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 March 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:: Dark Masterpiece Available Now!
New Release by Brieanna Robertson!
Published by Forbidden Publications.

Release:: See No Evil, My Pretty Lady Available Now!
New Release by Miss Mae!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.

Release:: Dangerous To Know Available Now!
New Release by Nell Dixon!
Published by Moonlit Romance.

Release:: Strikes Don’t Matter Available Now!
New Release by Denise Patrick!
Published by By Grace Publishing.

Release:: The Madness of Celia Summers Available Now!
New Release by Charlotte Chalmers!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.

Release:: Luck Be A Cowboy Available Now!
New Release by Stacy Dawn!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.

Release:: Bonbons And Truffles Available Now!
New Release by Teri Wilson!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.

Release:: The Painter’s Brush with Death Available Now!
New Release by Nancy Lindley-Gauthier!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.

Release:: A Sigh Of Love Available Now!
New Release by Bess McBride!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.

Release:: No Second Chances Available Now!
New Release by Maggie Toussaint!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.

Release:: Candy, Corpses & Classified Ads Available Now!
New Release by JL Wilson!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.

Release:: Secret Fire Available Now!
New Release by Nancy Lindley-Gauthier!
Published by Red Rose Publishing.

Release:: Periwinkle Way Available Now!
New Release by Nancy Lindley-Gauthier!
Published by Red Rose Publishing.

Release:: Seeing Red Available Now!
New Release by Maggie Toussaint!
Published by Freya’s Bower.

Release:: The Witch’s Boy Available Now!
New Release by Alex Beecroft!

Release:: Shadowed Knight Available Now!
New Release by Jan Alyce Avery!
Published by Samhain Publishing.

Release:: The Way to Olympia Available Now!
New Release by Amanda Carrell!
Published by Whispers Publishing.

Release:: One Love for Liv Available Now!
New Release by Marianne Arkins!
Published by Samhain Publishing.

Release:: Bella Signorina Available Now!
New Release by Denysé Bridger!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.

Release:: Hurricane Breeze Available Now!
New Release by Terry Odell!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.

Release:: A Different Kind of Honesty Available April 18th!
New Release by Jane Richardson!
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!

February (All chats are CST Noon-6p unless otherwise noted.)

March 7th, C2K Kwips and Kritiques

March 17th, at the Novelspotters

Alex Beecroft will be chatting on the 11th of March on the Coffee Time Romance
egroup http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karendevinkaren

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:

2/15/08-
Alex Beecroft

1/15/08-
Chris Columbus

For Cindy Green:

http://fallenangelreviews.com/Interviews/2008/January-LindaL-CindyKGreen.htm

Reviews ::

Reviews for Liana Laverentz

http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/2007/September/Donna-JakesReturn.htm

(Five Angels and a Recommended Read Review of Jake’s Return)

 

http://theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/jakesreturnlaverentz.htm

(Review of Jake’s Return from The Romance Studio)

 

http://romanceatheart.com/review/thinice.html

(Romance at Heart Magazine Review of Thin Ice)

Reviews for Brieanna Robertson:

The Road Less Traveled - 4.5/5 stars - http://www.manicreaders.com/index.cfm?disp=reviews&bookid=44

Better Than Chocolate - 4.5/5 stars - http://www.manicreaders.com/index.cfm?disp=reviews&bookid=36

Reviews for Cindy Green:

Coffee Time Romance 4 cups from reviewer Kathy http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/Afunnythinghappenedonthewaytoyourwedding.html

http://theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/novelteagreen.htm

Reviews for Rhianna Samuels:

Recomended Read by Literary Nymphs

5/5 Nymphs

http://literarynymphsreviewsonly.blogspot.com/2008/01/shaking-off-dust.htmlNicole, 5/5 Stars - Manic Readers:

http://www.manicreaders.com/Details.aspx?BookID=26

Reviews for Alex Beecroft:

Reviewer top pick from NOR: HERE

Five cups from Coffee Time Romance Reviews HERE

Recommended Read by ‘Joyfully Reviewed’ HERE

Reviews for Adelle Laudan:

A recommend read from Teresa at FAR for Juliana http://adellelaudan.com/juliana.html

http://www.google.ca/search?q=Adelle+Laudan&hl=en&start=180&sa=N

 

Congrats to all your wonderful reviews!

