Love Romance Passion Review

I've rescheduled the post I had planned for today because I received a pleasant surprise this morning. While scrolling through my e-newsletter inbox while drinking my coffee, I saw “Love Romance Passion…Review:  Magic Moment by Angela Adams.” 

First, I’m excited because my book was read and reviewed. I clicked on the link. Cara Lynn, the reviewer, had given Magic Moment FIVE stars out of five.

After reading the review twice, and since there’s no one awake in my house at 7:30 on a Sunday morning to share my great news, I had to “shout-out” a thank you (as in leaving a comment) to Cara Lynn. I am so grateful she took the time to read my book and post review. Thank you, Cara Lynn!

To read the review, please visit, http://www.loveromancepassion.com/review-magic-moment-by-angela-adams/

Magic Moment on Tour Again!

Working with the great folks at Goddess Fish Promotions, Magic Moment is going on a new blog tour for four consecutive Mondays beginning May 13th. 

  

 

  

Blurb:

When the FBI brings Laura Roberts - a quiet, reserved bookkeeper - in for questioning regarding activities at the warehouse where she works, an uneasy Laura resigns her job - only to be attacked by thugs.
Chase Donovan intends to spend a few peaceful days on his boat getting his head together - and finds a woman being assaulted by two men who say his father told them to do it.
Chase doesn’t want to believe his father could hurt anyone. Laura doesn’t understand why she’s a target. Can they learn to work together to discover the truth - before someone dies?

Here are the dates and stops!  During the tour, leave a comment for a chance to win a $25 Barnes and Noble Gift Card.  Look forward to chatting with you!!

Monday, May 13th
Donna's Home Blog
http://donnasbloghome.blogspot.com/

Stop 2  Straight From The Library
http://straightfromlibrary.blogspot.com/

Monday, May 20th
Flirting with Romance
http://flirtingwithromance.blogspot.com/

Monday, May 27th
Rookie Romance
http://rookieromance.blogspot.com/

Monday, June 3rd
Rachel Brimble
http://rachelbrimble.blogspot.com/

Stop 2  Shelly's Book Case
http://www.shelleyreadsandreviews.blogspot.com/


For more information on Goddess Fish Promotions and their daily tours, visit their Facebook page,

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goddess-Fish-Promotions/35028235788

Support A Worthy Cause

I’d like to take a moment and note a very worthy cause, Diabetes Awareness.   Author Brenda Novak (Whiskey Creek Series) is holding an online auction with proceeds benefiting The Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami.  Auction started on May 1^st and runs until May 31^st.  Items up for bid are phenomenal ranging from author autographed books to gift baskets, to concert tickets with a “meet & greet,” and much, much more.

Also, this year, when you register as a shopper, you’ll have a chance to win an iPad.  To check out the great items, visit, http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/

For more information on the Diabetes Research Institute, visit, www.DiabetesResearch.org

Thank you, and good luck with your bidding!
 

Is There a Contest in Your Future?

Everyone knows how fond (and supportive) I am of writers' contests.  Aside from the excitement that goes with a possible win, the critques and feedbacks are invaluable.  My January 27, 2013 post (http://authorangela.blogspot.com/2013/01/shout-out-to-writing-contests.html) detailed how entering Magic Moment in a contest, although I didn't win, helped me on my road to having the novel published.

I promised to update the contest list periodically.  Here are a few that you might want to check out. And, a big thank you to those who give up their time, volunteering as judges.  Your feedback is appreciated.

Still time to submit entries for “Ignite the Flame Contest” sponsored by Central Ohio Fiction Writers.  Deadline, May 11, 2013.  Let the reader feel the intensity when your hero and heroine first meet.  Check out the website, http://www.cofw.org/contest.html

“The Catherine,” 2013 writing contest sponsored by Toronto Romance Writers, for unpublished romance writers.   Entry is the first pages of your manuscript plus a synopsis.  Up to 7,500 words combined.  Deadline for entries is June 1, 2013.  For information, visit,
http://torontoromancewriters.com/contest/contest-rules-regs/

Open to published and unpublished writers (but entry must be an unpublished piece),  “Minuet of Love Romance Novella Contest,” sponsored by Music City Romance Writers.  Deadline is June 1, 2013.  Visit, http://www.mcrw.com/minuetoflovecontest/

Get those Entries out today! Have a great week, Everyone!!

