(For Westerns Published in 2017)
BEST FIRST WESTERN NOVEL:
GALLOWAY’S GAMBLE by Howard Weinstein (Five Star
Publishing)
Finalists:
THE BLOODLETTING, Greg Barth (Greg Barth)
EL RENO, Kevin L. Evans (Kevin L. Evans)
COYOTE COURAGE, Scott Harris (Scott Harris)
THE OPEN ROAD, M.M. Holaday (Five Star Publishing)
BEST NOVEL:
THE PECOS UNDERTAKER by Mel Odom writing as Colby Jackson (Mel Odom)
(Mel Odom)
Finalists:
BILL RILEY’S HEAD, Douglas Hirt (Five Star Publishing)
OUT OF THE DARKNESS, Robert D. McKee (Five Star Publishing)
HARD TO QUIT, Mark Mitten (Milford House Press)
DESTINY AT DRY CAMP, John D. Nesbitt (Five Star Publishing)
BEST WESTERN YA/CHILDRENS FICTION:
STRANDED by Matthew P. Mayo (Five Star Publishing)
Finalists:
WEST FROM THE CRADLE, Brigid Amos (Clean Reads)
A RANGER RETURNS, James J. Griffin (Painted Pony Books)
THE CRY NOT HEARD, Cliff Hudgins (Wolfpack Publishing)
CLOAKED, Rachel Kovaciny (White Rook Press)
BEST SHORT FICTION:
(tie) “The Armadillo’s Hole Saloon” by Mel Odom writing
as Colby Jackson (Mel Odom), and “Train Robbery” by Mel Odom (BASS REEVES,
FRONTIER MARSHAL, VOLUME 2, Airship 27 Productions)
Finalists:
“Tibby’s Hideout” by Frank Kelso (THE POSSE, Intellect
Publishing, LLC)
“Firewater” by Olivia Norem (Olivia Norem)
“The Society of the Friends of Lester McGurk” by Richard
Prosch (BEST OF THE WEST, Sundown Press)
Western Fictioneers would like to thank the judges for the
excellent job they did and the long hours they devoted to reading the submissions.
Congratulations to all the winners and the finalists, too. There's some danged fine reading here.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to each of the winners and finalists. These folks further solidify my conviction that the western genre is not only alive but is better than ever.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the winners and finalists. Well done the judging panel, too.
ReplyDeleteThe best to all the winners and the finalists. Each represent storytelling at its best.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, everybody!! Well done!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all, the winners and finalists.
ReplyDeleteA fine array of entrants. Congratulations to the winners and finalist.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all winners and finalists! Moreover, thanks for providing such fine jobs of writing to help keep the Western genre alive and thriving.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all winners and finalists.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to everyone - very difficult choices because all of the writing is so very good.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations winners. Some good reading ahead.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all the winners and the finalists! And many thanks to the judges and the Chair, as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks from me for choosing GALLOWAY'S GAMBLE -- and congrats to all the finalists and winners. It's an honor to be in your company!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all the winners and finalist. Thank you for keeping the Western story alive. Doris
ReplyDeleteThank you, guys! This has been awesome!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations one and all. A fine roundup of thoroughbred fiction!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great collection of winners and finalists. Congratulations to one and all.
ReplyDeleteNice to see a pro like Mel Odom get his due.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bob!
DeleteIt's am extra special feeling to win an award for work that is enjoyable to write as well as read. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the finalists and the winners!
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