2009 Divas - Rebecca Contest Winners

Single-title Contemporary (Final judge - Laura Cifelli - NAL)
#1 - DATE WITH THE DEVIL by Jennifer Lawler
#2 - BLUE RIDGE FEAR by Robin Weaver
#3 - THE GAVEL'S ECHO by Anne-Marie Carroll

Series Contemporary (Final judge - Patience Smith - Silhouette)
#1 - THE WANTED BRIDE by Sylvia McDaniel
#2 - GRAVE SECRETS by Linda Trout
#3 - FLIPPING GRAPES by Jeanne M. Dickson

Historical (Final judge - Becky Vinter - NAL):
#1 - DARK ANGEL by TJ Bennett
#2 - DANGEROUS DESIRES by Sharon Calvin
#3 - THE CAVALRYMAN by Kayla Westra

Paranormal (Final judge - Leah Hultenschmidt - Dorchester):
#1 - TAMING TWILIGHT by Kat Sullivan
#2 - MAGICK IN THE MARROW by Zita Christian
#3 - LEGEND OF THE DRUID LAIRD by Barbara Longley

Erotica (Final judge - Theresa Stevens - Red Sage):
#1 - SWEET CHARITY by Belle Sloan
#2 - UNTIL EMIE by Gabriella Edwards
#3 - FOREVER YOUR GIRL by Tami Sinclair

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Contest deadline was 5/30/09

Land of Enchantment Romance Authors

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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
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Thirteen Finals:
Nancy Evertz
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Eleven Finals:
Diane O'Brien Kelly
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Nine Finals:
Kelly Fitzpatrick
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Eight Finals:
Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!
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Seven Finals:
Constance Gillam
Deborah Gross
Yvonne Harris
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Six Finals:
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Donna Meier
Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!
Kathleen Bittner Roth
Tracy St. Hilaire
Cat Schield
Gail Zerrade
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Five Finals:
Anne-Marie Carroll
Barbara Longley
Jeannie Lin
Susan Newman
Elaine M. Powell
Beth Watson
Laura Williams
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Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton
Tina Joyce Butts
Deanna Carlyle
Louisa Cornell
Michal Scott
S. G. Shellabarger
Sandra van den Bogerd
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Three Finals:
Sara Avellino
Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake
Sharon Calvin
Jeanne Dickson
Wenda Dottridge
Martha Ferris
Sherry Foley
Kate Freiman
Abby Gaines
Katie Graykowski
Alison Henderson
Jessica B. Hunt
Julie Johnstone
Maggi Landry
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Heidi Luchterhand
Gabrielle Luthy
Jean Mason
Virginia McCullough
Allison Pang
Gina Rosavin
Tatia Talbot
Gina Welborn
Sharon Wray
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Two Finals:
Drue Allen
Maree Anderson
Robyn Anders
Rylee Andrews
Sheila Athens
Stefani Catenzaro Baltar
Mary A. Behre
Ann Bleakley
Linda Bond
Kara Bonnevie
Kelley Bowen
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Susan Breeden
Kelsey Browning
Dianne K. Burns
Marie Campbell
Melanie Card
Sheryl Carpenter
Zita Christian
Meredith Clark
Denise Cychosz
Beth Davis
Laurie DeMarino
Tracey Devlyn
Ella Drake
Cat Dubie
Lee Rhuday Duncan
Kendra Elliot
Tracy Falenwolfe
Sharon Fisher
Louise D. Foster
Grace R. Green
Lottie Green
Keli Gwyn
Anna Hackett
Jennette Heikes
Ashley Henderson
Celesta Hofmann
Bev Irwin
Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy
Sandra Kerns
Lisa Kessler
Christine Johnson
Corrina Lavitt
Kim Law
Barbara Cool Lee
Sherri Lee
Mary Lindsey
Kate MacArthur
Kate MacEachern
Jennifer Mackin
Sarah Marshall
Carolyn Martin
Sylvia McDaniel
Jamie Michele
Judy Mills
Jean B. Newlin
Laurel O'Donnell
Mary Oldham
Tara Owens
Kathleen Irene Paterka
Patricia Patton
Cathy Perkins
Angi Platt - SOLD!
Alison Pritchard
Cathryn Pritchard
Jodi Redford
Shellee Roberts
Lateia Sandifer
Pamela Scheibe
Catherine Marie Scott
Arianna Skye
Dina Sleiman
Susan Speers
Lori Dillon Stacy
Jennifer Stroka
Quinn Tellier
Laurie Thompson
Holly Watson
Robin Weaver
Ellen Wehle
Kayla Westra
Beatriz Williams
Hailey Williams
Teri Wilson
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SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Angi Platt
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
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2009 Divas - The Molly Contest Winners

Contemporary
Final Round judge: Victoria Curran, Harlequin Superromance

Tina Joyce Butts for…... His by Design First Place
Kelley Bowen for …. got sex?
Gail Zerrade for…… From Baghdad with Love

Historical
Final Round judge: Amanda Bergeron, Avon Books/HarperCollins

Ashley Henderson for… London Pretense First Place
Ann Bleakley for……. Navigating the Heart
S G Shellabarger for…… A Very Patient Man

Romantic Suspense
Final Round judge: Kevan Lyon – Marsal Lyon Literary Agency

Anne-Marie Carroll for…. The Gavel's Echo First Place*
Tina Joyce Butts for… The Agenda *
Donna Meier for…. Fatal Trust

Single Title
Final Round judge: Paige Wheeler, Folio Literary Management

Stacey Keith for…. Crown of Fire First Place **
Heidi Luchterhand for… Once Upon a Margarita
Donna Meier for…… Dangerous Secrets

Paranormal/TimeTravel/Futuristic
Final Round judge: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency

Allison J Pang for…. Shadow of the Incubus First Place
Kate Freiman for… Strong, Sweet, and Haunting
Alexandra George for… Demons in Dixie

Young Adult
Final Round judge: Natashya Wilson, Harlequin

Sheryl Carpenter for…… Piper's Kiss First Place**
Constance Gillam for… The Pact
Maggi Landry for…. Hide and Seek


Erotica
Final Round judge: Kelli Kwiatkowski, Ellora's Cave

Cynthia Ann Arends for…. Wings of Desire First Place**
Gina Rosavin for…. In the Devil's Arms
Gina Rosavin for…. In the Devil's Arms – Book2: Resurgence


Unsinkable Heroine (all received two perfect scores in Round One)
Final Round judge: Melissa Jeglinski, Knight Literary Agency

Ashley Henderson for.… London Pretense First Place **
Gabrielle Arterburn for….. Simply Sinister
Ann Bleakley for…… Navigating the Heart
Maggi Landry for …… Hide and Seek
Donna Meier for…… Fatal Trust
Alison Pritchard for…. The Sons of Gregor MacLeod: Highland Promise
S G Shellabarger for…. A Very Patient Man
Tracy St Hilaire for…. Thirty
Gail Zerrade for….. From Baghdad with Love


Heart of Molly – Member Award
Final Round judge: Wanda Ottewell, Harlequin

Louise Suit for……… New Hope First Place
Joyce Barton for… Home to Tomorrow
Anna Hackett for… Dragon Lord
Anna Hackett for… The Lost Scrolls
Lesli Lent for………. Dragon
Constance Gillam for… The Pact
Maggi Landry for…. Hide and Seek

Contest deadline was 5/25/09

Heart of Denver Romance Writers

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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
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Thirteen Finals:
Nancy Evertz
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Eleven Finals:
Diane O'Brien Kelly
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Nine Finals:
Kelly Fitzpatrick
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Eight Finals:
Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!
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Seven Finals:

