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Welcome to the Laudate! Awardsgiven by The Lair of the Web Wizardsfor outstanding fiction |
Author |
Title |
Genre |
Awarded |
| D. Jordan Redhawk | Tiopa ki Lakota | Original | October 2002 |
| This novel-length story may have taken its inspiration from Uber, but its spirit is Original. A magnificent tale, told from a perspective all too frequently overlooked. One of the things I particularly appreciated was the incredible tenderness portrayed in the central love relationship. A towering achievement from a great writer. | |||
| Kevin Wald | G&X Meet G&S | Xena Filk | October 2002 |
| A very early (summer of 1996) contribution to the Xenaverse - and one unsurpassed for sheer wit and brilliance. Of course if you're not familiar with Gilbert & Sullivan, it detracts somewhat from your enjoyment. But if you do know the original - wow! Kevin, I bow before your genius. | |||
| Barbara Buncle | Stochastic Resonance | Original | October 2002 |
| An original science fiction novel. As with all good sci-fi, it focuses not so much on the future of technology (although that is an integral part of the tale) as on the effects of that technology on people and society as a whole. Great story-telling and compelling characterization. Go read it! | |||
| Ana Ortiz | Habaname | Original | December 2002 |
| An original love story and so much more. It is both passionate and political, and offers a richly detailed, fascinating insight into Caribbean culture. The author takes an unflinching look at the impact of both communism and capitalism on individual lives, and shows us that behind the labels and the rhetoric, we are none of us so very different. A compelling story of two remarkable women which will stay with you for a long time. | |||
| Shelley Sullivan | Crossings | Xenafic | December 2002 |
| From the earliest days of the Xenaverse. A simple, one page tale that shows love transcending death, and one of the most moving stories ever to emerge from the fandom. | |||
| Creme Brulee | Cooking on High | Uber | December 2002 |
| If you can't take the heat - stay out of the kitchen! Brulee gives us a truly twisted and brilliant take on our favorite gals. If you've ever been nervous around chef's knives - read this and you'll know why! An absolute hoot. | |||
| Jane Fletcher | Lorimal's Chalice | Original | February 2003 |
| (Removed from the web at the author's request.) A fully revised version of this story is now published by Fortitude Press. It is a sweeping, original tale full of color & detail and epic in scope. The characters are fully developed and compelling, and they take you on a journey through an entire world of cultures, scenery and history. If you like a rattling good yarn that fires the imagination, Lorimal's Chalice is an enormously satisfying read. Special note: 2003 Finalist for Best Novel, Gaylactic Spectrum Awards. Congratulations to Jane on this very prestigious event! |
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| Kiera Dellacroix | Icehole | Original | February 2003 |
| (Removed from the web at the author's request.) What can I say? I seem to like writers with a warped sense of humor - no comments from the peanut gallery - and oh! boy, Kiera really delivers with this one. Icehole is part horror story, part action adventure, and part screamingly funny comedy. Oh, and did I mention she manages to squeeze a love story in there, too? | |||
| Jordan Falconer | Dark Elf | Original | February 2003 |
| From the vivid imagination of Jordan Falconer comes a beautiful story that combines the wonder of a deftly drawn fantasy with the truism of an all-too human fable. Tragedy, suffering, and the challenges of mixed heritage and interracial pairings are woven in an absorbing love story that appeals to the mind as well as the heart. | |||
| Angharad Governal | Languedoc | Uber | March 2003 |
| This is the kind of story that you can't put down once you start (too bad about work the next day!) We are given a taste of "what if" at its finest: a brilliantly imaginative tale that is part history, part mystery, and all romance. Add in a touch of delicious daring, and the result is a provocatively inspiring story that you will remember for years to come. | |||
| Anne Azel | Collected Works | Uber / Original | March 2003 |
| Anne Azel is a prolific writer who has given us a memorable list of stories - and characters - in the past few years. In addition to a few stand-alone works, she has five story series to her credit, three of which are interrelated. Anne's characters are drawn in depth and their environments are richly detailed, suggesting meticulous research on the part of the author. Best of all, these talents are complemented by a flair for good storytelling. | |||
| DJWP | Seven Days in Pompeii | Xenafic | July 2003 |
| This is a thundering good story in the classic X/G vein, with convincing characterizations, a great plot, and superb historical detail. I love authors who do their research! DJWP delivers the goods here, and while their love is portrayed in a tasteful manner, we are left in absolutely no doubt as to the nature of Xena & Gabrielle's relationship! One of the best from the glory days of the Xenaverse. | |||
| SX Meagher | I Found My Heart in San Francisco (series) | Uber | July 2003 |
| Wow - now here is a writer who thinks big. SX gives us two of the most endearing - and enduring! - characters you could ever hope to meet on a page. Ryan and Jamie are a delight, as are the multitude of friends, family and acquaintances in the supporting cast. The series is joyfully and unashamedly romantic, yet presents its characters "warts and all" in a way that draws the reader into their world. Absorbing, satisfying stories from a writer who obviously has more than a passing familiarity with the Blarney stone! | |||
| Blayne Cooper (aka Advocate) | Cobb Island | Original | July 2003 |
| Two are better than one! Advocate gives us a tour de force with this enthralling tale. Two love stories, centuries apart, are entwined with murder, mystery, suspense, betrayal and heartache - with a twist of fantasy for added spice. The result is a story that will have you glued to the page long after midnight, unable to leave these characters hanging. Go read it! | |||
Congratulations and thanks to all the authors whose work has been recognized here.
May they give us many more wonderful gifts of fiction!
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