tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79368736961945860972024-03-13T01:17:54.006-04:00Diana Quincy Historical & Contemporary Romance Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-86726380295114389112013-01-31T16:12:00.000-05:002013-01-31T16:12:10.680-05:00New Year, New Website!New year, new books and a brand-new website. I've taken the plunge and developed an author website that I actually have to pay for! <br />
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I hope you'll start visiting me there; that's where I'll be blogging from now on! <br />
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Come along and have a look! <a href="http://www.dianaquincy.com/">Click here</a>. Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-21771778505616636272013-01-08T09:07:00.000-05:002013-01-08T09:08:30.352-05:00Entangled Signs Huge Distribution DealAfter bursting onto the scene less than two years ago and enjoying major success, Entangled is expanding its presence in the publishing world by joining forces with a major publishing stalwart. Below is the press release from Entangled:<br />
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<b>New Distribution Partnership And Joint Venture Between Macmillan, St. Martin's Press, And Entangled</b></h3>
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Powerhouse publisher <a href="http://us.macmillan.com/" rel="external" target="_blank">Macmillan</a> has reached agreement with juggernaut, <a href="http://entangledpublishing.com/" rel="external" target="_blank">Entangled Publishing</a>, to handle global distribution for Entangled’s highly successful digital imprints, beginning February 1, 2013.<br />
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In the new arrangement, Macmillan will distribute English language e-books of Entangled’s new publications in all domestic and international markets and for all platforms where Macmillan currently does business.<br />
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With unprecedented growth, in a year Entangled has exploded to twelve imprints with more than 350 authors and thirty titles released per month. In 2012, Entangled published the sixth overall best-selling book of the year and eight national best sellers. The agreement includes additional resources and personnel from Macmillan to strengthen Entangled's infrastructure. "This partnership brings a global leader in print and digital distribution, ensuring Entangled can continue to support our rapid growth and success," says CEO and publisher of Entangled, Liz Pelletier.<br />
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In a separate agreement, <a href="http://us.macmillan.com/SMP.aspx" rel="external" target="_blank">St. Martin's Press</a> will launch a new joint venture imprint known as St. Martin’s/Entangled which will bring into print and publish a select number of Entangled’s digital first titles.<br />
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“We couldn't be more excited about our alliance with these giants in the industry,” says Liz Pelletier. “To be able to bring our titles to a global audience, meeting both the needs and expectations of our authors and readers everywhere, has exceeded my expectations as a publisher. We look forward to an exciting collaboration with Macmillan and St. Martin’s Press.”<br />
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Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-32756847214904853342012-12-19T12:44:00.000-05:002012-12-19T12:44:50.349-05:00PW's Top 10 Christmas Romances<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Publishers Weekly has named its <a href="http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/tip-sheet/article/55039-10-best-christmas-romance-novels.html?utm_source=PW+Tip+Sheet&utm_campaign=82cad7269b-UA-15906914-1&utm_medium=email">top 10 Christmas romances</a>. </div>
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The first is <em><strong>Naughty & Nice</strong></em> by Ruthie Knox, Molly O'Keefe and Stefanie Sloane.</div>
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In the Christmas past category, Browning Walker picks <strong><em>A Wallflower Christmas</em></strong> by Lisa Kleypas, <strong><em>The Mischief of the Mistletoe</em></strong> by Lauren Willig and<strong><em> A Christmas Bride</em></strong> and <strong><em>Christmas Beau</em></strong> by Mary Balogh.<br />
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Titles by bestselling contemporary authors top the Christmas present category. These include Susan Wiggs' <strong><em>Lakeshore Christmas, </em></strong>Robyn Carr's <strong><em>Bring Me Home for Christmas, Hers for the Holidays</em></strong> by Samantha Hunter and <strong><em>Angels at the Table</em></strong> by Deb Macomber.<br />
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And for Christmases yet to come, there's JD Robb's futuristic drama <strong><em>Holiday in Death</em></strong>, which takes place more than 40 years in the future and revolves around a serial killer who uses Christmas imagery in association with his crimes.<br />
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<br />Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-76006255878300690212012-12-11T12:23:00.000-05:002012-12-11T12:23:53.980-05:00Top Trends in Children's BooksScholastic has released its forecast of the top 10 trends in children's books for 2013. <br />
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They include the "timely topic" of bullying, biographies and Civil War anniversary books.<br />
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In fiction, the Scholastic editors expect to see more strong girl protagonists, novels in cartoon form, and science fiction. <br />
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The year's big movie tie-ins include <em>Ender's Game</em>, from Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl's Beautiful Creatures, Cassandra Clare's <em>Mortal Instruments</em>, and the upcoming Percy Jackson adaptation, <em>Sea of</em> Monsters.Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-62893181112120414102012-12-01T11:56:00.001-05:002012-12-01T11:56:36.395-05:00Booklist Selects 2012's Top 10 Romances <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<em>Booklist, </em>the book review magazine published by The American Library Association, has selected its<em> </em>top 10 romance fiction titles for 2012<em>.</em><br />
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In explaining her selections,<em> Booklist's</em> Donna Seaman writes<em>, "</em>Wit and fortitude distinguish the smart women protagonists in the best romances of the last 12 months as authors ingeniously spin new gold out of classic themes..." <br />
