The AMB Ovation Awards (The Angie)
The AMB Awards provide honors and recognition of authors’ outstanding achievements in the multicultural romance literary profession.
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The First Annual AMB Ovation Awards (The Angie): Hundreds
of Fan Votes Cast
Finalist voting for the Angie Awards wrapped up in May, and though you’ll have to wait until show night to find out which nominees won, there is one result we want to share with you right now: The number of votes cast their favorite author was in the high hundreds. Yes, that’s right for our first awards that’s quite a feat. Next year we’re aiming for a thousand plus.
Unlike traditional awards shows that carry more romance industry notoriety, like the RITA, we created a fan-based platform to increase awareness of the growth of the Multicultural/Interracial/African-American romance genres. These reader-based awards serve to remind writers their fans appreciate their efforts.
“I was so exciting to see the author I nominated is actually up for an Angie Awards. I wanted to call all of my girls in my sorority to scream “Guess what? Our novel is in the finals!” said Kayla Thomas, a reader from Highland Park, NJ. “My friends and I told every one of our Facebook and Twitter friends to vote – to help our favorites win.”
We are honored to give readers a place to acknowledge the authors that entertained them. And we hope to inspire all of the authors to continue to nurture their fan bases.
Finalist voting for the Angie Awards wrapped up in May, and though you’ll have to wait until show night to find out which nominees won, there is one result we want to share with you right now: The number of votes cast their favorite author was in the high hundreds. Yes, that’s right for our first awards that’s quite a feat. Next year we’re aiming for a thousand plus.
Unlike traditional awards shows that carry more romance industry notoriety, like the RITA, we created a fan-based platform to increase awareness of the growth of the Multicultural/Interracial/African-American romance genres. These reader-based awards serve to remind writers their fans appreciate their efforts.
“I was so exciting to see the author I nominated is actually up for an Angie Awards. I wanted to call all of my girls in my sorority to scream “Guess what? Our novel is in the finals!” said Kayla Thomas, a reader from Highland Park, NJ. “My friends and I told every one of our Facebook and Twitter friends to vote – to help our favorites win.”
We are honored to give readers a place to acknowledge the authors that entertained them. And we hope to inspire all of the authors to continue to nurture their fan bases.
THE ANGIE FINALISTS
(NOTE: Graphic Buttons are listed below for the nominees to place on their websites.)
Book Club of the Year Award: Recognizes outstanding achievement for an innovative Book Club that support the AA/IR/Multicultural romance field.
· The Little Black Book Club (Atlanta, GA & Miami, FL) - http://www.thelittleblackbookclub.com/
· The Romance Noire Book Club (Virtual) - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/romancenoirebookclub/
· SistahFriend Book Club (Columbia, SC, Atlanta, GA, & Virtual) - http://www.sistahfriend.com/
· Mocha Girls Read (Inglewood-Los Angeles) - http://www.mochagirlsread.com/
· Phenomenal Women Book Club (New Orleans, LA) - http://www.phenomenalwomenbookclub.com/
Author Awards (Distinguished Author Award): Recognizes published romance authors who addressed a challenge, problem, or issue facing AA/IR/Multicultural couples today in their romance novels. (Six Categories for Outstanding Author)
(NOTE: Graphic Buttons are listed below for the nominees to place on their websites.)
Book Club of the Year Award: Recognizes outstanding achievement for an innovative Book Club that support the AA/IR/Multicultural romance field.
