Events

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Dec 4
Sunday December 4th Christine London will be signing and chatting about her newest release,

When We Were Amazing



Barnes and Noble Book Store
1800 Rosecrans Avenue,
Building B
Manhattan Beach
310.725.7025
time yet to be announced




Nov 5
AUTHORS through-out the WORLD are coming to meet you at ZELLERS POINTE-CLAIRE, Montreal.

Christine will sign with an international cast of Muse Publishing authors.

November 5th, 2011 between 1-5pm



Zellers Pointe-Claire
Montreal, Quebec
1:00-5:00 p.m.




UPCOMING EVENT COMING

SEPTEMBER 2011!

the

AWE-STRUCK · MUNDANIA · PHAZE

AUTHORS BLOG TOUR!

8 AUTHORS

8 WEEKS

8 FUN POSTS!

WHERE TO FIND US!

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Jennifer Cloud


Ann Tracy Marr

Susan Roebuck

Christine London

Sharon Poppen

Skyla Dawn Cameron


Regan Taylor

Jana Richards

Each author will be blogging on their respective site (links above)
..4th September - Week #1
11th September - Week #2
18th September - Week #3
25th September - Week #4
.2nd October - Week #5
..9th October - Week #6
16th October - Week #7

Enjoy!



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Aug 13
Multi Author / Mutli Genre Panel

and book signing



Barnes and Noble Book Store
Saturday, August 13th 2011
5709 Lone Tree Way
Antioch, CA
925.978.1031
2:00-4:00 p.m.




June 28
Booksigning for Literacy Concerns

Multi Author Charity Event



Marriott Marquis Times Square
Tuesday June 28th 2011
1535 Broadway
New York, New York 10036 USA
212-398-1900
5:30-7:30 p.m.




May 7
Buena Vista Library (a branch of Burbank Library)

will host the

Burbank Centennial Celebration

~ Book Festival ~

Multi Author Event

We will have a booth (easy-up tent, tables and chairs) set up at the entrance to the library, just outside of the meeting room. Signings will be before and after the panel, outside at the booth. Six of our published authors will be participating in the signing with four of our pre-pubbed members joining with us on the panel discussion.

Christine London as moderator will adapt an outline used successfully at many brick and mortar stores as well as other libraries, for the occasion. Sharing of the process toward and after publication will be discussed in an informal give and take between panelists and the audience.

We are excited to spread the enthusiasm of LARA members at all stages of their career. Christine Ashworth, Jennifer Haymore, Charlene Sands, Kaitlin O'Riley and Dayle Dermatis will share their personal adventures, Dayle volunteering to provide information on her self publication experience. Suzanne Lazear will add zest as she awaits the release of her first novel and Robin Bielman and Anne Kemp, perspective from the aspiring author's point of view.

Linda O. Johnston and Laura Sheehan are our very worthy panel alternates. We welcome them and all our LARA sisters and brothers to be panelists-at-large in the audience as we share our love of this genre.



Burbank County Library
Saturday May 7th, 2011
300 North Buena Vista St.
Burbank, Calif. 91505
818.238.5620
1:00-4:00 p.m.
www.burbanklibrary.com for more details



April 9
Romantic Times
Booklover's Convention

Book Fair

~ The Westin Bonaventure ~

404 South Figueroa Street · Los Angeles, California 90071

Where can you meet your favorite authors, get your pic taken with them or a cover model, or get a sneak preview to what's coming out in the wonderful world of women's fiction? At the one and only RT Booklovers Convention Book Fair! Over 300 authors will autograph books, posters and bookmarks, and you can bring your favorite "keeper" books to have your fav author sign them!! For those bringing collectibles and "keeper" books, we will clearly label the books for you, so as not to mistake them for new books!

Club RT Opportunity Drawings



This event is open to the public for a small fee of $5.00 at the door. All registered attendees will enter 15 minutes prior to the public opening.

The Westin Bonaventure
Friday, April 8th 2011
404 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071 USA
213.6 24.1000
11:00am - 2:00 p.m.

