We’re delighted to be kicking off the new year by announcing an impressive new award! Animal Prints on My Soul, by Candace Gish, was recently selected as a 2025 Author Shout Reader Ready Top Pick. The Author Shout Top Pick awards are annually bestowed on engaging, powerful works by some of the best independent authors writing today. Making the Top Pick list is a huge accomplishment, and we couldn’t be more proud of Candace.
In Animal Prints on My Soul, Candace explores the beauty of human-animal bonds through stories of women whose experiences with healing, growth, grief, and love have been deepened and transformed by the animals they cherish. It’s a moving, joyous work, and it’s been warming the hearts of readers everywhere since its publication in 2022.
“I’m really honored to receive this award!” said Gish. “The book was a delight to write, and it’s wonderful that it’s being received so enthusiastically by readers. Most importantly, I want to thank everyone who contributed their own heartwarming animal stories to the book. This is their award, too!”
Get your copy of Animal Prints on My Soul today and join the celebration! Plus, make sure to check out all the 2025 Author Shout Reader Ready Top Picks here.
