Hailing On All Frequencies!

I'm posting a little earlier this week as a couple of our members are in a reader's poll that closes midnight, October 10th (see Contest News section for details) and I'd like to give you time to check out the entries.


NEW RELEASES
FROM THE ASHES is an erotic sci-fi romance from new Brigader, Maree Anderson. The book will be coming out with Red Sage Pubishling in December 2010. 









REDEEMING CHARACTERS by Jennifer L. Hart was released in ebook format on October 9 by Passion In Print.  A release in paperback format will follow the first week in December.









D. L. Jackson has a two-story SFR/erotica anthology called BLOWN AWAY featuring Detonate and Happy Trails also to be released by Passion in Print  (release date TBA).

BLOGGING
Jody Wallace has been interviewed by Meankitty over at Scribbling Ninjas. They're talking about Jody's fantasy romance novel, SURVIVAL OF THE FAIREST.

Erica Hayes was a guest blogger over at the SciFiGuy.ca this week. She tackled the topic of Urban Fantasy vs. Paranormal Romance - What's Your Fancy?.

MEMBERS NEWS
Laurie Green placed 2nd in the Toronto Gold/Original Golden Opportunity contest sponsored by Toronto Romance Writers RWA chapter with her SFR THE OUTER PLANETS. Congratulations, Laurie!!!

Lisa Lane has entered her trailer video for PANDORA'S HOPE in the You Gotta Read Videos contest. It's Entry #6 this month. She'd appreciate any members dropping by between October 26th-30th to leave their vote of support.

NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to our newest members:

• Maree Anderson
• Mel Teshco
• Jess Anastasi

CONTEST NEWS
Frances Pauli's SFR short, COMPLICATED CARGO, has made it to round two in the Just One Bite contest. Reading and voting continues until the 14th. Congratulations, go Frances!

Blackraven's Reviews is running a weekly readers' poll from Oct.1st-Oct.8th you can vote for your favourite read. Barbara Elsborg's book TREUBLOOD 5: FIGHT TO REMEMBER is one of Blackraven's Reviews Top Picks for the Week and new Brigader Mel Teshco's book ICE COLD LOVER is also in the list. So go along, take a look and cast your vote by midnight Oct.10th! 

The 2011 Pikes Peak Writers Fiction Contest
The Pikes Peak Writers and Pikes Peak Writers Conference are pleased to sponsor the PPWC's 19th annual contest for unpublished writers.
The contest officially begins September 15, 2010. E-entries only.
Entries must be received by 11:59 PM (MST) November 15, 2010. Winners will be notified in early April 2011.

Contest Categories:
• Short Stories (fiction only; all genres included in same category) Book Length:
• Children’s(for ages 8-12)
• Historical Fiction
• Mainstream
• Mystery/Suspense/Intrigue
• Romance
• Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror
• Young Adult(for ages 12-18)

FINAL ROUND JUDGES

• Children's VIP Judge: Danielle Chiotti (Upstart Crow Literary)   
• Historical Fiction VIP Judge:  Rachelle Gardner (Word Serve Literary Agent)
• Mainstream VIP Judge:  Kathleen Gilligan (Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martins)
• Mystery/Suspense/Intrige VIP Judge: Denise Little (Ethan Ellenberg Agency) 
• Romance VIP Judge: Allison Lyons (Harlequin Intrigue)
• Young Adult VIP Judge: Amy Boggs (Donald Maass Agency)
• Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror VIP Judge: Deb Dixon (President of Belle Books)  
• Short Story VIP Judge: Angela James (Executive Editor, Carina Press) 

For more details download the brochure from this link. 

BOOK REVIEWS, SIGNINGS & GIVE-AWAYS. 
An October Blog Anniversary Party! Kylie Griffin celebrates a year of blogging this month and she's doing it in style with a Give-away-fest. A smorgas-library of free books with every post.
Look what's going on this week...
9th October - Have you read a good sci-fi romance lately? This is a blatant plug to get people to visit the SFRB website and blog! To give-away to a lucky visitor - three of Elizabeth Amber's Lords of Satyr series. To be in the draw complete the sci-fi challenge, it closes October 13th (midnight Aussie EST).
12th October - What are you reading and enjoying? Don't forget to recharge the creative well with a good book. If you leave a comment about a book you've read lately you may win an autographed copy of COLTER'S WOMAN by Maya Banks. Contest closes midnight (Aussie EST) 16th October.
So, put on your party hats, you're all invited to share in the fun! Get on over to her blog!

INDUSTRY NEWS
Editor Debra Dixon (author of Goal, Motivation, Conflict) and BelleBooks are actively looking for submissions in the following genres:

• sci-fi
• fantasy
• urban fantasy
• YA
• romance
• strong general fiction
• women's fiction
• literary fiction

They produce print and e-book releases and are interested in published and unpublished authors.

Hachette Australia (2nd largest publisher in Australia & largest in fiction) and editor Bernadette Foley are also actively looking for manuscripts (agented only). They are looking for submissions in these genres:

• fantasy (Orbit imprint)
• sci-fi (Orbit imprint)
• commercial fiction
• non-fiction

Check their website for details.
INFORMATION OF INTEREST
Steampunk Prosthetics made for an intriguing read over at The Galaxy Express earlier this week. SFRBrigader Sheryl Nantus and her book, WILD CARDS AND IRON HORSES featured in the post.

