December 2007
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Hard to believe it’s that time of year again. We’re still going strong at the close of our second year with over 800 newsletter members. Thank you all for joining and for supporting me.
IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE!
Last issue’s contest was the title for a new book about a female sommelier.
There were over 100 entries which made if extremely difficult for Studs and The Kid to pick a winner. After much deliberation and hand gestures, they decided and I agreed.
The winning title is:
ANGEL’S SHARE submitted by TEOH!
Teoh explained that Angel’s Share is the portion of wine in the aging barrel that is lost to evaporation. Cool, huh?
Teoh won a free download of CLUTCH ME IF YOU CAN by Rochelle Rae Hensler.
Thank you all for playing. I appreciate your responses.
Next good news…
Aspen Mountain Press and I have signed a new contract for PHOTO OP! The release date isn’t set yet, but the book is due to them in January.
And there’s more!!
Eternal Press will release FRENCH DELIGHTS, book two in the Naughty Ladies of Nice series, December 7. We’ve signed the contracts for three more books, FRENCH TWIST, FRENCH KISS, and FRENCH TICKLER.
I’m happy to add both publishers have asked for more of my work. Right now we’re trying to decide what that will be.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE
Every Christmas Eve I have a formal sit-down dinner with twenty friends and relatives. We’ve made this our tradition for over thirty years. Yes, I did start it when I was ten!
For each gathering we select a different country and do our best to duplicate their holiday meal. This year the Scandinavian countries are the chosen theme since two friends are of that heritage.
Now, I’m in a quandary on what to serve and could use your help. Beyond herring, Acquavit and delicate pastries, I haven’t a clue what the Danes, Finns, Norse or Swedes lay on the table for their holiday feast. I’d be grateful for any information.
ON WRITING
I am entering the Amber Quill Press contest. This is held once a year and the only way to achieve a contract with them. Hundreds of authors submit, so wish me luck!
Red Roses for Authors Reviews is holding a contest for the best stories that they’ve reviewed this year. You guessed it, French TART is on the list. If you have the time, please check it out here. This is the first contest any of my published work has been in. I sure would appreciate your vote.
CONTEST
It’s time for another Newsletter Members Only Contest. This one has a little fire to it, and sure to be a delight for everyone who plays. Sorry, I couldn’t resist.
Purchase a copy of Francine on Fire at Aspen Mountain Press, for the low price of $4.99 and I’ll send you a free download of my brand-new book FRENCH Delights, the sequel to French TART.
If you already own a copy of Francine on Fire, you’re golden and will still receive your copy of FRENCH Delights.
Please email me at sloanetaylor@comcast.net on or before December 31. Type FOF on the subject line and attach your copy of Francine on Fire. The elves here will immediately send off your free download.
Francine on Fire makes a nice gift when it’s printed out then tucked into a file folder!
IMPORTANT DATES
December 3
Linda Sole visits my blog
December 5
Sloane is chatting at Love Romances Café from 2:00-5:00pm EST
December 13
Sloane is blogging at The Romance Studio
December 17
Elaine Charton visits my blog
January 5
Sloane is chatting at Love Romances Café all day
Thank you again for allowing me to update you on my life. I wish you all a Blessed Holiday along with a New Year that brings you peace and love.
See you in 2008!
All my best,
www.sloanetaylor.com