Minna sent this. I'd never seen it before! How fun!
Thanks, Minna!
Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Taming the Texan by Charlene Sands
I found Charlene's new book at Walmart yesterday!
Harlequin Historical March 2008
ISBN: 9780373294879 (#887)
READ AN EXCERPT
Clint Hayworth had returned to the Double H to find his father's too-young, too-attractive widow in charge. The woman had to be a gold digger—so why couldn't Clint stop thinking about her?
Tess Morgan-Hayworth couldn't sit by and watch the ranch be destroyed. It was the only place she'd ever felt safe. So she would have to face up to this stubborn, hardheaded, gorgeous Texan, and tame him….
But Tess wasn't sure she could hold out against the sexy cowboy for long!
ORDER FROM AMAZON:
Harlequin Historical March 2008
ISBN: 9780373294879 (#887)
READ AN EXCERPT
Clint Hayworth had returned to the Double H to find his father's too-young, too-attractive widow in charge. The woman had to be a gold digger—so why couldn't Clint stop thinking about her?
Tess Morgan-Hayworth couldn't sit by and watch the ranch be destroyed. It was the only place she'd ever felt safe. So she would have to face up to this stubborn, hardheaded, gorgeous Texan, and tame him….
But Tess wasn't sure she could hold out against the sexy cowboy for long!
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
AMERICAN IDOL Feb 27th: The Girls
The girls made it really difficult to vote. One of Dial Idols great new features is that you can either vote to keep contestants safe or vote to make them unsafe. I liked that, because last night I picked my two I thought should go and voted to make them UNSAFE. In that case, the dialer calculates who's getting the most votes and votes to keep all your people except the two you're rejecting safe - so if one of them has a minimal number of votes, it will vote for them the most. Most of my favorites were already favorites, so it voted for three underdogs but not the two I didn't want to stay.
With the girls it was much more difficult. Nobody blew me away. No one stood out. One or two did much better than last week, but still can't hold a candle to the guys.
Here's my overview:
Carly Smithson, my early favorite is married. She and her hubby own a tatoo shop, but she works around the corner at an Irish pub. (She's Irish.) She sang a Heart song, Crazy on You that she'd always wanted to sing. Besides the weird nose crinkle, she bounces her boobs while she sings. She was good in comparison to everyone else.
Randy: sone problems, but all right
Paula: amazing
Simon: incredible singer, none can touch her vocally, but she has yet to choose that one great song.
Syesha Mercado does local commercials in Miami and can mimic a crying baby. She sang Me and MISTER Jones, a weird little twist. Not terrible, but I wasn't that impressed.
Randy: song choice not that great
Simon: song not written for a girl
Brooke White went to beauty school and dropped out to sing. She played her guitar and sang You're So Vain in exactly the same way Carly Simon sang it. It was very good. I wasn't wowed, but the judges liked it and liked the song choice.
Simon: absolutely loved it, perfect song for her, the reason they put her through
Ramiele Malubay, my favorite by far last week can do Polynesian dancing. She sang Don't Leave Me This Way which didn't show off her voice AT ALL. She's too cute for the unflattering outfit. She was good. I wasn't wowed, but she was still better than plenty of the others.
Randy: not a great song
Paula: ditto, but truly amazing vocals
Simon agreed with Paula - better than last week. (what?) "I think you're terrific, one of the top three, but not with that song."
Kristy Lee Cook is a tomboy who rides horses. Maybe that accounts for why she stands with her legs spread so far apart. It's distracting and unattractive and unladylike. Though she didn't do the weird eye thing and she sounded MUCH better than last week, does she have to do the splits while she sings?
Randy: 100% improvement
Paula: you're back, good song choice
Simon: huge improvement, potential
Amanda Overmyer, the rocker, is a bookworm. She sang Wayward Son, a Kansas song. I LOVED her pants! Way cool. I hated her hair--awful.
Randy: too much melody for a bluesy girl
Paula: thinks Amanda can DANCE! brilliant artist, not on the verse, not the right song
Simon: contrived, terrible hair, ugly song
I was disappointed in Amanda.
Alaina Whitaker, the youngest doesn't like her food to touch on her plate. She sang Hopelessly Devoted, and did a pretty good job of it, except that she bombed on the low notes. She didn't finish with Olivia's signature high note either.
Randy: not a good song
Paula: real good job
Simon: likes her, but thinks her grandmotehr prepared her, it was pageant-y, but he likes her more than he did a couple weeks ago
Alexandrea Lushington ws a poster girl for the Atlanta Fire Dept and once sang at ground zero. She sabe Please Don't Go in a hideous outfit of cargo short and ankle high heel boots with a hoodie vest. She just just all right.
Randy: made it her own, impressed from day one
Simon: big fan early on, she's struggling now, song is stuck in its time period, she was inconsistent, the performance was boring. Simon thought she looked great!
Kady Malloy, the imitator sings opera-style in the bathroom. Great dress and leggings. Sang I'm a Magic Man by Heart, unfamiliar to me, and she's a good performer. It was okay.
Randy: notes didn't work
Paula: low notes not good, but power notes were great
Simon: find the right song; he's struggling to get an impression - she's good on the films and when she imitates but not in the performance; her song didn't go anywhere
By the time Asia'h Epperson sang, I was still waiting to be blown away, but the cheerleader didn't do it for me. She had long straight hair extensions that she played with. The Celine song was way too big for her raspy voice. Not good imho.
Randy: the ending brought it home
Paula: agreed
Simon: it's one of the top divas songs of all time and she's not a diva; not that good of a singer, the song showed her up, was a silly decision. I agreed.
So, the girls just aren't cutting it.
Last night I voted to make Luke and Robbie unsafe.
Like I said, this was a more difficult decision. No one stuck out as great. Tonight I'm voting to keep Alexandrea and Asia'h unsafe. Even though the others weren't great, they were better, and it all comes down to comparisons.
Tomorrow night we'll see who gets the cut.
