Thursday, April 26, 2012

2011 Divas - Kathryn Hayes Love and Laughter Contest Winners

First place - Kate Meader for Better Than Pasta

Second Place - Jill Urbach for Two Room Flat

Third Place - Tony Roberts for We Two Unusual

Denise Nielse, editor with Carina Press, judged the final round for the contest.
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Upward movement on Diva List is in blue...
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Ten Finals...
Kate Meader
Robin Weaver
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Nine Finals...
Caro LaFever
Rebecca Sampson
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Eight Finals...
P. H. Dunn
Camryn Rhys
Virginia Taylor
Beth Watson
Stephanie Winkelhake
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Seven Finals...
Jeanell Bolton
Nan Dixon
Averil Reisman
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Six Finals...
Harley Brooks
Sarah Castille
Amity Grays
Alicia Lienhart
Bronwyn Stuart
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Five Finals...
Kathleen Rice Adams
Jerrie Alexander
Elizabeth Bysiek
Louisa Cornell
Robin Covington
Marni Donnelly-Folsom
Eileen Emerson
Ash Krafton
Sarah Elizabeth Ladd
Katherine Lowry Logan
Jennifer McQuiston
Jacqui Nelson
Diana Quincy
Rebecca Skrabl
Casey Wyatt
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Four Finals...
Sasha Cain
Cecily Cornelius-White
Louisa Cornell
Laura Drake
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Diane Garner
Nancy Holland
Kimila Kay
Ellen Lindseth
Virginia McCullough
Mary Oldham
Susanna Rogers
Isis Rushdan
Ellen Russell
D. B. Shuster
Clarissa Southwick
Sharon Struth
Kristine B. Thompson
Sharon Wray
Yvonne Yirka
Sabrina York
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Three Finals...
Sarah Andre
Carol-Faye Ashcraft
Tamara Baumann
Mary Behre
Shelly Bell
Romily Bernard
Barbara Bettis
Veronica Blade
Valerie Bowman
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Tamara Carr
Kathleen Cherry
Meredith Allen Conner
Vivienne Courtoise
Stefani de Ravin
Anita Mae Draper
Sheridan Edmonson
Normandie Ward Fischer
Donna S. Frelick
Diane Garner
Pamela Gibson
Katie Graykowski
Dawn Groszek
Joy Hancock
Lisa Hilleren
Barbara Huddleston
Melissa Landers
K. R. Lawson
Katy Lee
Michaela Moore
Virginia Munoz
Brenda Nelson-Davis
Janet Nickoles
Cindy Nord
P.J. O'Dwyer
Cathy Perkins
Helen H. Pilz
Elizabeth Pina
Gloria Richard
Kathleen Bittner Roth
Jane Sevier
Michelle Sharp
Madeline Smyth
Lucia St. John
Bonnie Staring
Micha Summers
Sasha Summers
Carla Swafford
Wanda Thomas
Marlene Urso
Judith Wherett
..........
Two Finals...
Elise K. Ackers
Alana Albertson
Randi Alexander
Wendy Anderson
Colette Auclair
Lynda Bailey
Rachael Blair
Susan Breeden
Rachel Brimble
Kimila Bowling
Wendy Campbell
Lisa Chaplin
J'Nell Ciesielski
Meredith Clark
Mary Culver
Denise Cychosz
Jeanne Dickson
Caroline Dunsheath
Marilyn Ebbs
Alice Fairbanks-Burton
Leanne Farrell
Stanalei Fletcher
MV Freeman
Chris Anna Fullerton
Abby Gaines
Collyn Gale
Daphe Gray
Laurie A. Green
Jan Gurney
Natasha Hacaga
Richard Hacker
Jacqueline Harris
Karen Dale Harris
Carol Hedgepeth
Carolyn Heinemann
Lily Herman
Gwen Hernandez
Kim Hernandez
Angie Hodapp
Shanyn Hosier
Faye Hughes
Monique Insalaco
Sherry Isaac
Kendra James
Rachel Kall
Jessica Keller
Samantha Ann King
Pamela Kopfler
Vanessa Lee
Rebecca Lees
Leisl Leighton
Heather Leonard
Sara Leyton
Miranda Liasson
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Kimberly Lucas
Heidi Luchterhand
Debra Maher
Kate MacEachern
Hanna Martine
Kathryn Matzen
Merle McCann
Arlene McFarlane
Maggie McGinnis
Crista McHugh
Kate Meader
Donna Meier
Heather Molloy
Leeann Morgan
Susan Muller
Mara Nash
Kaylie Newell
Jean Newlin
Catherine Phelan
Terry Poca
Naomi Rawlings
Judy Ridgley
Elizabeth Roadifer
S.L. Rowland
Jess Russel
Sheila Seabrook
Elaine Schwetz
Sherri Shackleford
PJ Sharon
TJ Shaw
Laura Sheehan
Eva Siedler
Joanna Shupe
Meredith Simmons
Michelle Sinclair
Sarah Tanner
Janis Thereault
Donna Thorland
Sandra Tilley
Carole Towriss
Linda Triegel
Christina Westcott
Chris Weston
Lynn Wilson
Barbara Claypole White
Kevin Wolf
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

2011 Divas - Jeannie Gray Golden Friendship Award Winner

Lynn Cahoon was the winner.
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Upward movement on Diva List is in blue...
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Ten Finals...
Robin Weaver
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Nine Finals...
Caro LaFever
Kate Meader
Rebecca Sampson
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Eight Finals...
P. H. Dunn
Camryn Rhys
Virginia Taylor
Beth Watson
Stephanie Winkelhake
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Seven Finals...
Jeanell Bolton
Nan Dixon
Averil Reisman
.......
Six Finals...
Harley Brooks
Sarah Castille
Amity Grays
Alicia Lienhart
Bronwyn Stuart
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Five Finals...
Kathleen Rice Adams
Jerrie Alexander
Elizabeth Bysiek
Louisa Cornell
Robin Covington
Marni Donnelly-Folsom
Eileen Emerson
Ash Krafton
Sarah Elizabeth Ladd
Katherine Lowry Logan
Jennifer McQuiston
Jacqui Nelson
Diana Quincy
Rebecca Skrabl
Casey Wyatt
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Four Finals...
Sasha Cain
Cecily Cornelius-White
Louisa Cornell
Laura Drake
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Diane Garner
Nancy Holland
Kimila Kay
Ellen Lindseth
Virginia McCullough
Mary Oldham
Susanna Rogers
Isis Rushdan
Ellen Russell
D. B. Shuster
Clarissa Southwick
Sharon Struth
Kristine B. Thompson
Sharon Wray
Yvonne Yirka
Sabrina York
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Three Finals...
Sarah Andre
Carol-Faye Ashcraft
Tamara Baumann
Mary Behre
Shelly Bell
Romily Bernard
Barbara Bettis
Veronica Blade
Valerie Bowman
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Tamara Carr
Kathleen Cherry
Meredith Allen Conner
Vivienne Courtoise
Stefani de Ravin
Anita Mae Draper
Sheridan Edmonson
Normandie Ward Fischer
Donna S. Frelick
Diane Garner
Pamela Gibson
Katie Graykowski
Dawn Groszek
Joy Hancock
Lisa Hilleren
Barbara Huddleston
Melissa Landers
K. R. Lawson
Katy Lee
Michaela Moore
Virginia Munoz
Brenda Nelson-Davis
Janet Nickoles
Cindy Nord
P.J. O'Dwyer
Cathy Perkins
Helen H. Pilz
Elizabeth Pina
Gloria Richard
Kathleen Bittner Roth
Jane Sevier
Michelle Sharp
Madeline Smyth
Lucia St. John
Bonnie Staring
Micha Summers
Sasha Summers
Carla Swafford
Wanda Thomas
Marlene Urso
Judith Wherett
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Two Finals...
Elise K. Ackers
Alana Albertson
Randi Alexander
Wendy Anderson
Colette Auclair
Lynda Bailey
Rachael Blair
Susan Breeden
Rachel Brimble
Kimila Bowling
Wendy Campbell
Lisa Chaplin
J'Nell Ciesielski
Meredith Clark
Mary Culver
Denise Cychosz
Jeanne Dickson
Caroline Dunsheath
Marilyn Ebbs
Alice Fairbanks-Burton
Leanne Farrell
Stanalei Fletcher
MV Freeman
Chris Anna Fullerton
Abby Gaines
Collyn Gale
Daphe Gray
Laurie A. Green
Jan Gurney
Natasha Hacaga
Richard Hacker
Jacqueline Harris
Karen Dale Harris
Carol Hedgepeth
Carolyn Heinemann
Lily Herman
Gwen Hernandez
Kim Hernandez
Angie Hodapp
Shanyn Hosier
Faye Hughes
Monique Insalaco
Sherry Isaac
Kendra James
Rachel Kall
Jessica Keller
Samantha Ann King
Pamela Kopfler
Vanessa Lee
Rebecca Lees
Leisl Leighton
Heather Leonard
Sara Leyton
Miranda Liasson
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Kimberly Lucas
Heidi Luchterhand
Debra Maher
Kate MacEachern
Hanna Martine
Kathryn Matzen
Merle McCann
Arlene McFarlane
Maggie McGinnis
Crista McHugh
Kate Meader
Donna Meier
Heather Molloy
Leeann Morgan
Susan Muller
Mara Nash
Kaylie Newell
Jean Newlin
Catherine Phelan
Terry Poca
Naomi Rawlings
Judy Ridgley
Elizabeth Roadifer
S.L. Rowland
Jess Russel
Sheila Seabrook
Elaine Schwetz
Sherri Shackleford
PJ Sharon
TJ Shaw
Laura Sheehan
Eva Siedler
Joanna Shupe
Meredith Simmons
Michelle Sinclair
Sarah Tanner
Janis Thereault
Donna Thorland
Sandra Tilley
Carole Towriss
Linda Triegel
Christina Westcott
Chris Weston
Lynn Wilson
Barbara Claypole White
Kevin Wolf
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Saturday, April 21, 2012

