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# Wendy S. Marcus

Author of Contemporary and Medical Romance

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- [All I Need Is You Releases in FIVE Days!!!](https://wendysmarcus.com/all-i-need-is-you-releases-in-five-days/) - I'm in the process of overhauling my website. The new and improved version won't have a blog...because I'm a bad blogger. But while I still do, I feel compelled to share that my next Loveswept Contemporary Romance, a military coming home story, All I Need Is You, releases in FIVE days, on October 6th!
- [Welcome!](https://wendysmarcus.com/welcome-3/) - With the release of my Cosmopolitan Red Hot Read from Harlequin, The V-Spot, on October 8th, and the upcoming release of my Loveswept contemporary romance, Loving You Is Easy, scheduled for December 9th, I'm noticing a lot more visits to my website than usual. This is fantastic!!! I'm thrilled you've taken the time to stop
- [Great New Book Covers!](https://wendysmarcus.com/great-new-book-covers/) - Hi All! I'm thrilled to share the covers of my two upcoming releases. Coming October 8, 2014 from Cosmo Red Hot Reads by Harlequin, THE V-SPOT. (This is a hot one!) And coming December 9, 2014 from Loveswept Contemporary Romance, LOVING YOU IS EASY. To find out more about both books and for links to
- [National Readers Choice Award!](https://wendysmarcus.com/national-readers-choice-award/) - I'm thrilled to share SECRETS OF A SHY SOCIALITE won the 2013 National Readers Choice Award for Contemporary Series Romance. Unfortunately I wasn't able to attend the ceremony, but here's a picture of the award! This book wouldn't have been possible without input from Mary Ritter and Stella Turk, and the help of my
- [National Readers Choice Awards](https://wendysmarcus.com/national-readers-choice-awards-2/) - I'm thrilled to share that two of my books, CRAVING HER SOLDIER'S TOUCH and SECRETS OF A SHY SOCIALTE are finalists in the 2013 OKRWA National Readers Choice Awards in the Contemporary Series category. I love that so many of my friends and favorite authors also made the list. Check out all the finalists here: http://okrwa.com/contests/nrca/2013-nrca-finalists/
- [I Paid to Boost a Facebook Post and This is What Happened:](https://wendysmarcus.com/i-paid-to-promote-a-facebook-post-and-this-is-what-happened/) - Hi All! I wrote this holiday short story that I just love, The Group Seduction, that released toward the end of November, 2013. (You can find out more about it on my Home Page.) I don't know whether it was the timing of the release - about a week before Thanksgiving/Chanukah, or that it was
- [Read The Nurse In Charge for FREE!!!!](https://wendysmarcus.com/read-the-nurse-in-charge-for-free/) - Hello Friends! I recently stumbled upon something and, since I was considering self-publishing the story in the near furture, I wasn't sure if I should make it public or keep it quiet. But as a thank you to all my readers who have supported me on my journey, I decided to share. My short story, The Nurse In Charge,
- [My First Christmas Short Story!](https://wendysmarcus.com/my-first-christmas-short-story-2/) - I'm starting my holiday celebration early this year with the release of my first Christmas short story,The Group Seduction. (Available now!) Official blurb: Bella Cristy is gambling that a daring plan will save her marriage–and the marriages of three other friends–in time for the holidays. My blurb: To reignite the spark in her marriage, a 39-year-old,
- [Cover Reveal!](https://wendysmarcus.com/cover-reveal-2/) - Hi All! Sharing some cover love today. This is for my short Christmas story, The Group Seduction, which should be out soon.
- [I Won!!!!](https://wendysmarcus.com/i-won/) - I'm thrilled to share, on Friday, October 18th, Secrets of a Shy Socialite won the NJ RWA Golden Leaf Award for best in Contemporary Series!!! I've finaled in a lot of contests over the years, both as a writer and as a published author. But this is my very first win! And though it took a
- [Some Exciting News to Share!](https://wendysmarcus.com/some-exciting-news-to-share/) - Last night I received a phone call telling me that SECRETS OF A SHY SOCIALITE is a finalist in the NJRWA Golden Leaf Contest. If you've ever been to the NJRWA annual conference in October, you know they make a big deal of their contest finalists. In fact, I remember attending the award ceremony last
- [Pictures From RWA 13 in Atlanta!](https://wendysmarcus.com/pictures-from-rwa-13-in-atlanta/) - Hi All! I'm back from an exhausting yet rejuvinating RWA (Romance Writers of America) national conference. There's an energy at these conferences that must be felt in person for you to understand. It was wonderful to meet so many of my online friends in person and to see and chat with authors whose books I
- [Angelina Jolie and Me](https://wendysmarcus.com/angelina-jolie-and-me/) - Angelina Jolie and Me. Want to know what we have in common? MY MOTHER fought cancer for almost a decade and died at age 53. But that's not all. Both Angelina Jolie and I have written about genetic testing for breast cancer, the BRCA genes, and the decision to undergo prophylactic mastectomies. Angelina Jolie, in
- [Lots of New Stuff!](https://wendysmarcus.com/lots-of-new-stuff/) - Tempting Nurse Scarlet, book #6 in the Harlequin Mills and Boon Medical Romance series, NYC Angels, is now available in the U.S., UK, and Aus/NZ. I expect my Books page to be updated soon. In the meantime, links for purchase can be found on my Coming Soon page. Here's an AMAZING review to entice you into
- [Book Signing in Boston!](https://wendysmarcus.com/book-signing-info/) - I'm heading to Boston this weekend for the NECRWA Conference! I'm very excited to be participating in their 2013 Annual Book Fair for Literacy from 3:30 - 5:30 on Saturday, April 27th. If you live in or around the Boston area, or are looking for ideas for a weekend road trip, it'd be great to see you!
