Award Recipients
This is where we list the current and past winners of The New Covey Awards.
September 2010Most Artistic Cover: Deviations: Bloodlines
Most Eye-Catching Cover: Ghost Mountain
August 2010
Most Artistic Cover: Inferno
Most Eye-Catching Cover: The Shaman's Quest
July 2010
Most Artistic Cover: The Oak King's Daughter
Most Eye-Catching Cover: The ABC Field Guide to Faeries
June 2010
Most Artistic Cover: The Black Act
Most Eye-Catching Cover: Dream Reachers
September 2009
Most Artistic Cover: Man Corn Murders
Most Eye-Catching Cover: Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue
August 2009
Most Artistic Cover: Shattered Illusions
Most Eye-Catching Cover: Alien Earth: Hope Cometh
July 2009
Most Artistic Cover: Just North of Luck
Most Eye-Catching Cover: Kiss of Life
June 2009
Most Artistic Cover: Of Aztecs and Conquistadors
Most Eye-Catching Cover: Time Couriers
May 2009
Most Artistic Cover AND Most Eye-Catching Cover: Blind Fortune
April 2009
Most Artistic Cover: Mirror Mirror Seven Years Bad Luck
Most Eye-Catching Cover: Diary From the Dome, Reflections on Fear and Privilege During Katrina
March 2009
Most Artistic Cover: Night Kill
Most Eye-Catching Cover: Every Heart Has Its Day
January 2009
Most Artistic Cover: Haunted Lily – The Nightmare Ball
Most Eye-Catching Cover: A Twilight Abduction
December 2008
Most Artistic Cover: Passion At An Exhibition
Most Eye-Catching Cover: The Nemesis Cell
November 2008
Most Artistic Cover: Fire Prayer
Most Eye-Catching Cover: Dark Nest
October 2008
Most Artistic Cover: Mahes
Most Eye-Catching Cover: Highland Stone
September 2008
Most Artistic Cover: Far Above Rubies
Most Eye-Catching Cover: Denied Orgin
August 2008
Most Artistic Cover: Surviving Serendipity
Most Eye-Catching Cover: Dark Spirit
March 2008
Most Artistic Cover: Potter's Field 2
Most Eye-Catching Cover: Searching for a Starry Night
February 2008
Most Artistic Cover: Crows on the Cross
Most Eye-Catching Cover: The Crystal Heart
Janaury 2008
Most Artistic Cover: Cold Scheme
Most Eye-Catching Cover: Her Reluctant Rancher
December 2007
Most Eye-Catching Cover / Most Relevant Cover: Moon of the Falling Leaves
November 2007
Most Eye-Catching Cover: The Medallion of Solaus
Most Relevant Cover: Naughty Rendezvous
October 2007
Most Eye-Catching Cover: Left To The Night
Most Relevant Cover: When Rain Fell Down
September 2007
Most Eye-Catching Cover & Most Relevant Cover: Eyes of the Dead
June 2007
Previous Covey Award Winner: Under the Liberty Oak
September 2010 New Covey Cover Award Recipients
MOST ARTISTIC COVER
September 2010 - Congratulations to Elissa for her winning entry, Deviations: Bloodlines.
Most Artistic Cover - This was selected by the Covey Judges as the cover that best combined art and design.
Title: Deviations: Bloodlines
Author: Elissa Malcohn
Cover Artist: Elissa Malcohn
Genre: Science fiction/dark fantasy
Links:
http://home.earthlink.net/~deviations/index.html
MOST EYE-CATCHING COVER
September 2010 - Congratulations to Nicole and Stacy for their winning entry, Ghost Mountain.
Most Eye-Catching Cover - 109 votes / 22.9%
Title: Ghost Mountain
Author: Nichole R. Bennett
Cover Artist: Stacy Castanedo
Genre: Mystery
Links:
http://www.nicholerbennett.com/
August 2010 New Covey Cover Award Recipients
MOST ARTISTIC COVER
August 2010 - Congratulations to Todd and Dave for their winning entry, Inferno.
Most Artistic Cover - This was selected by the Covey Judges as the cover that best combined art and design.
