2012 Global Ebook Awards Finalists
Note: The number of Finalists per category varies. Categories with more Nominees have more Finalists. The quantity of finalists are percentages of the number of Nominees per category.
“Best Of” Categories
Best Ebook Cover
- Drake’s Coffin by Michael D. Urban
- No Red Pen: Writers, Writing Groups & Critique by Victoria A. Hudson
- ReBecoming: The Way of Opportunity by J. R. Maxon
- Strangler Figs by Peggy Chittenden Brown
- The Darkening Dream by Andy Gavin – WINNER
Best Ebook Trailer
- Amazon Categories Create Best Sellers by Aggie Villanueva
- Dying the Right Way, A System of Caregiving and Planning for Families by Janice Louise Long
- Equity of Evil by Rudy Mazzocchi
- Falling Immortality: Casey Holden, Private Investigator by Robert Downs
- Flow-tography: Better Photos Now by Suzanne Merritt – WINNER
Best Illustration in Children Fiction
Best Illustration in Non-Fiction
- Joy after the Fire, When Grief, Loss, and Despair are the Seeds of New Joy and Growth by Joyce Wycoff – WINNER
- Preventing Sales Crimes by Peri Shawn
Best Multimedia in an Ebook (Audio/Video/Internet/App/iPad)
- The American Challenge by Robert Etheredge
- The Day I Became a Pirate by Cary Snowden – WINNER
- The Little Book of Secret Code Puzzles by Gary Ciesla
Specialty Categories
Christian Children’s Picture Book
Christian Ebook
- Armed for Battle and Destined for Glory! by Victor S. Torres
- Dead Man Rising: From a Watery Grave to an Incredible Life by Larry Skahill – WINNER
Poetry
- Do You? By Michelle Reynoso
- Multiple Exposures by Sara Marie Hogg – WINNER
- Northern Wisdom by Eoghan Odinsson
Fiction Categories
Children Literature Fiction
- Celtic Run by Sean Vogel – WINNER
- Lexie World (Three Lost Kids, #1) by Kimberly Kinrade
- The Adventures of Baylord Bear by Lucinda Sue Crosby
Children Picture Books Fiction
- Andrew, The Ant Farmer Big City Adventure by Jack Lantz
- Bella the Dragon by Barbara Nick – WINNER
- Bella and the Year of the Dragon by Barbara Nick
- Great-Grandpa Fussy and the Little Puckerdoodles by Mardo Williams
- Penelope the Purple Pirate by Melissa Northway – WINNER
- Twas The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore
Erotic Literature Fiction
Gay/Lesbian/LGBT Fiction
Graphic Novel Fiction
Historical Literature Fiction – Ancient (set before 500 AD)
- Image of a Man: A Novel of the Shroud of Turin by V.G. Bortin
- The Bow of Heaven, Book I: The Other Alexander by Andrew Levkoff
- The Dragon’s Harp by Rachael Pruitt – WINNER
Historical Literature Fiction – Contemporary (set 1940-NOW)
- Flights of Angels by Cindy Brandner – WINNER
- Plant Teacher by Caroline Alethia
- War Remains by Jeffrey Miller
- Watergate -The Political Assassination by Rene Chang
Historical Literature Fiction – Medieval (set 500-1500 AD)
Historical Literature Fiction – Modern (set 1500-1940 AD)
- Carrier-of-Bones by John Francois
- Maya Lord by John Coe Robbins
- William & Lucy by Michael Brown – WINNER
Horror Fiction
Humor/Comedy Fiction
- No Nude Swimming by Robert Gottlieb
- Postcards From Home by Sylvia Morice – WINNER
- Wishful Weddings by Hy Brett
Inspirational/Visionary Fiction
- Heart of a Native by Tom St. Dennis – WINNER
- The Opening by Ron Savarese
- The Underlying Hand by Roger P Koch
Multicultural Literature Fiction
- Autumn Shadows in August by Robert W. Norris
- Hystera by Leora Skolkin-Smith – WINNER
