Awards & Nominations
Literary Recognition
The publication of Inheritance of Silence marked the beginning of an extraordinary chapter in my writing journey. What started as a deeply personal story has resonated with readers, reviewers, book clubs, and literary organizations across the country.
I am honored that Inheritance of Silence has received recognition through nominations, finalist placements, and award consideration from respected literary organizations. Each acknowledgment serves as a reminder that stories have the power to connect us, challenge us, and inspire meaningful conversations.
I am deeply grateful to every reader, reviewer, book blogger, book club, literary judge, and industry professional who has taken the time to engage with my work.
2026 Finalist Recognition
International Impact Book Awards
π Finalist β Author of the Year 2026 (Contemporary Fiction)
Inheritance of Silence earned finalist recognition in the International Impact Book Awards' prestigious Author of the Year competition, recognizing excellence in contemporary fiction and literary impact.
Winner Announcement: October 2026
2026 Award Nominations
American Fiction Awards
π Nominee β LGBTQ+ Fiction
The American Fiction Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in fiction across multiple genres and recognize books that demonstrate exceptional storytelling and literary excellence.
Results Expected: July 2026
Storytrade Book Awards
π Nominee β Contemporary Fiction
π Nominee β Prodigy Award (Best Debut Author)
The Storytrade Book Awards recognize outstanding books and emerging voices that make a meaningful contribution to contemporary literature.
Results Expected: August 2026
American Writing Awards
π Nominee β LGBTQ+ Fiction
π Nominee β Book of the Year
The American Writing Awards honor exceptional books and authors whose work demonstrates excellence in writing, storytelling, and literary achievement.
Results Expected: November 2026
Public Voting
Readers and supporters can participate in the International Impact Book Awards Author of the Year competition through public voting.
Public voting contributes to the final evaluation alongside the official judging process, providing readers with an opportunity to support authors whose work has made a meaningful impact.
Vote Here:
https://apply.internationalimpactbookawards.com/public-voting-form
Looking Forward
As an author, recognition is never the destinationβit is encouragement to continue telling meaningful stories.
Whether Inheritance of Silence ultimately receives additional awards or not, the greatest honor remains knowing that readers have connected with its message and found pieces of their own stories within its pages.
I look forward to continuing this journey with future works, including House of Windows and other upcoming projects currently in development.
Thank you for being part of this incredible adventure.
John Erik Dunnam
Award-Nominated Contemporary Fiction Author