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Labor Day Giveaway
Goodbye summer, hello autumn! Labor Day, which was established as a federal holiday in 1894 to honor achievements of American workers, unofficially marks the end of summer and start of fall. One of my favorite fall treats is Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte so I’m celebrating by giving away a $25 Starbucks gift card and To Be Read pile of signed romance novels from different authors.
Visit my Facebook page and comment with what you love most about autumn for a chance to win. One lucky winner will be announced Monday, September 5.
This autumn holds lots of tricks and treats so visit my website, sign up for my newsletter, or connect with me on social media at Facebook or Twitter. Be sure to watch for the upcoming release of A Cantata of Love on audiobook this fall. You can preview the story, narrated by Pearl Hewitt, here.
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5 Ways to celebrate Romance Awareness Month, including 5 romantic reads
Did you know August is Romance Awareness Month? I love the idea of “raising awareness” about romance. I don’t think people intentionally become lackadaisical about romance, but life gets busy. Between work, family and other obligations, it’s easy for romance to get bumped to the bottom of the list.
Everyone needs a little romance in their lives. Your marital status doesn’t matter. Whether you are single, married or it’s complicated, you can celebrate Romance Awareness Month.
If you aren’t sure what I mean by romance, let’s look at the definition for a moment:
Here are five ways to infuse excitement, glamour, mystery, passion, love and romance in your life. Feel free to share your own ideas by comment on this blog post or visiting on Facebook.
Flirt a little.
Buy something silky, slinky, sensuous or sexy. It could be a new pair of shoes, lounging pajamas or lingerie.
Say I Love You to everyone you love, including your furry friends.
Indulge in a decadent treat, something that will make your palate say “OMG”. Luscious chocolates, a gooey dessert, a bottle of wine or a meal at your favorite “special occasion” restaurant.
Curl up with a romance novel.
Chill out with a cool read during the dog days of summer
The Dog Days of Summer run from July 3 to August 11 and refer to the sultriest days of summer. Early observers in the Mediterranean region discovered this period coincided with the conjunction of Sirius (the dog star) and the sun.
In honor of the Dog Days of Summer, I’m featuring some of my author friends, their canine companions and a favorite summer read.
Callie Hutton‘s four-legged friend Daisy. The Highlander’s Choice is a Scottish Regency historical.
Gunny, Chris Keniston‘s pooch pal, is also an aspiring author. If you like contemporary romance with military heroes, check out Aloha Texas.
Ava Branson‘s four-legged friend Cosmo is decidedly more feline than canine. Fiery Seas, a contemporary romance, makes a great beach read.
C.B. Williams is bound and determined to fit her Golden Doodle Miki in one of those designer handbags. Champion of Entean is science fiction romance with a splash of fantasy.
Sugar keeps Teri Riggs company while working on contemporary stories like her recent release, Sunsets and New Beginnings.
My two Golden Labs, Gus and Talley, provided inspiration for the canine characters in my contemporary romantic suspense books, such as Men Under Fire, from the Grayce Walters series.
Who’s keeping you company during these steamy Dog Days of Summer?
A Cantata of Love audiobook in production
I’m excited to announce that Pearl Hewitt, the talented voice actor who narrated the other three titles in the Code Breakers series, will also narrate Michael and Gabrielle’s story. A Cantata of Love will be available on audio in mid-September. Click HERE for an audio sample.
To celebrate this addition to the Code Breakers audiobook series, I’m giving away three sets to three lucky winners. Enter the Triple Play Giveaway by vising me on Facebook and simply Liking, Sharing or Comment on my post.
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Make a date with a cover model
Okay, you can’t really make a date with a cover model, but you can enjoy some delicious male eye candy at the 2016 Passport to Romance. This reader appreciation event, held in conjunction with the Emerald City Writers’ Conference, will be held Saturday, October 15, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. at the Bellevue Westin Hotel. Admission is free.
The cover model line-up includes Scott Nova, Derek Hutchins, Wayne Adams and Jacob Rodney.
You can also meet and mingle with more than 40 romance authors, including me. I hope to see you there!
- Courtney Milan
- Roxanne St. Claire
- Cherry Adair
- Allie K Adams
- Anna Alexander
- Diana Ballew
- Beth Barany
- Pam Binder
- Jennifer Blackwood
- Julie Brannagh
- Kristine Cayne
- Wendy Lynn Clark
- Carmen Cook
- Malena Crockett
- Kate Curran
- Jami Davenport
- Jillian David
- Dana Delamar
- Jacki Delecki
- Tammy Dennings Maggy/Stephanie Ryan
- Saranna DeWylde
- LC Giroux
- KP Haigh
- JC Hay
- Joanne Jaytanie
- Joleen James
- Darynda Jones
- Shannon Kennedy
- Jennifer Kohout
- Athena Lawson/Anthea Sharp
- Eva Leigh
- Lori Lyn
- Jerica MacMillan
- Margaret Mallory
- Lauren Marie
- Clare Mckay
- Danielle Monsch
- Moxie North
- Shirley Penick
- Nico Rosso
- EL Roux
- Gerri Russell
- Samantha Saxon
- Deborah Schneider
- Alex Strong
- Marie Tuhart
- Olivia Waite
- LE Wilson
- Danica Winters