- Plant Teacher by Caroline Alethia
Mystery Fiction
- A Wedding to Die For Book Two in the Alvarez Family Murder Mystery Series by Heather Haven
- Ice on the Grapevine by R.E. Donald
- Olive Park by C.J. Booth – WINNER
- River’s Bend by Charlsie Russell
- Stone Fly by Rod Collins
Popular Literature Fiction
- In Leah’s Wake by Terri Giuliano Long – WINNER
- Julia’s Song by Elyse Pierce
- Razzle Dazzle by Robert Blair Kaiser
- The Salome Effect by James Sajo
- Whispering Tides by Guido Mattioni
Pre-Teen Literature Fiction
Religion/Faith Fiction
Romance Fiction – Contemporary
- Alpha’s Mate by Caryn Block – WINNER
- Blaze of Glory by M. Garzon
- Family Secrets by DeAnn Daley Holcomb
- Whisper of Lies by Cherry-Ann Carew
Romance Fiction – Historical
- Bid for a Bride by Ruth Nordin – WINNER
- Breezes From Another Time by Paulette Renee Broqueville
- The Insignificance of Being a Spy… by Suzy Stewart Dubot
Short Stories/Essays Fiction
- Ask by David Heard
- Railway Confessions-A Collection of Short Stories by Carolyn Moncel
- Regret in Triptych by Chris Wesley – WINNER
Speculative Fiction – Classic Fantasy (set before 1940)
- Armor of God: The Paladin by Tracy Lesch
- Dragon’s Gift by Elizabeth Gaines Johnston
- SwanSong by Lynne Cantwell
- Cuerpo Mortal by Ana Costa Alongi – WINNER
Speculative Fiction – Contemporary Fantasy (set after 1940)
Speculative Fiction – Paranormal
- Angela’s Coven by Bruce Jenvey
- Dillon’s War, The Weretiger of Kontum by Richard Dixon
- Farsighted by Emlyn Chand
- Plant Teacher by Caroline Alethia
- The Flaw in the Fabric, Book 1 of A Travellers Guide for Lost Souls by Jim T. Lindsey – WINNER
Speculative Fiction – Science Fiction
Spiritual/Metaphysical Fiction
- Chasing Grace: A Novel of Odd Redemption by Carol Costello – WINNER
- ReBecoming: The Way of Opportunity by J. R. Maxon
Suspense Fiction
Teen Literature Fiction
- Jaguar Princess: The Last Maya Shaman by Marjorie Bicknell Johnson
- Nightingale by David Farland
- Selo by Doug Setter – WINNER
Thriller Fiction
- Guate! by C.A. Blackwell
- One Blood by Qwantu Amaru
- The Seventh Stone by Pamela Hegarty – WINNER
- The Typhoon Sanction by Wes DeMott
- Toulouse 4 Death by Gregory C. Randall
Travel/Essay Fiction
- Plant Teacher by Caroline Alethia – WINNER
Western Fiction
- Twisted River by Mel Hague – WINNER
Non-Fiction Categories
Action/Adventure Non-Fiction
- Schooner to the Southern Oceans by Gordon Cook
- Walking for Peace, an Inner Journey by Alberto Agraso and Mony Dojeiji – WINNER
Advertising/Marketing/Sales Non-Fiction
Animals/Pets Non-Fiction
Anthology Non-Fiction
- Burnt Toast: musings on living, loving and saying goodbye by Lenore Skomal
- Tales from The Sierra Madre by Jenny McGill – WINNER
Art/Graphics Non-Fiction
- Persist: In Praise of the Creative Spirit in a World Gone Mad with Commerce by Peter Clothier – WINNER
Autobiography/Memoirs Non-Fiction
- Armed for Battle and Destined for Glory! by Victor S. Torres
- Dead Man Rising: From a Watery Grave to an Incredible Life by Larry Skahill – WINNER
- My Healing Heart by Rosalie B. Kahn
- Saving Mary: The Possession by Deidre Havrelock
- This Mobius Strip of Ifs by Mathias B. Freese
Aviation Non-Fiction
- Flight Emergency: Take the Left Seat in Eight Role-Playing Emergency Scenarios by Reya Kempley
- Safety Management without the Mumbo Jumbo by Rob Collins – WINNER
Biography Non-Fiction
Business Non-Fiction
