Not going to the RWA Conference?

The Romance Divas annual Not Going to Conference Conference will make you feel a bit less deprived! Amazing workshops, a star-studded guest list and awesome giveaways, all on the Diva forum! Don't miss it!

Here's a bit of a schedule update for the Q&As and Workshops...

Wednesday, July 30

Paula Guran, Editor, Juno Books
Q&A on Creating Kick a** Heroines

Laurie Rauch, Editor, Samhain Publishing
Workshop on What Happens After the Contract (aka Editors are People Too!)*


Thursday July 31

Joyce Hart, Hartline Literary
Q&A on Inspirational Romance Stories and the Inspy Market

Sandra Schwab, Historical Romance Author
Workshop on Historical Accuracy and Anachronisms

Friday, August 1

Yolanda Sfetsos, Author of Guarded by Stone
Q&A on Paranormal and Urban Fantasy World Building

Katie MacIver, KatieDidDesign
Workshop on Website Design and Color Selection

Saturday, August 2

Joey W. Hill, Erotica Author
Workshop on Plotting Erotica and Erotic Romance

Rhonda Stapleton, Editor and Author
Workshop on Style and Voice

Excited yet?

How about if I list some door prizes?

• What Gwen said" mug donated by Gwen Hayes
• 3-chapter critique of a YA by Simon Pulse author Rhonda Stapleton
• 3-chapter critique of a YA, chick lit, or rom com by Golden Heart Finalist Amanda Brice
• An ebook of your choice from Nell Dixon's backlist
• An ebook of either Second Sight (paranormal romance) or Dragons' Choice (fantasy romance - dragon-shifters) from Debbie Mumford
• Ten dollar Amazon gift certificate from Jodi Henley
• Lush stuff from Seeley deBorne
• e-book copy of Chasing Shadows from Erin Richards
• Paperback copy of Iron Horse Rider OR Smiling Eyes from Adelle Laudan
• Book thongs from Angeleque Ford
• 3 chapter critique from Sela Carsen
• winner's choice of ebook copy of "Not Quite Dead" or "Heart of the Sea" by Sela Carson
• e-book copy of HEATWAVE by Eden Bradley
• e-book copy of BREAKING SKYE by Eden Bradley
• a box of goodies, trade and paperbacks, bath products candles, etc... All for a fun and relaxing home spa day treat. courtesy of The Midnight Moon Cafe
• 1 download each of Natasha Moore's Samhain books, The Ride of Her LIfe and The Passion-Minded Professor
• a copy of "Painted Soul" by Mary Quast
• e-book copy of HER CINDERELLA COMPLEX by Jenna Bayley-Burke - Samhain
• e-book copy of PAR FOR THE COURSE by Jenna Bayley-Burke - Samhain
• e-book copy of FOUND by Jenna Bayley-Burke - Wild Rose Press
• e-book copy of NIGHT OF INSPIRATION by Jenna Allen - Phaze
• e-book copy of ON AGAIN by Jenna Allen - Phaze
• $10 gc to Amazon from Kendal Corbitt
• ebook Vampire Oracle: Harmony by MG Braden

Plus a lovely bar of wonderful Chagrin Valley hand made soap, Caramel Pralines jar candle, handmade jewelry, Tarot readings, a Lush box for European Divas/Dudes, a $10 fictionwise gc and much more!

Now in Print!

I'm very excited because my second book was just released in print! Compromising Positions is very different from my first release, The Kitten Club. CP is lighter in tone and has loads of humor. Here's the blurb:
Meet Crystal, Patsy and Maureen – three friends in their forties trying to run the obstacle course of mid-life.
Crystal thinks she has the perfect marriage until she starts fantasizing about a handsome coworker. But when she suspects her husband is having more than fantasies about another woman, she digs in her heels and fights for what’s hers.
Patsy discovers her Neanderthal husband Bud having sex with his bowling buddy and wearing women’s underwear. When Bud tries to take more than his fair share in the divorce, Patsy sets out to humiliate him into submission.
Maureen has enough trouble trying to survive life with her rebellious teen-aged daughter Rhianna. When she starts dating the teacher Rhianna has a secret crush on, the fur flies.

Hop over to my website and check out my July contest. I love to give things away!

Tasting Candy by Anne Rainey

ISBN: 978-1-60504-053-0

Length: Novella

Price: $3.50

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Red Hot!

Publication Date: June 24, 2008

Blurb:

Lust was the lure, Candy was the reward.Walking around with a raging hard-on isn’t Blade Vaughn’s idea of a good time. He’s hungry for sex and there’s only one woman on his menu: Candice Warner. When Blade witnesses the shy beauty go into a panic over a harmless encounter, he’s more determined than ever to prove that sex with him is just the therapy she needs.

Candice is used to being afraid of her own shadow, but when she goes all nutso in front of Blade, she’s beyond mortified. She wants him to see her as an equal, and as a woman. It’s time she got over her past trauma and started living again.But trust is hard to come by when her only experience with men has left her heart in pieces.

Warning, this title contains the following: Hot, steamy, explicit sex. Oral sex. Sex in public places. Oh, and sex in the shower.

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After Dark Lounge!

Readers:
Do you love to talk about books, drool over cute hunks and chat about your favorite authors?
Come on over to the After Dark Lounge and have some fun with us!

Authors:
If you're looking for a place to connect with readers and share tips on writing and publishing with your fellow authors,
or even promote your own books, then join us!

