The Golden Network



We are the finalists and winners of Romance Writers of America's ® prestigious Golden Heart ® Competition. We strive to encourage and promote awareness of and excellence in romantic fiction. About TGN About Us Our Board Our Authors TGN Hall of Gold Join or Renew Membership Membership Benefits Join or Renew The Golden Pen About The Golden Pen Rules & Guidelines Enter the Contest Register to Judge Contest FAQs Contact the Coordinators Past Winners 2012 Winners 2011 Winners 2010 Winners 2009 Winners 2008 Winners 2007 Winners 2006 Winners 2005 Winners Reception/Retreat About the Retreat Register for the Retreat Log In Username Password Remember Me Lost Password	The 2005 Golden Pen Winners Contemporary 1st Place – LIVE FOR THE MOMENT — Gloria Lesher (requested by final judge) 2nd Place – OUT OF THE ASHES — Susan “Pete” Gaither 3rd Place – LETHAL MEDICINE — Victoria Wasserman Historical (tie) 1st place – DESTINY’S PROMISE — Sheila Rae Mohs (requested by final judge) (tie) 1st place – THE HORSEWITCH — Sherril Green (requested by final judge) 2nd place – TOUCH OF THE SPUR — Sherril Green (requested by final judge) Paranormal (tie) 1st place – PLAYING DEAD — Yvonne Yirka (tie) 1st place – PASSION BEYOND REASON — Helen Taylor (requested by final judge) 2nd place – FINAL WORDS — Teri Thackston (requested by final judge) 3rd place – ELUSIVE GRACE — Anitra Lynn McLeod HM – THE MOON DEMON’S LOVER — Sheley Wimmer (requested by final judge) Single Title 1st place – DESPERATE, DIVORCED & DATING — Christie Craig (requested by final judge) (tie) 2nd place – MURDER, MAYHEM & MAMMA — Christie Craig (tie) 2nd place – DESPERATE, DIVORCED & DELICIOUS — Christie Craig HM – TOUGH LOVE — Christie Craig