Title: Inferno
Author: Todd Riemer
Cover Artist: Dave Kinsey
Genre: Science Fiction / Dystopian
Links:
http://www.toddriemer.com/home/
http://www.kinseyvisual.com/
MOST EYE-CATCHING COVER
August 2010 - Congratulations to Normal and Stephen for their winning entry, The Shaman's Quest.
Most Eye-Catching Cover - 102 votes / 15.43%
Title: The Shaman's Quest
Author: Norman W Wilson
Cover Artist: Stephen R. Walker Designs
Genre: Speculative Fiction
Links:
http://www.shamanicmysteries.com/
http://www.srwalkerdesigns.com/
July 2010 New Covey Cover Award Recipients
MOST ARTISTIC COVER
July 2010 - Congratulations to Emily and Delilah for their winning entry, The Oak King's Daughter.
Most Artistic Cover - This was selected by the Covey Judges as the cover that best combined art and design.
Title: The Oak King's Daughter
Author: Emily Pikkasso
Cover Artist: Delilah K Stephens
Genre: Fantasy Romance/Naughty but Nice
Links:
http://www.emilypikkassoauthor.ca/
http://www.delilahkstephans.com/
MOST EYE-CATCHING COVER
July 2010 - Congratulations to Susanne and Chantal for their winning entry, The ABC Field Guide to Faeries.
Most Eye-Catching Cover - 225 votes / 35.2%
Title: The ABC Field Guide to Faeries
Author: Susanne Alexander-Heaton
Cover Artist: Chantal T. Gabriell
Genre: Children's book
Links:
http://www.abcfaeries.com/
http://www.seashinedesign.com/
June 2010 New Covey Cover Award Recipients
MOST ARTISTIC COVER
June 2010 - Congratulations to Louise and Jinger for their winning entry, The Black Act.
Most Artistic Cover - This was selected by the Covey Judges as the cover that best combined art and design.
Title: The Black Act
Author: Louise Bohmer
Cover Artist: Jinger Heaston
Genre: Dark Fantasy / Horror
Links:
http://www.louisebohmer.com/site/index.php
http://www.theblackact.com/
http://www.jingraphix.org/
MOST EYE-CATCHING COVER
June 2010 - Congratulations to Betty, Chase and Audrey for their winning entry, Dream Reachers.
Most Eye-Catching Cover - 116 votes / 20.9%
Title: Dream Reachers
Author: Betty Dravis and Chase Von
Cover Artist: Chase Von, Betty Dravis, Audrey Michelle
Genre: Entertainment, Actors and Actresses, Arts and Literature, Biographies
Links:
http://www.bettydravis.com/
http://www.myspace.com/chase77777
September 2009 New Covey Cover Award Recipients
MOST ARTISTIC COVER
September 2009 - Congratulations to Lou and Jan for their winning entry, Man Corn Murders.
Most Artistic Cover - This was selected by the Covey Judges as the cover that best combined art and design.
Title: Man Corn Murders
Author: Lou Allin
Cover Artist: Jan Warren
Genre: Mystery
Links:
http://www.louallin.com/
MOST EYE-CATCHING COVER
September 2009 - Congratulations to Hugh for his winning entry, Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue.
Most Eye-Catching Cover - 409 votes / 30%
Title: Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue
Author: Hugh Howey
Cover Artist: Hugh Howey
Genre: Science Fiction
Links:
http://www.hughhowey.com/
July 2009 New Covey Cover Award Recipients
MOST ARTISTIC COVER
July 2009 - Congratulations to Susan and Ivan for their winning entry, Just North of Luck.
Most Artistic Cover - This was selected by the Covey Judges as the cover that best combined art and design.
Title: Just North of Luck
Author: Susan Whitfield
Cover Artist: Ivan A. Carter and Susan Whitfield
Genre: Mystery/thriller
Links:
http://www.susanwhitfieldonline.com/
MOST EYE-CATCHING COVER
July 2009 - Congratulations to Brian and Graeme for their winning entry, Kiss of Life.
