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LUCY GETS HER LIFE BACK

Stef Ann — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:03:44 +0000

If you haven’t checked out the ebook version of LUCY GETS HE LIFE BACK nowis when should check it out! For a limited time, LUCY will be available on Amazon for the great price of .99 cents. After you read the book, please share your comments on Amazon. Thanks!

Starbucks Coffee Card Winner

Stef Ann — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:52:24 +0000

Lisa W. was the winner of the $20.00 Starbucks giftcard! Check back for a new contest coming soon! And also a very special appearance from Bella Luna. PINK MOON will be available for your ereaders in the next couple of weeks! My cover designer outdid himself on the fabulous cover!

Lucy Gets Her Life Back

Stef Ann — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:48:01 +0000

I’m excited to announce that LUCY GETS HER LIFE BACK is now available in ebook!

This book was so fun to revisit and read again. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed the hero, Drew Tolman, and what a hunk he was/is! The story is about Lucy Carpenter, a single mom from Boise, and her two sons. They relocate to Red Duck, Idaho to begin a new life. Once in town, nothing seems to go right for Lucy–until she meets Drew. He’s a former baseball player who quit under the cloud of scandal–and he’s got his own past he’s trying to straighten out. I hope you’ll check out this book on Amazon. And soon to be available on Nook.

Red Duck, Idaho is based on Sun Valley, Idaho. Did you know that Sun Valley isn’t a “town” per se? Sun Valley is a resort, and if you blink, you’ll pass it. The town of Ketchum, Idaho is connected to Sun Valley and Ketchum is a wonderful place. Boardwalks, shops, and every year in October, the running of the sheep come to town.

Let me know what you think of Lucy and Drew! I hope you share your thoughts on Amazon, Good Reads and BN. Happy reading!!!!

A Winner and LUCY GETS HER LIFE BACK

Stef Ann — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:35:53 +0000

Coming soon!

I’m putting the final touches on the e-book format of one of my all-time favorites. I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting Red Duck, Idaho and meeting Lucy and Drew all over again. I hope you’ll give this book a try and let me know what you think. I hope to have it online by next week–just in time for Christmas!

In the meantime, I’m happy to have picked a winner in the $50.00 Amazon.com giftcard giveaway. I’ll be doing another prize in the coming month. Until then, happy reading!

What kind of Hero do you crave?

Stef Ann — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:28:41 +0000

We saw the movie FLIGHT last night. Ohmygoodness! Loved it. Well, anything Denzel is in is fabulous, and I think this might be my favorite Denzel movie of all time. His acting was top-notch and the character he played was complex. I got to thinking about heros in romance novels.

I prefer the guys who start out imperfect, who you’d never want to get involved with because you think there just isn’t any hope for them, but with the love and encouragement of a good woman, they make a turn around.

In FLIGHT, Denzel has his own demons and I won’t give away how he processes them and what he ends up doing at the conclusion. If you could pick any type of hero to read about, do you like an imperfect man who evolves by the end? Or do you like a hero who’s got it going on from page one, and he sweeps the heroine off her feet?

New Contest!

Stef Ann — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:57:42 +0000

To celebrate the ebook release of GIRLS NIGHT, I’m doing a contest! To enter, click the “Contest” page and fill out the fields to be subscribed to my newsletter. If you’d like to double your chances, I will enter you twice if you visit my Facebook Page and click “Like.”

In honor of the spirit of romance, I’d love to hear your favorite love story on how you met your significant other. Please comment and let us all know how you found true love–just like Vince and Jillene in GIRLS NIGHT!

$50 e-gift to Amazon.com!

admin — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:13:17 +0000

To celebrate the e-publication of GIRLS NIGHT, Stef Ann is running a new contest from now until December 15, 2012. A winner will be drawn randomly and they will receive a $50.00 e-gift card to Amazon.com! To enter, simply sign up for our newsletter (you can sign up again if you are already subscribed to be entered in the contest). To have your name put in the drawing twice “LIKE” Stef Ann’s Facebook page. Good luck!

Click Here to Enter!

Coming this December

Stef Ann — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 14:32:20 +0000

This December is shaping up to be hotter than a blanket by a roasting fire! Check out new releases by Lucy Monroe and Kat Martin. These ladies know how to turn up the heat between the pages and . . . I know you’ll love both their releases! Find Lucy on Facebook and view Lucy’s website for more information and hunky cover model photos. I know you’ll enjoy Kat’s Facebook, so be sure not to miss it, as well as Kat’s website for more fabulous reads by this wonderful author.

GIRLS NIGHT is AVAILABLE!

Stef Ann — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:43:54 +0000

GIRLS NIGHT is officially available on Amazon for your Kindle!

I’d love your feedback. Post your review on Amazon.com and let me know if you enjoyed Vince and Jillene’s romance.

Click Here to Visit Kindle

This book was written when I lived in Seattle and my daughters were 10 and 12. They had a hand in writing their characters, and many of the scenes are things they did as little girls. I had so much fun writing a book that reflected their voices in my house. Of course, I never owned a coffee shop, but I was on a first name basis with the baristas at the local Starbucks. They were great about helping me understand the coffee businesses. Plus, it was nice to have a great cup of joe each day as I visited with the employees about their jobs.

This is my first ebook venture and I’m so excited to share the new cover art with you. It was designed by Streetlight Graphics and I love it! I hope you will too. Drop me an e-mail and let me know!

Life Update

Stef Ann — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 22:34:39 +0000

It’s been a while since I blogged. Life gets in the way and I’ve stayed busy since retiring from writing romances. For twenty-five years, I enjoyed creating heros and heroines who captivated my readers and I thank you all for your support.

The past few years, I’ve learned how to fly an airplane, raise sheep, make homemade pasta, and I’ve enjoyed my gardening in the summer. My husband and I frequently travel and we’ve gone to some amazing places. This year we cruised through the Virgin Islands–visiting five countries. As I’ve transitioned into normal life, as it so happened, about a two years ago, I got a fabulous idea for a new book. It’s not a romance and it’s not women’s fiction. Rather, a commercial fiction idea that would appeal to both men and women. It spans many decades and is richly textured. Writing this book is slow going, and I find myself sidetracked researching the 1950s and 1960s. When I approach the 1970s, I won’t need to research much at all–I lived it. The book is set in Los Angeles, my hometown. I grew up in a time in L.A. when things were uncomplicated, your summer days were spent taking the beach bus to Santa Monica. High school days were all about cruising Van Nuys Blvd.

As I make progress with my latest novel, I wanted to reconnect with my fans and let them know what I’m up to, as well as announcing that five of my beloved contemporary romances will soon be available via eb00k format. My very first contemporary romance, GIRLS NIGHT, made the USA TODAY and Waldenbooks bestseller lists. This was a fun book to write and I’ve recently reread it myself and fallen in love with Vince all over again.

What do you consider a fun girls night?