July2009: To Kiss or Not to Kiss the Frog
NEWS ARCHIVES
03.01.10:: The Boss and Nurse Albright is now available at the Harlequin website. This is the first book in the MidCoast Medical series where you’ll meet all of the series characters and find out if Claire Albright can straighten out Jason Rogers. Last month, I ran a contest to find out what my friends and readers thought about the two different covers for the same story. Surprisingly, the US version received the most votes, and Christine won the drawing for the See’s Candy gift certificate. Congratulations! Often, writers don’t get the ideal cover for their books, which is the case with me with The Boss and Nurse Albright. For fun, I’ve shared pictures of the characters I had in mind when writing it and you can see my version of Jason, Claire, and Gina in this month’s article. What the Characters Really Look Like! Blogging: I will be guest blogging Wednesday, March 3rd at The Pink Heart Society for Writer’s Wednesday. My topic? Romancing the Muse! On Monday March 15th, I’ll be blogging at the Medical Authors’ blog at the Harlequin website. And I’ll be paying Cataromance a blogging visit on March 29th. I’d like to invite you to stop by and comment at any or all of these blogs, if you can. And don’t forget to read my monthly Dear Reader letter on the News page! I’m adding something new this month – a health tip and a recipe. Check it out.
02.01.10:: February is always one of my favorite months with Valentines and Presidents’ Days, and NEW BOOK LAUNCHINGS! Yep, The Boss and Nurse Albright is officially available this month at the Mills & Boon website. It is part of the new style 2 in 1 books with shared authors. I am thrilled to be paired with the wonderful Australian author Amy Andrews! Our book will be in the stores in the United Kingdom in March and in Australia in April. The North American version of my book will be available as a single title at the Harlequin Website in March, and will have a different cover. Confusing enough? Announcement: The Medical Authors blog at www.eHarlequin.com was recently voted the favorite readers’ blog in the eHarliquin community. I am thrilled to be a part of that blog, and will be blogging there on Monday, February 15th. In honor of my book launch, I’m running a CONTEST this month. Go to my Contest/Contact page for more information. It involves voting for a book cover and winning Sees Candy. Have I got your attention?
I’m excited about my next release scheduled in both the United Kingdom and North America for March 2010.
One engimatic doctor One bubbly nurse One baby girl One happy family? This is the first book in my unofficial Santa Barbara series, where I’ve created the fictitious Midcoast Medical Clinic in a refurbished Victorian mansion by the Pacific Ocean. Book number two will follow in August, and if all goes well, the third and final story will be a Christmas release. Stay tuned for updates and an excerpt from The Boss and Nurse Albright in February! I’ll be blogging at the eHarlequin Community Medical Authors blog on January 15th. Stop by and say hello for a chance to win a book!
12.01.09::
Christmas greetings from Lynne! I’m sending special wishes for this holiday season – check out my Dear Reader letter. Good news on the book front. I’ve now found out the title for the second Medical Romance in my unofficial Santa Barbara series: The Heart Doctor and the Baby will be an August 2010 UK release. I’ll be blogging at Love is the Best Medicine December 28th . Be sure to stop by and read about my thoughts on 2009. I’ll give a book away, too. More good news! Assignment: Baby is now a Digital read at Barnes and Noble – and don’t forget it is also available in the Kindle format at Amazon.com. 11.02.09::
Exciting news – The Boss and Nurse Albright – due for March 2010 release in UK, will be simultaneously released in North America. This is the first in my unofficial Santa Barbara Midcoast Medical trilogy and I’m very happy it will be available in NA. I’ll be blogging Monday, November 2nd, at the eHarlequin Community Medical Romance Authors blog. My topic will be clichés men tell women. Pop in and share your favorite “line” from your favorite gender. The best one will win a free romance book. This month’s article is Prologues, Epilogues, and Flashback, Oh My! At the end of this article you’ll see an opportunity to win a lovely pink hardback romance book – Powerless Italian, Penniless Housekeeper by India Grey. I only have six copies to give away so make your comment ASAP. 10.01.09:: ASSIGNMENT: BABY now available in Kindle format at Amazon.
