VOLUME 8 - ISSUE 8
AUGUST, 2007

Dear Reader,

I’m asked all the time what makes writing romance stories so special.  I am quick to say there are many things.  Nothing is more fulfilling than sharing a passion with others who appreciates it.   I believe in true love.  I am a romantic at heart.   I love happy endings.  Those are the type stories I write and I’m glad there is an audience who loves to read them.

Now, about my audience - mainly my readers.  You are another reason I write.  We share a common desire and that is to read a story with a happy ending.  I believe I have some of the most dedicated and loyal readers anywhere.   That was proven during my recent Levy Entertainment – Wal Mart Bus Tour in the Midwest.    It was a wonderful experience.  Not only did I get to spend time with 18 other authors, but I got to meet a number of my readers.   You made the trip special and I appreciate your coming to the book signings.   Others have asked if there will be similar bus tours in their areas and all I can say is that I hope so.   I suggest you contact your nearest Wal Mart store and request it.

Thanks again to all those who stopped by and visited with me.  

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Happy birthday to all my readers whose birthdays are in August.   I hope that you have many more.  Special shout outs to my very best friend, Syneda and my niece Traci.

 

 

BRENDA’S ONLINE STORE HAS OFFICIALLY OPENED!!

 

Just in case you haven’t gotten the word, my online store officially opened June 18th.   If you haven’t done so, please visit my new online store.   New items will be added for September. 

You can reach my store through my website – www.brendajackson.net
Or you can go directly to it from – www.BrendaJacksonOnlineStore.com

 

And while you're there, please sign-up for Brenda’s Online Store’s free Members-Only Deals Newsletter to receive advance notice of new merchandise and books being offered, to get invited to private online store parties and to become eligible for monthly prizes.   We're planning our first online party for September.  At that party we will announce the stories that will be included in my first anthology, Forever Mine, that's coming out under my own publishing company in February 2008.   

 

COMING IN AUGUST, KIMANI ROMANCE’S VERY FIRST CONTINUITY
Three Weddings and a Reunion

Stranded With The Tempting StrangerGET READY TO READ ABOUT THE LOCKHART SISTERS - Opal, Pearl, Amber and Ruby!!
Book 1 – coming in August – In Bed with Her Boss by Brenda Jackson
Book 2 – coming in September – The Pastor’s Wife by Jacqueline Thomas
Book 3 – coming in October - Her Knight for the Holidays by Elaine Overton
Book 4 – coming in November - Forbidden Temptation by Gwynne Forster

THIS OCTOBER YOU WILL
MEET THE GARRISONS
Unlimited Power.........Unforeseen Pleasure 

STARTING THIS MONTH, SILHOUETTE DESIRE PRESENTS
THE WEALTHY MIAMI FAMILY – THE GARRISONS. 
 
Here are the books in this special series:

Book 1- July – The CEO’s Scandalous Affair - Roxanne St. Clair
Book 2 – August - Seduced By the Wealthy Playboy – Sara Orwig
Book 3 – September - Millionaire’s Marriage Revenge – Anna DePala
Book 4 – October - Stranded with the Tempting Stranger – Brenda Jackson
Book 5 – November - Secrets of the Millionaire Bride – Emilie Rose
Book 6 – December - The Executive’s Surprise Baby – Catherine Mann
 
 

EXPERIENCE THE HEAT OF A BRENDA JACKSON ROMANCE NOVEL

 

A NEW MADARIS NOVEL
AND BRENDA’S 50TH BOOK
COMING IN NOVEMBER 2007
SLOW BURN

 

Get Ready for the Celebration!!!

THE ENTIRE MADARIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS SERIES ARE BEING REISSUED!!

I, along with Harlequin Kimani Books, are pleased to announce the re-issuance of the first 10 books in the Madaris Series – Tonight and Forever; Whispered Promises; Cupid’s Bow; One Special Moment; Fire and Desire; Truly Everlasting; Secret Love; True Love and Surrender.   All ten books will be coming your way in an 18-month period.  And the printing of these 10 books will make every book in this series available to my readers!!

Below is the schedule for the first 5 books:

            December 2007 - Tonight and Forever (Justin Madaris’ story)
            January 2008 – Whispered Promises (Dex Madaris’ story)
            February 2008 - Cupid’s Bow (Kyle Garwood’s story) in a new anthology, Forever Mine
            February 2008 – Eternally Yours (Clayton Madaris’ story)
            March 2008 – One Special Moment (Sterling Hamilton’s story)

The schedule for the next five will be announced in a future newsletter.

All 10 books will have new book covers designed especially for each of my Madaris men in a New Edition Collectors Series Set.   If you already own the books in my Madaris and Friends Series, you might want to collect this new beautifully bound collectors set. 

I’m encouraging all my readers to introduce a friend to a Madaris Man in December by purchasing Tonight and Forever -Justin’s story - as a Holiday gift for someone you know.   My goal is to make this re-issuance program a success so Harlequin will be open to reprinting a lot of other Brenda Jackson books that are currently out of print.  Please support me on this endeavor. 

Special promotions, trivia games and book chats are in the work to kick off this special re-issuance event.   Please spread the word!   Catch the excitement!  The Madarises and their friends are back and they are returning in a way you’ve never seen them before.

“The Madaris family is one that fans will never tire of!”. . .Romantic Times Book Reviews –

 

 

COMING IN DECEMBER 2007
ANOTHER WESTMORELAND BITES THE DUST
SPENCER’S FORBIDDEN PASSION

 

25th ANNUAL ROMANTIC TIMES
BOOKLOVERS EXTRAVAGANZA

 

WHERE – Pittsburg, PA; April 16, 2008 through April 20, 2008

More details on www.RomanticTimes.com

I will be hosting a special workshop at this extravaganza.  You don’t want to miss this event!!  I would love to see you there!!

 

ROMANCE SLAM JAM  2008

Romance Slam Jam 2008
12th Annual National Conference
April 30, 2008 - May 4, 2008
Chicago, IL
www.romanceslamjam.org

BRENDA’S BOOKS FOR 2007

JANUARY – Beyond Temptation – (A Steele Novel); What A Woman Wants
FEBRUARY – Seduction, Westmoreland Style (A Westmoreland Novel)
APRIL – Risky Pleasure (A Steele Novel)
AUGUST – In Bed with Her Boss
OCTOBER - Stranded with the Tempting Stranger
NOVEMBER – Slow Burn – A Madaris Novel
DECEMBER - Spencer’s Forbidden Passion (A Westmoreland Novel); Tonight and Forever (A Madaris Novel)

BRENDA’S BOOK SCHEDULE FOR January – June 2008
January - Whispered Promises (A Madaris Novel); Cupid’s Bow (A Madaris Novel)
February – Taming Clint Westmoreland (A Westmoreland Novel); Eternally Yours (A Madaris Novel)
March – One Special Moment (A Madaris Novel)
April - Her Little Black Book (A St. Martin’s single title)
May – Irresistible Forces (A Steele Novel)
June - Just Desserts

I hope you enjoyed this newsletter.  And I also hope you are enjoying your summer.  Until September, please take care, be safe and stay blessed!

Brenda Jackson