Shamelessly Reckless

Do you remember Shameless by Karen Robards? If you don't it might be because it was first called Reckless... or at least that is how I recall reading about it in the Romantic Times. This is the long awaited finish to the Banning sisters trilogy. And it is... drum roll... historical! not romantic suspense. And it was set for release in April of 2006. And yes it hasn't been released. Sadly as of right now it has no release date other than a vague sometime in 2007. Tanzey reports: After last month's "Tanzey Talk" was posted and distributed, I got an e-mail from Karen Robards concerning her Regency romance, SHAMELESS, that I told you would be released the end of December 2006. Karen had this to say, "Unfortunately, SHAMELESS has been postponed until later in 2007 -- no exact date has been chosen yet. The fault is mine -- I haven't yet finished the book. I had to take a break to write OBSESSION, my latest romantic suspense, which will be out in hardcover in April 2007." As soon as Karen lets me know when it's on the schedule, I'll pass the word along to you. Other news I think sucks... well it would suck if I read her but since I don't I just find it annoying... looks like Christina Dodd will be the newest historical writer to 'take a break from historicals' to write paranormals. Tanzey said: After hearing that Christina Dodd was writing a paranormal series, in addition to her other books, I contacted her for the scoop. Here's what she told me, "I'm writing four books a year, which is ridiculous, but I wanted to write a paranormal series and the only way I could figure out to do it in a decent time was to take a break from the historicals and add an extra book. The first two books are scheduled for July and August 2007." She's just finished the first one, and claims she's having way too much fun writing them. "Mine are very hot, fun romances set in the modern world, except the heroes have a tendency to shapeshift. Because of a deal with the devil. And they, unfortunately, are the ones chosen to break it." It's a four-book series dubbed Darkness Chosen, and the first title is SCENT OF DARKNESS. Maybe I am the only one who hadn't heard this already. Maybe it is something in the water over at SquawkRadio. EEK! We need to get Lisa Kleypas out of there if it is!

Ask Anne Stuart....

Hey did you guys know she is the author to question at RT this week? Ask the Author: Anne Stuart and I don't see one question from cindy or megan... ... Ask me any questions you like - I'm notoriously unguarded. I've been in the business for centuries - my first book came out when I was twenty-five - and I've seen trends, publishers, imprints and editors come and go. Nothing short of dynamite can dislodge me, and I'm gleefully certain I'm writing some of the best stuff of my career. So ask me anything, and I'll answer. complete Anne Stuart intro here what cha waiting for...

A couple more updated websites

Love Jo Goodman's new format. Madeline Hunter's site looks like it is still a work in progress. As is Meljean Brook's site. Have you seen any new or updated author sites? Have you updated or changed your site recently? What do you most want to see on an author's website? I WANT what is next. I don't care if it is a year away... just have something up. As for extra's I love tidbits about the books and how the author came about the story. Goodman's site is grand for this as is Elizabeth Boyle. recently mentioned site recap: Jennifer Ashley aka Allyson James Renee Bernard Donna Birdsell Karen Ranney

Wolf's Temptation by Donna Birdsell **Now with Updated Website**

Donna Birdsell has updated her website, really it is more of a website overhaul. And she has added a blog. Wolf's Temptation by Donna Birdsell Release Date: October 3, 2006 Out to prove he hasn't lost his edge, spymaster Ethan Gray-known as the Wolf-is on the hunt for a smuggler shipping arms to colonial rebels in America. Instead, he finds himself frustrated at every turn by a mysterious woman whom he can only recognize by the alluring scent she leaves behind. I haven't read, hmmm or even bought Falcon's Mistress the first book in this series. Look more spies... which so far as much as I have whined about them I have liked the books I have read recently with them. Go Figure. But am I correct in reading this will take place in America? Or will they be fighting colonial rebels in England? ::waits for kristie:: Donna Birdsell site sez: If you like your danger and intrigue set in historical times, keep an eye out for WOLF'S TEMPTATION (Oct. '06), the second in the Georgian Spies trilogy. Spymaster Ethan Gray, known as the Wolf, is on the trail of an arms smuggler shipping weapons to colonial rebels in America. Against his judgment, he's partnered with a woman spy, Maris Winter, known as the Raven. The Wolf has a connection with the Raven from the past-a connection he'd like to keep from her. But the Raven has a secret of her own. She's determined to protect the very man the Wolf is hunting. Will their secrets endanger their mission? Will their attraction for each other endanger their lives?

Autumn in Scotland

Abandoned by a rogue Betrothed to an earl she had never met, Charlotte Haversham arrived at Balfurin, hoping to find love at the legendary Scottish castle. Instead she found decaying towers and no husband among the ruins. So Charlotte worked a miracle, transforming the rotting fortress into a prestigious girls' school. And now, five years later, her life is filled with purpose-;until . . . Seduced by a stranger A man storms Charlotte's castle-;and he is not the reprehensible Earl of Marne, the one who stole her dowry and dignity, but rather the absent lord's handsome, worldly cousin Dixon MacKinnon. Mesmerized by the fiery Charlotte, Dixon is reluctant to correct her mistake. And though she's determined not to play the fool again, Charlotte finds herself strangely thrilled by the scoundrel's amorous attentions. But a dangerous intrigue has drawn Dixon to Balfurin. And if his ruse is prematurely revealed, a passionate, blossoming love affair could crumble into ruin. I have posted once or twice about this book and am looking forward to reading it. I might even give into my no excerpt rule and go check her new one out. And if you are like me and try and stay away from excerpts because it screws with your OCD. Or if you just haven't been there in a bit. Go take a look see at her website has been updated and is nifty. Her FAQ's has a great a great answer to the question: "Why I write Romance". There is a message board that isn't a train wreck and she seems to answer reader questions. And her FWIW is interesting to check out. But my person fave part is what I love, love, love to see on author websites, on her books page she gives some back 'behind the scene info on her books. As she says on the front of her site: Snapshots I've always been fascinated in the history behind a book. Why those characters? Why that time? Why that place? Periodically, I'll be giving the background - or interesting facts - about some of my own books.

Brava Authors Updated Site

Nicer than the old one, more info and a blog. Score!