National Readers' Choice Award finalist!

Woo hoo. THE DOCTOR'S PREGNANCY BOMBSHELL is a finalist in the NATIONAL READERS' CHOICE AWARD. I am soooooo thrilled that my debut Medical Romance has done so well.

I'm going to let you in on a secret...of all the Medicals I've written, I like that first one the least. I've tried to figure out why since it's the book that made a dream come true (to sell to Harlequin Mills & Boon). What I've discovered is that I put way too much of ME in that book. In some ways that heroine is me. Although bits and pieces of an author tends to filter out in a book, that one has too much of me in it for me to totally fall in love with it. Now, I really like THE HEART SURGEON'S SECRET SON, THE DOCTOR'S MEANT-TO-BE MARRIAGE, & SURGEON BOSS, SURPRISE DAD.

But with the NRCA final and Award of Excellence final, I have to say...this book is growing on me. :)

If you haven't gotten your copy of THE DOCTOR'S PREGNANCY BOMBSHELL yet, be sure to do so soon at http://www.eharlequin.com/storeitem.html?iid=16256&cid=264

2008 Romantic Times pictures--there's more!

RT was so much fun, I'll likely be posting pictures for the next week and still not have shared all my favorites--okay, so most of my real favorites won't ever be seen in cyber space, but that's beside the point. :)

Boys, put your swords away! There are faeries present! ;)And the winner takes the prize... ...or is it the spoils. ;) Either way, Luke was a winner in my book. Check out his cat eyes. He had these wild contacts in. The sword fight was awesome--a nice, added touch.



The Impalers--a band straight from Kathy Love & Erin McCarthy's imagination! :)
Kath & the lead singer of The Impalers! Somebody ask her what he did cause I'm not allowed to post the really good picture---not if I want to live that is. ;)Some people should not be allowed on the dance floor because they can't behave. ;)A playmate & her mom get into the fun!

This picture doesn't begin to do justice to the decorations at the Under-the Sea Faerie ball. Amazing is all I can say. The costumes, the scenery, the cover models...need I say more? ;)
Trish, Jim, Katherine, & Helen--Helen won this year's American Title contest! Trish was the runner up and sold to Harlequin American & sold 2 YA romances--way to go, ladies!!

More 2008 Romantic Times pictures

The construction crew I plan to hire the next time I need remodeling. Hmmm, perhaps I should go knock some walls down right now. ;)

Fabulous Dorchester author Cindy Holby on stage with John DeSalvo.
Joan & Mona laughing with 2nd runner up James Gaskin. Have I mentioned what a cutie Jim was?This proves it. Trish Milburn really is an angel. See her halo? ;)My fabulously disguised friend Lindsey Brookes entered the costume competition. How she didn't win I'll never know because she totally rocked. What you can't see is all the under the sea stuff attached to her wings. She was amazing at each party.
John Fish who won the popular vote by the conference attendees and the popular vote from the other contestants, was a really nice guy. When my friend asked him to hold up this sign for her daughter's myspace page, he was all smiles. I really do love his smile.
I honestly don't remember what Luke Walsh had just said to me that had me so tickled, but I do remember laughing so hard this particular night that my stomach muscles actually hurt. Some of these guys are just the real deal, ladies. This photograph of Luke doesn't do him justice. He has beautiful eyes and is one of those all around likable guys.
Surrounded by hunks--isn't it awful what I have to endure in the name of work?

More RT pics--friends

I'm labeling this blog friends, because I'm dedicating it to friends I got to see at RT.


My playmates--me, Kathleen Long, C.L. Wilson, & Lindsey Brookes. This was at Heather Graham's Vampire ball. Lots of fun!American Title finalists! There were lots of us from the contest in attendance. Hard to believe this year was the fourth AT contest!

Below is Mona Risk, me, & Lindsey Brookes. We were striking a pose. ;)
Can anyone say WET NOODLE POSSE? Trish Milburn, Colleen Gleason, & me.
A picture of myself and the very beautiful, glamorous, and dedicated romance advocate Michelle Buonfiglio. Patrice Michelle & I after the Dorchester party. Patrice writes for EC & Silhouette Nocturne. HOT books. :)On the day I arrived another Wet Noodle Posse gal, Anna DeStefano, and I got autographs from the Ellora's Cave models.
Trish Milburn & I having fun at the Dorchester party.
Last but certainly not least is Andrei Claude & myself. Andrei & I first met in 2005 when I won the American Title contest & he won the Mr Romance contest. He's such a great guy. Classy, intelligent, a gentleman, Italian (need I say more?), and just all around fabulous. It was a pleasure seeing him again.

