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The Golden Crown Literary Conference was held virtually everywhere this year. With the global pandemic continuing, it was safest for everyone to make the transition from in-person to Zoom. Once the vaccine gets into more arms, we will be able to be together in person in Albuquerque, New Mexico in July of 2022.
I was sad not to see everyone in person for hugs and smiles but glad we could at least have all the panels and learning opportunities. The conference was stretched over three weekends and was packed full. Just look at the Conference Program!
On July 31st, the Goldie Awards were held to honor excellence in women loving women literature. I was lucky to be asked to present the finalists and winners in the Romantic Blend category. I was dressed in a lovely shirt with studs and a bow-tie and a pair of shorts (because it was a zoom event).
The complete list of finalists is HERE
Nonfiction
Olivia on the Record by Ginny Z Berson
Romantic Blend
Hotel Queens by Lee Winter
Sylver and Gold by Michelle Larkin
Nottingham: The True Story of Robin Hood by Anna Burke
Contemporary Romance: Short Novels
A Roll in the Hay by Lola Keeley
Before You Say I Do by Clare Lyndon
Out of Practice by Carsen Taite
Fiction Anthologies/Collections
All I want for Christmas by Fiona Riley, Georgia Beers and Maggie Cummings
Mystery/Thriller/Crime
Dying on the Vine by Ann Roberts
The Crystal’s Curse by Jane Alden
Young Adult Fiction
The Year Shakespeare Ruined My Life by Dani Jansen
Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length Novels
Temptation by Kris Bryant
Blades of Bluegrass by D. Jackson Leigh
Don’t Cry for Me by Rachel Lacey
Hopeless Romantic by Georgia Beers
Humorous Novels
Mutual Benefits by HP Munro
Paranormal/Occult/Horror
The Other Side of Forestlands Lake by Carolyn Elizabeth
Gillette Park by Gerri Hill
Erotic Novels
Online by Madeleine Taylor
General Fiction
Face the Wind by Caren J Werlinger
New Adult Fiction
The Adventurers by Bryce Oakley
Historical Fiction
While My Heart Beats by Erin McKenzie
Contemporary Romance: Long Novels
Wrong Number, Right Woman by Jae
Reaping the Benefits by E.J. Noyes
Spindrift by Anna Burke
Finding Jessica Lambert by Clare Ashton
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Silver Ravens by Jane Fletcher
Eye of the Damned by Sandra Barrett
Debut Novel
The Company of Daughters by Samantha Rajaram
Queerleaders by MB Guel
The Year Shakespeare Ruined My Life by Dani Jansen
From Darkness by Kate Hazel Hall
Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award
Wrong Number, Right Woman by Jae
Tee Corine Outstanding Cover Design
Ann McMan of Tree House Studios for Nottingham
Director’s Award
Linda Hill, Owner of Bella Books
Lee Lynch Classic Award
Zami: A New Spelling of My Name by Audre Lorde
Trailblazer Award
It was sad to see so many lost sisters in the memorial video. Hug your loved ones, y’all. Please tell an author whose work you enjoyed what it meant to you!
I hope to see my GCLS sisters and taking lots of left turns in Albuquerque next year!
**Adding in the link to the registration for the 2022 conference!
Mary Griggs 