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2022
Ann Bannon Popular Choice
The Headmistress by Milena McKay (Self-Published)
Contemporary Romance: Short
An Alaskan Wedding by Nance Sparks (Bold Strokes Books)
Her Consigliere by Carsen Taite (Bold Strokes Books)
If I Told You by Avery Easton (Unical Press)
The Great Charade by Gerri Hill (Bella Books)
Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length
Chemistry Lesson by Jae (Ylva Publishing)
On the Rocks by Georgia Beers (Bold Strokes Books)
Table for Two by Kate Gavin (Bella Books)
The Hum of Bees by Patricia Spencer (Self-Published)
Worthy of Love by Quinn Ivins (Ylva Publishing)
Contemporary Romance: Long
Go Around by E. J. Noyes (Bella Books)
Modern English by Rachel Spangler (Bywater Books)
Night Tide by Anna Burke (Bywater Books)
The AM Show by T.B. Markinson and Miranda MacLeod (Self-Published)
You Again by Aurora Rey (Bold Strokes Books)
Debut Novel
Changing Majors by Ana Hartnett Reichardt (Bold Strokes Books)
Girl Island by Kate Castle (Dark Horse Publishing LLC)
Leaving's Not the Only Way to Go by Kay Acker (Bella Books)
The Delicate Things We Make by Milena McKay (Self-Published)
Erotic Novels
Not Guilty by Kris Bryant (Bold Strokes Books)
Fiction Anthologies/Collections
Desiring More by Raven Sky (Bold Strokes Books)
General Fiction
Not All a Dream by Sophia Kell Hagin (Bold Strokes Books)
The Disappearance of Lindy James by Catherine Maiorisi (Bella Books)
Historical Fiction
Warm Pearls and Paper Cranes by E.V. Bancroft (Butterworth Books)
Mystery/Thriller
The Tell Tale by Clare Ashton (Self-Published)
Unbreakable by Cari Hunter (Bold Strokes Books)
New Adult Fiction
Changing Majors by Ana Hartnett Reichardt (Bold Strokes Books)
Non-Fiction
The Burning Light of Two Stars: A Mother-Daughter Story by Laura Davis (Girl Friday Books)
Paranormal/Horror
Dead Lez Walking by G Benson (Self-Published)
Dead Woman's Pond by Elle E. Ire (DSP Publications)
Poetry Collections
Who's Your Daddy by Arisa White (Augury Books)
Romantic Blend
Ignis by KJ (Self-Published)
The Headmistress by Milena McKay (Self-Published)
The Island Between Us by Wendy Hudson (Ylva Publishing)
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Pirates of Aletharia by Britney Jackson (Noctem Publishing)
Rand by Silvia Shaw (Self-Published)
The Scout and the Scoundrel by Barbara Ann Wright (Bold Strokes Books)
Tee Corinne Outstanding Cover Design
The Headmistress Cover Design by Em Schreiber (Self-Published)
Young Adult/New Adult
Girl Island by Kate Castle (Dark Horse Publishing LLC)
Lee Lynch Classic Award
A Place for Us (Patience and Sarah) by Isabel Miller
Trailblazer Award
Elana Dykewomon
2021
Ann Bannon Popular Choice
Wrong Number, Right Woman by Jae (Ylva Publishing)
Contemporary Romance: Short
A Roll in the Hay by Lola Keeley (Ylva Publishing)
Before You Say I Do by Clare Lydon (Custard Books)
Out of Practice by Carsen Taite (Bold Strokes Books)
Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length
Blades of Bluegrass by D. Jackson Leigh (Bold Strokes Books)
Don't Cry for Me by Rachel Lacey (Self-Published)
Hopeless Romantic by Georgia Beers (Bold Strokes Books)
Temptation by Kris Bryant (Bold Strokes Books)
Contemporary Romance: Long
Finding Jessica Lambert by Clare Ashton (Self-Published)
Reaping the Benefits by E. J. Noyes (Bella Books)
Spindrift by Anna Burke (Bywater Books)
Wrong Number, Right Woman by Jae (Ylva Publishing)
Debut Novel
From Darkness by Kate Hazel Hall (Duet Books)
Queerleaders by M.B. Guel (Bella Books)
The Company Daughters by Samantha Rajaram (Bookouture (Hachette))
The Year Shakespeare Ruined My Life by Dani Jansen (Second Story Press)
Erotic Novels
Online by Madeleine Taylor (Lise Gold Books)
Fiction Anthologies/Collections
All I Want for Christmas by Georgia Beers, Maggie Cummings, Fiona Riley (Bold Strokes Books)
General Fiction
Face the Wind by Caren J. Werlinger (Corgyn Publishing)
Historical Fiction
While My Heart Beats by Erin McKenzie (Bold Strokes Books)
Humorous Novels
Mutual Benefits by HP Munro (Red Besom Books)
Mystery/Thriller
Dying on the Vine by Ann Roberts (Bella Books)
The Crystal's Curse by Jane Alden (Desert Palm Press)
Non-Fiction
Olivia on the Record: A Radical Experiment in Women's Music by Ginny Z Berson (Aunt Lute Books)
New Adult Fiction
The Adventurers by Bryce Oakley (Self-Published)
Paranormal/Horror
Gillette Park by Gerri Hill (Bella Books)
The Other Side of Forestlands Lake by Carolyn Elizabeth (Bella Books)
Romantic Blend
Hotel Queens by Lee Winter (Ylva Publishing)
Nottingham: The True Story of Robyn Hood By Anna Burke (Bywater Books)
Sylver and Gold by Michelle Larkin (Bold Strokes Books)
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Eye of the Damned by Sandra Barret (Bedazzled Ink Publishing)
Silver Ravens by Jane Fletcher (Bold Strokes Books)
Tee Corinne Outstanding Cover Design
Nottingham: The True Story of Robyn Hood Cover Design by Ann McMan (Bywater Books)
Young Adult/New Adult
The Year Shakespeare Ruined My Life by Dani Jansen (Second Story Press)
Directors' Award
Linda Hill
Lee Lynch Classic Award
Zami: A New Spelling of My Name by Audre Lorde
Trailblazer Award
Pat Parker
2020
Ann Bannon Popular Choice
Judge Me When I'm Wrong by Cheryl A. Head (Bywater Books)
Contemporary Romance: Short
Because I Said So by Karin Kallmaker (Bella Books)
