2005 WINNERS
Wisconsin Romance Writers of America is proud to announce
the WINNERS in the 2005 FABULOUS FIVE WRITING CONTEST
* indicates WisRWA member
++ Indicates editor/agent request
Long Contemporary Category
judged by Mirium Kriss of the Irene Goodman Agency
First Place - The Daddy Issue by Melissa Beck ++
Second Place - Trouble In Paradise by Tina Novinski ++
Third Place - Daisy and Goliath by Gina Black
Fourth Place - Playing It Straight by Anita Nolan
Honorable Mention - All I Ask by Jackie Johnson* (pictured)
Honorable Mention - Mandi Loves Rocko by Judy Meyers
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Short Contemporary Category
judged by Keyren Gerlach Harlequin/Silhouette
First Place - Made For Each Other by Cheryl Nagro* (pictured)
Second Place - Trouble In Texas by Rhonda Penders
Third Place - The Nanny And The Magician by Madeline McBride
Fourth Place - Recipe For Seduction by Marley Gibson
Honorable Mention - Smoldering Embers by Christine Kocourek
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Woman's Fiction Category
judged by Paige Wheeler of Creative Media Agency
First Place - The Foundation by Alan Chaput ++
Second Place - Process This by Cheryl Smith ++
Third Place - Whispers in the Tall Grass by Gracie Nelson ++
Fourth Place - Island Healing by Virginia McCullough* (pictured)
Honorable Mention - The Patron Saint of Love by Carol Hannah
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Historical Category
judged by Mary Sue Seymore Literary Agent
First Place - The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea by Regan Loyd ++
Second Place - Lady Of Dissent by Marlene Naylot ++
Third Place (tie) - The Reluctant Bridegroom by Karen E. Foley
Third Place (tie) - A Woman Of Steel by Vy Armour
Honorable Mention - John's Letter by Jennifer Spooner* (pictured)
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Romantic Suspense Category
judged by Alison Lyons of Harlequin/Silhouette
First Place - Whispers From The Ashes by Eileen Coughlan
Second Place - Lethal Medicine by Victoria Wasserma
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Third Place - Alpine Affaire by Mary Seguin
Fourth Place - When Passion's Collide by Vicki Crum
Honorable Mention - Meant To Be by Donna Kowalczyk* (pictured)
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Erotica Category
judged by Raelene Gorlinsky of Ellora's Cave
First Place - Almost Human by Kate Johnson ++
Second Place - Luca's Vow by Cindy Somerville ++
Third Place - Stolen Pleasures by Kira Bazzel
Fourth Place - No One But Madison by Doreen Ciappa
Honorable Mention - Playing with Fire by Mary Cooper
Honorable Mention - Lord Night by Teresa Delaney
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Paranormal Category
judged by Tricia Philips Dorchester Publishing
First Place - Sapphire Dreams by Pam Palmer Paulson ++
Second Place - Heart And Soul by Denise Eagan ++
Third Place - Hold Only To The Dream by Christine Jones
Fourth Place - Chloe's Surrender by Lora Darling
Honorable Mention - A Heart In Shadow by Annete McCleave
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* indicates WisRWA member
++ Indicates editor/agent request
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