Wednesday, December 31, 2008

2008 Divas - East Texas Writers Guild Contest Winners

Juvenile / Young Adult

1st Place: Harley Bennett - Jodi
2nd Place: Marvin Mayer - Sammy Squirrel & the Sunflower Seeds
3rd Place: Linda Ellis - Norman, the Bull: Drug Detector
Hon. Men: Kassy Paris - The Stranger

Romance:

1st Place: Ann E. Pullum - The Abduction
2nd Place: Angela Hardt Luke - The Feypyre Prince
3rd Place: Christine Mc Coy - Worth the Risk
Hon Men: Michalea Moore - Reeds of Time

Science Fiction / Fantasy

1st Place: Michalea Moore - Lord of Abydos
2nd Place: Kristen D. Duke - BETA Identity Crisis
3rd Place: Kristen D. Duke - Shattered Destinies: The Angel of Death
Hon. Men: Kristen D. Duke - Shattered Destinies: When the Mask Falls Away

Upward movement in blue...

Grand Slam Finalsit

Michalea Moore for Lord of Abydos

1st-2nd-3rd-4th!

Eight Finals.........
Amy Atwell
Cathy Leming
Robin Perini
.
Seven Finals......
Pamela Kopfler
Michelea Moore
Averil Reisman
..
Six Finals......
Caroline Fyffe - SOLD!
.
Five Finals.....
Cynthia Arends
Pamela Bolton-Holifield
Vannetta Chapman
Yvonne Harris
Courtney Milan - SOLD!
Deb Yates
.
Four Finals....
Vicki Bendau
Victoria LeBlanc
Jean Mason
Donna L. Meier
Deborah Nemeth
Susan Newman
Sally Orr
Cate Rowan
Julie Whitby
.
Three Finals...
Julie Bensen
Nikki Benyon
Tina Butts
Lauren Darcey
Alleyne Dickens
Melanie Dickerson
Kimberly Duffy
Kristen D. Duke
Donna Hall
Ruth Logan Herne
Ann Hinnenkamp
Mary Lou Keller
Heidi Luchterhand
Shauna Roberts
Donna Rosenbloom
Cat Schield
Stephie Smith
Lori Philbin
Robin Weaver
Kristin Welker
Jennifer Ziros
.
Two Finals..
Louise Knott Ahern
Joanne Barnaba
Julie Revell Benjamin
Laura Graham Booth
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Kelsey Browning
Sherri Buerkle
Melanie Card
Vannetta Chapman
Rachelle Chase
Kathy Coatney
Amanda Collins
Laurie Cooper
Elizabeth Copeman
Lecia Cornwall
Becke Davis
Sarah Elizabeth Davis
Clarissa Ellison
Alyssa Fernandez
Nikki Figueiredo
Ann Fischer
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Anna Hackett
Sandy James - SOLD!
Beverley Kendall - SOLD!
Kris Kennedy
Lora Kenton
Jamie Kersten
Marge Knudsen
Ash Krafton
Kathy Krevat
Michelle Lauren
Corinna Lavitt
Melinda Leigh
Virginia Lester
Nancy Litzau
Barbara Longley
Kathy Lowry Logan - SOLD!
Linda Lovely
Regan Loyd
Greta MacEachern
Ann Marsh-Flores - SOLD!
Heather McCollum
Virginia McCullough
Erica Miles
Lenore Nash
Nancy Northcott
Elyssa Papa
Belinda Peterson
Bev Pettersen
Elizabeth Pina
Tina M. Radcliffe
Theresa Ragan
Jodi Redford
Christina Rich
Ann Siracusa
Roxanne Sherwood
Kristal Hinds Singletary
Susan Sipal
Robin S. Sorrentino
Lori Sowell
Anna Sugden
Pat Trainum
Sarah Tregay
Candace Wall
Kate Weichelt
Kimberly Wenger
Victoria Whitaker
Skyler White
Laura Williams
Sharon Wray
.
Divas Who Sold...

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

2008 Divas - Maggie Unpublished Contest Winners

Historical
Maggie Award - Anne Barton, The Kissable Companion
Second Place - Lecia Cornwall, The Devil to Pay
Third Place - Joan Kayse, The Patrician's Fortune
HM - Laura Williams, The Devil's Virtue
HM - Yvonne Harris, Montana Stage

Inspirational
Maggie Award - Pat Trainum, Shadows From the Past
Second Place - Gina Welborn, Highland Peace
Third Place - Dianna Shuford, Fear Not
HM - Debra Marvin, Knowing Grace

Long Contemporary
Maggie Award - Donna L. Meier, Long Shadows
Second Place - Amy Atwell, Lying Eyes
Third Place - Carla Swafford, A Sheriff to Call Her Own
HM - Terri L. Backhus, Getting Even
HM - Kate Weichelt, Until I Found You

Paranormal
Maggie Award - Clarissa Ellison, Touch of Twilight
Second Place - Tracy W. Truman, Shadowspace
Third Place - Heather McCollum, Prophecy
HM - Regan Loyd, Desire Can Kill
HM - Nancy Litzau, Just in Time

Short Contemporary
Maggie Award - Anastasia Huff, The Greek's Mistress Revenge
Second Place - Danniele Worsham, Return to Mill Town
Third Place - Diana Garner, Hawaiian Heat
HM - Mary Oldham, Laura Takes a Lover
HM - Linnea Newsome, Another Man's Baby

Single Title
Maggie Award - Nancy Northcott, Deathbrew Affair
Second Place - Amy Atwell, Public Relations
Third Place - Sharon Wray, Guardian's Angel
HM - Donna L. Meier, Dangerous Choices
HM - Misty Barrere, Molding Mercy


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Grand Slam Finalist:
Amy Atwell for Lying Eyes
1st-2nd-3rd Places

Upward movement in blue...

