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The Lambda Literary Award for Erotica is an annual literary award established in 2002 and presented by the Lambda Literary Foundation that awards books with LGBT characters and "whose content is principally of an erotic nature."[1] "Anthologies, novels, novellas, graphic novels, memoirs, and short story collections" are eligible for the award.

The award has been presented in the following categories: Gay Erotica, Lesbian Erotica, and LGBTQ Erotica.

Recipients

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CategoryAuthor(s)TitleResult
2002EroticaSee Dick Deconstruct: Literotica for the Satirically BentWinner[2]
Dirty WordsFinalist
His Tongue
Hot & Bothered 3
Tough Girls: Down and Dirty Dyke Erotica
2003Erotica (editor)Best Lesbian Erotica 2003Winner[3]
editor)Best Gay Erotica 2003Finalist
(editor)Bedroom Eyes
Cocksure
The Sperm Engine
2004Erotica (editor)Best Lesbian Erotica 2004Winner[4]
(editor)Best Gay Erotica 2004Finalist
(editor)Hot and Bothered 4
, William J. Mann, Sean Wolfe, and Jeff MannMasters of Midnight
(editor)Quickies 3
2005Erotica (editor)Best Gay Erotica 2005Winner[5]
All the Wrong PlacesFinalist
(editor)Best Lesbian Erotica 2005
, Therese Syzmanski, Julia Watts, and Barbara JohnsonOnce Upon a Dyke
Stacy M. BiasUp All Night: Adventures in Lesbian Sex
2006Erotica and Radclyffe, (editors) Stolen Moments: Erotic Interludes 2Winner[6]
and Richard LabontéBest Gay Erotica 2006Finalist
and Tristan TaorminoBest Lesbian Erotica 2006
and Rakelle ValenciaRode Hard But Away Wet: Lesbian Cowboy Erotica
Close Contact
2007Gay EroticaA History of Barbed WireWinner[7]
Timothy J. Lambert (editors)Best Gay Erotica 2007Finalist
Hot On His Trail
Lesbian EroticaWalk Like a ManWinner
18th & CastroFinalist
Emma Donoghue (editors)Best Lesbian Erotica 2007
(editor)Glamour Girls
Master Han’s Daughter
2008EroticaHomosex: 60 Years of Gay EroticaWinner[8] [9]
Wayne GunnArdennian BoyFinalist
Every Dark Desire
Red Light
and Judith M. ReddingThe Golden Age of Lesbian Erotica
The Mammoth Book of New Gay Erotica
2009Gay Erotica James LearBest Gay Erotica 2009Winner[10]
, Victor J. Banis, Jardonn Smith, and J.P. BowieHard Working MenFinalist
The Secret Tunnel
Lesbian Eroticaand Karin KallmakerIn Deep Waters 2: Cruising the StripWinner
and Rakelle ValenciaLipstick on Her CollarFinalist
Periphery: Erotic Lesbian Futures
2010Gay EroticaImpossible PrincessWinner[11]
Eight InchesFinalist
and Lawrence Schimel (editors)I Like It Like That: True Tales of Gay Desire
(editor)Rough Trade: Dangerous Gay Erotica
The Low Road
Lesbian Erotica and Rakelle Valencia (editors)Lesbian CowboysWinner
Flesh and BoneFinalist
Punishment with Kisses
Where the Girls Are
(editor)Women of the Bite
2011Gay EroticaTeleny and CamilleWinner[12] [13]
A Twist of Grimm: Erotic Fairy Tales for Gay MenFinalist
(editor)Best of the Best Gay Erotica 3
(editor)Tented: Gay Erotic Tales from Under the Big Top
Vancouver Nights
Lesbian Erotica (editor)Sometimes She Lets Me: Best Butch/Femme EroticaWinner
(editor); Lea DeLaria (introduction)Best Lesbian Erotica 2011Finalist
This Is How We Do It: A Raw Mix of Lesbian Erotica
2012Gay EroticaAll TogetherWinner[14]
BackwoodsFinalist
(editor)Best Gay Erotica 2012
(editor)Gay Erotica
(editor)History’s Passions: Stories of Sex Before Stonewall
Lesbian EroticaStory of LWinner
A Ride to Remember & Other Erotic TalesFinalist
(editor)Lesbian Cops: Erotic Investigations
The Collectors
2013Gay EroticaThe FacialistWinner[15]
Coming To: A Collection of Erotic and Other EpiphaniesFinalist
Strawberries and Other Erotic Fruits
(editor)Raising Hell: Demonic Gay Erotica
Secret Societies
Lesbian EroticaThe Harder She Comes: Butch/Femme EroticaWinner[16]
(editor)Girls Who Score: Hot Lesbian EroticaFinalist
One Saved to the Sea
