Announcing the
2009 EPPIE Winners and Finalists, QUASAR Winner,
ARIANA, and DIRK A. WOLF Cover Art Winners
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The Electronically Published Internet Connection (EPIC) is proud to present the 9th annual EPPIE Awards. These awards, which honor the finest electronically published books of the year, will be presented at the EPPIE Banquet during EPICon 2009.
And the 2009 EPPIE goes to...
Category 1 - Action/Adventure
- **WINNER** Hollywood Havoc: The Trouble With Fat Boy by John Klawitter—Double Dragon Publishing
- Beneath the Surface by Suzanne Perazzini—Wild Child Publishing
- Mogollon Rim: Seeds of Destruction by Darrell Bain—Twilight Times Books
- The Red Dragon by Clifford Gissell—Whiskey Creek Press
Category 2 - Anthology - Complete (Fiction)
- **WINNER** Bad-Ass Faeries 2: Just Plain Bad by Danielle Ackley-McPhail (Senior Editor), James Chambers, Bernie Mojzes, Trisha Wooldridge, Christy Tohara, C.S. Haviland , L. Jagi Lamplighter, Elaine Corvidae, Den C. Wilson, Skyla Dawn Cameron, Lorne Dixon, Steven Earl Yoder, CJ Henderson, Brian Koscienski, Chris Pisano, Lee C. Hillman, James Daniel Ross, Steven Mangold, Jason Franks, Phil Brucato, John Passarella, Jeff Lyman—Marietta Publishing
- The Veil and Other Tales by Chris Neeley—Forbidden Publications
- The Vernal Equinox of Death and Kisses by Antonio Hopson—SynergEbooks, Publisher
Category 3 - Anthology – Complete (Non-Fiction)
- **WINNER** Inside Scoop: Articles about Acting and Writing by Hollywood Insiders and Published Authors by Marilyn Peake, Editor (contributors: John Klawitter, Geoff Nelder, Sara Reinke, Rachel DeFriez, Larriane Wills, Michael J. Wallach, Michael A. Ventrella, Kenneth Dolin, Jo Kelly, Sue Thurman, Lincoln D. Bandlow, K.L.Nappier, Lee Barwood, J. Richard Jacobs)—Double Dragon Publishing
- Nothing But Red by Skyla Dawn Cameron, Editor—Lulu
Category 4 - Anthology - Complete (Romance/Erotica)
- **WINNER** Three's Company by Angela James, Editor, Lorelei James, Jess Dee, Jayne Rylon—Samhain Publishing
- EcoErotica by Selena Kitt, Editor—eXcessica Publishing
- In Deep Waters 2: Cruising the Strip by Radclyfe and Karin Kallmaker, Editor—Bold Stroke Books
- Mischief in Moonstone Series by Christine DeSmet—Whiskey Creek Press, Publisher
- Sexual Deceptions by Brenda Williamson and Rayne Forrest—Whiskey Creek Press, Publisher
Category 5 - Anthology - Single Title Story/Novella
- **WINNER** Summersong by Sheri L. McGathy—Double Dragon Publishing
- Busybodies and Dead Diamonds by C. J. Winters—Hard Shell Word Factory
- Sonata's Story by Christie Shary—Whiskey Creek Press
Category 7 - Anthology - Single Title Story/Novella (Romance/Erotica)
- **WINNER** Walk Among Us by Vivien Dean—Samhain Publishing
- If All The Sand Were Pearl by Pepper Espinoza—Samhain Publishing
- Moor Love by Carol Lynne—Total-e-Bound Publishing
- No Fear In Love by Jamie Craig—Samhain Publishing
- Oh My God by Ashlyn Chase—Total-e-Bound Publishing
- The Fire God's Woman by Brenna Lyons—Phaze Books
Category 8 - Children/Young Adult
- **WINNER** Rainbow Sheep by Kim Chatel—Guardian Angel Publishing
- Moonlight Dancer by Mona Ingram—Wild Rose Press
- Searching For A Starry Night, A Miniature Art Mystery by Christine Verstraete—Echelon Press: Quake
Category 9 - Contemporary Romance
- **WINNER** Love with a Welcome Stranger by Lynnette Baughman—Wild Rose Press
- Codename: Romeo by Kathryn Attalla—Freya's Bower
