2010 Divas - Hot Prospects Winners

Valley of the Sun Romance Writers is pleased to announce the winners of our
2010 Hot Prospects Contest.
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Grand Prize Winner
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***Indian Princess by Sarah M. Anderson***
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Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal
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1st-Tangled Web by Crista McHugh
2nd-Wolfen Time by  Roxy Boroughs  
3rd-Scythe Does by Matter Gina Grant
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Historical
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1st-The Missing Baron by Stephanie Buchanan
2nd-Proposals and Pretenses by Barbara Reed
3rd-A Word In Private by Clare Van Dyke
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Romantic Suspense
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1st-Naked Choke by Susanna Rogers
2nd-The Lies that Bind by Susanna Rogers
3rd-Burn on the Western Slope by Angela Smith
4th-Cat's Eyes by Candace Irvin
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Contemporary Single Title
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1st-Steel Hearts by Nancy Evertz
2nd-Another Day in Paradise by Kelly Fitzpatrick
3rd-Who Needs a Hero by Jennifer L Hart
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Contemporary Series
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1st-Indian Princess by Sarah M. Anderson
2nd-To Catch a Thief by Kayla Kacer
3rd-The Wannabe Cowboy by Sarah M. Anderson

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Seven Finals

Jeanell Bolton

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Six Finals

Crista McHugh

Tracy St. Hilaire

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Five Finals

Elisa Beatty

Nancy Evertz

Katie Graykowski

Sylvia McDaniel

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Four Finals

Kelly Fitzpatrick

Kendel Flaum

Tamara Hughes

N J Litz

Dora Mekouar

Isis Rushdan

Rebecca Sampson

Robin Weaver
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Three Finals

Sarah M. Anderson

Peter Andrews

Kathleen Cherry

Katrina Crew

Sarina Dorie
Alyssa Fernandez

Trudi Seery Gilligan

William Haggart

Leah Hodge

Rebecca Lees

D'Ann Linscott-Dunham

Jean Mason

Tracy Mastaler

Mary Oldham

Connie Queen

Susanna Rogers

Kylie Short

Madeline Smyth

G. Jillian Stone

Anna Sugden

Suzanne Webb
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Two Finals

Amy Atwell - Sold!

Jo Anne Banker

Jennifer Beane

Martha Catt

Kathy Coatney

Lexi Connor

Kelly Conrad

Mary Culver

Amy DeTrempe

Kimberly Dias

Alice Fairbanks-Burton

Jamie Farrell

Sharon Lynn Fisher

Lori Sanders Foley

Joe Fraser

December Gephart

Micki Gibson

Kendell Gray

Laurie Green

Lynn Gutierrez

Sharon Hamilton
Marona Hewitt

Kay Hudson

Patrice Kavanaugh

Elizabeth Kelley

Lisa Kessler

Kimberly Killion

Marne Ann Kirstatter

Elizabeth Knowles-Palladino
Helene Lacey

Kim Law

Suzanne Lazear

Barbara Longley

Katie McGarry

Stacy Monson
Danielle Mulcahy

Nancy Naigle

Brenda Nelson-Davis

Cindy Nord

Kelly Rucker

Merry Simmons

Heather Snow

Bonnie Staring

Ciara Stewart

Jennifer Stroka

Jennifer Tanner
Bobbye Terry

Phyllis J. Towzey

Amy Villalba
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SOLD!

Anne K. Albert - Defending Glory

Amy Atwell - Lying Eyes

Alyessa Everett - A Tryst with Trouble

Lexi George - Demon Hunting In Dixie

Gwyn, Keli - A Bride Opens Shop in El Dorado, California

Barbara Longley - Heart of the Druid Laird

Nancy Naigle - Out of Focus

J. S. Nichols - Come Back to Me

Edie Ramer - Cattitude

Jo Ramsey - Cluing In

Cat Schield - Meddling with a Millionaire (Harlequin Desire)

G. Jillian Stone - The Yard Man

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2010 Divas - 2010 NECRWA First Kiss Winners

On behalf of the New England Chapter of Romance Writers of America (NECRWA),
I am pleased to announce the winner and finalists of our 2010 First Kiss
Contest.
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1st place -  IN TOO DEEP by Cris Hickey
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2nd place - PERPETUAL LIGHT by Kimberly Dias

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3rd place - EARTH ANGEL by Cecily Cornelius-White

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4th place - TOUCH by Jus Accardo
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5th place - IT'S IN HIS KISS by Katrina Snow

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6th place - LOVING MAX HOLDEN by Katy Upperman

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Congratulations to the winner, the finalists and to everyone who
participated in the contest. We wish you the very best in your writing.

