2012 Global Ebook Awards Winners

Note:  In some categories two ebooks tied for winner due to the sum of their scores from the judges being identical.

“Best Of” Categories

 

Best eBook Cover

• The Darkening Dream by Andy Gavin

Best eBook Trailer

• Flow-tography: Better Photos Now by Suzanne Merritt

Best Illustration in Children Fiction

• Simon and the Solar System by Derek the Ghost

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

Best Multimedia in an eBook (Audio/Video/Internet/App/iPad)

• The Day I Became a Pirate by Cary Snowden

 

Specialty Categories

 

Christian Children’s Picture Book

• Twas The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore

Christian eBook

• Dead Man Rising: From a Watery Grave to an Incredible Life by Larry Skahill

Poetry

• Multiple Exposures by Sara Marie Hogg

Fiction Categories

 

Children Literature Fiction

• Celtic Run by Sean Vogel

Children Picture Books Fiction

• Bella the Dragon by Barbara Nick
• Penelope the Purple Pirate by Melissa Northway

Erotic Literature Fiction

• Floor Time – The Realtors Book 1 by Liz Crowe

Gay/Lesbian/LGBT Fiction

• Singing Her Alive by Diana K. Perkins
• The Indelible Heart by Marianne K. Martin

Graphic Novel Fiction

• The Truth About Cats by Molly Brandenburg

Historical Literature Fiction – Ancient (set before 500 AD)

• The Dragon’s Harp by Rachael Pruitt

Historical Literature Fiction – Contemporary (set 1940-NOW)

• Flights of Angels by Cindy Brandner

Historical Literature Fiction – Medieval (set 500-1500 AD)

• Song at Dawn by Jean Gill

Historical Literature Fiction – Modern (set 1500-1940 AD)

• William & Lucy by Michael Brown

Horror Fiction

• One Blood by Qwantu Amaru

Humor/Comedy Fiction

• Postcards From Home by Sylvia  Morice

Inspirational/Visionary Fiction

• Heart of a Native by Tom St. Dennis

Multicultural Literature Fiction

• Hystera by Leora Skolkin-Smith

Mystery Fiction

• Olive Park by C. J. Booth

Popular Literature Fiction

• In Leah’s Wake by Terri Giuliano Long

Pre-Teen Literature Fiction

• Nate Rocks the World by Karen Pokras Toz

Religion/Faith Fiction

• Contingency by Paula Wiseman

Romance Fiction – Contemporary

• Alpha’s Mate by Caryn Block

Romance Fiction – Historical

• Bid for a Bride by Ruth Nordin

Short Stories/Essays Fiction

• Regret in Triptych by Chris Wesley

Speculative Fiction – Classic Fantasy (set before 1940)

• Cuerpo Mortal by Ana Costa Alongi

Speculative Fiction – Contemporary Fantasy (set after 1940)

• Takers by Chris Davis

Speculative Fiction – Paranormal

• The Flaw in the Fabric, Book 1 of A Travellers Guide for Lost Souls by Jim T. Lindsey

Speculative Fiction – Science Fiction

• Xenofreak Nation by Melissa Conway

Spiritual/Metaphysical Fiction

• Chasing Grace: A Novel of Odd Redemption by Carol Costello

Suspense Fiction

• Equity of Evil by Rudy Mazzocchi

Teen Literature Fiction

• Selo by Doug Setter

Thriller Fiction

• The Seventh Stone by Pamela Hegarty

Travel/Essay Fiction

• Plant Teacher by Caroline Alethia

Western Fiction

• Twisted River by Mel Hague

 

Non-Fiction Categories

 

Action/Adventure Non-Fiction

• Walking for Peace, an Inner Journey by Alberto Agraso and Mony Dojeiji

Advertising/Marketing/Sales Non-Fiction

• Preventing Sales Crimes by Peri Shawn

Animals/Pets Non-Fiction

• Maria’s Duck Tales: Wildlife Stories From My Garden by Maria Daddino

Anthology Non-Fiction

• Tales from The Sierra Madre by Jenny McGill

Art/Graphics Non-Fiction

• Persist: In Praise of the Creative Spirit in a World Gone Mad with Commerce by Peter Clothier

Autobiography/Memoirs Non-Fiction

• Dead Man Rising: From a Watery Grave to an Incredible Life by Larry Skahill

Aviation Non-Fiction

• Safety Management without the Mumbo Jumbo by Rob Collins

Biography Non-Fiction

• Burnished: Burnside Life Stories by Kate Shayler

Business Non-Fiction

• Own Your Niche by Stephanie Chandler

Careers/Employment Non-Fiction

• Confessions of a Hiring Manager Rev. 2.0 by J.T. Kirk

Communications Non-Fiction

• Rock Solid Confidence: Presenting Yourself with Assurance, Poise and Power by Jan Whalen, MASL

