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Hey, guess what? The winners for the 2023 Imadjinn Awards have just been announced! And let me tell you, there are some exciting picks in there. So, without further ado, let’s dive into some of the winners that caught my eye.

First up, we have the Best Science Fiction Novel category. The winner was “Consequences” by Nick Steverson, published by Theogony. But that’s not all! We also had “Rimworld – Diplomatic Immunity” by J.L. Curtis (self-published), “Omitted Pieces” by Stephanie Hansen (Fire & Ice), and “Sunrise Over Shippo” by Melissa Olthoff (Theogony) as contenders.

Moving on to the Best Fantasy Novel, the crown went to “The Raven and The Crow: The Gray Throne” by Michael K. Falciani, published by Three Ravens. Other amazing nominees included “The Fate Of The Realm” by Rose Marie Machario (Seventh Star), “Killer of Giants” by Steven L. Shrewsbury (Seventh Star), and “Sovereign Fourth” by Saph Dodd (Jumpmaster).

Now, let’s get a little spooky with the Best Horror Novel category. The winner was “You’re Mine” by Somer Canon, a self-published gem. The competition was tough, though, with “Clickers Never Die” by Stephen Kozeniewski & Wile E. Young (Macabre Ink) and “The Warrior Retreat” by John Lynch (High Explosive Horror) giving it a run for its money.

For all you urban fantasy fans out there, the award for Best Urban Fantasy Novel went to “Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Cat Mischief” by Lydia Sherrer (Chenoweth). Other contenders included “Chaos Song” by L.R. Braden (Bell Bridge) and “Scatter of Light” by Diana Pharaoh Francis (Dutton).

In the Best Paranormal Romance category, the winner was “Gift of Fire” by C.L. Carhart, a self-published wonder. It was up against some tough competition like “The Nighthawkers” by Amy L. Bernstein (Wild Rose) and “Antônio” by D.B. Reynolds (ImaJinn).

Moving on to the Best Young Adult Novel, “Into the Real” by Lydia Sherrer & John Ringo (Baen) took home the prize. But let’s not forget the other fantastic nominees like “Sword and Sorcery: Frostfire” by Ethan Avery (Stories By Storytellers), “Deadly Setup” by Lynn Slaughter (Fire & Ice), and “The Hostage in Hiding” by Henry Vogel (Rampant Loon).

Now, let’s take a quick look at the winners of other categories. The Best Anthology went to “You Pay; We Slay,” edited by William Alan Webb (Hit World). The Best Short Story Collection winner was “The Gods Must Clearly Smile” by Aaron Christopher Drown (Seventh Star). As for the Best Short Story, “Angel Wings and Demon Bones” by Melissa Olthoff (The Valkyries Initiative) claimed the victory. And last, but certainly not least, in the Best Steampunk Novel category, “The Dwarves of Rahm: Omens of War” by Michael K. Falciani (Three Ravens) took the glory.

And that’s not all! There were more winners and finalists in different categories. The winners were chosen by a jury and announced at the Imaginarium Convention on July 15th, 2023, in Louisville, KY. If you want to know more about the finalists and winners, head over to the Imaginarium website.

So, there you have it — the rundown of the Imadjinn Awards winners. Make sure to check out these amazing works if you’re in need of some great reads. Happy reading, folks!