Divas 2011 - Indiana Golden Opportunity Winners

Young Adult
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1ST   Stephanie Winkelhake - The Matter of Souls -    
2ND  Carla Cullen - The Fallen Princess
3RD  Lori Walker - August Moon Madness
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Mainstream with Strong Romantic Elements
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1ST  Elizabeth McCollum-Nazario - Meet Me in New Jersey
2ND  Robin Weaver - Styrofoam Corpse
3RD  Leah Denda - Rose Tattoo
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Romantic Suspense .
1ST  Rosalind Villers - Nothing to Fear
2ND  Kristen Young - Deceptive Implication
3RD  Marsha West - Vermont Escape
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Single Title
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1ST  Elizabeth Pina - Rural Rendezvous
2ND  Ellen Dean Price - Where You Belong
3RD  Vicky Halsey - Tales of a Cyber Single
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Historical
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1ST  Jinhee Jun - The Enemy Spy
2ND  Bronwyn Stuart - Behind the Courtesan
3RD  Virginia Taylor - Ella
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Paranormal
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1ST  Jennifer Sampson - Time for Love
2ND  Dawn Groszek - Rose of Hope
3RD  Joy Hancock - The Inquisitor
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BEST of the BEST
Stephanie Winkelhake - The Matter of Souls
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Upward movement on Diva List is in blue...
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Ten Finals...
Robin Weaver
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Nine Finals...
Caro LaFever
Kate Meader
Rebecca Sampson
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Eight Finals...
P. H. Dunn
Camryn Rhys
Virginia Taylor
Beth Watson
Stephanie Winkelhake
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Seven Finals...
Jeanell Bolton
Nan Dixon
Averil Reisman
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Six Finals...
Harley Brooks
Sarah Castille
Amity Grays
Alicia Lienhart
Bronwyn Stuart
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Five Finals...
Kathleen Rice Adams
Jerrie Alexander
Elizabeth Bysiek
Louisa Cornell
Robin Covington
Marni Donnelly-Folsom
Eileen Emerson
Ash Krafton
Sarah Elizabeth Ladd
Katherine Lowry Logan
Jennifer McQuiston
Jacqui Nelson
Diana Quincy
Rebecca Skrabl
Casey Wyatt
.......
Four Finals...
Sasha Cain
Cecily Cornelius-White
Louisa Cornell
Laura Drake
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Diane Garner
Nancy Holland
Kimila Kay
Ellen Lindseth
Virginia McCullough
Mary Oldham
Susanna Rogers
Isis Rushdan
Ellen Russell
D. B. Shuster
Clarissa Southwick
Sharon Struth
Kristine B. Thompson
Sharon Wray
Yvonne Yirka
Sabrina York
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Three Finals...
Sarah Andre
Carol-Faye Ashcraft
Tamara Baumann
Mary Behre
Shelly Bell
Romily Bernard
Barbara Bettis
Veronica Blade
Valerie Bowman
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Tamara Carr
Kathleen Cherry
Meredith Allen Conner
Vivienne Courtoise
Stefani de Ravin
Anita Mae Draper
Sheridan Edmonson
Normandie Ward Fischer
Donna S. Frelick
Diane Garner
Pamela Gibson
Katie Graykowski
Dawn Groszek
Joy Hancock
Lisa Hilleren
Barbara Huddleston
Melissa Landers
K. R. Lawson
Katy Lee
Michaela Moore
Virginia Munoz
Brenda Nelson-Davis
Janet Nickoles
Cindy Nord
P.J. O'Dwyer
Cathy Perkins
Helen H. Pilz
Elizabeth Pina
Gloria Richard
Kathleen Bittner Roth
Jane Sevier
Michelle Sharp
Madeline Smyth
Lucia St. John
Bonnie Staring
Micha Summers
Sasha Summers
Carla Swafford
Wanda Thomas
Marlene Urso
Judith Wherett
.........
Two Finals...
Elise K. Ackers
Alana Albertson
Randi Alexander
Wendy Anderson
Colette Auclair
Lynda Bailey
Rachael Blair
Susan Breeden
Rachel Brimble
Kimila Bowling
Wendy Campbell
Lisa Chaplin
J'Nell Ciesielski
Meredith Clark
Mary Culver
Denise Cychosz
Jeanne Dickson
Caroline Dunsheath
Marilyn Ebbs
Alice Fairbanks-Burton
Leanne Farrell
Stanalei Fletcher
MV Freeman
Chris Anna Fullerton
Abby Gaines
Collyn Gale
Daphe Gray
Laurie A. Green
Jan Gurney
Natasha Hacaga
Richard Hacker
Jacqueline Harris
Karen Dale Harris
Carol Hedgepeth
Carolyn Heinemann
Lily Herman
Gwen Hernandez
Kim Hernandez
Angie Hodapp
Shanyn Hosier
Faye Hughes
Monique Insalaco
Sherry Isaac
Kendra James
Rachel Kall
Jessica Keller
Samantha Ann King
Pamela Kopfler
Vanessa Lee
Rebecca Lees
Leisl Leighton
Heather Leonard
Sara Leyton
Miranda Liasson
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Kimberly Lucas
Heidi Luchterhand
Debra Maher
Kate MacEachern
Hanna Martine
Kathryn Matzen
Merle McCann
Arlene McFarlane
Maggie McGinnis
Crista McHugh
Kate Meader
Donna Meier
Heather Molloy
Leeann Morgan
Susan Muller
Mara Nash
Kaylie Newell
Jean Newlin
Catherine Phelan
Terry Poca
Naomi Rawlings
Judy Ridgley
Elizabeth Roadifer
S.L. Rowland
Jess Russel
Sheila Seabrook
Elaine Schwetz
Sherri Shackleford
PJ Sharon
TJ Shaw
Laura Sheehan
Eva Siedler
Joanna Shupe
Meredith Simmons
Michelle Sinclair
Sarah Tanner
Janis Thereault
Donna Thorland
Sandra Tilley
Carole Towriss
Linda Triegel
Christina Westcott
Chris Weston
Lynn Wilson
Barbara Claypole White
Kevin Wolf
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Friday, April 20, 2012

2011 Divas - Hold Me - Thrill Me Contest Winners

Contemporary
(1) Lost Soul – Dianne Farb
(2) Myth Conception – Kimberly Lucas
(3) Good Intentions – Marisa Cleveland
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Historical (1) Comanche Haven – Cathy Lowery
(2) Patrick's Angel – Karen Papandrew 
(3) Interlude with Gustave – Patricia Tretout
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Paranormal
(1) Mated by Magick – Michele Esslinger
(2) Gideon – Denny Bryce
(3) Knight Rhythms – Melissa Bass
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Romantic Suspense (1) Legally Undercover – Rachel Kall
(2) Chemical Attraction – Mary Oldham
(3) Marshmallow Murder – Diana Welker
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Young Adult (1) Forget Tomorrow – P. H. Dunn (2) Veiled Iron – Michelle Sinclair (3) Cemetery Sleuths – Beth Watson
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Upward movement on Diva List is in blue..........
Nine Finals...
Caro LaFever
Kate Meader
Rebecca Sampson
Robin Weaver
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Eight Finals...
P. H. Dunn
Camryn Rhys
Beth Watson
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Seven Finals...
Jeanell Bolton
Nan Dixon
Averil Reisman
Virginia Taylor
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Six Finals...
Harley Brooks
Sarah Castille
Amity Grays
Alicia Lienhart
Stephanie Winkelhake
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Five Finals...
Kathleen Rice Adams
Jerrie Alexander
Elizabeth Bysiek
Louisa Cornell
Robin Covington
Marni Donnelly-Folsom
Eileen Emerson
Ash Krafton
Sarah Elizabeth Ladd
Katherine Lowry Logan
Jennifer McQuiston
Jacqui Nelson
Diana Quincy
Rebecca Skrabl
Bronwyn Stuart
Casey Wyatt
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Four Finals...
Sasha Cain
Cecily Cornelius-White
Louisa Cornell
Laura Drake
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Diane Garner
Nancy Holland
Kimila Kay
Ellen Lindseth
Virginia McCullough
Mary Oldham
Susanna Rogers
Isis Rushdan
Ellen Russell
D. B. Shuster
Clarissa Southwick
Sharon Struth
Kristine B. Thompson
Sharon Wray
Yvonne Yirka
Sabrina York
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Three Finals...
Sarah Andre
Carol-Faye Ashcraft
Tamara Baumann
Shelly Bell
Romily Bernard
Barbara Bettis
Veronica Blade
Valerie Bowman
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Tamara Carr
Kathleen Cherry
Meredith Allen Conner
Vivienne Courtoise
Stefani de Ravin
Anita Mae Draper
Sheridan Edmonson
Normandie Ward Fischer
Donna S. Frelick
Diane Garner
Pamela Gibson
Katie Graykowski
Lisa Hilleren
Barbara Huddleston
Melissa Landers
K. R. Lawson
Katy Lee
Michaela Moore
Virginia Munoz
Brenda Nelson-Davis
J. S. Nichols
Janet Nickoles
Cindy Nord
P.J. O'Dwyer
Cathy Perkins
Helen H. Pilz
Gloria Richard
Kathleen Bittner Roth
Jane Sevier
Michelle Sharp
Madeline Smyth
Lucia St. John
Bonnie Staring
Micha Summers
Sasha Summers
Carla Swafford
Wanda Thomas
Marlene Urso
Judith Wherett
.........
Two Finals...
Elise K. Ackers
Alana Albertson
Randi Alexander
Wendy Anderson
Colette Auclair
Lynda Bailey
Rachael Blair
Susan Breeden
Rachel Brimble
Kimila Bowling
Wendy Campbell
Lisa Chaplin
J'Nell Ciesielski
Meredith Clark
Mary Culver
Denise Cychosz
Jeanne Dickson
Caroline Dunsheath
Marilyn Ebbs
Alice Fairbanks-Burton
Leanne Farrell
Stanalei Fletcher
MV Freeman
Chris Anna Fullerton
Abby Gaines
Collyn Gale
Daphe Gray
Laurie A. Green
Dawn Groszek
Jan Gurney
Natasha Hacaga
Richard Hacker
Joy Hancock
Jacqueline Harris
Karen Dale Harris
Carol Hedgepeth
Carolyn Heinemann
Lily Herman
Gwen Hernandez
Kim Hernandez
Angie Hodapp
Shanyn Hosier
Faye Hughes
Monique Insalaco
Sherry Isaac
Kendra James
Rachel Kall
Jessica Keller
Samantha Ann King
Pamela Kopfler
Vanessa Lee
Rebecca Lees
Leisl Leighton
Heather Leonard
Sara Leyton
Miranda Liasson
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Kimberly Lucas
Heidi Luchterhand
Debra Maher
Kate MacEachern
Hanna Martine
Kathryn Matzen
Merle McCann
Arlene McFarlane
Maggie McGinnis
Crista McHugh
Kate Meader
Donna Meier
Heather Molloy
Leeann Morgan
Susan Muller
Mara Nash
Kaylie Newell
Jean Newlin
Catherine Phelan
Elizabeth Pina
Terry Poca
Naomi Rawlings
Judy Ridgley
Elizabeth Roadifer
S.L. Rowland
Jess Russel
Sheila Seabrook
Elaine Schwetz
Sherri Shackleford
PJ Sharon
TJ Shaw
Laura Sheehan
Eva Siedler
Joanna Shupe
Meredith Simmons
Michelle Sinclair
Sarah Tanner
Janis Thereault
Donna Thorland
Sandra Tilley
Carole Towriss
Linda Triegel
Christina Westcott
Chris Weston
Lynn Wilson
Barbara Claypole White
Kevin Wolf
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

