2010 Great Expectations Contest

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The contest committee wishes to thank all those who entered, judged, or helped with Great Expectations in any way. Volunteers help us provide a terrific contest with lots of feedback and information for participants. ~~Angi Platt, 2010 Contest Coordinator.

 

2010 Winners

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 Café by Edie Ramer

SECOND: The Miser Who Bought the Farm by Kendel Flaum

THIRD: Misconception by Christy Hayes

HONORABLE MENTION: Guypolar pixelby Tracy Ward

Romantic Suspense Category

Alex Logan ~ Assistant Editor with Grand Central Publishing

FIRST: From Baghdad 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 pixelpixelpixelby Katie Graykowski --requested

SECOND: Royally Screwed by Kelle Z. Riley

THIRD: Wonderland by Jennifer Ottolino

THIRD: 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

THIRD: The Seduction of Phaeton Black by G. Jillian Stone

Young Adult Category

David Linker ~ Executive Editor with HarperFestival, HarperCollins

FIRST: Doon by Lorie Langdon & Carey Corp --requested

SECOND: Forever Fifteen by Tracy St. Hilaire

SECOND: Getting A Clue by Jennifer McAndrews

THIRD: Mythic by ChristaCarol Jones

 

Why Choose Great Expectations?

We believe in e-mail and we stay in touch with our contestants.

Each entrant receives:

 

All finalists have the opportunity to update their entry and query letter, addressing their finalist status and applying comments received from the first round of judging.

Cash prizes for first, second, and third place: $50, $30, and $15.

 

2010 Contest Rules

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

The 2011 Great Expectations Contest

Information should be posted in June for the upcoming 2011 contest. Our deadline will remain at the end of December. Finalists announced around the beginning of February and placements announced just after St. Patrick's Day.

 

If you have any questions, please contact the 2010 contest coordinator. A huge thank you to all volunteers who have helped make our contest possible.

~~ Angi Platt