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Desert Rose Award

2006-12-09T05:55:53Z

Jpomes:

The '''Desert Rose Award''' is awarded annually to someone who has been a member of the [[Desert Rose Chapter (RWA)| Desert Rose Chapter]] of the [[Romance Writers of America]] for a minimum of three years and who "has given above and beyond".[http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm| 1]

====Winners====
''In reverse chronological order'' 
Pamela Osback, 2005 
Jeanne Butler, 2004 
Susan Yarina, 2003 
Betty Sheets, 2001 
Judy Bowden & Nikki Heath, 2000 
Linda Style, 1999 
[[Jaclyn Reding]], 1998 
Jane Coshow, 1997 
Laurie Schnebly Campbell, 1996 
Cher Menefee, 1995 
Connie Flynn, 1994 
Kim Richards, 1993 
Christine Flynn, 1992 
Sharon Wagner, 1991 
Margie Crandall-Justus, 1989 
[[Pat Warren]], 1988 

==References==
[[#Categories|1]] Golden Quill: Rules. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
 

==External link==
* [http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm List of Winners]

Desert Rose Chapter (RWA)

2006-12-09T05:55:38Z

Jpomes:

The '''Desert Rose Chapter''' of the [[Romance Writers of America]] (RWA), with about 120 members, [http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm| 1], serves the Phoeniz, Arizona area. The chapter hosts the annual regional RWA conference Desert Dreams.

==Awards and Contests==
[[Desert Rose Golden Quill Awards]] 
[[Desert Rose Award]] 

==References==
[[#Desert Rose Award|1]] About Us. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 

==External link==
* [http://www.desertroserwa.org Chapter website]

Desert Rose Golden Quill Awards

2006-12-09T05:54:59Z

Jpomes:

The '''Desert Rose Golden Quill Awards''' are awarded annually to the best or favorite works published the previous year. The contest is sponsored by the [[Desert Rose Chapter (RWA)| Desert Rose Chapter]]. Entrants pay an entrance fee and must be members of the [[Romance Writers of America]]. Winners and finalists are announced in the July issue of ''Romance Writers Report''. 

The Awards are also known as the ''Golden Quill Contest for Published Authors'' and the ''Golden Quill''.

====Categories====
Since the rules state that the "Contest Committee reserves the right to add or drop categories, depending on the number of entries received", prizes may not be awarded in each category each year. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules| 1] 
 
The following is a list of categories for the Golden Quill: [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories| 2] 
* Historical 
* Regency 
* Mainstream/Single Title Contemporary 
* Long Contemporary 
* Short Contemporary 
* Traditional Romance 
* Paranormal/Time Travel 
* Fantasy/Science Fiction/Futuristic 
* Inspirational 
* Romantic Suspense 
* Hot, Sexy & Sensuous Romance 
* Erotic Romance 
* Best First Book 
* Romantic Novella 

====Winners====
A list of finalists and winners is available at the Chapter's website. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquillhallfame.htm] 

==References==
[[#Categories|1]] Golden Quill: Rules. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Categories|2]] Golden Quill: Categories. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 

==External link==
* [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquillhallfame.htm List of Winners]

Desert Rose Golden Quill Awards

2006-12-09T05:54:06Z

Jpomes:

Desert Rose Golden Quill Awards

2006-12-09T05:47:44Z

Jpomes:

The '''Desert Rose Golden Quill Awards''' are awarded annually to the best or favorite works published the previous year. The contest is sponsored by the [[Desert Rose Chapter (RWA)| Desert Rose Chapter]]. Entrants pay an entrance fee and must be members of the [[Romance Writers of America]]. Winners and finalists are announced in the July issue of ''Romance Writers Report''. 

The Award is also known as the ''Golden Quill Contest for Published Authors'' and the ''Golden Quill''.

====Categories====
Since the rules state that the "Contest Committee reserves the right to add or drop categories, depending on the number of entries received", prizes may not be awarded in each category each year. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules| 1] 
 
The following is a list of categories for the Golden Quill: [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories| 2] 
* Historical 
* Regency 
* Mainstream/Single Title Contemporary 
* Long Contemporary 
* Short Contemporary 
* Traditional Romance 
* Paranormal/Time Travel 
* Fantasy/Science Fiction/Futuristic 
* Inspirational 
* Romantic Suspense 
* Hot, Sexy & Sensuous Romance 
* Erotic Romance 
* Best First Book 
* Romantic Novella 

====Winners====
A list of finalists and winners is available at the Chapter's website. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquillhallfame.htm] 

==References==
[[#Categories|1]] Golden Quill: Rules. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Categories|2]] Golden Quill: Categories. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 

==External link==
* [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquillhallfame.htm| List of Winners]

Desert Rose Chapter (RWA)

2006-12-09T05:45:21Z

Jpomes:

Desert Rose Chapter (RWA)

2006-12-09T05:44:41Z

Jpomes:

Desert Rose Chapter (RWA)

2006-12-09T05:44:22Z

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Desert Rose Golden Quill Awards

2006-12-09T05:43:04Z

Jpomes:

The '''Desert Rose Golden Quill Awards''' are awarded annually to the best or favorite works published the previous year. Entrants pay an entrance fee and must be members of the Romance Writers of America. Winners and finalists are announced in the July issue of ''Romance Writers Report''. 

