Florida Authors Talk About Romance

My dear friend Rocki St. Claire recently appeared in this video and article, along with other romance authors.

Romance writers don't need your literary honors, your manly techno-thrillers or your respect.

They already generate more revenue than any other genre, please millions of readers with escapism in hard times, and are fine knowing that book covers featuring naked torsos sell quite well, thank you.

"I'm college-educated. I can read anything I want," says Roxanne St. Claire, a Satellite Beach author who's won a Rita, the romance equivalent of an Oscar, and who just turned in her 27th book for publication.

"I choose to read what is going to make me feel good, feel empowered and feel happy at the end of it, a 'romance' novel where the story is about a woman generally beating the odds, overcoming something, becoming a better person by the end of the book. And they're not a better person because they found love. They found love because they're a better person

Rest of the article here

Roxanne St. Claire and Murder She Writes

Happy New Year to one and all! I would like to share a blog post from my dear friend and author, Roxanne St. Claire which was posted December 30th on the Murder She Writes blog. Why you might ask? Love so true and sweet it will make you shed tears. It's what as authors you write about and for people like me who love romance novels, it's a true story with happy ever after. So on this first day of 2009, enjoy Rocki's blog post and dream of love!

Because I Married Rich

Interview with Roxanne St. Claire

Take a look at the trailer from her Bullet Catcher series.

Roxanne St. Claire - Bullet Catcher

If you're a Bullet Catcher fan, then check out this interview with Roxanne St. Claire on her Bullet Catcher series:

http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?
title=1125865472&channel=422553969&firstComment=0

Roxanne St. Claire Wins the RITA

I'm over the moon for author, Roxanne St. Claire, not only one of my favorite authors but also a woman I call my friend. Congratulations to Roxanne and all of the nominees.....you're all winners in my book! I toast you, Roxanne for the book that won the award, Tis the Silly Season and your contribution to the book NASCAR HOLIDAY!

Best wishes and continued success, Roxanne!

Romance Writers of America 2007 RITA Finalists

RWA anncouned their 2007 finalists. Below are some of my personal favorite authors and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for all of them>


2007 RITA for Best Contemporary Single Title Romance Finalists

Irresistible by Susan Mallery
Harlequin Enterprises, HQN - (3737711772)
Abby Zidle, editor

Susan Mallery has written wonderful series I've enjoyed throughout the years. Desert Rogues, Marcelli Sisters and now her Buchanan series which are set here in Seattle, WA. This nomination is for one of her Buchanan books. I've had the priviledge of personally getting to know Susan and we finally met this year at the Emerald City Writer's Conference. Bravo Susan, my friend!!

2007 RITA for Best Long Contemporary Romance Finalists

Make-Believe Cowboy by Terry McLaughlin
Harlequin Enterprises, Harlequin Superromance - (037371372X)
Laura Shin, editor

I also met for the first time the lovely Terry at the Seattle RWA conference where be both volunteered for the meet and greet! Best of luck to you! It's wonderful to see two of Seattle's RWA Chapter members nominated!

2007 RITA for Best Romantic Novella Finalists

"'Tis the Silly Season" in A NASCAR Holiday by Roxanne St.Claire
Harlequin Enterprises, HQN - (373771568)
Abby Zidle, editor

"You Can Count on Me" in I'll Be Home for Christmas by Roxanne St.Claire
Pocket Books - (074344227X)
Micki Nuding, editor

What can I say about my dear friend Rocki? She is so deserving of this nomination. I think I've read every book she has written and personally love her Bullet Catcher Series which one of her books are being nominated for "You Can Count on Me"! Great news and best of luck

2007 RITA for Best Paranormal Romance Finalists
His Mistress By Morning by Elizabeth Boyle
Avon Books, Treasure - (60784024)
Lyssa Keusch, editor

Elizabeth is a member of the RWA Eastside Chapter where I belong but haven't been able to attend many meetings. She has an incredible "twinkle" in her eyes and is so very knowledgeable about writing. Wonderful news, Elizabeth and congrats!

2007 RITA for Best Short Historical Romance Finalists

The Barefoot Princess by Christina Dodd
Avon Books - (60561178)
Carrie Feron, editor

I've also had the priviledge of reading and meeting Christina! Wonderful news for you and what a 2007 conference this will be for you and your friends who have been nominated!