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The David Gemmell Awards for Fantasy, established in memory of
David Gemmell David Andrew Gemmell (; 1 August 1948 – 28 July 2006) was a British author of heroic fantasy, best known for his debut novel, ''Legend''. A former journalist and newspaper editor, Gemmell had his first work of fiction published in 1984. H ...
, were awarded from 2009 to 2018. In 2009, only the Legend Award for best fantasy novel was awarded. Beginning in 2010 the Morningstar Award for best fantasy newcomer and the Ravenheart Award for best fantasy cover art were added. The award was closed in 2019. The awards were for
fantasy Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction that involves supernatural or Magic (supernatural), magical elements, often including Fictional universe, imaginary places and Legendary creature, creatures. The genre's roots lie in oral traditions, ...
novels in the traditional, heroic, epic or high genres, or in the spirit of Gemmell's own work.


Winners and nominations


2009

The 2009 award (best novel only) was presented in June 2009. * Best novel:
Andrzej Sapkowski Andrzej Sapkowski (; born 21 June 1948) is a Polish fantasy writer. He is best known for his series of books '' The Witcher'', which revolves around the eponymous monster-hunter, Geralt of Rivia. The saga has been popularized through television ...
for '' Blood of Elves'' ** Nominated:
Juliet Marillier Juliet Marillier (born 7 August 1948) is a New Zealand-born writer of fantasy, focusing predominantly on historical fantasy. Biography Juliet Marillier was educated at the University of Otago, where she graduated with a BA in languages and a ...
for ''Heir to Sevenwaters'' ** Nominated:
Brandon Sanderson Brandon Winn Sanderson (born December19, 1975) is an American author of high fantasy, science fiction, and young adult books. He is best known for the Cosmere fictional universe, in which most of his fantasy novels, most notably the '' Mistb ...
for ''The Hero of Ages'' ** Nominated:
Joe Abercrombie Joseph Edward Abercrombie (born December 31, 1974) is a British author of epic fantasy books and a film editor. He is the author of '' The First Law'' and '' The Age of Madness'' trilogies, as well as other fantasy books in the same setting, an ...
for '' Last Argument of Kings'' ** Nominated:
Brent Weeks Brent Weeks (born March 7, 1977) is an American fantasy writer. His debut novel, '' The Way of Shadows'', was a ''New York Times'' best seller in April 2009. Each of the five books in his ''Lightbringer'' series made the ''NYT'' list as well, st ...
for ''
The Way of Shadows ''The Way of Shadows'' is a 2008 fantasy literature, fantasy novel written by Brent Weeks and the first novel in the ''Night Angel (series), Night Angel'' series. Setting The novel is set in Cenaria City, capital of the Kingdom of Cenaria on th ...
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2010

The 2010 awards were presented in June 2010. * Best novel:
Graham McNeill Graham McNeill is a Scottish novelist and video game writer. He is best known for his Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40,000 novels, and his previous role as games designer for Games Workshop. Career In 1996 McNeill started work in an architec ...
for ''Empire'' ** Nominated:
Joe Abercrombie Joseph Edward Abercrombie (born December 31, 1974) is a British author of epic fantasy books and a film editor. He is the author of '' The First Law'' and '' The Age of Madness'' trilogies, as well as other fantasy books in the same setting, an ...
for ''Best Served Cold'' ** Nominated: Pierre Pevel for ''The Cardinal's Blades'' ** Nominated:
Robert Jordan James Oliver Rigney Jr. (October 17, 1948 – September 16, 2007), better known by his pen name Robert Jordan," Robert Jordan" was the name of the protagonist in the 1940 Hemingway novel ''For Whom the Bell Tolls'', though this is not how the n ...
&
Brandon Sanderson Brandon Winn Sanderson (born December19, 1975) is an American author of high fantasy, science fiction, and young adult books. He is best known for the Cosmere fictional universe, in which most of his fantasy novels, most notably the '' Mistb ...
for '' The Gathering Storm'' ** Nominated:
Brandon Sanderson Brandon Winn Sanderson (born December19, 1975) is an American author of high fantasy, science fiction, and young adult books. He is best known for the Cosmere fictional universe, in which most of his fantasy novels, most notably the '' Mistb ...
for '' Warbreaker'' * Best newcomer: Pierre Pevel for ''The Cardinal's Blades'' ** Nominated: Stephen Deas for ''The Adamantine Palace'' ** Nominated: Amanda Downum for ''The Drowning City'' ** Nominated: Ken Scholes for ''Lamentation'' ** Nominated: Jesse Bullington for ''The Sad Tale of the Brothers Grossbart'' * Cover art: Didier Graffet, Dave Senior and Laura Brett for ''Best Served Cold'' (written by
Joe Abercrombie Joseph Edward Abercrombie (born December 31, 1974) is a British author of epic fantasy books and a film editor. He is the author of '' The First Law'' and '' The Age of Madness'' trilogies, as well as other fantasy books in the same setting, an ...
)


