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The Palette Awards

Book Cover Contest

The Palette Awards are open to League of Utah Writers members who have released a new cover in the past year.

Winners announced at the Quills Conference Awards Ceremony
August 9, 2025
 

Nikki Crown

“The Truth in the Tale”

(The Write Stuff)

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Independent Publications:

  • Gold Palette: Terra Luft “Nightmares of My Own: Short Stories” (Blue Quill)

  • Silver Palette: Johnny Worthen “Things Bequeathed” (Infinite Monkeys)

  • Bronze Palette: Vivian Cline “Consumed” (Infinite Monkeys)

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Things Bequeathed (Worthen).jpg
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Traditional Publications:

  • Gold Palette: Sylvia Langille “This Isn't the Place” (Unaffiliated)

  • Silver Palette: Susan J. Wurtzburg “Ravenous Words” (Red Butte Bards)

  • Bronze Palette: Johnny Worthen “The Gaia Chime” (Infinite Monkeys)

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The Gaia Chime (Worthen).jpg

Past Winners:

2024

2023

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Lapis Lazuli Award

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