Constance Gillam

Deborah Gross

Yvonne Harris
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Six Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick
Donna Meier
Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!
Kathleen Bittner Roth
Tracy St. Hilaire
Cat Schield
Gail Zerrade
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Five Finals:
Jeannie Lin
Susan Newman
Elaine M. Powell
Beth Watson
Laura Williams
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Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton
Tina Joyce Butts
Deanna Carlyle
Anne-Marie Carroll
Louisa Cornell
Barbara Longley
Michal Scott
S. G. Shellabarger
Sandra van den Bogerd
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Three Finals:
Sara Avellino
Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake
Wenda Dottridge
Martha Ferris
Sherry Foley
Kate Freiman
Abby Gaines
Katie Graykowski
Alison Henderson
Jessica B. Hunt
Julie Johnstone
Maggi Landry
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Heidi Luchterhand
Gabrielle Luthy
Jean Mason
Virginia McCullough
Allison Pang
Gina Rosavin
Tatia Talbot
Gina Welborn
Sharon Wray
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Two Finals:
Drue Allen
Maree Anderson
Robyn Anders
Rylee Andrews
Sheila Athens
Stefani Catenzaro Baltar
Mary A. Behre
Ann Bleakley
Linda Bond
Kara Bonnevie
Kelley Bowen
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Susan Breeden
Kelsey Browning
Dianne K. Burns
Sharon Calvin
Marie Campbell
Melanie Card
Sheryl Carpenter
Meredith Clark
Denise Cychosz
Beth Davis
Laurie DeMarino
Tracey Devlyn
Jeanne Dickson
Ella Drake
Cat Dubie
Lee Rhuday Duncan
Kendra Elliot
Tracy Falenwolfe
Sharon Fisher
Louise D. Foster
Grace R. Green
Lottie Green
Keli Gwyn
Anna Hackett
Jennette Heikes
Ashley Henderson
Celesta Hofmann
Bev Irwin
Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy
Sandra Kerns
Lisa Kessler
Christine Johnson
Corrina Lavitt
Kim Law
Barbara Cool Lee
Sherri Lee
Mary Lindsey
Kate MacArthur
Kate MacEachern
Jennifer Mackin
Sarah Marshall
Carolyn Martin
Jamie Michele
Judy Mills
Jean B. Newlin
Laurel O'Donnell
Mary Oldham
Tara Owens
Kathleen Irene Paterka
Patricia Patton
Cathy Perkins
Angi Platt - SOLD!
Alison Pritchard
Cathryn Pritchard
Jodi Redford
Shellee Roberts
Lateia Sandifer
Pamela Scheibe
Catherine Marie Scott
Dina Sleiman
Susan Speers
Lori Dillon Stacy
Jennifer Stroka
Quinn Tellier
Laurie Thompson
Holly Watson
Ellen Wehle
Beatriz Williams
Hailey Williams
Teri Wilson
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SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Angi Platt
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
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2009 Divas - Share the Dream Contest Winners

First Place – Lottie Green for "Keep Swinging"

Second Place – Lottie Green for "Kalahari Fortune"

Third Place – Jessica Hachigian & Scotty Altizer for "The Rosalinda"

Contest Deadline was 5/15/09

Scriptscene Chapter RWA

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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
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Thirteen Finals:
Nancy Evertz
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Eleven Finals:
Diane O'Brien Kelly
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Nine Finals:
Kelly Fitzpatrick
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Eight Finals:
Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!
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Seven Finals:

Deborah Gross

Yvonne Harris
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Six Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick
Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!
Kathleen Bittner Roth
Cat Schield
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Five Finals:
Constance Gillam
Jeannie Lin
Susan Newman
Elaine M. Powell
Tracy St. Hilaire
Beth Watson
Laura Williams
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Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton
Deanna Carlyle
Louisa Cornell
Barbara Longley
Michal Scott
Sandra van den Bogerd
Gail Zerrade
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Three Finals:
Sara Avellino
Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake
Anne-Marie Carroll
Wenda Dottridge
Martha Ferris
Sherry Foley
Abby Gaines
Katie Graykowski
Alison Henderson
Jessica B. Hunt
Julie Johnstone
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Gabrielle Luthy
Jean Mason
Virginia McCullough
Donna Meier
Tatia Talbot
Gina Welborn
Sharon Wray
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Two Finals:
Drue Allen
Maree Anderson
Robyn Anders
Rylee Andrews
Sheila Athens
Stefani Catenzaro Baltar
Mary A. Behre
Linda Bond
Kara Bonnevie
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Susan Breeden
Kelsey Browning
Dianne K. Burns
Tina Joyce Butts
Sharon Calvin
Marie Campbell
Melanie Card
Meredith Clark
Denise Cychosz
Beth Davis
Laurie DeMarino
Tracey Devlyn
Jeanne Dickson
Ella Drake
Cat Dubie
Lee Rhuday Duncan
Kendra Elliot
Tracy Falenwolfe
Sharon Fisher
Louise D. Foster
Kate Frieman
Grace R. Green
Lottie Green
Keli Gwyn
Jennette Heikes
Celesta Hofmann
Bev Irwin
Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy
Sandra Kerns
Lisa Kessler
Christine Johnson
Corrina Lavitt
Kim Law
Barbara Cool Lee
Sherri Lee
Mary Lindsey
Heidi Luchterhand
Kate MacArthur
Kate MacEachern
Jennifer Mackin
Sarah Marshall
Carolyn Martin
Jamie Michele
Judy Mills
Jean B. Newlin
Laurel O'Donnell
Mary Oldham
Tara Owens
Allison Pang
Kathleen Irene Paterka
Patricia Patton
Cathy Perkins
Angi Platt - SOLD!
Cathryn Pritchard
Jodi Redford
Shellee Roberts
Lateia Sandifer
Pamela Scheibe
Catherine Marie Scott
Susan Shellabarger
Dina Sleiman
Susan Speers
Lori Dillon Stacy
Jennifer Stroka
Quinn Tellier
Laurie Thompson
Holly Watson
Ellen Wehle
Beatriz Williams
Hailey Williams
Teri Wilson
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SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Angi Platt
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
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2009 Divas - Ignite the Flame Contest Winners

Category-Length Contemporary
Final Judge: Wanda Ottewell, Harlequin

Flipping Grapes, by Jeanne Dickson
Wildfire on Roca Mountain, by Jennifer Stroka
Maximum Pleasure, by Julie Opdyke

Historical Romance
Final Judge: Leis Pederson, Berkley

Salvation, by Carol Roddy
A Lady's Revenge, by Tracey Devlyn
Diana, by Ellen Wehle

Paranormal Romance
Final Judge: Cori Deyoe, 3 Seas Literary Agency

Dangerous Reflections, by Karla Tipton
The Kiss of a Prince, by Robin Gianakopoulos
Zellia's Blade, by Kitty Ducane

Single-Title Romance
Final Judge: Roberta Brown, Brown Literary Agency

Mad about the Boy, by Susan Battah
Green Grass, by Gemini Judson
Abduction of Desire, by Jennifer Geiger

Contest Deadline was 5/9/09

Central Ohio Fiction Writers

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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
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Thirteen Finals:
Nancy Evertz
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Eleven Finals:
Diane O'Brien Kelly
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Nine Finals:
Kelly Fitzpatrick
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Eight Finals:
Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!
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Seven Finals:

