The PenCraft Book Awards announced its top three winning books for 2025, with all top positions held by women authors for the first time in the award's history. The winners include Heather G. Harris for "Glimmer of the Other: An Urban Fantasy Novel," Barbara Pronin for "Winter's End," and Katherine Fabrizio for "The Good Daughter Syndrome." Each author receives a monetary award, a formal certificate, and commemorative gold seals in recognition of their literary excellence.
Heather G. Harris, a top-100 Amazon best-selling fantasy author who also received the Best Book of the Year award, has turned her passion for storytelling into a full-time career. Her imaginative worlds feature vampires, dragons, and strong heroines, reflecting her creative vision. Harris balances her writing with raising three children, maintaining a lifestyle where storytelling intertwines with daily life.
Katherine Fabrizio, winner of Best Nonfictional Book of the Year, brings over three decades of experience as a licensed psychotherapist to her writing. Her work focuses on helping daughters of narcissistic, borderline, or emotionally immature mothers break free from patterns of guilt and self-doubt. Drawing from personal experience as both a daughter and mother, Fabrizio provides psychological depth and practical guidance to empower women to live authentically.
Barbara Pronin received the Best Fictional Book of the Year award for "Winter's End." An accomplished author praised by writers like Mary Higgins Clark and Tony Hillerman, Pronin has written eight mysteries under her own name and the pseudonym Barbara Nickolae. Her diverse background as an actress, probation officer, journalist, and substitute teacher enriches her storytelling. When not writing, she enjoys reading, solving crossword puzzles, and playing piano.
The PenCraft Book Awards reviews over 1,000 entries annually through a rigorous judging process to identify outstanding literary works. According to Editor-In-Chief David Hearne, "We believe that our PenCraft Book Awards help authors get their books noticed and sold. Our winning authors represent the absolute best in the industry." The awards aim to inspire and entertain while providing fair recognition opportunities for all authors, regardless of publisher or entry fees.
This year's milestone underscores the growing impact of women authors in contemporary literature and the importance of inclusive award systems. The PenCraft Book Awards' commitment to leveling the playing field allows authors worldwide to compete equally, fostering diversity in literary recognition. More information about the awards can be found at https://pencraftaward.com.
