Yay!! It's official!

Getting the call from Richmond to say they wanted to buy my book was fantastic, but two minutes after I put the phone down I was certain I'd dreamt it. Receiving a contract, and then a little while later an advance cheque made it seem a little more real.... But appearing in the New Author slot of the Pink Heart Society's brilliant site.... well, that really makes me feel like it's all happening!

Mills&Boon definitely can't change their minds now, can they?

The Pink Heart Society

Hey, girls, we're now official (not to mention proud) supporters of category romance. We've been given our red badge of courage, the little dancing heart icon that is currently stomping on our hit counter on the right. Just give him a click to visit The Pink Heart Society online.

Besides championing the virtues of the romance genre, including the category romance genre, The Pink Heart Society also features a Database of Hero Material: Men to inspire the imagination...". I was a little disappointed not to see Tom Selleck's face among the gorgeous hunks—I've had a girlish crush on him since a teenager. I wonder whether we ought to ask the Society to include not only Tom but also models featured on romance covers. I just bought Diane Gaston's A Reputable Rake and I think I may be in love. Check out Ben Whitaker:

Another gorgeous cover model is Nathan Kamp. You can read all about him at wnbc.com's Romance: Buy the Book.

Lastly, if in the past you steered clear of romance covers featuring Fabio, take a look at the collection of Covers Gone Wild compiled by the Smart Bitches. I may have nightmares tonight.

Who inspires your imagination? (Or does the direct opposite?)