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Romance Writers of America Presidents

2013-12-09T07:28:22Z

Angela RWB: updated RWA presidents list

[[Category:RWA Presidents]]
The following members have served as President of the [[Romance Writers of America]]. Office terms currently run from November 1 - October 31. While RWA Presidents previously served two-year terms, current Presidents spend one year "training" as President-Elect before serving as the organization's President. This allows for smooth transitions and gives the new President the necessary experience to begin work immediately.

Only one man, [[Leigh Greenwood|Harold Lowry]] has ever served as the President of the [[Romance Writers of America]].

* [[Rita Clay Estrada]] - 1980 - 1982
* [[Bobbie Jolly]] – 1982 - 1984
* [[Maggie Osborne]] - 1984 - 1986
* [[Marianne Shock]] – 1986 - 1988
* [[Emma Merritt]] – 1988 - 1990
* [[Linda Cajio]] – 1990 - 1992
* [[Robin Lee Hatcher]] – 1992 - 1994
* [[Janis Reams Hudson]] – 1994 - 1996
* [[Libby Hall]] – 1996 - 1998
* [[Jo Ann Ferguson]] – 1998 - 2000
* [[Leigh Greenwood|Harold Lowry]] – 2000 - 2002
* [[Shirley Hailstock]] – 2002 - 2003
* [[Patricia Potter]] – 2003 - 2004
* [[Tara Taylor Quinn]] – 2004 - 2005
* [[Gayle Wilson]] – 2005 - 2006
* [[Jill Limber]] - 2006 - 2007
* [[Sherry Lewis]] - 2007 - 2008
* [[Diane Pershing]] - 2008 - 2009
* [[Michelle Monkou]] - 2009 - 2010
* [[Dorien Kelly]] - 2010 - 2011
* [[Linda Winstead Jones]] - 2011 - 2012
* [[Sylvia Day]] - 2012 - 2013
* [[Terry McLaughlin]] - 2013 - 2014
* [[Cindy Kirk]] - 2014 - 2015

Shirley Hailstock

2012-02-23T13:37:48Z

Angela RWB: /* Books */

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[[Category:Award-Winning Authors]]
[[category:African American Author]]
'''Shirley Hailstock''', best-selling, award-winning novelist, holds a bachelors degree in Chemistry from Howard University in Washington, D.C. and an MBA in Chemical Marketing from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ, Shirley's initial wish was to join the space program.

Shirley has been a member of the Romance Writers of America since 1988 and served on the national board Regional Director, RITA Contest Chairperson, Golden Heart Contest Chairperson, Publicity Chairperson and Industry Statistic Chairperson and president. Romance Writers of America is the largest genre writing organization in the world. Shirley was previously president of the New Jersey Romance Writers and she is an officer of Women Writers of Color. She writes contemporary and historical romance and mainstream women's fiction.

Living in Central New Jersey, Shirley has been an Adjunct Professor of Accounting at Rutgers University, New Brunswick campus and taught Novel Writing at Middlesex County College. She enjoys traveling to many of her settings and if there is time at the end of the day she likes to sew, play tennis and read.

In 2008, Shirley Hailstock was awarded the Pinnacle, the highest honor bestowed by Fairleigh Dickinson University on its alumni. Hailstock is also a recipient of the [[Emma Merritt Award]]. She served as president of [[Romance Writers of America]].

== Books ==
* Some Like Them Rich - 2011
* Nine Months With Thomas - 2009
* Last Night's Kiss - 2008
* The Right Wedding Gown - 2008
* Wrong Dress, Right Guy - 2008
* On My Terms - 2008
* My Lover, My Friend - 2006
* The Secret - 2006
* Love On Call - 2005 (reissue)
* Magnetic Hearts - 2005 (reissue)
* A Father's Fortune - 2005 (reissue)
* You Made Me Love You - 2005
* Where There's a Will Anthology - 2004
* Love on Call - 2004
* A Father's Fortune - 2003
* A Family Affair - 2002
* HIS 1-800-WIFE - 2001
* More Than Gold - 2000
* Island Magic Anthology - 2000
* Winter Nights Anthology - 1999
* Opposites Attract - 1999
* Winter Nights Anthology - 1998
* Mirror Image - 1998
* I Do! Anthology - 1998
* Legacy - 1997
* ''[[White Diamonds]]'' - 1996
* Holiday Cheer Anthology - 1995
* Clara's Promise - 1995
* Whispers of Love - 1994