April 8
Romantic Times

Booklover's Convention

E-book Expo

~ The Westin Bonaventure ~

404 South Figueroa Street · Los Angeles, California 90071

E-BOOK, INDIE PUBLISHER AND GRAPHIC NOVEL EXPO

Meet over 100 authors who will be autographing their latest bestsellers. You may also bring favorite books from your keeper shelf and get them autographed. You will meet some of the hottest cover models in the industry as well as all of the Mr. Romance Contestants who will be competing in the Mr. Romance Pageant at 5pm on Saturday. Enter to win dozens of prizes provided by authors and publishers and take home lots of FREE promotional materials including bookmarks, buttons, magnets and much more. Be among the thousands of fans who turn out for these Book events of the year. Admission is included in your full convention registration fee. Those of you coming for the event only can pay admission at the door ($5.00)



The Westin Bonaventure
Friday, April 8th 2011
404 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071 USA
213.6 24.1000
4:00-6:00 p.m.




February 13
Booksigning and Panel Discussion

BORDERS

Proudly presents

An author's panel and book signing

Wonder what it takes to craft a novel? To get an agent? To work with a publisher? Your questions will be answered when you join these successful and engaging authors as they discuss the art of writing, publishing and marketing books.

Moderator: Christine London -Spicy contemporary romance with a Brit twist

Panelists: JoAnn Smith Ainsworth / Sensual historical romance Jasmine Haynes / Romantic suspense, erotic romance Carolina Montague / Angels and Miracles; Magic and Love


Borders, Milpitas
McCarthy Ranch Marketplace
Milpitas,
CA 95128
408.934.1180
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Free admission - All Welcome !

February 12
Booksigning and Panel Discussion

BORDERS

Proudly presents

An author's panel and book signing ~ Wonder what it takes to craft a novel? To get an agent? To work with a publisher? Your questions will be answered when you join these successful and engaging authors as they discuss the art of writing, publishing and marketing books.

Moderator: Christine London -Spicy contemporary romance with a Brit twist

Panelists: JoAnn Smith Ainsworth / Sensual historical romance Alon Shalev / Highlighting social injustices and offering hope for a better world Karin Ireland / Inspiring self-help books that make life easier and more rewarding.



Borders Pleasanton
4575 Rosewood Drive Pleasanton,
CA 94588
925.227.1412
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Free admission - All Welcome !





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November

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2010 NaNoWriMo

Every year, during the entire month of November, thousands (maybe even millions) attempt to write 50,000 words in hopes of winning the coveted National Novel Writing Month award. 50,000 words is not quite a book, might be a novella, but most certainly, a darn good start to that 80, 000+ word paperback!

In order to win, one must 'cross the line' by turning in their word count to the NaNo counters. The trophy? You're looking at it - this is the winner's NaNo banner.



Interested? go to:
nanowrimo.org

Maybe next year, you coulld have one, too!
Open to all ages, all genres, all countries, all... well, it's for you!

November 14

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BARNES & NOBLE

Christine and Joann Smith Ainsworth will be signing their books at :

Barnes And Noble

Hacienda Crossings
4972 Dublin Boulevard
Dublin, CA 94568
925.560.1495
Sunday November 14th, 2010
1-4 p.m.
Free admission - All Welcome!

October 23

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BARNES & NOBLE

Christine and Joann Smith Ainsworth will be signing their books at :

Barnes And Noble
Manhattan Gateway Shopping Center
1800 Rosecrans Avenue Building B
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
310.725.7025
Saturday October 23rd, 2010
2-5 p.m.
Free admission - All Welcome!


October 17

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BARNES & NOBLE

The Los Angeles Romance Authors are proud to present

Our Annual Book Fair & Signing

12 authors, including Christine London, will be signing their most recent books at :

Barnes and Noble Booksellers
16461 Ventura Boulevard
Encino, CA 91436
Sunday October 17th, 2010
noon to 2:00pm
Free admission - All Welcome!