- [Meet Jena from Secrets of a Shy Socialite!](https://wendysmarcus.com/meet-jena-from-secrets-of-a-shy-socialite/) - Today's the day! An interview with Jena from Secrets of a Shy Socialite! And, if you leave a comment, a chance to win a paperback copy of her book! Please stop by! http://www.somanyreads.com/2013/03/review-character-interview-giveaway-secrets-of-a-shy-socialite-by-wendy-s-marcus/ If you missed Jaci's interview, you can find it here: http://www.somanyreads.com/2013/03/review-craving-her-soldiers-touch-by-wendy-s-marcus/ Although, sorry, it's too late to win a copy of Craving Her
- [Cover Reveal!](https://wendysmarcus.com/cover-reveal/) - In case you haven't visited my Wendy S. Marcus Author Facebook page, here is the U.S. cover for my May 1, 2013 release of Tempting Nurse Scarlet, book #6 in the 8 book Harlequin Mills and Boon Medical Romance continuity, NYC Angels. Read an excerpt
- [NetGalley Free Reads](https://wendysmarcus.com/netgalley-free-reads/) - For those of you who aren't familiar with NetGalley, it's a way to get free copies of books in exchange for an honest review. This is directly from the NetGalley website: If you're a reviewer, blogger, journalist, librarian, bookseller, educator, or in the media, get a FREE NetGalley account to read and review titles before
- [New Book Cover!](https://wendysmarcus.com/new-book-cover/) - I am so happy to share the 2in1 UK paperback book cover for Tempting Nurse Scarlet, book #6 in the new Harlequin Mills and Boon Medical Romance continuity, NYC Angels, coming in May 2013. The 2in1 includes book #5 in the continuity, Flirting With Danger, written by the very talented Tina Beckett! You can find
- [Extinguishing External Plot Devices](https://wendysmarcus.com/extinguishing-external-plot-devices/) - I am re-posting this oldie but goodie from my 2011 blog tour because I think it's worth a read! How many times have you read a romance book where the hero and heroine have a fight? The hero storms out. The heroine packs her things and moves out. This is it. The breakup to end
- [A Great Reason to Write for Harlequin Mills and Boon...](https://wendysmarcus.com/a-great-reason-to-write-for-harlequin-mills-and-boon/) - INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS!!! I am so excited!! In addition to my January releases of Craving Her Soldier's Touch and Secrets of a Shy Socialite in the UK, Australia/New Zealand and the U.S. - covers and links on my Books page, this month I also have Once a Good Girl out in Lithuania and Russia, and When One Night Isn't Enough
- [These Made My Day!](https://wendysmarcus.com/these-made-my-day/) - I have to share this e-mail I received this morning (with the sender's approval) because it made my day. And not only because she loved Craving Her Soldier's Touch and Secrets of a Shy Socialite. The e-mail really made my day because to know that I have in any way helped to inspire someone to write is
- [Giveaway!](https://wendysmarcus.com/giveaway/) - I have two copies of the 2in1 paperback edition of Craving Her Soldier's Touch and Secrets of a Shy Socialite up for giveaway over on Goodreads from December 18th - December 21st. It's easy to enter. Here's the link: http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/40035-craving-her-soldier-s-touch-secrets-of-a-shy-socialite And I'm trying to figure out rafflecopter for my Facebook page, so there will be more giveaways
- [So Excited! Celebrating With a Book Giveaway!](https://wendysmarcus.com/so-excited-celebrating-with-a-book-giveaway/) - I am so excited to have 2 books, Craving Her Soldier's Touch and Secrets of a Shy Socialite, available on the Mills and Boon UK website as of today (December 1). While my official release date isn't until January 2013, readers can read both books, one month early, by ordering them HERE. What makes this so exciting for
- [A Special Sneak Peek From Craving Her Soldier's Touch](https://wendysmarcus.com/a-special-sneak-peek-from-craving-her-soldiers-touch/) - Below is a special sneak peak from Craving Her Soldier's Touch coming to Harlequin Mills and Boon Medical Romance in January 2013. This special sneak peek is not meant to be shared by others or reproduced and is intended for adults only. By reading on you are agreeing that you are over the age of 18. PROLOGUE