Breaking News! I’ve just sold book nine! It is the second story in my unofficial Santa Barbara Medical Clinic series. My working title was – A BABY OF HER OWN. I’ll let you know what the “official” title will be as soon as I find out. 08.01.09:: I will be giving my Riveting Revisions online workshop for the Los Angeles Romance Authors in September. If you are interested in signing up, please follow this link: http://www.lararwa.com/eclassshedule.html The Medical Romance Author’s blog at Harlequin is going great guns. If you haven’t stopped by to read an entry or three, check us out on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday here! I am always so happy when readers take the time to post comments about my books at the eHarlequin community. In case you’re on the fence about trying one of my books, I hope these kind words from various readers will help prod you along! 07.01.09:: I’m happy to say that Assignment: Baby, my March UK release, is now on sale in North America at eHarlequin. Temporary Doctor, Surprise Father will continue to be available at the Mills and Boon Website and at The Book Depository (no shipping fee) in the UK. Other news – my latest sale title has changed, and will be called The Boss and Nurse Albright. I still love it, and think it’s catchy and cute! On another note, a blog note, the Medical Romance authors now have a second group blog, this one in the eHarlequin Community. Stop by every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and check us out! And don’t forget to visit Love is the Best Medicine for our once weekly blogs. The winners for my June contests are Nancy H. and Jane A. Congratulations! 06.22.09:: Here's another wonderful review for Temporary Doctor, Surprise Father from Maura at CoffeeTime Romance & More: "This is a very emotional story about a couple who find each other again after many years. Both of them had difficult childhoods and were very much in love. The author does an excellent job of giving the reader a picture of both main characters’ emotional states both then and now. The story is set in a very busy emergency room and the author does an excellent job of describing the setting and the work involved without getting so technical that the average reader cannot understand what is going on. I quickly became engrossed in the story and enjoyed every word." Four Coffee Cups! -- Maura 06.15.09:: I got a lovely review for Temporary Doctor, Surprise Father from Julie B. at CataRomance.com: "A touching, tender and engrossing Medical Romance, Temporary Doctor, Surprise Father is a wonderful story which I devoured in a single sitting! Don’t miss this talented storyteller’s enchanting tale of second chances, devastating secrets and the redeeming power of love!" Four stars! -- Julie B. 06.08.09:: Breaking news! - I've found out the title for my next book will be - THE BOSS, THE BABY AND NURSE ALBRIGHT - and it will be a 3/10 UK release. I love it. On June 15th, it's my turn at the Medical Romance Author's blog - Love is the Best Medicine. Leave a comment at either blog, and I'll automatically put your name in a drawing for a copy of Temporary Doctor, Surprise Father. And I will be guest blogging at The Pink Heart Society June 16th for Temptation Tuesday. Stop by and see what's tempted me lately. 06.01.09:: Breaking news! I’ve sold my 8th Medical Romance to Mills and Boon, which will be tentatively published March 2010 in UK. No new title yet, but my working title is: A Family Worth Waiting For. Watch for updates on this book. Temporary Doctor, Surprise Father is now available in stores in the United Kingdom, and since this book isn’t scheduled for release in North America, besides being on sale at the Mills and Boon website, The Book Depository also located in Britain, has my book in stock and does not charge a shipping fee. To read an unedited excerpt of the first chapter, go to my Articles and News page. And to read the prologue, click on last month’s article (May).The reviews are coming in for Temporary Doctor, Surprise Father, and I’m really happy with them: “Lynne Marshall writes a powerful romance that touches the depth of a reader's heart!” “Lynne Marshall’s excellent writing skills lend excitement and credibility to this story. The medical scenes are realistic, adding much to the substance of the story. Her love scenes are sensual. The tension between Jan and Beck is realistic, and keeps you reading to the very end.” Because June is a book release month, I’m running two contests: If you’d like to brush up on your French, and get two books in one, here’s your chance! Check out my contest page for a chance to win a copy of the French version of my book! Plus learn more about the second contest which will test your classic movie IQ. Here is the lovely French cover for Temporary Doctor, Surprise Father or Un si lourd secret. It is an honor sharing the cover with author Josie Metcalfe.