Eight Finals.........
Amy Atwell
Cathy Leming
Robin Perini
.
Seven Finals......
Pamela Kopfler
Averil Reisman
..
Six Finals......
Caroline Fyffe - SOLD!
.
Five Finals.....
Cynthia Arends
Pamela Bolton-Holifield
Vannetta Chapman
Yvonne Harris
Courtney Milan - SOLD!
Michelea Moore
Deb Yates
.
Four Finals....
Vicki Bendau
Victoria LeBlanc
Jean Mason
Donna L. Meier
Deborah Nemeth
Susan Newman
Sally Orr
Cate Rowan
Julie Whitby
.
Three Finals...
Julie Bensen
Nikki Benyon
Tina Butts
Lauren Darcey
Alleyne Dickens
Melanie Dickerson
Kimberly Duffy
Donna Hall
Ruth Logan Herne
Ann Hinnenkamp
Mary Lou Keller
Heidi Luchterhand
Shauna Roberts
Donna Rosenbloom
Cat Schield
Stephie Smith
Lori Philbin
Robin Weaver
Kristin Welker
Jennifer Ziros
.
Two Finals..
Louise Knott Ahern
Joanne Barnaba
Julie Revell Benjamin
Laura Graham Booth
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Kelsey Browning
Sherri Buerkle
Melanie Card
Vannetta Chapman
Rachelle Chase
Kathy Coatney
Amanda Collins
Laurie Cooper
Elizabeth Copeman
Lecia Cornwall
Becke Davis
Sarah Elizabeth Davis
Clarissa Ellison
Alyssa Fernandez
Nikki Figueiredo
Ann Fischer
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Anna Hackett
Sandy James - SOLD!
Beverley Kendall - SOLD!
Kris Kennedy
Lora Kenton
Jamie Kersten
Marge Knudsen
Ash Krafton
Kathy Krevat
Michelle Lauren
Corinna Lavitt
Melinda Leigh
Virginia Lester
Nancy Litzau
Barbara Longley
Kathy Lowry Logan - SOLD!
Linda Lovely
Regan Loyd
Greta MacEachern
Ann Marsh-Flores - SOLD!
Heather McCollum
Virginia McCullough
Erica Miles
Lenore Nash
Nancy Northcott
Elyssa Papa
Belinda Peterson
Bev Pettersen
Elizabeth Pina
Tina M. Radcliffe
Theresa Ragan
Jodi Redford
Christina Rich
Ann Siracusa
Roxanne Sherwood
Kristal Hinds Singletary
Susan Sipal
Robin S. Sorrentino
Lori Sowell
Anna Sugden
Pat Trainum
Sarah Tregay
Candace Wall
Kate Weichelt
Kimberly Wenger
Victoria Whitaker
Skyler White
Laura Williams
Sharon Wray
.
Divas Who Sold...

Monday, December 29, 2008

2008 Divas - Original Golden Opportunity Contest Winners

Toronto Romance Writers Announces the Category Winners for the:
20th Annual Original Golden Opportunity Contest - 2008

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Overall Gold Ticket Winner
Judge: Kristin Nelson, Nelson Literary Agency

Winner: FINNEGAN BEGIN AGAIN, Nikki Figueiredo

Runner up: LUCKY LILLY AND THE MOUNTIE-MAN, Elizabeth Copeman

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The category finalist placements are:

Contemporary Series -- Judge: Brenda Chin, Harlequin

First Place: THE DEAL BROKER, Melissa Smith
Second Place: SUMMER OF LOVE, Victoria LeBlanc
Third Place: THE MATADOR, Kimberley Howe

Romantic Elements -- Judge: Katie Gilligan, Thomas Dunne

First Place: FINNEGAN BEGIN AGAIN, Nikki Figueiredo
Second Place: CALL SIGN SCARLETT, Julie Whitby
Third Place: HASTA LA VISTA, BABY, Donna Wierzbowski
Fourth Place: DARK SECRETS, Sherri Buerkle

Contemporary Single Title -- Judge: Margo Lipschultz, Harlequin

First Place: WHATEVER IT TAKES, Louise Knott Ahern
Second Place: COLOR MY HORSE, Bev Pettersen
Third Place: DESIGNS ON YOU, Robin Bielman

Young Adult -- Judge: Lexa Hillyer, Penguin

First Place: LOSING IT, Tracy Belsher
Second Place: BIG PANTIES AND OTHER PARACHUTES, Sarah Tregay
Third Place: WISHFUL THINKING, Elizabeth C. Langston

Romantic Suspense -- Judge: Megan McKeever, Pocket

First Place: LUCKY LILLY AND THE MOUNTIE-MAN, Elizabeth Copeman
Second Place: BODY LANGUAGE, Robin S. Sorrentino
Third Place: A STRANGER'S TOUCH, Donna Ann Tunney
Fourth Place: PORTRAIT OF A NIGHTINGALE, Amanda Collins

Historical -- Judge: Leis Pederson, Berkley

First Place: THE GAUNTLET, Beverley Kendall
Second Place: FROM THE ASHES, Lecia Cotton Cornwall
Third Place: SANDPIPER DREAM, Marilyn Lamb
Fourth Place: FATAL FORTUNE, Joanne Barnaba

Paranormal -- Judge: Leah Hultenschmidt, Dorchester

First Place: WARD AGAINST DEATH, Melanie Card
Second Place: TANGLED HEARTS, Janis McCurry
Third Place: LORD OF ABYDOS, Michalea Moore

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Upward movement in blue...

