Dorothy Louise Beasley Wins Second Place for the Book "Heritage Canning Secrets" at The BookFest® Awards Fall 2026

The BookFest recognizes and promotes excellence in literature and elevates authors and creatives who contribute outstanding work to the literary world.

PATRICIA, ALBERTA, CANADA, November 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ --

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Patricia, Alberta, Canada — Dorothy Louise Beasley is a winner of a Second Place award at The BookFest Awards Fall 2026 for the book titled "Heritage Canning Secrets." The book is honored in the Crafts & Hobbies category.

The BookFest honors authors who create outstanding works of fiction and nonfiction. The BookFest's mission is rooted in the belief that literature has transformative power and, in a desire to support and celebrate those who create it.

Desireé Duffy, Founder of The BookFest, says, "Today, more than ever, it is important to recognize authors and creatives for the vital part they play in crafting the stories that shape our world and define our humanity. Books bring us to new worlds, take us on adventures, give us a means to evaluate our lives and instill a sense of empathy within us. I believe that by acknowledging authors and their literary achievements, we lift literature in our world, and lift each other in the process."

Dorothy Louise Beasley says, "I am honored to be recognized for the hard work and dedication that went into creating Heritage Canning Secrets. I hope this award will inspire others to pursue their own literary passions."

Desireé Duffy, Founder of The BookFest, says, "I'm thrilled to announce Dorothy Louise Beasley as the winner of a Second Place award at The BookFest Awards. This year's competition was fierce, and Dorothy Louise Beasley should be very proud of this stellar accomplishment."

For more information about The BookFest Awards and to see the list of winners, please visit the Awards Page on The BookFest website.

About the Author:

Dorothy Louise Beasley lives in Patricia, Alberta, Canada. Born and raised on a cattle and sheep ranch in North Gem, Alberta, she comes from a long line of livestock ranchers and has spent her life immersed in the ranching way of life. Dorothy and her husband, Carl, have been married for 48 years and raised four children who now ranch across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Together they have 10 grandchildren. Dorothy is the author of Heritage Canning Secrets and compiled Voices From The Prairies: Extraordinary Stories of Ordinary Ranch Women, a collection of stories from 15 ranch women who live their lives with courage and resourcefulness. Learn more at grandmaskitchen.ca.

About The BookFest Adventure^®:

The BookFest is the leader in virtual literary events, producing vital conversations on the world's stage for those who love to read and those who love to write. It launched in May 2020, at a time when many live events were canceled. Free to attend, the biannual event takes place in the spring and fall, streaming panel discussions, conversations, and live interactive sessions. As an award-winning event, The BookFest has received recognition from the Webby Awards with a nomination in 2021, a gold award from the Muse Creative Awards in 2020, and a silver award from the w3 Awards in 2020. The BookFest features an array of literary speakers, experts, and authors, including: Mitch Albom; Kevin J. Anderson; Angela Bole; Mark Coker; James Dashner; Robert G. Difiorio; Dr. Michael Greger; Cheryl Willis Hudson; Wade Hudson; Sarah Kendzior; Jonathan Maberry; Josh Malerman; Lisa Morton; Karla Olson; Deborah M. Pratt; James Rollins; Connie Schultz; Michael Shermer; Mark K. Shriver; Danny Trejo; Helene Wecker; Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, and many others. The BookFest is presented by Books That Make You and produced by Black Château Enterprises. The BookFest is a registered trademark of Desireé Duffy, founder of all three. For more information, visit The BookFest.com.

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