The Valley of the Sun Romance Writers are pleased to announce the
2015 Hot Prospect Finalists
CONTEMPORARY
Finalists:
- Susan JP Owens, Wrong Side of Love
- Jessie Gussman, When Silence Speaks
- Tanya Agler, Shell of a Chance
Judges:
- Leanne Morgena, Senior Editor, Sweetheart Rose Editor, Champagne Rose
- Cat Clyne, Associate Editor , Sourcebooks, Inc.
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
Finalists:
- Ann Stewart writing as Reagan Phillips, Salvation Bay
- Lori Mathews, Life Hack
- Sally McDonough writing as Sally Brandle, A Mule, A Mob Hit, and A Mountain of Trouble
- Susan Dunn, Betrayed
Judges:
- Angela James, Editorial Director, Carina Press, Harlequin Ltd
- Amy Stapp, Tor/Forge
HISTORICAL
Finalists:
- Elizabeth St. Michel writing as Elizabeth Bysiek, Surrender the Wind
- Donna Dalton, The Talented Miss Talbot
- Linda Locke, The Grand Duke
Judges:
- Kristine Swartz, Assistant Editor, The Berkley Publishing Group
- Jess Verdi, Senior Editor, Crimson Romance
FANTASY/ FUTURISTIC /PARANORMAL
Finalists:
- Diana Beebe, Hunter’s Mark
- Lisa Shiel writing as Anna Durand, The Mortal Falls
- Carolyn Wren, Tails of Winthrop Hall
Judges:
- Dana Hopkins, Assistant Editor/Editorial Assistant, Blaze and American Romance | Harlequin
- Eileen Rothschild, Associate Editor, St. Martin’s Press
Nikki and Dawn, coordinators