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‘BATTLE TIDES’ Lands American Fiction AWARD

FOR RELEASE: 08.21.2025

Big News! Battle Tides Named Finalist in the 2025 American Fiction Awards

     We’re thrilled to announce that Battle Tides by David Acuff has been honored as a Finalist in the Science Fiction: Alien/Space category of the 2025 American Fiction Awards! Presented by American Book Fest, this prestigious award program recognizes excellence across the publishing spectrum—from major houses to independent and self-published authors. With over 70 genre-specific categories and thousands of submissions, being selected as a finalist is a tremendous achievement.

     President & CEO Jeffrey Keen said it best, “Congratulations to all of the Winners & Finalists for their much-deserved recognition!”

    Joining a celebrated circle of past honorees that includes literary and cultural icons like Amy Tan, Pope Francis, George Saunders, and Daymond John, David Acuff’s Battle Tides continues to make waves across the science fiction universe.  To all our readers, thank you for supporting this thrilling journey through wormholes, warring clans, and memory-twisting mysteries. The galaxy of Battle Tides is just beginning to unfold.

Explore the full list of winners at americanbookfest.com.

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