The Award is also known as the ''Golden Quill Contest for Published Authors'' and the ''Golden Quill''

====Categories====
Since the rules state that the "Contest Committee reserves the right to add or drop categories, depending on the number of entries received", prizes may not be awarded in each category each year. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules| 1] 
 
The following is a list of categories for the Golden Quill: [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories| 2] 
* Historical 
* Regency 
* Mainstream/Single Title Contemporary 
* Long Contemporary 
* Short Contemporary 
* Traditional Romance 
* Paranormal/Time Travel 
* Fantasy/Science Fiction/Futuristic 
* Inspirational 
* Romantic Suspense 
* Hot, Sexy & Sensuous Romance 
* Erotic Romance 
* Best First Book 
* Romantic Novella 

====Winners====
A list of finalists and winners is available at the Chapter's website. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquillhallfame.htm] 

==References==
[[#Categories|1]] Golden Quill: Rules. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Categories|2]] Golden Quill: Categories. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 

==External link==
* [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquillhallfame.htm| List of Winners]

Desert Rose Golden Quill Awards

2006-12-09T05:42:33Z

Jpomes:

The '''Desert Rose Golden Quill Awards''' are awarded annually to the best or favorite works published the previous year. Entrants pay an entrance fee and must be members of the Romance Writers of America. Winners and finalists are announced in the July issue of ''Romance Writers Report''.

The Award is also known as the ''Golden Quill Contest for Published Authors'' and the ''Golden Quill''

====Categories====
Since the rules state that the "Contest Committee reserves the right to add or drop categories, depending on the number of entries received", prizes may not be awarded in each category each year. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules| 1] 
 
The following is a list of categories for the Golden Quill: [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories| 2] 
* Historical 
* Regency 
* Mainstream/Single Title Contemporary 
* Long Contemporary 
* Short Contemporary 
* Traditional Romance 
* Paranormal/Time Travel 
* Fantasy/Science Fiction/Futuristic 
* Inspirational 
* Romantic Suspense 
* Hot, Sexy & Sensuous Romance 
* Erotic Romance 
* Best First Book 
* Romantic Novella 

====Winners====
A list of finalists and winners is available at the Chapter's website. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquillhallfame.htm] 

==References==
[[#Categories|1]] Golden Quill: Rules. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Categories|2]] Golden Quill: Categories. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 

==External link==
* [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquillhallfame.htm| List of Winners]

Desert Rose Golden Quill Awards

2006-12-09T05:40:09Z

Jpomes:

The '''Desert Rose Golden Quill Awards''' are awarded annually to the best or favorite works published the previous year. Entrants pay an entrance fee and must be members of the Romance Writers of America. Winners and finalists are announced in the July issue of ''Romance Writers Report''.

The Award is also known as the ''Golden Quill Contest for Published Authors'' and the ''Golden Quill''

====Categories====
Since the rules state that the "Contest Committee reserves the right to add or drop categories, depending on the number of entries received", prizes may not be awarded in each category each year. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules| 2] 
 
The following is a list of categories for the Golden Quill: [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories| 3] 
* Historical 
* Regency 
* Mainstream/Single Title Contemporary 
* Long Contemporary 
* Short Contemporary 
* Traditional Romance 
* Paranormal/Time Travel 
* Fantasy/Science Fiction/Futuristic 
* Inspirational 
* Romantic Suspense 
* Hot, Sexy & Sensuous Romance 
* Erotic Romance 
* Best First Book 
* Romantic Novella 

====Winners====
A list of finalists and winners is available at the Chapter's website. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquillhallfame.htm]

Desert Rose Chapter (RWA)

2006-12-09T05:39:54Z

Jpomes: /* Golden Quill Contest for Published Authors */

The '''Desert Rose Chapter''' of the [[Romance Writers of America]] (RWA), with about 120 members".[http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm| 1], serves the Phoeniz, Arizona area. The chapter hosts the annual regional RWA conference Desert Dreams.

==Awards and Contests==

===Golden Quill Contest for Published Authors===
[[Desert Rose Golden Quill Awards]]

The '''Golden Quill Awards''' are awarded annually to the best or favorite works published the previous year. Entrants pay an entrance fee and must be members of the Romance Writers of America. Winners and finalists are announced in the July issue of ''Romance Writers Report''.

====Categories====
Since the rules state that the "Contest Committee reserves the right to add or drop categories, depending on the number of entries received", prizes may not be awarded in each category each year. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules| 2] 
 
The following is a list of categories for the Golden Quill: [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories| 3] 
* Historical 
* Regency 
* Mainstream/Single Title Contemporary 
* Long Contemporary 
* Short Contemporary 
* Traditional Romance 
* Paranormal/Time Travel 
* Fantasy/Science Fiction/Futuristic 
* Inspirational 
* Romantic Suspense 
* Hot, Sexy & Sensuous Romance 
* Erotic Romance 
* Best First Book 
* Romantic Novella 

====Winners====
A list of finalists and winners is available at the Chapter's website. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquillhallfame.htm] 

[[Desert Rose Award]] 

==References==
[[#Desert Rose Award|1]] About Us. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Categories|2]] Golden Quill: Rules. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Categories|3]] Golden Quill: Categories. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Desert Rose Award|4]] About Us: ''The Desert Rose Award''. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 

==External link==
* [http://www.desertroserwa.org| Chapter website]

Desert Rose Chapter (RWA)

2006-12-09T05:36:42Z

Jpomes: /* Golden Quill Contest for Published Authors */

The '''Desert Rose Chapter''' of the [[Romance Writers of America]] (RWA), with about 120 members".[http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm| 1], serves the Phoeniz, Arizona area. The chapter hosts the annual regional RWA conference Desert Dreams.

==Awards and Contests==

===Golden Quill Contest for Published Authors===
[[Desert Rose Golden Quill Award]]

The '''Golden Quill Awards''' are awarded annually to the best or favorite works published the previous year. Entrants pay an entrance fee and must be members of the Romance Writers of America. Winners and finalists are announced in the July issue of ''Romance Writers Report''.

