The Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards have been created to allow readers a voice.
The readers nominate for the award categories and the readers vote.

 

Some quick answers to common questions:  
Who can join the LFRCA?  Any reader of lesbian fiction.
Is there a membership form to complete?  No
Are there membership dues?  No
How can I join? Click here  
Who can nominate for the awards? All members
Is there a nomination fee? No
Who can vote? All members
What will the winners win? A certificate showing the Writer or Book was chosen as Readers Favorite for the year. Winners will be provided jpg of the award to post on their website.
Who owns the LFRCA? The organization was registered as a Yahoo group by Mickey Minner.
Who runs the LFRCA? Jo Fothergill serves as Administrator and Mickey Minner serves as Moderator.
How are expenses paid for? No monies are collected from members or any other parties. The LFRCA is administered 100% by the volunteer efforts of Jo Fothergill and Mickey Minner.

 


We welcome all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions. Please send any you have to the
LFRCA Moderator, Jo Fothergill
. She will respond as quickly as possible.
 
Clicking on the links below will take you to specific information about the LFRCA, the Nominees, and the Finalists.

 

Nomination Process Voting Process FAQs
Book Finalists by Category Nominations by Book Category Nominations by Writer Category
Nominated Book Covers    

 

  Rules for nominating:

--Every member is eligible to nominate books and writers.

--Nominated books must have been released between January 1 and December 31 of the award year.

--By nominating a book, the member is agreeing that they have read the book.

--All nominated books must have two main characters that are lesbian.

--Re-released books are eligible for nomination in the year of their re-release.

--All published lesbian fiction writers are eligible regardless of sex and/or sexual preference.

--Every member may nominate as many books as they wish for each of the following categories:

              Favorite Romance
              Favorite Speculative/Sci-Fi/Fantasy
              Favorite Adventure
              Favorite Mystery
              Favorite Anthology/Erotica/Short Story collection

              With this being the first year for the Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards, an
              additional category has been added - Favorite Pre-2006 Book.

--Members are to decide which category they wish to nominate a book. However, each member may nominate
a book only once so pick the category carefully.

--Every member may nominate as many writers as they wish for the Favorite Writer category.

At the end of the nomination period, the 25 books that receive the most nominations in each Book category
and the 25 writers with the most nominations in the Writer category will be placed alphabetically on polls
for voting by all members.

There is no limit to the number of books and writers each member may nominate. However, each member
may nominate a book only once.

During the nomination period, a member may change the category they have nominated a book for by simply
noting that in a new post. Please be sure to provide the category you had originally nominated the book and
to which category you wish to move your nomination.

To nominate your favorite books you simply make a post on the group or send an email to the group Moderator.
Name the award first then list all your nominations for that award. Members may continue to nominate as long
as the nomination period is open.

The Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards are for the readers. All attempts have been made to make the
nominating process as fair as possible and to allow the readers a voice. It is hoped that every member will
take the opportunity to nominate their favorite books and writers.

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Voting Process:
At the end of the nomination period, the 25 books in each category and 25 writers receiving the most nominations 
will be listed alphabetically on a poll for the members to vote. If a category has less than 25 nominated books 
then all nominated books will appear for voting in that category.
The top 5 Books and Writers -based on members votes- will be named Readers Favorite. 

Each group member is allowed one vote in each category.

During the voting period, members will be unable to see the voting results. Once the voting period closes, the poll 
results will be made available to all members.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
WHO IS ALLOWED TO JOIN THE LESBIAN FICTION READERS CHOICE AWARDS GROUP?
Membership is open to anyone who is a reader and supporter of Lesbian Fiction.

WHO MAY NOMINATE?
All group members.

WHO GETS TO VOTE?
All group members.

WHAT ARE THE AWARD CATEGORIES?
Favorite Romance, Favorite Speculative/Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Favorite Adventure, Favorite Mystery, 
Favorite Anthology/Erotica/Short Story collections, and Favorite Writer. For this first year, a category of 
Favorite Pre-2006 Book was added.

HOW MANY NOMINATIONS CAN A MEMBER MAKE?
Each member may nominate as many books as long as they have read every book they nominate. They may
nominate as many writers as long as they have read at least one book by the writer.

HOW DOES A MEMBER PROVE THEY HAVE READ THE BOOKS?
It is hoped that the members will be honorable with their nominations and abide by this request. However, 
should a member nominate or vote for a book they have not read, there is no way for the moderators to 
know or take action to prevent this. 

