Winner Firebird Book Awards

Written By Ray Downing
 

Firebird Book Award Winner in three categories:

Audiobook, Gift Book and Specialty Book.

We are very pleased to announce that Ray Downing’s book Christmas in Idaho won first prize in three categories: Audiobook, Gift Book and Specialty Book in the Firebird Book Awards.

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A Christmas Carol and Christmas in Idaho
A Christmas Carol and Christmas in Idaho

Charles Dickens and Ray Downing: Two Different Perspectives on Christmas.

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How has Ray Downing Impacted Christmas?
How has Ray Downing Impacted Christmas?

A new book and a new way of thinking about Christmas.

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Christmas in Idaho: A Deep Spiritual Journey
Christmas in Idaho: A Deep Spiritual Journey

Dickens? Ray Downing’s Christmas in Idaho offers a deeper spiritual journey this Christmas.

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The Author and the Snowman
The Author and the Snowman

Read about how the book Christmas in Idaho came to be, in the author’s own words.

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Reader Review — “Christmas in Idaho” by Ray Downing
Reader Review — “Christmas in Idaho” by Ray Downing

“This book is one of those beautiful and lavish treasures and it’s not aimed specifically at young children. I’d say this is more of a family discussion book. Or a family treasure book. A Christmas tradition book you can discuss with your family and enjoy year after year.”

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Winner Best Book Awards
Winner Best Book Awards

Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing, Christian Indie Book Awards winner.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Beautiful book… A Christmas Standard.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Beautiful book… A Christmas Standard.”

“I bought the book because I love my Idaho home. I found so much more.”

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Book Review: A Unique and Powerful Christmas Story
Book Review: A Unique and Powerful Christmas Story

Christmas in Idaho, a book by Ray Downing. “The book combines a sense of magic and spirituality with a fantastical Christmas adventure like no other.” Book review by Ethan Hunt, Idaho Falls Magazine, December 2022.

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Winner Human Relations Indie Book Award
Winner Human Relations Indie Book Award

Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing, Human Relations Indie Book Award winner.

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Winner National Indie Excellence Awards
Winner National Indie Excellence Awards

Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing, Christian Indie Book Awards winner.

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Winner Christian Indie Awards
Winner Christian Indie Awards

Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing, Christian Indie Book Awards finalist.

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2022 Award Winner
2022 Award Winner

Ray Downing’s beautiful and inspirational book Christmas in Idaho has won prestigious awards in several categories.

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Winner Eric Hoffer Award
Winner Eric Hoffer Award

Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing is First Runner Up in the Short Story category in the prestigious Hoffer Book Awards.

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Winner Firebird Book Awards
Winner Firebird Book Awards

Ray Downing’s book Christmas in Idaho took first prize in three categories: Audiobook, Gift Book and Specialty Book.

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Finalist Christian Indie Awards
Finalist Christian Indie Awards

Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing, Christian Indie Book Awards finalist.

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Winner Illumination Book Awards
Winner Illumination Book Awards

Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing, Illumination Book Awards Winner.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A book that keeps on giving”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A book that keeps on giving”

— Review by Joshua H.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Glorious!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Glorious!”

— Review by Miz Bird

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Beautiful book.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Beautiful book.”

— Review by Sally G.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I could not put it down.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I could not put it down.”

— Review by Jannett

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Gives you a warm feeling inside!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Gives you a warm feeling inside!”

— Review by Denise R.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Definitely a classic for our modern times.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Definitely a classic for our modern times.”

— Review by Cynthia J.

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Christmas in Idaho - Embossed Cover
Christmas in Idaho - Embossed Cover

Embossing is an effect created by raising images or texts against the background.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Something enchanting and mysterious.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Something enchanting and mysterious.”

— Review by JD

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Christmas in Idaho - End Sheets
Christmas in Idaho - End Sheets

End sheets play a leading role in the design of this book.

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Christmas in Idaho - Holly Motif
Christmas in Idaho - Holly Motif

Holly motif that brings the book together.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “You will enjoy this instant classic.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “You will enjoy this instant classic.”

— Review by Jeff B.

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Christmas in Idaho - Printing Method
Christmas in Idaho - Printing Method

Stochastic printing preserves the photographic appearance and the smooth color transitions even under a loupe.

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Christmas in Idaho - Gilded Page Edges
Christmas in Idaho - Gilded Page Edges

Gold adds richness and texture.

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Christmas in Idaho - At work
Christmas in Idaho - At work

…he became the main character in this Christmas adventure of awakening, hope, loss and survival.

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