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September Newsletter
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September Newsletter
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 Bullseye
by Jessica Andersen,
Harlequin Intrigue, Big Sky Bounty Hunters, ISBN:0373228686
Tough. Tenacious. True blue. Secret Service agent Isabella Gray thought those traits described bounty hunter Jacob Powell to a T. When the secretary of defense's family was ambushed on her watch, she knew she needed to recruit the sexy ex-Special Forces soldier for help. Isabella recognized all too well the shot of adrenaline that pulsed through her former lover upon learning that Big Sky's quarry--militia men on the lam--were behind the abduction. Forced to rely on each other after their rescue mission led to a harrowing plane crash, neither could resist the pent-up emotions churning between them. Once Jacob stumbled upon shocking evidence that an international mastermind could be pulling all the strings, would their red-hot passion chase away the chill of |
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 Peekaboo
Baby by Delores
Fossen, Harlequin Intrigue, ISBN: 0373228694
Months after the birth of her son, single mom Delaney Nash discovered a horrible truth: the sperm bank she'd used was under investigation for unethical practices. Complicating matters even further was the very real possibility her son's father was none other than Ryan McCall--her sworn enemy. Suddenly a string of suspicious--and near-fatal--accidents proved that Delaney and her son were in terrible danger. And the only man she could trust to help her uncover the truth was the very same man who was strictly off-limits. And now, in a race against time, could Delaney and Ryan combat danger--and their stormy past--before it was too late? |
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 Return
to Stony Ridge by Dani
Sinclair, Harlequin Intrigue, Eclipse, ISBN: 0373228708
It wasn't every day that P.I. Teri Johnson pulled a gun on a man in his own home, but she was desperate. Her sister was in a coma and her missing nephew was in grave danger. She had to find the little boy before he was lost forever--and contractor R. J. Monroe would help her, even if it meant keeping her eyes and gun trained on him at all times. When their search led them to an eerie mansion with too many secrets, Teri wondered if she was in over her head. Even with R.J. at her side, she still didn't like things that go bump in the night. But Teri would complete her mission at all costs--even at the risk of losing her heart.... |
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 Operation:
Midnight Tango by Linda
Castillo, Harlequin Intrigue, ISBN: 0373228716
Taking gorgeous corrections officer Emily Monroe as his hostage, undercover CIA agent Zack Devlin was trying to escape with his life. But when he helped himself to Emily's full red lips and her body melted into Zack's hard edges, she didn't know if she was in danger or in love. Both harboring old secrets and heartache, Emily and Zack were forced to run from dark intentions; finding solace in each other's body heat, a shared passion driven by pure adrenaline. But as their search for evidence became a suicide mission, would they die having never said...I love you? |
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 Pride
of a Hunter by Sylvie Kurtz,
Harlequin Intrigue, The Seekers, ISBN: 0373228724
Since her husband's tragic death, sniper turned soccer mom Lucinda Taylor has worked hard to make a quiet, small-town life for herself and her son. Then Dominic Skyralov knocks on her door and her secret past catches up with her. And all that stands between death and the people she loves most is one bullet. |
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What do you do when you just can't sit still and write for another minute? How do you keep fit, physically and mentally? B
J Daniels:
Rita Herron: To keep fit physically and mentally, I usually incorporate some kind of physical exercise into my routine daily. Normally I work for two-three hours in the morning, then take a break and walk about three miles, or do an exercise tape. This provides a mental break (I try to think about my story, next scene, plot, etc. while I'm walking), and gives me a physical break from sitting at the desk. It also makes me feel better and more energized! I also take small breaks during the day to keep fresh, drink lots of water, and try to get enough sleep, although sometimes my characters keep me awake at night!
Mallory Kane: I hate exercise. Always have. But about two years ago I started doing yoga with an excellent teacher. I love it! Yoga is wonderful for mental peace and physical exercise. If you do power yoga, like my instructor does, it's good for the spine, the heart, the muscles and for strength. Often, when I'm in shavasana -- the final relaxation pose, my characters talk to me--so for me, yoga is the best!
Sylvie Kurtz: I'm a walker. I walk almost every morning. It wakes up my brain. I've come up with some great plot twists while letting the brain roam free while I walk.