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Here are 2012's Top 10 romances as selected by<em> Booklist:</em></div>
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<em><strong>Bedding Lord Ned</strong> by Sally MacKenzie</em></div>
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<strong><em>Can’t Buy Me Love</em></strong> by Molly O’Keefe</div>
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<br />Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-4967829826342028972012-11-13T17:11:00.000-05:002013-01-31T16:12:56.668-05:00Amazon's Best Romance of 2012<div style="text-align: left;">
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It's time for the year-end, best-of lists to start coming out. Amazon has released its list of the Best Romance Books of 2012, as selected by Amazon editors. Here's the list.</div>
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<strong>NOTE:</strong> I've taken the plunge and developed an author website that I actually have to pay for! <br />
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<br />Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-85430069873075648682012-11-02T17:35:00.001-04:002013-01-31T16:14:53.627-05:00Getting the Call!<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am very excited to report I've signed a two-book deal with Entangled Publishing's Scandalous imprint. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My first historical Regency romance, <em><strong>Seducing Charlotte</strong>,</em> will be published in Spring 2013. The next title in the series, <strong><em>Tempting Bella</em></strong> will be out in Fall 2013. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Scandalous is Entangled's new historical line and I am thrilled to be working with this innovative ebook-first publisher. I can't wait to see the historical covers! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is the announcement which appeared in Publisher's Marketplace: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Diana Quincy's TEMPTING BELLA, in which the hero is enchanted by a beauty he spots at the opera, unaware she is the wife he was forced to marry as a teen years ago in order to settle a gaming debt between their parents, to </strong></span><a class="ecxdealmaker" href="http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/dealmakers/detail.cgi?id=24716" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Alethea Spiridon Hopson</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong> at </strong></span><a class="ecxdealmaker" href="http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/dealmakers/detail.cgi?id=20652" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Entangled</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong> Scandalous, in a two-book deal, for publication in Fall 2013, by </strong></span><a class="ecxdealmaker" href="http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/dealmakers/detail.cgi?id=853" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Kevan Lyon</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong> at </strong></span><a class="ecxdealmaker" href="http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/dealmakers/detail.cgi?id=9685" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Marsal Lyon Literary Agency</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong> (World).</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">UPDATE: I''ve taken the plunge and developed an author website that I actually have to pay for! I hope you'll start visiting me there; that's where I'll be blogging from now on! Come along and have a look! </span><a href="http://www.dianaquincy.com/"><span style="color: #274e13;">Click here</span></a><span style="color: #274e13;">.</span> </h4>
Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-27139680683775160432012-10-18T06:55:00.001-04:002013-03-09T08:58:34.928-05:002012 PYHIAB Winners Announced<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="userContent">The New Jersey Romance Writers have announced the <strong><em>2012 Put Your Heart In A Book</em></strong> Contest Winners. </span><span class="userContent">Congratulations everyone!<br /><br /> <strong>Romantic Suspense</strong><br />1st Place: Jenna Blue – The Runaway<br /> 2nd Place: Michelle Sharp – The Dreamer<br /> 3rd Place: Keith Zwingelberg – Medicine Woman<br /> <br /> <strong>Single Title Contemporary</strong><br />1st Place: Michele Mannon – Octagon Girl<br /> 2nd Place: Susan J. Bickford – Synchrony’s Call<br /> 3rd Place: Claudia Handel – Lost in You<br /> <br /> <strong>Historical</strong><br />1st Place: Eileen Emerson – Embracing an Unloved Earl<br /> 2nd Place: Joanna Shupe – Drawn to the Earl<br /> 3rd Place: Mary Jane Esber w/a Miranda Liasson – The Spy Who Loved Me<br /> <br /> <strong>Paranormal</strong><br />1st Place: Laurel Wanrow – Passages<br /> 2nd Place: Leisl Leighton – Seer’s Blood<br /> 3rd Place: Katrina Snow – Bewitched by a Kiss<br /> <br /> <strong>Young Adult</strong><br />1st Place: Karen Schwartz – Extra Ordinary Guy<br /> 2nd Place: McCall Hoyle – Twice Shy<br /> 3rd Place: Laurel Wanrow – Seaside Sorcery<br /> <br /> <strong>Honorable Mention</strong><br /> McCall Hoyle – The Other Cheek</span>Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-50606047848541464292012-10-02T13:33:00.000-04:002012-10-02T13:33:50.199-04:00Penguin Launches Pilot Library Ebook Program<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Penguin's library ebook lending pilot program kicked off this week at the New York Public Library and the Brooklyn Public Library.<br />
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The digital titles are being made available through the <a href="http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3MLibrarySystems/Home/Products/Cloud+Library/">3M Cloud Library eBook Lending Service</a>. The ebooks should be available nationwide to 3M library clients by the end of the year, according to a company <a href="http://news.3m.com/press-release/company/3m-cloud-library-helps-penguin-group-usa-enter-ebook-lending-market">press release</a>.<br />
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In addition to the Penguin collection, 3M says it will offer additional titles from its Cloud Library, which contains more than 200,000 titles from about 300 publishers. <br />
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During this special pilot period at the New York-area libraries, patrons should be
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including PCs, iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches, Nooks and Android devices.
