'The Parachutist,' 'Tempting Bella' Final in 2012 Orange Rose Contest

The finalists in the 2012 Orange Rose Contest have been announced.

I'm thrilled and grateful that two of my manuscripts, THE PARACHUTIST and TEMPTING BELLA, are among the top eleven overall finalists.  

The Orange Rose differs a bit from other contests in that it doesn't split entries up according to category. All genres of romance (historical, paranormal, contemporary, etc) are judged together.

The finalist entries are judged by three editors and agents. The winners will be announced on Saturday, Oct. 13.

Here's a complete list of the finalists. Congratulations and best of luck to everyone!

Finalists for the 2012 Orange Rose Contest

 for Unpublished Authors 

Unwritten by Rachel Bates

The Agreement by Angela Blount

Sail Away by Chris Campillo

First Aid for a Broken Heart by Katrina Crew

Burnout by Tee O'Fallon

Mesmerized in Madagascar by George Guthridge

Keeping Athena by Rowena Hacker

Genie in a Bottle by Tracy Mecca

Tempting Bella by Diana Quincy

The Parachutist by Diana Quincy

Flood and Fire by Amy Raby