The banker saw his old friend Tom, an eighty-year old rancher, in town. Tom had lost his wife a year or so before and rumor had it that he was marrying a “mail order” bride. Being a good friend, the banker asked Tom if the rumor was true. Tom assured him that it was. The…

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Today at RT I’m doing mystery writer stuff — the Mystery Chix and Dix morning mixer — as Lori Armstrong in morning, which will be fun. But in the afternoon is the Reviewers Choice Awards, and I will be thrilled to pick up the Reviewer’s Choice Award for Best Indie Press Erotic Romance for BRANDED…

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I’m involved in the Western Reader Roundup mixer – Wednesday 1:00 to 2:00 — with these other “western” authors — something for everyone, don’t you think? Join a bevy of western writers, and special guest Mr. Romance 2008 Chris Winters, for TV/Movie western trivia, line dancing and prizes. So pull on your boots, grab your…

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I’ll be in sunny LA all this week kicking up my bootheels participating in panels, reader events, parties and all that fun stuff that makes up the always fabulous Romantic Times Convention. Plus, I’ll get to meet with my Samhain editor, hang out with writer friends I only see once a year, chat with fans,…

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A wife was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her husband. Suddenly, her husband burst into the kitchen. “Careful,” he said. “Put in some more butter! Oh my gosh! You’re cooking too many at once. TOO MANY! Turn them! TURN THEM NOW! We need more butter or they’re going to STICK! I said be…

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