In an effort to support writers and preserve the memory of
founder, first president and best-selling historical romance author
Suzanne Barclay, the Lilac City Rochester Writers present:

The Barclay Contests
CONTESTS
2008 Barclay Gold winners

Contemporary

1st place -- Maybe, Baby by Terry McLaughlin
2nd place --
Don't Look Back by Joanne Rock
3rd place tie --
The Rancher Needs a Wife by Terry McLaughlin
3rd place tie --
Where There's Smoke by Mary Fechter

Historical

1st place tie -- My Noble Knight By Cynthia Breeding
2nd place tie --
The Education of Mrs. Brimley by Donna MacMeans
2nd place tie --
Untouched by Anna Campbell
3rd place tie --
Scandalous Lord, Rebellious Miss by Deb Marlowe
3rd place tie --
The Accidental Mistress by Tracy Anne Warren

Inspirational

1st place -- Restless Hearts by Marta Perry
2nd place --
Too Good to be True by Trish Perry
3rd place --
Pursuit of Justice by Pamela Tracy

Futuristic, Fantasy and Paranormal

1st place -- In The Midnight Hour by Patti O'Shea
2nd place --
The Dark Gate by Pamela Palmer
3rd place --
Sudden Fall by Kally Jo Surbeck

Romantic Suspense

1st place tie -- Try Just Once More by Kat Henry Doran
1st place tie --
Love Leaves No One Behind by Claudia Pemberton
2nd place --
Touched by Fire by Elizabeth Sinclair
3rd place --
Dead Heat by Pam Champagne
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 Winners