Most Eye-Catching Cover - 82 votes / 12%
Title: Kiss of Life
Author: Brian L Porter
Cover Artist: Graeme S Houston
Genre: Vampire/Thriller
Links:
http://www.freewebs.com/brianlp
http://www.mythicapublishing.com/
June 2009 New Covey Cover Award Recipients
MOST ARTISTIC COVER
June 2009 - Congratulations to Juan and Graeme for their winning entry, Of Aztecs and Conquistadors.
Most Artistic Cover - This was selected by the Covey Judges as the cover that best combined art and design.
Title: Of Aztecs and Conquistadors
Author: Juan Pablo Jalisco
Cover Artist: Graeme S Houston
Genre: Poetry
Links:
http://www.freewebs.com/juanpablojalisco
http://graeme-s-houston.com/
MOST EYE-CATCHING COVER
June 2009 - Congratulations to CQ and Robert for their winning entry, Time Couriers.
Most Eye-Catching Cover - 81 votes / 14%
Title: Time Couriers
Author: CQ Scafidi
Cover Artist: Robert Donald
Genre: Suspense Thriller
Links:
http://www.timecouriers.com/
http://www.robertdonald.co.uk/Thrillers.htm
May 2009 New Covey Cover Award Recipients
MOST ARTISTIC COVER
AND
MOST EYE-CATCHING COVER
May 2009 - Congratulations to Joanna and Syneca for their winning entry, Blind Fortune.
Most Artistic Cover - This was selected by the Covey Judges as the cover that best combined art and design.
Most Eye-Catching Cover - 73 votes / 14%
Title: Blind Fortune
Author: Joanna Waugh
Cover Artist: Syneca Featherstone
Genre: Regency-set historical romance
Links:
http://www.joannawaugh.com
http://www.joannawaugh. blogspot.com
April 2009 New Covey Cover Award Recipients
MOST ARTISTIC COVER
April 2009 - Congratulations to Patricia for her winning entry, Mirror Mirror Seven Years Bad Luck.
Most Artistic Cover - This was selected by the Covey Judges as the cover that best combined art and design.
Title: Mirror Mirror Seven Years Bad Luck
Author: Patricia O’Grady
Cover Artist: Patricia O’Grady
Genre: Adult Fantasy Fiction
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/woofingitdown
MOST EYE-CATCHING COVER
April 2009 - Congratulations to Paul for his winning entry, Diary From the Dome, Reflections on Fear and Privilege During Katrina.
Most Eye-Catching Cover - 131 votes / 18%
Title: Diary From the Dome, Reflections on Fear and Privilege During Katrina
Author: Paul Harris
Cover Artist: Paul Harris
Genre: Memoir
Links:
http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/thisweek/2008/10/13_new_orleans.asp
http://diaryfromthedome.webs.com/
March 2009 New Covey Cover Award Recipients
MOST ARTISTIC COVER
March 2009 - Congratulations to Ann and Patrick for their winning entry, Night Kill.
Most Artistic Cover - This was selected by the Covey Judges as the cover that best combined art and design.
Title: Night Kill
Author: Ann Littlewood
Cover Artist: Patrick Hoi Yan Cheung
Genre: Mystery
Links:
http://annlittlewood.com/
MOST EYE-CATCHING COVER
January 2009 - Congratulations to Lynda and Nicola for their winning entry, Every Heart Has Its Day.
Most Eye-Catching Cover - 56 votes / 10%
Title: Every Heart Has Its Day
Author: Lynda Lukow
Cover Artist: Nicola Martinez
Genre: Historical Romance
Links:
http://www.lyndalukow.com/
http://lovesfantasticjourneys.blogspot.com/
http://inicola.net/gallery/
January 2009 New Covey Cover Award Recipients
MOST ARTISTIC COVER
January 2009 - Congratulations to Sidney and Kerry for their winning entry, Haunted Lily – The Nightmare Ball.
Most Artistic Cover - This was selected by the Covey Judges as the cover that best combined art and design.
Title: Haunted Lily – The Nightmare Ball
Author: Sidney Fox
Cover Artist: Kerry Kate/October Effigies
Genre: Paranormal/thriller
Links:
http://www.spookpalace.com/
http://www.octobereffigies.com/
http://www.kerrykate.com/
MOST EYE-CATCHING COVER
January 2009 - Congratulations to Christie and Zindy for their winning entry, A Twilight Abduction.
