Thanks to everyone who entered the contest this year and the judges who offered their expertise in judging! We hope everyone will consider entering again next year.
Contemporary
1st place - Tracy Garrett Laurie, MO "In The Line of Fire"
2nd place - Nena Clements Vilonia, AR "Maggie's Find"
3rd place - Sherry Hedden Springfield, MO "Student of Desire"
Historical
1st place - Louisa Cornell Wetumpka, AL "His Charming Seductress"
2nd place - Joanne L'Estrange Dublin, Ireland "The Dark Defender"
2rd place - Woodrow P. Snow Springfield, MO "Ejaja"
Young Adult
1st place - Elena Dillon Santa Clarita, CA "Breathe"
2nd place - Cecily White Springfield, MO "The (Almost) Perfect Revenge"
3rd place - Amy DeLuca Barrington, RI "Hidden Deep"
Honorable mention - Fran Young Springfield, MO "Bomber Babe"
Honorable mention - Tif Johnson Springfield, VA "Girl Player"
Paranormal/Sci-fi
1st place - Christine Canada Edwardsville, IL "No Good Deed Goes Unpunished"
2nd place - Jeanmarie Anaya Neponsit, NY "Magnetic"
3rd place - Ginny Lynn Fayetteville, GA "Animal Management"