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My author friends have joined forces with me!Just ahead of the holiday season, we bring you an amazing collection of stories about love and romance.Click the profile image or the name of each one of us to learn about our work.
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Interview withCynthia Woolf
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Please tell my readers a little bit about your book.
NELLIE is the story of a widow just after the Civil War who becomes a mail-order bride. She is tired of being beholden to her former in-laws for a roof over her head and food to eat. They are always reminding her that if not for the children, she would be on the street. Nellie has two children to provide for and believes the best way to keep them all together is to become a mail-order bride.
I chose San Francisco because a fan asked that I set a series there. I ran a contest to see where the next series would be set and to let one fan make that decision between several choices. Right now I don’t remember what the other choices were.
Describe the genre of this particular title, and is the only genre you write in?
This book is historical western romance, though I think you could also call it historical Victorian romance because there is not a cowboy in sight in this series. I write science fiction/space opera romance as CA Woolf and I’m contemplating starting a contemporary series. Even if the contemporary never sees the light of day, it is good to write different things so I don’t become bored or stagnant in my writing.
When did you start writing toward publication?
I started writing seriously in 1992 but I have always loved story telling. I wrote my first story when I was ten about a little boy I liked at the time. I finally achieved my dream on July 22, 2011 with the publication of Centauri Dawn.
Why have you become a published author?
I became a published author because it is what I always dreamed about doing. When I learned about the Amazon platform, it was like the skies opened up and all my dreams were answered. But it’s not easy. I work about 16-20 hours a day. (I have insomnia so don’t sleep much) and would work all the time but my husband insists that I spend time with him.
What sort of promo do you do? Do you have help?
The only promo I do is Facebook groups and posting there, I tweet A LOT on Twitter. That is my main form of promotion. I also do a Bookbub ad as often as I can get accepted.
What’s next for you?
I have another series starting, Hope’s Crossing, and I just released the first book in the series. It’s called The Hunter Bride and it’s the story of a female bounty hunter who decides to give up hunting bounties and settle down. But her old nemesis breaks out of prison and comes after her.
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Lose yourself in a touch of passion. Whether it’s the beauty in a song or the magic of a kiss, the agony of heartbreak or the hunger of yearning, explore ecstasy and desire in these captivating full-length novels. Written by twelve bestselling, multiple award-winning, USA Today and NY Times authors, this boxed set has it all: Historical Romance, Contemporary Romance, New Adult Romance, Romantic Suspense, Victorian Romance, Western and Literary Fiction. These sensual tales of love will leave you with a smile on your lips and music in your heart.
The way I view my writing projects is this: I see myself, standing on the shoulders of me (the way I was at the end of last project), standing on on the shoulders of me (the way I was at the end of the project before that.) With every new book, I bring all the experience I have gained and take my new project to a higher place. So the newest release--The Music of Us--is based on a lot of research, the way I always do for my historical fiction books, but this time it is the first book that can be classified as romance.What happened, you ask? What made me change course into a new genre? Well, too things: First, I always enjoy stretching the envelope of what I do, just like in my art, where I do bronze sculptures, oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, paper engineering and anything beyond that... And second, I was compelled by my characters--
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Author of War Songs, Grady Harp describes himself as being ever on the alert for the new and promising geniuses of tomorrow. He is an artist representative, gallery owner, writer of essays and articles on figurative and all Representational art for museum catalogues and for traveling exhibitions, and an Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer. We are honored that he has posted this five-star review for our boxed set, A Touch of Passion:★★★★� Women, writing
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Uvi Poznansky wears a coat of many colors. Originally from Israel where she studied Architecture and Town Planning then moving to the US where she studied Computer Science and became an expert in Software Engineering, Poznansky managed to combine the design elements of two studies into unique formats. And she has accomplished the same with the other side of her brain - making visual her ideas (she is an accomplished painter, drawer, and sculptor who has enjoyed exhibitions both in Israel and in California, her present base) and making words in poetry and in short stories and children's books.
Here she joins eleven other very fine women authors whose works embellish each other while standing very much on their own. The point is, knowing Uvi’s works makes the need to read the works of her colleagues stronger. There are no disappointments in this collection. The authors � Tamara Ferguson, Regina Puckett, Suzanne Jenkins, B.J. Robinson, Laura Taylor, Mimi Barbour, Lisa Gillis, Donna Fasano, Traci Hall, Elizabeth Marks, and Cynthia Woolf all have gifts to offer and in tandem they present a very fine collection of contemporary writing about Romance, suspense, fiction and a touch of history, Fine curl p by the fire reading. Grady Harp, December 15
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He walked to her, bending down to kiss her. “I’m eating just fine. Go back to bed after the girls leave,� he said, moving toward the door.“I might,� she said. As they walked to the kitchen, she tapped on the older girls� doors. Everyone but Devon needed to get up before six during the week. It was still pitch black out, the short winter days getting closer. Harley poured coffee into Jason’s travel mug. He didn’t take the time to hang around in the morning for coffee. She looked out the window over the sink; a stray snowflake drifted by.
“I guess I’m lucky not to have to drive to the city in the snow,� she said, handing him his mug.
In the spirit of winter... Excerpt from Perfect for Him by Suzanne Jenkins, included in A Touch of Passion
I am so grateful to Susanne Leist for featuring the romance boxed set A Touch of Passion, which celebrates not only romance but also the talent of my fellow writers. Please check out my guest post:
The breeze blowing across the bay held the chill of true autumn. Derrick had hoped that taking the boat out for a short sail would help to clear his mind. But it seemed that chaos was determined to reign supreme.He'd told Anna that he was falling in love with her. He'd had no idea whatsoever that he was going to say such a thing when he'd gone into school earlier today. But when she'd ambushed him like she had, announcing that she didn't want to see him anymore, he'd scrambled for some way to change her mind. His declaration of love had been a secret weapon he hadn't even known he'd possessed, until the sentence had tumbled out of his mouth.
After he'd said the words, however, he'd felt glad about it. Glad that Anna knew how he felt.
Here is a heartwarming story for cold evenings... Excerpt from The Single Daddy Club: Derrick by Donna Fasano, included in
She blinked her cool blue eyes. He wondered if they’d warm up with passion, or turn an icier shade. “Okay.�“Ask me something. Anything. So we can be even.�
Celia put her hand on her hip, her lips pursed with suppressed amusement. “You really are a Sir Galahad, you know? All right. You said you never took the plunge for marriage. Why?�
“I was engaged right out of college. She rushed back to New York after her first winter here with no snow.� There was more to it, of course, but he didn’t have to share his total heartbreak. The realization that promises of the heart could be broken. The shattering of the illusion, love.
She smiled with compassion. “It was probably culture shock. New York is all about the snow, the parade, and Macy’s. What do you do here?�
“Go to the beach. Decorate our palm trees with conch shell ornaments. Santa knows his way to South Florida.�
Here is a heartwarming story for cold evenings... Excerpt from Ambrosia by the Sea by Traci Hall, included in A Touch of Passion
The woman who waved reminded him of his old friend, if only because she had the same beautiful face. Her hair, she’d worn really long as a teen, was now cut shoulder length and hugged her face with dramatic effect. It made him think of models on magazine pages.With his guts in his throat, he approached and waited for her to take the initiative about their greeting. Why her enthusiastic hug and kisses on both cheeks surprised him, he’d never know. But wrapping his arms around the slight body, feeling her warmth against the ice he’d lived with for so long, started the first melt he’d had in ages.
Here is a heartwarming story for cold evenings... Excerpt from Love Me Tender by Mimi Barbour, included in A Touch of Passion
She reached out from under the covers and took Judy’s hand. It was nice and warm. Her mother always smelled of vanilla, but this morning, she must have tried a new shampoo because the aroma reminded Charity of fresh green apples. “I believe they’re hoping for a white Christmas. I tried to tell them that in this part of Tennessee we seldom see snow this early in the season, but they are still hoping I’m wrong. At least it’s more like Christmas here than at their home in Malibu. With all the leaves off the trees, it looks like winter here. Maybe we’ll get lucky and it will spit out a few flakes while they’re here. It is certainly cold enough today.�In the spirit of winter... Excerpt from Concealed in my Heart by Regina Puckett, included in A Touch of Passion
No need for jewelry, makeup, fashionTruly, all you need is a touch of passion
Embraced by love you don't need much
Except sweet fragrance and a gentle touch
These tales of desire are like a colorful bouquet
Awakening memories, sweeping you away
Lose yourself in a touch of passion. Whether it’s the magic of a kiss or the agony of heartbreak, explore love in these captivating full-length novels. Written by twelve bestselling, multiple award-winning, USA Today and NY Times authors, this collection has it all: Historical Romance, Contemporary Romance, New Adult Romance, Romantic Suspense, Victorian Romance, Western and Literary Fiction. These sensual tales of love will leave you with a smile on your lips and music in your heart.
Then she laid back in the hot water and closed her eyes, resting. She awoke to being lifted by strong arms. The water was cold and so was she. Shivering violently, she cuddled into Blake’s warm body.
“Nellie, are you trying to catch your death? That water was freezing.�
“It wasn’t wh…when I g…got in,� she said, her teeth chattering.
Blake stood her next to the bed, turned down the covers, then got a towel and dried her quickly. He wrapped her hair in the towel, picked her back up and laid her in the bed. She couldn’t stop shaking. He quickly undressed, got in bed beside her, and pulled her into his arms, then covered them both with the blankets.
He was so warm. She buried herself in his warmth, cuddling into him.
Here is a heartwarming story for cold evenings... Excerpt from Nellie by Cynthia Woolf, included in A Touch of Passion
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Groaning, she finally surrendered, laying her head on his shoulder. “Alright,� she whispered. And then she sighed. “We’d probably better be quiet for now.�Murphy sighed with relief. “Alright.�
But suddenly he was much more cheerful. Unable to resist, Murphy slid his fingers through the silky softness of her hair. His fingers gently slipped over to her chin, before running lightly over her lips.
And Kate began to shiver.
His arm tightened over her shoulder. Murphy came even closer still, nuzzling his lips to her brow, feathering soft kisses over her deliciously soft cheek as his mouth made its way over to hers.
Here is a heartwarming story for cold evenings... Excerpt from That Unforgettable Kiss by Tamara Ferguson, included in A Touch of Passion
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Out of my heart, into your soulMy passion for you is beyond my control
I ache for your touch, I ache for your kiss
In a crowded room, it is you that I miss--
At night, when you're away, I curl in bed
Imagining you, my arms I spread
Nothing can help me, my heart is afire
Except for one thing: tales of desire
Lose yourself in a touch of passion. Whether it’s the beauty in a song or the magic of a kiss, the agony of heartbreak or the hunger of yearning, explore ecstasy and desire in these captivating full-length novels. Written by twelve bestselling, multiple award-winning, USA Today and NY Times authors, this boxed set has it all: Historical Romance, Contemporary Romance, New Adult Romance, Romantic Suspense, Victorian Romance, Western and Literary Fiction. These sensual tales of love with a strong female lead will leave you with a smile on your lips and music in your heart.
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I am so grateful to my dear friend Clancy Tucker for posting my guest post on his illustrious blog! Here is just a little taste of it: "Many writers find no joy in having to reach out to readers through social networking. I happened to thrive on it. Want to know my secret weapon? It is this: forming alliances with other writers and producing something special together, offering it to a combined pool of readers, through a process of creative collaboration--"
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Thomas Baker�, the author of Author of Great Expectations: Chile’s 99-Year Quest For The South American Soccer Championship, is presenting the #boxedset A TOUCH OF PASSION on his blog, where you can find his most eloquent review.Check it out:
“Well, Mr. Malone needs an upstanding woman for a wife. Apparently, not a lot of single women of that ilk can be found in San Francisco, so he wrote to me. Do you think you’d be interested in Mr. Malone? I can wire him today.� Margaret leaned forward. “If he’s who you choose, he has already sent money to cover the passage for the woman and any children she may have. You would be leaving on the ship sailing on April first.�Excerpt from Nellie by Cindy Woolf, included in A Touch of Passion
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His tone was as warm and intoxicating as fruity sangria and Anna found herself wanting to sip at it.He came close, took her hands in his and said, "I've missed you."
A warning bell jangled in her head. She blinked. Don't allow yourself to be sucked into this... this... atmosphere of seduction--
Excerpt from Derrick by Donna Fasano, included in A Touch of Passion. To read more click here:
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Suzanne Jenkins, my good friend and the author of the Pam of Babylon series has just preceded her interview with me with these heartfelt words: Uvi is the force behind the two boxed set anthologies, Recently I asked her to share what inspired her to begin the process of organizing the boxed sets. Her reply explains in part what drives her to the selfless work she does on behalf of me and many other writers.What to know my answer? Check it out here:
Our boxed set of 12 romance novels has been nominated for THE ROMANCE REVIEWS reader's choice award. It's a tough battle! Please join us, help A TOUCH OF PASSION win.
Get to know Traci E Hall, author of Ambrosia by the Sea:First…can you tell me your story of the “road to publication�? What’s your journey been like?
My journey in publication has been all over the map. I’ve been traditionally published, self-published, I’ve won awards, I’ve hit the USA Today list, and I’ve been cursed and closed down a few small presses. I write contemporary romance, short contemporary romance, young adult, new adult, non-fiction, historical romance and paranormal. I like to tell stories, in whatever format I can. I love happily ever after, so that is fairly consistent. I feel like I am constantly running to catch up with what is going on in publishing, even though I’m part of many different writing groups to stay on top of things. Ha. The second something is shared on the internet, it’s already old news. But I’ve been writing my whole life, for better or worse, and I can’t stop now.
Are you still working with publishers or are you completely indie now? How do you maintain both in a hybrid career?
I am still technically employed by a small press, but sales for the last book came nowhere near what I do on my own. I have an indie goal in mind � 12 contemporary romances in 2 years. I am 4 books in. By the end of book 12, I should have a good idea of whether or not it’s time to retire the laptop. Not that I will � I’ll just try another way. For the record, I believe that hybrid authors have a larger chance at success because they have another agency promoting their name and work.
Writing/editing tips
Read your work aloud. It’s amazing the mistakes we can pick up just by listening. Before sending that manuscript in as done, I always print out a copy so that I can ‘see� it another way. We miss words because our brains fill in the small stuff, thinking it should be there. Yes, our minds have auto-correct.
Thanking you--yes, you!--and all my readers and the guests of my recent event, Call to Arms, for your support. Your vote counted, and our romance boxed set, A Touch of Passion (containing 12 amazing romance novels) has just won:This is the announcement from The Romance Reviews:
We are pleased to inform you that the book, A Touch Of Passion by Uvi Poznansky; Mimi Barbour; Elizabeth Marx; Tamara Ferguson; Regina Puckett; B. J. Robinson; Suzanne Jenkins; Laura Taylor; Cynthia Woolf; Lisa Gillis; Traci Hall; Donna Fasano, is the winner for the category Anthology!
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Double, double misfortune, trouble Burning coal and blackening rubble
Let the blood in my caldron boil
Feed the flames... Oh, such a toil!
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Suzette gurgled so Charity took that as her approval and began reading, “My Darling Child of my Heart, if you know nothing else, know I love you, and wanted you from the moment I knew of your existence. I know you will grow up knowing love. Your father loves you, and he will see that you have enough love to make up for my not being with you as you become who you are meant to be. I would give anything to be with you, but sometimes God’s plans do not match our own. I have no doubt you will grow to be the most beautiful and amazing person ever. I want nothing but the best for you. Never doubt that you were and are loved. I am leaving you in in the care of my two best friends. Your father and Charity will see you never lack for anything, of that I am certain. When you see the sun, know it is only me keeping watch over you, but don’t despair on the days there are clouds. The sun never leaves. It is only tucked out of sight for a short span in time.�Excerpt from Concealed in My Heart by Regina Puckett, which is included in A Touch of Passion. To read more click here:
Blake took them to a restaurant right off the water on the edge of the cove. From the table where they sat, they could look out over the water. She saw there was a small island in the middle of the bay.“That island? Does anyone live on it? And what are those animals that are all over the beach?�
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Celia arrived in the quaint little town by the sea just as the sun was rising over the ocean. The golden morning light gilded the summery beach cottages and condominiums along Ocean Boulevard. She’d driven all night, too cheap–no, frugal–to waste money on a flea-ridden motel--To read more from the pen of Traci E Hall, click here:
Saturday morning a light rain fell, adding to the chilly, fall mood. Beach season was truly over. Harley didn’t want to leave. If only it could be summer again, with her children home all day and the laziness of it accessible to them all. Hoping she’d have the upcoming summer to enjoy, she ended the speculation, refusing to allow anything to mar the peace she had, in part due to her husband’s attention the night before, hoping they’d been discreet enough. He’d whispered to her--To read more, click here:
The brace on five-year-old Susanne's leg made her journey slow and awkward. But since she'd joined their family, Derrick had quickly come to realize how important it was to her that he allow her to maneuver down the incline all by herself. Adopting a special needs child had been a long and harrowing experience. Several times, both he and Anna were sure their petition would be rejected. But he was glad they had stuck with it. Susanne's determination and ever-growing independence never failed to make Derrick feel proud--To read more from Donna Fasano's pen, click here:
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"It's not too bad," she said, but was terribly happy when he pulled her closer, wrapping his other arm around her protectively."Is this better?" he murmured huskily.
"Mmmm," she said. "Much."
The only thing that could make this fantasy perfect, she mused, was to feel his lips on hers.
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Nellie dressed with extra care in her new black evening gown. The design was the latest style, sleeveless and slightly off the shoulder. The bodice was the most daring she’d ever worn. She kept pulling it up, but her cleavage was still on display.She checked herself in the full-length cheval mirror in her bedroom.
“Beautiful,� Blake’s deep baritone sounded behind her.
She jumped, her heart pounded. “Blake. You startled me--�
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The week before Labor Day, Angie would move into her dorm at Penn State. The entire family went along; Jason, Devon, Bea, Michael and Dave would go in Harley’s SUV packed with some of Angie’s things. Joe and Fran would bring Maryanne in their van, also packed solid with more belongings. The girls and their cousins were brining up the rear in Jason’s car. It would be a weekend they would all remember because they were so excited for Angie. After what the family had been through, the sacrifices they’d made, the sadness of Harley losing her life at such a young age, this was finally something they could rejoice over.After moving her in, the aunts and grandmothers made sure her bed was perfectly made, her clothes put away neatly, doing everything for her they knew Harley would have wanted; they could leave for home in peace.
Tiffany spent an extra half hour preparing for work Tuesday after Labor Day. Labor Day became an icon when Jason told her in early June he couldn’t even think of dating anyone until Harley had been gone at least six months. In June, she’d stuck her neck out, taking a step of faith, and asked him to have dinner with her.
“I’m not ready yet,� he said. “It’s too early.�
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Locking the door of the café behind her, Celia glanced up, barely recognizing her reflection in the glass door. Her hair was loose around her face, softening the angles. Dax joined her, putting his arms around her and resting his chin on her head. They smiled at one another, then she turned in his embrace. “I love you.�To read more from the pen of Traci E Hall, click here:
Derrick was the first to board the bigger boat. He tied off the dinghy securely and then gave both Anna and Timmy a hand into the sailboat."It's gorgeous!" Anna smoothed her hand along the wooden rail, its deep, glossy finish glinting in the bright light of the clear morning. The brass fittings were buffed and shined, reflecting the sun's rays like so many mirrors--
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She headed for the mirrored, glassed-in cabinets and the counters where silver trays of different chocolates battled for attention with the delicious and decadent truffles, tarts and candied delicacies that made the store so colorful. The floor near these shelves always ended up with a certain amount of mess made by the clerks handling the trays of goodies.The bell over the door of Beaux Rêves (Sweet Dreams) rang and caught her attention--
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And then Murphy noticed a shiny, flickering light, reflecting from its bow. Or was it a flash? Hastily, Murphy called out through the open window, “Kate, get dressed and out of sight. I think you’re being photographed.�To read more from the pen of Tamara Ferguson, click here:
Look, naked arms branch overhead, A chipmunk gathers walnuts, scurries down the tree
Curious to see what you've read
What is this book, open over your knee?
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When the night is dark, you know not where to turnWhen the only light comes from a Jack-o-Lantern
When dry leaves rustle, when you turn pale,
And wish to be swept into a different tale--
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That night after dinner, Blake escorted Nellie to the library.“Let’s sit, shall we?� he pointed to the settee in front of the fireplace, where a roaring fire blazed, warding off the evening chill. “Would you care for some brandy or tea perhaps?�
“Thank you, I’m fine.�
He poured himself two fingers of the golden brown liquid into a snifter and swirled it round and round in the glass. “A ritual,� he explained, “so I could get used to the flavor.�
“Not something you generally care for, I take it.�
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"Are you cold?"His question made her aware that she'd been totally oblivious to the chilly breeze that had picked up. This was the time of year when the days were still hot and sultry with leftover summer temperatures, but the evenings cooled quickly with the early sunset.
"It's not too bad," she said, but was terribly happy when he pulled her closer, wrapping his other arm around her protectively.
"Is this better?" he murmured huskily--
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No more sadness, no more bluesLets put on our dancing shoes!
I'll get ready for our date
Check your watch and don't be late--
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