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In other library e-lending news, PublishersLunch reports library ebook provider, OverDrive, will offer a new
Nook-specific app for the new Nook HD and HD+, along with Nook Tablet
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Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-91347319912666850422012-09-22T17:44:00.000-04:002013-01-31T16:15:53.773-05:00'Parachutist' Finals in 2012 Molly Contest <div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I recently got word my manuscript, <em>The Parachutist</em>, is a finalist in the 2012 Molly contest sponsored by the Heart of Denver Romance Writers.<br />
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The frosting on the cake is that my heroine, Manon, a parachutist inspired by a real French woman who lived in the early 1800s, is up for the Unsinkable Molly award, which judges spunk, imagination, creativity and unsinkability.<br />
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Here is the complete list of finalists:<br />
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<strong>Contemporary</strong><br />
<em>Southern Comforts</em> by Nan Dixon <br />
<em>The Inconvenient Mistress</em> by Mary Oldham <br />
<em>Clear as Glass</em> by Lynn Kellan <br />
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<strong>Paranormal</strong><br />
<em>Bound</em> by Traci Douglass<br />
<em>To Catch a Fetch</em> by Melonie Johnson<br />
<em>Must Love Breeches</em> by Angela Quarles<br />
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<strong>Romantic Suspense</strong><br />
<em>Grown Up and Still Running</em> by Shelley Wall<br />
<em>The Distance Between Us</em> by Linda Bond<br />
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<em>Murder, Curlers, and Cream</em> by Arlene McFarlane <br />
<em>Mesmerized in Madagascar</em> by George & Noi Guthridge <br />
<em>Emma's Treasure</em> by Judith Luke<br />
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<strong>Young Adult</strong><br />
<em>Chimera</em> by Laura Alford<br />
<em>Shadowman</em> by Linda Kelley<br />
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<strong>Heart of the Molly</strong><br />
<em>Beauty for Ashes</em> by C. Elizabeth Carroll <br />
<em>Death Whisperer</em> by Katherine Matzen<br />
<em>Emma's Treasure</em> by Judith Luke <br />
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<strong>Unsinkable Heroine</strong><br />
<em>A Scandalous Gentleman</em> by Renee Ann Miller <br />
<em>The Parachutist</em> by Diana Quincy<br />
<em>Murder, Curlers, and Cream</em> by Arlene McFarlane<br />
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Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-48779188475036487982012-09-07T13:44:00.000-04:002012-09-07T13:44:25.143-04:00Behind the Scenes at a Romance Cover Shoot<i>Discover a New Love</i>, by Sourcebooks, is back with one of my favorite regular blog features - behind the scenes at its latest romance cover video shoot. <br />
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It's a lot of fun. One model says his grandmother encouraged him to take the job. Check it out! <br />
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Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-37896557121112765452012-09-04T15:36:00.000-04:002013-01-31T16:16:07.610-05:00Gen Y Buys More Titles; Ebook Prices Drop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Move over Baby Boomers. A new report finds Generation Y - people born between 1979 and 1989 - is spending more money on books than you are.</div>
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The report, the <i><a href="http://www.bookconsumer.com/store/product.php?id=26">2012 U.S. Book Consumer Demographics & Buying Behaviors Annual Review</a></i>, says Gen Y bought 30 percent of all titles in 2011, up from 24 percent in 2010. Baby Boomers, who have historically spent the most on books, have a 25 percent share.<br />
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Forty-three percent of Gen Y’s purchases are made online, which is helping push the industry's shift to digital. <br />
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The report, prepared by<a href="http://www.bowker.com/en-US/aboutus/default.shtml"> Bowker Market Research</a>, also finds ebook prices fell between 2010 and 2011.<br />
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It puts the average price of a fiction ebook at $5.24 in 2011, down from $5.69 in 2010. In nonfiction, the average price fell from $9.04 to $6.47. In the juvenile segment, it dropped to $4.47 in 2011 from $4.88.<br />
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The reports finds ebooks have the most impact in the Mystery genre, accounting for 17 percent of spending, followed by Romance and Science Fiction, which accounted for 15 percent of dollars spent.<br />
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Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-18709367908657957632012-08-26T11:30:00.001-04:002012-08-30T04:39:29.609-04:002012 Catherine Finalists Announced<b>Contemporary Series – Final Round Judge: Wanda Ottewell, Harlequin</b><br />
Crashing Into Tess by Christine M. Griffin<br />
Scarlet Distraction by Elly Takaki*<br />
Testing The CEO's Theory by Sarah Darnell*<br />
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<b>Contemporary Single Title – Final Round Judge: Leonore Waldrip, HQN</b><br />
First Aid for a Broken Heart by Kat Latham<br />
Hawaiian Heat: The Marriage Trap by Diane Garner<br />
Octagon Girl by Michelle Manon<br />
Precious Jewels by Mary Behre<br />
Royally Screwed by Kelle Z. Riley<br />
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<b>Historical – Final Round Judge: Katherine Pelz, Berkley</b><br />
An Unloved Earl by Eileen Emerson<br />