Listen by Kris Bryant (Bold Strokes Books)
Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length
After the Summer Rain by Gerri Hill (Bella Books)
Game Changers by Jane Cuthbertson (Launch Point Press)
Ordinary is Perfect by D. Jackson Leigh (Bold Strokes Books)
The Song of the Sea by Jenn Alexander (Bywater Books)
Contemporary Romance: Long
Beautiful Dreamer by Melissa Brayden (Bold Strokes Books)
If the Shoe Fits by E. J. Noyes (Bella Books)
The Roommate Arrangement by Jae (Ylva Publishing)
Debut Novel
Everything Grows by Aimee Herman (Three Rooms Press)
Game Changers by Jane Cuthbertson (Launch Point Press)
Temper CA by Paul Skenazy (Miami University Press)
The Song of the Sea by Jenn Alexander (Bywater Books)
Erotic Novels
Double Six by Brenda Murphy (Ninestar Press)
General Fiction
London Undone by Nan Higgins (Bold Strokes Books)
General Non-Fiction
In the Dreamhouse by Carmen Maria Machado (Graywolf Press)
Historical Fiction
Acts of Contrition by Elena Graf (Purple Hand Press)
Mystery/Thriller
Galileo by Ann McMan (Bywater Books)
Hard Fall: A McStone and Martinelli Thrillerby Pascal Scott (Sapphire Books)
Paranormal/Horror
A Bittersweet Garden by Caren J. Werlinger (Corgyn Publishing)
Legacy by Charlotte Green (Bold Strokes Books)
Poetry
Take Me with You, Wherever You're Going by Jessica Jacobs (Four Way Books)
Romantic Blend
Alone by E. J. Noyes (Bella Books)
Breathe by Cari Hunter (Bold Strokes Books)
Stormy Seas by Ali Vali (Bold Strokes Books)
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Changing Course by Brey Willows (Bold Strokes Books)
Miranda in Milan by Katharine Duckett (Tom Doherty Associates)
Sisters of the Vast Black by Lina Rather (Tor.com Publishing)
Thorn by Anna Burke (Bywater Books)
Tee Corinne Outstanding Cover Design
Alone Cover Design by Judith Fellows (Bella Books)
Young Adult/New Adult
Everything Grows by Aimee Herman (Three Rooms Press)
In the Silences By Rachel Gold (Bella Books)
Directors' Award
Carleen Spry
Lee Lynch Classic Award
The Wanderground: Stories of the Hill Women by Sally Miller Gearhart
Trailblazer Award
Barbara Wilson
2019
Ann Bannon Popular Choice
A Proper Cuppa Tea by KG MacGregor (Bella Books)
Contemporary Romance: Short
Breakthrough by Kris Bryant (Bold Strokes Books)
The Neighbor by Gerri Hill (Bella Books)
The Promise by Claire Highton-Stevenson (Self-Published)
Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length
A Wish Upon a Star by Jeannie Levig (Bold Strokes Books)
Blend by Georgia Beers (Bold Strokes Books)
Love At Cooper's Creek by Missouri Vaun (Bold Strokes Books)
Pursuit of Happiness by Carsen Taite (Bold Strokes Books)
Contemporary Romance: Long
Gold by E. J. Noyes (Bella Books)
It's Not a Date by Heather Blackmore (Bold Strokes Books)
Just for Show by Jae (Ylva Publishing)
Three Reasons to Say Yes by Jaime Clevenger (Bella Books)
Debut Novel
Chasing Stars by Alex K. Thorne (Ylva Publishing)
Compass Rose by Anna Burke (Bywater Books)
The Music and the Mirror by Lola Keeley (Ylva Publishing)
Erotic Novels
Breaking the Rules by Larkin Rose (Bold Strokes Books)
General Fiction
Bird on a Wire by Tagan Shepard (Bella Books)
Perfect Little Worlds by Clifford Mae Henderson (Bold Strokes Books)
Historical Fiction
Lies of Omission by Elena Graf (Purple Hand Press)
Mystery/Thriller
Alias by Cari Hunter (Bold Strokes Books)
What You Want to See by Kristen Lepionka (Minotaur Books)
Paranormal/Horror
Gnarled Hollow by Charlotte Green (Bold Strokes Books)
Poetry
Lovely by Lesléa Newman (Headmistress Press)
Romantic Blend
Ask Me Again by E. J. Noyes (Bella Books)
Chasing Stars By Alex K. Thorne (Ylva Publishing)
My Lady Lipstick by Karin Kallmaker (Bella Books)
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Lucky 7 by Rae D. Magdon (Desert Palm Press)
Proxima Five by Missouri Vaun (Bold Strokes Books)
Waking the Dreamer by K. Aten (Regal Crest Enterprises)
Tee Corinne Outstanding Cover Design
2° Cover Design by Ann McMan, TreeHouse Studio (Bywater Books)
Young Adult/New Adult
Snowsisters By Tom Wilinsky & Jen Sternick
Directors' Award
Dr. Virginia (Jenny) Fielder
Lee Lynch Classic Award
Loving Her by Ann Allen Shockley
Trailblazer Award
Sandra Scoppettone
2018
Ann Bannon Popular Choice
An Outsider Inside by RJ Samuel (Self-Published)
Anthology/Collections (Fiction)
Our Happy Hours: LGBT Voices From the Gay Bars collected by S. Renée Bess and Lee Lynch (Flashpoint Publications)
Combined Non-Fiction
This category is a combination of Anthology/Collections (Non-Fiction) and General Non-Fiction, due to fewer than 6 nominations respectively in those categories
Grief Map by Sarah Hahn Campbell (Brain Mill Press)
Contemporary Romance: Short
Bait and Switch by Blythe H. Warren (Bella Books)
Echo Point by Virginia Hale (Bella Books)
Unexpected by Jenny Frame (Bold Strokes Books)
Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length
Night Voice by CF Frizzell (Bold Strokes Books)
Right Here, Right Now by Georgia Beers (Bold Strokes Books)
Sidebar by Carsen Taite (Bold Strokes Books)
The Butterfly Whisperer by Lisa Moreau (Bold Strokes Books)
Contemporary Romance: Long
Perfect Rhythm by Jae (Ylva Publishing)
Vacationland by Susan X Meagher (Brisk Press)
Who'd Have Thought by G Benson (Ylva Publishing)
Debut Novel
Bend by Nancy J. Hedin (Anglerfish Press an imprint of Riptide Publishing)
Frame by Frame by CJ Murphy (Desert Palm Press)
