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My Deadly Valentine

February 12, 2011 | News

Greek Hoplite

Greek Warrior

Hello again!

I’m blogging today over at Cynthia Eden‘s place. She gave me a heck of an interview for My Deadly Valentine, to celebrate THE SHADOW GUARD‘s release in April and her DEADLY LIES in March.

Please stop by and check it out!

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Where Past Meets Present

February 11, 2011 | News,The stories

Alexandria, VA Waterfront

Alexandria, VA Waterfront

Hi there!

I’m partying – uh, blogging – at Monica Burns’ big blog party today. I’ll be chatting about where past meets present. Otherwise known as how I managed to introduce my heroine (born in 1880′s Nebraska Territory) to a very modern-day homicide cop.

Please stop by and chat about books set in real places, where history walks.

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History as Backstory

February 1, 2011 | The stories,Tuning the instrument

Say Hello to the Steam LocomotiveHello again! I’m blogging today at History Hoydens about how to sneak the historical background into a book’s beginning. (Hey, it’s backstory, isn’t it? Yet who wants to read a boring info dump? But it’s vital if it’s set in a different time and place from today’s world. Oh gosh, this is starting to feel more complicated than writing a contemporary novel…)

Please stop by and chat! I’d love to compare notes about books who flaunted the history from the beginning or surprised you with its importance. I’ve got examples ranging from SENSE AND SENSIBILITY to THE IRISH DEVIL to THE DEVIL SHE KNOWS to…

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Monica Burns Visits the History Hoydens

January 20, 2011 | News,Quirky notions

Hi there!

Monica Burns is blogging today at the History Hoydens about adventure, romance – and plumbing! When I invited her to join us, I never thought she’d come up with such a fascinating combination of ideas. Should have known better since she’s such an inventive writer.

Please drop by and join the fun!

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Rediscovered Favorites

January 11, 2011 | Serendipity,Tuning the instrument

Library BooksAny favorite authors that have slipped out of your fingers – and you’d like to reread?

I’m blogging today at History Hoydens about one of my best-loved historical authors whose backlist miraculously came back into my library.

Please drop by and tell me about who you’d like to welcome back home.

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A Glass of Cheer

December 21, 2010 | News,Quirky notions

EggnogHi there! I’m blogging today at History Hoydens about drinks in the Wild West. I’ve got historical recipes for eggnog, rum punch, and even gin cocktails.

Please stop by and chat, if you’ve got time. I’d love to hear your favorite options for winter drinks and what your favorite characters imbibe.

2:46 am | 2 Comments  

And Now for A Few Words from Dragons

December 20, 2010 | The stories

Hi there! November’s podcast from the ladies at Broadpod features tales of Dragons and other mystical beings, as voiced by their creators. Readers Kelly A. Harmon, Sarah Micklem, Diane Whiteside, Danielle Ackley McPhail, and Justine Graykin bring you on a safari spanning mystical lands to back yard surprises.

My episode features Khyber and Svehtlana from CAPTIVE DESIRES.

If you right click on the podcast, you can even add it to your iTunes music library.

The Broad Pod is brought to you by Broad Universe, a 501(c)3, international organization dedicated to promoting, celebrating, and honoring women writers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

Enjoy!

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