In an effort to support writers and preserve the
memory of founder, first president and
best-selling historical romance author Suzanne
Barclay, the Lake Country Romance Writers
proudly present:

The Barclay Contests
CONTESTS
2006 Barclay Gold winners

Contemporary
1st place -- Tanner's Millions by Peggy Moreland
2nd place -- Love on Call by Shirley Hailstock
3rd place tie -- Sins of a Tanner by Peggy Moreland
3rd place tie -- Dangerous Deception by Kylie Brant
Honorable Mention: One Perfect Man by Lynda Sandoval

Historical
1st place tie -- The Price of Pleasure by Kresley Cole
1st place tie -- A Hint of Seduction by Amelia Grey
2nd place -- My Favorite Thief by Karyn Monk
Honorable Mention: Moon in the Water by Elizabeth Grayson

Futuristic, Fantasy and Paranormal
1st place -- Run No More by Catherine Mulvaney
2nd place tie -- Hunter's Moon by C.T. Adams and Cathy Clamp
2nd place tie -- The Power of Two by Patti O'Shea
Honorable Mention: Blue Moon by Lori Handeland

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2006 Barclay Sterling winners
(** indicates full manuscript was requested by editor or agent)
Contemporary
1st Place -- Double Talk by Karen Sweeny-Justice
2nd Place -- The Baby Interview by Robbie Terman
3rd Place -- The Magnate's Marriage Demand by Robyn Grady

Long Contemporary
1st Place -- Love on the Run by Angela Platt
2nd Place -- Once Through the Heart by Kathryn Hern
3rd Place -- Emmy and the Cowboy by Ginny Lester

Single Title Contemporary
1st Place -- Playing For Keeps by Stacey Lynn Riemer **
2nd Place -- Arizona Sky by Stacey Lynn Riemer
3rd Place -- Painted Blind by Amy Atwell

Futuristic, Fantasy and Paranormal
1st Place -- The Jaguar Legacy by Maureen Fisher
2nd Place -- Blood Harp by Vicky E. Burkholder
3rd Place -- Gemini by Nicole A. Bovard
Honorable Mention: The Magic Knot by Helen Taylor

Historical
1st Place -- A Man Like That by Alison Henderson **
2nd Place -- Harvest of Dreams by Alison Henderson
3rd Place -- A Love in Disguise by Courtney Hoffman

Inspirational
1st Place -- Promises to Keep by Tina M. Novinski
2nd Place -- The Enemy in the Delta by Sandra Robbins
3rd Place -- The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Camy Tang
2007 Barclay Gold winners

Novella
1st place -- The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
2nd place -- Angel Food by Kristy Dykes
3rd place -- The Wolf’s Mate by Cynthia Eden

Inspirational
1st place -- And Baby Makes Five by Debra Clopton
2nd place -- Amazing Love by Mae Nunn
3rd place -- No Place Like Home by Debra Clopton

Historical
1st place -- The Commander by Kate Bridges
2nd place -- A Knight’s Vengeance by Catherine Kean
3rd place tie -- Camelot’s Destiny by Cynthia Breeding
3rd place tie -- The Knight Before Christmas by Jackie Ivie

Futuristic, Fantasy and Paranormal
1st place -- Edge of Danger by Cherry Adair
2nd place -- Edge of Fear by Cherry Adair
3rd place -- It’s a Wonderfully Sexy Life by Hope Tarr

Contemporary
1st place -- A Baby On The Way by Debra Salonen
2nd place -- Bogeyman by Gayle Wilson
3rd place -- Big Trouble by Marianna Jameson

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2007 Barclay Sterling winners
(final judge)
(
** indicates full manuscript was requested by editor or agent)

Contemporary
(Esi Sogah, Editorial Assistant, Avon Books)
1st place --The Rebel by Marian Stevens
2nd place --The Demon and Nancy Drew by Nancy Crampton-Brophy
3rd place -- The Christmas Bargain by Cat Schield

Single Title
(Kate Seaver, Senior Editor, Berkley/Jove)
1st place -- Dangerous Choices by Donna Meier **
2nd place -- Sweet Deceit by Julie Stevens
3rd place -- Out of Character by Donna Meier

Futuristic, Fantasy and Paranormal
(Roberta Brown, agent/owner, Brown Literary)
1st place -- Hedda's Sword by DeeAnne R. Wilder-Mickelson
2nd place -- Bound by Honor by Dawn Groszek
3rd place -- The Ghost of Strathcona by Gail Francis

Historical
(Alicia Condon, Editorial Director, Dorchester Publishing)
1st place -- The Mesquite Tree by Kaki Warner **
2nd place -- The Second Brother by Kaki Warner
3rd place -- A Bride for Angel by Karen Seaton

Inspirational
(Jessica Alvarez, Editorial Assistant, Steeple Hill)
1st place -- Rough and Ready by Audra Harders **
2nd place -- Rough Ride by Audra Harders
3rd place -- Precious Possessions by Audra Harders
Barclay Gold 2008 Contest Rules
& Entry Form
For questions:

Contact Contest Coordinator