Short and sweet. Don't forget there are two great things happening today:

1. It's Pitch Day at Sweeter Romantic Notions. For more information go to my blog post here or go to the SRN Yahoo Group. I'm sending lots of good vibes to everyone pitching. Good luck!

2. It's Release Day for The Scarred Heir. If you haven't checked it out yet, do so. Once again, here's the blurb:

Labels: Pitch Day, Release Day, The Scarred Heir

I hope everyone weathered the holidays well and is looking forward to the year ahead. I know I am, and not just because I have three books coming out this year.

I look forward to every year. For me, each year is a new beginning that brings a wealth of new opportunities and challenges. There are new things to do, to see, to learn, to experience, and to enjoy. There will be new people to meet and get to know. There will be new places to discover and new ways to grow in my faith. I look forward to every single one.

And while I anticipate each new thing with the eagerness of a child, I am old enough to know that I won't like everything that comes my way. There may be new people to meet and get to know, but there will also be loss and tearful goodbyes as people pass away. That's life. I won't like it, but I will survive it.

Are you looking forward to taking in the panoply of experiences life has to offer? I hope so. I firmly believe that each of us is on this Earth to make a difference in the lives of those around us. We meet so many people and touch so many lives throughout our own that it is almost impossible to know who we've made an impression (good or bad) on. The beauty of enjoying life is knowing that your enthusiasm will shine through. For me it's knowing that God's love comes through in my every action.

You may never know whose life you will affect for the better, but does it really matter?

Labels: Chit-chat, Daily life, faith, Happy New Year, philosophy

It's time for another bout of happy dancing. I have signed a contract to publish Family Scandals. For those of you who might not remember (it's been ages), the hero in Family Scandals is the brother of the hero in The Duke. I had many fan letters asking for "Edward's story" and now, it's finally going to see the light of day.

Now that the wedding is over, I am trying to concentrate on Christmas. I know! I know! It's only a week away, but this has been a trying year - starting in July with my surgery. Life just never got back on track after that. Parts of my scalp are still numb from that surgery, which is an odd feeling - especially when I comb my hair.

Regardless of the ups and downs of life, however, Christmas will be here on Sunday. For that, I wish each and every one who reads this a

Labels: Family Scandals, Happy New Year, Merry Christmas, New contract

The cover for The Scarred Heir has arrived! So, now there's a face to go with the title.

And, I also got the first round edits for The Scarred Heart today. Need to start working on those immediately. So much to do, so little time. *sigh*

January will be here before you know it. But first - I still have a wedding to finish planning.

Labels: Cover, The Scarred Heir

On January 10th, Sweeter Romantic Notions will be holding a Pitch Day. What, you ask, is a Pitch Day? Well, my friend, it is an opportunity for you to pitch that great manuscript you've finished to an editor from a publishing house. It is an excellent opportunity to bypass the slush pile.

All you have to do is join SRN's group and be online on January 10th. The rules for the day are in the Files section, so don't forget to read them carefully. Then polish up that manuscript and pitch.

What is SRN? This is taken from its frontpage: The mission of this group is to give a platform, home and voice to authors and readers, for those who read or write sweet (Love Inspired, Wild Rose Press) to mainstream sensual (Berkley, Samhain, Tease) level stories in traditional romance and other genres.

While we have nothing against erotica--some of our authors also write erotica--SRN was created as a place to promote the sweeter end of the spectrum. So, if you have a manuscript that meets the guidelines, come and join in the fun!

Labels: manuscripts, Pitch Day, pitching, publishers, SRN