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Friday, January 23, 2009:
Reminder: register for the 5th annual Lori Foster reader/writer get-together
5th Annual Readers and Authors Get Together from Lori Foster, Dianne Castell, Linda Keller
Friday, June 5 — Sunday, June 7, 2009
All raffle proceeds will benefit the One Way Farm Children’s Home of Fairfield Ohio HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Cincinnati Marriott North 6189 Mulhauser Road West Chester, OH 45069-4842
(Just north of Cincinnati on I-75 at Union Center Blvd, exit 19) Yay! I'm so excited. Got my hotel room and just need to submit my registration. This will be my 5th year going, and I enjoy it more each time. This is a great opportunity for me to connect with several of my online friends who I only see once a year. I strongly urge anyone who's never been to attend. It's fun, affordable, and a wonderful opportunity to help several great causes. So not only are we able to enjoy being a part of the romance community over this weekend, we're doing our part and giving back. A total win/win situation :) Troop donations are always welcome. My good friend (and angel!) Laurie Damron collects all items for the troops and mails them out. Sometimes she has so many boxes that it looks like she needs a U-Haul to transport them all. So far, there are 62 authors signed up and I'm sure many more will be attending. There are also many special guests attending the event: Jane Friedman, Publisher & Editorial Director of Writer’s Digest Sheila Clover, COS Productions Michele Buonfiglio, Lifetime.com Crissy Brashear, Samhain Publisher Angela James, Samhain, Executive Editor Marty Mathews, Samhain, Public Relations DeNita Tuttle, Author Island Promotions Moni Draper, Senior Editor, Liquid Silver Books Lori James, All Romance Ebooks New! Available for purchase at the event: 10 Original Stories by... Do you plan attending? What conferences/events will you be going to this year? Labels: 2009, Dianne Castell, Lori Foster, reader/author get-together
posted by Stacy~ at 1/23/2009 06:45:00 AM
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Friday, May 30, 2008:
Gettin' together with Lori Foster & Dianne Castell
It's that time of year again, and I'm really, really excited about it. A week from today, on June 6, I will be in Cincinnati, Ohio, spending time with some of my favorite people - online friends I've known for years. JudyF, Laurie, Barbara, Bad Barb, Beth (LadyB), Joni, Chris S, Lisa F, Kaleen, Niny, Deb, Alane (?),Carolyn...gosh I hope I'm not forgetting anyone. And of course there are the wonderful writers who will be attending as well. Here's the latest list from Lori's site: Liz Andrews Camille Anthony Lyn Armstrong D. Reneé Bagby Maya Banks Becky Barker Anya Bast Laura Baumbach Jacki Bentley Heidi Betts Elizabeth Bevarly Toni Blake Tiffany Bryan Stephanie Burke Monica Burns Susanna Carr Tori Carrington Maggie Casper R. Casteel Dianne Castell Billie Warren Chai Sam Cheever Ann Christopher Mary Ann Chulick Jodi Lynn Copeland Diane Craver Paige Cuccaro Sharon Cullen Sierra Dafoe Lauren Dane Bianca D’Arc Gia Dawn L.A. Day Jamie Denton Kate Douglas Sandra Dugas Carol Ann Erhardt Tia Fanning Gail Faulkner Lori Foster Shelley Galloway Renee George Xandra Gregory Heather Grothaus Megan Hart Allison Hatch Julie Heaton Cheryel Hutton Carolyn Ivey Selena Illyria Ann Jacobs Maddie James Marcia James Marteeka Karland Amy Knupp Celia Kyle Ashley Ladd Liana Laverentz Bonnie Rose Leigh Mary Lennox Michelle Levigne Cathy Liggett Cait London Melissa Lopez Dianna Love Donna MacMeans Jeffrey Marks Janie Mason Lena Matthews Janice Maynard Penny McCall Erin McCarthy Sarah McCarty LuAnn McLane Shawn Monique Lucy Monroe Rae Morgan Shelby Morgen Tuesday Morrigan Kelley Nyrae Anne Rainey Tracy L. Ranson Sara Reinke Marie-Nicole Ryan Rhianna Samuels Patricia Sargeant Jan Scarbrough Magdalena Scott Liane Gentry Skye J.M. Snyder Michele Stegman Kay Stockham DeNita Tuttle Leanne Tyler Paige Tyler Eve Vaughn Shiloh Walker Jody Wallace Ann Warner Diane Whiteside Sandy Wickersham-McWhorter J.C. Wilder Gwen Williams Beth Williamson S.J. Willing Donna Wright Tianna Xander
The majority of the proceeds will be donated to the CONDUCTIVE LEARNING CENTER of Greater Cincinnati, a local school specializing in education for children with spina bifida and cerebral palsy. 
