2023 Award Winners

Book of the Year and Fantasy

Calor, by J.J. Fischer, published by Enclave Publishing

Science Fiction

Drawn in Ash, by John Otte, published by Geeky Grace Books

Horror/Paranormal/Supernatural

Infernal Fall, by Bryan Mitchell, published by Descendant Publishing

Debut

The Wickwire Watch, by Jaqueline Hagen, published by Mastmarner Books

Young Adult

The Wonderland Trials, by Sara Ella, published by Enclave Escape

Middle Grade

Iggy & Oz: The Living Snot, by J.J. Johnson, independently published

Audio

Dream of Kings, by Sharon Hinck, Oasis Audio, narrated by Stacey Glemboski

Short Audio

Of Bitter Souls, by Brian Augustyn, Untold Podcast, narrated by Nathan James Norman

Novella

Through a Shattered Glass, by Sarah Pennington, Independently Published

Short Story

“Love My Neighbor,” by Laura VanArendonk Baugh, Wordfire Press

Cover Design

Infernal Fall, by Bryan Timothy Mitchell

Published by Descendant Publishing

Readers Choice

A Daughter of the Trolls, by McKenzie Catron, published by Whimsical Publishing

2022 Award Winners

Of Fire and Ash by Gillian Bronte Adams (Enclave Escape) – Epic/High Fantasy, Book of the Year

Silverblood by Jamie Foley (Fayette Press) – Fantasy

Operation Grendel by Daniel Schwabauer (Enclave Publishing) – Science Fiction

Mina: Warrior in the Shadows by Deborah Cullins Smith (Ye Olde Dragon Books) – Horror

Secrets in the Mist by Morgan Busse (Enclave Escape) – Young Adult

Sing to Me of Rain by E.B. Dawson (independently published) – Middle Grade

Coyle and Fang: Curse of Shadows by Robert Adauto (independently published) – Debut

Shadow by Kara Swanson (Enclave Escape) – Readers Choice, Cover Design
cover by Kirk DouPonce at Dog Eared Design

THE REALM AWARDS FOR AUDIO FICTION

Operation Grendel by Daniel Schwabauer (Oasis Audio), narrated by Adam Verner – Sci-Fi Audiobook

Wraithwood by Alyssa Roat (Mountain Brook Ink), narrated by Katie Marchant – Fantasy Audiobook

Met By Midnight by Janeen Ippolito (ACX), narrated by Kate Prendergast- Mid-length Audio

“The Architect” by Ben Kempf (Somewhat Significant Audio Productions) – Short Audio
directed by Benjamin Kempf, performed by Peter Fazzari, Jonathan Cooke, Trisha Rose, Brian Kirk, Boyd Barrett, Benjamin Krispin, Marc LaPointe, Glenn Hascall, Dominic Treis, and Josh Rodriguez

“Dragon’s Spite” by Edward Sand (Havok Story Podcast), narrated by Shogo Miyakita -Very Short Audio

THE REALM AWARDS FOR SHORT FICTION

Reunion by H. L. Burke (independently published) – Novella

Awakened by T.E. Bradford (Elk Lake Publishing) – Novelette

“After Happily Ever” by Kristiana Sfirlea (Ye Olde Dragon Books)- Short Story

“A Home for Nova” by Hannah Carter (Havok Publishing) – Flash Fiction

2021 Awards Winners

Apprentice by Kristen Young, published by Enclave Escape – Science Fiction and Book of the Year
The Seventh Sun by Lani Forbes, published by Blackstone Publishing – Debut, Epic Fantasy, Young Adult
Dust by Kara Swanson, published by Enclave – Fantasy and Readers Choice
An Echo of the Fae by Jenelle Schmidt, published by Stormcave – Middle Grade
Mercury at Risk by Steve Rzasa, published by Steve Rzasa – Paranormal/Supernatural
Dust by Kara Swanson, published by Enclave Publishing, designed by Kirk DouPonce – Cover Design
Treason’s Crown by Anne Wheeler, published by Catherine Wheeler – Novella
Eryri by Laura VanArendonk Baugh, published by Tyche Books – Short Story
The Voice of Cancer by Ronnell Gibson, published by Havok Publishing – Flash Fiction
The Story Raider by Lindsay Franklin, published by Oasis Audio, narrated by Pam Turlow – Audiobook
Wight Christmas by Laura VanArendonk Baugh, published by Untold Podcast, narrated by Kristin L. Norman/Nathan James Norman – Audio Drama
Why God Made Beer by A.C. Williams, published by the Havok Story Podcast, narrated by Magnus Carlssen – Audio Short

2020 Award Winners

Seventh City by Emily Hayse – Fantasy, Book of the Year
Hello Ninja by N.D. Wilson – Childrens
Iggy & Oz: The Plastic Dinos of Doom by J.J. Johnson – Middle Grade
Fyrian’s Fire by Emily Jeffries – Debut
Mercury on Guard by Steve Rzasa – Paranormal/Supernatural
Amish Werewolves of Space by Kerry Neitz – Horror/Other
To Best the Boys by Mary Weber – Young Adult
Brand of Light by Ronie Kendig – Science Fiction, Readers Choice
Austin Lord for The Heart of the Curiosity – Cover Design

2019 Award Winners

The Story Peddler by Lindsay Franklin – Book of the Year, Young Adult, Readers Choice (Alliance Award)
Fierian by Ronie Kendig – Fantasy
Fraught by Kerry Nietz- Science Fiction
Shade: The Complete Trilogy by Merrie Destefano – Paranormal/Horror/Other
Launch by Jason Joyner – Debut
Never to Live by Just B. Jordan, Cover Design by Damonza – Cover Design (Parable Award)

2018 Award Winners

Firstborn by Tosca Lee – Book of the Year & Supernatural/Horror/Other
The Button Girl by Sally Apokedak – Debut
Renegades by Thomas Locke – Science Fiction
The Songweaver’s Vow by Laura VanArendonk Baugh – Fantasy
Milky Way Rising by Sharon Johnson – Young Adult
Willoughby and the Terribly Itchy Itch by Pam Halter, illustrated by Kim Sponaugle – Children’s
Warfare by Julie Hall – Alliance
The Girl Who Could See by Kara Swanson, cover design by Jenny Zemanek – Parable

2017 Award Winners

Frayed by Kerry Nietz Book of the Year & Science Fiction
Terra Soul by S.J. Abraham – Debut
A Green and Ancient Light by Frederic S. Durbin – Fantasy
Ultimate Nyssa Glass by H.L. Burke – Young Adult
Tainted by Morgan L. Busse – Other (Steampunk)
A Time To Rise by Nadine Brandes – Alliance (Readers’ Choice)
A Stolen Kiss by Kelsey Keating, cover design by Jenny Zemanek – Parable

2016 Award Winners

The Mermaid’s Sister by Carrie Anne Noble – Book of the Year & Young Adult
Into the Fire by Kim Vandel – Debut
Hive by John Otte – Science Fiction
The Shock of Night by Patrick Carr – Fantasy
Amish Zombies from Space by Kerry Nietz – Supernatural/Horror/Other
The Bloodheart by Steve Rzasa, cover design by Kirk DouPonce – Parable

2013 – 2015 Parable Award Winners

2015

The Ghost Box by Mike Duran, cover design by Kirk DouPonce

2014

Numb by John Otte, cover design by Alexandre Rito

2013

Divine Summons by Rebecca P. Minor, cover design by Christina Hess