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Winners and Finalists Announced for BREW Readers Choice Award 2024-2025

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The Chrysalis BREW Project has announced the winners and finalists of the 2024-2025 BREW Readers’ Choice Award. This award highlights books that have garnered the highest recognition from readers worldwide. Books that receive at least 4 out of 5 stars in their BREW reviews are automatically shortlisted for the monthly and annual titles. The accolades include a Book of the Year title, an Honourable Mention, Book of the Month accolades, a list of outstanding finalists, and a Publisher of the Year title.

The 2024-2025 Book of the Year is “Unheard” by Bhavini Bhargava, which received over 10,000 votes. The Honourable Mention was awarded to “My Lost Pages” by Sneha Sabu, securing more than 4,000 votes.

Esperanza Pretila, founder of The Chrysalis BREW Project, stated that “the awards underscore the importance of reader engagement in celebrating literary works that resonate globally.” She also expressed gratitude to all participants who supported their favourite books and authors.

This year’s awards reflect a broad spectrum of literary voices and themes, showcasing books that have captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

THE HONOUREES

Here are the complete lists of winners:

BREW Readers’ Choice Award Book of the Year: “Unheard” by Bhavini Bhargava

BREW Readers’ Choice Award Honourable Mention: “My Lost Pages” by Sneha Sabu

BREW Readers’ Choice Award 2024-2025 Finalists:

