August / September 2010
Another holiday weekend to remind us that the lazy days of summer are ending. Although this holiday is rooted in political significance for most of us it's simply a day to rest, barbeque or watch a parade. Kids are heading back to school soon (or already there!) and some are enjoying remaining vacation days. A great time to catch up on the beach books that didn't get read yet or open a new book by a favorite author.
PROLIFIC bestselling popular author HEATHER GRAHAM introduced a new paranormal series with GHOST SHADOW, book one in the Bone Island Trilogy. There are those who walk among us who are no longer alive, but not yet crossed over. They seek retribution…vengeance…to warn. Among the living, few intuit their presence. GHOST NIGHT followed and GHOST MOON will go on sale August 31st. Visit Heather's website for more details about her books including how to purchase an ebook prequel to The Bone Island Trilogy of books. Also an exclusive on her website, Heather is offering a special ebook novella to her readers titled DEVIL IN THE WOODS.
STILL IN STORES:
BACK FROM IRELAND, New York Times bestselling author CARLA NEGGERS arrived home just in time to repack to promote the release of her new hardcover suspense book, THE WHISPER. Also available for the first time in paperback,THE MIST will entertain readers as well as keep them in suspense. You can read more about both releases—including an excerpts—and her next release COLD DAWN on Carla's website. Be sure and enter her monthly contest!
PAUL LEVINE marks the 20th anniversary of his bestselling hardcover legal thriller TO SPEAK FOR THE DEAD now available as an e-book, with all proceeds going to charity. The novel introduced Jake Lassiter, the linebacker-turned-lawyer, who is as likely to punch out a witness as cross-examine him. TO SPEAK FOR THE DEAD was translated into 15 languages and adapted into an NBC World Premiere Movie in 1995. All royalties from the e-book edition will go to the Four Diamonds Fund, which supports cancer treatment and research at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital.
Jake Lassiter will return in an original hardcover next year with the publication of LASSITER. Read Paul's fictional interview with Lassiter: Levine vs. Lassiter: Author Duels with his (fictional) Protagonist.
THE SIXTH ANNUAL MORE THAN WORDS Collection, an anthology featuring JOAN JOHNSTON and four other authors, is filled with stories inspired by real women who have made a difference in the world and made it a better place. Joan is pictured here with Shaunna Summers at the Ballantine party held in Orlando in July during the RWA conference. Joan recently signed a three-book contract to write a historical trilogy, tentatively titled UNEXPECTED BRIDES and Shaunna will be her new editor. The series features three sisters orphaned by the great Chicago fire of 1871 Be sure and signup for Joan's e-newsletter on her website to learn more about this series as well as Joan's upcoming MIRA Books release, INVINCIBLE.
The latest in CATHY MAXWELL's “Scandals and Seductions” series is THE MARRIAGE RING, an Avon Books release. This is Grace's story and this alluring, infuriating woman would be nothing more than a passing temptation to an upstanding gentleman like Richard Lynsted--if it weren’t for the fact that she’s trying to blackmail his father! Readers were first introduced to Grace in Cathy's most recent book, THE EARL CLAIMS HIS WIFE. Visit Cathy's website to learn how to obtain a book poster and bookplate.
LOTS HAPPENING for suspense author MARY BURTON. DYING SCREAM, the followup to DEAD RINGER, is a hit with readers. DYING SCREAM features missing person’s detective Gage Hudson, who never considers a case closed until it's solved. An earlier reader favorite, I'M WATCHING YOU, is an August UK release. Mary is having a drawing for a personally autographed book. To enter, visit her website. Mary's new blog, Mixing It Up and book excerpts are all found on at www.maryburton.com. Mary attended the recent Romantic Times convention and has posted photos from the booksigning on her blog. Also, a recipe for the best cake she's ever baked! Yum...
CRIMINAL INJUSTICE in AMERICA: Essays by a Career Cop is the latest book from author. MARSHALL FRANK, a former Miami Police Department captain. During his 30-year career, Marshall investigated over 1,000 homicides and his experiences enable Marshall to write with a gritty realism that rings with authority. Marshall has added a very popular segment to his website called Frankly Speaking. Frank welcomes intelligent and insightful responses to commentary, especially from folks with contrary points of view and other insights to offer.Read more . .
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Joan Johnston, Heather Graham and Sally Fairchild
ROMANCE WRITERS of AMERICA celebrated its 30th anniversary in Orlando, Florida, July 28-31, 2010 at the Disney Swan/Dolphin Hotels. More than 2,000 writers and industry professionals attended. Hundreds of authors autographed books at an open to the public autographing event with proceeds to benefit literacy organizations. HEATHER GRAHAM received RWA's Centennial Award for her 100th published novel. At the Harlequin party, JOAN JOHNSTON was presented with a pin for her 25th published book with Harlequin/MIRA/HGN. Awesome!
REGISTRATION is open for Cruise with Your Muse Conference at Sea with Heather Graham, Joan Johnston & Sally Schoeneweiss (aka Sally Fairchild.) Leaving January 20-24, 2011 from Miami, Florida onboard Carnival Destiny, Miami, Fla., the conference cruise is sponsored by Florida Romance Writers. For more information, visit www.frwriters.org.
Happy End-of-Summer Reading...
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