Kilby Blades | Awards
I published my first novel in 2017 and am honored to share the following recognition. If you're still on the fence about whether to pick up one of my books, check out some of the accolades they’ve received!
A special thanks to all the judges who took time to read my work and to provide scores and feedback.







FANFARE FOR “FRIENDED”
SAUCY APPRECIATION FOR “THE SECRET INGREDIENT”
Quarterfinalist: 2019 Publisher’s Weekly BookLife Prize for Fiction
Finalist: 2020 National Readers Choice Award
Muchos Kudos a “Marketing steamY romance”
Bronze Medalist: 2019 Independent Publisher (IPPY) Award | Writing and Publishing Category
prizes for unpublished manuscripts
“LOVE IN AN ELEVATOR”
“CROCODILE TEARS”
Finalist: The 2018 Writer Award (formerly known as The Rebeccca)
Finalist: Diamonds in the Desert Contest
“THE BENEFACTOR”


