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What I love most besides shoes, purses & t-shirts!

Sammie and friend doing American Idol at Madame Tussauds in NYCSo this week I have decided to write about what I love most besides shoes, purses, and t-shirts.

I know you are wondering what could possibly be more wonderful. The answer: Jewelry!!!!!

I love to accessorize with a cute pair of earrings and a nice necklace. My favorite bracelet is the Lucky Brand Jeans bracelet. It is basically a strip of leather that says “Live In Love”. How perfect since Valentines Day is coming up. As well as a cute pair of earrings.

My favorite two pairs of the moment are heart shaped. One pair I own has a stick figure boy and girl and they say “I love you.” The other pair is just hearts a smaller pinker heart inside. I love love. I am not in love though. Sadly. *tear tear*. I AM OUT. And like the bracelet says LIVE IN LOVE!!!

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Guest Blogger Stacy Boyd from Harlequin starting February 5

Starting on February 5, I’ll have guest blogger Stacy Boyd who is one of my editors at Harlequin. Please drop by starting on February 5 and talk with Stacy about publishing and of course, Harlequin.

When I was first shopping around DARKNESS CALLS (then titled BORN TO DIE), Stacy and Leslie Wainger were the editors who thought there was still a place left for paranormals. Many of the other houses I tried said that a vampire story would be a tough sell, but Stacy and Leslie believed.

For that — MANY MANY THANKS!! To date, I’ve worked with Stacy on 5 books in THE CALLING series as well as a number of other projects.

So, without further delay, here’s some info on Stacy:

Originally from LaGrange, Georgia, Stacy Boyd is a voracious reader who turned her love of stories into a degree in studying people (aka, cultural anthropology) from New College of Florida. She’s been with Harlequin Enterprises since 2001 and has edited for both Harlequin and Silhouette series romance as well as for the LUNA Books trade imprint. She’s the winner of the 2004 PASIC Editor of Merit award, and her author base consists of many talented writers, including a New York Times bestseller, a Nebula Award winner, RITA nominees and Waldenbooks bestsellers. She currently lives in Hell’s Kitchen, NYC, with her husband and son.

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Deleted Bits – MORE THAN A MISSION

**SPOILER ALERT for MORE THAN A MISSION**

Elizabeth Moore has a twin sister in MORE THAN A MISSION — Danielle Moore — known by everyone as Dani. Dani’s first appearance in MORE THAN A MISSION was cut because there was concern that it would immediately give away who was actually the world-renowned assassin known as The Sparrow. I liked the scene because it let me show Dani’s caring for her sister Lizzy Bee and also hinted at the fact that maybe Dani wasn’t the killer that everyone believed her to be.

The scene where Dani is dying in Lizzy Bee’s arms was one of the hardest I’ve ever had to write. There was not only the emotion between the two sisters to deal with, but I also hated to let Dani go as a character.

Which is the reason I was so happy when Harlequin gave the go ahead to do Dani’s story which will come out in August 2007 and is titled SECRET AGENT REUNION.

So, without further ado — here’s a Deleted Bit from MORE THAN A MISSION (also, there’s more Deleted Bits from THE CALLING over at the new site at www.thecallingvampirenovels.com. Check them out since some are rather sexy!):
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Thanks to all and some musings on themes in romance

A big thanks to Lois and all the writers involved on the DREAMS & DESIRES project! Another thanks as well to all of you who have dropped by and offered your comments on the topic of abuse.

I think it’s wonderful that by doing something you love — like writing — you can help bring awareness of other issues, either through something like the DREAMS & DESIRES anthology or through the stories you tell.

I’ve often heard the comment from interviewers or others that I write romances, what kinds of issues could I possibly raise?
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Reading Romance Can Change the World

First, I want to thank my dear friend Caridad Pineiro for giving me the opportunity to guest on her blog today. Everyone should have a friend like Caridad. She’s the best!

What I’d like to tell you about today is more of a Public Service Announcement than Blatant Self-Promotion, even though I’d like you all to run out and buy a copy of Dreams & Desires, a new anthology which will be released on February 1st from Freya’s Bower. Because by doing so, you can help change the lives of women and children in desperate circumstances.

DREAMS & DESIRESDreams & Desires is a compilation of nineteen stories by nineteen authors. The stories range from sweet to spicy to sizzling and cover a variety of romance sub-genres. Not only did all the authors contribute their stories to this anthology but all the editing and cover art were also donated. All of the net proceeds — that’s 100% of the profit — from the sales of the anthology will go directly to a battered woman’s shelter in Florida.
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Continuing with Caren . . .

Continuing her sold-out appearance at my blog, please put your hands together and give a big shout out for Caren Johnson, my agent extraordinaire (Come on now! A little louder! I can’t hear you yet!)

I met Caren nearly three years ago when she was recommended by a mutual friend and together we have sold . . . drum roll please . . . 13 assorted books and novellas!!!

Feel free to ask her questions since she will be popping in through out the rest of the week.

Caren — many thanks for stopping by.

So now, without any more delay from lil’ ol’ me, here’s Caren!

If you have any questions, please post them as a comment to this blog! Thanks!

Hi Guys:
There were a few questions about what I’m interested in and one where someone asked me to elaborate on my tastes. I know this isn’t something you want to hear, but I want to put a warning at the very top of this message.

Just b/c it seems like I like one type of book doesn’t mean I’m going to immediately scoop up one that is just like it. That means if I say I like (for example) Gone with the Wind and someone writes to me and says not only did they love GwtW as much as I did, but there book is just like it, I’m probably not going to take another look. Why? B/c we already have GwtW. Why would we need another? Now if someone tells me they have a Latino version of GwtW or a version that tells the real story of Melanie (was she really that nice or was she quietly planning to murder Scarlet in her sleep), then I’d take another look.
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