- One Night in Memphis by Allie Boniface—Samhain Publishing
- Southern Exposure by Kimberley Dehn—Wings ePress
- The Seduction of Shamus O'Rourke by N. J. Walters—Samhain Publishing
Category 10 - Contemporary Erotic Romance
- **WINNER** Til Death Do We Part by Madison Layle and Anna Leigh Keaton—Cobblestone Press
- Erotic Research by Mari Carr—Samhain Publishing
- July Vintage by Jamie Craig—Amber Quill Press
- One For The Team by Jet Mykles—Loose-Id
- Teaching Molly by Desiree Holt—Ellora's Cave Romantica
- The Flavor of Summer by Lyra Marlowe—Loose-Id
- Winds of Fortune by Radclyffe—Bold Strokes Book
Category 11 - Erotica
- **WINNER** A Good Student by Elliot Mabeuse—eXcessica Publishing
- Oh Yum! Impulsive Pleasures by KyAnn Waters—Ellora's Cave Romantica
- Teddi Turns On by Sloane Taylor—Aspen Mountain Press
Category 12 - Fantasy
- **WINNER** Tarbaby Trouble by Phoebe Matthews—BookStrand
- Bloodlines by Skyla Dawn Cameron—Mundania Press LLC
- Eagle of the Kingdom by Joanne Hall—epress-online
- The Dragonslayer's Sword by Resa Nelson—Mundania Press LLC
- Willing Sacrifice by Gloria Oliver—Zumaya Publications
Category 13 - Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
- **WINNER** Final Words by Teri Thackston—Cerridwen Press
- Sherwood Charade by Mimi Riser—Amber Quill Press
- The Gelidus Factor by Patricia Otto—Cerridwen Press
- Welcome to Mudflat, Baby by Phoebe Matthews—BookStrand
Category 14 - Fantasy/Paranormal Erotic Romance
- **WINNER** A Wolf At Her Door by Kate Willoughby—Ellora's Cave
- Animal Attraction by Paige Tyler—Whiskey Creek Press
- Curses by Cindy Spencer Pape—Wild Rose Press
- Dangerous by Monica Burns—Samhain Publishing
- Eternal Brothers by N. J. Walters—Ellora's Cave
- Jackie and the Beanstalk by Jacqueline Meadows—Ellora's Cave
- Mercy of These Bones by Vivien Dean—Liquid Silver Books
- Mosaic Moon by Jamie Craig—Amber Quill
- Nature's Pentacle by Eden Rivers—Loose-Id
Category 15 - GLBT
- **WINNER** Orientation by Rick R. Reed—Amber Quill Press
- A Spirit of Vengeance by Angela Benedetti—Torquere Press
- Beyond the Reef by A.J. Llewellyn—eXtasy Books
- Phoenix Rising by Kimberly Gardner—MLR Press
- Strictly Business by Cat Grant—Lyrical Press
- Tabula Rasa by Tory Temple—Torquere Press: Top Shelf
- Tinder by Tory Temple—Torquere Press: Screwdrivers
Category 16 - Historical/Western Fiction
- **WINNER** Saving Mattie by Phil Dunlap—Sundowners and Mountain View Publishing
- Gold, a Tale of the California Gold Rush by Steve Bartholomew—epress-online
- The Goodbye Trail by Del Garrett—Whiskey Creek Press
- Tomorrow's Promise: Survival on the Plains by D.L. Rogers—Awe-Struck E-Books
Category 17 - Historical/Western Romance
- **WINNER** Draegon's Lair by Linda Ciletti—Wings ePress
- Kentucky Green by Terry Irene Blain—Wings ePress
- Silverhills by Sandra Cox—Cerridwen Press
- Song of My Heart by Barbara Baldwin—Samhain Publishing
- Sweet Serenity by Catherine Stang—Whiskey Creek Press
Category 18 - Historical/Western Erotic Romance
- **WINNER** Mirage by Monica Burns—Samhain Publishing
- Stealing Northe by Jamie Craig—Amber Quill Press
- Stealing West by Jamie Craig—Amber Quill Press
Category 19 - Horror
- **WINNER** Pit-Stop by Ben Larken—LL-Publications
- Death Masks by Kim Richards—Eternal Press
Category 20 - Inspirational Fiction
- **WINNER** Shadow of the Soul by Sylvia Rochester—Wings ePress
- Joshua's Hope by Carol Ann Erhardt—Wild Rose Press
- The Keeper's Promise by Penelope Marzec—Awe-Struck E-Books