The League of Rogues by Lauren Diana Smith<br />
The Winds of Fate by Elizabeth Byziek<br />
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<b>Paranormal, Fantasy, Futuristic – Final Round Judge: Esi Sogah, Avon</b><br />
Fairy Tales by Liz Roadifer<br />
Mated by Magick by Kat Bastion<br />
Seal of Destiny by Traci Douglass<br />
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<b>Strong Romantic Elements – Final Round Judge: Kathleen Gilligan, St. Martin's</b><br />
Murder, Curlers & Canes by Arlene McFarlane<br />
Murder, Curlers & Cruisers by Arlene McFarlane<br />
Wrestling with Alligators by Lateia Elam Sandifer<br />
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<b>Romantic Suspense – Final Round Judge: Leis Pederson, Berkley</b><br />
Death by Design- A Crime of Passion by Meline Nadeau*<br />
Her Unreasonable Doubt by Anne-Marie Carroll<br />
The Cell by Diane Garner <br />
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<b>Young Adult – Final Round Judge: Karen Chaplin, HarperCollins Children's Books</b><br />
Disposables by Elly Takaki*<br />
Dolphins, Dorks & Danger by Robin Weaver<br />
Sway by Nicki Pau Petro *<br />
Atlantis Riptide by Allie Burton<br />
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I was excited to learn that my manuscript, <i><b>The Parachutist</b></i>, placed second in the historical category. The complete list of winners is below. Congratulations everyone!<br />
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<b>Suspense Romance</b><br />
1st Place SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY by Urusla Renee<br />
2nd Place SEVERED THREADS by Kaylin McFarren<br />
3rd Place HARBOR ME by Mandy Rathbone<br />
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<b>Single Title Romance</b><br />
1st Place WHEN IN ROME by Adeline Grey<br />
2nd Place MESMERIZED IN MADAGASCAR by George & Noi Guthridge<br />
PLACE YOUR BETTS by Katie Graykowski<br />
3rd Place HOLDING ON by Ellen Dean Price<br />
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<b>Category-Length Contemporary Romance</b><br />
1st Place THE BESTMAN by Simone James<br />
2nd Place PRESERVATION by Carrie Christie<br />
3rd Place HEART BE STILL by Patrice Wadie<br />
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<b>Paranormal Romance</b><br />
1st Place CHERUB'S PLAY by Katie Grant<br />
2nd Place TO HISS OR TO KISS by Katya Armock<br />
3rd Place MIDWORLDER LOVER by Maggie Mundy<br />
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<b>Historical Romance</b><br />
1st Place FROM YOU I CANNOT HIDE by Cora Lee<br />
2nd Place THE PARACHUTIST by Diana Quincy<br />
3rd Place AMBUSHING THE HEIRESS by Kristen Boe<br />
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<b>Young Adult</b><br />
1st Place BENEATH THE SURFACE by Miranda Rae Carter<br />
2nd Place PAINLESS by Jenna Grinstead<br />
3rd Place WE TWO UNUSUAL by Tony RobertsDiana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-51596866599685803392012-08-20T06:30:00.007-04:002012-08-20T06:30:02.602-04:00'Parachutist' Wins 2012 Duel on Delta <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_BWe6EABPbkVTRkYwek1315bbI8y8o0I3K2SzaUJm5QhrSYTSV-jdvofq8_eEzHc2g0o9G1qjcTdnCIHUTFWrJTghVIsf1l7s2HOOIkO646KmUYIB8h4J7kk5XtTJ_69XoYSWOvhV3fpu/s1600/duelpist_orig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_BWe6EABPbkVTRkYwek1315bbI8y8o0I3K2SzaUJm5QhrSYTSV-jdvofq8_eEzHc2g0o9G1qjcTdnCIHUTFWrJTghVIsf1l7s2HOOIkO646KmUYIB8h4J7kk5XtTJ_69XoYSWOvhV3fpu/s1600/duelpist_orig.jpg" /></a></div>I'm was thrilled to learn that my manuscript, THE PARACHUTIST, took top honors in the 2012 Duel on the Delta contest sponsored by the River City Romance Writers.<br />
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My other manuscript, TEMPTING BELLA, placed second in the historical category. <br />
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Here's the full list of finalists and winners. Congratulations everyone!<br />
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<b>Contemporary</b><br />
Winner: Clear as Glass — Lynn Kellan<br />
Second Place: Synchrony's Call — S.J. Bickford<br />
Third Place: Surrender's Vow — S.J. Bickford<br />
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<b>Historical</b><br />
Winner: The Parachutist* — Diana Quincy<br />
Second Place: Tempting Bella — Diana Quincy<br />
Third Place: Seduced by a Spy — Christina De Gennaro<br />
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<b> Inspirational</b><br />
Winner: Deliver Us from Evil — Mary Curry<br />
Second Place: Liberty's Lady — Mary Curry<br />
Third Place: Too Late to Apologize — Christy Smith<br />
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<b>Paranormal</b><br />
Winner: Dark Conquest — Christina Kenton<br />
Second Place: The Book of Dracon, The Mayhen Series — Briana MacWilliam<br />
Third Place: Seal of Fate — Traci Douglass<br />
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<b>Romantic Suspense</b><br />
Winner: One in Ten Thousand — Jackie Flaum<br />
Second Place: Deadly Rumors — Pamela Anderson-Moore<br />
Third Place: Treasure Life — Sherilyn Alexander<br />
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<b>Young Adult</b><br />
Winner: Operation Breakup — Jeanmarie Anaya<br />
Second Place: Lost Souls — Beth Watson<br />
Third Place: Blood, She Read — Sara Hubbard Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-28490663264242805072012-08-16T05:00:00.001-04:002012-08-16T05:00:01.347-04:00Caroline Linden Celebrates RITA Win with Huge Giveaway! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.carolinelinden.com/images/caroline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.carolinelinden.com/images/caroline.jpg" /></a></div>Today I'm over at the <a href="http://dashingduchesses.com/">Dashing Duchesses </a>talking to RITA-award winning author Caroline Linden about her upcoming book,<b> THE TRUTH ABOUT THE DUKE</b>.<br />