Oh, and entirely off the subject, Paula (or her wardrobe person) was so wise to select that huge necklace for her low-cut top. She has the most unattractive cleavage and shouldn't wear things that show it.
With the girls it was much more difficult. Nobody blew me away. No one stood out. One or two did much better than last week, but still can't hold a candle to the guys.
Here's my overview:
Carly Smithson, my early favorite is married. She and her hubby own a tatoo shop, but she works around the corner at an Irish pub. (She's Irish.) She sang a Heart song, Crazy on You that she'd always wanted to sing. Besides the weird nose crinkle, she bounces her boobs while she sings. She was good in comparison to everyone else.
Randy: sone problems, but all right
Paula: amazing
Simon: incredible singer, none can touch her vocally, but she has yet to choose that one great song.
Syesha Mercado does local commercials in Miami and can mimic a crying baby. She sang Me and MISTER Jones, a weird little twist. Not terrible, but I wasn't that impressed.
Randy: song choice not that great
Simon: song not written for a girl
Brooke White went to beauty school and dropped out to sing. She played her guitar and sang You're So Vain in exactly the same way Carly Simon sang it. It was very good. I wasn't wowed, but the judges liked it and liked the song choice.Simon: absolutely loved it, perfect song for her, the reason they put her through
Ramiele Malubay, my favorite by far last week can do Polynesian dancing. She sang Don't Leave Me This Way which didn't show off her voice AT ALL. She's too cute for the unflattering outfit. She was good. I wasn't wowed, but she was still better than plenty of the others.
Randy: not a great song
Paula: ditto, but truly amazing vocals
Simon agreed with Paula - better than last week. (what?) "I think you're terrific, one of the top three, but not with that song."
Kristy Lee Cook is a tomboy who rides horses. Maybe that accounts for why she stands with her legs spread so far apart. It's distracting and unattractive and unladylike. Though she didn't do the weird eye thing and she sounded MUCH better than last week, does she have to do the splits while she sings?
Randy: 100% improvement
Paula: you're back, good song choice
Simon: huge improvement, potential
Amanda Overmyer, the rocker, is a bookworm. She sang Wayward Son, a Kansas song. I LOVED her pants! Way cool. I hated her hair--awful.
Randy: too much melody for a bluesy girl
Paula: thinks Amanda can DANCE! brilliant artist, not on the verse, not the right song
Simon: contrived, terrible hair, ugly song
I was disappointed in Amanda.
Alaina Whitaker, the youngest doesn't like her food to touch on her plate. She sang Hopelessly Devoted, and did a pretty good job of it, except that she bombed on the low notes. She didn't finish with Olivia's signature high note either.
Randy: not a good song
Paula: real good job
Simon: likes her, but thinks her grandmotehr prepared her, it was pageant-y, but he likes her more than he did a couple weeks ago
Alexandrea Lushington ws a poster girl for the Atlanta Fire Dept and once sang at ground zero. She sabe Please Don't Go in a hideous outfit of cargo short and ankle high heel boots with a hoodie vest. She just just all right.
Randy: made it her own, impressed from day one
Simon: big fan early on, she's struggling now, song is stuck in its time period, she was inconsistent, the performance was boring. Simon thought she looked great!
Kady Malloy, the imitator sings opera-style in the bathroom. Great dress and leggings. Sang I'm a Magic Man by Heart, unfamiliar to me, and she's a good performer. It was okay.
Randy: notes didn't work
Paula: low notes not good, but power notes were great
Simon: find the right song; he's struggling to get an impression - she's good on the films and when she imitates but not in the performance; her song didn't go anywhere
By the time Asia'h Epperson sang, I was still waiting to be blown away, but the cheerleader didn't do it for me. She had long straight hair extensions that she played with. The Celine song was way too big for her raspy voice. Not good imho.
Randy: the ending brought it home
Paula: agreed
Simon: it's one of the top divas songs of all time and she's not a diva; not that good of a singer, the song showed her up, was a silly decision. I agreed.
So, the girls just aren't cutting it.Last night I voted to make Luke and Robbie unsafe.
Like I said, this was a more difficult decision. No one stuck out as great. Tonight I'm voting to keep Alexandrea and Asia'h unsafe. Even though the others weren't great, they were better, and it all comes down to comparisons.
Tomorrow night we'll see who gets the cut.
Oh, and entirely off the subject, Paula (or her wardrobe person) was so wise to select that huge necklace for her low-cut top. She has the most unattractive cleavage and shouldn't wear things that show it.
tag meme
Robyn tagged me with this meme. Just so you know, I never do these, so only for you.
1. What is the one BIG goal you hope to accomplish this week?
Not respond to another one of these memes.
2. What is the one household chore you do NOT like to do?
Iron the dishes.
3. What would you buy if someone gave you $2,000.00? (all debts and bills paid)
A really BIG box of Russell Stovers.
4. Describe yourself using one word.
Blessed.
5. What is the one saying or theme that you live by?
Life is like a box of chocolates.
6. What is one household item you can’t live without?
It flushes.
7. If you had one chance to go any where in the world where would you go?
Hershey, Pennsylvania
8. List the one person you admire the most.
His name is Earl.
9. What is one thing people may not know about you?
My nails are sea green this week.
1. What is the one BIG goal you hope to accomplish this week?
Not respond to another one of these memes.
2. What is the one household chore you do NOT like to do?
Iron the dishes.
3. What would you buy if someone gave you $2,000.00? (all debts and bills paid)
A really BIG box of Russell Stovers.
4. Describe yourself using one word.
Blessed.
5. What is the one saying or theme that you live by?
Life is like a box of chocolates.
6. What is one household item you can’t live without?
It flushes.
7. If you had one chance to go any where in the world where would you go?
Hershey, Pennsylvania
8. List the one person you admire the most.
His name is Earl.
9. What is one thing people may not know about you?
My nails are sea green this week.
AMERICAN IDOL Feb 26 - GUYS NIGHT
It was Seventies night. I love when they do 60s and 70s cause that's my favorite music. My opinions were shattered and twisted this week, oh my goodness. From my first predictions, through their beginning night until now, well, I wasn't prepared.
