Romance Writers of America 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, 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
• 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