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Clearly, it was a great move since Caroline just won the RITA for her novella,<b> I LOVE THE EARL</b>.<br />
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To celebrate her win, she's giving away FIVE copies of <b>I LOVE THE EARL</b>.<br />
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Dash on over to the <a href="http://dashingduchesses.com/">Dashing Duchesses</a> for a chance to grab one! <a href="http://dashingduchesses.com/">CLICK HERE</a>. Good luck!Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-30491225461767127392012-08-11T23:56:00.000-04:002013-01-31T16:16:42.635-05:002012 PYHIAB Finalists Announced<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The New Jersey chapter of the Romance Writers of America has announced the finalists in the 2012 <i>Put Your Heart in a Book</i> contest. The full list is below. Congratulations to all of the finalists! <br />
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<b>Paranormal</b><br />
Katrina Snow – Bewitched by a Kiss<br />
Laurel Wanrow – Passages <br />
Leisl Leighton – Seer's Blood<br />
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Romantic Suspense</b><br />
Keith Zwingelberg – Medicine Woman<br />
Jenna Blue – The Runaway <br />
Michelle Sharp – The Dreamer<br />
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<b>Single Title</b><br />
Michele Mahon – Octagon Girl <br />
Susan J Bickford – Synchrony's Call<br />
Claudia Handel – Lost in You<br />
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<b>Young Adult</b><br />
McCall Hoyle – Twice Shy<br />
Laurel Wanrow – Seaside Sorcery <br />
Karen Schwartz – Extra Ordinary Guy<br />
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<b>Historical</b><br />
Eileen Lloyd – Embracing the Unloved Earl<br />
Mary Jane Esber w/a Miranda Liasson – The Spy Who Loved Me<br />
Jodi Rotondo w/a Joanna Shupe – Drawn to the Earl<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">UPDATE: I''ve taken the plunge and developed an author website that I actually have to pay for! I hope you'll start visiting me there; that's where I'll be blogging from now on! Come along and have a look! </span><a href="http://www.dianaquincy.com/"><span style="color: #274e13;">Click here</span></a><span style="color: #274e13;">.</span> </h4>
Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-21800966054961484662012-08-07T13:00:00.000-04:002012-08-07T13:00:00.060-04:00'Parachutist' Finals in ECO Contest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqYE59GY7LrZIBNszQ7H63SiXr6Qpxu1lEZXsoJJxYvP6EnP4EYphAlI-KJn4uuLQ-sw47lg8CY99shLPkkrLmpeqp4pvGEQXns8dVfN0Pi-tnp-owcwPTRU-QvVM7fD5PQi1J-T4NEiG/s1600/gsrwa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqYE59GY7LrZIBNszQ7H63SiXr6Qpxu1lEZXsoJJxYvP6EnP4EYphAlI-KJn4uuLQ-sw47lg8CY99shLPkkrLmpeqp4pvGEQXns8dVfN0Pi-tnp-owcwPTRU-QvVM7fD5PQi1J-T4NEiG/s1600/gsrwa.jpg" /></a></div>I was super excited to receive an email telling me that my manuscript, <b><i>The Parachutist</i></b>, is a finalist in the Emerald City Opener contest sponsored by the Greater Seattle chapter of the Romance Writers of America.<br />
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The final round judge in the historical romance category is Amanda Bergeron, associate editor at Avon Books/HarperCollins. Thanks to the Greater Seattle Romance Writers of America (GSRWA) for this great opportunity.<br />
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Here is a full list of the finalists. Congratulations and good luck!<br />
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<b>CATEGORY SERIES ROMANCE</b><br />
Annabeth Albert <i>All the Wrong Reasons</i><br />
Jennifer DeCuir <i>Drawn to Jonah</i><br />
Regina Kyle <i>One Sweet Day</i><br />
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<b>CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE</b><br />
Annabeth Albert <i> Still Got It</i><br />
Tracey Alvrez <i>In Too Deep</i><br />
Jen Lois <i>Permission to Land</i><br />
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<b>HISTORICAL ROMANCE</b><br />
Louisa Cornell <i>His Charming Seductress</i><br />
Melanie Meadors <i>His Roman Heart’s Desire</i><br />
Diana Quincy <i> The Parachutist</i><br />
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<b>NOVEL WITH STRONG ROMANTIC ELEMENTS</b><br />
Kathy Bremner <i>Undercover Cowboy</i><br />
Celeste Deveney <i>Only Till Midnight</i><br />
Orly Konig-Lopez <i>The Day the Merry-go-Round Stopped </i><br />
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<b>PARANORMAL ROMANCE</b><br />
Amanda Byrne <i>Iron Jewel</i><br />
Christina Kenton <i>Dark Conquest </i><br />
Angela Quarles <i>Must Love Breeches</i><br />
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<b>ROMANTIC SUSPENSE</b><br />
Marni Folsom <i>Flannigan’s Grace</i><br />
Ellen Herbert <i>Is It Me You’re Looking For?</i><br />
Christine Solberg <i>Take My Hand</i><br />
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<b>YOUNG ADULT ROMANCE</b><br />
Amy DeLuca <i>Hidden Deep</i><br />
Rebecca Lees <i>Foreseer</i><br />
Rachel Pudelek <i>Dark Waters</i><span id="ecxyiv1329333975yui_3_2_0_19_1343968705257150" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><i> </i></span>Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-26228111199371976832012-08-03T18:00:00.000-04:002013-01-31T16:17:08.669-05:002012 Maggie Finalists Announced<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Georgia Romance Writers just announced the finalists in the 2012 Unpublished Maggie contest.<br />
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My manuscript, <i><b>The Parachutist</b></i>, is a finalist in the Historical Category. I am so thrilled to be among all of these talented writers!<br />
