Can you believe it?

After having my website redesigned - Have you seen the Devil Woman logo? - and adding a MySpace page, I totally blanked on this journal.  Life does have a way of knocking you off track, doesn't it?

So much has happened since I last posted here.

I have more books out.  I've signed on with yet another publisher.  And my it's almost Christmas time.

At any rate, I will try to do better about posting here.  Below are the URLs for all my other blogs, etc.

Happy holidays, Everyone!


Beverly 

http://www.beverlyrae.com
http://www.cafepress.com/beverlyrae
http://www.myspace.com/beverlyrae
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Beverly_Rae's_Fantasies/

Hey all,

I just had my website redesigned to better reflect my personality and the fact that my books are both paranormal AND funny.

Angie with Millennium Promotion Services (http://www.millenniumpromotion.com) redesigned the whole site and made the little devil woman.  She says the devil woman fits my personality. 

I think she may be right.  But I'm not toooo bad, am I?

Anyway, take a moment please and check out the new site at http://www.beverlyrae.com

Thanks,

Beverly

Vacations are great, aren't they?   

Yet sometimes, it's even better just to get home.  

I just spent 10 days with my family including my parents, my two older brothers and their children.  Then, of course, there were the visitors including everyone from old family friends to my parents' neighbors stopping by.  Don't get me wrong.  I loved seeing everyone.  Especially the brother and his family I hadn't seen in eleven years.  But, whew!  That's not what I call a vacation.

A vacation is when you go away from home to (my choice) a nice, quiet, warm (but not too hot) area where you know no one and no one knows you.  A vacation is when you don't have to do anything; no waking up at a specific time, no eating anything good for you unless you want to, and no doing something to please anyone but yourself.  By that definition, this trip was no vacation.

Instead of lounging by the pool or on the beach, I spent my time arguing (albeit politely) with my brother.  No wonder we haven't seen each other in years!  Instead of sipping a fruity drink with an umbrella stuck in it, I ended up drinking canned soda (I HATE cans!) and fighting for the last one in the frig.  Instead of sleeping late and taking all morning to get out of my jammies, I set the alarm and woke up early so I could be the first in the one tiny bathroom shared by 6 people.  Not to mention the fact that my parents think anything below 85 degrees in the house is too cold.  Who can blow dry their hair when they're sweating?

Then getting home was a blast, too.  (In case you didn't recognize it, that was sarcasm.)

I flew home the day the authorities (applauding the authorities!) broke up the terrorist plot in the UK to blow up a bunch of airplanes headed to America.  Not that I was flying internationally, mind you.  (I wish!)  But it still affected my flight home.  I got to dump all liquid items - which I was happy to do for security's sake - and ship all my tech items (laptop, Palm, Gameboy, and digital camera) home via UPS.  As of this date, they still haven't arrived.

But it was the flight home that was the real fun part.  After getting through the line at security, I was shocked, yet thrilled to find my plane waiting and on time for departure.  Once in the air, I breathed a huge sigh of relief as I flew homeward.  So far, so good, right?  Wrong.  Landing proved to be a problem all on its own.

As we circled my hometown, the pilot came on and said we were being diverted to another airport about 70 miles away.  Why?  Because a storm prevented us from landing and our little puddle-jumper jet was running out of fuel.  No gas?  Sounded like a good reason to land to me.  So off we went.

Once at the other airport, we were informed that my hometown's airport (I'll use Atlanta to fill in a name here) was "shut down."  Of course, the official reason was that lightning was striking planes on the runway in Atlanta.  However, people started flipping open cell phones to phone home.  After the news in England, we weren't going to believe anything.  Who knew?  It could have been a terrorist event instead of the usual afternoon storm.  So...everyone called their loved one except me.  I'd loaned my cell phone to my hubby so I was without.  After begging to use a gentleman's phone, I called and left a message for my hubby.  

Two hours later, we finally got the go ahead to fly home.  My scheduled 4 hour trip (from doorstep to doorstep) had taken 12 hours.  
But I didn't care.  Once inside the Atlanta airport, I was relieved to see hubby waiting for me.  And amazingly, my luggage had arrived, too.  

So, I'll say it again.  Sometimes it's better just to get home.

Beverly

Just two more days until the Romance Writers of America Conference begins.  I live on the outskirts of Atlanta so I'll be braving the traffic every day to drive to the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel in downtown.  But it'll be worth it!

