Meet Deborah Day Laxson, author of The Fog Zone from Beaver's Pond Press. Swipe to read Deborah's thoughtful advice on navigating difficult medical decisions! You can contact Deborah at [email protected]. #MidwestBookAwards

Today's author spotlight is Stacey Potter, author of "The Project: A Novel." Swipe to read what Stacey has to say to aspiring authors! A finalist in the Fiction: Romance category, The Project would make a great weekend read! Stacey Potter #MidwestBookAwards

Did you make plans for our virtual Midwest Book Awards gala yet? Check out all the details at mipa.org/2021virtualgala! 👋

We're starting off the week with a spotlight on a finalist in the Fiction: Romance category, Pete Carlson, author of "Tearza" from Calumet Editions! Swipe to read Pete's advice to new writers, along with a bit of the story behind writing "Tearza"! Peter Carlson #MidwestBookAwards

Meet Carlos Andrés Gómez! Carlos's landmark debut, "Fractures" from University of Wisconsin Press, is a finalist in the Poetry: General category. Swipe to read about the moment that inspired Carlos as a writer! Carlos Andrés Gómez #MidwestBookAwards

Say hello to Michael D. Graves, author of "All Hallows' Shadows" from Meadowlark Press. Michael is a finalist in the Fiction: Mystery/Thriller category. Swipe to read about the careful historical research that went into this novel! #MidwestBookAwards

Meet Zachary Michael Jack, finalist in the Non-Fiction: Anthologies category and author of "Country Views" from Ice Cube Press. Swipe to read Zachary's reflections on creativity and community in the Midwest! Find him online at: zacharyjack.org #MidwestBookAwards

Meet Rory Groves, author of "Durable Trades" from Front Porch Republic Books. Swipe to read about Rory and his family's experience in building a sustainable life! You can find his blog and newsletter at: thegrovestead.com #MidwestBookAwards

The countdown to the gala is on! This marks our final week in the Finalist Spotlight series, beginning with Adam Falkner, author of "The Willies" from Button Poetry. Swipe to read about Adam's passion for helping others find peace in their own identity. #MidwestBookAwards

Five days until the big day! Make sure to register at mipa.org/2021virtualgala to watch the Midwest Book Awards presented LIVE on June 26 at 7pm Central!

Meet K. A. Patterson, author of "Twisted Light"! Swipe to read about Kerrie's favorite part of the writing process - the detailed research that goes into a science fiction novel! Visit kerriepatterson.com #MidwestBookAwards #Indiebooks #fiction #sciencefiction #scifi

Say hello to George Murray, author of "Hired: Cut Your Career Search Time in Half" by Kirk House Publishers! Swipe to read about how George turned his own job hunting experience into advice to share with others. Visit georgeclaystinmurray.com #MidwestBookAwards

Meet Mary Lang Sollinger, author of "From Inspiration to Activism: A Personal Journey Through Obama's Presidential Campaign." Swipe to read about Mary's most memorable moments while working for the campaign, and afterwards while writing her book! Visit: mlsollinger.com

One more day to the big event! You can download a printable program here: loom.ly/ccI2ZR4 #MidwestBookAwards

Meet Greg Baldauf, author of "My New Kidney & Me" from Beaver's Pond Press! Swipe to read about Greg's experience with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and how a stranger's actions forever changed his understanding of generosity. #MidwestBookAwards

It’s #giveaway time! Ready to win a #mysterybundle of Midwest Book Award entries? To Enter: 📖Retweet 📖Reply with the top 3 categories you want to read 📖Subscribe to MiPA's mailing list: mipa.org ✨Winners notified July 11

Watch the YouTube Premiere of the 31st Annual Midwest Book Awards tonight at 7pm Central! loom.ly/hXRQSKc

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For our third and final #giveaway, we've partnered with Kirk House Publishers to give away one $25 Visa gift card! Kirk House is an independent, hybrid publisher, based in Minneapolis. Retweet to enter! What will you buy if you win? (Hint: the correct answer is always books) 👀

We can't be sure, but it seems like the Midwest Book Award is emitting some kind of call for entries! #books #publishing #midwestisbest #Midwest #bookawards