2014Gay EroticaThe Padisah’s Son and the Fox: an erotic novellaWinner[17] [18]
L.A. WittCapture & SurrenderFinalist[19]
(editor)Sensual Travels: Gay Erotic Stories
(editor)Show-Offs: Gay Erotic Stories
(editor)Team Players: Gay Erotic Stories
Lesbian Erotica (editor)Wild Girls Wild Nights: True Lesbian Sex StoriesWinner[20]
At Her FeetFinalist
(editor)Best Lesbian Erotica 2014
2015Gay EroticaThe KingWinner
Incubus TalesFinalist[21]
Leather Spirit Stallion
The Bears of Winter
The Thief Taker
Lesbian EroticaLesbian Sex BibleWinner
R.G. EmanuelleAll You Can Eat. A Buffet of Lesbian Erotica and RomanceFinalist
Forbidden Fruit: stories of unwise lesbian desire
2016Gay EroticaÉrotiques SuprèmesWinner[22] [23]
Rian DarcyCharming: Modern Gay FairytalesFinalist[24]
College Dive Bar, 1 AM
Grave Desires
Green Eyes — an erotic novel (sort-of)
Lesbian EroticaThe MuseWinner
Talon Rihai (editors)Desire Behind Bars: Lesbian Prison EroticaFinalist
Sweet & Rough: Queer Kink Erotica
2017EroticaSoul to KeepWinner[25] [26]
Camp RewindFinalist[27]
L.A. WittRoped In
Skyscraper
Steel and Promise
2018EroticaHis SeedWinner[28] [29]
Mistletoe MishapFinalist[30]
The Master Will Appear
Unspeakably Erotic
Witches, Princesses, and Women at Arms
2019Erotica and Kazimir LeeMiles & Honesty in SCFSX!Winner[31]
Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year, Volume 3Finalist[32]
Crossplay
Gents: Steamy Stories From the Age of Steam
The Lurid Sea[33] [34]
2020EroticaWhore FoodsWinner[35] [36] [37]
Lord of the SensesFinalist[38] [39]
Lot’s Wife: An Erotic Novella
Texas Crude
The Shape of the Earth
2021EroticaThe NervesWinner[40] [41] [42]
Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year, Volume 5Finalist[43]
Femme Tales
Smut Peddler Presents: Silver
, Tianna Henry, and MJ LyonsSmut Peddlers: Glad Day 50
2022LGBTQ EroticaBig JoeWinner[44]
Queer Werewolves Destroy Capitalism: Smutty StoriesFinalist[45]
and Harry-Anne Bentley (eds.)Nectar: Trans Femme and Non Binary Erotic Comics Anthology
and Jade Sarson (eds.)Ambrosia: Trans Masc and Non Binary Erotic Comics Anthology
The Lodger, That Summer
2023LGBTQ Romance and EroticaKiss Her Once For MeWinner[46]
Finalist[47]
Mistakes Were Made
Loose Lips: A Gay Sea Odyssey
2024LGBTQ Romance and EroticaWinner[48]
Chef's ChoiceFinalist[49]
Fly with Me
Iris Kelly Doesn't Date

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Submissions. 2022-02-09. Lambda Literary. en. 2022-01-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20220101214336/https://lambdaliterary.org/awards/lammys-submissions/. live.
  2. Web site: Gonzalez Cerna. Antonio. 2002-07-10. 14th Annual Lambda Literary Awards. 2022-02-09. Lambda Literary. en. 2020-08-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20200804145706/https://www.lambdaliterary.org/2002/07/lambda-literary-awards-2001/. live.
  3. Web site: Gonzalez Cerna. Antonio. 2003-07-10. 15th Annual Lambda Literary Awards. 2022-02-09. Lambda Literary. en. 2020-05-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506234143/https://www.lambdaliterary.org/2003/07/lambda-literary-awards-2002/. live.
  4. Web site: 2004-07-10. 16th Annual Lambda Literary Awards. 2022-02-09. Lambda Literary. en. 2022-02-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20220205005653/https://lambdaliterary.org/2004/07/lambda-literary-awards-2003/. live.
  5. Web site: Gonzalez Cerna. Antonio. 2005-07-09. 17th Annual Lambda Literary Awards. 2022-02-09. Lambda Literary. en. 2022-03-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20220320095405/https://lambdaliterary.org/2005/07/lambda-literary-awards-2004/. live.
  6. Web site: 2005-04-09. 18th Annual Lambda Literary Awards. 2022-02-09. Lambda Literary. en. 2022-01-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20220125132516/https://lambdaliterary.org/2005/04/lambda-literary-awards-2005/. live.