Deborah Gross

Yvonne Harris
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Six Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick
Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!
Kathleen Bittner Roth
Cat Schield
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Five Finals:
Constance Gillam
Jeannie Lin
Susan Newman
Elaine M. Powell
Tracy St. Hilaire
Beth Watson
Laura Williams
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Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton
Deanna Carlyle
Louisa Cornell
Barbara Longley
Michal Scott
Sandra van den Bogerd
Gail Zerrade
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Three Finals:
Sara Avellino
Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake
Anne-Marie Carroll
Wenda Dottridge
Martha Ferris
Sherry Foley
Abby Gaines
Katie Graykowski
Alison Henderson
Jessica B. Hunt
Julie Johnstone
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Gabrielle Luthy
Jean Mason
Virginia McCullough
Donna Meier
Tatia Talbot
Gina Welborn
Sharon Wray
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Two Finals:
Drue Allen
Maree Anderson
Robyn Anders
Rylee Andrews
Sheila Athens
Stefani Catenzaro Baltar
Mary A. Behre
Linda Bond
Kara Bonnevie
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Susan Breeden
Kelsey Browning
Dianne K. Burns
Tina Joyce Butts
Sharon Calvin
Marie Campbell
Melanie Card
Meredith Clark
Denise Cychosz
Beth Davis
Laurie DeMarino
Tracey Devlyn
Jeanne Dickson
Ella Drake
Cat Dubie
Lee Rhuday Duncan
Kendra Elliot
Tracy Falenwolfe
Sharon Fisher
Louise D. Foster
Kate Frieman
Grace R. Green
Keli Gwyn
Jennette Heikes
Celesta Hofmann
Bev Irwin
Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy
Sandra Kerns
Lisa Kessler
Christine Johnson
Corrina Lavitt
Kim Law
Barbara Cool Lee
Sherri Lee
Mary Lindsey
Heidi Luchterhand
Kate MacArthur
Kate MacEachern
Jennifer Mackin
Sarah Marshall
Carolyn Martin
Jamie Michele
Judy Mills
Jean B. Newlin
Laurel O'Donnell
Mary Oldham
Tara Owens
Allison Pang
Kathleen Irene Paterka
Patricia Patton
Cathy Perkins
Angi Platt - SOLD!
Cathryn Pritchard
Jodi Redford
Shellee Roberts
Lateia Sandifer
Pamela Scheibe
Catherine Marie Scott
Susan Shellabarger
Dina Sleiman
Susan Speers
Lori Dillon Stacy
Jennifer Stroka
Quinn Tellier
Laurie Thompson
Holly Watson
Ellen Wehle
Beatriz Williams
Hailey Williams
Teri Wilson
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SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Angi Platt
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
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2009 Divas - TARA Contest Winners

Inspirational - Jessica Barnes - WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing

Winner - The Path by Lee Rhuday Duncan
Second Place - The Real Thing by Morgan Taylor
Third Place - The Anchoring Ground by Dorothy Canada


Historical - Leah Hultenschmidt - Dorchester Publishing

Winner - To Love a Viscount by Kathleen Cherry
Second Place - Her Heart's Desire by Jeri Gutierrez
Third Place - Her Wicked Ways by Darcy Burke
Honorable Mention - Seducing Charlotte by Dora Mekouar
Honorable Mention - Pride & Promises by Karen Lingefelt


Paranormal - Danielle Poiesz - Pocket

Winner- Reading the Waters by Jessica B. Hunt
Second Place - Bloodsworn by- Kathy Lane
Third Place - Fire of the Dragon by Lori Dillon Stacy


Series Contemporary - Wanda Ottewell - Harlequin

Winner - The Perfect Match by Cindyann Jachrimo
Second Place - In His Kiss by Ruth Owen
Third Place - Bottom Line by Pamela Smith


Women's Fiction - Jhanteigh Kupihea - NAL

Winner - Tootsie Takes Wall Street by Teresa Bolyard
Second Place - Missing Clayton by Bev Irwin
Third Place - One Woman's Trash Another's Treasures - Hattie Mae Ratliff


Romantic Suspense - Amy Pierpont - Grand Central

Winner - A Little Death by Tracy Falenwolfe
Second Place - Verdict by Jean Mason
Third Place - Alive at Five by Linda Bond


Single Title - Deb Werksman - Sourcebooks

Winner - A Place at the Table by Patricia O'Dea-Rosen
Second Place - Dangerous Secrets by Donna Meier
Third Place - Forget the Past by Rosemary Rothacker
Honorable Mention - The Second Wife by Sharron Houdek

Contest deadline was 5/1/09

Tampa Area Romance Authors

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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
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Thirteen Finals:
Nancy Evertz
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Eleven Finals:
Diane O'Brien Kelly
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Nine Finals:
Kelly Fitzpatrick
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Eight Finals:
Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!
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Seven Finals:

Deborah Gross

Yvonne Harris
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Six Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick
Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!
Kathleen Bittner Roth
Cat Schield
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Five Finals:
Constance Gillam
Jeannie Lin
Susan Newman
Elaine M. Powell
Tracy St. Hilaire
Beth Watson
Laura Williams
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Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton
Deanna Carlyle
Louisa Cornell
Barbara Longley
Michal Scott
Sandra van den Bogerd
Gail Zerrade
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Three Finals:
Sara Avellino
Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake
Anne-Marie Carroll
Wenda Dottridge
Martha Ferris
Sherry Foley
Abby Gaines
Katie Graykowski
Alison Henderson
Jessica B. Hunt
Julie Johnstone
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Gabrielle Luthy
Jean Mason
Virginia McCullough
Donna Meier
Tatia Talbot
Gina Welborn
Sharon Wray
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Two Finals:
Drue Allen
Maree Anderson
Robyn Anders
Rylee Andrews
Sheila Athens
Stefani Catenzaro Baltar
Mary A. Behre
Linda Bond
Kara Bonnevie
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Susan Breeden
Kelsey Browning
Dianne K. Burns
Tina Joyce Butts
Sharon Calvin
Marie Campbell
Melanie Card
Meredith Clark
Denise Cychosz
Beth Davis
Laurie DeMarino
Ella Drake
Cat Dubie
Lee Rhuday Duncan
Kendra Elliot
Tracy Falenwolfe
Sharon Fisher
Louise D. Foster
Kate Frieman
Grace R. Green
Keli Gwyn
Jennette Heikes
Celesta Hofmann
Bev Irwin
Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy
Sandra Kerns
Lisa Kessler
Christine Johnson
Corrina Lavitt
Kim Law
Barbara Cool Lee
Sherri Lee
Mary Lindsey
Heidi Luchterhand
Kate MacArthur
Kate MacEachern
Jennifer Mackin
Sarah Marshall
Carolyn Martin
Jamie Michele
Judy Mills
Jean B. Newlin
Laurel O'Donnell
Mary Oldham
Tara Owens
Allison Pang
Kathleen Irene Paterka
Patricia Patton
Cathy Perkins
Angi Platt - SOLD!
Cathryn Pritchard
Jodi Redford
Shellee Roberts
Lateia Sandifer
Pamela Scheibe
Catherine Marie Scott
Susan Shellabarger
Dina Sleiman
Susan Speers
Lori Dillon Stacy
Quinn Tellier
Laurie Thompson
Holly Watson
Beatriz Williams
Hailey Williams
Teri Wilson
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SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Angi Platt
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
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2009 Divas - Summer Sizzle Contest Winners

