Tomorrow I’m flying out to Orlando and the Swan & Dolphin Resorts in Disney World. This is one of those few times a year where authors and writers looking to be published get together. There are so many workshops its hard to decide which ones to go to. And lets not forget all the meetings, both business (editors and agents) and personal (those people I spend chatting with online).

It’s hectic, but a lot of fun. I always come away from RWA feeling energized about my writing. Plus its always good to get together with other writers who understand what it means to have people in our heads. lol.

One of the truly wonderful things about RWA is the Literacy Signing. Each year, in whatever city we visit, RWA holds a massive 500 author, two hour booksigning that is free to the public. Each year RWA raises thousands of dollars which are donated to ProLiteracy Worldwide. Since 1990 RWA has donated more than $600,000 to literacy charities.

If you live in or near Orlando, please think of coming. The 2010 “Readers for Life” Literacy Autographing takes place on Wednesday, July 28, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Walt Disney World® Dolphin Resort, Pacific Exhibit Hall. It is free and open to the public.

I’ll be there signing both Dangerous Highlander and Forbidden Highlander as well has having lots of goodies to hand out.

I hope to see you there!

hugs,
D

The past couple of weeks has been rather…busy. I had four of the six Dark Sword books on my desk in various stages of publication.

Right as I was finishing my first draft of Darkest Highlander (Broc’s book) and getting ready to revise it, I got edits from my editor for Sinful Highlander (Galen’s book).

Not long after that I got copy edits for Untamed Highlander (Hayden’s book) as well as galley proofs for Wicked Highlander (Quinn’s book).

Needless to say, I’ve been thoroughly entrenched in the Dark Sword world. Which makes me really eager to begin Logan’s book.

Next week I’ll spend getting ready for my trip to Orlando, FL and the Romance Writers of America conference and the 500 author book signing. I’ll also be catching up on some much needed reading time. My TBR pile is stacking up. And I always buy more books at RWA, so I need to read, read, read.

Which I’m going to do right now. :)

hugs,
D

Yes, unfortunately it is. For the Sisters of Magic trilogy. The books, released through Cobblestone Press, are coming out of contract at the end of this month. As of August 1st, they will no longer be available for purchase.

This trilogy was so much fun to write. It was one of the rare series which wasn’t set in Scotland, but in England. The trilogy is about a dying race of witches cursed by one of their own centuries ago and the men who stand with them.

All three were a Night Owl Romance Top Pick!

To read excerpts or to find buy links, simply click on the cover. If you haven’t bought this trilogy, hurry before they’re gone!

hugs,
D

Here is a preview of the cover for UNTAMED HIGHLANDER. Hayden’s story is tentatively scheduled to release May 2011!

Isn’t it gorgeous?! This is my favorite cover *yet*! I cannot wait to share Hayden’s story with everyone.

Just when you think you’ve got everything in order and can get back into things…life jerks the rug out from underneath you.

Amid revisions for DARKEST HIGHLANDER (book 6), edits for SINFUL HIGHLANDER (book 5), and copy edits for UNTAMED HIGHLANDER (book 4) I realized I haven’t blogged since last week OR done my newsletter.

Ack!

Thankfully, copy edits are done and will be off to my editor tomorrow (if I can convince hubby to run to mail it for me!) and I’ve done one pass through SINFUL and working on DARKEST this week.

Meanwhile, there’s the normal emails, cleaning, and daily life with the kiddos out of school. Oh, did I mention hubby started a new job? And we have an outside project we’re trying to finish? Let’s not forget the company we have coming this weekend, which means I have to clean. Really clean, not the “fluff and stuff” hubby calls what we do when we find out someone is about 5 minutes from a surprise visit.

But, it’s life. Its nothing I can’t handle, but its good to be able to vent to others who have been through similar instances.

Now, where is my glass of wine? Hubby and kiddos are waiting on me to watch a movie. I must relax to get back into the groove tomorrow. (which hopefully includes my newsletter!)

hugs,
D

I’m so sorry I was MIA last week, but life does intrude sometimes. I jumped back in yesterday trying to catch up on the hundreds and hundreds of emails (thank you!) and promo I fell behind on.

Not to mention I’ve got edits I need to do for SINFUL HIGHLANDER (Galen’s book) and revisions for DARKEST HIGHLANDER (Broc’s book). Needless to say, I’m buried in the Dark Sword world and loving every moment of it. I’m ready to start on Logan’s book, but it has to wait until Galen’s and Broc’s are turned in.

Then, I can give Logan my undivided attention.

I do have an idea on which Warrior will follow Logan, but there is a chance I could change a few things. Just gotta wait and see. ;)

hugs,
D

I’m over at the Danger: Women Writing blog today talking about a recent book I’ve read and my review.

Stop by and chat!

hugs,
D