Eight Finals.........
Cathy Leming
Robin Perini
.
Seven Finals......
Pamela Kopfler
Averil Reisman
..
Six Finals......
Amy Atwell
Caroline Fyffe - SOLD!
.
Five Finals.....
Cynthia Arends
Pamela Bolton-Holifield
Vannetta Chapman
Courtney Milan - SOLD!
Michelea Moore
Deb Yates
.
Four Finals....
Vicki Bendau
Yvonne Harris
Victoria LeBlanc
Jean Mason
Deborah Nemeth
Susan Newman
Sally Orr
Cate Rowan
Julie Whitby
.
Three Finals...
Julie Bensen
Nikki Benyon
Tina Butts
Lauren Darcey
Alleyne Dickens
Melanie Dickerson
Kimberly Duffy
Donna Hall
Ruth Logan Herne
Ann Hinnenkamp
Mary Lou Keller
Heidi Luchterhand
Shauna Roberts
Donna Rosenbloom
Cat Schield
Stephie Smith
Lori Philbin
Robin Weaver
Kristin Welker
Jennifer Ziros
.
Two Finals..
Louise Knott Ahern
Joanne Barnaba
Julie Revell Benjamin
Laura Graham Booth
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Kelsey Browning
Sherri Buerkle
Melanie Card
Vannetta Chapman
Rachelle Chase
Kathy Coatney
Amanda Collins
Laurie Cooper
Elizabeth Copeman
Becke Davis
Sarah Elizabeth Davis
Alyssa Fernandez
Nikki Figueiredo
Ann Fischer
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Anna Hackett
Sandy James - SOLD!
Beverley Kendall - SOLD!
Kris Kennedy
Lora Kenton
Jamie Kersten
Marge Knudsen
Ash Krafton
Kathy Krevat
Michelle Lauren
Corinna Lavitt
Melinda Leigh
Virginia Lester
Barbara Longley
Kathy Lowry Logan - SOLD!
Linda Lovely
Greta MacEachern
Ann Marsh-Flores - SOLD!
Virginia McCullough
Donna L. Meier
Erica Miles
Lenore Nash
Elyssa Papa
Belinda Peterson
Bev Pettersen
Elizabeth Pina
Tina M. Radcliffe
Theresa Ragan
Jodi Redford
Christina Rich
Ann Siracusa
Roxanne Sherwood
Kristal Hinds Singletary
Susan Sipal
Robin S. Sorrentino
Lori Sowell
Anna Sugden
Sarah Tregay
Candace Wall
Kimberly Wenger
Victoria Whitaker
Skyler White
.
Divas Who Sold...

Sunday, December 28, 2008

2008 Divas - Dixie Kane Memorial Contest Winners

Better Dead by Pamela Kopfler won the highest overall score

Short Contemporary:

First Place Andrew Comes Home by Philip L. Levin
Second Place Light the Fire by Mary Stahlke
Third Place Shifting Sands by Karen Dodd

Romantic Suspense:

First Place Body Language by Robin S. Sorrentino
Second Place Got Lola on my Mind by Don Wicks
Third Place Queen Of Envy by Madeline Vann

Single Title Contemporary:

First Place Whatever It Takes by Louise Knott Ahern
Second Place Barn Dance by Vicki Bendau
Third Place Dealer's Choice by Anne Krist

Historical:

First Place Quiet As The Grave by Marilyn Robbins
Second Place Come Spy With Me by Bethany Miller Cole
Third Place Upon A Moonlit Sea by Jennifer Bray-Weber and
Waltz With A Stranger by Valerie M. Schwager

Paranormal:

First Place Better Dead by Pamela Kopfler
Second Place Time Hunter by Nancy Litzau
Third Place Shrine of the Heavens by Shauna Roberts

Novel With Romantic Elements:

First Place Ebon Wings by John David Roundtree
Second Place Is It Safe? by Jerol Anderson
Third Place Loves Leaves No One Behind by Claudia
Pemberton

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Oops! Averil Reisman is a Grand Slam finalist with:

Shattered Innocence with 1st-2nd-3rd

Upward movement in blue...


Eight Finals.........
Cathy Leming
Robin Perini
.
Seven Finals......
Pamela Kopfler
Averil Reisman
..

Six Finals......
Amy Atwell
Caroline Fyffe - SOLD!
.
Five Finals.....
Cynthia Arends
Pamela Bolton-Holifield
Vannetta Chapman
Courtney Milan - SOLD!
Deb Yates
.
Four Finals....
Vicki Bendau
Yvonne Harris
Jean Mason
Michelea Moore
Deborah Nemeth
Susan Newman
Sally Orr
Cate Rowan
.
Three Finals...
Julie Bensen
Nikki Benyon
Tina Butts
Lauren Darcey
Alleyne Dickens
Melanie Dickerson
Kimberly Duffy
Donna Hall
Ruth Logan Herne
Ann Hinnenkamp
Mary Lou Keller
Victoria LeBlanc
Heidi Luchterhand
Shauna Roberts
Donna Rosenbloom
Cat Schield
Stephie Smith
Lori Philbin
Robin Weaver
Kristin Welker
Julie Whitby
Jennifer Ziros
.
Two Finals..
Julie Revell Benjamin
Laura Graham Booth
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Kelsey Browning
Vannetta Chapman
Rachelle Chase
Kathy Coatney
Laurie Cooper
Becke Davis
Sarah Elizabeth Davis
Alyssa Fernandez
Ann Fischer
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Anna Hackett
Sandy James - SOLD!
Kris Kennedy
Lora Kenton
Jamie Kersten
Marge Knudsen
Ash Krafton
Kathy Krevat
Michelle Lauren
Corinna Lavitt
Melinda Leigh
Virginia Lester
Barbara Longley
Kathy Lowry Logan - SOLD!
Linda Lovely
Greta MacEachern
Ann Marsh-Flores - SOLD!
Virginia McCullough
Donna L. Meier
Erica Miles
Lenore Nash
Elyssa Papa
Belinda Peterson
Elizabeth Pina
Tina M. Radcliffe
Theresa Ragan
Jodi Redford
Christina Rich
Ann Siracusa
Roxanne Sherwood
Kristal Hinds Singletary
Susan Sipal
Lori Sowell
Anna Sugden
Candace Wall
Kimberly Wenger
Victoria Whitaker
Skyler White
.
Divas Who Sold...
Sharon Archer
Carla Capshaw
Evangeline Collins
Judi Fennell
Caroline Fyffe
Sandy James
Beverley Kendall
Elaine Levine
Cat Lindler
Kathy Lowry Logan
Ava March
Ann Marsh-Flores
Courtney Milan
Tracey O'hara
Susan Shay
Beth Trissel
Lisa Wells

Saturday, December 27, 2008

2008 Divas - We Dare You Contest Winners

We Dare You! Writing Contest 2008

Our Top Winner is...
as chosen by Harlequin Editor: Tara Parsons

1. HEAVEN SENT - by Deb Yates

Runners up:
2.
THE BILLIONAIRE'S HYPNOTIZED MISTRESS
by Greta MacEachern
3.
TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES
by Robin Perini

4.
DARK JUSTICE
by Nancy Savard
5.
SOMETHING BORROWED
by Suzanne Stengl

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Upward movement in blue...

