The great news just keeps coming.
Contests:
In honor of her June book Weddings Can Be Murder, Christie Craig offered readers the opportunity to submit their own heart-warming and amusing stories of weddings and love as part of her “Pamper Me Like a Bride” Contest. Robin Haseltine won with her entry. Check it out: http://www.dorchesterpub.com/Dorch/SpecialFeatures.cfm?ID=2505
Judythe Hixson w/a Judythe Morgan finaled in the Tampa Area Romance Authors’ TARA CONTEST in the Inspirational Category with SEEING CLEARLY.
Elizabeth Pina’s STEALING BEST IN SHOW finaled in the Romantic Suspense category of the 2008 Celtic Hearts Golden Claddagh Contest. Best of luck, Elizabeth.
Sales/Requests:
Pam Mellor w/a PJ Mellor accepted two new contracts from Kensington: a 2 novel contract and a 2 novella contract. Look for her in new novella in the Christmas 2009 anthology! We know what Pam’s going to be doing – plotting and writing!
Kim Ungar w/a Kim Lenox is excited to share that the Doubleday and Rhapsody Bookclubs will carry her October Signet Eclipse release, NIGHT FALLS DARKLY, as an upcoming featured alternate selection. Great news, Kim.
Releases:
John Foxjohn ’s COLOR of MURDER, the third novel in his mystery series, is now available. Check out John’s website to buy your copy: http://www.johnfoxjohnhome.com/COLOROFMURDER.htmln
Jami Bevans (aka Ciara Gold) reports Celestial Dragon, A Noble Sacrifice and Once Jilted are now available in print. Sarah's Brass Token, Julia's Golden Eagle and Eliza's Copper Penny are available POD. All can be purchased through www.champagnebooks.com The first three titles are also available at Amazon.com.
Tambra Kendall aka Pollyanna Williamson’s erotic romance in Goin' Down Anthology Book Two is available from Aspen Mountain Press. www.aspenmountainpress.com
Colleen Thompson ’s TRIPLE EXPOSURE is available at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Triple-Exposure-Leisure-Romantic-Suspense/dp/0843961430
Carla Williard w/a Carla Rossi’s LIMITED LIGHT released on June 11 th and is now available in print through The Wild Rose Press or Amazon, Barnes & Noble. Check outhttp://theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/limitedlightrossi.htmfor Carla’s 5 Heart review.
Her ALMOST HOME is set to release December 3 rd.
Rhonda Morrow reported a NW author sighting in the Walden Books "Great Books for under $10" display at Willowbrook Mall -- Christie Craig’s June release WEDDINGS CAN BE MURDER. Jami Bevans spotted the novel at her Kroger’s in College Station. Isn’t it fun when we see our chapter member’s books out there?
PJ Mellor received the cover for her new single title release. DRIVE ME WILD is a January 2009 release.
Accolades/Reviews:
Colleen Thompson ’s TRIPLE EXPOSURE received another wonderful review from Romance Reader at Heart ( http://romancereaderatheart.com/pubsandpromos/2008/aug08/TE_CT.html Stop over and check it out. Also don’t miss the contest link on her website, www.colleen-thompson Stop by, read a brief excerpt and answer a quick question to be entered into a drawing for a free autographed book from her backlist.
Appearances/Signings:
Carla Williard will join Kathleen Y'Barbo & Dianne Mills as well as 37 other Christian authors on August 1 st at Meet the Christian Author Night. The event is from 6:30 to 9:00 at WoodsEdge community church. There are door prizes, raffle baskets, etc. and proceeds benefit their single mothers ministry. Contact Linda Kozarzarcom@aol.comCheck out the flyer with full details athttp://app.e2ma.net/app/view:CampaignPublic/id:13705.1159754504/rid:a156a54419daf708ce21cd2687be1428
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