2011

The 2011 awards were presented in June 2011. * Best novel:
Brandon Sanderson Brandon Winn Sanderson (born December19, 1975) is an American author of high fantasy, science fiction, and young adult books. He is best known for the Cosmere fictional universe, in which most of his fantasy novels, most notably the '' Mistb ...
for ''
The Way of Kings ''The Way of Kings'' is an epic fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson and the first book in ''The Stormlight Archive'' series. The novel was published on August 31, 2010, by Tor Books. ''The Way of Kings'' consists of one p ...
'' ** Nominated: Pierre Pevel for ''The Alchemist in the Shadows'' ** Nominated:
Brent Weeks Brent Weeks (born March 7, 1977) is an American fantasy writer. His debut novel, '' The Way of Shadows'', was a ''New York Times'' best seller in April 2009. Each of the five books in his ''Lightbringer'' series made the ''NYT'' list as well, st ...
for '' The Black Prism'' ** Nominated:
Peter V. Brett Peter V. Brett (born February 8, 1973) is an American fantasy novelist. He is the author of the ''Demon Cycle'', whose first volume was published in the UK by HarperCollins's Voyager imprint in 2008 as '' The Painted Man'' and in the US by Del Rey ...
for '' The Desert Spear'' ** Nominated:
Robert Jordan James Oliver Rigney Jr. (October 17, 1948 – September 16, 2007), better known by his pen name Robert Jordan," Robert Jordan" was the name of the protagonist in the 1940 Hemingway novel ''For Whom the Bell Tolls'', though this is not how the n ...
&
Brandon Sanderson Brandon Winn Sanderson (born December19, 1975) is an American author of high fantasy, science fiction, and young adult books. He is best known for the Cosmere fictional universe, in which most of his fantasy novels, most notably the '' Mistb ...
for ''
Towers of Midnight ''Towers of Midnight'' is a fantasy novel by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson. It is the sequel to the novel '' The Gathering Storm'', and the 13th book in the ''Wheel of Time'' series. The novel is the second part of '' A Memory of Light'', ...
'' ** Nominated: Markus Heitz for ''The War of the Dwarves'' * Best newcomer: Darius Hinks for ''Warrior Priest'' ** Nominated: N.K. Jemisin for '' The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms'' ** Nominated: Alexey Pehov for ''Shadow Prowler'' ** Nominated: Blake Charlton for ''Spellwright'' ** Nominated: Mary Victoria for ''Tymon's Flight'' * Cover art: Olof Erla Einarsdottir for ''Power and Majesty'' (written by Tansy Rayner Roberts)


