2003 Nominations listings

BEST WORK IN PROGRESS ADULT / The WIhP Award
BEST NEW ORIGINAL GEN AUTHOR (any genre) / The Rising Star Award
Emerald 1: Ezra's Baby Daughter Author: Lu
Humans just Ain't worth the trouble Author: Lily of the West
The Stalker Author: Sunni Declined
Blue Horse Author: Freyan
Keeping Watch Author: Carole
Stranded Author: Gunney
Coming Home Author: Raven
How Thin The Line Author: Riverbrat
So Easy to Kill Author: Midnight Blue
Ally Cat Author: BM
Santa's Helper Author: Sharon Hepner
Sins of the Father Author: Phox


BEST NEW ORIGINAL ADULT AUTHOR (any genre)/ The Rising Star Award
The Long Hard Ride Author: Jean
Shattered Author: The Chronicler
A Christmas Wish Author: Kimberley
Full Circle Author: Kimberley
Remember Author: Tree Climber
Purgatory Author: Robin Serrano



BEST GEN HURT COMFORT / The Golden Crutch Award
Never Asked Author: Kris
Wrestling the Octopus Author: JK
Point of View Author: JIN
Word Author: Deirdre Declined
Bleak Mourning Author: Suzy B
Civil Disturbance Author: Suzy B
By These Fists Alone Author: Anita
A Requested Lapse of Reason Author: Anita
Rescue Me Author: Jenn
By These Fists Alone Author: Anita
Don't Know From Adam Author: Jordan Mackenzie
Going Home Author: LaraMee
Unfounded Author: Sassysouix & Dorkjunkie
The Magpie Story Author: Meg Tipper
Half Baked Author: Twyla Jane
Down Came the Rain Author: KT
Promises Author: Kimberley
Christmas Trappings Author: Angela B
Captives Author: Sue B.
Tin Author: Nottasha
To the place I belong Author: Ronnie
Tell me all your thoughts on God Author: Jin
Outcasts Author: Jeanne
Huntin’ Author: Jeanne
Once in a Lifetime Author: Angela Bolling
Manifest Destiny Author: JJJunky
Ultra Vires Author: Heidi
Poison Author: Heather Flahtery
Step Back and Ponder Author: Jackie



BEST ADULT HURT COMFORT / The Golden Crutch Award
Bombshell Author: Mcat
Revelations Author: Sue N.
Shattered Author: The Chronicler
Out of the Blue Author: Hombre
Lost And Found Author The Chronicler
Violation Author: Hombre
Gone Author: LT
Nexus: Salt Lake Author: Macx & Lara Bee
Run Free Author: Macx & Lara Bee
Eclipse Author: Macx & Lara Bee
Falling Down Author: Megan Kent
Rubicon Author: The Scribe



BEST GEN HUMOR / The John Dunne Award
JD's Diary Author: Lu
Team Retreat Author: Heather
Fan Fiction Author: The Chronicler
The Call of the Wild Author: Annie
Humans Just Ain't Worth the Trouble Author: Lily of the West
All for One Author: Suzy B
Undercover Author: The Chronicler
How Four Idjiots got Baptized Author: Pat
Spittin Butterfly Smoke Author Jackie, & Ingunn,
Hiccups Author: Hombre
What Happens In Vegas, Stays In Vegas Author: J. Brooks
Neither a Sender nor a Larabee Author: Beth Green
Sugar Rush Author: Carole
Counting to Three Author: Carole
The Wreck Author: Heather F.
The Hunting of the ...Aw Hell! Author: Lara Bee
New Adventures of Crash and Burn Author: Heidi
Seeing the Elephant Author: J. Brooks
Operation Cat Author: KT
The Bull Author: Helen Chavez
Questionable Answers Author: Sheryl
Just a little more Author: Steelknight
Tennyson, Shakespeare...and Wilmington Author: Brigitta B
The Lowest of Low Author: Brigitta B
Leave it to Me Author: Brigitta B
A Man's Derriere is a Very Private Thing Author: Brigitta B
Alternate Transportation Author: Brigitta B
Australia's Nice This Time of Year! Author: Brigitta B
Intervention Author: MMW
All F*ked Up Author: The Chronicler*
Sometimes a man has to do what a man has to do Author: Brigitta B
Cold Comfort Author: Wendy W
Counting to Three Author: Carole
The Zoo Author: Heather Flaherty

