30 Days and 30 Knights: Beware Babies Ahead
June 23, 2008
Sometimes when I’m invited to write a novella, I pull out my binder of story ideas that haven’t come together and plots that didn’t pan out for a novel-length book. I select something that sounds fun and then I work in the theme. When I was invited to be in this Christmas anthology with Carolyn Davidson, she had chosen “babies” as the connecting theme.
I didn’t have an idea waiting.
Tags: 30 Days & 30 Knights, anthology, Cheryl St.John, Harlequin Historical, June Harlequin Spotlight, TwinsHH Book Alert: THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS, A Baby Blue Christmas by Cheryl St.John
June 23, 2008
The Magic of Christmas (Anthology) by Carolyn Davidson, Victoria Bylin, and Cheryl St.John, coming October 2008.
It is shaping up to be a not fun day... I know excuses excuses... here is something to read while you wait *g*
The excerpt was first posted May 10, 2008. And most likely the guest post will go up about noon. Sorry! I promise a much more detailed post singing the praise of Cheryl St.John in a bit *g*. Or really just search her name here... there has to be 1, 2 or 100 posts already doing so 
It is a Weekend of Anthology Goodness
June 21, 2008
TGTBTU has the pleasure of presenting (three or four) up coming Harlequin Historical anthologies for you to add to your 'I WANT' list:
Hallowe'en Husbands: "Marriage At Morrow Creek," "Wedding At Warehaven," "Master Of Penlowen" by Lisa Plumley, Denise Lynn, Christine Merrill (we will have their guest posts this weekend as well).
The Magic Of Christmas: "A Christmas Child," "The Christmas Dove," "A Baby Blue Christmas" by Carolyn Davidson (sniff don't think she is coming), Victoria Bylin (guest 6/25/08), Cheryl St.John (guest 6/23/08)
Tags: Annie Burrows, anthology, Carolyn Davidson, Cheryl St.John, Christine Merrill, Denise Lynn, Hallowe'en Husbands, Jillian Hart, Julia Justiss, Lisa Plumley, One Candlelit Christmas, Terri Brisbin, The Magic of Christmas, Victoria BylinI’m Only Happy When It Rains…. EXCERPTS
April 19, 2008
Ok I am going to work toward getting all the nifty prizes logged today and we will start giving them out. Some of them will go to random comment in a post with these icons. WHAT icons? Read more
Tags: Bonnie Edwards, Caroline Linden, Charlene Sands, Cheryl St.John, DeWanna Pace, E.C. Sheedy, HelenKay Dimon, Hope Tarr, Jenna Petersen, Jennifer Estep, Jill Shalvis, Jodi Thomas, Julie Leto, Karen Templeton, Laura Drewry, Linda Broday, Lisa Kleypas, Liz Carlyle, Lora Leigh, Lynne Connolly, Madeline Hunter, Michelle Styles, pamela clare, Phyliss Miranda, Raining Excerpts, Roxanne St. Claire, Sabrina Jeffries, Stephanie Tyler, Sydney CroftAbsolutely Soaking Wet…
April 9, 2008
EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT: Secrets of Surrender by Madeline Hunter
EXCERPT Part I: Thigh High: Parlor Games by Bonnie Edwards
EXCERPT: Phantom Pleasures by Julie Leto
EXCERPT Part I: Unlawful Contact
EXCERPT Part II: Unlawful Contact
EXCERPT Part III: Unlawful Contact
EXCERPT Part IV: Unlawful Contact
SSE EXCERPT: Dear Santa by Karen Templeton
EXCERPT Part II: Thigh High: Thigh High by Bonnie Edwards
EXCERPT: Give Me a Texan: The Love Letter by Linda Broday
EXCERPT: Give Me a Texan: No Time for Love by Phyliss Miranda
EXCERPT: Give Me a Texan: A Shade of Sunrise by DeWanna Pace
EXCERPT: Give Me a Texan: Amarillo By Morning by Jodi Thomas
EXCERPT Part III: Thigh High: Twinkle Twinkle Little Thong by Bonnie Edwards
Excerpt from Viking Warrior, Unwilling Wife by Michelle Styles
new historical release from Mills & Boone with a UK release in June 2008
Yours, Mine…or Ours is book two in Karen Templeton’s Guys & Daughters series (Dear Santa, Yours, Mine…or Ours? and Baby, I’m Yours)
Excerpt of Taken by the Viking by Michelle Styles, coming 1 May!!
Historical romance released by Harlequin 1 May 2008
Excerpt Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare aka the one to steam the screen
I am missing some and will add them tomorrow (I see Kresley Cole's aren't here). More excerpts to come from Lisa Kleypas, Jill Shalvis, Lynne Connolly, Stephanie Tyler, Caroline Linden, HelenKay Dimon, EC Sheedy, Liz Carlyle, Hope Tarr, Lora Leigh, Sabrina Jeffries, Jenna Petersen, Laura Drewry, Sydney Croft, Roxanne St. Claire, Jennifer Estep, Cheryl St.John and many more....
As well as some nifty prizes from t-shirts and books *g*. Some you will have to answer questions from the excerpts and other will be random drawings from the comments.
