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2009 RTTA Finalists

The Hearts Through History Romance Writers and the Romance Through The Ages Contest Committee are proud to announce our 2009 Finalists!

It was a very tight contest this year and we had some awesome entries. Each entrant deserves a congrats for entering!

First, we wish to thank each participant for entering and it is our wish that you receive some wonderful guidance to further your writing career. You are the lifeblood of this contest. Second, please remember the finalists’ scores/entries will be returned first and the non-finalists’ entries will be returned after, up to thirty days (though every effort will be made to do so sooner).

Now, onto the finalists! (in no particular order)

Ancient/Medieval/Renaissance (AMR)

Final Round Judge: Allison Brandau, Berkley/Jove

Silk and Seduction ~ by Chi Nguyen-Rettig
The Devil’s Mistress ~ by Laura Williams
Butterfly Swords ~ by Chi-Nguyen-Rettig
A Kiss in the Wind ~ by Jennifer Bray-Weber

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Georgian/Regency/Victorian (GRV)

Final Round Judge: Barbara Poelle, Irene Goodman Agency

The Highwayman’s Legacy ~ by Louise Bergin
MisMatched ~ by Alleyne Dickens
Rakes and Radishes ~ by Susan Newman

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Colonial/Western/Civil War (CWW)

Final Round Judge: Nicole D’Arienzo, The Wild Rose Press

Outlaw Bride ~ by Tanya Hanson
Harvest of Dreams ~ by Alison Henderson
Something Fierce ~ by Carolyn Martin
Vigilante’s Bride ~ by Yvonne Harris

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Post-Victorian/World War II (PVW)

Final Round Judge: Faith Black, Avalon Books

Hollywood and Wine ~ by Roberta Pala
The Aviatrix ~ by Christine Johnson
Where the Past Lies ~ by Susan Speers

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Time-Travel/Historical Paranormal (TTP)

Final Round Judge: Alicia Condon, Dorchester

Mystic Taxi ~ by Karen Duvall
Magic In His Arms ~ by Anna Aycock
A Pirate’s Fate ~ by Ashlynn Pearce
Wrecking the Hurricane ~ by Christine Johnson

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LEGEND, A Man for all Reasons

Final Round Judge: Esi Sogah, Morrow/Avon Books

Where the Past Lies (PVW) ~ by Susan Speers
Wrecking the Hurricane (TTP) ~ by Christine Johnson
Love in the Shadows (GRV ) ~ by LaVerne Z. Coan
Butterfly Swords (AMR) ~ by Chi Nguyen-Rettig
Vigilante’s Bride (CWW, tie) ~ by Yvonne Harris
Harvest of Dreams (CWW, tie) ~ by Alison Henderson

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We are saddened to report the Historical Erotic (HER) Category did not receive enough interest this year.

Finalists, please remember to observe the guidelines for your final entries and have the hard copy of your entry to the Contest Chair no later than May 27th! Your Coordinator will have the pertinent information for you when she returns your entries.

Best wishes to each of you!

We plan to announce the winners/placements at the HHRW meeting during the RWA National Conference in Washington, D.C.

If you have any questions about our contest, please
contact our Contest Chair Tamara Zimmerman.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE RULES/GUIDELINES MAY DISQUALIFY THE ENTRY AND THE ENTRY FEE MAY NOT BE REFUNDED.