Aaaaaaaand the winners are in -- Critters Writers Workshop would like to congratulate all the winners in the 22nd Annual Critters Readers' Poll!
The full list of entrants and rankings for all 41 categories (as well as links to check out the entrants themselves) can be found at:
www.critters.org/predpoll
Congratulations especially to the first place finishers:
Best Anthology: Writers of the Future Volume 35, Galaxy Press (
http://galaxypress.com/writers-of-the-future-titles/ )
Best Artist: Denny E. Marshall (
http://www.dennymarshall.com/ )
Best Artwork: Voyager, Denny E. Marshall (
http://www.dennymarshall.com/files/131560093.jpg )
Best Author: Wulf Moon (
http://driftweave.com )
Best Book Cover Artwork: 22 Stories, Denny E. Marshall (
http://www.dennymarshall.com/files/133167900.jpg )
Best Book Editor: John Baltisberger (
https://madnessheart.press/?v=7516fd43adaa )
Best Bookstore: Chapters Indigo Bookstore - Vancouver, Burnaby - Canada (
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca...redetails/762/ )
TIE: Literatus & Co. (
https://www.literatusbooks.com/ )
TIE: Bakka Phoenix Bookstore - Toronto, Canada (
https://www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com/ )
TIE: Atomic Books (
https://atomicbooks.com/ )
Best Print/Electronic Book Publisher: The Wild Rose Press (
http://www.thewildrosepress.com )
Best Fiction Magazine / e-zine: The Horror Zine (
https://www.thehorrorzine.com )
Best Nonfiction article: 'Never Let Go', Wulf Moon, Camden Park Press (
http://www.camdenparkpress.com/howigotpublished/ )
Best Nonfiction book: Remembering Dexter, Brian L Porter, Next Chapter (
http://getbook.at/Dexter )
Best Nonfiction Magazine / e-zine: Best Other Novel: Sinners' Opera, Linda Nightingale, The Wild Rose Press (
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...0EAS92ZJ53VVC8 )
Best Children's Book: Daphne Comes to Town, Chuck Hawley, Self (
http://www.sticky the kitty.com )
Best Erotica Novel: Fractured Men, Adira August, RedDeer (
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081DK8SJB/?tag=critters3a-20 )
Best Horror Novel: Gabriel's Trumpet, Jon Black, 18thWall Productions (
https://18thwall.com/product/gabriels-trumpet )
Best Magical Realism Novel: Sona and Brothers, David W. Thompson, Solstice (
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1625268793/ )
Best Mystery Novel: The Mersey Monastery Murders, Brian L Porter, Next Chapter ( http:// getbook.at/Monastery )
Best Positive Future Novel: Angel Fierce, Vijaya Schartz, BWL Publishing (
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NCXHZJX/ )
Best Romance Novel: Secret Betrayal, C. B. Clark, The Wild Rose Press (
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R5QP2WX/?tag=critters3a-20 )
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Novel: Shattered Bonds, Faith Hunter, Penguin Group (
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/b...-faith-hunter/ )
Best Steampunk Novel: Height of the Storm, Arron Rosenberg, Green Ronin Publishing (
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/19...api_tpbk_p1_i0 )
Best Thriller Novel: Finding Euphoria, C. Becker, The Wild Rose Press (
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NPX6ZBL/?tag=critters3a-20 )
Best Young Adult Book: The Shining Ones, Kasey Hill, Dark Moon Rising Publications (
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082V1C35T/?tag=critters3a-20 )
Best Poem: Hard Rain, Denny E. Marshall, Page & Spine (
http://www.pagespineficshowcase.com/...-marshall.html )
Best Poet: Greg Francis (
https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B07P548LC8 )
Best Poetry Magazine / e-zine: The Horror Zine (
http://www.thehorrorzine.com/ )
Best Promotional Firm, Site, or Resource: Pump Up Your Book (
http://www.pumpupyourbook.com/ )
Best Review Site: Kevin's Corner (
https://kevintipplescorner.blogspot.com/ )
Best All other Short Story: Son of the Wolf, Kara Dennison, 18thWall Productions (
https://18thwall.com/product/sockhops-seances )
Best Horror Short Story: Professional Envy, Samson Stormcrow Hayes, Third Flatiron (
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XVN23X6/?tag=critters3a-20 )
Best Magical Realism Short Story: When Lavender is in Bloom, Christine Morgan, 18thWall Productions (
https://18thwall.com/product/the-chromatic-court )
Best Positive Future Short Story: Tunnels, Brian Trent, Third Flatiron (
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XVN23X6/?tag=critters3a-20 )
Best Romance Short Story: Ciara's Homecoming Christmas, Carol Henry, The Wild Rose Press (
http://www.carolhenry.org )
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Story: Super-Duper Moongirl and the Amazing Moon Dawdler, Wulf Moon, Future Science Fiction Digest (
http://future-sf.com/fiction/super-d...-moon-dawdler/ )
Best Steampunk Short Story: Cold inside, Sergio 'ente per ente' PALUMBO, Millhaven Press/ Dan Gallagher (
http://AuthorDan.com )
TIE: Mutatis Mutandis, Donald J. Bingle, Mystery Weekly Magazine (September 2019) (
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XBFGQKK/?tag=critters3a-20 )
Best Writers' Discussion Forum: SFFChronicles (
https://www.sffchronicles.com/forum/writers/ )
Best Writers' Resource/Information/News Source: Indie Author Group (
http://indieauthorgroup.com )
Best Writers' Workshop: Wulf Moon's SUPER SECRET Writing Workshop (
http://forum.writersofthefuture.com/...p=88255#p88255 )
Best Magazine / e-zine Cover Artwork: Bards & Sages Quarterly July 2019, Denny E. Marshall (
http://www.dennymarshall.com/files/132004381.jpg )
Best Magazine / e-zine Editor: Jeani Rector (
https://www.thehorrorzine.com )
Over 2000 voters voted in the poll, which recognizes achievement in 41 publishing related categories.
The poll is hosted by Critters Writers Workshop (
www.critique.org ), the first writers' workshop on the web, founded in 1995, home to tens of thousands of writers. It is a free service.
The next poll begins Dec. 24th.
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