Epic Announces 2004 Eppie Finalists

The Eppie awards recognize the year's best in electronically published books. The 2004 Eppie finalists are announced.

Oklahoma City, OK January 12, 2004 -- The Electronically Published Internet Connection (EPIC) is proud to announce the finalists for the fifth annual EPPIE Awards. These awards, which honor the finest electronically published books of the year, will be presented on March 13 in Oklahoma City as part of EPICon 2004.

"For an e-author, no other award is more sought after or carries more prestige than the EPPIE," said EPIC president Dusty Rhodes. "It is the ultimate recognition by one's peers for outstanding achievement in the electronic publishing industry. And as the e-publishing industry grows and continues to gain recognition, so will the EPPIE."

"Once again we've topped the number of entries from the previous year," said Betty Kasischke, who has been the contest coordinator since its inception. "The awards are growing more and more popular, and the quality of the entries just keeps getting better. Our judges had some amazingly difficult decisions to make."

Awards are given in twenty-one categories. In addition, each year EPIC presents the Quasar Awards for superior achievement in cover art, along with the newly renamed Patricia White Service Award to one individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to EPIC.

EPICon 2004 will take place March 12-14. Registration is open to anybody with an interest in electronic publishing, and the complete list of conference activities (which includes workshops, panel discussions, and a group booksigning) is available at http://www.epic-conference.com.

For more information on EPIC and EPICon, please visit http://www.epicauthors.org. Questions about the EPPIES may be directed to Betty Kasischke at e-mail protected from spam bots.

The 2004 EPPIE finalists are...

Action/Adventure

The Best Defense by Todd Stone, NovelBooks, Inc.
The Mayan Glyph by Larry Baxter, Amber Quill Press
M.P. by John Schembra, Writers Exchange

Anthology

Agents & Adepts by Kathryn Sullivan, Amber Quill Press
Cosmic Sculpture by Terri Branson, Dragonfly Publishing
Cupid's Capers by Linda Bleser, Leta Nolan Childers, Elizabeth Delisi, Kathleen Culligan Techler, DiskUs Publishing
Holiday Hearts II by Linda Bleser, Leta Nolan Childers, Elizabeth Delisi, Kathleen Culligan Techler, DiskUs Publishing
Leaps Of Faith by Karina L. Fabian and Robert A. Fabian, FrancisIsidore Electronic Press
Things That Go Bump in the Night by Cheyenne McCray, Stephanie Burke, Myln Hurn
Mystic Visions by Myra Nour, Sahara Kelly, Ann Jacobs, Ellora's Cave
Twilight Crossings by Jeanne Allen, Jeanine Berry, Shannah Biondine, Sheri L. McGathy, Double Dragon Publishing

Children

Blue Paint by Liam Maher, Writers Exchange
Christmas Stars by Rita Toews, Books Unbound
Cody Knows by Karen Sue Wiesner and Linda Derkez, Writers Exchange
My Sister, The Ghost #1 Twin Again by Linda Joy Singleton, Wings ePress

Contemporary Romance

American Beauty by Ashley Ladd, Ellora's Cave
A Fine Work of Art by Shelby Reed, Ellora's Cave
Holly in the Morning by Micqui Miller, Wings ePress
Rainbow Valley by Barbara Clark, Wings ePress
Shipwrecked by Elaine Hopper, Awe-Struck E-Books
Summer Heat by J.A. Clarke, Wings ePress
A Year in Poughkeepsie by Eleanor Sullo, Treble Heart Books


Erotica/Erotic Romance

Arda: The Sailmaster's Woman by Annie Windsor, Ellora's Cave
Holding the Cards by Joey Hill, Ellora's Cave
Mastered (part of the Enchained anthology) by Ann Jacobs, Ellora's Cave
More Than A Night by Jasmine Haynes, Liquid Silver Books
Prisoner of Desire by Delilah Devlin, Ellora's Cave
A Third Party by Chris Tanglen, Ellora's Cave

Fantasy

The Ancient One by Sheri L. McGathy, Double Dragon Publishing
Dayspring Destiny by Jeanine Berry, NovelBooks, Inc
In the Service of the Samurai by Gloria Oliver, Zumaya Publications
Morevi by Lisa Lee & Tee Morris, Dragon Moon Press
Weapons Of Ruin by C.L. Scheel, Hard Shell Word Factory

Fantasy/Paranormal Romance

Full Moon Inheritance by Jacqueline Elliott, Treble Heart Books
Just Believe by Anne Manning, NovelBooks, Inc.
Rhinannon by Louise Crawford by Louise Crawford, New Concepts Publishing
Thief Of Dreams by Sheri L. McGathy, Double Dragon Publishing
Wind Walker by Michelle Levigne, Treble Heart Books

