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- Are you a writer, reader, or other industry professional
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- If a writer, are you published, pre-pubbed, or self-published?
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- As a writer, what type of stories do you Write or Read?
- I write historical fiction with elements of suspense, mystery, and romance.
Currently I am reading Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series. Favorite classic authors are Austen and Daphne du Maurier.
- How did you come to know about WRDF?
- A Ning Search.
- Do you have a website you'd like to post?
- http://www.freewebs.com/ritagerlach/index.htm
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SHOWCASE WINDOW
Agent Bobbie Leighton unwillingly partners in an undercover operation with inactive Detective Joe Sullivan. Suspected of human trafficking, their target may be connected with Jimmy Sullivan’s murder. Posing as a married couple can Bobbie and Joe adhere to their professional code of conduct, forget their personal history and ensnare their target when they might be next on his victims list?
One woman. One man. One dog. And one deceased, but not-quite-departed matchmaking grandmother.
Carrie Moore inherits all her grandmother’s possessions including Ellie, a hell-hound no one knew about.
It’s not enough Ellie leaves destruction in her wake. She also runs to Jack Radigan, the high school love Carrie had once expected to marry. Until he’d married her best friend, instead…
PROCEEDS DONATED TO: IT'S MEOW OR NEVER an Animal Rescue and Sanctuary.
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Defying family and social pressure, Nettie Brady bucks 1920s convention with her dream of becoming a rodeo star. Based on the life of the author’s grandmother, a real Montana cowgirl.
Cowgirl Dreams is suitable for both adult and young adult readers.
A story about passion, romance, surprise, and friendships. Individual paths cross, forming relationships between people under the most unlikely circumstances. Interior designer, Morgan Whitley is confident, classy, and happy with the life she has made for herself. But a trip to London will bring with it an unexpected encounter that ends up changing her life forever.
HEART OF STONE, a story of love and betrayal. Amber, alone and pregnant, is haunted by painful memories of a violent act. She will never trust a man again. Until the hunky cowboy, Stone, enters her life. Can she trust him? And can Stone forget past humiliation long enough to break through the protective wall around his heart to allow her in?
Who said it would be easy for Tatum to leave her over-protective father, buy a 1911 bungalow, and start her own business at the same time? When things fall apart, literally, she hires a hunky home restoration specialist named Ryan to come to her rescue. She didn’t know he would come with his own protection manual.
Dreams often reflect deepest desires…even if they’re nightmares. When cruelly captured, a powerful soul helps a vampire create his languid fantasy. Eternal devotion to two important people forces this creature to dream, to see himself with honest eyes. Imagination runs wild, yet Michael Malone still desires death. Why should he survive? Two reasons… One is revenge. The other is love.
Steamy Cozumel …Kick-ass Adie Sturm is caught up in a web of murder and betrayal. Two men—creamy-rich and sinfully delicious are rivals for her love. Mayan ruins and danger. Will that night of ecstasy be hers or will the murderer find her first?
In revenge for their defeat by the Sarran Warriors the Zyptz unleashed a virus killing all fems. Their civilization ended. After searching the Galaxy for a genetic match, they found hope. They heard them from Space, the fems linked, but the Zyptz were there first. Would the Sarrans watch their mates die a second time?
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Three Men…Three different reasons to return to Wayback, Texas. One is looking for justice, one is looking for a second chance, and one is looking for money. What they find is three women…three reasons to risk their hearts to change their lives.
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Thanks for your note. I hope you liked my web site. I'm on your page here and will visit you website if I can have the link. What a lovely photo of you here. Ah, to have a face with NO wrinkles again. (sigh)
Linda Swift
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Available now: 'Starquest' ~*~ 'Dancing With Fate' (One of the ‘Song of The Muses’ series)
Coming soon:
'Children Of The Mist' (The sequel to Starquest)
'Freeread': 'A Bargain With Death'
"The lovely, lovely descriptions never slow the action, but manage still to convey emotion and carry the narration forward. This is an incredibly original tale, and for all the science fiction trappings is truly a classic quest for love...” 'Snapdragon 'LONG AND SHORT REVIEWS ~ "If you are looking for action, danger, romance, and love the science fiction then look no further than Hywela Lyn's futuristic romance, Starquest!";Denisse, THE PEN AND MUSE ~
"This is a wonderfully written book that will keep you on your toes and end with a big smile on your face. An adventure no other, this is a book that you don't want to miss big time." Amylove, WRITERS AND READERS OF DISTINCTIVE FICTION
This is my first book so this is all new to me. If you have a chance to check out my web site, I'd love to here your opinion.
As for marketing historical romance here. I am not sure it would be much different to the US. A very well known London agent did mention in an address to the RNA (Romantic Novelists' Association) that they (agents/pubs) would kill for an intelligent historical novel. That was a couple of years ago though, so not sure if they are still in the killing frame of mind. The submission process here can be a little stressful though, agents often preferring snail mail. But you could look them up through the Writers' and Artists' Yearbook (or the equivalent website) and ask! Good luck!
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I write historical romance also. I'm very proud of my recent book "When the Vow Breaks. I'll check your website out. Blessings, Judy
Let me know when your book comes out so I can order it. I've heard of Wheaton, MD it is a small world.
WRDF launched in February of 2008 and its membership has grown steadily. I hope that means we are doing something right for our members.
We have some fabulously talented writers among us. I would encourage you to take a little time to visit a couple new pages each week. The photos, videos, blurbs, excerpts, bios, blogs, graphics, and I could go on and on, are super fun and so interesting. No one has an excuse to be bored on this site with so much to read and see.
I hope you’ve kept up with WRDF’S newest features. All are great promotional opportunities for writers and great fun for our readers.
The Tipping Point Workshops (TTP WORKSHOP TAB),
The Contest announcement page (CONTEST TAB)
The Bookmark giveaway page (BOOKMARK TAB)
The Free reads page (FREE READS TAB).
Our book discussion club, LOST IN A GOOD BOOK, is going strong. We’ve had good participation and if you haven’t kept up with some of our adventurous discussion comments, you’ve missed the action.
We’ve also launched a new online newsletter, WRDF Online. Be sure to open and read your copy when it comes. You never know what you might be missing.
Lastly, you’ll notice a new WRDFCalendar Tab on your page. What a nice way to keep all our members notified of current and up-coming events. You’ll notice that Fridays are Guest blog days at Between the Lines. Why not take a moment, check the calendar, and reserve a couple of spots for yourself during 2009. You can request your dates at: promo@lyndacoker.com
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