Category Archives: Romance Writers of America

2013 Golden Heart® Finalists: Where Are They Now?

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Leslie Lynch

It’s been nearly a year since eight of us embarked on a wonderful journey: The Contemporary Single Title Finalists in the 2013 Romance Writers of America® Golden Heart® Contest. We’ve grown individually and professionally, and thought it would be fun … Continue reading →

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Five days until Writing Retreat!

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Leslie Lynch

Preparing for this writing adventure is very different from the hoopla and excitement of this summer’s Romance Writers of America conference. I’m not sure I could handle a steady diet of the intensity of that experience – which makes this … Continue reading →

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Golden Heart Recap…

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Leslie Lynch

Here we all are – Romance Writers of America’s® 2013 Golden Heart® nominees in the Contemporary Single Title category! From the left: Nan Dixon, Jacqueline Floyd, Sheila Athens, Leslie Lynch, Jane O’Hanlon, Talia Quinn Daniels, Katie Graykowski, and Sonali Dev. … Continue reading →

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Whoops! WHOOPEE!!!!

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Leslie Lynch

I missed yesterday’s post – partly because I was busy (ya think?!), and partly because my daughter and her friend came to be with me at the ceremony. I took a much-needed break from conference activities to go hang out … Continue reading →

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2 days until the Golden Heart/Rita awards!

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Leslie Lynch

What a wonderful (and full) pre-conference day yesterday! I met the rest of my Contemporary Single Title Golden Heart group – minus Katie Graykowski, who didn’t come to the conference. What a wonderful group of women! (We miss Katie; wish … Continue reading →

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3 Days!

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Leslie Lynch

And too busy to post! What can I say? The conference hasn’t officially begun, and the Golden Heart/Rita ceremony is the furthest thing from my mind. The experience is overwhelming – and fun – and I’m late for my volunteer … Continue reading →

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4 days!

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Leslie Lynch

A four-leaf clover seems appropriate for celebrating the four day mark until Golden Heart® and Rita® winners are announced! That might be the touch of Irish in me, too. 😉 Today is ROAD TRIP! Packed, ready to roll, and the excitement … Continue reading →

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5 days until 2013 Golden Heart and Rita winners are revealed!

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Leslie Lynch

Today is packing day. Not that there’s a whole lot left to do. Am I excited? Yes, I am! But now that the anticipation of conference is at an end, I’m feeling suddenly calm. Boy, am I glad! I feel … Continue reading →

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6 days…

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Leslie Lynch

What a fun image of Irish luck! Shamrocks, four leaf clovers, and a golden horseshoe – upright, to hold the luck inside. Six hearts per die, although they aren’t golden… Whose name will be called next Saturday night? Katie? Sheila? Nan? … Continue reading →

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7 (Yes, SEVEN!) days. The countdown speeds up…

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Leslie Lynch

It’s closing in fast. One week until the Golden Heart® and Rita® award ceremony. Yikes! I have so much to do, and so little time all of a sudden! Today’s agenda is full of little errands necessary for the packing … Continue reading →

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