Good-bye 2007...Hello 2008! Well, another year has come and gone, and HRC is now in it's sixth calendar year of operation. Six years! We've had our ups and downs and gone through many transitions...but I must say I love our current website the most, of course that's mostly due to our overworked and underpaid webmaster, Meister E. I am also happy to announce HRC was nominated for Best Review Site in the Predators & Editors 2007 Poll. Voting commenced on January 1 and ended January 15, 2008. I would like to give a big THANK YOU to all of you, authors, readers & reviewers, who voted for us. As soon as the votes have been tallied and made official, we'll announce HRC's ranking. I would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!
Ingela F. Hyatt
Editor & Publisher
Historical Romance Club
Bestselling Author, Cassie Edwards is Accused of Plagiarism! Early last week, scandal rocked the Romance Industry, when Yahoo News (news.yahoo.com) reported the review website, Smart Bitches Who Love Trashy Novels, found several examples of plagiarised text in Ms. Edwards' books when compared to various nonfiction sources. According to an article in the New York Times (nytimes.com), Jan. 12, 2008, seven of Ms. Edwards most recent releases contain "lifted" passages. One of the victimized authors, wildlife writer Paul Tolme, struck back at Edwards with an article in Newsweek, 'Move Over Meerkat Manor' (newsweek.com). In the article, Mr. Tolme compared several passages from Ms. Edwards' book, Shadow Bear, with his own published work. He also called Ms. Edwards' prose "standard romance-novel shlock", and called romance novels "trashy". After an outpouring of response from romance writers and readers, Mr. Tolme issued an apology on the Smart Bitches Who Love Trashy Novels blog (smartbitchestrashybooks.com) on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, saying "Now let me apologize. I poked fun at the entire genre of romance novels in my story, and that was wrong." He also went on to say that he's been properly "disciplined" and not all romances are "created equal". The allegations of Ms. Cassie Edwards' plagiarism is still under investigation.
Historical romance author, Debra Mullins, has sold another historical to Avon! Author of such books as: Scandal of the Black Rose, Two Weeks with a Stranger, and her upcoming release---The Night Before the Wedding (January 30, 2008), was proud to have sold another book to her publisher. However, details of the new book's title or release date is not yet available. If you would like to learn more, check out her website: www.debramullins.com
HRC Author, Catherine Stang, announces newest releases. In the Blink of an Eye (a Paranormal Romantic Suspense), and Sweet Serenity (a Romantic Historical Western) are now available in both ebook and print from Whiskey Creek Press. You can also read, Catherine's short story, All I Want Is You from the Christmas anthology: Silent Night, Magic Night, published by Dark Eden Press. For more info, go to: www.catherinestang.com
A new review for "Dark Thirst," the first in a new paranormal/vampire romance series by author Sara Reinke is now available online. Vampire Romance Books called it "a solid book that efficiently plants the seeds of a promising series. The cliffhanger ending definitely left me wanting to read more. I really want to find out what happens to these characters." "Dark Thirst" is available now for only $3.99 at your local bookstore or through quick and easy online purchase links at www.sarareinke.com. Called a "new twist on the vampire legend" and "a fascinating and unique romance" by Romantic Times Book Reviews magazine, it's the first in The Brethren series; look for the sequel, "Dark Hunger" coming Summer, 2008
Saving Sophieby Roxanne Wells Jessie's Dirty Little Secretby Jade Twilight Scandalous Professionby Elaine Lowe The Ocean's Shadowby Jennah Sharpe Ring Dancer's Destinyby Patt Mihailoff and many more...
