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EPPIE Categories for 2009
Action/Adventure books offer readers the exhilarating thrill of pursuit, an adventure around every corner. Think Ian Fleming and James Bond as heroes and heroines race the clock. Spies and villains make up books in the Action/Adventure Category. Sometimes romance trickles in, tickling the edges of the storyline. Pure action and adventure is the key in this category. Anthologies are collections of stories published as one volume of work. This category will be diverse, containing anthologies comprising of any/all fiction works that do NOT fall within the romance/erotica or non-fiction genres. These complete anthologies must be entered solely by the publisher or editor directly involved in the production of this work. Anthologies are collections of stories published as one volume of work. This category will be diverse, containing anthologies comprising of any/all non-fiction works that do NOT fall within the romance/erotica or fiction genres. These complete anthologies must be entered solely by the publisher or editor directly involved in the production of this work. Anthologies are collections of stories published as one volume of work. This category will be diverse, containing anthologies comprising of any/all romance/erotica works that do NOT fall within the designated fiction or non-fiction genres. These complete anthologies must be entered solely by the publisher or editor directly involved in the production of this work. This category allows the author to enter their work as a standalone piece of work. The common thread is the single title has been published within an original anthology during the contest period. Entries must be removed from their complete anthology and entered as a single title entry. The EPPIE Committee can assist, upon pre-approval, with modifying the format of your single title entry. Please submit your single title entry with the understanding that this category will be diverse, containing stories comprising of any/all fiction works that do NOT fall within the romance/erotica or non-fiction genres. This category allows the author to enter their work as a standalone piece of work. The common thread is the single title has been published within an original anthology during the contest period. Entries must be removed from their complete anthology and entered as a single title entry. The EPPIE Committee can assist, upon pre-approval, with modifying the format of your single title entry. Please submit your single title entry with the understanding that this category will be diverse, containing stories comprising of any/all non-fiction works that do NOT fall within the romance/erotica or fiction genres. This category allows the author to enter their work as a standalone piece of work. The common thread is the single title has been published within an original anthology during the contest period. Entries must be removed from their complete anthology and entered as a single title entry. The EPPIE Committee can assist, upon pre-approval, with modifying the format of your single title entry. Please submit your single title entry with the understanding that this category will be diverse, containing stories comprising of any/all romance/erotica works that do NOT fall within the fiction or non-fiction genres. This category contains books for younger children. Examples are Picture Books, books for children ten years old and younger, containing illustrations that are an integral part of the story; Fiction or Non-Fiction, intended to be read aloud to children or for children to read to themselves; Novel/Chapter books that are fictional, or a fictionalized story, for children ten years old or younger. While the novel book may be illustrated, the text should carry the story. Young Adult (YA) books are books for ages 10+. They may be a fictional or fictionalized story, written for older children or teens, and 20,000 words (80 pages) or longer in length. While these novels may be illustrated, the text should carry the story. This is a story based on one central, monogamous, romantic relationship between a man and woman that, from its inception, leads to a happy, satisfying conclusion. A Contemporary Romance is set in the world of today (or within the last few decades) and is based on relationships between characters. The erotic romance genre portrays character experiences as positive and beautiful, fulfilling a sexual need. The story must leave the reader with the feeling that good things are happening for the couple/poly-group after they close the book. There must be a romantic relationship at the center of the story, regardless of anything else happening in the storyline. Erotic romance follows the basic tenants of genre romance but may include: frank language, explicit sex or frequent sex of any heat level, sex between more than two people in a single scene (committed groupings or not), any form of BD/SM, and/or a single character having sex with multiple partners in different parts of the book. Please read the Erotic Category requirements carefully. GLBT-central books of an erotica nature may enter any Erotica Category, competing against erotic genre books, at the discretion of the author. Please, pick the best fit for your book. Please read the Erotic Category requirements carefully. GLBT-central books of an erotica nature may enter any Erotica Category, competing against erotic genre books, at the discretion of the author. Please, pick the best fit for