2009 Divas - Lone Star Writing Competition Contest Winners

2009 LONE STAR WRITING COMPETITION WINNERS

The 2009 Lone Star Writing Competition committee is proud to announce the
2009 winners.

Contemporary Series
Wanda Ottewell, Harlequin
Natanya Wheeler, Nancy Yost Literary Agency

1st: HEAD GAMES, Denise Cychosz
2nd: THE BILLIONAIRE'S PURCHASED PRINCESS, Robyn Anders
3rd: LAURA TAKES A LOVER, Mary Oldham

Young Adult
Kat O'She, Leap Books
Jim McCarthy, Dystel & Goderich Literary Management

1st: WILDFLOWERS AND WINGED BOYS, Laurel Wanrow
2nd: A WITCH'S WISH, Martha Ferris
3rd: JOURNEY TO EDEN, Natasha Hanova

Romantic Suspense
Becky Vinter, NAL
Lois Winston, Ashley Grayson Literary Agency

1st: FROM BAGHDAD WITH LOVE, Gail Zerrade
2nd: SWITCHED IN DEATH, Sherry Foley
3rd: SHOT THROUGH THE HEART, D'Ann Linscott-Dunham

Historical Category
Alicia Condon, Editor, Dorchester
Michelle Grajkowski, Literary Agent

1st: THE VISCOUNT'S DILEMMA, Theresa St. Romain
2nd: SURRENDER THE STORM, Angelique Newman
3rd: THE HOUSE PARTY, Beatriz Chantrill Williams


FF&P
Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks
Tina Wexler, International Creative Management

1st: SUBENA'S SACRIFICE, Robin Weaver
2nd: GUARDIAN ANGEL, Joey Kristine Berube
3rd: CALLING FIRE, Melanie Card

Single Title
Leis Pederson, Penguin
Paige Wheeler, Folio Literary Management

1st: SONGBIRD, Lizbeth Selvig
2nd: PLEASURE, Jeanell Bolton
3rd: KISSING MY OLD LIFE Au REVOIR, Beth Watson

Inspirational
Jessica Barnes, WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group
Tamela Hancock Murray, Hartline Literary

1st: VIOLETS AND VIOLINS, Keli Gwyn
2nd: TURNING PAIGE, Kara Bonnevie
3rd: LETTING LOVE IN, Teresa Goudey

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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
Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!
Cat Schield
Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire
Beth Watson
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Three Finals:
Sara Avellino
Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake
Sherry Foley
Alison Henderson
Virginia McCullough
Susan Newman
Chi Nguyen-Rettig
Kathleen Bittner Roth
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Two Finals:
Jeanell Bolton
Anne-Marie Carroll
Meredith Clark
Beth Davis
Constance Gillam
Katie Graykowski
Deborah Gross
Linda Hurtado
Jeffe Kennedy
Sherri Lee
Cathy Leming
Mary Lindsey
Barbara Longley
Kate MacArthur
Jennifer Mackin
Carolyn Martin
Jean Mason
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

2009 Divas - CONNections Award

Congratulations to the winners and finalists of CTRWA's 2009 Writer's Contest!

Erotica

Suzanne Welsh-The Surrender of Lacy Morgan…WINNER!

Sara Avellino-Renegade

Kate MacArthur-Third Piece

Historical

Kathleen Bittner Roth-For the Love of a Lady…WINNER!

Kathleen Bittner Roth-And Then I Loved Him

Laurel O'Donnell-The Angel's Assassin

Mystery/Suspense

Corrina Lavitt-Above the Fold…WINNER!

Elizabeth Pina-Stealing Best Show

Sharon Wray-Midnight Guardian

Paranormal

Florina Craven-The Keeper…WINNER!

Pamela Scheibe-Touch of Spirit

Katherine Turner-Dating God

Series Contemporary

Joan Alley-Her Only Hope…WINNER!

Nancy Evertz-Restoring Mitch's Heart

Elizabeth Pina-When Jonny Came

Single Title

Diana O'Brien Kelly-Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure…WINNER!

Virginia McCullough-The Jacks of Her Heart

Laurie Nichols-Trolls Need Not Apply

Young Adult

Cat Shield-Adventures of Teenage Truthseer…WINNER!