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Seven Finals

Jeanell Bolton

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Six Finals

Tracy St. Hilaire

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Five Finals

Elisa Beatty

Katie Graykowski

Sylvia McDaniel

Crista McHugh

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Four Finals

Nancy Evertz

Kendel Flaum

Tamara Hughes

N J Litz

Dora Mekouar

Isis Rushdan

Rebecca Sampson

Robin Weaver
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Three Finals

Peter Andrews

Kathleen CherryKatrina Crew

Sarina Dorie
Alyssa Fernandez

Kelly Fitzpatrick

Trudi Seery Gilligan

William Haggart

Leah Hodge

Rebecca Lees

D'Ann Linscott-Dunham

Jean Mason

Tracy Mastaler

Mary Oldham

Connie Queen

Kylie Short

Madeline Smyth

G. Jillian Stone

Anna Sugden

Suzanne Webb
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Two Finals

Amy Atwell - Sold!

Jo Anne Banker

Jennifer Beane

Martha Catt

Kathy Coatney

Lexi Connor

Kelly Conrad

Mary Culver

Amy DeTrempe

Kimberly Dias

Alice Fairbanks-Burton

Jamie Farrell

Sharon Lynn Fisher

Lori Sanders Foley

Joe Fraser

December Gephart

Micki Gibson

Kendell Gray

Laurie Green

Lynn Gutierrez

Sharon Hamilton
Marona Hewitt

Kay Hudson

Patrice Kavanaugh

Elizabeth Kelley

Lisa Kessler

Kimberly Killion

Marne Ann Kirstatter

Elizabeth Knowles-Palladino
Helene Lacey

Kim Law

Suzanne Lazear

Barbara Longley

Katie McGarry

Stacy Monson
Danielle Mulcahy

Nancy Naigle

Brenda Nelson-Davis

Cindy Nord

Kelly Rucker

Merry Simmons

Heather Snow

Bonnie Staring

Ciara Stewart

Jennifer Stroka

Jennifer Tanner
Bobbye Terry

Phyllis J. Towzey

Amy Villalba
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SOLD!

Anne K. Albert - Defending Glory

Amy Atwell - Lying Eyes

Alyessa Everett - A Tryst with Trouble

Lexi George - Demon Hunting In Dixie

Gwyn, Keli - A Bride Opens Shop in El Dorado, California

Barbara Longley - Heart of the Druid Laird

Nancy Naigle - Out of Focus

J. S. Nichols - Come Back to Me

Edie Ramer - Cattitude

Jo Ramsey - Cluing In

Cat Schield - Meddling with a Millionaire (Harlequin Desire)

G. Jillian Stone - The Yard Man

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2010 Divas - MERWA Synopsis Contest Winners

The Maine chapter of RWA would like to congratulate all the finalists in our
2010 Synopsis Contest.

OVERALL WINNER -  Rachel's War by Robert L. Hecker
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Contemporary
1st    - Children of Angels  by Kim Blake
2nd    - The Music Is You  by Nancy Reinhardt
3rd     - The Reluctant Debutant, Vengeful Heir by Elizabeth Kelley
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Historical
1st    - Buried Loves, Buried Lives- A Story from Pompeii  by Mary Culver
2nd    - Live for Love  by Mary Culver
3rd    - Caribbean Scot  by Kimberly Killion
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Romantic Elements
1st    - The Promise of Change by B. Dianne Farb
2nd     - People of the Lie by Claudia Alexander
3rd     - The Shift by Megan Macijauskas
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Romantic Suspense
1st    - Rachel's War by Robert L. Hecker
2nd    - Fear of Love    by Leslie Anne Bard
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Paranormal
1st    - Two Moons Rising by Judi Phillips

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Seven Finals

Jeanell Bolton

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Six Finals

Tracy St. Hilaire

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Five Finals

Elisa Beatty

Katie Graykowski

Sylvia McDaniel

Crista McHugh

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Four Finals

Nancy Evertz

Kendel Flaum

Tamara Hughes

N J Litz

Dora Mekouar

Isis Rushdan

Rebecca Sampson

Robin Weaver
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Three Finals

Peter Andrews
Kathleen CherryKatrina Crew

Sarina Dorie
Alyssa Fernandez

Kelly Fitzpatrick

Trudi Seery Gilligan

William Haggart

Leah Hodge

Rebecca Lees

D'Ann Linscott-Dunham

Jean Mason

Tracy Mastaler

Mary Oldham

Connie Queen

Kylie Short

Madeline Smyth

G. Jillian Stone

Anna Sugden

Suzanne Webb
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Two Finals

Amy Atwell - Sold!

