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News: St. Louis Comic-Con & DABWAHA

Lots of news this week! First, I’m on a panel at the St. Louis Comic-con, Wizard World Convention, with local authors Shawntelle Madison, Angie Fox and Cole Gibsen. Our panel is titled: Swords, Steam and Sorcery: Authors tell all and … Continue reading →

Cover kibitz and winners of the Guess My Cover contest

After the exciting cover reveal yesterday for The Sword Dancer, it’s time to dish about the cover and also reveal the winners of the contest. First, the lovely cover courtesy of the Harlequin art department: Many people have raved about … Continue reading →

The Sword Dancer: Cover reveal at USA Today’s HEA blog

I discuss the eclectic mix of ingredients that inspired THE SWORD DANCER at the public unveiling for the cover over at the USA Today HEA blog. (Though it was pointed out that someone did post the cover onto Goodreads earlier … Continue reading →

The Sword Dancer: Guess My Cover Contest

I held this little guessing contest for the cover of MY FAIR CONCUBINE and it was a lot of fun, so I thought I’d bring it back as I anticipate the cover of my May 21, 2013 release of THE … Continue reading →

New Year extravaganza!

Happy New Year! Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year. I was feeling a bit homesick as the new year approached, so I went shopping at the Global Foods.Traditionally, we would have sweets on New Year. And … Continue reading →

Asian men as romantic leads

I was contacted recently by Asian American blogger, MaSir Jones, to chat about the portrayal of Asian men as romantic leads in my stories. I was a little nervous at first because I know that occasionally I get criticized for … Continue reading →

Reader Poll & Winter Writing Festival

Two updates today: First, the AAR Annual reader poll is open. Go and vote for your favorite romance reads of 2012. (Note: You must enter at least six books/authors in order for your vote to count) AAR Annual Reader Poll … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas

To friends and readers, happy holidays and wishing you all the best for the New Year.  

Winner: Shanghai Steam

I’m really excited about the Shanghai Steam anthology, a collection on steampunk and wuxia mash-ups. You can tell from the cover that these will be unique and fantastic stories. I was so excited that I bought two copies and am … Continue reading →

Harlequin Historical Advent Calendar Hop

Hello and happy holidays! December 17th: Today’s giveaway is inspired by my upcoming June 2013 release THE SWORD DANCER. In the book, a mysterious jade pendant leads the heroine, a rebellious sword dancer, on a journey to solve the mystery … Continue reading →