MerMountain Fantasy

You’ve heard about my Wombat friends – if not, grab one of my books and check the Acknowledgments page; they’re all over the place! – and today, one of them, author Pat Bertram has stopped by with a very clever post! Thanks, Pat!
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I feel a little out of my depth here — an inland dweller [...]

The Secret of Joy

Introducing THE SECRET OF JOY (Simon & Schuster trade paperback) by Melissa Senate, the “warm, winning” new novel from the bestselling author of See Jane Date and Love You To Death.

What would you do if you discovered you had a half-sister you never knew existed?
28-year-old New Yorker Rebecca Strand is shocked when her dying [...]

Love Under Cover

Many thanks to Jessica Brody, one of my “Girlfriends” from my GirlfriendCyber Circuit, for stopping by on her wildwind book tour for her latest book, Love Under Cover. It’s currently in development as a TV series by the executive producer of Crash!
About LOVE UNDER COVER:
In her job, she’s an expert on men…
In her own relationship, [...]

Rod and Kyle: Uncensored After Dark

Rod Tritone, author Judi Fennell, author Stephanie Julian, Kyle Rossini
Scene: The overcrowded bar of a large hotel somewhere on the eastern seaboard. It’s after midnight. There are mostly women talking, laughing and drinking. And drinking.
Rod Tritone rocks the no-longer-frosted beer mug in his hand, and keeps his head down. Those women have been eyeing him [...]

Question: What Do Judi Fennell and Johnny Depp have in common?

Answer: They both created a character named Sparrow.

 
 
 
 
 
Q: What do Adele Dubois & Johnny Depp have in common?
Answer: They both play characters named Sparrow.
 

 
 
Call me Sparrow… Cap’n Sparrow.
…Or is that Miss Sparrow?
Yes, I’m talking about the cute, little brown birds. But I’m also talking about the hot and sexy pirate played by Johnny Depp. [...]

According to Jane… and Marilyn

In Marilyn Brant’s smart, wildly inventive debut, one woman in search of herself receives advice from the ultimate expert in matters of the heart. . .
It begins one day in sophomore English class, just as Ellie Barnett’s teacher is assigning Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. From nowhere comes a quiet “tsk” of displeasure. The [...]

An Author Getting Some “Air Time”

Some would say, It’s Prime Time for Air Time! Here’s what else is being said:
“Sassy, fast-paced and appealing. First-class entertainment.” Sue Grafton
“I love this series!” Suzanne Brockmann
“AIR TIME is a fun, fast read with a heroine who’s sexy, stylish, and smart. I loved it.” Nancy Pickard
Smart and savvy Boston TV reporter Charlotte McNally is back. [...]

Crossing Washington Square – A Novel

 
Across Washington Square live two very different women …with their very different love of books.
Some women follow their hearts; others follow their minds. In this “charming, witty, and cerebral” second novel from the acclaimed author of The Professors’ Wives’ Club, we return to Manhattan University, where two strong-willed women are compelled to unite their senses [...]

Children of the Waters, by Carleen Brice

CHILDREN OF THE WATERS (A One World Trade Paperback Original; On Sale: June 23, 2009) by Carleen Brice—author of the #1 Denver Post bestseller and Essence Book Club Pick Orange Mint and Honey—explores the connection between love and race, and what it really means to be family.
Brice’s compelling, eagerly anticipated new novel CHILDREN OF THE [...]

Authors After Dark Readers Conference

Save the date! October 23-25, 2009 – The Authors After Dark Paranormal Weekend is filling up fast! Sign up by August 1st to get the lowest membership rate of $160 for the weekend. (After August 1st, the membership goes to $175.)
The event is being held at the Suffern, NY Holiday Inn, located conveniently about 1 [...]