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My Take on ePublishing


Just put up a very long article in the For Writers section called The Perils and Pleasures of ePublishing. It was way too long for a blog post, but I’m putting this here in case anyone has the burning desire to praise, castigate, argue with, or ask questions about what I wrote. Have at it!

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An Interview with Evangeline Collins


Today, I’d like to welcome historical romance author Evangeline Collins! I just finished reading her debut release from NAL Signet, Her Ladyship’s Companion, last week, and I loved it. Evangeline has a beautiful voice, and her love scenes are exquisitely crafted and emotionally rich. If you like your romances lush and sensual, you have to give Evangeline’s book a read! In…

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Goodies, Goodies, and More Goodies


Swing by the We Heart Historicals event over at Emma Petersen’s blog this weekend and leave us a comment, either recommending a historical or answering one of the questions, and get a chance to win a copy of Behind the Red Door, plus who knows what all else. Tomorrow, I’ll also be posting a juicy and exclusive excerpt from the…

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A Little Sneak Peak


As some of you may remember, I had plans to roll out a new website and blog on May 1. Obviously, that date has been a bit delayed, and I’m not even 100% sure when everything will be up and running under the new template, but I’m just so thrilled with how it’s coming together that I had to share…

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We Heart the Historical!


All this month, Emma Petersen is hosting a slew of authors in a tribute to the historical. And not just the traditional historical, but every brand of historical from mainstream to paranormal to fantasy to erotic. There’ll be a new author every day, and lots of books will be given away, including fifteen copies of Behind the Red Door. Want…

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Win A Signed Copy of Blue Diablo


A couple of weeks ago, the fabulously talented Ann Aguirre was in town for a book signing, and I got two copies of Blue Diablo, both signed, one for me and one for…one of you! Now, I’m sure you’ve heard the “buzz” around this book, and it’s totally deserved. I gobbled it up in two helpings, half on a plane…

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And the Winners Are…


I used a random generator to draw names from the 16 eligible entrants and the winners of a copy of Behind the Red Door are: Jeanne St. James Savannah Chase Please email me at jackie at jackie barbosa.com with your snail mail address, and I will get your signed copy in the mail. And to all those who didn’t win,…

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Good Things Come to Those Who Wait


Especially, apparently, to those who wait at airports! Last week, I had to fly to Philadelphia and back for business. And I spent far too much time in airports as a result. I didn’t really expect any reward for my trouble, but when I arrived home on Friday, I found a box from Kensington Publishing containing… THESE! I was shocked,…

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