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SueK - I'm about ready to start writign two books a year, which won't be easy.
KarenFox - Well, Robin G. is my favorite hero thus far, though I am partial to Nic, too. He's the hero in CUPID'S MELODY.
Sara-Moderator - yummy, I love Godiva chocolate...and coffee
Hope_Tarr - For me the characters come first and pretty quickly...
AnnK99 - cocoa sounds YUMMY
Laurin Wittig - I'm slow, slow, slow. It's about a year for a first draft.
Hope_Tarr - Flushing out the story takes a bit longer...
Cissy-moderator - BARBARA BRETTON'S WINNER IS Teresa Balderas!!
RobinDOwens2 - I fiddle around on several at a time, so that's a tough question....
Sara-Moderator - not so far, Caffey, no frantic calls yet
Gail Crease - Oh, I love Godiva. Their hazelnut truffle is to die for!
Sabrina Moses - Hmmm, I might just have to stick around
CrazyMo - yup Nic is a hottie too Karen
Hope_Tarr - I wrote Tempting in a year and a half and My Lord Jack in under 4 mos
Sara-Moderator - to Teresa
AnnK99 - congrats Teresa
O - What inspired all the authors to write??
kathrynshay - It depends on the length of the book, and what else I'm doing at the time. Some with more technical stuff take longer. I've written both Harlequins and Berkleys in a year.
Linda Castillo - Congratulations, Teresa...
RobinDOwens2 - Yes, can't wait for Nic and the reincarnation story.
jennifermalin - hey, buz.
Mary f - I'm going to head out to the auditorium to make room HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE
Hope_Tarr - So I guess it just depends... 'Course I was on deadline for Jack... that probably made a difference
emmaholly - Hm. Just figured out screen is scrolling down. No wonder I'm confused!
elizajane202 - woo hoo Teresa
jennifermalin - i know you.
Gail Crease - Hi, Hope. Interesting the difference in the writing times
Sara-Moderator - Barbara did you tell us about your books?
__sonya__ - congrats Teresa
Caffey - congrats Teresa
KarenFox - Really, Hope. I usually get a glimmer of plot first, then characters. And I always have one character who comes in much clearer than the other.
Deb_Stover - Congratulations, Teresa!
AnnK99 - bye Maryf
Hope_Tarr - Mary F
B_U_Z - hey
RebeccaYork - Eliza, I usually come up with a "neat" idea (like, for example, what if a werewolf were a P.I. and used his were senses to solve crimes).
RobinDOwens2 - Take care Mary, see you Sat evening
MizMansfield2 - hi, I'm back...
mikeynmimi - Karen, I just ordered Prince of Charming, Can't wait to get it!!
Deb_Stover - A love of reading and the burning need to tell a story, O.
Hope_Tarr - That's neat, Karen. Is it your hero or heroine who comes 1st or does it depend?
zosia - so what kind of books are you guys into?
Cissy-moderator - very cool, Rebecca
emmaholly - I once came up with a book in 24 hours, but only because I *had* to.
KarenFox - Thanks, Mo and Robin.
Sara-Moderator - welcome to our Berkley Jove Holiday Party -- we have lots of authors, readers and presents!! No protocol tonight, but feel free to mingle and join the fun!
MaryJoPutney - I produce a book about every nine months, with about six months writing time, but the details of idea development vary enormously.
AnnK99 - mikey...I loved PRINCE OF CHARMING..AND the related books
Caffey - lol emma
RebeccaYork - I never work on one book at a time. That way when I get stuck, I can pick up another project.
CrazyMo - Deb tells awesome stories too
KarenFox - It depends, Hope. Usually the heroine, but not always.
Caffey - soon a right?
Sara-Moderator - next up is Nicole Byrd -- really a mom and daughter team
Sara-Moderator - Nicole Byrd (aka Cheryl Zach and her daughter Michelle Place) are giving a signed copy of one of their books.LADY IN WAITING was great, hope you get that one .
elizajane202 - wow, thank you.
Cissy-moderator - ooh... Spike ... *melt*
KarenFox - Oh, wow, thanks, Mikey. I hope you like it.
darlas - can we ask which one, Emma??