Laura Byrne-Another Will Die

Mary Lindsey-Soul Purpose

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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
Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!
Cat Schield
Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire
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Three Finals:
Sara Avellino
Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake
Alison Henderson
Virginia McCullough
Susan Newman
Chi Nguyen-Rettig
Kathleen Bittner Roth
Beth Watson
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Two Finals:
Anne-Marie Carroll
Meredith Clark
Beth Davis
Sherry Foley
Constance Gillam
Katie Graykowski
Deborah Gross
Linda Hurtado
Jeffe Kennedy
Sherri Lee
Cathy Leming
Mary Lindsey
Barbara Longley
Kate MacArthur
Jennifer Mackin
Carolyn Martin
Jean Mason
Laurel O'Donnell
Susan Shellabarger
Susan Speers
Teri Wilson
Sharon Wray
.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Christine E. Johnson
Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson

2009 Divas - Romance Through the Ages Contest Winners

Ancient/Medieval/Renaissance (AMR)
Final Round Judge: Allison Brandau, Berkley/Jove
1. The Devil's Mistress ~ by Laura Williams
2. Butterfly Swords ~ by Chi Nguyen-Rettig
3. A Kiss in the Wind ~ by Jennifer Bray-Weber
4. Silk and Seduction ~ by Chi Nguyen-Rettig
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Georgian/Regency/Victorian (GRV)
Final Round Judge: Barbara Poelle, Irene Goodman Agency
1. Rakes and Radishes ~ by Susan Newman
2. MisMatched ~ by Alleyne Dickens
3. The Highwayman's Legacy ~ by Louise Bergin
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Colonial/Western/Civil War (CWW)
Final Round Judge: Nicole D'Arienzo, The Wild Rose Press
1. Vigilante's Bride ~ by Yvonne Harris
2. (tie) Something Fierce ~ by Carolyn Martin
2. (tie) Outlaw Bride ~ by Tanya Hanson
4. Harvest of Dreams ~ by Alison Henderson
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Post-Victorian/World War II (PVW)
Final Round Judge: Faith Black, Avalon Books
1. The Aviatrix ~ by Christine Johnson
2. Where the Past Lies ~ by Susan Speers
3. Hollywood and Wine ~ by Roberta Pala
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Time-Travel/Historical Paranormal (TTP)
Final Round Judge: Alicia Condon, Dorchester
1. Mystic Taxi ~ by Karen Duvall
2. Magic In His Arms ~ by Anna Aycock
3. A Pirate's Fate ~ by Ashlynn Pearce
4. Wrecking the Hurricane ~ by Christine Johnson
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LEGEND, A Man for all Reasons
Final Round Judge: Esi Sogah, Morrow/Avon Books
1. Butterfly Swords (AMR) ~ by Chi Nguyen-Rettig
2. (tie) Wrecking the Hurricane (TTP) ~ by Christine Johnson
2. (tie) Love in the Shadows (GRV ) ~ by LaVerne Z. Coan
4. Harvest of Dreams (CWW) ~ by Alison Henderson
5. Vigilante's Bride (CWW, tie) ~ by Yvonne Harris
6. Where the Past Lies (PVW) ~ by Susan Speers

Contest Deadline: 3/1/09

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Contest Diva Leaders:

Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:

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Six Finals:

Yvonne Harris

Diane O'Brien Kelly

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Five Finals:

Christine E. Johnson - SOLD!

Elaine M. Powell

Laura Williams

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Four Finals:

Deanna Carlyle

Nancy Evertz

Kelly Fitzpatrick

Michal Scott

Tracy St. Hilaire

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Three Finals:

Elizabeth Bemis

Deborah Blake

Alison Henderson

Susan Newman

Chi Nguyen-Rettig

Cat Schield

Beth Watson

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Two Finals:

Sara Avellino

Anne-Marie Carroll

Meredith Clark

Beth Davis

Sherry Foley

Constance Gillam

Katie Graykowski

Deborah Gross

Linda Hurtado

Jeffe Kennedy

Cathy Leming

Barbara Longley

Jennifer Mackin

Carolyn Martin

Jean Mason

Virginia McCullough

Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!

Susan Shellabarger

Susan Speers

Teri Wilson

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SOLD!

