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NRCA Reader Registration

NOTE: Due to the excessive postage of mailing international entries, only readers in the United States will be utilized.

If you would like to participate as a judge in the 2007 National Readers' Choice Awards, please complete this form. The asterisks indicate required fields.

Judges may not be aspiring writers and cannot belong to any writers' group. Judges must be at least 18 years of age to judge all categories except Young Adult. Those under 18 who wish to judge young adult should contact the NRCA Chairperson at NRCA@OKRWA.com

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Categories

Rank the categories below from 1-12 in order of preference
1= your favorite category, 12= your least favorite (See the NRCA Category Definitions page on this website for more information)

*Traditional Series: Romantic novels in which sensuality is not intense and in which love scenes are not graphically described, such as those published by Harlequin Romance and Silhouette Romance.

*Short Contemporary Series: (fewer than 70,000 words): Romantic novels in which sensuality may constitute a strong element in the romance, such as those published by Harlequin Presents and Silhouette Desire.

*Long Contemporary Series: (more than 70,000 words): Longer, sensuous romances, such as those published by Harlequin American, Harlequin Intrigue, Harlequin Superromance, Silhouette Intimate Moments, Silhouette Special Edition, and continuity series such as 36 Hours.

*Single Title Contemporary: (novel or novella of at least 25,000 words) Romantic novels released as single titles, such as those published by Avon, Bantam, Ballantine, Berkley/Jove, Dell, Dutton/Signet, Harper, Kensington (Arabesque, Pinnacle, Zebra), Leisure, Penguin, Pocket, St. Martin's Press, Warner.

*Historical: (novel or novella of at least 25,000 words): Novels which have a strong romantic element throughout and set primarily prior to WWII:

*Young Adult: (novel or novella of at least 25,000 words) Novels which are targeted to young adult readers.

*Regency: (novel or novella of at least 25,000 words): Romantic historical novels with primary settings during the Regency period, typically 1800-1820.

*Paranormal/Futuristic/Futuristic/Time Travel: (novel or novella of at least 25,000 words): Romance novels in which either the future, a fantasy world, travel back or forward in time, or paranormal happenings are a major element of the plot. These may be single title releases or books published within established category romance lines fitting other NRCA category descriptions.

*Romantic Suspense: (novel or novella of at least 25,000 words): Romance novels in which suspense is a major element of the plot. These may be single title releases or books published within established category romance lines fitting other NRCA category descriptions.

*Inspirational: (novel or novella of at least 25,000 words): Romance novels in which religious/spiritual faith is a major element of the plot. Sensuality is usually not intense and love scenes are not graphically described, such as those published by Barbour (Heartsong Presents), Bethany House, Harvest House, Multnomah, Steeple Hill, Tyndale, Random House (Waterbrook Press), Thomas Nelson, and Zondervan.

*Mainstream with Romantic Elements: (novel or novella of at least 25,000 words) Novels specifically targeted to women. This category is for books that do not fit another category, i.e. romantic suspense, long contemporary, etc. Books entered in this category should have romantic elements and include chicklit, etc. Samples of this type of book are Barbara Samuel, Kristin Hannah, etc.

*Erotic Romance: (novel or novella of at least 25,000 words): A novel where the sexuality goes beyond that of a most romance novels and may use sexually explicit language, but the romance is still the core of the book. Can be either contemporary, historical or paranormal.

I certify that I am at least 18 years old. Persons under the age of 18 may only judge the Young Adult category, and proof of parental consent is required. Please email the NRCA Chairperson at NRCA@OKRWA.com to sign up if you are under the age of 18.

Terms Agreement: I have read and agree with the terms stated below.

Additional Categories: I am interested in reading more than one category, if needed.

Those accepted as a Reader/Judge will receive four books to read and evaluate (NRCA officials will strive to send books from one of your three favorite categories, but no guarantees can be made).

There is no cost to the Reader/Judge for these books. The books will arrive toward the end of January 2008. The Reader/Judge must agree to read the books and return the scores and rankings to the category coordinator no later than April 1, 2008. Otherwise the Reader/Judge must notify the category coordinator and return the books at the Reader/Judge's expense immediately.

Reader/Judges who fail to meet these terms may be billed the cover costs of the books, plus postage. Please check the box above if you agree to these terms and then press the button to submit your registration.