- [My U.S. Covers!](https://wendysmarcus.com/my-u-s-covers/) - Hi All! In case you haven't seen them on my Facebook page, below are my U.S. covers for Craving Her Soldier's Touch and Secrets of a Shy Socialite, both coming to harlequin.com in January and to e-book for Kindle, Nook, Sony and Kobo in February, 2013. I absolutely LOVE the cover for Craving Her Soldier's
- [To Have a Blog or Not To Have a Blog?](https://wendysmarcus.com/to-have-a-blog-or-not-to-have-a-blog/) - Thank you for visiting my neglected blog! Which leads me to the question of whether I should keep this blog or discontinue it? Blogging takes time. An effective blog has to be about more than buy my book me, me, me. But lately it feels like that's the only thing I've been posting about. (And, um,
- [Harlequin Novel Updated](https://wendysmarcus.com/harlequin-novel-updated/) - Today I received this in my e-mail. Again. And it still made me smile. So I thought I'd share it just in case you haven't seen it. Hopefully you'll smile, too! Harlequin Novel, Updated.... 2011 Version He grasped me firmly, but gently, just above my elbow and guided me into a room, his room. Then
- [New UK Cover!](https://wendysmarcus.com/new-uk-cover/) - Hi All! I've been a very bad blogger. But I've finished my sixth book, am almost done with a proposal for another book, and I signed a contract for a short story/novella to be included in an upcoming anthology. Very exciting times! I'm stopping in to share my new UK 2in1 paperback cover for Craving
- [I Missed My Deadline Because of a Bee](https://wendysmarcus.com/i-missed-my-deadline-because-of-a-bee/) - I missed my deadline because of a bee. Well...not really. Because my deadline isn't until September. But I'm so behind with my writing, and despite my best plans for full days of typing, something always seems to happen to derail me from meeting my 2,000 words per day goal. Take today for instance. Lately I've been writing
- [My Best Advice to New and Aspiring Authors](https://wendysmarcus.com/my-best-advice-to-new-and-aspiring-authors/) - June 2012 marked my one year anniversary as a published author! To celebrate (albeit a little belated), I am guest blogging over at Word Enlightenment to share my best advice to new and aspiring authors.( So hopefully your journey will be a little less bumpy than mine!) I hope you'll check it out! And good luck with
- [New Back-of-the-Book Blurbs](https://wendysmarcus.com/new-back-of-the-book-blurbs/) - Hello from my poor, neglected blog. What a whirlwind couple of weeks I've had. But I'm thrilled to report my fifth book has been accepted, my son has graduated high school and I've survived, painters, driveway sealers, my son's graduation party for his friends, packing my daughter for 2 months of sleep away camp in
- [New Titles](https://wendysmarcus.com/new-titles/) - While I'm hard at work revising my fifth book, the wheels of production are moving forward, and I have titles! To back up a step for those of you who don't visit regularly, my fourth and fifth books will be released as a 2in1 duet, two complete novels with connected characters packaged in one book, in the UK in
- [Guest Blogging](https://wendysmarcus.com/guest-blogging/) - Hi All! Happy Mother's Day to my U.S. visitors! And if you're not from the U.S., Happy Mother's Day whenever you happen to celebrate it!! (Personally I think it should be every day!) Sorry I haven't been blogging here much. I'm in the final chapters of my fifth book and getting down to the wire of
- [A Sad Release Day and my Australian Cover](https://wendysmarcus.com/a-sad-release-day-and-my-australian-cover/) - Exactly one year ago today my first book, When One Night Isn't Enough, was released on the Mills and Boon UK website. And today, one year later, my third book, The Nurse's Not-So-Secret Scandal, is releasing on Mills and Boon Aus and in e-book format here in the U.S. (That's my beautiful Australian cover to the right .)