Historical

Angelica by Jude Berman, Books Unbound
Challenge the Wind by Debra Tash, Amber Quill Press
Dorie and Me by Liz Hamlin, ebooksonthe.net
Heroes in the Dust by Jennifer Macaire, Jacobyte Books
In the Crossfire by L.R. Bliss, Awe-Struck E-Books
The Latham Loop by Laura Mazzuca Toops, Amber Quill Press

Historical Romance

Daughter of The Dragon by Connie Crow, Awe-Struck E-Books
The Hungry Heart by Elise Dee Beraru, Awe-Struck E-Books
One Heart, One Way by Cornelia Amiri, Awe-Struck E-Books
Silk Dreams and Satin Lies by Catherine Snodgrass, Amber Quill Press
Sweeter Than Wine by Michaela August, Awe-Struck E-Books

Horror

Child Of Twilight by Margaret L. Carter, Hard Shell Word Factory
Dance with the Dragon by E.F. Watkins, Amber Quill Press
The Last Priestess by Terry White, ebooksonthe.net
Sleeping Beauty by David Halliday, LTDBooks
The Woods Around Carter's Lake by M.J. Konevich, RFI West

Inspirational

Adam's Stone by Kevin Paglia, Whiskey Creek Press
All We Want For Christmas by Polly Bolack, Awe-Struck E-Books
Saving Reverend Clayton by R.D. Larson & Louise Ulmer, ebooksonthe.net

Mystery

The Bodies Out Back by Joseph E. Wright, Books Unbound
Missing by Judith Parker, Echelon Press
Murder At Lost Dog Lake by Vicki Delany, New Concepts Publishing
Resulting In Death by Lynn Fulton, RFI West
Triple Threat by Elizabeth Dearl, NovelBooks, Inc.

Non Fiction Philosophy

Aniko: The Stranger Who Loved Me by Dr. Bob Rich, Anina's Book Company
Her Name Was Mary by Dorothy Kawaguchi, ebooksonthe.net
A Picture Perfect Kid by Carol Guy, Zumaya Publications

Non Fiction Self Help

Card College I by Roberto Giobbi, Lybrary.com
Chef Cheri's Hasty Tasty Meals by Cheryl Norman, Self-published
Millennium Moms by Jamie Gardiner RN MSN, ebooksonthe.net
Taking Responsibility Builds Trust by Karen Sue Wiesner, Writers Exchange
Weave Your Web by Karen S. Wiesner, Hard Shell Word Factory
Write, Create And Promote A Best Seller by Lee Masterson, Desert Star Publishing

Poetry

The Black Bird by David Halliday, Self-published
Brush Country by Barri Bryan, Whiskey Creek Press
The Myth Of Dragonflies by Valerie Hardin, Lucy Westerna Books
Shore Lines by Vincent MacDonald, ebooksonthe.net
Straying From The Path by Rie Sheridan, SunnySideUp Publishing

Romantic Suspense

Emerald Heat by Barbara Clark, Amber Quill Press
Guess Again by Nora Santella, Hard Shell Word Factory
Judging Ellie by Catherine Snodgrass & Bryndis Rubin, Amber Quill Press
Privacy by Gini Wilson, Wings ePress
Where Tigers Prowl by Karin Story, Amber Quill Press

Science Fiction

Crazy Ships by Darrell Bain, Double Dragon Publishing
The Exile by Rick Sutcliffe, Writers Exchange
The Friends by Rick Sutcliffe, Writers Exchange
Milky Way Marmalade by Michael DiCerto, Zumaya Publications
Prometheus by Alex Domokos & Rita Toews, Hard Shell Word Factory
True Caderi by Michelle Levigne, Awe-Struck E-Books
Virtual Murder by Jennifer Macaire, NovelBooks, Inc.

Single Title/Mainstream

e-ville by K.T. Morgan, Amber Quill Press
Fion's Daughter by Brenna Lyons, eXtasy books
Rising From The Ashes by Michael LaRocca, NovelBooks, Inc.
Summer's Child by Sherry Derr-Wille, Whiskey Creek Press
Wild Nature by Christine Janssen, Wings ePress

Thriller

California Gothic by Casey Dorman, New Concepts Publishing
Eyes Of Betrayal by Patricia Rasey, Amber Quill Press
A Flash of Emerald by J.M. Taylor, Blue Eagle Press
Just Like You by Beverley Bateman, RFI West
Shape Of Fear by Matthew Schoonover, ebooksonthe.net

Western

Cato Wahl by Judith Parker, Whiskey Creek Press
Jedidiah Boone by Dusty Rhodes, Treble Heart Books
Liar's Trail by C.K. Crigger, Amber Quill Press
Shiloh by Dusty Rhodes, Treble Heart Books

Young Adult

The Firehills of Orland by Frances Evlin, Amber Quill Press
McClellan's Bluff by Mary E. Trimble, Atlantic Bridge
The Promise by Jennifer Macaire, Double Dragon Publishing
The Right Hand of Velachaz by Rie Sheridan, LTDBooks
Tangled Hearts by Karin Story, Amber Quill Press

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