2012 PRISM Awards for Speculative Romance Announced

This week at the RWA(c) National Conference the winners of the 2012 PRISM awards were announced.  Congrats to the fab writers recognized with the 2012 PRISM – The Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal Chapter of Romance Writers of America contest for published authors!

FANTASY
First Place:  The Perilous Prophecy of Guard and Goddess by Leanna Renee Hieber
Second Place: Genie Knows Best by Judi Fennell
Third Place: Bound: A Faery Story by Sophie Oak

DARK PARANORMAL
First Place: Taste Me by Tamara Hogan
Second Place: Frostbound: The Dark Forgotten by Sharon Ashwood  (SGLSF recommended.)
Third Place: Blood Rights by Kristen Painter

EROTICA
First Place:  Bayou Dreams by Lynn Lorenz
Second Place:  Embrace the Night by Crystal Jordan
Third Place:  Blade of the Wolf by Nicole North and Soul Seduction by Lori Toland

FUTURISTIC
First Place:  The Last Warrior by Susan Grant
Second Place:  Spice `n’ Solace by K. C. Burn (Loved this book. Recommended here.)
Third Place:  Dark Future by K. C. Klein

LIGHT PARANORMAL
First Place: North of Need by Laura Kaye
Second Place:  Sexiest Vampire Alive by Kerrelyn Sparks
Third Place: Hellsbane by Paige Cuccaro

NOVELLA
First Place: Murder on Mysteria Lane by Angie Fox
Second Place:  Hunting Kat by PJ Schnyder
Third Place:  Enchanted by Blood by Laurie London

YOUNG ADULT
First Place: Outside In by Maria V. Snyder and Soul Thief by Jana Oliver
Second Place:  Tempest Rising by Tracy Deebs
Third Place:  The Demon Trapper’s Daughter by Jana Oliver

BEST FIRST BOOK
Taste Me by Tamara Hogan

BEST OF THE BEST
Taste Me by Tamara Hogan

Did any of your favorites make the list?