Two Awards & Off to Phoenix

Sara Fanfarillo
Sep 19
2 min read

I’m beyond honored and excited to share some truly magical news:

My fantasy novel "Everlasting" has won the 2025 International Impact Book Award – Fantasy Category!

And what makes this moment even more special? It’s the book’s second award.

To receive such prestigious recognition once was surreal. To now win a second award—especially from an international platform that celebrates stories with deep, lasting impact—is an affirmation I never imagined when I first started crafting this world.

A Journey Built on Imagination, Perseverance, and Passion

When I began writing this book, it was just an idea—an unexplored realm, a whisper of magic, a few stubborn characters who refused to let me sleep. I followed the thread, unsure of where it would lead, fueled only by love for storytelling and the wild freedom of fantasy.

What began as a personal passion has now become an internationally recognized work, and I’m still trying to wrap my head around it.

Winning this second award confirms something I believe deeply: Stories have power—to heal, to transport, to connect us across time, borders, and experiences.

I’m also excited to share that I’ll be attending the International Impact Book Awards Gala in Phoenix on November 1st, where I’ll be receiving the award in person. It’s going to be an unforgettable evening, and I can’t wait to meet fellow authors, creatives, and people who are all part of this amazing literary community.

Thank You for Believing in the Magic

To my readers—thank you for stepping into this world with me.

Whether you’ve been with me since the beginning or you just discovered my book last week, your support is what made this possible. Every message, review, share, and recommendation matters more than you know.

To the International Impact Book Award committee: thank you for honoring my work among so many remarkable fantasy titles this year. I’m truly humbled.

And to the writers out there chasing your own story: keep going. Awards are incredible, but the real magic is in finishing the story that won’t leave you alone.

So… What Comes Next?

I’m already deep into something else... (yes, there’s more to come!) and can’t wait to share the next chapter of this journey with you. The world is expanding, the stakes are higher, and let’s just say… the magic has only just begun.

If you haven’t yet read the book, now’s the perfect time to dive into it.

Two awards. One story that started with a spark. And so much more to come.