2011 Divas - Novellas Need Love, Too! Contest Winners

AND THE WINNERS OF OUR NNLT CONTEST ARE:
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EROTIC (Kelli Collins, Ellora's Cave):
1st Place: Going Up - Sabrina York
2nd Place: Wildfire - Sabrina York
3rd Place: Wildkat - Sabrina York
4th Place: Hurricane Winds - Jaimie Bergeron
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HISTORICAL (Mary Hamilton, Samhain):
1st Place: An Honorable Seduction - Karen R. Dobbins
2nd Place: The Seduction of Sarah Banks - Kathleen Bittner Roth
3rd Place: A Shocking Proposal - Melinda B. Pierce
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PUBLISHED (Gina Bernal, Carina):
1st Place: A Little Bit Wicked - Liz Talley
2nd Place: Picture Me Hot - J. S. Nichols
3rd Place: Sword of Elements - Camryn Rhys
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PARANORMAL (Imogen Howson, Samhain):
1st Place: Savage Protector - Amity Grays
2nd Place: Unlikely Protector - Amity Grays
3rd Place: The Ghost Who Came to Supper - Alisa Walker
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CONTEMPORARY (Grace Bradley, Ellora's Cave):
1st Place: Heaven Sent - Sarah Hoss
2nd Place: Cookies for Santa - Valerie Clarizio
3rd Place: Chocolate on Her Sleeve - Barbara Heintz
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DISTINGUISHED NOVELLA AWARD (Heather Osborn, Samhain):
Going Up by Sabrina York
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Upward movement on Diva List is in blue...
.......
Nine Finals...
Caro LaFever
Kate Meader
Rebecca Sampson
Robin Weaver
.
Eight Finals...
Camryn Rhys
...
Seven Finals...
Jeanell Bolton
Nan Dixon
P.H. Dunn
Averil Reisman
Virginia Taylor
Beth Watson
......
Six Finals...
Harley Brooks
Sarah Castille
Amity Grays
Alicia Lienhart
Stephanie Winkelhake
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Five Finals...
Kathleen Rice Adams
Jerrie Alexander
Elizabeth Bysiek
Louisa Cornell
Robin Covington
Marni Donnelly-Folsom
Eileen Emerson
Ash Krafton
Sarah Elizabeth Ladd
Katherine Lowry Logan
Jennifer McQuiston
Jacqui Nelson
Diana Quincy
Rebecca Skrabl
Bronwyn Stuart
Casey Wyatt
.......
Four Finals...
Sasha Cain
Cecily Cornelius-White
Louisa Cornell
Laura Drake
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Diane Garner
Nancy Holland
Kimila Kay
Ellen Lindseth
Virginia McCullough
Susanna Rogers
Isis Rushdan
Ellen Russell
D. B. Shuster
Clarissa Southwick
Sharon Struth
Kristine B. Thompson
Sharon Wray
Yvonne Yirka
Sabrina York
....
Three Finals...
Sarah Andre
Carol-Faye Ashcraft
Tamara Baumann
Shelly Bell
Romily Bernard
Barbara Bettis
Veronica Blade
Valerie Bowman
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Tamara Carr
Kathleen Cherry
Meredith Allen Conner
Vivienne Courtoise
Stefani de Ravin
Anita Mae Draper
Sheridan Edmonson
Normandie Ward Fischer
Donna S. Frelick
Diane Garner
Pamela Gibson
Katie Graykowski
Lisa Hilleren
Barbara Huddleston
Melissa Landers
K. R. Lawson
Katy Lee
Michaela Moore
Virginia Munoz
Brenda Nelson-Davis
J. S. Nichols
Janet Nickoles
Cindy Nord
P.J. O'Dwyer
Mary Oldham
Cathy Perkins
Helen H. Pilz
Gloria Richard
Kathleen Bittner Roth
Jane Sevier
Michelle Sharp
Madeline Smyth
Lucia St. John
Bonnie Staring
Micha Summers
Sasha Summers
Carla Swafford
Wanda Thomas
Marlene Urso
Judith Wherett
.........
Two Finals...
Elise K. Ackers
Alana Albertson
Randi Alexander
Wendy Anderson
Colette Auclair
Lynda Bailey
Rachael Blair
Susan Breeden
Rachel Brimble
Kimila Bowling
Wendy Campbell
Lisa Chaplin
J'Nell Ciesielski
Meredith Clark
Mary Culver
Denise Cychosz
Jeanne Dickson
Caroline Dunsheath
Marilyn Ebbs
Alice Fairbanks-Burton
Leanne Farrell
Stanalei Fletcher
MV Freeman
Chris Anna Fullerton
Abby Gaines
Collyn Gale
Daphe Gray
Laurie A. Green
Dawn Groszek
Jan Gurney
Natasha Hacaga
Richard Hacker
Joy Hancock
Jacqueline Harris
Karen Dale Harris
Carol Hedgepeth
Carolyn Heinemann
Lily Herman
Gwen Hernandez
Kim Hernandez
Angie Hodapp
Shanyn Hosier
Faye Hughes
Monique Insalaco
Sherry Isaac
Kendra James
Jessica Keller
Samantha Ann King
Pamela Kopfler
Vanessa Lee
Rebecca Lees
Leisl Leighton
Heather Leonard
Sara Leyton
Miranda Liasson
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Heidi Luchterhand
Debra Maher
Kate MacEachern
Hanna Martine
Kathryn Matzen
Merle McCann
Arlene McFarlane
Maggie McGinnis
Crista McHugh
Kate Meader
Donna Meier
Heather Molloy
Leeann Morgan
Susan Muller
Mara Nash
Kaylie Newell
Jean Newlin
Catherine Phelan
Elizabeth Pina
Terry Poca
Naomi Rawlings
Judy Ridgley
Elizabeth Roadifer
S.L. Rowland
Jess Russel
Sheila Seabrook
Elaine Schwetz
Sherri Shackleford
PJ Sharon
TJ Shaw
Laura Sheehan
Eva Siedler
Joanna Shupe
Meredith Simmons
Sarah Tanner
Janis Thereault
Donna Thorland
Sandra Tilley
Carole Towriss
Linda Triegel
Christina Westcott
Chris Weston
Lynn Wilson
Barbara Claypole White
Kevin Wolf
........

