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More RWA pictures
RWA was a grand time. I came home with a nasty cold, however, and simply can’t breathe. I think it’s from all the heat (98 degrees outside) to AC (68 degrees inside) changes. The top picture is of me (on right) with my friend Wendy Etherington. I first met Wendy when she and her husband…
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Texas Motor Speedway
During RWA, on Thursday, a group of the NASCAR continuity authors toured Texas Motor Speedway as part of our research. We wore our Harlequin NASCAR hats. I’m on the far right. From left to right are Helen Brenna, Wendy Etherington, Ken Casper, Harlequin’s Marsha Zinberg, Abby Gains, and our trip organizer and write extraordinaire, Jean…
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Goo Goo Dolls
My daughter and I had an interesting week. On July 3, we attended Live on the Levee in St. Louis and stood 4 “people” rows from the Goo Goo Dolls. The concert was fantastic. We had an absolute blast! The opening band was Lifehouse and they were good. We saw the Goo Goo Dolls the…
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Release update
Here’s a quick update on my book release schedule: In December 2007, two books–Hart’s Victory, from Harelquin’s Stories Set in the World of NASCAR series.The Christmas Date, from Harlequin American Romance. In April 2008, one book–The Marriage Recipe, from Harlequin American Romance I have two more books in the 2008 NASCAR series and will post…
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My very first sale
I was asked the other day to share my very first sale story, so for posterity, here it is: I sold my first book as part of an editor appointment at the 1999 RWA national convention in Chicago. It’s rather funny. I have never owned a watch, so I showed up early like they say…
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My Newest Cover!
I am so excited to share my newest cover! Meet Hart Hampton, driver of the Elementals Chevy 413 car for Hampton Racing. You’ll find out more about him when his book arrives in stores next December. (Just in time to stuff him in your stocking.) Until then, enjoy the romance and happy summer! Michele(PS–Hart’s Victory…
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School’s Out
As I write this, my classroom is quiet except for a bit of music playing over the smartboard speakers. The desks are empty. Out the window, a group of custodians is cleaning up the toilet paper decorating the courtyard trees. School let out today at 11:25, and by 11:25 tomorrow school will be officially over…
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Recent News
Sorry not to have posted in a while. So much has been going on lately! First, it’s the end of the school year so I’m busily preparing for that. I have different teaching responsibilities next year and will be taking over all the journalism classes and the school newspaper. In writing news, I’m proud to…
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The Best Seller List
Thanks to all of you who bought Nine Months’ Notice. The book was #9 on the Borders Group/Waldenbooks series best seller list for the week ending 4/14. Michele