August 7

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Booksigning and Panel Discussion

BORDERS

Proudly presents a

Romance authors panel and book signing

"Romance is in the Air"

Join us for a lively and informative conversation with these successful and engaging authors and an editor/coach as they discuss the art of writing, publishing and marketing books.

Moderator: Christine London / Spicy contemporary romance with a Brit twist

Panelists: JoAnn Smith Ainsworth / Lushly sensual historical romance; Susan C. Shea / "...A series to watch." - Booklist Carolina Montague / Angels and Miracles; Magic and Love; Beth Barany / Editor and Book Sales Coach for Authors & Speakers.



Borders San Jose
356 Santana Row,
San Jose,
CA 95128
408.241.9100
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Free admission - All Welcome !
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August 6

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Booksigning and Panel Discussion

BORDERS

Proudly presents a

Romance authors panel and book signing

"Romance is in the Air"

Join us for a lively and informative conversation with these successful and engaging authors and an editor/coach as they discuss the art of writing, publishing and marketing books.

Moderator: Christine London / Spicy contemporary romance with a Brit twist

Panelists: JoAnn Smith Ainsworth / Lushly sensual historical romance; Patricia Simpson / Award-winning author of paranormal romance; Carolina Montague / Angels and Miracles; Magic and Love; Beth Barany / Editor and Book Sales Coach for Authors & Speakers.



Borders Union City
32111 Union Landing Blvd
Union City,
CA 94587
510.324.4005
Friday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Free admission - All Welcome !


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July 28-31
RWA Annual Convention

At The Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort Orlando, Florida

Attendees will enhance their writing and knowledge of the ins and outs of publishing at more than 100 workshops; get the inside track at panels and round-tables featuring publishing professionals; schedule a one-on-one pitch meeting with an acquiring editor or literary agent; attend parties and network with the stars of romance fiction; and be a part of RWA's massive, 500-author strong "Readers for Life" charity book signing. And let's not forget the 2010 RITA and Golden Heart Awards banquet dinner and awards ceremony.



June 5 th (7pm-9pm)

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Booksigning and Discussion

Here's another opportunity to meet authors and learn about the romance genre. Christine London (author of Contemporary Romance) as moderator will be there with authors Joann Smith Ainsworth (Historical Romance), Rachael Hern (Sexy Contemporary with a hint of danger), Patricia Simpson (Paranormal Romance) and Karin Tabke (Contempory, Medieval, and Paranormal Romance) as co-panelists at Borders Bookstore, Alameda Island, CA..



Borders Alameda Islan

2245 South Shore Center
Alameda, CA 94501
510.522.6442
Saturday 5th, 2010
7-9 p.m.
Free admission - All Welcome!


June 4th (6pm-8pm)
Booksigning

Romance Author Christine London will be signing her new in-print book, "Soul in his Eyes" at Borders Bookstore, Fremont, CA



Borders in the Hub


39210 Fremont Hub
Ste 211
Fremont, CA 94536
510.797.9799
Friday June 4th, 2010
6-8 p.m.
Free admission - All Welcome!



February 13 (4pm-6pm)
Booksigning and Discussion

Romance Authors Panel Discussion and Booksigning at Borders Bookstore, Fremont, CA.

Learn about the romance genre, an author's day, the road to publication and the perils therein. Ask questions, give opinions, dish and have fun! Moderator: Christine London - Contemporary spicy with a decidedly British Twist Panelists: Joann Smith Ainsworth - Historical Romance "Courage Makes Ordinary People Extraordinary" Patricia Simpson - a premiere author of supernatural romance Shelley Bates / Shelley Adina - Young Adult / Inspirational and spicy romance Jasmine Haynes / Jennifer Skully / JB Skully - Romantic suspense, dark and hot!

Romance Authors Panel Discussion and Booksigning at Borders Bookstore

Fremont, CA

Borders Books
39210 Fremont Hub,
Ste 211
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-9799
Saturday June 13th, 2010
4-6 p.m.
Free admission - All Welcome !