2011 Divas - Melody of Love Contest Winners

MCRW is thrilled to share the winners of the 2011 Melody of Love Romance Novel Contest.
Contemporary:
1. Wrestling with Alligators — Lateia Elam Sandifer
2. Betty's House of Beauty — June Bowen
3. Living on Air — Lucy Taylor
4. Hawaiian Heat — Diane Garner
(Final Round Judge: Latoya C. Smith, Grand Central Publishing)
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Paranormal:
1. Maya Malice — Diane Garner
2. Seducing Eve — Heather Lounsbury
3. Caller of Light — TJ Shaw
(Final Round Judge: Angela James, Carina Publishing)
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Historical:
1. An Unsuitable Duke — Kate Parker
2. Heart of the Phoenix — Barbara Bettis
3. A Regency Engagement — Kate Pembrooke
(Final Round Judge: Barbara Poelle, Irene Goodman Agency)
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Young Adult:
1. Forget Tomorrow — PH Dunn
2. The Matter of Souls — Stephanie Winkelhake
3. Forces of Nature — Denise Cychosz
(Final Round Judge: Leah Hultenschmidt, Sourcebooks Fire)
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Upward movement on Diva List is in blue...
.......
Nine Finals...
Caro LaFever
Kate Meader
Rebecca Sampson
Robin Weaver
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Seven Finals...
Jeanell Bolton
Nan Dixon
P.H. Dunn
Averil Reisman
Camryn Rhys
Virginia Taylor
Beth Watson
......
Six Finals...
Harley Brooks
Sarah Castille
Alicia Lienhart
Stephanie Winkelhake
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Five Finals...
Kathleen Rice Adams
Jerrie Alexander
Elizabeth Bysiek
Louisa Cornell
Robin Covington
Marni Donnelly-Folsom
Eileen Emerson
Ash Krafton
Sarah Elizabeth Ladd
Katherine Lowry Logan
Jennifer McQuiston
Jacqui Nelson
Diana Quincy
Rebecca Skrabl
Bronwyn Stuart
Casey Wyatt
.......
Four Finals...
Sasha Cain
Cecily Cornelius-White
Louisa Cornell
Laura Drake
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Diane Garner
Amity Grays
Nancy Holland
Kimila Kay
Ellen Lindseth
Virginia McCullough
Susanna Rogers
Isis Rushdan
Ellen Russell
D. B. Shuster
Clarissa Southwick
Sharon Struth
Kristine B. Thompson
Sharon Wray
Yvonne Yirka
....
Three Finals...
Sarah Andre
Carol-Faye Ashcraft
Tamara Baumann
Shelly Bell
Romily Bernard
Barbara Bettis
Veronica Blade
Valerie Bowman
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Tamara Carr
Kathleen Cherry
Meredith Allen Conner
Vivienne Courtoise
Stefani de Ravin
Anita Mae Draper
Sheridan Edmonson
Normandie Ward Fischer
Donna S. Frelick
Diane Garner
Pamela Gibson
Katie Graykowski
Lisa Hilleren
Barbara Huddleston
Melissa Landers
K. R. Lawson
Katy Lee
Michaela Moore
Virginia Munoz
Brenda Nelson-Davis
Janet Nickoles
Cindy Nord
P.J. O'Dwyer
Mary Oldham
Cathy Perkins
Helen H. Pilz
Gloria Richard
Jane Sevier
Michelle Sharp
Madeline Smyth
Lucia St. John
Bonnie Staring
Micha Summers
Sasha Summers
Carla Swafford
Wanda Thomas
Marlene Urso
Judith Wherett
.........
Two Finals...
Elise K. Ackers
Alana Albertson
Randi Alexander
Wendy Anderson
Colette Auclair
Lynda Bailey
Rachael Blair
Susan Breeden
Rachel Brimble
Kimila Bowling
Wendy Campbell
Lisa Chaplin
J'Nell Ciesielski
Meredith Clark
Mary Culver
Denise Cychosz
Jeanne Dickson
Caroline Dunsheath
Marilyn Ebbs
Alice Fairbanks-Burton
Leanne Farrell
Stanalei Fletcher
MV Freeman
Chris Anna Fullerton
Abby Gaines
Collyn Gale
Daphe Gray
Laurie A. Green
Dawn Groszek
Jan Gurney
Natasha Hacaga
Richard Hacker
Joy Hancock
Jacqueline Harris
Karen Dale Harris
Carol Hedgepeth
Carolyn Heinemann
Lily Herman
Gwen Hernandez
Kim Hernandez
Angie Hodapp
Shanyn Hosier
Faye Hughes
Monique Insalaco
Sherry Isaac
Kendra James
Jessica Keller
Samantha Ann King
Pamela Kopfler
Vanessa Lee
Rebecca Lees
Leisl Leighton
Heather Leonard
Sara Leyton
Miranda Liasson
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Heidi Luchterhand
Debra Maher
Kate MacEachern
Hanna Martine
Kathryn Matzen
Merle McCann
Arlene McFarlane
Maggie McGinnis
Crista McHugh
Kate Meader
Donna Meier
Heather Molloy
Leeann Morgan
Susan Muller
Mara Nash
Kaylie Newell
Jean Newlin
J. S. Nichols
Catherine Phelan
Elizabeth Pina
Terry Poca
Naomi Rawlings
Judy Ridgley
Elizabeth Roadifer
Kathleen Bittner Roth
S.L. Rowland
Jess Russel
Sheila Seabrook
Elaine Schwetz
Sherri Shackleford
PJ Sharon
TJ Shaw
Laura Sheehan
Eva Siedler
Joanna Shupe
Meredith Simmons
Sarah Tanner
Janis Thereault
Donna Thorland
Sandra Tilley
Carole Towriss
Linda Triegel
Christina Westcott
Chris Weston
Lynn Wilson
Barbara Claypole White
Kevin Wolf
........

Thursday, April 12, 2012

2011 Divas - Reveal Your Inner Vixen Contest Winners

Maryland Romance Writers is proud to announce the finalist results for this year's contest! 
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SINGLE TITLE
Final Judges: Katherine Pelz, Penguin/Berkley; Linda Ingmason, Samhain Publishing
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1st Place: Living on Air by Maisie Bloom
2nd Place: Another Day in Paradise by Kelly Fitzpatrick
3rd Place: A New Kind of Crazy by Yvonne Yirka
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SERIES CONTEMPORARY
Final Judges: Gail Chasan, Harlequin/Silhouette; Rhonda Penders, The Wild Rose Press
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1st Place: Dear Lucy by Amie Louellen
2nd Place: All the Law Allows by Nancy Holland
3rd Place: Snow Job by Kelly Fitzpatrick
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ALTERNATIVE
Final Judges: Amanda Barnett, The Wild Rose Press; Alicia Condon, Kensington
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1st Place: Impetuous Amazon  by Sandy James
2nd Place: When Angels Soar by Lana Douglas
3rd Place: Catalyst  by Laura Thomson      
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YOUNG ADULT
Final Judges: Krista Vitola, Delacorte; Lindsey Faber, Samhain Publishing
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1st Place: Outworlders by Melissa Landers
2nd Place: Camp Awakening by Bonnie Staring
3rd Place: Not Fade Away by Yvonne Yirka
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EROTIC ROMANCE
Final Judges: Raelene Gorlinsky, Ellora's Cave; Angela James, Carina Press
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1st Place: Tribe of the Mountain Screamer by Maggie Ryan
2nd Place: Wanted: Renegade by Carol Hedgepeth
3rd Place: Caught  Between a Cowboy and an Alien by Randi Alexander
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HISTORICAL
Final Judges: Meghan Conrad, Ellora's Cave; Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks, Inc.
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1st Place: Country Matters, Janet Mullany
2nd Place: When Angels Fall, Tricia Lynne
3rd Place: A Knight's Victory, Eliza Knight
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Upward movement on Diva List is in blue...
.......
Nine Finals...
Caro LaFever
Kate Meader
Rebecca Sampson
Robin Weaver
.
Seven Finals...
Jeanell Bolton
Nan Dixon
Averil Reisman
Camryn Rhys
Virginia Taylor
Beth Watson
......
Six Finals...
Harley Brooks
Sarah Castille
P.H. Dunn
Alicia Lienhart
...
Five Finals...
Kathleen Rice Adams
Jerrie Alexander
Elizabeth Bysiek
Louisa Cornell
Robin Covington
Marni Donnelly-Folsom
Eileen Emerson
Ash Krafton
Sarah Elizabeth Ladd
Katherine Lowry Logan
Jennifer McQuiston
Jacqui Nelson
Diana Quincy
Rebecca Skrabl
Bronwyn Stuart
Stephanie Winkelhake
Casey Wyatt
.......
Four Finals...
Sasha Cain
Cecily Cornelius-White
Louisa Cornell
Laura Drake
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Amity Grays
Nancy Holland
Kimila Kay
Ellen Lindseth
Virginia McCullough
Susanna Rogers
Isis Rushdan
Ellen Russell
D. B. Shuster
Clarissa Southwick
Sharon Struth
Kristine B. Thompson
Sharon Wray
Yvonne Yirka
....
Three Finals...
Sarah Andre
Carol-Faye Ashcraft
Tamara Baumann
Shelly Bell
Romily Bernard
Veronica Blade
Valerie Bowman
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Tamara Carr
Kathleen Cherry
Meredith Allen Conner
Vivienne Courtoise
Stefani de Ravin
Anita Mae Draper
Sheridan Edmonson
Normandie Ward Fischer
Donna S. Frelick
Diane Garner
Pamela Gibson
Katie Graykowski
Lisa Hilleren
Barbara Huddleston
Melissa Landers
K. R. Lawson
Katy Lee
Michaela Moore
Virginia Munoz
Brenda Nelson-Davis
Janet Nickoles
Cindy Nord
P.J. O'Dwyer
Mary Oldham
Cathy Perkins
Helen H. Pilz
Gloria Richard
Jane Sevier
Michelle Sharp
Madeline Smyth
Lucia St. John
Bonnie Staring
Micha Summers
Sasha Summers
Carla Swafford
Wanda Thomas
Marlene Urso
Judith Wherett
.........
Two Finals...
Elise K. Ackers
Alana Albertson
Randi Alexander
Wendy Anderson
Colette Auclair
Lynda Bailey
Barbara Bettis
Rachael Blair
Susan Breeden
Rachel Brimble
Kimila Bowling
Wendy Campbell
Lisa Chaplin
J'Nell Ciesielski
Meredith Clark
Mary Culver
Jeanne Dickson
Caroline Dunsheath
Marilyn Ebbs
Alice Fairbanks-Burton
Leanne Farrell
Stanalei Fletcher
MV Freeman
Chris Anna Fullerton
Abby Gaines
Collyn Gale
Diane Garner
Daphe Gray
Laurie A. Green
Dawn Groszek
Jan Gurney
Natasha Hacaga
Richard Hacker
Joy Hancock
Jacqueline Harris
Karen Dale Harris
Carol Hedgepeth
Carolyn Heinemann
Lily Herman
Gwen Hernandez
Kim Hernandez
Angie Hodapp
Shanyn Hosier
Faye Hughes
Monique Insalaco
Sherry Isaac
Kendra James
Jessica Keller
Samantha Ann King
Pamela Kopfler
Vanessa Lee
Rebecca Lees
Leisl Leighton
Heather Leonard
Sara Leyton
Miranda Liasson
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Heidi Luchterhand
Debra Maher
Kate MacEachern
Hanna Martine
Kathryn Matzen
Merle McCann
Arlene McFarlane
Maggie McGinnis
Crista McHugh
Kate Meader
Donna Meier
Heather Molloy
Leeann Morgan
Susan Muller
Mara Nash
Kaylie Newell
Jean Newlin
J. S. Nichols
Catherine Phelan
Elizabeth Pina
Terry Poca
Naomi Rawlings
Judy Ridgley
Elizabeth Roadifer
Kathleen Bittner Roth
S.L. Rowland
Jess Russel
Sheila Seabrook
Elaine Schwetz
Sherri Shackleford
PJ Sharon
Laura Sheehan
Eva Siedler
Joanna Shupe
Meredith Simmons
Sarah Tanner
Janis Thereault
Donna Thorland
Sandra Tilley
Carole Towriss
Linda Triegel
Christina Westcott
Chris Weston
Lynn Wilson
Barbara Claypole White
Kevin Wolf
........

