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“AMERICAN DREAMS is an interesting erotic tale. CS LeMone gives a candid view of a man’s “perfect” life.  I enjoyed the writing and the conflict between the characters. Matthew is a likable character, though he makes mistakes. AMERICAN DREAMS is not a story to pass up. ” Lacey ~ Romance Junkies

For the full review Romance Junkies

Lessard Public Relations is proud to announce the re-release of STUCK BY LIGHTNING by Lizzie T Leaf through Aspen Mountain Press.  This best selling title won many awards such as the 2007 Beacon Award.

For more information Aspen Mountains Press

New York Times Bestseller, Hannah Howell along with Waldenbooks bestselling author Annette Blair and Jeanne Paglio will be taking part in a panel discussion and book signing at the South Yarmouth Library on Cape Cod (312 Old Main Street) on Sunday March 30 at 1 pm

E-books sales have not slowed down, they are on the rise. According to the International Digital Publishing Forum in conjunction with the Association of American Publishers retail sales of e-books reached $31.8 million in 2007. Sales increased 59 percent more than the $20 million in 2006 sales. Sales in 2005 were $10.8 million and in 2004 were $10 million. 

For more information on the technology and the sales of e-books http://www.gazette.net/stories/031408/businew193926_32377.shtml

Congratulations to the following 2008 RWA Award Recipients:

• RWA Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award – Vicki Lewis Thompson
• RWA Emma Merritt Service Award – Linda Winstead Jones
• RWA Service Award – Jill Limber, Nicole Burnham
• RWA Vivian Stephens Industry Award – Sue Grimshaw, Romance Buyer, Borders Group Inc.
• RWA Steffie Walker Bookseller of the Year Award – Dianne Defonce, Borders, Fairfield, Connecticut
• RWA Librarian of the Year – Susan Gibberman, Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg, IL
• RWA Veritas Award — no nominations submitted.
• The RWA Grant recipient for 2008-2009 is Sarah S. G. Frantz, Assistant Professor of Literature, Fayetteville State University.

“The spicy love story between Gwendolyn and her dashing duke definitely held my interest … Dance with Deception was an engrossing read and should please anyone looking for an old-fashioned, emotion-filled romance.” ~ Hydrangea,  Long and Short Reviews

For the full review http://www.longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/

 FORCED MATE is the featured book of the day at Author Island.  You get a chance to win an autographed copy of the book. How can you take part? Go Author Island , for the rules of the contest.

LeeAnn Lessard from Lessard Public Relations will be giving a workshop on “Demystification of a Marketing Plan That Works on All Financial Levels” at the New England Conference.  The New England RWA Chapter is hosting this event on April 11-12, 2008 in Natick, MA.  Susan Wiggs will be the keynote speaker, Susan Brockman the luncheon speaker and Virginia Kantra will host the extra workshop open to the first 100 registrants.

For more information and to register for the conference go to New England Conference

“Ms. Howell knows the Scottish highlands. From her descriptions to the use of the language, the reader is swept back in time. It is quite easy to visualize how it was in those days. Highland Wolf is another fine addition to this series which must number over fifteen by now. If you enjoy your hero with a Scottish brogue and brave lasses, you will love her books. ” Susan T, Fallen Angel Reviews

 For the full review http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/2007/December/SusanT-HighlandWolf.htm

Lessard Public Relations would like to wish you and your loved ones health, happiness and love in the new year.

 May all your dreams come true!