The International Association of Media Tie-In Writers have announced the nominees for this year’s Scribe Awards, honoring the best in tie-in writing. The awards will be presented at a ceremony in July at Comic-Con in San Diego.
Original Novel
- Star Trek: Rings of Time, by Greg Cox
- Tannhäuser: Rising Sun, Falling Shadows, by Robert T. Jeschonek
- Star Trek: The Next Generation: Cold Equations Book 1: The Persistence of Memory, by David Mack
- Darksiders: The Abomination Vault, by Ari Marmell
- Pathfinder: City of the Fallen Sky, by Tim Pratt
- Dungeons and Dragons Online: Skein of Shadows, by Marsheila Rockwell
- Mike Hammer: Lady, Go Die!, by Mickey Spillane & Max Collins
Adapted Novel
- Clockwork Angels, by Kevin J. Anderson
- Batman: The Dark Knight Rises, by Greg Cox
- Batman: The Dark Knight Rises (YA novelization), by Stacia Deutsch
- Poptropica: Astroknights Island, by Tracey West
Audio
- Dark Shadows: The Eternal Actress, by Nev Fountain
- Dark Shadows: Dress Me in Dark Dreams, by Marty Ross
- Doctor Who: Companion Chronicles: Project Nirvana, by Cavan Scott & Mark Wright
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The International Association of Media Tie-In Writers has named Ann C. Crispin the 2013 Grandmaster. Crispin has received the award for her work on such franchises as Alien, Zorro, Star Wars, Star Trek, V, and Pirates of the Caribbean. In addition to her tie-in work, Crispin has also written the StarBridge YA series and is one of the forces behind Writers Beware. The award, also known as the Faust, will be presented at a ceremony in July at Comic-Con in San Diego when the IAMTIW presents the annual Scribe Awards for tie-ins.
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The Scribe Awards, presented for excellence in tie-in novels, were announced at Comic Con. The award is given by the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers. The Grandmaster Award winner was announced prior to Comic Con.
- Grandmaster: Kevin J. Anderson
- Speculative Fiction Best Original Novel: Dungeons and Dragons-Forgotten Realms: Brimstone Angels, by Erin M. Evans
- General Fiction Best Original Novel: Mike Hammer: Kiss Her Goodbye, by Max Allan Collins & Mickey Spillane
- Best Adaptation: Cowboys and Aliens, by Joan D. Vinge
- Best Young Adult:Thunderbirds: Extreme Hazard, by Joan Marie Verba
- Best Audio: Mike Hammer: Encore for Murder, by Max Allan Collins & Mickey Spillane
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The nominees for the Scribe Award, presented by the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers for excellence in tie-in literature, have been announced. The winners will be announced at Comic Con International in San Diego in July.
General Original
- Mike Hammer: Kiss Her Goodbye, by Max Allan Collins and Mickey Spillane
- Burn Notice: The Bad Beat, by Tod Goldberg
- Royal Pains: First Do No Harm, D.P. Lyle
Speculative Original
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Price of Freedom, by A. C. Crispin
- Forgotten Realms: Brimstone Angels, by Erin M. Evans
- Supernatural: Coyote’s Kiss, by Christa Faust
- Star Wars: Knight Errant, by John Jackson Miller
- Eberron Unlimited: The Shard Axe, by Marsheila Rockwell
Best Adaptation
- Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon, by Peter David
- Conan the Barbarian, by Michael Stackpole
- Cowboys and Aliens, by Joan D. Vinge
- Crysis: Legion, by Peter Watts
Best Young Adult
- The Smurfs, by Stacia Deutsch & Rhody Cohon
- Me & My Monsters: Monster Manners, by Rory Growler
- Thunderbirds: Extreme Hazard, by Joan Marie Verba
Grandmaster: Kevin J. Anderson
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The nominees for the Scribe Award, presented by the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers for excellence in tie-in literature, have been announced. The winners will be announced at Comic Con International in San Diego in July.
