Born of Dirt & Dust, by Renee Coloman, Earns a Third Award!

I'm delighted to share that my book of speculative flash & short fiction, Born of Dirt & Dust, earned recognition as a Category Finalist in the 2026 Independent Author Awards. 

Here's what the reviewers shared about earning the award:

Congratulations on your outstanding achievement as a Category Finalist in the 2026 Independent Author Awards! Your work stood out among a talented and competitive field of independent authors and has been recognized for its originality, creativity, and contribution to storytelling. Being selected as a finalist is a significant accomplishment, and we are honored to celebrate your success.

Earning this award and the recognition that comes with it truly lights up my heart. I'm grateful and honored and would like to thank the entire team of judges, readers, and everyone who has supported my writing and publishing journey.  For me, storytelling is about shining a bright light on characters reflective of our humanity, life's challenges, and the decisions we're forced to make to survive brutal circumstances. Born of Dirt & Dust is a genre-bending mix of sci-fi, dark fantasy, and urban horror, with a desire for genuine love at its core.  

For all my writer friends, your voice is your power. Tell your story from your heart, the way that feels good to you. There is an audience waiting to read your work and applaud you for unleashing your imagination and creativity.  

Thank you to everyone for taking a joyful leap with me into my bookish world.