====Categories====
Since the rules state that the "Contest Committee reserves the right to add or drop categories, depending on the number of entries received", prizes may not be awarded in each category each year. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules| 2] 
 
The following is a list of categories for the Golden Quill: [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories| 3] 
* Historical 
* Regency 
* Mainstream/Single Title Contemporary 
* Long Contemporary 
* Short Contemporary 
* Traditional Romance 
* Paranormal/Time Travel 
* Fantasy/Science Fiction/Futuristic 
* Inspirational 
* Romantic Suspense 
* Hot, Sexy & Sensuous Romance 
* Erotic Romance 
* Best First Book 
* Romantic Novella 

====Winners====
A list of finalists and winners is available at the Chapter's website. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquillhallfame.htm] 

[[Desert Rose Award]] 

==References==
[[#Desert Rose Award|1]] About Us. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Categories|2]] Golden Quill: Rules. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Categories|3]] Golden Quill: Categories. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Desert Rose Award|4]] About Us: ''The Desert Rose Award''. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 

==External link==
* [http://www.desertroserwa.org| Chapter website]

Desert Rose Chapter (RWA)

2006-12-09T05:36:11Z

Jpomes:

The '''Desert Rose Chapter''' of the [[Romance Writers of America]] (RWA), with about 120 members".[http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm| 1], serves the Phoeniz, Arizona area. The chapter hosts the annual regional RWA conference Desert Dreams.

==Awards and Contests==

===Golden Quill Contest for Published Authors===
[[Desert Rose Golden Quill]]

The '''Golden Quill Awards''' are awarded annually to the best or favorite works published the previous year. Entrants pay an entrance fee and must be members of the Romance Writers of America. Winners and finalists are announced in the July issue of ''Romance Writers Report''.

====Categories====
Since the rules state that the "Contest Committee reserves the right to add or drop categories, depending on the number of entries received", prizes may not be awarded in each category each year. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules| 2] 
 
The following is a list of categories for the Golden Quill: [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories| 3] 
* Historical 
* Regency 
* Mainstream/Single Title Contemporary 
* Long Contemporary 
* Short Contemporary 
* Traditional Romance 
* Paranormal/Time Travel 
* Fantasy/Science Fiction/Futuristic 
* Inspirational 
* Romantic Suspense 
* Hot, Sexy & Sensuous Romance 
* Erotic Romance 
* Best First Book 
* Romantic Novella 

====Winners====
A list of finalists and winners is available at the Chapter's website. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquillhallfame.htm] 

[[Desert Rose Award]] 

==References==
[[#Desert Rose Award|1]] About Us. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Categories|2]] Golden Quill: Rules. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Categories|3]] Golden Quill: Categories. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Desert Rose Award|4]] About Us: ''The Desert Rose Award''. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 

==External link==
* [http://www.desertroserwa.org| Chapter website]

Desert Rose Chapter (RWA)

2006-12-09T05:33:35Z

Jpomes: Desert Rose Chapter moved to Desert Rose Chapter (RWA)

The '''Desert Rose Chapter''' of the [[Romance Writers of America]] (RWA), with about 120 members".[http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm| 1], serves the Phoeniz, Arizona area. The chapter hosts the annual regional RWA conference Desert Dreams.

==Awards and Contests==

===Golden Quill Contest for Published Authors===
The '''Golden Quill Awards''' are awarded annually to the best or favorite works published the previous year. Entrants pay an entrance fee and must be members of the Romance Writers of America. Winners and finalists are announced in the July issue of ''Romance Writers Report''.

====Categories====
Since the rules state that the "Contest Committee reserves the right to add or drop categories, depending on the number of entries received", prizes may not be awarded in each category each year. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules| 2] 
 
The following is a list of categories for the Golden Quill: [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories| 3] 
* Historical 
* Regency 
* Mainstream/Single Title Contemporary 
* Long Contemporary 
* Short Contemporary 
* Traditional Romance 
* Paranormal/Time Travel 
* Fantasy/Science Fiction/Futuristic 
* Inspirational 
* Romantic Suspense 
* Hot, Sexy & Sensuous Romance 
* Erotic Romance 
* Best First Book 
* Romantic Novella 

====Winners====
A list of finalists and winners is available at the Chapter's website. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquillhallfame.htm] 

[[Desert Rose Award]]
Awarded annually to someone who has been a member of the chapter for a minimum of three years and who "has given above and beyond".[http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm| 4]

====Winners====
''In reverse chronological order'' 
Pamela Osback, 2005 
Jeanne Butler, 2004 
Susan Yarina, 2003 
Betty Sheets, 2001 
Judy Bowden & Nikki Heath, 2000 
Linda Style, 1999 
[[Jaclyn Reding]], 1998 
Jane Coshow, 1997 
Laurie Schnebly Campbell, 1996 
Cher Menefee, 1995 
Connie Flynn, 1994 
Kim Richards, 1993 
Christine Flynn, 1992 
Sharon Wagner, 1991 
Margie Crandall-Justus, 1989 
[[Pat Warren]], 1988 

==References==
[[#Desert Rose Award|1]] About Us. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Categories|2]] Golden Quill: Rules. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Categories|3]] Golden Quill: Categories. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Desert Rose Award|4]] About Us: ''The Desert Rose Award''. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 

==External link==
* [http://www.desertroserwa.org| Chapter website]

Desert Rose Chapter

2006-12-09T05:33:35Z

Jpomes: Desert Rose Chapter moved to Desert Rose Chapter (RWA): For clarity

#redirect [[Desert Rose Chapter (RWA)]]

Desert Rose Award

2006-12-09T05:31:35Z

Jpomes: /* External link */

Desert Rose Award

2006-12-09T05:31:07Z

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Desert Rose Chapter (RWA)

2006-12-09T05:25:59Z

Jpomes:

The '''Desert Rose Chapter''' of the [[Romance Writers of America]] (RWA), with about 120 members".[http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm| 1], serves the Phoeniz, Arizona area. The chapter hosts the annual regional RWA conference Desert Dreams.

