Announcing the
2008 EPIC Award, QUASAR,
ARIANA, and DIRK A. WOLF
FINALISTS and WINNERS
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The Electronically Published Internet Connection (EPIC) is proud to present the 8th annual EPIC Awards. These awards, which honor the finest electronically published books of the year, will be presented at the EPIC Award Banquet during EPICon 2008.
And the 2008 EPIC Award goes to...
Category A - Action/Adventure
- **WINNER** Murder By Proxy by Robert L. Hecker—Hard Shell Word Factory
- Until Death Do Us Part: Book 2 of the Incognito Series by Karen Wiesner—Whiskey Creek Press
Category B - Children/YA
- **WINNER** Grizzelda Gorilla by K. D. Huxman—Dragonfly Publishing/Imprint – Kittycat Books
- Attack of the Killer Prom Dresses by Donna McClaire—Calderwood Books/Imprint -Calderwood Kids
Category C - Contemporary Romance (TIE)
- **WINNER** Perfectly Good Nanny by Paty Jager—The Wild Rose Press
- **WINNER** Thin Ice by Liana Laverentz—The Wild Rose Press
- Cover Me by Sharona Nelson—Amber Quill Press
- Bride Of The Emerald Isle by Trish Wylie—Harlequin Romance
Category D – Erotica
- **WINNER** Woman of the Mountain by Angela Caperton—eXtasy Books
- Coming Together: For the Cure by Alessia Brio (editor), Chelsea Summers, James Buchanan, Jeremy Edwards, Sammie Jo Moresca, Kelly Maher, Savannah Reardon, Lisabet Sarai, Laurence Doyen, Jolie du Pre, Sommer Marsden, Vincent Diamond, Kate Burns, Harley Stone, Tomas Ohand, Selena Kitt, Kis Lee, Robert Buckley, Carys Weldon, G.C. Rider, Amelia June—Phaze Books
- One To Grow On by Caitlyn Willows—Amber Quill Press
Category E - Erotic Romance Contemp/Suspense/Mystery (TIE)
- **WINNER** Too Good To Be True by Marie Nicole Ryan—Samhain Publishing
- **WINNER** Craving Candy by N. J. Walters—Ellora’s Cave
- Play Hard by Barrie Abalard—Amber Quill Press
- Instinct by Denise A. Agnew—Ellora’s Cave
- Fortune Cookies by Dee Dawning—eXtasy Books
- Tea for Three by Anne Douglas—Loose Id
- Derailed by Rhiannon Neeley—Whispers Publishing
- Love My Way by Bridget Midway—Loose Id
- Mr. Fullservice by Ruby Storm—Ellora’s Cave
Category F - Erotic Romance Historical Fiction
- **WINNER** Let Me Love You by Mary Wine—Samhain Publishing
- The Ice Princess by Cheryl A. Cornell—Cobblestone Press
- The Sanctity of Marriage by Philippa Grey-Gerou—Liquid Silver Books
- Scandalous Profession by Elaine Lowe—Ellora’s Cave
Category G - Erotic Romance Fantasy/Paranormal
- **WINNER** Rated X-mas: Spiritual Noelle by Jet Mykles—Loose Id
- Blue Moon Magic 4: Night of the Blue Moon by Lynn Crain—Loose Id
- Love's Alchemy by Ciar Cullen—Loose Id
- The Knight's Challenge by Summer Devon—Samhain Publishing
- Love Me Wild by Renee Field—Ellora’s Cave
- Cemetery Dancer by K. Z. Snow—Ellora’s Cave
- New Year's Kiss by Tielle St. Clare—Ellora’s Cave
- Supernatural Bonds: Sophie's Dragon by Jory Strong—Ellora’s Cave
- The Witch Stone by Brenda Williamson—Whiskey Creek Press
Category H - Erotic Romance Science Fiction/Futuristic
