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Thursday, September 15, 2011

More News to Celebrate!

Hey everyone! I know we're smack in the middle of my 500(+) Blog Follower Appreciation Giveaway, but I just couldn't wait to share my new news! My third sweet medieval romance, Dangerous Favor, has been picked up by Walnut Springs Press for a January 2012 release! So of course, I MUST celebrate! And really, is there any other way to celebrate than with chocolate??? 




And really, what's the fun of celebrating alone? I'd much rather celebrate with all of you. So I'm offering a $25 gift certificate for See's Chocolates to one lucky person who leaves a comment on this blog. That's it, just leave a comment with your email address. (Don't forget that part so I can contact you if you win!)


Deadline will be Tuesday, September 20, midnight PST. 'Kay?


My book is all polished up, but my blurb for it is still rough. Still, here's a little taste of what it's about!


Dangerous Favor is a kind of dual romance for Etienne de Brielle and Therri de Laurant, both of whom appeared in my medieval romance, Loyalty's Web. My heroine, Mathilde de Riavelle, is in dire need of a champion. Her father has been falsely accused of theft from the king and his family has since been reduced to poverty. Mathilde has one chance to find and marry a man with the wealth and connections to help her prove her father's innocence. At first, she believe that man is Therri, heir to a rich barony and a man who appears to embody all of her romantic dreams. But Therri is in love with a proud, beautiful widow named Violette. Etienne, the younger son of a disgraced family, has neither wealth nor connections, but he is smitten with Mathilde at a glance. Alas, when he tricks her into granting him her favor, a sleek white ribbon, for a tournament, she becomes convinced that he is only out to seduce her. Can Therri thaw the beautiful Violette's heart, and can Etienne convince Mathilde that he is the true hero of her dreams in time to save her from a nightmare from her past?


This is just the first of my celebrations. Stay tuned for more in the future! And don't forget to enter my 500(+) Blog Follower Appreciation Giveaway if you haven't already! (Click here to enter.)
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55 comments:

  1. humanecatsSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    How wonderful! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

    humanecats at gmail dot com

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  2. Rachel RossanoSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I am eager to escape into your newest novel. :) Best possible publishing wishes.

    anavrea at yahoo dot com

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  3. JeannetteSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I can post if I come through blogger, but not via Fbook. funny

    Anyway, congratulations, again!! You can find me on my gmail account. :)

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  4. Luisa PerkinsSeptember 15, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    So exciting! Congratulations.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Congratulations!!! That's so exciting!

    lisa.asanuma @ gmail .com

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  6. The Blessings of Family LifeSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    What a great story. How wonderful that Walnut Springs has picked it up. Congratulations and that is a great cause to celebrate!!!!

    valeriesteimle@yahoo.com

    Valerie Steimle

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I am beyond thrilled for you, Joyce! Who knew VT could be so productive? I am grateful to have been a tiny part of this journey. I'm so proud of you. We should celebrate with flan.
    Kristine

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  8. Maria HoaglandSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Congrats! I'm super happy for you (and a teensy bit jealous)! Congrats to WS, too, for snagging such a great author!

    mariahoagland@gmail.com

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  9. Robin in NCSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    WooHoo!!! Yay Joyce!!! Yay for chocolate too!! ;-) Congratulations!!!!

    RW620@aol.com
    Robin Weiss

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  10. Cassie BowersSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Congrats! I am very excited to read your new novel. I loved the first two and I can't wait to read the next one!

    bowersjc@yahoo.com

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  11. UnknownSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Very excited for your book to comeout! raemar90@MSN.com

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  12. Konstanz SilverbowSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Congrats! I can't wait to read it!!

    nothought2small@gmail.com

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  13. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Congratulations again! And what a generous giveaway. If it involves chocolate, I'm in!
    laura at laurafabiani dot com

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  14. Mandi Tucker SlackSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Very exciting! I'm happy for you! Congratulations.

    slackmandi@yahooDOTcom

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Dangerous Favor sounds like a wonderful read! Can't wait. My best to you and the success of your writing!

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  16. travelerSeptember 15, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Congratulations and best wishes. What wonderful news. Enjoy and celebrate. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  17. petiteSeptember 15, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Congratulations! Wonderful news! I am anticipating your book. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  18. AngieSeptember 15, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Such great news, Joyce! Congratulations. I"m very happy for you.

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  19. Tina Scott, author, artistSeptember 15, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I'm so late in posting a comment--perhaps that will put mine on top and I'll win a copy of your book. If I don't, you know I'll buy it.

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  20. Jolene PerrySeptember 15, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!

    Sounds like a WAY fun read!!!!!

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  21. DanielleThorneSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    CONGRATS on your new contract! So happy for you, Joyce. And thanks for the chocolate giveaway!

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  22. JudySeptember 15, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Congrats!!! Another great novel!! I love chocolates even though I don't need them.