Marriage of a Thousand Lies by SJ Sindu (Soho Press)
The Road to Wings by Julie Tizard (Bold Strokes Books)
Erotica
Her Best Friend's Sister by Meghan O'Brien (Bold Strokes Books)
General Fiction
Goldenrod by Ann McMan (Bywater Books)
The Price of Cash by Ashley Bartlett (Bold Strokes Books)
Historical Fiction
The Sniper's Kiss by Justine Saracen (Bold Strokes Books)
Mystery/Thriller
Genuine Gold by Ann Aptaker (Bold Strokes Books)
Lethal Care by Claire McNab with Katherine V. Forrest (Bella Books)
Paranormal/Horror
Little Dip - Garoul Series Book V by Gill McKnight (Dirt Road Books)
Poetry
The Girls with Stone Faces by Arlene Paré (Brick Books)
Romantic Suspense/Intrigue/Adventure
A More Perfect Union by Carsen Taite (Bold Strokes Books)
Into Thin Air by Jeannie Levig (Bold Strokes Books)
Lucy's Chance by Jackie D (Bold Strokes Books)
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Erased by Robbi McCoy (Bella Books)
Shattered by Lee Winter (Ylva Publishing)
Spark by Catherine Friend (Bold Strokes Books)
Tee Corinne Outstanding Cover Design
An Outsider Inside Cover Design by Ann McMan, TreeHouse Studio (Self-Published)
Young Adult
Girls Like Me by Nina Packebush (Bedazzled Ink Publishing)
Directors' Award
Judy Comella
Lee Lynch Classic Award
Riverfinger Women by Elana Dykewomon (Daughters Inc.)
Trailblazer Award
Dorothy Allison
2017
Ann Bannon Popular Choice
Rainbow Gap by Lee Lynch (Bold Strokes Books)
Anthology/Collections (Creative Non-Fiction)
Lesbian Decadence: Representations in Art and Literature of Fin-de-Siècle France by Nicole G. Albert (Harrington Park Press)
Anthology/Collections (Fiction)
Finding Ms. Write by Jae & Jove Belle (Ylva Publishing)
Tales from Sea Glass Inn by Karis Walsh (Bold Strokes Books)
Women of the Year by Karen Richard (Bedazzled Ink Publishing, LLC)
Creative Non-Fiction
Indomitable: The Life of Barbara Grier by Joanne Passet (Bella Books)
Debut Author
Four Steps by Wendy Hudson (Ylva Publishing)
Love On The Red Rocks by Lisa Moreau (Bold Strokes Books)
Salvation on Mission Street by Cathy Arellano (Korima Press)
Dramatic/General Fiction
The Big Sugarbush: Lesbian Romantic Comedy by Ana B Good (Hot Pants Press, LLC)
The Urn Carrier by Chris Convissor (Bedazzled Ink Publishing, LLC)
Trial by Fury by KG MacGregor (Bella Books)
Erotica
Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year, Volume 1 by D. L. King by Cleis Press
Give Me Thorns, A Lesbian BDSM Romance by Elizabeth Andre (Tulabella Ruby Press)
The Club by A.L. Brooks (Ylva Publishing)
Historical Fiction
Dian's Ghost by Justine Saracen (Bold Strokes Books)
Loving Eleanor by Susan Wittig Albert (Persevero Press)
Shaken to the Core by Jae (Ylva Publishing)
Mystery/Thriller
Requiem for Immortals by Lee Winter (Ylva Publishing)
Trigger by Jessica L. Webb (Bold Strokes Books)
Walk-in by T.L. Hart (Bella Books)
Paranormal/Horror
1140 Rue Royale by Karen D. Badger (Badger Bliss Books)
By the Dark of Her Eyes by Cameron MacElvee (Bold Strokes Books)
The House at the End of the Street by Stephanie E. Kusiak (Sapphire Books Publishing)
Poetry
Acquired Community by Jane Byers (Dagger Editions)
In and Out of Love by Shelley Thrasher (Sapphire Books Publishing)
Torn from the Ear of Night by Jimmie Margaret Gilliam (White Pine Press)
Romantic Suspense/Intrigue/Adventure
Final Cut by Lynn Ames (Phoenix Rising Press)
The Copper Egg by Catherine Friend (Bold Strokes Books)
The Fifth Gospel by Michelle Grubb (Bold Strokes Books)
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Paradox Valley by Gerri Hill (Bella Books)
The Beast That Never Was by Caren J. Werlinger (Corgyn Publishing, LLC)
The Broken Coil (The Glass Pantheon - Book 1) by Sy Itha (Desert Palm Press)
Tee Corinne Outstanding Cover Design
Heartscapes, Cover Design by Sheri (Bold Strokes Books)
Traditional Contemporary Romance
Chef's Special by Susan X Meagher (Brisk Press)
Perfect Pairing by Rachel Spangler (Bywater Books)
The Color of Love by Radclyffe (Bold Strokes Books)
Young Adult
Gravity by Juliann Rich (Bold Strokes Books)
Here's the Thing by Emily O'Beirne (Ylva Publishing)
My Year Zero by Rachel Gold (Bella Books)
Directors' Award
Ann McMan
Lee Lynch Classic Award
Heather Has Two Mommies by Lesléa Newman (In Other Words Publishing)
Trailblazer Award
Lillian Faderman
2016
Ann Bannon Popular Choice
All We Lack by Sandra Moran, (Bedazzled Ink Publishing)
Anthology/Collection (Creative Non-Fiction)
Untangling the Knot: Queer Voices on Marriage, Relationships & Identity Edited by Carter Sickels (Ooligan Press)
Anthology/Collection (Fiction)
Lesbians on the Loose: Crime Writers on the Lam Edited by Lori L. Lake & Jessie Chandler (Launch Point Press)
Snake Memories and Other Stories by Diana Rivers (Hadra Books)
Through the Hourglass: Lesbian Historical Romance Edited by Sacchi Green & Patty G. Henderson (The Liz McMullen Show Publication)
Creative Non-Fiction
Girl Sex 101 by Allison Moon (Lunatic Ink)
The Ghosts Who Travel with Me: A Literary Pilgrimage Through Brautigan's America by Allison Green (Ooligan Press)
Debut Author
The Diplomat by Sophia French (Bella Books)
The Revelation of Beatrice Darby by Jean Copeland (Bold Strokes Books)
Threads of the Heart by Jeannie Levig (Bold Strokes Books)
Dramatic General Fiction
A Small Country About to Vanish by Victoria Avilan (Shaggy Dog Stories)
Heyday by Marnie Woodrow (Tightrope Books, Inc.)
