Wisconsin Romance Writers of America is pleased to announce the winners in our 2003 Fabulous Five Writing Contest. This year was a record-breaker with 229 entries overall. We offer our hearty congratulations to all of our finalists and our sincere gratitude to all who entered. ** indicates a WisRWA member - special congratulations to our fellow chapter members who finaled.
Betsy Norman & Laura Iding
2003 WisRWA Fabulous Five Co-Coordinator
First Place Winners receive the Silver Quill Award
Short Contemporary:
Final Judge -Wanda Ottewell, Harlequin
1st Place: Frances Colley, REINVENTING JULIA
2nd Place:Brenda Van Sickle, LOVE AT FIRST BYTE
3rd Place: Ellen Bruce, A GENTLEMAN IN THE SHADOWS
4th Place: Jill Floyd, THE NON-WEDDING, WEDDING SHOWER
4th Place: Cheryl Nagro**, THE REPROBATE'S RETURN
Honorable Mention: Linda Carroll-Bradd, BUILT TO LAST
Long Contemporary:
Final Judge - Christina Boys, Pocket
1st Place: Pam Menz Baker, THE PORCH
2nd Place: Katherine Hauck**, LEGALLY HIS
3rd Place: Ellen Bruce, A GENTLEMAN IN THE SHADOWS
4th Place: Mary Biebel**, MISSING PERSONS
4th Place: Michelle Perry, CAIN AND ABEL
Honorable Mention: Starr Toth, BAD HABITS
Honorable Mention: Debbie Conrad, THE TIES THAT BIND
*Due to a 5th place tie, 6 finalists were sent for judging
Historical/Regency:
Final Judge: Kelly Sinanis, Berkley-Jove
1st Place: Jesica Trapp, MASTER OF THE HEART
2nd Place: Marina Richards, THE IRISH LORD
3rd Place: Ellen Bruce, A GENTLEMAN IN THE SHADOWS
4th Place: Ellen Bruce, A GENTLEMAN IN THE SHADOWS
4th Place: Simone Elkeles, BOUND BY HONOR
Honorable Mention: Mary Morrow, HER LAST INDISCRETION
Romantic Suspense:
Final Judge: Stacy Boyd, Harlequin/Silhouette
1st Place: Christine Lyn Keach, REBEL HART
2nd Place:Maureen Welch**, GABRIEL'S DAWN
3rd Place: Ellen Bruce, A GENTLEMAN IN THE SHADOWS
4th Place: Stephanie Rowe, THRICE A BRIDE
4th Place: Kathryn Lizeé, NEVER LET HER GO
Honorable Mention: Judith Austin, HOOK, LINE & SINKER
Paranormal/Fantasy/Futuristic/Time Travel:
Final Judge - Ashley Kuehl, Dorchester
1st Place: Beverly Long, PERFECT FIT
2nd Place:Linda Bleser, MY DESTINY
3rd Place: Ellen Bruce, A GENTLEMAN IN THE SHADOWS
4th Place: Jennifer Cummings, THE RIGHT HAND
4th Place: Heather Hiestand, FOR ONE SEASON
Honorable Mention: Rowena Cherry, FORCED MATE
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