    Judy
    magnolias_1[at]msn[dot]com

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  23. Jennifer MathisSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    congrats :)
    meandi09@yahoo.com

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  24. Donna K. WeaverSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Congratulations. I'll bet January can't come soon enough ... or can it? I'll bet there's lots you need to do to prepare for the launch.

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  25. Marsha WardSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Huge congratulations, Joyce! I'm always up for chocolate, so please enter me. My email is mw1 AT theriver DOT com

    Thank you!

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  26. Ronda Gibb HinrichsenSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Hey, congratulations! I'm so glad to see you have another book coming out. :))My email, if you don't already have it, is rondagibbhinrichsen@gmail.com.

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  27. Getting Your Read OnSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    I'm so excited for you! And me! It seems like it has been so long since I read a book by you. Congrats and a happy dance. :)

    Aimee
    brandonaimee AT gmail DOT com

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  28. Krystal LarsonSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Congratulations! My whole family adores chocolate, they would be as treasured as your book :) Thank you! edysicecreamlover18@gmailDOTcom

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  29. Heidi L. MurphySeptember 16, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    I can just see you giving out silver ribbon bookmarks...;o) This one is definitely a keeper. I can't wait to have all your books...:o)

    kwixylver@cox.net

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  30. In Julie's OpinionSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Wow! That is awesome news! Congrats :)
    jwitt33 at live dot com

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  31. Joan SowardsSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    You must be on cloud nine! This is great. Can't wait to read your novel--and win chocolate, of course.

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  32. JeremySeptember 16, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Congratulations on your new book it sounds great I love midevil romance novels.

    Yum, chocolate :)

    romancebookjunkiesdanielle at yahoo dot com

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  33. Donna HatchSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I'm so excited your newest book is finally coming out!! Do you have a release date? I can hardly wait to read it. To celebrate, I should be sending you the chocolate, though, not the other way around!
    Love you books!
    You know me but here it is anyway:
    donnahatch 29 at gmail dot com

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  34. Carol L.September 16, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Congrats Joyce on Dangerous Favor being picked up by WSP. :)
    Love the blurb as is.
    Carol L
    Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com

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  35. Peggy EddlemanSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Congratulations! I am so excited for you!

    peggyeddleman at gmail dot com

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  36. Rachelle ChristensenSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    I am so thrilled to hear this news! I can't wait to read it. I want to review it too! Congrats!!

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  37. Patricia PrestonSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Congrats! Sounds like a terrific read, too! And your giveaway is a splendid idea, too!

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  38. CandaSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Congratulations! I just finished reading Loyalty's Web. Loved it. And I love the new cover.
    candamortensen @ yahoo dot com

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  39. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Oh, congrats, lady!
    Gunnar

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  40. brendajeanSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Congrats on your new book! I can't wait to catch up with some friends from Loyalty's Web:) I think I'll celebrate with chocolate even if I don't win!!

    bchild5 at aol dot com

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  41. Laura H.September 18, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Congrats on both 500 followers and your new book. No better way to celebrate than chocolate!!! :-)

    BornajhawkATaolDOTcom

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  42. LuAnnSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    You certainly do have much to celebrate. Congrats!

    reading_frenzy at yahoo dot com

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  43. Jessica KnaussSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Congratulations! It looks like a wonderful book.

    AlfonsoXelSabio at gmail dot com

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  44. Valerie IpsonSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    AWESOME! I'm so thrilled for you! I can't wait to read it!

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  45. DebraSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Congrats! Looking forward to reading it!

    debbied_1 at hotmail dot com

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  46. UnknownSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Congrats!! I've just added it to my "to buy" list. Love the title!
    moncheriDOTschmidtATgmailDOTcom

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  47. Stephanie BlackSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Congratulations, Joyce!

    emailstephanieblack at gmail dot com

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  48. Theresa Small SneedSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Wow, Joyce! CONGRATS!!!!
    tmsneed@cox.net

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  49. TerrySeptember 20, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Another book for my TBR list. Congratulations!

    tadeighton@gmail.com

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  50. Debra BrownSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Did somebody say chocolate? :D

    Great news on your new book. :)

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  51. Anna del C. DyeSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    The book does sound quite awesome, Joyce. Congratulations on the contract. :)
    Anna del C.
    Author of "The Silent Warrior Trilogy"
    http://www.annadelc.com

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  52. JenSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    See's Chocolate...my favorite!!

    I am so, so, so, so, so excited to read this book! Congrats!

    jenniekitchens at gmail dot com

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  53. Sher A. HartSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    OOh, I love Sees and I just made it on time. Congrats on the book deal! Hope the sales surpass your wildest dreams. I just gave the prize from my first chocolate blog follower contest. Would you believe she picked the gift card? Go figure. So I made the contest ongoing for new followers with a monthly drawing.

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  54. Sher A. HartSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Oops. Contact me at sherahart at gmail dot com or enter my chocolate contest and leave a comment at http://sherahart.blogspot.com

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  55. JoAnn ArnoldSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I'm thrilled for you, and i congratulate you.

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