- 3 Off the Tee: Make it Happen by Lorii Myers
- 15 Ways to Grow Your Business in Every Economy by Mary C. Kelly, PhD
- Lasting Contribution: How to Think, Plan, and Act to Accomplish Meaningful Work by Tad Waddington
- Own Your Niche by Stephanie Chandler – WINNER
- THE Book on…BUSINESS From A to Z by Daniel Feiman, et al
Careers/Employment Non-Fiction
- Confessions of a Hiring Manager Rev. 2.0 by J.T. Kirk – WINNER
- Hot Tips for Career Chicks by Karen Adamedes
- The Hire Tactics: The 4 Milestones for Civilian Employment by Tom Stein and Greg Wood
- Winning At Interview by Alan Jones
Communications Non-Fiction
- Rock Solid Confidence: Presenting Yourself with Assurance, Poise and Power by Jan Whalen, MASL – WINNER
- Timeout! To Retreat, Review & Renew by Phyllis & Jerry Campagna
Cookbooks Non-Fiction
- Afghan Cuisine: A Collection of Family Recipes by Nafisa Sekandari
- Vegetarian Health Recipes by Dr. Patricia Bragg – WINNER
Current Events/Politics/Foreign Affairs Non-Fiction
- Gag Order Lifted: The Courage to Expose a Major Cover-up in the Fifth Largest School District in the United States by Essington Wade
- 21st Century Revolution by Dr Stuart Jeanne Bramh – WINNER
Death/Dying (Thanatology) Non-Fiction
Diet/Nutrition Non-Fiction
Education Non-Fiction
Entertainment and Performing Arts (Music/Dance/Film) Non-Fiction
- Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History by Manny Pacheco
- Hollywood Stories: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes About the Stars and Legends of the Movies! by Stephen Schochet – WINNER
Environment/Green Non-Fiction
- Makers of the Environment : Building Resilience Into Our World, One Model at a Time by Finith Jernigan – WINNER
- Water: The Shocking Truth That Can Save Your Live by Dr. Patricia Bragg
Finance/Investment/Wealth Non-Fiction
- The Emotion Behind Money Building Wealth From the Inside Out by Julie Murphy Casserly
- Wall Street Craps: How To Play Today’s Hot & Cold Stock Market For Fast Money With Less Risk by Steve Nakamoto – WINNER
Gay/Lesbian/LGBT Non-Fiction
Genealogy/Heritage/Ancestry Non-Fiction
- Del Mediterraneo al Plata – Historias de Familias by Isabel Garcia Cintas
- True Miracles with Genealogy, Volume Two by Anne Bradshaw – WINNER
Health, Fitness and Beauty Non-Fiction
- Arranging Your Life When Dialysis Comes Home: ‘The Underwear Factor’ by Linda Gromko – WINNER
- Brain Fit! How Smarter Thinking Can Save Your Brain by Dr Jenny Brockis
- Whole-Body Dentistry®: A Complete Guide to Understanding the Impact of Dentistry on Total Health by Mark A. Breiner, DDS
History Non-Fiction
- Burnished: Burnside Life Stories by Kate Shayler
- Donkey Galloping Out Of Hell by M.M. Harris
- The First Americans Were Africans by David Imhotep Ph.D. – WINNER
Home and Garden Non-Fiction
- Good Riddance: Showing Clutter the Door by Susan Borax and Heather Knittel
- Knowledge to Grow Shaped Trees by Peter Cook and Becky Northey – WINNER
Inspirational/Visionary Non-Fiction
- Inspire: A Year of Daily Inspirational Thoughts by Douglas N Petersen – WINNER
- It’s Your Thoughts that Count by Wendy Betteridge
- Kilimanjaro: One Man’s Quest to Go Over the Hill by M.G. Edwards
- The Success Attitude – Haunting Messages Guiding Us by Janice Davies
- The Unknown Connection by Phyllis E. Sloan
Leadership Non-Fiction
- Do Not Invent Buggy Whips Create! Reinvent! Position! Disrupt! by Kenneth J. Thurber Ph.D.