Author Contest::

Brieanna Robertson:

Forget spring cleaning. Reading is a much better pasttime! From now until April 1st, buy ANY of Brieanna Robertson’s titles and win a free prize! EVERYONE’s a winner! Doesn’t get much better than that! Just go to my author page here:
http://www.forbiddenpublications.com/author_pages/brieanna_robertson.html

or here

http://www.fictionwise.com/eBooks/BrieannaRobertsoneBooks.html

and send your receipt to lady_vash_swiftfire@yahoo.com

Each buyer will be able to choose from 3 things: candy, candle or a CD of music inspired by whichever book you bought

So what are you waiting for? Go! Go now!

—–

Marianne Arkins:

Enter to win a beautiful spa set, along with a big Lindor dark chocolate bar and two books of your choice from my Library Thing list (the two pictured are just a “serving suggestion”!) AND either a free download of “One Love For Liv” –or– if you have already bought it (and why wouldn’t you?), a $5 gift certificate to MBaM (the Samhain bookstore) or Amazon.com!

Details on my website — enter daily!

And don’t forget to visit me on my virtual tour .

SRN Pride::

Adopting Alyssa by Denise Patrick is a CAPA Winner!
Recent Sales:

Bess McBride has contracted a new time travel romance with The Wild Rose Press.

Diana Castilleja has sold a contemporary romanct to Whiskey Creek Press.

Adelle Laudan contracted Coming Home with Wild Child Publishing.

More news:.

http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/Interviews/2007/Apr07-LindaL-LianaLaverentz.htm

Interview of Liana Laverentz at Fallen Angel Reviews

Recommended Reads::

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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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February Spotlight - Alex Beecroft

Thanks, Carol Ann! This is great, and I love the questions. Thank you for interviewing me!

1. Please start by telling me a little something about you that most people probably wouldn’t know.
Most people wouldn’t know from looking at me that I consider myself a two-spirit person. That is, someone of both genders (or none). I’m not sure I understand this whole male and female thing, to tell the truth – aren’t we all just human beings together?

2. Is there a genre of book you would like to write but haven’t yet?

I’d quite like to try Science Fiction, but I’m not sure I have the patience to get the scientific details of the world-building right. And I’d quite like to write a murder mystery, but am still a bit puzzled about how to add the clues without making everything too obvious.

3. What is the best and worst advice you have ever received?

LOL! The worst advice was probably ‘you need to stop sitting in your room scribbling, and go out and enjoy yourself like a normal teenager’. I strongly suspect that you can’t make someone ‘normal’ by telling them that’s what they ought to be doing. Best advice would be some of the things my Sensei said when I was doing karate – everyone is capable of doing anything if they are willing to keep practicing. The important moment is the present one, as that’s the only one you can control – so leave the past and the future to sort themselves out and concentrate on what you’re doing now.

4. What was your first published work and when was it released?

Actually it was a story in a RPG gaming magazine, published twenty odd years ago. But the magazine folded before I got paid, and I didn’t try to publish anything afterwards until Captain’s Surrender. I think Captain’s Surrender is the one that counts. It’s a gay historical romance novel, set in the Age of Sail, and that was published on the 1^st of January 2008.

5. What would you like to tell your readers?

I don’t know! I’m not sure I would like to tell anyone anything – I rather resent being told things myself. I suppose I hope my writing will help straight readers to sympathise with and admire the gay heroes, and gay readers to feel good about themselves, but really all I want to do is to entertain people with a gripping story.

