FEATHERED QUILL BOOK AWARDS 2014 1. Best Children`s

FEATHERED QUILL BOOK AWARDS
2014
1. Best Children's Illustrated
1. Summer Saltz by Connie Sewell
2. The Christmas Tree Elf by Valentine D’Arcy Sheldon
3. Murphy and the Magical Hat by Kate David
2. Best Juvenile/Young Adult Non-Fiction
1. The Depth of Grace by J. Bronson Haley
2. Tails of Sweetbrier by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne
3. Life with Anna by Jane Kelly
3. Best Juvenile/Young Adult Fiction, Graphic/Anime
1. The Silver Sphere by Michael Dadich
2. 84 Ribbons by Paddy Eger
3. Fall Down Seven by Chuck Edmonson
4. Best Adult Fiction (General)
1. The Magdalene Mystery by Christine Sunderland
2. Vampire Defense by James Bell
3. The Rockin’ Chair by Steven Manchester
5. Best Romance
1. Acadian Waltz by Alexandrea Weis
2. Sand Dollar by Sebastian Cole
3. The Palomar Parodox by James Philip Ryan
6. Best Mystery/Thriller
1. Natalie’s Revenge by Susan Fleet
2. Too Much Blood by Jane Bennett Munro
3. A Wicked Thing by Michael Kasenow
7. Best Cozy Mystery
1. Shadows: A Jake Sommers Novel by Don Castle
2. Saving Faith by Patrick Garry
3. Off the Hook by James Twerell
8. Best Non-Fiction Personal (Self-Help, Memoir, Inspirational)
1. Comet’s Tale by Steven Wolf
2. Up and In by Steve Kubicek
3. Dogs of Proud Spirit by Melanie Sue Bowles
9. Best Non-Fiction Informational (Business, History, Parenting)
1. Super Baby Food by Ruth Yaron
2. COMPASS: Creating Exceptional Organizations by William F. Brandt, Jr.
3. The Impending Monetary Revolution by Edmund Contoski
10. Best Short Story
1. So Too My Love by Harvey Goodman
2. Reflections of Life by Jon Nelson
3. Remnant by Roland Allnach
11. Best Historical (both historical fiction and non-fiction)
1. The Warsaw Conspiracy by James Conroyd Martin
2. Visibly Struck by Steve Kubicek
3. Law of the Desert Born by Beau L’Amour
12. Best Humor
1. The Seraph Contingency: Anael’s Tale by Jennifer Fales
2. Jesse James and the Secret Legend of Captian Coytus by Alex Mueck
3. The Lost Mind of Buffalo Morgan by Barry Hemmerle
13. Best Animal - Children's and YA
1. The Gentle Beagle by Karen Roberts
2. The Little Blue Dog Goes to School by Karen Roberts
3. The Story of Moses by Jennifer Talbot Ross
14. Best Animal - Adult (both fiction and non-fiction)
1. Comet’s Tale by Steven Wolf
2. The Belair Stud by Kimberly Gatto
3. The Dogs of Proud Spirit by Melanie Sue Bowles
ADDITIONAL SPONSORED AWARDS:
THE WARSAW CONSPIRACY BY JAMES CONROYD MARTIN
WINS The Feathered Quill's Best Self-published Novel: All self-
published books, in all categories, are eligible for this award. The TOP
PICK self-published book award includes a front-page review on
Feathered Quill Book Reviews and author interview with links to the
book's (or author's) page. Review and interview will also be posted to
our blog, twitter account, Facebook page, Book-Views.com and BookCritique.com. In addition, the review will be posted to
Barnes&Noble.com and Google Books (if the book is listed on those sites). - $125 value
THE SILVER SPHERE BY MICHAEL DADICH WINS The Write
Companion Award for Best Overall TOP PICK - Adult, Children's and
Young Adult categories: Originality is key. Falling into a stereotypical plot or
character is difficult for an author. That is why this award is given to the author
that makes that lasting impression. Based on pure originality, this award seeks
the writers who - like Dean Koontz's Odd Thomas or Preston and Childs'
inventive detective Aloysius Pendergast - have created a character who makes
that lasting impression on readers. Do I smell sequel? The winner will receive
marketing on all Amy Lignor's websites: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TWC, Pinterest, as well as a free
consultation regarding their next book project. This comes with a free edit/polish/notes/suggestions of
their next book. If there is not a project as of yet, the consult will be given to answer any author's
questions when it comes to publishing, agencies, independent books, self-publishing - a conversation
regarding the here and now of the industry that may help them in the future.
