The SpacecoasT Authors of Romance (Florida STARs)
is happy to announce
the 2010 Launching A Star Contest will open July 1, 2010!
With our outstanding agents and editors as final judges, we expect it to be another banner year. Last year 28 full and 4 partial manuscripts were requested and, to date, we know of 4 manuscripts sold!!
This year our contest is all ELECTRONIC, making it easier for you. Send in your payment, application and up to 25 pages (no synopsis) for a chance to get your manuscript in front of outstanding editors and agents.
This year’s super FINAL JUDGES:
Single Title:
Selina McLenmore, Grand Central-Becca Stumpf, Prospect Agency
General Paranormal:
Meredith Giordan, Berkley/Jove-Laurie Mclean, Larsen-Pomada Agcy
Futuristic/Fantasy:
Leah Hultenschmidt, Dorchester-Suzie Townsend, FinePrint Literary
Historical:
Talia Platz, North American Library-Michelle Grajkowski, 3 Seas Agcy
Series Contemporary:
Susan Litman, Harlequin Special Edition-Roberta Brown, Brown Agcy
Romantic Suspense:
Katherine Pelz, Berkley-Laura Bradford, The Bradford Agency
Inspirational:
Natalie Hanemann, Thomas Nelson-Rachelle Gardner, WordServe Lit.
Young Adult:
Kristin Daly, Harper Collins-Elaine Spencer, The Knight Agency
Don’t miss out on one of the most popular contests in RWA! Each entry judged by both a trained published and trained unpublished writer!
It’s a great way to get your work in front of a top EDITOR AND AGENT!!
$25 for STAR members and $30 for non-STAR members, for each entry.
Deadline – Midnight EDT September 8th