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Here's the complete list of finalists:<br />
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<b>2012 UNPUBLISHED MAGGIE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FINALISTS</b><br />
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<b>Contemporary Series Romance:</b><br />
Melissa Klein, A Risk Worth Taking<br />
Lisa McKinney w/a Lisa Whitaker, Bad Boy Daddy<br />
Pam Mantovani, Daytime Friends<br />
Kasey Dillard w/a Vanessa Moss, The Russian's Unexpected Lover <br />
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<b>Single Title Romance:</b><br />
Ann Greville w/a Elizabeth Kelley, Doctors With Benefits<br />
Katrina Crew w/a Kat Latham, First Aid For A Broken Heart<br />
Kimberly Kincaid, Food For Thought<br />
Jane Kurtz, Objection Overruled<br />
Kimberle Swaak, Trust Me<br />
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<b>Historical Romance:</b><br />
Eileen Lloyd w/a Eileen Emerson, An Unloved Earl<br />
Frances Fowlkes, The Duke's Obsession<br />
Dora Mekouar w/a Diana Quincy, The Parachutist<br />
Elizabeth Bysiek, The Winds of Fate<br />
Leigh Stites w/a Elisabeth Burke, Tom Sawyer Returns<br />
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<b>Inspirational Romance:</b><br />
J'nell Ciesielski, Lightning From Red Above<br />
Karen Fleming w/a KD Fleming, Love Thy Neighbor<br />
Kristi Hunter w/a Kristi Ann Hunter, Miss Amelia and The Marquis<br />
Gina Conkle, Norse Jewel<br />
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<b>Paranormal/Fantasy Romance:</b><br />
Debbie Herbert, Deep Fathoms<br />
Elizabeth Bank w/a Noelle Pierce, Lightstorm<br />
Angela Trigg w/a Angela Quarles, Must Love Breeches<br />
Marilyn Baron, Sixth Sense<br />
Denise Plumart, Syphon's Song<br />
Adrienne Trent, The Hidden One<br />
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<b>Young Adult Romance:</b><br />
Debbie Herbert, Changeling<br />
Julie Barnard w/a Jules Barnard, Fates Divided<br />
RoseAnn DeFranco, Forbidden Signs<br />
Amy DeLuca, Hidden Deep<br />
Paula Huffman, Red Tide<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><strong>UPDATE: I''ve taken the plunge and developed an author website that I actually have to pay for! I hope you'll start visiting me there; that's where I'll be blogging from now on! Come along and have a look! </strong></span><a href="http://www.dianaquincy.com/"><span style="color: #274e13;"><strong>Click here</strong></span></a><span style="color: #274e13;"><strong>.</strong></span> Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-51922585170676448402012-07-28T09:05:00.000-04:002013-01-31T16:17:25.075-05:002012 Sheila Contest Winners AnnouncedThe Valley Forge Chapter of the Romance Writers of America has announced the placements in the 2012 Sheila Contest. My manuscript <b><i>The Parachutist </i></b>placed second while <i><b>Tempting Bella </b></i>placed fifth.<br />
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Here are the final placements in all categories:<br />
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<b>Paranormal</b> - Final Round Judge - Leah Hultenschmidt, Sourcebooks<br />
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1st Place - <em>Fairy Tales </em>by Elisabeth Roadifer <strong>+ Full Requested</strong><br />
2nd Place - <em>Flood and Fire </em>by Amy Raby<br />
3rd Place - <em>Incandescent </em>by Mary V. Freeman<br />
4th Place - <em>Blood Vine, Book One </em>by Amber Belldene<br />
5th Place - <em>Dead Vampires Don't Date </em>by Meredith Allen Conner<br />
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<b>Young Adult</b> - Final Round Judge - Wendy Loggia, Delacorte Press, Random House<br />
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1st Place - <em>Flying Objects, Falling in Love and Other Catastrophes </em>by Caryn Caldwell<br />
2nd Place - <em>The Agreement </em>by Angela N. Blount<br />
3rd Place - <em>Designer Genes, The Boyfriend Cut </em>by Harley Brooks<br />
4th Place - <em>Dolphins, Dorks and Danger </em>by Robin Weaver<br />
5th Place - <em>Midnight Siren </em>by Ruth Knafo Setton<br />
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<b>Historical</b> - Final Round Judge - Elizabeth Poteet, St. Martin's Press<br />
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1st Place - <em>Embracing an Unloved Earl </em>by Eileen Emerson**<br />
2nd Place - <em>The Parachutist</em> by Diana Quincy +<strong> Full Requested</strong><br />
3rd Place - <em>Her Every Desire</em> by Jennifer McQuiston<br />
4th Place - <em>Taming Huck Finn</em> by Elisabeth Burke<br />
5th Place - <em>Tempting Bella </em>by Diana Quincy<br />
6th Place - <em>The Winds of Fate </em>by Elizabeth Bysiek<br />
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<b>Women's Fiction with Strong Romantic Elements</b> - Final Round Judge - Alex Logan, Grand Central Publishing<br />
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1st Place - <em>Murder Curlers and Cruises </em>by Arlene McFarlane<br />
2nd Place - <em>Unredeemed </em>by Joni M. Fisher<br />
3rd Place - <em>Preservation </em>by Carrie Christie<br />
4th Place - <em>Untamed Valor</em> by Virginia E. Boylan<br />
5th Place - <em>Taylor Made Life </em>by Kary Rader<br />
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<b>Single Title</b> - Final Round Judge - Emilia Pisani, Gallery Books<br />
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1st Place - <em>Cat on a Hot Steel Flight Deck </em>by Heather Nickodem<br />
2nd Place - <em>The Secret Ingredient</em> by Susan Spaulding**<br />
3rd Place - Octa<em>gon Girl </em>by Michele Mannon<br />
4th Place - <em>The Novice Wife</em> by Adele Downs**<br />
5th Place - <em>Doctor with Benefits </em>by Elizabeth Kelley**<br />