  7. Web site: Gonzalez Cerna. Antonio. 2006-04-30. 19th Annual Lambda Literary Awards. 2022-02-09. Lambda Literary. en. 2022-01-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20220125023311/https://lambdaliterary.org/2006/04/lambda-literary-awards-2006-2/. live.
  8. Web site: Gonzalez Cerna. Antonio. 2007-04-30. 20th Annual Lambda Literary Awards. 2022-02-09. Lambda Literary. en. 2022-01-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20220120014347/https://lambdaliterary.org/2007/04/lambda-literary-awards-2007-2/. live.
  9. Web site: 2008-06-05. 2008 Lambda Award Winners Announced. 2022-02-09. McNally Robinson Booksellers. en. 2022-08-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20220819055254/https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/editorial-818/2008-Lambda-Award-Winners-Announced. live.
  10. Web site: Gonzalez Cerna. Antonio. 2010-02-18. 21st Annual Lambda Literary Awards. 2022-02-09. Lambda Literary. en. 2022-01-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20220123120952/https://lambdaliterary.org/2010/02/lambda-literary-awards-2008-2/. live.
  11. Web site: Valenzuela. Tony. 2010-05-10. 22nd Annual Lambda Literary Awards. 2022-02-09. Lambda Literary. en. 2020-08-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809233141/https://www.lambdaliterary.org/2010/05/2010-awards-finalists-winners/. live.
  12. Web site: 23rd Annual Lambda Literary Award Finalists and Winners. https://web.archive.org/web/20190608020743/http://www.lambdaliterary.org/23rd-annual-lambda-literary-award-finalists-and-winners/. 2019-06-08. 2022-02-09. Lambda Literary Award.
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  14. Web site: 2012-06-05. 24th Annual Lambda Literary Award Winners Announced in New York. 2022-02-09. Lambda Literary. en. 2022-01-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20220108035149/https://lambdaliterary.org/2012/06/24th-annual-lambda-literary-award-winners-announced-in-new-york/. live.
  15. Web site: 2013-06-04. 25th Annual Lambda Literary Award Winners Announced!. 2022-02-09. Lambda Literary. en. 2022-01-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20220108192318/https://lambdaliterary.org/2013/06/25th-annual-lambda-literary-award-winners-announced/. live.
  16. Web site: Yates. Ryan. 2013-06-04. 2013 Lambda Literary Award Winners Announced. 2022-02-09. Autostraddle. en-US. 2022-01-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20220112001728/https://www.autostraddle.com/2013-lambda-literary-award-winners-announced-179194/. live.
  17. News: Charles. Ron. 2014-06-02. Lambda Awards honor best lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender books. 2022-02-05. The Washington Post. 2022-09-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20220928092057/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2014/06/02/lambda-literary-awards/. live.
  18. Web site: bent. 2014-06-03. Full List of 2014 Lambda Literary Award Winners. live. 2022-01-11. IndieWire. en. 2022-01-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20220112003115/https://www.indiewire.com/2014/06/full-list-of-2014-lambda-literary-award-winners-214124/.
  19. Web site: 2014-03-06. 26th Annual Lambda Literary Award Finalists Announced. 2022-02-09. Lambda Literary. en. 2022-02-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20220213025321/https://lambdaliterary.org/2014/03/26th-annual-lambda-literary-award-finalists-announced/. live.
  20. Web site: bent. 2014-06-03. Full List of 2014 Lambda Literary Award Winners. live. 2022-01-11. IndieWire. en. 2022-01-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20220112003115/https://www.indiewire.com/2014/06/full-list-of-2014-lambda-literary-award-winners-214124/.
  21. Web site: 2015-03-04. The 27th Annual Lambda Literary Award Finalists. 2022-02-09. Lambda Literary. en. 2022-01-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20220101172259/https://lambdaliterary.org/2015/03/the-27th-annual-lambda-literary-award-finalists/. live.
  22. Web site: King. Anna. 2016-06-07. The Lambda Literary Awards Crown the Best Queer Books of 2015. 2022-02-09. Slate Magazine. en. 2022-02-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20220204151802/https://slate.com/human-interest/2016/06/lambda-literary-awards-the-best-lgbtq-books-of-2015.html. live.
  23. Web site: 2016-06-07. 28th Annual Lammy Award Winners Announced. 2022-01-11. Lambda Literary. en. 2022-01-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20220108170932/https://lambdaliterary.org/2016/06/28th-annual-lammy-award-winners-announced/. live.
