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Why Tough Girls Finish First…

The Washington Post compared memorable heroines from the Hunger Games, Little Women and other books recently. I’m blogging today at Sue Grimshaw’s Romance At Random…win a book by entering which heroine’s life you’d like to live!The Washington Post compared memorable heroines from the Hunger Games, Little Women and other books recently. I’m blogging today at Sue Grimshaw’s Romance At Random…win a book by entering which heroine’s life you’d like to live!

Eloisa James’ Barnes & Noble column this month…

One of my very favorite authors, Eloisa James writes a fabulous column for Barnes & Noble. She selects a theme and a few of her top picks to discuss. It is a must read for me each month. I am honored she chose The Art of Duke Hunting as one of the books for April! Check it out …

 

“Five Things You Didn’t Know” Blog….

One of the best things about being an author is that I get to actually hang out with authors who I idolize. Elizabeth Boyle is one such animal. Her signature lightning fast wit in person and in her fabulous books is almost as fast as her flashing knitting needles. She is a master knitter and each time I see her creations, I am in awe. I am honored to be on her weekly “Five Things You Didn’t Know About (insert author name here)” blog today!

Check out USA Today’s HEA blog column…

To learn secrets behind the writing of the Royal Entourage series, take a peek at USA Today’s interview featuring Between the Duke and the Deep Blue Sea on Valentines Day!

Valentine’s Day Avon author’s recipe ring…

Want some great recipe ideas for Valentine’s Day? A group of food-loving Avon authors have formed a ring of recipes!

Valentine’s Day? Well, normally I’d post a dessert, of course. But this recipe for Gingered Tomato Soup is my son’s favorite and it’s RED…hope you enjoy it!

Sophia’s Gingered Tomato Soup

Caramelize/saute 1 large diced red onion in a large soup pot.

Add: I TBSP of brown sugar, I TBSP on fresh grated ginger, 4 cups of chopped tomatoes, 5 cups of chicken stock. Simmer and reduce by 10%. Add one cup of fresh basil leaves and simmer 5 more minutes. Pour small batches of soup pot contents into a blender and puree. Return to soup pot and serve.

I usually serve with garlic bread–unless there is kissing to be done!

Click on the link to follow the recipe ring to check out Jenny Bernard’s fabulous dish!

 

Events page updated…

The first two books in the new series will be out very soon! The Events page features a list of signings and appearances, which I’ll update every week or two.

Book give away 11.11.11

Avon will be giving away 11 books in 11 hours on 11.11.11! One of the titles will be mine. Check it out on Avon’s Facebook page!

Two books this spring…

Very happy to report that the first two manuscripts for the new series are complete! I’ll post more information about BETWEEN THE DUKE AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA and THE ART OF DUKE HUNTING late this fall…They are scheduled for release on February 28 and March 27, 2011.

Sophia signs with Nora Roberts and others…

Always wanted a signed, personalized book from Sophia, New York Times #1 bestseller Nora Roberts or Sherrilyn Kenyan? Readers are invited to pre-order or come to a mega booksigning at Turn The Page Bookstore on Friday, April 28th from 11:30am to 2:00pm. Sophia will be signing pre-orders and also on site along with 13 other authors. More info on Sophia’s Events Page.

Congratulations to everyone who sent in their favorite scenes for the ongoing contest! Shawn K. from San Diego, CA is the January winner; Teri G. from Charlottesville, VA is February’s pick; and Candace L. from Jacksonville, FL won in March. Click on the Contest tab to play!