2012-02-11T18:33:54Z http://blog.kathleendante.com/atom.aspx Quick Blogcast tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2011-10-21:23e7f0cd-6738-4fd9-bc09-e08299624600 Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2011-10-21T14:13:00Z 2011-10-21T14:13:00Z Got an unexpected yet very pleasant surprise today: author copies of the Thai edition of Endangered! I hadn’t realized it was out already. As I can’t read Thai, I don’t know how well Cyn and Rio’s story held up to translation, but having the books on hand is a thrill in itself—and a boost to the spirits in these trying times. For Thai readers out there, I’d love to know what you think of it. On a personal note, I want to thank everyone who e-mailed me about my father. I’m happy to say that he’s now fully ... tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2010-12-11:2fbfc55b-718e-4341-bd2c-d3934a0ea9e4 Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2010-12-10T20:21:00Z 2010-12-10T20:21:00Z It’s true! Kensington has sold German rights for Wild Nights. This is amazing news for me and totally unexpected because Wild Nights was first published in 2006. Actually, I heard the news earlier this year but it was only this week that it was confirmed. Just in time for the holidays! Happy dancing at the keyboard! The prospect of one of my stories being translated into another language is such a thrill. ... tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2010-08-01:192cfd1d-c8a4-47c8-832c-ab4e728d4eab Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2010-07-31T21:29:00Z 2010-07-31T21:29:00Z Sexy Beast VIII has been in bookstores for a few months now. I hope readers have caught up with Graeme and Deanna. For those who aren’t familiar with them, Graeme and Deanna’s story started in “Call of the Wild,” which appeared Sexy Beast II. In Sexy Beast VIII, their story continues in “Running Wild.” Reviewers have been kind, describing it as “well-written,” “an emotional rollercoaster” and “a definite keeper.” Yay! Since the scare with my dad, my muse has been taking her time settling on a project—just flashes of scenes but nothing concrete. Until the creative spark takes, I ... tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2010-05-04:a240a667-94f5-4fa4-8f80-43a44127c309 Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2010-05-03T17:22:00Z 2010-05-03T17:22:00Z My website needs an update. Yes, I know since Sexy Beast VIII has been out for a month now. Unfortunately, it will probably continue being dated for some time. Of course, my guilty conscience has been nagging me, hence this post in explanation. Last month, the doctors suddenly said that my dad required a quad bypass operation and two days later he went under the scalpel. Since then, my family’s been running around taking care of him and things that can’t wait while he’s in the hospital recovering from the procedure. I’m really sorry for my silence, but he ... tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2010-03-19:09eec91a-b0ff-4b5d-bb62-abef130e3278 Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2010-03-19T15:16:00Z 2010-03-19T15:16:00Z My author copies of Sexy Beast VIII arrived this week! In less than a month, the anthology will be in the bookstores and readers can catch up with Graeme and Deanna. For those who aren’t familiar with them, Graeme and Deanna’s story started in “Call of the Wild,” which appeared Sexy Beast II. In Sexy Beast VIII, their story continues in “Running Wild.”“Running Wild” will be my third novella. That’s something of a milestone: if three novellas equal a novel, then by the end of the year, I’ll have done seven “novels.” How can it be seven? Because the second ... tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2010-01-25:64e2ab12-9d58-4be9-8562-f1eb30269fe6 Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2010-01-25T12:23:00Z 2010-01-25T12:23:00Z I recently received an advance review for Sexy Beast VIII from Coffee Time Romance and they called the anthology “a definite keeper”! What a great start to the new year! Less than three months until April 2010, then you can catch up with Graeme and Deanna as well. In other news, I dropped by Jessica Rabbit’s Corner and got corralled into answering some fun questions. This is not your usual interview! ... tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2009-12-02:05960830-0cd3-4bfb-b7cb-f0e4c3030232 Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2009-12-01T19:58:00Z 2009-12-01T19:58:00Z It’s hard to believe it’s the holiday season again. I recently turned in the page proofs for “Running Wild,” my novella in Sexy Beast VIII! To celebrate, I’ve put up the cover art and a short excerpt on my website. Nice, huh? I had so much fun revisiting Graeme and Deanna. I hope you enjoy the continuation of their story, too. Just four months until April 2010! Here’s hoping the coming year is a great one for all. ... tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2009-07-02:3673d9fc-965e-4e1f-a94e-b11c7f796257 Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2009-07-01T16:53:00Z 2009-07-01T16:53:00Z I’m attending the RWA National conference in Washington, DC, and will be signing Endangered at the “Readers for Life” autographing, on July 15. The event will be held in the Marriott Wardman Park and is open to the public. Over 500 authors will be signing books donated by publishers with the proceeds to go to ProLiteracy Worldwide to help fight illiteracy. If you’ll be in the area, why not drop by? I’d love to meet readers. Details are in the Appearances page. I hope to post pictures of the conference while I’m there. You might want ... tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2009-06-20:5718a12e-c5a0-4f97-bfe2-bdb353da055c Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2009-06-20T13:05:00Z 2009-06-20T13:05:00Z I’m approaching the final stretch with “Running Wild,” the novella for Sexy Beast VIII. Yay, me! Luckily, the change in hardware didn’t pose much of a delay. Graeme and