Writers, start your engines... or whatever is the appropriate command for entering contest.The 22nd Annual Lone Star Writing Competition, sponsored by Northwest Houston RWA©, is now open.
This year, a Romance Novella category, to include all sub-genres of romance, has been added.
What Makes This Contest Different
The Lone Star Writing Competition is one of the few contests where each first round entry is judged by 2 published authors plus 1 unpublished author. The Finalists’ entries will be judged by 3 industry professionals, agents, editors, and Epublishers.
Details
- Entry fee: $25
- Deadline: June 8, 2014, midnight CDT
- Finalists announced: August 18, 2014
- Winners announced: October 4, 2014, at Lone Star Conference in Houston, TX.
For The Rules, click here.
For the Entry Form, click here.
Final Judges
Contemporary Series: rica Thompson, coordinator
- Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
- Editor: Piya Campana, Harlequin
- Epublisher Tara Gelsomino, Crimson Romance
Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal: Emmly Jane, coordinator
- Editor Junessa Viloria, Random House
- Editor Brenda Chin, ImaJinn Books
- Epublisher Chris Keeslar, Boroughs Publishing Group
Historical / Regency: Christiana Tegethoff, coordinator
- Agent Holly Lorincz, MacGregor Literary Agency
- Epublisher Allison Byers, The Wild Rose Press
- Epublisher Debby Gilbert, Soul Mate Publishing
Inspirational: Anna Katherine Lanier, coordinator
- Agent Kimberly Shumate, Living Word Literary Agency
- Editor Raela Schoenherr, Bethany House Publishers
- Epublisher Nicola Martinez, Pelican Book Group
Romance Novella: Ruth Kenjura, coordinator
- Editor Lauren Plude, Grand Central Publishing
- Epublisher Alycia Tornetta, Entangled
- Epublisher Cindy Davis, The Wild Rose Press
Romantic Suspense: Robin Sweet, coordinator
- Agent Jessica Alvarez, BookEnds, LLC
- Editor Alicia Condon, Brava (Kensington)
- Epublisher Char Chaffin, Soul Mate Publishing
Single Title: Sarah Andre, coordinator
- Agent Pam van Hylckama Vlieg, Foreword Literary Agency
- Editor - Katherine Pelz, Berkley Publishing Group (Penguin Group)
- Epublisher Pat van Wie, BelleBooks
Young Adult: J.D. Faver, coordinator
- Agent Jenny Bent, The Bent Agency
- Editor Niki Flowers, BelleBooks Inc.
- Editor Annie Stone, Harlequin Teen
Need a specific answer or further information? Contact Contest Coordinator Patti Macdonald by email: PattiAnnMacdonald at gmail dot com.
Takeaway Truth
Take advantage of this chance to get your work in front of credible judges.
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