Sweet/Sensual - judged by Amanda Bergeron, Avon
First Place: A Kiss in the Wind by Jennifer Bray-Weber
Second Place: A Knight in Her Arms by Oberon Wonch
Third Place (tie): Promises by Jennifer Beane
Third Place (tie): Lust, Love, and Redemption by Cat Dubie

Spicy - judged by Kathryn Lye, Harlequin/Silhouette
First Place: The Masked Maitland by Quinn Tellier
Second Place: Heatwave by Jennifer Chance
Third Place: Come Back to Me by Mary A. Behre

Sexy - judged by Tera Kleinfelter, Samhain Publishing
First Place: In the Devil's Arms by Gina Rosavin
Second Place: Luscious Red Running Hood by Hailey Williams
Third Place: The Poker Game by Candis Gorman

Contest deadlines was 5/1/09

Ohio Valley RWA
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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
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Thirteen Finals:
Nancy Evertz
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Eleven Finals:
Diane O'Brien Kelly
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Nine Finals:
Kelly Fitzpatrick
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Eight Finals:
Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!
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Seven Finals:

Deborah Gross

Yvonne Harris
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Six Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick
Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!
Kathleen Bittner Roth
Cat Schield
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Five Finals:
Constance Gillam
Jeannie Lin
Susan Newman
Elaine M. Powell
Tracy St. Hilaire
Beth Watson
Laura Williams
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Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton
Deanna Carlyle
Louisa Cornell
Barbara Longley
Michal Scott
Sandra van den Bogerd
Gail Zerrade
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Three Finals:
Sara Avellino
Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake
Anne-Marie Carroll
Wenda Dottridge
Martha Ferris
Sherry Foley
Abby Gaines
Katie Graykowski
Alison Henderson
Julie Johnstone
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Gabrielle Luthy
Virginia McCullough
Tatia Talbot
Gina Welborn
Sharon Wray
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Two Finals:
Drue Allen
Maree Anderson
Robyn Anders
Rylee Andrews
Sheila Athens
Stefani Catenzaro Baltar
Mary A. Behre
Kara Bonnevie
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Susan Breeden
Kelsey Browning
Dianne K. Burns
Tina Joyce Butts
Sharon Calvin
Marie Campbell
Melanie Card
Meredith Clark
Denise Cychosz
Beth Davis
Laurie DeMarino
Ella Drake
Cat Dubie
Kendra Elliot
Sharon Fisher
Louise D. Foster
Kate Frieman
Grace R. Green
Keli Gwyn
Jennette Heikes
Celesta Hofmann
Linda Hurtado
Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy
Sandra Kerns
Lisa Kessler
Christine Johnson
Corrina Lavitt
Kim Law
Barbara Cool Lee
Sherri Lee
Mary Lindsey
Heidi Luchterhand
Kate MacArthur
Kate MacEachern
Jennifer Mackin
Sarah Marshall
Carolyn Martin
Jean Mason
Donna Meier
Jamie Michele
Judy Mills
Jean B. Newlin
Laurel O'Donnell
Mary Oldham
Tara Owens
Allison Pang
Kathleen Irene Paterka
Patricia Patton
Cathy Perkins
Angi Platt - SOLD!
Cathryn Pritchard
Jodi Redford
Shellee Roberts
Lateia Sandifer
Pamela Scheibe
Catherine Marie Scott
Susan Shellabarger
Dina Sleiman
Susan Speers
Quinn Tellier
Laurie Thompson
Holly Watson
Beatriz Williams
Hailey Williams
Teri Wilson
.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Angi Platt
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
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2009 Divas - Golden Acorn Contest Winners

Contemporary Series Romance Category
Final Judge: Patience Smith, Harlequin

1st Place: Rob Preece The Billionaire's Purchased Princess
2nd Place: Nancy Evertz Redemption
3rd Place: Stefani Catenzaro Baltar The Latin Millionaire's Defiant Ex-Wife
4th Place: Jennifer Stroka Wildfire On Roca Mountain
5th Place: Elizabeth Pina When Jonny Came

Contemporary Single Title
Final Judge: Esi Sogah, Avon

2nd Place: Jennifer Hopkins The Hunted
2nd Place: Tracy St. Hilaire Lady of the Lake
3rd Place: Abby Gaines Make It Perfect
3rd Place: Nancy Evertz Steel Hearts
4th Place: Donna Meier Dangerous Choices

Mainstream with Strong Romantic Elements
Final Judge: Leis Pederson, Berkley/Penguin

1st Place: Abby Gaines Unforgettable
2nd Place: Cathryn Pritchard The End at River's Bend
3rd Place: Corrina Lavitt Above the Fold
4th Place: Deborah Gross Prior Sins
5th Place: Linda Lovely Degrees of Death

Historical Category
Final Judge: Chris Keesler, Dorchester

1st Place: G. Jillian Stone The Yard Man
2nd Place: Yvonne Harris Vigilante's Bride
3rd Place: Julie Johnstone Decoding Deception
4th Place: Sally Orr Rake By Any Other Name
5th Place: Sharon Calvin Dangerous Desires

Paranormal
Final Judge: Heather Osborn, Tor

1st Place: Jennette Heikes Machine Slave
2nd Place: Barbara Longley Legend of the Druid Laird
3rd Place: Liese Sherwood-Fabre Magic School Drop-out
4th Place: Zita Christian Magick in the Marrow
5th Place: Leslie Duvall Darkness Dawns
6th Place: Jean B. Newlin Dream Weaver

Inspirational
Final Judge: Tina Colombo, Steeple Hill

1st Place: Selena Fulton Like A Bad Penny
2nd Place: Stefani Catenzaro Baltar She Loves Me Not
3rd Place: Raynene Burgess Merry's Go Round
4th Place: Dani Pettrey Quest
5th Place: Christine E. Johnson The Aviatrix

Contest Deadline was 5/1/09

Charter Oak Romance Writers

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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
.
Thirteen Finals:
Nancy Evertz
.
Eleven Finals:
Diane O'Brien Kelly
.
Nine Finals:
Kelly Fitzpatrick
.
Eight Finals:
Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!
.
Seven Finals:

Deborah Gross

Yvonne Harris
.
Six Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick
Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!
Kathleen Bittner Roth
Cat Schield
.
Five Finals:
Constance Gillam
Jeannie Lin
Susan Newman
Elaine M. Powell
Tracy St. Hilaire
Beth Watson
Laura Williams
.
Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton
Deanna Carlyle
Louisa Cornell
Barbara Longley
Michal Scott
Sandra van den Bogerd
Gail Zerrade
.
Three Finals:
Sara Avellino
Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake
Anne-Marie Carroll
Wenda Dottridge
Martha Ferris
Sherry Foley
Abby Gaines
Katie Graykowski
Alison Henderson
Julie Johnstone
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Gabrielle Luthy
Virginia McCullough
Tatia Talbot
Gina Welborn
Sharon Wray
.
Two Finals:
Drue Allen
Maree Anderson
Robyn Anders
Rylee Andrews
Sheila Athens
Stefani Catenzaro Baltar
Kara Bonnevie
Susan Breeden
Kelsey Browning
Dianne K. Burns
Tina Joyce Butts
Sharon Calvin
Marie Campbell
Melanie Card
Meredith Clark
Denise Cychosz
Beth Davis
Laurie DeMarino
Ella Drake
Kendra Elliot
Sharon Fisher
Louise D. Foster
Kate Frieman
Grace R. Green
Keli Gwyn
Jennette Heikes
Celesta Hofmann
Linda Hurtado
Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy
Sandra Kerns
Lisa Kessler
Christine Johnson
Corrina Lavitt
Kim Law
Barbara Cool Lee
Sherri Lee
Mary Lindsey
Heidi Luchterhand
Kate MacArthur
Kate MacEachern
Jennifer Mackin
Sarah Marshall
Carolyn Martin
Jean Mason
Donna Meier
Jamie Michele
Judy Mills
Jean B. Newlin
Laurel O'Donnell
Mary Oldham
Tara Owens
Allison Pang
Kathleen Irene Paterka
Patricia Patton
Cathy Perkins
Angi Platt - SOLD!
Cathryn Pritchard
Jodi Redford
Shellee Roberts
Lateia Sandifer
Pamela Scheibe
Catherine Marie Scott
Susan Shellabarger
Dina Sleiman
Susan Speers
Laurie Thompson
Holly Watson
Beatriz Williams
Teri Wilson
.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Angi Platt
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
#