February 9 (7pm-9pm)
Booksigning and Discussion

Yet another chance to meet authors and learn about the romance genre. JoAnn Smith Ainsworth on a Romance Author Panel, with author Christine London as moderator and Patricia Simpson, Carolyn Jewel and Rachelle Chase as co-panelists at Union Square Borders Bookstore.



Romance Authors Panel Discussion and Booksigning at Borders Bookstore

Union Square, CA

Borders Books
Union Square,
400 Post Street,
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 399-1633
Free admission - All Welcome !


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Dec 13
Jimmy Thomas :

Jimmy Thomas, friend of Christine London, will be the speaker at the December meeting of the Los Angeles Romance Authors (LARA) to discuss his new romance cover model business. In addition, he has put together an
outstanding program to help others in their quest to get fit through exercise and healthy via meals that include what one needs to get rid of the 'bad' and build up with the 'good'. It oughta be yummy!
Nov 1-30





NaNoWriMo : Christine London made it to the finish line of the NaNoWriMo challenge 2009! No small feat, either.

Oct 18
LARA Book Fair : Fifteen authors from Los Angeles will gather at the Encino Barnes & Noble book store for the annual LARA fund raising book fair. Immediately following the regular meeting, which runs from 10:00am to 12:00 noon, these authors will sign their newest works for you. This is a fantastic opportunity to do some early Christmas shopping and to have fun while you're at it! Edible treats will help hold off the lunch time hungries 'til 2:00pm. This event is free to attend, but bring cash, checkbook or credit card as you will certainly want to acquire several of these published works. See you there!



Aug 15-20
Promotional tour : Together with a Bay area collegue, Joanne Smith Ainsworth, I toured books stores in the LA basin, twenty-seven in all!

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July 15-18
RWA : Romance Writers Of America Annual Conference will be held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington D.C.



July 12 Book Signing in Milpitas
May - June
European trip : One week Isle of Skye, Scotland to research upcoming novel. Greece and Italian Medeterrean isles for vacation/possible future writing ideas? ~ CL



April 22-26
Romantic Times Booklovers Convention : Whyndam Resort Orlando, Florida. Christine will be signing at the E-book expo on Wednesday April 22nd from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.



March 5-8
EpiCon : Electronically Published Internet Connection Convention held at Lake Las Vegas Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada. Sculpted from the rugged desert terrain of Southern Nevada, Lake Las Vegas Resort lies nestled within the desert mountainside just 17 miles from the world renowned Las Vegas Strip. ~ CL




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Sept 8
West Hollywood Bookfaire : *see last year's description. Christine will make a return engagement to sign CD's and discuss the romantic vernacular.



(10am-6pm)



Sept 20
Cerritos Library Author's Tea : Christine will sign first chapter CD's of her books and be available to chat.



(2-4 pm)



August
Article : "So Your Publisher Is Closing - Now What?" written for the award winning LARA Confidential Newsletter.



Aug 12-Sept 12 was rebooked for May 2009
European trip : One week Isle of Skye, Scotland to research upcoming novel. Greece and Italian Medeterrean isles for vacation/possible future writing ideas? ~ CL



July 31- Aug 3
RWA National Convention : Held at San Francisco's Marriot hotel downtown.



April 21- May 6
UK research trip : Includes Inner Hebrides cruise on paddle steamer Waverley.



