Gateway To the Best Contest

The Missouri Romance Writers of America (MORWA) is pleased to announce the winners for the 2007 GATEWAY TO THE BEST contest.  Congratulations to all the winners and all who entered to make our contest successful!  

Single Title
Final Round Judge:  Pam Strickler, Agent, Pam Strickler Author Management

1st Place: Flaherty's Crossing - Kristina McMorris and Linda Yoshida

2nd Place:  Rules of Lying - Stephie Smith

3rd Place: Deadly Closure - Donna Meier

Contemporary Series
Final Round Judge:  Diana Ventimiglia, Editorial Assistant, Silhouetter Romantic Suspense/Desire  

1st Place: The Rabbit's Foot - Linda Kearney

2nd Place: The Neighbor - Sheila Langley w/a Sheila Athens

3rd Place: The Cleopatra Secret - Greta MacEachen

 Paranormal
Final Round Judge:  Selina McLemore, editor, Grand Central Publishing

1st Place: Time Hunter - Nancy Litzau* (Requested by Latoya Smith, Grand Central Publishing)

2nd Place: Fallen Angels in Paradise - Cathy Leming ***

3rd Place: The Trouble With Ghosts - Jodi Redford

 

Historical
Final Round Judge:  May Chen, editor, Avon

 1st Place: Hearts In Winter - Debra K. Maher

2nd Place: His Just Desserts - Frances Mallary

3rd Place: Highland Fire - Caroline Springer*

 *Denotes MORWA Chapter Member

*** Grand Prize Winner

 Good luck to all the participants in their writing careers!  May you all have many requests and even more contracts! 

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