The Electronically Published Internet Connection (EPIC) is proud to announce the winners of the fifth annual Eppie Awards.

The Electronically Published Internet Connection (EPIC) is proud to announce the winners of the fifth annual EPPIE Awards. EPIC, the premier professional organization for electronically published authors, presented the awards at the March 13th gala dinner concluding its annual EPICon conference in Oklahoma City.

This year's EPPIE winners represent the best works in a wide variety of genres. Over 300 works were submitted in 23 categories. Works are judged by a panel of electronically published authors drawn from EPIC's membership. Valerie Hardin Melville spoke of the judging process. "It was difficult to select a single winner from so many excellent books. Epic gave me a wonderful opportunity to see what quality writing is available in the electronic medium."

EPIC also presents a single Quasar award at the EPPIE Awards Dinner. The Quasar, an award for cover art, is awarded to the artist producing the finest e-book cover art in the competition year. Next year EPIC plans to add a category for new artists in memory of artist/novelist Ariana Overton.

The EPPIE award dinner is the highlight of EPIC's annual conference: EPICon. In a field where the vast majority of work is done over the internet, EPICon provides an opportunity to meet new friends and old acquaintances alike. A series of speakers, panels, and workshops, many drawn from EPIC's membership, cover every aspect of the electronic publishing industry. Theres a book-signing event provides enhanced publicity for the independent publishers that form the backbone of the electronic publishing movement.

EPICon 2004's official host, TL Schafer, reports on the experience: "Hosting this year's EPICon was stressful, busy and joyous. By consigning with Full Circle Books, we've offered a multitude of authors the chance to be featured at our book-signing." Ms. Schafer further reflects, "Personally, I've made invaluable friends and contacts in the business world and would do it again in a heartbeat!"

For further information about EPIC, the EPPIEs, or to arrange interviews with the winners please contact Betty Kasischke at AnneKas@aol.com.

The 2004 EPPIEs go to:

Action/Adventure – The Mayan Glyph by Larry Baxter

Anthology – Cosmic Sculpture by Terri Branson

Children – My Sister the Ghost #1 Twin Again by Linda Joy
Singleton

Contemporary Romance – Summer Heat – by J.A. Clark

Erotica/Erotic Romance – Holding the Cards by Joey Hill

Fantasy – Dayspring Destiny by Jeanine Berry

Fantasy/Paranormal Romance – Just Believe By Anne Manning

Historical – Challenge the Wind by Debra Tash

Historical Romance – The Hungry Heart by Elise Dee Beraru

Horror – Dance With the Dragon by E.F. Watkins

Inspirational – All We Want For Christmas by Polly Bolack

Mystery – Triple Threat by Elizabeth Dearl

Non-fiction Philosophy – Aniko: The Stranger Who Loved Me
by Dr. Bob Rich, M.Sc., Ph. D.

Non-Fiction Self Help – Millennium Moms; Cooking On The Run
by Jamie Gardiner

Poetry – Brush Country by Barri Bryan

Romance Suspense – Judging Ellie by Catherine Snodgrass and
Bryndis Rubin

Science Fiction – The Friends by Rick Sutcliffe

Single Title/Mainstream – E-Ville by K.T. Morgan

Thriller – A Flash of Emerald by J.M. Taylor

Western – Shiloh by Dusty Rhodes

Young Adult – McClellan's Bluff by Mary Trimble

Patricia Lucas White Service Award – Elsie Dee Beraru

Quasar - Sometime, Somewhere Cover Artist: JoLynne Hansen