conveys the emotion and romantic conflict between the hero and heroine, sparkles with creative dialogue, description, and characterization, and moves the story forward.As one of our authors said, "Good kiss scenes are essentially emotional discoveries. The first kiss brings a new closeness between the hero and heroine, but also a new set of complications."
First Place
DAGGER'S DESTINY
~ Historical
Karen Woodward
Second Place
ALIVE AT 5 ~ Romantic Suspense
Linda Hurtado
Third Place
THE THIRD PIECE ~ Erotic
Kate Sohl
Fourth Place
OVERLANDER ~ Historical
Gail Zerrade
Fifth Place
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOWL ~ Fantasy/Paranormal
Holly Watson
Sixth Place
PIPER'S KISS ~ Young Adult
Sheryl Carpenter
The New England Chapter would like to congratulate past winners on their first sales. Tina Haack (w/a Tina St. John), the 1995 winner, sold her historical, Lord of Vengeance, to Ballantine, and Dianne Farr, the 1997 winner, sold The Nobody, to Signet Regency.
We would also like to congratulate some past finalists. Fiona Walker, the 1997 second place finisher, sold her book, Cullen's Bride (w/a Fiona Brand), to Silhouette Intimate Moments. Katy Cooper, the 1996 second place finisher, sold her book The Prince of Hearts, to Harlequin Historicals, published in August, 2000. Michelle L. Levigne, a 1999 finalist, sold to Mountainview Publishing. Heir Of Faxinor, was released in September, 2000. 2004 Finalist Kelley St. John received a two book contract from Warner Books! Writing as Kelley St. John, her book MY ALIBI will be the first release.
