Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Alison Buckholtz on NPR today

Alison Buckholtz will be interviewed on NPR's "Talk of the Nation" today, July 27th at 2 pm discussing military families in a time of war, Standing By, and her Slate column, "Deployment Diary."  Suzie Schwartz will be on with her. Tune in if you can!  If you miss the live broadcast, you can listen to the posting on npr.org.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

RWA Conference in Orlando

Romance Writers of America's annual conference is this week--Wednesday, July 28th - 30th at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando.  Best-selling author Nora Roberts will be the Keynote speaker .  Fans can meet her at the 2010 "Readers for Life" autographing session on Wednesday July 28, from 5:30 - 7:30 in the Pacific Exhibit Hall at the Dolphin Resort.  Nora's new book The Search was recently #1 on the NY Times bestseller list. 

Here's a list of other authors attending the signing.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Summer Reading

Book and author News – Summer Reading



If you’re looking for something fun to read at the beach or just lazing around this summer, you’re in luck.


July 6th – The Search by Nora Roberts - a riveting novel where a canine search and rescue volunteer fights danger and finds love in the Pacific Northwest wilderness.

Read an excerpt


Enter the Ultimate Nora Roberts Sweepstakes Ten winners will receive autographed copies of Vision in White, Bed of Roses, and Savor the Moment as well as the Vision in White game.
http://wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/37957

July 6th – the Wicked Wyckerly by Patricia Rice

When he becomes seventh Earl of Danecroft, rakish John Fitzhugh Wyckerly also inherits a crumbling estate and massive debts. Determined to do right, he reclaims his illegitimate daughter Penelope and heads to London in search of a very rich wife.

Abigail Merriweather's farm has been quiet since she lost custody of her four young half-siblings-until a roguish gentleman named Fitz stops for a rest, his rebellious daughter in tow. His etiquette is questionable, his parenting deplorable-so why does Abby delight in his flirtations? And when she seeks a suitor to help her regain the children, why does Fitz keep popping up?

Read an excerpt
http://patriciarice.com/teaser.pdf