Awards and Recognition | Shambhala Saga

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Awards

This section gathers awards, distinctions, and editorial recognition from external sources, offering a clear picture of the reception of the original English-language books in the Shambhala Saga.

Callisto 2.0

Original English-language edition

B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree
Living Now Book Awards 2021 Silver
Royal Dragonfly Book Awards 2021 2nd Place · LGBTQ+
Independent Author Network 2021 Finalist
The Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2021 Finalist
PenCraft Book Awards 2021 Fiction · Science Fiction
Literary Titan Book Award Recipient

Cupid’s Arrow

Original English-language edition

B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree
Literary Titan Book Award Recipient
Outstanding Creator Awards · Fall 2022 3rd Place · Science Fiction
Outstanding Creator Awards · Fall 2022 3rd Place · Dystopia
Outstanding Creator Awards · Fall 2022 2nd Place · Space Opera
Outstanding Creator Awards · Fall 2022 3rd Place · LGBTQIA+
Outstanding Creator Awards · Fall 2022 Honorable Mention · Best Book Cover

Callisto 2.0

Awards and recognition for the original English-language edition

International Impact Book Awards

Readers’ Favorite Five Stars

Firebird Book Award

B.R.A.G. Medallion

Living Now Book Awards

Literary Titan Book Award

PenCraft Book Awards

Cupid’s Arrow

Awards and recognition for the original English-language edition

Outstanding Creator Awards

B.R.A.G. Medallion

Literary Titan Book Award

Editorial Features and Visibility

Public Presence of the Project

Beyond these awards, the books have also gained visibility through articles, interviews, guest posts, and editorial features that reflect the growing reach of the project.

Article

Hidden Gems Books

Susan English appears in an article about five authors committed to inclusive and diverse books. Callisto 2.0 is also mentioned as part of Amazon’s Top 25 LGBTQ+ Science Fiction list.

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Interview

Hidden Gems Books

An author interview focused on Susan English, her creative process, and the universe of Callisto 2.0.

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Interview

Reading Nook

An interview feature centered on Callisto 2.0 and the development of its characters.

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Feature

The Protagonist Speaks

A feature centered on Liu Mei Xing, a character from Callisto 2.0, presented in a fictional interview format that expands the world of Shambhala.

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Guest Post

V.L. Book Reviews

A guest post and launch feature for Callisto 2.0 as part of the book’s editorial visibility.

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Guest Blog

Sweaters & Raindrops

A guest blog dedicated to Callisto 2.0, presented as the first book in the Shambhala Saga LGBTQ+ science-fiction series.

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A Lasting Impact Beyond the Page

Awards do not replace the experience of entering Shambhala, but they do honor the journey of these books and reflect the warm reception they have received from readers.