This is the final post for this blog. From now on, you can find me at the cyber-home of my new pen name: MiaMarlowe.com I hope you'll bookmark the site and drop by to visit me often.

My blog is now beautifully integrated into my new website, but don't worry. You'll still have the regular features you've come to expect from me--lots of guest bloggers and giveaways, Red Pencil Thursday, and updates on my Bucket List! In addition to my blog, you'll have access to all the latest about my books, events and contests.

See you there,
Mia

A Victorian Christmas

Ready for a little Christmas cheer? I'm blogging under my new pen name, Mia Marlowe, at Brava Authors about how the Victorians celebrated the holiday. Hope you'll drop by for a cup of cyber-wassail. Be ready to share your holiday traditions.

Only Two More Days...

There are two more days for my Moving Party--Monday and Tuesday. Be sure to pop by MiaMarlowe's Blog to leave a comment both days so you'll also be entered in the daily drawing! The winners will receive a copy of one of my backlist titles written as Emily Bryan. ;-)

In addition there are three more chances to win in 3 monthly drawings:
1. Click "like" on my Facebook Author Page.
2. Follow me on Twitter.
3. Sign up to receive my Newsletter! (You can do it on my website or here on the right margin of this blog.)

Good luck! I'll be drawing winners from Facebook, Twitter and my Newsletter list on December 1st!

Be sure to check back here to see if you're one of the daily winners! And please tell your reading friends about my Moving Party. Thanks!

A Debut Author's Interminable Wait

You've heard of "the Call," but you might not know about "the Wait"--the limbo between the offer of publication and actually seeing the book on the shelves. Debut author Theresa Romain shares her ways of coping with delayed gratification at http://www.miamarlowe.blogspot.com/ .

My Moving Party is still marching on, so be sure to leave a comment over at my Mia blog for a chance to win a copy of one of my backlist.

Moving Party Guest-Avon Author Miranda Neville

Be sure to pop over to http://www.miamarlowe.blogspot.com for a fun interview with Miranda Neville! The Moving Party marches on and leaving a comment for Miranda enters you in the daily drawing.

I've also posted all the winners names for this month so far. Be sure to check and see if you're listed there. If not, don't despair. My Moving Party goes on for the rest of the month!

Hope to see you at http://www.miamarlowe.blogspot.com

The Moving Party Continues...

My blog guest is Rebecca Zanetti today. Pop over to www.miamarlowe.blogspot.com and leave a comment for a chance to win an ARC of Rebecca's FATED!

The Moving Party Moves On!

Hope you'll pop over today and join my guest blogger, MACK THE WONDER DOG at www.miamarlowe.blogspot.com! He needs your help, so be sure to leave a comment. You'll also be entered in the daily drawing.

ttys!

Day 4 of my Moving Party

How well do you know Regency and Victorian slang? Test yourself on my Mia Marlowe blog today. Say What?

Red Pencil Thursday Moves to Mia Marlowe

It's Day 2 of my Moving Party at Mia Marlowe's Blog. But if you're a regular here, you'll be happy to see that it's still Red Pencil Thursday. Leave a comment there for a chance to win a free book. Come on over and join our online critique group!

Daily and Monthly Winners at the Moving Party!

My month long Moving Party kicks off today at Mia Marlowe's Blog. Every day, there's a chance to win a signed book and an opportunity to sign up for three other monthly drawings. Hope to see you there!

If you've clicked to follow me here as Emily, thanks so much. I hope you'll also follow my Mia Marlowe blog.

Out of the Closet

I'm blogging under my new pen name Mia Marlowe and the topic is Undressing a Victorian Man at Brava Authors today. We're taking a peek inside a masculine 1850's wardrobe. What has he got in his pockets anyway? Join me to discover the answer to that burning question and have some fun with the Brava authors!

Has Anyone Seen a C-c-cat Around Here?

"Be afraid. Be very afraid."

I had to laugh when I saw this pic, because the little dog looks so much like my Mack, who tries to be a little tough guy, but at heart is a little . . . . well, a pussy. Put on your thinking caps and help me think of some funny Halloween captions for the picture of the poor little stalked dog.

Do you have a pet you'll dress up in costume? Send me a pic (miamarlowe at hotmail dot com) and I'll post it on my Mia Marlowe Blog!

Red Pencil Thursday has Moved!

Join me and our guest volunteer Saranna DeWylde over at www.miamarlowe.blogspot.com for Red Pencil Thursday. Hope to see you there!