Amanda Berry

Christine E. Johnson

Elizabeth Pina

Arianna Skye

Amy Talley

Penny Watson

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2009 Divas - Between the Sheets Contest Winners

The Greater Detroit RWA is pleased to announce the winners of
the 2009 Between the Sheets Contest

1st Place - Raven's Heart by Pamela Bolton-Holifield w/a Louisa Cornell
2nd Place - Unholy Bonds by Leslie Lynch
3rd Place - Wildfire by Susan Shellabarger
4th Place - The Ruination of a Rake by Michelle Rooney

Contest Deadline: 2/14/09

Greater Detroit RWA

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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
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Six Finals:
Diane O'Brien Kelly
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Five Finals:

Elaine M. Powell

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Four Finals:
Deanna Carlyle

Nancy Evertz

Kelly Fitzpatrick
Yvonne Harris
Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire
Laura Williams
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Three Finals:
Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake
Cat Schield
Beth Watson
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Two Finals:
Sara Avellino
Anne-Marie Carroll
Meredith Clark

Beth Davis
Sherry Foley
Constance Gillam
Katie Graykowski
Deborah Gross
Linda Hurtado
Christine E. Johnson
Jeffe Kennedy

Sherri Lee
Cathy Leming
Barbara Longley

Jennifer Mackin
Jean Mason
Virginia McCullough

Susan Newman
Elizabeth Pina - SOLD!

Susan Shellabarger
Teri Wilson
.
SOLD!
Amanda Berry

Elizabeth Pina
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson

2009 Divas -Four Seasons Contest Winners

Windy City RWA
2009 Four Seasons Contest Winners

Overall Winner
Desire to Die For by Sherri Lee

Single Title
First - Extreme Love by Jennifer Mackin
Second – Shattered Dreams by Sandy Lloyd
Third – Pleasant Lake PD by Kelly Fitzpatrick
Fourth – The Very Thought of You by Carole DiCamillo

Historical
First - Anchoress and the Fifth Knight by Elaine Powell
Second – Passion and Politics by Susan Newman
Third – Unmasking the Countess by Lecia Cornwall
Fourth – The Deacon and the Devil by Terri Bensen

Short/Long Contemporary
First - His by Design by Tina Butts
Second – Room for Two by Beth Davis
Third – Rural Rendezvous by Elizabeth Pena
Fourth – Restoring Mitch's Heart by Nancy Evertz

Erotic Romance
First - Desire to Die For by Sherri Lee
Second – Wings of Desire by Arianna Skye
Third – Renegade by Sara Avellino
Fourth – Apollo Rising by Jody Brightman

F/F/P
First - Dear Heart by Alison Leake
Second – Bait by Annie Nicholas
Third – Legend of the Druid Laird by Barbara Longley
Fourth – The Calling by Lucie Charles

Contest Deadline: 3/1/09

Windy City RWA

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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:
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Six Finals:
Diane O'Brien Kelly
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Five Finals:
Elaine M. Powell
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Four Finals:
Deanna Carlyle
Nancy Evertz
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Yvonne Harris
Michal Scott
Tracy St. Hilaire
Laura Williams
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Three Finals:
Elizabeth Bemis
Deborah Blake
Cat Schield
Beth Watson
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Two Finals:
Sara Avellino
Anne-Marie Carroll
Meredith Clark
Beth Davis
Sherry Foley
Constance Gillam
Katie Graykowski
Deborah Gross
Linda Hurtado
Christine E. Johnson
Jeffe Kennedy
Sherri Lee
Cathy Leming
Barbara Longley
Jennifer Mackin
Jean Mason
Virginia McCullough
Susan Newman
Elizabeth Pina
Teri Wilson
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SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson

2009 Divas - Show Me the Spark Contest Winners

CONGRATS! to our 2009 Show Me the Spark! unpublished author winners! The final placements are:

FIRST PLACE -- Broken Road by Leigh Stites

SECOND PLACE -- The Anchoress and The Fifth Knight by Elaine Powell
THIRD PLACE -- Shades of Deception by MaryLou Keller
FOURTH PLACE -- The Story Queen by Joe Frazer
FIFTH PLACE -- Redemption by Nancy Evertz

Contest Deadline was 3/1/09

Heartland Romance Authors

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Contest Diva Leaders:

Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:

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Six Finals:

Diane O'Brien Kelly

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Four Finals:

Deanna Carlyle

Yvonne Harris

Elaine M. Powell

Michal Scott

Tracy St. Hilaire

Laura Williams

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Three Finals:

Elizabeth Bemis

Deborah Blake

Nancy Evertz

Kelly Fitzpatrick

Cat Schield

Beth Watson

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Two Finals:

Anne-Marie Carroll

Meredith Clark

Sherry Foley

Constance Gillam
Katie Graykowski

Deborah Gross

Linda Hurtado

Christine E. Johnson

Jeffe Kennedy

Cathy Leming

Jean Mason

Virginia McCullough

Elizabeth Pina
Teri Wilson

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SOLD!