12 Original Stories by Lori Foster, Erin McCarthyToni Blake, Dianne Castell, Karen Kelley, Rosemary Laurey, Janice Maynard, LuAnn McLane, Lucy Monroe, Patricia Sargeant, Kay Stockham, J.C. Wilder And then there's this wonderful anthology, for a portion of the proceeds will go to support the Battered Women's Shelter of Cincinnati. So who in blogland is attending this event? First time, or a repeat offender?
Can't wait to see you there! Labels: Dianne Castell, Lori Foster, reader/author get-together
posted by Stacy~ at 5/30/2008 05:30:00 AM
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Saturday, March 22, 2008:
Win Dianne Castell's latest release!
I just love contests, don't you? And for me, giving books away is really, really fun. Why do I do it, you may ask. Or maybe you just don't care. That's okay too. But I do it because I love putting a book in someone's hand, especially if it's a book I really loved. I want to share that feeling with everyone. And it's really kind of a cool karma thing, because the more I give away, the more I seem to end up with ways of giving back. Dianne Castell is a lot like that - a very caring and kind person who thinks of others and is very generous with her time and in giving to others. Her latest book, "Hot and Bothered", was one I really enjoyed. I can always count on her for a spunky, funny love story that makes me laugh and sigh at the same time, and this one was no exception. So today and tomorrow, I am hosting a contest to win a copy of "Hot and Bothered", and I am trying to make it fun and simple. Since tomorrow is Easter, I'm curious: What is your favorite Easter candy? Just leave a comment and I will pick a random winner from all the entries. The contest will end Sunday, March 23rd, at midnight CST, and I will draw a winner on Monday or Tuesday. Anyone is eligible to enter. Good luck! Labels: Dianne Castell
posted by Stacy~ at 3/22/2008 07:53:00 AM
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Thursday, March 13, 2008:
Let's get this party started! Come on down, Dianne Castell!
Today is the start of Dianne Castell's blog party over at Laurie's place. Check it out: you could win prizes from Lori Foster, HelenKay Dimon, Sylvia Day, Toni Blake, Janelle Denison, and more! So go say "hi" to Dianne over at Laurie's Laudanum! But while you're here, tell me, what, or better yet who, gets you all hot and bothered? Is it Matt Damon? Erotic romances? The cute UPS guy who delivers your books? Romantic movies? Johnny Depp? The sexy mechanic who works in your office? Do tell ;) Labels: blogging, Dianne Castell
posted by Stacy~ at 3/13/2008 05:37:00 AM
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008:
"Hot and Bothered" by Dianne Castell (2008)
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Brava (March 25, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0758223595
ISBN-13: 978-0758223593
SAVANNAH WHEN IT SIZZLES Savannah, Georgia: city of history, mystery, and ghosts as well as four best friends who have never fit in anywhere except with each other. But everything is about to change as an unsolved murder from decades ago draws them close—and closer still—to four sexy bachelors with secrets of their own... In Savannah, what you expect is never what you get...