Wishbone by Elaine Burnes (Bedazzled Ink Publishing)
Erotica
Don't Be Shy - A Collection of Erotic Lesbian Stories Edited by Astrid Ohletz & Jae (Ylva Publishing)
Summer Passion by MJ Williamz (Bold Strokes Books)
The Muse by Meghan O'Brien (Bold Strokes Books)
Historical Fiction
Golddigger by Hilary McCollum (Bella Books)
In the Company of Women by Kate Christie (Bella Books)
The Witch of Stalingrad by Justine Saracen (Bold Strokes Books)
Mystery/Thriller
Cold to the Touch by Cari Hunter (Bold Strokes Books)
Tarnished Gold by Ann Aptaker (Bold Strokes Books)
The Red Files by Lee Winter (Ylva Publishing)
Paranormal/Horror
Good Enough to Eat by Alison Grey & Jae (Ylva Publishing)
The Deadening: Book Three of the Sisters of Spirits Trilogy by Yvonne Heidt (Bold Strokes Books)
Twisted Whispers by Sheri Lewis Wohl (Bold Strokes Books)
Poetry
Furs Not Mine by Andrea Cohen (Four Way Books)
I Carry My Mother by Lesléa Newman (Headmistress Press)
Romantic Suspense/Intrigue/Adventure
One Last Thing by Kim Baldwin & Xenia Alexiou (Bold Strokes Books)
Reasonable Doubt by Carsen Taite (Bold Strokes Books)
T-Minus Two by KG MacGregor (Bella Books)
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Dragon Horse War: The Calling by D. Jackson Leigh (Bold Strokes Books)
Lady Dragon by D Jordan Redhawk (Bella Books)
Without a Front: The Warrior's Challenge by Fletcher DeLancey (Ylva Publishing)
Tee Corinne Award for Outstanding Cover Design (Tie)
All We Lack, Cover Design by Ann McMan, TreeHouse Studio (Bedazzled Ink Publishing)
Cast Me Gently, Cover Design by Glendon Haddix (Ylva Publishing)
Traditional Contemporary Romance
Locked Inside by Annette Mori (Affinity Ebook Press NZ LTD)
Making a Comeback by Julie Blair (Bold Strokes Books)
The Right Time by Susan X Meagher (Brisk Press)
Young Adult
Finding Home by Shelia Powell & Liz McMullen (Sapphire Books Publisher)
Missing Mary by Cricket Watson (Sapphire Books Publisher)
The Coming of the Mojo by Barbara Treat Williams (Spinsters Ink)
Directors’ Award
Mary Hettel
Lee Lynch Classic Award
Curious Wine by Katherine V. Forrest (Naiad Press)
Trailblazer Award
Jewelle Gomez
2015
Ann Bannon Popular Choice
Olive Oil & White Bread by Georgia Beers, Bywater Books
Tee Corinne Award for Outstanding Cover Design
Ann McMan, TreeHouse Studio for Everything, Bedazzled Ink Publishing
Anthology/Collection (Creative Non-Fiction)
An American Queer: The Amazon Trail by Lee Lynch, Published by Bold Strokes Books
Queerly Beloved: A Love Story Across Genders by Diane and Jacob Anderson-Minshall, Published by Bold Strokes Books
Anthology/Collection (Fiction)
Wicked Things: Lesbian Halloween Short Stories Edited by Jae and Astrid Ohletz, Published by Ylva Publishing
Unwrap These Presents Edited by Astrid Ohletz and R.G. Emanuelle, Published by Ylva Publishing
Debut Author
Never Too Late by Julie Blair, Published by Bold Strokes Books
Just Intuition by Makenzi Fisk, Published by Mischievous Books
Stick McLaughlin: The Prohibition Years by CF Frizzell, Published by Bold Strokes Books
Dramatic General Fiction
The War Within by Yolanda Wallace, Published by Bold Strokes Books
Loved and Lost by Stephanie Kusiak, Published by Sapphire Books Publishing
Everything by Carole Wolfe, Published by Bedazzled Ink Publishing
Erotica
Heart's Surrender by Emma Weimann, Published by Ylva Publishing
Best Lesbian Erotica 2014 by Rachel Windsor, Self-Published
Escapades by MJ Williamz, Published by Bold Strokes Books
Historical Fiction
Tangled Roots by Marianne K. Martin, Published by Bywater Books
Waiting for the Violins by Justine Saracen, Published by Bold Strokes Books
Bright Lights of Summer by Lynn Ames, Published by Phoenix Rising Press
Mystery/Thriller
The Acquittal by Ann Laughlin, Published by Bold Strokes Books
Left Field: Lillian Byrd Crime Series Book 5 by Elizabeth Sims, Published by Spruce Park Press
The Consequence of Murder by Nene Adams, Published by Bella Books
Paranormal/Horror
The Magic Hunt by L.L. Raand, Published by Bold Strokes Books
The Devil You Know by Marie Castle, Published by Bella Books
Dogs of War by Geonn Cannon, Published by Supposed Crimes
Poetry
Undone by EM Hodge, Published by Sapphire Books Publishing
kissing keeps us afloat by Laurie MacFayden, Frontenac House
Romantic Suspense/Intrigue/Adventure
The One by JM Dragon, Published by Affinity Ebooks Press NZ Ltd
Sharpshooter by Julie Murray, Published by Sapphire Books Publishing
Switchblade by Carsen Taite, Published by Bold Strokes Books
Science Fiction/Fantasy
FutureDyke by Lea Daley, Published by Bella Books
Return of an Impetuous Pilot by Kate McLachlan, Published by Regal Crest Enterprises
Rabbits of the Apocalypse by Benny Lawrence, Published by Bedazzled Ink
Traditional Contemporary Romance
Kiss the Girl by Melissa Brayden, Published by Bold Strokes Books
Nightingale by Andrea Bramhall, Published by Bold Strokes Books
The Midnight Moon by Gerri Hill, Published by Bella Books
Young Adult
Double Exposure by Bridget Birdsall, Published by Sky Pony Press
Riding the Rainbow by Genta Sebastian, Self-Published
Just Girls by Rachel Gold, Published by Bella Books
Directors’ Award
Watty Boss
Lee Lynch Classic Award
Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown, Published by Daughters Publishing Co.
