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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

And last but not least, the winner of Writing the Future We Need: Trans or Nonbinary Representation is Tied to the Waves by Vee Debras.

Cover of Tied to the Waves. Illustration of a merperson holding a girl underwater while they stare at each other longingly.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Writing the Future We Need: Neurodivergent Representation by a Neurodivergent author is The Ice Moves for No One by Arlo Z. Graves.

Cover of The Ice Moves for No One. Blue background with Ice growing on both sides. Big white letters with the title cover from top to bottom between a white zeppelin on top and an axe at the bottom.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Writing the Future We Need: Mental Health Representation is The Source of Strife by Alex Arch.

Cover of The Source of Strife. Two people with their backs to each other; one is holding a gun. At the bottom, zombies walk towards the viewer.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Writing the Future We Need: LGBTQ+ Representation is How to Survive this Fairytale by S.M. Hallow.

Cover of How to Survive this Fairytale. Painting-style illustration of a swan on a lake preening its feathers. There's a castle on a hill in the background.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Writing the Future We Need: Latinx/Latine Representation by a Latinx/Latine author is An Amateur Witch's Guide to Murder by K. Valentin.

Cover of An Amateur Witch's Guide to Murder. A person in black clothes and dark claws with an open book over a sigil and tarot-like cards. A black, dripping hand comes from the sigil.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Writing the Future We Need: Gay or Lesbian Representation is How to Survive this Fairytale by S. M. Hallow.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Writing the Future We Need: Disability Representation by a disabled author is The Sundered Stars by H.E. Bauman.

Cover of The Sundered Stars. A dark cosmic body surrounded by radial geometric motifs. Space and stars are visible in the background, as well as a smaller cosmic body beside the main one.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Writing the Future We Need: Black Representation by a Black author is Solace of Dusk by K. V. Meadows.

Cover of Solace of Dusk. A burning book in a field with black smoke rising from it.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Writing the Future We Need: Bisexual or Biromantic Representation is Nights of Noctis by Lauren M. Clark.

Cover of Nights of Noctis. A crow among leaves and red adornments.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Writing the Future We Need: Asian Representation by an Asian author is Help! My Dog Is The Chosen One! by Ronit J.

Cover of Help! My Dog Is The Chosen One!. A man and a dog look to the sky as two flying creatures fight, throwing energy at each other.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Writing the Future We Need: Asexual or Aromantic Representation is Magic, Maps, and Mischief by David Green.

Cover of Magic, Maps and Mischief. Title surrounded by books, quills, potions, and an owl over a scroll.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Wittiest Character is Rise of the Dragonwitch by Timothy K. Clark.

Cover of Rise of the Dragonwitch. A hooded person kneeling while holding a sword. On their back, there's a red dragon.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of This Book Made Me Hungry/Thirsty (not in a horny way, just food..) is The Death-Made Prince by Lisette Marshall.

Cover of The Death-Made Prince. An amalgamation of a raven, a ribcage, and black roses, surrounded by thorns.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Side Character MVP is Cello's Gate by Maurice Africh.

Cover of Cello's Gate. Three people in futuristic outfits stand in a jungle over a crash-landed ship.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Prettiest Book Interior is Aurethia Rising by Atlas Laika.

Cover of Aurethia Rising. Illustration of a bald person leaning over a blond one, holding their chin with one hand, close enough to kiss.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Best Use of Tropes is Wriggly Little Hands by Alex Knight.

Cover of Wriggly Little Hands. Goblins riding a cart as they flee an explosion. There's an undead horse on board too.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Best Setting is Child of Shivay by J.R. Cathers.

Cover of Child of Shivay. Illustrated portrait of an elf-looking character with green hair.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Best Morally Gray Character is The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson.

Cover of The Poison Daughter. Burgundy flowers growing from a well. Blood drips from the well.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Best Mentor is Bathed in Ink and Blood by Robert C. Laymon.

Cover of Bathed in Ink and Blood. A grimy-looking cowboy holding a sword in a dilapidated city.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Best Light Read is Magica Riot by Kara Buchanan.

Cover of Magica Riot. An illustration of a magical girl in the air, all in lilac shades.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Best Friendship is Magic, Maps, and Mischief by David Green.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

The winner of Best Book Cover and Cover Artist is Cubs & Campfires by Dylan Drakes. Cover artist: DaisukeBear.

Cover of Cubs & Campfires. Two "bear" men hug each other in mirth.

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Tiny Elf Arcanist✨ @tinyelfarcanist.com · 19/09/2026

Kicking off with the Best Audio Narration category, the winner is A Kingdom of Curses by Danielle D. Drummond, narrated by Kate Clover.

Cover of A Kingdom of Curses. A golden dagger at the center over a background of dark blue roses.

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