Enter the 2018 Carla – Crown Jewel of Books Contest

Do you have an award-winning story?
Mid-America Romance Authors (MARA) is now accepting entries for its published romance contest. The Carla – Crown Jewel of Books 2018 is open to both traditional and self-published authors. This contest just may earn you an impressive badge for your published novel! Our panel of readers, librarians and booksellers would love to read your work and give it the recognition it deserves.
First-round judges are avid romance readers. A bookseller to be named later will judge the final round. All entries must have an original publish date within the year 2017. Contest deadline is July 1, 2018.
All finalists will receive a certificate. The winner will receive a plaque, a digital badge for their website and publicity from MARA as well as RWA. For more information and to enter, please visit the contest page on the Mid-America Romance Authors website. Questions? Email thecarla@mararwa.com.