2012

The 2012 awards were presented in June 2012. * Best novel:
Patrick Rothfuss Patrick James Rothfuss (born June 6, 1973) is an American author. He is best known for his highly acclaimed series '' The Kingkiller Chronicle'', beginning with Rothfuss' debut novel, '' The Name of the Wind'' (2007), which won several awards, ...
for ''
The Wise Man's Fear ''The Wise Man's Fear'' is a fantasy novel written by American author Patrick Rothfuss and the second volume in ''The Kingkiller Chronicle''. It was published on March 1, 2011, by DAW Books. It is the sequel to 2007's '' The Name of the Wind''. ...
'' ** Nominated:
Brandon Sanderson Brandon Winn Sanderson (born December19, 1975) is an American author of high fantasy, science fiction, and young adult books. He is best known for the Cosmere fictional universe, in which most of his fantasy novels, most notably the '' Mistb ...
for ''
The Alloy of Law ''Mistborn: The Alloy of Law'' is a fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. It was published on November 8, 2011, by Tor Books and is the first book in the ''Wax and Wayne'' series and fourth in the ''Mistborn'' series. It i ...
'' ** Nominated:
Kristen Britain Kristen Britain (born October 18, 1965) is an American author. She is the author of the fantasy series ''Green Rider'' which includes the eponymous first volume (nominated for the Crawford Award), ''First Rider's Call'', ''The High King's Tomb'', ...
for ''
Blackveil ''Blackveil'' by Kristen Britain is a fantasy novel from 2011, the fourth book in the Green Rider series. Plot summary Blackveil Forest was once the home of the Eletians, a magical elf-like race. Corrupted and warped into an evil place by Morn ...
'' ** Nominated:
Joe Abercrombie Joseph Edward Abercrombie (born December 31, 1974) is a British author of epic fantasy books and a film editor. He is the author of '' The First Law'' and '' The Age of Madness'' trilogies, as well as other fantasy books in the same setting, an ...
for ''The Heroes'' ** Nominated:
William King William King may refer to: Arts * Willie King (1943–2009), American blues guitarist and singer * William King (author) (born 1959), British science fiction author and game designer, also known as Bill King * William King (artist) (1925–2015), ...
for ''Blood of Aenarion'' * Best newcomer: Helen Lowe for ''
The Heir of Night The Heir of Night is an epic fantasy novel written by New Zealand author Helen Lowe. It is the first novel in ''The Wall of Night'' series. It was first published on 28 September 2010. In the novel, Helen Lowe introduces the reader to The Hou ...
'' ** Nominated:
Douglas Hulick Douglas Hulick is an American fantasy writer. Born in Fargo, North Dakota, he obtained a B.A. in history and English at the University of Illinois, and a master's degree in medieval history at New Mexico State University. He subsequently worked o ...
for ''Among Thieves'' ** Nominated: Mark Lawrence for '' Prince of Thorns'' ** Nominated: Elspeth Cooper for ''Songs of the Earth'' ** Nominated: Peter Orullian for ''The Unremembered'' * Cover art: Raymond Swanland for ''Blood of Aenarion'' (written by
William King William King may refer to: Arts * Willie King (1943–2009), American blues guitarist and singer * William King (author) (born 1959), British science fiction author and game designer, also known as Bill King * William King (artist) (1925–2015), ...
)


2013

The 2013 awards were presented in October 2013. * Best novel:
Brent Weeks Brent Weeks (born March 7, 1977) is an American fantasy writer. His debut novel, '' The Way of Shadows'', was a ''New York Times'' best seller in April 2009. Each of the five books in his ''Lightbringer'' series made the ''NYT'' list as well, st ...
for '' The Blinding Knife'' ** Nominated: Helen Lowe for ''The Gathering of the Lost'' ** Nominated: Mark Lawrence for ''King of Thorns'' ** Nominated:
Joe Abercrombie Joseph Edward Abercrombie (born December 31, 1974) is a British author of epic fantasy books and a film editor. He is the author of '' The First Law'' and '' The Age of Madness'' trilogies, as well as other fantasy books in the same setting, an ...
for ''Red Country'' ** Nominated:
Jay Kristoff Jay Kristoff (born 11 November 1973) is an Australian author of fantasy and science fiction novels. As of 2022, he has published 16 novels, both for adult readers and young adults. He currently resides in Melbourne. Biography Kristoff was bor ...
for ''
Stormdancer ''Stormdancer'' is a 2012 adult fantasy steampunk book by Jay Kristoff. It is inspired by Japanese history and mythology and is the first installment in the '' Lotus Wars'' series. Synopsis The book is set in the Shima Imperium, an island nati ...
'' * Best newcomer: John Gwynne for ''Malice'' ** Nominated: Aidan Harte for ''Irenicon'' ** Nominated:
Miles Cameron Christian Gordon Cameron (born August 16, 1962), also known as Miles Cameron and Gordon Kent (used for those novels written with his father, author Kenneth Cameron), is a Canadian novelist. He was educated and trained as both a historian and a f ...
for ''The Red Knight'' ** Nominated:
Jay Kristoff Jay Kristoff (born 11 November 1973) is an Australian author of fantasy and science fiction novels. As of 2022, he has published 16 novels, both for adult readers and young adults. He currently resides in Melbourne. Biography Kristoff was bor ...
for ''Stormdancer'' ** Nominated:
Saladin Ahmed Saladin Ahmed (born October 4, 1975) is an American comic book writer and a science fiction/fantasy poetry and prose writer. His 2012 book '' Throne of the Crescent Moon'' was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Novel and won the Locus Award ...
for ''
Throne of the Crescent Moon ''Throne of the Crescent Moon'' is a fantasy novel written by American writer Saladin Ahmed. It is the first book in ''The Crescent Moon Kingdoms'' series. The book was published by DAW Books in February 2012. The book was nominated for the 201 ...
'' * Cover art: Didier Graffet and Dave Senior for ''Red Country'' (written by
Joe Abercrombie Joseph Edward Abercrombie (born December 31, 1974) is a British author of epic fantasy books and a film editor. He is the author of '' The First Law'' and '' The Age of Madness'' trilogies, as well as other fantasy books in the same setting, an ...
)


