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NOVELS

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Science Fiction and Book of the Year

Apprentice by Kristen Young, published by Enclave Escape

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Debut, Epic Fantasy, Young Adult

The Seventh Sun by Lani Forbes, published by Blackstone Publishing

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Fantasy and Readers Choice

Dust by Kara Swanson, published by Enclave

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Middle Grade

An Echo of the Fae by Jenelle Schmidt, published by Stormcave

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Paranormal/Supernatural

Mercury at Risk by Steve Rzasa, published by Steve Rzasa

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Cover Design

Dust by Kara Swanson, published by Enclave Publishing, designed by Kirk DouPonce

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SHORT FICTION

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Novella

Treason’s Crown by Anne Wheeler, published by Catherine Wheeler

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Short Story

Eryri by Laura VanArendonk Baugh, published by Tyche Books

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Flash Fiction

The Voice of Cancer by Ronnell Gibson, published by Havok Publishing

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AUDIO

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Audiobook

The Story Raider by Lindsay Franklin, published by Oasis Audio, narrated by Pam Turlow

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Audio Drama

Wight Christmas by Laura VanArendonk Baugh, published by Untold Podcast, narrated by Kristin L. Norman/Nathan James Norman

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Audio Short

Why God Made Beer by A.C. Williams, published by the Havok Story Podcast, narrated by Magnus Carlssen