HOW ARE THE NOMINATIONS COMPILED?
Every member is encouraged to nominate as many books and writers as they wish. At the end of the 
nomination period, the nominations made by all the members will be added together. 

WILL ALL OF THE NOMINATIONS BE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS?
No. Members are encouraged to post their choices to the group. However, by member request, 
nominations may also be made by private email to the moderators. 
CAN A BOOK BE NOMINATED IN MORE THAN ONE CATEGORY?
Yes. The readers decide in what category they wish to nominate a book. Therefore, it is possible for a book 
to be nominated in multiple categories as (for example) some readers might consider a book to be a Romance 
while others find the book to be an Adventure.
HOW ARE THE AWARD WINNERS CHOSEN?
At the end of the nomination period, the 25 books in each category and 25 writers in the Writer category 
receiving the most nominations will be listed alphabetically on a poll for the members to vote. The top 
five (5) Books and Writers -based on members votes- will be named Readers Favorite. 

HOW OFTEN CAN A MEMBER VOTE?
Each group member is allowed one vote in each category.

WILL THE POLL VOTING RESULTS BE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS?
No and yes. During the voting period, members will be unable to see the voting results. Once the voting period 
closes, the poll results will be available to all members.

MUST A MEMBER HAVE READ THE BOOKS AND WRITERS THEY VOTE FOR?
It is hard to understand how a member can vote for a Favorite book or writer they have not read. The Lesbian 
Fiction Readers Choice Awards are for readers to have a voice in letting the Lesbian Fiction community know 
what books and writers they enjoy. It is expected that members will cast their votes properly.

HOW WILL THE WINNERS BE ANNOUNCED?
Once the polls close, the results will be automatically sent to all group members. Announcements may also be 
posted on other groups and websites.

WHAT ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR NOMINATING?
Lesbian Fiction books nominated must have been released within the award period and must have two (2) main 
lesbian characters. All published Lesbian Fiction writers are eligible.

CAN RE-RELEASED BOOKS BE NOMINATED?
Yes. As long as their re-release date falls within the award period.

WHAT IS THE "AWARD PERIOD"?
A specific calendar year - January 1 to December 31. 

WHAT IS CONSIDERED TO BE LESBIAN FICTION?
Two of the book's main characters must be lesbian.

ARE ALL LESBIAN FICTION BOOKS ALLOWED?
Yes. 

MUST THE WRITER BE LESBIAN?
No. The writers sex and/or sexual orientation is not important as long as their books are considered 
to be Lesbian Fiction.

IF A QUESTION ARISES AS TO THE ELIGIBILITY OF A BOOK AND/OR WRITER, WHO MAKES 
THE DECISION IF THEY CAN BE INCLUDED?
The moderators will seek the opinions of group members as well as knowledgably members of the Lesbian 
Fiction community to make a determination on any disputed book and/or writer. Once a final determination 
is made, it will announced to the membership.

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2007 Finalists by Category:

ROMANCE  
All that Matters SX Meagher
Arbor Vitae SX Meagher
Awakenings SX Meagher
Behind the Pine Curtain Gerri Hill
Beneath the Willow Kenna White
Burning Dreams Susan Smith
Carly's Sound Ali Vali
Coffee Sonata Gun Brooke
Coyote Sky Gerri Hill
Dance in the Key of Love Marianne K Martin
Finders Keepers Karin Kallmaker
Forever Found JLee Meyer
Fresh Tracks Georgia Beers
Gold Mountain Anne Azel
Just This Once KG MacGregor
Lessons Kim Pritekel
None So Blind LJ Maas
Passion's Bright Fury Radclyffe
Promising Hearts Radclyffe
Romancing the Zone Kenna White
Storms of Change Radclyffe
Sweetwater Mickey Minner
Tropical Storm Melissa Good
Turn Back Time Radclyffe
Whitewater Rendezvous Kim Baldwin
SPECULATIVE FICTION/SCI-FI/FANTASY  
A Touch of Alchemy Lesley Davis
Battle For Tristaine Cate Culpepper
Blown Away Perry Wynn
Broken Wings LJ Baker
Cast a Wide Circle L Davis
Castle Walls D. Jordan Redhawk
Future Dreams-Emoria Tales TJ Mindancer
Journey's End LJ Maas
Mind Games Nancy Griffis
Never Wake Gabrielle Goldsby
She Waits Kate Sweeney
Sister Lost Sister Found Jeanne G'Fellers
The 100th Generation  Justine Saracen
The Clinic Cate Culpepper
The Empress and The Acolyte Jane Fletcher
The Exile and The Sorcerer Jane Fletcher
The Growing SM Beck/O Skat'si
The Illusionist Fran Heckrotte
The Sword of the Guardian Merry Shannon
The Three Meghan O'Brien
The Traitor and The Chalice Jane Fletcher
Tristaine Rises Cate Culpepper
Wise Love Jeanne McCann
Woven in Life's Tapestry Lesley Davis
MYSTERY  
A Matter of Trust Radclyffe
A Nice Clean Murder Kate Sweeney
Anticipation Terri Breneman
Black by Gaslight Nene Adams
Blood Guilt Lindy Cameron
Combust the Sun Andrews/Austin
End of Watch Baxter Clare
First Instinct JLee Meyer
Idaho Code Joan Opyr
Madonna of the Sorrows Nene Adams
Mind Games Nancy Griffis
Never Wake Gabrielle Goldsby
Pipeline Brenda Adcock
Sleep of Reason Rose Beecham
Talon JP Mercer
The Devil Inside Ali Vali
The Devil Unleashed Ali Vali
The Dingo Dilemma Claire McNab
The Killing Room Gerri Hill
The Weekend Visitor Jessica Thomas
Unexpected Sparks GL Dartt
Unexpected Ties GL Dartt
Unkindness of Ravens Kathleen Tracy
Wise Love Jeanne McCann
ADVENTURE  
Battle for Tristaine Cate Culpepper
Black by Gaslight Nene Adams
Christie and the Hellcat Barbara Davis
Coyote Sky Gerri Hill
First Instinct JLee Meyer
October Echoes Roselle Graskey
Outrageous Sheila Ortiz-Taylor
Penetrate Kathleen Kelly
Primal Touch Amber Jacobs
Promising Hearts Radclyffe
Punk Like Me JD Glass
Snow Moon Rising Lori L. Lake
Sweetwater Mickey Minner
Talon JP Mercer
The 100th Generation Justine Saracen
The Clinic Cate Culpepper
The Devil Inside Ali Vali
The Devil Unleashed Ali Vali
The Dingo Dilemma Claire McNab
The Sword of the Guardian Merry Shannon
The Three Meghan O'Brien
Tristaine Rises Cate Culpepper
Whitewater Rendezvous Kim Baldwin
ANTHOLOGY/SHORT STORY  
Erotic Interludes for Extreme Passions Radclyffe
18th & Castro Karin Kallmaker
After Midnight Chelsea James
Best Lesbian Erotica T Taomino/E Donoghue
Hard Road, Easy Riding - Lesbian Biker Erotica S Green/R Valencia
Lessons in Love Radclyffe/S Seaman
Romance for Life Lake/Young
Stake Through the Heart Johnson/Kallmake/Szymanski
Wild Abandon Ronica Black
PRE-2006 BOOK  
Accidental Love BL Miller
Adeptus Major Alex Mykals
Claire of the Moon Nicole Conn
Deaths of Jocasta JM Redman
Fated Love Radclyffe
Galveston 1900 -Swept Away Linda Crist
Gloria's Inn Robin Alexander
Grave Silence Rose Beecham
Hunter's Pursuit Kim Baldwin
Hunter's Way Gerri Hill
Love's Melody Lost Radclyffe
Madam President Cooper/Novan
Memory Board Jane Rule
Meridio's Daughter LJ Maas
Orlando Virginia Wolfe
Patience and Sarah Isabel Miller/Emma Donoghue
Protector of the Realm Gun Brooke
Rebecca's Cove LJ Maas
Safe Harbor Radclyffe
Shadows of Aggar CA Wolfe
Shaken KG MacGregor
The Blue Place Nicola Griffith
Tiopa Ki Lakota D Jordan Redhawk
Tipping the Velvet Sarah Waters
Words Heard in Silence Novan/Taylor
WRITER  
Adams, Nene  
Baker, LJ  
Baldwin, Kim  
Brooke, Gun  
Cooper, Blayne  
Crist, Linda  
Fletcher, Jane