2009 Divas - Orange Rose Contest Winners

FIRST PLACE
Inspirational
Love Thy Neighbor
by Cheryl Nagro

SECOND PLACE
Paranormal
A Sweet But Deadly Desire
by Laurie Thompson

THIRD PLACE
Mainstream
Learning How to Stay
by Gabrielle Luthy

FOURTH PLACE
Paranormal
Strong, Sweet and Haunting
by Kate Frieman

Contest Deadline was 4/11/09

Orange County Chapter
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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
.
Eleven Finals:
Nancy Evertz
Diane O'Brien Kelly
.
Nine Finals:
Kelly Fitzpatrick
.
Seven Finals:

Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!

.
Six Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick
Deborah Gross
Yvonne Harris
Kathleen Bittner Roth
Cat Schield
.
Five Finals:
Constance Gillam
Jeannie Lin
Susan Newman
Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!
Elaine M. Powell
Beth Watson
Laura Williams
.
Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton
Deanna Carlyle
Louisa Cornell
Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire
Sandra van den Bogerd
Gail Zerrade
.
Three Finals:
Sara Avellino
Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake
Anne-Marie Carroll
Wenda Dottridge
Martha Ferris
Sherry Foley
Katie Graykowski
Alison Henderson
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Barbara Longley
Gabrielle Luthy
Virginia McCullough
Tatia Talbot
Gina Welborn
Sharon Wray
.
Two Finals:
Drue Allen
Maree Anderson
Robyn Anders
Rylee Andrews
Sheila Athens
Kara Bonnevie
Susan Breeden
Kelsey Browning
Dianne K. Burns
Tina Joyce Butts
Marie Campbell
Melanie Card
Meredith Clark
Denise Cychosz
Beth Davis
Laurie DeMarino
Ella Drake
Kendra Elliot
Sharon Fisher
Louise D. Foster
Kate Frieman
Grace R. Green
Keli Gwyn
Celesta Hofmann
Linda Hurtado
Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy
Sandra Kerns
Lisa Kessler
Christine Johnson
Julie Johnstone
Kim Law
Barbara Cool Lee
Sherri Lee
Mary Lindsey
Heidi Luchterhand
Kate MacArthur
Kate MacEachern
Jennifer Mackin
Sarah Marshall
Carolyn Martin
Jean Mason
Jamie Michele
Judy Mills
Laurel O'Donnell
Mary Oldham
Tara Owens
Allison Pang
Kathleen Irene Paterka
Patricia Patton
Cathy Perkins
Angi Platt - SOLD!
Jodi Redford
Shellee Roberts
Lateia Sandifer
Pamela Scheibe
Catherine Marie Scott
Susan Shellabarger
Dina Sleiman
Susan Speers
Laurie Thompson
Holly Watson
Beatriz Williams
Teri Wilson
.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Angi Platt
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
#

2009 Divas - Touched By Love Contest Winners

Historical
1st Place—These Three Remain by Dina Sleiman
2nd Place—Magistrate's Folly by Lisa Karon Richardson
3rd Place—White Heather by Susanne Dietze

Long Contemporary
1st Place—Kicking Eternity by Ann Lee Miller
2nd Place—Turning Paige by Kara Bonnevie
3rd Place—It's A Jungle Out There by Denice Stewart

Short Contemporary
1st Place—Lauren's Wish by Wenda Dottridge
2nd Place—Off the Grid by Niki Turner
3rd Place—Honor Bound by Tamara Cooper

2009 Overall Winner
These Three Remain by Dina Sleiman

Contest Deadline was 4/1/09

Faith, Hope and Love Chapter

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

Eleven Finals:

Nancy Evertz

Diane O'Brien Kelly

.

Nine Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick
.

Seven Finals:

Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!

.
Six Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick

Deborah Gross
Yvonne Harris

Kathleen Bittner Roth

Cat Schield

.

Five Finals:

Constance Gillam

Jeannie Lin

Susan Newman

Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!

Elaine M. Powell

Beth Watson

Laura Williams
.
Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton

Deanna Carlyle

Louisa Cornell

Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire

Sandra van den Bogerd

Gail Zerrade

.
Three Finals:
Sara Avellino

Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake

Anne-Marie Carroll

Wenda Dottridge

Martha Ferris

Sherry Foley

Katie Graykowski

Alison Henderson

D'Ann Linscott-Dunham

Barbara Longley

Virginia McCullough

Tatia Talbot

Gina Welborn

Sharon Wray

.
Two Finals:
Drue Allen

Maree Anderson

Robyn Anders
Rylee Andrews

Sheila Athens

Kara Bonnevie

Susan Breeden

Kelsey Browning

Dianne K. Burns

Tina Joyce Butts

Marie Campbell
Melanie Card

Meredith Clark

Denise Cychosz

Beth Davis

Laurie DeMarino

Ella Drake

Kendra Elliot

Sharon Fisher

Louise D. Foster
Grace R. Green
Keli Gwyn

Celesta Hofmann
Linda Hurtado

Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy

Sandra Kerns

Lisa Kessler

Christine Johnson

Julie Johnstone

Kim Law

Barbara Cool Lee

Sherri Lee

Mary Lindsey

Heidi Luchterhand

Gabrielle Luthy

Kate MacArthur

Kate MacEachern
Jennifer Mackin

Sarah Marshall
Carolyn Martin

Jean Mason

Jamie Michele

Judy Mills
Laurel O'Donnell

Mary Oldham
Tara Owens

Allison Pang

Kathleen Irene Paterka

Patricia Patton
Cathy Perkins

Angi Platt

Jodi Redford
Shellee Roberts

Lateia Sandifer

Pamela Scheibe
Catherine Marie Scott

Susan Shellabarger

Dina Sleiman
Susan Speers

Holly Watson

Beatriz Williams

Teri Wilson

.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry

Christine E. Johnson

Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson

#

2009 Divas - Fool for Love Contest Winners

Short Contemporary Category
1st Place
Star Kissed by Kelly Fitzpatrick
2nd Place
Battle Born Love by Linda Enos
3rd Place
The Man Who Loved May by Brent Pye


Finalist Judge
Renee Lynn, Editor
Champagne Line, Wild Rose Press


Long Contemporary Category
1st Place
Watch Them Die by Susanne Frost
2nd Place
Rocky Mountain Hi by Janice L. O'Hara
3rd Place
From Bagdad With Love by Gail Zerrade

Finalist Judge
Patience Smith, Senior Editor
Silhouette Romantic Suspense


Historical Category
1st Place
For the Love of a Lady by Kathleen Bittner Roth
2nd Place
Love and the Murdering Marquis by Patricia Patton
3rd Place
Love and the Heir by Patricia Patton


