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In celebration of Kristan’s Rita win, I thought it would be fun to have a contest of our own… How well do you know the Rita? 
Answer these questions, and I’ll draw two winners from those who have the most correct answers.
Ready…set…GO!
1. What was the original name of the RWA contest that “recognizes outstanding published romance novels and novellas”?
2. What year was it first awarded?
3. How many categories did it first have that first year?
4. How many categories did the Rita have in 2010?
5. What year did the contest’s name change to the Rita Award?
6. For whom is the Rita Award named?
7. What significant honor is bestowed upon authors who win three RITA Awards in a specific Rita category?
I’ll post the answers after midnight, as well as the names of two winners who will each receive a surprise. Good luck! And, again, congratulations, Kristan!!
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Aug 3rd
2010
2:49 am
Linda Henderson Said:
Well, lets see if I can get some of these right.
1. Golden Medallion
2. 1980
3. 0
4. 12
5. 1990
6. Rita Clay Estrada
7. Hall Of Fame
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Aug 3rd
2010
6:21 am
Christi Said:
I guess I didn’t know RITA very well, so will just say WOW, way to go Linda!
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Aug 3rd
2010
6:27 am
Laurie G Said:
1) The Golden Medallion
2)1980
3) 1- the Golden Medallion Winner
4) 12
2010 RITA Winner for Best Young Adult Romance
Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
2010 RITA Winner for Best inspirational Romance
The Inheritance by Tamera Alexander
2010 RITA Winner for Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements
The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O’Neal
2010 RITA Winner for Best Romance Novella
“The Christmas Eve Promise” by Molly O’Keefe
2010 RITA Winner for Best Contemporary Series Romance
A Not-So-Perfect Past by Beth Andrews
2010 RITA Winner for Best Contemporary Series Romance Suspense/Adventure
The Soldier’s Secret Daughter by Cindy Dees
2010 RITA Winner for Best Historical Romance
Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas
2010 RITA Winner for Best Regency Historical Romance
What Happens in London by Julia Quinn
2010 RITA Winner for Best Paranormal Romance
Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole
2010 RITA Winner for Best Romantic Suspense
Whisper of Warning by Laura Griffin
2010 RITA Winner for Best First Book
One Scream Away by Kate Brady
2010 RITA Winner for Best Contemporary Single Title Romance
Too Good to be True by Kristan Higgins
5) 1990
6) Rita Clay Estrada
7) 3 awards in the same category – They enter the “Hall of Fame”!
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Aug 3rd
2010
7:09 am
Kristan Higgins Said:
Nancy, you’re so nice! One of the best parts of this conference was meeting the JQs in person. I mean, we knew we were FABULOUS, but it was nice to have confirmation!
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Aug 3rd
2010
7:24 am
elaine Said:
Hey Nancy,
I have Canadian friends visiting , so no time for reading but I had to get up early for Band Camp! So while everybody else is sleeping…Made myself some strong coffee and here I am. Thought of you last week. So much fun to go to special events in our field. So you are making me do some search this morning:)
From what I read and understand;)
1-Golden Medallion for published and Golden Heart for unpublished
2-1980
3-0
4-12
5-1990
6-Rita Clay Estrada
7-Hall of Fame?
Have a great day. We shall have ladies lunch soon.
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Aug 3rd
2010
7:37 am
kris Said:
I actually didn’t know the answers, so I looked it up. But it was kind of cool to read the history!!
1. Golden Medallion
2. 1980
3. 0
4. 12
5. 1990
6. Rita Clay Estrada
7. Hall Of Fame
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Aug 3rd
2010
8:17 am
Shana Said:
How fun! A pop quiz! I only know #6. I guess I fail.
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Aug 3rd
2010
8:39 am
Crystal B. Said:
1. Golden Medallion
2. 1980
3. 0
4. 12
5. 1990
6. Rita Clay Estrada
7. Hall Of Fame
I only knew #6 so I had to read the history, etc. on the RWA site.
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Aug 3rd
2010
11:45 am
Nancy Robards Thompson Said:
Great job, everyone!
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Aug 3rd
2010
11:50 am
Nancy Robards Thompson Said:
Kristan, same here! Meeting up with the Quills was one of the highlights of the conference!
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Aug 3rd
2010
11:51 am
Nancy Robards Thompson Said:
No way, Shane! You never fail.
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Aug 3rd
2010
11:52 am
Nancy Robards Thompson Said:
Oops! Sorry, *Shana*
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Aug 3rd
2010
12:16 pm
Mary M Said:
1. Golden Medallion. 2. 1982. 3. Four. 4. Twelve. 5. 1990. 6. Rita Clay Estrada, the first President of RWA. 7. Hall of Fame
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Aug 3rd
2010
12:38 pm
Catherine Kean Said:
Great contest, Nancy! I, too, loved meeting up with the Quills. I’m so proud of Kristan for winning the Rita! Woo-hoo!!!!
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Aug 3rd
2010
12:43 pm
Mary M Said:
I went to an online site I shall not name instead of RWA and got 2 answers wrong. There’s a lesson learned:)
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Aug 3rd
2010
1:56 pm
Kathleen O'Brien Said:
I was terrible at this! But that’s okay, because luckily lots of your comments helped me fill in the blanks! Congratulations to Kristin!
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Aug 3rd
2010
5:23 pm
Ruth Said:
Nancy, no fair. I didn’t know the dinner questions would be on the test! Now, if you asked who was wearing the elbow-length purple gloves, I could answer that.
And I’d like to add my congratulations to Kristan. She had stiff competition. Well done!
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Aug 3rd
2010
5:45 pm
Jane Said:
1. Golden Medallion
2. 1980
3. None
4. Twelve
5. 1990
6. Rita Clay Estrada
7. Hall of Fame
Congrats to Kristan.
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