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Emily Bryan's Blog – April 2009 Archive (9)

Mr.Romance

Each year Dorchester Publishing sponsors the Mr. Romance Contest. All week long, the contestants mix with the convention attendees and try to garner as much support as they can. Then on Saturday, we have the the "Pose Down." For part of the show, the cover models dress as heroes from Leisure Book and LoveSpell novels. This is Eric Trugila, the model who portrayed my… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on April 30, 2009 at 5:58am — No Comments

Risky Business

Jennifer Ashley has a ground-breaking new historical with a totally out of the box hero. How does a Scottish laird live and love with Asperger's Syndrome in the 19th century? Pop over to my blog at www.emilybryan.blogspot.com to learn about THE MADNESS OF LORD IAN MACKENZIE. Leave a comment for a chance to win… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on April 28, 2009 at 5:37am — No Comments

Confessions of the Anti-Shopper

Fridays are my regular days to blog at The Chatelaines--a group blog I share with Jennifer Ashley, CL Wilson, Joy Nash, Bonnie Vanak, Gerri Russell and Cindy Holby. Usually, I try to have two different posts--one on my blog and one there, but getting ready… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on April 17, 2009 at 8:55am — No Comments

Feeling lucky?

Today I'm hosting historical romance author Joanna Waugh. We're talking about her new release, BLIND FORTUNE and some lucky commenter is going to win a free signed… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on April 15, 2009 at 8:27am — No Comments

Mr. Romance2009

A big part of the buzz over the Romantic Times Convention centers on the Mr. Romance Competition. This fine young man is Chris Winters, last year's winner.

One of the contestants this year will portray Lucian, my Vexing the Viscount hero. Pop over… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on April 14, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Romantic Times Convention

In one week, I'll be heading for Orlando for the Romantic Times Convention. This will be my 4th time for this mega-party and I'm really looking forward to it. It's part fan-fest, part writers' conference, part orgy (Ok, I generally skip that part, but it's there.) I'll be rooming with Bobbi Smith, NY Times bestseller of too many western romances to count! We'll be working together Monday and Tuesday to put on her Aspiring Writer program of workshops. This will be the 3rd year I've done it and… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on April 13, 2009 at 11:29am — No Comments

What is she thinking?

Ever asked that question about the editor you're targeting? Wouldn't it be lovely to be able to peek into her head?

My editor, Leah Hultenschmidt of Dorchester, has made it easy for writers and interested readers to do just that. She posted some of her newest book deals at… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on April 9, 2009 at 7:12am — No Comments

Gone to the Dogs!

A reader recently send me this pic of her puppy, Daisy Jane, with her copy of VEXING THE VISCOUNT! Isn't this too cute! Apparently, Daisy Jane thinks Vexing The Viscount is a "keeper!"…

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Added by Emily Bryan on April 7, 2009 at 3:09pm — No Comments

Coming Attractions . . .

from Emily Bryan ...

Last Friday I pitched a proposal for STROKE OF GENIUS to my editor and today, she called with an offer! Here's the blurb:

Stroke of Genius

Grace Makepeace, an American heiress, is determined to marry a titled English gent, but her Back Bay bluntness wins her the title “Least Likely to… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on April 3, 2009 at 7:04am — No Comments