- [National Readers Choice Awards](https://wendysmarcus.com/national-readers-choice-awards/) - I have been waiting for the official list to go up on the OK RWA website, but I can't wait any longer to share the news! My debut Harlequin Medical Romance, When One Night Isn't Enough, is a finalist for Best First Book in the National Readers Choice Awards here in the U.S.! As soon as the
- [Taking a Break](https://wendysmarcus.com/taking-a-break/) - I am taking a much needed break from the Internet. My life has gotten crazy, and I just can't do it all. I need to focus on my family and meeting my contractual obligations with Harlequin. I hope to be back in a week or two. I will not be checking or answering e-mails until
- [Some Sexy New Covers!](https://wendysmarcus.com/my-first-semi-sexy-cover/) - Before I get to my sexy new covers, the U.S. paperback edition of The Nurse's Not-So-Secret Scandal is now available at Harlequin.com. The e-book edition will be releasing on May 1st and is available for pre-order for Kindle and Nook. Remember, Harlequin Medical Romances are not available in stores in the U.S. In the UK, The Nurse's
- [Things People Say to Authors at Book Signings: ](https://wendysmarcus.com/things-people-say-to-authors-at-a-book-signings/) - Hi All! Okay, not the greatest picture of me (I desperately need a haircut), but I had a FANTASTIC time with good friend and totally fun person, author Jennifer Probst at the Author Reception at the Newburgh Free Library on March 25th. We were the only romance authors at the event. But still... Is it really
- [Join Me at an Author Reception!](https://wendysmarcus.com/join-me-at-an-author-reception/) - On Sunday, March 25th, I'll be taking a break from the mad dash to my deadline due date to attend an author reception in the auditorium of the Newburgh Free Library in Newburgh, New York from 1p-3p. If you're in the area or near the area, it'd be great if you'd stop by for a visit. I'll be
- [My New Pal Freedom!](https://wendysmarcus.com/my-new-pal-freedom/) - I am pretty open about my preoccupation with the Internet. For the most part, it hasn't been an issue as I manage to get done what I need to. But lately I've been suffering with another bout of eye strain so I need to limit the time I spend at the computer. This is a problem because
- [The First Review of The Nurse's-Not-So-Secret Scandal!](https://wendysmarcus.com/the-first-review-of-the-nurses-not-so-secret-scandal/) - Hi All! The first review of The Nurse's Not-So-Secret Scandal is in! It was put up on Goodreads, and I am absolutely thrilled! Thank you, Nancy! Nancy's review Feb 26, 12 Read on February 25, 2012 Marcus, Wendy – The Nurse’s Not So Secret Scandal, M&B APR12 **** This is one hot book and
- [The Nurse's Not-So-Secret Scandal](https://wendysmarcus.com/the-nurses-not-so-secret-scandal/) - Hi All! The third and final book in my Madrin Falls Memorial Hospital series, The Nurse's Not-So-Secret Scandal, Roxie's story, is available for pre-order in the UK and the US. Below are the covers and links. Paperbacks will go on sale on the Mills and Boon websites in the UK and Aus/NZ on March 1st, and on Harlequin.com in the U.S.
- [The Results of my Nook Book Signing](https://wendysmarcus.com/the-results-of-my-nook-book-signing/) - Hi All! Here are the results of my Nook Book Signing: First off, what is a Nook Book Signing? The wave of the future! With more and more books coming out in e-book form, how are authors to connect face to face with readers? By taking a nontraditional tack from the traditional book signing. How it worked:
- [Leaving the Comfort of My Office!](https://wendysmarcus.com/leaving-the-comfort-of-my-office/) - Hi All! On Saturday, February 11th, just in time for Valentines Day, I will be leaving the comfort of my office to attend a Nook Book Signing with some friends from the Hudson Valley Chapter of Romance Writers of America. The event will take place at the Barnes and Noble in the Pallisades Mall, in West
- [The Results of My Purchase Push Experiment](https://wendysmarcus.com/the-results-of-my-purchase-push-experiment/) - Hi All! As promised, here are the results of my purchase push experiment. For those of you unfamiliar with my experiment, on February 1st, the e-book edition of my second book, Once a Good Girl..., was released here in the U.S. And I thought if I could get everyone who was thinking of buying it
- [Today's the Day!!](https://wendysmarcus.com/todays-the-day/) - Hi All! Today's the day! February 1st. My purchase push for the U.S. ebook edition of Once a Good Girl... I'm blogging about it, and my experiment, on my good friend Christine Glover's blog: http://bit.ly/AfXLfw. And if you'd like to buy an ebook copy in the U.S., today, February 1st, (or any other day, but today would be appreciated) here
- [Would You Help Me With An Experiment?](https://wendysmarcus.com/would-you-help-me-with-an-experiment/) - Hi All! On February 1st, the e-book edition of Once a Good Girl... will be released for Kindle and Nook here in the U.S., and I'm wondering if you would help me with an experiment? If you've already pre-ordered Once a Good Girl... in the U.S., thank you! But if you haven't, would you be willing to hold off until February 1st?
- [Medical Romance Pitch Contest and a Sneak Peek](https://wendysmarcus.com/medical-romance-pitch-contest-and-a-sneak-peek/) - Hi All! I just found out Harlequin Mills and Boon is running another medical romance pitch contest in February 2012! In case you didn't know, this is how Scarlet Wilson and I both got noticed. Here's a link for the details: http://bit.ly/zHtOp7 All you have to do is whip up a standout two paragraph blurb summarizing
- [RT Book Reviews 4.5 stars for Once a Good Girl...](https://wendysmarcus.com/rt-book-reviews-4-5-stars-for-once-a-good-girl/) - Hi Everyone! I'm absolutely thrilled to share that Once a Good Girl... has earned 4.5 stars from RT Book Reviews. Their highest rating! *clears throat* (Buy links on right side bar.) Book Review ONCE A GOOD GIRL … by Wendy S. MarcusGenre: Series, Current Series Imprints, Harlequin Medical Romance RT Rating ONCE A GOOD GIRL ...