So many of my favorite authors will be attending.  Like my promo partner, Betty Hanawa and Terese Ramin.  And other terrific authors will be participating in the "Readers for Life" Literacy Autographing on Wed evening from 5:30 to 8:30.  If you've been dying to get the latest release from your favorite author, this is the time to do it.  Proceeds go to the charity, so it's a double good thing for you!  I'll be signing my anthology (cowritten with Betty Hanawa, Terese Ramin and Sydney Somers) called SEX ON THE BEACH.  

Then on Thursday, Hannah Howell and I will be at the Georgia Tech Barnes and Noble Bookstore signing autographs.  I'll be autographing DANCIN' IN THE MOONLIGHT. 

If you can't find me at those locations, try checking the hotel bar!

Hope to see you there!

Beverly

Want to meet me??   Check out my appearance schedule.   Check my website often for more listings.

Please, if you'd like to drop in and chat, feel free.  I love talking...and talking...and talking.

July 26 - 5:30 to 8:30 pm EST Literacy Signing at Romance Writers of America Conference - Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel - 265 Peachtree Center Avenue Atlanta, GA 30303

July 27 - 2 to 4 pm EST Barnes & Noble Bookstore at Georgia Tech - Signing with Hannah Howell Located at the corner of 5^th Street and Spring Street in Technology Square - 48 Fifth Street, NW, Technology Square Atlanta, GA 30308-0453

August 19 - 2 to 4 pm EST Barnes & Noble Bookstore - The Forum - Signing with authors of Georgia Romance Writers 5141 Peachtree Parkway Norcross, GA 30092

August 26 - 2 to 4 EST Borders Bookstore - 605 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway, Bldg 400 Kennesaw, GA 30144

September 30 – All day – Waldenbooks at Peachtree Mall, Columbus, GA

Thanks - Beverly

 

I've been super busy writing the sequel to DANCIN' IN THE MOONLIGHT.  The sequel, KISSIN' IN THE MOONLIGHT, is Mickale Morgan's story and it's a wild one.    I hope you'll check it out when the ebook releases in Winter, 2006.   It'll be going to print in 2007, too.

By the way, I'd love to mee you if you happen to come by one of my booksignings.  Or chat with you online.  Here's the schedule:

July 12 - Time tbd  Love Romances Cafe Chatting (online), excerpts and more with myself and Melanie Atkins.

July 15  -  2 to 4 pm EST Borders Bookstore -1705 Mall of Georgia Blvd. Buford, GA 30519

July 21 - 1-3 pm EST Beverly Rae's Fantasy Playtime on Triskelion’s Fever Loop. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TriskelionFever/

July 22 - 2-4 pm EST Barnes & Noble Bookstore - Cumberland location 2952 Cobb Pkway Atlanta, Ga 30339

July 26 - 5:30 to 8:30 pm EST Literacy Signing at Romance Writers of America Conference - Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel - 265 Peachtree Center Avenue Atlanta, GA 30303

July 27 - 2 to 4 pm EST Barnes & Noble Bookstore at Georgia Tech - Signing with Hannah Howell Located at the corner of 5^th Street and Spring Street in Technology Square - 48 Fifth Street, NW, Technology Square Atlanta, GA 30308-0453

August 19 - 2 to 4 pm EST Barnes & Noble Bookstore - The Forum - Signing with authors of Georgia Romance Writers 5141 Peachtree Parkway Norcross, GA 30092

August 26 - 2 to 4 EST Borders Bookstore - 605 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway, Bldg 400 Kennesaw, GA 30144

Thanks,
Beverly

DANCIN' IN THE MOONLIGHT - Get it now on Amazon.com or at your local bookstore.  (If they don't have a copy, ask them to order it.)

I have to say going to the Romantic Times Booklovers' Convention in Daytona Beach this past week was the most fun I've had in decades.  That's right.  Not just years...decades!

I met so many of my fellow authors, publishers and editors, but the best was meeting the readers.  So many people came up to me to tell me how much they enjoyed my books. Talk about an ego boost!  

RT throws the best conventions.  They have workshops, mixers, breakfasts, luncheons and, best of all, parties every night.  And I went to each and every one of them.  Oh, and the Mr. Romance 2006 contest was a blast, too.  Did you know the contestants and other male models mingle in the crowd every day?  See?  I thought that would have you signing up for next year's convention.

I was also at the Book Fair on Saturday and sold out of all my copies of Dancin' in the Moonlight in the first 30 minutes of the fair!  But I still had a great time talking to everyone until I drew the winner of my Pleasure Purse at 2:30. 

I hope to see you in Houston in 2007!

Beverly

Dancin' in the Moonlight - available in ebook at http://www.triskelionpublishing.net and in PRINT at Amazon.com.  Or ask your local bookseller for a copy today!