Michael Johns, songwriter, plays in tennis tournaments. Wore and orange 70s style T-shirt and sang Go Your Own Way, a Fleetwood Mac song. The crowd liked him. I like his eyebrow lift when he waits for the judges. Jay liked the tone of his voice. I wasn't wowed. I thought it was just okay. Simon said it was his weakest performance yet.
Jason Castro, my favorite from last week. Hates interviews and seems uncomfortable with speaking before the cameras. He played guitar and sang I Just Wanna be Your Everything and did his own thing. I wanted to love it because he's so cute and has that killer John Travolta smile. It was only okay for me.
Randy didn't think the vocals were great, Paula suggested next week no guitar, Simon called it schmaltzy, out of sorts and said he chose an average song. I knew he needed to step it up, but after hearing the others this night, I KNOW he has to seriously step it up or he's gone. Jason can't complete with David Hernandez or David Archuleta.
Luke Menard has been singing in an acapeela group for a few years. he sang a song I think was alled Anytime, but I didn't recognize it. It was a difficult song and he did okay. Vocally, it was better than last week, but he's just not the calibur of these other guys. Ryan made a Dawson's Creek joke, so I'm guessing he looks like someone on that show? Luke gets my vote for the boot.
I liked Robbie Carrico this week. he drag races, and he sang a song I love - Hot Blooded (Foreigner) and while it was okay, Paula said he played it safe and Simon said it was okay, he can't hold a candle to the other voices and performances.
Robbie gets my vote to go buh-bye this week.
Danny Noriega, who makes me want to puke when he talks was in a punk rock band in 8th grade. It PAINS me to say this, but he sang a Carpenter's Song (no comment) and I have to admit he sang it well. He has a nice voice. Pauls said he looks good on camera, and Simon said he's interesting, but he tried too hard.
My first WOW of the night was David Hernadez. Dance Wars watchers have heard Papa Was a Rolling Stone repeatedly, so at first I wasn't impressed with his song choice, but he does a great performance and has a GREAT voice! David kicked butt with that song.
Randy: Hot!
Paula: pure voice, amazing notes, perfect
Simon: best vocal of the night so far. Simon said he wasn't a fan at first, but he's ready to raise up his hands and say, "I'm a fan."
Jason Yeager was okay for me. He playes piano and drums. He sang a Doobie Brothers song, Without Love and did better than last week.
Randy: pitchy, not a great song
Paula: saw a fun side, but song didn't show vocal range
Simon: last week was boring, this week was awkward and ordinary
Last week I was irate that Colton the Cutie left and Cheezi stayed. Here it comes, are you ready? I was wrong. Chikezie is a Nigerian name with a beautiful meaning which I can't remember. He ditched the suit and should have ditched the polo shirt, too, but it was better, and he sang I Believe to My Soul, and it was very well done, well performed with energy, and his voice is excellent.
Randy: Blazin', you're back
Paula: clever, brilliant and fun. Chikezie also scored points from Randy for picking a song made famous by Donny Hathaway, the father of one of the "Idol" backup singers.
Simon: looked better, sounded a million times better, clever choice of song
In the song, he sang, "my name is Chikezie."
David Cook is a word nerd and loves crossword puzzles. he played the guitar and sang All Right Now, and he rocked the house. LOVED his voice!
Randy: real rocker, smart song choice
Paula: the real deal, ya got it, smart, fun, relevant
Simon: solid, but the crossword film was boring compared to drag racing etc., not a lot of charisma.
Crosswords may not be as exciting as drag racing, but this David's performance beat the drag racer's (Robbie's) hands down.
And last, which was a very good thing, because who would have wanted to follow???
David Archuleta. Hang on to your socks. I held my breath while David performed this beautiful rendition of John Lennon's Imagine.
The way I always judge my top favorites is whether or not I will buy an album when one is released. I would buy David's.
I won't tell you any more because words aren't adequate.
SCROLL DOWN:
Listen to the song and the judges comments in the post below this one.
Enjoy.
Michael Johns, songwriter, plays in tennis tournaments. Wore and orange 70s style T-shirt and sang Go Your Own Way, a Fleetwood Mac song. The crowd liked him. I like his eyebrow lift when he waits for the judges. Jay liked the tone of his voice. I wasn't wowed. I thought it was just okay. Simon said it was his weakest performance yet.
Jason Castro, my favorite from last week. Hates interviews and seems uncomfortable with speaking before the cameras. He played guitar and sang I Just Wanna be Your Everything and did his own thing. I wanted to love it because he's so cute and has that killer John Travolta smile. It was only okay for me.
Randy didn't think the vocals were great, Paula suggested next week no guitar, Simon called it schmaltzy, out of sorts and said he chose an average song. I knew he needed to step it up, but after hearing the others this night, I KNOW he has to seriously step it up or he's gone. Jason can't complete with David Hernandez or David Archuleta.
Luke Menard has been singing in an acapeela group for a few years. he sang a song I think was alled Anytime, but I didn't recognize it. It was a difficult song and he did okay. Vocally, it was better than last week, but he's just not the calibur of these other guys. Ryan made a Dawson's Creek joke, so I'm guessing he looks like someone on that show? Luke gets my vote for the boot.
I liked Robbie Carrico this week. he drag races, and he sang a song I love - Hot Blooded (Foreigner) and while it was okay, Paula said he played it safe and Simon said it was okay, he can't hold a candle to the other voices and performances.
Robbie gets my vote to go buh-bye this week.
Danny Noriega, who makes me want to puke when he talks was in a punk rock band in 8th grade. It PAINS me to say this, but he sang a Carpenter's Song (no comment) and I have to admit he sang it well. He has a nice voice. Pauls said he looks good on camera, and Simon said he's interesting, but he tried too hard.
