Above is the Grouse Mountain cable car that plays a key role in the final showdown with the Triad in THE HEART OF A RENEGADE. Last summer I investigated and took photos to make sure Luke’s dramatic actions were do-able. You can see where he climbed the ladder up top, and dropped down onto the roof while the car was still in the dock. You can also make out the glass operator’s booth up top.

And below — thar she goes up into the clouds … for more pics check out the Renegade Photo Tour in previous blog posts.

RENEGADE photo-tour: Above is a daylight aerial view of where Luke and Jessica guide their Zodiac in between that tug on the left, and the bigger boat on the right (a floating restaurant) on a black and frigid February night. They have just fled the Triad in Gastown, crossed the Burrard Inlet, and made for the safety of Vancouver’s North Shore.

Luke inches the Zodiac towards that dock (above)……. Coming up on the inside of the row of tugs (below) to dock near the Seabus Terminus where Luke removes his disguise, and they blend into the crowd of late-night passengers coming over from the city (the skyline of which can be seen across the water).

The WINNERS of a signed copy of RENEGADE are Tami, and Cheryl S. Please send me your snail addies and I will pop a signed copy into the mail ASAP. Thank you to all who entered!

RENEGADE photo-tour: This is Vancouver’s Chinatown with the snowy mountains in the backdrop. It’s where Jessica takes the photo that lands her life in danger — and puts her into the very capable arms of bodyguard, Luke Stone.

I’ll be drawing the winners of two signed copies of THE HEART OF A RENEGADE tonight, after midnight EST. To enter, either post a comment below with the words “RENEGADE” and “contest” in it, or drop me line via my contact box using those two words. Contest closes midnight Wednesday March 6.

And today is my last day at ROMANCE NOVEL TV where I’m answering questions that make me think too hard  . The direct link to my thread is: HERE. And for those unfamiliar with the site, please don’t forget to check out some of the awesome ‘red carpet’ video footage of the RITA and GH awards shot in Dallas last summer. Or some of the author interviews. It’s a slick, informative — and addictive — website showcasing romance novels and novelists

RENEGADE photo-tour: Actress Ziyi Zhang is, in looks, an inspiration for my RENEGADE heroine, Jessica Chan — the one woman who will challenge rough-around-the-edges bodyguard Luke Stone … in more ways than one

I’m giving away two signed copies of RENEGADE on Thursday. To enter into the draw, either post a comment below with the words “RENEGADE” and “contest” in it, or drop me line via my contact box using those two words. Contest closes midnight Wednesday March 6.

Also — please stop by and visit me at ROMANCE NOVEL TV where I’m currently guest author on the Message Boards of that fabulous site until Wednesday March 5. I’m answering questions about writing for SRS,  writing in general … and anything else that piques your fancy . The direct link to my thread is: HERE

 RENEGADE photo-tour: This is the area RENEGADE hero Luke Stone has his boat house, and it’s snowing heavily the night he brings Jess here. Below is a back view of the boat houses at Granville Island.

I’m giving away two signed copies of RENEGADE this week. To enter into the draw, either post a comment below with the words “RENEGADE” and “contest” in it, or drop me line via my contact box using those two words. Contest closes midnight Wednesday March 6.

Also — please stop by and visit me at ROMANCE NOVEL TV. I’ll be guest author on the Message Boards of that fabulous site from Monday March 3-5 where I’ll be answering questions about writing for SRS, and anything else that piques your fancy. The direct link to my thread is: HERE

RENEGADE photo-tour: The Burrard inlet at Gastown — over which Luke and Jessica escape Triad assassins at night.

And the The Romance Reader” had this to stay:

“The Heart of the 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 “

Thank you Thea.

I’m giving away two signed copies of RENEGADE this coming week. To enter into the draw, either post a comment below with the words “RENEGADE” and “contest” in it, or drop me line via my contact box using those two words. Contest closes midnight Wednesday March 6.

Also — please stop by and visit me at ROMANCE NOVEL TV I’ll be guest author on the Message Boards of that fabulous site from Monday March 3-5 where I’ll be answering questions about writing for SRS, and anything else that piques your fancy.

March 1 and THE HEART OF A RENEGADE is out!
To celebrate – I’ll be giving away two signed copies. To enter into the draw, either post a comment below with the words “RENEGADE” and “contest” in it, or drop me line via my contact box using those two words. Contest closes midnight Wednesday March 6.

Dainel Craig (above) is my inspiration for RENEGADE hero Luke Stone, although you wouldn’t guess it by the cover . Through this month I’ll be posting a photo-tour of RENEGADE. This Shadow Soldier story was set in my home environment, and I’d love to take you on a trip.

Also — please stop by and visit me at ROMANCE NOVEL TV I’ll be guest author on the Message Boards of that fabulous site from Monday March 3-5 where I’ll be answering questions about writing for SRS, and anything else that piques your fancy.

And a new photo montage helps steer me in the right direction …. it’s just a start, though, as I’m getting a feel for my new characters.

And — drumroll please — the winner of the Six Months of Good Reads Contest is ….. EVE M!!!!

Congrats, Eve. Please let me know your choice And thanks to all who participated. Please watch this space because I will soon be giving away an advance copy of THE HEART OF A RENEGADE.

Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday period.

Look what arrived in my mailbox. Can’t understand a word

Winner of Six Months of Good Reads Contest gets drawn out a hat tonight — watch for result tomorrow!!

And getting darker still. But we’ll turn the corner soon

Don’t forget to check back on Dec 16 when I announce the winner of my Six Months of Good Reads Contest. The draw happens Dec. 15 — tomorrow.  One day left to play!

And thank you to all who participated.