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THE OWL LADY PRESENTS: AWARD WINNING STEVE LEBEL

1015434_10201330320645448_1058257218_oAuthor 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:

Writer's Digest Grand Prize Winner GRAND PRIZE ~ Writer’s Digest Book ContestMore Info:  Click here (including an editorial review)
INA Book of the Year 1st Place BOOK OF THE YEAR (1st PLACE) – Independent Author Network Book of the Year ContestMore Info: Click here.
Readers Favorite - Gold GOLD MEDAL ~ Readers’ Favorite
Category:  Science FictionMore Info: Click here  (including an editorial review)
Gold_Living_Now GOLD ~ eLit Awards
Category: Young Adult Fiction
More Info: Click here.
SFBF-Award WINNER ~ San Francisco Book Festival
Category: Science Fiction
More Info: Click here.
Stargazer Literary Prizes Award 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.

2015-finalist-Beverly Hills Book Awards FINALIST ~ Beverly Hills Book Awards
Category: Young Adult Fiction
More Info: Click here.
IndieBookAward - finalist FINALIST ~ Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy
More Info: Click here.
IBA_finalist FINALIST ~ International Book Awards
Category: Young Adult Fiction
More Info: Click here.
nybookfestival-jdcotx9zbs 1st RUNNER-UP ~ New York Book Festival
Category: Science Fiction / Horror
More Info: Click here.
Literary Classics Seal of Approval AWARD ~ Literary ClassicsMore Info: Click here  (including an editorial review)
Kindle Book Awards SEMI-FINALIST ~ Kindle Book Awards
Category: Science Fiction / Fantasy
More Info: Click here.
Best Indie Book Award 2015  FINALIST ~ Best Indie Book Award
Category: Young Adult
More Info:  Click here.
literary-classics-SILVER-AWARDS-SEAL-300x300  SILVER ~ Literary Classics
Category: Young Adult Fantasy
More Info:  Click here.

Here is the info for this multi-award winning masterpiece:

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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.

About The Owl Lady

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Viv Drewa is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. Though she studied medicinal chemistry at the University of Michigan, her passion has always been writing. She had been awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as "From the Pages of Grandfather's Life" and has republished it on Amazon.com as a short story. Viv took creative and journalism courses to help in her transition to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer. She worked as an intern for Port Huron's 'The Times Herald", and also wrote, edited and did the layout or the Blue Water Multiple Sclerosis newsletter "Thumb Prints." She also has a business promoting authors. Owl and Pussycat Book Promotions. Viv, her husband Bob and their cat Princess, live in Port Huron, Michigan.

2 comments on “THE OWL LADY PRESENTS: AWARD WINNING STEVE LEBEL

  1. Thank you so much for sharing this, Viv. I appreciate it very much!

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