Jo Anne Banker

Jennifer Beane

Martha Catt

Kathy Coatney

Lexi Connor

Kelly Conrad

Mary Culver

Amy DeTrempe

Alice Fairbanks-Burton

Jamie Farrell

Sharon Lynn Fisher

Lori Sanders Foley

Joe Fraser

December Gephart

Micki Gibson

Kendell Gray

Laurie Green

Lynn Gutierrez

Sharon Hamilton
Marona Hewitt

Kay Hudson

Patrice Kavanaugh

Elizabeth Kelley

Lisa Kessler

Kimberly Killion

Marne Ann Kirstatter

Elizabeth Knowles-Palladino
Helene Lacey

Kim Law

Suzanne Lazear

Barbara Longley

Katie McGarry

Stacy Monson
Danielle Mulcahy

Nancy Naigle

Brenda Nelson-Davis

Cindy Nord

Kelly Rucker

Merry Simmons

Heather Snow

Bonnie Staring

Ciara Stewart

Jennifer Stroka

Jennifer Tanner
Bobbye Terry

Phyllis J. Towzey

Amy Villalba
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SOLD!

Anne K. Albert - Defending Glory

Amy Atwell - Lying Eyes

Alyessa Everett - A Tryst with Trouble

Lexi George - Demon Hunting In Dixie

Gwyn, Keli - A Bride Opens Shop in El Dorado, California

Barbara Longley - Heart of the Druid Laird

Nancy Naigle - Out of Focus

J. S. Nichols - Come Back to Me

Edie Ramer - Cattitude

Jo Ramsey - Cluing In

Cat Schield - Meddling with a Millionaire (Harlequin Desire)

G. Jillian Stone - The Yard Man

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2010 Divas - Winners of the Launching A Star Contest 2010

The SpacecoasTAuthorsof Romance (Florida STARS) is proud to announce the winners and placements in the 2010 Launching a Star Contest!+

Overall Winner The overall winning entry in the 2010 Launching A Star contest is Breath of Fire, by Leah Hodge.  In addition to receiving a star-shaped paperweight for her first place win in the Futuristic/Fantasy category, Leah will have a star named after her through the International Registry of Stars. Congratulations, Leah!

Single Title

Final Judges: Selina McLemore, Sr. Editor-Grand Central Publishing and Becca Stumpf,  The Prospect Agency

First Place – Beware of Heels – Suzanne Purvis
Second Place- Far From Perfect – Barbara Longley
Third Place- Haunted Heart – Carol Shrembek
Finalist- X+Y+Love – Karen Papandrew
Finalist – Present from the Past – Donna Wuest
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General Paranormal

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Final Judges: Meredith Giordan, Editor – The Berkley Publishing Group and Laurie McLean, The Larsen-Pomada Agency

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First Place- Machine Slave – Jennette Heikes

Second Place- Jinn & Tonic – Kay Hudson

Third Place- Pack of Lies – Kimila Bowling

Finalist – Scent of Fear –  NJ Litz

Finalist – Surrender the Night – Traci Yates-Poff

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Futuristic/Fantasy

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Final Judges: Leah Hultenschmidt, Sr. Editor-Sourcebooks, Devi Pillai, Sr. Editor – Orbit/The Hachette Book Group and Suzie Townsend, Fine Print Literary Management

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First Place- Breath of Fire – Leah Hodge

Second Place – Ghost Planet – Sharon Lynn Fisher

Third Place – True Through the Ages – Barbara Longley

Finalist – Exhale – Kendell Gray

Finalist – Inhale – Kendell Gray

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Historical

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Final Judges: Talia Platz, Editor – New American Library (NAL) and Michelle Grajkowski, 3 Seas Literary Agency

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First Place- Her Heart's Desire – Lynn Gutierrez