THE DOGS OF PROUD SPIRIT BY MELANIE SUE BOWLES
WINS The ReaderViews Award for the Readers' favorite - We will
choose from the winners of all categories on the book for this award, based on
Reviews Scores, Cover Design, and relevance to readers today. The winner
will get a Publicity Package AA, which includes a Book Review, Live
Interview and a one week Feature on our Home page, Inside Scoop Live page
and Newsletter. Plus one hour of online publicity consultation. - $385 value
NATALIE’S REVENGE BY SUSAN FLEET WINS The
Maryglenn McCombs Book Publicity Award for Best Mystery One professionally-written press release with distribution. - $1000 value
THE GENTLE BEAGLE BY KAREN ROBERTS
WINS The Five Star Publications Award for Best
Animal - Children's and YA A one hour book consulting
session - $200 value
COMET’S TAIL BY STEVEN WOLF WINS The Polka Dot Banner
Award for Best Non-Fiction Personal Award - The Polka Dot Banner, the
book visibility site, will provide the winner of this category with a one-year ProPromoter profile that includes: a front page book cover ad, top-of-the-page banner,
Featured Author interview, book cover ad, a top-of-every-page mini book icon,
Platinum Authors highlight page placement, special easy-access browse tab to your
book, and access to all available profile tabs. (See site for complete details of this
option.) - $169 value
VIEW FROM THE EDGE BY MICHAEL KASENOW WINS The
Savannah's Choice Award for Best Adult Fiction Written by a SelfPublished Author - Prize includes: book review by Savannah Mae, a page
highlighting both author & book to be featured for a month on the home page of
saywhatsavannahmae.com following the awards. Book review and highlight pages to
remain on website indefinitely, featured under "Savannah's Choice Awards" and an
ad with the winning book cover linking to Amazon.com for 1 year on sidebar.
SUMMER SALTZ BY CONNIE SEWELL WINS The Savannah's
Choice Award for Best Children's Book Written by a Self-Published
Author - Prize includes: book review by Savannah Mae, a page highlighting both
author & book to be featured for a month on the home page of
saywhatsavannahmaekids.com following the awards. Book review and highlight
pages to remain on website indefinitely, featured under "Savannah's Choice Awards"
and an ad with the winning book cover linking to Amazon.com for 1 year on sidebar.
SHADOWS: A JAKE SOMMES NOVEL BY DON CASTLE WINS
The BestsellersWorld Award for Best Cozy Mystery - This award
includes an author page on the site and the book and synopsis added to the
Featured Books page for 10 days. - $125 value
LIFE WITH ANNA BY JANE KELLY WINS The Larch Hill Orchids
'Spoil An Author' Award Because authors work so hard to promote their books,
they deserve to be spoiled, just a bit. One winning author will be randomly chosen
from all award-winning authors, to receive an orchid from Larch Hill Greenhouse.
Note that due to weather considerations, orchid will be shipped to winner in midApril (or later if weather is severe in Massachusetts where greenhouse is located).
SEBASTIAN COLE, AUTHOR OF SAND DOLLAR AND JON
NELSON, AUTHOR OF REFLECTIONS OF LIFE, BOTH WIN
A $50 AMAZON GIFT CERTIFICATE.