Published Maggie Award
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2019 FINALISTS!
Contemporary Romance
*In Alphabetical Order
Maggie Award Winner:
Mischief and Mayhem
Lauren Rico
Second Place:
Encore
Rachel Lacey
Unwritten
Rachel Lacey
Love Over Lattes
Diana Hicks *
The Guilt of a Sparrow (tie)
Jess B. Moore
Save Me
Cecy Robson
Short Contemporary Romance:
*In Alphabetical Order
Three Day Fiancee
Marissa Clarke
Until We Kissed
Heather Moore
Tanner’s Promise
Kaylie Newell
The Sheriff's Little Matchmaker
Carrie Nichols *
A Daddy By Christmas
Teri Wilson
Historical Romance
*In Alphabetical Order
Enter the Duke
Grace Callaway
Lord of Misrule
Gail Eastwood
An Outlaw to Protect Her
Harper St. George *
War Serenade
Jill Wallace
Earl of Sunderland
Aubrey Wynne
Rhapsody and Rebellion
Aubrey Wynne
Mainstream Fiction With a Central Romance
*In Alphabetical Order
FireBrew
Liz Crowe
Oh My Stars
Sally Kilpatrick *
To Die Again
Sandy Parks
Infinite
Cecy Robson
The Accidental Beauty Queen
Teri Wilson
Paranormal Romance
*In Alphabetical Order
Daughter of Death
Lexi C. Foss
Blood Heart
Lexi C. Foss
Taxing Courtship
Jaycee Jarvis
Guardian of Darkness
Katie Reus
In Absinthia (Phoenix Rising 3)
Alexandra Christian
Romance Novella
*In Alphabetical Order
A Delicate Affair
Lindsay Evans
Legacy of Love from The Christmas Heirloom Collection
Kristi Hunter *
Liz & Nick: No Regrets (tie)
Jean Joachim
The Appeal of an Elusive Viscount (tie)
Hildie McQueen *
Mistletoe in Mayhem: Baby Bedlam
Lauren Rico
For the Love of Laura Beth
Aubrey Wynne
Romance with Religious or Spiritual Elements
*In Alphabetical Order
A Baby for the Minister
Laurel Blount
Lone Witness
Rachel Dylan
A Love Restored
Kelly Goshorn
At Home in Wishing Bridge
Ruth Logan Herne
A Defense of Honor
Kristi Hunter *
Romantic Suspense:
*In Alphabetical Order
Fast Fury
Kaylea Cross
Dark Secrets - Dark Falls, CO #2
Savannah Kade
Firestorm (tie)
Rachel Grant
Georgia Pine ~ Southern Promises ~ Book Three (tie)
KG Fletcher *
A Bend in Time
Anne C. Maxwell
The Fog (A Berry Springs Novel)
Amanda McKinney
Young Adult/New Adult
*In Alphabetical Order
Fade to Us
Julia Day
Breathe
Sara Fujimura
Life Happens on the Stairs
Amy Markstahler
Spellcast Waters
Janet Post
Undefined
Jessica Ruddick
Best Book by GRW Author:
*In Alphabetical Order
Love Over Lattes
Diana Hicks *
A Defense of Honor
Kristi Hunter *
A Splash of Vanilla (tie)
Bethany Lopez *
Cowboy On Her Porch (tie)
Pam Mantovani *
The Marine's Secret Daughter
Carrie Nichols *
The Butterfly Bride
Vanessa Riley *
An Outlaw to Protect Her (tie)
Harper St. George *
* Denotes GRW Member.
The Published Maggie Award for Excellence recognizes authors who have published outstanding books in the romance genre. The Maggie Award is a symbol of achievement given by the Georgia Romance Writers (GRW) to bring special attention to these writers. The Maggie, a silver medallion commissioned by GRW, receives national attention. Books will be scored and ranked by a panel of booksellers and librarians. The names and categories of Maggie recipients and finalists will appear in the Romance Writers Report.
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Highest scored book in each category will receive the prestigious Maggie Medallion.
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There are five (5) finalists unless a tie is present.
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All finalists will receive a certificate.
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Winners will be announced October 5, 2019, at the Moonlight & Magnolias awards banquet.
Important Dates:
January 13th, 2019
Published and Unpublished Contests Opens
March 30th, 2019 @ 10 PM
Published Contest Closes
June 26th, 2019
Published Finalists Announced (Top 5 unless a tie)
October 5th, 2019
Maggie Winners Announced at Moonlight & Magnolias Conference Banquet
Fees:
GRW Member: $30
RWA Member: $35
Non-Member: $40