If you’re a reader like me, you love so many different authors, you can’t keep track of them all. Here are a few of my favorites. If you haven’t read these authors, you might want to add them to your list.

Maureen Child writes wonderful single-title contemporary romances with lots of humor and fabulous dialogue, steamy Silhouette Desires, and don’t miss her dark and edgy Harlequin Nocturnes with the sexiest heroes ever.

Susan Mallery’s books are better than hot chocolate. THE MARCELLI BRIDE has laugh-out-loud humor, heartwarming romance and suspense all in one book. And her latest Buchanan series set in the restaurant world of Seattle is terrific!

Talk about kick-ass, Amy J. Fetzer’s heroines don’t put up with any nonsense and her heroes are dangerous and sexy. Check out her Dragon One series. They are world class!

Cherry Adair is the grande diva of steamy hot action adventure, and her latest “Edge” series has a fabulous paranormal spin. Hot heroes with “extra” powers? Oh, yeah!

Rhonda Pollero writes mysteries with attitude for Kensington. She also writes wildly popular Harlequin Intrigues as Kelsey Roberts. Check out her website and while you’re there, be sure to play Flamingo Ring Toss. It’s hilarious and addictive!

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Are you a budding writer looking for advice? Did you happen to read my bio? Then you should know better than to look to me for advice about anything! However, it so happens that I DO have some great advice to give you, and this is it. Go directly to these websites where you’ll actually get some really good writing advice:

Jan Burke – Her mysteries are some of my favorites and her advice is worth reading.

Barry Eisler – Do not miss his “10 Points on Craft” among his other great advice.

Amy J. Fetzer – She knows what she’s talking about when it comes to writing military heroes. Check out her features page for advice and links.

Charlotte Dillon – Tons of links covering every possible aspect of writing.

eHarlequin.com – Their Learn to Write section is filled with helpful articles and classes, plus they’ve got message boards on all aspects of writing and reading.

Publishers Marketplace – They charge a monthly fee, but this is an invaluable aid for studying the market. Check out the ‘Deals’ page to see who’s selling what to whom. Plus, lots of agents have their info listed here and there are plenty of industry blogs to check out.    

AgentQuery.com – Excellent resource for finding the right agent who represents what you’re writing.  

UrbanDictionary.com – This is one of the best slang dictionaries out there. You can look up a word or check out the newest definitions of words and phrases. Warning - this site is not appropriate for all audiences. 

And check out these writers’ organizations:

RWA – Besides romance, this organization is simply the best in terms of learning the overall business of writing and publishing.

Orange County Chapter of RWA – My local chapter has a great website and a blog.

Sisters in Crime – For both writers and readers.

Blogs I visit regularly – mostly about writing:

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Hey, besides reading and writing, I love to travel and eat! Anyone can tell you where to stay, but here are a few websites that give a little extra:

Patricia Wells  - Hers is the best Paris dining guide ever. 

ParisBy.com – A really good accommodations site (connect to Florence and Rome and other cities, too).  

Bonjour Paris  – All the latest buzz and everything you need to know about Paris. 

Edinburgh Pubs – Stay wherever you want; it’s all about the pubs in Edinburgh. 

Butterfield & Robinson  – Bike and walking tours. 

Ardverikie Castle – This is the Scottish castle featured in Monarch of the Glen and yes, they have accommodations. 

Napa Valley   – A great guide to Napa with lots of helpful hints and favorite things to do.

Luxury Link  – It’s like eBay for travelers, you bid on fabulous trips.  

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I go to these sites when I need a good laugh.

EZ rejection form letter  – Do it yourself rejection letters, for writers who need a laugh. 

Television Without Pity – Funny, snarky recaps of favorite TV shows.

Crying While Eating  – Just like it says. Check it out. Hysterical.

Celebrity Smack – Snarky, funny and sometimes rude photos of celebrities. 

So You’ve Decided To Be Evil – What to wear, where to live, how to destroy the world. 

Bovine Descenders – Who do you call when your cow gets stuck upstairs?

Daily Afflictions  – Find a name for that free-floating anxiety you’re feeling. 

How Stuff Works – Everything you wanted to know about…how stuff works. 

Maximum Crowe - Must I explain why I go to this site? 

Tim McGraw – Likewise.

Robson Green – Same deal. 

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Lots of photos to come!

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Contest coming soon!

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