Saturday, December 18, 2010

Whitfield Cover Award Voting Update

Those of you who follow my blog regularly know that I started a Whitfield Cover Award in June. The winner for the first half of the year was Dawn Stephens's cover for The Little Pot. She will be getting a Whitfield Cover Award decal and a free copy of my new book, Sin Creek, as soon as it's released.


Now it's time to pick another winner for the second half of 2010, and this winner will receive a copy of Sin Creek as well as a Whitfield Cover Award decal. I have been through all the blog posts since June and have tried to narrow the voting field. However, there are so many wonderful covers that I need your help. Please look through the covers (you can click on a cover to enlarge it) and leave your choice (only 1 vote, please) in the comments section. Voting will end on December 31st at midnight. Good luck to all nominees!

Today( December 29th) the following covers are finalists:








                                                        




Good luck to all of you!
If you haven't voted, please leave your choice in the comments section.

   
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127 comments:

  1. Aaron Paul LazarDecember 18, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Hi, Susan! I'm thrilled that Healey's Cave is up here - thank you. The artist, Ardy Scott, did it from scratch with a light pen. An amazing feat - it almost looks like a photograph of the woods/cave/stream, doesn't it? Anyway, I don't think it would be right to vote to myself, but I surely can vote for Ardy! Great selection of covers, they are lovely. ;o)

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  2. UnknownDecember 18, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Thank you so much for nominating Towering Pines cover for this! I feel that the cover captures the mood of the book so very well!

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  3. PaulineDecember 18, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    Tough choice, but have to go with Cara Mia. :-)

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  4. Shells WDecember 18, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    It is wonderful to see Jerrod Brown's work of Dead Practices up there. He did such an amazing job capturing the true nature of my book.

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  5. L.J. SellersDecember 18, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    Great group of covers. I love Bolt Action, but I'd be foolish not to vote for my own cover, Passions of the Dead.

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  6. JillianDecember 18, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    The Color of Ice is my vote. Very appealing

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  7. Bobbye TerryDecember 18, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Must choose Hemlock Lake. Good luck to all nominees!
    Bobbye

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  8. AnonymousDecember 18, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Cara Mia, definitely.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 18, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Faces in Time looks great.

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  10. Antonia WoodvilleDecember 18, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    Dead Practices, after some deliberation but hey, they are all great!

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  11. tealady3December 18, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    Bolt Action is my pick

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  12. StaceyDecember 18, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    My vote goes for Bolt Action by Victoria Roder.

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  13. AnonymousDecember 18, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    After carefully looking thru all the nominations, I narrowed it down to two covers (Both which were painted with real paint... non-digital). My vote goes to 'Dead Practices'. A Horror Novel with an eloquent yet funny look about it. The cover itself draws me in and makes me want to read the book.

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  14. Carolyn J. RoseDecember 18, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Thanks so much for including Hemlock Lake in your list. I'll have my fingers crossed for it.

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  15. Sharon AxlineDecember 18, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    They're all good, but I have to go with Hemlock Lake. It really captures the essence of the book

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  16. AnonymousDecember 18, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    My vote is for "Dead Practices". Love it!

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  17. E.M. MacCallumDecember 18, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    "Dead Practices" by Shells Walter has my vote. I read it not too long ago and was highly entertained.

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  18. linda_rettstattDecember 18, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    My vote is Bolt Action.

    Great contest, Susan.

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  19. JaidisDecember 18, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    My vote is for Dead Practices!

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  20. Pembroke SinclairDecember 18, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    I vote for Dead Practices

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  21. Ciara GoldDecember 18, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    I really like the composition and colors on Bolt Action.

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  22. Chris BartholomewDecember 18, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Jerrod Brown's Dead Practices

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  23. Anne PatrickDecember 18, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    I'm honored that Fire and Ash is listed. All the covers look great, but I'm gonna have to vote for Jenifer Ranieri's awesome work. She does a wonderful job on all her covers!

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  24. Rebecca J VickeryDecember 18, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    I vote for Fire and Ash.
    Thanks Susan for offering a wonderful contest.

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  25. Jessica A. WeissDecember 18, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    I vote for "Dead Practices".

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  26. EvelynaDecember 18, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    I really don't care for the covers that are just photos taken and retouched up. The paintings are more interesting. Some of the computer paintings are O.K., but if you play Guitar Hero, that doesn't mean you play a real guitar... meaning the 'real' artists get my vote. There are only a few if you narrow it down. I'll have to go with 'Dead Practices'. That artist plays a mean paint brush!!!