It's Sunday!  Just 2 days away until I take off for the Romantic Times Booklovers' Convention in Daytona Beach, Florida!

Think of it!  Six glorious day at the Hilton Ocean Walk Village sitting right on the beach.  Six days of networking, meeting fans and getting to know a bunch of wonderful writers.  And, oh, yeah...the cover models will be there as well (tehehehe)  

I'm ready for all the parties, too.  I'll have on my Queen of Darkness for the Vampire/Pirate Ball and my special secret fairy costume for the Fairy Ball.  Of course, I plan to be front row center for the Mr. Romance Contest!

This is a great convention open to everyone so I hope to see you there!

Beverly

PS - Thank you so much for your purchases of DANCIN' IN THE MOONLIGHT.   Readers are flocking to purchase their copy from Amazon.com.  I can't wait to see how well it does in the bookstores in June.

http://www.beverlyrae.com

Hey, all!  Dancin' in the Moonlight is now available for immediate delivery NOW on Amazon.com.  Search under the title or my name.

I am flying high!!!

Thanks,
Beverly Rae - http://www.beverlyrae.com

Giggle, Gasp & Sigh
With a Beverly Rae Romance

  THE MILE HIGH CLUB from Midnight Showcase is released!

Hi everyone,

I am thrilled to announce the release of a wonderful anthology.  Along with myself, five terrific authors - Anne Leland, Kara Griffin, Mae Powers, Terry Spear, and Alyssa Brooks - have put together a collection of stories of high-flying, bungee-jumping, skydiving lovers I know you'll enjoy reading.  

Get your ebook or print copy at http://www.midnightshowcase.com.  
Check under New Releases or Erotic-ahh Digests.

Thanks and happy reading!
Beverly Rae

Check out the cover for my latest ! ! ! !

DANCIN' IN THE MOONLIGHT is available in ebook format NOW at 

http://tinyurl.com/nkgfe 

And don't forget !  You can pre-order your print copy from Amazon.com. 

Go to 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933874031/sr=8-2/qid=1142814025/ref=sr_1_2/102-1140816-2613708?%5Fencoding=UTF8

My latest - and I think, greatest (so far) - book is now released in ebook format.

Here's a little about DANCIN' IN THE MOONLIGHT --

Another hysterical story from THE STILL SEXY LADIES GUIDE TO DATING IMMORTALS:

Hi all!

Well, we're finally moved into our new home in GA and, after 2 weeks, all of the boxes are out of the house.  Man, this was a hard move.  Or maybe I'm just getting too old to be uprooted?

At any rate, my new book, DANCIN' IN THE MOONLIGHT, will be released in ebook format soon.  Then in May, it comes out in PRINT!  I'm sooooo excited I can't stand it.  In fact, my publisher tells me that it already has preorders.  I am happy dancin' all day now.

Thanks for everyone's support.

Beverly Rae

I am happy to announce the winner of my TAKE A BREAK ON ME Contest for 2006 is...

Debra G of Debby...@aol.com !

Debra wins a gift pack valued in excess of $60!  And more!  By answering the Bonus Question, she has won her choice of one of my current releases.  
(Check all my releases, current and future, by going to my website at www.beverlyrae.com .)

CONGRATULATIONS, Debra!

Thanks to everyone who answered all the trivia questions and entered.

Beverly

Hi Everyone,

Life has gotten so hectic! During the past few months, my husband accepted a new job and we've moving.  In fact, the movers are here packing our possessions as I write this. In the short space of a month, we sold our home here and found another one. 

On the writing front, I'll have two new books coming out in 2006 - so far!  They are two very funny stories called MY ANGEL which will be in the Mile High Club Digest for Midnight Showcase.  A naive angel comes to Earth and meets a free-spirited, wild woman who ends up learning how to fly high in more than one way. 

DANCIN' IN THE MOONLIGHT is my first werewolf romance.  This humorous, sexy, fun romp will leave you laughing and gasping in awe as you follow Tala Wilde as she meets the perfect man - half human, half wolf.

But the best part is that both of these books will be available in both ebook and PRINT formats!

I'll be out of touch for a little while longer while we transition from one home to another, one state to another.  But don't worry! I fast working on my next book.

Take care,

Beverly

Happy Holidays, Everyone!!!

I'm having a great time this holiday.  Especially since my hubby just gave me my present early. 

Even though he's always said he'd never get another dog - we already have two - he gave me an adorable Shih-tzu puppy named Maxie.  Maxie's into everything, and he's fit right into the family with the other two dogs. The other two are Wiggles (appropriately named), a 7 yr old Shih-tzu, and Lady (again, appropirately named), a 4 yr old tiny poodle (6 lbs).

