NEWS

Dear Readers and Friends,

Last month I announced that I’d finished my next Medical Romance novel, Invasion of the Medics (my tongue in cheek title).  I’m happy to tell you that after revising and editing, I submitted it.  Two weeks later I received my revisions and am diligently working on them.  I am so pleased that my editor likes the story, and the revisions don’t seem extensive, so that’s a big plus!  I loved writing this book (I love writing all of my books, but some are more special to me than others) and hope that next year I will be able to share it with you as my eighth published Mills and Boon Medical romance.
 
Speaking of published books, next month will be a publishing Milestone for me.  My fifth book, Pregnant Nurse, New-Found Family (my allergy book) will be in the stores in the United Kingdom and in October, it will be published here in the US.  I will have a special celebration contest next month with an equally special prize, so be sure to check back. 

Another fun package arrived in June.  My South African author’s copies of my third book, In His Angel’s Arms or as the title of the book reads in Afrikaanse: In sy engel se arms by Lynne Marshall.  I never get tired of seeing the lovely translations of my books, and I can’t begin to tell you how fortunate I feel.  Thank you Harlequin Mills & Boon for believing in my stories and for publishing my books, and continued happy 100th Mills and Boon birthday wishes for 2008!

Every year the RWA, Romance Writers of America, have a national conference.  This year it’s in San Francisco, California, at the end of July.  A couple thousand authors show up and have a ball with workshops, promo ops, literacy signings, and favorite author sightings such as Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Nora Roberts, Suzanne Brockmann, and Linda Howard, just to name a few.  I will be attending and promise to take lots of pictures and to share them with you next month.  If you live in the area, I will be participating in the Literacy for Life book signing on Wednesday, July 30th at 6:00 pm.  I’m also looking forward to meeting a few of my online Aussie Medical Romance author friends – Amy Andrews, half of Emily Forbes (sounds amazing doesn’t it?) and Fiona McArthur.  I’ve said it before, but you may not know that Fiona is the reason I write for the Medical Romance line.  When I bought her book a the Literacy Signing in New York in 2003, she invited me to the Medical Romance meet and greet where I met my future editor, Kimberley Young.  Thank you a thousand times over, Fiona!  I can’t wait to finally meet you ladies in person.  First drink is on me!

I’ve got one more really exciting thing to tell you this month.  My good friend and former critique partner, Trish Albright, has her book debut on July 1st.  Siren’s Song, an action-packed rollicking pirate romp romance, will be available at Walmart, Waldenbooks, Barnes & Noble, and other fine bookstores, as well as Online.  I was privileged to help with critiques and I enjoyed the book to no end. I absolutely loved it!  I hope you’ll check it out at a bookstore near you.

Happy 4th of July everyone in the US!  And for my friends overseas, best wishes for a wonderful month.

 

 

APPEARANCES

Romance Writers of America
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
The Readers for Life, literacy autographing
San Francisco Marriott
55 Fourth Street
San Francisco, California 94103

Moonlight and Magnolias Conference
October 3-5, 2008
Atlanta, Georgia

I will be presenting my workshop: 
Riveting Revisions – The Key to Getting Published
Group public book signing
More info to follow as the event grows closer.

 

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT....

Average Customer Review
5 Stars
Candy Calvert (San Antonio, TX)
Posted on her blog September 14, 2006

Fabulous Medical Romance Debut--I'm hooked! 7 Dec 2006

Who needs medical TV when you've got offerings like Lynne Marshall's debut Medical Romance, Her Baby's Secret Father?

I'm a new fan to Mills & Boons Medical Romance line and--living in the United States--thought I had to tune into shows like "ER," "Grey's Anatomy," "Scrubs" and "House" to get my medical "fix"--not true! And I must say that Lynne Marshall's debut has all the elements that satisfy, and much-much more:

The book starts, "STAT," with Pulmonary nurse Jaynie Winchester, going into premature labor during her hospital shift--a stoic single Mom unprepared for a complicated birth . . . and for her renewed feelings for Terrance Zanderson, the handsome Respiratory Therapist who becomes a hero for Jaynie and her newborn.

Author Marshall weaves a story of tenderness which will touch the heartstrings. She gives the reader both breath-catching medical action and characters so vulnerable and charismatic that they come alive on the page--flaws, strengths, humor and courage all portrayed beautifully.

