K. R. Treadway

Update #32

Added 2024-11-12 23:00:56 +0000 UTC

Hi everyone,

I’m tremendously excited to have an unexpected update!

I’m not sure how many know this, but I’m a member of the Romance Writers of America, which is the national organization founded to further the interests of the Romance genre. Some months back, the RWA established two new awards referred to as Diamond Hearts (for published authors) and Golden Hearts (for unpublished authors).

The Diamond Heart is given to authors who have “mastered the craft of romance writing” and to “champion authors whose writing redefines the contours of the romance genre, contributing to a literary world where ‘happily ever afters’ or ‘happy for nows’ are for everyone.”

The contest had hundreds of entrants, and I was one of them. The official word dropped today: His Orc Charioteer Bride is one of four FINALISTS in the Speculative category!

When the RWA President called to tell me, I was deliriously happy (and a little gobsmacked). Anyone who knows me knows how much I advocate for the “trad market,” and it was wonderful seeing the community I love acknowledge that novels like HOCB are not only good for Romance, they deserve to stand at the highest level.

It’s a bit of a dream, and I’ll be savoring it until the awards ceremony in January. To those of you who loved HOCB, please send some positive energy for our chances. Honestly, I already feel like a winner getting to the final round!

I say it a lot, but it bears repeating: I’m grateful to each and every one of you who have supported me along the way. HOCB wouldn't exist without you.

Here’s to HEAs, strong orc women, caravan driving men, my patrons, and the Romance for Men community! Cheers! 🎉