Amanda Berry

Arianna Skye

Amy Talley

Penny Watson

2009 Divas - Fab Five Contest Winners

Historical
Final Judge: Kerry Donovan , Associate Editor, New American Library
First Place: Dangerous Desires – Sharon Calvin
Second Place: The Anchoress and the Fifth Knight – Elaine Powell
Third Place: And Then I Loved Him – Kathleen Bittner Roth
Fourth Place: Pyramus Lost – Lisa Sullivan
Honorable Mention: Charity for a Ranger – Terry Irene Blain
Honorable Mention: Dangerous Waters – Bev Irwin

Paranormal
Final Judge: Latoya C. Smith, Grand Central Publishing
First Place: The Defective Demon – Kate MacEachern
Second Place: Dawn's Shadow – Deborah Gilbert
Third Place: Stone Kissed – Keri Kaeding
Fourth Place: Blood Rule – Christina Peruzzi Lopes
Honorable Mention: The Painted Spellcaster – Shawntelle Madison

Romantic Suspense
Final Judge: Julie Keenan, Editor, The Wild Rose Press
First Place: Kira's Keeper - Jan Schliesman
Second Place: Smokescreen - Kathleen Irene Paterka
Third Place: Stealing Best in Show - Elizabeth Pina
Fourth Place: Black Swan - Jean Tara Ownbey
Honorable Mention: A Heart on Hold - Sherry Foley

Series Contempory (Long/Short)
Final Judge: Keyren Gerlach, Assoc. Editor, Harlequin Enterprises
First Place: Getting Lucky – Katie Graykowski
Second Place: The Consultant's Heartbreak Emergency – Kamy Chetty
Third Place: Redemption – Nancy Evertz
Fourth Place: Hardy's Triple Play – Jamie Kersten
Honorable Mention: When Jonny Came – Elizabeth Pina

Woman's Fiction
Final Judge: Paige Wheeler, Agent, Folio Literary Management
First Place: Worth the Weight – Patricia Walters-Fischer
Second Place: Rogue Angel – Tamra Baumann
Third Place: Lakota Dreaming – Constance Gillam
Fourth Place: The Spin I'm In – Kate Bowman
Honorable Mention: Home at Last – Janet K Jones

Young Adult
Final Judge: Alyssa Eisner Henkin, Agent, Trident Media Group
First Place: Adventures of a Teenage Truthseer - Cat Schield
Second Place: Another Will Die - Laura Byrne
Third Place: My Life in the Void - Betsy Norman
Fourth Place: Light of Truth - Sheri Boeyink
Honorable Mention: Stunt Princess - Emily Marshall

Contest Deadline: 3/1/09

Wisconsin RWA

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Contest Diva Leaders:

Advancement from one final upward is highlighted in blue:

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Six Finals:

Diane O'Brien Kelly

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Four Finals:

Deanna Carlyle

Yvonne Harris

Michal Scott

Tracy St. Hilaire

Laura Williams

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Three Finals:

Elizabeth Bemis

Deborah Blake

Kelly Fitzpatrick

Elaine M. Powell

Cat Schield

Beth Watson

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Two Finals:

Anne-Marie Carroll

Meredith Clark

Nancy Evertz

Sherry Foley

Constance Gillam
Katie Graykowski

Deborah Gross

Linda Hurtado

Christine E. Johnson

Jeffe Kennedy

Cathy Leming

Jean Mason

Virginia McCullough

Elizabeth Pina
Teri Wilson

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SOLD!

Amanda Berry

Arianna Skye

Amy Talley

Penny Watson

2009 Divas - The Shelia Contest Winners

The Valley Forge Romance Writers
are pleased to announce the winners
of the The Sheila 2009 Contest!