I couldn't put Her Baby's Secret Father down--and I can't wait for Lynne Marshall's upcoming release, Her L.A. Knight. Just what the doctor ordered!

HER BABY'S SECRET FATHER
Kate Willoughby
Posted on her blog September 14, 2006

If you want to read a feel-good book, I highly recommend Lynne Marshall's first novel, Her Baby's Secret Father. Yes, the title is a little goofy, but you really just have to get past that, because if you let that stop you, you'll miss out on a great story. This is, admittedly, the first Mills & Boon Medical that I've ever read, but if this is par for them, then I should probably be reading more!

Lynne obviously knows her medicine, but the terminology and procedures were explained well enough so that I didn't feel like I was wading through tons of technical jargon. I actually enjoyed it. I'm just weird enough to enjoy learning odd facts. For example, polydactyly is having an extra digit on the side of the hand.

I'm always amazed when authors can work around a post-partum heroine and still manage to get in a good love scene. It's tricky to make the reader believe that the heroine is interested in sex, having recently given birth, not to mention toeing the line between breasts for nursing and breasts as errogenous zones, but Marshall did a masterful job with this.

Finally, as popular as alpha heroes are, I like a nice beta guy once in a while. Terrance is definitely a manly man. I can still picture him in those jeans with the slash on the back of the thigh or in his running shorts. Yum! But he has a sensitive side that really made me want to get cuddled by him. (Can I WRITE a more passive sentence? LOL)

Anyway, go to the Mills & Boon website and order this book. You won't be disappointed. Reading Her Baby's Secret Father is like getting a warm hug that lasts one hundred and eighty six pages.

HER BABY'S SECRET FATHER
CataRomance.com
5 Stars
Reviewer Trang
Posted August 8, 2006

Jaynie Winchester wants a family and won't let anything deter her from her dream, even the fact that she doesn't have a man in her life! She's planned it all...working double shifts to save money, chosing the perfect donor sperm, and finishing everything in the nursery. But even she couldn't plan for premature labor or the consequences of an early birth. Now baby Tara is in the NICU and needs specialized care. Thank goodness Terrance is on the job! Although things never worked out for them romantically (they'd only dated a few times before Jaynie realized Terrance did not want a commitment), he was the best therapist around. Now if she could only keep her thoughts on her preemie's needs and off of hunky Terrance, things would be perfect.

Although regretful that their relationship never developed past friendship, Terrance can't help but imagine how things might be different if baby Tara were his child with Jaynie. But his past fears as well as his drive to become a doctor has left having a family out of the picture. Yet he still finds himself getting more and more involved with the little baby struggling for survival, as well as her mother. When he begins to suspect that their connection may be stronger than either he or Jaynie ever imagined, how will the commitment phobic Terrance handle the situation?

Ms. Marshall's debut is simply smashing! I fell in love with each of the wonderful characters. Jaynie is the single-minded young woman, determined to make her dreams come true. But she soon realizes that although she's capable of living her life alone, having someone to share the burdens and joys would make it so much better. Terrance is just as single-minded but for different reasons. He's suffered unimaginable pain and heartache and doesn't want to ever be in that position to be hurt again. He has purposefully pursued his own dream of becoming a doctor and has not let anyone or anything interfere with that dream...until Jaynie and Tara come along. As for Tara, she's what brings these two together. Her Baby's Secret Father has a great flow and while medically descriptive, is very easy to follow. The love scenes are just right for the story's setting and length. Congratulations Ms. Marshall on your wonderful debut!

NEWS ARCHIVES

 

12.01.07 :: Happy December!  It’s hard to believe the year is almost over, but the holidays are just around the corner to prove the fact.  Do I sound like Scrooge?  I hope not.  The truth is, I don’t feel prepared for any of it.  Visit my Dear Reader letter to find out why.

I have lots of great and exciting news to share this month.  First off, a group of us Mills and Boon Medical Romance Authors are launching our very own blog on December 3rd with the talented Kate Hardy kicking things off.  A different author will blog weekly on Mondays, and to start things out right, each of us will give a copy of our current book away on the blog over the next three months. 

Be sure to visit:  http://medicalromance.blogspot.com/ where Love is the best Medicine.

