I have news, and a favor to ask.

Shattering the Veil, Book Two of the Veil Saga, is a finalist in the 2026 BookTok Indie Author Awards, on the “Top 5: Fantasy” ballot! Reader votes carried it into the top five, and now the final round decides the winner.

Here’s the important part: the votes reset for the finalist round. If you voted in Round 1, it doesn’t carry over, so please vote once more. It takes about 30 seconds:

Vote here: https://tally.so/r/jaNQv9

1. Open the ballot link above

2. Select Shattering the Veil – Steven A. Guglich from the dropdown

3. Enter your own email address and submit (one vote per person)

Voting closes November 13, 2026. Winners are announced December 19, 2026.

Thank you for believing in this story, an ancient relic, a tearing Veil, and a war between those hidden in the shadows and those who walk in the light. Let’s bring this one home. Please share this with a fantasy reader who’d love it!

Steven A. Guglich