Categories
Series/Short & Long Contemporary
Romance-based series novels. Word count: 40,000 to 90,000
Final Judge - Editor: Susan Litman, Harlequin
Final Judge - Agent: Nalini Akolekar, Spencerhil Associates, Ltd.
Single Title
Romance-based novels published as individual titles. Word count: 90,000 to 110,000
Final Judge - Editor: Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks
Final Judge - Agent: Jessica Alvarez, Bookends, LLC
Suspense (series or single title)Romance-based novels that include an element of mystery or suspense. Word count: 40,000 to 110,000
Final Judge - Editor: Kristin Sevick, Tor/Forge
Final Judge - Agent: Joyce Holland, D4EO
Historical
Romance-based novels with non-contemporary settings, including regency & gothic romances. Word count: 40,000 to 110,000
Final Judge - Editor: Megan Records, Kensington
Final Judge - Agent: Jill Marr, Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency
Unique Genres (Paranormal, Futuristic, Fantasy, Time Travel)
Romance-based novels of any time setting that contain elements such as time-travel, paranormal or fantasy themes. Word count: 90,000 to 110,000
Final Judge - Editor: Melissa Frain, Tor/Forge
Final Judge - Agent: Marlene Stringer, The Stringer Literary Agency
Young Adult
Romance-based novels published for the Young Adult market. Word count: 40,000 or more
Final Judge - Editor: Adam Wilson, Harlequin Teen
Final Judge - Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency
The Write Magic
For Southern Magic members only
Final Judge - Editor: Debra Dixon, Editor, Bell Bridge Books
Final Judge - Agent: Paige Wheeler, Agent, Folio Literary Agency
Series/Short & Long Contemporary
Romance-based series novels. Word count: 40,000 to 90,000
Final Judge - Editor: Susan Litman, Harlequin
Final Judge - Agent: Nalini Akolekar, Spencerhil Associates, Ltd.
Single Title
Romance-based novels published as individual titles. Word count: 90,000 to 110,000
Final Judge - Editor: Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks
Final Judge - Agent: Jessica Alvarez, Bookends, LLC
Suspense (series or single title)Romance-based novels that include an element of mystery or suspense. Word count: 40,000 to 110,000
Final Judge - Editor: Kristin Sevick, Tor/Forge
Final Judge - Agent: Joyce Holland, D4EO
Historical
Romance-based novels with non-contemporary settings, including regency & gothic romances. Word count: 40,000 to 110,000
Final Judge - Editor: Megan Records, Kensington
Final Judge - Agent: Jill Marr, Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency
Unique Genres (Paranormal, Futuristic, Fantasy, Time Travel)
Romance-based novels of any time setting that contain elements such as time-travel, paranormal or fantasy themes. Word count: 90,000 to 110,000
Final Judge - Editor: Melissa Frain, Tor/Forge
Final Judge - Agent: Marlene Stringer, The Stringer Literary Agency
Young Adult
Romance-based novels published for the Young Adult market. Word count: 40,000 or more
Final Judge - Editor: Adam Wilson, Harlequin Teen
Final Judge - Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency
The Write Magic
For Southern Magic members only
Final Judge - Editor: Debra Dixon, Editor, Bell Bridge Books
Final Judge - Agent: Paige Wheeler, Agent, Folio Literary Agency
2012 LINDA HOWARD AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Contest for Unpublished Writers
Southern Magic (Birmingham, AL USA) congratulates the finalists in the 2012 Linda Howard Award of Excellence. Contest for Unpublished Writers
Series/Long & Short Contemporary
Forbidden Fantasy by Christine Glover
Her Prisoner of Love by Christine Glover
The Tycoon's Sweet Temptation by Christine Glover
Shared Secrets by Pam Mantovani
Loving the Lone Rancher by Jennifer Stroka
Single Title
Climb to Freedom by Sheila Athens
Mr. Good Enough by Jamie Ferrell
Stealing Gram's Booty by Jamie Ferrell
Historical
The Winds of Fate by Elizabeth Bysiek
The Price of a Gentleman by Louisa Cornell
His Charming Seductress by Louisa Cornell
Touch the Sky by Sharon Drane
Beauford's Run by Pat Eckhoff
Suspense (Series or Single Title)
Overboard by Chris Bailey
Burning Rubber by Wendy Campbell
In Safe Hands by Lee Christine
Speaking of Murder by Edith Maxwell
Flowers for the Casket by Annie Whittaker
Unique Genres (Paranormal, Futuristic, Fantasy, Time Travel)
Enchanting the Duke by Linda Brown
By Another Name by Callie James
Dark Moon by Leisl Leighton
Seer's Blood by Leisl Leighton
How to Divorce a Vampire by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
Paradox by Isis Rushdan
Young Adult
Ashes of the Phoenix by Callie James
Lifer by Rebecca Sampson
Awakening by Bonnie Staring
The Write Magic
(This category is for Southern Magic members who were finalists in their category or earned an average final score over 90)
Overboard by Chris Bailey
The Price of a Gentleman by Louisa Cornell
His Charming Seductress by Louisa Cornell
Incandescent by Mary Freeman
Forbidden Fantasy by Christine Glover
Her Prisoner of Love by Christine Glover
The Tycoon's Sweet Temptation by Christine Glover
Ashes of the Phoenix by Callie James
By Another Name by Callie James
