The Electronically Published Internet Connection (EPIC) is proud to announce the winners of the fifth annual Eppie Awards.
Oklahoma City, OK (PRWEB) March 15, 2004 -- The Electronically Published Internet Connection (EPIC) is proud to announce the winners of the fifth annual EPPIE Awards. EPIC, the premier professional organization for electronically published authors, presented the awards at the March 13th gala dinner concluding its annual EPICon conference in Oklahoma City.
This year's EPPIE winners represent the best works in a wide variety of genres. Over 300 works were submitted in 23 categories. Works are judged by a panel of electronically published authors drawn from EPIC's membership. Valerie Hardin Melville spoke of the judging process. "It was difficult to select a single winner from so many excellent books. Epic gave me a wonderful opportunity to see what quality writing is available in the electronic medium."
EPIC also presents a single Quasar award at the EPPIE Awards Dinner. The Quasar, an award for cover art, is awarded to the artist producing the finest e-book cover art in the competition year. Next year EPIC plans to add a category for new artists in memory of artist/novelist Ariana Overton.
The EPPIE award dinner is the highlight of EPIC's annual conference: EPICon. In a field where the vast majority of work is done over the internet, EPICon provides an opportunity to meet new friends and old acquaintances alike. A series of speakers, panels, and workshops, many drawn from EPIC's membership, cover every aspect of the electronic publishing industry. There's a book-signing event provides enhanced publicity for the independent publishers that form the backbone of the electronic publishing movement.
EPICon 2004's official host, TL Schafer, reports on the experience: "Hosting this year's EPICon was stressful, busy and joyous. By consigning with Full Circle Books, we've offered a multitude of authors the chance to be featured at our book-signing." Ms. Schafer further reflects, "Personally, I've made invaluable friends and contacts in the business world and would do it again in a heartbeat!"
For further information about EPIC, the EPPIEs, or to arrange interviews with the winners please contact Betty Kasischke at AnneKas@aol.com.
The 2004 EPPIEs go to:
Action/Adventure – The Mayan Glyph by Larry Baxter
Anthology – Cosmic Sculpture by Terri Branson
Children – My Sister the Ghost #1 Twin Again by Linda Joy
Singleton
Contemporary Romance – Summer Heat – by J.A. Clarke
Erotica/Erotic Romance – Holding the Cards by Joey Hill
Fantasy – Dayspring Destiny by Jeanine Berry
Fantasy/Paranormal Romance – Just Believe By Anne Manning
Historical – Challenge the Wind by Debra Tash
Historical Romance – The Hungry Heart by Elise Dee Beraru
Horror – Dance With the Dragon by E.F. Watkins
Inspirational – All We Want For Christmas by Polly Bolack
Mystery – Triple Threat by Elizabeth Dearl
Non-fiction Philosophy – Aniko: The Stranger Who Loved Me
by Dr. Bob Rich, M.Sc., Ph. D.
Non-Fiction Self Help – Millennium Moms; Cooking On The Run
by Jamie Gardiner
Poetry – Brush Country by Barri Bryan
Romance Suspense – Judging Ellie by Catherine Snodgrass and
Bryndis Rubin
Science Fiction – The Friends by Rick Sutcliffe
Single Title/Mainstream – E-Ville by K.T. Morgan
Thriller – A Flash of Emerald by J.M. Taylor
Western – Shiloh by Dusty Rhodes
Young Adult – McClellan's Bluff by Mary Trimble
Patricia Lucas White Service Award – Elsie Dee Beraru
Quasar - Sometime, Somewhere Cover Artist: JoLynne Hansen
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