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  27. AnonymousDecember 18, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    I like Towering Pines by Bruce Satre. I think its a great book!

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  28. thehorrorzineDecember 18, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    I like the artwork on Dead Practices, the book written by Shells Walter. The artist for Dead Practices is Jerrod Brown. In fact, I like Jerrod Brown's work so much that I chose him as a featured artist in the upcoming January 2011 issue of The Horror Zine. Jerrod's work is unique and highly expressive in the horror genre. And no, I don't know Jerrod Brown personally; I just know good artwork.
    Thanks,
    Jeani Rector, Editor
    The Horror Zine
    http://www.thehorrorzine.com
    thehorrorzine@gmail.com

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  29. Laurean BrooksDecember 18, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    A lot of awesome coves here, but my vote goes for "Fire And Ash."

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  30. AnonymousDecember 18, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    I pick Fire and Ash.

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  31. AnonymousDecember 18, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    It is a tough choice but I like Abraham's Bones. Good luck to all.


    Gina
    www.ginaleuci.com

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  32. UnknownDecember 18, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    I vote for Fire and Ash. Nice cover.
    Shirley

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  33. Jacquie RogersDecember 18, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    Fire and Ash

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  34. Heather JustesenDecember 18, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    There are some great covers here, but I really love Fire and Ash.

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  35. DanielleThorneDecember 18, 2010 at 5:42 PM

    Fire and Ash gets my vote.

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  36. AnonymousDecember 18, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    My name is Sandra K and I like Towering Pines...the book is completely capivating and the cover is very nice and goes with the story.

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  37. Miss MaeDecember 18, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    I love Fire and Ash. :)

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  38. Gail PallottaDecember 18, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    I'd like to vote for Fire and Ash. I love that cover.

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  39. Jennifer CloudDecember 18, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    They're all great but I have to vote for Bolt Action

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  40. UnknownDecember 18, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    My vote is for Dead Practices by cover artist Jerrod Brown.

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  41. Alicia JenningsDecember 18, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    All the covers are great but I choose Fire and Ash!

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  42. The Belle in BlueDecember 18, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    Very hard to choose! I have to go with ABRAHAM'S BONES.

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  43. AnonymousDecember 18, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    I'd have to vote for Fire and Ash, nicely done by Anne Patrick. Although there were several others that caught my eye, Fire and Ash stood out.

    Thanks and good luck to you all
    Love and blessings
    Rita

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  44. Melanie ShermanDecember 18, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    This was tough. I wanted to vote for more than one. My vote goes to Hemlock Lake.

    But as honorable mention I'd like to say I liked The Seiners, Fire and Ash, All's Fair in Love and Law, and Gripped by Fear.

    Then I also liked...okay, okay, I'll stop.

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  45. VDecember 18, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    Dead Practices by Jerrod Brown. His artwork is incredibly detailed, love the dead lawyer!

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  46. Toni NoelDecember 18, 2010 at 11:26 PM

    Fire and Ashes gets my vote.

    Toni Noel

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  47. Mark TaylorDecember 19, 2010 at 4:27 AM

    I vote "Dead Practices"

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  48. Sylvia Dickey SmithDecember 19, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    Neat idea, Susan! Always thinking, aren't you! Good work!Sylvia Dickey Smith

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  49. Beverly OwensDecember 19, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Wow, tough to pick just one! Bolt Action gets my vote.

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  50. Ashley J. BarnardDecember 19, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    Bolt Action!

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  51. Diane CraverDecember 19, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    I pick Fire and Ash! I read Anne Patrick's book and the cover is perfect for the story!

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  52. Susanne Marie KnightDecember 19, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    Fantastic!! Thanks so much for nominating GRAVE FUTURE!!! Lots of great covers and novels listed here. :))

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  53. E.A. WestDecember 19, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    I vote for "Fire and Ash" by Anne Patrick.

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  54. Vijaya SchartzDecember 19, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    I like Fire and Ash by Anne Patrick. Very representative of the story.

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  55. MicheleDecember 19, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    Bolt Action

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  56. UnknownDecember 19, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    My vote goes to Fire and Ash by Anne Patrick. That book rocked!