I will also be guest blogging at the Pink Heart Society on December 27th for Thursday Talk-Time http://pinkheartsociety.blogspot.com/  I hope you’ll stop by and say hello!

I was excited to find out that my article Riveting Revisions – The Key to Getting Published will be in the January Romance Writers Report.  I will also be giving a workshop on the same topic in March for the Los Angeles Romance Authors, and in October at the 2008 Moonlight and Magnolias conference.

The November contest winner is Sondra Brackman.  Congratulations, Sondra, The Nocturne Raintree trilogy is on the way.  Enjoy!

This month I’ll be participating in a group contest. Visit my contest page to find out all the details.

My next book, Single Dad, Nurse Bride, is now available for advanced purchase at the UK Harlequin website. YAY!

11.2.07 :: Congratulations to Pam Muldowney, my October contest winner. Pam, your books are in the mail!

I have a special prize for this month’s contest, so first read my Dear Reader letter under News, then click over to my Contest/Contact page to enter. I can’t wait to hear your answers!

November Prize: The complete Raintree Trilogy from Silhouette Nocturne ™. Raintree: Inferno, by Linda Howard (this is a signed copy!), Raintree: Haunted, by Linda Winstead Jones, and Raintree: Sanctuary by Beverly Barton.

10.1.07 :: Look at my beautiful new book cover! SINGLE DAD, NURSE BRIDE won't be available until January 2008 in the UK and March 2008 in the US, but I couldn't resist posting it this month.

Happy Halloween! I know, I know, it’s only early October but before we know it, Halloween will be here. I’m giving away a few books in the contest this month, and maybe some candy, so click on the Contest/Contact page and check it out!

The September contest winner is – Michelle Marcos! Congratulations, Michelle. A Writer’s Book of Days, and a copy of my book, In His Angel’s Arms, are in the mail.

I’ve read some great books this month. For my brief recommendations and the monthly Dear Reader column, click over to my News page. Make it a great month everyone!

9.18.07 :: More news. I've just been given the title and release date for my latest book. Look for PREGNANT NURSE, NEW-FOUND FAMILY in August 2008, UK paperback.

9.07.07 :: NEWSFLASH! I've just been informed that my fifth Medical Romance has been accepted by Harlequin Mills and Boon. I don't have the release date or new title yet, but my working title was, ALLERGIC TO LOVE. Needless to say, I'm thrilled!

9.02.07 :: Her L.A. Knight is still available at the Harlequin US website

Be sure to check out my CONTEST page for this month’s contest and prize. The winner of my August contest is Kim Westgaard. Congratulations! Your books are in the mail.

8.02.07 :: I’ve made it home from Dallas safe and sound. The Romance Writers of America annual conference was fantastic. Be sure to check out my Pictures and read my News to find out more about my experiences in Big D.

In His Angel’s Arms is now available in Australia as well as in England and in France as Un patient à apprivoiser

Don’t forget, Her L.A. Knight is still available at the Harlequin US website in the backlist for May.

Drum roll! And the winner of the July website contest—for answering the question “What is the British term for parking lot?” Answer: Car Park—is Joyce Sapon! Congratulations. Please contact me with your address and your books will soon be in the mail. Last month Carol Anderson’s contest entry wound up in my spam catcher, so this month I would like to send her a copy of In His Angel’s Arms along with my apologies.

For this month’s question and prize go to my Contest page.

7.17.07 :: Check out my 4 Stars review from Cataromance!

7.05.07 :: I'll be a guest at author Kate Hardy's blog on July 17th to help celebrate the release of her twenty-fifth book with Harlequin Mills & Boon, Breakfast at Giovanni's. For a chance to win a book, stop by and say hello.

7.01.07 :: Happy fourth of July! May we all spend time enjoying the day with family or friends celebrating our country’s independence.

I’m so excited that my third book for Harlequin Mills & Boon, IN HIS ANGEL’S ARMS, is currently in stores in the United Kingdom and will be on sale in Australia in August. I’m posting an excerpt from the first chapter for this month’s Article. Her L.A. Knight will be available one last month, through July, at the Harlequin U.S. website.

Because the year is half over and I had a great turn out for this month’s contest, I have chosen TWO winners. Congratulations to Pauline Timario and Lynn Bushey! Ladies, you’ll both receive a copy of my latest book, In His Angel’s Arms, and a mini spa in a box. Please check out my contest page for July’s question and prize.

