AWARDS

Women Writing The West:

WHERE HEAVEN BEGINS, one the top three finalists for the prestigious 2005 WILLA Award, given annually for outstanding literature featuring women's stories set in the West.

Silver Pen Award, 1987 & 1989
- for continued popularity and for quality, excellence of writing, and entertainment given to readers.
Golden Certificate, 1989 & 1990
- Tennessee Bride, Heart's Surrender, This Time Forever
Golden Pen Award, 1992
- Favorite Historical Author
Reviewer's Choice Award, 1995
AFFAIRE DE COEUR'S Hall of Fame, 1999
- for longevity and stamina in the market and for overall reader appeal
Finalist, Best American Historical, 2000: Mystic Visions
Finalist, Best Cover, 2000: Mystic Visions
Finalist, Favorite Author Award 2000, along with such famous names as Nora Roberts! This award is voted on by readers, not by the magazine.

Best Western Series, 1986
- Savage Destiny
Best Indian Romance, 1986
- River of Love
Best Fictionalized Biography, 1990
- This Time Forever
Best Post-Civil War Romance, 1991
- Embers of the Heart
Certificate of Excellence in Career Achievement for Western Historical Romance, 1990-91
Reviewers' Choice Award for best Western Historical Saga, 1990-91 for
- In the Shadow of the Mountains
Reviewers' Choice Award for best Indian Romance, 1991-92
- Song of the Wolf
Reviewers' Choice Award for best North American Historical Romance, 1992-93
- Tender Betrayal
Reviewers' Choice Award for best Western Historical Romance, 1993-94
- Unforgettable
Reviewers' Choice Award for best Western Historical Romance, 1994-95
- Until Tomorrow
"Historical Storyteller of the Year" nominee for 1997.
Career Achievement Award nominee for 1998.
Best Historical Novel nominee for 1999.
- Mystic Dreamers

Finalist, 1993, for AWA's prestigious RITA Award
- Song of the Wolf
3rd Place, Oklahoma RWA "Reader's Choice Award," 1993
- Song of the Wolf
2nd Place, Wisconsin RWA "Write Touch: Readers' Awards Contest," Historical Category, 1996
- Chase the Sun
1st place plaque, Wisconsin RWA "Write Touch: Readers' Awards Contest", Historical Category, 1997
- Tame the Wild Wind
One of three finalists, 1998 National Reader's Choice Awards sponsored by the Oklahoma RWA (Long Historical category)
- Love Me Tomorrow
Finalist, 1999 Phoenix Desert Rose RWA Golden Quill Award
- Love Me Tomorrow
Finalist Plaque, 1999 Oklahoma RWA Reader's Choice Award
- Love Me Tomorrow
Finalist, 1999 Heart O'Denver RWA Aspen Gold Award
- Love Me Tomorrow

Award of Excellence from Colorado Romance Writers for Historical Romance, 1995
- Wildest Dreams
1st place, Puget Sound (WA) Romance Readers Choice Award "Favorite Civil War Romance," 1994
- Tender Betrayal
3rd place, "Bookstores That Care" Award for Outstanding Historical Romance Author, 1990

Nominated for awards in Arts & Communications and in Community Service "for accomplishments that have had an impact on the community." I didn't bring home the plaques, but I was a winner--because my son, Brian, nominated me!

Distinguished Woman Award presented by the City of Coloma, MI (my hometown) for "bringing honor and distinction to the Coloma Community and to the women and men of America through your literary accomplishments. Your scores of novels inspire all who read of the adventures and historical settings your gift of the written word empowers you to so creatively express."