Gerri Russell's Blog, page 3
June 19, 2015
Sizzling Summer Reads
University Book Store – 990 102nd Ave NE, Belleuve, WA 98004
Let’s kick off summer reading together!
Featuring Pam Binder, Kelli Estes, Yasmine Galenorn, Heidi Hostetter, Saralynn Hoyt, Alexis Morgan, Ann Roth, Gerri Russell, Sibelle Stone, Pat White, and Sabrina York
With temperatures rising and relaxing getaways just around the corner, summer reading season is upon us. And at University Book Store in Bellevue, we’re celebrating with a look at some of the hottest summer reads in women’s fiction during a fun afternoon of raffles, giveaways, and discussions with nearly a dozen of our favorite local romance authors. Whether you’re in the mood for something hot and steamy, fun and funny, or serious and engaging, this summer’s great selection of romantic reads—from paranormal, historical, and contemporary fiction to suspenseful thrillers and time travelling adventures—is sure to have something just for you!
April 23, 2015
Flirting with Felicity in the News
My first contemporary novel has gotten some fun press I wanted to share.
The Boca Raton Observer included FLIRTING WITH FELICITY in an April 2015 article entitled, “Happy Endings” by Linda Haase. Ms. Haase writes, “This sweet tale includes all the requisite ingredients for love and…the journey is a good, lighthearted read.”
Luxury-themed magazine DuJour featured FLIRTING WITH FELICITY in a February 2015 article entitled “Romance Novels You’ll Actually Love.” Claiming these top books are “anything but cheesy,” the magazine says:
If you like your romance served with delectable treats…Geri Russell’s Flirting with Felicity takes the story into the kitchen, with a lovable chef and a relentless billionaire.
April 16, 2015
Romance Extravaganza May 2, 2015
Covington Library’s Great Hall – 27100 164th Ave. SE Covington, WA 98042
Join Gerri and your favorite romance authors for the Romance Extravaganza, sponsored by King County Library and the Covington Friends of the Library.
Schedule
11am – Noon
PANEL:
Bestselling Authors Dish About Romance – Elizabeth Boyle, Julia Quinn, Gerri Russell
The great thing about the romance genre is the way it can change, add new sub-genres and still maintain the expectations of a happy ever after ending. Join these authors to hear about their books, writing and predictions for the future of the romance genre.
Noon-1pm
Book Signing
Books will be available for sale by University Books.
1pm – 2pm
PANEL:
New Voices, New Choices – Jennifer Conner, Christa McHugh and Sabrina York
Indie publishing, hybrid authors, boxed sets by multiple authors and new adult books are some of the new trends in romance publishing. Many new ways readers are discovering books and authors.
Romance Extravaganza 2015
Covington Library’s Great Hall – 27100 164th Ave. SE Covington, 98042
Join Gerri and your favorite romance authors for the Romance Extravaganza, sponsored by King County Library and the Covington Friends of the Library.
Schedule
11am – Noon
PANEL:
Bestselling Authors Dish About Romance – Elizabeth Boyle, Julia Quinn, Gerri Russell
The great thing about the romance genre is the way it can change, add new sub-genres and still maintain the expectations of a happy ever after ending. Join these authors to hear about their books, writing and predictions for the future of the romance genre.
Noon-1pm
Book Signing
Books will be available for sale by University Books.
1pm – 2pm
PANEL:
New Voices, New Choices – Jennifer Conner, Christa McHugh and Sabrina York
Indie publishing, hybrid authors, boxed sets by multiple authors and new adult books are some of the new trends in romance publishing. Many new ways readers are discovering books and authors.
April 14, 2015
Speaking to Creative Writing Students at Seattle University
Friday, April 24, 2015 from 4pm – 5pm
Seattle University Wyckoff Auditorium – 901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Gerri talks with SU students about living a creative life and making money in today’s publishing market.
January 5, 2015
Flirting With Something New
Hi Readers, The holidays are over and the new year begins. I hope your celebrations were peaceful and joyous. For me, 2015 started with a bang as my first contemporary romance, Flirting With Felicity, launched as a Kindle First selection for January. Don’t worry, I’ll still be writing historical romances, but sometimes things happen that shift the course we thought we were following in a new direction. Flirting with Felicity was a book I was truly inspired to write as it pulled together so many of my favorite things–cooking, Italy, Hawaii, and of course my hometown of Seattle.
A huge thank you to all of you for your support of Flirting with Felicity even before the official release date of February 1. I’ve heard from so many of you saying you are reading the book and enjoying it, and thank you so very much for the reviews. Those reviews really matter so I’m hugely grateful so many of you have taken time to post one at Amazon!
Let me know if you’ve read the story yet. I’m dying to hear what you think! I’ve got a thank you prize for one of you so comment and a winner will be drawn Monday morning. The prize is a copy of A Laird For Christmas, a Starbucks drink card and other reader treats.
November 19, 2014
Issaquah Wine Walk and Books
November 20th, 2014 from 6 – 9 PM
Pair a good book with a bottle of wine! Meet local authors at various merchant locations throughout Gilman Village in Issaquah while you mingle and taste. The Writers Cottage, home of the Pacific Northwest Writers Association (PNWA), will partner with Barnes and Noble who will be selling signed copies of each author’s work. See more at: http://bit.ly/1nNjiWM
April 10, 2014
Thursday, April 10th, 2014 at 7:00 PM Gerri Discusses “Partnering Your Way to Publication”
Gerri discusses “Partnering Your Way to Publication” with PNWA members at the King County Library Service Center.
960 Newport Way NW
Issaquah, Washington 98027
October 27, 2013
Wednesday, November 6th, 2013 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Round Table Readers Group Discussion
Gerri will talk with one of her favorite Reader’s Groups about her newest release, A Laird for Christmas, at the Round Table Pizza in Tacoma.
October 15, 2013
A Laird for Christmas Release Day
A Laird for Christmas is loosely based on the hit TV series The Bachelorette. Though I must admit that I have never watched an episode of The Bachelor or The Bachelorette, I found the high concept of the show fascinating. I started thinking about women over the ages and how they approached finding that special someone to spend their life with. Women, especially in the time periods in which I write, did not always have the freedom to marry for love. Quite the opposite really, usually women were married to someone else in a business relationship born out of the need or desire for property, financial gain, or political alliance. Or in a less civilized manner, but just as effective at securing a bride was when men raided other villages for wives. Women did not have much say in the matter of marriage, and rarely was love involved in these matches.
But being the hopeless romantic that I am, I always want to find better outcomes for the characters in my stories. Yes, they still have tragedy, misery, and dark secrets in their lives, but the ultimate reward is…love. To me, the notion of true love’s kiss is really important in life and in fiction. Love is often the vulnerability of the bad guys in my books. They can’t love. The good guys win because they are capable of love. They can depend on each other. They trust each other. Love is the reward for the ultimate moral behavior. If love is putting someone else’s needs above your own then that is the ultimate. The ultimate magic that the good guy wields. It is something we are all capable of and it brings out the best in us.
In A Laird for Christmas you are introduced to six heroes who are all worthy of Lady Jane Lennox’s love, but only one of them can win her heart. But never fear, each one of the heroes, Nicholas, Hollister, Jules, Colin, David, and Bryce will find their own true love in the end.
I hope you enjoy the first story in The Highland Bachelors series.
Happy Reading!
Gerri