BEST ADULT HUMOR/ The Loaded Gun Award
Going to see the Elephant Author: Cattraine & KlingonCat
Phone Sex Author: LaraMee
Things Boys Get Up to Author: Kitipurr
Ars Vivendi Author: Macx
Hitting the 'O Author: Macx
Undercover Leathers Author: Wildcard
Winter Stampede Author: Klingoncat
All Frosting - Chocolate Author: Charlotte C Hill
Muddy Waters and Soapy Bubbles Author: The Chronicler
Surprise Author: Charlotte C. Hill
Another Saturday Night Author: Sue Kelley


BEST ADULT HET / The Ace of Hearts Awards
Home & Away Author: Zeke Black Declined
Under Cover of Darkness Author: Luna Dey
A Night to Treasure Author: Julie Verinder
Aftermath Author: TJ
Buckaroo Author: Jody Revenson
The Day can't last Forever Author: Katmorg
Reunion Author: Kaly
Seven Days Author: The Scribe



BEST ADULT SLASH / The Wild Hearts Awards
Getting There Author: Phantom Black Sheep
Of Lakes & Rivers Author: Zeke Black Declined
Fractured Author: Charlotte Hill
Songs in the Key of You Author: Kitipurr
Remedy Author: Robin Serrano
Wild Night Authors: Ruby J. & Maygra
A Life Not Left Author: Annie
Phoenix Author: Zorrorojo
Termination Author: Cobalt
Inchoate Author: Cobalt
Jeep Tricks Author: Klingoncat
Turning Point Author: Macx
Retribution Author: Kimberley
Make-Up Sex Author: Charlotte C. Hill
Fighting midnight Author: firefox
JD's Story (Escorts AU) Author: Stan Lee
Plenty to Go Around Author: Charlotte C Hill
Grulla Author: Cattraine
A Man's Gotta Do... Author: Sammy Girl
Southern Exposure Author: Steelknight
Learning to Improvise Author: Katherine
Stud Poker Author: Timberwolf
Distraction Author: Cobalt
In the Beginning Author: Charlotte C Hill
Discoveries Author: Cobalts
Like Old Times Author: Charlotte C. Hill




BEST GEN TEARJERKER / The Embroidered Hanky Award
Shenandoah Waltz Author: Sue Bartholomew
Come Home Author: JIN
Things We Learned 16: Empty Kingdoms Author: LaraMee
Small Sacrifices Author: JBrooks
Next Time Author: Trish
Death of an innocent Author: K
Be Still Author: JIN
Unexpected in the Common Hours Author: Jody Revenson
The color of Love Author: LaraMee
For the Best- LB/ATF Author: Heather F
Wanted, Dead or Alive Author: Tammy
To Protect His Own Author: Joy (JK)
Until Your Dreams Know Author: Joy (JK)
Numb Author: Lady Standish
Borrowed Time Author: Estevana Ray
Revenge Author: Katie
Nothing Author: Nottasha
The Ghosts that Haunt Me Author: Susan Zell
Change of Heart Author: Winter
Fields of Blue Author: Sue N
The Good-Bye Talk Author: The Chronicler
The Best Christmas Ever Author: Lynda
Tell Me There's a Heaven Author: Helen Chavez
All the time in the world Author: Lara Bee


BEST ADULT TEARJERKER / The Embroidered Hanky Award
Counting the Cost Author: Tree climber
Careless Whisper Author: Carla
Homecoming Author: KET
Hope and Dreams Author: Ruby J
Lost and Found Author: Ruby J.
Say Goodnight Author: Lara Bee
Rigor Mortis Author: Lara Bee
Children of the Night Author: Kimberley
The Last Patrol Author: Joe Lawson
Cold Enough to Snow Author: Gwyneth Rhys
True Friends Author: Sammy Girl
Yesterday's hero Author: Steelknight
Haunted Heart Author: Steelknight


BEST GEN HOLIDAY FIC (any genre)/ The Glad Tidings Award
It's Not Fair Author: Joy
Christmas Diamonds Author: SassySouix & Dorkjunkie
Aftermath Author: Helen Adams
Seventh Heaven Author: Cin
Merry Christmas Author: Brigita B
Legend Author: Winter
The Gift Author: Winter
His Team Author: Steelknight

Christmas Shoes Author: wyndewalker
A Gift to be Celebrated at Christmas Author: Brigitta B
Desk of Fiddles Author: NotTasha

Santa's Helper Author: Sharon Hepner


BEST ADULT HOLIDAY FIC (any genre)/ The Glad Tidings Award
Always Author: Maygra
To Hold A New Day Author: Maygra
In The Spirit Author: Oracle
Toeing the Mistle Author: Annie
Christmas Carols Revisited Author: Steelknight
Christmas Interlude Author: Lara Bee & Macx
Where Angels Fear to Tread Author: TimberWolf
Once More Author: CV Puerro
Have Yourself... Author: Stan Lee
Veils Author: US
All I Want For Christmas Author: Steelknight
A Christmas Wish Author: Kimberley
For Auld L'ang Syne Author: Charlotte C Hill