General Original
- CSI: Shock Treatment, by Greg Cox
- Burn Notice: The Giveaway, by Tod Goldberg
- Mike Hammer: The Big Bang, by Max Allan Collins and Mickey Spillane
- Murder, She Wrote: The Queen’s Jewels, by Donald Bain
- Psych: The Call of the Mild, by William Rabkin
- Saving Grace: Tough Love, by Nancy Holder
Speculative Original
- Guild Wars: Ghosts of Ascalon, by Matt Forbeck and Jeff Grubb
- Star Trek: Mirror Universe: The Sorrows of Empire, by David Mack
- Star Wars: Force Unleashed II, by Sean Williams
- Supernatural: Heart of the Dragon, by Keith R. A. DeCandido
- Warhammer: Bloodborn: Ulrika the Vampire, by Nathan Long
Best Adaptation
- Final Crisis, by Greg Cox
- God of War, by Matthew Stover & Robert E. Vardeman
- The Wolfman, by Jonathan Maberry
Best Young Adult
- Alpha & Omega: The Junior Novel, by Aaron Rosenberg
- Dungeons & Dragons: Aldwyn’s Academy, by Nathan Meyer
- Thunderbirds: Situation Critical, by Joan Marie Verba
Grandmaster: Peter David
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The Scribe Awards, to recognize excellence in tie-in writing, were presented at the San Diego Comic Con on July 23. The winners appear below.
- Best Novel (General Fiction): As The World Turns: The Man From Oakdale, by “Henry Coleman” & Alina Adams
- Best Original Fiction (Speculative Fiction) tie: Terminator Salvation: Cold War, by Greg Cox and Enemies & Allies, by Kevin J. Anderson
- Best Adaptation (General and Speculative): The Tudors: Thy Will Be Done, by Elizabeth Massie
- Best Young Adult (Original and Adapted ); Bandslam: The Novel, by Aaron Rosenberg
- Grandmaster: William Johnston
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The winners of the annual Scribe Awards, presented for best Media tie-in novels, were presented on July 24 at the International Comic-Con in San Diego, California.
- Grand Master: Keith R.A. DeCandido
- Best General Fiction Original: CSI: Headhunters, by Greg Cox
- Best General Fiction Adapted: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, by James Rollins
- Best Speculative Fiction Original: Star Trek Terok Nor: Day of the Vipers, by James Swallow
- Best Speculative Fiction Adapted: Hellboy II: The Golden Army, by Robert Greenberger
- Best Young Adult Original: Primeval: Shadow of the Jaguar, by Steven Savile
- Best Young Adult Adapted: Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D, by Tracey West
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The Third Annual Scribes, presented for excellence in tie-in writing, will be awarded at a special ceremony at Comic-Con in San Diego July 23-29. The Grandmaster Award is given to an author for his extensive and exceptional work in the tie-in field. The gaming awards will be presented at GenCon in Indianapolis August 13-16 2009.
General Fiction
Best Novel-Original
- Burn Notice: The Fix, by Tod Goldberg
- Criminal Minds: Finishing School, by Max Allan Collins
- CSI: Headhunter, by Greg Cox
Best Novel—Adapted
- Death Defying Acts, by Greg Cox
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, by James Rollins
- The Tudors: King Takes Queen, by Elizabeth Massie
- The Wackness, by Dale C. Phillips
- The X-Files: I Want to Believe, by Max Allan Collins
Speculative Fiction
Best Novel—Original
- Ghost Whisperer: Revenge, by Doranna Durgin
- Ravenloft: The Covenant, Heaven’s Bones, by Samantha Henderson
- Stargate SG-1: Hydra, by Holly Scott & Jaime Duncan
- Star Trek Terok Nor: Day of the Vipers, by James Swallow
Best Novel—Adapted
- Hellboy II: The Golden Army, by Bob Greenberger
- The Mutant Chronicles, by Matt Forbeck
- Star Wars—The Clone Wars: Wild Space, by Karen Miller
- Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, by Greg Cox
Young Adult—All Genres
Best Novel—Original
- Dr. Who: The Eyeless, by Lance Parkin
- Primeval; Shadow of the Jaguar, by Steven Savile
- Disney Club Penguin: Stowaway! Adventures at Sea, by Tracey West
Best Novel—Adapted
- Iron Man: The Junior Novel, by Stephen D. Sullivan
- The Dark Knight: The Junior Novel, by Stacia Deutsch and Rhody Cohon
- Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D, by Tracey West
The Grandmaster Award: Keith R. A. DeCandido
Special Gaming Scribe—Best Original
- Eberron: The Inquisitives, the Darkwood Mask, by Jeff LaSala
- Dragonlance: Death March, by Jean Rabe
- Eberron: The Doom of Kings, by Don Bassingthwaite
- Warhammer: Elfslayer, by Nathan Long
Special Gaming Scribe—Best Adapted
- The Worls of Warcraft: Beyond the Dark Portal, by Aaron Rosenberg & Christie Golden
- The Mutant Chronicles, by Matt Forbeck
- Metal Gear Solid, by Raymond Benson
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