Second Place- To Walk in the Sun – Amy DeTrempe

Third Place- Her Secret Flyboy – Jeanne M. Dickson

Finalist- Paper Hearts – Kay Hudson

Finalist- Dragon's Lair – Lori Sanders Foley

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 Series Contemporary

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Final Judges: Susan Litman, Sr. Editor – Harlequin/Silhouette Special Editions and Roberta Brown, The Brown Agency

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First Place- The Cattleman's Proposal – Helene Lacey

Second Place- Perfect Kate – Rebecca Sampson

Third Place- Lost and Found – Jo Anne Banker

Finalist-A Christmas Reunion – Jennifer Stroka

Finalist- Electing Mr. Right – Lateia Elam Sandifer

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Romantic Suspense

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Final Judges: Katherine Pelz, Editor, The Berkley Publishing Group and Laura Bradford, The Bradford Literary Agency

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First Place- Zane's War – Theresa Monsey

Second Place- Wreckless – Elizabeth Klein

Third Place- Buried Secrets – Jean Mason

Finalist- Carmelita's Gold – Brenda M. Pierce

Finalist- Night Visions – Becke Martin

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Inspirational

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Final Judges: Natalie Hanemann, Editor, Thomas Nelson and Rachelle Gardner, WordServe Literary

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First Place- The Healing Tree – Amy DeTrempe

Second Place- Whitewash Bride – Kathleen L. Maher

Third Place- Shades of Grace – JoAnn Robisheaux

Finalist- Going in Circles – Jodie Bailey

Finalist- Love's Advocate – Karen Fleming

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Young Adult

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Final Judges: Kristin Daly Rens, Editor, HarperCollins Children's Books and Elaine Spencer, The Knight Agency

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First Place- Jinn – Sharron Houdek

Second Place- Legacy – Robin Bielman

Third Place- Real Guys Like Pink – Micki Gibson

Finalist- Dream Crafters – Peter Andrews

Finalist- My Life as an Extra – Ruth Kaufman

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Seven Finals

Jeanell Bolton

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Six Finals

Tracy St. Hilaire

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Five Finals

Elisa Beatty

Katie Graykowski

Sylvia McDaniel

Crista McHugh

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Four Finals

Nancy Evertz

Kendel Flaum

Tamara Hughes

N J Litz

Dora Mekouar

Isis Rushdan

Rebecca Sampson

Robin Weaver
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Three Finals

Peter Andrews

Kathleen CherryKatrina Crew

Sarina Dorie
Alyssa Fernandez

Kelly Fitzpatrick

Trudi Seery Gilligan

William Haggart

Leah Hodge

Rebecca Lees

D'Ann Linscott-Dunham

Jean Mason

Tracy Mastaler

Mary Oldham

Connie Queen

Kylie Short

Madeline Smyth

G. Jillian StoneAnna Sugden

Suzanne Webb
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Two Finals

Amy Atwell - Sold!

Jo Anne Banker

Jennifer Beane

Martha Catt

Kathy Coatney

Lexi Connor

Kelly Conrad

Amy DeTrempe

Alice Fairbanks-Burton

Jamie Farrell

Sharon Lynn Fisher

Lori Sanders Foley

Joe Fraser

December Gephart

Micki Gibson

Kendell Gray

Laurie Green

Lynn Gutierrez

Sharon Hamilton
Marona Hewitt

Kay Hudson

Patrice Kavanaugh

Lisa Kessler

Marne Ann Kirstatter

Elizabeth Knowles-Palladino
Helene Lacey

Kim Law

Suzanne Lazear

Barbara Longley

Katie McGarry

Stacy Monson
Danielle Mulcahy

Nancy Naigle

Brenda Nelson-Davis

Cindy Nord

Kelly Rucker

Merry Simmons

Heather Snow

Bonnie Staring

Ciara Stewart

Jennifer Stroka

Jennifer Tanner
Bobbye Terry

Phyllis J. Towzey

Amy Villalba
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SOLD!

Anne K. Albert - Defending Glory

Amy Atwell - Lying Eyes

Alyessa Everett - A Tryst with Trouble

Lexi George - Demon Hunting In Dixie

Gwyn, Keli - A Bride Opens Shop in El Dorado, California

Barbara Longley - Heart of the Druid Laird

Nancy Naigle - Out of Focus

J. S. Nichols - Come Back to Me

Edie Ramer - Cattitude

Jo Ramsey - Cluing In

Cat Schield - Meddling with a Millionaire (Harlequin Desire)

G. Jillian Stone - The Yard Man

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2010 Divas - Reveal Your Inner Vixen Contest Winners

MRW Announces Winners for 2010 Reveal Your Inner Vixen Contest

And the winners are….