My first WOW of the night was David Hernadez. Dance Wars watchers have heard Papa Was a Rolling Stone repeatedly, so at first I wasn't impressed with his song choice, but he does a great performance and has a GREAT voice! David kicked butt with that song.
Randy: Hot!
Paula: pure voice, amazing notes, perfect
Simon: best vocal of the night so far. Simon said he wasn't a fan at first, but he's ready to raise up his hands and say, "I'm a fan."
Jason Yeager was okay for me. He playes piano and drums. He sang a Doobie Brothers song, Without Love and did better than last week.
Randy: pitchy, not a great song
Paula: saw a fun side, but song didn't show vocal range
Simon: last week was boring, this week was awkward and ordinary
Last week I was irate that Colton the Cutie left and Cheezi stayed. Here it comes, are you ready? I was wrong. Chikezie is a Nigerian name with a beautiful meaning which I can't remember. He ditched the suit and should have ditched the polo shirt, too, but it was better, and he sang I Believe to My Soul, and it was very well done, well performed with energy, and his voice is excellent.
Randy: Blazin', you're back
Paula: clever, brilliant and fun. Chikezie also scored points from Randy for picking a song made famous by Donny Hathaway, the father of one of the "Idol" backup singers.
Simon: looked better, sounded a million times better, clever choice of song
In the song, he sang, "my name is Chikezie."
David Cook is a word nerd and loves crossword puzzles. he played the guitar and sang All Right Now, and he rocked the house. LOVED his voice!
Randy: real rocker, smart song choice
Paula: the real deal, ya got it, smart, fun, relevant
Simon: solid, but the crossword film was boring compared to drag racing etc., not a lot of charisma.
Crosswords may not be as exciting as drag racing, but this David's performance beat the drag racer's (Robbie's) hands down.
And last, which was a very good thing, because who would have wanted to follow???David Archuleta. Hang on to your socks. I held my breath while David performed this beautiful rendition of John Lennon's Imagine.
The way I always judge my top favorites is whether or not I will buy an album when one is released. I would buy David's.
I won't tell you any more because words aren't adequate.
SCROLL DOWN:
Listen to the song and the judges comments in the post below this one.
Enjoy.
AMERICAN IDOL: Blown Away by David Archuleta
Simon said, "You're the one to beat."
I help my breath as he sang John Lennon's, Imagine. It's a good thing he was last, or no one else would have wanted to follow. Listen for yourself--and remember--he's SEVENTEEN years old!
I help my breath as he sang John Lennon's, Imagine. It's a good thing he was last, or no one else would have wanted to follow. Listen for yourself--and remember--he's SEVENTEEN years old!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Missing Any Books?
Below is a list of my books. If you're missing any, list them in a comment.
I located a few out of print books and will do my best to send out a few to the first people who post what they need.
Cheryl St.John Book List
A Western Winter Wonderland
Anthology Novella: “A Family for Christmas”
Harlequin Historical ~ 10/07 ISBN #0-373-29467-0
The Preacher’s Daughter
Harlequin Historical ~ 6/07 ISBN #0-373-29451-4
“Cheryl is keeping the flame of western romance alive almost single-handedly!”
~ All About Romance
“An honest journey with amazing characters.”
~ The Good, The Bad, and The Unread
The Lawman’s Bride
Harlequin Historical ~ 2/07 ISBN #0-373-29435-0
“…gives hope for the subgenre that exemplifies everything good about romance..”
~ The Romance Reader
Wed Under Western Skies Anthology Novella: “Almost A Bride”
Harlequin Historical ~ 7/06 ISBN #0-373-29399-2
“….it’s no wonder she’s a favorite among so many readers!”
~ Once Upon A Romance
“…will truly make you wish you were the blushing bride.”
~ Romantic Times
The Bounty Hunter
Montana Mavericks Historical ~ 9/05 ISBN #0-373-81121-7
St.John packs and delivers with her uniquely satisfying style.”
~ Once Upon A Romance
“… an emotion-charged romance!”
~ A Romance Review
His Secondhand Wife
Harlequin Historical ~ 7/05 ~ISBN #0-373-29360-7
ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA RITA AWARD FINALIST
“Run, don’t walk to your nearest bookstore!”
~ Laurie Likes Books Blog
“…reminiscent of LaVyrle Spencer and Lorraine Heath…another knockout novel!”
~ A Romance Review
“Cheryl St.John has proven that she’s not only one of the very best writers in the romance genre, she’s also one of its strongest and most unique voices.”
~ Barnes&Noble.com reader
Million-Dollar Makeover
# 8 WALDENBOOKS BESTSELLER LIST
Silhouette Montana Mavericks ~ 6/05 ~ ISBN #0-373-24688-9
“…a cross between Lucille Ball and Julia Roberts, Lisa is captivating!”
~ A Romance Review
“…clever sense of humor and complex characters.”
~ Romance Junkies
Prairie Wife
Harlequin Historical ~ 2/05 ~ ISBN #0-373-29339-9
ROMANTIC TIMES REVIEWER CHOICE AWARD
“…courageously executed by the author and her publisher…”
~ Romantic Times Magazine
“…touched my heart from beginning to end.”
~ RomanceJunkies.com
“St. John never disappoints!”
~ Holly, reader amazon.com
Child of Her Heart
Silhouette Logan’s Legacy ~ 12/04 ~ ISBN #0-373-61390-3
“St.John is a master at writing about difficult subject matters.”
~ RomanceJunkies.com
“was hooked from beginning to end.”
~ Brenda, eharlequin.com reader
Charlie’s Angels
Silhouette Special Edition ~ 8/04 ~ ISBN #0-373-61390-3
“Endearing characters..”
~ Rendezvous Magazine
“Sizzles with tension!”
~ CataReview
The Tenderfoot Bride
Harlequin Historical ~ 11/03 ~ ISBN #0-373-29279-1
“…not only a must-read, but a keeper as well.”
~ Writer’s Unlimited
“One of the most tender romances I’ve read in a long time…”
~The Romance Reader
“Cheryl St.John has a storytelling range unequaled in the romance genre.”