2008 Romantic Times Mr Romance Competition

When it comes to the RT conference most everyone's first question to me is about the Mr Romance Competition. Like in the past, this year's was awesome. Here's a picture of me with the contestants. :)
But let's face it, what everyone really wants to know is who won and did he deserve the title of Mr Romance 2008?

I have to say that I liked all but three of this year's contestants. One of them was just weird--enough said. One of them made me continuously think of zoolander. The other I just didn't think was sexy at all, but that's probably an individual preference kind of thing as he seemed like a really nice guy. I really never spent much time with him so he could have had a super personality and I missed out, so I'll take the blame for not making the effort where he's concerned.. The other six--I wish they all could have won. They were all wonderful & fun & romantic & I enjoyed meeting them. Unfortunately there were only five trophies and only one Mr. Romance 2008 title. But if I could award all six of the ones I liked titles/awards, I would. Wait, this is my blog. I can give them awards. :)

John Fish~best smile & biggest muscles!
Chris Howell~best dancer & a total hottie
Luke Walsh ~ Best attitude/always looked like he was having fun/enjoying himself/most likable
James Gaskin ~ Most real/The guy you'd introduce to your daughter & keep your fingers crossed!
Fred Williams ~Best sparkle. The man shines with personality!
Chris Winters ~ Most romantic/Sexiest kiss award (for his performance during the competition--whoa baby!)

And the RT winners are:

John Fish won the popular votes earning him two trophies. One was the contestants' choice, the other the RT participants' choice. Here's a picture of him with my pal Lindsey Brookes (in Hollywood night party clothes!)

Fred Williams was the first runner up. Fred sparkled. And looked a lot like Wesley Snipes. Fred was always smiling and having a great time I ever saw him. I really enjoyed meeting him.

One of my favorite contestants was James Gaskin. He was so cute and sweet. And he won second runner up!!








And the winner is:

Drum roll please!

Chris Winters.



And I'll let you decide for yourself why he won. I know I had to fan my face a few times during his times on stage--which had a lot to do with the chest on display, but mostly with how he presented romance--super sexy, Chris!

The Doctor's Pregnancy Bombshell finaled in the 2008 Colorado Award of Excellence

Woo hoo! Laura Iding's Medical romance and my first Medical romance finaled in the Award of Excellence short contemporary category. How cool is that??? Go Medical Romances!!

Colorado Romance Writers is pleased to announce the finalists in our
2008 Award of Excellence Contest for published authors!!

Winners will be announced at CRW's Awards Luncheon to be held in
conjunction with Angela Knight's full-day workshop in Denver,
Colorado in May 2008.
FMI: https://www.coloradoromancewriters.org

Short Contemporary

Bride for a Single Dad ~ Laura Iding
Editor Suzanne Clark, Mills & Boon Medical Romance

The Doctor's Pregnancy Bombshell ~ Janice Lynn
Editor Bryony Green, Mills & Boon Medical Romance

Forgotten Marriage ~ Paula Roe
Editor Demetria Lucas, Silhouette Desire

His Style of Seduction ~ Roxanne St Claire
Editor Wanda Ottewell, Silhouette Desire

The Defender ~ Cara Summers
Editor Brenda Chin, Harlequin Blaze

Once A Cowboy ~ Linda Warren
Editor Kathleen Scheibling, Harlequin American

Long Contemporary

All-American Father ~ Anna DeStefano
Editor Johanna Raisanen, Harlequin Superromance

A Rendezvous to Remember ~ Geri Krotow
Editor Paula Eykelhof, Harlequin Everlasting Love

Honor of a Hunter ~ Sylvie Kurtz
Editor Denise Zaza, Harlequin Intrigue

Deja You ~ Lynda Sandoval
Editor Gail Chasen/Charles Griemsman, Silhouette Special Edition

The Other Sister ~ Lynda Sandoval
Editor Gail Chasen/Charles Griemsman, Silhouette Special Edition

Single Title

Kisses Don't Lie ~ Alexa Darin
Editor John Scognamiglio, Kensington/Zebra Books

Sweet Return ~ Anna Jeffrey
Editor Laura Cifelli, New American Library, Signet Eclipse

Really Something ~ Shirley Jump
Editor Kate Duffy, Kensington/Zebra Books

Tempting ~ Susan Mallery
Editor Tara Parsons, HQN Books

Close To You ~ Kathryn Shay
Editor Cindy Hwang, Berkley Sensation

Romantic Suspense

Overkill ~ Linda Castillo
Editor Cindy Hwang, Berkley Sensation

Salvation, Texas ~ Anna Jeffrey
Editor Laura Cifelli, New American Library, Signet Eclipse

