Updating my website has, unfortunately, fallen
by the wayside as I've been busy writing my fingers to the bone. Most
of that work won't be hitting the shelves for awhile, but there will
be many things coming your way - at least two books from Blaze in
2008, with the possibility of one from Brava. I've added what information
I have to the bookshelf. That said, I do
try to blog several times a week, so anytime you're looking for
the
latest,
it'll be available there. For November and December, I'm doing an Amazon
gift card giveaway so that at the end of the year, one lucky winner will
have a treat to look forward to to start the new year! Five runner-up
winners will get copies of my next Blaze, TEX
APPEAL.
These days I'm also involved in the 70
Days of Sweat Writing Challenge. Check out the inspirational
posts and the progress of the participants each Sunday & Wednesday. 11-01-07
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Today as I write it's March 25th, and already BN.com is shipping THE
PERFECT STRANGER. It's been sighted on store shelves, too. THE
PERFECT STRANGER was inspired by my reading of Theresa Weir's AMAZON
LILY over ten years ago (see
the original AL cover here), but only now, with my Smithson
Group series, did I find an editor ready to put it into print.
A book's success can often depend as much on the market as it can on
an author's talent and promotional push. (Speaking of promotional push,
check out the great book video author Kelly
St. John made for me - and the one
I made for my SG-5 guys!) Thankfully, adventure romances have finally
come into their own. Below you'll find a link to my April contest,
and on my
blog I plan to run several giveaways throughout the month to celebrate
the book's release. If you don't already stop by regularly, now you
have a reason to do so! Another good reason -- I'm hosting a series
of posts by guest bloggers throughout the month of April. I've had
in Megan Hart, Caridad
Ferrer, Carly
Phillips, Deborah
Smith, and more - and have several others scheduled! I'm also now
reviewing books for Paperback
Reader so stop by there to see what romances I've been reading
(other books I've read are listed on my blog sidebar)! 04-01-07
Happy New Year! 2007 for me is going to be
all about nurturing my artistic side. I posted on my blog recently, here and here,
about the things I plan to indulge in - all of which help me connect
with that place where stories come from. I know it sounds crazy, but
it's true! Check out this
speech by author Barbara Samuel and the list of characteristics common
to creative children. I can claim ownership to more than a few of those
traits even now! Today I'm starting in on writing my next Brava, Simon
Baptiste's story. I've been doing a
lot of prep work, figuring out exactly who he and his heroine, Michelina
Ferrer are. After
listening to dozens of audio clips to find the perfect music to inspire
me, I settled on three CD's: Creole
Bred: A Tribute to Creole & Zydeco, Evangeline
Made: A Tribute to Cajun Music, and Adieu
False Heart which features Linda Rondstadt, who I haven't listened
to in ages. Now to put Simon and Micky in hot water and make them sweat!
01-01-07
Welcome to my writing world. I hope you enjoy your visit. With a bibliography
of thirty-five or so titles, I have a lot here for you to read in the
way of excerpts and cover blurbs. I'll be adding more content to the
book pages over the next few weeks, so stop back by when you can, or sign
up for my newsletter to find out when I've made changes to the site.
I do post to my blog daily (following
this schedule), so the latest information will always be there along
with numerous articles, essay, fun links, and observations. Feel free
to contact me at any time with questions or
suggestions. 12-01-06 |