Trailblazer Award
Joan Nestle
2014
Ann Bannon Popular Choice (Tie)
All That Lies Within by Lynn Ames, Published by Phoenix Rising Press
Letters Never Sent by Sandra Moran, Published by Bedazzled Ink Pub. Co.
Anthology/Collection
Best Lesbian Romance by Radclyffe, ed., Published by Bold Strokes Books
Beyond the Trail by Jae, Published by Ylva Publishing
Three by Ann McMan, Published by Bedazzled Ink
Debut Author
Exception to the Rule by Cindy Rizzo, Self-Published
In Between by Jane Hoppen, Published by Bold Strokes Books
Laughing Down the Moon by Eva Indigo, Published by Bella Books
Dramatic General Fiction
In This Small Spot by Caren J. Werlinger, Published by Corgyn Publishing
Letters Never Sent by Sandra Moran, Published by Bedazzled Ink
Picking Up the Pieces by Brenda Adcock, Published by Regal Crest Enterprises
Erotica
At Her Feet by Rebekah Weatherspoon, Published by Bold Strokes Books
Switching Gears by Rhavensfyre, Published by Sapphire Books Publishing
Wild Girls, Wild Nights: True Lesbian Sex Stories by Sacchi Green, ed., Published by Cleis Press
Historical Fiction
Passion for Vengeance by Patty G. Henderson, Published by Blanca Rosa Publishing
Reflected Passion by Erica Lawson, Published by Blue Feather Books
Silver Wings by H.P. Munro, Self-published
Mystery/Thriller
Point of Betrayal by Ann Roberts, Published by Bella Books
Turning the Tide by Jenna Rae, Published by Bella Books
Yellow Vengeance by Liz Bugg, Published by Insomniac Press
Paranormal/Horror
The Awakening: Book One in the Sisters of Spirits Trilogy by Yvonne Heidt, Published by Bold Strokes Books
The Horde by Linda Kay Silva, Published by Sapphire Books Publishing
The Lone Hunt by L.L. Rand, Published by Bold Strokes Books
Poetry
Chopper! Chopper! by Veronica Reyes, Published by Red Hen Press
Roses Red by Beth Mitchum, ed., Published by UltraVioletLove Publishing
The Finley Human Experience by Monique Finley, Published by UltraVioletLove Publishing
Romantic Suspense/Intrigue/Adventure
Code of Honor by Radclyffe, Published by Bold Strokes Books
Mountain Rescue: The Ascent by Sky Croft, Published by Regal Crest Enterprises
The Gemini Deception by Kim Baldwin & Xenia Alexiou, Published by Bold Strokes Books
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Deep Deception by Cathy Pegau, Published by Carina Press (Harlequin Enterprises)
Saving Morgan by MB Panichi, Published by Bella Books
Shell Game by Benny Lawrence, Published by Bedazzled Ink
Traditional Contemporary Romance
Every Second Counts by D. Jackson Leigh, Published by Bold Strokes Books
Homestead by Radclyffe, Published by Bold Strokes Books
I Remember by Julie Cannon, Published by Bold Strokes Books
Young Adult
Orphan Maker by D Jordan Redhawk, Published by Bella Books
Secret City by Julia Watts, Published by Bella Books
Secret Lies by Amy Dunne, Published by Bold Strokes Books
Directors’ Award
Mary Griggs
Lee Lynch Classic Award
Annie on My Mind, Nancy Garden, Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Trailblazer Award
Judy Grahn
2013
Ann Bannon Popular Choice
Survived by Her Longtime Companion by Chris Paynter, Published by Blue Feather Books
Debut Author
Art On Fire, Hilary Sloin, published by Bywater Books
Lemon Reef, Robin Silverman, published by Bold Strokes Books
The Furthest City Light, Jeanne Winer, published by Bella Books
Dramatic General Fiction
Being Emily, Rachel Gold, published by Bella Books
The Raid, Lee Lynch, published by Bold Strokes Books (Winner of Category)
The Raven's Heart, Jesse Blackadder, published by Bywater Books
Historical Fiction
Awake Unto Me, Kathleen Knowles, published by Bold Strokes Books
The Last Nude, Ellis Avery, published by Riverhead Books
Lesbian Erotica
Girls Who Score: Hot Lesbian Erotica, Ily Goyanes, published by Cleis Press
Initiation by Desire, MJ Williamz, published by Bold Strokes Books
The Night Off, Meghan O'Brien, published by Bold Strokes Books
Mystery/Thriller
Being the Steel Drummer, Liz Bradbury, published by Boudica Publishing, Inc.
