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FEBRUARY 2012
Sarah Rahmad w/a Sarah Castille: for her book LEGALLY MASTERED, Sarah has placed in the following RWA Chapter Contest Awards - Grand Prize, Valley of the Sun Hot Prospects Contest; First Place, Golden Network's Golden Pen Contest (Contemporary Single Title); First Place, First Coast Romance Writers' Unpublished Beacon Contest (Erotic Romance); First Place, Valley of the Sun Hot Prospects Contest (Contemporary Single Title); First Place, Rose City's Golden Rose Contest (Contemporary Single Title); First Place, Heartland Romance Writers Show me the Spark (Erotic Romance); Third Place, Romance Writers Ink, Where the Magic Begins (Romantic Suspense)
Sarah Rahmad w/a Sarah Castille: signed with Laura Bradford of Bradford Literary Agency.
Sarah Rahmad w/a Sarah Castille: received an Honorable Mention for her short story THE GAME - A LOVE STORY in the 2011 Writers' Digest Short Story (Romance) Competition, which will be promoted in the May/June 2012 edition of Writer's Digest.
Julie Rowe: Julie's next release NORTH OF HEARTBREAK has been picked up by Audible.com and will be made into an audiobook, which should be released around the same time as the ebook.
JANUARY 2012
Lauren Hawkeye: sold a book to Nocturne Cravings!
Pamela Yaye: has signed a 4-book contract with Kimani Romance!
Vivi Anna: LOST was featured in the BBT newsletter and now has a page at Bewitching Book Tours. http://bewitchingbooktours.blogspot.com/2012/01/lost-by-vivi-anna-bandit-creek-books.html
Lawna Mackie: check out Lawna's book trailer for IMPOSSIBLE TO HOLD. http://youtu.be/ZooG5OGgkCg
Lecia Cornwall: the staff at the Romantic Times magazine nominated THE PRICE OF TEMPTATION for Best January Bookcover!
DECEMBER 2011
Lecia Cornwall: to celebrate the release of her upcoming books, Lecia is blogging at http://www.dashingduchesses.com/ and http://www.asiancocoasblog.com.
Lecia Cornwall: is blogging about The Sixth Day Of Christmas at http://ramblingsfromthischick.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-6th-day-of-christmas-my-true-lord.html
Steena Holmes: received a lovely review for DEVIL UNKNOWN at http://thechippermuse.blogspot.com/2011/12/muse-reviews-devil-unknown-by-steena.html?showComment=1323711109513#c5100433962149029325
Jade Buchanan: is giving away a free copy of the Changeling Family Cookbook at http://www.jadebuchananbooks.com/blog/
Lecia Cornwall: has a Chocoholic Alert! She’s posted the most incredible chocolate chip cookies ever at her blog http://leciacornwall.blogspot.com/
Vivi Anna: BAD TO THE BONE is free at http://www.amazon.com/Bad-to-the-Bone-ebook/dp/B005JT5DP4/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1324349044&sr=1-1
Anya Winter: just released THE MASK, Book 2 of the Masquerade Series through Liquid Silver Books http://www.king-cart.com/cgi-bin/cart.cgi?store=linda018&product_name=The+Mask&return_page=&user-id=&password=&exchange=&exact_match=exact
Lecia Cornwall: has two upcoming Avon releases, a Christmas e-novella, ALL THE PLEASURES OF THE SEASON, and available in January, THE PRICE OF TEMPTATION.
Michelle Beattie: received a 5 flower review for her historical western. SuperB.com says: “Michelle really created some great characters that you really connect with …If you love historical westerns, this is a book not to be missed!”
Michelle Beattie: is blogging about her top 10 holiday foods http://achickwhoreads.blogspot.com/
DL Snow: received a 4 1/2 star review from Manic Readers for her novel SLAYER. http://www.manicreaders.com/index.cfm?disp=reviews&bookid=19629
Lecia Cornwall: received a 4 1/2 star review from Romantic Times for her January release THE PRICE OF TEMPTATION.
Michelle Beattie: is on a blog tour. Catch her at http://roxannesrealm.blogspot.com/2011/11/cowboys-undeniably-sexy-guest-blog-by.html
NOVEMBER 2011
Michelle Beattie: release ANOTHER CHANCE. http://www.amazon.com/Another-Chance-ebook/dp/B006DINGPO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322235933&sr=8-1
Anya Winter: has a short story titled TIMED RELEASE: SECRET DESIRES BOOK 1 in the HOTS SHOTS anthology. http://www.breathlesspress.com/hot-shots-0
Lecia Cornwall: went to her local chapter and found a Staff Pick placed on her book SECRETS OF A PROPER COUNTESS.