· The Little Black Book Club (Atlanta, GA & Miami, FL) - http://www.thelittleblackbookclub.com/
· The Romance Noire Book Club (Virtual) - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/romancenoirebookclub/
· SistahFriend Book Club (Columbia, SC, Atlanta, GA, & Virtual) - http://www.sistahfriend.com/
· Mocha Girls Read (Inglewood-Los Angeles) - http://www.mochagirlsread.com/
· Phenomenal Women Book Club (New Orleans, LA) - http://www.phenomenalwomenbookclub.com/
Author Awards (Distinguished Author Award): Recognizes published romance authors who addressed a challenge, problem, or issue facing AA/IR/Multicultural couples today in their romance novels. (Six Categories for Outstanding Author)
Outstanding
Author in African-American Romance
o Keith Walker Thomas – Jackson Memorial o Farrah Rochon - A Little Bit Naughty (Moments in Maplesville) o Nia Forrester – Secret o Yahrah St. John - Delicious Destiny (The Draysons: Sprinkled with Love) o Monica McKayhan - Tropical Fantasy (Kimani Hotties) Outstanding Author in Interracial Romance o Marcia King-Gamble - Seducing Circe (The Revelers) o AlTonya Washington - Provocative Passion (Kimani Hotties) o J. J. Murray - A Good Man o Shyla Colt - Mistaken Identity o Sienna Mynx - Ti Amo (Battaglia Mafia Series) (Volume 2) Outstanding Author in Multicultural Romance o Theodora Taylor - Her Perfect Gift o Tressie Lockwood - Venice Heat (Urban Heat Series Book 2) o Delaney Diamond - For Better or Worse (Hawthorne Family) o Sara Daniel - One Night With the Bride (1Night Stand Series) o Karen Kay - Proud Wolf's Woman: Lakota Outstanding Author in Paranormal Romance o Yvette Hines - Siren's Passion o Karen White-Owens - The Touch (Angels in Training) o Deanna Lee – The Fathoms Below o Dana Marie Bell - Cynful (Halle Shifters) o Fiona McGier - Prophecy of the Undead Outstanding Author in Urban Literature o Dez Burke - Trapped Into Marriage o Daaimah S. Poole - What's His Is Mine o David Weaver - The Power Family (A Bankroll Squad Book) o Nicole Dunlap - Miss Nobody (Shaw Family Saga, Book 1) o Keisha Ervin - Reckless Outstanding Author in GLBT Literature o L.C. Dean - Mountain Claiming (1 Night Stand Series) o Brien Michaels - Can't Make You Love Me (The Stories of Us) o Cardeno C. - Something in the Way He Needs (Family Series) o Kindle Alexander - The Current Between Us o A.J. Thomas - A Casual Weekend Thing |
Visionary Award: Recognizes an AA/IR/Multicultural romance author who, through foresight and unlimited effort, has helped add value to the profession by encouraging development, promotion, and networking of authors in their genre.
· The Pantheon Collective – James W. Lewis, Omar Luqmaan-Harris, and Stephanie Casher
Academy of AA/IR/Multicultural Fellows Award: Recognizes authors who have contributed to the profession through the advancement of knowledge, leadership, or excellence in professional practice. The recipient is recognized for making a tangible contribution to the marketing of their genre that significantly improved public opinion. (Four recipients per year)
· Wayne Jordan
· ac Mason
· Caridad Piñeiro
· Deatri King-Bey
Debut Author Awards: Recognize an AA/IR/Multicultural romance author who has demonstrated strong literary potential and contributions to the genre. The award is designed to both recognize and further the recipient’s professional development activities. (Six Categories for an Outstanding Debut Author)
· The Pantheon Collective – James W. Lewis, Omar Luqmaan-Harris, and Stephanie Casher
Academy of AA/IR/Multicultural Fellows Award: Recognizes authors who have contributed to the profession through the advancement of knowledge, leadership, or excellence in professional practice. The recipient is recognized for making a tangible contribution to the marketing of their genre that significantly improved public opinion. (Four recipients per year)
· Wayne Jordan
· ac Mason
· Caridad Piñeiro
· Deatri King-Bey
Debut Author Awards: Recognize an AA/IR/Multicultural romance author who has demonstrated strong literary potential and contributions to the genre. The award is designed to both recognize and further the recipient’s professional development activities. (Six Categories for an Outstanding Debut Author)
Outstanding Debut Author in African-American Romance
o Shelly Ellis - Can't Stand the Heat (Kensington) o Carla Buchanan - Trust In Me (Covington Family & Friends) o Tè Russ – Dream Lover o Victoria Bright – Love Unbroken Outstanding Debut Author in Interracial Romance o Lena Hampton - Jack & Diane o Jeanette Ramsey – Love on the Rocks o Joan Swan – Fever o Vanessa Ames - Never Enough Outstanding Debut Author in Multicultural Romance o Melissa Kyeyune - A Greek God In Harlem o Disko Praphanchith - Courage: A Story of Love and Friendship o Delka Beazer - Give Me All Of You o Hayden Ash - A Sweet Love Like Ours Outstanding Debut Author in Paranormal Romance o Alicia McCalla - Breaking Free (The Genetic Revolution) o Milly Taiden - Wolf Fever (Alpha Project - Book 1) o Sydney Addae – BirthControl o A.D. Koboah - Dark Genesis (The Darkling Trilogy) Outstanding Debut Author in Urban Literature o Demettrea - Love, Lies, and Obsessions o Kimberly Lane - Ms. Independent o L.V. Lewis - Fifty Shades of Jungle Fever (The Ghetto Girl Romance Quadrilogy) o Jazmyne – Thug Luv Outstanding Debut Author in GLBT Literature o Dane Waters - Falling in Love with Crazy o Bella Leone – Downpour o Becky Black - Ganymede Tilt o Sophia Rhodes – Follow the Sun |