The winners of the Jill Shalvis giveaway are… Terri Osburn (wins The Sweetest Thing) and Jamie Michele (wins Simply Irresistible)! Congrats, Terry and Jamie. I know you’ll love these books. I’m emailing you, so if you don’t have an email from me in your inbox, check your junk mail. And thanks to everyone who commented!
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Why community is key to contemporary romance – and giveaway!
“In contemporaries, community is key,” Selina McLemore, Senior Editor at Grand Central Publishing, told me at the Romance Writers of America national conference last week. It makes sense, right? Those of us who love contemporary romance fall for books set in a particular town or city that feels as fleshed out as the hero and… Continue reading Why community is key to contemporary romance – and giveaway!
Who will win the RITA for best contemporary romance?
Since the Romance Writers of America announced the finalists for the RITA award back in March, I’ve been reading all of the nominated novels in my favorite category: contemporary single-title romance. Some of the authors are old favorites of mine, and some were new to me. The winners will be announced on July 1, and… Continue reading Who will win the RITA for best contemporary romance?
Pride and joy in New York City
For those of us who spend our lives writing about and celebrating love, commitment and equality, this has been a beautiful weekend in New York. The Marriage Equality Act passed two days ago. Today New York City celebrated during the Pride parade. The mood was jubilant, and the joy on people’s faces was almost overwhelming.… Continue reading Pride and joy in New York City
The coolest animals in romance
A couple of weeks ago, I had a dream about my parents’ dog, Gina. In my dream, she was no longer an elderly, arthritic, deaf, incontinent, grumpy mutt with only one eye (and it blind). She transformed into the enthusiastic puppy she’d been when I first bought her for my parents to help my dad… Continue reading The coolest animals in romance