AFTER DARK LOUNGE

The Emperor--in PRINT!

My first print is now available! WooHoo!
and isn't this a gorgeous cover? :-)



Purchase at Amazon or Borders or Target

Soon Barnes and Noble and Books A Million

Product Description:
Secrets Bared by Anne Rainey
World-renowned sculptor Gideon Adrian has had his fair share of beautiful women, but when he meets prim and proper Lori Fontaine, he's drawn to her like none other. He'll do anything to possess the shy beauty. But enticing her to submit will be a far tougher challenge than he expected.

Trenton's Terms by Kelley Nyrae From the first time Trenton Stone sets eyes on Sidney Clark while out of town on business he knows he has to have her. He'll do whatever it takes even show up in her hometown to lay it all out for her. He wants Sidney and Trenton Stone always gets what he wants.

Product Details:
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Tease Publishing LLC (April 30, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1934678562
Price: $12.99
Genre: Erotic Contemporary Romance

Review for Secrets Bared:
5 pixies, Dark Angel Reviews
"SECRETS BARED by Anne Rainey is one hot read. This book hooked me from the first page and would not let go. Ms. Rainey is a wonderful writer with an awesome imagination. Her characters are someone you can relate to, and her erotic scenes are seriously smoking hot."

Review for Trenton's Terms:
5 pixies, Dark Angel Reviews
"TRENTON’S TERMS by Kelley Nyrae is a fantastic read. I was hooked from the first page and found myself devouring this book in a short time. Ms. Nyrae has a unique way of making the characters come to life right in front of your eyes."

3 NEW Novellas by Anne Rainey!

It's been awhile since I posted here, but I wanted to hop on and tell you all about a few new SCORCHERS I've got available!



Forbidden Fruit is a #3 Red Sage Publishing BESTSELLER!

Blurb:
Veterinarian assistant, Ava Sweet has lusted after bad boy Luke McGiffin since high school and she's tired of him treating her like a kid sister. It's time to show the hunky roofer her feminine side.

The plan: let Jen, her best friend, give her a makeover, then tempt Luke right out of his sexy jeans. But can Ava handle a man with such strong appetites or is she in over her head?

BUY HERE Excerpt

Review:
5 angels and a recommended read--Fallen Angel Reviews
"Luke McGiffin is h-o-t, and the combination of him and Ava…well, let's just say I had to keep wiping my glasses free from the steam which collected as I was reading! Ms. Rainey also does an outstanding job of allowing us entrance into Luke's thoughts, and it's very quickly obvious that once he has had her, there will be no turning back. Forbidden Fruit is the second book by Anne Rainey I have had the pleasure of reading and reviewing, and I will eagerly grab the next one I see."

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The Emberor: Secrets Bared is a #1 Tease Publishing BESTSELLER!

this story will also be available in PRINT in July!

Blurb:
Lori Fontaine is still angry that her ex-fiancé has declared her frigid. Ever the good girl, she's more than ready to toss caution to the wind and liven up her sex life. She's determined to prove that she can be just as passionate as the next woman. Lori gets her chance when she meets hunky sculptor Gideon Adrian. He's wild, demanding, and everything she normally steers clear of. So, of course he's perfect!

Gideon's enhanced mental abilities have made his erotic statues a huge success. Being able to tap into the secret desires of his models has been one hell of an advantage. But when he meets Lori, he's drawn to her like no one else. On the surface, she's a prim and proper high school English teacher, but underneath, she's a naughty temptress. Gideon aches to open Lori up to the enticing world of sexual pleasures, but what will she do when she learns that he's been tuned into her every thought?
Buy Here Excerpt

Review:
4 cups, Coffee Time Romance
"I thoroughly enjoyed Ms. Rainey’s story because honestly, who does not love when a woman can bring a guy to his knees with just a thought?"—Lototy, Coffee Time Romance
Read full review HERE

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A Samhain Publishing #1 BESTSELLER!

Blurb:

Taking friendship to a whole new level...

Lacey Vaughn has just caught her boyfriend having his nether parts washed by her alleged friend. She's tired of being dumped on by the opposite sex and it's clear she needs help in the ways of seduction. Over cappuccinos, Lacey shares her worries with her dearest friend, Nick Stone. Being the good friend that Nick is, he offers to give Lacey a few pointers at mattress calisthenics. But from Nick's first touch, Lacey begins to see things in her good buddy that she'd never noticed before. Soon, Lacey forgets all about lessons. Now, all she wants is more of Nick.

BUY HERE Excerpt

Review:

4 Stars Romantic Times BOOKreviews:
:“This entertaining tale uses the somewhat familiar premise of best friends who move warily into becoming lovers. But this hot and sexy romp is a delight as this couple discovers you don't have to choose between being just friends or lovers. The best is being both. There are also several intriguing peripheral characters that seem destined for a story of their own. One can only hope!”-- Sandra Garcia-Myers--4 stars Romantic Times

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Free Online Writing Workshop

Using Birth Order to Create Compelling Characters with Abby Gaines

"In this workshop, we’ll look at how birth order affects the adult personality of your characters—what strengths and weaknesses they’ll have. A youngest-son hero might have been a spoiled brat when he was a kid, but now he’s charming, people-oriented, and he has a completely different set of problems from his domineering oldest brother. Then there’s the complex, secretive but extremely loyal middle child...."