10/2008 Chapter News
October ushers in fall colors and a return to cooler temperatures. After a particularly ghoulish visit from Hurricane Ike last month, it’s time for some good news.
Congratulations are in order for Janice Martin, whose The Blessing finaled in Northwest Houston RWA’s Lone Star contest in the inspirational category. Congrats are also in order for Lark Howard, who finaled in the paranormal category of the same contest.
Kerrelyn Sparks also found contest gold. Her Be Still My Vampire Heart won first place in the paranormal category of the published Laurie contest, sponsored by the Smoky Mountains Romance Writers. Meanwhile, the fifth book in the Love at Stake series, All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire,
goes on sale October 28! It’s already been given a 5 ribbon rating from Romance Junkies, 5 cups from Coffee Time Romance, and 4 ½ stars from the Romantic Times. To read an excerpt, play vampire games, or join the Forum, please go to www.kerrelynsparks.com!
Good things come in threes, and Tera Lynn Childs is thrilled to announce she’s been thrice blessed. First, bust out the iPod, because her debut YA novel OH. MY. GODS. is coming to audio thanks to Audible, Inc. Second, you’ll need to brush up on your Scandinavian languages so you can read OH. MY. GODS. in it’s upcoming Swedish and Norwegian editions. Last, but not least, prepare to splish-splash away with her just-sold third book from Dutton Children’s, the tentatively titled Forgive My Fins, about a half-mermaid princess who attends high school on the mainland. Congrats!
And, because everyone needs a fun night out to celebrate good friends, fellowship and awesome books, mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 25 at 9 PM. Sharie Kohler (Kiss of a Dark Moon) and Kim Lenox (Night Falls Darkly) invite you to their joint book release party at the “haunted” La Carafe Wine Bar, located in Old Market Square (813 Congress; 713.229.9399) in downtown Houston. Light fare and dessert will be provided. Bring cash for the bar, as they aren’t equipped for credit cards. Books are $7 each. Come sit out on the balcony beneath the beautiful lights of downtown and enjoy great company! Sharie and Kim hope to see you there!
