08/2008 Chapter News
As August begins, we enter the dog days of summer but that isn’t slowing the WHRWA chapter down. Let’s all keep our fingers crossed for Judythe Hixson, whose SEEING CLEARLY finaled in the inspirational category of the TARA contest sponsored by Tampa Area Romance Authors. The final round judge is Natalie Hanemann, associate editor at Thomas Nelson. Winners will be announced in September. Congratulations, Judythe on reaching the finals!
In upcoming releases, Kim Lenox is excited to share that the Doubleday and Rhapsody Bookclubs will carry her October Signet Eclipse release, NIGHT FALLS DARKLY, as an upcoming featured alternate selection.
Also, look for Teri Thackston’s second paranormal romance, which will be released in ebook form, August 21. SCENT OF LAVENDER is another spooky ghost story from Cerridwen Press.
A round of applause is in order for two WHRWA members who have made recent sales. PJ Mellor’s next four new works of erotic romance have been bought by John Scognamiglio for Kensington Aphrodisia. Jennifer Schober at Spencerhill Associates (world) handled the sale.
Joan Reeves has contracted an essay that will be in SOUTHERN INSPIRATIONS, an anthology about the South to be published by Blue Mountain Arts. Joan’s essay is entitled “Your People.” Booksigning frenzy!
Patty Henderson will be speaking at the Katy Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting on August 20 at 6:45 a.m. on “How I Write a Novel and Market It” and will have a book signing afterwards. At her first booksigning in her hometown of Fort Smith, Arkansas on June 20th, she was made an Honorary Alumni of the University of Arkansas. Patty will also have a booksigning at Katy Budget Books on September 13th, 2:00-4:00 pm.
Finally, I’d like to give a big thank you to Tera Lynn Childs who made my daughter’s day by sending her an autographed copy of OH. MY. GODS. to my daughter at camp. You have a lifelong fan.
Don’t forget to send me your news for next month by August 20. Please send it to me at micheledunawaybooks@earthlink.net or whosinthenews@whrwa.com
-Michele Dunaway