- [Once a Good Girl... Now available in U.S. ](https://wendysmarcus.com/once-a-good-girl-now-available-in-u-s/) - Hi Everyone! I hope your holidays were all you wished them to be. I'm happy to be ringing in the New Year with the U.S. release of my second book, #2 in my Madrin Memorial Hospital series, Once a Good Girl... To the right is the U.S. cover: I love how the cover image so accurately
- [Onions and Christmas Trees](https://wendysmarcus.com/onions-and-christmas-trees/) - In case you haven't seen this, I'd like to share a bit of holiday humor that's been making the e-mail rounds. I don't take credit for writing it, just enjoying it: A family is at the dinner table. The son asks his father, 'Dad, how many kinds of boobs are there?' The father, surprised,
- [A New Cover!](https://wendysmarcus.com/a-new-cover/) - Happy December, everyone! Once a Good Girl... is now on store shelves in the UK! In case you're on the lookout for it, see the UK cover on the right. If you don't frequent my Facebook or Twitter pages, the paperback 2in1 UK edition sold out on the Mills and Boon UK website in under
- [Facebook Author Page Vs. Personal Page](https://wendysmarcus.com/facebook-author-page-vs-personal-page/) - I know I should be hard at work on my present manuscript - which is finally starting to flow! But I'd like your input on a Facebook matter. You see, back when I first sold to Harlequin Mills and Boon, author pages were the rage on Facebook. And since I already had an established personal
- [Great Review for Once a Good Girl!](https://wendysmarcus.com/great-review-for-once-a-good-girl/) - I have to share this great review of Once a Good Girl! It made my day! http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/234969536 Now back to work...
- [It's That Time Again.](https://wendysmarcus.com/its-that-time-again/) - Hi All! It's that time again. Time for me to detox from my Internet addiction so I can fully immerse myself in my work in progress. When I reach the 30,000 word mark, I'll be giving away some more of my author copies of the 2in1 UK edition of Once a Good Girl... which includes a
- [Once a Good Girl now available on Mills and Boon website!](https://wendysmarcus.com/once-a-good-girl-up-on-mills-and-boon-website/) - To all my UK readers, I'm thrilled to share that my second book, Once a Good Girl, is now available in print and e-book on the Mills and Boon website. Please check it out! You can read an excerpt here. If you like it, let me know by clicking the LIKE button on the Mills and Boon website
- [Am I Doing This Author Thing Right?](https://wendysmarcus.com/am-i-doing-this-author-thing-right/) - As a new author, I write and participate in social media and promote my book at every opportunity. I spend hours and hours on the computer, every day, without knowing: Am I doing this author thing right? I think I write a decent book - based on reviews and the majority of comments I've received. (Thank you all,
- [I am Thrilled to Announce...](https://wendysmarcus.com/i-am-thrilled-to-announce/) - I am thrilled to announce I will be mentoring Tyree Connor in the next phase of the 2011 New Voices contest! Her entry is titled: The Not So Secret Seduction of the Surgeon. (I am always up for a good seduction!) And her first chapter can be found here. (It's fabulous!) I cannot wait to find
- [Welcome](https://wendysmarcus.com/welcome/) - Welcome to my blog! This is my inaugural post. Since it's only 3:00 p.m, join me in a virtual toast.
- [Must Have Chocolate (while I write my romance)](https://wendysmarcus.com/must-have-chocolate-while-i-write-my-romance/) - I'm having cravings. (Oh. Don't worry, honey, not THOSE sort of cravings.) I'm craving chocolate. Hershey's Special Dark (mildly sweet chocolate) Nuggets with Almonds to be exact. I blame my Cousin Marilyn for this new found addiction, but no need to go into that here. The higher my word count climbs, the deeper I get into my
- [The Hook, Line and Sinker Contest!](https://wendysmarcus.com/742/) - Thank you to my chapter-mate, good friend and fellow author, 2012 EPIC Awards finalist, Taryn Kincaid for letting me copy this post from her blog. The 26th Annual Hudson Valley RWA Hook, Line & Sinker Contest is now accepting entries! Deadline is November 1, 2011. Enter the 1st 3 pages of your MS and see if
- [My Writer Self Vs. My Personal Self](https://wendysmarcus.com/my-writer-self-vs-my-personal-self/) - Hi All! Today I've chosen to chat about my writer self vs. my personal self. I decided on this topic because, in the process of starting my next book, I realized I go about writing much differently than I go about life. You see, in life, I'm a researcher and a planner. We want to go
- [Love My New Book Cover!](https://wendysmarcus.com/love-my-new-book-cover/) - Hi All! I'd like to share my new book cover for the 2in1 UK edition of Once A Good Girl, presently available for pre -order on Amazon UK. You can find an excerpt on my Coming Soon page.