Shannon Bolger: has a new website at http://www.shannonbolger.com
Roxy Borgoughs: released MURDER MOST FOUL at http://www.amazon.com/Murder-Most-Foul-ebook/dp/B0066BICHK/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1324350713&sr=1-1
Julie Rowe: did an interview for the release of her book ICEBOUND http://bit.ly/PubMargieGrads
Lauren Hawkeye: sold a novella to Avon Impulse.
Steena Holmes w/a Anya Winter: on November 21, watch for the release of the newest Anya Winter story in HOT SHOTS.
C J Carmichael: stop by and “like” CJ’s new Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/C-J-Carmichael/134548136647526?sk=wall
Steena Holmes: is blogging at http://saphsbookblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/virtual-book-tour-steena-holmes-devil.html
Lecia Cornwall: announced that SECRETS OF A PROPER COUNTESS has been nominated for the RT Reviewers Choice Award for Best First Historical!
Lecia Cornwall: has the cover for her Christmas Impulse e-novella is up on her website. http://www.leciacornwall.com/pleasures-of-the-season.php
OCTOBER 2011
Tawny Stokes: did an interview at Ginger Nuts of Horror http://thegingernutcase.blogspot.com/2011/10/interview-with-tawny-stokes.html
Sarah Ahmad aka Sarah Castille: has learned that Legally Mastered placed first in SFA-RWA's Heart to Heart contest, Erotic Romance category.
Julie Rowe: The first review for IceBound is a 4 out of 5 stars from Book Babe. http://bit.ly/v8iF2W
Sheila Seabrook: STUCK ON YOU placed second in the New Jersey RWA Put Your Heart In A Book contest, single title category.
Stina Lindenblatt: was mentioned on Jane Friedman’s blog. http://bit.ly/scleoE
Sarah Ahmad aka Sarah Castille: has recently finalled in several contests with her book LEGALLY MASTERED. Valley of the Sun Romance Writers, Hot Prospects, Finalist (Single Title), First Coast Romance Writers, Unpublished Beacon, Finalist (Erotic Romance), RWI, Where the Magic Begins, Finalist (Romantic Suspense), San Francisco Area Romance Writers, Heart to Heart, Finalist (Erotic Romance), Rose City Romance Writers, Golden Rose, Finalist (Single Title), Heartland Romance Writers, Show Me the Spark, Finalist (Erotic Romance), Golden Network, Golden Pen, Finalist (Single Title), Utah Romance Writers, Heart of the West, Second Place (Contemporary)
Donna Tunney: has two murder mystery plays for the holiday season. For Christmas, it's THE SANTA-MENTALIST. Self-proclaimed psychic, Jane Patrick comes to the aid of the CBI (Claus Bureau of Investigation) to solve Santa’s disappearance. But Jane’s unorthodox methods may lead to a sleighing among the elves. Nov. 12, Nov. 24 - 26, Dec. 7 - 11, Dec. 19 - 22. And, on New Year's Eve, get ready for CHAMPAIN CELEBRATION. Molly Coddle loves a good party. And she’s organizing one for the whole neighbourhood to ring in the New Year. But fireworks ignite when the folks on her celebration committee disagree with her Martha Stewartesque plans. Looks like Molly’s event will either be Spumanti-climactic ... or end with a New Year’s Slay. All performances take place at the historic Deane House Restaurant and include a delicious dinner. For information please call 403-246-4811.
Jade Buchanan: releases her Bandit Creek Books PENNY CANDY and HARD CANDY.
Vivien Mann: writing as Vivien Harben has rereleased her romance BORDER PASSIONS on Amazon.com.
Julie Rowe: the cover for Julie’s upcoming release ICEBOUND, due out November 14, 2011, is up at the Carina Press Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/CarinaPress
Tawny Stokes: along with nine other Young Adult authors with paranormal books, Tawny is taking part in a Halloween promotion for her Young Adult book DEMON WHISPERER. http://amzn.to/p8iz0R
Michelle Beattie: held a virtual Facebook launch for the release of LOVE BY ACCIDENT. . http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Michelle-Beattie-Romance-Author/100613946697175
Jan O’Hara: part two of Jan’s interview with Keith Cronin on his debut novel ME AGAIN. http://writerunboxed.com/2011/10/11/author-interview-keith-cronin-part-2/
Jan O’Hara: part one of Jan’s interview with Keith Cronin on his debut novel ME AGAIN. http://writerunboxed.com/2011/10/10/author-interview-keith-cronin-part-1/
Sheila Seabrook: has a short story coming in the February 2012 Valentine edition of the WG2EP anthology. http://thewritersguidetoepublishing.com/the-wg2e-all-for-indies-anthologies
Tawny Stokes: releases young adult novel DEMON WHISPERER.
