Small Spec Book Awards

It is time to officially announce the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards nominees. Please help us in congratulating them. #SSBA #SSBA2026

Nominated in science fiction for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: BONNIE AND GUY by Nox Spacey (The Whumpy Printing Press). Congratulations! #SSBA #SSBA2026

Nominated in science fiction for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: BODY AND SOUL by Andrew Hook (@elsewhenpress). Congratulations! #SSBA #SSBA2026

Nominated in science fiction for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: AS A KANG SHOULD BE by Dale Smith (@obversebooks). Congratulations! #SSBA #SSBA2026

Nominated in science fiction for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: A NEW BEGINNING by E.J. Isaacs (Space Wizard Science Fantasy). Congratulations! #SSBA #SSBA2026

Nominated in horror for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: WE LIKE IT CHERRY by @Vocabulariast (@TenebrousPress). Congratulations! #SSBA #SSBA2026

Nominated in horror for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: UNHOLY by J.V. Gachs (Mad Axe Media). Congratulations! #SSBA #SSBA2026

Nominated in horror for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: THE VAMPIRE’S DENTIST by Laurence Klinger (@CloakedPress). Congratulations! #SSBA #SSBA2026

Nominated in horror for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: THE RESTLESS FEW by James M. Watjen (Anuci Press). Congratulations! #SSBA #SSBA2026

Nominated in horror for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: THE FILM YOU ARE ABOUT TO SEE by Haley Newlin (Mad Axe Media). Congratulations! #SSBA #SSBA2026

Nominated in horror for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: THE CURSE OF SIX by @MarkTBates (@bratrod64). Congratulations! #SSBA #SSBA2026

Nominated in horror for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: THE BREATHING HOUSE by @SuperStacey318 (Anuci Press). Congratulations! #SSBA #SSBA2026

Nominated in horror for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: THE BIG ONE by Patrick Barb (Anuci Press). Congratulations! #SSBA #SSBA2026

Nominated in horror for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: SONG DOGS by @brennanlafaro (Brigids Gate Press). Congratulations! #SSBA #SSBA2026

Nominated in horror for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: SATANIC STATIC by Bryan Holmbry (Anuci Press). Congratulations! #SSBA #SSBA2026

A special note on the nomination today. RUNNING DRY by M. Christian was nominated by Queen of Swords Press. We were all saddened to learn of M. Christian’s passing soon after. We offer our deepest condolences to all who loved them. #SSBA #SSBA2026

Nominated in horror for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: REEF MIND by Hazel Zorn (@TenebrousPress). Congratulations! #SSBA #SSBA2026

Nominated in horror for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: PUPPET'S BANQUET by Valkyrie Loughcrewe (@TenebrousPress). Congratulations! #SSBA #SSBA2026

Nominated in horror for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: PREY UPON THE LAMBS by @TheRealJackFinn (Anuci Press). Congratulations! #SSBA #SSBA2026

Nominated in horror for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards: NEVER, NEVER by Callie Taylor (The Whumpy Printing Press). Congratulations! #SSBA #SSBA2026

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