Eight Finals.........
Cathy Leming
Robin Perini
.
Seven Finals......
Averil Reisman
..
Six Finals......
Amy Atwell
Caroline Fyffe - SOLD!
.
Five Finals.....
Cynthia Arends
Pamela Bolton-Holifield
Vannetta Chapman
Pamela Kopfler
Courtney Milan - SOLD!
Deb Yates
.
Four Finals....
Yvonne Harris
Jean Mason
Michelea Moore
Deborah Nemeth
Susan Newman
Sally Orr
Cate Rowan
.
Three Finals...
Vicki Bendau
Julie Bensen
Nikki Benyon
Tina Butts
Lauren Darcey
Alleyne Dickens
Melanie Dickerson
Kimberly Duffy
Donna Hall
Ruth Logan Herne
Ann Hinnenkamp
Mary Lou Keller
Victoria LeBlanc
Heidi Luchterhand
Donna Rosenbloom
Cat Schield
Stephie Smith
Lori Philbin
Robin Weaver
Kristin Welker
Julie Whitby
Jennifer Ziros
.
Two Finals..
Julie Revell Benjamin
Laura Graham Booth
Kelsey Browning
Vannetta Chapman
Rachelle Chase
Kathy Coatney
Laurie Cooper
Becke Davis
Sarah Elizabeth Davis
Alyssa Fernandez
Ann Fischer
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Anna Hackett
Sandy James - SOLD!
Kris Kennedy
Lora Kenton
Jamie Kersten
Marge Knudsen
Ash Krafton
Kathy Krevat
Michelle Lauren
Corinna Lavitt
Melinda Leigh
Virginia Lester
Barbara Longley
Kathy Lowry Logan - SOLD!
Linda Lovely
Greta MacEachern
Ann Marsh-Flores - SOLD!
Virginia McCullough
Donna L. Meier
Erica Miles
Lenore Nash
Elyssa Papa
Belinda Peterson
Elizabeth Pina
Tina M. Radcliffe
Theresa Ragan
Jodi Redford
Christina Rich
Shauna Roberts
Ann Siracusa
Roxanne Sherwood
Kristal Hinds Singletary
Susan Sipal
Lori Sowell
Anna Sugden
Candace Wall
Kimberly Wenger
Victoria Whitaker
Skyler White
.
Divas Who Sold...
Caroline Fyffe
Ann Marsh-Flores

Friday, December 26, 2008

2008 Divas - Molly Contest Winners

The Heart of Denver Romance Writers is proud to announce the results in
the 2008 Molly contest for unpublished writers.

Contemporary
Final judge, Scott Eagan, Greyhaus Literary Agency

The Lawman's Baby by Lyn Wagner - winner
Runners-up:
Summer of Love by Victoria LeBlanc
Until I Found You by Kate Weichelt

Single Title
Final judge, Lindsay Nouis, Penguin/NAL

Pleasant Lake P. D. by Kelly Fitzpatrick - winner
Runners-up:
Barn Dance by Vicki Bendau
Blitzing Emily by Julie Revell Benjamin
In the Red by Kelsey Browning


Historical
Final judge, May Chen, HarperCollins

MisMatched by Alleyne Dickens - winner
Runners-up:
Angels at Almack's by Cathy Leming
Donne With Love by Sally Orr

Young Adult
Final judge, Lisa Cheng, Margaret K McElderry Books/ Simon
& Schuster


The Long and Terrible Voyage by Ann Collins - winner
Runners-up:
Feral Instinct by Sandi Jones
Haunted by Mary Beth Lee

Romantic Suspense
Final judge, Patience Smith, Silhouette

The Surrogate by Tina Joyce Butts - winner
Runners-up:
Crowded Cabin by Robin Weaver
Wild Encounter by Nicola Beynon

Paranormal/TimeTravel/Futuristic
Final judge, Kate Duffy, Kensington Books

Kismet's Kiss by Cate Rowan - winner
Runners-up:
Black Art by Anna Hackett
The Ocean Between Us by Cate Rowan

Erotica
Final Judge, Theresa Stevens, Red Sage Publishing

True Love by Erica Miles - winner
Runners-up:
Rediscovering by Candace Wall
Symphony of the Soul by Thalia Leigh

Unsinkable Heroine
Final judge, Alissa Davis, Dorchester Publishing

The Ocean Between Us by Cate Rowan - winner
Runners-up:
Barn Dance by Vicki Bendau
Blitzing Emily by Julie Revell Benjamin
Donne With Love by Sally Orr

MisMatched by Alleyne Dickens
Pleasant Lake P. D. by Kelly Fitzpatrick
Summer of Love by Victoria LeBlanc

Heart of Molly - Member award
Final round judge, Kate Schafer Testerman, KT Literary Agency

My Brother's Keeper by Kim Wooldridge - winner
Runners Up:
Black Art by Anna Hackett
Dark Guardian by Robin Perini

Malice in Wonderland by Maggi Landry
Show No Fear by Alice Fairbanks-Burton
The Merry Widow by Grace Larralde

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Upward movement in blue...