Tawny Stokes: releases young adult novel STATIC.
Lecia Cornwall: signed a two-book contract with Avon.
DL Snow: releases her Bandit Creek Book SIREN’S SONG.
SEPTEMBER 2011
CJ Carmichael: announces she will be writing four Harlequin America romances for a series set in Coffee Creek, Montana.
Jan O'Hara: posted a blog at the Writer Unboxed site about selling and marketing quiet-but-profound novels.
Jan O'Hara: interviews author Erin Morgenstern at the Writer Unboxed blog.
Vivi Anna: made the second round in the Austin Film Festival teleplay contest with her TV pilot OCU. She also made the 1/4 finalists at the Slamdance Film Festival with the same pilot.
Lauren Hawkeye: is thrilled to announce that her short paranormal story THE VAMPIRE NEXT DOOR has been selected as one of the 32 finalists in All Romance E-books' Just One Bite contest. Voting rounds commence Oct 1.
Lecia Cornwall: just signed a contract to print SECRETS OF A PROPER COUNTESS in German with the German arm of Random House!
CaRWA welcomes new member Natalie Murphy!
Lawna Macki: interviews author Meradeth Houston.
Steena Holmes: releases CHOCOLATE REALITY to the Kindle.
Lauren Hawkeye: to celebrate the release of her Spice books, Lauren is blogging at www.roxannesrealm.blogspot.com, http://jaelynnedavies.blogspot.com/ and http://readingbetweenthewinesbookclub.blogspot.com/.
AUGUST 2011
Jan O'Hara: interviews author Erin Morgenstern at the Writer Unboxed blog.
Vivi Anna: Loose ID releases the Kindle edition of BAD TO THE BONE.
CaRWA welcomes Ginger Zahacy!
Lecia Cornwall: posted the cover of her upcoming Avon book THE PRICE OF TEMPTATION, available January 2012.
Lauren Hawkeye: Lauren's story BOEUF BOURGUIGNON will appear in the Food and Love Chicken Soup for the Soul, available in November 2011.
Sheila Seabrook: finaled in the New Jersey Put Your Heart Into A Book contest in the single title category for her romantic comedy STUCK ON YOU.
Sarah Rose Ahmad: Sarah recently finaled in the RWA Utah Chapter Heart Of The West Contest for her novel LEGALLY MASTERED.
Sarah Rose Ahmad: CaRWA welcomes new member Sarah Rose Ahmad!
Steena Holmes w/a Anya Winters: has won the draw for CaRWA's Fall Industry Workshop early bird registration.
Jade Buchanan: received this review: "Broken Rules is the perfect combination of angst and humor. The characters are well-developed, and with a few notable exceptions, likable. The plot is well-executed and believable and Jade Buchanan deftly handles some very touchy issues in a forthright and plausible manner. Broken Rules is the superb beginning to what promises to be fabulous new series, and Ms. Buchanan leaves her readers eagerly awaiting book number two of the Broken Trilogy."
Steena Holmes w/a Anya Winters: has a story out in the Oh Canada! Edition of the Chicken Soup series.
Tawny Stokes: is blogging about STATIC.
Lawna Mackie: signed a contract with Liquid Silver for my novel IMPOSSIBLE TO HOLD.
Tawny Stokes: latest young adult novel STATIC is available at Amazon.com.
Jade Buchanan: On August 4th, Jade will have a brand new release called BEAR OUT, which is her last pizzly bears tale set in the Norwegian arctic. As well, she will have one of her older short stories, DREAMING OF HARMONY, put on sale for a penny at Changeling Press.
Jade Buchanan: On Monday, August 1st, Jade's two Del Fantasma stories will be put into a bundle with two books from another author and sold at Aspen Mountain Press for over 20% off the cover price. The Del Fantasma line (Jade's include BLACK WOLF and DUCK FART) is a multi-author series set around a bar in San Diego.
JULY 2011
Jade Buchanan: Jade's story BOUND TO PLEASE is being re-released in a collection format at Changeling Press with three other authors.
Steena Holmes w/a Anya Winters: has signed another contract with Liquid Silver Books.
Jan O'Hara: read Jan's latest Writer Unboxed blog Home via Procrastination Central.
Julie Rowe: received more good news that Carina Press has bought her second book, another medical romance, this time set in Alaska!