Enjoy a Conference!

Writers Conferences are valuable components to the business of being a writer.  They are not only great opportunities to meet those we can learn from, but fabulous networking occasions with fellow writers and readers. 

After being asked, I've offered copies of Magic Moment for gift baskets or "goodie bags" to several upcoming (and one past) event.

A big "thank you" to From The Heart Romance Writer member, Marlie Bridges.  Marlie does a great job of keeping her fellow members informed on the various RWA chapter networking events, conferences, workshops, and contests.  We're grateful, Marlie!

Here's a list of some upcoming events (I'll update periodically).  If you attend one of these, and are lucky enough to win a gift basket, or you open up a "goodie bag" and there's a copy of Magic Moment inside, I hope you enjoy reading the book!

MERWA Writers Retreat, sponsored by Maine Romance Writers of America.  May 17-18, 2013.  For more information, http://www.mainerwa.com/retreat.html

“The Cleveland Rocks Romance Conference,” presented by Northeast Ohio RWA, May 17-18, Strongsville Holiday Inn, Strongsville, Ohio.  Visit website, http://www.neorwa.com/index.php/Events/ClevelandRocksRomance


2013 Write Touch Conference, May 31-June 2, 2013, Olympia Resort and Conference Center. Conference is presented by Wisconsin RWA. For more information, http://www.wisrwa.org/forms/2013ConferenceRegistration.pdf


The 2013 Philadelphia Writers’ Conference, June 7^th, 8^th, 9^th.  Wyndham Hotel, 4^th and Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA.  Speakers, workshops, agents, and editors.  For more information,http://pwcwriters.org

Hunter College's 3rd Annual Writers' Conference, June 8th, 2013 features distinguished keynote speakers, writers, editors, publicists and literary agents on eleven exciting panels. Visit, http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/thewritingcenter-ce/conference

Emerald City Writers Conference, sponsored by the Greater Seattle Chapter of RWA, October 18-20, 2013.  Conference held at the Bellevue Westin, Bellevue, Washington.  For more information, http://www.gsrwa.org/conference.php

 

 

 

Thanks for the Invitation!

I'm delighted that two of my From the Heart Romance Writer friends, authors Morgan K. Wyatt and Cynthia Woolf, have invited Magic Moment and (me!) to their blogs this week!

On Tuesday, April 16th, Magic Moment will be featured on Morgan's blog.  Please visit WriterWonderland, http://writerwonderland.weebly.com. 

On Thursday, April 18th, I'll be talking about my book with Cynthia.  Join us at,
http://cynthiawoolf.com.  Sign up for Cindy's newsletter when you visit!

Please join us , and don't forget to comment!  I always enjoy reading your thoughts.

Next month Magic Moment will be going on tour again, courtesy of Goddess Fish Promotions (dates and sites as we get closer to the May date).

Have a great week!!

Happy Birthday, Grandmom!

As many of you know, either from talking with me or reading an interview I've done, my grandmother was a big influence in my writing life.  She was the one person who always read my childhood, handwritten stories.  She bought me my first typewriter (probably because she was tired of decrypting my handwriting -- which hasn't improved much over the years).  I still have some tattered paperbacks on my bookshelf that she passed on to me, along with her opinion, once she'd finished reading them.

From "Grandmom," I inherited two life-long passions, reading and the Philadelphia Phillies.

My grandmother passed away in 1998, a few weeks before her 91st birthday.  She left a paperback, complete with bookmark halfway through, on her night table.  Today, April 7th, is her birthday.  And, I'm sometimes sad that she wasn't here to see my first novel, Magic Moment, published.  Or to have gone through the process with me.  "Grandmom" would have made a great critique partner. 

So, "happy birthday, Grandmom!  Wherever you are, I know you have a paperback on your night table...as you tinker with your Kindle or Nook!"