~ author, Susan Fox, amazon.com
Marry Me…Again
Silhouette Special Edition ~ 8/03 ~ ISBN #0-373-24558-0
#9 WALDENBOOKS BESTSELLER LIST
“Endearing and passionate….St.John is in her element and shines…”
~ Writer’s Unlimited
Christmas Gold Anthology Novella: “Colorado Wife”
Harlequin Historical ~ 10/02 ~ ISBN #0-373-29227-9
WALDENBOOKS BESTSELLER LIST
“ a heart-warming story…:
~ Reader To reader Reviews
“sparkles with fun and romance,…”
~ Romance Reviews Today
Nick All Night
Silhouette Special Edition ~ 6/02 ~ ISBN #0-373-24475
“For readers who miss LaVyrle Spencer…”
~ All About Romance
“…has won a spot on my keeper shelf!”
~ Escape To Romance Reviews
The Gunslinger’s Bride
Harlequin Historical Montana Mavericks Single Title 9/01 ~ ISBN #0-373-29177-9
“Told in St.John’s sensitive and sensuously exciting style.”
~ Romance Reader’s Connection
“Characters jump right out of the book.”
~ Reader To Reader Reviews
The Magnificent Seven
Silhouette Montana Mavericks, Wed In Whitehorn ~ 3/01 ~ ISBN #0-373-65055-8
WALDENBOOKS BESTSELLER LIST
Winner of Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award
4 ½ Stars! ~ “….characters that dazzle….”
~ Romantic Times
“Cheryl St.John is one author I can’t resist….”
~ Reader To Reader Reviews
“In the tradition of LaVyrle Spencer and Stephanie Mittman, Cheryl St.John will endear readers with her heart-warming Americana romance.”
~ Patricia Rouse, Romantic Times Personal Keepers Columnist
Sweet Annie
Harlequin Historical ~ 2/01 ~ ISBN #0-373-29148-5
Winner Romantic Times K.I.S.S. Hero Award
“…a tale brimming with fascinating characters…”
~ Heart Rate Reviews
“…an enriching and heartfelt read….”
~Sime~Gen Reviews
Big Sky Brides Anthology Novella: “Isabelle”
Silhouette’s Montana Mavericks ~ 3/00 ~ ISBN #0-373-48381-3
#35 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST
USA TODAY BESTSELLER LIST
#2 WALDENBOOKS BESTSELLER LIST
“…my favorite of the three is Cheryl St.John’s tale…”
~ Wichita Times Record News
“Once again Ms. St.John touches her readers with a beautiful love story.”
~ Under The Covers
The Doctor’s Wife
Harlequin Historical ~ 10/99 ~ ISBN #0-373-29081-0 ~
INGRAMS “A” LIST
“This touching story will give you a lump in your throat.”
~ Romantic Leads, Halifax Chronicle-Herald
“…a flair for storytelling that can’t be beat.”
~ Reader To Reader Reviews
“….an unforgettable love story.”
~ Calico Trails
Joe’s Wife
Harlequin Historical ~ 4/99 ~ ISBN #0-373-29051-9
“St.John proves again why she is one of the romance world’s favorite authors.”
~ Wichita Times Record News
“…strong emotional scenes in a style reminiscent of LaVyrle Spencer.”
~ Romantic Leads, Halifax Chronicle-Herald
For This Week I Thee Wed
Harlequin Duets ~ 7/99 ~ ISBN #-373-44072-3
5 Stars! ~ Sime-Gen Reviews
“Cheryl St.John has a marvelous flair for storytelling.”
~ Reader To Reader Reviews
“…made me laugh out loud!”
~ Under The Covers Book Reviews
“…historical, comedy or drama, Cheryl St.John has a marvelous flair for storytelling.”
~ Reader To Reader Reviews
The Mistaken Widow
Harlequin Historical ~ 9/98 ~ ISBN #0-373-29029-2
“The tension simmers relentlessly.”
~ Library Journal
“All the senses spring to life….a work of timeless romance.”
~ Reader To Reader Reviews
“Masterful at weaving an ironic twist of fate into a tension-filled page turner.”
~ Calico Trails
“With a few brush strokes, this author captures place, character, moment.
What a marvelous style!” ~ Loretta Chase, author of The Lion’s Daughter
The Truth About Toby
Silhouette Intimate Moments #810 ~ 9/97 ~ ISBN#0-373-07810-2
#9 WALDENBOOKS BESTSELLER LIST
Winner 1997 Under The Covers Reader Favorites Award, Contemporary Series
Winner 1998 Write Touch Readers’ Award, Best Long Contemporary
“…one of the most exciting books to hit the shelves!”
~ The Literary Times
A Husband By Any Other Name
Silhouette Intimate Moments #756 ~ 12/96 ~ ISBN#0-373-07756-4
"Cheryl St.John makes the leap from historical to contemporary with stunning excellence."
~ Romantic Times
“…riveting and packed with emotion...”
~ The Write Connection
“…characters so alive they seem to step off the page.”
~ Under The Covers Book Reviews
Badlands Bride
Harlequin Historical Single Title ~ 7/96 ~ ISBN#0-373-28927-8
"...an exciting western romance that brings the Badlands to life."
~ Affaire de Coeur
“…another book to treasure…the pages all but turn themselves.”
~ Under The Covers Book Reviews
Saint or Sinner
Harlequin Historical ~ 10/95 ~ ISBN#0-373-28888-3
...reminiscent of LaVyrle Spencer's early work.
~ Romantic Times
"More than a love story...another addition to my permanent collection."
~ Rendezvous
“Cheryl St.John’s mastery of historicals is complimented by her way with contemporary novels.” ~ Harriet Klausner, amazon.com Top 100 Reviewer
Land of Dreams
Harlequin Historical ~ 4/95 ~ ISBN#0-373-28865-4
Nominated for Romantic Times’ Reviewer’s Choice Award for Best Western Historical
"...pleasures the reader long after the last page is turned." Gold 5
~ Heartland Critiques
"...a homespun charmer that tugs at your heartstrings."
