Denise Alicea's Blog

Santa Claws is officially a winner at the Readers’ Favorite Awards! This heartwarming holiday adventure has been recognized as a Silver Award winner in the 2025 Readers’ Favorite Book Awards, an incredible honor among children’s picture books. Thank you to the judges, readers, and everyone who embraced Apollo’s festive journey. This recognition inspires continued storytelling […]

I’m thrilled to announce that Santa Claws is a finalist in the prestigious Page Turner Awards—not only for the Book Award, but also as a Best Book Cover Finalist! Being recognized among so many talented authors is truly an honor, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to shine a spotlight on Santa Claws in both […]

Although I didn’t win, it was great to be recognized as a finalist for the early readers books! You can see all the winners here: https://www.readerviews.com/winners-2...

So happy to receive a International Impact Award winner for a children’s book with action and adventure.  

Thank you to Reader’s View for reading Santa Claws and for the wonderful review ! Read the whole review here.

Thank you to Literary Titan for such a glowing review! I am so glad that you enjoyed reading Santa Claws! To read the full interview, click here. 

 *Santa Claws: A Christmas Tail for Cats* Wins a Reader’s Favorite Five Star Award! We are delighted to announce that *Santa Claws: A Christmas Tail for Cats* has been awarded the prestigious Reader’s Favorite Five Star Award! This accolade is a testament to the book’s charm and its ability to capture the hearts of both […]

Exciting News: *Believe: A Poetry Collection* Wins a Firebird Book Award! I am thrilled to share some fantastic news with our readers and supporters! *Believe: A Poetry Collection* has been honored with a prestigious Firebird Book Award. This recognition is a testament to the collection’s heartfelt exploration of themes that resonate deeply with readers, capturing […]

I am so happy to announce that Heartbeats In Ink received an honorable mention at the Readers’ Favorite Book Awards!  

Thank you so much! I appreciate it! Read the press release:  https://www.prlog.org/13023206-acclai...