Thursday 11 October 2007

Lunch with my Editor.... Cool

So, I've been letting my blog responsibilities lapse again. But I had lunch with my editor Bryony at Richmond yesterday so I've actually got something to say now. Sorry, can I just say that again. I had lunch with my editor. I dreamt about being able to say that, back in the day when I was beavering in my garret and dreaming about being published. Okay, I've got a grip now.

So, what was I talking about. Oh yes, Bryony was full of interesting stuff about the future of Modern Extra, soon to be called Modern Heat, which is going to be going large in the US next year under the Presents banner. All very exciting. The news that they'll be commissioning artwork for the individual titles soon instead of using stock photos is also good news. That said, I did take a bit of a shine to the honey they had on my first cover for Bedded by a Bad Boy (posted here). Even though he was supposed to have long hair and be blond he was so delicious I really didn't care. Knowing that the guy actually existed lifted my day I must say. Now, you see, you don't get that with artwork.

I'm off to America for a two week road trip with my best friend Catri (hubby and kids left behind to fend for themselves and appreciate us much more when we get back). We do our Thelma and Louise thing every couple of years (without the driving off a cliff bit or blowing up truckers bit, mind you) and it keeps us young. I'm also hoping it'll inspire me for my next ms which is going to be about the illegitimate son of an English Lord and a Vegas showgirl called Luke Devereaux, a fiesty British features writer called Louisa DiMarco and an every so slightly unplanned pregnancy. Working title is The Black Sheep Billionaire's Kidnapped Bride (but that's just me getting carried away with the whole Presenty thing!).

No posts then for two weeks. Will see you then and tell you how the trip went.

Monday 8 October 2007

Sensational New Website Launches!


Fans of Modern Extra (soon to be known as Modern Heat) can now get worldwide release dates, author profiles, day in the life info and more on the Sensational Romance Website designed by our very own Ally Blake.

It launches today so check it out by clicking here.

And just to spur you on here's a piccie of the cover for my November release The Mile High Club. Which, as you've probably guessed from the title, includes a very sexy scene at 30,000 feet. More info can be found on my website or on the Sensational Romance site next month in the What's New in November section.

Thursday 4 October 2007

The Manuscript Has Left the Building... Yeehaw!

Sorry for the complete dreath of blogs recently. Unlike everyone else who writes for Mills and Boon and seems to be able to juggle Blog, Website, Writing, Home and Kids commitments with ease, I'm a useless multi-tasker.

However, I have finally finished the revisions on Book Three (that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it) and sent them back to my editor at Modern Heat. Fingers crossed she likes the new, much improved version. Lots and lots of sexual tension now, a very saucy game of strip poker - and absolutely no Elvis impersonators whatsoever. I promise.

To take my mind off the wait for feedback on it I've been doing my profile stuff for the all-new blog we Mod Heat/Sexy Sensations/Promo Presents authors are setting up. Can't reveal the url yet because the big launch is scheduled for next week (I think!). But I had a lot of fun answering the question 'Which real life guys inspire your heroes'.