Weekly Announcements - 25 Feb 2011

Lindsay Townsend's Bookstrand ancient world historical romances, FLAVIA'S SECRET, set in ancient Roman Britain, BRONZE LIGHTNING, set in ancient Britain of Stonehenge, BLUE GOLD, set in ancient Egypt are now half-price and less.

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Join us Sunday when Denise Agnew will be here to answer questions about her Roman-set romance, FOR A ROMAN'S HEART. She'll also be giving away two copies! Be sure to join us then.

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We'll also draw the winner of Kristina McMorris's debut, LETTERS FROM HOME, set in WWII. You still have time to leave a comment or question for your chance to win.

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Stay with us through the coming weeks when we'll be featuring the best unusual historical authors! Michelle Styles, Elizabeth Lane, Bonnie Dee, and Karen Mercury will be coming up. Join us!

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Remember, you don't have to be an Unusual Historicals contributor to submit good news to the weekend announcements. If it has to do with unusual historicals, we'd love to shout it out to the world! Send announcements to Carrie. See you next week...

Weekly Announcements - 29 Aug 09

Margaret Mallory is hosting a great summer new contest where you could win six new Hachette Forever releases. Check out her website for details!

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The sequel to Jennifer Mueller's HISTORY LESSONS, called FOOTNOTES TO HISTORY, has been picked up at Phaze, close on the heels of the news that HISTORY LESSONS will be released in print. FOOTNOTES TO HISTORY is another collection of stories set through the ages in an 800-year-old Scottish castle.

Also, Jennifer's Regency-set A RUINED SEASON has been licensed for a large print edition. Congratulations!

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Lindsay Townsend's erotic historical romance, SILK AND STEEL, is available now through Siren-Bookstrand. Lindsay says, "After I wrote FLAVIA'S SECRET, I found myself fascinated by the story of a Roman girl who served as a toga girl in the public baths. Could there be a happy ever after for her and a man equally reviled and desired in Roman society--a gladiator? "Silk and Steel" is my story of two people redeemed by love."

It is Rome AD80. Corinna is a bath-girl, a slave compelled to please men. Decimus is a gladiator, a slave forced to kill men. When they come together in a union of silk and steel, they discover new passion, desire and the possibility of love.

SILK AND STEEL marks Lindsay's third novel set in the exotic, sensual world of ancient Rome. The other titles are ESCAPE TO LOVE and FLAVIA'S SECRET. To see all 3 of these exciting novels, please visit her Siren-Bookstrand author page.

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Join us tomorrow when contributor and Harlequin Historical author Blythe Gifford will be here to talk about IN THE MASTER'S BED, set in 14th century Cambridge!

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We'll also draw the winner of Christy Hubbard's gorgeous hardcover western, SAGE CANE'S HOUSE OF GRACE AND FAVOR. You still have time to throw your name in the hat, if you haven't done so.

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And stay with us through the coming weeks when we'll be featuring authors who write everything from erotica to inspirational--but all unusual historicals! Maureen Lang, Jean Adams, Leanna Renee Hieber and Michelle Beattie will be our guests. We hope you'll join us!

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Have a good weekend! If you have an announcement to make for next week, email Carrie. See you next week...

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Weekly Announcements - 27 June 09

Lindsay Townsend received a B review from Dear Author for her Egyptian-set historical, BLUE GOLD. Jayne wrote: "It's not often that ancient Egypt is the setting for novels so I don't want to miss any of them."

In addition, Lindsay's FLAVIA'S SECRET was given four star by the Historical Romance Club. Good job, Lindsay!

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Jennifer Mueller's A RUINED SEASON was also reviewed on Dear Author. "...For readers searching out something other than the standard 'yet another Duke hero,' A Ruined Season is a nice change." The site then hosted a contest to give away a copy of Jennifer's Regency-set story, which garnered over 130 comments in 24 hours. Congratulations, Jennifer!

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Join us Sunday when Harlequin Historical author Stacey Kayne will be here to talk about her latest westerns, STETSONS, SPRING & WEDDING RINGS and MOUNTAIN WILD!

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We'll also draw the winner of Miriam Newman's SPIRIT AWAKENED. Join us then!

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If you have an announcement to make for next week, email Carrie. See you next week...

Weekly Announcements - 30 May 09

Congratulations to Michelle Styles, who just sold her 12th book to Harlequin Mills & Boon Historical. An early Victorian set in the North East, it features a an ancient curse, governess with a ruby necklace, and a naked viscount!

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Lindsay Townsend has received a review of FLAVIA'S SECRET from the Historical Novel Society.

Townsend has a great ear for snappy dialog, and even her most minor characters spring instantly to life with a carefully-chosen sentence or description. Most details of Roman Britain at the time are faithfully rendered, although at its heart, this is a timeless story of two people finding love where they least expect it. FLAVIA'S SECRET is cheerfully recommended. -- Steve Donoghue

In addition, all of Lindsay's historical romances are now available on Kindle, and her short medieval fable-romance, "The Bridal House," was featured on May 28th at Long and Short Reviews.

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Join us Sunday when author Georgia Evans will be here to talk about BLOODY GOOD, the first of three paranormal romances set in WWII England!

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We'll also draw the winner of Alex Beecroft's FALSE COLORS. There's still time to leave a comment for your shot at winning!

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Have a good weekend! If you have an announcement to make for next week, email Carrie. See you next week...