- [Thrilled to be a Mentor for the New Voices Contest!](https://wendysmarcus.com/thrilled-to-be-a-mentor-for-the-new-voices-contest/) - Hi All! I'm thrilled to have been chosen as a mentor for the second annual Mills and Boon New Voices Contest! If you're not familiar with the contest, I highly recommend you check it out! And, if you write romance, enter! Surely you have a polished first chapter ready to go. If not, get editing. This is an
- [I Went From Sick of Talking About Me to Plain Old Sick!](https://wendysmarcus.com/i-went-from-sick-of-talking-about-me-to-plain-old-sick/) - I apologize for being out of touch for so long. My daughter came home from sleep away camp with a virus that she generously shared with me. I've been fighting it for a few weeks to no avail. Will be back with a new blog post next week. Please share what's new with you! I could
- [I'm Sick of Talking About Me!](https://wendysmarcus.com/im-sick-of-talking-about-me/) - Well, it's finally happened. After dozens and dozens of promo ops to introduce me and my debut Harlequin Medical Romance, When One Night Isn't Enough to the masses via Twitter, Facebook, blogs, magazine interviews, and book signings, I am sick of talking about me! So today I'd like to focus on something else for a change! Let's start
- [Another Newbie Mistake...Or Was It?](https://wendysmarcus.com/another-newbie-mistake-or-was-it/) - Hi All! Since I've become a published author, it feels like I've made every newbie mistake there is. My most recent authorial faux pas involved a particularly harsh 1 star review I received. Let me preface this by saying, so far, the narrative reviews that I have seen for When One Night Isn't Enough, my debut Harlequin Medical Romance for
- [Took it Easy Last Week...](https://wendysmarcus.com/took-it-easy-last-week/) - Hi All! I took it a bit easy last week. After an extremely hectic July, I needed a bit of a rest. If you missed it, I blogged at the medical romance authors group blog on Thursday, August 4th. The topic was social media. I gave links to all the places I hang out. And
- [The Last Week in July? Already?](https://wendysmarcus.com/the-last-week-in-july-already/) - Hi All! I cannot believe it is already the last week in July! The month has sped by in a whirl of blog visits, book promo, social networking, and work on my next manuscript. Congratulations to last week's book give away winners: Shirley Nienkark - From Fresh Fiction Blog Jackie Smith Keisha Martin Talli Roland
- [Blog Tour Update!](https://wendysmarcus.com/blog-tour-update/) - Hi All! Whew! I made it. Seven blog stops in seven days last week! (Because my Sunday Smooch on an Australian blog actually occurred Saturday here in NY) And during the craziness I managed to edit the first half of the book I'm working on and send it off to my editor. I'm happy to
- [4 Stars From RT Book Reviews!](https://wendysmarcus.com/4-stars-from-rt-book-reviews/) - I interrupt my regularly scheduled blog tour - albeit briefly - to share the news: My debut Harlequin Medical Romance, When One Night Isn't Enough, received a 4 star, web exclusive review from RT Book Reviews. For those of you who don't know what that means...it's fantastic! A compelling page-turner! Here is the link if
- [My Busiest Week So Far!](https://wendysmarcus.com/a-busy-week-coming-up/) - Hi All! I have a busy week coming up, which I'll tell you about in a minute. First I'd like to congratulate last week's winners of my blog tour free book give away. Wendi Barker from Washington, USA Johanna Garth from Oregon, USA Fake Frenchie from France And my blog tour continues. This week is my
- [Pictures from RWA National in NYC!](https://wendysmarcus.com/pictures-from-rwa-national-in-nyc/) - Hi All! I'm home from RWA National in NYC, and I had an absolute blast!!! What a supportive, motivating group. I attended some excellent workshops, drank some expensive wine, and spent some time with friends, old and new. Quite frankly, I can't remember ever laughing as much as I did this past week. Now, for
- [I'm Off to RWA National in NYC!!!](https://wendysmarcus.com/im-off-to-rwa-national-in-nyc/) - Hi All! On Monday I'm off to RWA National in NYC!!! I'll be meeting up with a bunch of my writing buddies, some of whom I've never met in person. I am very excited. Before I head out I wanted to give you a blog tour update: My post on Extinguishing External Plot Devices at
- [My Kindle Edition is Available for Pre-Order on Amazon U.S.! ](https://wendysmarcus.com/my-kindle-edition-is-available-for-pre-order-on-amazon-u-s/) - Hi All! I'm thrilled to announce the Kindle edition of WHEN ONE NIGHT ISN'T ENOUGH is up for pre-order on Amazon U.S. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Wendy+S.+Marcus&x=17&y=14 It will be released on August 1st. I expect my paperback to go up for sale on Amazon any day now. The official release date is July 11th. Blog Tour Update:
- [Check Out My Book Covers](https://wendysmarcus.com/check-out-my-book-covers/) - Hi All! Exciting news! I just found out WHEN ONE NIGHT ISN'T ENOUGH was translated into French! I posted all of my book covers over on my Facebook author page. Below is the link. While you're there hit the LIKE button by my name so you can receive my updates. http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Wendy-S-Marcus-Author-Page/184507031577429 Blog tour update: Congratulations to last weeks book
- [New Excerpt is Up](https://wendysmarcus.com/new-excerpt-is-up/) - Hi Everyone! I just uploaded an excerpt from Once a Good Girl coming to the UK in December 2011. (Other release dates still pending.) It's on my Coming Soon page. If you have a few minutes to check it out I'd love to know what you think. Coming up this week I'll be visiting the
- [We Have Some Winners!](https://wendysmarcus.com/we-have-some-winners/) - Hi All! Today, June 1st, I'm at the 7th stop on my blog tour at The Minxes of Romance. Tomorrow, June 2nd, I'll be at the Medical Authors Group blog talking about what entices you... One lucky commenter at each stop will receive a 2in1 UK edition of my book, which includes a complete novel by Janice Lynn!
