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***The finalists for the Abalone Awards are posted below.***
The Abalone Awards for Published and Unpublished Writers
Abalone is a commonly known as an ear shell. They are sea dwellers and water touches all continents. The iridescent nacre that lines the inside of the shell varies in color from silvery white, to pink, red, green-red, deep blues, greens and purples. Abalone is used for food, the shells as decorative items, and a source of mother of pearl for jewelry. Because of its versatility, abundance, fruitfulness, beauty, diversity and spectra of colors the Abalone was chosen to represent our awards. The purpose of The Abalone Awards contest is to professionally uplift and support writers and recognize outstanding published and unpublished works of writers of Ethno-Cultural Romance. |
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The Cultural, Interracial and Multicultural Special Interest Chapter of RWA is pleased to announce the finalists* for the first annual Abalone Awards for Published Authors:
Contemporary Single Title
My Nora by Holley Trent
You Can't Plan Love by Synithia Williams
Rush by Beth Yarnall
Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal
Blood Royal by Rowan Malloy
Conjure, The Hoodoo Apprentice by Lea Nolan
The Genie Ignites by Kellyann Zuzulo
My Nora by Holley Trent
You Can't Plan Love by Synithia Williams
Rush by Beth Yarnall
Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal
Blood Royal by Rowan Malloy
Conjure, The Hoodoo Apprentice by Lea Nolan
The Genie Ignites by Kellyann Zuzulo
The Cultural, Interracial and Multicultural Special Interest Chapter of RWA is pleased to announce the finalists* for the first annual Abalone Awards for Unpublished Authors:
Contemporary Series
Forever With You by Sheryl Lister
Let Me Love you by Sheryl Lister
Never Say Never by Jamie Wesley
Contemporary Single Title
Whose Truth by M.E. Lane
All I Want by Sheryl Lister
Southern Hospitality by Ursula Renee
Historical
A Champion’s Heart by Piper Huguley
A Virtuous Ruby by Piper Huguley
Sweet Jazz by Ursula Renee
Finalists who received an average score of 80 points or more will move on to the final round judges.
Winners will be announced during RWA’s National Conference in July.
Congratulations to our finalists!
*Finalists are listed in alphabetical order.
Contemporary Series
Forever With You by Sheryl Lister
Let Me Love you by Sheryl Lister
Never Say Never by Jamie Wesley
Contemporary Single Title
Whose Truth by M.E. Lane
All I Want by Sheryl Lister
Southern Hospitality by Ursula Renee
Historical
A Champion’s Heart by Piper Huguley
A Virtuous Ruby by Piper Huguley
Sweet Jazz by Ursula Renee
Finalists who received an average score of 80 points or more will move on to the final round judges.
Winners will be announced during RWA’s National Conference in July.
Congratulations to our finalists!
*Finalists are listed in alphabetical order.
Eligibility
- The Abalone Awards contest is open to ALL CIMRWA members, RWA members, and the general public.
- Contest entrants must be 18 years of age, or older by the date of entry.
- Contest entries are limited to those works with ethno-cultural romance elements as defined below. (Please see, "CIMRWA's Definitions".
- An individual may enter more than one manuscript in the same category, may enter in more than one category, but the same entry may not be entered in more than one category.
- Authors that would meet our definition of published may enter in the unpublished contest
but only in a category they have NOT published in.
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Entry Format for Published Novels:
Contest entrant’s complete published novel (or novella for the Romance Novella category) in Mobi, Epub or PDF format (PDF is preferred) with a first North American print/electronic release dates that fall between December 1, 2011 to December 1, 2012. Do NOT submit watermarked copy, as it will be disqualified. |
Submission Information for Published Novels:
Once your registration is complete and your contest entry is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with your contest entry number, please retain this number for your records. Once you receive this confirmation email, you will be given further instructions on how to submit your contest entry. If you have not received a confirmation email within 7 business days, on the 8th day please email the Contest Coordinator at AbaloneAwards@cimrwa.org. |
Entry Submissions and Format Information for Unpublished Novels:
Once your contest entry is processed you will receive a confirmation email with your contest entry number, please retain this number for your records. The email should arrive in 7 business days. Once you receive this confirmation email, you will be given further instructions on how to submit your contest entry. If you have not received a confirmation email within 7 business days, on the 8th day please email the Contest Coordinator at AbaloneAwards@cimrwa.org.
Once your contest entry is processed you will receive a confirmation email with your contest entry number, please retain this number for your records. The email should arrive in 7 business days. Once you receive this confirmation email, you will be given further instructions on how to submit your contest entry. If you have not received a confirmation email within 7 business days, on the 8th day please email the Contest Coordinator at AbaloneAwards@cimrwa.org.
Formatting: How to format your manuscript and synopsis
You will be required to submit two (2) separate documents, saved as doc or rtf. The first document is to be a 2-page synopsis and the second document being the manuscript with a required word count of 6,250 words.
Please note: If the entry exceeds the word count, it will be returned to you. Please do not estimate your word count but instead use your word processor’s word count tool.
Also, do make sure you end on a complete sentence. In other words, do not end your submission with "Jane Doe went... "
Manuscript and synopsis format requirements:
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt., black only.
• Margins: 1-inch margins all around.
• Header: In the manuscript and synopsis document headers please include page numbers, genre (IE Paranormal, Contemporary, etc.) and title, in quotation marks (IE “Title”). Please see example below for further details.
