Guest post & giveaway by Heather Thurmeier: From reality TV to romance novel

This week I’m happy to host contemporary romance author Heather Thurmeier, who’s here to talk about how a popular reality TV series sparked an idea for her latest romance trilogy. She’s also giving away a digital copy of her book, Falling for You (see below for details). Take it away, Heather! Thank you so much… Continue reading Guest post & giveaway by Heather Thurmeier: From reality TV to romance novel

Happy International Day of the Girl Child!

In my day job, I work for humanitarian and development organizations. Though I don’t talk about those issues much on this blog, I wanted to take the time to celebrate the most important – and probably most neglected – resource the world has: girls. The United Nations declared today the first annual International Day of… Continue reading Happy International Day of the Girl Child!

Winner of a banned book!

I really loved reading all of the thoughtful, thought-provoking comments people left on my post about Banned Books Week. Thank you all! The winner of a banned book of her choice is…Quilt Lady! Congratulations, Quilt Lady. Email me at romancingkatrina[at]gmail[dot]com and let me know: a) Which book you’d like; b) What format you’d like it… Continue reading Winner of a banned book!

Contemporaries to covet in October

It’s that time of the month again – when we celebrate the best contemporary romances being published this month. For those of you who are new here, at the beginning of every month I tell you a couple of the upcoming contemporary romances I’m most looking forward to. You tell me the same and one… Continue reading Contemporaries to covet in October

Winner of the Christi Barth giveaway!

Thanks very much to Christi Barth for stopping by to tell us about her wedding-planner romance PLANNING FOR LOVE. The lucky winner is…Cathy P! Cathy, it’s a digital book, so email me at romancingkatrina[at]gmail[dot]com and let me know which ereader you’d like it for. Everyone, this week you can win a banned book in honor… Continue reading Winner of the Christi Barth giveaway!