Upcoming Releases - Robyn Grady

Robyn Grady is one of my all time favourite category authors. She also happens to be the nicest person one could ever hope to meet - a wonderful writer friend =)
A regular on the Waldenbooks bestseller list, it's clear Robbie is a favourite with many other readers too.
Here are just two of her upcoming books:
The Billionaires Fake Engagement - released in October
Devil in a Dark Blue Suit - released in November (love that title!)

When Eden Foley walked out of
millionaire playboy Devlin Stone’s life, she vowed it would be for ever. He knew just how to make her tremble with desire, but he was dangerous! Now, forced to contact Devlin, Eden is stunned – he wants to pick up from where they left off. Even worse, her traitorous body seems to agree!

Will one night with Devlin mean she can finally move on with her life…? Or has this devil in a dark blue suit got other, more pleasurable plans in mind?

A scandal threatened one of Australia's most powerful bachelor billionaires. The solution? A proposal.

Alexander Ramirez was committed to the idea of family, and Natalie Wilder certainly brought the right assets to his bedroom. The engagement that he'd intended as a media distraction soon became a real possibility. As one obstacle after another got in the way of his plans, Alex became more determined than ever to keep Natalie in his bed. And he always got what he wanted.

Guest at Eleni-Fest & giveaway!!

If you haven't read Stone-Cold Lover there's a free e-read up for grabs at Eleni's blog where I'll be a guest author Oct 12th. She'll be featuring other fantastic prizes and author guests over the month of October, including Anna Campbell, Trish Morey, Rachel Bailey, Erica Hayes, Tracey O'hara & Anna Hackett (think that's all of them so far!) Phew - what a line up!!

More Great News! - Christina Phillips SOLD!

Christina Phillips sold His Forbidden Princess in a two book deal to Kate Seaver at Berkley Heat!
These books are scheduled for release sometime in 2011 - HUGE congrats Christine!!!
Here's the blurb taken from Christina's blog (http://christinaphillips.blogspot.com/):-

As Rome conquers Cymru, Centurion Maximus falls under the spell of ethereal Druid princess, Carys. Charged by his Emperor to eliminate all cursed Druids before they rise up against their new masters, Maximus is unaware of her heritage and is determined to possess her and discover where she and her kin are hiding from the might of the Eagle.

Despite knowing he's the enemy of her people, Carys is fascinated by this commanding foreign invader, a barbarian who displays unexpected honor, and willingly meets him in secret to satisfy her desire for sexual pleasures. But when Maximus captures her heart her loyalties are twisted and freedom from Rome is no longer her single-minded obsession.

As the summer solstice approaches Aeron, the High Druid and ex-lover of Carys, gathers the dark gods to crush the enemy into oblivion, the Druids into submission and Carys to his will. Maximus and Carys must defeat the encroaching devastation, overcome the prejudice of their warring gods and opposing cultures and find a way for their love to survive.

Eleni-fest

http://eleni-konstantine.blogspot.com/

Check out Eleni's blog this October for some fabulous special guest authors and giveaways!

Wind Kissed, Fire Bound - Anna's latest release

WIND KISSED, FIRE BOUND by Anna Hackett

As Keeper of the Winds, Livia Cavalli needed to focus her power on keeping the evil Tempest Winds trapped in their island prison. What she doesn't need is to be distracted by sexy horse trainer Rafe Donovan. Three hundred years ago, Livia became an immortal Keeper to numb her emotions, but Rafe arouses her in a way she hasn't felt for centuries.

For Rafe, Livia is a challenge he longs to solve--and take to bed. Once she's in his arms, their desire is overwhelming. But when his own powers reveal Livia's secret pain, he realizes taking her body isn't enough--he wants to heal her soul, too...

WIND KISSED, FIRE BOUND is now available at eharlequin.com and all major online booksellers.

Watch out for the next story in the WindKeepers series, TAKEN BY THE SOUTH WIND, out in October.

www.annahackettbooks.com

Birthday!

I can't believe another year has flown by!! But I think honestly this has been one of my favourite birthday 'days' I've had for a while. It's so special to me when two of my three girls (one is too little, the darling) make a chocolate cake with sprinkles on top as a number for my age and a big wrapped parcel which included a ped egg for my cracked feet LOL! And all this the night before! I went out for dinner tonight and had a beautiful meal with my hubby - a rare event! lol. Now to top off the night I'm hoping to write a heap of words for Ice Cold Lover. Want it finished ASAP!

The Romance Studio - Review of Stone-Cold Lover

Wow - another 5 star review! Thanks so much to the reviewer, Margo Arthur! It makes my heart swell with pride =)

http://theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/stonecoldlovertescho.htm

Book of the Month and September Reads

What can I say - I absolutely loved this book. It seems people really do either love or hate Stephanie Meyer, but I'm quite a fan. Anyone who can wring out emotions like she does gets a tick from me. =)

"The Host" is very *very* different to her Twilight books - better, IMHO. Alien souls implanted into human bodies and living on earth while 'real' humans hide themselves away in caves to eke out an existence - brilliant! I'd like to say more - particularly about the heroine, but I won't spoil it. Just read it =)

September Reads:

A Spanish Vengeance: Diane Hamilton

Destiny Kills: Keri Arthur

Foretaste of Forever: Christina Phillips

September: Quote

Sometimes you have to go on when you don't feel like it, and sometimes you're doing good work when it feels like all you're managing is to shovel shit from a sitting position.

