MIZ Makes The Final Four!

 


New literary star


2017 New Mexico/Arizona Book Awards Finalists

Friend of New Mexico Books: Jill Lane, Executive Director, A


 

SFiction - science fiction & fantasy


Douglas Arvidson                A Drop of Wizard's Blood

Scooter Duff                        MIZ: Time Tripping with Amazing Females
Zelda Leah Gatuskin           Digital Face: Stories

RJ Mirabal                           Zero Visibility Possible
Both sides now
UPdate:  I didn't win. Dang.


FINAL FOUR!


Again. In 2015 A Reluctant God got a finalist slot. Didn't win, but 'twas a thrill to be in the running.
This time I'll fess up right away, however it goes. 


Here's the old post
In the final four!  (Winners to be announced Nov 20)
2015 Finalists New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards

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CATEGORY: Fiction - science fiction & fantasy
Books 1, 2, 3 and…   4. A Reluctant God, Scooter Duff

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