Most Eye-Catching Cover - 74 votes / 20%
Title: A Twilight Abduction
Author: Christie Silvers
Cover Artist: Zindy / Mis Smith
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Links:
http://www.christiesilvers.com/
http://christiesilvers.blogspot.com/
http://zindy-zone.dk/
http://mistakenart.com/
December 2008 New Covey Cover Award Recipients
MOST ARTISTIC COVER
December 2008 - Congratulations to Tori and Nicola for their winning entry, Passion At An Exhibition.
Most Artistic Cover - This was selected by the Covey Judges as the cover that best combined art and design.
Title: Passion At An Exhibition
Author: Tori Anne
Cover Artist: Nicola Martinez
Genre: Historical Romance
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/v_torianne
http://inicola.net/gallery/
MOST EYE-CATCHING COVER
December 2008 - Congratulations to Brian and Graeme for their winning entry, The Nemesis Cell.
Most Eye-Catching Cover - 60 votes / 36%
Title: The Nemesis Cell
Author: Brian L Porter
Cover Artist: Graeme S Houston
Genre: Thriller
Links:
http://www.freewebs.com/brianlp
http://www.freewebs.com/nemesiscell
http://graeme-s-houston.com/
November 2008 New Covey Cover Award Recipients
MOST ARTISTIC COVER
November 2008 - Congratulations to Deborah and Patrick for their winning entry, Fire Prayer.
Most Artistic Cover - This was selected by the Covey Judges as the cover that best combined art and design.
Title: Fire Prayer
Author: Deborah Turrell Atkinson
Cover Artist: Patrick Hoi Yan Cheung
Genre: Mystery/suspense
Links:
http://www.deborahatkinson.com/
http://typem4murder.blogspot.com/
MOST EYE-CATCHING COVER
November 2008 - Congratulations to Leanna and Maythe for their winning entry, Dark Nest.
Most Eye-Catching Cover - 80 votes / 21%
Title: Dark Nest
Author: Leanna Renee Hieber
Cover Artist: Maythe Carpentino
Genre: Futuristic Fantasy
Links:
http://www.leannareneehieber.com/
http://www.maythe.carpentino.com/
October 2008 New Covey Cover Award Recipients
MOST ARTISTIC COVER
October 2008 - Congratulations to Marisa and April for their winning entry, Mahes.
Most Artistic Cover - This was selected by the Covey Judges as the cover that best combined art and design.
Title: Mahes
Author: Marisa Chenery
Cover Artist: April Martinez
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Links:
http://www.marisachenery.com/
http://www.marisachenery.com/blog
http://graphicfantastic.com/
http://aprilgem.com/log
MOST EYE-CATCHING COVER
October 2008 - Congratulations to Sloan and Eliza for their winning entry, Highland Stone.
Most Eye-Catching Cover - 16 votes / 16%
Title: Highland Stone
Author: Sloan McBride
Cover Artist: Eliza Black
Genre: Paranormal (Time Travel)
Links:
http://www.sloanmcbride.com/
http://www.newconceptspublishing.com/
September 2008 New Covey Cover Award Recipients
MOST ARTISTIC COVER
September 2008 - Congratulations to Cynthia and Gwyn for their winning entry, Far Above Rubies.
Most Artistic Cover - This was selected by the Covey Judges as the cover that best combined art and design.
Title: Far Above Rubies
Author: Cynthia Polansky
Cover Artist: Gwyn Snider
Genre: Historical Fiction
Websites / Blogs:
http://www.cynthiapolansky.com/
http://www.bluskymediagroup.com/
MOST EYE-CATCHING COVER
September 2008 - Congratulations to Amber Leigh and Rae for their winning entry, Denied Origin
Most Eye-Catching Cover - 33 votes / 20%
Title: Denied Origin
Author: Amber Leigh Williams
Cover Artist: Rae Monet
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Website / Blogs:
http://www.amberleighwilliams.com/
http://www.amberleighwilliams.blogspot.com/
http://www.raemonetinc.com/
August 2008 New Covey Cover Award Recipients
MOST ARTISTIC COVER
August 2008 - Congratulations to Jacquelyn and Nathalie for their winning entry, Surviving Serendipity.