Gail Crease - Sometimes I find it helps to go back and forth between contemporary and historical
AnnK99 - Mo...THAT goes without saying....about Deb
RobinDOwens2 - Wow, Karen. My heros always come in pretty strong first.
Hope_Tarr - Sue
B_U_Z - true (jm)
jennifermalin - hmm, some spike fans.
KarenFox - Perfect writing time for me is about six months a book--not that I always get that.
Caffey - Cissy, Emma Holly has a out next year
sueKrinard - Got kicked off.
Cissy-moderator - NICOLE BYRD'S WINNER IS Sue Waldeck!!
AnnK99 - yea SUE
KarenFox - Oooo, Caffey, I like that way you think.
papotter - I usually start with the hero too
Hope_Tarr - Thanks again for sponsoring that coffee hour at RT. Yummy stuff
CrazyMo - wtg Sue!
O - What are the authors working on next?
mikeynmimi - What are the related books, AnnK99?
kathrynshay - I've always written, for as long as I can remember. I started to read romance and decided to write one because I liked them so much.
sueKrinard - Oh, you're welcome, Hope. I enjoyed it.
emmaholly - Darla it's the one I'm working on now.
Laurin Wittig - Me too - looove Spike!
__sonya__ - Are you going to continue the Beyond sereis?
Delyn - Yeah for Sue
AnnK99 - can't think of the titles at the moment, mikey
Hope_Tarr - Laurin. Didn't see you there.
Sara-Moderator - Linda Castillo is giving away a hardcover copy of THE PERFECT VICTIM (Jove/August 2002.)
RobinDOwens2 - Emma, we all know how SENSUAL it will be
sueKrinard - I'm working on a "futuristic" --I prefer "space opera romance" that's a sequel to my novella "Kinsman." Having a great time.
Laurin Wittig - Hi Hope!
MizMansfield2 - Elizabeth Mansfield's working on another Regency. Not sure about the release date.
Linda Castillo - I'm working on a dark romantic thriller right now...
kathrynshay - Right now, I'm doing a two firefighter books for Berkley.
Deb_Stover -
emmaholly - Maybe, hopefully, sonya. Right now I'm buried in vampires
KarenFox - That sounds great, Sue. I can't wait for it!
RobinDOwens2 - Sue, when will it be out?
papotter - O...Twisted Shadows come in January...I'm just finishing Dancing With A Rogue, a regency historical that comes out next July. wwitha hinis,,,
Cissy-moderator - LINDA CASTILLO'S WINNER IS Irene Marshall!!
Caffey - love the superromance and single titles too, another one out soon right Kathy?
Gail Crease - I'm working on a long Regency historical, and another paranormal
CrazyMo - Laurin's book is like mebbe the BEST debut book I've ever read
Hope_Tarr - I'm working on a late Victorian set trilogy
DebSimmons - AOL's acting up on me again! I'll try to get back on later, but if I don't have a great party!
Caffey - wtg Irene
KarenFox - Emma--Is that all so bad?
zosia - What's a space opera romance?
sueKrinard - Thanks, Karen. Robin, it's due March 1 so I presume spring of 2004.
AnnK99 - I'm always looking for a TT..or a paranormal...in general
Laurin Wittig - I just finished a Scottish medieval, Charming the Shrew, which will be out this time next year (fingers crossed) and I'll be starting another Scot. Med. soon - a Robin Hood story, only the heroine is the Robin character.
__sonya__ - lol....gotta love those vampires!
Deb_Stover - I'm working on a paranormal suspense--contemporary.
AnnK99 - congrats, Irene!
Hope_Tarr - Laurin, is your upcoming book related at all to DEVIL OF KILMARTIN?
Barbara Bretton - My apologies -- I'm having trouble maintaining the connection.
RobinDOwens2 - Heart Thief is coming out in June, new cover up at my site http://www.robinowens.com
jennifermalin - I have a Regency I'm finishing up, a Regency-set historical I'm just starting, and an Australia-based contemporary I'm in the middle of
emmaholly - No, it be good, Karen!
Deb_Stover - Congratulations, Irene!
mikeynmimi - Karen, what are the related books to Prince Of Charming?
Caffey - its a awesome cover too Robin
Laurin Wittig - Mo - Blush. You're too kind!
