JAYNE IS FIRED UP ABOUT 2010

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Can't believe we just rolled into 2010 and still no flying cars. What's up with that? There were supposed to be flying cars by now. Then, again, maybe it's just as well. There are enough traffic problems as it is, what with cell phones and stuff.

This new year is particularly exciting for me because the first book in my Dreamlight Trilogy, FIRED UP, just went on sale. I'm having a blast writing these books. I hope you enjoy them. Here's a little taste of FIRED UP:

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“I’m probably going to regret asking this, but what is The Talk?” Jack asked.

“That’s when I explain about my commitment issues,” Chloe said. “I make it clear that any relationship I enter into is likely to be short-term and that there are no strings attached. I make sure that the other person knows that he is free to dump me on a moment’s notice without feeling any guilt.” She frowned a little. “But for some reason I’m usually the one who ends up doing the dumping.”

“You’re a real romantic, aren’t you?” he said flatly.

“I can’t afford to be a romantic, Mr. Winters. Not with my talent.”

He shot her a quick, searching look. “What does your talent have to do with it?”

“It’s hard to explain,” she said. She leaned her head against the back of the seat, folded her arms and closed her eyes. “It doesn’t matter now, anyway.”

“Why not?”

“The serial monogamy thing got old. I moved into a new phase about a year ago. I admit that I toyed with the idea of going back to serial monogamy for a time with Fletcher but I finally realized it just wouldn’t work.”

“I really know I’m going to regret asking the next question, but I can’t help myself," Jack said. "What comes after serial monogamy?”

“Celibacy.”

He felt blindsided again. “Celibacy?”

“There’s a kind of freedom in the celibate lifestyle," Chloe explained.

“Yeah? I hadn’t heard that.”

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Meet the men of the Burning Lamp. Welcome to the dark side of Arcane.

By the way, if you happen to live in the Pacific Northwest and if you're interested in writing for today's romance market you might like to know that I'll be doing a couple of writing workshops next weekend (Jan. 9 & 10). Bring your questions and we'll talk shop. Here's the schedule:

BELLEVUE, WA

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Writing Workshop and Book Signing

1:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE

990 102nd Ave. NE

Bellevue, WA 98004

Phone: (425) 462-4500

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TACOMA, WA

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Writing Workshop and Book Signing

3:00 p.m.

GARFIELD BOOK COMPANY

Pacific Lutheran University

208 Garfield St. Suite 101

Tacoma, WA 98444

Happy New Year!

Sincerely,

Jayne