Dianne Castell definitely has a style all her own when it comes to writing, and I get such a kick out of her sassy, southern heroines and hot, sexy heroes. When they finally get past all their stubborn pride and fall head over heels in love, it sure is something to see. Snap, crackle, pop. In "Hot and Bothered", gorgeous hotelier Griff Parrish III has hired stand-in detective Charlotte deShawn to locate Jaden Carswell, who disappeared years ago as a baby and has recently been named as co-heir of the Magnolia House hotel, along with Griff the Biscuit. He wants to locate Jaden so he can buy her out and go on with running the hotel as he's done for years, and he thinks Charlotte, though inexperienced and new to the P.I. business, is worth the risk. It doesn't hurt that the two of them have been shooting sparks off each other since they were teenagers either - gives them the perfect opportunity to be around each other. Charlotte is flustered but determined to solve the case. With her bestest girlfriends Prissy, Brie and Bebe around to lend their support, Charlotte is convinced she can do this and try to remain a respectable distance away from the one man that completely flips her switch, as long as she has her friends along to keep her in line. But the other women have their hands full with their own romantic entanglements, some more entangling than others. So it would seem Charlotte is on her own, though she does encounter otherworldly assistance when the trail seems to be drying up and she needs a little inspiration, southern style. Amidst ghosts, missing babies, expensive heirlooms and misunderstandings, will her heart betray her, or lead her to the best thing that could ever come into her life? Another heart-warming and amusing story by Dianne set in the quaint and sassy south, this time in picturesque Savannah, Georgia. At first my head was dizzy from the revolving door of characters, but the more they hung around, the more I began to look forward to meeting up with them again and discovering their quirky personalities. Our heroine, Charlotte, is loving and generous, and not sure if falling in love with Griff is such a good idea, not when she works for him now and isn't sure what his angle is, and how she fits into everything. One minute Griff is all over Charlotte, the next he's pushing her away. Trying to figure him out has got her spinning in circles, and not at all sure if she buys into this love business. But she's got other things on her mind: there's a mystery to be solved, and secrets to uncover, and Charlotte is too stubborn to let them go that easily. Watching her butt heads with Griff is a lot of fun, and makes me wonder what else is in store for these two lovebirds. And this is not "the end". There is more mystery and intrigue to look forward to. So if you're in the mood for something sassy, light and southern, you can't go wrong with "Hot and Bothered". It's cute, funny and spunky, and with the last dregs of winter still upon us, the perfect way to beat those weather blues. Pick up your copy....or stay tuned right here. And starting tomorrow, March 13th, don't miss out on Laurie's special blog party in honor of Dianne's latest release. Check out Laurie's place, and be sure to stop back here next week for a contest to win your own copy of "Hot and Bothered"!
Labels: Dianne Castell, reviews
posted by Stacy~ at 3/12/2008 04:57:00 AM
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Thursday, March 01, 2007:
Foster/Castell reader & author get-together
It's that time of year again....to register for the 3rd annual Reader/Author Get-Together in West Chester, OH! JUNE 1ST - JUNE 3RD ~A portion of the book fair proceeds will benefit the YWCA Battered Women's Shelter~ - Meet authors Lori Foster, Dianne Castell, and more! (Check the
updated list online) - Meet your online reader friends face to face.
- Gab sessions, prizes, gift baskets, casual photo ops (bring your camera!),
meet-the-author round-tables, pajama parties, used book trade, and more! - Book Fair: Get the newest releases signed by your favorite authors!
- For unpublished authors there will be opportunities to have your work critiqued
by pubs, your questions answered, networking, etc...
guests editors are: Cindy Hwang from Berkley Rose Hilliard from St. Martins guest agents are: Jennifer Schober from Spencerhill Associates Roberta Brown from Brown Literacy COOL NEWS: Check out Lori's site for a "special announcement" regarding a 2008 Berkeley release! Having gone for the last two years, I highly recommend this event. Seriously, you will have a fabulous time. It's a relaxed, casual environment that allows you to chat with some of your favorite authors, visit with on-line friends, and discover some really great books. The event also benefits a very important cause: YWCA Battered Women's Shelter. All around, it's a wonderful experience. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today! Labels: Dianne Castell, Lori Foster, reader/author get-together
posted by Stacy~ at 3/01/2007 07:19:00 PM
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