  1. “The Velvet Hammer” by Chief Justice Belvin Perry, Jr. and Amy Mitchell
  2. “Merely Mortal” by Michelle M. Pillow
  3. “Always Haunted: Hallowe en Poems” by LindaAnn LoSchiavo
  4. “The Butcher and the Bard” by J. E. Harter
  5. “Bunky and the Summer Wish” by Aleksandra Tryniecka
  6. “Saint Bloodbath” by Frederick Douglass Reynolds
  7. “Covered in Flour” by Charles Presti
  8. “Deception Bay” by N N Parker
  9. “Fiercely ME” by Stephanie Rowe
  10. “Grasslands” by Shekhar Khatri
  11. “Heir to the Ice Flame” by Rose Harvey
  12. “The Ghost in the Garden” by Alisse Lee Goldenberg
  13. “Werecats Emergent” by Mark J. Engels
  14. “No Going Back” by Susan Frances
  15. “The Spirituality in Science” by Benneth Iwuchukwu
  16. “Six Moons, Seven Gods” by Robert A. Walker
  17. “Harvest Cruise” by Rebecca Benison
  18. “Killing Shore” by K.A. Nelson
  19. “Building a Team: A Baseball Buddies Story” by Aaron Derr
  20. “My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis” by Jennifer Gasner
  21. “Goyhood” by Reuven Fenton
  22. “Why in the World Are We Here?” by Clare-Rose Trevelyan
  23. “The Retirement Planning Roadmap” by Sweet Home Publishing
  24. “Of Friction” by S. J. Lee
  25. “Your Forgotten Sons” by Anne Montgomery
  26. “Glitches of Gods” by Jurgen “Jojo” Appelo
  27. “You Are There” by Felicity Wrangles
  28. “Until the Stars Align” by Carolyn Summer Quinn
  29. “The Street Between the Pines” by J.J. Alo
  30. “Bereft: A Story about Love, Loss, and Family” by M. A. Quigley
  31. “May I Come to Your Party?” by Grace A. Wolf
  32. “Belle And Chloe: Reflections In The Mirror” by Isabela Sardas, Ph.D.
  33. “A Different Lens” by Sheila Eve Arad
  34. “Things to Aim For” by Rodney Ross
  35. “I’m Beautiful Because I Am” by Azizi Tuere
  36. “The Treasure of Tundavala Gap” by Jeffrey K. Schmoll
  37. “Dreams and Metamorphoses” by Fabio Grandi
  38. “The Lilacs I Once Knew: Friddie’s Poems” by Roni Rosenthal
  39. “The Meaning of Okay” by Cortney Raymond
  40. “Journey of a Radiant Heart” by Niomi Nicci
  41. “Guilty of Stealing His Heart” by Nancy Lynn White
  42. “The Adventures of Angel” by Ross Alan Hahn
  43. “The Love Tank” by Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez
  44. “Circus Home: A Novel of Life, Love and New Jersey” by Jason Ollander-Krane
  45. “The Secret Life of Bears” by Joann Slead
  46. “Here There Be Monsters” by Josh Wright
  47. “My Place Among Them” by J. Stanion
  48. “Thomas the Terrible Tomcat Needs a Friend” by Zivile Cecilia Brubeck
  49. “The Soul Sistas Go To School!: (Too Cool for School?)” by Newton Vanriel
  50. “New American Monarch” by Marcel Fable Price
  51. “Rock, Crush and Roll” by Hunter Snow
  52. “A New Family for Tate” by Erika L. Turner, LCSW
  53. “The Only Anxiety Book for Teens You Will Ever Need” by Carla Picolli
  54. “Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World” by Tania Moloney
  55. “The First Unicorn” by Kathleen J. Shields
  56. “AI… Meets… AI” by Amber Ivey
  57. “The Bravest Soldiers” by Elaine Schroller
  58. “Praesidium” by McKinley Aspen
  59. “Cogitatio: Shadows in the Wind – Book Two” by McKinley Aspen
  60. “Facts Are Stubborn Things” by Richard A Danzig
  61. “Sentience Hazard” by Alexandru Czimbor
  62. “Emma’s Fury” by Linda Rainier
  63. “Believe Nothing, Know Nothing” by Jean-Claude Koven
  64. “Until September” by Harker Jones
  65. “Adventures of Fairies and Dragons” by Nancy Benson
  66. “Daughters of Green Mountain Gap” by Teri M. Brown
  67. “Fabric of Light” by Travis Sharp
  68. “Jar of Tears” by Kathleen Templeton
  69. “The Serpent’s Tongue (Nova 02)” by C. T. Emerson
  70. “Intrepid Spirit” by David Tunno
  71. “Taking Flight” by Jacques Sardas
  72. “Dreams and Illusions” by Rebecca Olmstead
  73. “Wayward Wings” by S. Slottje
  74. “Golden” by S.S. Turner
  75. “Punch Line” by Richard A. Danzig
  76. “Luck and Love in 1902” by Jody Gorran
  77. “Olympus Bound” by Zoë Routh
  78. “No Borders for Truth” by Martin J. Brown
  79. “Ain’t No Jazz in Kansas City” by Bruce Rodgers
  80. “The Sound of an Ordinary Life” by Alis Cerrahyan
  81. “Rogues of the Crosslands: Azoria’s Blade” by John Daze
  82. “Bad Love Medicine” by Kevin Schewe M.D.
  83. “The Bright Freight of Memory” by Greg Fields
  84. “Vermilion Harvest” by Reenita M. Hora
  85. “Ghost Train” by Natalie Anna Jacobsen
  86. “Navigating Life’s Challenges” by Luminescence Goh
  87. “The Ultimate Guide to Rapport” by Stig Ernsund
  88. “Nate’s Noisy Nose” by Frances Mackay
  89. “The Great Christmas Escape” by Janae Haddad
  90. “The Lonely Prisoner” by Michael J. Kundu
  91. “Black On Madison Avenue” by Mark S. Robinson
  92. “Me Power” by LaNysha T. Adams
  93. “The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life” by D. Terrence Foster MD
  94. “The Matters of Friendship” by Rona D. Drinkard
  95. “Hatfield 1677” by Laura C. Rader
  96. “Lasting Transformation: A Guide to Navigating Life’s Journey” by Abby Rosen PhD
  97. “Run for My Life” by Joseph P. Odonnell
  98. “Muddy the Water” by Jessica Barrows Beebe and Matt Barrows
  99. “Delaware Before the Railroads: A Diamond Among the States” by Dave Tabler
  100. “Fever of Unknown Origin” by Judith Ford
  101. “Soul Threads” by Camilla Fellas Arnold