~Stephen King

Apologies! (Email Address)

To anyone who may have tried to email me about Stone-Cold Lover, the Mel Teshco address on the Ellora's Cave website is incorrect! I'm guilty of not noticing for way too long that there is no .au on the end of .com!!! Ellora's Cave assure me it will be fixed soon =)
In the meantime feel free to email me at melteshco@yahoo.com.au

Stress, Creativity & Writing

It's been more than obvious to me lately that my writing has suffered thanks to some personal stuff happening in my life. (nothing serious) Words seem to be jammed somewhere at the back of my numb brain. Still, I know if I was on deadline I'd have to push past it, have to forge ahead no matter what. It's made me wonder how other writer's have managed this with their own problems (though I guess we mostly put big name authors on a pedestal, above the sea of swimming sharks). Love to hear anybody's personal experiences with this, and what/how they pushed through it =)

Christina Phillips

I'm also appearing on Christina Phillip's blog today - a fellow Aussie author whose fabulous books are availabe from the Wild Rose Press, feel free to visit us =)

http://christinaphillips.blogspot.com/2009/09/stone-cold-lover-mel-teshco.html

Embrace the Shadows

Was lucky enough to blog at Embrace the Shadows today http://embracetheshadows.wordpress.com/ where I wrote a little about my path to publication. Love to have you visit and comment =)

Book of the month & August reads

I really enjoyed this book - one of Keri's older series, showcasing a shapeshifter hero and a witch heroine who just may save the world with her magic powers - if she can only remember a past that is fast catching up to her. Set in Melbourne and full of non-stop action with goulish monsters and vampires alike, it seemed over too quickly for my liking!


August reads:
Savage Dragon: Anna Hackett
The Trelayne Inheritance: Colleen Shannon
Guarded by Stone: Yolanda Steisos

Blog Bites on RWA

I was lucky enough to get onto Romance Writers of Australia's blog bites this week, where the featured author gets to answer 3 questions. (my first job pales a bit compared to the others' LOL!) Here is the addy: http://romanceaustralia.wordpress.com/2009/08/27/blog-bite-with-mel-teshco/

Night's Cold Kiss: release day!!

Happy release day Tracey!!

For those who didn't get to read the early blurb, here it 'tis again! -

For centuries war raged between the humans and Aeternus vampires—until courageous efforts on both sides forged a fragile peace.But the rogue Necrodreniacs will never be controlled—addicted as they are to the death-high . . . and bloody chaos.Since witnessing the murder of her mother, Antoinette Petrescu has burned with fiery hatred for the vampire race—even for Christian Laroque, the noble, dangerously handsome Aeternus who rescued her. Now an elite Venator, Antoinette must reluctantly accept Christian's help to achieve her vengeance—even as he plots to use the beautiful, unsuspecting warrior as bait to draw out the bloodthirsty dreniacs.

Savage Dragon by Anna Hackett

It was fantastic to meet Anna Hackett, Nocturne Bites author of Savage Dragon at the RWAus writers conference in Brisbane early this August (where has the time gone!!?)
I really enjoyed this fast paced read and recommend it to anyone who likes their dragon stories short, hot and thoroughly believable =)
She also has the first book in the windkeeper series coming this September at Nocturne Bites: Wind Kissed, Fire Bound.
To find out a little about her books check this out http://www.annahackettbooks.com/books.php
http://annahackett.blogspot.com/
Oh, and I love this cover too Anna!

Shapeshifter Seductions & Eleni's Taverna

I'm guest blogging at Shapeshifter seductions today, if you get the chance to vist - and even better - comment! I'd love to see you there!
http://shapeshifterseductions.blogspot.com/

The gorgeous Eleni is also promoting me today- without any coercion from me (honestly!!) Seriously, keep an eye on her blog, she's going to showcase authors there from time to time. Please feel free to go and leave a comment there, we'd love to have you! (hint hint nudge nudge)

http://eleni-konstantine.blogspot.com/2009/08/books-by-writing-buddies-mel-teshco.html

My First Review

Just got back from the Romance Writer's of Australia conference. WOW. This was a credit to the organizors who ran it like clockwork - no mean feat with the 240 odd writers who attended. Anyway, I'm home now, bone weary but so very inspired! And so excited to see my very first review at Night Time Romance Reviews - 5 stars!!!! Squeee!! (sorry, had to do put that in lol)http://ntromancereviews.blogspot.com/2009/08/review-stone-cold-love-by-mel-tescho.html

Writing in Progress (Ice Cold Lover, Her Dark Guardian & Believe)

Stone-Cold Lover is not far from its release date (whoo hoo!!) But in the meantime I have a few projects I'm working on that are coming along very nicely.

Ice Cold Lover is my next novella I hope to publish with Ellora's Cave. It features the daughter of the gargoyle hero and human heroine from SCL. This new heroine has a few body issues she has to deal with, as well as an obsessed, gorgeous, notorious bad guy... Oh dear!!

Her Dark Guardian is an old manuscript I resurrected that was originally aimed for Desire or Presents. This done well in the contest circuit, but it's simply too dark for category romance so I've decided (in my free time LOL) to turn this into a paranormal. Hmm. A super-model who returns home to her ex-lover - a reclusive artist. Should be interesting!

Last but definately not least, I'm also working on a single title (or perhaps mainstream) novel with my co-author - hey Kylie! - which is a bit of a learning curve from my usual comfortable paranormal niche. That being said, there's a real darkness to this book (can you sense a recurring theme here!) with paranormal elements (psychic, spirits) and a hero who is falling into drugs as quickly as he's falling for a single, pregnant woman who just moved in next door...

Now if only I could write as quickly as Ms Nora Roberts!

SCL Book Cover on Paranormal Monday MySpace

Whoo Hooo! Got my cover as one of three for this week on Paranormal Monday's MySpace. How cool is that! =)
Mel
http://www.myspace.com/paranormal_monday

August: Quote

I see the role of the writer as creating a room with big windows and leaving the reader to imagine. It’s a meeting on the page

~ Kevin Crossley-Holland