Thursday, September 9, 2010

Eugenia Hope Awards in Paranormal Literature

And the Eugenia Hope Awards in Paranormal Romance Literature go to…in no particular order:


There is nothing mundane about the amazing world Cassie has dreamed up for Clary and Jace; her days writing Draco fanfiction may be over, but we still love her grasp of the teenage psyche.


Laurell K. Hamilton – Anita Blake Series
Category: My Favorite Obsession Award
No matter how inconsistent the writing may be, our love for Jean-Claude, Richard, and Anita will never end…

Sherrylyn Kenyon – Dark Hunter Series
Category: Best Story Background Award
Greek mythology in the context of the war between Daimons and Dark Hunters was a stroke of genius that creates a unique background that is both captivating and memorable…not to mention characters like Acheron!


J.K. Rowling – Harry Potter
Category: Classics Award
This highly popular series of an average boy who was actually a wizard has been immortalized into both books and movies, and made several generations of children (and adults) pick up a book “for fun” for the first time in their lives. In my opinion, it’s already a classic.



Jeaniene Frost – Vampire Huntress Series
Category: Best Vampire Hunter Award

Cat may be half-vampire, but she uses her supernatural gifts to hunt the one thing she was taught to hate: vampires. She knows how to lure them in, and then strikes when they least expect it. What happens when she meets Bones, the one vampire she can’t best? The love between Cat and Bones is just the kind of love we all envision—and keeps us wanting more! If Alias had a vampire equivalent, this would be it.




Katie MacAlister – Ailing Grey, Green Dragons Series
Category: Most Original Paranormal Characters
A sexy dragon in human form! A demon dog as comedic relief! Need I say more? Aisling Grey is a Guardian/demon lord/wyern’s mate all-in-one, and her story into the Otherworld is one of the funniest, laugh-out-loud paranormal series out there. Who knew dragon fire could be so hot?

Mary Janice Davidson – Undead Series
Category: Most Entertaining Award
Though light on plot, this series is a funny, light read that will brighten your day. Betsy Taylor will charm her way into your heart with her love for shoes, and Eric Sinclair will leave you sizzling! (And in my opinion, Eric Sinclair is the perfect name for a hot, masculine vampire).


Lynsay Sands – Argeneau Family Series
Category: Great Expectations Award
Always romantic and entertaining, with this author your expectations are always met.


Kim Harrison – Rachel Morgan Series
Category: Excellence Award
Great writing, interesting and varied characters, and an original paranormal alternate reality—this series has it all. My favorite aspect of the series is the character development, which makes it the number one reason I keep coming back for more. As Rachel begins to live in the shades of gray, will it lead her eventually to Trent? Maybe that’s what makes this bad boy (or elf) so intriguing—can he be redeemed in Rachel’s eyes?


Before the HBO phenomenon, there were the books…and while each one has a different story to tell, they all have one thing in common: the climax is unbelievably good. Sookie may be a pretty, Southern girl, but she always comes through for her favorite vampires no matter the occasion or threat, anything from bombs to amnesia…she’s your girl.

Stephenie Meyer – Twilight Saga
Category: Best Love Story Award
The most captivating love story of our time has captured the hearts of any female who has actually read the books, not to mention created a whole culture of Twihard fans, a movie saga, and an unprecedented preoccupation in the hearts of teenage girls worldwide…Team Edward or Team Jacob?


These are just some of my favorites…have I missed any of yours? Let me know!

Enjoy!


Eugenia

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