==Awards and Contests==

===Golden Quill Contest for Published Authors===
The '''Golden Quill Awards''' are awarded annually to the best or favorite works published the previous year. Entrants pay an entrance fee and must be members of the Romance Writers of America. Winners and finalists are announced in the July issue of ''Romance Writers Report''.

====Categories====
Since the rules state that the "Contest Committee reserves the right to add or drop categories, depending on the number of entries received", prizes may not be awarded in each category each year. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules| 2] 
 
The following is a list of categories for the Golden Quill: [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories| 3] 
* Historical 
* Regency 
* Mainstream/Single Title Contemporary 
* Long Contemporary 
* Short Contemporary 
* Traditional Romance 
* Paranormal/Time Travel 
* Fantasy/Science Fiction/Futuristic 
* Inspirational 
* Romantic Suspense 
* Hot, Sexy & Sensuous Romance 
* Erotic Romance 
* Best First Book 
* Romantic Novella 

====Winners====
A list of finalists and winners is available at the Chapter's website. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquillhallfame.htm] 

[[Desert Rose Award]]
Awarded annually to someone who has been a member of the chapter for a minimum of three years and who "has given above and beyond".[http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm| 4]

====Winners====
''In reverse chronological order'' 
Pamela Osback, 2005 
Jeanne Butler, 2004 
Susan Yarina, 2003 
Betty Sheets, 2001 
Judy Bowden & Nikki Heath, 2000 
Linda Style, 1999 
[[Jaclyn Reding]], 1998 
Jane Coshow, 1997 
Laurie Schnebly Campbell, 1996 
Cher Menefee, 1995 
Connie Flynn, 1994 
Kim Richards, 1993 
Christine Flynn, 1992 
Sharon Wagner, 1991 
Margie Crandall-Justus, 1989 
[[Pat Warren]], 1988 

==References==
[[#Desert Rose Award|1]] About Us. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Categories|2]] Golden Quill: Rules. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Categories|3]] Golden Quill: Categories. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Desert Rose Award|4]] About Us: ''The Desert Rose Award''. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 

==External link==
* [http://www.desertroserwa.org| Chapter website]

Desert Rose Chapter (RWA)

2006-12-08T23:51:37Z

Jpomes:

The '''Desert Rose Chapter''' of the [[Romance Writers of America]] (RWA), with about 120 members".[http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm| 1], serves the Phoeniz, Arizona area. The chapter hosts the annual regional RWA conference Desert Dreams.

==Awards and Contests==

===Golden Quill Contest for Published Authors===
The '''Golden Quill Awards''' are awarded annually to the best or favorite works published the previous year. Entrants pay an entrance fee and must be members of the Romance Writers of America. Winners and finalists are announced in the July issue of ''Romance Writers Report''.

====Categories====
Since the rules state that the "Contest Committee reserves the right to add or drop categories, depending on the number of entries received", prizes may not be awarded in each category each year. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules| 2] 
 
The following is a list of categories for the Golden Quill: [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories| 3] 
* Historical 
* Regency 
* Mainstream/Single Title Contemporary 
* Long Contemporary 
* Short Contemporary 
* Traditional Romance 
* Paranormal/Time Travel 
* Fantasy/Science Fiction/Futuristic 
* Inspirational 
* Romantic Suspense 
* Hot, Sexy & Sensuous Romance 
* Erotic Romance 
* Best First Book 
* Romantic Novella 

====Winners====
A list of finalists and winners is available at the Chapter's website. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquillhallfame.htm] 

===Desert Rose Award===
Awarded annually to someone who has been a member of the chapter for a minimum of three years and who "has given above and beyond".[http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm| 4]

====Winners====
''In reverse chronological order'' 
Pamela Osback, 2005 
Jeanne Butler, 2004 
Susan Yarina, 2003 
Betty Sheets, 2001 
Judy Bowden & Nikki Heath, 2000 
Linda Style, 1999 
[[Jaclyn Reding]], 1998 
Jane Coshow, 1997 
Laurie Schnebly Campbell, 1996 
Cher Menefee, 1995 
Connie Flynn, 1994 
Kim Richards, 1993 
Christine Flynn, 1992 
Sharon Wagner, 1991 
Margie Crandall-Justus, 1989 
[[Pat Warren]], 1988 

==References==
[[#Desert Rose Award|1]] About Us. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Categories|2]] Golden Quill: Rules. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Categories|3]] Golden Quill: Categories. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 
[[#Desert Rose Award|4]] About Us: ''The Desert Rose Award''. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm. Retrieved on 8 December 2006. 

==External link==
* [http://www.desertroserwa.org| Chapter website]

Romance Writers of America

2006-12-08T22:32:01Z

Jpomes: /* US Chapters */

[[Category:Writer Organizations]]
The [http://www.rwanational.org/ Romance Writers of America] is over 8,000 members strong. It is the largest fiction writing group devoted to a single genre. Unlike many writers' organizations, the RWA is open to both published and unpublished authors.

The [[RWA Hall Of Fame]] honors a select group of top authors. The [[Lifetime Achievement Award]], presented at the [[RWA Annual Conference]] honors an author's entire body of work.

