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August 1, 2009
Villain's Shining Moment
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Today's snippet focuses on the villain's shining moment. Ah, the villains. Those very bad guys. I decided I would share a villain moment from ETERNAL HUNTER with you today (though I will be sharing a happier, sexier scene later). And, well, I don't know if I'd call this "shining"–unless you mean shining in a bad way. So…here we go. My villain from ETERNAL HUNTER:
He needed to take a life. Needed to kill. Needed to feel the sweet trickle of life being washed away.
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July 31, 2009
Bradford Round Up!
Some of my Bradford sisters have new releases out, and I just wanted to take some time to pimp their books. 
First up, Shelli Stevens (oh, my touring buddy, congrats on your release!):
Blurb:
After years as a slave to the pleasures of the powerful, Talia knows how to make a man mad with lust. But her pleasure counts for nothing—until a handsome, ruthless stranger appears. Ryder dares to look at her… to touch her… to awake in her a desire she's never imagined. When he kidnaps her to learn her secr
July 30, 2009
Giveaway and a Scavenger Hunt
I should finish up the copy-edits on ETERNAL HUNTER tomorrow–sweet! And I"ll post an excerpt from the book then. And, since I'm almost finished, I'm feeling perky–so let's do a giveaway. Tell me about a recent movie you've watched (I am so in the movie-watching frame of mind), and you could win an autographed copy of BELONG TO THE NIGHT. I'll be back on Saturday to announce the winner.
And, in case you'd like to win more prizes…I'm participating in the TwoLips Reviews Scavenger Hunt (as part o
July 28, 2009
Quick update!
Woo-hoo! I just sent off DEADLY LIES (my 3rd romantic suspense book) to my editor at Grand Central. And, as fate would have it, the copy-edits for ETERNAL HUNTER were delivered to me. :-) That means it's time for me to dive back into my paranormal world and get these edits done! And it's good b/c after I finish the edits, I'll be writing another paranormal romance–the 3rd in my paranormal bounty hunter series, and working on the edits will help me to get back into that world.
Summer is sneakin
July 27, 2009
Elisabeth Naughton's Stolen Heat Contest!!
Today I've answered interview questions over at Elisabeth Naughton's blog. Come on by for a chance to win an autographed copy of MIDNIGHT'S MASTER! And, while you're there, check out Elisabeth's great contest:
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July 25, 2009
Saturday Snippet: Opening…
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Today's snippet focuses on the opening of a book. So, for your reading fun, I've posted the first few paragraphs from MIDNIGHT'S MASTER. Hope you enjoy the excerpt!
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Having a breakdown in the middle of a live broadcast was really not a very good thing for a reporter's career.
Holly Storm's fingers tightened their already white-knuckled grip around the microphone. Her breath came, too hard and way too fast, as she fought to hold onto her control.
"Holly…" The reed-thin voice of her producer.
Shit
July 22, 2009
Guest Blogging, Reviews and RWA
Today I'm guest blogging over at Pop Syndicate (Book Addict with Angela Wilson). I"m talking about writing on the darker side. If you get a chance, come on over!
As I was going through my emails (Woo-hoo! Almost have that In-Box under control), I found some great reviews waiting for me. My September anthology, BELONG TO THE NIGHT, was reviewed in Publishers Weekly. Here's a snippet from the review:
"Tough women and hot men populate this deliciously sensual anthology…. Each compulsively readable
July 21, 2009
RWA Mini-update #1
I realized that it would probably be easier for me to post a few small updates instead of one long recap (due to some time constraints right now), so, here goes!
What would editors and agents like to see? Well, the general consensus was that paranormals were hot–hot and expected to continue to be good sellers. Historicals are proving to be in high demand–so if that's your area, this is good news for you! Sweet romances are also a good market (according to the booksellers there). The erotic ro
July 20, 2009
Home…
I drove 16 hours yesterday (Red Bull is amazing), and I made it home from D.C. in one piece. :-) I had a great time chatting with all the writers and editors (and my lovely agent)–and touring the city was just a blast. (Thank you, Shelli! You are my sight-seeing sister!)
The FF&P Party on Thursday was wonderful–congrats to all the PRISM winners. Such a good time–and such a fabulous group! I sat next to Jeri Smith-Ready (an awesome lady) just like I did the very first time I attended an FF&P
July 14, 2009
On the Road…
I'm heading out to the RWA Conference in D.C.–driving, then catching that train out of Georgia. :-) If you're in the D.C. area, there is a HUGE multi-author literacy signing on Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Marriott Wardham Park Hotel, Exhibit Hall. The proceeds from this event are donated to charity–so come on out for a great cause!
A few quick notes…if you email me in the next week, please don't expect a response. I'll reply some time next week–as soon as I get back in town and thi
