Winning entries were announced at the Lone Star Writers Conference.
2006 Lone Star Writing Contest Finalists
Contemporary
1 st—Linda Steinberg for Only With the Heart
2 nd—Cheryl Martin with Countdown to Love
3 rd—Catherine McClain with The Finndian
Single Title
1 st—Gabriella Anderson with Trouble Brewing
2 nd—Victoria Wasserman with Longing
3 rd—Linda Steinberg with Temporary Lies
Romantic Suspense and Intrigue
1 st—Kimberly Howe with Red Diamond
2 nd—Elaine Grant with Face Down the Devil
3 rd—Jennifer Talty with Love Lies Beneath
Historical
1 st—Teri Thackson with The Abduction of Miss Jenny Chandler *
2 nd—Kaki Warner with Mesquite Tree ~*~
3 rd—Dorie Hitchen with Two Hearts Remember *
Futuristic, Fantasy & Paranormal
1 st—Sharon Forret with Phantom Spirit
2 nd—Melissa Haack with Shadow Hunter
3 rd—TJ Bittick with The Justice Seeker
Inspirational
1 st—Tina Novinski-Radcliffe with Promises To Keep #
2 nd—Kristen Ethridge with Gorilla Dating #
3 rd—Sidney Frost with Where Love Once Lived #
* =Partials requested by Three Seas Literary Agency
~*~ =Full manuscript requested by Three Seas Literary Agency
# =Partials requested by FOLIO Literary Management
Congratulations to all contestants and finalists!
