The Indie Ink Awards Are OPEN FOR VOTING!!
The voting period runs until the end of December, so head on over to the Indie Story Geek website and cast your votes!
This is also a great way to find indie books you may not have read yet. I know I've definitely got a few new books I want to read in 2024 from the list of nominations!
In case you need a reminder, you guys nominated Changeling for four categories! (Thank you so much!)
Those categories are;
Best book cover and cover artist
Best Friendship
Prettiest Book Interior
Side Character MVP
As a nominated author I’m unable to vote, but there’s some truly phenomenal books from my fellow indies throughout ALL the categories, so be sure to browse and maybe add some more books to your TBR piles!!
Check out all the nominations, and cast your votes, over on the Indie Story Geek website; https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2023
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FLASH REPORT OVERNIGHT: Maryland YouTuber 'VivziePop' on Helluva Boss won Best Animated Show and 'Gawr Gura' took home a new Best VTuber at the Streamy Awards 2023, leaving JaidenAnimations' fall short on a Double Friendly Nomination in Awards Night [#OneNETnewsEXCLUSIVE]
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA -- In a night of celebration and recognition… Vivienne Maree Medrano from Frederick, Maryland; better known in the online world as VivziePop, emerged victorious as her animated series "Helluva Boss" claimed the coveted Best Animated Show award at the Streamy Awards 2023.
(THUMBNAIL and FILE PHOTO COURTESY for REPRESENTATION: Double Toasted / YT PHOTO & Google Images)
The star-studded YouTubers' event took place last Sunday night (August 27th, 2023 at 6pm -- Pacific local time) at the glamorous Fairmont Century Plaza hotel in Los Angeles, California, United States of America (U.S.A.), marking yet another milestone in the career of their talented female YouTube creators.
(FILE PHOTO COURTESY: Google Images)
Hosted by The Game Theorists' MatPat, whose real name as Matthew Robert Patrick and other featured personalities like xQC (Félix Lengyel), Smosh (Ian Andrew Hecox & Daniel Anthony Padilla), Dream (Clayton Ray Huff), etc.
Streamy Awards, which recognizes outstanding achievements in online video and the YouTube creators behind them, saw strong competition in the 'Animated' and 'VTuber' category.
(SCREENGRAB COURTESY: Sam Haft & Streamys / Twitter PHOTO -- Per Ms. Loona's notes, a scary tactic of Imps' meeting already in progress during the episode, except for a video clip obtained by Streamy Awards 2023)
VivziePop's Helluva Boss, a web series spin-off of her highly successful show 'Hazbin Hotel' was captivated fans with its unique, independent animation style and dark comedy. The success of the aforementioned web series further solidifies Medrano's status as an influential figure in the world of online video animation.
On the other hand, the emerging trend of Virtual YouTubers or 'VTubers' took center stage during the awards night. One of the notable winners of the night was Gawr Gura, a charismatic VTuber known for her entertaining livestreams and catchy tunes. Not only that, Gura released a one-shot Japanese YouTube anime short of Tonari Animation in mid-September 2022 called Shark'd. Gura's subscribers to its YouTube channel boasts nearly 4.5 million and she is an official member of a virtual talent agency Hololive English, which took home a well-deserved award, highlighting the growing popularity and influence of this unique online content format.
(ART PHOTO COURTESY via Jaiden K. Dittfach / Twitter PHOTO -- Dittfach signs up on Twitch, with her boxed package and began streaming LIVE, a day before the Streamy Awards 2023)
Leading up to the awards night, a fellow female YouTuber in Southern California named Jaiden Kiyomi Dittfach, popularly known as JaidenAnimations' despite falling short in her categories role between Animated & VTuber made headlines by announcing her expansion into the world of Twitch.
The versatile Southern Californian YouTube creator individual -- unveiled her plans on a special livestream the night before the ceremony last Saturday (August 26th, 2023), showcasing her determination to explore new avenues and engage with her ardent fanbase in exciting ways since she is a nominated individual role. Contemptibly falling just short of the awarded titles, Dittfach continues to shine brightly as she expands her presence to Twitch, diversifying her content in a night to remember before the Streamy Awards 2023.
Ditffach's decision to expand onto Twitch allows her to connect with her audience through a more interactive platform, where viewers aside on YouTube LIVE can engage in real-time during her streams in most occasional schedule possible. With her signature humor and relatability, Dittfach is set to bring her unique content to the Twitch community while continuing her successful journey on her original YouTube channel.
A friendly award-winning competition between VivziePop and JaidenAnimations at the Streamy Awards 2023 exemplified the camaraderie and support prevalent among creators in the online world. Both talented individuals have thrived in their respective fields, captivating fans through their creative works and genuine personalities. As the Streamy Awards 2023 came to a close, it was evident that Medrano's continued success and Dittfach's innovative expansion onto Twitch would only propel them further in their separate careers. These two exceptional female, independent YouTube creators have undoubtedly left their mark on the world of online content creation, inspiring others and paving the way for future stars.
The Streamy Awards 2023 proved to be a night of triumph, collaboration and innovation, as creators from various platforms were honored for their exceptional talent and influence. With VivziePop's Helluva Boss and JaidenAnimations' expansion into Twitch -- in exchange for a double trouble defeat, it is clear that the digital landscape will continue to evolve, offering new opportunities for creators to push boundaries and captivate audiences all over the world.
(SCREENGRAB COURTESY: Streamys & VivziePop / YT PHOTO -- Two titlecards for representation purposes)
You can relive the best moments on demand between the Streamy Awards 2023 and two seasons of Helluva Boss, which were both available to stream exclusively and globally for free on YouTube.
FILE PHOTO COURTESY for REPRESENTATION: Crunchyroll News and YT Banner PHOTO
BACKGROUND PROVIDED BY: Tegna
SOURCE:
*https://www.fairmont.com/los-angeles/ [Reference Hotel Biography via Fairmont website]
*https://www.streamys.org/nominees-winners/13th-annual-nominees/ [Updated Referenced Nomination Listings from the Streamy Awards]
*https://youtube.fandom.com/wiki/The_Game_Theorists
*https://twitter.com/streamys/status/1695966567270596696 [Referenced Twitter Video #1 via Streamys]
*https://twitter.com/SamHaft/status/1695972867572470037 [Referenced Captioned Twitter Post via SamHaft]
*https://twitter.com/streamys/status/1695972696994259424 [Referenced Captioned Twitter Image #1 via Streamys]
*https://twitter.com/streamys/status/1695987497967530324 [Referenced Captioned Twitter Image #2f via Streamys]
*https://youtube.fandom.com/wiki/Gawr_Gura_Ch._hololive-EN
*https://www.tonarianimation.com/works/
*https://socialblade.com/youtube/channel/UCoSrY_IQQVpmIRZ9Xf-y93g/monthly [Referenced Statistics Data via SocialBlade]
*https://twitter.com/streamys/status/1695985597926789325 [Referenced Twitter Video #2f via Streamys]
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*https://twitter.com/JaidenAnimation/status/1695572769218671087 [Referenced Captioned Twitter Image via JaidenAnimations]
-- OneNETnews Team
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