MONTCLAIR, N.J., June 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, May 30th, IndieReader, one of the
original review services for self, hybrid and independently
published authors, announced the winners of the 13th
annual IR Discovery Awards (IRDAs) for 2024. Worth of Diamonds by
multi-award winning author Ebenezer O. Makinde won in the
Non-Fiction Poetry category.
Worth of Diamonds received the following verdict by
IndieReader's reviewers: "Beyond being an anthology of verse,
Ebenezer O. Makinde's work is a
far-reaching exploration that seeks to answer humanity's pressing
issues inviting readers to probe their lives and make impactful
decisions regarding their future. Uplifting and well-imagined,
these entries will impact every reader to start a personal journey
of transformation."
Noted Amy Edelman, author and
founder of IR, "The books that won the IRDAs this year are not
simply great indie books; they are great books, period. We hope
that our efforts via the IRDAs ensure that they receive attention
from the people who matter most. Potential readers."
An empowering collection of poetry and prose exploring profound
and practical themes alike, including healing, letting go, loving
yourself, connection with God, self-empowerment, triumph in hard
times, and seeing your worth like that of diamonds, this
significant accolade recognizes the book's profound impact on
readers and exceptional contribution to literature.
"I am grateful to IndieReader and its team of judges for
selecting Worth of Diamonds as the 2024 IR Discovery Awards winner
in the poetry category. It is my hope that this book will continue
to uplift, inspire and impact readers' lives," Makinde
said.
About IndieReader
IndieReader launched the IRDAs
in 2011 to help notable indie authors receive the attention of top
publishing professionals, with the goal of reaching more
readers.
Past and present sponsors for the IRDAs include Amazon, Reedsy,
Smith Publicity and NY-based literary agents Dystel, Goderich &
Bourret. Judges have included publishers (from Penguin Group
USA and Simon
& Schuster), agents (from ICM, Dystel), publicists (from
Smith Publicity), and bloggers (from GoodeReader).
About Ebenezer O.
Makinde
Ebenezer O.
Makinde is the award winning author of six books, Reign of
Freedom, Light of Darkness, Worth of Diamonds, Cassius King, Hopeland, and the children's book
The Wonderful Attic of Dreams. He holds a BA in Communications and
an MBA from Boise State University.
For further info, visit: www.ebenezeromakinde.com
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