== Contests ==
* [[Golden Heart]]
* [[RITA]]

== Chapters ==

=== Special Interest Chapters ===

* [http://www.faithhopelove-rwa.org/ Faith, Hope, & Love] for writers of inspirational romances
* [http://www.romance-ffp.com/ Futuristic, Fantasy & Paranormal RWA]
* [http://www.gothrom.org/ Gothic Romance Writers]
* [http://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/ Hearts Through History Romance Writers] for writers of historical romances
* [http://www.rwamysterysuspense.org/ Kiss of Death Chapter] for writers of mystery/suspense romances
* [http://www.passionateink.org/ Passionate Ink] for writers of erotic romance
* [http://www.thebeaumonde.com/ The Beau Monde], which aims to 'to promote excellence in romantic fiction, set primarily in the Regency period (1811-1820)'

=== Local Chapters ===
==== US Chapters ====
'''Alabama''' 
* Gulf Coast Chapter 
* Heart of Dixie 
* Southern Magic 
 

'''Alaska''' 
* Alaska Chapter of RWA 
 

'''Arizona''' 
* [[Desert Rose Chapter (RWA)| Desert Rose Chapter]] 
* Northern Arizona Romance Writers of America 
* Tucson RWA Chapter #58 
* Valley of the Sun Romance Writers of America 
 

'''Arkansas''' 
* Diamond State Romance Authors 
 

'''California''' 
* Black Diamond Romance Writers 
* Inland Valley Romance Writers 
* Los Angeles Romance Authors 
* Monterey Bay Chapter 
* Orange County (California) Chapter 
* Sacramento Valley Rose 
* San Diego RWA 
* San Francisco Area 
* Silicon Valley Chapter 
 

'''Colorado''' 
* Colorado Romance Writers 
* Heart of Denver 
* Pikes Peak Romance Writers 
 

'''Connecticut''' 
* Charter Oak Romance Writers 
* Connecticut RWA 
* Romance Writers of Southern CT and Lower NY (COLONY) 
 

'''Delaware''' 

'''Florida''' 
* Ancient City Romance Authors 
* Central Florida Romance Writers 
* First Coast Romance Writers 
* Florida Romance Writers 
* Southwest Florida Romance Writers 
* Space CoasT Authors of Romance 
* Tampa Area Romance Authors (TARA) 
* Volusia County Romance Writers 
 

'''Georgia''' 
* Georgia Romance Writers 
* Heartland of Georgia Romance Writers 
 

'''Hawaii''' 
* Aloha Chapter 
 

'''Idaho''' 
* Coeur du Bois Chapter (Boise, ID) 
* Southern Idaho Romance Writers 
 

'''Illinois''' 
* Chicago-North RWA 
* Heart & Scroll RWA 
* Love Designers 
* Prairie Hearts 
* Quad Cities Romance Writers 
* Windy City RWA 
 

'''Indiana''' 
* Indiana Romance Writers 
* Northwest Indiana Romance Writers 
 

'''Iowa''' 
* Heart of Iowa Fiction Authors 
* Iowa Romance Novelists 
 

'''Kansas''' 
* Mid-America Romance Authors (MARA) 
* Midwest Romance Writers 
* Wichita Area Romance Authors 
 

'''Kentucky''' 
* Kentucky Romance Writers 
* KYOWA 
* Louisville Romance Writers 
 

'''Louisiana''' 
* Coeur de Louisiane 
* Heart of Louisiana 
* North Louisiana Storytellers and Authors of Romance (NOLA STARs) 
* SOLA (Southern Louisiana) 
 

'''Maine''' 
* Maine Romance Writers of America 
 

'''Maryland''' 
* Maryland Romance Writers 
 

'''Massachusetts''' 
* New England Chapter 
 

'''Michigan''' 
* Grand Rapids Region RWA 
* Greater Detroit RWA 
* Mid-Michigan RWA 
 

'''Minnesota''' 
* Northern Lights Writers 
* Midwest Fiction Writers 
 

'''Mississippi''' 
* Magnolia State Romance Writers 
 

'''Missouri''' 
* Heartland Romance Authors (NW Missouri) 
* Mid-America Romance Authors (MARA) 
* Missouri RWA 
 

'''Montana''' 

'''Nebraska''' 
* C.A.M.E.O. Inc. 
* Nebraska Romance Writers 
* Prairieland Romance Writers 
* Heartland Writers Group 
 

'''Nevada''' 
* Cactus Rose 
 

'''New Hampshire''' 
* New Hampshire Romance Writers of America 
 

'''New Jersey''' 
* New Jersey Romance Writers 
 

'''New Mexico''' 
* Land of Enchantment Romance Authors (LERA) 
 

'''New York''' 
* The Capital Region Chapter 
* Central New York Romance Writers 
* Hudson Valley RWA 
* Lake Country Romance Writers 
* Long Island Romance Writers 
* Romance Writers of Southern CT and Lower NY (COLONY) 
* RWA New York City 
* Saratoga Romance Writers 
* Southern Tier Authors of Romance 
* Western New York Romance Writers 
 

'''North Carolina''' 
* Carolina Romance Writers 
* Heart of Carolina Romance Writers 
 

'''North Dakota''' 

'''Ohio''' 
* Central Ohio Fiction Writers 
* KYOWA 
* Maumee Valley RWA 
* Northeast Ohio RWA (NEORWA) 
* Ohio Valley Chapter 
 

'''Oklahoma''' 
* Oklahoma Romance Writers (OK-RWA) 
* Romance Writers Ink 
 

'''Oregon''' 
* Mid-Willamette Valley 
* Rose City Romance Writers 
 

'''Pennsylvania''' 
* Bucks County Romance Writers 
* Central Pennsylvania Romance Writers 
* Pocono/Lehigh Romance Writers 
* Valley Forge Romance Writers 
* Western Pennsylvania Romance Writers 
 

'''Rhode Island''' 

'''South Carolina''' 
* Lowcountry RWA 
 

'''South Dakota''' 

'''Tennessee''' 
* Music City Romance Writers (Nashville) 
* River City Romance Writers 
* Smoky Mountain Romance Writers 
 

