I’m tickled that all three books in the Shadow Soldiers trilogy are being released in the UK market as Intrigues. This follows the release of the trilogy down under for the Australian and New Zealand markets, and it’s interesting to compare the different cover treatments. For example, the UK market has removed the ‘tattoo’ on my SULTAN’s cheek.
The Aus covers, above.
Hotel city - the Hyatt Regency
There was work. There was fun. I met some incredible people in my profession. I connected physically with cyber faces. And I made new friends.
For me, RWA nationals in Dallas was a very good conference.
I didn’t manage to hook up online as I had hoped … and I didn’t take photos during the ‘business’ sessions, but as you can see, romance writers know how to have fun!
Myself and roomie Ola (Olivia Gates)
Suzanne McMinn does her thing ! The beautiful Nina Bruhns
Caridad Pineiro goes for the cheese (a woman after my heart)
SRS authors from back, left to right: Nina Bruhns, Cindy Dees, Moi, (and second row from left) Diana Duncan, Jenna Mills, Beth Cornelison, (and front) Caridad Pineiro (We had one with Suzanne, but no Cindy, so Suzanne gets her own pic 
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Me and the wonderful Suzanne. (I blinked at the flash) (and yes, I am pitching my tent on her farm!!)
Richard Curtis, lone male on the dance floor
Yes, I was *this* close to The Nora. Here with a beautifully pregnant Michelle Willingham, and .. due to conference brain, a charming author whose name is escaping me .. help! (Addendum — it’s Diane Gaston!!! Thank-you Michelle :))
Can you spot Rae (Heather Rae Scott), Tara Taylor Quinn, and Stacy Boyd in the conga line?
And Beth Cornelison, and the beckoning Danica/Dream?
Me with my other roomie, fellow Canadian and GH finalist, Anna Perrin, on Rita night– Anna is a person I was truly privileged to meet.
Ola, Rae et moi, having way too much fun
Bailey Stewart!!!! Sandy Moffat-Parks The wonderful Ken Casper
Literacy booksigning: Chaptermate Susan Lyons – 2007 Booksellers Best winner in both mainstream category and best first book (left), and SRS author and Rita finalist Diana Duncan (right)
My dear friend, the glamerous, dramatic and inimitable Olivia Gates. With baklava!!!
The romance-writing WHITES — Karen White, Loreth Anne White, Pat White, and Karen White-Owens (Standing). We’re going on tour (Pat’s idea)
Melting in the Texas heat with Anna outside the Sixth Floor museum, from which JFK was allegedly shot by Lee Harvey Oswald
I got real close to that stage!! Anna invited me to sit with her in the VIP section at the Rita/GH awards ceremony. Congrats to ALL finalists and winners.
And last but most definitely not least, a kindred soul — GH finalist and double Daphne winner, Kim Howe. I truly loved meeting this talented lady.
Watch this space for blogging news from RWA nationals in Dallas …. I hit the air Monday, if all goes to plan.
RULES OF RE-ENGAGEMENT has been picked up by Mills and Boon and is being published as an Intrigue for the UK market, along with THE HEART OF A MERCENARY and A SULTAN’S RANSOM. I’m delighted to learn that the series will be coming out back-to-back and should be on UK shelves starting next month!
This is the last time I get to see this particular manuscript — Author Alterations stage. No cover yet, but SEDUCING THE MERCENARY is already listed on Amazon. This is when it really starts to feel real for me.
I’ll try and post an excerpt before I leave for the RWA convention in Dallas … but I must first polish up another proposal before I can get on that plane Monday.
Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces in Texas :)
Happy Canada Day to all my fellow canucks!
It’s a good day to be working on my Mountie story :)
Welcome to my slice of life in B.C.’s wild and wet coast mountains. This ’running commentary’ is less about writing than it is a small window – often visual — into the life of a romance writer, on the run.
I hope to get to know my readers this way, and I hope you get to know me … just a little better.
From The Romance Reader:
“THE HEART OF A RENEGADE is a skillfully crafted novel, packed with complex characters involved in a well-used plot line; however, it is innovatively done. Loreth Anne White’s pacing is superb, maintaining ever mounting intensity as the story plays out. This story is rich with detail, and a plot that could be expanded to a 450 page hardcover. That said, it does not feel as if it were condensed but evolves in the expected manner only to twist and turn a bit adding interest and suspense. The dynamics between Jessica and Luke are extraordinarily well handled.
White is a very gifted author and whose future novels will be sought out by this reviewer.”
–Thea Davis
A TOP PICK from Romantic Times BOOKreview for THE HEART OF A RENEGADE
“Luke Stone is just like a stone. After his pregnant wife is murdered, he closes up emotionally, until his employer asks him to protect Jessica Chan, who’s a target of the Chinese Triad Dragons for attempting to expose their atrocities. Luke doesn’t want to be responsible for anyone, and he’s surprised to find a kindred spirit in Jessica. When they’re on the run with only each other to lean on, their emotional barriers crumble. The Heart of a Renegade (4.5) is an action ride full of thrills and surprises and a love story that will make your heart beat faster.
Loreth Anne White has expanded her Shadow Soldiers series, and intriguing and dynamic characters continue to make it compelling.
—Sandra Garcia-Myers
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And a five-star review from CataRomance.com:
From the instance THE HEART OF A RENEGADE starts, one will take an indrawn breath and continue to gasp until the explosive ending. The danger is believably suspenseful with heart-pounding threats, and how they are carried out is terrifying realistic. Just when one thinks all is going smoothly for the hero and heroine, more peril crops up and they must once again fight for their lives.
Luke and Jessica are one of the most endearing couples about whom I have had the pleasure to read, and their compelling story profoundly touched me. Whether they are fleeing from the enemy or expressing exactly how they feel on a subject, their actions are authentic and make them seem very true-to-life. Ms. White had me caring for this couple and what the future holds for them, causing numerous tension-filled moments during the story. THE HEART OF A RENEGADE masterfully evokes images and feelings to create an enthralling plus emotional story which never disappoints.
–Amelia Richard
SEDUCING THE MERCENRY earns Cata award
I am thrilled to learn SEDUCING THE MERCENARY has been named a CataRomance Reviewers Choice award winner for 2007. Thank you to the Cata team!
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HEART OF A MERCENARY EARNS CATA AWARD
I am honored to have been awarded a 2006 CataRomance Reviewers’ Choice Award for THE HEART OF A MERCENARY.
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SULTAN is NRCA finalist
A SULTAN’S RANSOM has been named a National Readers Choice Award finalist in the long contemporary category.
