#ippy awards

[warheadcomic]

I'm deeply honored to announce that the Warhead Collected Edition Boxset has won the Silver Medal for the 2026 Independent Publisher Book Award in Graphic Novels and Drawn Books.

After 11 years of dreaming, writing, and drawing these books, it is wonderful to see them achieve recognition.

Deepest gratitude to the IPPY Committee!

Thank you to everyone who kept my spirits up and supported my work to get me here!

[ja-angelo]

Yay... I received my tip sheet today!!!

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On Tuesday, I traveled to New York City for a whirlwind day to attend the IPPY Awards ceremony and accept the gold medal I won for The Reluctant Caregiver.

I didn’t have time to visit Dad’s former residences in the Big Apple, but walking along the many famous streets, viewing the mix of historic and modern architecture, and absorbing the global mix of sights, sounds and flavors, I can see why New York City held a special place in my father’s heart.

Of  course the city has changed dramatically in the many decades since my Dad made his way to America and first called NYC his home, but there is a unique energy flowing through the streets that can’t be replicated elsewhere. That energy is very loud and boisterous and can be overwhelming for an introvert like myself but it certainly is full of life.

I thought of Dad a lot during my brief visit to New York, and know both of my parents would be proud of my writing accomplishments. (Though like I said before, they might not be fond of all of the material about them!)

I’m glad I made the trip and hopefully I’ll be able to return for a longer stay.

  A brief visit to one of Dad’s favorite cities On Tuesday, I traveled to New York City for a whirlwind day to attend the IPPY Awards…

[cindyzelman]

Author Mariam Kobras on the great mystery of being a writer

This week, Mariam Kobras, awarding winning author of The Stone Trilogy romance novel series, contemplates the mysteries of being a writer, as her next book, Waiting for a Song, Naomi’s Story, has just been released.

Being a writer…one of the great mysteries of life. by Mariam Kobras, guest blogger

It’s right up there with: why do we dream, why do foods that aren’t good for you taste so good, why…

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[alicekboatwright]

Homage to an old idea

When I went to New York to receive the Bronze Medal for Literary Fiction from the Independent Publisher Book Awards, I made a special pilgrimage to the fountain in front of the Plaza Hotel. This is the fountain that F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife jumped into fully clothed after a night of drinking champagne. Something I always wanted to do myself. Something I imagined all writers must aspire to. 

My path has not taken me there – yet! I’ve had a wonderful life though, as a writer, and in every other way.  I’m very grateful, and I’m happy I had the chance to visit this fountain and remember those old ideas on a beautiful summer morning.

[schifferpublishing]

Schiffer Publishing announcing Gold Medal Honors for the 2013 “IPPY” Awards.

"no lumps, thank you:  a bra anthologie" (Meg Spielman Peldo) and "Humor in Craft" (Brigitte Martin) win big for 2013 "IPPY Awards"

Congratulations to all 382 medalists and sincere thanks to the almost 2,500 independent authors and publishers who participated in our 2013 Independent Publisher Book Awards contest. The awards ceremony to honor the medalists will take place on May 29th in New York, on the eve of the BookExpo America convention.

The "IPPY" Awards, launched in 1996, are designed to bring increased recognition to the deserving but often unsung titles published by independent authors and publishers. Established as the first awards program open exclusively to independents, over 3,000 "IPPYs" have been awarded to authors and publishers around the world.

What do antlers, snowballs and bird nests have in common?? Find out in this uplifting collection of quirky art bras created from a wild variety of objects!  This unique book creatively supports the fight against breast cancer.

"no lumps, thank you: a bra anthologie" is an uplifting and entertaining photographic collection of playful brassieres created from a wide and wild variety of common objects. From "Nest Enhancement", two bird nests adorned with delicate flowers and string, to "Hot Ta-tas", colorful Mexican bowls filled with peppers sporting braided green onion straps, artist Meg Spielman Peldo creates remarkably clever images that appeal to both sexes and virtually all age groups. No matter what your relationship is with breasts and bras, this book will bring a smile to your spirit and a chuckle to your heart, with its quirky interpretations of the silly terms for them.            

  Enjoy the works of 235 artists and discover the uniquely humorous crafts from all over the world.  Insights into the creative  minds and the place of humor in the artists' work are represented in over 460 photos.

What happens when professional craft artists are allowed to let loose – when they get to explore their mischievous and irreverent sides? Find out in this groundbreaking book, which, for the very first time, reveals an entirely different side of “serious” craft. Hundreds of images and essays from all over the world allow you to gain insight into the creative minds of contemporary artists like never before. A variety of traditional craft media are shown, such as furniture, ceramics, glass, fiber, jewelry, and metal, as well as a number of unique, nontraditional techniques. Even a bus shelter in London gets a creative make-over that’s sure to make you smile! The topics range from the playful to the serious, but the message is always most enjoyable. Humor in Craft is a treasure trove for craft aficionados and humor enthusiasts alike.

Brigitte Martin is the creator and editor of Crafthaus, a social network and online community for professional craft artists worldwide. She regularly contributes blogs and articles for the website, and helps artists connect across media and national boundaries.

These titles and over 5,00 Schiffer titles can be purchased at www.schifferbooks.com, your local bookseller, and numerous online retailers.

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Special Announcement: LEE MARVIN: Point Blank is an IPPY Award Winner!

Congratulations to Dwayne Epstein on winning the Bronze Medal in the the 2013 IPPY  (Independent Publishers Award) for biography with LEE MARVIN: Point Blank! As publisher it is a tremendous honor to have been selected for this prestigious award which highlights the year's best of the independent presses. 

 Awards Director Jim Barnes reported the results in today's official press release, and stated: "Conducted each year to honor the year's best independently published books, the "IPPY" Awards recognize excellence in a broad range of subjects and reward authors and publishers who "take chances and break new ground." Independent publishers, along with independent booksellers, have long held an important role in the world of books, offering an alternative to "the big five" conglomerated media publishers. Thanks to small presses, university presses, and self-publishing services that give experimental and entrepreneurial authors a platform, the IPPY universe is rapidly expanding -- and that gives adventurous readers a plethora of new choices."

Schaffner Press is thrilled to be included among the 382 winners in 77 categories, drawn from a pool of over 5,000 contestants, from 44 states, and seven countries, and firmly stands by the challenge to "take chances and break new ground" in future publishing efforts!