Announcement from Jo

Words from Jo about the Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards.

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 second award period, members nominated over 64 books representing 59 writers.

We are very pleased to announce the results of the 2007 LESBIAN FICTION READERS CHOICE AWARDS.

In alphabetical order, the Readers' Favorites are:

Favorite Lesbian Fiction Writer 2007
- L.J. Baker
- Jane Fletcher
- Susan X. Meagher
- Radclyffe
- Ali Vali

Favorite Lesbian Fiction Anthology/Story Collection of 2007
- Girl Meets Girl - Susan X. Meagher

Favorite Lesbian Fiction Romance Book of 2007
- And Playing the Role of Herself - K.E.Lane
- Hard Times - Blayne Cooper
- Lady Knight - L.J. Baker
- Madam President - 4th Ed. - T. Novan/Blayne Cooper
- Second Season -Ali Vali
- Turning Point - Lara Zielinsky

Favorite Erotica Book of 2007
- Crave: Tales of Lust, Love and Longing - Catherine Lundoff
- In Deep Waters - Karen Kallmaker/Radclyffe

Favorite Lesbian Fiction Mystery Book of 2007
- Always - Nicola Griffith
- Away From the Dawn - Kate Sweeney
- In the Name of the Father - Gerri Hill
- Murder in Triplicate - Anne Azel
- The Witch's Kiss - Nene Adams
- Three Doses of Murder - Anne Azel

Favorite Lesbian Fiction Adventure Book of 2007
- Facing Evil - 2nd Ed. - C.L. Hart
- More Than Paradise - Jennifer Fulton
- Rolling Thunder - Mickey Minner
- The Spanish Pearl - Catherine Friend
- Water Witch: The Deceiver's Grave - Nene Adams

Favorite Lesbian Fiction Speculative Fiction/Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book of 2007
- Banshee's Honor - Shaylynn Rose
- Dynasty of Rogues - Jane Fletcher
- Lady Knight - L.J. Baker
- Rebel's Quest - Gun Brooke
- The Spanish Pearl - Catherine Friend

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

Now back to the regularly scheduled programming. Enjoy your updates.

Elisa

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