Donna Tunney: July 22, August 19, September 9 & 23, Pegasus Performances presents 'A MURDER TO GO', a Comic Murder Mystery with a Fast food theme. Can Lickety Splits restaurant's new owner, Chris P. Chicken, keep her staff in line? Lickety Splits disproves fast food is risky ... here it's murderous! For reservations, please call the Deane House at 403-269-7747, for info call 403-246-4811.
Anya Winter: Anya's new novella STAMPEDE FEVER is now available on Amazon.
Lauren Hawkeye: Lauren's short story made it to the final round for the Food and Love Chicken Soup book. This little story was a tribute to her mom and favorite grandma who both loved the Chicken Soup books.
JUNE 2011
D.L. Snow: announces Carina Press will be publishing her erotic tale YOU, ME AND YOUR BOYFRIEND MAKES THREE.
D.L. Snow: stay tuned for the upcoming print release of SLAYER, part of the ENCHANTED anthology from Samhain Publishing.
Steena Holmes w/a Anya Winters: announced the release of THE MASTER from Liquid Silver Books and THE BLINDFOLD which is available on Smashwords and Kindle.
Jan O'Hara: interviewed Nathan Bransford. Part two of their conversation can be found at Writers Unboxed.
Julie Rowe: organized the CARINA PRESS Category and raised nearly $2,000 for the Brenda Novak Auction and was awarded Brenda's Above And Beyond Award..
Jan O'Hara: interviewed Nathan Bransford. Part one of their conversation can be found at Writers Unboxed.
MAY 2011
Vivi Anna: is a finalist in Script Scene RWA contest with her script VANQUISHED which is an adaptation of her book HELL KAT. One judge even compared her to Joss Whedon!
Lauren Hawkeye: Lauren made the Romantic Times news with her 2012 release TAKING THE HEAT.
Steena Holmes: received her PRO status.
Michelle Beattie: the German edition of ROMANCING THE PIRATE is on sale at the Zurich airport.
Lecia Cornwall: Avon has asked Lecia to write a Christmas novella for their Impulse line.
APRIL 2011
Jade Buchanan: Jade received an outstanding reviewfor her latest release BROKEN RULES.
Michelle Beattie: received a "recommended read: for A PIRATES POSSESSION from Two Lips Reviews.
Sheila Seabrook: has a brand new website.
Tawny Stokes: has a new websitefor the Young Adult market.
Suzanne Stengl: has a brand new blogTuesday Cafe!
Lecia Cornwall: more blog tours to celebrate Lecia's April release SECRETS OF A PROPER COUNTESS, stop by Pens Fatales, Seductive Musingsand Romance Divas.
Vivi Anna: check out the prequel to Vivi's Nina Decker series, DAWNING.
Lecia Cornwall: to win a copy of Lecia's April release SECRETS OF A PROPER COUNTESS, stop by the My Book Addiction and Moreblog.
New Releases:
Jade Buchanan, MLR Press, BROKEN RULES
Lecia Cornwall, Avon Romance, SECRETS OF A PROPER COUNTESS
MARCH 2011
C J Carmichael: is a RITA finalist in the Contemporary Series Romance Suspense/Adventure category with her 2010 Superromance release PERFECT PARTNERS?.
Lecia Cornwall: to celebrate the upcoming release of SECRETS OF A PROPER COUNTESS, Lecia is on a blog tour. Join her at March Madnessand Romance Novel News.
Vivi Anna: is in the runner-up category of the DABWAHAtournament with THE VAMPIRE'S KISS.
CaRWA welcomes new member Alyssa Palmer!
Jan O'Hara: catch part two of Jan's interview and giveaway with author Elizabeth Loupas.
Steena Holmes: wrote a piece for the Oh Canada edition of Chicken Soup and her submission has made it to the final round.
Jan O'Hara: check out Jan'e Writer Unboxed blog on Manifesto for a Reforming Statistics Junkie
Jade Buchanan: is blogging at Win a copy of bear with me!
Jan O'Hara: Jan is doing an interview and giveaway with author Elizabeth Loupas.
Suzanne Stengl: has a blog!
Lecia Cornwall: Avon has posted a notice on Lecia's Facebook fan pagethat they're giving away a copy of her book SECRETS OF A PROPER COUNTESS and a black lace fan like the one on the cover!
Jan O'Hara: has an Interview and a Giveaway with Jen K Bloom.
Lawna Mackie: has an author page at www.museituppublishing.com. Look under Latest News and scroll down to new contracts.
Jan O'Hara: read Are You A Muppet-Headed Writer?
