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Previous Winners by Year2020 Goldie WinnersAnn 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 Goldie WinnersAnn 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 Publishging) 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 Goldie WinnersAnn 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) Mariage 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 Goldie WinnersAnn 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 Goldie WinnersAnn 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 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 Goldie WinnersAnn 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 Goldie WinnersAnn Bannon Popular Choice 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 Goldie WinnersAnn 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 WinnersAnn 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 byBold Strokes Books Nothing But The Truth, Carsen Taite, published byBold Strokes Books Tats, Layce Gardner, published byBella 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 WinnersAnn 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 & Lightening 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 WinnersAnn 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 WinnersAnn 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 WinnersAnn 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 WinnersAnn 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 WinnersDebut 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 WinnersMystery / 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
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