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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?
Historical romance giveaway ~ win a Kindle Fire.
To celebrate July 4th, I’ve teamed up with more than 50 fantastic authors to give away a huge selection of historical romance novels, PLUS a Kindle Fire to one lucky winner!You can win books from: Andrea Pickens, Anne Gracie, Barbara Devlin, Brenda Hiatt, Bronwen Evans, Collette Cameron, Cynthia Wright, Deb Marlowe, Donna Fletcher, Donna MacMeans, Edith Layton, Glynnis Campbell, Joan Wolf, Joanna Shupe, Julie Johnstone, Kathryn Le Veque, Lauren Royal, Lauren Smith, Linore Burkard, Lynne Barron, Mary Jo Putney, Meara Platt, Nicola Cornick, Patricia Rice, Selena Kitt, Susana Ellis, Suzan Tisdale, Tammy Andresen, Vanessa Kelly, and more!
The Grand Prize winner receives a Kindle Fire and all participating books. Four runner-ups will receive a selection of participating books.
Summer vacation giveaway
Summer has officially arrived and that means travel, getaways, lazy days by the pool or maybe just kicking back in the air conditioned comfort of your home. Whether traveling by plane, train or automobile, doing a vacation or stay-cation, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy a good book.
After you enjoy these fun facts about summer, visit me on Facebook and comment for a chance to win a digital copy of The Code Breakers Regency Romantic Suspense Series boxed set. The winner will be announced Friday.
- In the U.S., over 650 million long-distance summer trips are made during summer.
- The top 5 most popular summer vacations are 1) beach/ocean (45%), 2) a famous city (42%), 3) national parks (21%), 4) a lake (17%), and 5) a resort (14%).
- According to the U.S Travel Association, 1.7 billion U.S. residents logged a summer vacation in 2014, adding to the $2.1 trillion of economic output generated by America’s tourism industry.
- One in nine U.S jobs depend on travel and tourism, making it the seventh largest private employment sector.
- $644.9 billion was spent on leisure travel in 2014.
