A couple of things have happened recently that got me thinking. Yes a strange and scary thing in and of itself. You may recall Jane talked about authors needing to reach out and touch a reader. I sort of went ‘uh, no thanks’ on that one. Then I stopped to think well, isn’t that what [...]

I am on to you and your evol tricks. Oh yes I am. But you see, I am stronger than you. No matter how pretty you make the cover and no matter how well it goes with my blog I will not buy a tradesize reprint of two Diana Palmer novella’s I already own. Oh [...]

A Scandalous Marriage by Mary Brendan William and June Pemberton have been happily married for three years—but the longer they go on without June’s conceiving, the more concerned she becomes. Especially since William’s old flame is now free to marry again and, according to his mother, would make him much the better wife. And then [...]

For the first time ever Harlequin has decided to find their own manly men. They are tired of what the modeling agencies have to offer, so like any smart woman they are taking the matter into their own hands and and going hunting. Deborah Peterson, who is with Harlequin (out of their Toronto office) said [...]

Portrait of an Unknown Woman by Vanora Bennett It is 1527. The English Renaissance is in full swing under the young King Henry VIII. The young German painter Hans Holbein, who has come to London to seek his fortune, is delighted when he gets a commission to paint the family of Thomas More, one of [...]

Anna Campbell will be here Monday March 26, 2007. It shall be a fabulous time and we shall have good fun that is funny. And on that note… if you are looking for a spoilery review… Sandy of AAR has her review of Claiming the Courtesan up. Yes I have read the book and no [...]

Keep telling yourself that darlin’ DO I EVEN NEED TO SSSSQQQQQQQUUUUUUUUUUUUEEEEEEEE!!!

Awards are all subjective no matter who is awarding them authors, reviewers, industry types, booksellers, readers, bloggers or whoever. I think they are pretty much all nifty to win because who doesn’t like to be told they are someone’s favorite or best of something. Of course some awards will have more meaning to some than [...]

Bet you can’t guess what is gonna be posted next can ya….

Oh, I made you all work for this one, didn’t I? I had hits on both my blog and website from readers googling, Shiloh friend Vax Jess… heh heh heh… dunno if that did you any good because most of the discussions on this took place in groups, my group…and JR Ward’s group. Long story [...]

The Secret Passion of Simon Blackwell by Samantha James A cruel twist of fate changed Simon Blackwell’s life irreparably. A man of intense passions, he resolved to deny his emotions and desires forever, taking refuge in the wilds of the moorlands and shutting himself off from the world. But on one extraordinary night, on a [...]

The Highlander’s Bride by Michele Sinclair **June 5, 2007** Bound By Duty Highland laird Conor McTiernay had always dreamed of an enduring love. But the reality of women who desired him only for his title and lands made him swear off marriage forever. That is until he first set eyes on the Englishwoman his men [...]

This will prolly amuse, oh one or two people other than me but what the hell… 2004 Romance Author Roundtable 

Mary Balogh should be guest blogging at the Fog City Diva’s blog today. I do believe this is her first trip to romance blogland, so if you have a chance pop by and say hi. Candice Welcomes Mary Balogh If you are waiting for the MM to hit, Simply Love is now out. It is [...]

** EMAIL answer only, Please do NOT post your guess on the board ** Bonus contest: Since the first one was a little too easy, here’s one that’s a little harder. Jess Warren is modeled after a friend of mine. She asked for Vax. I gave him to her. Who is she? The correct guess [...]