'''Texas''' 
* Austin RWA Chapter 
* Dallas Area Romance Authors (DARA) 
* East Texas RWA 
* Heart of Texas 
* Houston Bay Area 
* North Texas Romance Writers of America 
* Northwest Houston RWA 
* Red River Romance Writers 
* San Antonio Romance Authors (SARA) 
* West Houston RWA 
* Yellow Rose Romance Writers 
 

'''Utah''' 
* Utah/Salt Lake RWA 
 

'''Vermont''' 

'''Virginia''' 
* Chesapeake Romance Writers 
* Virginia Romance Writers 
 

'''Washington''' 
* Eastside RWA (Washington) 
* Greater Seattle RWA 
* Inland Empire Chapter RWA-Spokane, WA 
* Olympia RWA 
* Peninsula Chapter (Washington) 
 

'''Washington, D.C. ''' 
* Washington DC Romance Writers 
 

'''West Virginia''' 
* KYOWA 
 

'''Wisconsin''' 
* Wisconsin RWA 
 

'''Wyoming''' 
 

==== Canada Chapters ====
* Calgary Association of the Romance Writers of America 
** Greater Vancouver Chapter 
** Marshlands Romance Writers (Moncton, New Brunswick) 
** Ottawa Romance Writers Association 
** Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada (Halifax, Nova Scotia) 
** Toronto Romance Writers 
** Vancouver Island Chapter (Victoria, British Columbia)

Romance Writers of America

2006-12-08T22:29:26Z

Jpomes: /* US Chapters */

[[Category:Writer Organizations]]
The [http://www.rwanational.org/ Romance Writers of America] is over 8,000 members strong. It is the largest fiction writing group devoted to a single genre. Unlike many writers' organizations, the RWA is open to both published and unpublished authors.

The [[RWA Hall Of Fame]] honors a select group of top authors. The [[Lifetime Achievement Award]], presented at the [[RWA Annual Conference]] honors an author's entire body of work.

== Contests ==
* [[Golden Heart]]
* [[RITA]]

== Chapters ==

=== Special Interest Chapters ===

* [http://www.faithhopelove-rwa.org/ Faith, Hope, & Love] for writers of inspirational romances
* [http://www.romance-ffp.com/ Futuristic, Fantasy & Paranormal RWA]
* [http://www.gothrom.org/ Gothic Romance Writers]
* [http://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/ Hearts Through History Romance Writers] for writers of historical romances
* [http://www.rwamysterysuspense.org/ Kiss of Death Chapter] for writers of mystery/suspense romances
* [http://www.passionateink.org/ Passionate Ink] for writers of erotic romance
* [http://www.thebeaumonde.com/ The Beau Monde], which aims to 'to promote excellence in romantic fiction, set primarily in the Regency period (1811-1820)'

=== Local Chapters ===
==== US Chapters ====
'''Alabama''' 
* Gulf Coast Chapter 
* Heart of Dixie 
* Southern Magic 
 

'''Alaska''' 
* Alaska Chapter of RWA 
 

'''Arizona''' 
* [[Desert Rose Chapter]] 
* Northern Arizona Romance Writers of America 
* Tucson RWA Chapter #58 
* Valley of the Sun Romance Writers of America 
 

'''Arkansas''' 
* Diamond State Romance Authors 
 

'''California''' 
* Black Diamond Romance Writers 
* Inland Valley Romance Writers 
* Los Angeles Romance Authors 
* Monterey Bay Chapter 
* Orange County (California) Chapter 
* Sacramento Valley Rose 
* San Diego RWA 
* San Francisco Area 
* Silicon Valley Chapter 
 

'''Colorado''' 
* Colorado Romance Writers 
* Heart of Denver 
* Pikes Peak Romance Writers 
 

'''Connecticut''' 
* Charter Oak Romance Writers 
* Connecticut RWA 
* Romance Writers of Southern CT and Lower NY (COLONY) 
 

'''Delaware''' 

'''Florida''' 
* Ancient City Romance Authors 
* Central Florida Romance Writers 
* First Coast Romance Writers 
* Florida Romance Writers 
* Southwest Florida Romance Writers 
* Space CoasT Authors of Romance 
* Tampa Area Romance Authors (TARA) 
* Volusia County Romance Writers 
 

'''Georgia''' 
* Georgia Romance Writers 
* Heartland of Georgia Romance Writers 
 

'''Hawaii''' 
* Aloha Chapter 
 

'''Idaho''' 
* Coeur du Bois Chapter (Boise, ID) 
* Southern Idaho Romance Writers 
 

'''Illinois''' 
* Chicago-North RWA 
* Heart & Scroll RWA 
* Love Designers 
* Prairie Hearts 
* Quad Cities Romance Writers 
* Windy City RWA 
 

'''Indiana''' 
* Indiana Romance Writers 
* Northwest Indiana Romance Writers 
 

'''Iowa''' 
* Heart of Iowa Fiction Authors 
* Iowa Romance Novelists 
 

'''Kansas''' 
* Mid-America Romance Authors (MARA) 
* Midwest Romance Writers 
* Wichita Area Romance Authors 
 

'''Kentucky''' 
* Kentucky Romance Writers 
* KYOWA 
* Louisville Romance Writers 
 

'''Louisiana''' 
* Coeur de Louisiane 
* Heart of Louisiana 
* North Louisiana Storytellers and Authors of Romance (NOLA STARs) 
* SOLA (Southern Louisiana) 
 

'''Maine''' 
* Maine Romance Writers of America 
 

'''Maryland''' 
* Maryland Romance Writers 
 

'''Massachusetts''' 
* New England Chapter 
 

'''Michigan''' 
* Grand Rapids Region RWA 
* Greater Detroit RWA 
* Mid-Michigan RWA 
 