Category 21 - Mystery/Suspense
- **WINNER** Ready for the Defense by Mike Langan—Treble Heart Books: WhoooDoo Mysteries
- High Risk by Rick R. Reed—Amber Quill Press
- Just Add Trouble by Jinx Schwartz—Treble Heart Books: WhoooDoo Mysteries
- One Too Many by Marie-Nicole Ryan—Samhain Publishing
Category 22 - Mystery/Suspense/Horror Romance
- **WINNER** Hot Shot by M.J. Fredrick—Samhain Publishing
- Candy, Corpses and Classified Ads by J L Wilson—Wild Rose Press
- Chasing Shadows by Erin Richards—Cerridwen Press
- Deception by Sharon Cullen—Samhain Publishing
- Just a Memory by Lois Carroll—Echelon Press
Category 23 - Mystery/Suspense/Horror Erotic
- **WINNER** If Not For You by J L Wilson—Cerridwen Press
- Dominion by Jamie Craig—Amber Quill Press
- Jackson's Jewel by N. J. Walters—Ellora's Cave Romantica
Category 24 - Non-Fiction, General
- **WINNER** Tinsel Wilderness by John Klawitter—Double Dragon Publishing
- Dog: Pure Awareness by Margot Lasher—Twilight Times Books
Category 25 - Non-Fiction, Self-Help
- **WINNER** A Core Curriculum for Creative Writing by Barri Bryan—Whiskey Creek Press
- The Curse of the Manuscript Eating Slushpile Monster by Cindy Appel—Uncial Press
- The Power of Promotional Groups by Karen Wiesner—Twilight Times Books
- The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing by Mayra Calvani—Twilight Times Books
Category 26 - Poetry
- **WINNER** Burnt Coffee by Larry Rochelle—AuthorsDen
- New and Easy Poems by John Blandly—SynergEbooks
- Rollicking Anthropomorphisms and Other Observations on the Human Condition by Richard Satterlie—Whiskey Creek Press
Category 27 - Science Fiction
- **WINNER** The Infinite Instant by Danielle L. Parker—Lachesis Publishing
- Blade Dancer by K M Tolan—Champagne Books
- Hobson's Planet by John Paulits—Wings ePress
Category 28 - Science Fiction/Futuristic Romance
- **WINNER** A Greater Art by Ainsley Davidson—Amira Press
- Game Time by Mary Ann Chulick—Cerridwen Press
- Prophesied by Liz Craven—Samhain Publishing
- Undercover Alien by Barbara Romo—Crescent Moon Press
Category 29 - Science Fiction/Futuristic Erotic Romance
- **WINNER** In Service by Mima—Loose-Id
- Desperate Alliance by Robie Madison—Ellora's Cave
- Law's Deliverance by Melany Logen—Loose-Id
Category 30 - Single Story - Mainstream
- **WINNER** Glory Girls by Linda Bleser—Cerridwen Press
- Embezzled Love by Ginger Simpson—LBF Books
- Over The Wall by Trisha FitzGerald-Petri—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** Judith Glad
- Micqui Miller
- Debi Sullivan
FRIEND OF E-PUBLISHING AWARD
Presented to an individual for his or her dedication to electronic publishing.
- **WINNER** Alessia Brio and The Coming Together Charity Organization
- Marc Prud'hommeaux, the Principal Developer of Lexcycle Stanza
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 2009.
- **QUASAR WINNER** Best in Category Mystery/Suspense (General fiction, Romance, and Erotic Romance)
Dead in the Water—cover artist Judith B. Glad—publisher Uncial Press
- Best in Category Action-Adventure/Thriller
Good Knight—cover artist Nathalie Moore—publisher Echelon Press, L.L.C.
- Best in Category Children's/Teens/Young Adult
Life On The Move—cover artist Angela Waters—publisher Samhain Publishing
- Best in Category Contemporary/Suspense/Mystery Romance
Main Chancers—cover artist Vinessa Riley—publisher Whiskey Creek Press LLC
- Best in Category Contemporary/Suspense/Mystery Erotic Romance TIE!!
