2011 Divas - Spring Into Romance Contest Winners

Contemporary Single Title Romance:

Emily Ohanjanians, MIRA Books
1st Place: The Jacks of Her Heart by Virginia McCullough
2nd Place: The Trouble with Sugar Plums by Jeanne Dickson
3rd Place: Winning Summer by Katie Graykowski
Honorable Mention: California Sunset by Casey Dawes
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Novel w/Strong Romantic Elements/Mainstream:

Amanda Bergeron, Harper Collins
1st Place: An Inconvenient Affair by Christopher Cogley
2nde Place: Dogwood Days by Barbara Claypole White
3rd Place:Cast into Darkness by Janet Tait
Honorable Mention: The Oracle by Elizabeth Roadifer
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Paranormal Romance:

Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks
1st Place: To Love a Viscount by Kathleen Cherry

2nd Place:Tall, Dark and Furry by Meredith Allen Conner

3rd Place: Spellbound by Heather Leonard

Honorable Mention: My Immortal by Monique M Insalaco

Honorable Mention: Blood Moon by Lisa Kessler
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Historical Romance:

Kevan Lyon, Marshal Lyon Literary Agency
1st Place: To Cuba with Love by Averil Reisman
2nd Place: In Pursuit of Love by Sarah Simas
3rd Place: A Bridal Bargain by Ash Glen
Honorable Mention: Yellowstone Heart Song by Peggy Henderson
Honorable Mention: Sapphire Skies by Mary Galusha
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Romantic Suspense:

Abby Zidle, Pocket Books
1st Place: Dancing with Danger by Laura Sheehan
2nd Place: Her Secret Flyboy by Jeanne Dickson

3rd Place: Her Life on the Line by Judith Wherett
Honorable Mention: Dangerous Paradise by Debra Andrews
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Young Adult:

Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency
1st Place: A Matter of Souls by Stephanie Winkelhake
2nd Place: Juvie by Christy Lee

3rd Place:The Voice by Jennifer Anne Davis
Honorable Mention: Atlantis Riptide by Alice Fairbanks-Burton
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Upward movement on Diva List is in blue...
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Five Finals...
Averil Reisman
Camryn Rhys
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Four Finals...

Ellen Lindseth

Kristine B. Thompson

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Three Finals...
Kathleen Rice Adams

Jerrie Alexander

Veronica Blade

Elizabeth Bysiek
Tamara Carr

Louisa Cornell

Vivienne Courtoise
Nan Dixon

Marni Donnelly-Folsom

Ash Krafton

Isis Rushdan

Jane Sevier
Rebecca Skrabl
Virginia Taylor

Stephanie Winkelhake
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Two Finals...
Sarah Andre
Colette Auclair

Jeanell Bolton

Valerie Bowman
Harley Brooks

Kimila Bowling

Kathleen Cherry

Jeanne Dickson
Laura Drake
Anita Mae Draper

Caroline Dunsheath

Eileen Emerson

Leanne Farrell

Stanalei Fletcher
Diane Garner

Richard Hacker
Jacqueline Harris

Gwen Hernandez

Shanyn Hosier

Monique Insalaco
Samantha Ann King

Melissa Landers

Vanessa Lee
Rebecca Lees

Heather Leonard

Miranda Liasson

Katherine Lowry Logan

Hanna Martine
Virginia McCullough

Maggie McGinnis

Crista McHugh
Michaela Moore

Cindy Nord
Linda O'Dwyer

Susanna Rogers
Ellen Russell
Rebecca Sampson
Elaine Schwetz
Sherri Shackleford

Michelle Sharp
Laura Sheehan

Madeline Smyth
Sharon Struth
Sarah Tanner

Wanda Thomas
Marlene Urso

Lynn Wilson

Judith Wherett

Barbara Claypole White

Kevin Wolf

Sharon Wray

Christine Wunch
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2010 Divas - Spring into Romance Contest Winners

RWA San Diego is proud to announce the winners in our 2010 Spring Into 
Romance contest.

SINGLE TITLE
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1st Place: SPOTLIGHT by Kim Law
2nd Place: COURAGE AND AZALEAS by Claudia Shelton
3rd Place: FIGHT LIKE A BLONDE by Melissa Cutler
Honorable Mention: SAVING CAPTAIN MARSH by Caroline Phipps

CONTEMPORARY
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1st Place: A NIGHT AT THE ROSEMONT by Mary Oldham
2nd Place: A MAN OF HONOR  by Jackie Allen
3rd Place: HOW TO LOVE A BILLIONAIRE  by Kelly Rucker
Honorable Mention: STRANGERS IN A BED  by Kelly Rucker

NOVEL with STRONG ROMANTIC ELEMENTS
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1st Place: DIE RUN HIDE by Patrice Kavanaugh
2nd Place: A SOLDIER'S SERENADE by Ellen S. Lindseth
3rd Place: OUT OF FOCUS by Nancy Naigle
Honorable Mention: THE MISER WHO BOUGHT THE FARM by Kendel Flaum

PARANORMAL
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1st Place: Love? Please! A Tale of the Holy Warriors by Marne Ann Kirstatter 
2nd Place: Blind Sight by Pamela Schiebe
3rd Place: Hunter's Moon by Lisa Kessler
Honorable Mention: Love Chosen: The Fae Dragon Chronicles by Marne Ann Kirstatter 
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HISTORICAL
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1st Place: THE BARGAIN - by Gina Conkle
2nd Place: SWEET ENEMY by Heather Snow
3rd Place: LESSONS FROM A SCOUNDREL by Crista McHugh
Honorable Mention: MORE THAN A STRANGER by  Erin Kelly

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Movement upwards listed in Blue...

 

Three Finals

Kathleen Cherry
Kendel Flaum
Kylie Short

Tracy St. Hilaire

 

Two Finals

Nancy Evertz
Katie Graykowski

Marona Hewitt

Tamara Hughes

Patrice Kavanaugh

Marne Ann Kirstatter 
Tracy Mastaler

Crista McHugh
Danielle Mulcahy

Kelly Rucker

Heather Snow
Bobbye Terry

Robin Weaver

 

SOLD!

Anne K. Albert - Defending Glory

Amy Atwell - Lying Eyes

Lexi George - Demon Hunting In Dixie

Barbara Longley - Heart of the Druid Lord

Nancy Naigle - Out of Focus

J. S. Nichols - Come Back to Me

Edie Ramer - Cattitude

Cat Schield - Meddling with a Millionaire (Harlequin Desire)

G. Jillian Stone - The Yard Man

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

Kelly Fitzpatrick
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Six Finals:

Kelly Fitzpatrick
Deborah Gross
Yvonne Harris
Cat Schield
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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
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Four Finals:
Jeanell Bolton
Deanna Carlyle
Louisa Cornell
Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire
Sandra van den Bogerd
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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
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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
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SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson
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