October 2 - November 13
The first round is complete, and the top five entries in each category have advanced to the Finalist Round.
During this round, readers may vote for one finalist in each category. Your votes will help determine the winners of the 2026 Indie Author Awards.
Voters may submit only once per category.
Each vote must be cast by the owner of the email address entered. Submitting votes on behalf of other people, using email lists, or using automated tools (including AI assistants) is prohibited, and those votes will be removed.