I'm overjoyed!!! 

I hope all your Christmas wishes come true. 

BTW - Watch my website for information on my Biggest Contest ever!!! www.beverlyrae.com

Hugs,

Beverly

 

Wow!  I have so much to report.  Check it out!

 

BABY BLUE (Santa, Send Me a Convertible) is RELEASED !!!  

A little about BABY BLUE

Angie's out to win her dream-mobile in a contest for the Ultimate Holiday Spirit.  But Jack has his eye on the sleek blue Porsche, too.  Who will win the contest?  Who will the mysterious shape-shifting Santa help win the prize?  Or will Angie and Jack find out  love is the ultimate prize?

Visit Triskelion Publishing at http://www.triskelionpublishing.com/pd69.html to get your copy NOW.

 

I'M A FEATURED AUTHOR AT THE ROMANCE STUDIO

Go to http://www.theromancestudio.com/blue/home.php to check out my feature. Scroll down the middle of the page for the feature.  Then - if you'd do me the favor - keep scrolling and check out the VOTE on the left side of the page.  Could you vote for me, please?  Thanks!

 

JEWEL'S WAY ROMANCE AUTHORS' RADIO

DECEMBER 7TH at 11:00 pm EST

Catch my guest author appearance on Jewel's Way Romance Authors' Radio Show.  Email questions for me to answer to  jewel@jewelsway.com (Put my name in the subject heading.) or call toll free within the U.S. at 1-800-773-0355. 

To listen in, go to http://www.jewelsway.com/radio_show.htm.  

Please note: Jewel's Way Romance Authors' Radio Show is an Internet radio show. Listeners tune into the show via your computer. Not on your regular radio.

 

Thanks for checking in!

Beverly Rae - http://www.beverlyrae.com

 

SEX ON THE BEACH - http://www.triskelionpublishing.com/pd54.html

    4 Amazing Stories by 4 Gifted Authors.  Get HOT for the winter!

 

LOVE TIMES SEVEN - http://www.triskelionpublishing.com/prods26.html

    4 Stars (Compelling - A Page Turner) from Romantic Times Magazine !

 

DEJA VU YOU - http://www.triskelionpublishing.com/pd34.html

    If you loved LOVE TIMES SEVEN, you'll want to grab your copy of DEJA VU YOU right now!   

 

PARANORMAL ISLAND FANTASIES Anthology - http://www.triskelionpublishing.com/pd17.html

    4.5 Stars from eCataRomance.com

 

 

Checking in!!

I haven't posted for awhile so I thought I'd better hop on in. 

My latest book, SEX ON THE BEACH Anthology with Betty Hanawa, Sydney Somers, and Terese Ramin just released at Triskelion.  You'll find it under the HOT Sister O Releases.  Check it out at http://www.triskelionpublishing.com/pd54.html

And watch out!  A different kind of holiday story will be headed your way very soon.  Watch for BABY BLUE (Santa, Send Me a Convertible) in Dec. 2005.

Wonderful news!!  My entry, TOUCH ME, has finaled in the From the Heart Romance Writers' contest, Wallflower Contest, in the erotic/steamy category.  The entry has now been sent to an agent who will select a winner.  Wish me luck, everyone!

And more wonderful news!  My publisher, Triskelion Publishing, just told me that my March, 2006 release, HOWLING AT THE MOON, will definitely go to print 2-3 months after its e-release. 

So hey!  If you've gotten some great news lately, email me and tell me all about it, okay?  info@beverlyrae.com

Check with you soon,

Beverly Rae - www.beverlyrae.com

 

Hi Everyone,

I'm so excited!  I just found out that my first book, LOVE TIMES SEVEN, received a 4 Star rating from Romantic Times Magazine.

Hi All,

I'm just checking in, taking a break from writing HOWLING AT THE MOON, my next book for Triskelion Publishing.  I love the book, but sometimes you just have to take a break and get away from your latest WIP.

The weather here is phenomenal -- bright, sunny, 70 degrees - perfect!  And I'm inside writing.  I wish like anything I could just get a wine cooler and relax on the patio with the sun beating down on me.  There's just enough of a breeze that sitting in the sun wouldn't get too hot.  Oh, well.

Still waiting for SEX ON THE BEACH Anthology to be released.  The release date was supposed to have been the first of October, but something has delayed release. 

Check in with me sometime, okay?  I'd love to know what you're up to.

Have a good week - Beverly