 BREW Readers’ Choice Award Book of the Month Winners

  1. December 2024 – No winner
  2. November 2024 – “Building A Team: A Baseball Buddies Story” by Aaron Derr
  3. October 2024 – “Harvest Cruise” by Rebecca Benison
  4. September 2024 – “Unheard” by Bhavini Bhargava
  5. August 2024 – “Saint Bloodbath” by Frederick Douglass Reynolds
  6. July 2024 – “My Lost Pages” by Sneha Sabu
  7. June 2024 – “Six Moons, Seven Gods” by Robert A. Walker
  8. May 2024 – “The Spirituality in Science” by Benneth Iwuchukwu
  9. April 2024 – “No Going Back” by Susan Frances
  10. March 2024 – “The Ghost in the Garden” by Alisse Lee Goldenberg
  11. February 2024 – “Werecats Emergent” by Mark J. Engels
  12. January 2024 – no winner

Selection for the BREW Readers’ Choice Award 2024-2025 Publisher of the Year title is still ongoing. The free-for-all global public voting officially opens on 31 January 2025. Early voting access options and real-time tracking of results are also available from 9 January 2025. More details can be accessed through the following link: https://thechrysalisbrewproject.com/2025/01/09/🎉-public-voting-for-the-brew-readers-choice-award-2024-2025-publisher-of-the-year-opens-soon-🎉/. 

For more information about the announcement and BREW Readers’ Choice Award, visit The Chrysalis BREW Project.

ABOUT THE BREW READERS’ CHOICE AWARD

Unlike the other BREW Book Awards that involve judges’ assessments, the BREW Readers’ Choice Award is a reader-driven literary accolade that celebrates exceptional books chosen by public vote. Monthly winners automatically qualify for the annual awards. The initiative highlights the connection between readers and the books they love, fostering a global community united by a shared appreciation for literature.

Nominations are now open for the 2025 round of the award. To nominate or for more information on the award, please visit https://thechrysalisbrewproject.com/the-brew-awards/.

ABOUT THE CHRYSALIS BREW PROJECT

The Chrysalis BREW Project is dedicated to recognising and promoting excellence in literature. Through its diverse awards, the project aims to empower authors, celebrate literary achievements, and connect readers worldwide with meaningful stories.

 

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Dubai Expands Golden Visa Program to Attract Global Talent and Investment

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Long-term residency initiative strengthens UAE’s position as premier destination for investors, entrepreneurs, and skilled professionals

Dubai Expands Golden Visa Program to Attract Global Talent and Investment

United Kingdom, 23rd Jun 2025 The Dubai government continues to enhance its Golden Visa program, offering expanded opportunities for international investors, entrepreneurs, and talented professionals to secure long-term residency in one of the world’s most dynamic business hubs. The strategic initiative reinforces Dubai’s commitment to attracting global talent and fostering economic diversification in line with the UAE Vision 2071.

The Golden Visa program provides successful applicants with renewable 5 or 10-year residency permits, eliminating the traditional requirement for local sponsorship and offering unprecedented flexibility for long-term planning in the emirate. This landmark initiative has already attracted thousands of high-caliber individuals from across the globe, contributing significantly to Dubai’s knowledge-based economy transformation.

“Dubai’s Golden Visa represents our unwavering commitment to building a sustainable, knowledge-driven economy,” said a senior government official. “By welcoming exceptional talent and substantial investment, we are creating an ecosystem where innovation thrives and global partnerships flourish.”

The program encompasses multiple categories designed to attract diverse talent pools. Investors who commit a minimum of AED 2 million in property or establish companies with equivalent capital qualify for the 5-year visa. The 10-year visa targets high-net-worth individuals investing AED 10 million or more, along with specialized professionals in medicine, engineering, science, and technology.

For international investors seeking to capitalize on Dubai’s Golden Visa through property investment, International Property Alerts serves as an invaluable partner in identifying prime real estate opportunities that meet visa requirements. Their comprehensive market intelligence and expert guidance help investors navigate Dubai’s dynamic property landscape efficiently.

Entrepreneurs with innovative startups approved by relevant UAE authorities can access the program, as can outstanding students and graduates from top universities worldwide. The initiative also extends to creative professionals in arts, culture, and sports who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in their respective fields.