MARCH 2011 RELEASES:
- Barbara Dunlop, Silhouette Desire BILLIONAIRE BABY DILEMMA
- Linda Ford, Love Inspired Historicals PRAIRIE COWBOY
FEBRUARY 2012
Sarah Rahmad w/a Sarah Castille: for her book LEGALLY MASTERED, Sarah has placed in the following RWA Chapter Contest Awards - Grand Prize, Valley of the Sun Hot Prospects Contest; First Place, Golden Network's Golden Pen Contest (Contemporary Single Title); First Place, First Coast Romance Writers' Unpublished Beacon Contest (Erotic Romance); First Place, Valley of the Sun Hot Prospects Contest (Contemporary Single Title); First Place, Rose City's Golden Rose Contest (Contemporary Single Title); First Place, Heartland Romance Writers Show me the Spark (Erotic Romance); Third Place, Romance Writers Ink, Where the Magic Begins (Romantic Suspense)
Sarah Rahmad w/a Sarah Castille: signed with Laura Bradford of Bradford Literary Agency.
Sarah Rahmad w/a Sarah Castille: received an Honorable Mention for her short story THE GAME - A LOVE STORY in the 2011 Writers' Digest Short Story (Romance) Competition, which will be promoted in the May/June 2012 edition of Writer's Digest.
Julie Rowe: Julie's next release NORTH OF HEARTBREAK has been picked up by Audible.com and will be made into an audiobook, which should be released around the same time as the ebook.
JANUARY 2012
Lauren Hawkeye: sold a book to Nocturne Cravings!
Pamela Yaye: has signed a 4-book contract with Kimani Romance!
Vivi Anna: LOST was featured in the BBT newsletter and now has a page at Bewitching Book Tours. http://bewitchingbooktours.blogspot.com/2012/01/lost-by-vivi-anna-bandit-creek-books.html
Lawna Mackie: check out Lawna's book trailer for IMPOSSIBLE TO HOLD. http://youtu.be/ZooG5OGgkCg
Lecia Cornwall: the staff at the Romantic Times magazine nominated THE PRICE OF TEMPTATION for Best January Bookcover!
DECEMBER 2011
Lecia Cornwall: to celebrate the release of her upcoming books, Lecia is blogging at http://www.dashingduchesses.com/ and http://www.asiancocoasblog.com.
Lecia Cornwall: is blogging about The Sixth Day Of Christmas at http://ramblingsfromthischick.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-6th-day-of-christmas-my-true-lord.html
Steena Holmes: received a lovely review for DEVIL UNKNOWN at http://thechippermuse.blogspot.com/2011/12/muse-reviews-devil-unknown-by-steena.html?showComment=1323711109513#c5100433962149029325
Jade Buchanan: is giving away a free copy of the Changeling Family Cookbook at http://www.jadebuchananbooks.com/blog/
Lecia Cornwall: has a Chocoholic Alert! She’s posted the most incredible chocolate chip cookies ever at her blog http://leciacornwall.blogspot.com/
Vivi Anna: BAD TO THE BONE is free at http://www.amazon.com/Bad-to-the-Bone-ebook/dp/B005JT5DP4/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1324349044&sr=1-1
Anya Winter: just released THE MASK, Book 2 of the Masquerade Series through Liquid Silver Books http://www.king-cart.com/cgi-bin/cart.cgi?store=linda018&product_name=The+Mask&return_page=&user-id=&password=&exchange=&exact_match=exact
Lecia Cornwall: has two upcoming Avon releases, a Christmas e-novella, ALL THE PLEASURES OF THE SEASON, and available in January, THE PRICE OF TEMPTATION.
Michelle Beattie: received a 5 flower review for her historical western. SuperB.com says: “Michelle really created some great characters that you really connect with …If you love historical westerns, this is a book not to be missed!”
Michelle Beattie: is blogging about her top 10 holiday foods http://achickwhoreads.blogspot.com/
DL Snow: received a 4 1/2 star review from Manic Readers for her novel SLAYER. http://www.manicreaders.com/index.cfm?disp=reviews&bookid=19629
Lecia Cornwall: received a 4 1/2 star review from Romantic Times for her January release THE PRICE OF TEMPTATION.
Michelle Beattie: is on a blog tour. Catch her at http://roxannesrealm.blogspot.com/2011/11/cowboys-undeniably-sexy-guest-blog-by.html
NOVEMBER 2011
Michelle Beattie: release ANOTHER CHANCE. http://www.amazon.com/Another-Chance-ebook/dp/B006DINGPO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322235933&sr=8-1
Anya Winter: has a short story titled TIMED RELEASE: SECRET DESIRES BOOK 1 in the HOTS SHOTS anthology. http://www.breathlesspress.com/hot-shots-0
Lecia Cornwall: went to her local chapter and found a Staff Pick placed on her book SECRETS OF A PROPER COUNTESS.
