The Independent Publishers Awards (IPPYs) were held in Washington, DC, on May 19, 2006. In the Science Fiction category, AYDY Press secured one of two finalist positions for "New Wilderness" by Brian S. Matthews. ISBN 1-897242-01-8

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (PRWEB) May 24, 2006 -- United States based Independent Publishers honoured Victoria’s AYDY Press at ceremonies in Washington, DC, on May 19. AYDY Press was one of two finalists in this international competition in the Science Fiction category for the novel "New Wilderness" by Brian S. Matthews.

The Independent Publisher Book Awards are in their ninth year and acknowledge “deserving but often unsung titles published by independent authors and publishers.” Searching for innovation and excellence rather than budget, the "IPPY" Awards strive to raise awareness of exceptional writing in an industry where large publishers dominate.

“Brian was the inspiration for AYDY”, said President Tom Bulmer. “The acronym stands for Aren’t You Dead Yet? It’s an off hand salute to the perseverance and tenacity of quality authors who simply won’t give up.”

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