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Cleveland Rocks Romance Contest


Northeast Ohio Romance Writers

It’s “green” – It’s improved – It’s all electronic!

We’re now paperless—entries and responses all electronic.

Deadline to enter is June 1st, 2009 Contest Rules for download

After reading the rules, download the entry form.

All entrants receive first-round judges’ scores and comments. Finalists receive a 1-page critique from the judging editor/agent.

2009 Categories and Judges

CATEGORY EDITOR/AGENT JUDGE
Contemporary Series/Category Romance Brenda Chin, Harlequin
Single Title Romance Susan Yates, The Wild Rose Press
Erotic Romance Kelli Kwiatkowski, Ellora’s Cave
First Declaration of Love Raelene Gorlinsky, Ellora’s Cave/Cerridwen Press
Historical Romance Rose Hilliard, St. Martin’s Press
Mainstream with Romantic Elements Diane Parkinson, The Wild Rose Press
Paranormal Romance Ethan Ellenberg, Ellenberg Literary Agency
Romantic Suspense Christine Witthohn, Book Cents Literary Agency
Young Adult Danielle Poisz, Pocket Books

Due to the publishing market, editors are subject to change without notice.