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We publish thought-provoking literary fiction as well as young adult and middle grade fiction that explores the intricacies of human relationships.

Our novels and short stories shed light on the layers of truth and beauty that resonate in a world that is at once both ordinary and sacred.

The 2012 Luminis Books Writing Contest ~ Accepting submissions!

In conjuction with the Midwest Writer's Workshop, Luminis Books is sponsoring the Luminis Books Writing Contest which will be awarded at the 2012 Midwest Writers Workshop held on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, IN. Click on the tab above for details on entering!

Kindle Fire Give-Away!

The winner of the Kindle Fire give away was chosen on May 15th and it is Rory C.! Congratulations and happy reading, Rory! Sign up for the Luminis Books mailing list to receive notices of future contests coming this year.

Awards & Recognition

Congratulations to Vallie Lynn Watson, author of A RIVER SO LONG, who has two of her short stories selected for the Wigleaf Long List.  "Christmas," FRIGG MAGAZINE (Fall 2011), is an excerpt from A RIVER SO LONG, and "Three Stories," USED FURNITURE REVIEW (July 7, 2011).

G.M. Dyrek appeared on "The Balancing Act," a popular morning show airing weekdays at 7am eastern/pacific and 6am central/mountain on the Lifetime network! She discussed her young adult medieval murder mystery, The Seer and The Scribe, and the amazing accomplishments of her main character, Hildegard of Bingen, a real historical figure from the twelfth century. View the interview here  - The Balancing Act

Congratulations to Author G.M. Dyrek on receiving the Silver Moonbeam Children's Book Award for The Seer and the Scribe! 

Summer Sanctuary by Laurie Gray was selected as a Finalist for the Best Books of Indiana for 2011! The award is presented by the Indiana Center for the Book of the Indiana State Library.

"The Best Books of Indiana contest was created to honor Indiana's long and illustrious literary heritage and recognize Hoosier authors. One copy of each finalist entry will remain housed in the Authors Room of the Indiana State Library indefinitely."

 

Congratulations to Author Laurie Gray on receiving the Gold Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Summer Sanctuary!

"The cause of promoting childhood literacy knows no boundaries, and the award winners illustrate that point well, coming not only from long-established publishers and university presses, but from small presses, foundations, museums, and self-published entrepreneurs."