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[[Category:Golden Heart Winners]]
 
[[Category:Golden Heart Winners]]
The [[Golden Heart]] contest is the pre-eminent writing contest for unpublished romance authors. It is presented annually by the [[Romance Writers of America]].
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1997 Golden Heart Contest
  
* '''Contemporary Single Title''' - ''Skin Game'' by [[Michele Albert|Michele Marie Albert]]
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Category Descriptions
* '''Long Contemporary Series''' - ''Hawk's Child'' by Vivyan Helen Connolly
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Contemporary Single Title Romance
* '''Long Historical''' - ''The Path of The Wind'' by Deborah MacDonald Hale
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Romantic novels released as individual titles.
* '''Paranormal''' - ''Dared To Dream'' by Tami H. Hilz
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Inspirational Romance
* '''Romantic Suspense''' - ''Dangerous Curves'' by Kristina Wright
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Romantic novels in which personal religious concepts as well as strong romantic relationships are conveyed as major elements of the plot. All inspirational books, both contemporary and historical, shall be eligible for this category. The word count for these novels is a minimum of 45,000 words.
* '''Short Contemporary Series''' - ''Stop In The Name of Love'' by [[Nina Bruhns]]
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Long Contemporary Series* Romance
* '''Short Historical''' - ''Forever In Your Arms'' by Kristen Mechelle Smith
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Sensuous romantic novels over 70,000 words.
* '''Traditional''' - ''A Father's Love'' by Pam Menz Baker
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Long Historical Romance
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Novels which have a strong romantic element throughout. The word count for these novels is over 110,000 words.
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Paranormal Romance -- Time Travel, Futuristic, Fantasy, Paranormal Romantic novels in which either the future, a fantasy world or paranormal happenings are a major element of the plot. These may be single title releases or books published within established category romance lines fitting other category descriptions. The word count for these novels is a minimum of 50,000 words.
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Regency Romance
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Romantic historical novels with primary settings during the Regency period, typically 1800-1820. The word count for these novels is a minimum of 50,000 words.
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Romantic Suspense/Gothic Romance
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Romantic novels in which suspense is a major element of the plot. These may be single title releases or books published within established category romance lines fitting other category descriptions. The word count for these novels is a minimum of 50,000 words.
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Short Contemporary Series* Romance
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Romantic novels in which sensuality may constitute a strong element in the romance. The word count for these novels is 70,000 words or fewer.
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Short Historical Romance
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Novels which have a strong romantic element throughout. The word count for these novels is 110,000 words or fewer.
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Traditional Series* Romance
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Romantic novels in which sensuality is not intense and in which love scenes are not graphically described. The word count for these novels is 50,000-60,000 words.
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Young Adult Romance
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Romantic novels geared to young adult readers. The word count for YA novels is a minimum of 25,000 words.
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* Series books are defined as those books issued under a common imprint/series name which are usually numbered sequentially and released at regular intervals, usually monthly, with the same number of releases each time.
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Winners & Finalists
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Contemporary Single Title Romance
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“Skin Game” Michele Albert
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Long Contemporary Series Romance
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“Hawk's Child” Vivyan Connolly
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Long Historical Romance
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“The Path of the Wind” Deborah Hale
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Paranormal Romance
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“Dared to Dream” Tammy Hilz
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Romantic Suspense
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“Dangerous Curves” Kristina Wright
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Short Contemporary Series Romance
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“Stop in the Name of Love” Nina Bruhns
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Short Historical Romance
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“Forever in Your Arms” Kristen Smith
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Traditional Romance
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“A Father's Love” Pam Baker

Revision as of 01:01, 31 October 2024

1997 Golden Heart Contest

Category Descriptions Contemporary Single Title Romance Romantic novels released as individual titles. Inspirational Romance Romantic novels in which personal religious concepts as well as strong romantic relationships are conveyed as major elements of the plot. All inspirational books, both contemporary and historical, shall be eligible for this category. The word count for these novels is a minimum of 45,000 words. Long Contemporary Series* Romance Sensuous romantic novels over 70,000 words. Long Historical Romance Novels which have a strong romantic element throughout. The word count for these novels is over 110,000 words. Paranormal Romance -- Time Travel, Futuristic, Fantasy, Paranormal Romantic novels in which either the future, a fantasy world or paranormal happenings are a major element of the plot. These may be single title releases or books published within established category romance lines fitting other category descriptions. The word count for these novels is a minimum of 50,000 words. Regency Romance Romantic historical novels with primary settings during the Regency period, typically 1800-1820. The word count for these novels is a minimum of 50,000 words. Romantic Suspense/Gothic Romance Romantic novels in which suspense is a major element of the plot. These may be single title releases or books published within established category romance lines fitting other category descriptions. The word count for these novels is a minimum of 50,000 words. Short Contemporary Series* Romance Romantic novels in which sensuality may constitute a strong element in the romance. The word count for these novels is 70,000 words or fewer. Short Historical Romance Novels which have a strong romantic element throughout. The word count for these novels is 110,000 words or fewer. Traditional Series* Romance Romantic novels in which sensuality is not intense and in which love scenes are not graphically described. The word count for these novels is 50,000-60,000 words. Young Adult Romance Romantic novels geared to young adult readers. The word count for YA novels is a minimum of 25,000 words.

  • Series books are defined as those books issued under a common imprint/series name which are usually numbered sequentially and released at regular intervals, usually monthly, with the same number of releases each time.

Winners & Finalists

Contemporary Single Title Romance “Skin Game” Michele Albert

Long Contemporary Series Romance “Hawk's Child” Vivyan Connolly

Long Historical Romance “The Path of the Wind” Deborah Hale

Paranormal Romance “Dared to Dream” Tammy Hilz

Romantic Suspense “Dangerous Curves” Kristina Wright

Short Contemporary Series Romance “Stop in the Name of Love” Nina Bruhns

Short Historical Romance “Forever in Your Arms” Kristen Smith

Traditional Romance “A Father's Love” Pam Baker