~ author, Suzannah Davis
Heaven Can Wait
Harlequin Historical ~ 10/94 ~ ISBN#0-373-28840-9
Nominated for Best Overall Historical, 1994 by Affaire de Coeur
"...a fantastic piece of Americana….a rising new talent with a bright future.”
~ Affaire de Coeur
“…well developed characters combined with a stirring plot.”
~ Amazon.com reader
Rain Shadow
Harlequin Historical ~ 3/94 ~ ISBN#0-373-28812-3
Nominated for RWA's RITA Award for Best First Book
Nominated by Affaire de Coeur readers for Best American Historical Romance
Nominated for Romantic Times’ Reviewers Choice Award, Best Western Historical
"...a wonderful, unique western romance that widens the horizons of the genre."
~ Romantic Times
Anthology Novella: “A Family for Christmas”
Harlequin Historical ~ 10/07 ISBN #0-373-29467-0
The Preacher’s Daughter
Harlequin Historical ~ 6/07 ISBN #0-373-29451-4
“Cheryl is keeping the flame of western romance alive almost single-handedly!”
~ All About Romance
“An honest journey with amazing characters.”
~ The Good, The Bad, and The Unread
The Lawman’s Bride
Harlequin Historical ~ 2/07 ISBN #0-373-29435-0
“…gives hope for the subgenre that exemplifies everything good about romance..”
~ The Romance Reader
Wed Under Western Skies Anthology Novella: “Almost A Bride”
Harlequin Historical ~ 7/06 ISBN #0-373-29399-2
“….it’s no wonder she’s a favorite among so many readers!”
~ Once Upon A Romance
“…will truly make you wish you were the blushing bride.”
~ Romantic Times
The Bounty Hunter
Montana Mavericks Historical ~ 9/05 ISBN #0-373-81121-7
St.John packs and delivers with her uniquely satisfying style.”
~ Once Upon A Romance
“… an emotion-charged romance!”
~ A Romance Review
His Secondhand Wife
Harlequin Historical ~ 7/05 ~ISBN #0-373-29360-7
ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA RITA AWARD FINALIST
“Run, don’t walk to your nearest bookstore!”
~ Laurie Likes Books Blog
“…reminiscent of LaVyrle Spencer and Lorraine Heath…another knockout novel!”
~ A Romance Review
“Cheryl St.John has proven that she’s not only one of the very best writers in the romance genre, she’s also one of its strongest and most unique voices.”
~ Barnes&Noble.com reader
Million-Dollar Makeover
# 8 WALDENBOOKS BESTSELLER LIST
Silhouette Montana Mavericks ~ 6/05 ~ ISBN #0-373-24688-9
“…a cross between Lucille Ball and Julia Roberts, Lisa is captivating!”
~ A Romance Review
“…clever sense of humor and complex characters.”
~ Romance Junkies
Prairie Wife
Harlequin Historical ~ 2/05 ~ ISBN #0-373-29339-9
ROMANTIC TIMES REVIEWER CHOICE AWARD
“…courageously executed by the author and her publisher…”
~ Romantic Times Magazine
“…touched my heart from beginning to end.”
~ RomanceJunkies.com
“St. John never disappoints!”
~ Holly, reader amazon.com
Child of Her Heart
Silhouette Logan’s Legacy ~ 12/04 ~ ISBN #0-373-61390-3
“St.John is a master at writing about difficult subject matters.”
~ RomanceJunkies.com
“was hooked from beginning to end.”
~ Brenda, eharlequin.com reader
Charlie’s Angels
Silhouette Special Edition ~ 8/04 ~ ISBN #0-373-61390-3
“Endearing characters..”
~ Rendezvous Magazine
“Sizzles with tension!”
~ CataReview
The Tenderfoot Bride
Harlequin Historical ~ 11/03 ~ ISBN #0-373-29279-1
“…not only a must-read, but a keeper as well.”
~ Writer’s Unlimited
“One of the most tender romances I’ve read in a long time…”
~The Romance Reader
“Cheryl St.John has a storytelling range unequaled in the romance genre.”
~ author, Susan Fox, amazon.com
Marry Me…Again
Silhouette Special Edition ~ 8/03 ~ ISBN #0-373-24558-0
#9 WALDENBOOKS BESTSELLER LIST
“Endearing and passionate….St.John is in her element and shines…”
~ Writer’s Unlimited
Christmas Gold Anthology Novella: “Colorado Wife”
Harlequin Historical ~ 10/02 ~ ISBN #0-373-29227-9
WALDENBOOKS BESTSELLER LIST
“ a heart-warming story…:
~ Reader To reader Reviews
“sparkles with fun and romance,…”
~ Romance Reviews Today
Nick All Night
Silhouette Special Edition ~ 6/02 ~ ISBN #0-373-24475
“For readers who miss LaVyrle Spencer…”
~ All About Romance
“…has won a spot on my keeper shelf!”
~ Escape To Romance Reviews
The Gunslinger’s Bride
Harlequin Historical Montana Mavericks Single Title 9/01 ~ ISBN #0-373-29177-9
“Told in St.John’s sensitive and sensuously exciting style.”
~ Romance Reader’s Connection
“Characters jump right out of the book.”
~ Reader To Reader Reviews
The Magnificent Seven
Silhouette Montana Mavericks, Wed In Whitehorn ~ 3/01 ~ ISBN #0-373-65055-8
WALDENBOOKS BESTSELLER LIST
Winner of Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award
4 ½ Stars! ~ “….characters that dazzle….”
~ Romantic Times
“Cheryl St.John is one author I can’t resist….”
~ Reader To Reader Reviews
“In the tradition of LaVyrle Spencer and Stephanie Mittman, Cheryl St.John will endear readers with her heart-warming Americana romance.”
