The 2025 DBT Literary Awards Contest results and complete list of winners.

2025 DBT Literary Awards Nominees

  • From Broken to Blessed by Dustin Bryan

    2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS NOMINEE
    Memoir, Self-Help

    In this testament to the power of faith, Dustin shares his deeply personal journey through childhood trauma, hunger, and fear, revealing the hard-won lessons that built resilience, courage, and compassion.


    Amazon

  • Zone Rouge by Alphonse Schaller

    2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS NOMINEE
    Horror, Collection, Short Story

    Description coming soon!

    Publisher

  • Morgan’s Landing by Linda Griffin

    2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS NOMINEE
    Mystery, Novella, Crime/Detective

    After Julie disappears on her way to school, Detective Jim Brady can’t believe his son could be involved, but his wife is convinced the boy is hiding something. He needs to find Julie before the worst happens.  

    Amazon

  • Own Your Color by Shikha Bajaj

    2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS NOMINEE
    Nonfiction, Self-Help, Social Issues

    In a world where conformity often overshadows individuality, this book offers a beacon of hope. With three actionable steps—understanding your values, daring to dream big, and taking decisive action—you are empowered to redefine success on your own terms.

    Amazon

  • Odyssey Moscow by Michael Calvey

    2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS NOMINEE
    Memoir

    After Michael Calvey, a pioneering US-born financier, made his fortune in post-Communist Russia, his life was turned upside down when he was unjustly incarcerated in the country’s most notorious prison, awaiting trial for fraud.

    Amazon

We begin accepting entries for the DBT Literary Awards beginning on February 1st

The deadline to enter the DBT Literary Awards is October 10th

We will announce the winners on or before December 31st

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