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Indian Summer Thoughts From

Melinda Curtis

Harlequin Superromance Author

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Where did summer go? The kids are finally back in school. Cool temperatures teased us, only to have the heat come back full force. Wouldn't it be great to prop your feet up near a fan and enjoy a good book. Here's what I've been up to this summer.

Writing Up a Storm. I'm halfway done with the third book in my Hot Shot series - lots of fire scenes, and a May-December romance that's been really fun to write (hint: it's not an older man, although one of my main characters is in his fifties - I do love multi-generational stories). The working title is The Surprised Groom, due in stores in 2006.
Vacation. My husband's family held a family reunion in Florida. We enjoyed everything from the slow pace of the Weeki Watchi River to the emotional grandeur of the Kennedy Space Center to the crowded madness of Orlando. It was hot, rainy and lots of fun!
Writer's Conference. The Romance Writer's of America National Conference was held in Dallas - another hot, sticky locale. My husband came along and golfed every day with a friend. I may have been exhausted from running from meeting to meeting all day, but the men were icky-sweaty - nothing romantic about them at all!
Reader's Conference. Celebrate Romance - a gathering of readers and writers - was held in Lake Tahoe. Not only did I meet some really wonderful readers, but I met writers from young adult, fantasy, historical, e-pubs, and (gasp!) romantica. A good time was had by all. Can't wait for next year!
What I'm Reading (or planning to). Currently at the top of my TBR pile (because the pile has become really large) - Eragon (fantasy, written by a 16-year old), American Idle (chic lit), The Survivor's Club (suspense) and I'm just finishing Eileen Rendahl's Do Me, Do My Roots (funny, touching story of 3 sisters in search of love and happiness). Tell me what you're reading!
Journal. I'm the first to admit I'm not high tech. Everyone talks about BLOGS (web-logs or on-line journals). I've got my on-line journal up and running. Check it out! My family is just as crazy-normal as yours!

Just two months until The Family Man comes out in November. Logan McCall is a confirmed bachelor left with custody of his sister's twin girls. But is he up to the task of raising them? Discover the sexy Silver Bend Hot Shots series – Wildland Fire Fighters who work, train and love with a passion you'll treasure! (Read Logan's intro)

Enjoy Autumn!

Melinda Curtis

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November 15!

In the 2nd Hot Shot story, a grieving Logan McCall gave up his nieces in the hopes of giving them a better life. That didn't work out. Now they're back with a cheerful nanny and an abandoned dog. Can Logan become a Family Man?