2009 Rainbow Awards: Best Overall Lesbian Novel
And the Rainbow Award goes to:
1) Barking at the Moon by Nene Adams, P.D. Publishing
"Setting well done. Very believable characters, well conceived. Main character speaks well with a slight twang and then later in the book begins speaking like a back woods uneducated character, however it did not take away from the story or the character. This story was excellent, good tension and plot development, as well as an intriguing romance." Julie
"I really liked a lot of the characters and the author did a good job of making me hate the bad guys. I did like Annalee a lot though and really wanted her to get closure after what happened to her father." Rose
While investigating the murder of a preacher with dark secrets in his past, Sheriff Annalee Crow stumbles upon another secret, this one involving the pale-furred wolves that roam the eldrich forest known as Malingering Deep. When Annalee encounters a woman belonging to the mysterious family who lives side-by-side with the wolves, she is plunged into a deadly world where science and superstition clash, and one man's greed for immortality may destroy everything and everyone she loves.
2) Queer Wolf edited by James EM Rasmussen, QueerEdFiction
"This collection of queer werewolf stories covers just about all the different worlds in which werewolves could live and interact with humans and others. The fan of werewolf stories will enjoy these writers, the characters, and this editor's well balanced selections for this book." Julie
Their world lies between the shadows and the moonlight, between man and animal...and in the city under neon moons and through on-treed streets, the queer wolves run. Bound within QUEER WOLF is an exciting collection of contemporary, urban and sensual werewolf tales; a gathering of queer wolves presented by exciting, new and established authors. Stories by: RJ Bradshaw; Naomi Clark; Charlie Cochrane; Laramie Dean; Moondancer Drake; Ginn Hale; Erica Hildebrand; Michael Itig; Lucas Johnson; Andi Lee; Charles Long; Stephen Osborne; Robert Saldarini; Quinn Smythwood; Jerome Stueart; Anel Viz; Cari Z "The debut anthology from James EM Rasmussen's QueeredFiction is an entertaining and varied collection, boasting such talents as Charlie Cochrane and Ginn Hale. Lovers of the lycan will find much to slaver over here: from the werewolf wanabee to the lovers-through-time, to waifs and strays. From the carnal to the violent to the passionate, this anthology will wag your tail, I guarantee it." Erastes author of Standish
3) Blood and Mint Chocolates by Adrianne Brennan, Freya's Bower
"Interesting setting that went well with the story. I thought the characters here were developed nicely for such a short story, and quite believable. Well written." Julie
Merideth, a vampire and librarian, spends most of her nights researching and book collecting for Clan Gladius within the Order of the Dragon and the Rose. Much to her surprise, the head of Clan Gladius unexpectedly presents her with a luxurious gift: a trip to stay at Hotel Paradisio at Crystal Island! The heat is on at the island resort under moonlit skies and palm trees. The tropical heat quickly transforms into a scorching hot time that will be seared into Merideth's memory forever when she runs into her long time crush, Kalia. Merideth is presented with a gift from a goddess that allows her to experience in reality her deepest fantasies...which existed before in dreams alone. But can their passion survive the intrigue and potential dangers that await them, or will it only last as long as her vacation?