- [My U.S. Cover](https://wendysmarcus.com/my-u-s-cover/) - Hello Blog Friends! I'm sorry I haven't been around much lately. Today I chatted about productivity over on Jessica Hart's blog. I'll be picking a winner for a signed copy of my 2in1 UK edition of WHEN ONE NIGHT ISN'T ENOUGH on May 31st. So there's still time for you to stop by and leave a comment to be entered
- [Two Fabulous Reviews](https://wendysmarcus.com/two-fabulous-reviews/) - It's a beautiful, sunny day here in New York and my mood matches our lovely weather. Thank you all for your support earlier in the week. It really helped. When One Night Isn't Enough has been up for sale in the UK at the Mills and Boon website for almost a week, and I'm thrilled
- [A Bittersweet Release Day...Of Sorts](https://wendysmarcus.com/a-bittersweet-release-day-of-sorts/) - While May 1st is not the official UK release date for When One Night Isn't Enough, it's the date my debut 2in1 goes up for sale on the Harlequin Mills and Boon website. So it's a release day of sorts. I should be thrilled. And I am. But May 1st has long been a sad day for
- [5 Tips In Responding to Criticism](https://wendysmarcus.com/5-tips-to-responding-to-criticism/) - I would like to start off by saying I love Twitter. I have met some great people over there and have followed some wonderfully enlightening links. That's how I found Author Tony Eldridge who runs a very informative website called Marketing Tips for Authors. One of his Twitter links sent me to his blog post on
- [Family Odds and Ends.](https://wendysmarcus.com/family-odds-and-ends/) - I hope all of you who have received my book are enjoying it. I'm still waiting for my author copies. And while I wait, life goes on around me. My youngest daughter came up with a new saying that got me laughing so I thought I'd share it. As a mom I've learned in certain
- [My Daughter. Breasts. And Hugh Heffner](https://wendysmarcus.com/my-daughter-breasts-and-hugh-heffner/) - I'm blogging about my daughter, breasts, and Hugh Heffner over at http://4badmommies.com this week. If you have a few minutes, please stop by for a chat. And thanks to Scarlet Wilson and Joanne Coles for these photos of my book which is now in the hands of readers who subscribe to the Harlequin Medical Romance line. I
- [Is a Bed Bath an Acceptable Form of Foreplay?](https://wendysmarcus.com/is-a-bed-bath-an-acceptable-form-of-foreplay/) - Hi All! I'm thrilled to report my editor has accepted my revisions on book 2 and I'm on to book 3. As I toss around ideas for a hero, I'm considering making him a patient. This is a tricky proposition, and I'm blogging about it at the Medical Authors Group blog from today (Thursday) through
- [My blog title](https://wendysmarcus.com/my-blog-title/) - I wanted a creative title for my blog, something catchy like: The Sexual Intellect. Smart Bitches Trashy Books. Romance Divas. Romance Junkies. The Passionate Pen. But they were all taken. So I went with honesty. Must Have Romance. Nurses tend to see the sadder part of life. Sickness. Injury. Death. Debilitation. Lonliness. Helplessness. In order to maintain balance, you need
- [Robert's Rules of Writing](https://wendysmarcus.com/roberts-rules-of-writing/) - For all you writers out there, I'm currently reading Robert's Rules of Writing written by Robert Masello. It's entertaining and informative. I highly recommend it. I'm only half way through and have already found many helpful suggestions I'd like to share: - At the end of your writing day jot down notes for where you think
- [Is writing a solitary occupation?](https://wendysmarcus.com/is-writing-a-solitary-occupation/) - I've heard it said that writing is a solitary occupation and when I'm sitting at my laptop late into the night/early morning hours, I agree. But since I don't have a relative in publishing who's willing to print and market my book for me, I emerge from my make believe world, bleary-eyed and stiff-fingered, so that
- [Thank you!](https://wendysmarcus.com/thank-you/) - Thank you to all of my blog-challenged friends who couldn't figure out how to comment or join as a follower, but sent me e-mails instead.
