Seems everyone’s jumping on the good news about romance novels.

This is from today’s episode of the Today Show:

And are you in the mood for $100 worth of free books? My editor’s having an awesome egg hunt contest. Go play!!!… Read more »

Good news for romance novels in this sluggish economy!

New York Times article – Recession Fuels Readers’ Escapist Urges… Read more »

1) Spring Break is over! (I’m a week late getting this up here, but I’m still thankful for it!)

2) Sunny 75 degree weather. Karin Tabke mentioned yesterday on Twitter or Facebook or one of those places that nothing beats a beautiful day in Northern California. Karin, I’m sorry to tell you this, but you’re wrong. Nothing, NOTHING tops a beautiful sunny and warm day in the Pacific Northwest. Clear blue skies, mild temps, no pollution, no humidity, snow-capped mountains in the distance and a lush green valley beneath your feet. Pure heaven.

3) My new proposal is done and … Read more »

Day 5 of Spring Break. I’m surviving. (Barely!) Thank goodness school starts up again on Monday!

Today I’m over at the Mid-Willamette Valley blog talking about perfection and my new RS proposal. Hope over and say hi!… Read more »

I got the call this morning!

My uber-cool, UBER-talented rock of a crit partner just rang me. She finaled in the RS category of the Golden Heart with her book, Safe in Enemy Arms.

WAY TO GO, JOAN!!!!!!!!!!!!… Read more »

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The rules are simple: Just tell your friends to sign up for my newsletter on the bottom of my homepage. Then email me through the contact form on my website at www.elisabethnaughton.com with the names of the people you referred. Each time someone from your list signs up, your name will be added in the drawing for the treasure box. It’s THAT easy. A winner will be picked at random in mid-May. The … Read more »

Every year I do one of these Spring-Break-double-takes where I wonder WHY on earth the schools insist on torturing work-at-home parents this way. I’m convinced it’s a conspiracy plot to send us all to the insane asylum at a young age. Thanks to some bright idea in my local district, my kids have been off since Thursday. The schools combined conferences with Spring Break (lucky me), hence, my lack of blogging Thurs. or Fri. (I also got hit with the flu over the weekend, but that’s another long, yucky story I’ll spare you from.) Today is actually the “official” first … Read more »

Nominations are announced Wednesday, March 25th. This was my first year judging the RITAs so I’m curious if any of the books I read will final. There were some really good ones in my box. I’m also crossing fingers and toes for all my writer friends as they wait for “the call”.

How about you? Are you eager to hear the nominations? Did you enter either the GH or RITA? If so, share the category so I can root for you next Wednesday!… Read more »

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!

If you’re in RWA you probably already saw this, but it’s good news so it’s worth repeating…

Romance Sells Well in Tough Economy
According to various news outlets, romance fiction is selling well despite the economic downturn. Harlequin Enterprises reports revenue rose 2.2 percent in 2008 to $379 million U.S., with sales up in both the North American retail and overseas segments. (Publishers Weekly, 26 Feb. 2009) And, the Chicago Sun-Times says sales have increased at Borders for American history, “romance novels and science fiction and fantasy books.” (Chicago Sun-Times, 28 Feb. 2009) The USA Today … Read more »

I used to dread Monday mornings when I was teaching. The weekends just weren’t long enough. Now that I work from home, the weekends are often no different than the weekdays, aside from the fact everyone’s around, interrupting my train of thought. This Monday though? Ack. I’m so tired I can barely keep my eyes open.

Saturday I had a book signing with Intrigue author Alice Sharpe at the local Borders here in town. It went well – we sold several books, got to chat with lots of people, were avoided by a bunch (mostly men) who had no clue … Read more »