2009 Fiction From The Heartland Contest

Finalists

An Acquired Land: The Acquisition - by Cindy Amos, Inspirational
Castle in the Clouds - by Carol Dunford, Paranormal
Awakened - by Laura Higdon Cumbie, Young Adult
Surviving Nella - by Laura Higdon Cumbie, Young Adult
Lucky - by Laura Higdon Cumbie, Young Adult
Off the Deep End - by Barbara Cool Lee, Romantic Suspense
Slay Me Tonight - by Veronica Alderson, Romantic Suspense
Twice in a Lifetime - by Marjorie Allen, Historical
Rogue's Desire - by Ann Bond, Historical

Prologue/First Chapter & Synopsis

(up to 35 pages total)

Deadline extended to September 23, 2009

Open to unpublished and uncontracted writers, excluding MARA members. 

Categories:

Contemporary, romantic suspense, historical,

erotic romance, paranormal, inspirational, & young adult

Finalist Judges include:

Editors

Contemporary: Susan Litman, Harlequin/Silhouette

Historical: Keyren Gerlach, HQN Books & Luna Books

Romantic Suspense: Allison Lyons, Harlequin Intrigue

Inspirational: Melissa Endlich, Steeple Hill Books

Erotic Romance: Audrey LaFehr, Kensington Publishing

Paranormal:  Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks

Young Adult: Meredith Giordan, Berkley Publishing

Agents

Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency

Michelle Grajkowski, 3 Seas Literary Agency

Lois Winston, Ashley Grayson Literary Agency

Rules here

Entry form here

Sample Scoresheet here

For more information about the Fiction From the Heartland Contest

contact Keri Smith, contest coordinator.

Previous winners list here

Paypal option for entry fee payment!

Details here