Romance Authors 2005-11-06T06:43:39Z tag:www.rakesandrogues.com,2007:/authors//2 Movable Type Copyright (c) 2005, sorsha Romance Authors Join The Blogging Community 2005-11-06T06:43:39Z 2005-11-05T05:39:32Z tag:www.rakesandrogues.com,2005:/authors//2.212 2005-11-05T05:39:32Z Blogging seems to be the latest buzzword. Now romance authors like Jayne Ann Krentz (aka Amanda Quick and Jayne Castle) and Meg Cabot are sharing some of their written ramblings online as well. I'm not quite sure how I feel... sorsha led@mamlambo.com Trends Blogging seems to be the latest buzzword. Now romance authors like Jayne Ann Krentz (aka Amanda Quick and Jayne Castle) and Meg Cabot are sharing some of their written ramblings online as well. I'm not quite sure how I feel about my favorite authors spenting their precious time participating in the the online babble-fest, though. Not if it makes for slower releases! Still, from a aspiring writers perspective, it's great to get some insight into the real lives of famous (and sometimes infamous) romance authors!

Check out a few romance author blogs:
Stephanie Bond  -  Jamie Sobrato  -  Susie Bright
Meg Cabot  -  Gayle Callen  -  Sylvia Day  -  Jayne Ann Krentz
Edith Layton  -  Julia London  -  Julie Anne Long
Katie MacAlister  -  Margaret Moore  -  Karen Ranney

Sometimes authors get together and write blogs together, for example:
Squawk Radio has contributors like Teresa Medeiros, Eloisa James, Christina Dodd, Elizabeth Bevarly, Lisa Kleypas, Connie Brockway & Kitty Kuttlestone.

Warner Women features Shari Anton, Shelley Bates, Kathryn Caskie, Susan Crandall, Megan Crane, Candy Halliday, Julie Anne Long, Sarah McKerrigan, Diane Perkins, Robin T. Popp, Jane Porter, Paula Quinn, Karen Rose, Stephanie Rowe, Michelle Rowen, Annie Solomon, Kelley St. John & Lori Wilde!

Dishing With The Divas! includes the likes of San Francisco Romance Authors like Diana Dempsey, Barbara Freethy, Carol Grace, Candice Hern, Julie Anne Long, Barbara McMahon & Kate Moore.

You can also check out the Rakes & Rogues featured aspiring romance writer blog here.

Happy Reading!

]]> Romance Writers of America: Hall of Fame Inductees 2005-11-06T01:20:57Z 2005-05-12T00:43:25Z tag:www.rakesandrogues.com,2005:/authors//2.192 2005-05-12T00:43:25Z RWA honors authors who repeatedly get RITA awards with Hall of Fame status. Here they are: LaVyrle Spencer - Single Title Historical Romance Jo Beverly - Regency Romance Kathleen Korbel (Eileen Dreyer) - Long Contemporary Romance Nora Roberts - Contemporary... sorsha led@mamlambo.com Authors to Watch! RWA honors authors who repeatedly get RITA awards with Hall of Fame status. Here they are:

LaVyrle Spencer - Single Title Historical Romance

Jo Beverly - Regency Romance

Kathleen Korbel (Eileen Dreyer) - Long Contemporary Romance

Nora Roberts - Contemporary Single Title, Long Contemporary Romance & Romantic Suspense

Cheryl Zach - Young Adult Romance

Francine Rivers - Inspirational Romance

Jennifer Greene (Alison Hart) - Short Contemporary Series Romance

Justine Dare (Justine Davis/Janice Davis Smith) - Paranormal Romance

]]> Stephanie Laurens 2005-11-06T01:20:57Z 2005-05-06T23:24:54Z tag:www.rakesandrogues.com,2005:/authors//2.168 2005-05-06T23:24:54Z sorsha led@mamlambo.com Historical Romance - England Her website includes book lists, excerpts, interviews, contests, newsletters and more! She's got some great family trees and such that help you read her famous series, including the Cynster series and the newer Bastion Club, more smoothly.

