2009 Divas - Sandy Writing Contest Winners

Mainstream Adult Fiction
Final Judge, Katherine Nintzel editor at Harper Collins

1st Place— Pleasant Lake P.D.—Kelly Fitzpatrick
2nd Place— Cub Creek—Grace R. Green
3rd Place—Shadow of The Sun—Merrie Wycoff


Romance
Final judge, Adam Wilson, editor at MIRA

1st Place— Broken Souls—Elysia Whisler
2nd Place—Black Swan—Tara Owens
3rd Place—Swarm—Heidi Khun


Fantasy/ Science Fiction
Final judge, Cameron McClure, Agent at Donald Maass Agency

1st Place—Broke Heart—Kevin Wolf
2nd Place—Ghost Planet—Sharon Fisher
3rd Place—Windborne—Brenda Nelson-Davis


Thriller/ Suspense
Final Judge, Alex Logan editor at Grand Central

1st Place—Dream Stalker—Sandra Kerns
2nd Place—Blackhood—Geoffrey Saign
3rd Place—Working For The Dead Man—Judith Cobb Dailey

Children / Young Adult
Final judge, Kaylan Sdair, editor at Candlewick Press

1st Place— Charm School—Deanna Caryle
2nd Place—Liar—Beverly Esch
3rd Place—The Last Fairy Godmother—Shonna Slayton

Crested Butte Friends of the Library
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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
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Eight Finals:

Nancy Evertz

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Seven Finals:

Diane O'Brien Kelly

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Six Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick
Yvonne Harris

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Five Finals:

Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!

Elaine M. Powell

Laura Williams
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Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton

Deanna Carlyle

Susan Newman

Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!

Cat Schield
Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire

Beth Watson
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Three Finals:
Sara Avellino

Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake

Martha Ferris

Sherry Foley

Constance Gillam
Alison Henderson

Virginia McCullough

Chi Nguyen-Rettig

Kathleen Bittner Roth

Gail Zerrade
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Two Finals:
Drue Allen

Maree Anderson

Rylee Andrews
Melanie Card

Anne-Marie Carroll
Meredith Clark

Louisa Cornell
Denise Cychosz

Beth Davis

Sharon Fisher
Katie Graykowski
Grace R. Green
Deborah Gross

Keli Gwyn

Celesta Hofmann
Linda Hurtado

Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy

Lisa Kessler

Barbara Cool Lee

Sherri Lee
Cathy Leming

Mary Lindsey

D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Barbara Longley

Heidi Luchterhand

Kate MacArthur

Jennifer Mackin

Sarah Marshall
Carolyn Martin

Jean Mason

Judy Mills
Laurel O'Donnell

Tara Owens

Allison Pang

Lateia Sandifer

Susan Shellabarger

Susan Speers

Sandra van den Bogerd
Beatriz Williams

Teri Wilson

Sharon Wray

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SOLD!
Amanda Berry

Christine E. Johnson

Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson

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2009 Divas - Great Beginnings Contest Winners

Published
1st Place - Summer's Promise by Drue Allen
2nd Place - Footprints in Time by Hanna Rhys Barnes
3rd Place - Finding Grace by Rylee Andrews
4th Place - The Brazen Amazon by Sandy James

Pre-Published
1st Place - Severed Threads by Kaylin McFarren
2nd Place - One Season by Tiffany James
3rd Place - Some Kind of Fairytale by S.K. Williams
4th Place - Diabolical by Penny Watson
5th Place - Winter Wife by Gail Zerrede
6th Place - Walking Through Fire by C.J. Bahr
7th Place - Trouble at the Door by Imani Miller
8th Place - The Development of Love by Lateia Sandifer
9th Place - Redemption by Nancy Evertz
10th Place - Beware, My Love by Wendy La Capra
11th Place - The Raven's Heart by Louisa Cornell
12th Place - Tell It Like It Is by Stanalei Fletcher

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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
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Eight Finals:

Nancy Evertz

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Seven Finals:

Diane O'Brien Kelly

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Six Finals:
Yvonne Harris

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Five Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick

Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!

Elaine M. Powell

Laura Williams
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Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton

Deanna Carlyle

Susan Newman

Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!