Eight Finals.........
Cathy Leming
.
Seven Finals......
Robin Perini
Averil Reisman
..
Six Finals......
Amy Atwell
Caroline Fyffe - SOLD!
.
Five Finals.....
Cynthia Arends
Pamela Bolton-Holifield
Vannetta Chapman
Pamela Kopfler
Courtney Milan - SOLD!
.
Four Finals....
Yvonne Harris
Jean Mason
Michelea Moore
Deborah Nemeth
Susan Newman
Sally Orr
Cate Rowan
Deb Yates
.
Three Finals...
Vicki Bendau
Julie Bensen
Nikki Benyon
Tina Butts
Lauren Darcey
Alleyne Dickens
Melanie Dickerson
Kimberly Duffy
Donna Hall
Ruth Logan Herne
Ann Hinnenkamp
Mary Lou Keller
Victoria LeBlanc
Heidi Luchterhand
Donna Rosenbloom
Cat Schield
Stephie Smith
Lori Philbin
Robin Weaver
Kristin Welker
Julie Whitby
Jennifer Ziros
.
Two Finals..
Julie Revell Benjamin
Laura Graham Booth
Kelsey Browning
Vannetta Chapman
Rachelle Chase
Kathy Coatney
Laurie Cooper
Becke Davis
Sarah Elizabeth Davis
Alyssa Fernandez
Ann Fischer
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Anna Hackett
Sandy James - SOLD!
Kris Kennedy
Lora Kenton
Jamie Kersten
Marge Knudsen
Ash Krafton
Kathy Krevat
Michelle Lauren
Corinna Lavitt
Melinda Leigh
Virginia Lester
Barbara Longley
Kathy Lowry Logan - SOLD!
Linda Lovely
Greta MacEachern
Ann Marsh-Flores - SOLD!
Virginia McCullough
Donna L. Meier
Erica Miles
Lenore Nash
Elyssa Papa
Belinda Peterson
Elizabeth Pina
Tina M. Radcliffe
Theresa Ragan
Jodi Redford
Christina Rich
Shauna Roberts
Ann Siracusa
Roxanne Sherwood
Kristal Hinds Singletary
Susan Sipal
Lori Sowell
Anna Sugden
Candace Wall
Kimberly Wenger
Victoria Whitaker
Skyler White
.
Divas Who Sold...
Caroline Fyffe
Ann Marsh-Flores

Monday, December 22, 2008

2008 Divas - PASIC Book of Your Heart Contest Winners

PASIC Book of Your Heart Contest 2008 Winners

Young Adult
Final Judge, Megan McKeever, MTV Books

1st Place: Karen Kelley- I Was a Teenage Sorceress
2nd Place: Martha Longshore- The Cupbearer's Well
3rd Place: Candice Vetter- The River
HM: Cindy Holby- Kristen Chronicals
HM: Shirley Parenteau- Flameseer
HM: Sarah Tregay- Big Panties and Other Parachutes

Historical
Leis Pederson, Berkley Books

1st Place: Donna Rosenbloom- Destined to Marry the Devil
2nd Place: Michele Peach- The Highlanders Promise
3rd Place: Kate Parker- The Art of a Lady
HM: Lora Kenton- Chasing Cat
HM: Darlene Zambruski- Secret, Loving Lies

Erotic Romance
Hilary Sares- Kensington

1st Place: Jacqueline Daher- Taylor's Tryst
2nd Place: Kate Sohl- Table For Three
3rd Place: Cynthia Ann Arends- Wings of Desire

Mainstream
Becky Vinter- NAL

1st Place: Faye Hughes- Politically Incorrect
2nd Place: Corinna Lavitt- Above the Fold
3rd Place: Teryl Oswald- Jigsaw
HM: Illana Katz- Edith's Refrain
HM: Susan Sipal-The Artemis Key
HM: Virginia Kelly Vail- Closure

Paranormal
Toni Plummer- St. Martin's Press

1st Place: Katy Cooper- Dragonfly
2nd Place: Linda Thomas- Sundstrum- AliCyn Wonderland
3rd Place: Karen Duvall- Knight's Curse
HM: Sandy James- The Reluctant Amazon
HM: Ann Roth- The More I See You
HM: Martha G. Verlander- The Slipaway Trail

Single Title
Latoya Smith- Grand Central Forever imprint

1st Place: Jean Mason - Buried Alive
2nd Place: Beth Watson - Identity Crisis
3rd Place: Donna L. Meier - Dangerous Choices
HM: Vicki Bendau - Barn Dance
HM: Cynthia Mealer - Intrusion
HM: Kristal Hinds Singletary - Wilderness Mafia

Series
Diana Ventimiglia- Silhouette Desire

1st Place: Marie Campbell - Heart and Soul
2nd Place: Cat Schield - A Case of Meddling
3rd Place: Lynnette Hallberg - Drop-In Bride
HM: Sandra Hyde - Where The Heart Is
HM: Karen Spivey - The Heart of a Lion

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Upward movement in blue...

New Grand Slammer:

Cynthia Arends for 'Wings of Desire'

1st-2nd-3rd-4th

.
Seven Finals......
Cathy Leming
Averil Reisman
..

Six Finals......
Amy Atwell
Caroline Fyffe - SOLD!
Robin Perini
.
Five Finals.....
Cynthia Arends
Pamela Bolton-Holifield
Vannetta Chapman
Pamela Kopfler
Courtney Milan - SOLD!
.
Four Finals....
Yvonne Harris
Jean Mason
Michelea Moore
Deborah Nemeth
Susan Newman
Deb Yates
.
Three Finals...
Julie Bensen
Lauren Darcey
Melanie Dickerson
Kimberly Duffy
Donna Hall
Ruth Logan Herne
Ann Hinnenkamp
Mary Lou Keller
Heidi Luchterhand
Donna Rosenbloom
Cat Schield
Stephie Smith
Lori Philbin
Kristin Welker
Julie Whitby
Jennifer Ziros
.
Two Finals..
Nikki Benyon
Laura Graham Booth
Tina Butts
Vannetta Chapman
Rachelle Chase
Kathy Coatney
Laurie Cooper
Becke Davis
Sarah Elizabeth Davis
Alyssa Fernandez
Ann Fischer
Sandy James - SOLD!
Kris Kennedy
Lora Kenton
Jamie Kersten
Marge Knudsen
Ash Krafton
Kathy Krevat
Michelle Lauren
Corinna Lavitt
Melinda Leigh
Virginia Lester
Barbara Longley
Kathy Lowry Logan - SOLD!
Linda Lovely
Greta MacEachern
Ann Marsh-Flores - SOLD!
Virginia McCullough
Donna L. Meier
Lenore Nash
Sally Orr
Elyssa Papa
Belinda Peterson
Elizabeth Pina
Tina M. Radcliffe
Theresa Ragan
Jodi Redford
Christina Rich
Shauna Roberts
Ann Siracusa
Roxanne Sherwood
Kristal Hinds Singletary
Susan Sipal
Lori Sowell
Anna Sugden
Robin Weaver
Kimberly Wenger
Victoria Whitaker
Skyler White
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Divas Who Sold...
Sharon Archer
Carla Capshaw
Evangeline Collins
Judi Fennell
Caroline Fyffe
Sandy James
Beverley Kendall
Elaine Levine
Cat Lindler
Kathy Lowry Logan
Ava March
Ann Marsh-Flores
Courtney Milan
Tracey O'hara
Susan Shay
Beth Trissel
Lisa Wells

