Heath Ledger

Last night I found out Heath Ledger died! He was only 28 and a rising star. I first fell in love with this actor when I saw him in the remake of Taming of the Shrew, 10 Things I hate About You, playing opposite Julia Stiles. That movie became one of my all-time favorite romances. He was equally appealing in A Knights Tale. He was a talented man who will be missed.

Alaskan Fantasy is out. Hurry out to your nearest bookstore or Wal-Mart to get your copy. It'll only be on the shelf for December!

Alaskan FantasyHarlequin IntrigueDecember 2007
ON THE TRAIL OF A KILLER
Grieving for her dead husband, Stealth Operations Specialist, Kat Sikes, returns home to Alaska to vacation. Instead of relaxing in a cozy cabin, she ends up taking her brother's position on the Iditarod dogsled race when her brother's sexy friend is targeted by a crazed killer.
Oil geologist, Sam Russell's participation in the Iditarod race, becomes a struggle for survival. Together, he and Kat race through the Alaskan landscape dodging bullets while fighting their growing respect and love for each other. Will the frigid cold of the Alaskan trail chill the fiery passion building between them or will the killer succeed in eliminating them from the race?

Vivi Anna's DARK LIES is out!

Check out this fantastic book by one of my dear friend!

What dark secret was she hiding? When the Otherworld Crim Unit reconvenes to investigate a ritualistic murder, werewolf Jace Jericho can barely set aside his past—and his hatred of humanity—to work with the team's newest member. As far as Jace is concerned, police rookie Tala Channing has two strikes against her: one, she's human, and two, something about her drives him wild with desire.

Forced to work side by side with Tala, deep into the witching hours, Jace struggles to keep his primal instincts in check. But when they finally succumb to wild passion, Jace realizes Tala has spun a web of lies. And Tala's secret now puts his life—and heart—on the line.

— "If it's a by Vivi Anna, you just know it’s going to be good. DARK LIES is spectacular, even better than the first book in The Valorian Chronicles!"
- Debbie, CK2KWIPSANDKRITIQUES

Blown Away

It's September and my latest Harlequin Intrigue is out! Come meet the Stealth Operations Specialists in Blown Away. If you're wondering whether or not you'll be seeing them again, never fear! My December book Alaskan Fantasy will bring back several of the characters you'll meet in Blown Away. For now, check out this political thriller based in Washington, D.C. I visited a dear friend in February of 2006 to come up with setting and the premise for this story. Thanks to my friends the Leisenrings for showing me around D.C.!

2008 Sales!!

I'm excited to announce I've sold three more Intrigues for 2008!!!
In the first quarter will be Texas Rustler
August 2008 I was invited to be book #4 in the Return to Beacon Manor continuity
November of 2008 I'll have a book tentatively titled Nick of Time, based in North Pole, Alaska!

I've started writing Texas Rustler and hope to complete it by July 15th. It's about cattle rustling in the Texas Panhandle. Nothing like a little murder and mayhem on the prairie. Stay tuned for more excitement.

Back from the Land Down Under and Kiwi Central

Wow! I've been to the other side of the world for the first time in my life and it was fabulous! My husband, daughter and I just spend a week in Australia and two weeks in New Zealand. It was beautiful, informative and fun! I came back with all kinds of ideas for new stories and adventures. The people were warm and friendly in both countries and the scenery to die for. Now, back to work! I have revisions, edits and proposals to get at. My latest release came out in December, Lakota Baby and I've gotten some nice comments from readers. Next out is Cowboy Sanctuary releasing in May. I'm working on Blown Away edits for September and I'm waiting to hear whether my editor likes my December release Alaskan Fantasy. Here's wishing you a Happy New Year. Follow your dreams!

What I'm working on

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I've been busy finishing my Dec 2007 book, Alaskan Fantasy. Don't let the name fool you. It's a Harlequin Intrigue full of well...intrigue! Me, my sister, Delilah Devlin, and Megan Kerans just wrapped up a class on World Building with Roses Colored Glasses. It was fun and a learning experience for us, because we haven't taught that one before. Some things you just do naturally, but how do you tell others how? We figured it out and even provided spreadsheets to track world/species traits! God, I love spreadsheets! It's the former Computer programmer and project manager in me. I'm off to TX to visit family and my sister (oh, wait, she IS family) then I'm gone to Virginia for two weeks of military duty. Ack! Nothing like back-to-back travel and commitment. Not to mention, on Dec 16th, I'm headed to Australia and New Zealand! I can hardly wait! Hope you all have terrific holidays and don't forget, my newest book comes out at the beginning of December, LAKOTA BABY. Just in time for a Christmas read.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

Wanted to share a little in the spirit of the day. So here are some awesome pumpkins just for you!

Lakota Baby Cover!