Finalist Judge
Nicole D'Arienzo, Historical Managing Director
Wild Rose Press


Inspirational Category
1st Place
The Aviatrix by Christine E. Johnson
2nd Place
Faith, Family, and the Girl Next Door by Susan Diane Johnson
3rd Place
White Lace and Promises by Dianne K. Burns

Finalist Judge
Emily Rodmell, Assistant Editor
Steeple Hill Love Inspired



Paranormal Category
1st Place
Lover Enslaved by Jodi Redford
2nd Place
Legend of the Druid Laird by Barbara Longley
3rd Place
Revelations by Marnee Bailey


Finalist Judge
Barbara Poelle, Agent
Irene Goodman Agency


Romantic Suspense Category
1st Place
Decoding Deception by Julie Johnstone
2nd Place
Against Her Will by Marie Campbell
3rd Place
Air of Certainty by Wendy "Piper" Rome

Finalist Judge
Keyren Gerlach, Associate Editor
Silhouette Romantic Suspense


Women's Fiction Category
1st Place
Tie A Yellow Ribbon by Dixie Lee Taylor
2nd Place
Pleasant Lake, P.D. by Kelly Fitzpatrick
3rd Place
Love On A Half Shell by Lenette Howard

Finalist Judge
Helen Rosburg, Executive Editor
Medallion Press


Honorable Mentions
entrants who missed finaling by 2 points or less

An Accidental Family by Ami Weaver (Long Contemporary)
In Plain Sight by Liz Renyer (Romantic Suspense)
Monster Mine by Tammy Lee (Romantic Suspense)
Murder Creek by Gin Price (Paranormal)
To Bite Or Not To Bite by Cecilia LeBaron (Paranormal)

Contest Deadline was: 4/01/09

Virginia Romance Writers

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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
.
Eleven Finals:
Nancy Evertz
Diane O'Brien Kelly
.
Nine Finals:
Kelly Fitzpatrick
.
Seven Finals:

Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!

.
Six Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick
Deborah Gross
Yvonne Harris
Kathleen Bittner Roth
Cat Schield
.
Five Finals:
Constance Gillam
Jeannie Lin
Susan Newman
Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!
Elaine M. Powell
Beth Watson
Laura Williams
.
Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton
Deanna Carlyle
Louisa Cornell
Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire
Sandra van den Bogerd
Gail Zerrade
.
Three Finals:
Sara Avellino
Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake
Anne-Marie Carroll
Martha Ferris
Sherry Foley
Katie Graykowski
Alison Henderson
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Barbara Longley
Virginia McCullough
Tatia Talbot
Gina Welborn
Sharon Wray
.
Two Finals:
Drue Allen
Maree Anderson
Robyn Anders
Rylee Andrews
Sheila Athens
Susan Breeden
Kelsey Browning
Dianne K. Burns
Tina Joyce Butts
Marie Campbell
Melanie Card
Meredith Clark
Denise Cychosz
Beth Davis
Laurie DeMarino
Wenda Dottridge
Ella Drake
Kendra Elliot
Sharon Fisher
Louise D. Foster
Grace R. Green
Keli Gwyn
Celesta Hofmann
Linda Hurtado
Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy
Sandra Kerns
Lisa Kessler
Christine Johnson
Julie Johnstone
Kim Law
Barbara Cool Lee
Sherri Lee
Mary Lindsey
Heidi Luchterhand
Gabrielle Luthy
Kate MacArthur
Kate MacEachern
Jennifer Mackin
Sarah Marshall
Carolyn Martin
Jean Mason
Jamie Michele
Judy Mills
Laurel O'Donnell
Mary Oldham
Tara Owens
Allison Pang
Kathleen Irene Paterka
Patricia Patton
Cathy Perkins
Angi Platt
Jodi Redford
Shellee Roberts
Lateia Sandifer
Pamela Scheibe
Catherine Marie Scott
Susan Shellabarger
Susan Speers
Holly Watson
Beatriz Williams
Teri Wilson
.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
#

