SRN May First Friday News Blast
This is the first Friday group newsletter for Sweeter Romantic Notions Yahoo Group, the specialized voice for non-erotic romance, romantic element and women’s fiction! Enjoy!
New Releases ::
Release:: Temptation Unleashed Available May 2!
New Release by Kari Thomas!
Published by Samhain Publishing.
Release:: Seducing The Hero Available June 1!
New Release by Kari Thomas!
Published by Black Lyon Publishing.
Release:: The Eternal Kiss Available June 2008!
New Release by Diana Castilleja!
Published by Tease Dark Tarot, a Tease Publishing Imprint.
(This is a re-release of a previous e-book)
Release:: Meeting Mr. Right Online May 30!
New Release by Cindy Green!
Published by By Grace Publishing.
Release:: Cost of Freedom May 30!
New Release by Carol Spradling!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.
Release:: From Latte To Love Available June 4!
New Release by Amber Polo!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.
Release:: Recipe For Love Available May!
New Release by Sue Perkins!
Published by Whiskey Creek Press.
Release:: Iron Horse Rider 2 - Coming Home Available May 20!
New Release by Adelle Laudan!
Published by Wild Child Publishin Publishing.
Upcoming Chats and Discussion ::
Join SRN as we take over the internet in broadband style! Numerous authors from Sweeter Romantic Notions will be attending chats for your reading pleasure, to share excerpts, discuss their books, their writing, and the insanity that goes along with it! There will even be giveaways and free books, so you don’t want to miss your chance to chat with your favorite authors, or to meet a few more!
May (All chats are CST Noon-6p unless otherwise noted.)
May 10 CK2S Kwips & Kritiques
May 15 Cata Readers Yahoo Group
May 30 Romance Bistro
News and Announcements ::
Please visit the ~~NEW~~ Sweeter Romantic Notions Author Blog (http://www.sweeterromanticnotions.com/blog). We have a full list of talented folks giving little bits of wisdom, funny tales, and tips on the craft of writing.
Author spotlights and mini interviews!
SRN Interviews:
4/15/08-
Jane Bierce
3/15/08-
Liana Laverentz
Reviews ::
For Destination Unknown, by Adelle Laudan! A Reader’s Review!
For Cindy Green’s Snow Kissed in the Winter Wonders Anthology, a Five cup review!
Dark Masterpiece by Brieanna Robertson has received a Five star review from Manic Readers!
Jake’s Return by Liana Laverentz has been reviewed by Manic Readers!
Thin Ice review by Liana Laverentz at Front Street Reviews, under Romance!
No Second Chance by Maggie Touissant is a Recommended Read from CK2S Kwips and Kritiques !
Congrats to all your wonderful reviews!
SRN Pride::
J L Wilson signed with Resplendence Publishing for her book, Brilliant Disguise!
Liana Laverentz received an Eppie Award for Thin Ice! BestContemporary of 2008!
Denise Patrick has sold her second Gypsy Legacy title to Samhain, The Duke, for later in 2008.
Brieanna Robertson has contracted her short story Wings and Fire to Amira Press!
Margaret Blake has signed with Wings Press for her story, Bitter Betrayal, for 2009!
Adelle Laudan has sold her novella, Crucified to The Wild Rose Press!
Denyse’ Bridger’s Bella Signorina was a Best Seller for The Wild Rose Press!
Round Table Magician by Tracy Marr has been nominated for Golden Rose
by Love Romances More.
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**If you have any news, announcements, or milestones and would like to have it in the newsletter, contact Sweeter Romantic Notions at SWEETERROMANTICNOTIONS @ GMAIL.COM**
**All information is gathered and presented by the moderators of Sweeter Romantic Notions.**
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SRN January First Friday News Blast
This is the first Friday group newsletter for Sweeter Romantic Notions Yahoo Group, the specialized voice for non-erotic romance, romantic element and women’s fiction! Enjoy!
New Releases ::
Release:: Captain’s Surrender Available Now!
*Note - this is a sweet same sex story*
New Release by Alex Beecroft!
Published by Linden Bay.
Release:: No Second Chance Available Now!
New Release by Maggie Touissant!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.
Release:: Love of My Heart Available Now!
New Release by Bess McBride!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.
