Nationwide — Judy Jackson Winston, a Behavioral Health Fiction Author and Licensed Independent Social Worker and Attorney, has been honored by Reader’s House Magazine (London, UK) with its Editor’s Choice Award of Literary Excellence. Announced on November 1, 2025, the distinction recognizes Winston’s significant contributions to contemporary literature, celebrating the talent, creativity, and dedication evident across her body of work.
Winston is the creator of the acclaimed Anniversary Series, which includes three fiction novels—The Anniversary (2017), The Commemoration (2020), and The Revelation (2025)—as well as the companion non-fiction guide, The Anniversary Workbook (2018). Drawing on her extensive professional background in behavioral health and law, Winston crafts page-turning narratives that illuminate trauma, resilience, family systems, and healing with authenticity and care.
The award from Reader’s House underscores Winston’s impact on readers and writers alike. According to the magazine, the Editor’s Choice recognition is reserved for a select group of esteemed authors chosen for the quality and impact of their work and their commitment to storytelling excellence.
The honor follows a string of recent accolades for the Anniversary Series. On October 25, 2025, the series earned 3rd Place in the Women’s Fiction category at the 2025 Fall Bookfest. Days earlier, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, Winston’s debut novel, The Anniversary, was named a Finalist for Best Literary Work – Film at the Columbus Film, Author & Photography Festival, highlighting the story’s cinematic potential and broad appeal.
“As a clinician and an attorney, I’ve witnessed the complexities of the human experience—grief, hope, recovery—and I write to reflect those truths on the page,” said Winston. “I’m deeply grateful to Reader’s House for this recognition and to the readers who have embraced these characters and their journeys.”
About the Author
Judy Jackson Winston is a Behavioral Health Fiction Author whose work blends legal insight and clinical expertise to create compelling, accessible stories about mental health, family, and resilience. Her Anniversary Series has been recognized for its engaging narratives and real-world relevance. Learn more about her by visiting NovelistJJWinston.com
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