WILMINGTON, DE – Ventures & Bloom Press is pleased to announce that Changing Course Gracefully: A Guided Travel Journal for Calm, Clarity, and Self-Trust by Elaina Kelly Smith has received Honorable Mention at the 2026 Southern California Book Festival
We’re delighted to share that Changing Course Gracefully: A Guided Travel Journal for Calm, Clarity, and Self-Trust by Elaina Kelly Smith has received an Honorable Mention in the General Nonfiction category at the 2026 Southern California Book Festival.
The Southern California Book Festival honors standout books across a wide range of categories, highlighting titles with strong writing, compelling concepts, and clear value for readers. Being recognized in General Nonfiction is especially meaningful for Changing Course Gracefully, which blends reflective travel journaling with practical tools for building self-trust through the PARQS framework.
You can view the full list of winners and honorees on the Southern California Book Festival website here: https://www.southerncaliforniabookfestival.com/
This Honorable Mention is an encouraging acknowledgment of the work we’re doing at Ventures & Bloom Press to create grounded, useful guides for readers who want more calm, clarity, and self-trust—on the road and at home.
Changing Course Gracefully is available through Ventures & Bloom Press and major online retailers. Learn more about the journal on our Etsy Shop https://venturesbloompress.etsy.com