Release:: Dark Masterpiece Available January 17th!
New Release by Brieanna Robertson!
Published by Forbidden Publications.
Release:: See No Evil, My Pretty Lady Available January 16th!
New Release by Lula Thomas!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.
Release:: Crowning a Warrior King Available January 18th!
New Release by Diana Castilleja!
Published by The Dark Castle Lords.
Release:: Dangerous To Know Available January 2008!
New Release by Nell Dixon!
Published by Moonlit Romance.
Release:: Blue & Silver - Sky Castles Trilogy Book 1 Available Now!
New Release by Sue Perkins!
Published by Whiskey Creek Press.
Release:: Strikes Don’t Matter Available January 25th!
New Release by Denise Patrick!
Published by By Grace Publishing.
Release:: The Madness of Celia Summers February 1st!
New Release by Charlotte Chalmers!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.
Upcoming Chats and Discussion ::
Join SRN as we take over the internet in broadband style! Numerous authors from Sweeter Romantic Notions will be attending chats for your reading pleasure, to share excerpts, discuss their books, their writing, and the insanity that goes along with it! There will even be giveaways and free books, so you don’t want to miss your chance to chat with your favorite authors, or to meet a few more!
January (All chats are CST Noon-6p unless otherwise noted.)
Chat announcements coming soon!
News and Announcements ::
Please visit the ~~NEW~~ Sweeter Romantic Notions Author Blog (http://www.sweeterromanticnotions.com/blog). We have a full list of talented folks giving little bits of wisdom, funny tales, and tips on the craft of writing.
Author spotlights and mini interviews!
Coming soon!
January’s Author Chris Columbus! Check it out January 15th! Right here on the News Blog!
Reviews ::
Falling by Imogen Howsen has been reviewed by Constance for The Faerie Drink.
Holiday Magic By Diana Castilleja has been reviewed by Two Lips Reviews. Read the review here!
Alex Beecroft received reviews for his release Captain’s Surrender from,Speak Its Name, from Rainbow Reviews, Night Owl Romance, and from Obsidian Bookshelf
Gypsy Legacy: The Marquis received 4 Angels from FAR! Read the review here!
Christine Columbus’ Christmas Mischief was reviewed by Molly Stark.
Blue City Romance reviewed The Road Less Traveled by Brieanna Robertson. Read her review!
Sweet Poisoned Wine by Edita Patrick received a great review from Coffee Time Romance.
Congrats to all your wonderful reviews!
Author Contest::
~~Check back for more contests and fun!~~
SRN Pride::
New Year Nominations:
Falling has finalled in its category (science fiction and futuristic romance) for the EPPIE awards. http://www.epicauthors.com
Thin Ice has been nominated as “Best Romance of 2007″ in the long print category at The Long and Short of It Reviews http://www.longandshortreviews.com/poll.htm
The Spirit of Christmas by Cindy K. Green was nominated for a CAPA at the Romance Studio in the Contemporary category.
Stacy Dawn had three nominations from The Long and Short of It. Christmas on Parole in the short print AND short ebook catagory and Standoff at the Waterin’ Horse Saloon in the short ebook catagory.
Carol Ann Erhardt finaled in the Eppie contest in Romantic Suspense for her book, Foxfire.
Adelle Laudan has been nominated in three categories by Preditors and Editors! Smiling Eyes for Best Novel-Romance for 2007, Best Author 2007 and for Iron Horse Rider for Best Novel (Other) for 2007!
Love’s Songs won the Dirk A. Wolf Honorable Mention Award for Excellence in eBook Cover Artwork (in its category - Contemporary / Suspense / Mystery / Historical Romance) with EPIC. Love Songs is also nominated under Short Story romance with the Preditors and Editors poll.
Love’s Blessings is nominated for a CAPA in the Inspirational category.
ShadowsForge 3: Retaking America by Jena Galifany has been nomimated for Print/Electronic Romance for 2007 and for Best Author!
Adopting Alyssa by Denise Patrick is an EPPIE Finalist and CAPA Nominee!
Congratulations to all for your nominations!
Recent Sales:
Alex Beecroft signed a contract with Freya’s Bower to include his story 90% Proof in an upcoming anthology of m/m fiction.
Bess Mcbride signed a new contract for her contemporary called Across the Room with The Wild Rose Press.