Hide and Snake Murder, Jessie Chandler, published by Midnight Ink
Runaway, Anne Laughlin, published by Bold Strokes Books
Paranormal Romance
Sometime Yesterday, Yvonne Heidt, published by Bold Strokes Books
The Book of Eleanor, Nat Burns, published by Bella Books
Touch Me Gently, D. Jackson Leigh, published by Bold Strokes Books
Poetry
Secession, Amy Sara Carroll, published by Hyperbole Books
Wor(l)s of Love, Loss, and Longing , Beth Mitchum, published by UltraVioletLove Publishing
Romantic Suspense/Intrigue/Adventure
After Mrs. Hamilton, Clare Ashton, Self-published
Beyond Innocence, Carsen Taite, published by Bold Strokes Books
Playing with Fuego, KG MacGregor, published by Bella Books
Short Story/Essay Collection
Sidecar, Ann McMan, published by Bedazzled Ink
Slices of Life, Georgia Beers, published by Brisk Press
Tea Leaves, Janet Mason, published by Bella Books
Speculative Fiction
Just Killing Time, Linda Kay Silva, published by Spinsters Ink
Soulwalker, Erica Lawson, published by Blue Feather Books
The Smuggler, The Spy and The Spider, Diana Rivers, published by Bella Books
Traditional Contemporary Romance
Almost Heaven, Susan X Meagher, published by Brisk Press
Heart Block, Melissa Brayden, published by Bold Strokes Books
Snow Falls, Gerri Hill, published by Bella Books
Directors’ Award
MB Panichi
Lee Lynch Classic Award (New award in 2012)
Spring Fire, Marijane Meaker writing as Vin Packer, published by Gold Medal Books
Trailblazer Award
Marijane Meaker
2012
Ann Bannon Popular Choice
Bingo Barge Murder, A Shay O'Hanlon Caper by Jessie Chandler, Published by Midnight Ink
Debut Author
After The Fall, Robin Summers, published by Bold Strokes Books
Open Water, Pol Robinson, published by Bella Books
Waiting In The Wings, Melissa Brayden, published by Bold Strokes Books
Dramatic General Fiction
Marching To A Different Accordion, Saxon Bennett, published by Bella Books
Maye's Request, Clifford Henderson, published by Bold Strokes Books
Shaken And Stirred, Joan Opyr, published by Bywater Books
Historical Romance
Hidden Truths, Jae, published by L-Book ePublisher
Lesbian Erotica
A Ride To Remember and Other Erotic Tales, Sacchi Green, published by Lethe Press
The Collectors, Anne Laughlin writing as Lesley Gowan, published by Bold Strokes Books
Mystery/Thriller
Beyond Instinct, Lynn Ames, published by Phoenix Rising
Buyer's Remorse: Book 1 in the Public Eye Series, Lori L. Lake, published by Regal Crest Enterprises
Hell's Highway, Gerri Hill, published by Bella Books
Paranormal Romance
Before The Dawn, Kate Sweeney, published by Intaglio Publications
Blood Hunt, L.L. Raand, published by Bold Strokes Books
Poetry
Head Off & Split, Nikky Finney, published by Northwestern University Press
Things I Say To Pirates On Nights When I Miss You, Keely Hyslop, published by Fourteen Hills Press
Romantic Suspense/Intrigue/Adventure
Dying To Live, Kim Baldwin & Xenia Alexiou, published by Bold Strokes Books
Nothing But The Truth, Carsen Taite, published by Bold Strokes Books
Tats, Layce Gardner, published by Bella Books
Short Story/Essay Collection
When We Were Outlaws, Jeanne Córdova, published by Spinsters Ink
Speculative Fiction
After The Fall, Robin Summers, published by Bold Strokes Books
Dark Wife, The, Sarah Diemer, published by Sarah Diemer
When an Echo Returns, Linda Kay Silva, published by Bella Books
Traditional Contemporary Romance
96 Hours, Georgia Beers, published by Bywater Books
Camptown Ladies, Mari SanGiovanni, published by Bywater Books
Waiting In The Wings, Melissa Brayden, published by Bold Strokes Books
Directors’ Award
Lori L. Lake
Lee Lynch Classic Award (New award in 2012)
Swashbuckler, Lee Lynch, published by Naiad Press
Trailblazer Award
Marianne K. Martin
2011
Ann Bannon Popular Choice
Starting From Scratch by Georgia Beers, published by Brisk Press
Anthology (Non-erotica)
Keep Your Wives Away From Them: Orthodox Women, Unorthodox Desires by Miryam Kabakov, published by North Atlantic Books
Debut Author
Red Rover by Liz Bugg, published by Insomniac Press
Rip Van Dyke by Kate McLachlan, published by Regal Crest Enterprises
Shadow Point by Amy Briant, published by Bella Books
Dramatic General Fiction
Something To Believe by Robbi McCoy, published by Bella Books
The Side Door by Jan Donley, published by Spinsters’ Ink
Whatever Gods May Be by Sophia Kell Hagin, published by Bold Strokes Books
Historical Romance
Eyes On The Stars by Lynn Ames, published by Phoenix Rising Press
Mephisto Aria by Justine Saracen, published by Bold Strokes Books
Soiled Dove by Brenda Adcock, published by Regal Crest Enterprises
Lesbian Erotica
Lesbian Lust by Sacchi Green, published by Cleis Press
Mystery/Thriller
From A Distance by CL Hart, published by PD Publishing
Of Course It’s Murder by Kate Sweeney, published by Intaglio Publishing
Watermark by J.M. Redmann, published by Bold Strokes Books
Paranormal Romance
Rip Van Dyke by Kate McLachlan, published by Regal Crest Enterprises
River Walker by Cate Culpepper, published by Bold Strokes Books
Poetry
Echo & Lightning by Sheila Packa, published by Wildwood River Press
White Shirt by Laurie MacFayden, published by Frontenac House
Romantic Suspense/Intrigue/Adventure
Above Temptation by Karin Kallmaker, published by Bella Books
Devil’s Rock by Gerri Hill, published by Bella Books