Sara-Moderator - and next we have
KarenFox - That sounds interesting, Laurin.
darlas - ooh, sounds good, Laurin!
Sara-Moderator - Laura Castoro is offering a signed copy of CROSSING THE LINE and a Christmas basket of goodies.
sueKrinard - Space opera is the SF name for space-based adventure, like STAR WARS, etc..... more about adventure than hardware.
RobinDOwens2 - Thanks, Caffey.
KarenFox - Tell me more, Deb. I always love your books.
Gail Crease - You've got a lot on the go, Jennifer
BonnieJean Hamilton - hi everyone
Sara-Moderator - who is getting that ??
papotter - Hi, I'm having problems too. I'm being kicked off every five minutes. keeelr
MizMansfield2 - the only sf romance I've read so far has been Anne McCaffery. I've been out of touch I guess
RobinDOwens2 - Hi, Bonnie Jean!
__sonya__ - Hi BonnieJean
emmaholly - Space opera is much fun!
Laurin Wittig - Charming the Shrew is set in the same time period but is only tangentially <sp?> connected.
AnnK99 - hi Bonnie Jean
Cissy-moderator - LAURA CASTORO'S WINNER IS Michelle Woods!!
jennifermalin - yes, gail, but only the regency is sold.
BonnieJean Hamilton - damn...I couldn't sign in for the prizes
RebeccaYork - I love paranormal. Am I the only person here watching Spielberg's "Taken"?
KarenFox - Mikey--Buttercup Baby was out Oct 2001, Cupid's Melody is out Jan 2003 and Impractical Magic in May 2003.
Caffey - congrats Michelle
AnnK99 - congrats Michelle
CrazyMo - wtg Michelle!
Deb_Stover - The feeling is mutual, Karen.
sueKrinard - I'm watching it. Liked the second and third episodes better than the first.
Sara-Moderator - ah, try Lois McMaster Bujold, MizM2
Gail Crease - Anne McCaffery is wonderful. She also did a wonderful contemp romance called The Lady.
Sara-Moderator - WONDERFUL!!!
AnaSeymour - I’m giving away a signed copy of my December book, MAID OF KILLARNEY. It’s the last in my Riordan brothers series—the untold love story of John Black, the doctor-turned-rebel who is prominent in some of the earlier books. Along with the book you’ll get a special Irish holiday surprise!
KarenFox - I'm taping Taken, Ruth. Haven't been home enough to watch it yet.
__sonya__ - congrats Michelle!
RobinDOwens2 - I've been working on a new project, Rebecca, but my agent loves Taken
SLandry - I'm working on another TT. I think I'll stick with those for a while.
Sara-Moderator - Lynn Erickson would like to offer a signed copy of ON THIN ICE.
MizMansfield2 - I've read her stuff too. I'm more into the hard sf Brin, Bear, Heinlein, etc....
CrazyMo - Has anyone read Linda Bleser's book THE KING'S GOLD? Its a GREAT book!
AnnK99 - good idea, SANDRA!
RebeccaYork - Sue: Right. It's getting better--even though a lot of it doesn't make sense!
Gail Crease - Haven't watched it yet, but I'm going to!
AnaSeymour - Whoops, sorry--I was waiting for my turn, but I pressed the button without meaning to!
O - I just read The three brothers story i will get this one
Laurin Wittig - For SF romance try Marion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover series. They don't all have romance themes, but many do.
BonnieJean Hamilton - I couldn't get the sign up to work so I could enter for the prizes
mikeynmimi - Thanks, Karen
SLandry - Rebecca, I'm watching Taken. What do you think about it?
AnnK99 - HI O
Hope_Tarr - That sounds neat, Ana. Any hints on the surprise? Inquiring minds wanna know
Cissy-moderator - LYNN ERICKSON'S WINNER IS Lynn Baxter!!
JacquelineElliott - I have Mo!
LindaBleser - Oh, thanks Mo! If I can ever afford a publicist, you'll be at the top of my list.
MizMansfield2 - what's "TT" stand for?
Caffey - wtg Lynn!
Deb_Stover - Congratulatioins, Lynn!
AnnK99 - Bonnie Jean..try again
Caffey - time travel
RebeccaYork - We tape it so we can zip by the commercials
Deb_Stover - Hugs, Bonnie.
