Friday, June 15, 2007

Announcement from Jo

Yeah, I am off the hook for words tonight. Take it away Jo.
The LESBIAN FICTION READERS CHOICE AWARDS were started to provide the readers of lesbian fiction a voice and we are extremely proud to say that the readers responded. In our inaugural award period, members nominated over 230 books representing 135 writers and over 1,000 votes were cast during the voting period.

We can only say, WOW!!

We are very pleased to announce the results of the 2006 LESBIAN FICTION READERS CHOICE AWARDS.

In alphabetical order, the Readers' Favorites are:

Favorite Lesbian Fiction Writer
  • Fletcher, Jane
  • Good, Melissa
  • Hill, Gerri
  • Meagher, SX
  • Radclyffe


Favorite Lesbian Fiction Anthology/Story Collection of 2006
  • 18th & Castro - editor Karin Kallmaker
  • Erotic Interludes for Extreme Passions - editor Radclyffe
  • Lessons in Love - editor Radclyffe/S Seaman
  • Romance for Life - editor Lake/Young
  • Wild Abandon - editor Ronica Black


Favorite Lesbian Fiction Romance Book of 2006
  • Carly's Sound - Ali Vali
  • None So Blind - LJ Maas
  • Passion's Bright Fury - Radclyffe
  • Tropical Storm - Melissa Good
  • Turn Back Time - Radclyffe


Favorite Lesbian Fiction Mystery Book of 2006
  • A Matter of Trust - Radclyffe
  • Black by Gaslight - Nene Adams
  • The Devil Unleashed - Ali Vali
  • Idaho Code - Joan Opyr
  • The Killing Room - Gerri Hill
  • Unexpected Sparks - GL Dartt


Favorite Lesbian Fiction Adventure Book of 2006
  • Promising Hearts - Radclyffe
  • Snow Moon Rising - Lori L Lake
  • Sweetwater - Mickey Minner
  • The Devil Inside - Ali Vali
  • The Devil Unleashed - Ali Vali


Favorite Lesbian Fiction Speculative Fiction/Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book of 2006
  • Broken Wings - LJ Baker
  • Journey's End - LJ Maas
  • The Exile and The Sorcerer - Jane Fletcher
  • The Growing - SM Beck/O Skat'si
  • The Three - Meghan O'Brien


And because this was the first year for the LFRCA, we added a category for books released prior to 2006 -- Favorite Pre-2006 Lesbian Fiction Book
  • Accidental Love - BL (Brenda) Miller
  • Fated Love - Radclyffe
  • Hunter's Way - Gerri Hill
  • Madam President - Cooper/Novan
  • Tiopa Ki Lakota - D Jordan Redhawk


The LESBIAN FICTION READERS CHOICE AWARDS are not just about awards. Activities are planned year-round to provide readers a voice. Regular features will include Reader Interviews and Rate That Book polls. The LFRCA is open to any reader of Lesbian Fiction and joining is easy. For more information on the LFRCA or to join in the fun, go to: groups.yahoo.com/group/LesbianFictionReadersChoiceAwards/

Thank you.

Jo Fothergill
LFRCA Administrator


There you have it! Enjoy your updates. Quick note that tomorrow's update may be a bit late. Now back to packing for vacation I go.

Elisa

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