~ Patricia Rouse, Romantic Times Personal Keepers Columnist
Sweet Annie
Harlequin Historical ~ 2/01 ~ ISBN #0-373-29148-5
Winner Romantic Times K.I.S.S. Hero Award
“…a tale brimming with fascinating characters…”
~ Heart Rate Reviews
“…an enriching and heartfelt read….”
~Sime~Gen Reviews
Big Sky Brides Anthology Novella: “Isabelle”
Silhouette’s Montana Mavericks ~ 3/00 ~ ISBN #0-373-48381-3
#35 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST
USA TODAY BESTSELLER LIST
#2 WALDENBOOKS BESTSELLER LIST
“…my favorite of the three is Cheryl St.John’s tale…”
~ Wichita Times Record News
“Once again Ms. St.John touches her readers with a beautiful love story.”
~ Under The Covers
The Doctor’s Wife
Harlequin Historical ~ 10/99 ~ ISBN #0-373-29081-0 ~
INGRAMS “A” LIST
“This touching story will give you a lump in your throat.”
~ Romantic Leads, Halifax Chronicle-Herald
“…a flair for storytelling that can’t be beat.”
~ Reader To Reader Reviews
“….an unforgettable love story.”
~ Calico Trails
Joe’s Wife
Harlequin Historical ~ 4/99 ~ ISBN #0-373-29051-9
“St.John proves again why she is one of the romance world’s favorite authors.”
~ Wichita Times Record News
“…strong emotional scenes in a style reminiscent of LaVyrle Spencer.”
~ Romantic Leads, Halifax Chronicle-Herald
For This Week I Thee Wed
Harlequin Duets ~ 7/99 ~ ISBN #-373-44072-3
5 Stars! ~ Sime-Gen Reviews
“Cheryl St.John has a marvelous flair for storytelling.”
~ Reader To Reader Reviews
“…made me laugh out loud!”
~ Under The Covers Book Reviews
“…historical, comedy or drama, Cheryl St.John has a marvelous flair for storytelling.”
~ Reader To Reader Reviews
The Mistaken Widow
Harlequin Historical ~ 9/98 ~ ISBN #0-373-29029-2
“The tension simmers relentlessly.”
~ Library Journal
“All the senses spring to life….a work of timeless romance.”
~ Reader To Reader Reviews
“Masterful at weaving an ironic twist of fate into a tension-filled page turner.”
~ Calico Trails
“With a few brush strokes, this author captures place, character, moment.
What a marvelous style!” ~ Loretta Chase, author of The Lion’s Daughter
The Truth About Toby
Silhouette Intimate Moments #810 ~ 9/97 ~ ISBN#0-373-07810-2
#9 WALDENBOOKS BESTSELLER LIST
Winner 1997 Under The Covers Reader Favorites Award, Contemporary Series
Winner 1998 Write Touch Readers’ Award, Best Long Contemporary
“…one of the most exciting books to hit the shelves!”
~ The Literary Times
A Husband By Any Other Name
Silhouette Intimate Moments #756 ~ 12/96 ~ ISBN#0-373-07756-4
"Cheryl St.John makes the leap from historical to contemporary with stunning excellence."
~ Romantic Times
“…riveting and packed with emotion...”
~ The Write Connection
“…characters so alive they seem to step off the page.”
~ Under The Covers Book Reviews
Badlands Bride
Harlequin Historical Single Title ~ 7/96 ~ ISBN#0-373-28927-8
"...an exciting western romance that brings the Badlands to life."
~ Affaire de Coeur
“…another book to treasure…the pages all but turn themselves.”
~ Under The Covers Book Reviews
Saint or Sinner
Harlequin Historical ~ 10/95 ~ ISBN#0-373-28888-3
...reminiscent of LaVyrle Spencer's early work.
~ Romantic Times
"More than a love story...another addition to my permanent collection."
~ Rendezvous
“Cheryl St.John’s mastery of historicals is complimented by her way with contemporary novels.” ~ Harriet Klausner, amazon.com Top 100 Reviewer
Land of Dreams
Harlequin Historical ~ 4/95 ~ ISBN#0-373-28865-4
Nominated for Romantic Times’ Reviewer’s Choice Award for Best Western Historical
"...pleasures the reader long after the last page is turned." Gold 5
~ Heartland Critiques
"...a homespun charmer that tugs at your heartstrings."
~ author, Suzannah Davis
Heaven Can Wait
Harlequin Historical ~ 10/94 ~ ISBN#0-373-28840-9
Nominated for Best Overall Historical, 1994 by Affaire de Coeur
"...a fantastic piece of Americana….a rising new talent with a bright future.”
~ Affaire de Coeur
“…well developed characters combined with a stirring plot.”
~ Amazon.com reader
Rain Shadow
Harlequin Historical ~ 3/94 ~ ISBN#0-373-28812-3
Nominated for RWA's RITA Award for Best First Book
Nominated by Affaire de Coeur readers for Best American Historical Romance
Nominated for Romantic Times’ Reviewers Choice Award, Best Western Historical
"...a wonderful, unique western romance that widens the horizons of the genre."
~ Romantic Times
Heather Locklear Flirts With Romance
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Heather Locklear is reuniting with Lifetime for a holiday-themed original movie tentatively titled "Flirting With 40."
"Flirting," based on the Jane Porter novel, is described as a lighthearted and poignant story about a divorced mother of two (Locklear) who, while on vacation on the brink of her 40th birthday, becomes romantically involved with a much younger man and learns that life can begin at 40.
Locklear starred in Lifetime's "Nora Roberts' Angels Fall," the network's most-watched original movie of 2007 with nearly 5 million viewers.
"It's obvious that our viewers adore her," said Tanya Lopez, senior vice president original movies at Lifetime Networks. "This movie is an honest look at how sometimes women can become stuck in first gear, yet finding the courage to make a dramatic change in their lives can truly be invigorating, even to the chagrin of friends and family."
"Flirting," set to premiere in December, was written by Julia Dahl ("The West Wing").
