Texas Gold Romance Award Contest

I have made it a point to try and read more texan authors, mainly it has to do with my ever on going quest to find 'new to me' westerns. Historical or contemp... if it is a western setting I am so there. The link will give you the past winners, some of who I have read and some I have added to the tbr list. Feel free to rec away if you see something you like or don't. I am always looking for books to add to 'the list'. expand If you happen to be a Texan Author and haven't yet, remember all entries for the Texas Gold must be entered by April 15. [LOL your taxes and texas gold don't forget ;).] This means you!!! Well if you are... A. an author who is a primary residence in Romance Writers of America's Region 5 area (Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Arizona) at the time of submission] B. an author who has written a novel that is set predominantly (minimum 75%) in Texas. C. and the original copyright between January 2005-December 2005 Get 4 copies of your book together and enter because I want to read your book! Yes it all comes back to me *eg*. The categories are: Contemporary (category/series 40,000+ words) Mainstream/Single Title (any time period) Historical/Regency - (Personal fave here.... please make note and write more... and if your name is Lorraine Heath, this goes double for you... Rawley wants a book! Oh and kristie wants to talk to you.) Paranormal/Time Travel/Futuristic - another personal fave if anyone is taking notes Inspirational - no comment Novella (20,000-40,000 words - "a novella must be a short story published in an anthology.") all rules and info for entering contest can be found here... as well as past winners If you are interested in judging, 2006 Texas Gold will be judge by readers and booksellers, that would be you ;). Email Jackie Stephens @ Jackiestep@prodigy.net Go forth and write more westerns!!! Or better yet send me your books! (yes this means you beth ;) )