your book. Erotica is sex for sex's sake and not necessarily with thought to any repercussions or demands. The principals do not have to be in a relationship or, in fact, know each other at all. There are no requirements for a romantic involvement between characters. The story centers on the sexual growth, exploration, or experimentation of the principals, complete with whatever genre backdrop provided. It can involve heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, or any combination thereof. The sexual descriptions are frank and the language may be as well. Extreme sexual exploits may be included. Please read the Erotic Category requirements carefully. GLBT-central books of an erotica nature may enter any Erotica Category, competing against erotic genre books, at the discretion of the author. Please, pick the best fit for your book. Stories in which magic and/or creatures or happenings not found in the real world, and not scientific in nature, are integral to the plot throughout the novel. Stories with a strong, realized romantic plot should be placed in the Fantasy/Paranormal Romance Category. Likewise, books with a strong erotic romance or erotic plot should be placed in Erotic Romance Fantasy/Paranormal. This is a story based on one central, monogamous, romantic relationship between a man and woman that, from its inception, leads to a happy, satisfying conclusion. It will contain paranormal and/or fantasy elements (time-travel of a magical means, magical/supernatural creatures, alternate worlds, magic, ESP, ghosts, characters that are clearly not "normal humans", etc.) as the key plot-devices and/or characters. The romance should be more than window dressing, and be resolved by the end of the book. Books that contain both science and magic should be placed in the category for the strongest story elements. The erotic romance genre portrays character experiences as positive and beautiful, fulfilling a sexual need. This category reflects stories that also contain paranormal and/or fantasy elements (time-travel of a magical means, magical/supernatural creatures, alternate worlds, magic, ESP, ghosts, characters that are clearly not "normal humans", etc.) as the key plot-devices and/or characters. The romance should be more than window dressing, and be resolved by the end of the book. The story must leave the reader with the feeling that good things are happening for the couple/poly-group after they close the book. There must be a romantic relationship at the center of the story, regardless of anything else happening in the storyline. Books that contain both science and magic should be placed in the category for the strongest story elements. Erotic romance follows the basic tenants of genre romance but may include: frank language, explicit sex or frequent sex of any heat level, sex between more than two people in a single scene (committed groupings or not), any form of BD/SM, and/or a single character having sex with multiple partners in different parts of the book. Please read the Erotic Category requirements carefully. GLBT-central books of an erotica nature may enter any Erotica Category, competing against erotic genre books, at the discretion of the author. Please, pick the best fit for your book. Please read the Erotic Category requirements carefully. GLBT-central books of an erotica nature may enter any Erotica Category, competing against erotic genre books, at the discretion of the author. Please, pick the best fit for your book. This category will contain fictional stories with strong GLBT involvement. This may include Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and/or Transgender-central books, where the focus of the story is on the characters goals, experiences, and/or trials. Whether your book is of a fiction, romance, or erotic romance genre, it is welcome in this category if it has a GLBT-central story line. GLBT-central books of an erotica nature may be entered in any Erotica Category, competing against erotic genre books, at the discretion of the author. Please, pick the best fit for your book. Please read the Erotic Category requirements carefully. GLBT-central books of an erotica nature may enter any Erotica Category, competing against erotic genre books, at the discretion of the author. Please, pick the best fit for your book. Entries in the Historical/Western Category should include accurate period details and be set at least fifty years in the past, although sometimes twenty-five to thirty years in the past will be acceptable if the entire story is set in the past. Historical and/or Western entries may or may not be set against actual historical events or places, or include actual people of the period. Historical Fiction may be set in any time-period: from cavewomen to Romans to Egyptian, from beastly savages to graceful Regency to stylish Edwardian…they are all part of our past. This genre will be defined by the historical period, as it is reflected in the work. While Historical Fiction may have romantic elements, these elements are generally not the predominant storyline. If the central romantic relationship is the most important story feature, and there is an emotionally satisfying ending, the work may be more appropriately entered in the Historical/Western Romance Category. Westerns are stories that are usually set in the mid- to late-1800s, generally in the western half of the United States although settings can vary to other countries such as Canada, Mexico, or Australia during those countries' periods