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

2011 Divas - Put Your Heart in a Book Contest Winners

New Jersey Romance Writers is proud to announce the 2011 Put Your Heart In A Book Contest Winners!
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Short Contemporary
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1st Place: Judith Wherett – Running For Her Life
2nd Place: Daria Yanez – Labor of Love
3rd Place: Janet Pepsin – Love is in the Air
.
Honorable Mentions
Tamra Baumann – Cyrano at Your Service
Karen Muir – The Undercover Nanny
Sheila Seabrook – Terms of Surrender
Larri Winslow – I Dare You
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Single Title Contemporary
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1st Place: Jeanell Bolton – Passion
2nd Place: Sheila Seabrook – Stuck on You
3rd Place: Jeannie Hall – Makes Us Stronger
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Honorable Mentions:
Janet Campbell – Macy's Place
Joanna Shupe – The Ex-Husband Next Door
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Historical
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1st Place: Diana Quincy – Tempting Bella
2nd Place: Frances Fowlkes – The Gentleman's Surgeon
3rd Place: Virginia Taylor – Starling
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Honorable Mentions
Sheridan Edmondson – Lady Catherine's Secret
Lynn Gutierrez – Her Heart's Desire
Amy Villalba – To Pluck a Rose
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Paranormal
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1st Place: Dawn Groszek – Rose of Hope
2nd Place: Tara Lynn Mosby – Beyond Fate: A Novel of the Legion Warriors
3rd Place: Joy Hancock – The Inquisitor
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Romantic Elements
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1st Place: D. B. Shuster – Breach of Contract
2nd Place: D. B. Shuster – Easy in Theory
3rd Place: P. J. O'Dwyer – Dark Victory
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Honorable Mentions
Nancy Holland – Strange Bedfellows
Susanna Rogers – Naked Choke
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Upward movement on Diva List is in blue...
.......
Nine Finals...
Caro LaFever
Kate Meader
Rebecca Sampson
Robin Weaver
.
Seven Finals...
Jeanell Bolton
Nan Dixon
Averil Reisman
Camryn Rhys
Virginia Taylor
Beth Watson
......
Six Finals...
Harley Brooks
Sarah Castille
P.H. Dunn
Alicia Lienhart
...
Five Finals...
Kathleen Rice Adams
Jerrie Alexander
Elizabeth Bysiek
Louisa Cornell
Robin Covington
Marni Donnelly-Folsom
Eileen Emerson
Ash Krafton
Sarah Elizabeth Ladd
Katherine Lowry Logan
Jennifer McQuiston
Jacqui Nelson
Diana Quincy
Rebecca Skrabl
Bronwyn Stuart
Stephanie Winkelhake
Casey Wyatt
.......
Four Finals...
Sasha Cain
Cecily Cornelius-White
Louisa Cornell
Laura Drake
Amity Grays
Kimila Kay
Ellen Lindseth
Virginia McCullough
Susanna Rogers
Isis Rushdan
Ellen Russell
D. B. Shuster
Clarissa Southwick
Sharon Struth
Kristine B. Thompson
Sharon Wray
....
Three Finals...
Sarah Andre
Carol-Faye Ashcraft
Tamara Baumann
Shelly Bell
Romily Bernard
Veronica Blade
Valerie Bowman
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Tamara Carr
Kathleen Cherry
Meredith Allen Conner
Vivienne Courtoise
Stefani de Ravin
Anita Mae Draper
Sheridan Edmonson
Normandie Ward Fischer
Donna S. Frelick
Diane Garner
Pamela Gibson
Katie Graykowski
Lisa Hilleren
Nancy Holland
Barbara Huddleston
K. R. Lawson
Katy Lee
Michaela Moore
Virginia Munoz
Brenda Nelson-Davis
Janet Nickoles
Cindy Nord
P.J. O'Dwyer
Mary Oldham
Cathy Perkins
Helen H. Pilz
Gloria Richard
Jane Sevier
Michelle Sharp
Madeline Smyth
Lucia St. John
Micha Summers
Sasha Summers
Carla Swafford
Wanda Thomas
Marlene Urso
Judith Wherett
.........
Two Finals...
Elise K. Ackers
Alana Albertson
Wendy Anderson
Colette Auclair
Lynda Bailey
Barbara Bettis
Rachael Blair
Susan Breeden
Rachel Brimble
Kimila Bowling
Wendy Campbell
Lisa Chaplin
J'Nell Ciesielski
Meredith Clark
Mary Culver
Jeanne Dickson
Caroline Dunsheath
Marilyn Ebbs
Alice Fairbanks-Burton
Leanne Farrell
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Stanalei Fletcher
MV Freeman
Chris Anna Fullerton
Abby Gaines
Collyn Gale
Diane Garner
Daphe Gray
Laurie A. Green
Dawn Groszek
Jan Gurney
Natasha Hacaga
Richard Hacker
Joy Hancock
Jacqueline Harris
Karen Dale Harris
Carolyn Heinemann
Lily Herman
Gwen Hernandez
Kim Hernandez
Angie Hodapp
Shanyn Hosier
Faye Hughes
Monique Insalaco
Sherry Isaac
Kendra James
Jessica Keller
Samantha Ann King
Pamela Kopfler
Melissa Landers
Vanessa Lee
Rebecca Lees
Leisl Leighton
Heather Leonard
Sara Leyton
Miranda Liasson
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Heidi Luchterhand
Debra Maher
Kate MacEachern
Hanna Martine
Kathryn Matzen
Merle McCann
Arlene McFarlane
Maggie McGinnis
Crista McHugh
Kate Meader
Donna Meier
Heather Molloy
Leeann Morgan
Susan Muller
Mara Nash
Kaylie Newell
Jean Newlin
J. S. Nichols
Catherine Phelan
Elizabeth Pina
Terry Poca
Naomi Rawlings
Judy Ridgley
Elizabeth Roadifer
Kathleen Bittner Roth
S.L. Rowland
Jess Russel
Sheila Seabrook
Elaine Schwetz
Sherri Shackleford
PJ Sharon
Laura Sheehan
Eva Siedler
Joanna Shupe
Meredith Simmons
Bonnie Staring
Sarah Tanner
Janis Thereault
Donna Thorland
Sandra Tilley
Carole Towriss
Linda Triegel
Christina Westcott
Chris Weston
Lynn Wilson
Barbara Claypole White
Kevin Wolf
Yvonne Yirka
........

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

2011 Divas - Hot Prospects Contest Winners

Valley of the Sun Romance Writers is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 Hot Prospects Contest.
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Grand Prize Winner
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*** Legally Mastered by Sarah Castille ***
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Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal

1st Last Time - Sharon Forret
tie 2nd Return to Celio - Sasha Cain
tie 2nd Edge Walkers - Shannon Dee

Historical

1st Tempting Bella - Diana Quincy
2nd Paths of Desire - Shannon Donnelly
3rd The Caged Heart - Carla Swafford
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Romantic Suspense

1st Forever - Alicia Lienhart
2nd Redemption - Diane Garner
tie 3rd Night Hush - Leslie Jones
tie 3rd The Cell - Diane Garner
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Contemporary Single Title
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1st Legally Mastered - Sarah Castille
2nd How to Say No and Mean It - Abby Gaines
3rd Perfect Summer - Katie Graykowski
4th Man Overboard - Carrie C Spencer 
.
Contemporary Series