2009 Divas - Spring into Romance Contest Winners

Contemporary Romance Series/Category

FIRST PLACE - The Hotel Baron's Mistress by Mary Oldham

SECOND PLACE - Willing to Learn by Maria Connor

THIRD PLACE - A Different Beat by Susan Breeden

FOURTH PLACE - Back in the Saddle by Susan Breeden

HONORABLE MENTION - Glimpse of Heaven by Jeri Lynn Thornton

Final Judge: Frances Jalet-Miller, Grand Central Publishing


Contemporary Single Title Romance

FIRST PLACE - Diamonds Aren't Forever by Marty Tidwell

SECOND PLACE - Dangerous Choices by Donna L. Meier

THIRD PLACE - Death, Taxes and a French Manicure by Diane O'Brien Kelly

FOURTH PLACE - Cowboy Zen by Kelsey Browning

HONORABLE MENTION - Busted by Diane O'Brien Kelly

Final Judge: Frances Jalet-Miller, Grand Central Publishing


Novel w/Strong Romantic Elements/Mainstream

FIRST PLACE - Love and Honor by Teresa Bodwell

SECOND PLACE - Prior Sins by Deborah Gross

THIRD PLACE - Payment in Blood by Deborah Gross

FOURTH PLACE - A Change of Heart by Kathryn Maron

HONORABLE MENTION - Lotto Lucy by Kathleen Irene Paterka

Final Judge: Adam Wilson, MIRA-Harlequin


Historical Romance

FIRST PLACE - Spanish Eyes by Shellee Roberts

SECOND PLACE - The Raven's Heart by Louise Cornell

THIRD PLACE - Deciphering Love by Kathryn Parker

FOURTH PLACE - The Aviatrix by Christine Johnson

HONORABLE MENTION - Wild Magdalena, Revenge of a Pirate Wench by Marcia Kipp

Final Judge: Lucy Gilmour – Harlequin Mills & Boon


Paranormal Romance

FIRST PLACE - Demons in Dixie by Jean Therkelsen

SECOND PLACE - Time Shifter by Jean Newlin

THIRD PLACE - Rocky Mountain Howl by Holly Watson

FOURTH PLACE - Jinn and Tonic by Kay Hudson

HONORABLE MENTION - Touch of Spirit by Pamela Scheibe

Final judge: LaToya C. Smith – Grand Central Publishing


YA Romance

FIRST PLACE - The Journal Keeper by Margie Senechal

SECOND PLACE - Piper's Kiss by Sheryl Carpenter

THIRD PLACE - Expelled by Nicole Starczak

FOURTH PLACE - Helena of Troy by Kelly C. Roell

HONORABLE MENTION - The Devil's Bride by Gail Francis

Final Judge: Laura Bradford – Bradford Literary Agency


Contest Deadline was 03/20/09

RWA San Diego
---------------
Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
.
Eleven Finals:
Nancy Evertz
Diane O'Brien Kelly
.
Seven Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick
.
Six Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick
Deborah Gross
Yvonne Harris
Cat Schield
.
Five Finals:
Constance Gillam
Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!
Jeannie Lin
Susan Newman
Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!
Elaine M. Powell
Kathleen Bittner Roth
Beth Watson
Laura Williams
.
Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton
Deanna Carlyle
Louisa Cornell
Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire
Sandra van den Bogerd
.
Three Finals:
Sara Avellino
Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake
Anne-Marie Carroll
Martha Ferris
Sherry Foley
Katie Graykowski
Alison Henderson
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Virginia McCullough
Tatia Talbot
Gina Welborn
Sharon Wray
Gail Zerrade
.
Two Finals:
Drue Allen
Maree Anderson
Robyn Anders
Rylee Andrews
Sheila Athens
Susan Breeden
Kelsey Browning
Tina Joyce Butts
Melanie Card
Meredith Clark
Denise Cychosz
Beth Davis
Laurie DeMarino
Wenda Dottridge
Ella Drake
Kendra Elliot
Sharon Fisher
Louise D. Foster
Grace R. Green
Keli Gwyn
Celesta Hofmann
Linda Hurtado
Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy
Sandra Kerns
Lisa Kessler
Christine Johnson
Kim Law
Barbara Cool Lee
Sherri Lee
Mary Lindsey
Barbara Longley
Heidi Luchterhand
Gabrielle Luthy
Kate MacArthur
Kate MacEachern
Jennifer Mackin
Sarah Marshall
Carolyn Martin
Jean Mason
Jamie Michele
Judy Mills
Laurel O'Donnell
Mary Oldham
Tara Owens
Allison Pang
Kathleen Irene Paterka
Cathy Perkins
Angi Platt
Shellee Roberts
Lateia Sandifer
Pamela Scheibe
Catherine Marie Scott
Susan Shellabarger
Susan Speers
Holly Watson
Beatriz Williams
Teri Wilson
.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
#

2009 Divas - Fire and Ice Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Chicago-North 11th Annual Fire and Ice contest

Historical
First Place
The Patrician's Fortune by Joan Kayse
Second Place
Butterfly Swords by Jeannie Lin
Third place
Lady's Knight by Kayla Westra
Fourth place
A Man For Maggie by Tatia Talbot

Paranormal
First Place
The Defective Demon by Kate MacEachern
Second Place
The Stone of Shadows by Rebecca Finley
Third place
Money Doesn't Count by Nancy Cassidy
Fourth place
Annihilation by Jolene Navarro

Series
First Place
Catch of a Lifetime by Lee Rhuday Duncan
Second Place
Unconditional Family by Kim Law
Third place
The Rabbit's Foot by Linda Kearney
Fourth place
The House That Jack Built by Sheila Athens

Single Title
First Place
Redemption By Blood by Debbie Kaufman
Second Place
Warrior, Lawyer by Sarah M. Anderson
Third place
Under Her Spell by Beth Watson

Women's Fiction with Romantic Elements
First Place
Learning How to Stay by Gabrielle Luthy
Second Place
Lost Mountain by Rita St. Claire
Third place
Lakota Dreaming by Constance (Connie) Gillam

Young Adult
First Place
The G Word by Robin Reed
Second Place
The Pact by Constance (Connie) Gillam
Third place
Adventures of a Teenaged Truthseer by Cat Schield

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

Eleven Finals:

Nancy Evertz

.

Nine Finals:

Diane O'Brien Kelly

.

Seven Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick
.
Six Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick
Yvonne Harris

Cat Schield

.

Five Finals:

Constance Gillam

Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!

Jeannie Lin

Susan Newman

Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!

Elaine M. Powell

Kathleen Bittner Roth

Beth Watson

Laura Williams
.
Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton

Deanna Carlyle

Deborah Gross

Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire

Sandra van den Bogerd

.
Three Finals:
Sara Avellino

Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake

Anne-Marie Carroll

Louisa Cornell

Martha Ferris

Sherry Foley

Katie Graykowski

Alison Henderson

D'Ann Linscott-Dunham

Virginia McCullough

Tatia Talbot

Gina Welborn

Sharon Wray

Gail Zerrade
.
Two Finals:
Drue Allen

Maree Anderson

Robyn Anders
Rylee Andrews

Sheila Athens

Tina Joyce Butts
Melanie Card

Meredith Clark

Denise Cychosz

Beth Davis

Laurie DeMarino

Wenda Dottridge

Ella Drake

Kendra Elliot

Sharon Fisher

Louise D. Foster
Grace R. Green
Keli Gwyn

Celesta Hofmann
Linda Hurtado

Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy

Sandra Kerns

Lisa Kessler

Kim Law

Barbara Cool Lee

Sherri Lee

Mary Lindsey

Barbara Longley

Heidi Luchterhand

Gabrielle Luthy

Kate MacArthur

Kate MacEachern
Jennifer Mackin

Sarah Marshall
Carolyn Martin

Jean Mason

Jamie Michele

Judy Mills
Laurel O'Donnell

Tara Owens

Allison Pang

Cathy Perkins

Angi Platt

Lateia Sandifer

Catherine Marie Scott

Susan Shellabarger

Susan Speers

Beatriz Williams

Teri Wilson

.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry

Christine E. Johnson

Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson

#

2009 Divas - Dixie First Chapter Contest Winners

Romantic Suspense
WINNER:
Forty is Fatal by Louise D. Foster
Finalists:
Good Samaritan by Tamara Carr
The Silver Tombstone by Deborah Grahl

Paranormal/Futuristic/Time Travel
WINNER:
Insomniac Chronicles by Kelly Fitzpatrick
Finalists:
Love, Luck, and Little Green Men by Diane O'Brien Kelly
And Then I Loved Him by Kathleen Bittner Roth

Historical
WINNER:
Passion and Politics by Susan Newman
Finalists:
Love in the Shadows by LaVerne St. George
A Man for Maggie by Tatia Talbot

Super Sexy/Erotic
WINNER:
Caught in Silver by Ella Drake
Finalists:
Vampire Vacation by C. J. Ellisson
Whipped Fraternity by Robyn Anders

Inspirational
WINNER:
When Daylight Falls by Louise D. Foster
Finalists:
Shades of Grace by Claire Sanders
Highlands of Peace by Gina Welborn

Contemporary
WINNER:
Temporary Affair of the Heart by Sandi Manning
Finalists:
Summer in Austin by Katie Graykowskie
Rural Rendezvous by Elizabeth Pina

Contest deadline was 3/16/09

Magnolia State Romance Writers
---------------
Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
.
Eleven Finals:
Nancy Evertz
.
Nine Finals:
Diane O'Brien Kelly
.
Seven Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick
.
Six Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick
Yvonne Harris
.
Five Finals:
Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!
Susan Newman
Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!
Elaine M. Powell
Kathleen Bittner Roth
Cat Schield
Laura Williams
.
Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton
Deanna Carlyle
Deborah Gross
Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire
Sandra van den Bogerd
Beth Watson
.
Three Finals:
Sara Avellino
Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake
Anne-Marie Carroll
Louisa Cornell
Martha Ferris
Sherry Foley
Constance Gillam
Katie Graykowski
Alison Henderson
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Virginia McCullough
Chi Nguyen-Rettig
Gina Welborn
Sharon Wray
Gail Zerrade
.
Two Finals:
Drue Allen
Maree Anderson
Robyn Anders
Rylee Andrews
Tina Joyce Butts
Melanie Card
Meredith Clark
Denise Cychosz
Beth Davis
Laurie DeMarino
Wenda Dottridge
Ella Drake
Kendra Elliot
Sharon Fisher
Louise D. Foster
Grace R. Green
Keli Gwyn
Celesta Hofmann
Linda Hurtado
Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy
Sandra Kerns
Lisa Kessler
Barbara Cool Lee
Sherri Lee
Cathy Leming
Mary Lindsey
Barbara Longley
Heidi Luchterhand
Kate MacArthur
Jennifer Mackin
Sarah Marshall
Carolyn Martin
Jean Mason
Jamie Michele
Judy Mills
Laurel O'Donnell
Tara Owens
Allison Pang
Cathy Perkins
Angi Platt
Lateia Sandifer
Susan Shellabarger
Susan Speers
Tatia Talbot
Beatriz Williams
Teri Wilson
.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
#