- **WINNER** Hara's Legacy by Bianca D'Arc—Samhain Publishing
- The Ta'e'sha Chronicles I: Daughters of Terra by Theolyn Boese—Loose Id
- Triple X by Amelia June—eXtasy Books
- Hothouse Orchid by Vashti Valant—Ellora’s Cave
Category I – Fantasy
- **WINNER** North Star by Pier Giorgio Pacifici—Calderwood Books
- A Time To... by Carol Hightshoe, Lee Martindale, Michele Acker, Kayelle Allen, Bobbi Sinha-Morey, Elizabeth Barrette, J. Michael Matuszewicz, Tracie McBride, M.H. Bonham, Marve Dasef, Ashley Arnold, Ken Goldman—Wolfsinger Publications
- Wolves on the West Side by Michelle L. Levigne—Mundania Press LLC
Category J - Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
- **WINNER** Rapture by Renee Field—Ellora’s Cave/Imprint - Cerridwen Press
- A Knight's Wish by Linda Andrews—Zumaya Publications
- Unbound by Lori Devoti—Silhouette Books
- Threads by Michelle L. Levigne—Amber Quill Press
Category K – GLBT
- **WINNER** The Lost Temple of Karttikeya by Laura Baumbach—Loose Id
- Phaze Fantasies III by James Buchanan, Jade Falconer, Eliza Gayle, Jamie Hill, Selah March, Yeva Wiest—Phaze Books
- Chiaroscuro by Jenna Jones—Torquere Press Publishers
- Finding Jason by Lyn di Lamont—Amber Quill Press
- Ghosts by Olivia Lorenz—Torquere Press Publishers
- For Better or Worse by Jodi Payne—Torquere Press Publishers
- Hearts & Bones by M. L. Rhodes—Amber Quill Press
- Persistence of Memory by J. M. Snyder—Amber Quill Press
Category L- Historical and Western
- **WINNER** Black Crossing by C. K. Crigger—Amber Quill Press
- The Hyghcock Chronicles by E. Michael Fisher and James C. Bird —Whiskey Creek Press
- Korinna: Daughters of Fire by Kristina O'Donnelly—Books for a Buck
- Flag by J. E. Toombs—Treble Heart Books/Imprint – Sundowners
Category M - Historical Romance
- **WINNER** By The Sword by Alison Stuart—Wings ePress
- His Majesty, The Prince of Toads by Delle Jacobs—Awe-Struck eBooks
- Have Christmas Card...Will Travel by Susanne Marie Knight—Uncial Press
- Highland Magic by Christine Young—Awe-Struck eBooks
Category N – Horror
- **WINNER** Labyrinth by L. B. Milano—Mundania Press LLC
- Shadows in the Heart:
A Jewels of the Quill Halloween Anthology by Margaret L. Carter, Christine DeSmet, Carrie S. Masek, Jane Toombs, Karen Wiesner, C.J. Winters, Karen Woods—Whiskey Creek Press
- Weep Not for the Vampire by William A. Veselik—Mundania Press LLC
Category O - Inspirational Fiction
- **WINNER** Meagan's Chance by L. C. Monroe—Samhain Publishing
- Hope: An Inspirational Anthology by Barri Bryan, Mary Eason, Loretta Jackson, Giovanna Lagana, Linda L. Lattimer, Janet Mills, Kathleen O'Connor, Steven Douglas Womack—Whiskey Creek Press
- Adopting Alyssa by Denise Patrick—By Grace Publishing
Category P – Mystery
- **WINNER** Underdead by Liz Jasper—Ellora’s Cave/Imprint - Cerridwen Press
- Switcheroo by Herbert Holeman—epress-online
- The Falling Down Man by James M. Lally—Calderwood Books
- A Shadow In The Night by Kenneth L. Levinson—Uncial Press