1st His Forgotten Wife - Susanna Rogers
2nd Snow Job - Kelly Fitzpatrick
3rd Hitting the High Note - Karen Rock
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Upward movement on Diva List is in blue...
.......
Nine Finals...
Caro LaFever
Kate Meader
Rebecca Sampson
Robin Weaver
.
Seven Finals...
Nan Dixon
Averil Reisman
Camryn Rhys
Beth Watson
......
Six Finals...
Jeanell Bolton
Harley Brooks
Sarah Castille
P.H. Dunn
Alicia Lienhart
Virginia Taylor
...
Five Finals...
Kathleen Rice Adams
Jerrie Alexander
Elizabeth Bysiek
Louisa Cornell
Robin Covington
Marni Donnelly-Folsom
Eileen Emerson
Ash Krafton
Sarah Elizabeth Ladd
Katherine Lowry Logan
Jennifer McQuiston
Jacqui Nelson
Rebecca Skrabl
Bronwyn Stuart
Stephanie Winkelhake
Casey Wyatt
.......
Four Finals...
Sasha Cain
Cecily Cornelius-White
Louisa Cornell
Laura Drake
Kimila Kay
Ellen Lindseth
Virginia McCullough
Diana Quincy
Isis Rushdan
Ellen Russell
Clarissa Southwick
Sharon Struth
Kristine B. Thompson
Sharon Wray
....
Three Finals...
Sarah Andre
Carol-Faye Ashcraft
Shelly Bell
Romily Bernard
Veronica Blade
Valerie Bowman
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Tamara Carr
Kathleen Cherry
Meredith Allen Conner
Vivienne Courtoise
Stefani de Ravin
Anita Mae Draper
Normandie Ward Fischer
Donna S. Frelick
Diane Garner
Pamela Gibson
Katie Graykowski
Amity Grays
Lisa Hilleren
Barbara Huddleston
K. R. Lawson
Katy Lee
Michaela Moore
Virginia Munoz
Brenda Nelson-Davis
Janet Nickoles
Cindy Nord
Mary Oldham
Cathy Perkins
Helen H. Pilz
Gloria Richard
Susanna Rogers
Jane Sevier
Michelle Sharp
Madeline Smyth
Lucia St. John
Micha Summers
Sasha Summers
Carla Swafford
Wanda Thomas
Marlene Urso
.........
Two Finals...
Elise K. Ackers
Alana Albertson
Wendy Anderson
Colette Auclair
Lynda Bailey
Tamara Baumann
Barbara Bettis
Rachael Blair
Susan Breeden
Rachel Brimble
Kimila Bowling
Wendy Campbell
Lisa Chaplin
J'Nell Ciesielski
Meredith Clark
Mary Culver
Jeanne Dickson
Caroline Dunsheath
Marilyn Ebbs
Sheridan Edmonson
Alice Fairbanks-Burton
Leanne Farrell
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Stanalei Fletcher
MV Freeman
Chris Anna Fullerton
Abby Gaines
Collyn Gale
Diane Garner
Daphe Gray
Laurie A. Green
Jan Gurney
Natasha Hacaga
Richard Hacker
Jacqueline Harris
Karen Dale Harris
Carolyn Heinemann
Lily Herman
Gwen Hernandez
Kim Hernandez
Angie Hodapp
Nancy Holland
Shanyn Hosier
Faye Hughes
Monique Insalaco
Sherry Isaac
Kendra James
Jessica Keller
Samantha Ann King
Pamela Kopfler
Melissa Landers
Vanessa Lee
Rebecca Lees
Leisl Leighton
Heather Leonard
Sara Leyton
Miranda Liasson
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Heidi Luchterhand
Debra Maher
Kate MacEachern
Hanna Martine
Kathryn Matzen
Merle McCann
Arlene McFarlane
Maggie McGinnis
Crista McHugh
Kate Meader
Donna Meier
Heather Molloy
Leeann Morgan
Susan Muller
Mara Nash
Kaylie Newell
Jean Newlin
J. S. Nichols
P.J. O'Dwyer
Catherine Phelan
Elizabeth Pina
Terry Poca
Naomi Rawlings
Judy Ridgley
Elizabeth Roadifer
Kathleen Bittner Roth
S.L. Rowland
Jess Russel
Elaine Schwetz
Sherri Shackleford
PJ Sharon
Laura Sheehan
D. B. Shuster
Eva Siedler
Bonnie Staring
Meredith Simmons
Sarah Tanner
Janis Thereault
Donna Thorland
Sandra Tilley
Carole Towriss
Linda Triegel
Christina Westcott
Chris Weston
Lynn Wilson
Judith Wherett
Barbara Claypole White
Kevin Wolf
Yvonne Yirka
........

Monday, April 09, 2012

2011 Divas - Show Me the Spark Contest Winners

Heartland Romance Authors are pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 Show Me the Spark Contest!
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Contemporary
First place: Better Than Pasta by Kate Meader
Second place:
Undercover Heir by Nell Carson
Third place: In a Kiss by Deborah Crespo
Fourth place: Mari's Match by Jan Schliesman
Fifth place: Chihuahua Momma by Amy Jarecki
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Inspirational
First place: In the Shadow of Sinai by Carole Towriss
Second place: Chainbreaker by Susan Crawford
Third place: Married in Darkness by Vanessa Riley
Fourth place: When Sparrows Cry by Heidi Luchterhand
Fifth place: Seeking Patience by Josie Riviera
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Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal
First place: Shadow Dancer by Christy Gronlund
Second place: Pillars in Time by Erin Pryor
Third place: Starline by Imogene Nix
Fourth place: Return to Celio by Sasha Cain
Fifth place: Eternal Seduction by Sasha Cain
Sixth place:
The Case of Ziz by Regina Lillie
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Historical
First place: Dark Star by Callie Russell
Second place: Heavenly Torment by Wendy Brame
Third place: The Widow Capet by Amizkazar
 .
Romantic Suspense
First place: Small Town Storm by Elise K. Ackers
Second place:
Discovering Love by Michele Graber
Third place: Legally Undercover by Rachel Kall
Fourth place: No Turning Back by Tiffany A. Snow
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Erotica
First place: Legally Mastered by Sarah Castille
Second place:
The Virgin at Goodrich Hall by Danielle Lisle
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Young Adult
First place: Nothing Left to Lose but Me by Lynn Lindquist
Second place: Forget Tomorrow by P.H. Dunn
Third place: Wish I Could Have Said Goodbye by Shari A. Brady
Fourth place: Getting a Life Even if You're Dead by Beth Watson
Fifth place: Destiny Gift by Juliana Haygert
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The Final Round Judges are as Follows:
Contemporary, Associate Editor, Charles Griemsman, Harlequin
Inspirational, Editor, David Long, Bethany House
Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal, Agent, Rebecca Strauss, McIntosh and Otis
Historical, Agent, Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency
Romantic Suspense Assistant Editor, Holly Blanck, St. Martin's Press
Erotica Publisher, Raelene Gorlinsky, Ellora's Cave
Young Adult, Editor, Leah Hultenschmidt, Sourcebooks

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Upward movement on Diva List is in blue...
.......
Nine Finals...
Caro LaFever
Kate Meader
Rebecca Sampson
Robin Weaver
...
Seven Finals...
Nan Dixon
Averil Reisman
Camryn Rhys
Beth Watson
......
Six Finals...
Jeanell Bolton
Harley Brooks
P.H. Dunn
Virginia Taylor
...
Five Finals...
Kathleen Rice Adams
Jerrie Alexander
Elizabeth Bysiek
Louisa Cornell
Robin Covington
Marni Donnelly-Folsom
Eileen Emerson
Ash Krafton
Sarah Elizabeth Ladd
Alicia Lienhart
Katherine Lowry Logan
Jennifer McQuiston
Jacqui Nelson
Rebecca Skrabl
Bronwyn Stuart
Stephanie Winkelhake
Casey Wyatt
.......
Four Finals...
Sarah Castille
Cecily Cornelius-White
Louisa Cornell
Laura Drake
Kimila Kay
Ellen Lindseth
Virginia McCullough
Isis Rushdan
Ellen Russell
Clarissa Southwick
Sharon Struth
Kristine B. Thompson
Sharon Wray
....
Three Finals...
Sarah Andre
Carol-Faye Ashcraft
Shelly Bell
Romily Bernard
Veronica Blade
Valerie Bowman
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Sasha Cain
Tamara Carr
Kathleen Cherry
Meredith Allen Conner
Vivienne Courtoise
Stefani de Ravin
Anita Mae Draper
Normandie Ward Fischer
Donna S. Frelick
Diane Garner
Pamela Gibson
Amity Grays
Lisa Hilleren
Barbara Huddleston
K. R. Lawson
Katy Lee
Michaela Moore
Virginia Munoz
Brenda Nelson-Davis
Janet Nickoles
Cindy Nord
Mary Oldham
Cathy Perkins
Helen H. Pilz
Diana Quincy
Gloria Richard
Jane Sevier
Michelle Sharp
Madeline Smyth
Lucia St. John
Micha Summers
Sasha Summers
Wanda Thomas
Marlene Urso
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Two Finals...
Elise K. Ackers
Alana Albertson
Wendy Anderson
Colette Auclair
Lynda Bailey
Tamara Baumann
Barbara Bettis
Rachael Blair
Susan Breeden
Rachel Brimble
Kimila Bowling
Wendy Campbell
Lisa Chaplin
J'Nell Ciesielski
Meredith Clark
Mary Culver
Jeanne Dickson
Caroline Dunsheath
Marilyn Ebbs
Sheridan Edmonson
Alice Fairbanks-Burton
Leanne Farrell
Stanalei Fletcher
MV Freeman
Chris Anna Fullerton
Collyn Gale
Daphe Gray
Katie Graykowski
Laurie A. Green
Jan Gurney
Natasha Hacaga
Richard Hacker
Jacqueline Harris
Karen Dale Harris
Carolyn Heinemann
Lily Herman
Gwen Hernandez
Kim Hernandez
Angie Hodapp
Nancy Holland
Shanyn Hosier
Faye Hughes
Monique Insalaco
Sherry Isaac
Kendra James
Jessica Keller
Samantha Ann King
Pamela Kopfler
Melissa Landers
Vanessa Lee
Rebecca Lees
Leisl Leighton
Heather Leonard
Sara Leyton
Miranda Liasson
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Heidi Luchterhand
Debra Maher
Kate MacEachern
Hanna Martine
Kathryn Matzen
Merle McCann
Arlene McFarlane
Maggie McGinnis
Crista McHugh
Kate Meader
Donna Meier
Heather Molloy
Leeann Morgan
Susan Muller
Mara Nash
Kaylie Newell
Jean Newlin
J. S. Nichols
P.J. O'Dwyer
Catherine Phelan
Elizabeth Pina
Terry Poca
Naomi Rawlings
Judy Ridgley
Elizabeth Roadifer
Susanna Rogers
Kathleen Bittner Roth
S.L. Rowland
Jess Russel
Elaine Schwetz
Sherri Shackleford
PJ Sharon
Laura Sheehan
D. B. Shuster
Eva Siedler
Bonnie Staring
Meredith Simmons
Carla Swafford
Sarah Tanner
Janis Thereault
Donna Thorland
Sandra Tilley
Carole Towriss
Linda Triegel
Christina Westcott
Chris Weston
Lynn Wilson
Judith Wherett
Barbara Claypole White
Kevin Wolf
Yvonne Yirka
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Saturday, April 07, 2012

2011 Divas - Launching A Star Contest Winners

The SpacecoasTAuthorsof Romance (Florida STARS) are proud to announce the winners and placements in the 2011 Launching a Star Contest!