Missing Lynx by Kim Baldwin & Xenia Alexiou, published by Bold Strokes Books
Short Story/Essay Collection
For Frying Out Loud by Fay Jacobs, published by A&M Books
Frosting On The Cake: 2nd Helpings by Karin Kallmaker, published by Bella Books
Speculative Fiction
Bourn’s Edge by Barbara Davies, published by Bedazzled Ink
More Than An Echo by Linda Kay Silva, published by Bella Books
Nigredo by Alex Mykals, published by PD Publishing
Traditional Contemporary Romance
Always Faithful by Isabella, published by Sapphire Books
Photographs of Claudia by KG MacGregor, published by Bella Books
Starting From Scratch by Georgia Beers, published by Brisk Press
Directors’ Award
Lois Glenn
Trailblazer Award
Karin Kallmaker
2010
Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award
Beggar of Love by Lee Lynch, published by Bold Stroke Books
Anthology (Non-Erotica)
And Baby Makes More ed. by Susan Goldberg/CB Rose, published by Insomniac Press
Year’s Best Lesbian Fiction ’08 ed. by Fran Walker. published by Bedazzled Ink
Debut Author
Keile’s Chance by Dillon Watson, published by Bella Books
October’s Promise by Marianne Garver, published by Bella Books
Waltzing at Midnight by Robbi McCoy, published by Bella Books
Dramatic/General Fiction
Detours by Jane Vollbrecht, published by Blue Feather Books
Family Affair by Saxon Bennett, published by Bella Books
Gemini by Geonn Cannon, published by PD Publishing
Historical Romance
Backwards to Oregon by Jae, published by L-Book ePublishing
Kicker’s Journey by Lois Cloarec Hart, published by PD Publishing
Lesbian Erotica
Attractions of the Heart by Cheri Crystal, published by loveyoudivine
Night’s Kiss by Catherine Lundoff, published by Lethe Press
Mystery/Thriller
Possessing Morgan by Erica Lawson, published by Blue Feather Books
Veritas by Anne Laughlin, published by Bold Stroke Books
Who’ll Be Dead For Christmas? by Kate Sweeney, published by Intaglio Publishing
Paranormal Romance
Barking at the Moon by Nene Adams, published by PD Publishing
Everafter by Nell Stark/Trinity Tam, published by Bold Stroke Books
Poetry
Bird Eating Bird by Kristin Naca, published by Harper
In Praise of Falling by Cheryl Dumesnil, published by University of Pittsburgh Press
The Heart’s Traffic by Ching-in Chen, published by Arktoi Books
Romantic Suspense/Intrigue/Thriller
Next of Kin by Jae, published by L-Book ePublishing
The Scorpion by Gerri Hill, published by Bella Books
Thief of Always by Kim Baldwin/Xenia Alexiou, published by Bold Stroke Books
Short Story/Essay/Collections (Non Erotica)
Mean Little Deaf Queer by Terry Galloway, published by Beacon Press
My Sweet Wild Dance by Mikaya Heart, published by Dog Ear Press
Outsiders by L Ames/G Beers/JD Glass/S Meagher/S Smith, published by Brisk Press
Speculative Fiction
Forever Mine by KD Williamson, published by L-Book ePublishing
Second Nature by Jae, published by L-Book ePublishing
The Veil of Sorrow by Crystal Michallet-Romero, published by PD Publishing
Traditional Contemporary Romance
Keile’s Chance by Dillon Watson, published by Bella Books
Stranded by Blayne Cooper, published by Spinsters Ink
Worth Every Step by KG McGregor, published by Bella Books
Directors’ Award
Rosa Moran
Trailblazer Award
Ellen Hart
2009
Ann Bannon Popular Choice
The Kiss That Counted by Karin Kallmaker, published by Bella Books
Anthology (Non-erotica)
Sparkling Rain by ed. Barbara Summerhawk, published by New Victoria Publishers
Debut Author
Learning Curve by Rachel Spangler, published by Bold Strokes Books
Looking Through Windows by Caren J Werlinger, published by Windstorm Creative
The Trouble With Emily Dickinson by Lyndsey D’Arcangelo, published by Alpha World Press
Dramatic General Fiction
Dresses and Other Catastrophes by Dani O’Connor, published by Spinsters Ink
Last Chance at the Lost & Found by Marcia Finical, published by Bywater Books
The Mortal Groove by Ellen Hart, published by St Martin’s/Minotaur
Historical Romance
A Pirate’s Heart by Catherine Friend, published by Bold Strokes Books
Midnight Melodies by Megan Carter, published by Bella Books
Lesbian Erotica
Blue Collar Lesbian Erotica by eds. Verda Foster & Pat Cronin, published by Regal Crest
Thirteen Hours by Meghan O’Brien, published by Bold Strokes Books
Mystery/Thriller
Gloria’s Secret by Robin Alexander, published by Intaglio Publications
Land of Entrapment by Andi Marquette, published by Regal Crest
The Trouble with Murder by Kate Sweeney, published by Intaglio Publications
Paranormal Romance
Whispering Pine by Mavis Applewater, published by Blue Feather Books
Romantic Suspense/Intrigue/Adventure
Hotel Liaison by JLee Meyer, published by Bold Strokes Books
Partners by Gerri Hill, published by Bella Books
Secrets So Deep by KG MacGregor, published by Bella Books
Short Story/Essay Collection (Non Erotica)
A Little Book of Big Christmas Tales by Anne Azel, published by PD Publishing
Speculative Fiction
Residual Moon by Kate Sweeney, published by Intaglio Publications
Yesterday Once More by Karen Badger, published by Blue Feather Books
Traditional Contemporary Romance
Tomahawk’d by Diane S. Bauden, published by Intaglio Publications
Trails Merge by Rachel Spangler, published by Bold Strokes Books
Without Warning by KG MacGregor, published by Bella Books
Directors’ Award
Sherry Mills
Trailblazer Award
Lee Lynch
2008
Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award