More news:
Imogen Howson is chatting in the Drollerie Press chat room on Jan. 13, 4PM EST, to celebrate the release of her short fantasy–based on the myth of Persephone–Frayed Tapestry. To get to the chat room go to http://www.drolleriepress.com
Diana Castilleja will be sharing her second release from The Dark Castle Lords, Crowning A Warrior King, at the Romance Bistro for an all day chat!
Recommended Reads::
By Alex Beecroft:
Snowball in Hell by Josh Lanyon
Roses in December by Fiona Glass
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**If you have any news, announcements, or milestones and would like to have it in the newsletter, contact Sweeter Romantic Notions at SWEETERROMANTICNOTIONS @ GMAIL.COM**
**All information is gathered and presented by the moderators of Sweeter Romantic Notions.**
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SRN August First Friday News Blast
SRN August First Friday News Blast
This is the first Friday group newsletter for Sweeter Romantic Notions Yahoo Group, the specialized voice for non-erotic romance, romantic element and women’s fiction! Enjoy!
New Releases ::
Release:: Falling Available Now!
New Release by Imogen Howsen!
Published by Drollerie Press.
Release:: Liberation Available Now!!
New Release by Linda Ambrosia!
Published by Lavendar Isis Press.
Release:: Diamond in the Sky Available Now!
New Release by Margaret Bailey!
Published by Five Star Press.
Release:: Healer of the Heart Available Now!
New Release by Linda Mooney!
Published by The Dark Castle Lords.
Release:: Pregnancy Cravings Available August 15th!
New Release by Marianne Arkins!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.
Release:: Disco Angel Available August Now!
New Release by Stacy Dawn!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.
Release:: Stand Off at the Waterin’ Horse Saloon Available Now!
New Release by Stacy Dawn!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.
Upcoming Chats and Discussion ::
Join SRN as we take over the internet in broadband style! Numerous authors from Sweeter Romantic Notions will be attending chats for your reading pleasure, to share excerpts, discuss their books, their writing, and the insanity that goes along with it! There will even be giveaways and free books, so you don’t want to miss your chance to chat with your favorite authors, or to meet a few more!
August (All chats are CST Noon-6p)
Wednesday 8th -COFFEE TIME ROMANCE
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karenfindoutaboutnewbooks/
Saturday 11th- LOVE ROMANCES CAFÉ
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LoveRomancesCafe/
Friday 24th -THE ROMANCE BISTRO
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Romance_Bistro/
News and Announcements ::
Please visit the ~~NEW~~ Sweeter Romantic Notions Author Blog (http://www.sweeterromanticnotions.com/blog). We have a full list of talented folks giving little bits of wisdom, funny tales, and tips on the craft of writing.
More news from throughout our group -
Babe King, author of The Marian Kind received a 5 flute review from Cocktail Reviews!
Nell Dixon received a 5 Angel review from Fallen Angels Reviews for A Taste of Summer! Check it out here!
M. G. Braden, author of Love Songs, recieved a 4 Angel review from FAR! Read it here!
Cindy K. Green’s and M. G. Braden’s Duet, A Hint of Summer, recieved a 5 Angel review from FAR! Read it here!
Beloved Deceiver by Margaret Blake was reviewed by Euro-Reviews! Click here for the full 4 rated review! (Coming in September!)
Denise Patrick received and 4 1/2 star review from The Romance Studio for her historical, The Importance of Almack’s.
Author Contest::
Denise Patrick is currently running a contest (ends August 6) on her blog for anyone who has already read Adopting Alyssa. Check out her blog at: http://denisesden.blogspot.com for more information.
SRN Pride::
Jane Richardson is proud to announce that her contemporary romance, A Different Kind of Honesty, has been contracted by The Wild Rose Press!
Stacy Dawn just signed a contract for a children’s series with a new epublisher, Firedrake Weyr!
Joanne Walpole signed a contract with Whiskey Creek Press for her Western Romance, Long Shadows! Congratulations!
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**If you have any news, announcements, or milestones and would like to have it in the newsletter, contact Sweeter Romantic Notions at SWEETERROMANTICNOTIONS @ GMAIL.COM**
**All information is gathered and presented by the moderators of Sweeter Romantic Notions.**