Historical

Final Judge: Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks

1. Butterfly Swords by Jeanne Lin
2. Passion and Politics by Susan Newman
3. The Aviatrix by Christine E. Johnson
4. A Very Patient Man by S.G. Shellabarger
5. Something Fierce by Carolyn Martin
6. The Lollard's Daughter by Elaine M. Powell

Romantic Suspense

Final Judge: Danielle Poiesz, Pocket Books

1. Edge of Deception by Elizabeth Bemis
2. The Gavel's Echo by Anne-Marie Carroll
3. Discovery Bay by Rachel Grant
4. Guardian's Angel by Sharon Wray
5. Retribution by Jean Mason

Paranormal

Final Judge: Latoya Smith, Grand Central

1. Machine Slave by Jennette Heikes
2. Charm School by Deanna Carlyle
3. 24 Hours to Midnight by Jennifer Stark
4. The Legend of the Druid Laird by Barbara Longley
5. Thirty by Tracy St. Hilaire

Women's Fiction w/ Romantic Elements

Final Judge: Chris Keeslar, Dorchester

1. Politically Incorrect by Faye Hughes
2. Busted by Diane O'Brien Kelly
3. Cub Creek by Grace R. Greene
4. Forewarning by Kathleen Wyland
5. Kissing My Old Life Au Revoir by Beth Watson

Single Title Romance

Final Judge: Adam Wilson, MIRA/Red Dress Ink

1. Finding Cherry by Inara Kirsten Scott
2. Delivering Love by Daria Cyzon
3. Jacks of Her Heart by Virginia McCullough
4. Going Once, Going Twice by Jenny Bernard
5. Man Law by Adrienne Giordano-Maynard

Deadline was on 2/15/09
Valley Forge Romance Writers

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Contest Diva Leaders:

Advancement highlighted in blue:

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Six Finals:

Diane O'Brien Kelly

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Four Finals:

Deanna Carlyle

Yvonne Harris

Michal Scott

Tracy St. Hilaire

Laura Williams

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Three Finals:

Elizabeth Bemis

Deborah Blake

Kelly Fitzpatrick

Beth Watson

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Two Finals:

Anne-Marie Carroll

Meredith Clark

Deborah Gross

Linda Hurtado

Christine E. Johnson

Jeffe Kennedy

Cathy Leming

Jean Mason

Virginia McCullough
Elaine M. Powell

Cat Schield
Teri Wilson

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SOLD!

Amanda Berry

Arianna Skye

Amy Talley

Penny Watson

2009 Divas - Duel on the Delta Contest Winners

And the winners are...

Contemporary
First Place - An Unexpected Father - Kathryn Kelly
Second Place - Daddy with a Deadline - Marilyn Shank
Third Place - Love at Water's Edge - Danniele Worsham

Paranormal
First Place - Immortal Death - Laurel O''Donnell
Second Place - King of Magic - Judy Mills
Third Place - Thirty - Tracy St. Hilaire

Inspirational
First Place - A Proposal of Grace - Gina Welbourne
Second Place - Second Chances - Mary Manners
Third Place - Killing Time - Kimberly Byrd

Mainstream
First Place - Wrestling with Alligators - Lateia Sandifer
Second Place - Atonement - Linda Hurtado
Third Place - Jacks of Her Heart - Virginia McCullough

Historical
First Place - The Devil's Mistress - Laura Williams
Second Place - McKenzie's Secret - Jerlyn Willin
Third Place - Patterns of Love - Kelly Fitzpatrick

Young Adult
First Place - Adventures of a Teenage Truthseer - Cat Schield
Second Place - Big Panties and other Parachutes - Sarah Tregay
Third Place - The Dog Ate My Teacher - Kelly Fitzpatrick

Romantic Suspense
First Place - Out of Hope - Lynette Curtis
Second Place - A Captive Heart - Sherry Foley
Third Place - The Russian Seduction - Laura Williams


Contest Deadline: 2/14/09

River City Romance Writers

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Contest Diva Leaders:

Advancement highlighted in blue:

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Five Finals:

Diane O'Brien Kelly

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Four Finals:

Yvonne Harris

Michal Scott

Laura Williams

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Three Finals:

Deborah Blake

Kelly Fitzpatrick

Tracy St. Hilaire
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Two Finals:

Elizabeth Bemis

Deanna Carlyle

Meredith Clark

Deborah Gross

Linda Hurtado

Jeffe Kennedy

Cathy Leming

Cat Schield
Beth Watson

Teri Wilson

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SOLD!

