1. Fees:
$25 per entry.
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Accompanying each entry:
- Fee
- Entry form
- Three copies of the book per category
A title may be entered in more than one category. (Example: THE
ROMANCE is entered into single title and historical. $50.00 fee
{$25.00 per category}, two entry forms and six copies of the book.)
Exception: No additional fee or books are required if eligible for
the First Book Category. Book must be entered in a standard category
and 'First Book' box checked on the entry form.
2. Submission:
3 copies of a published book with a copyright of 2009 for each
category. Signed copies are appreciated as they will not be
returned.
E-books are accepted in hard copy; printed. Published is any
publishing venue whether ePub, self-published, subsidy (vanity)
press, print-on-demand or small imprint publisher. Contestant must
submit the book in the format stipulated within the guidelines.
FCRW reserves the right to cancel any category not meeting the
minimum number of entries. If a category must be cancelled, the
entrant’s book will be entered into a second option. FCRW will
choose the alternate category. No books will be returned due to
insufficient entries.
3. Categories:
- Contemporary Series Romance (all except
Suspense/Adventure)
- Contemporary Single Title Romance
- Historical Romance/Regency Historical Romance
- Inspirational Romance
- Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
- Romantic Suspense/Contemporary Series Romance
Suspense/Adventure
- Novel with Strong Romantic Elements
- Young Adult Romance
- Romance Novella
- Erotic Romance
- Best First Book (No fee or extra books required for
entries that qualify. See entry form.)
4. Deadline:
Entries must
be postmarked by April 1st 2010.
5. Judging:
August 1st - Winners (three for each open category) notified. Names
announced in the RWR.
6. Awards:
First place per category - Beacon Lapel Pin, and .gif for website.
All finalists will receive a certificate.
For more information, contact Contest Chair at
beaconpub@live.com.
