Finalist: “Romance
Through the Ages”
competition, 2006
(sponsored by the
“Hearts Through History”
chapter of Romance Writers of America)
Judges’ comments
"It’s too bad the maximum for this
section is only 10. I thought this was a great read. And I would be
willing to read the rest. Hopefully after picking it up in a
bookstore somewhere."
"I really enjoyed this and can’t think of anything to say--other
than that I enjoyed it!"
"I really enjoyed your writing and your voice. There is true talent
there and I’m convinced you will be published."
"Very good! I thoroughly enjoyed this!"
"The sections set in the past were very well written...an entire
book written in that style would be amazing!"
“Laurie”
competition, 2006
(sponsored
by the Smoky Mountain Romance Writer's chapter of Romance Writers of
America)
Judges’ comments
"Good job! I want
to read this book!"
"Excellent!"
“Golden
Heart”
competition, 2006
(sponsored
by Romance Writers of America, National)
Placed in
the Top Quarter of 1,000 entries.
“On the Far Side”
competition, 2005
(sponsored by the
“Futuristic, Fantasy and Paranormal”
chapter of Romance Writers of America)
Judges’ comments
“Strong,
rich voice. I enjoyed the author's style.”
"Dark, but poetic."
"Beautiful detail,
very smooth style, good use of showing, POV, etc.
“Golden Pen”
competition, 2005
(sponsored by the
“Golden Network”
chapter of Romance Writers of America)
Judges’ comments
“Great
voice and great writing. I did get a vivid picture. Awesome job.”
"The writing is superb
and the imagery wonderful."
"The characters are
interesting. The entry is extremely well written and involving."
"You are a TERRIFIC
writer. Your words and scenes flow beautifully."
“Golden
Heart”
competition, 2005
(sponsored
by Romance Writers of America, National)
Placed in
the Top Quarter of 1,000 entries.
Finalist:
“The Golden
Gateway”
competition, 2004
(sponsored by the
“From
the Heart”
chapter of Romance Writers of America)
Judges’ comments
“Excellent
job with tone, mood, setting, characterization… everything.”
“(Martie
is) a likable, strong heroine and I would love to read her story.”
“I
liked the ease with which the writer’s
voice and style come out in this story. All of the characters seem to
exist in reality.”
“Your
choice of paranormality (if that’s
a word) is very well worked out and thoroughly researched.”
“The
hero and heroine were lifelike.”
“This
manuscript was near to perfect.”
“On
the Far Side”
competition, 2004
(sponsored
by the
“Futuristic,
Fantasy and Paranormal”
chapter of Romance Writers of America)
Judges’
comments
“Well
crafted, an easy read with nothing to jar me out of the story.
Excellent imagery!”
“Excellent
craftsmanship made this an enjoyable read.”
“Overall
good treatment of dialogue, allowing reader to emotionally connect to
heroine and her situation.”
“There’s
definitely a distinctive voice to this story. It’s
a bit ethereal, but thoughtful and suited to the subject.”
“Romance Through the
Ages”
competition, 2006
(sponsored by the
“Hearts Through History”
chapter of Romance Writers of America)
Judges’
comments
"Your voice is appropriate for the
historical period and your style is polished. This is very well done
and I look forward to seeing it in a bookstore soon."
"The opening is very well written,
and very intriguing."
"The dialogue, especially in the historical sections, is excellent.
The conversations between Richard and his mother ring extremely
true. The dialogue between Anise and her mother is very well done as
well. I think this has the potential to be an excellent book!"
"I thought it was great and a very strong story."
"Fantastic historical details. You did an excellent job with that."
"Wow - I love your voice. This is a very, very complex story. There
is good and bad in that, but you’re handling it very well. It really
is an outstanding entry."
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