== Awards/Honors ==
* 2008 - Pinnacle Award
* [[Emma Merritt Award]]
* [[1997 Career Achievement Award Winners|1997 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - Multicultural Romance
* [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - [[Career Achievement Award]], 1998

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.shirleyhailstock.net/ Shirley Hailstock]
* [http://www.celebritycafe.blogspot.com/ Celebrity Cafe] with [[Michelle Monkou]] and Celeste O. Norfleet

Shirley Hailstock

2012-02-23T13:36:06Z

Angela RWB:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hailstock, Shirley}}
[[category:Authors - H]]
[[Category:Award-Winning Authors]]
[[category:African American Author]]
'''Shirley Hailstock''', best-selling, award-winning novelist, holds a bachelors degree in Chemistry from Howard University in Washington, D.C. and an MBA in Chemical Marketing from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ, Shirley's initial wish was to join the space program.

Shirley has been a member of the Romance Writers of America since 1988 and served on the national board Regional Director, RITA Contest Chairperson, Golden Heart Contest Chairperson, Publicity Chairperson and Industry Statistic Chairperson and president. Romance Writers of America is the largest genre writing organization in the world. Shirley was previously president of the New Jersey Romance Writers and she is an officer of Women Writers of Color. She writes contemporary and historical romance and mainstream women's fiction.

Living in Central New Jersey, Shirley has been an Adjunct Professor of Accounting at Rutgers University, New Brunswick campus and taught Novel Writing at Middlesex County College. She enjoys traveling to many of her settings and if there is time at the end of the day she likes to sew, play tennis and read.

In 2008, Shirley Hailstock was awarded the Pinnacle, the highest honor bestowed by Fairleigh Dickinson University on its alumni. Hailstock is also a recipient of the [[Emma Merritt Award]]. She served as president of [[Romance Writers of America]].

== Books ==
Some Like Them Rich - 2011
Nine Months With Thomas - 2009
Last Night's Kiss - 2008
The Right Wedding Gown - 2008
Wrong Dress, Right Guy - 2008
On My Terms - 2008
My Lover, My Friend - 2006
The Secret - 2006
Love On Call - 2005 (reissue)
Magnetic Hearts - 2005 (reissue)
A Father's Fortune - 2005 (reissue)
You Made Me Love You - 2005
Where There's a Will Anthology - 2004
Love on Call - 2004
A Father's Fortune - 2003
A Family Affair - 2002
HIS 1-800-WIFE - 2001
More Than Gold - 2000
Island Magic Anthology - 2000
Winter Nights Anthology - 1999
Opposites Attract - 1999
Winter Nights Anthology - 1998
Mirror Image - 1998
I Do! Anthology - 1998
Legacy - 1997
* ''[[White Diamonds]]'' - 1996
Holiday Cheer Anthology - 1995
Clara's Promise - 1995
Whispers of Love - 1994

== Awards/Honors ==
* 2008 - Pinnacle Award
* [[Emma Merritt Award]]
* [[1997 Career Achievement Award Winners|1997 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - Multicultural Romance
* [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - [[Career Achievement Award]], 1998

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.shirleyhailstock.net/ Shirley Hailstock]
* [http://www.celebritycafe.blogspot.com/ Celebrity Cafe] with [[Michelle Monkou]] and Celeste O. Norfleet

Shirley Hailstock

2012-02-23T13:26:25Z

Angela RWB: /* On the Web */

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hailstock, Shirley}}
[[category:Authors - H]]
[[Category:Award-Winning Authors]]
[[category:African American Author]]
'''Shirley Hailstock''' is the author of [[African American]] and [[Multicultural]] romances. She served as president of [[Romance Writers of America]].

In 2008, Shirley Hailstock was awarded the Pinnacle, the highest honor bestowed by Fairleigh Dickinson University on its alumni. Hailstock is also a recipient of the [[Emma Merritt Award]].

== Books ==
* ''[[White Diamonds]]'' - 1996

== Awards/Honors ==
* 2008 - Pinnacle Award
* [[Emma Merritt Award]]
* [[1997 Career Achievement Award Winners|1997 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - Multicultural Romance
* [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - [[Career Achievement Award]], 1998

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.shirleyhailstock.net/ Shirley Hailstock]
* [http://www.celebritycafe.blogspot.com/ Celebrity Cafe] with [[Michelle Monkou]] and Celeste O. Norfleet