    Val
    lastnerve2000@gmail.com

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  57. Larry HammersleyDecember 19, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    My vote goes for Fire And Ash. Larry

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  58. SuedenymDecember 19, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    I cast my vote for Hemlock Lake. It exudes a brooding feeling set in a natural environment. Perfectly captures the book! :)

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  59. SuedenymDecember 19, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    I cast my vote for Hemlock Lake. It exudes a brooding feeling in a natural setting. Perfect summary for the book! :)

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  60. AnonymousDecember 19, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    This is tough because there are many great covers here. I'm going to go with Anne Patrick's Fire and Ash.
    Good luck to everyone!

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  61. SuedenymDecember 19, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    Sorry everyone! Didn't mean to vote "twice", internet hiccup. Good luck to all. :)

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  62. davidDecember 19, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    some very good ones ~ but my vote goes to cara mia

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  63. AnonymousDecember 19, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    GRAVE FUTURE

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  64. Joyce DiPastenaDecember 19, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    So many great covers! But I vote for Fire and Ash.

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  65. AnonymousDecember 19, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    Naturally I'll vote for my own, Absinthe of Malice. The cover was done by a guy living in Belgrade and I promised to send him a copy of the book months ago. Maybe this will get me off the dime. Wish I had time to notify all my internet friends to vote for me! Anyway, a great looking group of book covers. I enjoy browsing through them.
    Pat Browning

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  66. judyalterDecember 19, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    I choose Absinthe of Malice--really like the colors and that lime green border, plus the way the woman fades into the whole picture at the bottom.

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  67. AnonymousDecember 19, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    ABSINTHE OF MALICE is my choice. Terrific line-up.

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  68. vehoaeDecember 19, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    Hello Susan....I like the cover for Hemlock Lake. Simplicity, but full of not-so-subtle signs, feelings, of trouble, evil? Lovely design....vehoae, 12-19-10, vehoae@yahoo.com, www.vehoaeConscience.com, www.vehoae.com

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  69. JeannieDecember 19, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    I vote for Absinthe of Malice by Patricia Browning.

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  70. L. Sue DurkinDecember 20, 2010 at 5:01 AM

    I was all ready to try to decide between two that seem to be getting most of the votes here, when I realized one of my authors has a book cover in the running. The cover was done by my husband, so for those two reasons I have to vote for it. My choice is Red Storm Regime (Vol. 1).

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  71. AnonymousDecember 20, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Red Storm Regime

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  72. Beu SennetDecember 20, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    I vote for Fire and Ash. It's a wonderful book and cover!

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  73. AnonymousDecember 20, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    all great covers--my vote is for ABSINTHE OF MALICE

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  74. AnonymousDecember 20, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    Red Storm Regime-great book, great cover!

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  75. Kris BoschDecember 20, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    My vote is for Fire and Ash. Not only does it have a great cover, it's an AWESOME book!

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  76. AnonymousDecember 20, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    Hello Susan
    I vote for Red Storm Regime. I believe it has a nice color and it stands out.

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  77. KJ BainDecember 20, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    I like Absinthe of Malice best. Funny, except for about four, I didn't find anything facinating or different about most of them.

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  78. Jackie KingDecember 20, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    I vote for ABSINTHE OF MALICE by Pat Browning. Dramatic, eyecatching and vivid.

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  79. Carl AlvesDecember 20, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    I would like to cast my vote for Red Storm Regime Vol. 1

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  80. marcusdwestonDecember 20, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    My vote goes to Fire and Ash by Anne Patrick.

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  81. J. CampbellDecember 20, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    Red Storm Regime-great book, great cover art!

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  82. AnonymousDecember 21, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Red Storm Regime is my choice

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  83. Dorien GreyDecember 21, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    A great idea, Susan! You're doing multiple public services--to writers, to their books, and to potential readers, not to mention boosting readership of your site. Keep up the good work!

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  84. UnknownDecember 21, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    I vote for "Absinthe of Malice". Fun contest! Great covers.

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  85. UnknownDecember 21, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    I vote Absinthe of Malice. jinx schwartz

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  86. Stephanie Burkhart December 21, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    I vote for Fire & Ash, but gosh, what a great selection. All are awesome covers that evoke emotion and feeling.
    Smiles
    Steph

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  87. Carol DoaneDecember 21, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    I vote for Hemlock Lake -- besides a mood setting cover a great read, too.

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  88. A.J.RaynerDecember 21, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    Dead practices gets my vote!