of frontier expansion. Stories may be set during a much earlier than the 1800s, but we have found the majority of this genre falls into this timeframe. Westerns typify action, good prevailing over evil, and strong, independent characters, with nature and/or the environment often being an important element. Storyline may include action/adventure, romance, and even mystery. This is a story based on one central, monogamous, romantic relationship between a man and a woman. Entries in the Historical/Western Category should include accurate period details and be set at least fifty years in the past, although sometimes twenty-five to thirty years in the past will be acceptable if the entire story is set in the past. Historical and/or Western entries may or may not be set against actual historical events or places, or include actual people of the period. Historical Fiction may be set in any time-period: from cavewomen to Romans to Egyptian, from beastly savages to graceful Regency to stylish Edwardian…they are all part of our past. This story line will be defined by the historical period, as it is reflected in the work. Westerns are stories that are usually set in the mid- to late-1800s, generally in the western half of the United States although settings can vary to other countries such as Canada, Mexico, or Australia during those countries' periods of frontier expansion. Stories may be set during a much earlier time than the 1800s, but we have found the majority of this genre falls into this timeframe. Westerns typify action, good prevailing over evil, and strong, independent characters, with nature and/or the environment often being an important element. Story line may include action/adventure and even mystery. These stories may contain a "happily ever-after", or a similar satisfying ending, and the central romantic relationship must be the most important story feature. Sensuality may range from mild to sensual. Please read the Erotic Category requirements carefully. Entries in the Historical/Western Category should include accurate period details and be set at least fifty years in the past, although sometimes twenty-five to thirty years in the past will be acceptable if the entire story is set in the past. Historical and/or Western entries may or may not be set against actual historical events or places, or include actual people of the period. Historical Fiction may be set in any time-period: from cavewomen to Romans to Egyptian, from beastly savages to graceful Regency to stylish Edwardian…they are all part of our past. This genre will be defined by the historical period, as it is reflected in the work. Westerns are stories that are usually set in the mid- to late-1800s, generally in the western half of the United States although settings can vary to other countries such as Canada, Mexico, or Australia during those countries' periods of frontier expansion. Stories may be set during a much earlier than the 1800s, but we have found the majority of this genre falls into this timeframe. Westerns typify action, good prevailing over evil, and strong, independent characters, with nature and/or the environment often being an important element. The story must leave the reader with the feeling that good things are happening for the couple/poly-group after they close the book. There must be a romantic relationship at the center of the story, regardless of anything else happening in the story line. Erotic romance follows the basic tenants of genre romance but may include: frank language, explicit sex or frequent sex of any heat level, sex between more than two people in a single scene (committed groupings or not), any form of BD/SM, and/or a single character having sex with multiple partners in different parts of the book. Please read the Erotic Category requirements carefully. GLBT-central books of an erotica nature may enter any Erotica Category, competing against erotic genre books, at the discretion of the author. Please, pick the best fit for your book. Dark and frightening, ranging from splatter punk to psychological terror, a story to raise the hair on the reader's nape. Though it rarely ends happily, it usually ends satisfyingly, with good (temporarily at times) overcoming evil. Romantic Suspense/Mystery/Horror, or Erotic Romance Suspense/Mystery/Horror books should be entered in the appropriate category. Traditionally this category features books with a strong, Judeo-Christian viewpoint. This category has expanded to include storylines based on any inspirational and/or spiritual belief that creates an intellectual and/or emotional impact. These entries will include philosophies that offer insights regarding the quality or state of being, with the desired result benefiting one emotionally, physically and/or spiritually. A gunshot piercing the dark silence of night, a discovered corpse or a stolen treasure…all earmarks of throat-gasping, finger-clenching suspense and mystery. Mystery books start with a crime and the story emphasis is on solving the crime. Suspense books generally focus on a crime that has not yet been committed and is about to happen. Emphasis is on tension or suspense created by the anticipation of the outcome, or trying to prevent the outcome. This is a story based on one central, monogamous, romantic relationship between a man and woman that, from its inception, leads to a happy, satisfying conclusion. Mystery books start with a crime and the story emphasis is on solving the crime. Suspense books generally focus on a crime that