BEST GEN NON-ATF AU /The Brass Mirror Award
Spellbound Author: Jeanne
Fellow Travelers Author: J Brooks
Twofold Author: Purple Lacey
Equitable Action Author: Meg Tipper
Blue Horse Author: Freyan
Catch Manny Author: Meg Tipper
Spirit Author: Ruby
Four Kingdoms - Book 1 Author: Meg Tipper
Four Kingdoms -Rhea & the Wolf -Book 5 Author: Meg Tipper
The Magnificent Quest Author: Nettie Roe Declined
Where home is at Author: Angela B.
Judging the Book Author: Justy Declined
Hush Author: Beth (aka Midge)
Stranded Author: Gunney
Haven Series Author: Brate
Make A Wish Author: SassySouix
Mythological Beasts Author: Lara Bee
Vengeance AU Author: Heidi & Cin
Fortress Author: Jean
A Blast from the Past Author: Brigitta B
Give them Hell Boys Author: Brigitta B
The Price of War Author: Winter
Misfits Author: Winter & Nancy W.
Dark Skies Author Winter & Nancy W
Heaven Knows, Mr. Wilmington Author: Nancy W.
Damnation Alley Author: Leslie
The right kind of mirrors Author: killash
Little Runaway Author: Laramee



BEST ADULT NON-ATF AU /The Brass Mirror Award
Sadist's Grin Author: Cobalt
Leverage Author: Cobalt
The Alchemist's Fortune Author: Kay
The Magnificent Bordello Author: Robin Serrano
The Hound of the Standishes Author: Sammy Girl
Country of the Heart Author: Charlotte Hill
Carpe Noctem Author: Macx & Lara Bee
Interlude: Midnight of my Soul Author: Diamondback Declined
Family Matters Author: Stan Lee
Letting in the Jungle Author: Lethe Loupe
Mad Dog Author: Joe Lawson
Second Star To The Right Author: Jess Unable to Contact
Los Magnificos Author: Cattraine
Sturgis Author: Cattraine
And So It Goes Author: Cobalt



BEST GEN CROSSOVERS / The Crossroads Award
The Compassion Trap Author: Gil Hales
The Cub and the Kit Author: Debra Noellert
Double Take Author: Winter
Wrong Place, Wrong Time Author: Mady Bay
Leap of Faith Author: Brate
Double Jeopardy Author: Winter
Showdown in Four Corners Author: Jennifer
Due Seven Author: Gina Dewey


BEST ADULT CROSSOVERS / The Crossroads Award
One Day Out West Author: zorrorojo
Disclosures Author: Katherine


BEST ORIGINAL GEN POEM (Any Genre)/The Vin Tanner Award
New Start Author: Jean Dockery
The Seven's Thanksgiving Author: Teresa Declined
Miracle In The Moonlight Author: Jackie
Warmth of Friendship Author: Jackie
The collection of Haikus Author: Cobalt
Prize Attributes Author: Lady Viper



BEST ORIGINAL ADULT POEM (Any Genre)/The Vin Tanner Award
Again Author: Cobalt
He Remembered Author: Steelknight



BEST GEN KISS FIC/ The Luscious Lips Award
Mistletoe Author: Helen Adams
Fun on the Slopes Author: Lisa S


BEST ADULT KISS FIC/ The Luscious Lips Award



BEST GEN VIGNETTE(25K or less)(any genre) / The Magnificent Ficlet Award
The Man With No Name Author: Debbi K
Gone but not Forgotten Author: Kat Morg
A Friend in Me Author: Winnie
A Man Someday Author: LaraMee
Imperfect Thoughts Author: Twyla Jane
Watching God Dream Author: Sunni Declined
Keeping Watch Author: Carole
He Ran and Ran and Ran Author: Jessie Jane Cheshire
One Half Left Author: Sammy Girl
Learning to Listen Author: KT
Through a Wise Man's Eyes Author: Dorkjunkie & Sassysouix
When a Man Respects You Author: DarkSkies
Leave No Man Behind Author: Rebecca Lynn Williams
Okay Author: Kemmae
Tea and Sympathy Author: J Brooks
Perchance to Dream Author: US


