Check it out...

For those of you who haven't yet seen it, I’ve had Book Candy Studios create a very cool 3D book trailer for my new book, THE PERFECT COUPLE, which will be out this summer on July 28th. It’s posted on the front page of my Web site. To receive a pair of Brenda Novak 3D glasses that do double duty as a bookmark, just send an s.a.s.e. to:

Brenda Novak
PO Box 3781
Citrus Heights, CA 95611

You’ll also receive an autographed bookplate you can put in any of my novels. In the meantime, you can view the regular trailer here, done by Will Design For Chocolate.

Awards

Lots of good news on the awards front so break out the champagne (or Martinelli's--LOL) and have a cyber-toast with me.

STOP ME has been nominated for a Rita® (the romance industry’s answer to the Oscars). The winner will be announced at the Romance Writers of America’s national conference July 18th, so wish me luck!

Also, STOP ME and WATCH ME have finaled in The Colorado Romance Writer’s Award of Excellence. TRUST ME and WATCH ME finaled in the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence (WATCH ME won). And WATCH ME finaled in the Writer Touch Reader’s Award.

My 5th Annual Online Auction for Diabetes Research is about to open, but it's not too late to register as a shopper. The next 100 people that do so will receive a free copy of TRUST ME. Register, make your wish list and do your Christmas shopping early. Lots of new things have been added. We now have nearly 2000 items and opportunities going on the block!

Auction Spotlight

This month I have three fabulous spotlights to share:
Jane Porter, Cherry Adair and Mae Nunn.

Always an adventurer in life as well as writing, New York Times best-selling author Cherry Adair moved halfway across the globe from Cape Town, South Africa to the United States in her early years to become a interior designer.  Now a resident of the Pacific Northwest she shares the award- winning adventures of her fictional T-FLAC counter terrorism operatives with her readers. Learn more about Cherry in our spotlight or at http://www.cherryadair.com. Visit Cherry's Getaway Bonanza at the auction.

Born in Visalia, California, Jane Porter is a small-town girl at heart. She loves central California's golden foothills, oak trees and the miles of farmland, rich with the sweet and heady fragrance of orange blossoms. Learn more about Jane in our spotlight or at http://www.janeporter.com. See Jane's items in the auction.

Mae Nunn writes contemporary Christian romance that focuses on family and faith. Learn more about Mae in our spotlight or at http://www.maenunn.com. See Mae's items in the auction.

THE PERFECT COUPLE Available July 28, 2009
Read the Excerpt

THE PERFECT LIAR
Available August 25, 2009
Read the Excerpt

THE PERFECT MURDER Available September 29, 2009
Read the Excerpt

Until next time,

Brenda Novak

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CrimeBeat Column
Jerry Palace, Retired NYC Police Detective. Jerry started as a beat cop in New York’s notorious South Bronx, climbed the ranks to the anti-crime unit, soon became a crime scene investigator, moved into the Narcotics Division where he put away his fair share of major drug dealers, and then transferred to The Bronx Robbery Squad, where he investigated robbery and murder cases that included the arrest and convictions of New York’s most brazen crime figures. After retiring, Mr. Palace has gone on to work as a private investigator, began CHECK A MATE, the first investigation service of its kind, and established THE DEFENSE TEAM, an organization that focuses on reversing the convictions of those he’s proven innocent.

Don’t miss your chance to learn more about this fascinating individual.

Lunch with Janet Evanovich at RWA National!

You've all read her Stephanie Plum series and, if you're like me, you love every book. Now is your chance to get to know her in person. Get the details and bookmark for bidding!

Sunday, May 3, 2009
Ladies Day @ Folsom Community Center
Folsom, CA
Enjoy a day designed just for the ladies.

For more information, please contact Kathy Jesmont at jesmontk@sbcglobal.net

Get the full calendar and details on my website.

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