Romance Writers of America conference and awards

The Romance Writers of America hosted their annual conference last weekend in Washington, D.C. According to By Rose Fox in Publishers Weekly for 7/22/2009, around 2,000 members descended on the conference.

Romance Writers of America is dedicated to advancing the professional interests of career-focused romance writers through networking and advocacy. Their annual conference attracts a diverse crowd of writers, publishers, would-be writers, and all many fans of romance novels who flock to see their favorite authors. Click here to read more about the association, the conference, and the RITA and other awards.

These are some of the award winners we have in our catalog:

Hell Week by Rosemary Clement-Moore

The Edge of Impropriety by Pam Rosenthal

My Lord and Spymaster by Joanna Bourne

Finding Stefanie by Susan May Warren

Seducing Mr. Darcy by Gwyn Cready

Tribute by Nora Roberts

Take No Prisoners by Cindy Gerard

Oh. My. Gods. by Tera Lynn Childs

Not Another Bad Date by Rachel Gibson

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Awards round-up August

Hugo Awards - according to Library Journal, 8/12/2008, the Hugo Awards were presented August 9 as part of the Denvention 3 World Science Fiction Convention in Denver. Awards were presented in 15 categories encompassing fiction, nonfiction, novels, short stories, art, and more. The winners are:
Best Novel: The Yiddish Policemen’s Union by Michael Chabon
Best Novella: “All Seated on the Ground” by Connie Willis
Best Novelette: “The Merchant and the Alchemist’s Gate” by Ted Chiang
Best Short Story: “Tideline” by Elizabeth Bear
Best Related Book: Brave New Words: The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction by Jeff Prucher
Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form: Stardust, written by Jane Goldman and Matthew Vaughn, based on the novel by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Charles Vess ,directed by Matthew Vaughn
Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form: Doctor Who “Blink,” written by Steven Moffat, directed by Hettie Macdonald
Best Editor, Long Form: David G. Hartwell
Best Editor, Short Form: Gordon Van Gelder
Best Professional Artist: Stephan Martiniere
Best Semiprozine: Locus
Best Fanzine: File 770
Best Fan Writer: John Scalzi
Best Fan Artist: Brad Foster
Mary Robinette Kowal additionally took the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, sponsored by Dell Magazines and administered on its behalf by the World Science Fiction Society.

The Romance Writers of America® The 2008 RITA®’s went to the following:
Contemporary Series Romance: Snowbound by Janice Kay Johnson
Contemporary Series Romance: Suspense/Adventure: Treasure by Helen Brenna
Young Adult Romance: Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
Historical Romance: Lessons of Desire by Madeline Hunter
Regency Historical Romance: The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn
Inspirational Romance: A Touch of Grace by Linda Goodnight
Romance Novella: “Born in My Heart” by Jennifer Greene in Like Mother, Like Daughter
Paranormal Romance: Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward
Novel with Strong Romantic Elements: Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn
Romantic Suspense: Ice Blue by Anne Stuart
Best First Book: Dead Girls Are Easy by Terri Garey
Contemporary Single Title Romance: Catch of the Day by Kristan Higgins

NAIBA's Books of the Year - The winners in the adult categories of the NAIBA Book of the Year Awards, sponsored by the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association are:
* Fiction: Mudbound by Hillary Jordan
* Nonfiction: The Year of Living Biblically by A.J. Jacobs
* Special Interest: Bronx Noir edited by S.J. Rozan

2008 Booksense, RITA, and Triangle Awards

The winners of the 2008 Book Sense Book of the Year Awards have been announced. These awards honor the titles American Booksellers' Asoociation members most enjoyed handselling:
* Fiction: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
* Nonfiction: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver, with Steven L. Hopp and Camille Kingsolver
* Children's Literature: The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
* Children's Illustrated: Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity by Mo Willems
The awards will be presented at ABA's annual Celebration of Bookselling on Thursday, May 29, during BookExpo America. For the honor titles, click here.

RITA Awards Finalists:
The finalists for the RITA and Golden Heart Awards, which honor romance fiction and the best in unpublished romance manuscripts, respectively, are available at the Romance Writers of America's website . The winners will be announced on August 2 during RWA's 28th annual national conference in San Francisco, Calif.

Publishing Triangle Awards Finalists:
Finalists for the Publishing Triangle's 20th annual Triangle Awards have been announced. Click here for details.
2008 Triangle Awards, honor the best lesbian and gay fiction, non-fiction, and poetry published in 2007.