The 2010 Marlene Awards Winners Announced

Congratulations to all of the following writers! 
The winner in each category will receive a Marlene Medallion and a detailed critique of her or his submission by a published author.

Paranormal/Fantasy/Futuristic Romance – Final Editor Judge: Katherine Pelz, Berkley; Critique Author: Gwyn Cready, 2009 Rita winner for Best Paranormal Romance

  • winner: Ciara Stewart, Hearts of Darkness
  • first runner-up: Cate Rowan, The Ocean Between Us
  • second runner-up: Lori Dillon Stacy, Fire of the Dragon *

    Women’s Fiction with Romantic Elements/Chick Lit – Final Editor Judge:Latoya Smith, Grand Central; Critique Author: Lani Diane Rich

  • winner: Danielle Mulcahy, Sleeping with Paris*, partial manuscript requested
  • first runner-up: Donna Cummings, I Do or Die
  • second runner-up: Jane Sevier, Fortune’s Fool *

    Single Title Contemporary Romance – Final Editor Judge: Alicia Condon, Dorchester; Critique Author: Elise Chidley, 2009 Rita finalist for Single Title and Best First Book

  • winner: Marilyn Trent, High Lonesome *
  • first runner-up: Christi Barth, Act Like We’re In Love
  • second runner-up: Jamie Farrell, Stealing Booty

    Series Contemporary Romance (long and short) – Final Editor Judge: Patience Smith, Harlequin/Silhouette; Critique Author: Dana Marton, 2009 Rita nominee for Best Contemporary Series--Suspense/Adventure

  • winner: Sandii Manning, Temporary Affair of the Heart
  • first runner-up: Katrina Williams, Thigh Noon
  • second runner-up: Barbara Cool Lee, Off the Deep End

    Young Adult – Final Editor Judge: Emilia Rhodes, Simon Pulse; Critique Author: Carrie Jones

  • winner: Tracy St. Hilaire, Fifteen Forever, full manuscript requested
  • first runner-up: Mia Zachary, If You Only Knew
  • second runner-up: Micki Gibson, Real Guys Like Pink

    Historical Romance – Final Editor Judge: Jen Enderlin, St. Martin’s; Critique Author: Diane Gaston, 2006 Rita winner for Best Regency Romance

  • winner: Pamela Cayne, Broken
  • first runner-up: Alyssa Fernandez, Defensive Measures
  • second runner-up: Cindy Nord, The Blue Rider

    The winners were announced at WRW’s 2010 “In the Company of Writers” retreat, April 17-19, 2009, at the Carradoc Hall Holiday Inn in Leesburg, Virginia.

    *Indicates WRW member.

    Posted by Staff on April 17, 2010 at 09:49 PM
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