'''Minnesota''' 
* Northern Lights Writers 
* Midwest Fiction Writers 
 

'''Mississippi''' 
* Magnolia State Romance Writers 
 

'''Missouri''' 
* Heartland Romance Authors (NW Missouri) 
* Mid-America Romance Authors (MARA) 
* Missouri RWA 
 

'''Montana''' 

'''Nebraska''' 
* C.A.M.E.O. Inc. 
* Nebraska Romance Writers 
* Prairieland Romance Writers 
* Heartland Writers Group 
 

'''Nevada''' 
* Cactus Rose 
 

'''New Hampshire''' 
* New Hampshire Romance Writers of America 
 

'''New Jersey''' 
* New Jersey Romance Writers 
 

'''New Mexico''' 
* Land of Enchantment Romance Authors (LERA) 
 

'''New York''' 
* The Capital Region Chapter 
* Central New York Romance Writers 
* Hudson Valley RWA 
* Lake Country Romance Writers 
* Long Island Romance Writers 
* Romance Writers of Southern CT and Lower NY (COLONY) 
* RWA New York City 
* Saratoga Romance Writers 
* Southern Tier Authors of Romance 
* Western New York Romance Writers 
 

'''North Carolina''' 
* Carolina Romance Writers 
* Heart of Carolina Romance Writers 
 

'''North Dakota''' 

'''Ohio''' 
* Central Ohio Fiction Writers 
* KYOWA 
* Maumee Valley RWA 
* Northeast Ohio RWA (NEORWA) 
* Ohio Valley Chapter 
 

'''Oklahoma''' 
* Oklahoma Romance Writers (OK-RWA) 
* Romance Writers Ink 
 

'''Oregon''' 
* Mid-Willamette Valley 
* Rose City Romance Writers 
 

'''Pennsylvania''' 
* Bucks County Romance Writers 
* Central Pennsylvania Romance Writers 
* Pocono/Lehigh Romance Writers 
* Valley Forge Romance Writers 
* Western Pennsylvania Romance Writers 
 

'''Rhode Island''' 

'''South Carolina''' 
* Lowcountry RWA 
 

'''South Dakota''' 

'''Tennessee''' 
* Music City Romance Writers (Nashville) 
* River City Romance Writers 
* Smoky Mountain Romance Writers 
 

'''Texas''' 
* Austin RWA Chapter 
* Dallas Area Romance Authors (DARA) 
* East Texas RWA 
* Heart of Texas 
* Houston Bay Area 
* North Texas Romance Writers of America 
* Northwest Houston RWA 
* Red River Romance Writers 
* San Antonio Romance Authors (SARA) 
* West Houston RWA 
* Yellow Rose Romance Writers 
 

'''Utah''' 
* Utah/Salt Lake RWA 
 

'''Vermont''' 

'''Virginia''' 
* Chesapeake Romance Writers 
* Virginia Romance Writers 
 

'''Washington''' 
* Eastside RWA (Washington) 
* Greater Seattle RWA 
* Inland Empire Chapter RWA-Spokane, WA 
* Olympia RWA 
* Peninsula Chapter (Washington) 
 

'''Washington, D.C. ''' 
* Washington DC Romance Writers 
 

'''West Virginia''' 
* KYOWA 
 

'''Wisconsin''' 
* Wisconsin RWA 
 

'''Wyoming''' 
 

==== Canada Chapters ====
* Calgary Association of the Romance Writers of America 
** Greater Vancouver Chapter 
** Marshlands Romance Writers (Moncton, New Brunswick) 
** Ottawa Romance Writers Association 
** Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada (Halifax, Nova Scotia) 
** Toronto Romance Writers 
** Vancouver Island Chapter (Victoria, British Columbia)

Romance Writers of America

2006-12-08T22:28:18Z

Jpomes:

[[Category:Writer Organizations]]
The [http://www.rwanational.org/ Romance Writers of America] is over 8,000 members strong. It is the largest fiction writing group devoted to a single genre. Unlike many writers' organizations, the RWA is open to both published and unpublished authors.

The [[RWA Hall Of Fame]] honors a select group of top authors. The [[Lifetime Achievement Award]], presented at the [[RWA Annual Conference]] honors an author's entire body of work.

== Contests ==
* [[Golden Heart]]
* [[RITA]]

== Chapters ==

=== Special Interest Chapters ===

* [http://www.faithhopelove-rwa.org/ Faith, Hope, & Love] for writers of inspirational romances
* [http://www.romance-ffp.com/ Futuristic, Fantasy & Paranormal RWA]
* [http://www.gothrom.org/ Gothic Romance Writers]
* [http://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/ Hearts Through History Romance Writers] for writers of historical romances
* [http://www.rwamysterysuspense.org/ Kiss of Death Chapter] for writers of mystery/suspense romances
* [http://www.passionateink.org/ Passionate Ink] for writers of erotic romance
* [http://www.thebeaumonde.com/ The Beau Monde], which aims to 'to promote excellence in romantic fiction, set primarily in the Regency period (1811-1820)'

=== Local Chapters ===
==== US Chapters ====
'''Alabama''' 
* Gulf Coast Chapter 
* Heart of Dixie 
* Southern Magic 
 

'''Alaska''' 
* Alaska Chapter of RWA 
 

'''Arizona''' 
* Desert Rose Chapter 
* Northern Arizona Romance Writers of America 
* Tucson RWA Chapter #58 
* Valley of the Sun Romance Writers of America 
 

'''Arkansas''' 
* Diamond State Romance Authors 
 

'''California''' 
* Black Diamond Romance Writers 
* Inland Valley Romance Writers 
* Los Angeles Romance Authors 
* Monterey Bay Chapter 
* Orange County (California) Chapter 
* Sacramento Valley Rose 
* San Diego RWA 
* San Francisco Area 
* Silicon Valley Chapter 
 

'''Colorado''' 
* Colorado Romance Writers 
* Heart of Denver 
* Pikes Peak Romance Writers 
 