05.01.09:: My next Medical Romance, Temporary Doctor, Surprise Father is now available in the United Kingdom at the Mills and Boon website, and will be in stores in June in the UK. This book is very special to me, and I’ll tell you more about it in the Dear Reader letter. Once Upon a Romance did a fun interview with me this month. If you’d like to learn a bit more about me, I hope you’ll check it out. I’ve just found out that my call story has been posted CataRomance University. I got excited all over again, re-telling this special story. Have a look. And the winner of the TJ Bennett interview contest is … Caffey!!! She has chosen The Legacy. Congratulations, Caffey. I know you’ll love the book. I sure did! 04.15.09:: See my interview with historical author TJ Bennett here. 04.07.09:: Other Editions of Assignment Baby:
04.01.09:: April greetings to everyone. I’m thrilled to say that the good reviews for ASSIGNMENT: BABY keep rolling in, (4.5 stars Cataromance, 4 cups from Coffee Time Romance, 5 stethoscopes from Book Illuminations by two different reviewers!) and though the book’s time in the UK is coming to an end, it is currently available in Australia, and this book will also go on the eHarlequin North American website beginning in July. I hope you’ll check it out! I’m trying something new this month, and on April 15th I will post a “live” author interview in my Dear Reader section.
Please join me in welcoming TJ Bennett - author of “out of the box” romantic historical fiction. The Legacy is a 2009 Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence finalist, and was a 2008 Buried Treasure from All About Romance. Her upcoming May release The Promise, is another incredibly sensual and enthralling book with a hero who will make you swoon. Be sure to check back on April 15th to read her interview! Anyone who leaves a question via my contact page will have a chance to win TJ's wonderful debut book The Legacy. March contest: And the winner is … Roberta H. Congratulations. This month's contest is linked to TJ Bennett's interview. (See above.) And while you’re here, check out the monthly articles and book reviews of what I’ve read each month on the contest/contact page.
03.04.09:: Breaking News – Here’s a new review for Assignment: Baby Cataromance 4.5 stars: "Reading a Lynne Marshall book is always a treat as she weaves her medical knowledge and compassion into her stories. A perfect feel good book, ASSIGNMENT: BABY is a keeper." ~ Donna Zapf. 03.01.09:: This is my three year anniversary for launching my website. Thank you for your continued support. Hmm. I think I’ll give a book away! Go to my contest page to for more information. Thursday March 5th, I will be the guest blogger at the Pink Heart Society for Thursday Talk Time. I’d love to have you stop by and say hello. Sunday March 22nd, I’ll be blogging at Love is the Best Medicine – And I intend to give away a copy of my latest book to one lucky commenter on both blog dates! ASSINGMENT: BABY is now on the store shelves in the UK, and so far has received a lovely review from Book Illuminations.
02.01.09::
Special Valentine’s Day wishes to all romance readers and writers out there! For my United Kingdom readers - I’m thrilled to announce that ASSIGNMENT: BABY is now available at the Mills and Boon website, and it is also available in E-Book format. Here’s another exciting bit of news - Mills and Boon now has the “Browse the book” option. Don’t you love all these gadgets, I mean widgets? Go take a look. Assignment: Baby will also be available in your favorite book stores in the UK in March. I am also excited to tell you about a fabulous Valentine’s Day giveaway I am taking part in. On February 7th, I will be guest blogging at the wonderful TJ Bennett’s IMHO (In My Humble Opinion) on “What Romance Means to Me.” As the only category romance author of the group (ten authors – yes that’s right, that means ten books in a basket to giveaway to one lucky person) I sincerely hope you’ll pop over and leave a comment. These blogs started back on January 21st, so go have a look and catch up on all the fun comments. In order to get your name in the drawing, you need to leave at least two comments on separate blogs. And I’ll see you on February 7th! Here’s a bit more good news: I am adding two wonderful authors and one terrific review website to my links page. Please welcome Kate Hardy (HMB Medical Romance and Modern Heat Extra), Amy Andrews (HMB Medical Romance and Presents), and Book Illuminations. Be sure to check out their websites! 01.01.09 ::
HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE! May 2009 bring you many blessings, good health, and prosperity. With the coming of the New Year comes a new book. ASSIGNMENT: BABY is my March UK release. (I don’t think this book will be available in North America, so please take advantage of the new UK e-book option!) Isn’t the baby adorable? This book is currently available in hardback and will be up on the Mills & Boon website in February, and will then be available in stores throughout the United Kingdom in March. I loved writing this book, and I hope you’ll enjoy reading it. Visit my books page for the blurb. I’m discussing my writing goals for 2009 in my Dear Reader letter, and I’ve posted an excerpt from ASSIGNMENT: BABY for your reading pleasure, so be sure to visit the News and Articles page. Check back next month for more updates.