Shannon Bolger: has a new website at http://www.shannonbolger.com
Roxy Borgoughs: released MURDER MOST FOUL at http://www.amazon.com/Murder-Most-Foul-ebook/dp/B0066BICHK/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1324350713&sr=1-1
Julie Rowe: did an interview for the release of her book ICEBOUND http://bit.ly/PubMargieGrads
Lauren Hawkeye: sold a novella to Avon Impulse.
Steena Holmes w/a Anya Winter: on November 21, watch for the release of the newest Anya Winter story in HOT SHOTS.
C J Carmichael: stop by and “like” CJ’s new Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/C-J-Carmichael/134548136647526?sk=wall
Steena Holmes: is blogging at http://saphsbookblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/virtual-book-tour-steena-holmes-devil.html
Lecia Cornwall: announced that SECRETS OF A PROPER COUNTESS has been nominated for the RT Reviewers Choice Award for Best First Historical!
Lecia Cornwall: has the cover for her Christmas Impulse e-novella is up on her website. http://www.leciacornwall.com/pleasures-of-the-season.php
OCTOBER 2011
Tawny Stokes: did an interview at Ginger Nuts of Horror http://thegingernutcase.blogspot.com/2011/10/interview-with-tawny-stokes.html
Sarah Ahmad aka Sarah Castille: has learned that Legally Mastered placed first in SFA-RWA's Heart to Heart contest, Erotic Romance category.
Julie Rowe: The first review for IceBound is a 4 out of 5 stars from Book Babe. http://bit.ly/v8iF2W
Sheila Seabrook: STUCK ON YOU placed second in the New Jersey RWA Put Your Heart In A Book contest, single title category.
Stina Lindenblatt: was mentioned on Jane Friedman’s blog. http://bit.ly/scleoE
Sarah Ahmad aka Sarah Castille: has recently finalled in several contests with her book LEGALLY MASTERED. Valley of the Sun Romance Writers, Hot Prospects, Finalist (Single Title), First Coast Romance Writers, Unpublished Beacon, Finalist (Erotic Romance), RWI, Where the Magic Begins, Finalist (Romantic Suspense), San Francisco Area Romance Writers, Heart to Heart, Finalist (Erotic Romance), Rose City Romance Writers, Golden Rose, Finalist (Single Title), Heartland Romance Writers, Show Me the Spark, Finalist (Erotic Romance), Golden Network, Golden Pen, Finalist (Single Title), Utah Romance Writers, Heart of the West, Second Place (Contemporary)
Donna Tunney: has two murder mystery plays for the holiday season. For Christmas, it's THE SANTA-MENTALIST. Self-proclaimed psychic, Jane Patrick comes to the aid of the CBI (Claus Bureau of Investigation) to solve Santa’s disappearance. But Jane’s unorthodox methods may lead to a sleighing among the elves. Nov. 12, Nov. 24 - 26, Dec. 7 - 11, Dec. 19 - 22. And, on New Year's Eve, get ready for CHAMPAIN CELEBRATION. Molly Coddle loves a good party. And she’s organizing one for the whole neighbourhood to ring in the New Year. But fireworks ignite when the folks on her celebration committee disagree with her Martha Stewartesque plans. Looks like Molly’s event will either be Spumanti-climactic ... or end with a New Year’s Slay. All performances take place at the historic Deane House Restaurant and include a delicious dinner. For information please call 403-246-4811.
Jade Buchanan: releases her Bandit Creek Books PENNY CANDY and HARD CANDY.
Vivien Mann: writing as Vivien Harben has rereleased her romance BORDER PASSIONS on Amazon.com.
Julie Rowe: the cover for Julie’s upcoming release ICEBOUND, due out November 14, 2011, is up at the Carina Press Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/CarinaPress
Tawny Stokes: along with nine other Young Adult authors with paranormal books, Tawny is taking part in a Halloween promotion for her Young Adult book DEMON WHISPERER. http://amzn.to/p8iz0R
Michelle Beattie: held a virtual Facebook launch for the release of LOVE BY ACCIDENT. . http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Michelle-Beattie-Romance-Author/100613946697175
Jan O’Hara: part two of Jan’s interview with Keith Cronin on his debut novel ME AGAIN. http://writerunboxed.com/2011/10/11/author-interview-keith-cronin-part-2/
Jan O’Hara: part one of Jan’s interview with Keith Cronin on his debut novel ME AGAIN. http://writerunboxed.com/2011/10/10/author-interview-keith-cronin-part-1/
Sheila Seabrook: has a short story coming in the February 2012 Valentine edition of the WG2EP anthology. http://thewritersguidetoepublishing.com/the-wg2e-all-for-indies-anthologies
Tawny Stokes: releases young adult novel DEMON WHISPERER.