The Perfect Stranger ~ Jenna Mills
Editor Wanda Ottewell, Silhouette Romantic Suspense

Dead Giveaway ~ Brenda Novak
Editor Paula Eykelhof, Mira Books

Take Me Tonight ~ Roxanne St Claire
Editor Micki Nuding, Pocket Star Books

Erotic Romance

Voyeur ~ Lacey Alexander
Editor Anne Bohner, NAL Heat

Nicholas, The Lords of Satyr ~ Elizabeth Amber
Editor Audrey Lafehr, Kensington Aphrodisia

Private Confessions ~ Lori Borrill
Editor Kathryn Lye, Harlequin Blaze

Born Again ~ Rena Marks
Editor Helen Woodall, Ellora's Cave

Mona Lisa Blossoming ~ Sunny
Editor Cindy Hwang, Penguin Putnam, Berkley-Jove

Paranormal/Time Travel/Fantasy/Futuristic

Highland Guardian ~ Melissa Mayhue
Editor Megan McKeever, Simon & Schuster

In The Midnight Hour ~ Patti O'Shea
Editor Anna Genoese, Tor-Forge

One With The Night ~ Susan Squires
Editor Jennifer Enderlin, St. Martin's Press

One With The Shadows ~ Susan Squires
Editor Jennifer Enderlin, St. Martin's Press

Lord of the Fading Lands ~ C.L. Wilson
Editor Alicia Condon, Dorchester Publishing/Leisure Books

Mainstream w/Romantic Elements

The Charmstone ~ C.C. Harrison
Editors John Helfers & Tiffany Schofield, Five Star

The Vampire Shrink ~ Lynda Hilburn
Editor Helen Rosburg, Medallion Press

Necessary Arrangements ~ Tanya Michna
Editor Ellen Edwards, NAL Accent

First, There Is A River ~ Kathy Steffen
Editor Helen Rosburg, Medallion Press

Learning to Breathe ~ Karen White
Editor Cindy Hwang, NAL Accent

Inspirational

Dangerous Secrets ~ Lyn Cote
Editor Jessica Alvarez, Steeple Hill

Once Upon a Family ~ Margaret Daley
Editor Jessica Alvarez, Steeple Hill

A Treasure of the Heart ~ Valerie Hansen
Editor Melissa Endlich, Steeple Hill

Remember Me ~ Maureen Lang
Editor Steve Barclift, Kregel Publications

Cradle of Secrets ~ Lisa Mondello
Editor Jessica Alvarez, Steeple Hill

Veil of Fire ~ Marlo Schalesky
Editor Jon Woodhams & David C. Cook
Cook Communications/River Oak

Historical

Midnight's Bride ~ Sophia Johnson
Editor Hilary Sares, Kensington Zebra

Mustang Wild ~ Stacey Kayne
Editors Linda Fildew & Lydia Mason, Harlequin Mills & Boon

In Her Bed ~ Deborah Macgillivray
Editor Hilary Sares, Kensington Zebra

Surrender To A Scoundrel ~ Julianne MacLean
Editor Erika Tsang, Avon Books

A Dangerous Beauty ~ Sophia Nash
Editor Lyssa Keusch, Avon/Harper Collins

Congratulations to all of our finalists!

Karen Docter & Patty Morgan
Award of Excellence Contest Coordinators
Colorado Romance Writers

Janice Lynn Readers Group

Okay, it has been brought to my attention that my Readers group isn't working correctly. I actually had problems with it when my website was redone that has since been corrected. What I didnt' realize was ALL my emails have been bouncing. Duh! I feel like such a ditz--no comment from my friends, please. So, I'm working on this trying to see what the problem is. I *think* it's where we moved last year and lots of my info--mainly my internet provider--changed. Anyway, I want to issue a huge apology to all who have tried adding to my readers group and gotten NO response. The emails were bouncing and very simply I never got them...I guess I just thought I was unloved. :( Or was so busy I didn't notice. Oops.

The problem is being worked on and once done I am going to do several give-aways so stick around please! :)

Un si difficile aveu...better known as The Heart Surgeon's Secret Son

How cool is this??? The Heart Surgeon's Secret Son was translated into French. :) I got my author copy today and scanned in the cover so you could see!!! It is so wild to see something you wrote in a foreign language. I open it up and start trying to translate and crack myself up, let me tell ya. ;)

Anyway, was really excited about this and wanted to share!

Love is the best Medicine

Hi all. I'm blogging over at the medical romance authors blog today on secondary characters. Please go and leave a comment so you can be entered to win a copy of my latest release!!

http://medicalromance.blogspot.com/

The Heart Surgeon's Secret Son-released today!