12.01.08 ::
Wishing you and yours a Joyous Holiday Season! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Health and Happiness for the New Year. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a loved one or friend – buy a book! Any book by any author! I will be participating in a huge Harlequin Open House on December 11th. Be sure to stop by the Medical Romance Author’s lounge for some Christmas cheer, conversation with some of your favorite authors, and prizes! The winner of the Christmas grab bag contest is Ellen M! Congratulations and your stocking stuffer gifts are in the mail. Open immediately upon receiving them, and enjoy! For some extra Christmas fun, watch for my blog at Love is the Best Medicine the week of December 22nd - I’ll be doing my part to bring you some special Christmas cheer. Watch Judy Garland Sing Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
11.01.08 ::
Let’s be sure to give thanks for our many blessings this Thanksgiving, and my sincerest wishes that you spend the day with loved ones and friends. Last contest of the year! For a chance to win a grab bag of Christmas stocking stuffers, toggle over to my contest page to find out what it’s all about! To catch up on what’s new with Lynne; check out the November Dear Reader letter.
10.19.08: I'm blogging at Love is the Best Medicine this week on Prologues and Epilogues and Flashbacks, Oh My!. Stop by and leave a comment for a chance to win a nice prize. See you there! 10.01.08:: Lots of exciting news to report this month. First and foremost, and the only reason I have this website, my latest book PREGNANT NURSE, NEW-FOUND FAMILY is now available in the US at the Harlequin website. October 2-5th I will be in Georgia at the MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS conference enjoying all the fun, and on Saturday afternoon I will present my workshop – Riveting Revisions – The Key to Getting Published – I will also be participating in the group book signing that evening. Good luck to all of the Maggie finalists! When I return, I will update my Dear Reader letter and post pictures. Stay tuned… October 19th is another big day this month. Twelve authors, myself included, will be participating in a huge Autumn Book Fair Fundraiser for the Los Angeles Romance Authors from noon to two at Barnes and Noble, 16461 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA. The beauty is that any book bought while the store is open that day, will go toward our fundraiser. All you have to do is present the LARA coupon when you purchase your books. Among those participating are Barbara Samuel, Christie Ridgway and Susan Squires! For a full list of authors please go to the LARA website flyer for the event. I hope to see you there!
09.02.08 :: September greetings! Pregnant Nurse, New-Found Family is currently available in France and Australia, and will be coming to North America in October. Take a look at the gorgeous French cover, and the “pink” Aussie version. I'm also currently on sale in Australia. The winner of my August Mini-Milestone contest is Nancy H. Congratulations! Your books and gas card are in the mail. Stay tuned for my next contest in the next couple of months. I will be giving my Riveting Revisions workshop at the Moonlight and Magnolias regional conference in Atlanta October 3-5, and will also be participating in the group book signing on Saturday October 4th from 4:00 – 5:30 pm. Teresa Medeiros is the Keynote Speaker and will be at the book signing If you are in the area or are planning to attend, please stop by and introduce yourself. I’d love to meet you! Hilton Atlanta Northeast, Norcross, Georgia.
8.13.08 :: I'm blogging on Surviving Revisions at The Pink Heart Society today! Stop by and make a comment for a chance to win a prize! 8.8.08 :: They say the triple eights today are supposed to bring good luck. I'm not big on superstition, but good news came my way this morning. I've just received the title and release date for my latest sale. My medic and ER nurse story is now titled: TEMPORARY DOCTOR, SUPRISE FATHER and will be released in hardback April '09 and paperback in UK in June 2009. I couldn't be happier! 8.1.08 :: The August WEBSITE updates are finally here! For a brief recap of my trip to San Francisco, and information about the RWA National conference, check out my Dear Reader letter. NEW PICTURES have been posted, too. I have been informed by my editor that I should be receiving the updated title and release date for my recently-sold Medic story in the next week or two, so stay tuned.
