Barbara Monajem's Blog, page 18

October 29, 2012

Clearly, I'm not cut out to be a blogger, or even much of...

Clearly, I'm not cut out to be a blogger, or even much of a social media-ist. (Not a real word, I guess.) Social media feels to me like a game of Whack-a-Mole. You think you've taken care of one thing, and another pops right up. Argh.

Anyway, here I am after a couple of months' absence. My new release, A Lady's Lesson in Seduction, which is a Regency Christmas story, has been out in the US for
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Published on October 29, 2012 05:00

August 23, 2012

Today I'm at the Pink Fuzzy Slipper Writers with a recipe...

Today I'm at the Pink Fuzzy Slipper Writers with a recipe for Salmon Patties. (Or Boiled Calf's Head courtesy of Mrs. Beeton, your choice.)

I wish I had a picture of the calf's head, but had to make do with my very amateur photo of the patties:




Also, I finished the first draft of my Regency Duet, Book One, and sent it off to my editor. Having a blast writing this as both stories take place
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Published on August 23, 2012 07:35

August 8, 2012

My Christmas Novella!

A Lady's Lesson in Seduction is my October release from Harlequin Historical Undone. It's a scandalous Regency Christmas novella.





Once a notorious rake, Camden Folk, Marquis of
Warbury, is now consumed by desire for only one woman: beautiful young widow
Frances Burdett. The Yuletide festivities at his country estate present the
perfect opportunity for seduction…



After her brief,
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Published on August 08, 2012 05:00

August 7, 2012

More TO RESCUE OR RAVISH? and a giveaway

Sharon Buchbinder is interviewing me on her blog today. I'll give a free download of To Rescue or Ravish? to one commenter -- whether the comment is here, at her blog, or on my Facebook page.



Click on her name above (or here's the full URL):

http://sharonbuchbinder.com/blog/2012...

And tomorrow I'll post the cover of my October
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Published on August 07, 2012 06:33

August 3, 2012

Regency Paparazzi and a Giveaway

Today I'm at the Romance Bandits, obsessed as usual lately with the Regency paparazzi, and giving away a copy of To Rescue or Ravish, which has a paparazzo of sorts as a secondary character. Come tell me what you enjoy or more likely don't about the tabloids. :)

www.RomanceBandits.com
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Published on August 03, 2012 06:57

July 25, 2012

Turning a Bitch into a Heroine

Today at the Pink Fuzzy Slipper Writers, I'm blogging about redeeming a bitchy character... well, just because I could. I waved my writer wand, and bingo! The bitch became a sweetheart. (If only it was that easy in real life. I would love to magic myself into sweetheart-hood sometimes.)





Also I'm giving away the last two free downloads of To Rescue or Ravish? from Harlequin.com, so come on
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Published on July 25, 2012 05:00

July 19, 2012

Beet Slaw and Two Giveaways!

Today I'm at Cheryl St. John's blog with my Beet Slaw recipe. Try it -- it's different and very tasty! Don't let my lousy photography deter you. :)





I'm also giving away 2 downloads of To Rescue or Ravish? from Harlequin.com. The free download codes expire at the end of the month, so I'm dying to give them away.

http://cherylstjohn.blogspot.com/
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Published on July 19, 2012 07:53

July 18, 2012

 
Notorious Eliza won the Short Historical Category of ...

 
Notorious Eliza won the Short Historical Category of the International Digital Awards! Once again, I'm so very proud of Eliza! :~)
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Published on July 18, 2012 13:01

July 10, 2012

TABLOIDS OF THE REGENCY

Today I'm at the Harlequin Historical Authors blog to talk about CARICATURES, the Regency equivalent of tabloid newspapers. Come tell me what you think of the tabloids! One lucky commenter will win a free download of To Rescue or Ravish?.
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Published on July 10, 2012 04:00

July 9, 2012

Visiting Mia Marlowe!

Today I have the privilege of visiting Mia Marlowe's blog, where I'll give away a download of To Rescue or Ravish? (or another one of my novellas, winner's choice) to one lucky commenter. I'd love to see you there!

http://miamarlowe.com/blog/
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Published on July 09, 2012 05:00