Unlocking Your Divine DNA, written by Lexington resident, Tony Colson, has been nominated for a 2018 Author Academy Award, an honor bestowed for literary merit and publishing excellence in the writing and publishing industry.

Colson is up against hundreds of authors worldwide for a prestigious 2018 Author Academy Award.

His book is nominated for the Religion category.

“Our goal is to help further connect this global community of authors, maintain excellence and integrity of the book publishing industry, and raise awareness that the stories being told and the authors who write them are worth our attention,” said Kary Oberbrunner, founder of Author Academy Elite and the Author Academy Awards.

Entries are reviewed and evaluated on popular vote, social contribution, and overall presentation (cover, content, flow, and originality) by the Academy’s voting membership comprised of best-selling authors, literary agents and industry leaders.

The top ten finalists in each category will be invited to present their book synopsis at an Author Academy Awards Red Carpet Session on Friday, Oct. 26, in Columbus, Ohio.

Winners will also receive:

• The Academy Boon of Merit Award.

• Press release and media story presented to their hometown press by a professional PR firm.

• Their name and book highlighted on the Read to Lead Podcast (over 2 million downloads).

• A Private Group Coaching Session for all First Prize Winners with a YouTube Consultant on how to leverage your book with video.

• Traditional Media and Social Media press including features on select podcasts, shows, vlogs, blogs, and articles.

• Lifetime access to 30 Days to a Bigger Stage Experience, an online program helping authors get publicity for their book.

• The opportunity to present their book synopsis at the Igniting Souls Conference main stage on the days immediately following Author Academy Awards in front of a global audience.

For more information on the awards, visit http://authoracademyawards.com