Tawny Stokes: releases young adult novel STATIC.
Lecia Cornwall: signed a two-book contract with Avon.
DL Snow: releases her Bandit Creek Book SIREN’S SONG.
SEPTEMBER 2011
CJ Carmichael: announces she will be writing four Harlequin America romances for a series set in Coffee Creek, Montana.
Jan O'Hara: posted a blog at the Writer Unboxed site about selling and marketing quiet-but-profound novels.
Jan O'Hara: interviews author Erin Morgenstern at the Writer Unboxed blog.
Vivi Anna: made the second round in the Austin Film Festival teleplay contest with her TV pilot OCU. She also made the 1/4 finalists at the Slamdance Film Festival with the same pilot.
Lauren Hawkeye: is thrilled to announce that her short paranormal story THE VAMPIRE NEXT DOOR has been selected as one of the 32 finalists in All Romance E-books' Just One Bite contest. Voting rounds commence Oct 1.
Lecia Cornwall: just signed a contract to print SECRETS OF A PROPER COUNTESS in German with the German arm of Random House!
CaRWA welcomes new member Natalie Murphy!
Lawna Macki: interviews author Meradeth Houston.
Steena Holmes: releases CHOCOLATE REALITY to the Kindle.
Lauren Hawkeye: to celebrate the release of her Spice books, Lauren is blogging at www.roxannesrealm.blogspot.com, http://jaelynnedavies.blogspot.com/ and http://readingbetweenthewinesbookclub.blogspot.com/.
AUGUST 2011
Jan O'Hara: interviews author Erin Morgenstern at the Writer Unboxed blog.
Vivi Anna: Loose ID releases the Kindle edition of BAD TO THE BONE.
CaRWA welcomes Ginger Zahacy!
Lecia Cornwall: posted the cover of her upcoming Avon book THE PRICE OF TEMPTATION, available January 2012.
Lauren Hawkeye: Lauren's story BOEUF BOURGUIGNON will appear in the Food and Love Chicken Soup for the Soul, available in November 2011.
Sheila Seabrook: finaled in the New Jersey Put Your Heart Into A Book contest in the single title category for her romantic comedy STUCK ON YOU.
Sarah Rose Ahmad: Sarah recently finaled in the RWA Utah Chapter Heart Of The West Contest for her novel LEGALLY MASTERED.
Sarah Rose Ahmad: CaRWA welcomes new member Sarah Rose Ahmad!
Steena Holmes w/a Anya Winters: has won the draw for CaRWA's Fall Industry Workshop early bird registration.
Jade Buchanan: received this review: "Broken Rules is the perfect combination of angst and humor. The characters are well-developed, and with a few notable exceptions, likable. The plot is well-executed and believable and Jade Buchanan deftly handles some very touchy issues in a forthright and plausible manner. Broken Rules is the superb beginning to what promises to be fabulous new series, and Ms. Buchanan leaves her readers eagerly awaiting book number two of the Broken Trilogy."
Steena Holmes w/a Anya Winters: has a story out in the Oh Canada! Edition of the Chicken Soup series.
Tawny Stokes: is blogging about STATIC.
Lawna Mackie: signed a contract with Liquid Silver for my novel IMPOSSIBLE TO HOLD.
Tawny Stokes: latest young adult novel STATIC is available at Amazon.com.
Jade Buchanan: On August 4th, Jade will have a brand new release called BEAR OUT, which is her last pizzly bears tale set in the Norwegian arctic. As well, she will have one of her older short stories, DREAMING OF HARMONY, put on sale for a penny at Changeling Press.
Jade Buchanan: On Monday, August 1st, Jade's two Del Fantasma stories will be put into a bundle with two books from another author and sold at Aspen Mountain Press for over 20% off the cover price. The Del Fantasma line (Jade's include BLACK WOLF and DUCK FART) is a multi-author series set around a bar in San Diego.
JULY 2011
Jade Buchanan: Jade's story BOUND TO PLEASE is being re-released in a collection format at Changeling Press with three other authors.
Steena Holmes w/a Anya Winters: has signed another contract with Liquid Silver Books.
Jan O'Hara: read Jan's latest Writer Unboxed blog Home via Procrastination Central.
Julie Rowe: received more good news that Carina Press has bought her second book, another medical romance, this time set in Alaska!
