Submission Window 2018
The 23rd annual SDBA submission period for published entries will run January 1, 2018, thru January 31, 2018. Can't wait to read your submissions!
2018 CALL FOR JUDGES
SDBA proudly announces the 24th Annual San Diego Book Awards CALL FOR JUDGES! CLICK HERE TO UPDATE YOUR JUDGING PREFERENCES We look forward to reading the stories of San Diego, San Diego Book Awards Association Board of Directors and...
Ann Bancroft receives Best Unpublished Novel Award
After a hectic summer traveling, Ann Bancroft finally returned home to Coronado and received her San Diego Book Awards trophy. Ann’s novel, “The Oakland Mets,” was the winner in the 2017 Best Unpublished Novel category. San Diego Book Awards...
SDBA at the San Diego Book Festival!
The San Diego Book Awards was at the second annual San Diego Book Festival this past August 25th. The festival, sponsored by the San Diego Union Tribune and held at Liberty Station, drew thousands of book lovers. At the...
2019 Contest Submission Window!
The entry window for the 2019 contest is now here! 10/1/18 – 12/31/18 Unpublished Entry Window 10/1/18 – 12/31/18 Published Entry Window Yes, they’re the same. 2017 and 2018 release dates included for published entrants. See submission guidelines for details.
2018 SDBA Winners and Finalists
SDBA is pleased to present the 2018 winners and finalists in the unpublished categories where entrant's scores qualified. Be sure to congratulate these authors!
SDBA Winner Margaret Harmon Speaks at La Jolla Pen Women
Margaret Harmon spoke at the La Jolla Pen Women get together this past weekend about "Literary Games..."
2018 SDBA Finalists
SDBA is pleased to present the 2018 finalists in the unpublished categories where entrant's scores qualified. Be sure to congratulate these authors!
2018 Contest News
Although the SDBA competition has been modified for 2018, we still have a number of activities planned for the coming months, and there are many other ways to help us continue our mission of supporting local authors.
SDBA Finalist Stickers Now Available!
It's that time of year where gifts are given. SDBA has one for you! At long last, there are FINALIST STICKERS available for sale!