Magnolia State Romance Writers

Dixie First Chapter Contest

The Magnolia State Romance Writers' annual contest is one of the most well respected in the industry. A long list of winners and finalists have gone on to become noted published authors! In 2009, a record 44% of final round manuscripts were requested by judging editors!!! (Watch here soon for a Dixie First Chapter Hall of Fame List!!!)

2011 - The 14th Annual Dixie First Chapter Contest!

CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS!!!!!
Following a record number of etnries, over 140, MSRW is proud to announce the winners of this year's Dixie First Chapter Contest. *indicates full mansucript requested by final judge. **indicates partial manuscript requested by final judge.

Series Contemporary
1 -- Jolyse Barnett     A Daughter's Final
                                     Promise*
2 -- Leeann Morgan     Montana Man*
3 -- Sarah Tanner         Luck of the Irish

Single Title Contemporary (tie)

1 -- Michele Zaytoun Bid on Me (tie)

1 -- Jan Aldridge Unopened Dreams
(tie)

2 -- Jeanell Bolton Passion

3 -- Linda O'Dwyer Better than Pasta

Historical (tie)

1 -- Kathleen Rice Adams Prodigal Gun*

2 -- Ursula LeCoeur Her First
Love (tie)*

2 -- Elizabeth Bysiek The Winds
of Fate (tie)**

3 -- Sarah Skolaut Stars Over
Water

Paranormal

1 -- Marni Donnelly-Folsom Flannigan's
Grace

2 -- Christine Wunch Mystic Ink

3 -- Anna Moder Blew Killian

Romantic Suspense

1 -- Anita Calhoun Hidden Agenda

2 -- Elizabeth Newmeyer Redemption
for Liars

3 -- Susan Muller The House on
Forest Bend Road

Young Adult

1 -- Melissa Landers Patriots of Earth

2 -- Veronica Blade Shapes of Autumn

3 -- Tracy Costa Shattered Souls

Inspirational

1 -- Sarah Ladd Heiress of
Winterwood*

2 -- Sherri Shackelford Winning the
Widow's Heart*

3 -- J'nell Ciesielski Of Courage
Beyond

Submit your entry and/or submit questions to the
2011 Dixie First Chapter Contest Coordinators: (Note -2011 emails not active)

Main Contest Coordinator
Contemporary Single Title
Contemporary Series
Romantic Suspense
Historical
Paranormal
Inspirational
Young Adult

FINAL ROUND JUDGES:
Final Round Judges
Contemporary Single Title-- Alicia Condon-Editorial Director, Kensington Books
Contemporary Series - Wanda Ottewell, Sr. Editor Harlequin Superromance
Romantic Suspense - Allison Lyons, Editor Harlequin Intrigue
Paranormal - Kelli Collins, Editor-In-Chief Ellora's Cave
Inspirational - Tina James, Sr. Editor Steeple Hill
Historical - Kevan Lyons, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
Young Adult - Leah Hultenschmidt,
Editor, Sourcebooks Young Adult Line