Leslie Dicken, an HRC Author, announces the sale of A Tarnished Heart! Formally published under the title, Secret Intentions, A Tarnished Heart will be released by Enspiren Press in the Spring of 2008. A Tarnished Heart blurb: After the death of his wife and father, the Earl of Markham has spent the last five years fiercely guarding his emotions from involvement, including getting too close to his son. Then a blackmail threat shatters his impassive world. To ensure his son’s inheritance, Markham must woo and marry a headstrong commoner with a heart as wild and free as the English countryside she loves. Though wrong for him in every way, he discovers seducing her awakens more than just his colorless world. Soon, the battle to protect his son’s future becomes a fight for his own heart... To read more, check out, lesliedicken.com/a-tarnished-heart
Gerri Bowen's latest story, A Chorus Singing Love, is now available in the Christmas anthology, Love Under The Mistletoe. Lady Melody Bruin knows that Trevor Wilde, Earl of Ardmoor, is the other half of her soul. Due to the Unfortunate Incident of the summer of 1807, Ardmoor wants nothing to do with her. An invitation arrives for Melody to spend the Christmas holiday with the Earl and Countess of Spode, and she knows this is her last chance to win Ardmoor's heart. To read more, go to: www.gerribowen.com
Start the new year off with some fantastic historical romance! This month, Sara Reinke is giving away a prize package worth more than $15 to one lucky reader! The package includes signed paperback copies of Sara's An Unexpected Engagement, plus Gretchen Craig's Ever My Love, a free ebook copy of Summer Devon's The Knight's Challenge, a free ebook of your choice from Mojocastle Press and a signed cover flat for Rogue, the new release from Kayla Gray. Visit the "Contests" page at www.sarareinke.com for your chance to win. A Winner will be drawn and notified on the last day of the contest month. One entry per person. You must be 18 years or older to enter.
HRC Author, Jacquie Rogers's book, Faery Special Romances, wins first place in the N.O.R. Fall Romance Awards 2007! Faery Special Romances took first place in the Night Owl Romance 2007 Fall Awards for Best Print Sci-Fi/Fantasy Romance. Her book has now been nominated for TWO Fantasm Awards: Best Faerie Tale Romance and Best Overall Fantasy Romance. Voting will start in the beginning of February. To cast your vote, visit: fantasmawards.blogspot.com
Romance author Dorothy McFalls's Regency-set romance, The Nude, is scheduled for release in Hardcover May 2009 by Five Star Expressions. An artist loves her from afar...A reclusive marquess feels honor-bound to save her reputation...While Elsbeth simply wants to be left alone. Unfortunately, someone wants all of them dead. To read more on this or any of Ms. McFall's other books, check out: www.dorothymcfalls.com
HRC Author, Jean Adams has a third contract, for the re-issue of her romance BEATS A WILD HEART, set on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall. She is still awaiting the results of her Wallflower final, PRINCE OF SECRETS.
Love Western Romances Announces the Best Western Romances of 2007! On their site, www.lovewesternromances.com,
Linda Lael Miller's book, A Wanted Man was just voted 2007 Best Western Romance. Stacey Kayne's book, Mustang Wild, and Ruby Storm's book, Keeper of the Heart, both won Honorable Mention.
Romance Author, Delia DeLeest, has two new books coming out next month. Delia's two 1920's era books are coming out in February in various formats from the Wild Rose Press: 'It Takes Moxie' will be released in print on February 8, and 'Eye of the Beholder' will be available in e-format on February 22.
An HRC Romance Author Sells Another Short Story! Jannine Corti Petska is pleased to report her short story, Knight's Desire, has been sold to The Dark Castle Lords for an anthology. Release date pending.
TEARS OF THE DRAGON by Carolina Valdez is Now Out! Inflamed by passion for the dragoness-woman he loves, warrior-knight Rodick battles her father, the powerful and fearsome king of the golden dragons, to save her and himself. To read more, go to: amberheat.com/TearsDragon.html
Carolina Valdez's Woman In Black Lace Will Be Released in April from Amber Quill Press. Lost in another century, with a Highland laird whose touch sends desire spiraling through her, how will she find her way forward again to 2008? Check out Carolina's website to learn more: carolinavaldez.com
Romance Author, Billie Warren Chai's Novella to be Released Feburary 2008. To learn more, check out: billiewarrenchai.com
Good-bye 2007...Hello 2008! Well, another year has come and gone, and HRC is now in it's sixth calendar year of operation. Six years! We've had our ups and downs and gone through many transitions...but I must say I love our current website the most, of course that's mostly due to our overworked and underpaid webmaster, Meister E. I am also happy to announce HRC was nominated for Best Review Site in the Predators & Editors 2007 Poll. Voting commenced on January 1 and ended January 15, 2008. I would like to give a big THANK YOU to all of you, authors, readers & reviewers, who voted for us. As soon as the votes have been tallied and made official, we'll announce HRC's ranking. I would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!
