In 2011, DarkFuse implemented a new awards system based off its most popular series, the Delirium Book Club. This award is voted on exclusively by book club members (hardcover, EPUB, & Kindle clubs). Each quarter every book club member receives an e-ballot to vote on which novella they felt was superior that quarter as judged by the quality of the fiction. The winners of all 4 quarters are then added to a final ballot which is again sent to all book club members. The author whose novella is the readers' choice winner, receives:
- $500 in cash
- Option for a new publishing contract at 100% profit royalty payout for next accepted novella title
- Award
This is a true award voted on by those who matter most, which are the readers. It is not governed by a panel or fueled by a social popularity campaign. It is not lobbied for by the authors who are published. It is truly a unique award.
The Delirium editors receive 400-500 manuscripts per year. 24 are given contracts. 4 are voted into the final ballot by book club members. And only 1 is chosen by the readers to be the best.
2012
Manuscripts reviewed: 512 (to date)
20 accepted (so far): http://www.darkfuse.com/book-club.html
NOMINEES
Q1 The Underdwelling by Tim Curran
Q2 TBA
Q3 TBA
Q4 TBA
2011
Manuscripts reviewed: 419
24 accepted: http://www.darkfuse.com/2011-delirium-book-club.html
NOMINEES
Q1 It Drinks Blood by J. F. Gonzalez
Q2 Dreams The Ragman by Greg F. Gifune
Q3 Fear Me by Tim Curran
Q4 Olden by James Newman
WINNER
Dreams The Ragman by Greg F. Gifune