A Walk Among the Dead

Just in time for Halloween, join me in a stroll through Old Granary Burial Ground near Boston Commons. See you at Mia Marlowe's Blog

A Trip to the Bookstore

Yesterday afternoon we went to the Borders on School Street in downtown Boston. It's a terrific store, kitty corner across from the Old South Meeting House right on the red bricked Freedom Trail. My daughter picked up the newest Rick Castle book (still bewilders me a bit that a fictional author can hit the NY Times list, but that's marketing for you! ;-)) and my DH got the newest Vince Flynn title.

I'm waiting till October 26th to pick up my next book. It'll be my friend CL Wilson's Crown of Crystal Flame. The best way to support an author's work is to pre-order or buy it on the release day (or as close to it as possible). Books hit best seller lists not by virtue of the number of actual books sold. It's based on the velocity with which the book flies out the bookstores during that crucial first 2 weeks after the release date.

But I spent some time wandering the romance stacks and saw no books from Dorchester at all. Not that I expected to, but it was sad all the same. That means none of my Emily Bryan books are in the big box stores any longer. They aren't available in print on the Borders or B&N websites, though you can still get ebooks of them. Amazon has a few copies of my titles left in their warehouse, but once those are gone, they're gone.

Not finding any Leisure or Lovespell books was like reaching an abrupt "the end" to a story I wasn't ready to stop reading. I'm sad not to have my work available in print. Not that I dislike ebooks. I've started reading on my phone and find it so convenient. But in the most recent RT BookReviews, readers were weighing in on Dorchester's decision to move to ebooks only (with tradepaper coming months later) and the comments were overwhelmingly negative. Not everyone is ready to to read their romance on a screen.

However, I was very encouraged to find LOTS of Kensington Brava titles in the bookstore. When my first Mia Marlowe book comes out next May, it should be widely available in print and as an ebook simulaneously (and is already available for pre-order at Amazon, B & N and Borders!)

As you know I've been see-sawing between this blog and my Mia blog for a while. Since my career is turning in a new direction, I'll be moving exclusively to the Mia Marlowe blog starting November 3rd. We'll have a grand Moving Party with guests and give aways. I hope you'll join me and will click to follow that blog if you haven't done so already.

Thank you for your support here. We've been through quite a bit on this blog--my whirlwind 50 day/50 blog tour for Vexing the Viscount, going through my bout with cancer back in 2008, the fun of Red Pencil Thursdays (something that will carry over to the Mia blog!) and through all the changes in the publishing industry that lead me to this new chapter in my life. Thank you for being an important part of my writing. Thank you for being my friend.

Quick Update

The last of the 10 WRITING WITH THE STARS finalists is spotlighted at Mia Marlowe Blog. The first round voting for your favorite ends today so be sure to make your voice heard.

Also, you'll want to pop over to The Chatelaines to learn about a contest to win some really cool cloth covers for Jennifer Ashley's terrific new release!

TTYS,
Emily

Great News from a Red Pencil Thursday Alumnus

As you probably know, I've been over at my MiaMarlowe blog all week, spotlighting finalists in the Kensington Writing with the Stars Contest. Hope you've all checked out the entries and voted for your favorite.

But today, I just have to share some terrific news with you here as well. If you've been following Red Pencil Thursday, you remember Saranna De Wylde. She's been my victim/volunteer for an online critique a couple times. I'm thrilled to report that this talented lady has sold her HOW TO LOSE A DEMON IN 10 DAYS in a three book deal with Kensington! If you're on Facebook, be sure to send her a high 5!

Have a great weekend all.

At Least We Weren't on National TV

One of the Writing with the Stars finalists is weighing in on the guest reviewing process of the contest. Hope you'll join us and come prepared to share YOUR favorite review sites. www.miamarlowe.blogspot.com

Where am I today?

Just a quick note to let you know what's up. This week, I'll be at my Mia Marlowe blog, spotlighting the finalists in Kensington's WRITING WITH THE STARS contest. Each of these aspiring writers is hoping to win your vote so they can advance to the next round of judging. The grand prize is a publishing contract, so the stakes are high for them.

If you haven't clicked to follow my Mia blog, I hope you will. Plans are in the works for a "moving party" later next month as I shift everything to that blog. I've loved having you here. I love getting to know you and look forward to your comments. I thank you so much for being a part of my writing as Emily. I appreciate you for bearing with me as I make this transition. Hope you'll enjoy my Mia Marlowe books too.

Meredith Simmons~ Lost in the Past

Meredith Simmons~ Lost in the Past

Tired of the midterm elections? Join the ROMANCE PARTY! My blog guest at www.miamarlowe.blogspot.com wants to know which romance subgenre is your favorite. Historical, contemporary, romantic suspense, paranormal, YA, series or steampunk! Come on over and cast your vote!

Hope to see you there.