For those of you going to Dallas for the Romance Writers of America conference, I’ll see you there! More on Dallas in my monthly mini blog on the News page. Check it out.

6.1.07 :: The winner of the May contest is Danette Bocage. Congratulations. Black Widow Bride by Tessa Radley (Silhouette Desire) The Wedding Secret by Michele Dunaway (American Romance) and the lovely jeweled bookmark, PLUS a copy of my brand spanking new Medical Romance, IN HIS ANGEL’S ARMS, since you said the magic words :) are on their way to you.

Be sure to check out my contest page for this month’s contest to win a Kiss My Face Serenity bath in a tiny box and a paperback copy of In His Angel’s Arms, my July UK Harlequin Mills and Boon Medical Romance release.

5.18.07 :: Read the new L.A. KNIGHT review from Red Roses For Authors

5.7.07 :: I'm excited to announce that I am the featured author at the Cataromance website! Here's the link:

http://www.cataromance.com/7-home_page

05.01.07 :: I am thrilled to announce that my very first U.S. release of Medical Romance, HER L.A. KNIGHT, is now available on the U.S. Harlequin website. And on your next visit to the Harlequin website, check out my bio on the author’s page! Her L.A. Knight was awarded a 4 ½ Star review from Cataromance. “Her L.A. Knight showcases Ms. Marshall’s ability to create characters you’ll become invested in--- As China and Rick become aware of each other, their newfound feelings bring forth a need to face their pasts and finally put those issues where they belong.” Be sure to check out my News and Articles page for the very first scene in Her L.A. Knight.

ONE FOR THE ROAD was number one in contemporary sales at Triskelion for the first three weeks of April. It remains in the top three. Did I mention my 4 Star review from Romantic Times BOOKreviews? Marshall “…is great at capturing the joys of rediscovering love and sex in your 40s.” If you haven’t gotten your copy yet, cruise over to Triskelion and check out One for the Road.

AND THE APRIL CONTEST WINNER IS … Nathalie D.. Congratulations! Your books are in the mail! Be sure to check the CONTACT/CONTEST page for this month’s contest. The May winner will receive a beautiful jeweled bookmark and a Harlequin American Romance by Michele Dunaway.

04.01.07 :: ONE FOR THE ROAD, my boomer romance story, is now on sale at Triskelion publishing.

Romantic Times gave ONE FOR THE ROAD a 4 star review and had this to say in their May edition: One for the Road "... is a delightful, feel-good story that will have you grinning from beginning to end."

HER L.A. KNIGHT is now available at the U.S. Harlequin Readers Service: 1-888-478-7323 or 1-800-873-8635. It will be available in May on the U.S. Harlequin website.

I've just been informed that the title for my fourth Medical Romance will be: SINGLE DAD, NURSE BRIDE. Look for it January 2008!

AND THE WINNER IS! ...

First off, thank you everyone for entering my contest. It is so nice to see more and more entries each month. This month's winner comes all the way from South Africa! Congratulations Carol Thompson, your copy of my e-book, ONE FOR THE ROAD, will arrive soon.

Be sure to enter my April contest for the chance to win two novels, a SuperRomance and MIRA historical! Check out the contest question on my contest page.

03.13.07 :: I'm in French! Harlequin French website has Her L.A. Knight for sale as: Le secret d'une infirmiere

03.01.07 :: I hope those of you having an extended and tough winter can hang on. May we all have an early and beautiful spring!

And the winner of my February's contest is Gail Hurt! Gail, your book is in the mail. Congratulations!

It's hard to believe one year ago this website came to life. So much has happened in the past year it amazes me! I've sold three more Medical Romances to Harlequin Mills & Boon with a contract for another. I sold my very first e-book, a single title, to Triskelion Publishing. And I have lots of great news this month, too.

Check out the contest page for this month's question for a chance to win a free download of my first ever e-book: ONE FOR THE ROAD .

First off, I'm thrilled to be a Cataromance Reviewer's Choice Nominee for my very first book, HER BABY'S SECRET FATHER.

HER L.A. KNIGHT got a 4 1/2 star review from Cataromance, and is now available in the stores in the United Kingdom, and will be available in the U.S. at www.eharlequin.com in May.