Overall Winner
The overall winning entry in the 2011 Launching A Star contest is Switch, by K. R. Lawson! In addition to receiving a star-shaped paperweight for her first place win in the Young Adult category, K. R. will have a star named after her through the International Registry of Stars. Congratulations, Candi!
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Single Title
Final Judges: Emilia Pisani, Editor, Simon & Shuster-Gallery Books and Sara Megibow, The Nelson Literary Agency
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First Place –Pride, Prejudice and Second Chances – Virginia Munoz
Second Place- Trust Me – Kimberle Swaak
Third Place- Shades of Denial – Jennifer Gracen
Finalist- A Year to Remember – Shelly Bell
Finalist –Love Shack – Elaine Meece
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General Paranormal
Final Judges: Meredith Giordan, Editor, The Berkley Publishing Group and Marlene Stringer, The Stringer Literary Agency
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First Place- Dancing With the Devil – Jean Newlin
Second Place- Soul Bound – Anne Papadacos
Third Place- Take Me Tonight – Robin Bielman
Finalist – Demon Venture – Celeste Nist
Finalist – Precious Jewels – J. S. Nichols
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Futuristic/Fantasy
Final Judges: Leah Hultenschmidt, Sr. Editor, Sourcebooks and Ethan Ellenberg, The Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency
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First Place- Bloodstone – Helen C. Johannes
Second Place – The Dragon's Bidding – Christina Westcott
Third Place – Haven – Anne Francis
Finalist –  Project Pyramid – Laurie A. Green
Finalist – The Star Stone – Sabrina Jarema
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Historical
Final Judges: Amanda Bergeron, Asst. Editor, Harper Collins Publishers and Laura Bradford, The Bradford Literary Agency
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First Place- Behind the Courtesan – Bronwyn Stuart
Second Place- Lady Catherine's Secret – Sheridan Edmonson
Third Place- King of Swords – Anne Kenny
Finalist- In the Arms of the Earl – Anna Small
Finalist- The Lion Rampant – Carolyn Heinemann
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Series Contemporary
Final Judges: Susan Litman, Sr. Editor – Harlequin/Silhouette Special Editions and Roberta Brown, The Brown Agency
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First Place- Healing Hearts – Pat Dengate
Second Place- A Future for Abby – Rebecca Sampson
Third Place- Hard Copy – Amity Grays
Finalist- Cruising for Love – Masha Levinson
Finalist- Lovers Leap – Kimberly Hayes
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Romantic Suspense
Final Judges: Holly Blanck, Editor, St. Martin's Press and Chelsea Gilmore, The Maria Carvainis Agency
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First Place- Sterile Field – Margaret Berkhousen
Second Place- Sniper Shots – Kathy Lane
Third Place- An Eye for Danger – Christine M. Fairchild
Finalist- Peril in Paradise – Kimila Kay
Finalist- Protecting Rose – Cheryl Yeko
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Inspirational
Final Judges: Natalie Hanemann, Editor, Thomas Nelson and Suzi Townsend, Nancy Coffey Literary & Media Reps
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First Place- The Madonna of Pisano – Lucia St. John
Second Place- Love in Bitterroot Valley – Jessica Keller Koschnitzy
Third Place- Of Courage Beyond – J'Nell Ciesielski
Finalist- God Whisperer – Kim Hernandez
Finalist- When Sparrows Fly – Heidi Luchterhand
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Young Adult
Final Judges: Kristin Daly Rens, Editor, HarperCollins Children's Books and Becca Stumpf, The Prospect Agency
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First Place- Switch – K. R. Lawson
Second Place- Veiled Iron – Michelle Sinclair
Third Place- The Picture of Dulce Gardia – Alana Albertson
Finalist- Lifer – Rebecca Sampson
Finalist-The Fourth – Jennifer McAndrews
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Upward movement on Diva List is in blue...
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Nine Finals...
Caro LaFever
Rebecca Sampson
Robin Weaver
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Eight Finals...
Kate Meader
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Seven Finals...
Nan Dixon
Averil Reisman
Camryn Rhys
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Six Finals...
Jeanell Bolton
Harley Brooks
Virginia Taylor
Beth Watson
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Five Finals...
Kathleen Rice Adams
Jerrie Alexander
Elizabeth Bysiek
Louisa Cornell
Robin Covington
Marni Donnelly-Folsom
P.H. Dunn
Eileen Emerson
Ash Krafton
Sarah Elizabeth Ladd
Katherine Lowry Logan
Jennifer McQuiston
Jacqui Nelson
Rebecca Skrabl
Bronwyn Stuart
Stephanie Winkelhake
Casey Wyatt
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Four Finals...
Cecily Cornelius-White
Louisa Cornell
Laura Drake
Kimila Kay
Ellen Lindseth
Virginia McCullough
Isis Rushdan
Ellen Russell
Clarissa Southwick
Sharon Struth
Kristine B. Thompson
Sharon Wray
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Three Finals...
Sarah Andre
Carol-Faye Ashcraft
Shelly Bell
Romily Bernard
Veronica Blade
Valerie Bowman
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Tamara Carr
Sarah Castille
Kathleen Cherry
Meredith Allen Conner
Vivienne Courtoise
Stefani de Ravin
Anita Mae Draper
Normandie Ward Fischer
Donna S. Frelick
Diane Garner
Pamela Gibson
Amity Grays
Lisa Hilleren
Barbara Huddleston
K. R. Lawson
Katy Lee
Alicia Lienhart
Michaela Moore
Virginia Munoz
Brenda Nelson-Davis
Janet Nickoles
Cindy Nord
Mary Oldham
Cathy Perkins
Helen H. Pilz
Diana Quincy
Gloria Richard
Jane Sevier
Michelle Sharp
Madeline Smyth
Lucia St. John
Micha Summers
Sasha Summers
Wanda Thomas
Marlene Urso
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Two Finals...
Alana Albertson
Wendy Anderson
Colette Auclair
Lynda Bailey
Tamara Baumann
Barbara Bettis
Rachael Blair
Susan Breeden
Rachel Brimble
Kimila Bowling
Wendy Campbell
Lisa Chaplin
J'Nell Ciesielski
Meredith Clark
Mary Culver
Jeanne Dickson
Caroline Dunsheath
Marilyn Ebbs
Sheridan Edmonson
Alice Fairbanks-Burton
Leanne Farrell
Stanalei Fletcher
MV Freeman
Chris Anna Fullerton
Collyn Gale
Daphe Gray
Katie Graykowski
Laurie A. Green
Jan Gurney
Natasha Hacaga
Richard Hacker
Jacqueline Harris
Karen Dale Harris
Carolyn Heinemann
Lily Herman
Gwen Hernandez
Kim Hernandez
Angie Hodapp
Nancy Holland
Shanyn Hosier
Faye Hughes
Monique Insalaco
Sherry Isaac
Kendra James
Jessica Keller
Samantha Ann King
Pamela Kopfler
Melissa Landers
Vanessa Lee
Rebecca Lees
Leisl Leighton
Alicia Leinhart
Heather Leonard
Sara Leyton
Miranda Liasson
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Debra Maher
Kate MacEachern
Hanna Martine
Kathryn Matzen
Merle McCann
Arlene McFarlane
Maggie McGinnis
Crista McHugh
Kate Meader
Donna Meier
Heather Molloy
Leeann Morgan
Susan Muller
Mara Nash
Kaylie Newell
Jean Newlin
J. S. Nichols
P.J. O'Dwyer
Catherine Phelan
Elizabeth Pina
Terry Poca
Naomi Rawlings
Judy Ridgley
Elizabeth Roadifer
Susanna Rogers
Kathleen Bittner Roth
S.L. Rowland
Jess Russel
Elaine Schwetz
Sherri Shackleford
PJ Sharon
Laura Sheehan
D. B. Shuster
Eva Siedler
Bonnie Staring
Meredith Simmons
Carla Swafford
Sarah Tanner
Janis Thereault
Donna Thorland
Sandra Tilley
Linda Triegel
Christina Westcott
Chris Weston
Lynn Wilson
Judith Wherett
Barbara Claypole White
Kevin Wolf
Yvonne Yirka
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Friday, April 06, 2012

2011 Divas - Golden Palm Contest Winners

Historical Category
1ST Place THE COURTESAN DUCHESS - Joanna Shupe
2nd Place THE WINDS OF FATE- Elizabeth Bysiek
3rd Place HEART OF THE PHOENIX - Barbara Huddleston

Mainstream with Romantic Elements Category
1ST Place WALKING BACKWARD OFF A CLIFF - Linda Avellar
2nd Place FOREVER - Alicia Leinhart
3rd Place SEPARATED, ACTING BADLY - Barbara Flores

Paranormal/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Time Travel Category
1ST Place DREAM OF MY SOUL - Debra Rodensky
2nd Place DANCING WITH THE DEVIL - Jean B. Newlin
3rd Place MEDUSA, A LOVE STORY - Sasha Summers

Short/Long Contemporary Category
1ST Place UNDERCOVER FATHER - June Love 
2nd Place A NIGHT AT THE ROSEMONT - Mary Oldham
3rd Place HOME AT LAST - Janet Jones Bann

