The Finalists of the 2006 Lories Best Published Contest

Contemporary Category

1. Stranger In Town by Brenda Novak
2. Big Girls Don’t Cry by Brenda Novak
3. Worth Every Risk by Dianna Love Snell

Mainstream with Romantic Elements

1. Balancing in High Heels by Eileen Randahl
2. Taking Back Mary Ellen Black by Lisa Childs-Theeuwes
3. Big Hair and Flying Cows by Dolores J. Wilson

Single Title

1. The World According to Ali by TL Gray
2. The Butterfly Garden by Annette Blair
3. Smuggler’s Bride by Darlene Marshall

Romantic Suspense

1. Every Waking Moment by Brenda Novak
2. The Business of Strangers by Kylie Brant
3. In The Cold by Jeanie London

Paranormal

1. Celtic Fire by Joy Nash
2. Through a Crimson Veil by Patti O’Shea
3. The Companion by Susan Squires (tie)
4. Little Big Heart by Dolores J Wilson (tie)

Steamy/Erotica

1. The Fire Within by Marie Harte
2. Through Shattered Light by Tielle St. Clare
3. Fallon Mates:  Zeraac’s Miracle by Jory Strong

Short Story/Novella

1. Double The Pleasure by Jasmine Haynes
2. Where Vesuvius Sleeps by Carolina Valdez
3. The Arrangement by Katherine Smith

The first place winners will now be judged by Michelle Grajkowski of The 3 Seas Literary Agency for the Best Published book of 2005.  Good luck!

I just finished judging the Lories.  A published authors contest for From The Heart Romance Writers.  I judged several categories and coordinated the romantic suspense category.  It was some awesome reading, let me tell you!  I had a great time.

Right now we're gearing up for the Golden Gateway.  It is for unpublished writers.  This year I'll be coorinating the Single Title category.  If you're an unpublished writer this is a fantastic contest to enter.  There is no need to spend time printing and copying your entry, you can send it via email.  Much quicker and less expensive.  Check out my Groups page for the link to From The Heart Romance Writers.