April 16-20


Romantic Times Fan Convention : Hilton Pittsburgh 600 Commonwealth Place Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Christine will attend workshops, book signings and evening gala balls all in honor of our wonderful genre! She looks forward to meeting many fans, colleagues, editors, publishers and agents. ~ CL



March 29-30


"CUT" Charity Film Festival : New Beverly Cinema 7165 W Beverly Blvd. Christine will be a VIP guest to attend film screenings, celebrity/industry panel discussions and Saturday evening's "after party" gala. Expected celebrity guests to include Mr. Gerard Butler. ~ CL



March 17


Realms Of Love Author Chat : Christine will be one of the featured authors chatting about her upcoming Phaze release, Soul In His Eyes (Release date Monday March 31st, 2008). ~ CL



March 6-9


EpiCon : Electronic Publishing Industry Convention Author workshops, networking and awards banquet, all in celebration of the burgeoning e-publishing industry. Christine will be signing her book, Sunninghill Snow. ~ CL



February 23


Romance Is In The Air : Panel Discussion 2 p.m. Buena Vista Library - a branch of Burbank Public Library 300 Buena Vista Street (818) 238-5620 Christine is a member of a panel of romance authors helping attendees to discover the resources and support networks available to get their writing from idea to finished manuscript. ~ CL



January 5-23


Research trip to Australia : Christine meets one of her fellow writer's in Melbourne. Driving the Great Ocean Road, watching fairy penguins return to their rocky rookeries at sundown and surveying the city from the tallest residential building in the world along the Yarra River. Christine also visited Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef and sister island to film location for upcoming release, Nim's Island. ~ CL




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December 9
PS I Love You Premiere : Christine attends the premiere arrivals at Grumman's Chinese Theatre for the new romantic film P.S. I Love You. Her blog about the event was featured on Gerard Butler.net .



November 17
Eddie Izzard : performs live at Casear's Palace Las Vegas. Christine in attendance. Chat with Eddie.



November 9
Darren Hayes : in concert at Borders Bookstore, Hollywood. Christine chats with him afterwards.



October 2-16
Research trip to UK : Darren Hayes concert at Royal Albert Hall. Wonderful! Authenticated RAH scenes from Shadows Steal The Light -Sunninghill Snow Promotional visit to Sunninghill. (Neighboring town to Ascot of horse racing fame) -Scotland tour of Edinburgh, Culag House (B&B in Sunninghill Snow) and cruise along the Clyde River past Glasgow to Greenock (film location of Dear Frankie) on the only remaining ocean going paddle steamer, the Waverley.



October 14
West Hollywood Book Fair : Authors of multiple genres amassed on the grass lawns of the West Hollywood City Park on Sunday, 14th of October, 2007. Our romance tent housed spicy romance, erotica, BDSM and others. Free giveaways and book signings were the order of the day. Hot though it was, a good time was had by all! ~ AK





July
RWA National's 2007 : Romance Writer's of America gathered in Dallas, Texas this year to learn, share and celebrate with each other. Classes by day, meetings, meals and awards by night, a grand time was had by all. (Christine on left). ~ AK



May 20
Taurus World Stunt Awards : Sunday evening at 7:00pm on the Paramount Studio's back lot, stunt men and women will receive awards for: "High Work", "Fire Work", "Biggest Fight", "Best Work with a Vehicle" and "Hardest Hit". Celebrities like Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Harrison Ford, Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson and Gerard Butler will be there, then onward to the back lot party 'til the wee hours. Take a look at previous awards to get an idea of what this year could hold: http://www.worldstuntawards.com ~ AK



April 16
Realms Of Love Romance Chat : Christine was one of four featured authors for this one hour talk at the Realms of Love chatroom. http://www.realmsoflove.com at 9p.m. EST/ 6p.m. PST. Participants heard about her upcoming June 11th release of Sunninghill Snow through Phaze Books. ~ AK



April 14
Tucson RWA - A Day For Writers Conference : Christine attended this one-day conference to include The Selling Synopsis workshop given by Shannon Donnelly. Also included was the opportunity to meet with Carolyn Grayson, literary agent of the Ashley Grayson Literary Agency. Other workshops: Eight Minutes to Glory: Your Editor-Agent Pitch, Voice and the Market, Q is for Query, Today's Market, and Literary Agent panel discussion with Q&A. ~ AK



