HEART & SOUL BOOK AWARDS At the beginning of 2017, Holl & Lane Magazine together with One Idea Press began hosting the Heart & Soul Book Awards to recognize authors from all different genres. On the following pages, you’ll find the winners in each category, as well as where to buy each book. Congratulations to the winners!
Winner: Long Form Fiction / Women’s Literature
BLACK CROW WHITE LIE by Candi Sary
Young Carson Calley has a rare and magical gift of healing, a gift which both defines him and threatens to betray him. He lives in Hollywood motels with his alcoholic, fortune-telling mother, Juliette. She nurtures his gift, but her ways are deceptive. She feeds the boy fantastical stories to convince him of his greatness. At fourteen, Carson finally wises up to her lies and his identity is completely shattered. Juliette is too deep in her addiction to help him separate the facts from the fictions, so he looks for answers on the streets of Hollywood. There he finds Faris, a tattoo shop owner, and Casper, a cashier at a head shop. These two unlikely mentors help this troubled yet extraordinary boy find his way to the truth. Available through Amazon
Winner: Self-Help
EMPOWERING THE SENSITIVE SOUL: SIMPLE WISDOM TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH, CULTIVATE SELF-ACCEPTANCE AND LET GO OF WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK
by Christie Rosen
Are you easily affected by the moods of others? Do you struggle to maintain a sense of balance and positivity in your life? Are you sensitive to particular foods, noises, chemicals, and/or smells? Do your friends and family tell you to “stop being so sensitive”? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then this book is especially for you. Christie Rosen’s Empowering the Sensitive Soul will help you learn to let go of limiting thought patterns, embrace sensitivity, and cultivate unconditional love for yourself. This book takes you on a journey through body, heart, and mind and introduces simple steps that will guide you to a more balanced and empowered life. These include: • How to confidently take control of your sensitivity • The impact of stress on your digestive system • The importance of self-love and compassion • Learning how to trust yourself • The healing power of positive thought. As a sensitive soul, Christie knows first-hand that learning to love and embrace one’s sensitivity can be an overwhelming challenge. Using the lessons in this book, Christie grew into a strong, empowered, and confidently sensitive person. It is her wish to help you do the same. Available through Amazon
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