Historical

Final Judge: Esi Sogah, AVON

1. TONIGHT AND ALWAYS: Elizabeth Bysiek
2. OF LUDDITES AND LOVE: Sherri Cheney
   
3. LISTEN TO YOUR HEART: Mary Jane Esber w/a Miranda Liasson
   
4. THE HOODED MAN: Courtney Sheets
5. THE WINDS OF FATE: Sherri Cheney

Short Contemporary

Final Judge: Scott Eagan, Greyhaus Literary

1. HIS PRETEND PRINCESS:Tammy Hooker w/a Tamara Carr
   
2. BURNING RUBBER: Wendy Campbell
   
3. ACCIDENTAL COWGIRL: Laurel Warren w/a Maggie McGinnis
   

Contemporary Single Title

Final Judge: Elaine Spencer, The Knight Agency

1. DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE: Laurel Warren w/a Maggie McGinnis
   
2. ONE GOOD MAN: Cheri Bergeron w/a Cheri Alan
   
3. OCTOBER SURPRISE: Cristin Harber
   
4. MACE, MEN AND MARGARITAS: Jennifer Carroll w/a Jennifer Brodie
   
5. THE HOUR GLASS: Sharon Struth
   

Paranormal

Final Judge: Suzie Townsend, Fine Print Literary Management

1. MYSTIC INK: Christine Wunch
   
2. PACK OF LIES: Kimila Bowling
   
3. SEER'S BLOOD: Leisl Leighton
   
4. HAUNTING HIGHLAND HOUSE: Kathy Hills
   
5. BLEEDING HEARTS: Aimee Gunoskey w/a Ash Krafton
   

YA

Final Judge: Molly Jaffa, Folio Literary Management

1. THE MATTER OF SOULS: Stephanie Winkelhake
   
2. EXCUSE ME: Doree Anderson
   
3. THE BROKEN: Eva Siedler
   
4. SUPER G: Tom Endyke
   
5. ONCE UPON A ROAD TRIP: Angela Blount
   

Grand Finalist

Grand Finalist Judge: Janet Reid of Fine Print Literary Management, the Query Shark Herself

Questions? Contact the contest coordinator at contest@nhrwa.com.

NHRWA thanks all entrants for your high-quality queries and your support!