And Playing The Role of Herself by K. E. Lane, published by Regal Crest
Anthology (Non-Erotica)
Love, Castro Street: Reflections of San Francisco by Katherine V. Forrest & Jim Van Buskirk, Eds., published by Alyson Books
Debut Author
Dateland by Jennifer Parello, McKenna Publishing
And Playing The Role of Herself by K.E. Lane, Regal Crest
Butch Girls Can Fix Anything by Paula Offut, Regal Crest
Dramatic General Fiction
In Broad Daylight by Jane Vollbrecht, published by Regal Crest
Landing by Emma Donoghue, published by Harcourt
The Spanish Pearl by Catherine Friend, published by Bold Strokes Books
Lesbian Erotica
Erotic Interludes 5: Road Games by Stacia Seaman & Radclyffe, Eds., published by Bold Strokes Books
In Deep Waters: Cruising The Seas by Karin Kallmaker & Radclyffe, published by Bella Books
Crave by Catherine Lundoff, Lethe Press
Mystery/Thriller
Dark Valentine by Jennifer Fulton, published by Bold Strokes Books
Redress Of Grievances by Brenda Adcock, published by Regal Crest
The Devil Unleashed by Ali Vali, published by Bold Strokes Books
Poetry
The Human Line by Ellen Bass, published by Copper Canyon Press
The Islands Project by Eloise Klein Healy, published by Red Hen Press
Torch River by Elizabeth Philips, published by Brick Books
Romance
And Playing The Role Of Herself by KE Lane, published by Regal Crest
Out of Love by KG MacGregor, published by Bella Books
Second Season by Ali Vali, published by Bold Strokes Books
Short Story/Essay Collections
Are There Closets in Heaven by Carol Curoe & Robert Curoe, published by Syren Book Company
Deep in the Heart – A Memoir of Love and Longing by Sheila Morris, published by Red Letter Press
Fried & True: Tales from Rehoboth Beach by Fay Jacobs, published by A&M Books
Speculative Fiction
Crown Of Valencia by Catherine Friend, published by Bold Strokes Books
Queens Of Tristaine by Cate Culpepper, published by Bold Strokes Books
Rebels’ Quest by Gun Brooke, published by Bold Strokes Books
Directors’ Award
Nann Dunne
Trailblazer Award
Katherine V. Forrest
2007
Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award
Snow Moon Rising by Lori L. Lake, published by Regal Crest
Debut Author
Combust the Sun by Andrews & Austin, published by Bold Strokes Books
She Waits by Kate Sweeney, published by Intaglio Publications
Sword of the Guardian by Merry Shannon, published by Bold Strokes Books
Dramatic / General Fiction
Gold Mountain by Anne Azel, published by PD Publishing
Snow Moon Rising by Lori L. Lake, published by Regal Crest Enterprises
The Night Watch by Sarah Waters, published by Riverhead Books
Lesbian Erotica
18th & Castro by Karin Kallmaker, published by Bella Books
Erotic Interludes 4: Extreme Passions by Radclyffe, S. Seaman, eds., published by Bold Strokes Books
Wild Abandon by Ronica Black, published by Bold Strokes Books
Mystery/Thriller
First Instinct by JLee Meyer, published by Bold Strokes Books
Idaho Code by Joan Opyr, published by Bywater Books
The Killing Room by Gerri Hill, published by Bella Books
Romance
Behind the Pine Curtain by Gerri Hill, published by Bella Books
Fresh Tracks by Georgia Beers, published by Bold Strokes Books
Promising Hearts by Radclyffe, published by Bold Strokes Books
Short Story/Essay Collections
Hit by a Farm by Catherine Friend, published by Marlowe & Co.
Speculative Fiction
Sister Lost, Sister Found by Jeanne G’Fellers, published by Bella Books
Sword of the Guardian by Merry Shannon, published by Bold Strokes Books
The Empress and the Acolyte by Jane Fletcher, published by Bold Strokes Books
Directors’ Award
Cathy LeNoir
Trailblazer Award
Jane Rule
2006
Debut Author
Course of Action by Gun Brooke, published by Bold Strokes Books
In Too Deep by Ronica Black, published by Bold Strokes Books
Misplaced People by C. G. Devize, published by Intaglio Publications
Mystery / Action / Adventure / Thriller
Grave Silence by Rose Beecham, published by Regal Crest
Justice Served by Radclyffe, published by Bold Strokes Books
The Iron Girl by Ellen Hart, published by St. Martin’s Press
Romance / Erotic Love Stories
A Guarded Heart by Jennifer Fulton, published by Regal Crest
Just Like That by Karin Kallmaker, published by Bella Books
Unbreakable by Blayne Cooper, published by BookEnds Press
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror / Paranormal / Speculative
Dark Dreamer by Jennifer Fulton, published by Regal Crest Enterprises
No Sister of Mine by Jeanne G’Fellers, published by Bella Books
Protector of the Realm by Gun Brooke, published by Bold Strokes Books
Trailblazer Award
Sarah Aldridge (Anyda Marchant)
2005
Mystery / Action / Adventure / Thriller
An Intimate Ghost by Ellen Hart, published by St. Martin’s Minatour
Justice in the Shadows by Radclyffe, published by Bold Strokes Books
Caught in the Net by Jessica Thomas, published by Bella Books
Romance / Erotic Love Stories
Sugar by Karin Kallmaker, published by Bella Books
Rosemary & Juliet by Judy MacLean, published by Alice Street Editions
Fated Love by Radclyffe, published by Bold Strokes Books
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror / Paranormal / Speculative
Battle for Tristaine by Cate Culpepper, published by Justice House
Wizard of Isis by Jean Stewart, published by Bella Books
The Walls of Westernfort by Jane Fletcher, published by Fortitude Press
Trailblazer Award
Ann Bannon