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Oy - what I put my heroes through...

I put each one of my heroes into the hospital!!!

I realized that the other day and wondered why. Am I being sadistic? Yikes.

But then I suddenly understood – vulnerability. I like knowing that my muscled and independent hunks are vulnerable. Okay, maybe hospitalizing each of them is a bit extreme, but it helps to point out how very human they are and it gives a chance for the heroines to take care of them.

Lon gets a busted shoulder, that wasn't too serious. Brandon winds up getting treated f

Contest Winners

On Monday, July 27 I began a contest for everyone who belonged to my ChelleWrites group - well I got several new members - Thank you!

I pulled names today (using a random number generator so it WAS totally random) and emails are going out to the winners. Actually I was so pleased with the number of new members that I decided to pull TWO additional names!

The grand prize winner of a signed copy of Hostage Heart is Barbara V (just have to get her current mailing address) - 4 others will receive a .p

another "teaser" (excerpt) from Hostage Heart

Hostage Heart

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He pulled his T-shirt off. "Touch me Deanna. Make me as much yours as I want you to be mine."

She timidly, inquisitively touched his broad shoulders. Her fingers trailed down his chest and she lightly stroked a male nipple. Ryan drew in a breath as she began her exploration.

He stood and unzipped his jeans letting them fall to the floor. She traced the thin dusting of hair that disappeared under the waistband of his boxers. "I want you

What Malcolm has to say about Final Sin...

Malcolm R Campbell, the author of The Sun Singer and the about to be released Jock Stewart and the Missing Sea of Fire had this to say about Final Sin:

"It's probably a "guy thing," but I always find it hard to understand the man-woman relationships in a romance.

That said, this well-written book also features non-stop action, plenty of suspense, and some well-handled chilling scenes. I enjoyed this book. With Chelle's EMT background, we have--in addition to a dandy plot--a window into the world o

Tidbits

The blog talk radio show about Hostage Heart is now archived at http://tobtr.com/s/603587Please join Kimberlee Williams and me as we talk about Hostage Heart and more.
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Here's a terrific opportunity:
The Muse Online Writers Conference – you MUST register by August 1.
This conference is FREE, online and really worth attending.
Maybe I will see YOU there?
http://www.themuseonlinewritersconference.com/registration.htm

As moderator Lea Schizas says, expect
"a week of nonstop action. S

Contest from VHP - win up to 25 books

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Inspiration

Learn how I was inspired to write about my characters in Hostage Heart

on Lindsay's Romantics




Hostage Heart
by Chelle Cordero
$14.95
ISBN-13: 978-1935407713









Deanna had a heavy feeling as she headed to work. Maybe it was just those extra bills that had come due. She had been sending a large portion of her paycheck back home to her folks ever since she came to the city. There really wasn't that much paycheck to go around. She hadn't been prepared for that assessment the landlord passed on to his tena

A Writing Workshop right at your fingertips

You can subscribe to a weekly writing workshop directly from your Kindle. Kindle Blogs are auto-delivered wirelessly to your Kindle and updated so you can stay current.It's risk free—all Kindle Blog subscriptions start with a 14-day free trial.

here is a brief excerpt from this week's class...

"Once we muster the discipline to actually sit down and write, whether it is a short article of 600 words or a novel of 60-thousand words, the next step is sending our words from paper to "out there" This is

HV RWA Writers' Networking Luncheon

The Hudson Valley chapter of the Romance Writers of America will celebrate their 25th Anniversary with a Writers' Networking Luncheon on Saturday, September 12, 2009, 11.00am- 1.00pm at the Palisades Mall 4th floor community rooms. The public is invited but reservations are limited to the first fifty (50) people to respond; lunch is included and admission is free.

Guests will be able to meet our board members, talk with our published authors and mingle with other writer's looking to make the

Another chance to win a FREE E-Book

Yes, you read it right - you have a chance to
WIN a FREE E-Book!

Simply match the couples correctly (hint: there are five books, 5 couples) Leave your answers in the comments below (for example 1:A, 2:D, 3B and so forth - and NO, those are NOT the answers, LOL)

On Friday I will pick one name from all of the CORRECT entries (or a tie with the most correct responses) for a chance to win a FREE .pdf format E-Book of your choosing from my 5 novels. (If you can't comment below, send me an email at Chell