Donna Tunney: July 22, August 19, September 9 & 23, Pegasus Performances presents 'A MURDER TO GO', a Comic Murder Mystery with a Fast food theme. Can Lickety Splits restaurant's new owner, Chris P. Chicken, keep her staff in line? Lickety Splits disproves fast food is risky ... here it's murderous! For reservations, please call the Deane House at 403-269-7747, for info call 403-246-4811.
Anya Winter: Anya's new novella STAMPEDE FEVER is now available on Amazon.
Lauren Hawkeye: Lauren's short story made it to the final round for the Food and Love Chicken Soup book. This little story was a tribute to her mom and favorite grandma who both loved the Chicken Soup books.
JUNE 2011
D.L. Snow: announces Carina Press will be publishing her erotic tale YOU, ME AND YOUR BOYFRIEND MAKES THREE.
D.L. Snow: stay tuned for the upcoming print release of SLAYER, part of the ENCHANTED anthology from Samhain Publishing.
Steena Holmes w/a Anya Winters: announced the release of THE MASTER from Liquid Silver Books and THE BLINDFOLD which is available on Smashwords and Kindle.
Jan O'Hara: interviewed Nathan Bransford. Part two of their conversation can be found at Writers Unboxed.
Julie Rowe: organized the CARINA PRESS Category and raised nearly $2,000 for the Brenda Novak Auction and was awarded Brenda's Above And Beyond Award..
Jan O'Hara: interviewed Nathan Bransford. Part one of their conversation can be found at Writers Unboxed.
MAY 2011
Vivi Anna: is a finalist in Script Scene RWA contest with her script VANQUISHED which is an adaptation of her book HELL KAT. One judge even compared her to Joss Whedon!
Lauren Hawkeye: Lauren made the Romantic Times news with her 2012 release TAKING THE HEAT.
Steena Holmes: received her PRO status.
Michelle Beattie: the German edition of ROMANCING THE PIRATE is on sale at the Zurich airport.
Lecia Cornwall: Avon has asked Lecia to write a Christmas novella for their Impulse line.
APRIL 2011
Jade Buchanan: Jade received an outstanding reviewfor her latest release BROKEN RULES.
Michelle Beattie: received a "recommended read: for A PIRATES POSSESSION from Two Lips Reviews.
Sheila Seabrook: has a brand new website.
Tawny Stokes: has a new websitefor the Young Adult market.
Suzanne Stengl: has a brand new blogTuesday Cafe!
Lecia Cornwall: more blog tours to celebrate Lecia's April release SECRETS OF A PROPER COUNTESS, stop by Pens Fatales, Seductive Musingsand Romance Divas.
Vivi Anna: check out the prequel to Vivi's Nina Decker series, DAWNING.
Lecia Cornwall: to win a copy of Lecia's April release SECRETS OF A PROPER COUNTESS, stop by the My Book Addiction and Moreblog.
New Releases:
Jade Buchanan, MLR Press, BROKEN RULES
Lecia Cornwall, Avon Romance, SECRETS OF A PROPER COUNTESS
MARCH 2011
C J Carmichael: is a RITA finalist in the Contemporary Series Romance Suspense/Adventure category with her 2010 Superromance release PERFECT PARTNERS?.
Lecia Cornwall: to celebrate the upcoming release of SECRETS OF A PROPER COUNTESS, Lecia is on a blog tour. Join her at March Madnessand Romance Novel News.
Vivi Anna: is in the runner-up category of the DABWAHAtournament with THE VAMPIRE'S KISS.
CaRWA welcomes new member Alyssa Palmer!
Jan O'Hara: catch part two of Jan's interview and giveaway with author Elizabeth Loupas.
Steena Holmes: wrote a piece for the Oh Canada edition of Chicken Soup and her submission has made it to the final round.
Jan O'Hara: check out Jan'e Writer Unboxed blog on Manifesto for a Reforming Statistics Junkie
Jade Buchanan: is blogging at Win a copy of bear with me!
Jan O'Hara: Jan is doing an interview and giveaway with author Elizabeth Loupas.
Suzanne Stengl: has a blog!
Lecia Cornwall: Avon has posted a notice on Lecia's Facebook fan pagethat they're giving away a copy of her book SECRETS OF A PROPER COUNTESS and a black lace fan like the one on the cover!
Jan O'Hara: has an Interview and a Giveaway with Jen K Bloom.
Lawna Mackie: has an author page at www.museituppublishing.com. Look under Latest News and scroll down to new contracts.
Jan O'Hara: read Are You A Muppet-Headed Writer?
MARCH 2011 RELEASES:
- Barbara Dunlop, Silhouette Desire BILLIONAIRE BABY DILEMMA
- Linda Ford, Love Inspired Historicals PRAIRIE COWBOY