Cat Schield
Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire

Beth Watson
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Three Finals:
Sara Avellino

Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake

Martha Ferris

Sherry Foley

Constance Gillam
Alison Henderson

Virginia McCullough

Chi Nguyen-Rettig

Kathleen Bittner Roth

Gail Zerrade
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Two Finals:
Drue Allen

Maree Anderson

Rylee Andrews
Melanie Card

Anne-Marie Carroll
Meredith Clark

Louisa Cornell
Denise Cychosz

Beth Davis
Katie Graykowski
Deborah Gross

Keli Gwyn

Celesta Hofmann
Linda Hurtado

Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy

Lisa Kessler

Barbara Cool Lee

Sherri Lee
Cathy Leming

Mary Lindsey

D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Barbara Longley

Heidi Luchterhand

Kate MacArthur

Jennifer Mackin

Sarah Marshall
Carolyn Martin

Jean Mason

Judy Mills
Laurel O'Donnell

Allison Pang

Lateia Sandifer

Susan Shellabarger

Susan Speers

Sandra van den Bogerd
Beatriz Williams

Teri Wilson

Sharon Wray

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SOLD!
Amanda Berry

Christine E. Johnson

Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson

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2009 Divas - Reveal Your Inner Vixen Contest Winners

Congratulations 2009 Reveal Your Inner Vixen Finalists!

The "Reveal Your Inner Vixen" Contest showcases the chemistry between the hero and heroine. The entered scene could be a flirtation, a kiss or a fully described love scene, just as long as the judges feel that tension!


Series Contemporary: 1950-present, 40,000-79,000 words
Final Judges: Gail Chasan, Harlequin/Silhouette; Rhonda Penders, The Wild Rose Press

First Place: "Loving Abandon" by Jamie Michele*
Second Place: "Summer's Promise" by Drue Allen*
Third Place: "Flippin' Grapes" by Jeanne M. Dickson*

Single Title: 1950-present, 80,000-120,000 words
Final Judges: Katherine Pelz, Penguin/Berkley; Bethany Morgan, Samhain Publishing, Inc;

First Place: "Trusting Grace" by Rylee Andrews
Second Place: "Finding Cherry" by Inara Scott
Third Place: "In the Shadows" by Victoria Daniels

Historical: Historical: BCE-1950, 40,000-120,000 words
Final Judges: Meghan Conrad, Ellora's Cave Publishing Inc; and Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks, Inc

First Place: "Diana" by Ellen Wehle
Second Place: "Lust, Love and Redemption in the Valley" by Cat Dubie
Third Place: "Ghost of a Chance" by Patricia Lynn

Alternative: TT/F/F/P, 85,000-120,000 words
Final Judges: Chris Keeslar, Dorchester; Amanda Barnett, The Wild Rose Press

First Place: "Dark Future" by K.C. Klein*
Second Place: "Rocky Mountain Howl" by Kinsey W. Holley*
Third Place: "The Burn" by Morgan Nicholas

Erotic Romance: Erotic Romance: 60,000-120,000 words
Final Judges: Raelene Gorlinsky, Ellora's Cave Publishing, Inc; Angela James, Quartet Press

First Place: "Luscious Red Running Hood" by Hailey Williams
Second Place: "Angel" by Sharon Hamilton
Third Place: "Shadow Lord" by Tony-Paul de Vissage

Young Adult: 40,000 words or more
Final Judges: Krista Marino, Delacorte; Lindsey Faber, Samhain Publishing, Inc

First Place: "Freaks of Greenfield High" by Maree Anderson
Second Place: "Personal Demons" by Lisa Desrochers
Third Place: "Pull My String" by Barbara Binns

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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
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Seven Finals:

Nancy Evertz

Diane O'Brien Kelly

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Six Finals:
Yvonne Harris

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Five Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick

Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!

Elaine M. Powell

Laura Williams
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Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton

Deanna Carlyle

Susan Newman

Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!

Cat Schield
Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire

Beth Watson
.
Three Finals:
Sara Avellino

Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake

Martha Ferris

Sherry Foley

Constance Gillam
Alison Henderson

Virginia McCullough

Chi Nguyen-Rettig

Kathleen Bittner Roth
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Two Finals:
Maree Anderson
Melanie Card

