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London: Haunt of a Cat Burglar in Training

London. It’s a place I dreamed of visiting after hearing the poem about Christopher Robin and Alice as a child. Do you know the one I mean? Here’s the first verse: Buckingham Palace by A.A. Milne They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace - Christopher Robin went...

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Promotion Secrets with Author Maria Zannini

My special guest today is author, Maria Zannini who recently self-published a paranormal romance called The Devil to Pay. Maria has been out on the virtual road with the Indie Roadshow where she tells writers about her self-publishing journey and the things she's...

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The 13 Step Guide to The Amorous Education of Celia Seaton

I have author, Miranda Neville visiting me today. She's celebrating the release of her historical romance, The Amorous Education of Celia Seaton, which is out at Avon on July 26. Her heroine, Celia is taming a dandy, among other things. Please welcome Miranda and read...

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In Love and War by Suzanne Barrett

Today Suzanne Barrett is visiting to give us a taste of her recent release, In Love and War. Timnagh, County Waterford, 1993 Irish dairy farmer, Meaghann Power, struggling to make ends meet, rents her converted castle keep to an embittered war correspondent wounded in...

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Best Romances of 2009

It’s the time of the year where everywhere looks back and thinks of their favorite and sometimes least favorite things for the year. I thought I’d list my top romance reads for both print and e-books. NOTE: Most of the above books came out in 2009, but a few of these...

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Travel Ready Packing

Travel-Ready Packing: Pack Light, Dress Right—Anytime, Anywhere by Julie Ann Martin Publisher: Argo & Cole Publishers ISBN: 978-0-9791186-1-6 Publication Date: 1 Jan, 2010 Website: www.travelreadypacking.com Amazon link: Travel-Ready Packing: Pack Light, Dress Right -...

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First Draft in 30 Days.

As a writer I’m always interested in craft books, and I’ve been meaning to pick up this particular one for a long time. The title—First Draft in 30 Days is a bit misleading because if you follow the methods prescribed you’ll end up with a very detailed outline rather...

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Contest Winner

Thanks to everyone who entered my contest and wished me a happy holiday. Hubby and I had a wonderful time. It was very relaxing and the days passed way too quickly. Three people guessed the correct total of 18. I decided to put all three names in a hat and draw out...

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Books: Too Many in the Marketplace?

I noticed this topic about the number of books that publishers put out each month a few weeks ago at Dear Author and thought it was an interesting one. Are there too many releases each month? From a reader’s point of view I think the answer has to be no. Having a...

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