The Golden Crown Literary Society held its latest literary conference in Phoenix this past week. Besides being an opportunity for readers, writers, editors and publishers of lesbian fiction to gather together, it was also a time to hone the writing craft at the various workshops and presentations. Check out the conference page at: www.gclscon.com
Additionally, they also give out awards to best books by, for, and about lesbians. Below are the winners of the 2008 Goldies were:
Congratulations to the 2008 GCLS Literary Award Winners
Lesbian Mystery
Dark Valentine, Jennifer Fulton, Bold Strokes Books
Redress of Grievances, Brenda Adcock, Regal Crest Enterprises
The Devil Unleashed, Ali Vali, Bold Strokes Books
Lesbian Speculative Fiction (includes SciFi/Fantasy/Horror/Paranormal)
Crown of Valencia, Catherine Friend, Bold Strokes Books
Queens of Tristaine, Cate Culpepper, Bold Strokes Books
Rebels' Quest, Gun Brooke, Bold Strokes Books
Lesbian Romance
And Playing the Role of Herself, K.E. Lane, Regal Crest Enterprises
Out of Love, K.G. MacGregor, Bella Books
Second Season, Ali Vali, Bold Strokes Books
Lesbian Erotica
Crave, Catherine Lundoff, Lethe Press
Erotic Interludes 5: Road Games Radclyffe, S. Seaman, eds., Bold
Strokes Books
In Deep Waters: Cruising the Seas, Karin Kallmaker & Radclyffe, Bella
Books
Lesbian Dramatic General Fiction
In Broad Daylight, Jane Vollbrecht, Regal Crest Enterprises
Landing, Emma Donoghue, Harcourt
The Spanish Pearl, Catherine Friend, Bold Strokes Books
Lesbian Anthology (non-erotica)
Love, Castro Street: Reflections of San Francisco, Katherine V. Forrest & Jim Van Buskirk, editors, Alyson Books
Lesbian Poetry
The Human Line, Ellen Bass, Copper Canyon Press
The Islands Project, Eloise Klein Healy, Red Hen Press
Torch River, Elizabeth Philips, Brick Books
Lesbian Short Story/Essay Collection
Are There Closets in Heaven, Carol Curoe & Robert Curoe, Syren Book Company
Deep in the Heart - A Memoir of Love and Longing, Sheila Morris, Red Letter Press
Fried & True - Tales from Rehoboth Beach, Fay Jacobs, A & M Books
Lesbian Debut Author
K.E. Lane, And Playing the Role of Herself, Regal Crest Enterprises
Paula Offutt, Butch Girls Can Fix Anything, Regal Crest Enterprises
Jennifer Parello, Dateland, McKenna Publishing
The Ann Bannon GCLS Popular Choice Award
And Playing the Role of Herself, K.E. Lane, Regal Crest Enterprises
The GCLS Trailblazer Award
Katherine V. Forrest
The GCLS Director's Award
Nann Dunne
The Society is dedicated to cooperative effort to support and foster quality lesbian literature. Check out to join and for further information: www.goldencrown.org.
Mary
www.marygriggs.com
Mary thanks for taking the time and sending that in to us. Lots of good writers and books in that list. Something for everyone.
Now back to our daily updates. Enjoy.
Elisa
- BtVS
- Chapter 50 of Finding Her Way Home by Rebelrsr (her web site).
- Chapter 44 of Some Things Matter More by Frass (BuffynFaith.Net).
- Chapter 1 of Losing Inhibitions by Jinxgirl (BuffynFaith.Net).
- Chapter 4 of Dawn's Diary by Lizzie Beam (BuffynFaith.Net).
Comics - 8/04/08 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
Original - Chapter 3 of Sunlight of the Spirit by Jayden A. Scott (her web site).
- Part 4 of Dead Man's Party... by Feral (E-Scribblers).
- Chapter 15 of Two Part Harmony by Colleen (Academy of Bards).
- Chapters 4-8 of Island of Belleza Part 2 by Cam Taylor (The Athenaeum).
- Chapter 11 of Spring Break by Lady J (The Athenaeum).
- Part 4 of Paradox of Love by J.M. Dragon & Erin O'Reilly (The Athenaeum).
- Chapter 9 of Swanheart by WolfRuler (The Athenaeum).
Stargate SG-1 - Jacob by SJSlashfan (Area 52).
- Ascending Angel by John O'Connor (Area 52).
Voyager - Part 6 of Days of Open Hand by Captain Katie (her web site).
Xena Warrior Princess - Part 2 of Birdie's Song IX - The Road Trip by Onesockbard (The Athenaeum).
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