Melinda Curtis! Read, Feel, Love, Treasure. Although Melinda Curtis has lived in Georgia and Texas, she's a California girl at heart - rolling, grass covered hills and a winding, one lane road mean home. An avid reader, Melinda has always loved to write. Her romance career started in the 7th grade when she wrote romances for her friends for free. Today, she's happy writing for Harlequin Superromance, focusing on stories with strong heroes and heroines dealing with multi-generational families and storylines. Visit Melinda and read excerpts from her books at http://www.melindacurtis.net

Nancy Warren! fun, fresh and flirty. Nancy Warren is a USA TODAY best selling Harlequin and Kensington author who got her big break when she won Harlequin's 2000 Blaze Contest. Her sensuous, humorous romances have won numerous awards and appeared on the Waldenbooks bestseller list. Nancy holds an honors degree in English literature and lives in the Pacific Northwest. She spends her days sensibly employed inventing men who combine amazing sexual prowess with sensitivity to a woman's needs, and women who aren't afraid to fight for their dreams. Visit Nancy at her newly redesigned home at http://www.nancywarren.net

Justine Dare! Justine Dare Davis sold her first book in 1989, and followed that up by selling 19 more in less than two years. She writes single titles as Justine Dare, writes for Silhouette as Justine Davis, and has currently sold more than 40 novels. Among the many honors she has received, she is a four-time winner of the coveted Romance Writers of America RITA Award, and has been inducted into the RWA Hall of Fame. Her books have appeared on national best seller lists, including the USA Today list. Justine has been featured on CNN, been an instructor at UCLA and a speaker for various chapters of RWA, doing workshops at several regional and international conferences. After years of work in law enforcement, Justine has retired to write full time. She currently resides with her husband--plus a family of eagles and her beloved '67 Corvette roadster--in Washington State. On shelves now, BODY OF EVIDENCE is an outstanding anthology of murder with Joan Elliott Pickart and Jackit Merritt. Read more about Justine's novella, "BEHIND THE BADGE", at http://www.justinedare.com

Catherine Spangler! Catherine grew up a "space brat" in Huntsville, Alabama, home of Marshall Space Flight Center, and has always dreamed of exploring new worlds. She began writing as a teenager, and penned romances from the very start. Now residing in Texas, she writes sensuous and adventure-filled futuristic romances for Love Spell. She has been described as "A talented voice who carries us off to romance among the stars." by Romantic Times Magazine. Her acclaimed, best-selling Shielder series has received a number of prestigious awards. Book four in the series, SHADOW CROSSING, is an April release, and is the story of Celie Cameron, a beautiful ex-smuggler hiding a dark secret. SHADOW FIRES, with an ultra-sexy, ultra -alpha Leor hero, will be out in early 2004. Each book stands alone, and can be read in any order. You can visit Catherine and read excerpts from her books at http://www.catherinespangler.com

June 22, 2003 -- Berkley Sensation LAUNCH PARTY!!!

JOIN US for the Berkley Sensation Launch Party on Sunday, June 22nd. Prizes including books and Godiva. Special guest - Senior Editor Cindy Hwang! Click for more information

June 1, 2003 -- New Authors

• Annie Solomon! A native New Yorker, Annie Solomon has been dreaming up stories since she was ten. After a twelve-year career in advertising, where she rose to Vice President and Head Writer at a mid-size agency, she abandoned the air conditioners, furnaces and heat pumps of her professional life for her first love--romance. An avid knitter, she now lives in Nashville with her husband and daughter. LIKE A KNIFE is her first novel. She is currently working on her second, DEAD RINGER. You can read more about these titles on her website at http://www.anniesolomon.com

• Linda Warren! After selling her first book to Harlequin Superromance, Linda Warren's life hasn't been the same. It's fun, exciting and she never has enough time, but she enjoys every minute. In college her life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and had to drop out of school because of the pain. Nothing in life had prepared her for this, but luckily she had a wonderful man waiting for her (her high school sweetheart and own personal hero). With his love and support she learned to deal with a crippling disease at an early age. A talented painter and avid reader, Linda eventually decided to try her hand at writing. After a lot of hard work, tears, perseverance . . . and more patience than she ever thought she possessed, Linda's finally doing something she loves. And those happy endings? She writes them now and hope they touch someone who needs a lift, a smile, or just a good feeling day. No matter what, Linda believes, there is a happy ending - you just have to find it. Read more about Linda's heart-warming novels at http://www.lindawarren.net

• Sherryl Woods! Author of some 80 romance and mystery novels, Sherryl Woods grew up in Virginia. She divides her time between Key Biscayne, Florida and Colonial Beach, Virginia, the small, river-front town where she spent her childhood summers and where she now owns a bookstore. In addition to her more than fifty romances for Silhouette Desire and Special Edition, she has written thirteen mysteries -- nine in the Amanda Roberts series and four in the Molly DeWitt series. She has also written eight mainstream contemporary romances, including ALONG CAME TROUBLE, released in December, 2002. Read more about Sherryl and her latest Silhouette Special Edition, MICHAEL'S DISCOVERY, the third installment in her Devaney's series, at http://www.sherrylwoods.com

• Karen Rose! Karen Rose fell in love with books from the moment she learned to read, Jo from Little Women and Nancy Drew becoming close childhood friends. She started writing stories of her own when the characters started talking in her head and just wouldn't be silenced. When she's not writing stories for readers, Karen writes stories for computers - programming keeps the other side of her brain out of trouble. She lives in sunny Florida with her fantastic husband - an avid fisherman, and two wonderful daughters who also love to read - and write! http://karenrosebooks.com

• Nicole Jordan! Best-selling author Nicole Jordan spins spellbinding tales of unrivaled passion and sensuality. She recently uprooted from Atlanta to the Rocky Mountains of Utah with her real-life hero (her husband) and her dream horse, a champion Irish-bred jumper. Nicole's sizzling historical romances have appeared on numerous best-seller lists, including the New York Times and USA Today. Currently she's at work on the next book of her Notorious Series -- scorching tales of dangerous rakes and bold adventurers during the Regency era. Visit Nicole at http://www.nicolejordanauthor.com

April 15, 2003 -- Romance Writers of America announce RITA nominations
Check out the Writerspace authors nominated for this year awards at RITA Nominees.