Deanna are keeping me on my toes. Now to finish connecting the dots. ... tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2009-06-02:b8846889-7b33-459e-ad26-6e7a6d1ee6eb Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2009-06-02T12:29:00Z 2009-06-02T12:29:00Z My laptop finally gave up the ghost yesterday. Luckily, it served notice that its hard disk was getting senile, so I was able to back up most of my files and transition to a newer unit without much trauma. But ::sigh:: I’ll miss it. It served me faithfully for almost 5 years. I finished my first manuscript on it. I could probably resurrect it with a new hard disk, but at 6.3 pounds, it’s now kind of bulky for my needs. Maybe later, when I have more time, I’ll consider it. But for now, I bought a sexy 10-incher that’s ... tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2009-05-11:12621acc-dba1-4be0-8307-08da569f7f98 Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2009-05-11T14:18:00Z 2009-05-11T14:18:00Z Got the contracts for the novella for Sexy Beast VIII. Yup, it’s really happening! Wheee! Good thing, too, since Graeme and Deanna have been keeping me busy. ... tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2009-05-05:55ad8b88-9ce1-4e30-89b8-88a7f21b4874 Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2009-05-05T08:45:00Z 2009-05-05T08:45:00Z More reviews of Endangered have come in and they’ve been great! Darque Reviews calls Endangered “a fast-moving and sizzling romance.” TwoLips Reviews says, “Kathleen Dante brings the magical sexy cops to a whole new level.” Joyfully Reviewed adds, “if you like hot and sexy romances, this is the book for you.” Squeee! To add to the excitement, Enticed is now available from Fictionwise and Stanza! I know people having been waiting for it to show up there. Well, the wait is over. On the writing front, the novella for Sexy Beast VIII is coming along. I’m revisiting Graeme ... tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2009-04-10:539582c0-b40d-4819-a562-002a966513a1 Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2009-04-10T08:05:00Z 2009-04-10T08:05:00Z Oh, wow! Stanza now also has Endangered available! Now if only Fictionwise (and therefore Stanza) would add Enticed. I’ve kind of given up hope on All Romance eBooks—they’re so many months behind on releases, it’s no longer funny. But with Fictionwise having been bought by Barnes & Noble, there’s still hope, right? ... tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2009-04-07:a7764bce-b26a-445d-994e-6694387370ea Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2009-04-07T05:30:00Z 2009-04-07T05:30:00Z Endangered is out in the bookstores and hitting TBR piles! Reports of sightings started coming in as early as last week, but now it’s official. The eBook Store of Sony also shows Endangered as available! If you see Endangered in your local bookstore, send me an e-mail and tell me where. I’d love to know where copies are showing up. Romantic Times says, “Cyn and Rio sizzle between the sheets — and everywhere else.” I hope readers will agree. In other news, I recently did an interview with Book Addict’s Angela Wilson. ... tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2009-03-31:5b8bec3f-0c7f-4dcb-a095-fc4e388d961b Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2009-03-31T13:22:00Z 2009-03-31T13:22:00Z I swear, tax forms are zombies. I just spent the day doing taxes and they’ve eaten my brains. It’s awfully hard to work up a good head of steam between Graeme and Deanna after hours of reading dry bureaucratese. Ah, well. Onward and upward! ... tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2009-03-14:1775d356-32c9-47f1-aa5c-76aef5bb051d Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2009-03-14T08:41:00Z 2009-03-14T08:41:00Z I just received an advance copy of Endangered and it’s oh so pretty! Just a little over three weeks to go. For those who prefer e-books, Endangered is available for preorder from Amazon, BooksOnBoard, and Fictionwise! This is the first time any of my books will be released in electronic format at the same time as the print version. On the writing front, I’m doing another novella for Kensington Aphrodisia. It will be in the Sexy Beast VIII anthology, which is scheduled for April 2010. More details once they’re final. ... tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2009-03-03:e5fc22da-559a-4bd2-83f2-f046c7754c8f Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2009-03-03T07:27:00Z 2009-03-03T07:27:00Z Just found out that Endangered is now available for preorder from Amazon and BooksOnBoard! This is the first time any of my books will be released in electronic format at the same time as the print version. Whee! ... tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2009-02-17:6d2235a8-eb5e-4014-a5d9-bfe26a88117f Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2009-02-17T07:58:00Z 2009-02-17T07:58:00Z The book trailer for Endangered is up! ... tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2009-02-14:13ada4eb-f4a2-463e-b9fd-c5acb52a26c4 Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2009-02-14T05:37:00Z 2009-02-14T05:37:00Z Happy Valentine’s! It’s hard to believe January’s gone. That was fast! On e-book availability, Enticed has been sighted at BooksOnBoard, Amazon and Sony! I hadn’t expected it so soon. All Romance eBooks now carries Dreamwalker as well as Sexy Beast II. No sign of Entangled or Enticed there yet though; if you shop at All Romance eBooks, you might want to ask them about putting up Entangled and Enticed. For those who prefer a format other than Mobipocket, BooksOnBoard and Fictionwise offer Entangled in the usual versions. And for those who read on their iPhone or iPod Touch, Dreamwalker and ... tag:blog.kathleendante.com,2009-01-27:90b9786d-0e6e-406f-aecb-6d5853ec6cbc Kathleen Dante kath@kathleendante.com 2009-01-27T12:41:00Z 2009-01-27T12:41:00Z Just had to share this. When the words are flowing, this can happen. ::giggle:: Thanks, Doranna! ...