A Rose Without Thorns—cover artist Melissa Summers—publisher Whiskey Creek Press LLC
To Trust A Wicked Man—cover artist Christine M. Griffin—publisher Cobblestone Press, LLC
- Best in Category Erotica
Hot Couture—cover artist Debi Lewis—publisher Phaze Books
- Best in Category Fantasy
Surviving Serendipity—cover artist Nathalie Moore—publisher Echelon Press, L.L.C.
- Best in Category Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
The Werewolf Whisperer—cover artist Stella Price—publisher Phaze Books
- Best in Category Fantasy/ Sci-Fi or Futuristic/ Paranormal Erotic Romance
Devil Take Me—cover artist Anne Cain—publisher Samhain Publishing
- Best in Category GLBT
The Water Lovers of Sirilon—cover artist Debi Lewis—publisher Phaze Books
- Best in Category Historical and Westerns (General fiction, Romance, and Erotic Romance)
The Boys Back Home—cover artist Angela Waters—publisher Samhain Publishing
- Best in Category Horror (General fiction, Romance, and Erotic Romance)
Hold the Light—cover artist Ryan Sherwood—publisher Synergebooks
- Best in Category Mainstream/Single Title
Autumn Leaves—cover artist Jinger Heaston—publisher Whiskey Creek Press LLC
- Best in Category Non-Fiction, Poetry, Inspirational and Inspirational Romance
Coming Together: For Gabrielle—cover artist Alessia Brio—publisher eXcessica Publishing
- Best in Category Science Fiction
Perdition—cover artist Lee Emory—publisher Treble Heart Books
- Best in Category Sci-Fi or Futuristic Romance
Alliance of Passion—cover artist Martine Jardin—publisher eXtasy Books
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 Action-Adventure/Thriller
Patriot Acts—cover artist Steven Clark Bradley—publisher Write Word Publishers
- Honorable Mention in Category Children's/Teens/Young Adult
Water Seekers—cover artist Alessia Brio—publisher Prizm Books
- Honorable Mention in Category Contemporary/Suspense/Mystery Romance
Songs of the Heart—cover artist Genene Valleau—publisher Awe-Struck E-Books, Inc.
- Honorable Mention in Category Contemporary/Suspense/Mystery Erotic Romance
One Reckless Night—cover artist Stella Price—publisher Tease Publishing
- Honorable Mention in Category Erotica
Midnight Encounters—cover artist Tuesday Dube`—publisher Samhain Publishing
- Honorable Mention in Category Fantasy
The Dragonslayer's Sword—cover artist Anna Winsom—publisher Mundania Press LLC
- Honorable Mention in Category Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
Finding Fiona—cover artist Martine Jardin—publisher eXtasy Books
- Honorable Mention in Category Fantasy/ Sci-Fi or Futuristic/ Paranormal Erotic Romance
Hunter's Prey—cover artist Melissa Findley—publisher Cobblestone Press, LLC
- Honorable Mention in Category GLBT
My Father's Lover—cover artist Angela Waters—publisher eXtasy Books
- Honorable Mention in Category Historical and Westerns (General fiction, Romance, and Erotic Romance)
A Rake's Redemption—cover artist Judith B. Glad—publisher Awe-Struck E-Books, Inc.
- Honorable Mention in Category Horror (General fiction, Romance, and Erotic Romance)
Anathema—cover artist Kendra Egert—publisher Whiskey Creek Press LLC
- Honorable Mention in Category Mainstream/Single Title
Fathers of Tomorrow—cover artist Maggie Dix—publisher Write Words, Inc.
- Honorable Mention in Category Mystery/Suspense (General fiction, Romance, and Erotic Romance)
Kindred Spirits—cover artist Anna Winsom—publisher Mundania Press LLC
- Honorable Mention in Category Non-Fiction, Poetry, Inspirational and Inspirational Romance
Words to Write By—cover artist Lee Emory—publisher Treble Heart Books
- Honorable Mention in Category Science Fiction
The Fireborn Chronicles—cover artist Laura Diehl—publisher Swimming Kangaroo Books
- Honorable Mention in Category Sci-Fi or Futuristic Romance
The Mission—cover artist Nancy Donahue—publisher Whiskey Creek Press LLC
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