Before we do that, though, lets quickly remind ourselves of the twelve category winners who are in line to receive this prestigious award
- Anthologies/Collections: Six Tales of Christmas by Jenny Twist
- Children's Books: Becoming Animals by Christopher and Olga Werby
- Contemporary Literature: Lie to Me (An Expose on Sex For Money) by Linda Filler
- Dystopian: Visions (Almana Book 2) by Julayn Adams
- Fantasy: The Rainmaker (Saga of the Chosen Book 2) by Petra Landon
- Historical Fiction: Laurel's Choices by Exie Wilde Henson
- Humour: As The Pizza Burns by Nick Powers
- Mystery/Mayhem: Blood Gold in the Congo by Peter Ralph
- Non Fiction/Memoirs: Leader of the Pack by Matt Sweetwood
- Romance/ Adventure: Life Happens on the Stairs by Amy J. Markstahler
- Science Fiction: Oblivion (Ad Magnificum Volumina) by Jordan Farrell
- Young Adult: Mall Hair Maladies by Kristy Jo Volchko