March 9
Opening Night for "300" at L.A. IMAX : How could the film possibly live up to the hype? Honor, Duty, Glory on the backdrop of a mesmerizing blood ballet; sit back, slack jawed and be amazed. Christine attended the opening night with a packed house. The audience seemed reticent to leave after the film. Men were revved up in that curious expression of male bonding that involves the pounding of backs and the punching of shoulders. The women showed their enthusiasm during the film, cheering at the assertive control the Queen displays in support of her husband and country. Awed to be in attendance at the unveiling of this modern masterpiece of art and virtue, long after the stunning visuals wash away the strength of the piece remains: honor, duty and no, not glory…integrity. ~ AK



March 5
U.S. Red Carpet Premiere for "300" : Christine attended the Grumann's Chinese Theater arrival of cast and crew for the movie 300. Director, Zack Snyder, author, Frank Miller, and actors, Rodrigo Santoro, David Wenham, Gerard Butler and Lena Heady strolled the carpet. Only Santoro and Butler crossed the street to acknowledge their fans, signing autographs and conversing briefly with the crowd. "Gerry, thank you for answering my question at Wondercon," Christine said. A questioning expression, then a glint of recognition, a chuckle and a broad smile followed. Thanks for all you do, Ger! ~ AK



March 3
WonderCon : Christine attends the convention of all things modern media at San Francisco's Moscone Center. The thirty five hundred seat Esplanade Ballroom was standing room only for the presentation of the upcoming spring and summer movie panel of experts. Ratatouille, Spiderman 3, The Reaping, Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Transformer Movie directors, actors, producers, animators were all in attendance on the various panels. By far the most anticipated panel of the day: 300. It was the Zack and Gerry show with a smiling, but quiet Lena heady filling out the triad. "What do you hope the legacy of the film will be?", Christine asked the panel. The room held it's breath. Check out Christine blog at http://christinelondon.blogspot.com for more. ~ AK



March 1
The Late, Late Show : Christine attended taping of two episode of the Late Late Show with Scot, Craig Ferguson, host. Australian new age/salsa/jazz band, Cat Empire, actor/director Henry Winkler, academy award winner Jennifer Hudson, Family Guy creator, Seth MacFarlane and the man of the hour, Gerard Butler, were all guests. What is it about a cold wintry Montreal evening that gets a man to thinking about his cigarette addiction? "I quite fancied a fag after the long five month shoot". Automatic Brit brain engaged, Gerry referred to his fall from abstinence in the only way a Scot would. The audience loved his American faux pas, chortling along with him in his embarrassment. Rushed beyond reason, booked past sanity in the vortex of promotion for his new movie, Gerard paused to acknowledge his admirers by signing fan generated paraphernalia backstage. Class act. ~ AK



February 11
VES : Christine London was a guest at the 5th Visual Effects Society (VES) Award gala at The Kodak Theater in Los Angeles (same venue as the academy awards). Hobknobbing with the likes of George Lucas and Jerry Bruckheimer in the Grand Ballroom made for a fun and inspiring evening! ~ AK




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December 10
Christine London was a speaker at the Los Angeles Romance Authors (LARA) chapter meeting relaying her journey to publication. ~ AK

Meeting location:

Barnes and Noble Booksellers
16461 Ventura Boulevard,
Encino, CA 91436
Check in time was : 10:00am

Meeting began: 10:30am



October 15
Christine London was asked by the L.A. Chapter of the Romance Writer's of America's (RWA) to be their new Vice President of Public Relations. The one year term will commence the first of January 2007. ~ AK



Oct. 4

Christine London was offered a contract for her erotic novel, Sunninghill Snow, by Phaze publishing. It will be released in eBook format October 2007 and in print, released for the holiday season 2007. Distrubution will be in Borders, Barnes and Nobels etc., pending their acceptance. Sunninghill Snow will also be included in a print version with three other authors in a "Phaze Fantasies" anthology. ~ AK



July-Aug
Six country research & touring trip of Europe. Heavy focus on the U.K., of course! ~ AK



June
Article:"What Draws Us to Romance?" published in LARA Confidential Newsletter of the Los Angeles Romance Authors Chapter #25 of RWA. ~ AK






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