- Judgment Fire by Marilyn Meredith—Mundania Press LLC
- Moon Over Chicago by J. D. Webb—Wings ePress
Category Q - Nonfiction: General
Category R - Nonfiction: Self Help (combined)
- **WINNER** Complete Guide to Writing Science Fiction: Volume 1 by Michele Acker, Jeanne Allen, Piers Anthony, Milena Benini, Orson Scott Card, Carol Hightshoe, Ian Irvine, Dave A. Law, Wil Mccarthy, Michael Mcrae, Tina Morgan, Bob Nailor, Darin Park, Kim Richards, Simon Rose, Bud Sparhawk—Dragon Moon Press
- Self-Promotion for Authors by Larry Moniz—MA Publishing
- A Place Called the Bla-Bla Café by Sandy Ross—SLR Productions
Category S – Poetry
- **WINNER** The Swing by C. S. Fuqua—Uncial Press
- Phaze in Verse by Kally Jo Surbeck, Will Belegon, Aurora Black, Kara Fey, James Buchanan, N (Nelli Rees), Michelle Houston, Eden Bradley, Sapphire Phelan, Alessia Brio, Charlotte Boyett-Compo, Missy Lyons, Dahlia Rose, Jenna Allen, Victoria Blisse, Kathryn Lively, Brenna Lyons, Sarah Winn—Phaze Books
Category T - Romantic Suspense
- **WINNER** Bed of Lies by Pam Champagne—Samhain Publishing
- Foxfire by Carol Ann Erhardt—The Wild Rose Press
- Liquid Hypnosis by Tina LaVon—The Wild Rose Press
- Seeing Things by Jana Richards—Uncial Press
- Departed Acts by Katherine Smith—Tigress Press
- A Killer's Agenda by Anita Whiting—Samhain Publishing
- Your Saving Grace by J L Wilson—Ellora’s Cave/Imprint - Cerridwen Press
Category U - Science Fiction
- **WINNER** Twisted Tales II: Time on Our Hands Volume 1 by J. Richard Jacobs—Double Dragon Publishing
- Twisted Tales II: Out of Time Volume 2 by J. Richard Jacobs—Double Dragon Publishing
- Hoven Quest by Michelle L. Levigne—Writers Exchange e-Publishing
Category V - Science Fiction/Futuristic Romance
- **WINNER** A Noble Sacrifice by Ciara Gold—Champagne Books
- Devil's Due by Rhobin Courtright—Wings ePress
- Falling by Imogen Howson—Drollerie Press
Category W - Single Title/Mainstream
- **WINNER** Tales from the Treasure Trove, Volume III:
A Jewels of the Quill Anthology by Christine DeSmet, Liz Hunter, Nancy Pirri, Jane Toombs, Cassie Walder, Karen Wiesner, C.J. Winters—Whiskey Creek Press
- Road Kill Art and Other Oddities by Niles Reddick—Whiskey Creek Press
- And the Truth Will Set You Free by Linda Rettstatt—Wings ePress
Additional EPIC Awards
PATRICIA LUCAS WHITE SERVICE AWARD
Presented to honor an individual, nominated and voted on by the membership, for exemplary service to the organization.
- **WINNER** Carol MacLeod
- Lillie Ammann
FRIEND OF E-PUBLISHING AWARD
Presented to an individual outside of the organization for his or her dedication to electronic publishing.
- **WINNER** Dream Realm Award
- ARe
- Amazon Kindle
- Coming Together
- JERR
QUASAR/ARIANA AWARDS
Recognizing Excellence in Book Covers—determined by a membership vote.
Here are the Ariana Best in Category Winners. Each of these covers received the top number of votes in its category. From the winners, the EPIC membership voted to award the QUASAR for the Best Cover of 2008.
