Aaaaaaaand the winners are in -- Critters Writers Workshop would like to congratulate all the winners in the 21st 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:
Congratulations especially to the first place finishers:
Best Anthology: Quote the Raven, Camden Park Press (
http://Books2Read.com/QuothTheRaven )
Best Artist: Denny E. Marshall (
http://www.dennymarshall.com/ )
Best Artwork: Spiral Stairs, Denny E. Marshall (
http://www.alteredrealitymag.com/wp-...rs-494x640.jpg )
Best Author: Liz DeJesus (
http://www.lizdejesus.com )
Best Book Cover Artwork: Bel Nemeton, Barbara Sobczy<C5><84>ska (
http://18thwall.com/wp-content/uploa...21-406x600.jpg )
Best Book Editor: Nicole Petit (
http://18thwall.com/product/silver-screen-sleuths )
Best Bookstore: Dark Delicacies (
https://www.darkdel.com/ )
Best Print/Electronic Book Publisher: The Wild Rose Press, Inc. (
https://www.thewildrosepress.com/ )
Best Fiction Magazine / e-zine: The Horror Zine (
https://www.thehorrorzine.com )
Best Nonfiction article: Wagging 13 Dystopian Tales, Carol Kean, Perihelion Science Fiction (
http://www.perihelionsf.com/1801/Reviews.shtml )
Best Nonfiction book: Cassie's Tale, Brian L Porter, Creativia ( http:// getbook.at/cassiestale )
Best Nonfiction Magazine / e-zine: TBK Magazine (
https://tbkmagazine.com/ )
Best Other Novel: Academic Curveball, James J Cudney, Creativia (
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HMYSQFH/?tag=critters3a-20 )
Best Children's Book: A Sticky Situation, Chuck Hawley, Independent Publisher (
https://amzn.to/2SS3CnQ )
Best Erotica Novel: Space Stud (Arcanian Chronicles, Part 2, Kan Ingan Archives, Book 7), Toni V. Sweeney, Class Act Books (
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GGB7X46/?tag=critters3a-20 )
Best Horror Novel: Heaven's Healer From Hell, T.S. Woolard, Azoth Khem Publishing (
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GQBK48G/?tag=critters3a-20 )
Best Magical Realism Novel: His Father's Blood, David Thompson, Solstice Publishing (
https://www.amazon.com/David-W.-Thompson/e/B076L9CF3W )
Best Mystery Novel: SECRET SHEPHERD, James Osborne, Solstice Publishing Inc. (
http://a.co/d/dxRqeQe )
Best Positive Future Novel: Angel Mine, Vijaya Schartz, BWL Publishing (
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CYWVHWG/?tag=critters3a-20 )
Best Romance Novel: The Time King (The Kings Book 13), Heather Killough-Walden, HKL Publishing (
https://amzn.to/2Sm9JAD )
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Novel: Dark Queen, Faith Hunter, ROC (
http://www.faithhunter.net/wp/books/...es/dark-queen/ )
Best Steampunk Novel: Wolves and Daggers: Steampunk Red Riding Hood, Melanie Karsak, Clockpunk Press (
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C86DP9J/ )
Best Thriller Novel: Bel Nemeton, Jon Black, 18thWall Productions (
http://18thwall.com/product/bel-nemeton )
Best Young Adult Book: The Twisted Climb: Darkness Descends, J.C. Kavanagh, BWL Publishing Inc. (
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F18VW71/?tag=critters3a-20 )
Best Poem: Big Live Dinosaur, Denny E. Marshall, Page & Spine (
http://www.pagespineficshowcase.com/...-marshall.html )
Best Poet: Greg Francis, http:/ (
http://www.lulu.com/us/en/shop/thirt...-23555109.html )
Best Poetry Magazine / e-zine: The Horror Zine (
https://www.thehorrorzine.com )
Best Promotional Firm, Site, or Resource: Bewitching Book Tours (
https://bewitchingbooktours.blogspot.com/ )
Best Review Site: I Smell Sheep (
http://www.ismellsheep.com/ )
Best All other Short Story: A Scandal in Hollywood, Jon Black, 18thWall Productions (
http://18thwall.com/product/silver-screen-sleuths )
Best Horror Short Story: The Bone Lady, Tony Evans, Owl Hollow Press (
https://owlhollowpress.com/under-the-full-moons-light/ )
Best Magical Realism Short Story: Sedgefield's Diary, Brian Biswas, Rogue Star Press (
https://lillicatpublishers.com )
Best Positive Future Short Story: Spacism Is Still With Us, Matthew Reardon, Third Flatiron (
https://www.thirdflatiron.com/liveSite/ )
Best Romance Short Story: Forbidden Hearts, Lisa Kessler, Lisa's Lair (
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JMGJPQD/?tag=critters3a-20 )
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Story: War Dog, Wulf Moon, Third Flatiron (
https://www.thirdflatiron.com/liveSite/ )
Best Steampunk Short Story: Goblins and Snowflakes, Melanie Karsak, Clockpunk Press (
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KH4RLFR/ )
Best Writers' Discussion Forum: Indie Author Group (
http://Facebook.indieauthorgroup.com )
Best Writers' Resource/Information/News Source: Indie Author Group (
http://indieauthorgroup.com )
Best Writers' Workshop: Writing Excuses (
https://writingexcuses.com/ )
Best Magazine / e-zine Cover Artwork: Attack From The Space Fabric Rip, Denny E. Marshall (
http://www.dennymarshall.com/files/128086175.png )
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.
Thanks to all who voted! And thanks to our sponsors,