We're in the trenches at RomantiConn
Jul 28, 2024 8:54 pm
Romance Lovers Unite at RomantiConn!
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Hello !
For extra fun, my sister was my trusty assistant! ➜➜➜➜➜
Being there was like being in romance lovers heaven! What a blast it was talking to so many romance book lovers about which genres they liked. More often than not, the answer was everything!
Special Shout-Out To our newest newsletter members!
Brianna, April, Kylle, Vicci, Liz and Sara!
I really appreciated how gracious and friendly you were to me at RomantiConn Saturday! I so enjoyed meeting and chatting with you.
The connection between all of us who enjoy romance stories is so strong I feel like I already know you! Please enjoy the SQ Newsletter. 💜
On the writing front, I had to do some research for my work-in-progress, The Cheerleader, because although I was at UConn in the 70's--the setting for the book--and I know a lot about it, there are something I don't know.
For instance, I have no idea what the football team's locker room looked like and no idea how they treated injuries or what kind of staff and services the team had.
So I called up an old friend from the team who was happy to help and I interviewed him. Honestly, it was shocking to find out how "rustic" things were back then compared to now--his words not mine.
That might be a theme for the book--that things were done on a shoe-string budget with so much less formality back then.
Less budget could have been the down-side, but the cheerleaders handled that problem with daring creativity.
You'll have to read the book to find out what I mean by that!
The Cheerleader Kickstarter Launches Tomorrow!
Quote from a project follower:
"I love the premise for sure. It's hard to think 70s as historical, but I love it! I also love that you are writing about cheerleaders, it's still a sport and women's sports in romance novels should be more popular!"
--Amber Pickerill
I would appreciate it very much if you'd visit my project page and follow me--no obligation involved. Just click the "Notify me on Launch" button.
Check out The Cheerleader Kickstarter Pre-launch Page Here!
🔥🔥Also Check Out Today's SIZZLING SNIPPET🔥🔥 from Playing the Game BELOW! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
PLUS Check out an awesome sports romance by a great author. Also take a look at some romance specials below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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At SQ's House
I'm making Polenta with artichoke hearts and tomato ragu sauce for dinner later.
It's one of my mother's favorite dishes and I wanted to treat her for Sunday dinner.
Not that I normally cook Sunday dinner, but today I'm with my sisters in CT and there's something about family that inspires me to cook.
Meanwhile,
Who else is excited about watching the Olympics?!
What I'm into most is basketball. 🏀 My Husband likes watching the women's team more than the men. Me too!
I think it's the Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese effect--the new WNBA rookie sensations.
All the countries are skilled and competitive this year. It won't be a slam-dunk, but I think team USA has the best shot to win gold!
What's your favorite summer Olympic sport to watch?
About the HIP: it's been 6 weeks since my hip surgery and I'm driving now! Yay! I also stood for 5+ hours at RomantiConn yesterday with no problem!
Paddle boarding here I come! (maybe in another few weeks...) 💜
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Favorite reviews--from way back!
Romantic Suspense
Between a Rock & a Mad Woman
--Reader Forever, Amazon
Let me give a truly heartfelt thank you to all of you who write and post reviews for any of the books you read. It means a great deal to every author I know.
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back by popular demand
🔥🔥SIZZLING SNIPPET OF THE WEEK!🔥🔥
from
Playing the Game
“Shit. We can’t do this here in the hospital. I feel like a pervert.” He sat up and straightened himself out. She sat up too.
“Why don’t we go somewhere?” She half gasped the words, gulping deep breaths as if she’d been under water.
“We’ll go to my house.”
“Whatever you say.”
“Of course. You’d do it right here, wouldn’t you? Just for the thrill of maybe getting caught?”
She laughed at his suggestion. “Is that a dare?”
“Don’t get any ideas. I have no wish to be embarrassed.”
“Conceding another victory?” She wore a triumphant smile.
“Do you always play games? Is it ever for real?” Brian surprised himself with the question. He realized it was against the rules when he saw the surprise flash in her eyes. And then he wished he’d never opened his mouth. She made him talk too much.
“No. Never.” She still smiled, but it looked put on. He was relieved at her answer and at the same time, bothered. But that was only because he wanted some control.
“Let’s go.” Before I ask any more stupid questions.
Standing was uncomfortable he found, as his jeans strained at the crotch.
“Problem?” she asked.
“Don’t be so haughty or I’ll give you a problem, sweetheart.”
“Oh yeah?” She dared. He looked around the empty, antiseptic room and saw the clock at past one a.m.
“Yeah.” He looked her over without showing his intent. Then he grabbed her to him and pressed her length against his with his lips molded to hers. His hands held her peach-like bottom hard against his erection. God, she felt good. He slipped his mouth from hers and buried his face in her hair, gritting his teeth against the sudden surge of his pulse. He had to maintain control.
Pushing her back against a wall, he began an assault on her neck with his mouth, sucking and breathing in her exciting scent, and moved his hands under her skirt to pull down her panties. He kept her pinned with his weight and stroked her wet pussy slowly. He was rewarded with the sound of her raspy breathing.
“Brian…you play so well.” She spoke with a strained voice as she tried to touch him. But he didn’t let her. He wanted her to beg this time. He would not be so easy.
He slipped his fingers inside her panties and she clenched the hair at the nape of his neck. It was his turn to chuckle. But he didn’t stop the stroke of his fingers. He took her chin in his other hand so he could see her face as he...
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Launches TOMORROW July 29th!
THE CHEERLEADER
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KICKSTARTER LAUNCH PAGE HERE!
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