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THE ROMANTIC NOVELISTS’ ASSOCIATION
ANNOUNCES TWO NEW INDUSTRY AWARDS
London: 18 July 2016 Following the success in 2015 of the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s (RNA) first Industry Awards, the RNA is delighted to announce the addition of two new, very significant categories. Agent of the Year and Publisher of the Year bring the number of award categories to five, enabling the RNA to further acknowledge and thank professionals who support their work, the romantic fiction genre and the Association in particular. The award winners will be announced on 16th November 2016 at the RNA’s Winter Party at the Royal Overseas League in St James’s, London.
The categories are:
Romantic Bookseller of the Year
For a bookseller who has been recognised by RNA members for promoting and championing romantic fiction in a positive and proactive way throughout the year.
The 2015 Romantic Bookseller of the Year was awarded to Matt Bates, WH Smith Travel Fiction Buyer.
Best Adaption of a Romantic Novel
For the best adaptation of a romantic novel, whether for stage, screen (TV or movie) or radio, having been broadcast/screened at any time and for any duration from September 2015 through to the end of September 2016.
Best Adaption of a Romantic Novel was awarded in 2015 to Debbie Horsfield for her adaptation of Poldark for the BBC.
Media Star of the Year
For a journalist, blogger, PR, TV or radio presenter – in fact anyone in the media who has helped raise the profile of romance writing and/or the RNA in a positive way.
Media Star of the Year was awarded in 2015 to The Romaniacs, a group of RNA members who work together as a team and are hugely successful in the field of multi-media.
Agent of the Year (new in 2016)
For a literary agent who has mentored, nurtured and promoted their authors’ careers, the genre in general and the RNA in particular.
Publisher of the Year (new in 2016)
For a publisher who embraces the genre, mentors writers to produce their best work, and is innovative, creative and visionary in the marketing and promotion of Romantic Fiction on every level.
The RNA Industry Awards are decided by the membership, with every member eligible to nominate within each category.
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Picture caption: (l-r) Writer and executive producer, Debbie Horsfield is presented with the Romantic Novelists’ Association Award for Best Adaptation for BBC’s Poldark by actor Aidan Turner and author Adrienne Vaughan.
For further information please contact:
Or Katrina Power 07 963 962 538
About the Romantic Novelists' Association
TheRNAwas formed in 1960 to promote romantic fiction and encourage good writing and now represents more than 850 writers, agents, editors and other publishing professionals.