6. What is the best way for readers to contact you?

Probably by email at alex@alexbeecroft.com

7. Do you have a website, myspace, blog, message board, or group you’d like to include links to?
I have a website at http://www.alexbeecroft.com/Adventure_and_Romance.shtml

And on a day to day basis I tend to post most often on my Livejournal: http://alex-beecroft.livejournal.com/

I also have a MySpace page here: http://www.myspace.com/alex_beecroft which I update often

8. How can readers find out more about you and your books?

The best place for that is the website http://www.alexbeecroft.com/Adventure_and_Romance.shtml where I put all the important information first.

Thanks for listening to me blather on!

Alex

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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/Interact/ and look for the live link on the day.

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 November First Friday News Blast

SRN November 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:: Between the Gutter and the Sky Available Now!
New Release by Babe King!
Published by Freya’s Bower.

Release:: An Angel’s Choice Available November 29th!
New Release by Diana Castilleja!
Published by Forbidden Publications.

Release:: Shadowsforge 4: The Long Way Home Available Now!
New Release by Jena Galifany!
Published by Whiskey Creek Press.

Release:: A Stroll In The Park Available Now!
New Release by Diana Castilleja!
Published by The Dark Castle Lords.

Release:: All In Good Time Available Now!
New Release by Marty Kendall!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.

Release:: Gypsy Legacy: The Marquis Available November 20th!
New Release by Denise Patrick!
Published by Samhain Publishing.

Release:: The Christmas Curse Available November 19!
New Release by Marianne Arkins!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.

Release:: No Second Chance Available December 28!
New Release by Maggie Touissant!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.

Release:: Dark Leads to Light, Then Comes the Night Available November 8th!
New Release by Brieanna Robertson!
Published by Forbidden Publications.

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!

November (All chats are CST Noon-6p unless otherwise noted.)
Wednesday 14th - Sensual Reads and Reviews
Guest Blogging all day with the authors of SRN!

Wednesday 21st - Cata Romance Network Readers!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CataNetwork-Readers/

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.

Coming in January ‘08! Author spotlights and mini interviews! Mark your calendars!

Reviews -

Diane Craver received a 4 book review from the Long And Short Of It for her book, Never the Same!

Linda Ambrosia has received her first review for her book Liberation from Coffee Time Romance. Find it here!

Night Owl Romance has reviewed Liberation also! See it here!

Three Hearts by Sue Perkins received a 5 angel review from Fallen Angels Reviews!

Between the Gutter and the Sky by Babe King has received a 5 champagne flutes review from Cocktail reviews!

Marty Kendall has received several new reviews for her book Bootlegger’s Bride from Nights and Weekends, Fallen Angels Reviews, The Romance Studio, and the Long and Short of it. Congratulatons on your many reviews!

Denise Patrick’s book, The Importance of Almacks has received two reviews too! Perfect 10 - Romance Reviews Today and 4.5 stars - Historical Romance Club! Her story, Adopting Alyssa recieved 4 books from The Long and The Short of It! Congratulations!

The Road Less Traveled by Brieanna Robertson received 5 roses from Sensual Reads and Reviews!

Ann Tracy Marr received a review for her book, Round Table Magician the Romance Studio. Read it here!

Author Contest::

SRN hosted our first Halloween Scavenger Hunt and it was a roaring success!

The wee witches have come and gone, and all the ghouls and goblins have gone to find better hunting grounds. Yep, we’re out of candy, so that means it’s time to announce our first Scavenger Hunt winners. Woohooo! You guys are incredible! We had a wonderful response to our first scavenger hunt, and an unprecedented response for goodies to treat our readers with!

*All book groups are random*
*All prizes are random draws*

Prize 1 - A signed copy of Adelle Laudan’s book Iron Horse Rider and a loaded bag of SRN Swag! - - Sunflower95 /sunflower95_daisy@yahoo.com!
(email me with a snail mail for your prize!)