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<b>Romantic Suspense</b> - Final Round Judge - Katherine Pelz, The Berkley Group<br />
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1st Place - <em>Double Trick by Ava Milone </em>+<strong> Full Requested</strong><br />
2nd Place - Mesmeri<em>zed in Madagascar</em> by Georgi and Noi Gutheridge<br />
3rd Place - <em>Twisted </em>by Tori Lennox<br />
4th Place - <em>Her Unreasonable Doubt</em> by Anne-Marie Carroll<br />
5th Place - <em>The Way You Love Me</em> by Janis Thereault<br />
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+ Full Requested<br />
** VFRW member<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">UPDATE: I''ve taken the plunge and developed an author website that I actually have to pay for! I hope you'll start visiting me there; that's where I'll be blogging from now on! Come along and have a look! </span><a href="http://www.dianaquincy.com/"><span style="color: #274e13;">Click here</span></a><span style="color: #274e13;">.</span> </h4>
Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-47010967160325330552012-07-23T08:00:00.001-04:002012-07-23T08:06:41.636-04:00A Bargain Bride: The Duke of Chandos Buys a Wife<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Today I'm over at the <a href="http://dashingduchesses.com/?p=1702">Dashing Duchesses</a> blogging about the true life story of Anne Welles, a chambermaid who became a duchess after being sold by her husband.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">The story goes that Henry Bridges, 2<sup>nd</sup> Duke of Chandos, first saw Anne while dining with a friend at the Pelican Inn in Newbury, where she worked.<br />
</div>A stir in the inn yard drew the duke’s attention. When he learned a man was about to sell his wife, His Grace reportedly replied, “We will go and see the sale.”<br />
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Dash on over to the <a href="http://the%20story%20goes%20that%20henry%20bridges,%202nd%20duke%20of%20chandos,%20first%20saw%20anne%20while%20dining%20with%20a%20friend%20at%20the%20pelican%20inn%20in%20newbury,%20where%20she%20worked.%20%20a%20stir%20in%20the%20inn%20yard%20drew%20the%20duke%e2%80%99s%20attention.%20when%20he%20learned%20a%20man%20was%20about%20to%20sell%20his%20wife,%20his%20grace%20reportedly%20replied,%20%e2%80%9cwe%20will%20go%20and%20see%20the%20sale.%e2%80%9d/">Dashing Duchesses</a> to find out what happened next, <a href="http://dashingduchesses.com/?p=1702">CLICK HERE</a>. Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-61233195030319794542012-07-19T10:39:00.001-04:002012-07-19T10:42:18.752-04:00Which Digital Books Are Thriving<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img2.imagesbn.com/images/144100000/144104509.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://img2.imagesbn.com/images/144100000/144104509.JPG" width="197" /></a></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr><td style="padding-top: 5px;" valign="top">A recent <a href="http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/53006-digital-imprints-take-root.html">Publishers Weekly article</a> focuses on how well ebook imprints are taking root in the publishing industry.<br />
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It highlights the changes and trends on the digital side of the business.</td><td style="padding-top: 5px;" valign="top"></td><td style="padding-top: 5px;" valign="top"></td><td style="padding-top: 5px;" valign="top"></td><td style="padding-top: 5px;" valign="top"><br />
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</div><div class="body">Kensington is one of the latest houses to launch an ebook-only imprint, eKensington.<br />
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Crimson Romance's ebook imprint is unveiling an ebook subscription site for romance titles.</div><div class="body"><br />
HarperCollins’ Impulse imprint will go from one digital title per week to two this fall.</div><div class="body"><br />
</div><div class="body"></div><div class="body"></div><div class="body">Which ebooks are doing best? According to PW, it's a mix. Books that have done best for the digital imprints encompass both original titles and reissues. At InterMix, Nora Roberts classics are among the bestsellers.</div><div class="body"><br />
</div><div class="body">Over at Impulse, an original story by Rachel Gibson, "Crazy on You," and an original novella by Eloisa James, "Winning the Wallflower," have been winners. </div><div class="body"><br />
</div><div class="body">Loveswept’s top ebooks include an original title, "Because of You," from debut author Jessica Scott.</div>Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-20042208648809256592012-07-16T07:00:00.002-04:002012-07-29T19:50:59.914-04:00'The Parachutist,' 'Tempting Bella' Final in 2012 Orange Rose Contest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQXY4hYXSItiaGDZqAnKWSIeKST_EVjsh4dQGgL02uWYDMeayFbTeFVo6HhBejUpp2ha92Re548cFIXnUvpRiJ6P-ViBSc0UxdoTiVbJNcnRsZ7NvOMD6zS_v30fA4zt_7wam9JUjVr3Gu/s1600/OCC_14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQXY4hYXSItiaGDZqAnKWSIeKST_EVjsh4dQGgL02uWYDMeayFbTeFVo6HhBejUpp2ha92Re548cFIXnUvpRiJ6P-ViBSc0UxdoTiVbJNcnRsZ7NvOMD6zS_v30fA4zt_7wam9JUjVr3Gu/s200/OCC_14.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>The finalists in the 2012 Orange Rose Contest have been announced.<br />
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I'm thrilled and grateful that two of my manuscripts, <b>THE PARACHUTIST</b> and <b>TEMPTING BELLA</b>, are among the top eleven overall finalists. <br />
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The Orange Rose differs a bit from other contests in that it doesn't split entries up according to category. All genres of romance (historical, paranormal, contemporary, etc) are judged together.<br />