has not yet been committed and is about to happen. Emphasis is on tension or suspense created by the anticipation of the outcome, or trying to prevent the outcome. Horror tends to be dark and frightening, ranging from splatter punk to psychological terror. Horror stories raise the hair on the reader's nape. In addition, though it rarely ends happily, it usually ends satisfyingly, with good (temporarily at times) overcoming evil. These stories may, or may not, contain a "happily ever-after" and the central romantic relationship must be the most important story feature. Sensuality may range from mild to sensual. Please read the Erotic Category requirements carefully. The erotic romance genre portrays character experiences as positive and beautiful, fulfilling a sexual need. Mystery books start with a crime and the story emphasis is on solving the crime. Suspense books generally focus on a crime that has not yet been committed and is about to happen. Emphasis is on tension or suspense created by the anticipation of the outcome, or trying to prevent the outcome, and there must be a romantic relationship at the center of the story, regardless of anything else happening in the storyline. Horror tends to be dark and frightening, ranging from splatter punk to psychological terror. Horror stories raise the hair on the reader's nape. Moreover, though it rarely ends happily, it usually ends satisfyingly, with good (temporarily at times) overcoming evil. Erotic romance follows the basic tenants of genre romance but may include: frank language, explicit sex or frequent sex of any heat level, sex between more than two people in a single scene (committed groupings or not), any form of BD/SM, and/or a single character having sex with multiple partners in different parts of the book. Please read the Erotic Category requirements carefully. GLBT-central books of an erotica nature may enter any Erotica Category, competing against erotic genre books, at the discretion of the author. Please, pick the best fit for your book. This category includes non-fiction books (studies of faith and/or enlightenment, autobiographies or biographies, true-life adventures and experiences, etc.) which are factual in their retelling. Self-help books offer resources and knowledge on a multitude of subjects from homespun remedies to how-to tips. Self-help books promote self-reliance, often compiling publicly available information. Poetry is an ancient form of communication that uses rhythmic language to evoke an emotional response. The very nature of poetry as an individual mode of expression makes it nearly impossible to define. Science Fiction stretches known facts and theories then expands this knowledge in a fictionalized format with settings on this world, in space, or far off planets. If a story works without the science fiction or speculative elements, which are not pivotal to the plot and more like window dressing, it is not a true Sci-Fi story. Stories, with a strong, realized romantic plot, should be placed in Science Fiction/Futuristic Romance. Likewise, books with a strong erotic or erotic romance plot should be placed in Science Fiction Erotic Romance. This is a story based on one central, monogamous, romantic relationship between a man and woman that, from its inception, leads to a happy, satisfying conclusion. It will contain science fiction/futuristic elements (other worlds, space travel, future technology/civilization, time travel of mechanical means, aliens, characters that are clearly not "normal humans", etc.) as key plot-devices and/or characters. The romance should be more than window dressing, and be resolved by the end of the book. Books that contain both science and magic should be placed in the category for the strongest story elements. Sensuality may range from mild to sensual. Please read the Erotic Category requirements carefully. The erotic romance genre portrays character experiences as positive and beautiful, fulfilling a sexual need. It will contain science fiction/futuristic elements (other worlds, space travel, future technology/civilization, time travel of mechanical means, aliens, characters that are clearly not "normal humans", etc.) as key plot-devices and/or characters. The romance should be more than window dressing, and be resolved by the end of the book. The story must leave the feeling that good things are happening for the couple/poly-group after we close the book. There must be a romantic relationship at the center of the story, regardless of anything else happening in the storyline. Books that contain both science and magic should be placed in the category for the strongest story elements. Erotic romance follows the basic tenants of genre romance but may include: frank language, explicit sex or frequent sex of any heat level, sex between more than two people in a single scene (committed groupings or not), any form of BD/SM, and/or a single character having sex with multiple partners in different parts of the book. Please read the Erotic Category requirements carefully. GLBT-central books of an erotica nature may enter any Erotica Category, competing against erotic genre books, at the discretion of the author. Please, pick the best fit for your book. Titles entering this category do not match any one specific category genre or cross multiple-genres, thus making it fit in none. Enter your book in this selection with great care. It will be in competition with a variety of mixed-bag books. |
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