"Flirting," based on the Jane Porter novel, is described as a lighthearted and poignant story about a divorced mother of two (Locklear) who, while on vacation on the brink of her 40th birthday, becomes romantically involved with a much younger man and learns that life can begin at 40.
Locklear starred in Lifetime's "Nora Roberts' Angels Fall," the network's most-watched original movie of 2007 with nearly 5 million viewers.
"It's obvious that our viewers adore her," said Tanya Lopez, senior vice president original movies at Lifetime Networks. "This movie is an honest look at how sometimes women can become stuck in first gear, yet finding the courage to make a dramatic change in their lives can truly be invigorating, even to the chagrin of friends and family."
"Flirting," set to premiere in December, was written by Julia Dahl ("The West Wing").
Monday, February 25, 2008
Have some fun today!
This video just makes me laugh. I need to show it to Kristin and she'll see why I fell out of my chair laughing at the theater when we went to see Music and Lyrics. Look, Brittany, Cyndi has all her clothes on--and for the time, they were outrageous!
Frontier Courtship by Valerie Hansen
A MARCH RELEASE, SO LOOK FOR IT IN STORES ANY DAY NOW
March 2008
Love Inspired Historical
ISBN 978-0-373-82784-8
She had made a solemn promise to see her younger sister to safety in California. But the endless journey across the frontier was proving a heartbreaking test of courage and endurance for Faith Beal. All she had to sustain her was her steadfast belief in God - and the guiding hand of a stranger who truly seemed heaven-sent.
Connell McClain was her selfless guardian as their wagon train slowly made its way west. And as they shared the dangers of the trail and the closeness of the wagon camp, Faith felt the first tender stirrings of love for this roughhewn yet caring man. But would the secrets that seemed to haunt him threaten their feelings for one another?
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Frontier Courtship (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Historical #4)
Valerie guest blogged for us at Petticoats and Pistols over the weekend, and she's a delightful lady. I'm looking forward to this book.
March 2008 Love Inspired Historical
ISBN 978-0-373-82784-8
She had made a solemn promise to see her younger sister to safety in California. But the endless journey across the frontier was proving a heartbreaking test of courage and endurance for Faith Beal. All she had to sustain her was her steadfast belief in God - and the guiding hand of a stranger who truly seemed heaven-sent.
Connell McClain was her selfless guardian as their wagon train slowly made its way west. And as they shared the dangers of the trail and the closeness of the wagon camp, Faith felt the first tender stirrings of love for this roughhewn yet caring man. But would the secrets that seemed to haunt him threaten their feelings for one another?
CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY FROM AMAZON:
Frontier Courtship (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Historical #4)
Valerie guest blogged for us at Petticoats and Pistols over the weekend, and she's a delightful lady. I'm looking forward to this book.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Charm bracelets
In case you missed this pic when I blogged at P&P about my collections, this is two of my charm bracelets. I scanned them with black fabric over the top. Many of the charms I've had since I was a young girl, and I've collected more over the years. My chapter now gives charms for achievements so I've started a third and fourth.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Quote
Regularity is the secret. I write five pages every morning and then go
down to the store. If I stick to that schedule I write quite easily and
I can get through the day without feeling guilty.
--Larry McMurtry
down to the store. If I stick to that schedule I write quite easily and
I can get through the day without feeling guilty.
--Larry McMurtry
Thursday, February 21, 2008
American Idol: What were you thinking, America?
Last season I was disappointed that a joke like Sanjea was able to stay. This season I'm shocked that Colton Berry was sent home. What were the voters thinking?
28 million votes and not enough for Colton?
The show started out great, still in the sixties theme. The guys were all in suits, the girls with mod hair and clothes and white boots, everyone wearing black and white. Their numbers together were great.
Garret AKA Leif was first to go. Buh-bye. Come back when you have a mustache or can sing. Won't happen. Bad part? We had to hear him sing that song again before he left. Breaking up wasn't as hard to do as listening to that song.
Then Amy Davis, yes, the WORST singer of all, the very one I predicted. So sorry, but I couldn't stand to be embarrassed for you every week. Even worse part? We had to hear her sing Where the Boys Are yet again. I was watching with Kris and she covered her ears. Poor girl.
Then they showed Paula's new video and single, Dance Like There's No Tomorrow. I like Paula, and I always liked her dancing, so it was fun to see. I always thought she hadn't danced for so long because of the accident and neck pain and surgeries -- maybe she's better? Okay it wasn't really energetic dancing, not like Dance Wars, but it was good enough for a video with lots of clips cut and stuck here and there. Colorful. Twenty fans blowing her hair.
Next one to go home was another I called. The beautiful plus-size Joanna. Her face was much prettier than her singing. Nice girl.
Then Ryan called up Cheezy and Colton together, and I was so relieved it was Cheezy going home. Then the shock of the night. Colton went home. I'm so sad.
I'm checking for a My Space so I can tell him to come back next year. That was just wrong. And he finished up the show singing Suspicious Minds with all the girls (and Danny) crying.
Bargaining for King's Baby by Maureen Child
Just twenty more acres and millionaire Adam King would restore his family ranch to its former glory. So intense was his obsession, he even considered marrying the girl next door. For Gina Torino's father was willing to "sell" her in exchange for the much-desired land.
Gina was aware of her father's manipulative bargain…and decided to make a deal with Adam herself. She'd marry the ice-cold rancher. He'd get the land. And she'd get King's baby.
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Bargaining For King's Baby (Silhouette Desire)
Product Endorsement: Kroeger Grahams
When I have leftover fudge frosting - and I make it a point to have leftover fudge frosting - I get out the graham crackers and make graham cracker cookies, then put them in a tightly sealed Tupperware container and they get soft. Yummo.Graham crackers just seem so expensive to me. I've tried all the store brands, but most are so crumbly when you break them. Don't you hate that?
Well, I just happened to find these at a Kroeger store where I don't normally shop, but I ran in for a cake for my son Jared's birthday. Kroeger is a store brand. Check it out! These graham crackers come already in squares, so you don't have to break them. How cool is that?
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