2009 Divas - Touch of Magic Contest Winners

Series Contemporary – judged by Gail Chasan, Harlequin
1st Riley's Reputation – Pam Baker Menz
2nd The Christmas Bargain – Cat Schield
3rd Restoring Mitch's Heart – Nancy Evertz


Single Title – judged by Danielle Poiesz, Simon and Schuster
1st The Gavel's Echo – Anne Marie Carroll
2nd Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure – Diane Kelly
3rd Notorious – Sarah Castleberry


Paranormal – judged by Meredith Giordan, Berkeley
1st Lover Enslaved – Jodi Redford
2nd Xenophobe – Tracy Truman
3rd Strong, Sweet and Haunting – Kate Freiman


Novel With Strong Romantic Elements – judged by Esi Sogah, HarperCollins
1st Prior Sins – Deborah Gross
2nd The End at Rivers Bend – Catherine Pritchard
3rd Fat Fridays – Judith Keim

Sandy Star Award: Restoring Mitch's Heart - Nancy Evertz

Contest Deadline was 3/16/09

Central Florida Romance Writers

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

Eleven Finals:

Nancy Evertz

.

Eight Finals:

Diane O'Brien Kelly

.
Six Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick
Yvonne Harris

.

Five Finals:

Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!

Elaine M. Powell

Cat Schield

Laura Williams
.
Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton

Deanna Carlyle

Deborah Gross

Susan Newman

Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!

Kathleen Bittner Roth

Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire

Sandra van den Bogerd

Beth Watson
.
Three Finals:
Sara Avellino

Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake

Anne-Marie Carroll

Louisa Cornell

Martha Ferris

Sherry Foley

Constance Gillam

Alison Henderson

D'Ann Linscott-Dunham

Virginia McCullough

Chi Nguyen-Rettig

Sharon Wray

Gail Zerrade
.
Two Finals:
Drue Allen

Maree Anderson

Rylee Andrews

Tina Joyce Butts
Melanie Card

Meredith Clark

Denise Cychosz

Beth Davis

Laurie DeMarino

Wenda Dottridge

Kendra Elliot

Sharon Fisher
Katie Graykowski
Grace R. Green
Keli Gwyn

Celesta Hofmann
Linda Hurtado

Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy

Sandra Kerns

Lisa Kessler

Barbara Cool Lee

Sherri Lee
Cathy Leming

Mary Lindsey

Barbara Longley

Heidi Luchterhand

Kate MacArthur

Jennifer Mackin

Sarah Marshall
Carolyn Martin

Jean Mason

Jamie Michele

Judy Mills
Laurel O'Donnell

Tara Owens

Allison Pang

Cathy Perkins

Angi Platt

Lateia Sandifer

Susan Shellabarger

Susan Speers

Gina Welborn

Beatriz Williams

Teri Wilson

.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry

Christine E. Johnson

Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson

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2009 Divas - Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence - Unpublished

The Kiss of Death Chapter and the Daphne Committee are pleased to announce the Rankings for the 2009 Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery Suspense Unpublished Contest:

CATEGORY (SERIES) ROMANTIC MYSTERY/SUSPENSE

See Jane Run by Angi Platt – First Place

Against Her Will by Marie Campbell – Second Place

Wild Horses by D'Ann Linscott –Dunham – Third Place

Romance or Retribution by Jamie Michele – Honorable Mention

Die Again by Annie Oortman – Honorable Mention

SINGLE TITLE ROMANTIC MYSTERY/SUSPENSE

Guardian's Gift by Sharon Wray – First Place

Death of an Island Tart by Janice Croom – Second Place

Deadly Dreams by Sandra Kerns – Third Place

Deadly Desire by Laurie DeMarino – Honorable Mention

The Surrogate by Tina Joyce Butts – Honorable Mention

HISTORICAL ROMANTIC MYTERY/SUSPENSE

Deceit of Desire by Louisa Cornell – First Place

Spy in a Corset by Valerie Bowman – Second Place

Cleopatra's Heart by Laurie DeMarino – Third Place

The Spy with Sad Eyes by Barbara Noyes – Honorable Mention

Decoding Deception by Julie Johnstone – Honorable Mention

INSPIRATIONAL ROMANTIC MYSTERY/SUSPENSE

Escape to Terror by Sandra van den Bogerd – First Place

Undercover Bride by Wenda Dottridge – Second Place

The Promise: A Quest for Gold Romance by Kelly Ann Riley – Third Place

The Heart Remembers by Diane Burke – Honorable Mention

The Promise by Gina Welborn – Honorable Mention

PARANORMAL (PTTF) ROMANTIC MYSTERY/SUSPENSE

Underbelly by Tammy Hoganson – First Place

Fatal Grace by Su Kopil – Second Place

Shadows in the Deep by Lark Howard – Third Place

Dead Wait by Janis Thornton – Honorable Mention

Awakening by Susan Heneghan – Honorable Mention

MAINSTREAM MYSTERY/SUSPENSE

Moonlighting in Vermont by Kate George – First Place

Payment in Blood by Deborah Gross – Second Place

Don't Give Up the Ghost by Marianne H. Donley – Third Place

Below Freezing by Kendra Elliot – Honorable Mention

Unhealthy Obsession by Sharon Halasz – Honorable Mention

Sins of the Father by Cathy Perkins – Honorable Mention

Hog-Tied by C. Hope Clark – Honorable Mention

THE OVERALL DAPHNE WINNER FOR THE 2009 UNPUBLISHED COMPETITION IS: ESCAPE TO TERROR BY SANDRA VAN DEN BOGERD

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

Nine Finals:

Nancy Evertz

.

Seven Finals:

Diane O'Brien Kelly

.
Six Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick
Yvonne Harris

.

Five Finals:

Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!

Elaine M. Powell

Laura Williams
.
Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton

Deanna Carlyle

Susan Newman

Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!

Kathleen Bittner Roth

Cat Schield
Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire

Sandra van den Bogerd

Beth Watson
.
Three Finals:
Sara Avellino

Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake

Louisa Cornell

Martha Ferris

Sherry Foley

Constance Gillam

Deborah Gross
Alison Henderson

D'Ann Linscott-Dunham

Virginia McCullough

Chi Nguyen-Rettig

Sharon Wray

Gail Zerrade
.
Two Finals:
Drue Allen

Maree Anderson

Rylee Andrews

Tina Joyce Butts
Melanie Card

Anne-Marie Carroll
Meredith Clark

Denise Cychosz

Beth Davis

Laurie DeMarino

Wenda Dottridge

Kendra Elliot

Sharon Fisher
Katie Graykowski
Grace R. Green
Keli Gwyn

Celesta Hofmann
Linda Hurtado

Suzanne Kalb
Jeffe Kennedy

Sandra Kerns

Lisa Kessler

Barbara Cool Lee

Sherri Lee
Cathy Leming

Mary Lindsey

Barbara Longley

Heidi Luchterhand

Kate MacArthur

Jennifer Mackin

Sarah Marshall
Carolyn Martin

Jean Mason

Jamie Michele

Judy Mills
Laurel O'Donnell

Tara Owens

Allison Pang

Cathy Perkins

Angi Platt

Lateia Sandifer

Susan Shellabarger

Susan Speers

Gina Welborn

Beatriz Williams

Teri Wilson

.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry

Christine E. Johnson

Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson

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