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

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1 FEATHERED QUILL BOOK AWARDS 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 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

2 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)

3 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 selfpublished 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 Book- Critique.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

4 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 Pro- Promoter 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 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 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.

5 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 mid- April (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.