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]]> Catherine Coulter 2005-11-06T01:20:57Z 2005-05-06T22:58:46Z tag:www.rakesandrogues.com,2005:/authors//2.165 2005-05-06T22:58:46Z sorsha led@mamlambo.com Catherine Coulter has been writing for more than twenty years. She writes in two very different subgenres of romance - contemporary romantic suspense and historical romances. Visit her website here.

]]> Candice Hern 2005-11-06T01:20:57Z 2005-05-06T22:37:17Z tag:www.rakesandrogues.com,2005:/authors//2.164 2005-05-06T22:37:17Z sorsha led@mamlambo.com Historical Romance - England Candice Hern has one of the best websites of all the romance authors we've seen. Constantly updated, it's not only well-organized with upcoming books, excerpts, recommendations and a contest; it's also got a great section called Candice's Collections (her Regency-era antiques) and a Regency glossary.

Check out her website here.

]]> Jayne Ann Krentz - Amanda Quick - Jayne Castle 2005-11-06T01:20:55Z 2005-04-29T05:11:29Z tag:www.rakesandrogues.com,2005:/authors//2.157 2005-04-29T05:11:29Z Jayne Ann Krentz uses many pseudonyms to organize her writing. For example, she uses Jayne Ann Krentz for her contemporary novels and Amanda Quick for her regency novels. Her other pseudonyms include: Jayne Castle, Stephanie James, Jayne Bentley, Jayne Taylor,... sorsha led@mamlambo.com Jayne Ann Krentz uses many pseudonyms to organize her writing. For example, she uses Jayne Ann Krentz for her contemporary novels and Amanda Quick for her regency novels. Her other pseudonyms include: Jayne Castle, Stephanie James, Jayne Bentley, Jayne Taylor, and Amanda Glass. Check out JAK's website here.

]]> Julie Anne Long 2005-11-06T01:20:56Z 2005-04-26T00:04:12Z tag:www.rakesandrogues.com,2005:/authors//2.126 2005-04-26T00:04:12Z One of the brightest new romance writers of the San Francisco Bay area, Julie Anne Long has recently published two fun novels. Here's her website.... sorsha led@mamlambo.com Historical Romance - England One of the brightest new romance writers of the San Francisco Bay area, Julie Anne Long has recently published two fun novels.

Here's her website.

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Spring 2005 - JAL is currently working on her third book, tentatively titled Beauty and the Spy. Looking forward to it!

]]> Lisa Kleypas 2005-11-06T01:20:55Z 2004-08-02T01:03:46Z tag:www.rakesandrogues.com,2004:/authors//2.6 2004-08-02T01:03:46Z Lisa Kleypas writes very sensual romances in a variety of areas, most especially in England in the Regency Period. Her work is always very well researched, and involves well-rounded characters who tackle serious issues. You can find out more about... sorsha led@mamlambo.com Historical Romance - England Lisa Kleypas writes very sensual romances in a variety of areas, most especially in England in the Regency Period. Her work is always very well researched, and involves well-rounded characters who tackle serious issues.

You can find out more about Lisa Kleypas on her website.

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Wallflower Series Update: According to LK - It Happened One Autumn (#2) will be released 10/2005, and Devil In Winter (#3) will be released 12/2005.

]]> Julia Quinn 2005-11-06T01:20:55Z 2004-08-02T01:03:04Z tag:www.rakesandrogues.com,2004:/authors//2.5 2004-08-02T01:03:04Z Julia Quinn is one of my favorite Regency romance authors. You can find out more about Julia Quinn on her fantastic website.... sorsha led@mamlambo.com Historical Romance - England Julia Quinn is one of my favorite Regency romance authors.

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April 2005 - Julia Quinn's novella from Lady Whistledown Strike's Back is nominated for a RITA award! Congrats JQ!

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