The 2005 Needle Award Winners!

And the winners of the 2005 Needle Awards are . . .


In the Commercial category: ISN'T THAT BIGAMY by Mike Vogel

In the Literary category: MORNING GLORY'S LONG LOST ORDER OF WORSHIP by Brian Agincourt Massey

Congratulations to both Mike and Brian!

Here are some comments from the judges . . .

On ISN'T THAT BIGAMY:

"This book was laugh-out-loud funny. And it's got St. Martin's written all over it. Too bad I edit memoirs and self-help. Maybe it's time for a career change."

"A gem, totally engrossing and funny. Judging aside, it was a pleasure to read this book. It's a keeper."

"If Carl Hiaasen is looking in his rear-view mirror, that's Mike Vogel he sees fast approaching. What a dynamite little novel."

On MORNING GLORY'S LONG LOST ORDER OF WORSHIP:

"Brian Agincourt Massey has written an unparalleled piece of literature here. From the first page to the last, one word will return to your mind: lovely."

"Holy cow, [Brian Agincourt Massey] is a wordsmith. Slap a Knopf or Viking logo on this and I'd be paying $22.95 for it at Barnes and Noble. What voice!"

"This is one tight novel--error free and perfectly edited--and an absolute treat to read. A marvelous effort."

Congratulations, as well, to the other 2005 nominees:

WAITING FOR THE WORLD TO END by Nicole Hunter

ENVY THE RAIN by Jamie Boud

THE SEARCH FOR AN INAPPROPRIATE MAN by RoseMarie London

DAYS OF GRACE by Mark Falkin

RATED F by Todd C. Noker

GOLEM by Greg Vilk

THE DIDYMUS CONTINGENCY by Jeremy Robinson

ANGEL DUST APOCALYPSE by Jeremy Robert Johnson

And thanks to all the folks who helped this effort, from writing the books to judging them to taking a look at the winners. It's been a wonderful year.