Great Expectations 2010 Winners
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the winners or the contest, please contact the contest coordinator.
Contemporary Series Category
Victoria Curran ~ Editor with Harlequin Books
First: Wanderlust by Roni Griffin - requested
Second: Redemption by Nancy Evertz - requested
Third: Wildfire on Roca Mountain by Jennifer Stroka
Honorable Mention: Closer Than A Brother by Carol Post
Erotic Romance Category
Katherine Pelz ~ Editorial Assistant with Berkley Heat
First: Wicked Desires by Eliza Lloyd
Second: Wonderland by Jennifer Ottolino
Third: Beyond Redemption by Linda Masterson
Honorable Mention: Roberta's Rules of Order by Hailey Williams
Historical Category
Danielle Poiesz ~ Editorial Assistant with Gallery/Pocket Books
First: The Blue Rider by Cindy Nord - requested
Second: The Devil May Care by Elisa Beatty - requested
Third: Between Heaven and Hell by Jacqui Nelson
Honorable Mention: Heart of the Knight by Lynn Ward
Inspirational Category
Natalie Hanemann ~ Senior Editor with Thomas Nelson
First: The Peacock Throne by Lisa Karon Richardson
Second: Prodigal Nights by Lisa Buffaloe
Third: Shattered Dreams by Mindy Obenhaus
Honorable Mention: A Line in the Sand by Stephanie Prichard
Mainstream with Romantic Elements
Abby Zidle ~ Senior Editor with Gallery/Pocket Books
First: Saturdays at the Karma Cafe by Edie Ramer
Second: The Miser Who Bought the Farm by Kendel Flaum
Third: Misconception by Christy Hayes
Honorable Mention: Guypolar by Tracy Ward
Romantic Suspense Category
Alex Logan ~ Assistant Editor with Grand Central Publishing
First: From Bahgdad With Love by Gail Zerrade
Second: The Secret Life of Jennie Quinn by Wendy Gray
Third: Exile by Anne E. Kyle
Honorable Mention: Behind Every Good Man by Rebecca Neely
Single Title Category
Holly Blanck ~ Assistant Editor with St. Martin's Press
First: Place Your Betts by Katie Graykowski - requested
Second: Royally Screwed by Kelle Z. Riley
Third: Wonderland by Jennifer Ottolino
Honorable Mention: Hephaestus Unexpected by Alexis Walker
Specialized Category
Talia Platz ~ Editorial Assistant with New American Library
First: Hearts of Darkness by Ciara Stewart - requested
Second: The Ocean Between Us by Cate Rowan
Third: Outer Planets by Laurie Green
Honorable Mention: The Seduction of Phaeton Black by G. Jillian Stone
Young Adult Category
David Linker ~ Executive Editor with HarperFestival, HarperCollins
First: Doon by Lorie Langson and Carey Corp - requested
Second: Forever Fifteen by Tracy St. Hilaire
Third: Getting a Clue by Jennifer McAndrews
Honorable Mention: Mythic by ChristaCarol Jones
Why Choose Great Expectaitons
We believe in e-mail and stay in touch with our contestants.
Each entrant receives:
- an e-mail confirmation when their entry and payment arrives
- notification when entries are forwarded to judges
- notification when checks are scheduled for deposit
- notification of their category's finalists
- prompt return of their judged entries
- notification of all winners
All finalists have the opportunity to update their entry and query letter, addressing thier finalist status and applying comments received from the first round of judging.
Cash prizes for first, second, and third place: $50, $30, and $15.
If you have any questions, please contact Angi Platt, the contest coordinator.