Pierce has written other fantasy novels, which are frequently published as either Young Adult Fiction or as general Fantasy, and sometimes in each category.

The book was nominated as a finalist for a 2011 Lambda Literary Award in the Children's/Young Adult Fiction category.

Indies Choice Book Award (Adult Fiction, 2011)

"A Hundred Miles to Water" was awarded the 2011 Will Rogers Medallion Award for Best Adult Fiction.

Indies Choice Book Award (Adult Fiction, 2010)

He has specialised in the areas of Teenage Fiction, Young Adult Fiction and Children's Picture Books.

Belbin began his career by writing Young Adult Fiction, where his work is known for breaking boundaries and dealing responsibly with difficult social issues that affect teenagers.

"Young Adult Fiction: Wild Things," by Naomi Wolf, The New York Times, 12 March 2006.

Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature, Adult Fiction third place, Big Chief (2009)

In 2004, it won the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature in Best Adult Fiction for years 2001-2003.