Cookbooks Non-Fiction

• Vegetarian Health Recipes by Dr. Patricia Bragg

Current Events/Politics/Foreign Affairs Non-Fiction

• 21st Century Revolution by Dr Stuart Jeanne Bramh

Death/Dying (Thanatology) Non-Fiction

• The Unknown Connection by Phyllis E. Sloan

Diet/Nutrition Non-Fiction

• Apple Cider Vinegar by Dr. Patricia Bragg

Education Non-Fiction

• The Scoop on Good Grammar by Margie Blumberg

Entertainment and Performing Arts (Music/Dance/Film) Non-Fiction

• Hollywood Stories: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes About the Stars and Legends of the Movies!  by Stephen Schochet

Environment/Green Non-Fiction

• Makers of the Environment : Building Resilience Into Our World, One Model at a Time by Finith Jernigan

Finance/Investment/Wealth Non-Fiction

• Wall Street Craps: How To Play Today’s Hot & Cold Stock Market For Fast Money With Less Risk by Steve Nakamoto

Gay/Lesbian/LGBT Non-Fiction

• Undercover Girl: Growing up Transgender by Jill Davidson

Genealogy/Heritage/Ancestry Non-Fiction

• True Miracles with Genealogy, Volume Two by Anne Bradshaw

Health, Fitness and Beauty Non-Fiction

• Arranging Your Life When Dialysis Comes Home: ‘The Underwear Factor’ by Linda Gromko and Jane C. McClure

History Non-Fiction

• The First Americans Were Africans by David Imhotep Ph.D.

Home and Garden Non-Fiction

• Knowledge to Grow Shaped Trees by Peter Cook and Becky Northey

Inspirational/Visionary Non-Fiction

• Inspire: A Year of Daily Inspirational Thoughts by Douglas N Petersen

Leadership Non-Fiction

• Preventing Sales Crimes by Peri Shawn

Medicine/Healthcare Non-Fiction

• Whole-Body Dentistry®: A Complete Guide to Understanding the Impact of Dentistry on Total Health by Mark A. Breiner, DDS

Men’s Issues Non-Fiction

• Testosterone: A Man’s Guide by Nelson Vergel

Military Non-Fiction

• A Fleet in Being: The Austro-Hungarian Navy in WWI by Russell Phillips

Multicultural Non-Fiction

• The Immigrants’ Daughter by Mary Terzian

New Age Non-Fiction

• Do You QuantumThink? New Thinking That Will Rock Your World by Dianne Collins

Parenting/Family Non-Fiction

• Don’t Carve the Turkey with a Chainsaw: Resolving Family Conflict by Roger E Frame, Ph.D.

Popular Culture Non-Fiction

• The Big D!ck Contest: Exposed by Lafferty Johnson

Professional/Technical Non-Fiction

• Lasting Contribution: How to Think, Plan, and Act to Accomplish Meaningful Work by Tad Waddington

Psychology/Mental Health Non-Fiction

• Man’s Greatest Fear by Thomas M. Lister

Reference Non-Fiction

• The Little Red Writing Book by Brandon Royal

Relationships/Sexuality Non-Fiction

• Timeout! To Retreat, Review & Renew by Phyllis & Jerry Campagna

Religion/Faith Non-Fiction

• The Unknown Connection by Phyllis E. Sloan

Science Non-Fiction

• 48 Hours to Chaos: An Engineer Looks at Life and How the World Really Works by John D Waterman

Self-Help Non-Fiction

• It’s Your Thoughts that Count by Wendy Betteridge

Seniors Non-Fiction

• Dying the Right Way, A System of Caregiving and Planning for Families by Janice Louise Long

Spiritual/Metaphysical Non-Fiction

• Mystic Witness: Healing Ourselves and the Earth through Active Mysticism by Larry Alboher, D.C.

Sports/Fitness/Recreation Non-Fiction

• Outdoor Moments – Snafu’s That Sportsmen Don’t Like to Talk About by Byron Graham

Technology/Engineering Non-Fiction

• Do Not Invent Buggy Whips – Create! Reinvent! Position! Disrupt! by Kenneth J. Thurber Ph.D.

Teen Literature Non-Fiction

• The High School Survival Guide by Ally Mosher

Travel/Guidebook Non-Fiction

• Staycation Destinations – Short Getaways In and Near the San Francisco Bay Area by Robert Ross Talley

True Crime Non-Fiction

• Angels Gate by Andrew J. Rafkin and Louis Pagano

Writing/Publishing Non-Fiction

• Eating an Elephant: Write Your Life One Bite at a Time by Patricia Charpentier
• Shut Up & Write! By Judy Bridges