Most Artistic Cover - This was selected by the Covey Judges as the cover that best combined art and design.
Title: Surviving Serendipity
Author: Jacquelyn Sylvan
Cover Artist: Nathalie Moore
Genre: YA Fantasy
Links:
http://www.sylvaniamania.com/
MOST EYE-CATCHING COVER
August 2008 - Congratulations to Rita and Shirley for their winning entry, Dark Spirit
Most Eye-Catching Cover - 71 votes / 46%
Title: Dark Spirit
Author: Rita Karnopp
Cover Artist: Shirley Burnett
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Links:
http://www.ritaritr.com/
http://www.eternalpress.ca/
March 2008 New Covey Cover Award Recipients
MOST ARTISTIC COVER
March 2008 - Congratulations to all the authors of this novel and Carole for their winning entry, Potter's Field 2.
Most Artistic Cover - This was selected by the Covey Judges as the cover that best combined art and design.
Title: Potter's Field 2
Author: This anthology features stories by: D. L. Snell, Marlissa Campbell, Peter Tennant, William Blake Vogel III, Debra Williams, Cathy Buburuz, S. D. Hintz, Pete Mesling, Tyree Campbell, Ken Goldman, and Thomas Canfield
Cover Artist: Carole Hall
Genre: Horror
Websites / Blogs:
http://www.samsdotpublishing.com/vineyard/Potter.htm
MOST EYE-CATCHING COVER
March 2008 - Congratulations to Christine and Nathalie for their winning entry, Searching for a Starry Night
Most Eye-Catching Cover - 112 votes / 32%
Title: Searching For A Starry Night, A Miniature Art Mystery
Author: Christine Verstraete
Cover Artist: Nathalie Moore
Genre: Young Adult Mystery
Websites / Blogs:
http://cverstraete.com/
http://candidcanine.blogspot.com/
http://www.graphicsmuse.com/
February 2008 New Covey Cover Award Recipients
MOST ARTISTIC COVER
February 2008 - Congratulations to Kristy and James for their winning entry, Crows on the Cross.
Most Artistic Cover - This was selected by the Covey Judges as the cover that best combined art and design.
Title: Crows on the Cross
Author: Kristy Tallman w/contributing author James M. Lee
Cover Artist: Kristy Tallman
Genre: Horror / Psychological Thriller
Websites / Blogs:
http://www.kristytallman.com/
http://www.myspace.com/kristy_tallman
http://www.myspace.com/crowsonthecross
MOST EYE-CATCHING COVER
February 2008 - Congratulations to Katherine and Monika for their winning entry, The Crystal Heart
Most Eye-Catching Cover - 51 votes / 11%
Title: The Crystal Heart
Author: Katherine Deauxville
Cover Artist: Monika Wolmarans
Genre: Historical Fiction
Websites / Blogs:
http://maggiedavis.com/
http://moonmonika.purpleraindesigns.co.uk/
January 2008 New Covey Cover Award Recipients
MOST ARTISTIC COVER
January 2008 - Congratulations to Edita and Frauke for their winning entry, Cold Scheme.
Most Artistic Cover - This was selected by the Covey Judges as the cover that best combined art and design.
Title: Cold Scheme
Author: Edita A. Petrick
Cover Artist: Frauke Spanuth
Genre: Romantic Thriller
Websites / Blogs:
http://www.editapetrick.net/
http://www.myspace.com/editap
http://www.crocodesigns.com/
MOST EYE-CATCHING COVER
January 2008 - Congratulations to Anne Marie and Kim for their winning entry, Her Reluctant Rancher.
Most Eye-Catching Cover - 20,643 votes / 53%
Title: Her Reluctant Rancher
Author: Anne Marie Novark
Cover Artist: Kim Mendoza
Genre: Cowboy Contemporary Romance
Websites / Blogs:
http://www.annemarienovark.com/
http://coverartist.blogspot.com/