- **QUASAR WINNER** Best in Category Fantasy/Sci-Fi or Futuristic/Paranormal Erotic Romance
Extraordinary Love—cover artist Skylar Sinclair—publisher Mardi Gras Publishing
- Best in Category Children's/Teens/Young Adult
Tortoise Reform—cover artist Niki Browning—publisher Mundania Press
- Best in Category Contemporary/Suspense/Mystery/Historical Romance
Tainted Tea for Two—cover artist Judith B. Glad—publisher Uncial Press
- Best in Category Contemporary/Suspense/Mystery/Historical Erotic Romance and Erotica
A Gamble Worth Taking—cover artist Debi Lewis—publisher Phaze Books
- Best in Category Fantasy
Fairy Dreams—cover artist Niki Browning—publisher Mundania Press
- Best in Category Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
Elementum—cover artist Angela Waters—publisher eXtasy Books
- Best in Category GLBT
Dead to the World—cover artist Kathryn Lively—publisher Phaze Books
- Best in Category Historical/Westerns/Thriller/Action-Adventure
The Dragonfly—cover artist Jinger Heaston—publisher Whiskey Creek Press
- Best in Category Horror
If Thine Eye Offend Thee—cover artist Trace Edward Zaber—publisher Mundania Press
- Best in Category Mainstream/Single Title
The Last Prince of Lyonesse—cover artist Niki Browning—publisher Mundania Press
- Best in Category Mystery
Judgment Fire—cover artist Anna Winson—publisher Mundania Press
- Best in Category Non-Fiction, Poetry, Inspirational and Inspirational Romance
On The Other Side: The Journey of a Cancer Survivor—cover artist Melissa Summers—publisher Whiskey Creek Press LLC
- Best in Category Science Fiction, Sci-Fi or Futuristic Romance
The Key—cover artist Paul Greer—publisher L&L Dreamspell
DIRK A. WOLF HONORABLE MENTION EXCELLENCE IN COVER ARTWORK AWARD
Recognizing Excellence in Book Covers—determined by a membership vote.
Here are the Dirk A. Wolf Honorable Mention Winners. Each of these covers received the second highest number of votes in its category.
- Honorable Mention in Category Children's/Teens/Young Adult
Wolf Pack—cover artist Shelley Rodgerson—publisher Write Words, Inc./ebooksonthe.net
- Honorable Mention in Category Contemporary/Suspense/Mystery/Historical Romance
Love Songs—cover artist Nicola Martinez—publisher The Wild Rose Press
- Honorable Mention in Category Contemporary/Suspense/Mystery/Historical Erotic Romance and Erotica
Melting Ice—cover artist April Martinez—publisher Mojocastle Press
- Honorable Mention in Category Fantasy
The Sundered Stone—cover artist Niki Browning—publisher Mundania Press
- Honorable Mention in Category Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
Ravenwolf—cover artist Judith B. Glad—publisher Awe-Struck E-Books
- Honorable Mention in Category Fantasy/Sci-Fi or Futuristic/Paranormal Erotic Romance
Timewarp—cover artist Angela Waters—publisher eXtasy Books
- Honorable Mention in Category GLBT
Lord Carabas—cover artist Debi Lewis—publisher Phaze Books
- Honorable Mention in Category Historical/Westerns/Thriller/Action-Adventure
Blue Diamonds—cover artist Vincent Scuro—publisher ebooksonthe.net
- Honorable Mention in Category Horror
Shadows in the Heart—cover artist Karen Wiesner—publisher Whiskey Creek Press
- Honorable Mention in Category Mainstream/Single Title
Yorkshire—cover artist Trace Edward Zaber—publisher Mundania Press
- Honorable Mention in Category Mystery
The Seattle Barista Killer—cover artist Niki Browning—publisher Mundania Press
- Honorable Mention in Category Non-Fiction, Poetry, Inspirational and Inspirational Romance
The Cheater's Guide to Writing Erotic Romance—cover artist Vanessa Hawthorne—publisher Mojocastle Press
- Honorable Mention in Category Science Fiction, Sci-Fi or Futuristic Romance
Looking Glass Portal—cover artist Berin Uriegas—publisher Swimming Kangaroo Books
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