Here is a short explanation of each of the catagories:
Best Yaoi Author of the Month:
The Author doesn't have to write all yaoi, and in fact, may only have one yaoi writing that the author is chosen for. The story is chosen for having the best protrayl of characters (we all know how OOC some of the characters can get in romance). Original plot line, creative language structure and all that count too. ^_^
Best Non-Yaoi Author of the Month:
Okay, same rules apply, the author is chosen for protrayl of characters, original plot line, and creative stuff. The fic that the author is chosen for is, obviously, non-yaoi, but not all the fics that the author has posted have to be non-yaoi. This is because the author is chosen for one fic, not all of them.
Best Original Author of the Month:
We all know what this means. Everyone has seen that I have been starting a small original section that is slowly growing. The story is chosen for the same reasons, but there are no rules, it just has to be an original story. Although, I am a little biased towards angst. Me likies angsty. So everyone write those awesome poems and stories!
As always the New Author of the Month recipiants will be announced the Sunday before the end of the month. They also will still get their crappy little award that will haunt the bottom of their index screens for as long as I deem necessary. ^_^
Q&A:
Q: Why is the author only chosen for one fic? Isn't that more of a 'Fic of the Month'?
A: Yeah, I know, and I don't care. It is more of a fic-of-the-month-thing, but I think that the title, 'Author of the Month' gives more credit where the credit is due, the author! ^_^ And plus, it's easier to hide the subliminal messages in 'Author of the Month' than in 'Fanfic of the Month'.
If you wish to nominate someone then you must e-mail me, tell me who, what story, why and no, you can not nominate yourself. Authors that are chosen will be notified A WEEK IN ADVANCE before they are featured.