2009 From the Heart Romance Writers Lories Best Proposal Contest Finalists

From The Heart Romance Writers is pleased to announce the finalists for the first round of The Lories Best Proposal Contest.

Thanks to all who entered, and congratulations to our first round finalists:

Marissa Doyle, Skin Deep
Nikki Arana, Fear No Evil
Avery Beck, Last Call
Lori Wilde, Brutal
JoMarie DeGioia, Fool Me Twice

The finaling entries will now to to a panel of industry professionals for final judging that includes:

• Scott Eagen, Agent, Greyhaus Literary Agency
• Melissa Jeglinski, Agent, The Knight Agency
• Latoya C. Smith, Editor, Grand Central Publishing
• Susan Litman, Editor, Harlequin/Silhouette Books
• Brandon Porter, Bookbuyer, Waldenbooks

Finalist rankings will be announced in early June.