Saturday, December 20, 2008

2008 Divas - Ignite the Flame Contest Winners

The 2008 Central Ohio Fiction Writers
15th Annual
Ignite the Flame Contest Winners are:

CONTEMPORARY CATEGORY
The Player by Nikki Benyon
Disaster at 410 S. Elm by Linda Kay Grotheer
Unforeseen by Nancy Holland

HISTORICAL
The Journey by Elizabeth McCord
Donne With Love by Sally Orr
Portrait of Love by Kimberly Hayes

PARANORMAL
Obsidian by Jeffe Kennedy
Draven's Curse by Marina Agostinelli
Magick by Heather McCollum

ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
Death by Design by Karen Papandrew
Wild Encounter by Nikki Benyon
Stealing Best in Show by Elizabeth Pina

SINGLE TITLE
Depths of Love by Pam Hodges
London Falling by Barbara Weismantel
Summer in Austin by Katie Graykowski

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Upward movement in blue...

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Seven Finals......
Cathy Leming
Averil Reisman
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Six Finals......
Amy Atwell
Caroline Fyffe - SOLD!
Robin Perini
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Five Finals.....
Pamela Bolton-Holifield
Vannetta Chapman
Pamela Kopfler
Courtney Milan - SOLD!
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Four Finals....
Yvonne Harris
Michelea Moore
Deborah Nemeth
Susan Newman
Deb Yates
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Three Finals...
Cynthia Arends
Julie Bensen
Lauren Darcey
Melanie Dickerson
Kimberly Duffy
Donna Hall
Ruth Logan Herne
Ann Hinnenkamp
Mary Lou Keller
Heidi Luchterhand
Jean Mason
Stephie Smith
Lori Philbin
Kristin Welker
Julie Whitby
Jennifer Ziros
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Two Finals..
Nikki Benyon
Laura Graham Booth
Tina Butts
Vannetta Chapman
Rachelle Chase
Kathy Coatney
Laurie Cooper
Becke Davis
Sarah Elizabeth Davis
Alyssa Fernandez
Ann Fischer
Kris Kennedy
Jamie Kersten
Marge Knudsen
Ash Krafton
Kathy Krevat
Michelle Lauren
Melinda Leigh
Virginia Lester
Barbara Longley
Kathy Lowry Logan - SOLD!
Linda Lovely
Greta MacEachern
Ann Marsh-Flores
Virginia McCullough
Lenore Nash
Sally Orr
Elyssa Papa
Belinda Peterson
Elizabeth Pina
Tina M. Radcliffe
Theresa Ragan
Jodi Redford
Christina Rich
Shauna Roberts
Donna Rosenbloom
Cat Schield
Ann Siracusa
Roxanne Sherwood
Lori Sowell
Anna Sugden
Robin Weaver
Kimberly Wenger
Victoria Whitaker
Skyler White
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Divas Who Sold...
Caroline Fyffe

2008 Divas - Summer Sizzle Contest Winners

Sweet
judged by Adam Wilson, Harlequin/Silhouette

  • FIRST PLACE: The Summer List by Nisha Sharma
  • SECOND PLACE: Emmy and the Cowboy by Virginia Lester
  • THIRD PLACE: Proverbs Woman, Exodus Man by Roxanne Sherwood

Sensual
judged by LaToya Smith, Grand Central Publishing

  • FIRST PLACE: RiverTime by Ree Renzi
  • SECOND PLACE: Upon a Moonlit Sea by Jennifer Bray-Weber
  • THIRD PLACE: A Pocketful of Ashes by Pat Shaw

Spicy
judged by Kathryn Lye, Harlequin Blaze

  • FIRST PLACE: Chasing Kat by Lora Kenton
  • SECOND PLACE: Over Easy by Becke Davis
  • THIRD PLACE: Emmy and the Cowboy by Virginia Lester

Sexy
judged by Jennifer Miller, Samhain Publishing

  • FIRST PLACE: True Love by Erica Miles
  • SECOND PLACE: Shades of Taboo by Mary Lou Keller
  • THIRD PLACE: Until Emie by Gabriella Edwards

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Upward movement in blue...

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Seven Finals......
Cathy Leming
Averil Reisman
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Six Finals......
Amy Atwell
Caroline Fyffe - SOLD!
Robin Perini
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Five Finals.....
Pamela Bolton-Holifield
Vannetta Chapman
Pamela Kopfler
Courtney Milan - SOLD!
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Four Finals....
Yvonne Harris
Michelea Moore
Deborah Nemeth
Susan Newman
Deb Yates
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Three Finals...
Cynthia Arends
Julie Bensen
Lauren Darcey
Melanie Dickerson
Kimberly Duffy
Donna Hall
Ruth Logan Herne
Ann Hinnenkamp
Mary Lou Keller
Heidi Luchterhand
Jean Mason
Stephie Smith
Lori Philbin
Kristin Welker
Julie Whitby
Jennifer Ziros
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Two Finals..
Laura Graham Booth
Tina Butts
Vannetta Chapman
Rachelle Chase
Kathy Coatney
Laurie Cooper
Becke Davis
Sarah Elizabeth Davis
Alyssa Fernandez
Ann Fischer
Kris Kennedy
Jamie Kersten
Marge Knudsen
Ash Krafton
Kathy Krevat
Michelle Lauren
Melinda Leigh
Virginia Lester
Barbara Longley
Kathy Lowry Logan - SOLD!
Linda Lovely
Greta MacEachern
Ann Marsh-Flores
Virginia McCullough
Lenore Nash
Elyssa Papa
Belinda Peterson
Tina M. Radcliffe
Theresa Ragan
Jodi Redford
Christina Rich
Shauna Roberts
Donna Rosenbloom
Cat Schield
Ann Siracusa
Roxanne Sherwood
Lori Sowell
Anna Sugden
Robin Weaver
Kimberly Wenger
Victoria Whitaker
Skyler White
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Divas Who Sold...
Caroline Fyffe