April 1, 2003 -- New Authors

• Candace Irvin! As a teenager, Candace was certain everyone had a couple extra people running around inside their heads. It was only when her father warned her about people who heard voices -- and where they eventually ended up -- that she realized this wasn't the case. Candace never had the heart to confess to her father that not only did those people talk to her, they led full-scale lives. Although her military days are now firmly behind her, Candace continues to draw on those experiences -- and her overactive imagination -- to pen tales of danger and intrigue on the high seas and off. Her April release, THE IMPOSSIBLE ALLIANCE, is a fascinating blend of romance and adventure. Read the prologue on her web site at http://www.candaceirvin.com

• Rebecca Winters! Rebecca Winters hated writing. Fortunately for her readers, when she was thirty, and had become a mother for the second time, her mother sent her all the letters she had written to her over the years and asked her to write her memoirs from them for posterity. By the time Rebecca was finished, the seeds of a story had begun to form -- that seed eventually became a novel and was published under her real name, Rebecca Burton. Another novel followed, then she sold her first Harlequin Romance -- and the rest is history.You can read about Rebecca's latest Harlequin, BRIDE FIT FOR A PRINCE -- and her other 68 books -- on her website at http://www.rebeccawinters-author.com

• Marcia King-Gamble! I've been called a dancing fool and the truth of the matter is I love to dance. Recently took up ballroom dancing but I'm the worst ballroom dancer there is. Primarily because I don't follow instructions and like to freestyle. The same goes for life. “The dancing fool” is Caribbean American and a self-proclaimed globetrotter. I've had a colorful career in the travel industry and can tell you that every horrendous story you've heard about corporate life is most likely true. I have degrees in psychology and theater, a menagerie of animals and live in Florida. One of my favorite things to do on weekends is to attend estate sales in search of “collectibles.” A visit to my home will verify that. http://www.lovemarcia.com/

• Desiree Lindsey! Known for her extraordinary portrayal of human emotion and evocative love scenes in ENSLAVED (Dec. 97), Desiree Lindsey is bestselling, award-winning author of three historical romances. Also still in print, Desiree's debut novel, PRISONER OF PASSION (Sept. 99), has been featured on WB2 TODAY SHOW. This courtesan's story also garnered a five-star review, finaled for the prestigious Booksellers' Best Award and hit two smaller bestseller lists. Desiree's special interest in healing arts and metaphysical phenomenon is a passion she brings to her readers in LORD OF MISTS (Dec. 2002). Her own roots in Welsh history made this story especially meaningful, the hero a joy to get to know--wait til you see what he can do with his gift. Desiree lives in Colorado with her own hero and their two teenage children. Visit Desiree at http://www.desireelindsey.com

• Beverly Brandt! Beverly Brandt spent the majority of her teen years scribbling one story after another in the notebooks she carried with her at all times. Even then, she dreamed of becoming a published author, but fate had other plans for her. Her life took a detour through fast food and financial analysis, but she finally returned to her first love -- writing. Determined to fulfill her lifelong dream, Beverly completed her first two books and sold them both in record time. Beverly loves to hear from readers and you can visit her at http://www.beverlybrandt.com

• Jean Brashear! Writing a book without the foggiest idea how was not the first time now-award-winning, best-selling author Jean Brashear ever did something crazy, but it's been the most fun--except for marrying the bad boy who scandalized her father. Seven published novels later, she has moved to Harlequin Superromance and is loving every minute of it. THE HEALER is the second book in her "Deep in the Heart" series set in Texas, which begins with a trilogy about three sisters lost to each other years ago. Read more at http://www.jeanbrashear.com

• Susan Sizemore! Susan Sizemore is the multi-faceted author of books and short stories ranging from historical romance to dark fantasy to contemporary suspense, time travel and science fiction. She writes tales laced with adventure, humor, and sensuality. Her first novel received the RWA Golden Heart award, a short story has received a Sapphire award and other works have been nominated for Romantic Times, PEARL and the RWA Rita awards. http://www.susansizemore.com

• Patricia Wynn! Patricia Wynn is the award-winning author of ten Regency and historical romances, including finalists for the RITA and other national awards. Her first mystery The Birth of Blue Satan (Pemberley Press, March 2001) won a silver medallion from PMA and an Honorable Mention from Writers' Digest, and was a finalist for a Herodotus for Best First Historical Mystery. A graduate in history from Rice University in Houston, with a Masters in International Management, Patricia's work is known for its strong period voice, memorable characters, wry humor, and engaging dialogue. She lives in Austin, Texas, and Corona del Mar, California, with her husband and two children. http://patriciawynn.com

• Julie Kenner! A happily-ever-after aficionado, Julie Kenner unabashedly cries at long-distance telephone and soup commercials. She and her husband currently live in Austin, Texas, with their daughter and the five cats who've deigned to share the house. Julie writes sexy contemporaries for Harlequin, light paranormals for Dorchester, and quirky contemporaries for Pocket Books. She loves to hear from readers. Visit her website at http://www.juliekenner.com.

March 1, 2003 -- UPDATED for March!! List of Writing Contests. Click for details on where to enter -- contests for published and unpublished writers