BEST ADULT VIGNETTE(25K or less)(any genre) / The Magnificent Ficlet Award
Duet Author: Cattraine
Almost Awake at Midnight Author: Mady Bay
Push Author: Robin Serrano
A la Carte Author: Macx
Cravings Author: Macx
At your feet Author : C.V Puerro
No compromise Author: Cobalt
Sizzle Author: Charlotte C Hill
Unbridled Passion Author: Steelknight
Homage to Sundance Author: Outrider
Priceless Author: Charlotte C Hill


BEST GEN EXTENDED FIC /NOVELLA(250k or more, any genre)/ The Best Novella Award
Running Against the Wind Author: Jean Graham
Moved by Silent Hands Author: Painted Eyes
Quicksand Author: Sun N.
Father's Day Author: Jody Revenson
When Shadows Fall Author: Desert Sage & Co Author: Deb
Pawn on a Green Baize Table Author: Sevenstars & Aureleigh
Choices Author: Heather Hillsden & Sue Salter
Silent Memories Author: Violette
Something Wicked Author: Mary K
Sui Generis Author: Macx
Through the River of Fire Author: Deirdre
I will Help you Author: Mitzi



BEST ADULT EXTENDED FIC /NOVELLA(250k or more, any genre)/The Best Novella Award
Served Cold Author: Julie Verinder
Credens Furtiva Author: Maygra
Metagenesis Author: Macx & Lara Bee
The South Wind Author: TJ
Full Circle Author: Kimberley
Brass Ring Series Author: KET
The Big Score Book I Author: Charlottte C. Hill & Maygra



BEST GEN SEQUENTIAL FICS(any genre)/ The Mag 7 Serial Award
In the Good Ol' Summertime Author: Various Authors
The Annie Greer Saga Author: Not Tasha
The Silence Series Author: Jessie Jane Cheshire
Four Kingdoms AU Author: Meg Tipper
Where the Wind Blows Series Author: Beth (Midge)
After the Peace AU Author: Jaye B.
Tijuana Jail Series Author: Twyla Jane
Things We Learned (LB) Authors: Joy K & Various
The Coyote Chronicles Author: Mods
Visits with Dr. Will Author: LaraMee
Sentinels, Guides, and Telepaths AU Author: Jaye B.
E.m.7: Executive Mediation 7 Author: Brigitta B.
Weathering the Storm Author: Dorkjunkie & Sassysouix
The Regents AU Author: Debra M & Monica M
The Cur Author: Linda B
Fallen Embers Author: Dorkjunkie & Sassysouix
Hell of a Shot Series Author: Brigitta B
The South Bridge Series Author: NotTasha



BEST ADULT SEQUENTIAL FICS(any genre)/ The Mag 7 Serial Award
Dark Moon Author: Cattraine
A Drawing Hand Author: Cobalt
The Latin Series Author: Raven
The Campfire series Author: C.V. Puerro
The Ezra/Mary Series Author: Luna Day
Denuo Author: Macx & Lara Bee
Cry for Help Author: Stanlee
Reflections of... Author: Tiffiny



BEST GEN STORIES / The One Destiny Award
Born for Adversity Author: Julia Verinder
Simple Pleasures Author: Helen Adams
Snow Shaker Author: KT
Big Lie, Small World Author: JIN
Charades Author: Twyla Jane
Soledad Author: J Brooks
Afraid Author: Xiola
Trial From Hell Author: Dorkjunkie & Sassysouix
When Gunfighters Grieve Author: Brigitta B
Weight Lifting Author: KT
Lies in the Darkness Author: KT
Playing Hooky Author: KT
At The Gate Author: Dorkjunkie & Sassysouix
Chance Met Friends Author: Tiffiny
The Perfect Crime Author: KET
Ally Cat Author: BM



BEST WORK IN PROGRESS GEN / The WIhP Award
JP4 - Extinction Author: Jediya
Indifference Author: Anita
When Hero's Hurt Author: The Chronicler
Mind Games Author: Freeformchick
Hackers Author: The Chronicler
When Adventures Begin... Author: The Chronicler
Bodyguards - The Name of the Game Author: Jean Graham
Kings and Vagabonds II: The Journey Author: Jean Graham
Mongoose Author: Eleanor Tremayne
Zerks Author: Twyla Declined
Things Work Out Eventually Author: Gunney
Thought and Memory Author: Raven
Hospital Author: Mel Declined
Four Corners PD Author: Heidi & Cin
Flames Author: Sue Kelley
The List Author: MMW
The Road to Armageddon Author: Helen Chavez
Shadowdancers Author: Deirdre


Sin City Author: Anita
Of Human Glory Author: Suzy B
Wind and Rain Author: Barb M.
The Twelve pack Author: Annie
Burning Leaves Author: Lumina
The Pack Author: Steelknight