Prize 2 - Three Ebooks
Lonely Places - A.L. Debran
Night of Novel Tea - Cindy Green
The Welcome Inn - Elaine Cantrell - -
Valerie Bongards/valb0302@yahoo.com (email me for your books!)

Prize 3 - Three Ebooks
September Heat - Diana Castilleja
Cop and Mermaid - Connie Keenan
Canyon Bride - A.L. Debran - -
Tammie/tamjeang1@msn.com (email me for your books!)

Prize 4 - Three Ebooks
A Stroll In The Park - Diana Castilleja
Gunslingers - A.L . Debran
Shadows of Moonlight - Stacy Dawn - -
Stacia/f reddie7713@hotmail.com (email me for your books!)

Prize 5 - Two Ebooks and a loaded bag of SRN Swag!
Love Songs - MG Braden
Go Between - Dayna Hart - -
Beth/Beth.Reimer@bdk.com (email me with a snail mail and email addy for your books!)

Prize 6 - Loaded bag of SRN Swag and goodies! - -
Rhonda/ blessed_heart@windstream.net (email me your snail mail to get your goodies!)

Whew!!! Can you believe we had that many winners? Thank you to all the authors who donated for this totally awesome Trick or Treat fest! And many, many thanks to all the wonderful people who played along. I hope everyone enjoyed our little Halloween event.

SRN Pride::

Recent Sales:

News coming soon!
More news:

Liana Laverentz’s story, Thin Ice WON the New Jersey Romance Writers Golden Leaf Contest!! Congratulations!!

Kim Watters had a recent rush of Best Sellers! Two with The Wild Rose Press. Discovering Jenna and Dog Days of Summer! Congratulations!

Recommended Reads::

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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.**

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SRN June First Friday News Flash

This is the first Friday group newsletter for Sweeter Romantic Notions Yahoo Group, the specialized voice for sweeter readers and authors! Enjoy!

New Releases ::

Release:: Bootlegger’s Bride Available Now!
New Release by Marty Kindall!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.

Release:: The Importance of Almack’s Coming July 3rd!
New Release by Denise Patrick!
Published by Samhain Publishing.

Release:: Something Blue : Brides and Bouguets Anthology Available in June!
New Release by Babe King!
Published by By Grace Publishing.

Release:: The Marian Kind Available in June!
New Release by Babe King!
Published by Freya’s Bower.

Release:: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Your Wedding Available June 8th!
New Release by Cindy Green!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.

Release:: Zebulon Available Now!
New Release by Leigh Barbour!
Published by The Wild Rose Press.

Release:: Better than Chocloate Available Now!
New Release by Breianna Robertson!
Published by Forbidden Publications.

Release:: Iron Horse Rider Available in Print June!
New Release by Adelle Laudan!
Published by Wild Child Publishing.

Release:: Dee Days Available in Print June!
New Release by Adelle Laudan!
Published by Mardi Gras Publishing.

Upcoming Chats and Discussion ::
(Be sure to check the group calendar for any updates!)

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!

June
Friday 8th @ THE ROMANCE BISTRO
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Romance_Bistro/

Wednesday 27th @ COFFEE TIME ROMANCE
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karenfindoutaboutbooks

July
Saturday 7th @ CK2S Kwips and KritiquesBook Club
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CK2S Kwips and KritiquesBook Club

Wednesday 25th @ Brenda Williamson Romance
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brendawilliamsonromanceparty

News and Announcements ::

Please visit the Sweeter Romantic Notions Author Blog (http://srn-authors.blogspot.com). We have a full list of talented folks giving little bits of wisdom, funny tales, and tips on the craft of writing.

Of more important note:

Cheers to Denise Patrick!!
Adopting Alyssa is a Recommended Read from FAR!
Click here for the 5 cups review from Coffee Time Romance Review!
Click here for the 5 hearts review from The Romance Studio!

The Earl’s Enchantment by The Wild Rose Press : Sara Freeze received a lovely review from Love Bites Romance Reviews!

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