First of all, congratulations to Louisa Cornell who won a copy of Collette Cameron’s Highlander’s Hope.
I just received the results from Regina Jeffer’s give away. Congratulations, ladies.
Nancy Wolfe won the autographed print copy.
The week started with a bang. I received the production schedule for The Secret Life of Miss Anna Marsh, book #2 in The Marriage Game, Which releases in November, but goes on pre-order this month. As soon as I receive the cover, I’ll send it out in a newsletter as well as the details for the first contest and my blog stops to promote the pre-order. Here is the teaser that will be at the beginning of the book.
CAUGHT IN A KISS
Anna’s heart beat faster as his lips reached her throat. When he kissed her, she thought nothing could be better; then his tongue moved against hers, and she thought she’d swoon. She tried to put her arms around him, but they were trapped under his body. It was as if he were possessing her. Thank God he didn’t know who she was.
“Anna, tell me what you’re doing here,” Rutherford whispered into her ear.
“How did you know it was me? I thought you were just kissing . . . ”
He started at her in disbelief. “You thought I’d just kiss any woman? What the hell do you take me for?”
She struggled to sit up, but his body weighed her down. “I haven’t even given you leave to kiss me, and you’re doing even more!”
“Harumph.” He bent his head to kiss her again. “And I plan to continue.”
“Sebastian!” She wiggled to get out from under him.
“Anna. Be still. I’ll let you up when you tell me what you’re doing here. Until then . . . ”
Immediately after sending in my dedication and acknowledgements, I received the copy-edits. So the rest of the week was spent working on those, judging contest entries, and posting reviews for books I’ve read. Then my critique partners started to get busy and I’ve been critiquing as well, but also receiving critiques for the book #5.
Fortunately, the week wasn’t all work. I received a wonderful review on The Seduction of Lady Phoebe from Romance Reader Girl. If you missed it, you can read it here.
I won a signed copy of Tessa Dare’s latest release Any Duchess Will Do.
Found the shoes for my Regency gown. Let me know what you think.
Lace Shoes
Friday Night Races
And I got to be on race committee for the Friday night races at the St. Thomas Yacht Club. I actually got to be the timer and call the race. Which is a big deal, at least for me.
Friday Night Races
Baby Scorpion
Oh, and this morning, I found a baby scorpion in my bath room. No, I did not take this picture. The scorpion was gone before I though about it.I downloaded.
I’m off now to a picnic at a new to me beach. I post pictures next Sunday. Tell how your week went.
Ella Quinn ~ Author 
First, I want to say it’s not fair because you live in paradise…but then I got the part about the scorpion and got all creeped out. : ) Second, congratulations on the release date for book 2!!! You must be walking on air!
Thanks, Christi. There are good and bad parts to every place.
Well, I need a nap just reading all you have on your plate. Why is everyone else so much better at this then me?
Well, I am what I am. Nothing can be done about it.
But you are fabulous, and I already like Anna from reading Phoebe’s book. (Not done reading it yet, but it’s fabulous!
Thank you, Liza. I’m so glad you like Lady Phoebe.
You’ve certainly been a busy bee this week, Ella. I’m exhausted just reading about it all! No! No! I’m not at all envious that you won a signed copy of Any Duchess Will Do. To top that you’re off to picnic on a beach. Life’s totally unfair!!
LOL, Carol. But you don’t have scorpions.
You lost me at ‘scorpion’. LOL. Seriously, your life sounds delightful. Glad you’re having such a terrific time. But don’t forget to make time to write more 🙂 Fans are waiting!
Hahaha, Barb. The scorpion didn’t last long. Editing the 5th book now.
Scorpions! Yikes! I loved the excerpt!
Thanks, D’Ann.
Looking forward to Anna Marsh, Ella. I am tired after reading everything!
Hi Nancy. Thanks for stopping by. I’m just about finished with the edits.
Well color me “chuffed” as the Aussies say! I was thrilled to discover I’d won Collette’s book! Thank you Ella and Collette! Especially as Collette has already delivered the Amazon gift code to my e-mail and the book is on my Kindle ready to reward me for finishing my revisions!
LOVE the shoes, Ella! Those are lovely! And I’m so excited to know the second book in your series will be available soon.
You are a busy bee and I do envy you the boat races and the beach. You can keep the scorpions, however, thank you very much!!
All of you just want the good stuff. I’ll take scorpions over tornados.
Ella, I’m very excited for your books!! And I’m so jealous you’re getting a Regency make-over! I can’t wait to see you in it!
Thank you, Marie. I’m excited to see it all together as well!
Those shoes are cute~ And the excerpt! Ulala~
Thank you so much!!
love those beach stories!
The beach was great. I’ll post pictures next week.
Have fun with the edits and yikes on the scorpion.
Thanks, Daryl.
Love your blurb! Anna Marsh is a great story! And you week sounds hectic but fun. I just got back from my writer’s retreat–now five chapters into my new WIP!
Thank you, Jenna. That’s great about the retreat!