October 25, 2006

CAUGHT WITH THE MERC!!!

Author Beth Cornelison caught taking some time out with the MERCENARY . I am honored, Beth :). And you are now entered to WIN an RWA membership or six-month book subscription from Harlequin (including lines from Intrigue, to SRS, to HQN and MIRA — winner’s choice)

Beth, a fellow Silhouette Romantic Suspense writer, will be in Alberta, Canada November 10 - 12, 2006 at the Sheraton Eau Claire where she is a speaker at the  Calgary RWA chapter’s conference CROSSING THE PUBLISHING THRESHOLD. 

To enter the contest send me a digital photo of yourself or a friend caught with either my October, November or December book. Or send a pic with more than one of the SHADOW SOLDIERS trilogy, because each counts as an entry. Details –>here. 

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Will Grant and Elizabeth survive an emergency landing in the jungle? Will they be able to contain the virus? The next chapter of my online read goes live –> here. One chapter is posted on eHarlequin each day just after midnight EST. 

October 24, 2006

CAUGHT WITH THE SULTAN!!!

Another military man, this one caught with the SULTAN in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada :). Thank you so much JF and co.!!!!

Send me a photo of yourself or a friend caught with either my October, November or December book for a chance to WIN an RWA membership or six-month book subscription from Harlequin. Or send a pic with more than one of the SHADOW SOLDIERS trilogy, because each one counts as an entry. Details –>here.  The odds of winning are looking pretty good

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Will Grant hijack the plane to save Elizabeth? The next chapter of my online read has gone live –> here

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

October 23, 2006

HOME

I’m back from Surrey International Writers’ Conference – an inspiring, energizing, jam-packed and truly international conference I can highly recommend. The atmosphere at this conference is said to be a nurturing one — and it’s true. No sense of ego, or cliques, and the big guns in the industry were warm and approachable. The focus was on craft and great writing across the genres — from mysteries and thrillers to sci-fi/fantasy, poetry and romance – and I found that attending non-romance-specific workshops sparked my creativity in new and surprising ways. This is also a great conference for a pitch.

I met some wonderful people I hope I will see again, and there is nothing quite like being in a room with 800 people all passionately in love with the written word.

Catching up on a few things now ….

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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!”

Another chapter of my daily online read goes live here  –> here. Please pop by and visit me at eHarlequin, where there is also a link to “Discuss it!” 

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

October 19, 2006

BEAR WITH ME …

Aren’t you glad I haven’t bored you with my bear stories for a while?

I saw what I think will be my last for the season — the weather has turned cold and they’ll be off into hibernation pretty soon. It’s one of the things I do love about where I live now, the events that so clearly mark the change in seasons. Africa was special in its own way — it’s in my blood and it’s bold, but it doesn’t have seasons like Canada :).

I won’t be checking in until Monday — off to the Surrey International Writers’ Conference. Be good while I’m gone

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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!”

Another chapter of my daily online read goes live here  –> here. Please pop by and visit me at eHarlequin, where there is also a link to “Discuss it!” – you can speak your mind about what you think

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Don’t forget to send 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!!!!

October 18, 2006

CAUGHT WITH THE MERC — IN A KILT ??!!

Ah, now there’s a man who knows how to get comfortable ;). Snapped relaxing with the MERC is the G-man in his kilt in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada!! 

Send me a photo of yourself or a friend reading either my October, November or December book for a chance to WIN an RWA membership or six-month book subscription from Harlequin. Details –>here.

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You know you are a writer when?

You arrive to pick your daughter up from school. With slippers on.

Your daughter looks at your feet, and says: “You’re on a deadline, aren’t you, mum?”

You look at your slippers and wonder how they got there.

How do your kids tell you’re on a deadline?

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Will Grant find out why Elizabeth is in danger? What is up with the beads? The third chapter of my online read has gone live –> here

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 …