SPECIAL CONTEST THIS MONTH: Since I am having a mini-milestone this month – the release of my fifth published Medical Romance, Pregnant Nurse, New-Found Family, I am holding a milestone contest. Check it out on the CONTEST/CONTACT page. I love to hear from readers, so don’t be shy about sending me e-mails to say hello 7.26.08 :: I'm blogging at the Love is the Best Medicine Medical Romance Authors group blog all this week. My topic is The Unexplained Popularity of Pregnant Protagonists. Stop by any day next week beginning Sunday and give your opinion why these ladies keep the readers coming back over and over again, and you have a chance to win an advanced copy of my August UK release: PREGNANT NURSE, NEW-FOUND FAMILY. 7.19.08 :: Breaking News! SOLD! I've just sold Medical Romance number seven. This is a reunion story between a Special Forces Medic and an ER Nurse. As soon as I learn the release date and the new title, I'll post it. In the meantime, I'll be happy dancing my way to RWA National Conference. 7.01.08 :: My next book, my fifth book milestone, PREGNANT NURSE, NEW-FOUND FAMILY will be available in the UK beginning August 2008. For a fun look at the prologue that never made it into the book, check out my July article. For those who entered my June contest to win an advanced copy of my next Medical Romance along with an autographed copy of Julia Quinn’s The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever, as well as a deluxe Nail Care Collection (a $30.00 value), I wanted to let you know that everyone named both constellations from the Written in the Stars short story and qualified for the bonus book. And the winner is … KIMMY LANE! I’ll be participating in the RWA national Literacy for Life booksigning in San Francisco, California on July 30th at 6:00 pm. For the address, check out my Appearances notice under News and Articles. 6.07.08 :: I WAS WRONG! And boy am I glad. :) My next book, Pregnant Nurse, New-Found Family will be released in North America after all! YAY. After the August UK release, watch for it at eHarlequin.com in October 2008. I’m very happy to announce that the LOVE IS THE BEST MEDICINE basket, donated by over a dozen HMB Medical Romance authors for the Brenda Novak Diabetes Research Auction, sold for $100.00. More good news: SINGLE DAD, NURSE BRIDE sold out at the Harlequin website. Fortunately, it is still available at Amazon, Borders, and Barnes and Noble websites. The book also continues to be seen at various bookstores here in Southern California. I can only hope that goes for across the country, too.
5.01.08 :: May is here and I have just received the cover for my next book – PREGNANT NURSE, NEW-FOUND FAMILY, which will be a June Hardback release and an August paperback release in the UK. For a sneak peak at the cover and a brief synopsis of the story go to my books page and check out UPCOMING RELEASES. I also talk a little bit about the cover in my Dear Reader letter, and I’ve added a new article in the form of a short story in my Awesome Starry Night series. This one is about speed dating. Check both out on the NEWS AND ARTICLES page. AND THE WINNER OF MY APRIL CONTEST IS --- drum roll … My next contest will be in June. Stay tuned. SINGLE DAD, NURSE BRIDE, my current book, is still available on the US eHarlequin, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Borders websites. For the first time ever one of my books has been translated into Italian! Her L.A. Knight is now UN PLAYBOY DAL CUORE D’ORO (A Playboy with a Heart of Gold). Isn’t the cover adorable?
I’ll be the guest blogger at LOVE IS THE BEST MEDICINE on May 5th so please stop by and say hello. I’ll be talking about how “Medicine” takes on the role of another character in Medical Romance novels. 4.01.08 :: I’ve learned the title for the book I just sold will be, ASSIGNMENT: BABY and it will be a March 2009 United Kingdom release for Harlequin Mills and Boon Medical Romance™ It is contest time again! Check out the rules on my Contest/Contact page. Lot’s of great book prizes and a surprise or two will go to the winner, so be sure to throw your hat into the ring. If you haven’t yet visited the Medical Romance Authors joint blog: Love is the Best Medicine, I hope you’ll do so. Each week a new author posts a blog ranging from fun, interesting to all out sexy, and you don’t want to miss any of them! For instance, this week’s blog written by Emily Forbes spotlights firemen. Hmm, I wonder why they all have their shirts off? I will be the guest speaker at EVA – East Valley Authors, RWA Chapter, this Saturday, April 5th at Barnes and Noble booksellers, 960 Lakes Drive, West Covina at 10:15 a.m. and will be presenting: Riveting Revisions – The Key to Getting Published. I’ll also have a few copies of Single Dad, Nurse Bride to sign, so stop by if you can.
