Mike Dee earns Distinguished Author honor for I Am My Biggest Stranger

The International Impact Book Awards named Mike Dee a Distinguished Author for I Am My Biggest Stranger, a faith-centered memoir and spiritual reflection. The recognition adds to the book’s growing list of reviews and raises Dee’s profile in Christian inspirational publishing.

Why it matters: - The award gives I Am My Biggest Stranger a stronger national profile in the Christian personal growth and inspirational book market. - The recognition points to reader impact, not just sales or genre appeal. - Dee’s book is being positioned as a message of faith, healing, identity, and renewal.

What happened: - The International Impact Book Awards named author Mike Dee a Distinguished Author for I Am My Biggest Stranger. - The organization said the distinction is reserved for authors whose work shows “genuine, measurable impact on readers and the communities they serve.” - Dee said he hopes the book encourages readers to confront hidden struggles, discover their God-given identity, and find hope through Jesus Christ.

The details: - The award followed a review under the International Impact Book Awards’ Standard of Excellence. - Dee joins a group of authors recognized for work that inspires, challenges and leaves a lasting impression. - I Am My Biggest Stranger is part memoir and part spiritual reflection. - Dee uses Dante’s Inferno as a literary framework to examine healing, identity, surrender and Christian renewal. - Dee said the book was shaped by a car accident and a later moment when he heard Dante’s opening lines while watching Patch Adams. - Dee described Inferno as a mirror for self-examination rather than theology. - Literary Titan gave the book a 5-star editorial review. - Readers’ Favorite also gave the book a 5-star review. - Kirkus Reviews gave the book a “GET IT” recommendation. - Literary Titan also featured Dee in an author interview about the book’s inspiration and spiritual themes. - Dee said the writing came from a scar, not an open wound. - Dee said healing means the past no longer controls the present. - Dee said salvation is God’s gift of grace, while spiritual growth requires daily obedience and surrender. - Dee argued that people often ask God for change while resisting changes in their own habits. - Dee said the book ends in renewal, purpose and hope rather than darkness. - The book is available in paperback, hardcover, Kindle and audiobook formats through Amazon and major online booksellers. - Media inquiries and interview requests can be sent to mike@mikedeetheauthor.com. - The source also listed a Literary Titan interview, a Literary Titan review and a buy link: Interview, Book review, Buy the book.

Between the lines: - The award and third-party reviews help validate Dee’s book beyond his own promotion. - The combination of faith language, memoir structure and literary framing suggests the book is aimed at readers seeking both spiritual encouragement and personal reflection. - The repeated recognition from review outlets may help the book reach pastors, book clubs and inspirational readers.

What's next: - Dee is likely to use the award to support media outreach, speaking requests and broader book promotion. - The book’s existing reviews and award recognition could support continued momentum across online book retailers and Christian audiences. - The publisher or author may build on the title’s visibility with interviews and additional appearances.