Veinglory at Large

I am a seriously addicted blogger, specifically a Blogger blogger. A tour of my posts for the day would include:

1) Here, yay!
2) My personal blog where I am posting about my latest garage sale purchase....
3) Over at POD People, a blog about self-published books I am riffing on Google search words.
4) At the gay romance blog Slash and Burn I am writing about character sketches.
5) And at the Erotic Romance blog I am reviewing the anthology Dark Thirst.

Now, time to get some writing done!

Romance Writers of Australia Conference

Featuring Keynote Speaker, NY Times bestselling author, Jennifer Cruisie

Special guest speaker, multi-award winning, Anne Stuart.


WORKSHOPS


Anna Campbell and Annie West
Unleash the Alpha Hero!

Jennifer Crusie (Friday Morning Workshop)
Analysing your original story idea, the characters, core conflict and plot

Jennifer Crusie (Friday Afternoon Workshop)
Pacing, character and the unity of your book

Anna Jacobs
How to turn a good idea into a Great story

Bronwyn Jameson
Tension: Making your Story a Pageturner

Mary Hawkins
Writing for the Inspirational market

Alex May & Allison Tait
Making Freelance Writing pay

Terry McLaughlin
Point of View--a different perspective

Valarie Parv
Romance Writing's Brave New World--parts 1 & 2)

Paula Roe
Goal, Motivation and Conflict

Denise Rossetti and Christine Wells
Inspiration/Perspiration

Allison Rushby
How to Structure your Story

Alison Stuart
Cutting the Perfect Gem

Anne Stuart
Writing Dark Contemporary Fiction

Anne Stuart, Elizabeth Rolls, Anne Gracie, Anna Campbell & Alison Stuart
Historical Romance

Angela Verdenius
Sci-fi/Futuristic Romance

Deborah Wallace (Detective Superintendent)
My life of Crime

Published Author Workshops

Jenny Crusie
Theme and Motif masterclass

Marion Lennox
Round table discussion: staying published--the next learning curve


Visit www.romanceaustralia.com for more details!

Babe's Coming Soon!

Squeee! I'm busy promoting "The Marian Kind" which releases this month at Freya's Bower as part of their Summer Lovin' Collection. I've included an excerpt over on my blog for those of you not familiar with my writing, and for those who are.

http://babes-always-write.blogspot.com/

As the cover suggests, "The Marian Kind" is about hackers, but mostly it's about a kick-butt girl and the modern-day Robin Hood she loves. With Summer heating up, Marian thinks it’s the perfect time to push her five-year relationship up a notch. But the body she gets close and personal with isn’t her lover’s. Or alive. Boyfriend Rob has some explaining to do, and a diamond ring full of promises to make if he wants to keep his girl.

Please buy the book! Keep me writing! Available from Freya's Bower mid/late June

Cheers,

Babe King

Catching up...

Hi everyone!

It's been a while, I know. Real life can get really busy as you all know. I thought I should drop in and update you all.

I've been busy with the conference team for the 2007 RWAustralia Conference in August. Being on the organising committee is heaps of fun, but also heaps of work!


On a writing front, I have a few things going on as well. With my books, I have a current release...THE MASTER'S PRIZE...a contemporary erotic romance with BDSM elements. Yes folks...it's really HOT! It's doing quite nicely thanks and you can bet it at http://triskelionpublishing.com at the bookstore.

BOYS DOWN UNDER continues to sell...and sometime this month or possible next month I will have a new release...BEHIND THE MUSES - Terpsichore....my first foray into fantasy! It's the third anthology in the BTM series. I'll let you know when it comes out.

I have redone my website to reflect the erotic author image..LOL...check it out and tell me what you think... http://www.maggienash.com

Okay...that's it for me. I do promise to come back sooner next time!

Have a great week everyone!

Maggie

Woo Hoo!!

GROUNDED
by Rose Middleton

Of all the clubs in town, she had to dirty dance her way into his…

Other men would do anything to be in Rocket Jones’ shoes. Heir to a media empire, CEO of the hottest nightclub, and now, a raven-haired goddess offering him no-strings-attached sex. He’s got it made, right? Wrong. Once is never enough. Before he knows it, he’s willing to fight through her dark past, family expectations and her career to make her his.