BonnieJean Hamilton - I've tried three times
RobinDOwens2 - Time Travel
AnnK99 - congrats Lynn
MizMansfield2 - ty!
judith67 - bravo, Lynn!
AnnK99 - TT = Time Travel
KarenFox - Congratulations, Lynn, and all the other winners. I'm trying to keep up and failing.
Laurin Wittig - Hope, what's your next one about?
MaryJoPutney - Not to worry, Ana. I don't think there is any such thing as a turn in this kind of chat.
Caffey - is TAKEN scary?
CrazyMo - LOL Linda...I am free PR lady for all my friends
Sara-Moderator - The lucky winner will receive from Karen Fox, signed copies of PRINCE OF CHARMING and BUTTERCUP and Rocky Mountain chocolate.
RobinDOwens2 - Yes, it's busy in here.
RobinDOwens2 - Yum.
RebeccaYork - TAKEN is scary, and it takes a lot to scare me.
AnaSeymour - It's something you'll use all year
AnnK99 - yum, Karen
Caffey - mmmmm
Deb_Stover - The best chocolate in the world!
Sara-Moderator - no turns, tonight. A free for all !!
Cissy-moderator - KAREN FOX'S WINNER IS Jill Purinton!!
Sara-Moderator - is it the best?
Sara-Moderator - hmm
AnnK99 - yea Jill
sueKrinard - Rebecca, I'm mainly just waiting for that awful villain to finally get his.
CrazyMo - wtg Jill!
Caffey - it takes a little to scare me , lol
Hope_Tarr - That could be a lot of things, Ana. Chocolate pops to kind
Gail Crease - I remember watching a movie about alien abductions where they came through the walls of the house. That one bothered me
Deb_Stover - I think so, Sara.
RobinDOwens2 - Sounds fine to me
Sara-Moderator - The lucky winner will receive a box of Godiva chocolates and a signed copy of NEVER A BRIDE from Amelia Grey.
Caffey - wtg Jill!
CrazyMo - dangit....I really wanted that chocolate too LOL
emmaholly - It's a lucky leprechaun, right Ana?
Sara-Moderator - I like see's and then DeBrand won my heart!
RebeccaYork - Sue: Yes, yes!!! I'm really waiting to see what happens to him!
O - Mary Jo what are you working onnexyt
AnnK99 - GODIVA...Super yum
Delyn - Yeah Jill!
__sonya__ - congrats Jill! it's a good prize!
O - Next
Sara-Moderator - oh, they are SO good. The caramel eggs
AnaSeymour - No more hints
Cissy-moderator - AMELIA GREY'S WINNER IS Brenda Edde!!
elizajane202 - s yummy
Sara-Moderator - I threaten family members on those
AnnK99 - gg Brenda
KarenFox - Congratulations, Jill!!
CrazyMo - wtg Brenda!
Caffey - THE BIRDS, that movie, old one, was scary for me!
Hope_Tarr - Brenda
RebeccaYork - Sara: See's candy is the best candy in the world. Too bad we're on a low-carb diet
Gail Crease - okay, forget the tea. send the chocolates my way. pleeessse
elizajane202 - I've never tried them
Caffey - Congrats Jill
Sara-Moderator - Elizabeth Holcombe will be giving away a signed copy of her debut novel, HEAVEN AND THE HEATHER tucked in to a handmade plaid totebag with Scottish goodies! Cheers and happy holidays!
RobinDOwens2 - Godiva has carmel eggs? Guess I'd better go to the mall!
__sonya__ - congrats brenda!
CrazyMo - ohhhhh THE BIRDS gave me nightmares for days!
Sara-Moderator - oh, I love tote bags!!
Hope_Tarr - I dunno about that chocolate icon there
sueKrinard - See's is definitely teh best, and they have ONE store in NM. in my city.
AnnK99 -
O - s
CrazyMo - is Beth here?
sueKrinard - I grew up on Sees in California.
Linda Castillo - LOL, Hope
KarenFox - Anything caramel is okay by me.
Laurin Wittig - Elizabeth makes wonderful totes - I have one and use it all the time!
RobinDOwens2 - The first Invasion of the Body Snachers got me......
Deb_Stover - LOL, Hope.