"Once again Ms. Marshall brings forth two great characters."
~ Cataromance

ONE FOR THE ROAD, my first e-published book, will be available for download beginning March 15, 2007. I hope you enjoy the entire first chapter which I have posted for your reading pleasure under Articles and News. And if you like it, I hope you'll go to www.triskelionpublishing.com and purchase the entire book!

Breaking news: I've just sold another Medical Romance to Harlequin Mills & Boon with a two book contract! My working title is HER PERFECT MATCH. I'll keep you posted on the new title as soon as I know. It will be released January 2008 in the UK.

02.01.07 :: The winner of my January contest is: Debra Guyette. Congratulations!

01.13.07 :: Wow! I have the new cover for my upcoming March Triskelion release, ONE FOR THE ROAD. Check it out!

01.01.07 :: Happy New Year! Here's a short excerpt from my next book, HER L.A. KNIGHT.

Be sure to enter my January contest for a chance to win the book. Answer the question on my contest page.

12.20.06 :: Congratulations to Renee Marie Roy who has won my debut Medical Romance HER BABY'S SECRET FATHER plus a gift card for a pound of See's Candy.

Starting in January, I will be giving away my new Medical Romance HER L.A. KNIGHT.

Have a great New Year everyone!

12.01.06 :: Happy December! Everyone who has entered any of my contests this year will have their name put in the hat for a chance to win HER BABY'S SECRET FATHER, plus a gift certificate for Sees Candy. If you haven't entered one of my contests this year, sign up now!

Please note: You will be added to my reader list as a result of entering my contest. Thank you.

Congratulations Maureen Emmons for winning November's contest!

11.04.06 :: Check out my latest ARTICLE and the new CONTEST this month

10.31.06 :: ONE FOR THE ROAD will be released from Triskelion Publishing in March 2007! It will be released the same month as HER L.A. KNIGHT! Also, I am the featured newbie on The Pink Heart Society at www.thepinkheartsociety.blogspot.com

10.22.06 :: I've just found out that my next medical romance, IN HIS ANGEL'S ARMS, will first be released in hardback in the UK on May 2007, then paperback on July 2007!

10.15.06 :: Congratulations go out to Rania Yousef, the October contest winner!

09.28.06 :: I've got a new title! IN HIS ANGEL'S ARMS will be released by Harlequin Mills and Boon July 2007 (previously titled SAVING DOCTOR PRESCOTT)

09.23.06 :: Contest!!! Name the hospital where HBSF takes place, and win two books: 1. Her Baby's Secret Father, and 2. The Doctor's Courageous Bride by Dianne Drake.
Winners will be announced in Mid October. You can enter by going to my CONTACT page.

09.22.06 :: I just sold my third Medical Romance to HMB!!!! SAVING DOCTOR PRESCOTT will be released in 2007. That's all I know for now, and I'm sure the title will change, too. But I'll keep you posted.

09.17.06 :: I sold ONE FOR THE ROAD to Triskelion Publishing for their After Hours line, 2007!

Congratulations Carol Mintz for winning this months contest!

09.07.06 :: My book is now for sale at the French Harlequin website!

08.09.06 :: CataRomance gave HER BABY'S SECRET FATHER, 5 Stars!

08.06.06 :: My book, HER BABY'S SECRET FATHER, is now on sale in England -- See the Harlequin UK website on my links page. Also the title for the French edition is: La Chance D'un Medicin.

For another chance to win my book, check out the August contest in the 'Contact' section!

06.29.06 :: Read an excerpt of HER BABY'S SECRET FATHER

06.22.06 :: I've just found out that my second book, HER L.A. KNIGHT, will be released in UK in Hardback in January 2007! It will also be released in paperback in March 2007.

ARTICLES ARCHIVES

December 2006 :: Ten Questions for Susan Wiggs
November 2006 :: The Call
October 2006 :: Short Story :: A is for Average
September 2006 :: Wearing The Pink – Observations in Atlanta from a new PAN member
August :: Romancing the Muse
June 2006 :: May Musings 2006
May 2006 :: You Animal! - And Why We Need Them In Our Stories
April 2006 :: Good Girls Don’t Go All The Way Or How I Got Over My Fear Of Writing The Sex Scene!
March 2006 :: Making Rounds on Medical versus Category Romance