Friday, December 19, 2008

2008 Divas - TARA Contest Winners

Series Contemporary
Final Editor Judge -- Wanda Ottewell -- Harlequin

Winner: Detecting Delia - Ruth Logan Herne
Second Place: The Tycoon's Education - Jen Carangal
Third Place: Loving Ellie - Kimberly Duffy


Inspirational
Final Editor Judge -- Natalie Hanemann -- Thomas Nelson

Winner: This Crazy Love I Never Expected - Belinda Peterson
Second Place: Shadows From the Past - Pat Trainum
Third Place: Seeing Clearly - Judythe Hixson


Historical
Final Editor Judge -- Leah Hultenschmidt -- Dorchester

Winner: The Jingle of Spurs - Caroline Fyffe
Second Place: Entrapping the Earl - Donna Rosenbloom
Third Place: Heart of Gold - Laurel Natale
Honorable Mention: Hellion's Haven - Christina Rich


Romantic Suspense
Final Editor Judge -- Allison Brandau -- Berkley

Winner: Love on a Limb - Lauren Darcey
Second Place: Crowded Cabin - Robin Weaver
Third Place: Truth and Consequences - Robin Perini


Paranormal
Final Editor Judge -- Amy Pierpont -- Grand Central

Winner: Dark Guardian - Robin Perini
Second Place: Legend of the Druid Laird - Barbara Longley
Third Place: Fate of the Fallen - Sharron Houdek


Single Title
Final Editor Judge: Danielle Poiesz -- Pocket

Winner: He Kills Me, He Kills Me Not - Lena Diaz
Second Place: Personal Assets - Gwendolyn Lucas w/a Kelsey Browning
Third Place: Color My Horse - Bev Pettersen


Women's Fiction
Final Editor Judge: Lindsay Louis -- NAL

Winner: Stella June - Wyndemere Coffey
Second Place: Foreign Wives Club - Susan Sipal
Third Place: The Quetzal's Tale - Jane Sevier

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Upward movement in blue...

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Seven Finals......
Cathy Leming
Averil Reisman
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Six Finals......
Amy Atwell
Caroline Fyffe - SOLD!
Robin Perini
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Five Finals.....
Pamela Bolton-Holifield
Vannetta Chapman
Pamela Kopfler
Courtney Milan - SOLD!
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Four Finals....
Yvonne Harris
Michelea Moore
Deborah Nemeth
Susan Newman
Deb Yates
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Three Finals...
Cynthia Arends
Julie Bensen
Lauren Darcey
Melanie Dickerson
Kimberly Duffy
Donna Hall
Ruth Logan Herne
Ann Hinnenkamp
Lori Philbin
Heidi Luchterhand
Jean Mason
Stephie Smith
Kristin Welker
Julie Whitby
Jennifer Ziros
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Two Finals..
Laura Graham Booth
Tina Butts
Vannetta Chapman
Rachelle Chase
Kathy Coatney
Laurie Cooper
Sarah Elizabeth Davis
Alyssa Fernandez
Ann Fischer
Mary Lou Keller
Kris Kennedy
Jamie Kersten
Marge Knudsen
Ash Krafton
Kathy Krevat
Michelle Lauren
Melinda Leigh
Barbara Longley
Kathy Lowry Logan - SOLD!
Linda Lovely
Greta MacEachern
Ann Marsh-Flores
Virginia McCullough
Lenore Nash
Elyssa Papa
Belinda Peterson
Tina M. Radcliffe
Theresa Ragan
Jodi Redford
Christina Rich
Shauna Roberts
Donna Rosenbloom
Cat Schield
Ann Siracusa
Lori Sowell
Anna Sugden
Robin Weaver
Kimberly Wenger
Victoria Whitaker
Skyler White
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Divas Who Sold...
Carla Capshaw
Caroline Fyffe
Sandy James
Beverley Kendall
Elaine Levine
Kathy Lowry Logan
Courtney Milan
Tracey O'hara
Susan Shay

Thursday, December 18, 2008

2008 Divas - Break Up Your Winter Nights Winners

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONTEST WINNER!

Maya Missani
for her sassy contemporary
"Cupid and a Toolbelt"

Second Place is awarded to:
Amy Bailey Ollie

for her contemporary
"Chasing Starlight"

Third Place is awarded to:
Pamela Bolton-Holifield
for her historical
"Lost in Love"

We are also pleased to name an Honorable Mention recipient:
Mary Lou Keller
for "Forgiving the Contessa"

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Upward movement in blue...
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Seven Finals......
Cathy Leming
Averil Reisman
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Six Finals......
Amy Atwell
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Five Finals.....
Pamela Bolton-Holifield
Vannetta Chapman
Caroline Fyffe - SOLD!
Pamela Kopfler
Courtney Milan - SOLD!
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Four Finals....
Yvonne Harris
Michelea Moore
Deborah Nemeth
Susan Newman
Robin Perini
Deb Yates
.
Three Finals...
Cynthia Arends
Julie Bensen
Melanie Dickerson
Donna Hall
Ann Hinnenkamp
Lori Philbin
Heidi Luchterhand
Jean Mason
Stephie Smith
Kristin Welker
Julie Whitby
Jennifer Ziros
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Two Finals..
Laura Graham Booth
Tina Butts
Vannetta Chapman
Rachelle Chase
Kathy Coatney
Laurie Cooper
Lauren Darcey
Sarah Elizabeth Davis
Kimberly Duffy
Alyssa Fernandez
Ann Fischer
Ruth Logan Herne
Mary Lou Keller
Kris Kennedy
Jamie Kersten
Marge Knudsen
Ash Krafton
Kathy Krevat
Michelle Lauren
Melinda Leigh
Kathy Lowry Logan - SOLD!
Linda Lovely
Greta MacEachern
Ann Marsh-Flores
Virginia McCullough
Lenore Nash
Elyssa Papa
Tina M. Radcliffe
Theresa Ragan
Jodi Redford
Shauna Roberts
Cat Schield
Ann Siracusa
Lori Sowell
Anna Sugden
Kimberly Wenger
Victoria Whitaker
Skyler White
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Divas Who Sold...
Carla Capshaw
Caroline Fyffe
Sandy James
Beverley Kendall
Elaine Levine
Kathy Lowry Logan
Courtney Milan
Tracey O'hara
Susan Shay