  24. Web site: 2016-03-08. Lambda Literary Awards Finalists Revealed: Carrie Brownstein, Hasan Namir, 'Fun Home' and Truman Capote Shortlisted. 2022-02-09. Out. en. 2021-12-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20211208012803/https://www.out.com/art-books/2016/3/08/lambda-literary-awards-finalists-revealed-carrie-brownstein-hasan-namir-truman. live.
  25. Web site: Lee. Steve. 2017-06-13. 29th Annual Lambda Literary Award winners announced. https://web.archive.org/web/20180610202600/http://lgbtweekly.com/2017/06/13/29th-annual-lambda-literary-award-winners-announced/. 2018-06-10. 2022-02-09. LGBT Weekly.
  26. Web site: Veron. Luis Damian. 2017-06-14. 29th Annual Lambda Literary Award Winners Announced: FULL LIST. live. 2022-01-11. Towleroad Gay News. en-US. 2022-03-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20220320095220/https://www.towleroad.com/2017/06/lambda-literary-award-winners/.
  27. Web site: 2017-03-14. 29th Annual Lambda Literary Award Finalists Announced. 2022-01-11. Lambda Literary. en. 2021-12-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20211230200700/https://lambdaliterary.org/2017/03/29th-annual-lambda-literary-award-finalists-announced/. live.
  28. Web site: 2018-06-05. Lambda Literary awardees include Carmen Maria Machado, John Rechy, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor. 2022-02-09. Windy City Times. 2022-02-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20220204151803/https://www.windycitytimes.com/lgbt/Lambda-Literary-awardees-include-Carmen-Maria-Machado-John-Rechy-Keeanga-Yamahtta-Taylor/63080.html. live.
  29. Web site: Froemming-Carter. Rah. 2018-06-05. 2018 Lambda Literary Award Winners Announced. 2022-01-11. BOOK RIOT. en-US. 2022-03-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20220320095230/https://bookriot.com/2018-lambda-literary-award-winners-announced/. live.
  30. Web site: Boureau. Ella. 2018-03-06. 30th Annual Lambda Literary Award Finalists Announced. live. 2022-01-11. Lambda Literary. en. 2020-03-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200319061534/https://www.lambdaliterary.org/2018/03/lambda-literary-award-finalists/.
  31. Web site: 2019-06-04. 31st Annual Lambda Literary Award Winners Announced. 2022-02-09. Lambda Literary. en. 2021-11-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20211122004938/https://lambdaliterary.org/2019/06/lambda-literary-awards-31st-winners/. live.
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  40. Web site: 2021 Winners. 2021-12-24. Lambda Literary. en. 2022-01-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20220109013027/https://lambdaliterary.org/awards/2021-winners/. live.
  41. Web site: Qiao. Vicky. 2021-06-02. Indigenous anthology Love After The End wins Lambda Literary Award. live. 2021-12-23. Canadian Broadcasting Company. 2022-03-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20220320095219/https://www.cbc.ca/books/indigenous-anthology-love-after-the-end-wins-lambda-literary-award-1.6050249.
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  43. Web site: Gentes. Brian. 2021-03-15. 2021 Lambda Literary Award Finalists Announced. live. 2022-01-12. Lambda Literary. en. 2021-03-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20210315125603/https://www.lambdaliterary.org/2021/03/2021-lambda-literary-award-finalists/.
  44. Web site: Segal . Corinne . 2022-06-13 . Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 Lambda Literary Awards! . 2022-06-16 . Literary Hub . en-US . 2022-06-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220615235437/https://lithub.com/congratulations-to-the-winners-of-the-2022-lambda-literary-awards/ . live .
  45. Web site: Current Finalists . 2022-03-16 . Lambda Literary . en . 2022-06-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220613042400/https://lambdaliterary.org/awards/current-finalists/ . live .
  46. Web site: 2023 Winners . 2023-06-10 . . en . May 25, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240525004753/https://lambdaliterary.org/awards/2023-winners/ . live .
  47. Web site: Upadhyaya . Kayla Kumari . 2023-03-15 . Congratulations to the 2023 Lambda Literary Award Finalists! . 2023-03-16 . . en-US . March 15, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230315193951/https://www.autostraddle.com/congratulations-to-the-2023-lambda-literary-award-finalists/ . live .
  48. Web site: Sobhan . Athena . 2024-06-12 . 2024 Lambda Literary Awards - See the Complete List of Winners . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240615095824/https://people.com/2024-lambda-literary-awards-see-the-complete-list-of-winners-8662165 . June 15, 2024 . 2024-06-15 . . en.
  49. Web site: 2024-03-27 . Announcing the Finalists for the 36th Annual Lambda Literary Awards . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240405165014/https://www.them.us/story/lambda-literary-awards-2024-shortlist-announcement . April 5, 2024 . 2024-04-05 . them..

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