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Mark Your Calendars! May 27th Four years ago Skye Kellerman was attacked in her own bed. She managed to fend off her knife-wielding assailant, but the trauma changed everything about her life. As a result of that night, she joined two friends--also survivors--in starting The Last Stand, an organization to help victims of crime. Now her would-be rapist is getting out of prison. Early. And Skye knows that Dr. Oliver Burke hasn’t forgotten what her testimony cost him. The buzz... "...a clever, impeccably plotted thriller." --RT BOOK Review Magazine, 4.5 stars and a TOP PICK! "...generates genuine thrills." --Publisher's Weekly Don't forget the upcoming release Dates: TRUST ME, May 27, 2008 | First Chapter
I'm pleased to share our first Crime Beat interview with Susan Hayes, Chaplain and Handwriting Expert. (And after this interview, be sure to check out Susan's auction item up for bid - get your handwriting analysis!) Q: What department do you work for? I’m a volunteer Chaplain for the Novato Police department and have been for five years. Q: Is it always a volunteer position? No. Larger cities tend to employ their Chaplains, but smaller departments it’s typically volunteer. Q: You’re also a hand-writing analyst, correct? Yes, I’m self-employed as an analyst and do psychological assessments through handwriting. Q: Do you make a good living at analyzing handwriting? Honestly, not a great living. I’m also a retired clinical therapist and I also wrote stories back in the 1980’s that were turned into computer gaming software. I’m concentrating now on writing mystery novels. Q: Chaplain and handwriting expert makes for an interesting combination. Which were you first? What other occupations have you had? Hand-writing analysis first. I took a course back in the 1970‘s at UCLA, pretty much all that was available until recently. After that, I moved into computers and was one of the first women to do at-home computer technical support in the early 90‘s. I was also a volunteer in the police department for a while, worked as Head of Security for Mattel toys, so I had law enforcement background. My local department was looking for extra chaplain and since I was a non-denominational minister, I thought I‘d give it a try.
DEAD GIVEAWAY is a finalist in the Desert Rose Golden Quill. DEAD GIVEAWAY is a finalist in the Holt Medallion. DEAD SILENCE and DEAD RIGHT and COULDA BEEN A COWBY have finaled in the Bookseller's Best. DEAD RIGHT won The Lories Best Published Contest in the Romantic Suspense category. DEAD GIVEAWAY won The Lories Best Published Contest in the Single Title Romance category.
Have you entered this amazing contest yet? I've teamed up with Bestselling Authors Debbie Macomber, Susan Wiggs and Allison Brennan, and together, we are joining forces to give one lucky reader a Fabulous Trip for Two to Port Orchard and Bainbridge Island, Washington--including airfare, accommodations, massages and more! Enter today! The contest runs through May 31st. Until next time, Brenda Novak |
How? Simply buy TRUST ME the first week it comes out (May 27th to June 3rd) anywhere books are sold and send me the receipt: Brenda Novak You'll receive an autographed bookplate, an autographed bookmark, three coupons worth $1.00 each (one for STOP ME, one for WATCH ME, and one you can share with a friend.) And your name will be placed in a special drawing for a Mystery Box of my Favorite Things. You'll also be eligible for other perks as we go along.
We're having an amazing year at my 4th Annual On-Line Auction for Diabetes Research. We're halfway through the month and we're halfway to our $300,000 goal! I couldn't help in this way if it wasn't for your support, so thank you from the bottom of my heart. 
You'll get MS Vista Ultimate, MS Office Professional, MS Money Deluxe, MS Office OneNote, and more!  Be sure to get your bid in!
Dianne Drake offers auction shoppers a beautiful selection of antique jewelry, including this lovely antique Wedgewood Cameo. Don't miss bidding on these gorgeous items! Misc & Interesting Tidbits My good friend, regency historical author Candice Hern, has an amazing web site. If you have any interest in this time period, you HAVE to check it out. 
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TRUST ME, the first book in my new Last Stand series, comes out in 11 days! 
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