Anne-Marie Carroll
Meredith Clark

Denise Cychosz

Beth Davis
Katie Graykowski
Deborah Gross

Keli Gwyn

Celesta Hofmann
Linda Hurtado

Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy

Lisa Kessler

Barbara Cool Lee

Sherri Lee
Cathy Leming

Mary Lindsey

D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Barbara Longley

Heidi Luchterhand

Kate MacArthur

Jennifer Mackin

Sarah Marshall
Carolyn Martin

Jean Mason

Judy Mills
Laurel O'Donnell

Allison Pang

Susan Shellabarger

Susan Speers

Sandra van den Bogerd
Beatriz Williams

Teri Wilson

Sharon Wray

Gail Zerrade
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SOLD!
Amanda Berry

Christine E. Johnson

Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson

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2009 Divas - Heart to Heart Contest Winners

Contemporary Judges:
Agent: Elaine English, Elaine P. English, PLLC
Print Editor: Shauna Summers, Bantam-Dell
ePub Editor: Bethany Morgan, Samhain Publishing

1st - Counting on You by Gwen Hernandez
2nd - Off the Deep End by Barbara Cool Lee
3rd - Slow Summer Burn by Elizabeth Barek
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Paranormal Judges:
Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency
Print Editor: Esi Sogah, Avon Books
ePub Editor: Raelene Gorlinsky, Cerridwen Press

1st - Raven's War by Barbara Cool Lee
2nd - Insomniac Chronicles: Karmageddon by Kelly Fitzpatrick
3rd - Spirited! by Laramie Sasseville
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Historical Judges:
Agent: Barbara Poelle, Irene Goodman Literary Agency
Print Editor: Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks
ePub Editor: Patricia Tanner, Wild Rose Press

1st - Sempervirens by Theresa Donovan
2nd - Ruining Lexi by Tatia Talbot
3rd - Deep Blue Sea by Angela Francis
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Erotic Judges:
Agent: Roberta Brown, Brown Literary Agency
Print Editor: Susan Swinwood, Harlequin Spice
ePub Editor: Theresa Stevens, Red Sage

1st - Sounds of Love by Marilyn Kelly
2nd - Gold Lust by Sarah Marshall
3rd - Bittersweet Obsessions by Carol Burnside

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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
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Seven Finals:

Nancy Evertz

Diane O'Brien Kelly

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Six Finals:
Yvonne Harris

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Five Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick

Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!

Elaine M. Powell

Laura Williams
.
Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton

Deanna Carlyle

Susan Newman

Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!

Cat Schield
Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire

Beth Watson
.
Three Finals:
Sara Avellino

Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake

Martha Ferris

Sherry Foley

Constance Gillam
Alison Henderson

Virginia McCullough

Chi Nguyen-Rettig

Kathleen Bittner Roth
.
Two Finals:
Melanie Card

Anne-Marie Carroll
Meredith Clark

Denise Cychosz

Beth Davis
Katie Graykowski
Deborah Gross

Keli Gwyn

Celesta Hofmann
Linda Hurtado

Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy

Lisa Kessler

Barbara Cool Lee

Sherri Lee
Cathy Leming

Mary Lindsey

D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Barbara Longley

Heidi Luchterhand

Kate MacArthur

Jennifer Mackin

Sarah Marshall
Carolyn Martin

Jean Mason

Judy Mills
Laurel O'Donnell

Allison Pang

Susan Shellabarger

Susan Speers

Sandra van den Bogerd
Beatriz Williams

Teri Wilson

Sharon Wray

Gail Zerrade
.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry

Christine E. Johnson

Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson

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2009 Divas - Heart of the Rockies Contest Winners

2009 HEART OF THE ROCKIES CONTEST WINNERS

Colorado Romance Writers is pleased to announce the winners of our 2009 Heart of the Rockies Contest for unpublished authors!! Winners were announced at CRW's 21st Anniversary & Romance Lovers Tea, held Saturday, October 10, 2009. Congratulations to all of the HOTR finalists!


Short Contemporary:

1st PLACE - Nancy Evertz, Redemption
2nd PLACE - June Bowen, The Cupid Virus
3rd PLACE - Quinn Tellier, The Billionaire in a Santa Suit

Long Contemporary:

1st PLACE - Meghan Murphy, Uncivilized
2nd PLACE - Jennifer Maitlen, There She Goes
3rd PLACE - Denise Cychosz, Head Games

Inspirational:

1st PLACE - Keli Gwyn, Violets and Violins
2nd PLACE - Sandra van den Bogerd, No Turning Back
3rd PLACE - Sandra van den Bogerd, Shades of Gray

Paranormal/Time Travel/Futuristic/Fantasy:

