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May 19, 2010

"Creative Writer" Blogger Award


I want to thank Diane Craver for giving me the "Creative Writer Blogger Award."

Here are the rules: I tell either six truths and one lie, or six lies and one truth about myself, and you get to figure out which, and leave a fun or silly comment. Feel free to try to figure out which is which!! Everyone is offering a prize, so I will, too:

One person who comments on this post between now and Sunday will get the eBook of their choice from my list of releases. The drawing will be Sunday afternoon, ...
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Published on May 19, 2010 14:44

May 18, 2010

Chapter Two of A Familiar Evil has been posted!

Chapter Two of my WIP, A Familiar Evil, has been posted http://suspensebyannewips.blogspot.com/. Now, if you prefer I post shorter excepts, say half a chapter, let me know. I could post every Wednesday. And your comments are always welcomed.

I have a couple of other announcements to make: I just finished the first round of edits on my July release, Fire and Ash. I'm really excited about its release. Sadie, a female fire investigator, was a fun character to write and you're going to love Quinn....
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Published on May 18, 2010 22:55

May 16, 2010

Shawna K. Williams Interview & Book/Bracelet Giveaway!

Shawna K. Williams is an inspirational novelist who loves telling a story through flawed characters – the only kind she can relate to. She also likes a good dose of nostalgia, which is why many of her stories are set in rural America during the first half of the 20th Century. However, being a fan of other genres, including Science Fiction and Suspense, she has a few surprises planned for future works.

When not writing, Shawna spends time with her husband and three children enjoying life on the...
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Published on May 16, 2010 20:47

May 12, 2010

I'm Having a Blast on My Virtual Book Tour!

Today I'm visiting Gail Pallotta's blog at: http://gailpallotta.blogspot.com/2010/05/looking-out-window-interview-with-anne.html and one lucky commenter will win a copy of my new paranormal romantic suspense, Ties That Bind.  You have until Sunday to enter the drawing so hurry on over for a visit.

On Thursday, I'll be visiting Linda Rettstatt's blog: http://www.lindarettstatt-author.blogspot.com/ and on Friday, Ginger Simpson: http://www.mizging.blogspot.com/ & Stephanie Burkhart: http...
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Published on May 12, 2010 17:22

May 9, 2010

Rebecca Savage Interview

Joining us today is Rebecca Savage. Rebecca was born and raised in rural Missouri, but she left the small town when she joined the USAF and became a Morse Code Operator with a Top Secret SCI Clearance and flew away to basic training in San Antonio, Texas then on to Biloxi, Mississippi for special training then on to Italy where she was stationed for 5 ½ years.

Rebecca writes Contemporary Romantic Suspense because she lived it, and many of her stories she can relate to very well. Rebecca has...
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Published on May 09, 2010 20:49

May 8, 2010

May 6, 2010

Author Interview with Vijaya Schartz!

Since her first book release in 2000, award-winning author Vijaya Schartz has published a dozen novels and novellas in Science Fiction, mainstream and romance, in print and electronic format, often mixing genres. Born in France and a world traveler, she writes romance with a kick (kick-butt heroines) and brings an exotic quality to her stories. Her books gathered three Golden Quill awards, an Ariana Award, a Quasar award for the cover, one Independent Publishers Book Award, several...
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Published on May 06, 2010 20:56

May 5, 2010

Free Read of my WIP – A Familiar Evil

I thought it might be fun to share my current work in progress online. Please note that all work posted here is copyrighted. I'm merely sharing it for your reading pleasure. Since it is a WIP, also note you are going to find mistakes (although I do try to catch them) so if you happen to find one feel free to point it out. I appreciate the help and I'm sure my future editor will too. Suggestions are welcomed too! I will try to post twice a month, but if I get caught up in another project, such...
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Published on May 05, 2010 15:00

May 2, 2010

Out of the Darkness & Ties That Bind Releases Today!

Both  Out of the Darkness  and Ties That Bind release today. Listed below are some of the places I'll be visiting this month to promote the books. Please feel free to visit some or all of these sites. I'd love to hear from you! Plus, I'll be keeping track of the comments at the sites, where you can post, and periodically through the month I'll be giving away review copies of the books at various stops. Then at the end of the month I'll be giving away a tote bag with several goodies, including a...
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Published on May 02, 2010 20:45

May 1, 2010

"The Hungarian" Blog Tour – Stephanie Burkhart

Anne: Joining us today is Stephanie Burkhart, author of "The Hungarian." Welcome back, Steph!

Steph: Anne, I just want to say I'm excited to be here at your blog, the 3rd stop on my blog tour for "The Hungarian." Thank you very much for having me today.

I thought I'd share just a little bio with you before we got to the questions. I was born and raised in Manchester, NH with a hungry appetite for reading gothic romance, especially by Victoria Holt. I served in the Army for 11 years from 1986 to...
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Published on May 01, 2010 00:58