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  89. Charlie In The BoxDecember 21, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    Dead Practices

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  90. Crystal EnnisDecember 21, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Great collection of covers! My vote goes to Fire and Ash by Anne Patrick.

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  91. RobertaDecember 22, 2010 at 2:32 AM

    I'm sorry, I put my vote on the wrong section. I vote for the cover of Red Storm Regime.

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  92. AnonymousDecember 22, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    My vote is for Absinthe of Malice.

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  93. TerriDecember 22, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    I was browsing and came across your site. There are some pretty cool covers up for the Award. I wish them all luck! I think the Dead Practice cover is Killer though. THANX Terri

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  94. GingerDecember 22, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    I vote for the cover of "Red Storm Regime"

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  95. Tessa GDecember 22, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    Fire and Ash has my vote!

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  96. Denise VerricoDecember 22, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    I'm so thrilled to see my book up here! Thanks for the nomination.

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  97. AnonymousDecember 23, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Bolt Action by Victoria Roder.

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  98. AnonymousDecember 25, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    jerrod brown's dead practices gets my vote.

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  99. AnonymousDecember 25, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    dead practices gets my vote.

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  100. AnonymousDecember 25, 2010 at 11:58 PM

    I worked with Jerrod Brown in the theming industry. His talent and dedication were always to be admired. I vote for "Dead Practices" by Jerrod Brown.

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  101. Cassie SimmonsDecember 26, 2010 at 2:45 AM

    Fire and Ash has my vote. Great cover, AWESOME BOOK!!!

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  102. Kerry CookDecember 26, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    Wow, what a line up! Fire and Ash is my favorite though. Good luck everyone!

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  103. Laura ElvebakDecember 27, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    Hard decision, but I'll go with Bolt Action. I would buy this book just for the cover.

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  104. AnonymousDecember 28, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    dead practices hands down

    Steve Ruhd

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  105. KNDecember 29, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Dead Practices gets my vote - it's amazing - the kind of artwork that would get me to blind buy a book.

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  106. Chris TonclayDecember 29, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    Fire and Ash is a wonderful book and I love the cover so it gets my vote!

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  107. SherieDecember 29, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    Dead Practices gets my vote. It really is an amazing looking piece, with so much detail. Love it.

    Best of luck to all nominees.

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  108. DanaDecember 29, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    All the covers look great but my vote goes to Fire and Ash. Great Book!

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  109. AnonymousDecember 30, 2010 at 12:45 AM

    I vote for Dead Practices. It is awesome!!

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  110. UnknownDecember 30, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    Jerrod Brown's Dead Practices

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  111. kalliope kreationsDecember 30, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    My vote is for "Dead Practices" :)

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  112. David HorneDecember 30, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    My vote is for Dead Practices by Jerrod Brown. Nice work!

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  113. Missy TalbertDecember 30, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    Fire and Ash. Great job, Jenifer!

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  114. David KDecember 30, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    I'm a little late for the party but better late than never, right?

    My vote goes to Fire and Ash. Good luck Anne and Jenifer!

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  115. Bryan McLeod's BlawgDecember 30, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    I vote for "Dead Practices" by Jerrod Brown!

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  116. AnonymousDecember 30, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    My vote is for DEAD PRACTICES!!! It is the BEST!!!

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  117. AnonymousDecember 30, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    DEAD PRACTICES by Jerrod Brown has my vote!! Great Work!

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  118. AnonymousDecember 30, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    I think my vote has to be for Dead Practices. It looks so cool.

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  119. AnonymousDecember 30, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    I am so glad we get to vote on all of these. They are all great in their own way but my favorite is Dead Practices

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  120. AnonymousDecember 30, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    I think Jerrod Brown is a great artist and have to vote for DEAD PRACTICES.

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  121. AnonymousDecember 30, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    My vote is for Dead Practices> I really like it the best of all of them.

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  122. K.Ann WoodsDecember 30, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    So many great covers, but my vote is for Dead Practices! Thanks!

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  123. AudreyDecember 30, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    All of the finalists are great..its a hard choice! I think I like Dead Practices the best though. Good luck to all!

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  124. UnknownDecember 31, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    Hi Susan!!

    Love the "Dead Practices" cover!!!

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  125. Justin K.December 31, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    Add my vote for Dead Practices Please!

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  126. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Hi Susan
    Dead Practices gets my vote too! :)

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  127. Susan WhitfieldJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Voting ended at midnight. No votes after that time will be counted. Thanks to all who took the time to support authors and designers.

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