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Congratulations 2009 Reveal Your Inner Vixen Winners!
The “Reveal Your Inner Vixen” Contest showcases the chemistry between the hero and heroine. The entered scene could be a flirtation, a kiss or a fully described love scene, just as long as the judges feel that tension!
Series Contemporary: 1950-present, 40,000-79,000 words
Final Judges: Gail Chasan, Harlequin/Silhouette; Rhonda Penders, The Wild Rose Press
- First Place: “Loving Abandon” by Jamie Michele*
- Second Place: “Summer’s Promise” by Drue Allen*
- Third Place: “Flippin’ Grapes” by Jeanne M. Dickson*
Single Title: 1950-present, 80,000-120,000 words
Final Judges: Katherine Pelz, Penguin/Berkley; Bethany Morgan, Samhain Publishing, Inc;
- First Place: “Trusting Grace” by Rylee Andrews
- Second Place: “Finding Cherry” by Inara Scott
- Third Place: “In the Shadows” by Victoria Daniels
Historical: Historical: BCE-1950, 40,000-120,000 words
Final Judges: Meghan Conrad, Ellora’s Cave Publishing Inc; and Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks, Inc
- First Place: “Diana” by Ellen Wehle
- Second Place: “Lust, Love and Redemption in the Valley” by Cat Dubie
- Third Place: “Ghost of a Chance” by Patricia Lynn
Alternative: TT/F/F/P, 85,000-120,000 words
Final Judges: Chris Keeslar, Dorchester; Amanda Barnett, The Wild Rose Press
- First Place: “Dark Future” by K.C. Klein*
- Second Place: “Rocky Mountain Howl” by Kinsey W. Holley*
- Third Place: “The Burn” by Morgan Karpiel
Erotic Romance: Erotic Romance: 60,000-120,000 words
Final Judges: Raelene Gorlinsky, Ellora’s Cave Publishing, Inc; Angela James, Quartet Press
- First Place: “Luscious Red Running Hood” by Hailey Williams
- Second Place: “Angel” by Sharon Hamilton
- Third Place: “Shadow Lord” by Tony-Paul de Vissage
Young Adult: 40,000 words or more
Final Judges: Krista Marino, Delacorte; Lindsey Faber, Samhain Publishing, Inc
- First Place: “Freaks of Greenfield High” by Maree Anderson
- Second Place: “Personal Demons” by Lisa Desrochers
- Third Place: “Pull My String” by Barbara Binns
* Invited to submit first three chapters or full manuscript to editor
All finalists receive a brief critique by the final round judges, a certificate, and mention in a paid advertisement in an issue of the RWA® Romance Writers Report. First place winners receive a $50 prize.
Please join us in 2010 for the next Reveal Your Inner Vixen Contest.
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