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Duel Pistols

River City Romance Writers proudly present the

18th Annual Duel on the Delta Contest

Deadline for 18th Annual Duel on the Delta Contest
is February 14, 2009.

The deadline for 18th Annual Duel on the Delta Contest
has been changed from October 1, 2008 to February 14, 2009.

We apologize for any inconvenience, but we're working a few updates to the contest including a new judges' form, electronic entries, and PayPal.

2009 Duel on the Delta Contest coordinators and rules will be available this fall.

2009 Duel on the Delta Contest Coordinator
Barbara Christopher and Annmarie McGhee

Contact e-mail: annmariemcghee(at)yahoo(dot)com

 

 

 
 

17th Annual Duel on the Delta Contest

Contemporary (series)
Final Round Judge: Wanda Ottewell, Harlequin Enterprises/Silhouette
1st Place - Climb to Freedom by Sheila Langley w/a Sheila Athens*
2nd Place - Stolen Guilt by Pam Mantovani*
3rd Place - Lipstick and Camouflage by Marian Stevens*
4th Place - Sand Stalker by Cynthia D'Alba

* Wanda Ottewell requested the first through third place winners to send in a partial manuscript (first three chapters) and full synopsis of the winning stories.

Historical
Final Round Judge: Allison M. Brandau, Editorial Asst., The Berkley Publishing Group
1st Place - Heaven Sent by Deb Yates
2nd Place - Refuge by Suzanne Welsh
3rd Place - The Duchess Competition by Vicky Dreiling
4th Place - Hearts in Winter by Debra K. Maher


Mainstream/Single Title

Final Round Judge: May Chen, Avon Books
1st Place - Cowboy Games by Wendi Christner
2nd Place - Once Upon a Margarita by Heidi Luchterhand
3rd Place - A Reason to Dance by Glynna Kaye Sirpless
4th Place - Alternate Ending by Julie Whitby
5th Place - Dark Side of the Mirror by Elaine Meece


Inspirational

Final Round Judge: Emily Rodmell, Asst. Editor, Steeple Hill
1st Place - Love in Bloom by Keli Gwyn
2nd Place - Joanna's Treasure by Carolyn Slaughter
3rd Place - Barclay's Junction by Diana Rahe Taylor


Mystery/Romantic Suspense

Final Round Judge: Keyren Gerlach, Asst. Editor, HQN Books & LUNA Books
1st Place - Last Straw by E. J. Brighton
2nd Place - Pleasant Lake by Kelly Fitzpatrick


Paranormal

Final Round Judge: Keyren Gerlach, Asst. Editor, HQN Books & LUNA Books
1st Place - Kismet's Kiss by Cate Rowan
2nd Place - Obsidian Hearts by Lynda Cox
3rd Place - The Reluctant Amazon by Sandra James
4th Place - Through My Eyes by Susan Peek

Young Adult
Final Round Judge: Lisa Findlay, Random House
1st Place - Sympathetic Magic by Tanya T. Holmes
2nd Place - AKA: ALF by Marilee Brothers
3rd Place - Super Chick by Kimberly Duffy
4th Place - My Best Friend's a Real Dog by Kimberly Duffy