1st PLACE - Allison Pang, Shadow of the Incubus
2nd PLACE - Beatriz Williams, Oversea
3rd PLACE - Jessica Hunt, Reading the Waters

Mainstream with Romantic Elements:

1st PLACE - Celesta Hofmann, Southern Diversion
2nd PLACE - Tiffinie Helmer, Edge
3rd PLACE - Gabrielle Luthy, Learning How To Stay

Romantic Suspense:

1st PLACE - D'Ann Linscott-Dunham, Wild Horses
2nd PLACE - Molly Herwood, Return to Mist Mountain
3rd PLACE - Cathy Perkins, Illusions

Historical Romance:
[Tie for 3rd finalist]

1ST PLACE - Kelly Bowen, Beholden
2nd PLACE - Martha Ferris, The Protector
3rd PLACE - Martha Ferris, The Handfasting
4th PLACE - Vicki Law, Together

Single Title:

1st PLACE - Nancy Evertz, Restoring Mitch's Heart
2nd PLACE - Suzanne Kalb, The Swing of Her Hips
3rd PLACE - Jeanell Bolton, Passion

Spicy:

1st PLACE - Leigha Phillips, Stolen Nights of Passion
2nd PLACE - Mary Margaret Mercado, Luscious Red Running Hood

Contest Deadline: 6/15/09

Colorado Romance Writers

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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
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Seven Finals:

Nancy Evertz

Diane O'Brien Kelly

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Six Finals:
Yvonne Harris

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Five Finals:

Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!

Elaine M. Powell

Laura Williams
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Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton

Deanna Carlyle

Kelly Fitzpatrick

Susan Newman

Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!

Cat Schield
Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire

Beth Watson
.
Three Finals:
Sara Avellino

Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake

Martha Ferris

Sherry Foley

Constance Gillam
Alison Henderson

Virginia McCullough

Chi Nguyen-Rettig

Kathleen Bittner Roth
.
Two Finals:
Melanie Card

Anne-Marie Carroll
Meredith Clark

Denise Cychosz

Beth Davis
Katie Graykowski
Deborah Gross

Keli Gwyn

Celesta Hofmann
Linda Hurtado

Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy

Lisa Kessler

Sherri Lee
Cathy Leming

Mary Lindsey

D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Barbara Longley

Heidi Luchterhand

Kate MacArthur

Jennifer Mackin
Carolyn Martin

Jean Mason

Judy Mills
Laurel O'Donnell

Allison Pang

Susan Shellabarger

Susan Speers

Sandra van den Bogerd
Beatriz Williams

Teri Wilson

Sharon Wray

Gail Zerrade
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SOLD!
Amanda Berry

Christine E. Johnson

Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson

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2009 Divas - Put Your Heart In A Book Contest Winners

New Jersey Romance Writers

Is proud to announce

Our 2009 Put Your Heart In A Book Winners!

Short Contemporary

1st Place: Lyn Wagner – The Lawman's Baby
2nd Place: Sally Stotter – Never a Bride
3rd Place: Amy Talley – Heartbreaker
Honorable Mention – Kim Law – Unconditional Family

Single Title Contemporary

1st Place: Heidi Luchterhand – Once Upon a Margarita
2nd Place: Laura Graham Booth – Sharing Spaces
2nd Place: Carla Kempert – Gabriel's Angel

Historical

1st Place: Tracey Devlyn – A Lady's Revenge
2nd Place: Alison Atwater – Good-Timin' Man
3rd Place: Gwynlyn MacKenzie – Forfeit's Lady
Honorable Mention – Susan Newman – Rakes and Radishes
Honorable Mention – Patricia Patton – The Lover

Paranormal

1st Place: Cate Rowan – Kismet's Kiss
2nd Place: Jeanell Bolton – Trail of Blood
3rd Place: JB Hunt – Reading the Waters
Honorable Mentions –
Jamie Banta – Deeper Than Bone
Melanie Card – Calling Fire
Lisa Kessler – Night Walker
Judy Mills – King of Magic
Allison Pang – Shadow of the Incubus

Romantic Elements

1st Place: Barbara Kroon – Get Real
2nd Place: Celesta Hofmann – Southern Diversion
3rd Place: Constance Gillam – Lakota Dreaming

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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
.

Seven Finals:

Diane O'Brien Kelly

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Six Finals:
Yvonne Harris

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Five Finals:

Nancy Evertz

Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!

