Humony Mindset wins Silver Medal from nonfiction authors group

By AI, Created 6:45 PM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – Steven Howard’s Humony Mindset earned a Silver Medal from the Nonfiction Authors Association, and Caliente Press is marking the honor with free Kindle downloads May 20-24. The book, built around Howard’s idea of “Humony,” is also available in paperback, audiobook and Spanish-language editions on Amazon.

Why it matters: - The award gives Steven Howard’s book third-party recognition in a crowded personal-development and social-change market. - Caliente Press is using the award to drive reader interest with a limited-time free Kindle promotion. - The book’s message centers on reducing division in daily life through more peaceful, compassionate, kind and respectful interactions.

What happened: - The Nonfiction Authors Association awarded HUMONY MINDSET: Change the World by Changing Your Thinking a Silver Medal. - Publisher Caliente Press is offering free Amazon Kindle downloads from May 20-24. - The book is published by Palm Springs-based Caliente Press and is available globally through Amazon. - The Spanish-language edition, Mentalidad Humony: Cambia el mundo cambiando tu mentalidad, is also available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle.

The details: - Howard said the word “Humony” combines human, humanity and harmony. - Howard defines Humony as treating all human beings with peacefulness, compassion, kindness and respect. - The book presents tips and techniques for creating more positive personal interactions across society. - The book argues that small, local actions can help reduce divisiveness and improve the world for future generations. - Howard said every individual has the power to transform their own part of the world, and that mindset determines whether people use that agency. - The book was also named best Social and Political Change book by the Firebird Awards in 2025. - Howard is the author of 26 books across leadership, business, professional development, personal development, decision-making and societal change. - Howard is also co-author of Strong Women Speak on Leadership, Success, and Living Well. - Howard has lived in the U.S. for more than 30 years, Singapore for 21 years, Australia for 12 years and Mexico City for three years. - Howard now lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

Between the lines: - The award and giveaway position the book as both a values-driven message and a marketable product for readers interested in workplace culture, social cohesion and personal growth. - The framing suggests the book is meant to translate broad social concerns into individual behavior changes.

What’s next: - Readers can download the Kindle edition free during the May 20-24 promotion. - Caliente Press and Howard are likely to use the award to expand visibility for the English and Spanish editions on Amazon. - Howard’s existing audience in leadership and personal development may provide a built-in readership for the book’s message.

The bottom line: - Humony Mindset now has an industry award, a short-term free-download push and global Amazon availability behind its effort to promote more humane behavior.