The Blood-Red Pencil has a great post on Tips for Writing Effective Dialogue. Listed are some practical ways to improve your dialogue.

Hailing On All Frequencies!

NEW RELEASES

Ella Drake's new book, SILVER BOUND, is due for release Nov.22nd 2010 from Carina Press.










 
E.D.Walker aka Verona St.James has a new release, THE BEAUTY'S BEAST (paranormal historical), from Noble Romance.
 

Sandra Sookoo's book DAMAGED CARGO was release from Purple Swords Publications on 15th September.

And coming in November 2010 is BLINK, another novel by Sandra Sookoo, from Eirelander Publishing.

Erica Hayes' new release POSION KISSED comes out on September 28th, 2010 from St.Martin's Press.

Sandra Stixrude's book, ROMENEL:OBLIGATIONS OF BLOOD (Anchorage Book 3) was released on August 19.

BLOGGING

Over at Kylie Griffin's blog are a couple of photographic posts of the RWNZ Red for Romance cocktail party and some of her recent journey around New Zealand. Click here to visit her blogsite. 

MEMBERS NEWS

Sara Brookes has just signed a contract for MIDNIGHT'S SHADOW - STAR RUNNER SAGA #2 with Liquid Silver Books!

Julia Barrett has received a fantastic 5.0 review from Teagan at Bookwenches and Dear Stephanie at Fangs, Wands & Fairy Dust for her book ANYTIME DARLIN' (out with Siren Publishing). She's also appearing as a guest blogger at Bookwenches later this month.

CONTEST NEWS

Brigader Cheryl Alldredge, aka Charlie Allden, is a finalist in Maryland Romance Writers' "Reveal Your Inner Vixen" contest with her ms, DEADLY LOVER. Good luck for the final placings, Cheryl!

BOOK REVIEWS, SIGNINGS & GIVEAWAYS

Sara Brookes received a 4 star review from Night Owl Romance for MIDNIGHT'S GHOST - STAR RUNNER SAGA #1.

INFORMATION OF INTEREST
One of our new Brigaders is Gail Delaney, owner & editor-in-chief of Desert Breeze Publishing. Here's some info about the company for those of you who haven't visited their website yet.

Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. was conceived, developed and launched to provide a place for readers and authors to go where they can find non-erotica/non-erotic romance novels.

Owner and Editor-In-Chief:  Gail Delaney

Owner and Marketing Director:  Jenifer Ranieri
Chief Financial Officer:  Patrick Delaney

They are seeking manuscripts from novella length (between 25,000 and 35,000 words approximately) to super novel length (exceeding 100,000 words), with a preference for novels between 65,000 and 90,000 words.  They're  willing to accept queries on book series, and will consider a series concept when at least one book is completed and the series has been thoroughly formulated.

They'll review previously published manuscripts; however, proof of release must be provided. They prefer to see some new material along with your previously published manuscripts.

They are looking for submissions in all of the following romance sub-genres:
    •    Contemporary Romance
    •    Romantic Suspense
    •    Romantic Comedy/Humorous Romance
    •    Inspirational/Christian Romance
    •    Fantasy Romance
    •    Paranormal Romance
    •    Science Fiction Romance/Futuristic Romance
    •    Steampunk Romance
    •    Modern Cowboy Romance
    •    20th Century Historical Romance
    •    Historical Romance (Prior to the 1900's)

They don't publish erotica or erotica romance, gay, homosexual, lesbian, bi-sexual, multiple partners, BDSM or other alternative lifestyles romances, young adult or children's books, or autobiographies, poetry, self-help or non-fiction.

Should you have any questions about their guidelines email them at SubmissionQuestions@DesertBreezePublishing.com.

There is a "no simultaneous submissions" policy. Multiple submissions to Desert Breeze is perfectly fine. Click here for the full details of the submissions process or go to their website for more information.

Book Bloggers and Authors Online Conference

Book Bloggers and Authors Online Conference

http://bbpcon.blogspot.com - for details and registration.

Goals of the Conference

Authors and Bloggers are both working together online to reach out to readers and spread the word about the books we read and love.  We all face challenges with online promotion that can be alleviated by working together.  By streamlining the process of co-operative work between Authors and Bloggers we can move forward using social media and online outlets to expose more readers to more books.

How it Works -
Never been to an online conference? - Well here is how ours works.  It is hosted through a private Ning.  The panels are audio using Blog Talk Radio and each has a corresponding chat room so listeners can discuss the topic together.  Panels can be heard live and will accept callers and questions.  After they can all be listened to in archive on the Ning till the end of the month. There is a $15 registration fee and spaces are limited.  This 2+ day event is a great resource to network and meet fellow book lovers.

REGISTER AT http://bbpcon.blogspot.com

(Note: If you can't do the conference right now, but would like access to all the information, you can register and listen to the workshops for a month after the conference.)