Elaine M. Powell

Laura Williams
.
Four Finals:
Deanna Carlyle

Kelly Fitzpatrick

Susan Newman

Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!

Cat Schield
Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire

Beth Watson
.
Three Finals:
Sara Avellino

Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake

Jeanell Bolton

Sherry Foley

Constance Gillam
Alison Henderson

Virginia McCullough

Chi Nguyen-Rettig

Kathleen Bittner Roth
.
Two Finals:
Melanie Card

Anne-Marie Carroll
Meredith Clark

Beth Davis
Katie Graykowski
Deborah Gross
Linda Hurtado
Jeffe Kennedy

Lisa Kessler

Sherri Lee
Cathy Leming

Mary Lindsey
Barbara Longley

Heidi Luchterhand

Kate MacArthur

Jennifer Mackin
Carolyn Martin

Jean Mason

Judy Mills
Laurel O'Donnell

Susan Shellabarger

Susan Speers
Teri Wilson

Sharon Wray

Gail Zerrade
.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry

Christine E. Johnson

Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson

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2009 Divas - Lone Star Writing Competition Contest Winners

2009 LONE STAR WRITING COMPETITION WINNERS

The 2009 Lone Star Writing Competition committee is proud to announce the
2009 winners.

Contemporary Series
Wanda Ottewell, Harlequin
Natanya Wheeler, Nancy Yost Literary Agency

1st: HEAD GAMES, Denise Cychosz
2nd: THE BILLIONAIRE'S PURCHASED PRINCESS, Robyn Anders
3rd: LAURA TAKES A LOVER, Mary Oldham

Young Adult
Kat O'She, Leap Books
Jim McCarthy, Dystel & Goderich Literary Management

1st: WILDFLOWERS AND WINGED BOYS, Laurel Wanrow
2nd: A WITCH'S WISH, Martha Ferris
3rd: JOURNEY TO EDEN, Natasha Hanova

Romantic Suspense
Becky Vinter, NAL
Lois Winston, Ashley Grayson Literary Agency

1st: FROM BAGHDAD WITH LOVE, Gail Zerrade
2nd: SWITCHED IN DEATH, Sherry Foley
3rd: SHOT THROUGH THE HEART, D'Ann Linscott-Dunham

Historical Category
Alicia Condon, Editor, Dorchester
Michelle Grajkowski, Literary Agent

1st: THE VISCOUNT'S DILEMMA, Theresa St. Romain
2nd: SURRENDER THE STORM, Angelique Newman
3rd: THE HOUSE PARTY, Beatriz Chantrill Williams


FF&P
Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks
Tina Wexler, International Creative Management

1st: SUBENA'S SACRIFICE, Robin Weaver
2nd: GUARDIAN ANGEL, Joey Kristine Berube
3rd: CALLING FIRE, Melanie Card

Single Title
Leis Pederson, Penguin
Paige Wheeler, Folio Literary Management

1st: SONGBIRD, Lizbeth Selvig
2nd: PLEASURE, Jeanell Bolton
3rd: KISSING MY OLD LIFE Au REVOIR, Beth Watson

Inspirational
Jessica Barnes, WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group
Tamela Hancock Murray, Hartline Literary

1st: VIOLETS AND VIOLINS, Keli Gwyn
2nd: TURNING PAIGE, Kara Bonnevie
3rd: LETTING LOVE IN, Teresa Goudey

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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
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Seven Finals:
Diane O'Brien Kelly
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Six Finals:
Yvonne Harris
.
Five Finals:
Nancy Evertz
Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!
Elaine M. Powell
Laura Williams
.
Four Finals:
Deanna Carlyle
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!
Cat Schield
Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire
Beth Watson
.
Three Finals:
Sara Avellino
Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake
Sherry Foley
Alison Henderson
Virginia McCullough
Susan Newman
Chi Nguyen-Rettig
Kathleen Bittner Roth
.
Two Finals:
Jeanell Bolton
Anne-Marie Carroll
Meredith Clark
Beth Davis
Constance Gillam
Katie Graykowski
Deborah Gross
Linda Hurtado
Jeffe Kennedy
Sherri Lee
Cathy Leming
Mary Lindsey
Barbara Longley
Kate MacArthur
Jennifer Mackin
Carolyn Martin
Jean Mason
Laurel O'Donnell
Susan Shellabarger
Susan Speers
Teri Wilson
Sharon Wray
Gail Zerrade
.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson