Checking in from London

Perched high atop a precarious, rocky hillside, I got my share of exercise navigating stairs (that’s a black cat halfway up) every time I arrived or left my tiny Italian villa.  I walked a mile each way on a narrow, two-lane road (no sidewalks!) to get to my favorite place for dinner.  I figure all that walking must have balanced out the pasta and pizza I ate! After 3 weeks of stunning views from my terrace overlooking the Italian Riviera, where I worked on SULLIVAN’S PROMISE, I’m now enjoying a ouple of weeks in ondon before I head to New York for Thrillerfest.

In London, where I’ve been meeting with other writers, I attended an autographing by a friend of mine, British author Humphrey Hawksley, at Senate House at the University of London.  Humphrey is an expert on China, and his book is a fascinating study of what the future might hold in ASIAN WATERS.

I’m doing research for future novels here in London, and spent some time in the British Museum, which is featuring work by the sculptor Rodin, including The Kiss and The Thinker.  Rodin used many of the friezes from the Parthenon, which were also part of the exhibition, as inspiration. 

Thrillerfest in the Big Apple!
I will be participating on a panel at Thrillerfest at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 13 in New York. Look forward to seeing you there!

RWA 2018
The national Romance Writers of America is in Denver the week of July 16, and I will be around to say hello. Would love to see you there!  Be sure to contact me through my website if you’re going to be in town, so we can find each other at the hotel.

Upcoming Booksweeps Contests
I’m participating in several Booksweeps contests along with other great authors this summer and fall. Win dozens of books from your favorite authors as well as a new eReader! Mark your calendars. Though it isn’t time yet to register for these great giveaways, watch my Facebook page and August newsletter. I’ll let you know where to register when these contests go live!

August 6-15, GEORGIAN, REGENCY, & VICTORIAN ROMANCE
August 13-22, CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE AUDIOBOOKS
August 13-22, ROMANTIC WOMEN’S FICTION
September 3-12, AMERICAN HISTORICAL ROMANCE

July Contest
This month I’m giving away a $25 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card, your choice.  Contest ends July 31, 2018. Click here to enter to win. Good luck!

Take care and happy reading,