December 2006

Issue two of the newsletter and we’re still going strong. As before, you’re input to improve this newsletter is important to me. Please send me any and all suggestions. I appreciate you taking the time to do it.

IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE!

Triskelion Publishing has picked up another of my manuscripts, NEVER DANCE WITH AN UGLY MAN. The book is 85,000 words and due June 30, 2007. A released date hasn’t been set, but my best guess is December 2007.

Triskelion’s Senior Editor Gail Northman has requested I write a Feverish Interlude. The 10,000 – 25,000 word novellas are explicit, erotic, and fun to write. The one I’m working on is TASTE OF THE DRAGON. It will be finished and submitted before Christmas.

I was shocked and pleased to learn that Write Workshop is using my writing tips for their online classes. It’s a huge honor and I’m thankful to them.

ON A PERSONAL NOTE

Studs and I are season ticket holders for the Chicago Bears. Every home game we tailgate with our friends Nancy and Rita. Nancy is an excellent cook who has taken our meals to a new height. We’ve feasted on beef tenderloin with béarnaise sauce, mock chicken legs (check out the December menu on my website for the recipe), and butterfly pork chops. I haven’t begun to brag about her mouthwatering potatoes or garlic bread. Nancy prepares all of this on a charcoal grill and I’m envious of her talents as I stuff myself to the brim.

This month we have three home games, Dec. 3, 17, and 31. At this point all of them kickoff at noon which is great because every New Year’s Eve Studs and I go alone to our favorite restaurant for a three hour meal. It’s our private celebration of the past year, good and bad. You know what’s cool about Studs? He said if they change the last game to an evening one, we’ll give up our tickets so we can still have our New Year’s Eve tradition. God, I love that romantic devil.

ON WRITING

I’ve been working on the last two books for the Magnificent Men of Munich series, FRANCINE ON FIRE and ISABELLA IGNITES, as well as the Feverish Interlude. My goal is 2,000 words a day, be it in one story or spread across all three. At times it’s slow going what with the holidays racing up and all the preparation, but there’s this excellent support system in place, without them I’d lose my mind.

“B”, my daughter, Studs and my critique group understand the pressure and are there to push me forward. However, if any of you have a time management plan you’d care to share, I’d be grateful.

CONTEST

It’s time for another Newsletter Readers Only Contest.

I’m searching for the first and last name of the female villain in SHE WOULDN’T DIE. The story is suspense with strong romantic elements. This nasty piece of work is a wealthy Bostonian in her 50’s who uses men without any remorse. She is sophisticated and loves the Mozart Festival in Salzburg, Austria which she attends yearly. She is also not above murder.

This quarter we have two prizes of $15 Bath & Body Works gift cards. One will be given for the first name selected and the other for the surname. Enter as many times as you like. The same person is eligible for both prizes. Please email your entries to sloanetaylor@comcast.net and type CONTEST on the subject line. The drawings will be held December 30, B’s birthday, and announced January 2 on my blog. Good Luck!!

IMPORTANT DATES

December 4
Interview with Tami Dee
www.tamidee.com

December 5
All Day
Blogging at Triskelion Publishing
triskelionauthors.blogspot.com/

December 6
Interview with The Romance Studio Blue
www.theromancestudio.com

December 10
9pm EST
Coffee Time Romance
www.coffeetimeromance.com/chat_entry.html

December 15
1 – 4 pm EST
Christmas Party at Karen Find Out About New Books
groups.yahoo.com/group/karenfindoutaboutnewbooks/

Thanks for letting me update you on my life. Please remember I welcome your feedback.

Have a wonderful holiday and I’ll be back in February.

All my best,

www.sloanetaylor.com