Dana Marton: When I can't sit still any longer, I either do a quick chore, a few yoga exercises, or go out to the garden for a few minutes and pull some weeds. Or.... should I confess to this? I go and raid the cabinets for chocolate. :-)
Julie Miller: My dog, Maxie, is more than calm, occasionally very entertaining!, company when I write. I walk her every morning for regular exercise, and generally, again, later in the day, we'll have another outing. She's got her routine down pat and will get on my case to tell me that we need to go get some exercise and fresh air. If I'm being bad, hunching over my keyboard without taking a break; or if I forget; or if I'm just feeling lazy, she will remind me that we have to get up and move. Her nose is very cold, her terrier bark can be most insistent, and she does this funny dance flat on her belly--all great motivators for getting me up and moving. With her brains and personality, she provides quite the mental break, too. I wonder if I can use my vet bills as a write-off on my writing expenses!
Ann Voss Peterson: Writing can be hard on the body, not to mention hard on the waistline. So I make sure I spend some time exercising every day. I have recently discovered yoga, which is terrific for all those aches and pains and tight muscles. I also walk four miles each day. My pal Mick, a border collie, walks with me and forces me to keep the routine. If I ever feel like skipping a day, he doesn't give up until he herds me out the door!
Kelsey Roberts: In truth - I don't keep physically fit, instead, I opted to throw my scale away. But, I have gotten into yoga in the last year. It's really relaxing and a great way to clear the mind and regroup. No, it will never replace the benefits of caffeine for me, but it does offer me a change of scenery when I've been glued to my chair for far too long.
Patricia Rosemoor: Writing does require too much sitting. One of the things I love to do is garden. So that's a break for me. Even if I'm working outside on my patio, I occasionally get up to do some watering. I have tons of plants in containers that need constant attention. Gardening/yard work is only good for half the year, though. I also swim and take water aerobics. Gardening lifts my spirits and water buoys my body.
Rebecca York: I'm not sure I am fit mentally. <g> But I do try to keep in shape. I've been going to the gym and doing the recumbent bike and weight machines twice a week for the past twenty years. A friend and I go together, so each of us shows up in order not to let down the other one. For the past year, I've also been doing a yoga class once a week--and doing yoga on my own also. I used to walk for fitness, but my knees are too bad for that now. For mental health, I try to make sure I do things for fun--movies, bridge, going out to dinner, traveling, gardening, craft projects. |
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| Julie
Miller is thrilled to announce that her April Intrigue, Police
Business won the Cataromance Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Harlequin
Intrigue.
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| Jessica
Andersen: To celebrate the upcoming release of her latest Intrigue,
Bullseye,
Jessica will be giving away two $25 Amazon gift certificates and three
signed backlist books (one to each of the gift certificate winners and
one to the third place winner). Since she had entrants use their
creativity on the last contest (medical poems), she'll keep this one simple.
Email
her and say 'hi' and you'll be entered in the drawing, which will
be held on September 30. For more information, visit her contest
page.
Mallory Kane: It's time for Mallory's newest "Rate the Cover" contest. Visit her contest page and give her your opinion of her newest cover, for Epiphany, a Three-in-One coming in November of 2005. The best answer wins. Contest tuns August 19 through September 19. Sylvie Kurtz: Win a signed copy of Heart of a Hunter and Mask of a Hunter as well as a garden frame. Visit her website for more details. Sylvie also sends congratulations to Kimberly Miller, the August contest winner! Dana Marton: To celebrate her current release The Sheik's Safety, Dana announces a reader contest for a $50 amazon.com gift certificate. For details, visit her website. Contest ends Oct 10. Julie Miller: Enter Julie's Autumn Contest to win one of three signed copies of her November Intrigue, Forbidden Captor. Starting September 15, through October 14, send your name and snail mail address to her (via e-mail, or send a postcard with the same info to the P.O. box address). Please don't forget to put "contest" in the subject line. Winners will be drawn at random on October 15. Rebecca York: An autographed copy of the Harlequin edition of Rebecca's Peregrine Connection novel, In Search of the Dove, will be sent to the winner of a drawing on November 1. Watch for our weekly contests at NovelTalk as well! |
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