Alison Kent is one of my favorite authors. Her books are a compelling mix of sexy romance and tense adventure. I loved her work before I ever met her. And now I have the great fortune of counting her as a friend. So when I found out Kensington was re-releasing [...]

Spent the day at BEA (Book Expo) in LA yesterday. Had a very nice time. The ladies running the RWA booth were fabulous. Everything went so smoothly. I was able to go in, sit down, sign all my books and leave. Thanks to the RWA ladies and to all who [...]

I’m in L.A. for Book Expo today. I’ll be signing copies of RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW in the RWA booth starting at 1:00 p.m. My boothmate (ie, the author signing at the same time) will be Elizabeth Scott. According to the schedule, she’ll be signing her book, PERFECT YOU. If you’re [...]

I’m finally home. Had weather delays getting there and mechanical difficulties getting back, but I’m at my house (at last!) and very happy about that fact. And I have some winners to announce…
-Liza is the winner of Mercy Street by Mariah Stewart
-limecello is the winner of The Brass Bed by Jennifer Stevenson
-I also [...]

First, I got another call last evening. YOUR MOUTH DRIVES ME CRAZY is also a finalist in the single title category of the Book Buyers Best contest sponsored by the Orange County Chapter of RWA. So, that’s three finalist calls for this book in a week. I’m so happy!
Second, the fabulous Shiloh [...]

I’m about to go pick up my parents at the airport. While getting ready, I got a fabulous call from the lovely ladies at the Greater Detroit RWA Chapter saying that YOUR MOUTH DRIVES ME CRAZY is a finalist in the single title category of the Booksellers’ Best Contest. Yay!!!
Almost [...]

I don’t give out a lot of romance writing advice because, well, I just don’t unless someone asks me. You ask me and I’ll go on for hours. You’ve been warned. But having spent the last few weeks judging entries for three different contests, I would like to suggest the following**:
1. [...]

I just found out YOUR MOUTH DRIVES ME CRAZY is a finalist in the Hot, Sexy, Sensuous category of the 2008 Desert Rose Golden Quill. Yay!!!
Now that’s a good way to end a week.

Barry Eisler is the author of the hugely popular action series starring the tortured hero John Rain. Eisler came to the Romantic Times Convention in Pittsburgh. I thought it was brilliant marketing. First, Eisler is a good looking guy with an interesting past (worked for the CIA). He writes sexy action [...]

First, TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Notice how Amazon has, once again, misspelled my name. Grrr. Anyway…Yeah, it’s a Christmas antho. And, yeah, that’s a long time away. But the book releases on my birthday, so I think you should all pre-order it.
Second, [...]