John Be Lane

IndependentPressAwar In a dystopian future where an omnipotent Network controls every aspect of life, a mediocre gamer and a determined young woman must navigate a decaying world to reclaim their freedom and uncover the power of literacy amidst the chaos of a violent digital game.

Global Arts Press is pleased to announce that The Future Lies is a
2025 INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD Distinguished Favorite in the Techno-thriller category

Thank you, Independent Press Award!

“In 2025, the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD saw participation from journalists, well established authors, and small, medium and large publishers across the globe, including those residing in Australia, Canada, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, India, Hong Kong, Japan, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom, and the United States.”

https://www.independentpressaward.com/2025favorites/9780998435671

IndependentPressAwar In a dystopian future where an omnipotent Network controls every aspect of life, a mediocre gamer and a determined young woman must navigate a decaying world to reclaim their freedom and uncover the power of literacy amidst the chaos of a violent digital game.

Happy Boxing Day & best wishes for a literate, thoughtful, creative new year -- from Global Arts Press!

#2025

Thanks to for the profile, and for spotlighting lots of great local talent!

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Don't forget books during this gift-giving season -- and a posting a review of a book you like is invaluable!

(Thanks to for inspiring this annotation!)

Thank you, : 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝗖𝗜𝗕𝗔 𝗖𝘆𝗴𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁!

(https://www.chantireviews.com/2024/11/12/the-2024-cygnus-awards-finalists-for-science-fiction/)

The Future Lies geht nach Deutschland!

The Frankfurt Book Fair is the world's largest, with a 500-year legacy. Global Arts Press is pleased to be represented there by Terry Nathan and the Independent Book Publishers Association team.

Es lebe die Bücher!