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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''. | 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''. | ||
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A list of finalists and winners is available at the Chapter's website. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquillhallfame.htm]<br> | A list of finalists and winners is available at the Chapter's website. [http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquillhallfame.htm]<br> | ||
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Revision as of 05:36, 9 December 2006
The Desert Rose Chapter of the Romance Writers of America (RWA), with about 120 members".1, serves the Phoeniz, Arizona area. The chapter hosts the annual regional RWA conference Desert Dreams.
Contents
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. 2
The following is a list of categories for the Golden Quill: 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. [1]
References
1 About Us. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm. Retrieved on 8 December 2006.
2 Golden Quill: Rules. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#rules. Retrieved on 8 December 2006.
3 Golden Quill: Categories. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/goldenquill/goldenquill.htm#categories. Retrieved on 8 December 2006.
4 About Us: The Desert Rose Award. Desert Rose Chapter. http://www.desertroserwa.org/aboutus.htm. Retrieved on 8 December 2006.
