Editor’s Note Smiles, TJ

This year, the Reader voting round begins Monday, April 10th, with two to three genres to be voted on that week. Each Monday for five weeks after, a new group of genres will be presented and voted on. Readers can vote every week in every genre or just in the genres they are most familiar with. Be aware, however, that only one vote is allowed per person. We have amended one thing this year to help that selection process. In categories with over 12 books presented, readers can vote for two books rather than just one. We know how hard it is when there are so many books that are amazing in one genre to just vote for one. This way it will make it easier for readers and a bit more fair for the authors who write in those large categories.

So authors, if you had a book published in 2022 and it received a 4.5 to 5 star rated review in InD’tale, look for the letter with instructions and dates, then let all your readers know to pop over and vote! Readers, stay tuned and keep an eye on the InD’tale and affiliate pages on all social media so you can make sure your favorite books will make the finals and maybe win the coveted RONE award!

Paul was born and raised in New Jersey, and works as a field archaeologist. When he's not digging in the dirt, he enjoys writing, especially horror tales. He's had stories published in numerous magazines. He also has stories in three horror anthologies which are currently available--"Undead Living","Coming Back" and "Creature Stew". He enjoys tennis, craft beer, and stories told from the perspective of claustrophobic tapeworms.