MaryJoPutney - I have a contemporary coming out next August, Twist of Fate, and I'm just starting work on a new historical.
Sara-Moderator - we only get See's in Dallas at Christmas time
AnnK99 - Sue ///I LOVE See's
Cissy-moderator - ELIZABETH HOLCOMBE'S WINNER IS jan fitzsimmons!!
Gail Crease - thank you!
AnnK99 - congrats, Jan
Laurin Wittig - Mo, I haven't seen her
sueKrinard - I got some very good chocolate in Denver, though.
Hope_Tarr - Oooh, Mary Jo, what kind of historical?
Sara-Moderator - she made it herself? wow!! (does she need my address?)
KarenFox - I wanted to mention I'm holding a contest at my web site through January with a prize being given away every Friday.
O - Tell me about the Historical please
Deb_Stover - Especially if it comes with hot fudge and pecans, Karen.
Caffey - Hi there ann! didn't see you there, lots of people here!
RebeccaYork - Sue: DH grew up on See's in California too.
RobinDOwens2 - What time period, Mary Jo?
mikeynmimi - Congratulations, Jan
Delyn - Congratulations Jan
CrazyMo - wtg Jan! ok I'm geting greeeeeen with envy here now LOL
KarenFox - Congrats, Jan! Yum.
AnnK99 - great, Karen
AnaSeymour - My next one will be in March and it's a Scottish story set in the 1880s..
Sara-Moderator - The lucky winner will receive a pair of signed books, BEYOND SEDUCTION and BEYOND INNOCENCE from Emma Holly.
Caffey - great Karen
KarenFox - You betcha, Deb.
MaryJoPutney - It's a Georgian with some fantasy element, Hope. Something a little different for me.
papotter - Mary Jo. I want to know about Twist of Fate
AnnK99 - wow
emmaholly - eep, that's me!
AnnK99 -
KarenFox - Ooo, sounds great, Mary Jo.
Hope_Tarr - Oh wow, that's a lot earlier than your other historicals have been. Sounds fun
Cissy-moderator - EMMA HOLLY'S WINNER IS DORIS ZUMIK!!
Sara-Moderator - and these are "beyond" books!!!
__sonya__ - lol
RobinDOwens2 - Sounds wonderful....but you put a little paranormal in your twin books....
Delyn - Robin, nice cover for Heart Thief!
O - Is that another brother Ana
Gail Crease - Sounds wonderful, Mary Jo.
RobinDOwens2 -
KarenFox - Way to go, Doris!!
mikeynmimi - When's it coming out, Mary Jo?
CrazyMo - different is goood MaryJo
Deb_Stover - Sounds yummy, Mary Jo!
MaryJoPutney - Twist of Fate is about a man and woman rebuilding their lives while trying to get an innocent man off Death Row.
Delyn - WTG Doris!
emmaholly - Congrats, Doris!
judith67 - I will go in the auditorium, good evening, everyne!
__sonya__ - Congrats Doris!
AnnK99 - gg Doris
BonnieJean Hamilton - ok...it let me enter...but I am probably too late....
Sara-Moderator - Win a signed copy of THE FOREST LORD from Susan Krinard.
Hope_Tarr - judith
Caffey - sounds fabulous Mary jo
Sara-Moderator - night, Judith!!
MaryJoPutney - Robin, now it will be a lot more fantasy! The premise of this new series is somewhat magical.
Sara-Moderator - thanks for coming
jennifermalin - did you get kicked off, buz?
RobinDOwens2 - Thanks, Delyn, I'm jazzed. It will be silver in the background .... to match something in the story
KarenFox - I'm there, Mary Jo. When does it come out?
Sara-Moderator - hi, Isolde!!
Laurin Wittig - Hi Isolde!
Sara-Moderator - you made it back
Hope_Tarr - Isolde
KarenFox - Do you have your new cover on your website, Robin?
RobinDOwens2 - A new series.....ooooooohhhhhhhhh!!!
elizajane202 - Yeah Sue
Cissy-moderator - SUSAN KRINARD'S WINNER IS Jeanette Bowman!!
Delyn - Robin, that will look nice.
AnnK99 - Hi Isolde
B_U_Z - not sure, possibly my fault.
CrazyMo - well huh! I got knocked off LOL
bryony - Hi everyone