Sunday, May 10, 2009

Announcement Night

Jo shares more with us.
The LESBIAN FICTION READERS CHOICE AWARDS were started in 2007 to provide the readers of lesbian fiction a voice. We are extremely proud to say that the readers continue to respond. In our third award period, our members nominated 76 books representing 67 writers.

We are very pleased to announce the results of the 2008 Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards.

In alphabetical order, the Readers' Favorites are:

2008 Favorite Writer:
  • L-J Baker
  • Gerri Hill
  • KG MacGregor
  • Radclyffe
  • Ali Vali
2008 Favorite Speculative Fiction/Science Fiction/Fantasy Book:
  • Adijan and Her Genie - L-J Baker
  • On Azrael's Wings - D. Jordan Redhawk
  • Shadow of the Knife - Jane Fletcher
  • Storm - Kim Pritekel
  • Truth Behind the Mask - Lesley Davis
2008 Favorite Romance Book:
  • Blessed Twice - Lynn Galli
  • Deal with the Devil - Ali Vali
  • Fast Break - Mickey Minner
  • Night Call - Radclyffe
  • The Kiss That Counted - Karin Kallmaker
  • The Lonely Hearts Club - Radclyffe
2008 Favorite Humor/Comedy Book:
  • Dresses and Other Catastrophes - Dani O'Connor
  • Made For You - Geneva St James
  • Once - L.T. Smith
2008 Favorite Erotica Book:
  • Blood and Mint Chocolates - Adrienne Brennan
  • In Deep Waters 2: Cruising the Strip - Radclyffe/Karin Kallmaker
  • Lipstick on Her Collar - Sacchi Green/Rakelle Valencia
  • Periphery: Erotic Lesbian Futures - Lynne Jamneck (editor)
  • Thirteen Hours - Meghan O'Brien
2008 Favorite Anthology:
  • A Little Book of Big Christmas Tales - Anne Azel
  • Best Lesbian Love Stories 2009 - Simone Thorne (editor)
  • Chilling Tales of Terror and the Supernatural - Patty G. Henderson (editor)
  • Island Girls - Simone Thorne (editor)
  • Toe to Toe: Standing Tall and Proud - C Tierney (editor)
  • Wetter - Nicole Foster (editor)
2008 Favorite Mystery Book:
  • Calling the Dead - Ali Vali
  • Hotel Liaison - JLee Meyer
  • Land of Entrapment - Andi Marquette
  • Partners - Gerri Hill
  • Secrets So Deep - KG MacGregor
2008 Favorite Adventure Book:
  • A Pirate's Heart - Catherine Friend
  • Branded Ann - Merry Shannon
  • Lethal Affairs - Kim Baldwin/Xenia Alexiou
  • Fast Break - Mickey Minner
  • The Sea Captain and The Lady - Vada Foster
  • To Hold Forever - Carrie Carr
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. Lots to read and check out. They are always interested in more folks joining in, so give it a try.

Back to your update, enjoy!

Elisa

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