Kelly Maher Newsletter-Engaging Erotic Fiction

JUNE 2006





TABLE OF CONTENTS








NEWS


Welcome to my first newsletter! Many thanks and thoughts of appreciation go out to the lovely Lani Aames for setting up this template for me. Sometimes my technical knowledge just refuses to take a certain leap of logic. Also, if you're coming to the website for this, and would like to receive it in your inbox, sign up at Kelly Maher News on Yahoo! or send a blank e-mail to subscribe.

Lots of things have happened since I first sold back at the end of February. Some good, some not so good. My first book, Spring Storm, was released from Phaze at the end of April and I've gotten some wonderful reviews on it!

My next book, Family Jewels, will be released by Amber Quill Press on June 18th as part of their 3rd Annual Heat Wave. Sales and other fun goodies are part of the celebrations, so be sure to explore the AQP site and reader loops.

Some of the best news on the personal front is that I'll be leaving on the 15th for almost two whole weeks in Ireland! It's a big family trip with 14 people joining in on the fun. Pictures will definitely be posted when I get back.

Part of the not so good stuff was that my namesake, our dog Kelly, had to be put to sleep at the beginning of April. She was 14 years old and had lived a long and, I hope, happy life. I will miss her a lot. If you have a pet, give them a snuggle for me.

Right now, I'm working on a couple of projects and hope to report on them in future editions of the newsletter. So, dig in and enjoy!

Engagingly yours,
Kelly






My interview with MayReviews.com has been posted! Read it here.





BOOKS



Spring Storm cover When county trooper Aiden Loughlin rescues Gwyn Murphy from a ditch during a thunderstorm, sparks really do fly! You can buy Spring Storm now from Phaze!

Read an excerpt

Dina Smith from Romance Junkies gave Spring Storm 4 Blue Ribbons!!
"Kelly Maher has combined intense characters, steamy passion and a touch of the paranormal creating a unique story that is sure to please."
Read the full review





Family Jewels cover Amalia Winston is worth every penny she charges for her services. Money is no object to Sasha Feodrovich. When they get together, more than his family's jewels are at stake!

Read an excerpt

ON SALE JUNE 18TH!

Be sure to explore the Amber Quill Press website and readers loop for sales and contests as part of the 3rd Annual Heat Wave Celebration!





Bound to Love cover All Daniela wants to do is rest and relax after a hard, dreary day. When she slips on a gift from a secret admirer, she triggers a spell cast by a long-dead sorcerer.

Read an excerpt

Bound to Love is coming soon from Ocean's Mist Press.







APPEARANCES


BLOGS
June 15th -- Amber Quill Press Authors*

CHATS (8pm CDT)
July 3rd -- Phaze chatroom
July 17th -- FAR chatroom

CONFERENCES
July 26-30th -- RWA National -- Atlanta, GA**

*Prize is scheduled to be given away during this event.
**Kelly is contributing to a couple of group baskets to be given away at a number of individual events.




CONTEST


I'm running the June contest over on the Indulge Authors loop. Join the group and post your dream vacation and I'll draw a name out of the hat at the end of the month. The winner will get a prize pack of goodies that I pick up wherever we are in Ireland when Family Jewels releases!





INDULGE AUTHORS NEWS


Speaking of the Indulge Authors, I want to remind everyone that my fellow IA'er, Sherrill Quinn, is a fellow Amber Heat Wave Contest winner. Her book, The Claiming, released on June 4th from Amber Quill.

Sherrill Quinn's The Claiming coverAs an Intergalactic Marshal, Kassinda Marjani is all about the job. When her brother is imprisoned on trumped-up charges and she's blackmailed into capturing Rhys Valorian... well, she's determined to bring in the exiled vampire prince—her former lover—to save her brother's life.

But things don't always go according to plan...

When Kassinda and Rhys crash land on a barbaric planet where men cherish their women and see to their pleasure whenever—and wherever—necessary, Kass realizes she might have to move onto Plan B. If only she had a Plan B.





READING RECS


You may not have heard, but by day, I'm a librarian. I absolutely *LOVE* talking about books! Here are some that I've read lately and loved!

AFTER CLASS by Megan Hart - School's out, but the instruction has just begun for Karrie Damron.

FORBIDDEN FRUIT by Caitlyn Willows - Her dream man is finally free and available, but convincing her father's best friend that she's interested is going to take some doing.





SPECIAL FEATURE


This month's Special Feature is a recipe that my mom came up with as a way to use up some older strawberries.

CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

  • 1 pint slightly bruised strawberries
  • 12 oz. French Vanilla Low Fat yogurt
  • 1 tsp. Chocolate extract
Directions:
Blend ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve in glass of your choice.

Servings: 2-4





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