Single Title Category

1ST Place MISSING YOU - Tracy Brogan
2nd Place BID ON ME - Micha Summers
3rd Place SMALL TOWN STORM - Elise K Ackers
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Upward movement on Diva List is in blue...
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Nine Finals...
Caro LaFever
Robin Weaver
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Eight Finals...
Kate Meader
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Seven Finals...
Nan Dixon
Averil Reisman
Camryn Rhys
Rebecca Sampson
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Six Finals...
Jeanell Bolton
Harley Brooks
Virginia Taylor
Beth Watson
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Five Finals...
Kathleen Rice Adams
Jerrie Alexander
Elizabeth Bysiek
Louisa Cornell
Robin Covington
Marni Donnelly-Folsom
P.H. Dunn
Eileen Emerson
Ash Krafton
Sarah Elizabeth Ladd
Katherine Lowry Logan
Jennifer McQuiston
Jacqui Nelson
Rebecca Skrabl
Stephanie Winkelhake
Casey Wyatt
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Four Finals...
Cecily Cornelius-White
Louisa Cornell
Laura Drake
Ellen Lindseth
Virginia McCullough
Isis Rushdan
Ellen Russell
Clarissa Southwick
Sharon Struth
Bronwyn Stuart
Kristine B. Thompson
Sharon Wray
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Three Finals...
Sarah Andre
Carol-Faye Ashcraft
Romily Bernard
Veronica Blade
Valerie Bowman
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Tamara Carr
Sarah Castille
Kathleen Cherry
Meredith Allen Conner
Vivienne Courtoise
Stefani de Ravin
Anita Mae Draper
Normandie Ward Fischer
Donna S. Frelick
Diane Garner
Pamela Gibson
Lisa Hilleren
Barbara Huddleston
Kimila Kay
Katy Lee
Alicia Lienhart
Michaela Moore
Brenda Nelson-Davis
Janet Nickoles
Cindy Nord
Mary Oldham
Cathy Perkins
Helen H. Pilz
Diana Quincy
Gloria Richard
Jane Sevier
Michelle Sharp
Madeline Smyth
Micha Summers
Sasha Summers
Wanda Thomas
Marlene Urso
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Two Finals...
Wendy Anderson
Colette Auclair
Lynda Bailey
Tamara Baumann
Shelly Bell
Barbara Bettis
Rachael Blair
Susan Breeden
Rachel Brimble
Kimila Bowling
Wendy Campbell
Lisa Chaplin
Meredith Clark
Mary Culver
Jeanne Dickson
Caroline Dunsheath
Marilyn Ebbs
Alice Fairbanks-Burton
Leanne Farrell
Stanalei Fletcher
MV Freeman
Chris Anna Fullerton
Collyn Gale
Daphe Gray
Katie Graykowski
Amity Grays
Jan Gurney
Natasha Hacaga
Richard Hacker
Jacqueline Harris
Karen Dale Harris
Lily Herman
Gwen Hernandez
Angie Hodapp
Nancy Holland
Shanyn Hosier
Faye Hughes
Monique Insalaco
Sherry Isaac
Kendra James
Jessica Keller
Samantha Ann King
Pamela Kopfler
Melissa Landers
Vanessa Lee
Rebecca Lees
Leisl Leighton
Alicia Leinhart
Heather Leonard
Sara Leyton
Miranda Liasson
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Debra Maher
Kate MacEachern
Hanna Martine
Kathryn Matzen
Merle McCann
Arlene McFarlane
Maggie McGinnis
Crista McHugh
Kate Meader
Donna Meier
Heather Molloy
Leeann Morgan
Susan Muller
Virginia Munoz
Mara Nash
Kaylie Newell
P.J. O'Dwyer
Catherine Phelan
Elizabeth Pina
Terry Poca
Naomi Rawlings
Judy Ridgley
Elizabeth Roadifer
Susanna Rogers
Kathleen Bittner Roth
S.L. Rowland
Jess Russel
Elaine Schwetz
Sherri Shackleford
PJ Sharon
Laura Sheehan
D. B. Shuster
Eva Siedler
Bonnie Staring
Meredith Simmons
Lucia St. John
Carla Swafford
Sarah Tanner
Janis Thereault
Donna Thorland
Sandra Tilley
Linda Triegel
Chris Weston
Lynn Wilson
Judith Wherett
Barbara Claypole White
Kevin Wolf
Yvonne Yirka
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Thursday, April 05, 2012

2011 Divas - Where the Magic Begins Contest Winners

 
HISTORICAL
1st Place – Lady Catherine's Secret by Sheridan Edmondson
2nd Place – The Madonna of Pisano by Lucia St. John
3rd Place – Wherever You Roam by Kimberly Keys
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
1st Place – Don't Look by Susanne Frost
2nd Place – Deception by Jennifer Beane
3rd Place – Legally Mastered by Sarah Castille
DARK PARANORMAL
1st Place – The Hunt for Home by Lorenda Christensen
2nd Place – Silk by Louise Cusack
3rd Place – Dark Bringer by Brenda Nelson-Davis
LIGHT PARANORMAL
1st Place – Precious Jewels by J. S. Nichols
2nd Place – Medusa, A Love Story by Sasha Summers
3rd Place – Tears of the Sun by Jackie Kramer
SENSUAL SERIES
1st Place – The Last Refuge by Kathy Hix
2nd Place – The Slipper Fits by Sandra Wagner
3rd Place – Sex, Lies and Apple Pie by Lynn Somerville
SINGLE TITLE
1st Place – Captivating Ella by Jennie Jones
2nd Place – Balancing Act by Pamela Gibson
3rd Place – A Little Bit Crazy by Faye Hughes
SWEET SERIES
1st Place – Love in Bitterroot Valley by Jessica Keller
2nd Place – Built to Last by Sherri G. Early
3rd Place – Dragonfly by Susan Shay
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Upward movement on Diva List is in blue...
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Nine Finals...
Caro LaFever
Robin Weaver
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Eight Finals...
Kate Meader
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Seven Finals...
Nan Dixon
Averil Reisman
Camryn Rhys
Rebecca Sampson
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Six Finals...
Jeanell Bolton
Harley Brooks
Virginia Taylor
Beth Watson
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Five Finals...
Kathleen Rice Adams
Jerrie Alexander
Louisa Cornell
Robin Covington
Marni Donnelly-Folsom
P.H. Dunn
Eileen Emerson
Ash Krafton
Sarah Elizabeth Ladd
Katherine Lowry Logan
Jennifer McQuiston
Jacqui Nelson
Rebecca Skrabl
Stephanie Winkelhake
Casey Wyatt
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Four Finals...
Elizabeth Bysiek
Cecily Cornelius-White
Louisa Cornell
Laura Drake
Ellen Lindseth
Virginia McCullough
Isis Rushdan
Clarissa Southwick
Sharon Struth
Bronwyn Stuart
Kristine B. Thompson
Sharon Wray
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Three Finals...
Carol-Faye Ashcraft
Romily Bernard
Veronica Blade
Valerie Bowman
Jennifer Bray-Weber
Tamara Carr
Sarah Castille
Kathleen Cherry
Meredith Allen Conner
Vivienne Courtoise
Stefani de Ravin
Anita Mae Draper
Normandie Ward Fischer
Donna S. Frelick
Diane Garner
Pamela Gibson
Lisa Hilleren
Kimila Kay
Katy Lee
Alicia Lienhart
Michaela Moore
Brenda Nelson-Davis
Janet Nickoles
Cindy Nord
Cathy Perkins
Helen H. Pilz
Diana Quincy
Gloria Richard
Ellen Russell
Jane Sevier
Michelle Sharp
Madeline Smyth
Wanda Thomas
Marlene Urso
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Two Finals...
Wendy Anderson
Sarah Andre
Colette Auclair
Lynda Bailey
Tamara Baumann
Shelly Bell
Barbara Bettis
Rachael Blair
Susan Breeden
Rachel Brimble
Kimila Bowling
Wendy Campbell
Lisa Chaplin
Meredith Clark
Mary Culver
Jeanne Dickson
Caroline Dunsheath
Marilyn Ebbs
Alice Fairbanks-Burton
Leanne Farrell
Stanalei Fletcher
MV Freeman
Chris Anna Fullerton
Collyn Gale
Daphe Gray
Katie Graykowski
Amity Grays
Jan Gurney
Natasha Hacaga
Richard Hacker
Jacqueline Harris
Karen Dale Harris
Lily Herman
Gwen Hernandez
Angie Hodapp
Nancy Holland
Shanyn Hosier
Barbara Huddleston
Faye Hughes
Monique Insalaco
Sherry Isaac
Kendra James
Jessica Keller
Samantha Ann King
Pamela Kopfler
Melissa Landers
Vanessa Lee
Rebecca Lees
Leisl Leighton
Heather Leonard
Sara Leyton
Miranda Liasson
D'Ann Linscott-Dunham
Debra Maher
Kate MacEachern
Hanna Martine
Kathryn Matzen
Merle McCann
Arlene McFarlane
Maggie McGinnis
Crista McHugh
Kate Meader
Donna Meier
Heather Molloy
Leeann Morgan
Susan Muller
Virginia Munoz
Mara Nash
Kaylie Newell
P.J. O'Dwyer
Mary Oldham
Catherine Phelan
Elizabeth Pina
Terry Poca
Naomi Rawlings
Judy Ridgley
Elizabeth Roadifer
Susanna Rogers
Kathleen Bittner Roth
S.L. Rowland
Jess Russel
Elaine Schwetz
Sherri Shackleford
PJ Sharon
Laura Sheehan
D. B. Shuster
Eva Siedler
Bonnie Staring
Meredith Simmons
Lucia St. John
Micha Summers
Sasha Summers
Carla Swafford
Sarah Tanner
Janis Thereault
Donna Thorland
Sandra Tilley
Linda Triegel
Chris Weston
Lynn Wilson
Judith Wherett
Barbara Claypole White
Kevin Wolf
Yvonne Yirka
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