SARA's Merritt Contest

The 2008 Merritt Contest is now complete. Thanks to all our contestants, our judges, and our final editors. Be sure to check back next year for Merritt 2009!

2008 Winners

Historical, judged by May Chen, Avon 

  • FIRST--Tanya Hanson - Marrying Minda 
  • SECOND--Anne Barton Ardizzone - Midnight Promises   
  • THIRD--Beverley Kendall -  A Midseason Night's Folly  

Paranormal, judged by Hilary Sares, Kensington 

  • FIRST--Robin Perini - Dark Guardian  *Requested Manuscript   
  • SECOND--Margaret Batschelet - Medium Rare   
  • THIRD--Debbie Gilbert - Dawn's Shadow  

Single Title, judged by Allison Brandau, Berkley Publishing

  • FIRST--Elaine McKee - The Trouble With Tessa                 
  • SECOND--Pamela Hodges - Depths of Love                                
  • THIRD--Sharon Calvin - Just Breathe      
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"Many good writers make us work hard, but good writers reward our labors."
--Geraldine Henze