Tags: Bonnie Edwards, Caroline Linden, Cheryl St.John, DeWanna Pace, E.C. Sheedy, HelenKay Dimon, Hope Tarr, Jenna Petersen, Jennifer Estep, Jill Shalvis, Jodi Thomas, Julie Leto, Karen Templeton, Laura Drewry, Linda Broday, Lisa Kleypas, Liz Carlyle, Lora Leigh, Lynne Connolly, Madeline Hunter, Michelle Styles, pamela clare, Phyliss Miranda, Raining Excerpts, Roxanne St. Claire, Sabrina Jeffries, Stephanie Tyler, Sydney CroftDUCK FLASH: Cheryl St.John and Santa Do It again
April 7, 2008
This just in...
Cheryl St.John, RITA nominee, author, and all around nice gal, has a new Harlequin Historical novella releasing in October 2008's anthology The Magic of Christmas.
Tags: 2008, anthology, Cheryl St.John, Duck Flash, October 2008, The Magic of ChristmasReview: A Western Winter Wonderland by St.John, Kernan, and Crooks
October 19, 2007
Sybil's review of A Western Winter Wonderland by Cheryl St.John, Jenna Kernan, Pam Crooks
Western Historical Romance released 01 Oct 07 from Harlequin Historical
First posted 10/19/07
A Western Winter Wonderland is a delightful holiday anthology. Cheryl St.John, Jenna Kernan and Pam Crooks are three of Harlequin Historical's top authors for the line today. Each of them often take common Harlequin plots and themes and create angst-filled western tales that are wholly their own and highly enjoyable.
Tags: A Western Winter Wonderland, Cheryl St.John, Grade B, Harlequin Historical, Jenna Kernan, Pam Crooks, Review, SybilCheryl St.John’s Grandma’s Spice Cookies
October 8, 2007
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GRANDMA'S SPICE COOKIES
Delectable baking aromas are an unmistakable sign that Christmas is near. I love to bake year round. I'm always excited to try something new, but at Christmas I get nostalgic and fall back on the old reliable recipes that have become traditions.
A favorite in our family is Grandma Violet's Cookies, named after my husband's grandmother who always had a batch to pull from the freezer when we stopped by. On my yellowed index card, in Grandma Violet's distinctive handwriting, she called them Aunt Myra's Cookies. I think someday my grandchildren will call them Bama's Cookies, since it's a special treat each time I make them for the family. Whatever they're called, they don't last long! I always bake a double batch and have been known to take heart-shaped variations to booksignings on Valentine's Day as a treat for my special readers.
The recipe is included in A Western Winter Wonderland where Marvel whips up a batch with her young guests.
Enjoy!
Cheryl St.John
Excerpts:
Christmas Day Family by Cheryl St.John
Fallen Angel by Jenna Kernan
One Magic Eve by Pam Crooks
Cheryl St.John excerpt: Christmas Day Family
September 24, 2007
A Western Winter Wonderland by Cheryl St. John, Jenna Kernan, Pam Crooks
Christmas Day Family by Cheryl St.John
Marvel Anne Henley's life runs as regular as clockwork. Sometimes in the silence of her home she can hear the passing of days and months as years slip past. She doesn't believe in magic or miracles or happy-ever-afters. She's content running her boarding house and sewing dresses for the ladies of Patton Bend, Colorado. She agrees to board the new doctor for a few days, but when Nathaniel Hunter shows up with two small children and plans to stay for weeks, her household and her equilibrium are thrown into turmoil.
A Western Winter Wonderland by Cheryl St. John, Jenna Kernan, Pam Crooks **October 2007**
September 5, 2007
A Western Winter Wonderland by Cheryl St. John, Jenna Kernan, Pam Crooks
Christmas Day Family by Cheryl St. John
Marvel Anne Henley's life runs as regular as clockwork. Sometimes in the silence of her home she can hear the passing of days and months as years slip past. She doesn't believe in magic or miracles or happy-ever-afters. She's content running her boarding house and sewing dresses for the ladies of Patton Bend, Colorado. She agrees to board the new doctor for a few days, but when Nathaniel Hunter shows up with two small children and plans to stay for weeks, her household and her equilibrium are thrown into turmoil.
Nate is intriguing and vibrant and ready for a grand passion. She's too old for him, but the attraction is tempting...disturbing. He makes her want more, makes her feel young. The little family brings new life and laughter to the old house, but Nate's nearness taunts her secret out of its hiding place and forces her to face her past. It will take courage to bring her dreams back to life, but there's no better time for healing than during the season of hope and rebirth. It's not a miracle, but a simple change of heart that opens the door to their future.
FALLEN ANGEL by Jenna Kernan
When Ford Statler is ambushed, he never sees the woman caught in the crossfire until it's too late. But his bullet brought her down, so it's his responsibility to nurse her back to health and see that her boy has the best Christmas ever.
ONE MAGIC EVE by Pam Crooks
Lonely Sonja Kaplan doesn't want to spend another Christmas alone. While she has her secret government work to fill her days, she longs for a husband to fill her nights.
Chet Lattimer doesn't know the first thing about being a father when the six-year-old son he didn't realize he had bursts into his life. Worse, it's Christmas, and there's no one to help him celebrate except the mysterious woman the gossips call the Bird Lady.
But a little boy hungry for love helps them all find truth and peace, and together they revel in the magic of Christmas.
I want! I have! And you can too because harlequin is super nifty and lets you order a month ahead. Even better right now you can get free shipping from September 1 until November 30. Of course if you send over $25 you can get free shipping anytime. I will be posting some suggestions over the next couple of days *g*.
But if you want to go ahead and order this now, click this link for free shipping. Woot!
