Author Steve LeBel has won multiple awards for his first book, “The Universe Builders: Bernie and the Putty”. His latest award was from Writer’s Digest 2nd Annual Self-Published e-book Awards.
He also focused on the business end of self-publishing and obtaining reviews from bloggers who obtained a free copy in exchange for their review.
Here is a list of his other awards:
![]() |
GRAND PRIZE ~ Writer’s Digest Book ContestMore Info: Click here (including an editorial review) |
![]() |
BOOK OF THE YEAR (1st PLACE) – Independent Author Network Book of the Year ContestMore Info: Click here. |
![]() |
GOLD MEDAL ~ Readers’ Favorite Category: Science FictionMore Info: Click here (including an editorial review) |
![]() |
GOLD ~ eLit Awards Category: Young Adult Fiction More Info: Click here. |
![]() |
WINNER ~ San Francisco Book Festival Category: Science Fiction More Info: Click here. |
![]() |
FINALIST ~ Stargazer Literary Awards Category: Metaphysical & Visionary More Info: Click here. |
![]() |
1. OUTSTANDING YOUNG ADULT NOVEL – Independent Author Network Book of the Year Contest and2. FINALIST in the Fantasy Category
More Info: Click here. |
![]() |
FINALIST ~ Beverly Hills Book Awards Category: Young Adult Fiction More Info: Click here. |
![]() |
FINALIST ~ Next Generation Indie Book Awards Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy More Info: Click here. |
![]() |
FINALIST ~ International Book Awards Category: Young Adult Fiction More Info: Click here. |
![]() |
1st RUNNER-UP ~ New York Book Festival Category: Science Fiction / Horror More Info: Click here. |
![]() |
AWARD ~ Literary ClassicsMore Info: Click here (including an editorial review) |
![]() |
SEMI-FINALIST ~ Kindle Book Awards Category: Science Fiction / Fantasy More Info: Click here. |
![]() |
FINALIST ~ Best Indie Book Award Category: Young Adult More Info: Click here. |
![]() |
SILVER ~ Literary Classics Category: Young Adult Fantasy More Info: Click here. |
Here is the info for this multi-award winning masterpiece:
http://www.amazon.com/Universe-Builders-Bernie-Putty-ebook/dp/B00KKQT1CC/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
*** This Book Won 15 Awards for Excellence ***
Meet God School’s latest graduate in this humorous award-winning fantasy for young adults.
One might think a god with the ability to create universes would have no problems, but that isn’t so. Bernie comes from a broken home, lives on the poor side of town, and is plagued by a mischievous invisible cloud.
Against the odds, Bernie lands his dream job and a chance to build his own universe, only to find problems everywhere. Mysterious asteroids, unexplained volcanoes, and shifting continents lead him to suspect sabotage. But who could sabotage his universe? Only another god could do that…
It’s god vs. god and good vs. evil. If Bernie fails to outwit his vicious foe, it will cost him everything in this fascinating tale of an unusual young hero on a journey of self-discovery.
Discover answers to questions you never knew existed:
— What are the gods really like?
— Why does their economy depend on the universes they build?
— How do the gods actually create something?
— And, most importantly, why are the gods so afraid of the woods?
Winner of 15 Awards for Excellence, including:
— Grand Prize, Writer’s Digest
— Best Book of the Year, IAN
— Gold, Readers’ Favorite
— Gold, San Francisco Book Festival
— and 11 more awards…
Listen to what reviewers and readers have said:
“Highly recommended. One of the most unique and well-written YA books I’ve ever read.”
~ Judge, 2nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published e-Book Awards
“…smart, witty, creative, and captivating like nothing I have ever read before. Almost impossible to put down. Awesome!”
~ S. Fisher, Readers’ Favorite
“…a rare literary treat with a genuinely likable cast of characters sure to win the hearts of readers. …imaginative and unpredictable, whimsical and heartwarming. …will appeal to readers of all ages and is highly recommended.
~ Literary Classics Book Review
“…a top pick for teens and adults interested in … unique stories filled with unpredictable action!”
~ D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review
“…had me hooked from start to finish. I must say I have had a lack of sleep as I couldn’t put it down, and when I did, I still thought about it.”
~ Miriam Davison, author of Sand, Sea and Meadow Muffins
“This book was fantastic! I was riveted, wanting to know what was going to happen to Bernie. The story has humor, a well thought out world of gods and their creations, and subplots interwoven in a way that makes this book difficult to put down. … a fascinating tale of good vs. evil and of a young hero on a journey of self-discovery.”
~ S. M. Lowry, The Fringes of Reality
“Wow… I gobbled it up! Unusual and intriguing plot…a mind-bending journey…and a great start for a series.”
~ Ardis Schaaf
“This book totally took me by surprise! The author does a great job of building empathy for his main character. It definitely kept me turning pages to find out what poor Bernie would have to go through next. There are some twists and turns that keep you guessing, and it ends wonderfully, leaving the door open for many possibilities. This story will undoubtedly capture your heart, as well as make you wonder if WE have our own Bernie.”
~ Felicia Madura, author of Crimson Cloak, Born of Blood
“This book was just wonderful! The story was captivating, and the characters were interesting and fun. I absolutely loved the storyline, and the story was quite original. I loved the story, and thought it was brilliant. It’s a wonderful new twist on how worlds and such are created. The ending … was just what I wanted it to be.”
~ Hayley Guertin, Hayley’s Reviews
“Everybody loves an underdog story, and I’m no different…but this is the first time I’ve read one where the underdog was a god. Mr. LeBel’s creative genius shines throughout the entire book, and I can only hope that this is the first in a series of Universe Builder novels.

















Thank you so much for sharing this, Viv. I appreciate it very much!
LikeLike
You’re very welcome, Steve! Happy to have you as my guest author! @v@ ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person