August Wrap-Up

August was a busy month! And it’s still not over. Lots of good things happened though. First, I finished writing my latest historical romance….a Civil War piece set in Natchez, Mississippi, that I’ve been working on for a long time and started the first story in a historical western trilogy while I’m having the other one beta read.

          

I went to the RNC conference in Vegas this month too. Had a great time hanging out with Kayce Lassiter and Lexi Post among many other friends (and people who were soon to become friends). It was lovely. Learned a lot, too, which is always wonderful. Ate way too much and….oh wait, isn’t it supposed to be “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”? That being the case, I shouldn’t tell you anymore.

THEN….Kayce released her fabulous contemporary cowgirl fiction, Katie’s Rock. I’m so pleased for her. Here’s my review of her wonderful story.

“Ms. Lassiter has outdone herself in giving us Katie’s Rock. I truly enjoyed this story. With a cast of unforgettable characters, humor and heartbreak abound and the ending is uniquely satisfying. I admit to shedding a tear or two, but I laughed as well.

Katie is torn between the McAllister brothers – Jake and David. Both are knock your socks off gorgeous, both put Katie through her paces, but all is not paradise. Jake, too, is torn--between loving Katie and doing what’s best for his children.

Sometimes, the hardest decisions are the right ones.  Fortunately, Katie chooses wisely and ends up with the best brother. I look forward to more enjoyable contemporary cowgirl fiction from Ms. Lassiter.”

           

THEN….Lexi released her second novel, Passion’s Poison, a story based on Hawthorne’s Rappaccini’s Daughter. It, too, was fabulous and here’s my review of that….

            “Lexi Post has done it again. After the success of Masque, Post has released Passion’s Poison and found the perfect recipe for creating hot exciting stories. Did I say hot? I meant scorching.

            Lexi Post takes a story from classic literature—in this case, Hawthorne’s Rappaccini’s Daughter, a tale about a mad scientist who actually makes his daughter poisonous--adds a 20^th century descendent of the original Beatrice Rappaccini, who’s name just happens to be Bea as well then adds one incredibly hot logger turned chainsaw artist. She adds heaping dollops of some incredible sex (and I do mean incredible!) and the following ingredients: a former boyfriend who’s still in love with Bea, six fathers who want to protect her, a mother who is still living the hippie lifestyle, a cop who wants her for his own and a series of threatening letters. Now, blend in the part that gives Passion’s Poison its unique flavor - Bea must have sex in a series of one night stands to release her poison so she doesn’t die, making her partners ill in the process.

            Stir until messy. Very messy and voila! Passion’s Poison is the perfect soufflé of mystery, angst, and great sex, all wrapped up in a deeply satisfying Happily Ever After ribbon. Well done, Ms. Post!”

           

Of course, in between everything else, I’m reading, reading, reading!

           

Let’s see, what else? I’m in high research mode. A lot of people don’t like the research involved in writing historical romances, but what can I say? I love it! I’m always on the hunt for that little nugget of historical fact that puts me in the right frame of mind.

And that’s about all for August. Let’s see what September will bring!

As always, happy reading,

Marie

The RNConvention and a Giveaway from Lexi

I attended the RNConvention this week in Las Vegas with the lovely Marie Patrick and the funny Kayce Lassiter. We had a blast and I have to say the company could not be beat!
 

My highlights from this convention were:

Had the opportunity to spend time with my role model, the awesome and prolific Jennifer Ashley/Allyson James. She is the most humble, knowledgeable, successful, fascinating, New York Times Bestseller I know, and to be able to chat and learn from her was simply awesome!

I also had a chance to catch up with some of my writing friends from Arizona. Both K.T. Roberts and Vijaya Schartz were there and we had fun checking in on books, family, and plans for the future.

Another fantastic experience was meeting two absolutely fun romance readers who were having the time of their lives. Yarber and Judy had enough fun for a dozen people and insisted they were “naughty” and “nice,” but I won’t tell you which was which. These two ladies have the warmest hearts and sweetest friendship I have seen in awhile.  They rock!

And of course I experienced my first book signing. What was especially fun was having the banner of my book, MASQUE, right there.  Check out this amazing sign about my book that Bella Media Management designed for me!

I had such a wonderful time with such amazing people, I feel I must spread the joy.  So I am going to give away an e-copy of my first erotic romance, MASQUE. Comment for a chance to win!

When was the last time you had a great time with friends?

And if you are interested in winning a Venetian mask made in Italy and hand decorated, please stop by The Romance Studio for the first day of the Summer Bash. I will be chatting all week, so I’m looking for good questions to answer :-)

Always, Lexi

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