You will be required to submit two (2) separate documents, saved as doc or rtf. The first document is to be a 2-page synopsis and the second document being the manuscript with a required word count of 6,250 words.
Please note: If the entry exceeds the word count, it will be returned to you. Please do not estimate your word count but instead use your word processor’s word count tool.
Also, do make sure you end on a complete sentence. In other words, do not end your submission with "Jane Doe went... "
Manuscript and synopsis format requirements:
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt., black only.
• Margins: 1-inch margins all around.
• Header: In the manuscript and synopsis document headers please include page numbers, genre (IE Paranormal, Contemporary, etc.) and title, in quotation marks (IE “Title”). Please see example below for further details.
“My Awesome Manuscript” Erotic Romance 1
Please note: No personal information should be visible in the submitted documents for judging which contains your synopsis and/or manuscript.
Entry Fee(s) for the Abalone Published and Unpublished Awards:
Deadline EXTENDED. Now accepting entries until February 17, 2013 at midnight PST.
Do you have a question regarding the Abalone Awards? Are you a reviewer, blogger, published author or other kind of industry professional and are interested in judging the Abalone Awards? Have a few hours to spare and would like to volunteer as a contest coordinator and/or assistant? Please email Contest Coordinator at AbaloneAwards@cimrwa.org.
Please note: The CIMRWA Abalone Award Contest are open to ALL authors regardless of race, color, ethnicity, country of national origin, etc. Entries however, are limited to those works with ethno-cultural romance elements. (Which basically means if one of your protagonists fits one or more of the descriptions below, you are eligible to enter.)
- CIMRWA members – $15.00
- Non-CIMRWA members/RWA members – $20.00
- Non-CIMRWA members/non-RWA members – $25.00
Deadline EXTENDED. Now accepting entries until February 17, 2013 at midnight PST.
Do you have a question regarding the Abalone Awards? Are you a reviewer, blogger, published author or other kind of industry professional and are interested in judging the Abalone Awards? Have a few hours to spare and would like to volunteer as a contest coordinator and/or assistant? Please email Contest Coordinator at AbaloneAwards@cimrwa.org.
Please note: The CIMRWA Abalone Award Contest are open to ALL authors regardless of race, color, ethnicity, country of national origin, etc. Entries however, are limited to those works with ethno-cultural romance elements. (Which basically means if one of your protagonists fits one or more of the descriptions below, you are eligible to enter.)
CIMRWA’s Definitions:
Ethno-Cultural Romance: stories that focus primarily on the romantic relationship and revolves around Cultural, Interracial, or Multicultural aspects of the character(s), location(s) or theme(s).
Cultural: of a particular social, ethnic, religious group; character(s), location(s) or theme(s) of a SINGLE CULTURAL group (such as Native American, African American, Hispanic, Middle Easter, … and other cultural groups).
Interracial: conducted, involving, or existing between different races. (MORE THAN ONE racial group.) Which includes interracial character(s) of multiple ethnic, cultural or religions heritage/ancestry.
Multicultural: of MORE THAN ONE culture relating to, consisting of, or participating in the cultures of different countries, ethnic groups, or religions.
*Entrants must be 18 years of age by the date of entry.
*Entries for the Published Novels portion of the contest must have been released between December 1, 2011 and December 1, 2012. (Self-published novels are included in this category).
Entries for the Unpublished Novels portion of the contest must be from a completed manuscript.
A “Novella” is a work of fiction of 20,000–40,000 words as determined by computer word count. Novella entries with word counts less than 20,000 or more than 40,000 will be disqualified.
A “Novel” is a work of fiction of at least 40,000 words as determined by computer word count. Novel entries with word counts less than 40,000 will be disqualified.
All categories may have varying levels of sensuality.
All categories may have varying levels of sensuality and sexuality. CIMRWA does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. GLBTQ entries are to be submitted to the category that best represents the story.
Ethno-Cultural Romance: stories that focus primarily on the romantic relationship and revolves around Cultural, Interracial, or Multicultural aspects of the character(s), location(s) or theme(s).
Cultural: of a particular social, ethnic, religious group; character(s), location(s) or theme(s) of a SINGLE CULTURAL group (such as Native American, African American, Hispanic, Middle Easter, … and other cultural groups).
Interracial: conducted, involving, or existing between different races. (MORE THAN ONE racial group.) Which includes interracial character(s) of multiple ethnic, cultural or religions heritage/ancestry.
Multicultural: of MORE THAN ONE culture relating to, consisting of, or participating in the cultures of different countries, ethnic groups, or religions.
*Entrants must be 18 years of age by the date of entry.
*Entries for the Published Novels portion of the contest must have been released between December 1, 2011 and December 1, 2012. (Self-published novels are included in this category).
Entries for the Unpublished Novels portion of the contest must be from a completed manuscript.
A “Novella” is a work of fiction of 20,000–40,000 words as determined by computer word count. Novella entries with word counts less than 20,000 or more than 40,000 will be disqualified.
A “Novel” is a work of fiction of at least 40,000 words as determined by computer word count. Novel entries with word counts less than 40,000 will be disqualified.
All categories may have varying levels of sensuality.
All categories may have varying levels of sensuality and sexuality. CIMRWA does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. GLBTQ entries are to be submitted to the category that best represents the story.