I'm so excited!! My second Harlequin Mills & Boon Medical comes out today in the US!!! Woo hoo!!!!!! The easiest place to purchase your copy is at www.eharlequin.com under the Harlequin Medical section. Here's the info!!

I enjoyed writing my first Medical, but I've always loved the hero in The Heart Surgeon's Secret Son soooo much. Be sure to let me know what you think of Daniel. :)


The Heart Surgeon's Secret Son
by Janice Lynn

She had to tell him her secret…

Nurse Kimberly Brookes has postponed her week-long training session with leading heart surgeon Daniel Travis once already. Even though she feels like running for the hills, she can't put it off any longer—she has to go into Theatre and face the man she once loved with all her heart…

Daniel is now even sexier than he was all those years ago—success, confidence and maturity have made him irresistible. But, as the week wears on, Kimberly feels the pressure of her renewed feelings for Daniel and of her untold secret—he is the father of her son…

If you like this book, then you'll love...

• The Doctor's Pregnancy Bombshell by Janice Lynn

If none of the above links work, try:
http://www.eharlequin.com/storeitem.html?iid=16529&cid=264

Jana Mercy's Her Last Fling!

If you've read very much of my blog at all you'll have heard me mention http://writersatplay.com as it's a group of my dearest friends. One of the playmates writes under a pen name for Ellora's Cave and today is her ebook release date!!! This is Jana's first book, so if you like 'em fun & HOT, be sure to go download your copy!!!

ISBN #9781419914522


http://www.ellorascave.com/productpage.asp?ISBN=9781419914522

Her Last Fling By Jana Mercy
He was her last fling. She was his first.

Tired of dead-end relationships, Katy Simmons is determined to find her forever man. Only problem is, every time she thinks she's found him, he turns out to be a dud and she no longer trusts her instincts where good-looking men are concerned.

After years of walking the straight and narrow while caring for his ill mother and building his career, Noah Hilton has earned the right to let loose. He's ready to taste the wilder side of life. However, his matchmaking mother has other plans.

When Noah's mother and Katy turn to the same computer dating service, the embers of Katy and Noah's not-so-forgotten encounter spark to life in a flame that threatens to devour Katy's best intentions and Noah's worst.

Booksigning

Back in January I did a booksigning at the Manchester Public Library. I promised a few friends I'd post pictures, so here goes. Late, but better than never, right? :)The very talented Michael Clinton Oliver & Janice. Be sure to check out Mike's debut novel Out of the Darkness.

book give-away

Hi all. I'm blogging over at http://www.writersatplay.com/wordpress today and am giving away a copy of my second Harlequin Medical, The Heart Surgeon's Secret Son to one lucky commenter. Thanks to my not being able to post until late this evening there's only one comment so far so your chances of winning are really, really good. :) Someone please come post.

Melissa Conner--if you post and win, I'll send you a copy of The Doctor's Pregnancy Bombshell, instead. :)

Agent Christine Hogroebe

Is doing a Q & A blog post on 1/30/08 over at http://writersatplay.com/wordpress/ Christina is fabulous Avon author Terri Garey's agent and has wonderful insight into the publishing industry. Be sure to stop by the blog and post a comment. There's no telling what we'll be giving away over on the playground tomorrow. :)

The Doctor's Meant-to-be Marriage

I got a new cover today!!! Yea!!! This is for my May book. It comes out in hardback in March and paperback in May! I'm really excited about this book as it's dedicated to my parents. :)

It's set in Gulf Shores so I'd thought I might get one of those lovely sea/sunset covers, but I'm happy. That could be Jared and Chelsea. :)

Oh...and I sold another book last week. WOO HOO! More news to follow on that. :)

Dancing with the Stars

Last night, my sister and I took our parents to watch Dancing with the Stars. I've mentioned it here before, but I'm not much of a television person. I'd never seen a single episode. Yes, I live under a rock. But truth is, I hadn't. So my first Dancing with the Stars experience was live--which was actually way cool!

We bought our tickets because my Mom LOVES Helio & Julianna. I mean, she's ga-ga over them. Not quite in the way I USED to be over Matthew, but close.

We didn't get to meet Helio or Julianna in person, but we were fortunate enough to get to meet Brian Fortunaand Mark Ballas!And we got to meet Ednyta (sp?). She was totally amazing! All the dancers were. It was a really great show and made me wish I had an iota of their talent!We did get to see Helio several times when he and Julianna danced. My Mom was thrilled with he came out in his "bananna" suit. LOL. Here he is with Wayne Newton and Monica from High School Musical.

I may break down and watch Dancing with the Stars when the new season starts up in March...Actually I'm looking forward to it!