Past Winners

The Valley Forge Romance Writers
are pleased to announce the winners
of the The Sheila 2009 Contest!

Historical

Final Judge: Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks

1. Butterfly Swords by Jeanne Lin
2. Passion and Politics by Susan Newman **
3. The Aviatrix by Christine E. Johnson
4. A Very Patient Man S.G. Shellabarger
5. Something Fierce by Carolyn Martin
6. The Lollard’s Daughter by Elaine M. Powell

Romantic Suspense

Final Judge: Danielle Poiesz, Pocket Books

1. Edge of Deception by Elizabeth Bemis
2. The Gavel’s Echo by Anne-Marie Carroll
3. Discovery Bay by Rachel Grant
4. Guardian’s Angel by Sharon Wray
5. Retribution by Jean Mason

Paranormal

Final Judge: Latoya Smith, Grand Central

1. Machine Slave by Jennette Heikes
2. Charm School by Deanna Carlyle
3. 24 Hours to Midnight by Jennifer Stark
4. The Legend of the Druid Laird by Barbara Longley
5. Thirty by Tracy St. Hilaire

Women’s Fiction w/ Romantic Elements

Final Judge: Chris Keeslar, Dorchester

1. Politically Incorrect by Faye Hughes *
2. Busted by Diane O’Brien Kelly *
3. Cub Creek by Grace R. Greene
4. Forewarning by Kathleen Wyland
5. Kissing My Old Life Au Revoir by Beth Watson

Single Title Romance

Final Judge: Adam Wilson, MIRA/Red Dress Ink

1. Finding Cherry by Inara Kirsten Scott
2. Delivering Love by Daria C Yanez w/a Daria Cyzon +
3. Jacks of Her Heart by Virginia McCullough
4. Going Once, Going Twice by Jenny Bernard
5. Man Law by Adrienne Giordano-Maynard

* full MS requested
** partial MS requested
+ VFRW member

Questions?
Please contact Robin Kawczynski or Carla Faker, Contest Chairs, at contest@vfrw.com.