2010 Rules
For books published in 2009
For books published in 2009
The Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, sponsored by RWA chapter Southern Magic, was conceived in honor of multi-RITA Winner Gayle Wilson to award excellence in published romance fiction. The contest is judged by avid readers of romance, booksellers, and/or librarians. The winners of each category are awarded a bookmark engraved with the author's name and the book's title. Winners will also be included in a full-page RWR advertisement.
Eligibility: Participation is open to all published authors of novel-length or novella-length romance fiction. The earliest publication of the entry - regardless of format - must have an original copyright date or a first printing date (North American or otherwise) of 2009. Entries must be received by January 15, 2010. Electronic books may be entered provided they are printed and bound with a copyright page produced by the publisher.
Entry fee: $20 first book; $15 subsequent books.
Author must provide three copies of the entered book, which will not be returned. If author needs to send books to two different coordinators, she/he may save postage by sending all the books to one coordinator. Finalists will be notified in March 2010. All finalists receive a certificate. Winners receive an engraved bookmark and inclusion in a full- page RWR ad. Authors may enter more than one novel; however, the same novel may not be entered in multiple categories. If a category does not receive at least 5 entries, the category will be canceled, and the entrants' books and entry fees will be returned.
Categories for entry:
Books are given to the judges as a "thank you" for judging. They are not returned. Scores and finalist placement are not revealed. Score sheets are not returned. The decision of the judges is final.
Send entries (three copies of book, entry form + entry fee) to the appropriate coordinator listed below:
Historical, FF&P, Young Adult, Novella
Karen Beeching
Southern Magic Contest Coordinator
Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence
3325 Lorna Road, #2-241
Hoover, AL 35216
Contemporary Single Title and Contemporary Series
Jennifer Echols
Southern Magic Category Coordinator
Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence
P.O. Box 190032
Birmingham, AL 35219
Inspirational Single Title and Inspirational Series
Laura Hayden
Southern Magic Category Coordinator
Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence
PO Box 241312
Montgomery, AL 36124
Romantic Suspense Single Title and Romantic Suspense Series
Misty Wright
Southern Magic Category Coordinator
Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence
PO Box 5377
Glencoe, Al 35905
Make checks payable to Southern Magic, or by PayPal (please add $1 for the PayPal fee).
Or pay by PayPal, send funds to treasurer@southernmagic.org .
In the comment section of PayPal, type the category of your entry.
Questions?
E-mail: GWContest@southernmagic.org
Eligibility: Participation is open to all published authors of novel-length or novella-length romance fiction. The earliest publication of the entry - regardless of format - must have an original copyright date or a first printing date (North American or otherwise) of 2009. Entries must be received by January 15, 2010. Electronic books may be entered provided they are printed and bound with a copyright page produced by the publisher.
Entry fee: $20 first book; $15 subsequent books.
Author must provide three copies of the entered book, which will not be returned. If author needs to send books to two different coordinators, she/he may save postage by sending all the books to one coordinator. Finalists will be notified in March 2010. All finalists receive a certificate. Winners receive an engraved bookmark and inclusion in a full- page RWR ad. Authors may enter more than one novel; however, the same novel may not be entered in multiple categories. If a category does not receive at least 5 entries, the category will be canceled, and the entrants' books and entry fees will be returned.
Categories for entry:
- Historical
- Romantic Suspense Single Title
- Romantic Suspense Series
- Paranormal/Fantasy/ Futuristic/Time Travel
- Contemporary Single Title
- Contemporary Series
- Young Adult
- Inspirational Single Title
- Inspirational Series
- Novella (20,000 - 40,000 Words)
Books are given to the judges as a "thank you" for judging. They are not returned. Scores and finalist placement are not revealed. Score sheets are not returned. The decision of the judges is final.
Send entries (three copies of book, entry form + entry fee) to the appropriate coordinator listed below:
Historical, FF&P, Young Adult, Novella
Karen Beeching
Southern Magic Contest Coordinator
Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence
3325 Lorna Road, #2-241
Hoover, AL 35216
Contemporary Single Title and Contemporary Series
Jennifer Echols
Southern Magic Category Coordinator
Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence
P.O. Box 190032
Birmingham, AL 35219
Inspirational Single Title and Inspirational Series
Laura Hayden
Southern Magic Category Coordinator
Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence
PO Box 241312
Montgomery, AL 36124
Romantic Suspense Single Title and Romantic Suspense Series
Misty Wright
Southern Magic Category Coordinator
Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence
PO Box 5377
Glencoe, Al 35905
Make checks payable to Southern Magic, or by PayPal (please add $1 for the PayPal fee).
Or pay by PayPal, send funds to treasurer@southernmagic.org .
In the comment section of PayPal, type the category of your entry.
Questions?
E-mail: GWContest@southernmagic.org
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