October 16, 2006

THE END GAME … AND BEGIN AGAIN

It’s gone live!! My daily online read END GAME.

“All mercenary Grant McDonough wants is to forget the woman who rejected his proposal and married one of his best friends. But when he’s forced to make a stop in a remote region of the Sudan for emergency repairs to his plane, he walks straight into the one woman he never wanted to see again!

It’s soon clear to Grant that Dr. Elizabeth Waring is in trouble—serious trouble. And being a man of honor, Grant is compelled to protect her, even if it means getting caught up in a deadly game…”

The first short chapter has been posted –> here, and one additional chapter will be loaded each day for a total of 20 as the story counts down to the 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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And one week after the marathon, I’m back in the running — training, that is. This time for the Honolulu Marathon which runs December 10 — exactly eight weeks from now. Last spring I bought a pair of board shorts emblazoned with big Hawaiian flowers to officially symbolize my goal. And to remember why I started running seriously – to honor my dad. To honor life. To be strong and live it to the full. I found I had the need to do this when I turned the same age he was when he died. He used to be an athlete. And he pretty much lived in a pair of tatty old Hawaiian shorts whenever he could. His shorts became a family joke, and I know my mother wished they’d finally give up the ghost, but he departed this world before they did.

I trained in my shorts over the spring and summer and into the fall, and I wore my shorts for the Victoria Marathon (above). I could have made a more practical choice, but I’d made a commitment. Drenched with rain they plastered to my legs for the entire 42 kilometres, and the ends chafed my skin raw. But I triumphed, and my dad was with me every step of the way. I will now take those short with me to Honolulu. And I will run there in his memory. Where the shorts belong.

Funny how these little rituals come to dominate our lives, and shape our goals and dreams. Do you have any similar quirks or traditions?

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And don’t forget my CONTEST to win an RWA membership or six-month book subscription from Harlequin.

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AND  —> Voting is now open for American Title III!!!!

Good luck to all!!!

October 15, 2006

NOT JUST ANOTHER PRETTY FACE

Soooo … do you think we should allow him to qualify for my CONTEST? I know, I know — I said, send me a photograph of “yourself or a friend” caught with a SHADOW SOLDIERS trilogy book, and you’d be entered to win win either a one-year membership to the Romance Writers of America (first-time sign-up, or renewal), or a six-month subscription to the Harlequin or Silhouette line of  your choice …

BUT, I was not thinking man’s best friend, when I mentioned ‘friend’.

Hmmm .. so …is he in? Or not? What do you think?

He’s awfully cute

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COUNTDOWN

     * Monday, October 16 is the first vote day in the American Title III Contest … don’t forget to vote!!!

      * Monday, October 16 is the launch of my online read END GAME — don’t forget to come back for a link!

      * Honolulu Marathon –> Eight weeks to go.

October 14, 2006

CAUGHT IN THE ACT!!

Caught posing with the MERC is Paige (who bears the same name as one my trilogy heroines) and her baby brother in Clinton, Ontario, Canada.

Thanks, guys :), you’ve got your mum entered for a chance to to win either a one-year membership to the Romance Writers of America (first-time sign-up, or renewal), or a six-month subscription to the Harlequin or Silhouette line of  her choice.

To enter, send me a photo of yourself or a friend caught with one of the SHADOW SOLDIERS. Full CONTEST details —>> here.

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And the winner of the FREE BOOK FRIDAY (thanks, Suzanne :)) is Catslady (drawn by DH). Catslady … drop me a line through my Contact form , tell me what Silhouette Intimate Moments/Romantic Suspense book you’d like to receive, and let me know where to send it.

Thanks everyone for visiting!

October 13, 2006

CAUGHT WITH THE MERC!!! … on Free Book Friday

“Miffy” snapped reading the MERC near Mayne Island, B.C., Canada. :)Thank you Miffy!!

Send me a photo of yourself or a friend caught with one of the SHADOW SOLDIERS books to win either a one-year membership to the Romance Writers of America (first-time sign-up, or renewal), or a six-month subscription to the Harlequin or Silhouette line of your choice.

CONTEST details —>> here

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FREE BOOK FRIDAY:

And check out fellow Silhouette Romantic Suspense author Suzanne McMinn’s Blog today. Suzanne is back with her FREE BOOK FRIDAYS — drop a comment on her blog to win an authographed copy of one of my Silhouette releases. Come back and post a comment on my blog as well, and I will randomly select a commentator who will have her (or his) choice from any current Silhouette Initmate Moment available on Amazon.com.

The winner will be announced here on my blog tomorrow.

Happy Friday the 13th!!

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Three days to go!!! October 16 is the first vote day in the American Title III Contest …

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Anyone out there triskaidekaphobic??? Gotta love that word

October 12, 2006

CAUGHT WITH THE MERC!!

Leanna — aka Rebelle — caught reading the MERC in Abbostford, B.C., Canada Thank-you, Rebelle!!!! You are offically entered into the SHADOW SOLDIERS CONTEST.

Up for grabs is either a one-year membership to the Romance Writers of America (first-time sign-up, or renewal), or a six-month subscription to the Harlequin or Silhouette line of your choice — something for both readers and writers.

And for UK residents who wish to play (Jess ) the prize is either the RWA membership, or an equivalent value in a book subscription from Mills and Boon in the UK.

To enter, simply send me a photo of you or a friend reading one of the SHADOW SOLDIERS books.

More details here –>>CONTEST 

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PS — remember, you can enter up to three times. Each SHADOW SOLDIERS book photographed earns a seperate entry.

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COUNTDOWN:

Honolulu Marathon – December 10

Launch of my eharlequin online read END GAME — October 16

American Title III - first vote day — October 16

Okay … I’m biased. But that’s what friends are for, right??

October 11, 2006

CAUGHT WITH THE MERC!!

Mary Ann, caught reading the MERC in New York. Thank you, Mary Ann!!! You’re now entered to win either a one-year membership to the Romance Writers of America (first-time sign-up, or renewal), or a six-month subscription to the Harlequin or Silhouette line of your choice — something for both readers and writers.

To play, simply send me a photo of you or a friend or …. um, did I say pooch at any point?  … reading one of the SHADOW SOLDIERS books.

More details here –>>CONTEST 

And yes, I do actually have an entry with a dog caught ‘reading’ the MERC. You think he should be allowed to enter? You think I should post his picture???

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PS — remember, you can enter up to three times. Each SHADOW SOLDIERS book photographed earns a seperate entry.