SERIES CONTEMPORARY
Final Judges: Gail Chasan, Harlequin/Silhouette; Rhonda Penders, The Wild Rose Press

1st Place: Star Kissed by Kelly Fitzpatrick
2nd Place: Marrying Mister Perfect by Vivi Andrews
3rd Place: The Senator's Scandalous Affair by Tina E. Vaughn

YOUNG ADULT
Final Judges: Krista Vitola, Delacorte; Lindsey Faber, Samhain Publishing

1st Place: The Halo Chronicles: The Guardian by Carey Corp
2nd Place: Venetian Blind by Natalie Dias Lorenzi
3rd Place: The Dog Ate My Teacher by Kelly Fitzpatrick

HISTORICAL
Final Judges: Meghan Conrad, Ellora's Cave; Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks, Inc.

1st Place: A Most Improper Gentleman by Elisa Beatty
2nd Place: The Devil May Care by Elisa Beatty
3rd Place: Caribbean Scot by Kimberly Killion

EROTIC ROMANCE
Final Judges: Raelene Gorlinsky, Ellora's Cave; Angela James, Carina Press

1st Place: Mere Passion by Daisy Harris
2nd Place: Jake and Ivy by Jane Leopold Quinn
3rd Place: Be With Me by Sharon Hamilton

ALTERNATIVE
Final Judges: Chris Keeslar, Dorchester; Amanda Barnett, The Wild Rose Press

Soul Snatchers by Anne Hope
Unspeakable Acts by Cheryl Alldredge
A Vampire To Die For by Amy Villalba

SINGLE TITLE
Final Judges: Katherine Pelz, Penguin/Berkley; Bethany Morgan, Samhain Publishing

1st Place: Murder Curlers and Canes by Arlene McFarlane
2nd Place: All Things Easy by Katrina Crew
3rd Place: Holding Out for a Hero by Kelly Fitzpatrick

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Movement upwards listed in Blue...

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Seven Finals

Jeanell Bolton

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Six Finals

Tracy St. Hilaire

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Five Finals

Elisa Beatty

Katie Graykowski

Sylvia McDaniel

Crista McHugh

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Four Finals

Nancy Evertz

Kendel Flaum

Tamara Hughes

Dora Mekouar

Isis Rushdan

Robin Weaver
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Three Finals

Kathleen Cherry

Katrina Crew

Sarina Dorie
Alyssa Fernandez

Kelly Fitzpatrick

Trudi Seery Gilligan

William Haggart

Rebecca Lees

D'Ann Linscott-Dunham

Tracy Mastaler

Mary Oldham

Connie Queen

Rebecca Sampson

Kylie Short

Madeline Smyth

G. Jillian Stone

Anna Sugden

Suzanne Webb
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Two Finals

Peter Andrews

Amy Atwell - Sold!

Jennifer Beane

Martha Catt

Kathy Coatney

Lexi Connor

Kelly Conrad

Alice Fairbanks-Burton

Jamie Farrell

Joe Fraser

December Gephart

Laurie Green

Sharon Hamilton
Marona Hewitt

Patrice Kavanaugh

Lisa Kessler

Marne Ann Kirstatter

Elizabeth Knowles-Palladino
Kim Law

Suzanne Lazear

N J Litz

Jean Mason

Katie McGarry

Stacy Monson
Danielle Mulcahy

Nancy Naigle

Brenda Nelson-Davis

Cindy Nord

Kelly Rucker

Merry Simmons

Heather Snow

Bonnie Staring

Ciara Stewart

Jennifer Tanner
Bobbye Terry

Phyllis J. Towzey

Amy Villalba
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SOLD!

Anne K. Albert - Defending Glory

Amy Atwell - Lying Eyes

Alyessa Everett - A Tryst with Trouble

Lexi George - Demon Hunting In Dixie

Gwyn, Keli - A Bride Opens Shop in El Dorado, California

Barbara Longley - Heart of the Druid Laird

Nancy Naigle - Out of Focus

J. S. Nichols - Come Back to Me

Edie Ramer - Cattitude

Jo Ramsey - Cluing In

Cat Schield - Meddling with a Millionaire (Harlequin Desire)

G. Jillian Stone - The Yard Man