3.10.08 :: Breaking news! I've just sold my sixth Medical Romance, in a three book deal, to Harlequin Mills and Boon for a March 2009 release. The working title is The Mending Hearts Club, but I'll post the official title as soon as I know. 03.01.08 :: I’ll be presenting a workshop for the Los Angeles Romance Authors on March 16th at 10:30 a.m. in Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Encino, California at 16461 Ventura Blvd. The meetings are open to the public so feel free to stop by if you’re in the area. My topic? Riveting Revisions: The Key to Getting Published. Look what I’m donating! The Medical Romance author’s blog has donated a basket for the fourth annual Brenda Novak auction for diabetes research. Check out a picture of what our basket looks like on my photo page, then go to this link to see a list of what’s inside! Item number 963582. SINGLE DAD, NURSE BRIDE continues to be available at eHarlequin US and Harlequin Mills and Boon in the UK. And here’s another recent review of my book from Kwips and Kritiques... This month’s contest winner will be contacted personally on March 1st due to website update scheduling issues. I’ll post the winner’s name April 1st, and I won’t be fooling! 02.01.08 :: After being in stores in the UK all through January, SINGLE DAD, NURSE BRIDE is currently available on eHarlequin website and was also promoted in stores in North America in January. My book was spotted in Borders, Barnes & Noble, K-mart, and Walmart, as well as in Canada! To say this was a thrill is an understatement. If you haven’t checked out Single Dad, Nurse Bride yet, it’ll be available on the US Harlequin website for the next few months and is also available at Amazon.com. I’ve got more to say on this topic in my Dear Reader column under my NEWS heading. Check it out! Since February is the month of love and chocolate, I am running a special contest. All you have to do is tell me your favorite love story to enter. Go to my contest page to find out what the prize is. If you live in Southern California, I will be taking part in a panel discussion about romance at the Buena Vista Library in Burbank on February 23rd. We’ll be giving a way a lovely gift basket and I’ll have lots of freebies for people. Hope to see you there.
01.15.08 :: I've just been notified that my book, HER L.A. KNIGHT, has received the Reviewer's Choice Award from CataNetwork . My current book - SINGLE DAD, NURSE BRIDE, has been spotted in both Borders and Barnes and Noble. Yay! 01.01.08 :: Happy New Year All! Here is my chant for the year – Life’s gonna be great in 2008. Repeat after me! My latest book, SINGLE DAD, NURSE BRIDE is currently available in stores in the UK. It’s also still available at the UK Harlequin website. On December 1st, my book became available at the Harlequin e-boutique in the US. And if you don’t mind reading e-books, the best part of all is, there’s no delivery fee! Be sure to catch my blog at Love is the Best Medicine for the week of January 6th. I’ve got some fun things to say about the TV show House. As you know, last month I got together with four other authors: Kate Hewitt, India Grey, Christina Hollis, and Natalie Anderson, to have a group contest for all five of our latest books. We have closed the contest for entries and will draw a name and announce the winner on January 15th. So stay tuned! My next contest will be in February. For members of RWA, be sure to look for my article – Riveting Revisions, the Key to Getting Published, in the January issue.
12.01.07 :: Happy December! It’s hard to believe the year is almost over, but the holidays are just around the corner to prove the fact. Do I sound like Scrooge? I hope not. The truth is, I don’t feel prepared for any of it. Visit my Dear Reader letter to find out why. I have lots of great and exciting news to share this month. First off, a group of us Mills and Boon Medical Romance Authors are launching our very own blog on December 3rd with the talented Kate Hardy kicking things off. A different author will blog weekly on Mondays, and to start things out right, each of us will give a copy of our current book away on the blog over the next three months. Be sure to visit: http://medicalromance.blogspot.com/ where Love is the best Medicine. I will also be guest blogging at the Pink Heart Society on December 27th for Thursday Talk-Time http://pinkheartsociety.blogspot.com/ I hope you’ll stop by and say hello! I was excited to find out that my article Riveting Revisions – The Key to Getting Published will be in the January Romance Writers Report. I will also be giving a workshop on the same topic in March for the Los Angeles Romance Authors, and in October at the 2008 Moonlight and Magnolias conference. The November contest winner is Sondra Brackman. Congratulations, Sondra, The Nocturne Raintree trilogy is on the way. Enjoy! This month I’ll be participating in a group contest. Visit my contest page to find out all the details. My next book, Single Dad, Nurse Bride, is now available for advanced purchase at the UK Harlequin website. YAY! 11.2.07 :: Congratulations to Pam Muldowney, my October contest winner. Pam, your books are in the mail! I have a special prize for this month’s contest, so first read my Dear Reader letter under News, then click over to my Contest/Contact page to enter. I can’t wait to hear your answers! November Prize: The complete Raintree Trilogy from Silhouette Nocturne ™. Raintree: Inferno, by Linda Howard (this is a signed copy!), Raintree: Haunted, by Linda Winstead Jones, and Raintree: Sanctuary by Beverly Barton. 