2014

The 2014 awards were presented in June 2014. * Best novel: Mark Lawrence for '' Emperor of Thorns'' ** Nominated:
Peter V. Brett Peter V. Brett (born February 8, 1973) is an American fantasy novelist. He is the author of the ''Demon Cycle'', whose first volume was published in the UK by HarperCollins's Voyager imprint in 2008 as '' The Painted Man'' and in the US by Del Rey ...
for ''The Daylight War'' ** Nominated:
Robert Jordan James Oliver Rigney Jr. (October 17, 1948 – September 16, 2007), better known by his pen name Robert Jordan," Robert Jordan" was the name of the protagonist in the 1940 Hemingway novel ''For Whom the Bell Tolls'', though this is not how the n ...
&
Brandon Sanderson Brandon Winn Sanderson (born December19, 1975) is an American author of high fantasy, science fiction, and young adult books. He is best known for the Cosmere fictional universe, in which most of his fantasy novels, most notably the '' Mistb ...
for ''
A Memory of Light ''A Memory of Light'' is the 14th and final book of the fantasy series ''The Wheel of Time'', written by American authors Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson, and published by Tor Books. Originally expected to have been published around March 2 ...
'' ** Nominated:
Scott Lynch Scott Lynch (born April 2, 1978) is an American fantasy author, best known for the ''Gentleman Bastard Sequence'' series of novels. His first novel, ''The Lies of Locke Lamora'', was purchased by Orion Books in August 2004 and published in June 2 ...
for '' The Republic of Thieves'' ** Nominated:
Adrian Tchaikovsky Adrian Czajkowski (spelt as Adrian Tchaikovsky for his books; born June 1972) is a British fantasy and science fiction author. He is best known for his series ''Shadows of the Apt'', and for his Hugo Award–winning '' Children of Time'' series ...
for ''War Master's Gate'' * Best newcomer:
Brian McClellan Brian McClellan (born January 25, 1986) is an American author of epic fantasy. He is best known for writing the trilogies '' The Powder Mage'' and ''Gods of Blood and Powder''. Biography McClellan began writing when he was fifteen, starting at ...
for ''
Promise of Blood ''Promise of Blood'' is a fantasy novel by American author Brian McClellan, the first book in '' The Powder Mage'' trilogy. It was first published by Orbit Books in 2013. A sequel titled '' The Crimson Campaign'' was released on May 6, 2014. It ...
'' ** Nominated: Mark T. Barnes for ''The Garden of Stones'' ** Nominated: Luke Scull for ''The Grim Company'' ** Nominated: David Guymer for ''Headtaker'' ** Nominated: Antoine Rouaud for ''The Path of Anger'' * Cover art: Jason Chan for '' Emperor of Thorns'' (written by Mark Lawrence)


2015

The 2015 awards were presented in August 2015. * Best novel:
Brandon Sanderson Brandon Winn Sanderson (born December19, 1975) is an American author of high fantasy, science fiction, and young adult books. He is best known for the Cosmere fictional universe, in which most of his fantasy novels, most notably the '' Mistb ...
for ''
Words of Radiance ''Words of Radiance'' is an epic fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson and the second book in ''The Stormlight Archive'' series. The novel was published on March 4, 2014, by Tor Books. ''Words of Radiance'' consists of one pr ...
'' ** Nominated:
Joe Abercrombie Joseph Edward Abercrombie (born December 31, 1974) is a British author of epic fantasy books and a film editor. He is the author of '' The First Law'' and '' The Age of Madness'' trilogies, as well as other fantasy books in the same setting, an ...
for '' Half a King'' ** Nominated: John Gwynne for ''Valour'' ** Nominated: Mark Lawrence for ''Prince of Fools'' ** Nominated:
Brent Weeks Brent Weeks (born March 7, 1977) is an American fantasy writer. His debut novel, '' The Way of Shadows'', was a ''New York Times'' best seller in April 2009. Each of the five books in his ''Lightbringer'' series made the ''NYT'' list as well, st ...
for '' The Broken Eye'' * Best newcomer:
Brian Staveley Brian Staveley is an American fantasy writer. He has written an epic fantasy trilogy, ''The Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne'', the first volume of a sequel series, ''Ashes of the Unhewn Throne,'' a prequel novel, ''Skullsworn'', and a selection of s ...
for ''The Emperor's Blades'' ** Nominated:
Sebastien de Castell Sebastien de Castell is a Canadian fantasy writer, most well known for his series ''Greatcoats'' and ''Spellslinger''. History Sebastien de Castell has been nominated for several science fiction and fantasy awards, such as the Astounding Award ...
for ''
Traitor's Blade ''Traitor's Blade'' is a 2014 swashbuckling novel by Canadian author Sebastien de Castell. It is the first book in de Castell's "Greatcoats" series, which follows the adventures and misfortunes of the titular Greatcoats, the remnants of an ancient ...
'' ** Nominated: Kameron Hurley for ''The Mirror Empire'' ** Nominated: Ben Peek for ''The Godless'' ** Nominated: Angus Watson for ''Age of Iron'' * Cover art: Sam Green for ''
Words of Radiance ''Words of Radiance'' is an epic fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson and the second book in ''The Stormlight Archive'' series. The novel was published on March 4, 2014, by Tor Books. ''Words of Radiance'' consists of one pr ...
'' (written by
Brandon Sanderson Brandon Winn Sanderson (born December19, 1975) is an American author of high fantasy, science fiction, and young adult books. He is best known for the Cosmere fictional universe, in which most of his fantasy novels, most notably the '' Mistb ...
)


