PREVIOUS WINNERS
Congratulations to the 2009 Annual Golden Claddagh
Contest Winners
Historical
Final Judge: Esi Sogah - Avon/Harper Collins
1st place. Twice in a Lifetime, by Marjorie Allen
2nd Place. The Gael, by Elaine Knighton
3rd Place. A Most Unusual Lady, by Kathleen Bittner-Roth
Future, Fantasy & Paranormal
Final Judge: Laura Bradford of the Bradford Agency
1st Place. Darkness Calling, by Nikki Enlow (full manuscript requested)
2nd Place. Dear Heart, by Alison Leake
3rd Place. Subena’s Sacrifice, by Robin Weaver
Romantic Suspense
Final Judge: Leis Pederson - Berkley/Jove
1st Place. False Move, by Haleigh LaChance
2nd Place. Decoding Deception, by Julie Johnstone
3rd Place. The Gavel’s Echo, by Anne-Marie Carroll
Celtic
Final Judge: Deb Werksman – Sourcebooks
1st Place. The Scoundrel of Scone, by Angi Platt (revisions and full manuscript requested)
2nd Place. Highland Honor, by Jenna Stuart
3rd Place. Bewitching the Highlander, by Renee Lynn Scott
Honorable Mention. Highland Magic, by Alexis Walker
Contemporary
Final Judge: Lois Winston of the Ashley Grayson Literary Agency
1st Place. Restoring Mitch’s Heart, by Nancy Evertz
2nd Place. The Key of Love, by Delores Maroney
3rd Place. Pleasure, by Jeanell Bolton
Congratulations to the winners!
If you have any questions, please contact the CHRW Contest Chair, Eliza Knight, writer@elizaknight.com
Historical- Judge: Esi Sogah - Harper Collins
1. Passionate Persuasion - Jennifer Ziros
2. Not Made for Love - Barbara Monajem
3. Mistress By Midnight - Maggie Robinson
Romantic Suspense - Judge: Leis Pederson Berkley Publishing
1. Truth & Consequence - Robin Perini
2. Hooked - Tiffinie Helmer
3. Stealing Best in Show - Elizabeth Pina
FF&P - Judge: Rose Hilliard - St. Martin's
1. To Tempt a Demon - Kim Wollenburg
2. The Ring - Coreene Smith
3. DYAD QUEST - Anne Hinnenkamp
Contemporary - Judge: Lois Winston - Ashley Grayson Literary Agency
1. Deceitful Trust - Robin Weaver
2. Take a Chance on Me - Elyssa Papa
3. Everyday Miracles - Sandi Sookoo
Mainstream with Romantic Elements -
Judge: Carolyn Grayson - Ashley Grayson Literary Agency
1. Falling for Autumn - Sandy Young - asked for query on next book
2. Savannah Oak - Alan Chaput - asked for query on next book
3. One Cold Desert Night - Judith Fernandez
Erotic - Judge: Theresa Stevens - Red Sage Publishing
1. Her Dark Master - Jennifer McLean - Full requested
2. Rediscovering - Candace Wall
Historical - Judge, Kelly Moritmer - Kelly Mortimer Agency
1. Elaine Powell - Lord's Obligations
2. Judy Ridgely - Threatened Loyalties
3. Cynthia Arends - Lord Andrew's Match
Honorable Mention - Ruth Ram - Wicked Game
Romantic Suspense - Esi Sogah - Avon/Harper Collins
1. Cathy Perkins - The Professor
2. Faye Hughes - To Kill a Greek
3. Terri Richison - Deadly Inheritance
Honorable Mention - Debra Andrews - Dangerous Paradise
Honorable Mention - CJ Eernise - Earth's Only Paradise
Fantasy, Futurisitic & Paranormal - Rose Hilliard - St. Martin's Press
1. Tracey O'Hara - Night's Cold Kiss
2. Cathy Leming - Angel's at Almack's
3. Mary Worden - Hidden Truth
Honorable Mention - Gail Francis - Birthmark
Contemporary - Roberta Brown - Roberta Brown Agency
1. Kerensa Brougham - The Princess Shoppe
2. Paul LaFerriere & Dorrie Parini - Hard Wiring
3. Kerensa Brougham - Publish or Perish
Honorable Mention - Sue Dickinson - Her Sisters Husband
Mainstream with Romantic Elements - Judge, Hilary Saers - Kensington
1. Leslie Tentler - Say Nothing
2. Lorrie Kruse - A Life Worth Living
3. Deborah Nemeth - Wronging Mr. Right
Honorable Mention - Tanya Freedman - Tangled Chains
Honorable Mention - Kristina McMorris - Flaherty's Crossing