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The finalist entries are judged by three editors and agents. The winners will be announced on Saturday, Oct. 13. <br />
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Here's a complete list of the finalists. Congratulations and best of luck to everyone!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Finalists for the 2012 Orange Rose Contest</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> for Unpublished Authors </b></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Unwritten </b>by Rachel Bates</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The Agreement </b>by Angela Blount</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sail Away </b>by Chris Campillo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>First Aid for a Broken Heart </b>by Katrina Crew</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Burnout </b>by Tee O'Fallon<span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Mesmerized in Madagascar </b>by George Guthridge</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Keeping Athena </b>by Rowena Hacker</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Genie in a Bottle </b>by Tracy Mecca</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tempting Bella </b>by Diana Quincy </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The Parachutist </b>by Diana Quincy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Flood and Fire </b>by Amy Raby </div>Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-87929070122766737332012-07-13T16:11:00.000-04:002012-07-13T16:11:13.555-04:00PW's Fall 2012 Top 10 List Offers Romance with a Twist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.discoveranewlove.com/images/coverimagesDELETE/9781402264801-m.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.discoveranewlove.com/images/coverimagesDELETE/9781402264801-m.gif" /></a></div>Publishers Weekly is out with its Top 10 Romance List for Fall 2012. <br />
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There are familiar names on the list, but some of those authors are trying something a little new.<br />
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Mary Wine, my mentor from Kensington/Brava's Writing With the Stars contest, is out with her first steam punk novel, <b><i>A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious</i></b>.<br />
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Lydia Dare's <b><i>Wolfishly Yours</i></b> is set in Regency England, but her protagonists are werewolves who have to be tamed to meet society's strictures.<br />
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Another of my favorite authors, Miranda Neville, visits the Georgian era with <b><i>The Importance of Being Wicked</i></b>, a new series featuring reckless art collectors and how far they'll go for the prizes they want. <br />
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Here's the complete list:<br />
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<i><b>The Importance of Being Wicked</b> </i>by Miranda Neville<br />
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<i><b>Wolfishly Yours</b></i> by Lydia Dare<br />
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<i><b>A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious</b></i> by Mary Wine<br />
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<i><b>Summerset Abbey</b></i> by T. J. Brown<br />
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<i><b>Tallie’s Hero</b></i> by Sara Luck<br />
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<i><b>Running Wild</b></i> by Linda Howard and Linda Jones<br />
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<b><i>Close Enough to Touch</i> </b>by Victoria Dahl<br />
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<i><b>The Inn at Rose Harbor</b></i> by Debbie Macomber<br />
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<i><b>When Lightning Strikes</b></i> by Brenda Novak<br />
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<i><b>Touch Me Now</b></i> by Donna Hill<br />
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<i><b style="font-weight: normal;"><b> </b></b></i>Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936873696194586097.post-2981923394271235862012-06-28T15:05:00.000-04:002012-06-28T15:05:16.623-04:00Amazon to Acquire Dorchester?<a href="http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/52808-amazon-bids-on-dorchester-assets.html">Publishers Weekly</a> is reporting Amazon will bid to acquire the assets of <a href="http://www.dorchesterpub.com/">Dorchester</a>, a publishing house which has been in financial trouble for more than two years.<br />
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According to PW, if the deal goes through, Amazon will pay all outstanding royalties owed to Dorchester authors. Amazon would acquire 1,900 active titles in many of the genres it already publishes in, including romance and westerns.<br />
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PW quotes Amazon as saying its authors will have a choice as to how they want their books published going forward. The final auction is on August 28.<br />
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According to PW, the auction process was triggered by the owner of Dorchester's parent company, who is owed $3.4 million. The publisher has struggled in the aftermath of the drop in demand for mass market paperbacks.<br />
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Dorchester's troubles have been frustrating for authors and their agents, who've struggled to get owed royalties since their titles have continued to sell. Many authors have unsuccessfully attempted to get their rights reverted back to them.Diana Quincyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10299765714454287435noreply@blogger.com0