October 17, 2006

Aint she a pretty city

Victoria — a fairytale town. Me, my sister and DD#2 enjoying the night sights in the provincial capital post-marathon last weekend. Those would be the parliament buildings lit up across the Inner Harbour and reflected in the water.

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End Game : “The last person mercenary Grant McDonough expects to see in an airport bar in Sudan is his ex-lover, Dr. Elizabeth Waring. And that’s not the only surprise in store for him in the thrilling new Daily Read, End Game!”

The second chapter of my daily online read has gone live –> here. A new chapter will be loaded each day for a total of 20 as the story counts down as Grant and Elizabeth battle in what has clearly become their … end game.

Please pop by and visit me at eHarlequin, where there is also a link to “Discuss it!” I’d love to hear your thoughts

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Don’t forget to send in the photos for a chance to WIN an RWA membership or six-month book subscription from Harlequin.

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And don’t forget to vote on the opening lines at American Title III!!!!

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Later gators :). Please forgive me if am scarce around the blogosphere — I have a deadline to meet before I head off the Surrey International Writers’ Conference on Thursday …

Posted by Loreth @ 12:01 am | THE WRITING LIFE

3 Responses to “Aint she a pretty city”

On October 17th, 2006 at 6:55 am
Meretta Says:

Ah, but I love the inner harbor. DH and I used to attend the symphony concerts down there. At twilight they’d put the orchestra out on a barge to play and then everyone would sit around on the walkways and listen. Afterward they’d cap it off with a round of fireworks. It was great.

Loving your story at eHarlequin, Loreth. Can’t wait to see if Grant can save Elizabeth and the baby and very intrigued to see what it is that they need saving from!

Good luck with your deadlines!
On October 17th, 2006 at 7:19 am
Toni Anderson Says:

Love that city, and beautiful photo.

I’m off to make a cup of tea and catch up on the free read Can’t wait. And if you haven’t voted for Meretta–why not?????
On October 18th, 2006 at 4:50 pm
Irene Says:

Great photo. You and your sister look so alike.
I voted for Meretta !!!
What color are the slippers ?

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