- Preventing Sales Crimes by Peri Shawn – WINNER
Medicine/Healthcare Non-Fiction
- Dying the Right Way, A System of Caregiving and Planning for Families by Janice Louise Long
- Whole-Body Dentistry®: A Complete Guide to Understanding the Impact of Dentistry on Total Health by Mark A. Breiner, DDS – WINNER
Men’s Issues Non-Fiction
Military Non-Fiction
- A Fleet in Being: The Austro-Hungarian Navy in WWI by Russell Phillips – WINNER
- Chow by Victoria A. Hudson
Multicultural Non-Fiction
New Age Non-Fiction
- Do You QuantumThink? New Thinking That Will Rock Your World by Dianne Collins – WINNER
- Walking for Peace, an Inner Journey by Alberto Agraso and Mony Dojeiji
- Wholeness in Living: Kindling the Inner Light by Mayte Picco-Kline
Parenting/Family Non-Fiction
- Don’t Carve the Turkey with a Chainsaw: Resolving Family Conflict by Roger E Frame, Ph.D. – WINNER
- Parenting Plans For Families After Divorce by Joan McWilliams
- The 4-1-1 on Step Parenting by Michele Sfakianos
- The Parents Report Card by Lawrence J Bradley
Popular Culture Non-Fiction
Professional/Technical Non-Fiction
- Do Not Invent Buggy Whips Create! Reinvent! Position! Disrupt! by Kenneth J. Thurber Ph.D.
- Lasting Contribution: How to Think, Plan, and Act to Accomplish Meaningful Work by Tad Waddington – WINNER
Psychology/Mental Health Non-Fiction
Reference Non-Fiction
- Do Not Invent Buggy Whips Create! Reinvent! Position! Disrupt! by Kenneth J. Thurber Ph.D.
- The Little Red Writing Book by Brandon Royal – WINNER
Relationships/Sexuality Non-Fiction
- Grownup Love: Getting It and Keeping It by Gloria Arenson
- Reigniting Intimacy and Sexuality After You’re Ill by Rabbi Ed Weinsberg
- Timeout! To Retreat, Review & Renew by Phyllis & Jerry Campagna – WINNER
Religion/Faith Non-Fiction
- Mind Work: Shedding Delusions on the Path to the Creative Core by Peter Clothier
- Toward a Positive Psychology of Religion: Belief Science in the Postmodern Era by Robert Rocco Cottone
- The Unknown Connection by Phyllis E. Sloan – WINNER
Science Non-Fiction
- 48 Hours to Chaos: An Engineer Looks at Life and How the World Really Works by John D Waterman – WINNER
Self-Help Non-Fiction
- Alpha Chick, Five Steps for Moving from Pain to Power by Mal Duane
- Attitude Reconstruction by Jude Bijou
- Do You QuantumThink? New Thinking That Will Rock Your World by Dianne Collins
- It’s Your Thoughts that Count by Wendy Betteridge – WINNER
- Super Power Breathing by Dr. Patricia Bragg
Seniors Non-Fiction
- Dying the Right Way, A System of Caregiving and Planning for Families by Janice Louise Long – WINNER
- Power To The Patient: The Medical Strategist by Barbara Hales,MD
Spiritual/Metaphysical Non-Fiction
- AWAKEN! Spirit Is Calling by Helena Kalivoda
- Do You Believe? By Brenda Jeppesen
- Mystic Witness: Healing Ourselves and the Earth through Active Mysticism by Larry Alboher, D.C. – WINNER
Sports/Fitness/Recreation Non-Fiction
- Hiking the Continental Divide Trail: One Woman’s Journey by Jennifer A. Hanson
- Outdoor Moments – Snafu’s That Sportsmen Don’t Like to Talk About by Byron Graham – WINNER
Technology/Engineering Non-Fiction
Teen Literature Non-Fiction
- The High School Survival Guide by Ally Mosher – WINNER
- YOU ROCK! How To Be A STAR Student & Still Have FUN by Suzanne Raga
Travel/Guidebook Non-Fiction
- Exploring Europe: Our Experiences While Living Abroad by Shelley Row
- Hollywood Forever Cemetery: The Unauthorized Guide by Mark Masek
- Staycation Destinations – Short Getaways In and Near the San Francisco Bay Area by Robert Ross Talley – WINNER
True Crime Non-Fiction
Writing/Publishing Non-Fiction
