07/2008 Chapter News
Gerry Bartlett shares the exciting news that REAL VAMPIRES GET LUCKY hit the Barnes and Nobles Trade Paperback bestseller list at #7 and #6 the first two weeks it was released and #7 and #8 at Borders. No news yet on week three. Also, one of her fans has started a Glory St.Clair fan club on Facebook. She’s still trying to figure out how to get in to see it, but she’s jazzed that her “fans” are getting organized.
What a thrill for Tera Lynn Childs! Publishers Weekly gave OH. MY. GODS. a starred review, calling the novel “an an effervescent, fast-paced read”.
Deeanne Gist won the Anne-Bonney Award for Most Emotional Romance for THE MEASURE OF A LADY. Her latest release, DEEP IN THE HEART OF TROUBLE, was a “June Top Pick” in RT and received a 4-1/2 star review.
June has been an exciting month for Laura Gompertz! Not only does her newest book, SOUL BONDS release from Loose ID, but she received her PAN approval from RWA National. Congratulations in reaching that exciting career milestone, Laura!
Christy Janisse is thrilled about a 4 ribbon review of her first book, MISTAKEN, written under her pseudonym of Brandy Jordan. Romance Junkies posted a wonderful review on their site at: http://romancejunkiesreviews.com/artman/publish/suspense/Mistaken.shtml.
Kerrelyn Sparks is happy to announce that BE STILL MY VAMPIRE HEART is a finalist in the published Laurie contest, sponsored by the Smoky Mountain Romance Writers. BE STILL is the third book in the Love at Stake series. Book number five, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A VAMPIRE, will be released as an Avon Superlead at the end of October 2008. For more information and fun vampire games, please visit www.kerrelynsparks.com
Congratulations are in order! Colleen Thompson shares that she received notification that HEAD ON (Love Spell Romantic Suspense, 7.07) is a finalist in the Daphe du Maurier contest sponsored by the Kiss of Death chapter, in the Single Title division.
Kristi Gold announces that her next Special Edition, THE MOMMY MAKEOVER, will be a February ’09 release. This is the fourth book in the O’Brien series that began in Desire.
Patty Henderson announces the print release of her romantic suspense novel, GIFT OF DECEPTION, from Wild Rose Press. She recently held a booksigning in her home town of Fort Smith, Arkansas, on June 20th. Congratulations, Patty!
~ Note from Kim…
I’ve had a wonderful time receiving and writing about your news over the past year, but this is my last time writing the Who’s In the News article.
Michele Dunaway has graciously agreed to take over, so make a note of her contact info. You can let her know about your news by the 20th of each month at micheledunawaybooks@earthlink.net or whosinthenews@whrwa.com