Recent enhancements to the program include streamlined application processes, reduced documentation requirements, and expanded eligibility criteria. Families of Golden Visa holders benefit from inclusive coverage, with spouses and children under 25 eligible for the same residency status. The program also allows holders to sponsor domestic workers and provides flexibility for extended travel without affecting residency status.

Dubai’s strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and business-friendly environment have positioned the emirate as a preferred destination for global talent. The Golden Visa program complements existing initiatives including 100% foreign ownership laws, comprehensive free zone offerings, and robust intellectual property protection frameworks.

Recognizing the complexity of Dubai’s real estate market, International Property Alerts provides essential support to Golden Visa aspirants by delivering curated property opportunities, market analysis, and investment insights. Their specialized knowledge helps investors identify properties that not only qualify for visa requirements but also offer strong potential returns in Dubai’s thriving real estate sector.

The economic impact has been substantial, with Golden Visa holders contributing billions in direct investment and generating thousands of employment opportunities for UAE nationals and residents. The program supports key sectors including technology, healthcare, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing, aligning with national economic diversification objectives.

Application processes have been digitized through smart government platforms, enabling efficient processing and transparent tracking. Dedicated service centers provide personalized support for applicants, ensuring seamless navigation through requirements and documentation procedures.

The Golden Visa initiative reflects Dubai’s long-term vision of becoming the world’s most preferred destination for living, working, and investing. By offering stability, opportunity, and world-class quality of life, Dubai continues attracting the brightest minds and most ambitious entrepreneurs from around the globe.

For investors specifically interested in property-based Golden Visa pathways, International Property Alerts stands ready to assist with comprehensive property search services, ensuring investors find the perfect Dubai property that aligns with both their visa requirements and investment objectives.

For more information about Dubai’s Golden Visa program, eligibility requirements, and application procedures, visit the official UAE government portal or contact authorized immigration consultants.

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International Property Alerts Specializing in Dubai Golden Visa property opportunities

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Neuroscience Fiction Red Demon Blends Science Fantasy and Romantasy in a Visceral Indie Debut

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Grounded in real neuroscience, queer-normative worldbuilding, and a rare male-POV romantic subplot, this debut carves new territory in genre fiction.

United States, 23rd Jun 2025 Indie author Sill Bihagia announces the upcoming release of Red Demon (Oria Press, August 19, 2025), a fast-paced science fantasy novel that combines high-stakes emotion, grounded science, and romantic tension in a fresh, genre-blending debut.

Neuroscience Fiction Red Demon Blends Science Fantasy and Romantasy in a Visceral Indie Debut

After surviving the massacre of his remote mining colony, Jesse sets out to kill the immortal who spared only him: the Red Demon. But Faruhar, the so-called Red Demon, isn’t what she seems. Tormented by fragmented memories and a moral code she struggles to uphold, she’s not the mastermind Jesse trains for years to defeat. As Jesse matures into a formidable fighter, he must choose between vengeance, identity, and holding on to the life he rebuilt among the ashes.

“It reads like fantasy,” Bihagia says, “but it’s grounded in science—CRISPR, neuroscience of memory, and mycological bionetworks. That’s there under the surface for the hard SFF readers, and those who are here for the emotional stakes find a villain who remembers who she loves… even if she forgets why she kills.”

Yet for all its science, Red Demon is accessible—anchored by a bisexual thrill-seeker with ADHD, cinematic fight scenes, and a spicy romantic subplot. Pre-published copies found love with both hard SFF and romantasy readers, particularly for its rare male-POV romance arc.

Red Demon is a standalone entry point to the larger Oria universe—an indie-led series of interconnected science fantasy novels exploring memory, resilience, and the consequences of survival.

Highlights

  • Grounded in neuroscience, genetics, and mycology—but never alienating
  • Queer-normative worldbuilding with gender-equality 
  • Spicy romantic subplot, morally gray characters, and emotional depth
  • A rare male POV romantasy blend with genuine cross-genre appeal
  • Perfect for fans of Red RisingThe Poppy War, or Gideon the Ninth

“I had the chance to work on this fast-paced science fantasy as a proofreader, and I was mesmerized by its richly realized setting and characters. I also may or may not have threatened Sill that I need more books set in this world.”
— Danai Christopoulou, Pushcart-nominated author and editor at Hugo-nominated khōréō

Advance Reader Copies are available on NetGalley through July 17, 2025.
Print copies are available upon request for editorial reviewers, booksellers, and librarians.

