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Pet Peeves

I love it when I find an intriguing turn of phrase and sigh when I hear tired, over-worked sayings. Today I'm blogging at Love Is An Exploding Cigar. That fresh enough for you? Pop over and share your pet peeve over-worked, trite or sad phrase. This is a great chance for you to win a… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on March 12, 2009 at 4:18pm — No Comments

Wore Slick

That's how my dad would describe it. I'm totally exhausted. What a day! I flew from Boston to Seattle with a stop over in Chicago. I'm staying with my dear friend and she and I finally knocked off at almost 2AM my time! It's just so hard to stop once we get going talking about our stories and brainstorming new ideas.

I'll be speaking at EASTSIDE RWA on March 10--I almost said tomorrow night, but it's already tomorrow! If you're in the Great Northwest please check out their website… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on March 9, 2009 at 11:58pm — No Comments

Unusual Historicals

Sunday March 8th: Unusual Historicals I'm blogging about writing in other time periods than the typical Regency. If you're always looking for unusual settings, here's a chance to hook up with some terrific options.

Scroll down when you get there. They just posted a winner's name from their last contest. Leave a comment or question at Unusual Historicals after my post for… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on March 8, 2009 at 1:27pm — No Comments

Post Blog Tour Update!

My publisher DORCHESTER is teaming up with Dear Author to offer a special discount on VEXING THE VISCOUNT and several other exciting favorites! Visit Dear Author for all the details!

There have been a few changes in my blog schedule for the next few days. Here's where… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on March 7, 2009 at 2:17pm — No Comments

Two for One Friday!

Today I'm beside myself. Yep, blogging in two places at once. Well, sort of. One post is at Much Cheaper Than Therapy--a fun romance blog and there's an opportunity to win a copy of VEXING THE VISCOUNT over there if you leave a comment or question.…

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Added by Emily Bryan on March 6, 2009 at 8:22am — No Comments

Why Am I Blue?

When I was first diagnosed with colon cancer last November, I was a little embarrassed. This is not a trendy cancer. I can't remember ever hearing about colon-cancer walk-a-thons. I was afraid to ask if there was an 'awareness' ribbon (think what color it might be!) Imagine my relief when I found out it was this lovely blue!

But like all cancers, it's a… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on March 5, 2009 at 7:52am — 2 Comments

Lust in Time

Did you miss out on my 50day/50blog VEXING THE VISCOUNT Tour? Despair not! Today I'm giving an encore performance over at Lust In Time!…

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Added by Emily Bryan on March 3, 2009 at 7:57am — No Comments

NightOwl Romance WebHunt!

Daisy Drake, my heroine in VEXING THE VISCOUNT, is dying for an adventure. Lucian's treasure hunt sounds like just the thing! But why should Daisy and Lucian have all the fun? If adventure and romantic treasure is on your "Gotta Have!" list, here's… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on March 1, 2009 at 7:35am — No Comments

American Title Contest

Thought you might be interested in the guest on my blog today. It's Marie-Claude Bourque, one of the remaining American Titlists. This is a grueling contest for the writers, but the brass ring is a contract from Dorchester (my publisher!) Please stop by for the inside skinny. www.emilybryan.blogspot.com

Happy Writing,

Emily

www.emilybryan.com

VEXING THE VISCOUNT, in stores… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 26, 2009 at 7:51am — No Comments

League of Amazing Writers

Sounds like a group of super-heroes, doesn't it? Well, it almost is. The League of Amazing Writers boasts some of the hottest writers on the planet and they've invited me to visit on the LAST DAY of my 50day/50blog VEXING THE VISCOUNT tour! The book is officially launched today!… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 24, 2009 at 5:16am — No Comments

Caution: Writers At Play

NYTimes BestSeller CL Wilson and I had ourselves a giggle-fest. She and I met in Pittsburgh at RT last year and clicked like a pair of magnets. If you haven't tried her fabulous Fading Lands series, you're in for such a treat! Start with LORD OF THE FADING LANDS. You'll thank me later.

Come on over to… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 23, 2009 at 3:00am — No Comments

When do YOU need a website?

Today I'm blogging about my manuscript polishing techniques and one of my "blog touristas" has posed an interesting question.

When should an aspiring writer build a web presence? Before or after that first sale?

Come on over to www.emilybryan.blogspot.co and add… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 22, 2009 at 11:01am — No Comments

Triple your Pleasure!

My hostess at www.melangesreviews.blogspot.com has sweetened the pot today! She's sending the winner of the daily drawing a copy of DISTRACTING THE DUCHESS and PLEASURING THE PIRATE. Then when I send my VEXING THE VISCOUNT, someone will walk away with all my titles!

Might as well be YOU! Come on over and leave a comment to enter!

TTYS,
Em

Added by Emily Bryan on February 21, 2009 at 2:45pm — No Comments

Keeping Courtesan Time

It's Saturday. Hit the snooze button again. We're keeping courtesan time today and those 'birds of paradise' rarely rose before noon.

My blog tour goes on, but the post won't be up until around 1 pm EST (plenty of time for you to sip your cocoa and read the tabloids looking for a juicy on dit till then!). My gracious hostess at… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 21, 2009 at 6:40am — No Comments

more, More, MORE!

I've been running around like a chicken with its head cut off, blogging all over creation about my coming release and I just realized that 2 of my friends and fellow Leisure Books authors (Jennifer Ashley & Joy Nash!)are also having a release in just a few days. It's an anthology called IMMORTALS:THE… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 20, 2009 at 8:28am — No Comments

Fallen Angels

I'm blogging with the Fallen Angels today about why the hairs on your neck stand up sometimes. I've posted a short peek into VEXING THE VISCOUNT and of course, I'm giving away a signed copy to one lucky… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 19, 2009 at 4:50am — No Comments

Because I said so!

Of all the blogs on my tour, my stop today is very special to me. MamaWriters is a new blog and its aptly named. It's all about combining our desire to write with the very important role of being someone's Mom (and how one doesn't mean you've neglected the other!)

My blog today gave me a chance to stroll memory lane… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 18, 2009 at 8:09am — No Comments

Blogging on my Birthday

Good morning, early risers!

Pour yourself a cup of joe and join me at CoffeeTime Romance . I'm sharing a few more insights from my favorite philosophical courtesan, Isabella. She's our heroine Daisy's great-aunt and mentor and one who definitely know how to stir the pot!…

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Added by Emily Bryan on February 17, 2009 at 5:50am — No Comments

Happy Presidents Day!

And the Blog Goes On . . .

Happy Presidents Day! While you're enjoying a day off, I hope you'll stop by Sandra Cox's Blog. Sandra tells me we'll be posting this evening, so come on over, let me pour you a cup of decaf and we'll have a fashionably late chat. She's posting… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 16, 2009 at 8:19am — No Comments

Word of "Mouse"!

The number one reason readers buy a new book is because they are familiar with the author’s work, have enjoyed them before and can reasonably expect that their hard earned money will not be wasted.

This is fine if you are an established NY Times Bestselling author with a huge following. If you’re a relative newcomer like me (… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 15, 2009 at 6:25am — No Comments