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February 22nd, 2010

Monday :)

Nothing to report other than like a crazy woman was up at 5 this morning to get a goodly whack at the time-slip book before the phone started ringing and the house filled up with people.

No sun – just this.
Seriously, you would think I had taken the photo in black and white.

But it is excellent writing weather.
Stay warm, everyone!
Sxx


February 20th, 2010

New title

And I love it!

A November 2010 UK release for Modern Heat – Maharaja’s Mistress – and believe me, I can’t wait to see the cover on this one!

And to keep us happy in the meantime, here’s a look at the fabulous art work on my Japanese manga release

SXX :-)


February 19th, 2010

Garforth

Thank you again to everyone who braved the miserable weather to come and share an evening with me at the fabulous new library facility at Garforth in Leeds – and thank you too to the librarians who always show such unflagging hospitality and enthusiasm for everything connected to Mills & Boon.

Once again I took my camera but unfortunately left it in the staff room! Must try harder to remember the piccies seems to be my theme tune where these visits are concerned – Still, as someone mailed to point out – at least I remembered to mention the fact that I would be talking this time!

Everyone raved about the cover on my latest sheikh anthology – and they liked the stories too ;-)

And thank you to Britta, Anne, and the reading group for telling me that Laying Down The Law is now one of their favourite books.

Why don’t I write Chic Lit as well as M & B? Ah, if only I were twins :-)

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone,

Love
Sue


February 17th, 2010

Garforth Library 18th February

Susan will be cooking up some romance for everyone to share at Garforth library tomorrow evening at 6pm :-)
Don’t miss out on your free book and goodies – not forgetting a lively discussion on love and the everlasting appeal of the romance genre
xxx


February 15th, 2010

18th February

With my sheikhs riding high in the charts it’s time to reveal how much I love going into their closed world, and how that world relates to all the other romance books I write.

I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible at Garforth library on Thursday evening.
I’ll be there at 6pm to chat about how I started writing romance and how it feels to be in love at least four times a year with a new man ;-)
Then we’ll get on to how to start writing a romantic novel – and what to do with it when you’ve finished writing it.

I’m told there will be books for everyone and goodies too, so make sure not to miss out if you live in the area -
Look forward to seeing you there
All my best until then
Suexx


February 9th, 2010

Mother of the Bride

It is at such times as your daughter’s wedding that you discover designers you had no idea existed and realise how much happier you were before you knew they existed.

The very idea of Mother-of-the-Bride seems to direct such designers to come up with vivid colour, garish patterns, shiny fabric, feathers, frills and extremely large hats… (a bit anti-social for those forced to sit behind you, don’t you think?)
Why?

Now, if I were a twig, which I ain’t, maybe one or two of these furbelows and ruffle-trimmed items might look half good – or not. Not is my best guess.

How did I manage when my son got married?
Well, that was easy, actually. Sons always want their mothers to look like mum/moms, and mine in particular prefers me to look as if a naughty thought has never entered my head. Hmm.
So, dressing for his wedding was easy – a trip to Armani and a sharply tailored suit – in a pretty embossed silk, I have to say, though plain ivory – no patterns allowed, of course. I did manage a bit of outrageous road kill on my head, though ;-O

But I am now forbidden anything that remotely resembles an office get-up – i.e. tailored suit.
And, btw, as if anyone in their right mind would allow me within a mile of an office – but that’s another story!

Something feminine, mummy, says Wiggy, who is directing the show –
Moi in satin and lace? I don’t think so!

More to follow – if I can stand the strain ;-)

Have a good one, ladies – with narry a big ‘at in sight!

Sxxx


February 8th, 2010

Back with a Harlequin comic

A fabulous Japanese manga comic, to be exact ‘Expecting His Royal Baby’ has never looked so good ;-)

I adore this take on a love story – Such enormous skill goes into the drawing – I lap up every page.

Still don’t have a title for my Young, Hot and Royal for Modern Heat,Presents – And my ed would be the first to admit, I’m sure, that I have made one or two suggestions… But I will be sure to let you know as soon as I do :-)

Meanwhile, for those of you who live in Yorkshire – I will be giving a talk at Garforth library later this month, so do come around to see me – there should be some free books as well as advice if you are keen to start writing romance. I look forward to meeting you!

Have a good one, ladies,

All Best
Sue


January 28th, 2010

The Wedding

Oh, yes, we’ve been busy behind the scenes…

The venue is booked, the date is fixed –

And we have a dress, a band, a DJ – and even the bridesmaids dresses are in the pipeline-
And, of course, there will be two very important flower girls with fresh flower coronets, ballet pumps and floating silk net tissue dresses with sashes to pick up the colours of the flowers.

Just because I can’t believe it either, here’s a flavour of the bridesmaids dresses – long or short I’m not allowed to say – but I can say with absolute confidence that they will all look absolutely beautiful

Sxx


January 27th, 2010

Writer’s Block

Okay, fear not – I have the answer -

Not to writer’s block exactly, but to lazy fingers – All you need is Monti’s Csardas playing in the background – and this is my clip of choice… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3fYZDqb7qw&feature=related

The expressions are delicious and the music – well, that’s a whole theatrical production in itself –

Get the brief moment of query in the eyes of one musician when the pitch dips momentarily, and the double bass player caressing his instrument like a lover – and everyone – just everyone, throwing every bit of passion and talent they possess into the realisation of Monti’s music.

Music sexy?
Absolutely.
A life without music?
Unthinkable.

Have a good one, ladies,

Sxx


January 24th, 2010

Love Conquers All

– And if I had to sum up my latest Heat in a nutshell, it would have to be Love Conquers All

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, everyone – I’m off to toy with yet another opening for my time-slip love story set in the present day and the Sixties.

From the technical standpoint this has to be the strangest book I have ever written as it is growing from the front end rather than the back. But it’s worth all the hours I put in as I’m already completely absorbed in the lives of my main characters and, caring deeply about them, I want to give them the very best start in life that I can.
My very best to all,

Sue :-)