10.1.07 :: Look at my beautiful new book cover! SINGLE DAD, NURSE BRIDE won't be available until January 2008 in the UK and March 2008 in the US, but I couldn't resist posting it this month. Happy Halloween! I know, I know, it’s only early October but before we know it, Halloween will be here. I’m giving away a few books in the contest this month, and maybe some candy, so click on the Contest/Contact page and check it out! The September contest winner is – Michelle Marcos! Congratulations, Michelle. A Writer’s Book of Days, and a copy of my book, In His Angel’s Arms, are in the mail. I’ve read some great books this month. For my brief recommendations and the monthly Dear Reader column, click over to my News page. Make it a great month everyone! 9.18.07 :: More news. I've just been given the title and release date for my latest book. Look for PREGNANT NURSE, NEW-FOUND FAMILY in August 2008, UK paperback. 9.07.07 :: NEWSFLASH! I've just been informed that my fifth Medical Romance has been accepted by Harlequin Mills and Boon. I don't have the release date or new title yet, but my working title was, ALLERGIC TO LOVE. Needless to say, I'm thrilled! 9.02.07 :: Her L.A. Knight is still available at the Harlequin US website Be sure to check out my CONTEST page for this month’s contest and prize. The winner of my August contest is Kim Westgaard. Congratulations! Your books are in the mail. 8.02.07 :: I’ve made it home from Dallas safe and sound. The Romance Writers of America annual conference was fantastic. Be sure to check out my Pictures and read my News to find out more about my experiences in Big D. In His Angel’s Arms is now available in Australia as well as in England and in France as Un patient à apprivoiser Don’t forget, Her L.A. Knight is still available at the Harlequin US website in the backlist for May. Drum roll! And the winner of the July website contest—for answering the question “What is the British term for parking lot?” Answer: Car Park—is Joyce Sapon! Congratulations. Please contact me with your address and your books will soon be in the mail. Last month Carol Anderson’s contest entry wound up in my spam catcher, so this month I would like to send her a copy of In His Angel’s Arms along with my apologies. For this month’s question and prize go to my Contest page. 7.17.07 :: Check out my 4 Stars review from Cataromance! 7.05.07 :: I'll be a guest at author Kate Hardy's blog on July 17th to help celebrate the release of her twenty-fifth book with Harlequin Mills & Boon, Breakfast at Giovanni's. For a chance to win a book, stop by and say hello. 7.01.07
:: Happy fourth of July!
May we all spend time enjoying the day with family or friends
celebrating our country’s independence. Because the year is half over and I had a great turn out for this month’s contest, I have chosen TWO winners. Congratulations to Pauline Timario and Lynn Bushey! Ladies, you’ll both receive a copy of my latest book, In His Angel’s Arms, and a mini spa in a box. Please check out my contest page for July’s question and prize. For those of you going to Dallas for the Romance Writers of America conference, I’ll see you there! More on Dallas in my monthly mini blog on the News page. Check it out. 6.1.07
:: The winner of the May contest is Danette
Bocage. Congratulations. Black Widow Bride by Tessa
Radley (Silhouette Desire) The Wedding Secret by Michele Dunaway
(American Romance) and the lovely jeweled bookmark, PLUS a copy
of my brand spanking new Medical Romance, IN
HIS ANGEL’S ARMS, since you said the magic
words :) are on their way to you. 5.18.07
:: Read the new L.A.
KNIGHT review from Red
Roses For Authors 05.01.07 :: I am thrilled to announce that my very first U.S. release of Medical Romance, HER L.A. KNIGHT, is now available on the U.S. Harlequin website. And on your next visit to the Harlequin website, check out my bio on the author’s page! Her L.A. Knight was awarded a 4 ½ Star review from Cataromance. “Her L.A. Knight showcases Ms. Marshall’s ability to create characters you’ll become invested in--- As China and Rick become aware of each other, their newfound feelings bring forth a need to face their pasts and finally put those issues where they belong.” Be sure to check out my News and Articles page for the very first scene in Her L.A. Knight. ONE FOR THE ROAD was number one in contemporary sales at Triskelion for the first three weeks of April. It remains in the top three. Did I mention my 4 Star review from Romantic Times BOOKreviews? Marshall “…is great at capturing the joys of rediscovering love and sex in your 40s.” If you haven’t gotten your copy yet, cruise over to Triskelion and check out One for the Road. AND THE APRIL CONTEST WINNER IS … Nathalie D.. Congratulations! Your books are in the mail! Be sure to check the CONTACT/CONTEST page for this month’s contest. The May winner will receive a beautiful jeweled bookmark and a Harlequin American Romance by Michele Dunaway. 04.01.07 :: ONE FOR THE ROAD, my boomer romance story, is now on sale at Triskelion publishing. Romantic Times gave ONE FOR THE ROAD a 4 star review and had this to say in their May edition: One for the Road "... is a delightful, feel-good story that will have you grinning from beginning to end." HER
L.A. KNIGHT is now available at the U.S. Harlequin Readers
Service: 1-888-478-7323 or 1-800-873-8635. It will be available
in May on the U.S. Harlequin
website. AND THE WINNER IS! ...
