors—from poets and spiritual writers to business experts and novelists creating stories of mystery, romance, suspense, and discovery.

Most importantly, this recognition belongs to the authors.

Writing and publishing a book takes dedication. Submitting that work for professional consideration takes another measure of confidence. We congratulate each of these authors for reaching this exciting milestone and for sharing their work with the world.

Congratulations to all ten of our 2026 CIPA EVVY Award finalists!

We look forward to celebrating the CIPA EVVY Award winners when they are announced.

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When Beebe Star plans a carefree getaway to New Orleans with her best friend, she expects historic architecture, rich cuisine, and a touch of Southern charm. What she does not expect are vivid visions of the 1800s, a haunting sense of déjà vu, and a connection to a plantation she has never visited, yet somehow knows by heart.

As Beebe explores the French Quarter and the grand oak-lined grounds of a historic estate, fragments of another life begin to surface. A mysterious courtyard. A forbidden love. A hand-carved mahogany door. And the unmistakable feeling that she once lived in this place under another name.

With the guidance of an intuitive local historian and the steady support of her fiercely loyal best friend, Beebe begins unraveling a two-hundred-year-old mystery that binds past and present. Each revelation brings her closer to discovering whether she was once the elegant lady of the house or her devoted companion, and why the echoes of that life are calling her back now.

But this journey is more than historical curiosity. As buried memories rise to the surface, so does an undeniable romantic connection that feels as timeless as the city itself. In the heart of New Orleans, where faith, folklore, and fate intertwine, Beebe must decide whether her awakening is simply a brush with the paranormal or a God-given gift meant to change her life forever.

Perfect for readers who enjoy cozy paranormal romance, reincarnation themes, women’s friendship, clean romantic tension, and the mystique of the American South, Beebe and the Ravens Spell invites you into a world where love transcends lifetimes and destiny waits just beyond the veil.

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