The book features cover design by award-nominated Maria Spada and character art by celebrated Kateryna Vitkovska, and will be released in hardcover, paperback, and ebook formats. Sprayed-edge special editions will be available at IndieReads.org at no added cost for U.S. readers.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sill Bihagia is a data analyst, sword collector, and suburban chicken farmer with a background in evolutionary and behavioral neuroscience. They live in Severna Park, Maryland with their husband and two children. Sill writes speculative fiction with mature, approachable prose, emotional wreckage, and sharp wit. Red Demon is their debut novel and second published title. Their new imprint, Oria Press, champions inclusive, human-written speculative fiction with traditional-quality polish, seeking to lift up other indie writers with similar values.

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Title: Red Demon
 Author: Sill Bihagia
 Genre: Science Fantasy / LGBTQ+
 Release Date: August 19, 2025
 Formats: Ebook, Paperback, Hardcover, eBook (via KDP & IngramSpark); Sprayed-edge editions via IndieReads.org 
 ISBNs:

  • Paperback: 978-1-968468-00-2
  • Hardcover: 978-1-968468-01-9
  • eBook: 978-1-968468-02-6
  • Audiobook (Forthcoming 2026): Narrated by Brandon Francis and Cassandra Trieu, produced by High Gravity Productions

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 Email: contact@oriapress.com 

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Robert Yantis Offers a Spiritually Grounded Path Through Lifes Challenges

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Author Robert Yantis introduces Gentle Eagle Garden of Scriptures, a spiritually rich, Scripture-based guide designed to help readers navigate life’s hardships, deepen their faith, and discover truth through the Holy Bible. Available now on Amazon.

Seattle, WA, Washington, United States, 23rd Jun 2025 – In a world full of uncertainty and emotional distress, Robert Yantis presents a beacon of spiritual strength through his new release, Gentle Eagle Garden of Scriptures. This deeply rooted Christian non-fiction work blends powerful Biblical teachings with prayer and motivational Scripture to guide readers toward truth, transformation, and peace. The book is now available for purchase on Amazon.

Divided into four foundational sections, Gentle Eagle Garden of Scriptures begins with select passages from the Gospel of John, where Jesus introduces His mission and invites readers into a relationship with Him. The book then transitions into a principle-based study on salvation and deliverance, promoting a lifestyle grounded in personal devotion, healthy routines, and spiritual clarity. The third section compiles biblical prayers to help believers reach out to God with confidence, while the final segment offers uplifting motivational Scriptures for enduring and overcoming life’s toughest seasons.

Why This Book Matters

Many people today possess a Bible but have yet to uncover its life-changing potential. Author Robert Yantis, also known as Raverata, has seen firsthand how Scripture can guide, heal, and transform. Through Gentle Eagle Garden of Scriptures, he offers an approachable yet profound guide for those struggling, searching, or simply seeking to deepen their faith. This book serves as a conversation starter, a study aid, and a spiritual companion, encouraging intelligent reflection and fostering universal understanding, regardless of one’s background.

Robert Yantis explains, “This book is a tool. It’s a way for people to engage with God’s Word and see for themselves the truth and hope it offers.”

About the Author

Robert Yantis has been devoted to ministry since 1977. Raised in a Christian home, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Studies and Bible, with a minor in Biblical languages. He has planted and pastored churches in Wisconsin and South Dakota, established Christian schools, and founded The Gentle Eagle Garden of Scriptures, an outdoor attraction displaying engraved Bible verses. With over five decades of marriage and ministry alongside his wife, Robert Yantis continues to lead, teach, and inspire through Scripture and principle-based studies.

Gentle Eagle Garden of Scriptures is a carefully curated spiritual resource drawn directly from the Holy Bible. Through excerpts from the Gospel of John, principle-centered teachings on deliverance, Bible-based prayers, and motivational verses, this book equips readers with emotional and mental strength to rise above adversity. It invites reflection, encourages devotion, and leads readers toward a meaningful connection with God.

 

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