'''Connecticut''' 
* Charter Oak Romance Writers 
* Connecticut RWA 
* Romance Writers of Southern CT and Lower NY (COLONY) 
 

'''Delaware''' 

'''Florida''' 
* Ancient City Romance Authors 
* Central Florida Romance Writers 
* First Coast Romance Writers 
* Florida Romance Writers 
* Southwest Florida Romance Writers 
* Space CoasT Authors of Romance 
* Tampa Area Romance Authors (TARA) 
* Volusia County Romance Writers 
 

'''Georgia''' 
* Georgia Romance Writers 
* Heartland of Georgia Romance Writers 
 

'''Hawaii''' 
* Aloha Chapter 
 

'''Idaho''' 
* Coeur du Bois Chapter (Boise, ID) 
* Southern Idaho Romance Writers 
 

'''Illinois''' 
* Chicago-North RWA 
* Heart & Scroll RWA 
* Love Designers 
* Prairie Hearts 
* Quad Cities Romance Writers 
* Windy City RWA 
 

'''Indiana''' 
* Indiana Romance Writers 
* Northwest Indiana Romance Writers 
 

'''Iowa''' 
* Heart of Iowa Fiction Authors 
* Iowa Romance Novelists 
 

'''Kansas''' 
* Mid-America Romance Authors (MARA) 
* Midwest Romance Writers 
* Wichita Area Romance Authors 
 

'''Kentucky''' 
* Kentucky Romance Writers 
* KYOWA 
* Louisville Romance Writers 
 

'''Louisiana''' 
* Coeur de Louisiane 
* Heart of Louisiana 
* North Louisiana Storytellers and Authors of Romance (NOLA STARs) 
* SOLA (Southern Louisiana) 
 

'''Maine''' 
* Maine Romance Writers of America 
 

'''Maryland''' 
* Maryland Romance Writers 
 

'''Massachusetts''' 
* New England Chapter 
 

'''Michigan''' 
* Grand Rapids Region RWA 
* Greater Detroit RWA 
* Mid-Michigan RWA 
 

'''Minnesota''' 
* Northern Lights Writers 
* Midwest Fiction Writers 
 

'''Mississippi''' 
* Magnolia State Romance Writers 
 

'''Missouri''' 
* Heartland Romance Authors (NW Missouri) 
* Mid-America Romance Authors (MARA) 
* Missouri RWA 
 

'''Montana''' 

'''Nebraska''' 
* C.A.M.E.O. Inc. 
* Nebraska Romance Writers 
* Prairieland Romance Writers 
* Heartland Writers Group 
 

'''Nevada''' 
* Cactus Rose 
 

'''New Hampshire''' 
* New Hampshire Romance Writers of America 
 

'''New Jersey''' 
* New Jersey Romance Writers 
 

'''New Mexico''' 
* Land of Enchantment Romance Authors (LERA) 
 

'''New York''' 
* The Capital Region Chapter 
* Central New York Romance Writers 
* Hudson Valley RWA 
* Lake Country Romance Writers 
* Long Island Romance Writers 
* Romance Writers of Southern CT and Lower NY (COLONY) 
* RWA New York City 
* Saratoga Romance Writers 
* Southern Tier Authors of Romance 
* Western New York Romance Writers 
 

'''North Carolina''' 
* Carolina Romance Writers 
* Heart of Carolina Romance Writers 
 

'''North Dakota''' 

'''Ohio''' 
* Central Ohio Fiction Writers 
* KYOWA 
* Maumee Valley RWA 
* Northeast Ohio RWA (NEORWA) 
* Ohio Valley Chapter 
 

'''Oklahoma''' 
* Oklahoma Romance Writers (OK-RWA) 
* Romance Writers Ink 
 

'''Oregon''' 
* Mid-Willamette Valley 
* Rose City Romance Writers 
 

'''Pennsylvania''' 
* Bucks County Romance Writers 
* Central Pennsylvania Romance Writers 
* Pocono/Lehigh Romance Writers 
* Valley Forge Romance Writers 
* Western Pennsylvania Romance Writers 
 

'''Rhode Island''' 

'''South Carolina''' 
* Lowcountry RWA 
 

'''South Dakota''' 

'''Tennessee''' 
* Music City Romance Writers (Nashville) 
* River City Romance Writers 
* Smoky Mountain Romance Writers 
 

'''Texas''' 
* Austin RWA Chapter 
* Dallas Area Romance Authors (DARA) 
* East Texas RWA 
* Heart of Texas 
* Houston Bay Area 
* North Texas Romance Writers of America 
* Northwest Houston RWA 
* Red River Romance Writers 
* San Antonio Romance Authors (SARA) 
* West Houston RWA 
* Yellow Rose Romance Writers 
 

'''Utah''' 
* Utah/Salt Lake RWA 
 

'''Vermont''' 

'''Virginia''' 
* Chesapeake Romance Writers 
* Virginia Romance Writers 
 

'''Washington''' 
* Eastside RWA (Washington) 
* Greater Seattle RWA 
* Inland Empire Chapter RWA-Spokane, WA 
* Olympia RWA 
* Peninsula Chapter (Washington) 
 

'''Washington, D.C. ''' 
* Washington DC Romance Writers 
 

'''West Virginia''' 
* KYOWA 
 

'''Wisconsin''' 
* Wisconsin RWA 
 

'''Wyoming''' 
 

==== Canada Chapters ====
* Calgary Association of the Romance Writers of America 
** Greater Vancouver Chapter 
** Marshlands Romance Writers (Moncton, New Brunswick) 
** Ottawa Romance Writers Association 
** Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada (Halifax, Nova Scotia) 
** Toronto Romance Writers 
** Vancouver Island Chapter (Victoria, British Columbia)