Sidelined: The Penalty written by Bianca Williams is honored as a Finalist in the 2018 Best Book Awards – Fiction: African American

The coveted award competition had over 2000 entries in various literary categories from large publishing houses and hundreds of independents. See the full listing at www.americanbookfest.com.

“To receive the 2017 Best Book Award for my debut novel, Sidelined: The Draft, was a special honor. To be recognized for my second book, was simply fantastic! I stayed true to myself and wrote the book that I wanted to read. I’m pleased that it’s resonating with people,” said Bianca Williams.

Sidelined: The Penalty is the second installment of a sizzling trilogy about love, friendship, and half-truths. The fast-paced, page-turner is currently available on Amazon.com. The much-anticipated series finale, Sidelined: The Contract is due out in the fall of 2019.

Editorial Reviews

“By stepping outside the typical romance style, Williams has created a uniquely structured and unexpected novel of love and betrayal.” -The BookLife Prize

About the Author

Bianca Williams is an award-winning author. She was born and raised in Baltimore County, MD. She discovered her love for creative writing at college while pursuing a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Finance & Management. After graduating at the top of her class, achieving a 15+-year career in finance, and co-founding an event planning company, Bianca began penning her autofiction series. When she isn’t writing, Bianca is using her platform to empower women in life, business, and relationships. Know the Plays, or get Sidelined is her signature slogan. Learn more about Bianca at https://www.bwillbooks.com.