June 1, 2017: Presenting the 2016 Rogue Star Award Winners!

2016 was a solid reading year for yours truly (100+ titles read), and 2017 is shaping up to be even better (at close to 100 titles already and counting). I consider myself well-read.  I know what I like.  And I love to offer an opinion.  So, last year, I thought why not create and bestow…

May 23, 2016: Presenting the 2015 Rogue Star Award Winners!

Here's the thing about awards, awards shows, and awards organizations.  The best nominee doesn't always win.  Hell, the "best" nominee rarely ever wins because, in spite of what people tell you or what camp you happen to fall into, the vast majority of people base their votes on friendships, familiarity, popularity,  ideas, or messages.  Those…