Check out the great cover for Lakota Baby
I love the baby and the colors. It works so well with the book. Can't wait for this one to come out. Set on a Lakota Reservation in South Dakota, this book runs a mother through the ringer to find her missing child.

What I'm working on

Three weeks ago, I sent off Cowboy Sanctuary my May 2007 release. It's the third book in the Bodyguards Unlimited Continuity series with Harlequin Intrigue. I'm one of a great group of authors in the 6-book series to be released between March and August 2007. You'll see the following authors: Joanna Wayne, Ann Voss Peterson, Elle James (me!), Kathleen Long and Cassie Miles. It' pretty exciting to be offered a book when I'm still so new to Harlequin Intrigue.
Anyway, Cowboy Sanctuary is mine and it's on the editor's desk.
I'm working revisions on my Sept 07 book now. Blown Away is a political thriller based in Washington D.C. I have friends who let me come spend a day with them in D.C. taking me around to get a feel for where my characters are working and running from the enemy. What a cool place to live and work. I hope to have it finished by the end of next week.
Then I jump right into my next book. Yow! Talk about deadlines. Dec 2007 book is tentatively titled Alaskan Fantasy and is based along the Iditarod Trail. It should be a lot of fun to write. I have cousins in Alaska helping me with all the technical details of dogsledding and the terrain and weather. I hope to get that one finished by mid November. I have a lot on my plate, so I better get back to writing! Come visit me soon.

September Contest!

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Dakota Meltdown Cover!

Wow! I'm thrilled with this cover my August Release DAKOTA MELTDOWN!

Win a Book and bookmarks!

Join Elle James's Newsletter by June 15th
and win a copy of
BENEATH THE TEXAS MOON
and this gift set of bookmarks!

Two-book deal!

My editor called yesterday and offered me a two-book deal! Yippee! That's 3 books for 2007! The titles of the three so far are (and subject to change):

Blown Away
Cowboy Sanctuary ( Bodyguards Unlimited continuity)
Trail of Terror

I'm still Snoopy Dancing!

Dreamin' in Dallas Conference

Got back yesterday from the Dreamin' in Dallas Conference. It was a blast. Thanks to all who came to the booksigning on Friday night! Loved seeing you all. It was great seeing my sister Delilah Devlin and all my friends from San Antonio. I had the pleasure of my best friend from high school driving down with me, so the trip was more than just fun! We had a blast!

I've been Invited to a Continuity!

OMG! I was invited to be a part of a continuity with Harlequin Intrigue! I'm so jazzed! It's going to be called Bodyguards Unlimited and it's based in Colorado! I love bodyguars and I LOVE Colorado!! And my hero is a cowboy! I'm sooo jazzed. Can't wait to start writing it! I'll be book #3 of the series and it'll come out in May.

Other news? I turned in LAKOTA BABY - Dec 06 and finished final edits on DAKOTA MELTDOWN - Aug 06. Can't wait to see them in print!

Beneath the Texas Moon is out!

BENEATH THE TEXAS MOON

by

ELLE JAMES

Friends and family are reporting "sightings" of my first Harlequin Intrigue, BENEATH THE TEXAS MOON. It's on the shelves in Wal-Mart, grocery stores and bookstores! I've even received my first fan mail!

For other information on my other Harlequin Intrigues coming out this year, visit www.ellejames.com.

By moving her son to Friendship, Texas, Eve Baxter had hoped to help Joey overcome the trauma of bearing witness to his father’s tragic death. Sworn off men until her son is grown and on his own, Eve resists her attraction to the haunted cowboy, Mac McGuire. But when the town falls victim to bizarre animal mutilations and the death of a teenage girl, Eve realizes she or her son could be the next casualties and reluctantly accepts Mac’s protection.
Plagued by survivor’s guilt, Mac finds an immediate connection with Eve’s little boy and a deep desire to protect the boy’s beautiful mother. With a murderous creature on the loose, Mac fights his own demons of self-doubt the struggle to save the community, the child and the woman he grows to love.

Gearing up!

Hi all!
I'm gearing up for 2006! I have 3 Harlequin Intrigues coming out! Woohooo!!!

Stay tuned for excerpts!

Elle James

Change is in the Air!

I just got back from a 3-week road trip and I'll be packing my house to move! That's right. We're leaving the great and friendly state of North Dakota to move south. And you might ask where? Beats me! We're job hunting and don't know where we'll land. Hopefully, we'll figure it out soon.

In the mean time, I've been working edits for BENEATH THE TEXAS MOON and started brainstorming ideas for my future Harlequin Intrigues.

Romance Writers of America National conference is in a few short weeks. I have so much to do between now and then between prep for conference and packing my household. Stressed? Me? As they say in North Dakota "YOU BETCHA!"

Stay cool!

Elle