Archive for February, 2007

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

First place for Christine Keach!

Christine Keach finished first place in the series contemporary category of the “Romancing the Tome” contest with her manuscript, Fractured Paradise. And what’s even better? A request for a partial! Go, Chris!! [2/23/07]

Monday, February 19th, 2007

ARWA writers a triple threat in “Great Expectations”

Three ARWA authors have finaled in NTRWA’s Great Expectations contest!!
Marjorie Allen has finaled in the Romantic Suspense category with her manuscript, A Deeper Blue.
Deb Yates finaled in the Historical category with A Secret Heart.
Jane Myers Perrine finaled with Love, Life and Maggie Baldovino in the Mainstream with Romantic Elements category.
Hooray, ladies! Good luck in […]

Sunday, February 18th, 2007

Dorchester Books Actively Acquiring for New Line

Dorchester Books is actively acquiring for a new line of speculative romance aimed at a “younger, hipper audience.” Shomi books will debut in July 2007 and will feature paranormal, futuristic or fantasy romances with “a noir-like narrative voice and a heroine caught between realms.” The books have Manga-like graphic covers.
Senior Editor Chris Keeslar is editing […]

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

Clare Wood finals in “Southern Magic”

Congratulations to our own Clare Wood who finaled in the Historical category of the Southern Magic contest with her manuscript, Warrior’s Revenge. [2/13/07]

Sunday, February 11th, 2007

Kit Frazier

When Kit Frazier was invited to participate with the FBI’s Evidence Recovery Unit and the Austin Police Department’s Search and Rescue squad, she jumped at the chance. As the daughter of two Air Force police officers, it was only natural that she continue the family tradition of public service.
In her other life, Kit is a […]

Sunday, February 11th, 2007

Christine Keach is a double winner

Christine Keach’s latest romantic suspense, Resisting Ryan, took 3rd place in the Hudson Valley “Hook, Line and Sinker” Contest. Her short contemporary, Fractured Paradise, took 5th place in the same contest. Go, Chris! [2/11/07]

Sunday, February 11th, 2007

Deb Yates wins in “Finally a Bride” Contest

Deb Yates’ manuscript, Heaven Sent, won the historical category of the Oklahoma RWA’s “Finally a Bride” contest. Bravo! [2/11/07]

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007

Marian Stevens finals in the Linda Howard Award of Excellence

Marian Stevens finaled in the LINDA HOWARD AWARD OF EXCELLENCE contest with Single In The City in the Single Title category. The manuscript will go to an editor at Pocket! [2/7/07]

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007

Dede Harper earns 2nd place in Dixie Kane contest

Congratulations to Dede Harper! She won 2nd place in the long contemporary category of the Dixie Kane Contest with her manuscript Perfect Strangers. [2/6/07]