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Tuesday

“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.” 
― Audrey Hepburn

Another favorite quote, this one doesn't have to do with writing as much as it's a good life quote! 

Manic Monday

Did a little house cleaning on the website. Not quite to the point for a full update, I actually like the look and it's easy to use - which is a huge thing for me! Booklist is updated and includes a Christmas novella. All the "buy" links have been updated since the first four books were taken down and re-released when Lyrical Press was bought out and became a part of e Keningston. Hope to start fresh with some new content. Enjoy!

Don't Miss It!

Heart of Louisiana's Annual Romance Readers Luncheon
Saturday, November 16th, 2013
Tickets now on sale!
Your ticket includes lunch, keynote speech by top-selling author Maya Banks, and admission to the author book signing. In addition, all attendees will receive a complimentary gift bag and are eligible to win door prizes!

Keynote Speaker
Maya Banks

Authors scheduled to appear:
Farrah Rochon
Christa Allan
Winnie Griggs
Elaine Grant
Lynn Shurr
Shirley McCoy
Anne Clayre Mason
Bonnie Lynne
Wendy S. Russo
Josephine Templeton
Nancy S. Brandt
Steven R. Brandt

Location and Event Details
Juban's
3739 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808

Itinerary (Saturday, November 16th, 2013)
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Check-in and mingling
11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Luncheon
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Book signings and more mingling

A writing contest...

My blog has been woefully neglected like a lot of things lately, but I do hope to change all of that over the next couple of months... for starters - I'd like to share some information - Please check out the information on this writing contest!

2012 Heartbeat romance writing contest

HeartLa's 2012 contest is now open for entries!

Will your manuscript make an agent or editor's heart beat faster? Enter Heart of Louisiana's HeartBeat contest to find out!

Download our 2012 Heartbeat Contest Rules

Download our Entry Form and Waiver

Fee - $10 for all entrants
Deadline - July 13, 2012 via email (no paper entries accepted)
Eligibility – Unpublished authors or published authors not contracted for the entry
Entry – Query letter and first five pages of your unpublished romance novel
Categories – contemporary (long, short, single title), inspirational, historical, paranormal, erotic
Judges – Each entry will be read by at least one published author in the preliminary round
Final Judges – Published authors
Top Prize – To Be Announced

FOR MORE / UPDATED INFORMATION:

http://heartla.com/contest.htm

Readers Luncheon 2011

Mark your calendar for November 5, 2011 for HeartLA's Annual Readers' Luncheon

"FALL IN LOVE WITH ROMANCE" ON NOVEMBER 5, 2011

Special guest: Sabrina Jeffries

http://www.heartla.com/luncheon/index.htm

Tickets are now on sale!
CLICK HERE to register and pay by check ($40/ticket).
CLICK HERE to register and pay online ($40/ticket).

Location and Event Details

Juban's
3739 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808
Itinerary (Saturday, November 5, 2011)
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Check-in and mingling
11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Luncheon
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Book signings and more mingling

Luncheon Buffet Menu

Salad
Juban's Sensation Salad

Entrees
Chicken Florentine - Spinach stuffed breast of chicken with a sauce Mornay
Crispy Fillet of Catfish - Topped with Crawfish Etouffee

Sides
Oven Roasted New Potatoes
Sauteed Vegetables

Dessert
Juban's Signature Bread Pudding - Served hot with a Meyer's Rum and Grand Marnier sauce
Chocolate Truffle Mousse Cake - Layers of moist cake and Boston Cream with chocolate truffle icing with whipped cream and chocolate sauce

Meal includes Iced Tea, Community Coffee, and French bread

Questions about the event can be directed to heartla_luncheon@yahoo.com.