Judging contests is a great way to discover new authors or enjoy familiar ones for free. This contest, though, is one I can’t judge, because I’m a Published Author.
But what about you? You can get information, and find a place to sign up, by following this link.
Here are specifics, verbatim, from the New England Romance Writers:
JUDGE THE 2023 NEW ENGLAND READERS' CHOICE CONTEST!
Sign up here to serve as a judge for the 2024 New England Readers’ Choice Awards, a contest recognizing and celebrating excellence in published romance fiction. Our contest is one of the few judged exclusively by romance fans.
All judges must be romance readers, librarians, booksellers, and/or unpaid bloggers who are at least 18 years old. Published romance authors and paid reviewers and bloggers are not permitted to judge the contest.
Each judge must commit to judging at least 3 books in e-book or in print format (the majority of entries are e-book format) between January 1, 2024 and March 31, 2024. Judges must be located in the continental United States in order to receive print books, but may be located anywhere in the world to receive e-books. Judges may request additional books to judge after they have submitted scores for all previously received books, up to a ten book limit.
The books you judge are yours to keep.
Any questions? Contact the Contest Coordinator at contest@nerw.org.