2016

The 2016 awards were presented in September 2016. * Best novel: Mark Lawrence for '' The Liar’s Key'' ** Nominated:
Miles Cameron Christian Gordon Cameron (born August 16, 1962), also known as Miles Cameron and Gordon Kent (used for those novels written with his father, author Kenneth Cameron), is a Canadian novelist. He was educated and trained as both a historian and a f ...
for '' The Dread Wyrm'' ** Nominated:
Larry Correia Larry Correia (; born 1977) is an American fantasy and science fiction writer, known for his ''Monster Hunter International'', ''Grimnoir Chronicles'', and ''Saga of the Forgotten Warrior'' series. He has authored or co-authored over 30 novels, h ...
for '' Son of the Black Sword'' ** Nominated: David Guymer for '' Gotrex & Felix: Slayer'' ** Nominated: John Gwynne for ''Ruin'' * Best newcomer: Peter Newman for '' The Vagrant'' ** Nominated: Stephen Aryan for ''Battlemage'' ** Nominated:
Seth Dickinson Seth Dickinson is an American writer of fantasy and science fiction, best known for the 2015 debut novel '' The Traitor Baru Cormorant'' and its sequels ''The Monster Baru Cormorant'' and ''The Tyrant Baru Cormorant''. Career Dickinson graduated ...
for '' The Traitor Baru Cormorant'' ** Nominated: Francesca Haig for ''The Fire Sermon'' ** Nominated: Lucy Hounsom for ''Starborn'' ** Nominated:
Sabaa Tahir Sabaa Tahir is an American Young adult fiction, young adult novelist best known for her The New York Times Best Seller list, ''New York Times''-bestselling ''An Ember in the Ashes'', its sequels, and the novel ''All My Rage''. Two of her novels ...
for ''
An Ember in the Ashes ''An Ember in the Ashes'' is a young adult fantasy romance novel written by American author Sabaa Tahir. It was published on April 28, 2015 by Razorbill, an imprint of Penguin Random House. It is the first book in the ''An Ember in the Ashes'' ...
'' * Cover art: Jason Chan for '' The Liar’s Key'' (written by Mark Lawrence)


2017

The 2017 awards were presented in July 2017. * Best novel:
Gav Thorpe Gavin Thorpe is a game designer who has worked primarily on board games. He has also authored a number of novels and short stories for the Black Library. Career Gav Thorpe was a games designer for Games Workshop beginning in 1994. His credits ...
for ''Warbeast'' ** Nominated: John Gwynne for ''
Wrath Anger, also known as wrath ( ; ) or rage, is an intense emotional state involving a strong, uncomfortable and non-cooperative response to a perceived provocation, hurt, or threat. A person experiencing anger will often experience physical ef ...
'' ** Nominated:
Jay Kristoff Jay Kristoff (born 11 November 1973) is an Australian author of fantasy and science fiction novels. As of 2022, he has published 16 novels, both for adult readers and young adults. He currently resides in Melbourne. Biography Kristoff was bor ...
for ''Nevernight'' ** Nominated: Mark Lawrence for ''The Wheel of Osheim'' ** Nominated:
Brandon Sanderson Brandon Winn Sanderson (born December19, 1975) is an American author of high fantasy, science fiction, and young adult books. He is best known for the Cosmere fictional universe, in which most of his fantasy novels, most notably the '' Mistb ...
for '' The Bands of Mourning'' * Best newcomer: Megan E. O'Keefe for ''
Steal the Sky ''Steal the Sky'' is a 1988 HBO movie directed by John D. Hancock and starring Mariel Hemingway and Ben Cross. The film is based on the true story of an Iraqi Assyrian fighter pilot Munir Redfa, who defected by flying a MiG-21 fighter jet to Is ...
'' ** Nominated: Mark de Jager for ''Infernal'' ** Nominated: Christopher Husberg for ''Duskfall'' ** Nominated: Adrian Selby for ''Snakewood'' ** Nominated: Jon Skovron for ''Hope and Red'' * Cover art: Alessandro Baldasseroni for ''Black Rift'' (written by Josh Reynolds)