Amanda Berry

Arianna Skye

Amy Talley

Penny Watson

2009 Divas - Merritt Contest Winners

SARA's 2009 Merritt Contest

2009 Final Ranking

HISTORICAL – Tessa Woodward, Avon

• FIRST - Once Upon A Stormy Night by Rebecca B. Lees
• SECOND - A Man Like That by Alison Henderson
• THIRD - Spanish Eyes by Shellee Roberts
• FOURTH - Fallen Angels in Paradise by Cathy Leming
• FIFTH - My Celestial Love by Kristyne Raley

PARANORMAL – Rose Hilliard, St. Martin's

• FIRST - Fire of the Dragon by Lori D. Stacy
• SECOND - The Shadows of Time by Sandra De Taranto
• THIRD - Charm School by Deanna Carlyle
• FOURTH - Witch Ever Way You Can by Deborah Blake
• FIFTH - Thirty by Tracy St. Hilaire

ROMANTIC SUSPENSE – Latoya Smith, Grand Central

• FIRST - Buried Deep by Jean Mason
• SECOND - Edge of Deception by Elizabeth Bemis
• THIRD - Pleasant Lake P.D. by Kelly Fitzpatrick
• FOURTH - The Gavel's Echo by Anne-Marie Carroll
• FIFTH - Lady of the Lake by Tracy St. Hilaire

SERIES CONTEMPORARY – Patience Smith, Silhouette

• FIRST - Rodeo Redemption by Teri Wilson
• SECOND - Cup of Joe by Teri Wilson
• THIRD - Passion by Jeanell Bolton
• FOURTH - The One by Lu Ann Long
• FIFTH - Restoring Mitch's Heart by Nancy Evertz

SINGLE TITLE/MAINSTREAM WITH R. E. – Megan McKeever, Pocket

• FIRST - Death, Taxes and a French Manicure by Diane O'Brien Kelly
• SECOND - Love and Oreos by Elizabeth Bemis
• THIRD - Busted by Diane O'Brien Kelly
• FOURTH - Prior Sins by Deborah Gross
• FIFTH - After the War by Jessica Scott

SARA Chapter Website

Contest Deadline: 2/14/09

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Contest Diva Leaders:

Advancement highlighted in blue:

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Five Finals:

Diane O'Brien Kelly

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Four Finals:

Yvonne Harris

Michal Scott

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Three Finals:

Deborah Blake

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Two Finals:

Elizabeth Bemis

Deanna Carlyle

Meredith Clark

Deborah Gross

Jeffe Kennedy

Cathy Leming

Tracy St. Hilaire
Beth Watson

Laura Williams

Teri Wilson

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SOLD!

Amanda Berry

Arianna Skye

Amy Talley

Penny Watson

2009 Divas - Stroke of Midnight Contest Winners

Contemporary:

1st Place – Kate MacArthur – The Third Piece
2nd Place – Janet Mullany – A Subtext of Sex
3rd Place – Grace Hood – Come On Baby, Light My Fire
HM – Nett Robbens – Falling Again
HM – Alannah Lynne – Last Call

Paranormal/Time Travel:

1st Place – Erika Sands – D'Nar
2nd Place – Lyra Verna – Mastering Her Dark Soul
3rd Place – Paris Brandon – Blood On The Moon
HM – Letitia Brave – Pandora's Box
HM – Serena Shay – The Challenge

Novella:

1st Place – Michal Scott – Alone on Earth
2nd Place – Minx Malone – Milo's Revenge
3rd Place – Michal Scott – Possessed by the Past
HM – Michal Scott – Pandora's Box
HM – Trinity Blake – Time Pirate

Futuristic/Fantasy/SciFi

1st Place – Sara Avellino – Renegade
2nd Place – Leigh Court – The Edge of TIme
3rd Place – Ella Drake – Caught In Silver
HM – Jeffe Kennedy – Obsidian
HM – Michelle Polaris – Bound Odyssey

Passionate Ink

Contest Deadline: 2/22/09
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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement highlighted in blue:
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Four Finals:
Yvonne Harris
Michal Scott
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Three Finals:
Diane O'Brien Kelly
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Two Finals:
Deborah Blake
Deanna Carlyle
Meredith Clark
Jeffe Kennedy
Beth Watson
Laura Williams
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SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson

2009 Divas - Winter Rose Contest Winners

Sponsored by the Yellow Rose Chapter
of Romance Writers of America®

OVERALL WINNER:
Laura Williams / The Devil's Mistress

Contemporary Single Title:
1st - Extreme Love / Jennifer Mackin
2nd - Mustang Shelly / Gigi Sherrell Norwood
3rd - In The Red / Kelsey Browning

