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2008 Winners

“I love your Launching a STAR contest.  I find the quality of the finalists outstanding and the caliber of the contest management stellar.” 
Agent Laurie McLean (Larsen-Pomada Agency)


Annual Launching A Star Contest 2009

*NEW THIS YEAR - Romantic Suspense, Novella and Inspirational Categories!*

Winners of the Launching A Star contest know what it means to be a star!  The overall contest winner has a star named in their honor through the International Star Registry.  An engraved, star-shaped paperweight is presented to the first place winner of each category, and stars cover the frameable certificate provided to all finalists. 

Category Final Judge - Editor Final Judge - Agent
Single Title Selina McLenmore, Grand Central Becca Stumpf, Prospect Agency
General Paranormal Heather Osborne, TOR Laurie McLean, Larsen-Pomada Agency
Fantasy/Futuristic Meredith Giordan, Berkley/Jove Deidre Knight, The Knight Agency
Historical Talia Platz, NAL Elizabeth Pomada, Larsen-Pomada Agency
Series Contemporary Susan Litman, Harlequin Special Edition Michelle Grajkowski, 3 Seas Agency
Romantic Suspense Sara Goodman, St. Martin’s Kimberly Whalen, Trident Media
Inspirational Natalie Hanemann, Thomas Nelson Rachelle Gardner, WordServe Agency
Novella Angela James, Samhain Roberta Brown, Brown Literary Agency
Young Adult Kristin Daly, HarperCollins Elaine Spencer, The Knight Agency

  FAQs for Entrants      FAQs for Judges    Rules & Regulations       Entry Application      Sample Score Sheet

Contest Payment

Launching A STAR Contest STAR Member Payment - $25

Launching A STAR Contest Non-Member Payment - $30  

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