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The Years of Silence by Marwa Ayad

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Why we're reading this: This is my debut romance novel which is set in Egypt and the US.
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Authors Promos

We have a book out for preorder!
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On the Best Seller List
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My website was honored (Prededitors Award)
By Rowena — 7 posts (7 new) — 7 views — last updated Apr 14, 2008 06:42AM

New price for Gossamer Wings!
By Anne — 1 post (1 new) — 3 views — last updated Apr 16, 2008 02:43PM

Upper East Coast Signing Tour Aug-Nov 2008
By Stella — 1 post (1 new) — 7 views — last updated Apr 21, 2008 09:17AM

Nebulas Booksigning open and free to public
By Beverly — 1 post (1 new) — 4 views — last updated Apr 25, 2008 06:20AM

From the Shadows by Jae Knight is now available from Phaze!
By Jae — 2 posts (2 new) — 5 views — last updated May 13, 2008 01:33PM

Stella Price's Birthday Bash LIVE on Blog Radio!
By Stella — 2 posts (2 new) — 7 views — last updated May 22, 2008 12:22PM

Come and Meet Jazz Tremaine
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Marketing Tips
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Jennifer St. Giles Guest Blogging and Book Giveaway Thursday
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Linda Winstead Jones Guest Blogging and Giveaway
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Michele Ann Young Guest Blogging and Giveaway
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Julia Templeton and Emily Bryan Guest Blogging this week
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Paramornal Author's Weekend: Oct. 2009!
By Stella — 1 post (1 new) — 5 views — last updated Sep 17, 2008 05:36AM

Jen Holling Guest Blogging and Giveaway Monday
By Terra57 — 1 post (1 new) — 1 views — last updated Sep 21, 2008 05:45PM

Kendra Leigh Castle Guest Blogging, Interview and Giveaway
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Kim Killion Guest Blogging at SFC
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Loucinda McGary Guest Blogging, Interview and Giveaway Today
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Melissa Mayhue Guest Blogging and Giveaway Friday
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Lynsay Sands Guest Blogging and Giveaway
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Interview with Diana Castilleja w/a Diana DeRicci
By Tara — 2 posts (2 new) — 5 views — last updated Oct 04, 2008 09:37AM

Party Time with Sourcebooks Authors
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Ann Macela Guest Blogging and Giveaway
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Annette Blair Guest Blogs on Halloween
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Romance and Chocolate, Feb 7th 2009 2-6pm
By Stella — 1 post (1 new) — 1 views — last updated Nov 08, 2008 11:43AM

Wild Rose Press Author, Bess McBride
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Dante's Lady by Tamela Quijas
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Dante's Lady by Tamela Quijas
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Review for Heart of Stone
By Sandra — 4 posts (4 new) — 13 views — last updated Nov 26, 2008 03:42PM

Romance Author Signing tour (Northeast USA)
By Stella — 1 post (1 new) — 4 views — last updated Dec 21, 2008 03:37PM

I need your votes
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I need your votes!
By Tamela — 1 post (1 new) — 5 views — last updated Jan 03, 2009 11:07AM

Please vote in Round 3 of the American Title V
By Tamara — 1 post (1 new) — 2 views — last updated Jan 20, 2009 03:07PM

Blogging at my wordpress site
By Tamela — 1 post (1 new) — 2 views — last updated Feb 04, 2009 05:10AM

Angel's Fire has been Released!
By Tamela — 1 post (1 new) — 1 views — last updated Feb 04, 2009 05:12AM

Kat's Book Contest - Buy One/Get One Free
By Kat — 1 post (1 new) — 2 views — last updated Feb 04, 2009 12:52PM

Night Owl Romance
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A Valentine's Day Special!
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Ask the Author Contest...
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My Unforgotten Valentine
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So what is Romance...? Let the readers decide.
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Please vote in Round 4 of the American Title V contest
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A Perfect Romance Recipe - excerpt from Still Running
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Saying Hello
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Please Vote - American Title V Final Round
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Blog Promos
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4 Star Review for The House on the Shore by Victoria Howard
By Victoria — 1 post (1 new) — 4 views — last updated Mar 23, 2009 03:50AM

Better Late Than Never receives a glowing review!
By Stephanie — 1 post (1 new) — 3 views — last updated May 06, 2009 06:32PM

5 Roses for Jenny's Passion
By Diane — 1 post (1 new) — 2 views — last updated May 09, 2009 05:27AM

PLEASE Visit the CRR Contest and Vote 2Nite!!
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Please pump up my Insufficient Mating Material
By Rowena — 1 post (1 new) — 2 views — last updated Sep 21, 2009 04:55AM

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Jun 13, 2009

Danielle Thorne rated it:

Read in June, 2009

They say when you can't tell if a story is fact or fiction, the author's done a good job. This is a beautiful story-it's well written. There are no dramatic, over the top twists and turns, so some readers/reviewers may not like that. It should be understood, this is just plotted differently. I found it to be more of a memoir than a romance-perhaps that was the intention.

The most important thing I learned from this book was the universal feelings and experiences women all over the wo...more

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May 04, 2009

Marwa Ayad rated it:

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My debut novel :)

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