2018

The 2018 David Gemmell Awards winners were announced at a ceremony July 14, 2018 at Edge-Lit 7 in Derby, UK: * Best Novel:
Robin Hobb Margaret Astrid Lindholm Ogden (; born March 5, 1952), known by her pen names Robin Hobb and Megan Lindholm, is an American writer of speculative fiction. As Hobb, she is best known for her fantasy novels set in the ''Realm of the Elderlings'', ...
for ''Assassin's Fate'' ** Nominated:
Miles Cameron Christian Gordon Cameron (born August 16, 1962), also known as Miles Cameron and Gordon Kent (used for those novels written with his father, author Kenneth Cameron), is a Canadian novelist. He was educated and trained as both a historian and a f ...
for ''Fall of Dragons'' ** Nominated: Mark Lawrence for ''Red Sister'' ** Nominated: Steve McHugh for ''Scorched Shadows'' ** Nominated:
Brandon Sanderson Brandon Winn Sanderson (born December19, 1975) is an American author of high fantasy, science fiction, and young adult books. He is best known for the Cosmere fictional universe, in which most of his fantasy novels, most notably the '' Mistb ...
for ''Oathbringer'' * Best newcomer: Nicholas Eames for '' Kings of the Wyld'' ** Nominated: RJ Barker for ''Age of Assassins'' ** Nominated: Melissa Caruso for ''The Tethered Mage'' ** Nominated: Ed McDonald for ''Blackwing'' ** Nominated:
Anna Smith Spark Anna Smith Spark (born 1978 or 1979) is a British fantasy fiction writer and civil servant from Bishop's Stortford. She wrote a trilogy titled ''Empires of Dust'' as well as several other standalone works, and has been styled the "Queen of Grim ...
for ''The Court of Broken Knives'' *Cover art:
Richard Anderson Richard Norman Anderson (August 8, 1926 – August 31, 2017) was an American film and television actor. One of his best-known roles was his portrayal of Oscar Goldman, the boss of Steve Austin (Lee Majors) and Jaime Sommers (Lindsay Wagner) in ...
for ''Kings of the Wyld'' by Nicholas Eames ** Nominated: Kerem Beyit for ''The Fall of Dragons'' by
Miles Cameron Christian Gordon Cameron (born August 16, 1962), also known as Miles Cameron and Gordon Kent (used for those novels written with his father, author Kenneth Cameron), is a Canadian novelist. He was educated and trained as both a historian and a f ...
** Nominated: Sam Green for ''Oathbringer'' by
Brandon Sanderson Brandon Winn Sanderson (born December19, 1975) is an American author of high fantasy, science fiction, and young adult books. He is best known for the Cosmere fictional universe, in which most of his fantasy novels, most notably the '' Mistb ...
** Nominated:
Jackie Morris Jackie Morris (born 1961) is a British writer and illustrator. She was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2016 and won it in 2019 for her illustration of ''The Lost Words'', voted the most beautiful book of 2016 by UK booksellers. She i ...
and Stephen Raw for ''Assassin’s Fate'' by
Robin Hobb Margaret Astrid Lindholm Ogden (; born March 5, 1952), known by her pen names Robin Hobb and Megan Lindholm, is an American writer of speculative fiction. As Hobb, she is best known for her fantasy novels set in the ''Realm of the Elderlings'', ...
** Nominated: Kerby Rosanes for ''Godsgrave'' by
Jay Kristoff Jay Kristoff (born 11 November 1973) is an Australian author of fantasy and science fiction novels. As of 2022, he has published 16 novels, both for adult readers and young adults. He currently resides in Melbourne. Biography Kristoff was bor ...


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