Sunday, November 29, 2009

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
#

Saturday, November 28, 2009

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
#

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

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
#

Monday, November 23, 2009

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
#

Thursday, November 19, 2009

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
#

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

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
#

Sunday, November 15, 2009

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
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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
.
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
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SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
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Saturday, November 14, 2009

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:
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Eleven Finals:
Nancy Evertz
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Eight 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
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
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SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
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Sunday, November 08, 2009

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 PlattFirst Place

Against Her Will by Marie Campbell – Second Place

Wild Horses by D'Ann Linscott –DunhamThird 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 WrayFirst Place

Death of an Island Tart by Janice Croom – Second Place

Deadly Dreams by Sandra KernsThird 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 CornellFirst Place

Spy in a Corset by Valerie Bowman – Second Place

Cleopatra's Heart by Laurie DeMarinoThird 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 DottridgeSecond 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:
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Nine Finals:
Nancy Evertz
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Seven Finals:
Diane O'Brien Kelly
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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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2009 Divas - Picture This Contest Winners

First place:
Fractured Paradise, contemporary romance by Lexi Connor
Second place:
Restoring Mitch's Heart, contemporary romance by Nancy Evertz
Third place:
Lollard's Daughter, historical romance by Elaine M. Powell AKA Collyn Gale

Inland Empire Chapter
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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
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Nine Finals:
Nancy Evertz
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Seven Finals:
Diane O'Brien Kelly
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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
Beth Watson
.
Three Finals:
Sara Avellino
Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake
Martha Ferris
Sherry Foley
Constance Gillam
Alison Henderson
Virginia McCullough
Chi Nguyen-Rettig
Gail Zerrade
.
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
.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
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Saturday, November 07, 2009

2009 Divas - Maryland Writers Assn. Romance Contest Winners

Romance / Historical

First Prize

And Then I Love Him
Kathleen Bittner Roth

Second Prize

Love's Agent
Emilee Hines


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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
.
Eight Finals:
Nancy Evertz
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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
Beth Watson
.
Three Finals:
Sara Avellino
Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake
Martha Ferris
Sherry Foley
Constance Gillam
Alison Henderson
Virginia McCullough
Chi Nguyen-Rettig
Gail Zerrade
.
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
.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
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Friday, November 06, 2009

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:
.
Eight Finals:
Nancy Evertz
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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!
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
Gail Zerrade
.
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
.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
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Thursday, November 05, 2009

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:
.
Eight Finals:
Nancy Evertz
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Seven Finals:
Diane O'Brien Kelly
.
Six Finals:
Yvonne Harris
.
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
Gail Zerrade
.
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
.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
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Wednesday, November 04, 2009

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
.
Six Finals:
Yvonne Harris
.
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:
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
.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
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Tuesday, November 03, 2009

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:
.
Seven Finals:
Nancy Evertz
Diane O'Brien Kelly
.
Six Finals:
Yvonne Harris
.
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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Monday, November 02, 2009

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
.
Six Finals:
Yvonne Harris
.
Five Finals:
Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!
Elaine M. Powell
Laura Williams
.
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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Sunday, November 01, 2009

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:
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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
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Four Finals:
Deanna Carlyle
Kelly Fitzpatrick
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
Jeanell Bolton
Sherry Foley
Constance Gillam
Alison Henderson
Virginia McCullough
Chi Nguyen-Rettig
Kathleen Bittner Roth
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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
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SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
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