On January 19, 2026, my first book, Moments In Time: Stories About Artists And Songs Of The 50s, 60s, and 70s won its sixth award – the Independent Press Award in the Music category.
The Independent Press Award (IPA) is a prestigious annual, international book competition that honors excellence in independent publishing, including self-published authors, small presses, and university presses. Judged by industry experts, it recognizes top works across 150+ categories to help independent creators gain visibility, with winners announced in the spring.