It was only supposed to be one night…

Fighter pilot Robyn Banks is on a mission to satisfy a seriously deprived sexual drive. With ten days to play, she beckons the sexy hunk down from the shadows and gives in to carnal desires. She’s under no illusion about her destiny, and it’s not with the suave businessman who comes from a world of opportunity. But as the days count down until she must return, Robyn is forced to relive the nightmare that saw her run from her family and for the first time, confront her demons and decide on a future. Can she find a way to combine her love of flying with the man who’s stolen her heart?

To read an excerpt, visit Ellora's Cave!

Something old, something new

So Blogger just made me switch to Google. I want to know why. I want to know why I was effectively forced to change from a system that worked to something I didn't want in the first place. I want to know why I didn't get a choice. (So I apologise to all the other authors on this blog but it was going to happen sooner or later, I suppose :( )

But enough of that rant. I have something new for you to see. Grounded comes out in just under a month from Ellora's Cave. It's even up on the coming soon page! Now, I could post the cover and a blurb and hope that catches your attention. Instead, I'm going to post a book trailer. It only runs for a minute, so when I ask have you got a minute, I mean that quite literally *g*.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy. (And welcome Jess!)

Introducing myself

G'day
The kids are finally packed off to school, and I have a moment to come out of lurkdom, and say hi. I'm new to the Aussie Romance Writer's Blog, (thanx Rose for inviting me to join,) but not so new to the world of erotic romance writing. If you haven't met me yet, feel free to hop on over to my website and get to know me a little better.

I have two books published with TriskelionPublishing. The first is a sexy, contemporary novel called Photo Opportunity. The second is a novella entitled Visiting Paradise, and is part of the Boys Down Under Anthology, written by co-Aussie authors, Maggie Nash, Karen Mandeville, Sarah Dickson and Angela Verdenius. (Oh, BTW - if any one told you these four ladies are "good girls" - they're not! Fun? Oh yes. Creative? You betcha. Good? Nooooo! I guess that's why I love them. LOL.) I also have a third book coming out in September with Samhain Publishing called Ask Adam.

So, you'd think that with school holidays over, I'd finally have some time to write, huh? Nope. No such luck. Truth is I have a huge overseas trip coming up soon (End of March). And I have to shop. With 11 nieces and nephews, 4 siblings and their spouses, and two parent-in-law there, I have to stock up on pressies. God knows where I'll find space in my suitcase for all of that, but I have no choice.

And then, to add to the shopping trauma, I have to buy a cocktail dress for an "elegant" reception we're attending in Toronto. HELLO? I live in Sydney. The most elegent I get is remembering to put shoes on when I leave the house. Please, I need a little outside help. Does anybody have any suggestions as to what may be considered elegant attire in Toronto in springtime? I would SO appreciate any advice you have to give me. (And don't be shy to mention hem lines and appropriate dress colours. I just don't have a clue.)

Well, that's all from me for now. Looking forward to your suggestions.

Jess
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Jessica Dee
Dee-liciously Sexy Romance
Photo Opportunity: Now available from Triskelion Publishing
Visiting Paradise/Boys Down Under Anthology: Now available from Triskelion
Ask Adam: Coming September from Samhain Publishing
http://www.jessdee.com
http://www.myspace.com/writerjessdee

Hi everyone, long time no type.

Happy to pop in and tell you all about my latest releases. But first, congratulations to my fellow authors who have been so successful.

My very latest comes from Midnight Showcase in an Egyptian themed digest called, aptly, Egyptian Realms. This has my story Never Say Die and even I must admit this work is a little different. I think it will be the perfect escape from the pressures of real life. Plus you get three other very talented writers, so you can't lose.

Also out early this year and in December last year A Whole New World from Phaze publications. My tough Aussie blokes visit Spellfire Texas at Midnight Showcase in Spellfire Seasons 2 digest. Then again the dynamic duo of Scott and Barry are back in A Spellfire Evening.

Apart from Scott having to deal with the fact he is descendant from a long line faeries, he learns a whole lot more about himself in the process. With his yobo mate barry and new-found faery sex-bomb, Scott Robson makes a lasting impression in the magical town of Spellfire Texas...learn more about Spellfire

I hope everyone stuck to their new years resolution!

Anna Fallon