February 2007

Issue three of the newsletter and I can’t believe how many people have signed on. We now email over 600 copies across the United States, Australia, Canada, and Europe. A huge “THANK YOU” to everyone for your interest and participation.

IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE!

The winners of last issue’s “Name the Villainous” contest were:
MINDY and KELLI.

Mindy entered the first name of Regina and Kelli the surname of St. Claire.

It wasn’t easy to select the names from the 150 submitted. Thank you all for joining in the fun.

There are two new synopses, SHE WOULDN’T DIE and 4 DAYS, being submitted to Triskelion Publishing in early March. Both books will be 50,000 words and are erotic suspense. I’m anxious to begin writing them because the damned characters invade my brain at the weirdest times. Trust me, it has been embarrassing.

ON A PERSONAL NOTE

B, my daughter, is celebrating her thirtieth birthday this year. Yes folk, I was only five when she was born. LOL. To commemorate this auspicious occasion our families are heading to Orlando for a week to celebrate.

My granddaughters are about to burst from excitement. B is busy planning the daily outings while I’m researching restaurants. Studs doesn’t know it yet, but his airline ticket is his birthday present. So please, don’t tell him and spoil the surprise.

As the snow piles up outside my writing room window in Northeast Indiana, I can hardly wait to hug Mickey and enjoy sunlight.

ON WRITING

I’m still slogging away 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 of 2,000 words a day somehow failed. I think I allowed myself too much holiday fun. So now it’s a short chain on my ankle with the other end hooked around the desk leg.

My wonderful editor Linda Wisdom is great. Hey, I can suck up when I have to. Lyn’s an excellent editor who is also a good woman and friend. She takes the time to make my work better. She also has also has more books published than years I’ve been on this earth.

On the third Monday of each month I’ll be interviewing a different author on my blog, http://www.sloanetaylor.com/blog/. The writers are talented, enthusiastic people who will give us insight of their lives and books. You are welcome to ask questions. Remember, these are writers and they’ll love to answer you.

CONTEST

It’s time for another Newsletter Readers Only Contest.

I’m searching for an unusual characteristic and career for the hero in 4 DAYS. His name is Frank Tanner. He’s 6’4” with black hair and blue eyes. The story is suspense with strong romantic elements.

This quarter we have two prizes of $15 Bath & Body Works gift cards. One will be given for the characteristic selected and the other for the career. 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 March4 and announced March 5 on my blog. Good Luck!!

IMPORTANT DATES

February 14
A romantic dinner of Studs choice with a great bottle of wine.

February 19
Sarah Grimm interview on my blog

March 10
Blogging at Triskelion Publishing
triskelionauthors.blogspot.com

March 19
Mary Alice Pritchard interview on my blog

April 16
Lizzie T. Leaf interview on my blog

May 21
Jennifer Loy interview on my blog

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

Have a Happy Valentine’s Day and I’ll be back in May.

All my best,

www.sloanetaylor.com