First off, thank you everyone for entering my contest. It is so
nice to see more and more entries each month. This month's winner
comes all the way from South Africa! Congratulations Carol
Thompson, your copy of my e-book, ONE FOR THE
ROAD, will arrive soon.
03.13.07 :: I'm in French! Harlequin French website has Her L.A. Knight for sale as: Le secret d'une infirmiere 03.01.07 :: I hope those of you having an extended and tough winter can hang on. May we all have an early and beautiful spring! And the winner of my February's contest is Gail Hurt! Gail, your book is in the mail. Congratulations! It's hard to believe one year ago this website came to life. So much has happened in the past year it amazes me! I've sold three more Medical Romances to Harlequin Mills & Boon with a contract for another. I sold my very first e-book, a single title, to Triskelion Publishing. And I have lots of great news this month, too. Check out the contest page for this month's question for a chance to win a free download of my first ever e-book: ONE FOR THE ROAD .
First off, I'm thrilled to be a Cataromance Reviewer's Choice Nominee for my very first book, HER BABY'S SECRET FATHER. HER L.A. KNIGHT got a 4 1/2 star review from Cataromance, and is now available in the stores in the United Kingdom, and will be available in the U.S. at www.eharlequin.com in May. "Once
again Ms. Marshall brings forth two great characters."
ONE FOR THE ROAD, my first e-published book,
will be available for download beginning March 15, 2007. I hope
you enjoy the entire first chapter which I have posted for your
reading pleasure under Articles and News. And if you like it,
I hope you'll go to www.triskelionpublishing.com
and purchase the entire book! 02.01.07 :: The winner of my January contest is: Debra Guyette. Congratulations! 01.13.07
::
Wow! I have the new cover for my upcoming March Triskelion release,
ONE FOR THE ROAD. Check it out! 12.20.06
::
Congratulations to Renee Marie Roy who
has won my debut Medical Romance HER BABY'S SECRET FATHER plus
a gift card for a pound of See's Candy. 12.01.06
:: Happy
December! Everyone who has entered any of my contests this year
will have their name put in the hat for a chance to win HER
BABY'S SECRET FATHER,
plus a gift certificate for Sees Candy. If you haven't
entered one of my contests this year, sign up now! Congratulations Maureen Emmons for winning November's contest! 11.04.06 :: Check out my latest ARTICLE and the new CONTEST this month 10.31.06 :: ONE FOR THE ROAD will be released from Triskelion Publishing in March 2007! It will be released the same month as HER L.A. KNIGHT! Also, I am the featured newbie on The Pink Heart Society at www.thepinkheartsociety.blogspot.com 10.22.06 :: I've just found out that my next medical romance, IN HIS ANGEL'S ARMS, will first be released in hardback in the UK on May 2007, then paperback on July 2007! 10.15.06 :: Congratulations go out to Rania Yousef, the October contest winner! 09.28.06 :: I've got a new title! IN HIS ANGEL'S ARMS will be released by Harlequin Mills and Boon July 2007 (previously titled SAVING DOCTOR PRESCOTT) 09.23.06
:: Contest!!! Name the hospital where HBSF takes
place, and win two books: 1. Her Baby's Secret Father, and 2.
The Doctor's Courageous Bride by Dianne Drake. 08.09.06 :: CataRomance gave HER BABY'S SECRET FATHER, 5 Stars! 08.06.06
::
My book, HER
BABY'S SECRET FATHER, is now on sale in England --
See the Harlequin UK website on my links page. Also the title
for the French edition is: La Chance D'un Medicin.
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