Historical:
1st - The Blue Rider / Cindy Nord
2nd - The Devil's Mistress / Laura Williams
3rd - Overlander / Gail Zerrede

Mainstream:
1st - Death, Taxes & A French Manicure / Diane O'Brien Kelly
2nd - Busted / Diane O'Brien Kelly
3rd - Shadow of Evil / Yvonne Harris

Paranormal:
1st - Obsidian / Jeffe Kennedy
2nd - Rocky Mountain Howl / Holly E. Watson
3rd - Night Walker / Lisa Kessler

Romantic Suspense:
1st - Dangerous Secrets / Greta MacEachern
2nd - Come Back To Me / Mary A. Behre
3rd - Blood Moon / Sarah Stilwell

Series Contemporary:
1st - In Deep / Meredith Clark
2nd - Rebel Heart / Yvonne Harris
3rd - A Place To Call Her Own / Sheila Athens

Young Adult:
1st - Charm School / Deanna Carlyle
2nd - Adventures of a Teenage Truthseer / Cat Schield
3rd - Minimum Wage / Diane O'Brien Kelly

Contest Deadline 1/24/09

Yellow Rose RWA

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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement highlighted in blue:
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Four Finals:
Yvonne Harris
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Three Finals:
Diane O'Brien Kelly
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Two Finals:
Deborah Blake
Deanna Carlyle
Meredith Clark
Beth Watson
Laura Williams
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SOLD!
Amanda Berry
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson

2009 Divas - Marlene Contest Winners

Young Adult;
Final judge: Kristin Daly, Balzer & Bray/Harper Collins
Author critique: 2008 double Rita finalist Kelly Parra

winner: Witch's Boy by Yvonne Yirka
first runner-up: Bloom by Shelly Coriell
second runner-up: Soul Purpose by Mary Lindsey


Series Contemporary;
Final judge: Patience Smith, Silhouette
Author critique: The Pink Hearts Society (Donna Alward, Jenna Bayley-Burke, Ally Blake, Nicola Marsh, Natasha Oakley, Trish Wylie
(winner to receive at least one critique from PHS depending on type of series she or he is targeting)

winner: Catch a Star by Amanda Berry - UPDATE Sept 2009: Manuscript sold to Patience Smith for Silhouette Special Edition
first runner-up: In Deep by Meredith Clark
second runner-up: Room for Two by Sarah Elizabeth Davis


Romantic Elements;
Final judge: Jennifer Enderlin, St. Martin's
Author critique: American Title III winner and WRW member Jenny Gardiner

winner: Flowers, Veils, & Shotgun Shells by Caren Helms
first runner-up: Evil Eye by Elizabeth Heiter
second runner-up: Fortune's Fool by Jane Sevier
third runner-up: Stronger than Bone by Kendra Elliott
fourth runner-up: Lakota Dreaming by Connie Gillam

Single Title;
Final judge: Latoya Smith, Grand Central Publishing (formerly Warner Books)
Author critique: 2008 Rita winner Kristan Higgins

winner: Alive at 5 by Linda Hurtado
first runner-up: The Naughty Never Die by Laurie Kellogg
second runner-up: The Swing of her Hips by Suzanne Kaufman Kalb


Paranormal;
Final judge: Tracy Farrell, Luna & HQN
Author critique: NY Times Bestseller Gena Showalter

winner: The Totally Tubular Adventures of Carrington Morris by Gwen Hayes
first runner-up: A Sweet But Deadly Desire by Laurie Thompson
second runner-up: Witch Ever Way You Can by Deborah Blake


Historical;
Final judge: May Chen, Avon
Author critique: 2006 Rita winner and WRW member Diane Gaston

winner: Handsome Jack by Tamara Berry
first runner-up: Fallen Angels in Paradise by Cathy Leming
second runner-up: Musical Ties by Nicole Penttila
third runner-up:The Aviatrix by Christina E. Johnson

Contest Deadline was January 15, 2009
Washington Romance Writers

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Contest Diva Leaders:
Advancement highlighted in blue:

Two Finals:
Deborah Blake
Yvonne Harris
Beth Watson
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Amanda Berry
Arianna Skye
Amy Talley
Penny Watson