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Writers' Conference

Romance Writers of America is known for it's educational conferences. North Texas RWA will hold their annual conference in March. Check out the details:

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2010m1d20-North-Texas-Writing-Conference

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Added by Teri Thackston on January 20, 2010 at 8:49pm — No Comments

Do You Feel Lucky?

An autographed copy of Wai-nani, High Chiefess of Hawaii-Her Epic Journey will be awarded to one lucky person on Valentine’s Day. Just sign in on Wai-nani’s page where you will find reviews, an excerpt and more.

From the cauldron of controversy that is Hawaiian history, emerges Wai-nani, a reflection of the passionate chiefess Ka'ahumanu. Like all Islanders, she is a water baby finding pleasure, sustenance, solace, wisdom and courage in the grand and vibrant sea. She is born fifteen… Continue

Added by Linda Ballou on January 12, 2010 at 10:19am — No Comments

Monday Writing Method

To start the new year, I'm beginning a series of articles on writing techniques and information. Enjoy and feel free to forward!

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2010m1d4-Tracks-to-Publishing-a-Novel--The-Traditional-Path

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Added by Teri Thackston on January 4, 2010 at 11:39am — No Comments

Faith of the Condemned

At the behest of the German government, more than six million Jews were systematically exterminated, in addition to at least four million additional "undesirables," including Roma, homosexuals, political prisoners, Russians, criminals, the mentally challenged, etc.

Consider the plight of European Jews. They were not expelled from society, forced to change their religion or given an injection to speed their way into a painless death. Deemed an “inferior race,” they were… Continue

Added by Charles Weinblatt on December 31, 2009 at 12:19pm — No Comments

Monday Writing Method

Today I've written briefly about writing what we do...do we really have to?

http://www.examiner.com/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m11d30-Monday-Writing-Methods--What-to-Write

Enjoy!
Teri

Added by Teri Thackston on November 30, 2009 at 11:08am — No Comments

Holiday Blog Tour and Civil War Basket Giveaway

I hope everyone will join me on my Holiday Blog Tour and Civil War Basket Giveaway, running Nov. 30 through Dec. 14 with the drawing for the basket to be held Dec. 15.

My Civil War novel Shades of Gray has twice climbed to #1 on Amazon’s best-seller list in the romance/historical/U.S. category, temporarily overtaking the classic Gone with the Wind. It also received a 4-star review in this month’s issue of Romantic Times

Stop by my website at… Continue

Added by Jessica James on November 29, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Writing Competition - time is running out!

Today I'm writing about a great contest for romance writers...published or not! Improve your chances of getting your work in front of an editor an agent. But there's only one week left to enter.

http://www.examiner.com/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m9d30-One-week-left

Teri

Added by Teri Thackston on September 30, 2009 at 5:19pm — No Comments

Crushing Desire, and Bound by Freedom, Unbound by Love are being released soon

The two novels I have in for publishing at breathless press will be realeased around December. More info and updates on my website. Aprildawnbooks.webs.com/blurbs

Added by April Dawn on September 23, 2009 at 2:11pm — No Comments

Friday Examiner

Here are a few writing events going on from Houston area writers:

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Lone-Star-romance-writing-events

Enjoy!
Teri

Added by Teri Thackston on September 11, 2009 at 9:34am — No Comments

New Book Release - The Salvation of Captain Ben Chandler

Happy September, friends! Well, we’ve made it through the worst of summer again, but the heat isn’t over yet. My newest novel, The Salvation of Captain Ben Chandler, is now available from Cerridwen Press and it promises to raise your temperature with action and passion from the battlefields of Kentucky to the frontier of Texas.

Heading home to Texas after the Civil War, Confederate Captain Ben Chandler catches Clarity Breckenridge stealing the stallion he bought in Kentucky. Clarity… Continue

Added by Teri Thackston on September 10, 2009 at 1:47pm — No Comments

HumpDay GiveAway

Please join me today at Sapphire Romance Realm for a chance to win YOUR CHOICE of my backlist!

We're talking about A CHRISTMAS BALL (Jennifer Ashley,… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on September 9, 2009 at 6:11am — No Comments

The Feel and Flavor of Old Homes And Historical Romance ENEMY OF THE KING

Mysterious old homes, shrouded mountains and valleys hidden between misty ridges; the lure of Eastern Woodland Indians and Scots-Irish settlers in colonial American…this is what I know, what I love. But in writing Enemy of the King, I spread beyond my Virginia home base and journeyed into the Carolinas at the height of the Revolution. Enemy of the King is my version of The Patriot with flavors of Daphne Dumaurier’s Rebecca.

Pleasant Grove, the… Continue

Added by Beth Trissel on August 19, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Favorite column...yummy heroes

Check out what historical romance author Jessica Trapp has to say about heroes.

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Jessica-Trapps-yummy-hero

Enjoy!
Teri

Added by Teri Thackston on August 12, 2009 at 5:54pm — No Comments

Yummy Hero Wednesday

See what Melinda Barrons thinks makes a great hero:
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Melinda-Barrons-idea-of-a-yummy-hero

Enjoy!
Teri
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Added by Teri Thackston on July 15, 2009 at 6:51pm — No Comments

Texas Romance Author Events

Please check out upcoming romance author events in todays Examiner:

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Friday-Romance-Author-Announcements

Thanks!
Teri

Added by Teri Thackston on July 3, 2009 at 6:43am — No Comments

Voice of Conscience reviewed by Ellen Feld for Feathered Quill

There is much to recommend Voice of Conscience. Kaya has an easy writing style that quickly draws the reader into the rich world of Muslim culture. The first section of the book, before the murders, is replete with descriptive events of the villagers, including customs revolving around daily life, dealing with adversaries, as well as preparations for a wedding. The author carefully outlines the codes each member of a family must uphold through both good and bad times. More importantly, he never… Continue

Added by Behcet Kaya on June 26, 2009 at 8:20am — No Comments

Voice of Conscience reviewed by Nancy Eaton for bestsellersworld.com

The author does an excellent job with his descriptive writing. He not only describes his characters in great detail but also creates a picture for the reader about everything from what the family is eating to what traditions they might be following at that very moment. Behcet Kaya has created a protagonist that is so filled with feelings of revenge that life could not be normal even though he had everything one could want. I have read many books but have never experienced the great detailed… Continue

Added by Behcet Kaya on June 26, 2009 at 8:18am — No Comments

PNR Reads and Reviews WHERE THE RAIN IS MADE

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The Sacred Council of Arrows chooses time wanderers to aid the… Continue

Added by Kathryn Bryan on June 10, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Where The Rain Is Made Available at AMAZON in kindle and print

Read the FIVE-STAR Reviews posted on Amazon.

Where The Rain Is Made, a time-travel, shape-shifter has done very well in the market. Set in the American West at a time when Cheyenne Dog Soldiers ruled the plains, the novel has earned many five-star reviews. Where The Rain Is Made is now available at Amazon in print and in Kindle.

I highly recommend this story to all who entertain the possibility of time travel.… Continue

Added by Kathryn Bryan on June 4, 2009 at 7:35pm — No Comments

Saturday Book Events in Houston -- there's food!

Check out the info on this triple release party
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Houston-area-writing-events

Teri

Added by Teri Thackston on May 29, 2009 at 10:18am — No Comments