Sapphire Tease will be part of a Spring Print Novella !

Sapphire Tease, my September 2008 erotica release from Ellora's Cave will be part of the SAPPHIRE SIZZLES anthology to be released in print form at Jasmine-Jade. Though not a paranormal story, it's an erotic game of cat and mouse between "reappropriations specialist" (i.e., thief), Catherine Monroe, and her target, an obscenely wealthy 'playboy' named Kentaro Ramon. The gorgeous man on my cover (and the cover of all the e-published Sapphire stories) is Lorenzo, one of the EC Cavemen, and a nicer guy you'd have to go far to meet! And YES, his arms are as muscular as they look.


 

Escape to...Morocco

Though Marilu calls Louisiana home and currently lives in Texas, she's an avid traveler (sometimes just from her computer via her imagination). To that end, Marilu will be sharing a "great place to ESCAPE" in each newsletter. This month: Morocco--who doesn't want to travel there? Marilu has been captivated by Morocco since the first time she saw Humphrey Bogart's white dinner jacket so prominently displayed in the movie "Casablanca." The mystery, the sights and sounds of this 3rd most populous African country draw you in. The diverse cuisine will keep you interested, and the mix of culture, music and literature will keep you enthralled. Yes, Morocco should be on one of those lists--you know the ones-- "places to see before I die." Escape to Morocco...

 

A Little Taste of Florida......

In addition to hosting the RT Booklovers Convention this year, the state of Florida has many small-town festivals and other events happening around the state. One of those is special to me because of my interest in bird watching. The "BIG O" Birding Festival takes place every April near Lake Okeechobee. It's a great spot to host such a festival since it's home to more than 300 species of birds! Offering self-guided birding maps, bike tours, and walking trails, this festival is definitely one to take in if you like bird watching! Contact the Hendry County Tourist Development Council for more info--give them a call at 863-612-4783 for more info

 

RT Booklovers Convention in Orlando, FL--April 2009 ...

Romance was in the air in Orlando in April!. The RT book lovers convention featured panels, booksignings, parties, LOADS of fun, and of course, the ever-popular Mr. Romance Competition. The winner is Charles Paz and you'll see him soon on a book cover somewhere! Charles was a sweetheart--and very personable. Next year's RT convention will be in Columbus, OH. Marilu's next conference stop will be at the EC Romanticon in October--hope to see you there! Here we are at our very first book signing!(Photo courtesy of Elayne S. Venton) You can see more photos here.

Thanks for reading,
Marilu Mann