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

2008 Divas - Golden Claddagh Winners

Historical- Judge: Esi Sogah - Harper Collins

1. Passionate Persuasion - Jennifer Ziros
2. Not Made for Love - Barbara Monajem
3. Mistress By Midnight - Maggie Robinson

Romantic Suspense - Judge: Leis Pederson Berkley Publishing

1. Truth & Consequence - Robin Perini
2. Hooked - Tiffinie Helmer
3. Stealing Best in Show - Elizabeth Pina

FF&P - Judge: Rose Hilliard - St. Martin's

1. To Tempt a Demon - Kim Wollenburg
2. The Ring - Coreene Smith
3. Dyad Quest - Anne Hinnenkamp

Contemporary - Judge: Lois Winston - Ashley Grayson Literary Agency

1. Deceitful Trust - Robin Weaver
2. Take a Chance on Me - Elyssa Papa
3. Everyday Miracles - Sandi Sookoo

Mainstream with Romantic Elements -
Judge: Carolyn Grayson - Ashley Grayson Literary Agency

1. Falling for Autumn - Sandy Young
2. Savannah Oak - Alan Chaput
3. One Cold Desert Night - Judith Fernandez

Erotic - Judge: Theresa Stevens - Red Sage Publishing

1. Her Dark Master - Jennifer McLean
2. Rediscovering - Candace Wall

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Upward movement in blue...
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Seven Finals......
Cathy Leming
Averil Reisman
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Six Finals......
Amy Atwell
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Five Finals.....
Vannetta Chapman
Caroline Fyffe - SOLD!
Pamela Kopfler
Courtney Milan - SOLD!
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Four Finals....
Pamela Bolton-Holifield
Yvonne Harris
Michelea Moore
Deborah Nemeth
Susan Newman
Robin Perini
Deb Yates
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Three Finals...
Cynthia Arends
Julie Bensen
Melanie Dickerson
Donna Hall
Ann Hinnenkamp
Lori Philbin
Heidi Luchterhand
Jean Mason
Stephie Smith
Kristin Welker
Julie Whitby
Jennifer Ziros
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Two Finals..
Laura Graham Booth
Tina Butts
Vannetta Chapman
Rachelle Chase
Kathy Coatney
Laurie Cooper
Lauren Darcey
Sarah Elizabeth Davis
Kimberly Duffy
Alyssa Fernandez
Ann Fischer
Ruth Logan Herne
Kris Kennedy
Jamie Kersten
Marge Knudsen
Ash Krafton
Kathy Krevat
Michelle Lauren
Melinda Leigh
Kathy Lowry Logan - SOLD!
Linda Lovely
Greta MacEachern
Ann Marsh-Flores
Virginia McCullough
Lenore Nash
Elyssa Papa
Tina M. Radcliffe
Theresa Ragan
Jodi Redford
Shauna Roberts
Cat Schield
Ann Siracusa
Lori Sowell
Anna Sugden
Kimberly Wenger
Victoria Whitaker
Skyler White
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Divas Who Sold...
Carla Capshaw
Caroline Fyffe
Sandy James
Beverley Kendall
Elaine Levine
Kathy Lowry Logan
Courtney Milan
Tracey O'hara
Susan Shay

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

2008 Divas - Orange Rose Winners

2008 ORANGE ROSE WINNERS

FIRST PLACE

  • Desire Can Kill by Regan Loyd – Paranormal

SECOND PLACE - TIE

  • Caught by the Cat by Ann Marsh-Flores - Paranormal
  • Staring Down the Moon by Susanne Frost –Paranormal

FOURTH PLACE

  • Angels at Almack's by Cathy Leming - Paranormal

RUNNERS UP – Alphabetically by author

  • The Woodcutter's Daughter by Melanie Dickerson - Inspi
  • Irish at Heart by Lynda Jensen – Historical
  • Gwenevere, The False by Susanne Shanken – Paranormal
  • The Deathbrew Affair by Nancy Northcott – Mainstream
  • Call Sign Scarlett by Julie Whitby – Mainstream
  • The Devil's Virtue by Laura Williams
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Upward movement in blue...
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Seven Finals......
Cathy Leming
Averil Reisman
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Six Finals......
Amy Atwell
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Five Finals.....
Vannetta Chapman
Caroline Fyffe - SOLD!
Pamela Kopfler
Courtney Milan - SOLD!
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Four Finals....
Pamela Bolton-Holifield
Yvonne Harris
Michelea Moore
Deborah Nemeth
Susan Newman
Deb Yates
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Three Finals...
Cynthia Arends
Julie Bensen
Melanie Dickerson
Donna Hall
Lori Philbin
Heidi Luchterhand
Jean Mason
Robin Pernini
Stephie Smith
Kristin Welker
Julie Whitby
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Two Finals..
Laura Graham Booth
Tina Butts
Vannetta Chapman
Rachelle Chase
Kathy Coatney
Laurie Cooper
Lauren Darcey
Sarah Elizabeth Davis
Kimberly Duffy
Alyssa Fernandez
Ann Fischer
Ruth Logan Herne
Ann Hinnenkamp
Kris Kennedy
Jamie Kersten
Marge Knudsen
Ash Krafton
Kathy Krevat
Michelle Lauren
Melinda Leigh
Kathy Lowry Logan - SOLD!
Linda Lovely
Greta MacEachern
Ann Marsh-Flores
Virginia McCullough
Lenore Nash
Tina M. Radcliffe
Theresa Ragan
Jodi Redford
Shauna Roberts
Cat Schield
Ann Siracusa
Lori Sowell
Anna Sugden
Kimberly Wenger
Victoria Whitaker
Skyler White
Jennifer Ziros
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Divas Who Sold...
Carla Capshaw
Caroline Fyffe
Sandy James
Beverley Kendall
Elaine Levine
Kathy Lowry Logan
Courtney Milan
Tracey O'hara
Susan Shay