- [A writing update](https://wendysmarcus.com/a-writing-update/) - Happy Holidays friends, family, and dare I hope fans!!! I know you are busy and that's why you haven't had time to comment on my posts. But I know you're out there! (And thank you to those of you working feverishly to learn how to comment and join my blog as a follower, especially my friend Nancy who
- [Lessons Learned](https://wendysmarcus.com/lessons-learned/) - Last week, while reviewing the first twenty-five pages of my manuscript Love, Hospital Style, in preparation for entry in the Great Expectations contest, I learned two very valuable lessons. 1) You can't please everyone. 2) You need to step away from a manuscript for at least a week so you can do your final edit
- [Happy New Year!](https://wendysmarcus.com/happy-new-year/) - I'm sick today and sound like I've been smoking unfiltered Camels since birth. Luckily blogging doesn't require the use of my vocal chords! Before I head back to bed, I wanted to wish everyone Happy Healthy Holidays and a Happy, Prosperous, New Year! As I reflect back on 2009, there were many things that took
- [2010](https://wendysmarcus.com/2010/) - Well, I rang in the New Year in bed instead of with friends, with a tissue in my hand instead of a flute of sparkling champagne. And now, the morning after, I am hangover free, which leaves my mind clear (as long as I have Tylenol and cough medicine actively pulsing through my system) to work
- [How to Make the Most of the Fresh Start of a New Year](https://wendysmarcus.com/how-to-make-the-most-of-the-fresh-start-of-a-new-year/) - I found this post written by Leo Babauta on Zenhabits.net. I think it's wonderful! Please take the time to read it. “Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” ~ Buddha We’re several days into the New Year, and many of us are still basking in the glow of
- [Finally Better](https://wendysmarcus.com/finally-better/) - Well it's been over two weeks and I'm finally feeling better. (Although I feel a little guilty because now my husband's sick.) I heard it said that for every one day you stop writing it takes two days to get back into it. I am finding that true. Part of the reason is while I
- [A short story](https://wendysmarcus.com/a-short-story/) - Well, it's official. Woman's World Magazine wasn't interested in either of the short stories I submitted. At first I was discouraged, as I always am when I receive a rejection letter. But then I decided to share one of the stories on my blog, which made me happy again. (Although the financial side of that
- [Pitch Session](https://wendysmarcus.com/pitch-session/) - While perusing the Internest, an obsession of late, I came across information that Victoria Curran, an editor with Harlequin Superromance, will be hosting an online pitch session on 2/26/10. To enter you need to send a 2-paragraph blurb about your completed manuscript by 2/15/10. Five entries will be chosen and announced on or around 2/23/10. For more
- [What are you reading right now?](https://wendysmarcus.com/what-are-you-reading-right-now/) - Recently, I visited my local Borders with a thirty dollar gift card and a ten dollar off a purchase of twenty five dollars or more coupon in my wallet. An avid readers dream, right? I searched the new releases table and scanned the shelves of the romance section, (literally from A-Z) reading the backs of dozens of potential purchases, and could only
- [Star in your own romance novel](https://wendysmarcus.com/star-in-your-own-romance-novel/) - Recently, while listening to the radio in my car, I heard an advertisement for personalized romance novels. You pick the setting, the tone (wild or mild), and provide 26 personal details about the starring couple, and the company does the rest. How cool is that? At the time, I couldn't write down the web address because I
- [Great Expectations](https://wendysmarcus.com/great-expectations/) - Today I found out that my entry from Love, Hospital Style did not final in the Great Expectations contest. This is frustrating because the first 25 pages finished second in the 2008 Gotcha! contest. I'm sure it has to do with the changes I spoke about in a previous post, when I tried to please
- [Bet Me](https://wendysmarcus.com/bet-me/) - Despite the title of this post, it has nothing to do with gambling. Last week, while blogging, I visited a site where a writer listed Bet Me, by Jennifer Crusie as her all-time favorite book. Over the years I've read so many wonderful books and have so many favorites that I find it hard to choose
- [Hudson Valley RWA](https://wendysmarcus.com/hudson-valley-rwa/) - Today I went to my first official meeting of the Hudson Valley Chapter of RWA (Romance Writers of America). I joined back in September (after a wonderful luncheon), and it took me five months to get up the nerve to attend. Now, after spending time with this friendly and welcoming group, I could kick myself for waiting.
- [Thank you Linda](https://wendysmarcus.com/thank-you-linda/) - Thank you to my writer friend, Linda Rader, at http://www.lindarader.blogspot.com/ for this lovely Picasso Award. (Which I didn't do anything to earn, unless you count writing on her blog!) From what I understand, recipients of this award need to share seven random things about themselves and then forward the award to seven people. So here goes: 1) In my youth
- [I'll Write After.....](https://wendysmarcus.com/ill-write-after/) - Home alone, with so many things to preoccupy me, some days I find it difficult to focus on the task of writing. It starts off something like this: I'll write after.... I take a shower, put my daughter on the bus, throw in some laundry, check my e-mail, have breakfast, load the dishwasher, do my hair and makeup
- [Define Sexy](https://wendysmarcus.com/define-sexy/) - I tried to copy and paste pictures of sexy men to liven up this post, but couldn't figure out how to do it. (Terri, I need help!)Dictionary.com defines sexy as: - Concerned predominantly or excessively with sex- Sexually interesting or exciting- Radiating sexuality- Excitingly appealing- Arousing or tending to arouse sexual desire or interestRomance writers
- [Pioneer Woman](https://wendysmarcus.com/pioneer-woman/) - For the past three and a half days, I've been holed up in my house with two of my children due to snow/ice/sleet. I thought that was bad enough, until we lost power for the last day and a half and I was holed up in the one warm room with a teen and a
- [Introduce Yourselves!](https://wendysmarcus.com/introduce-yourselves/) - Over the past few weeks, activity at my blog has really picked up. I can tell by the increase in the number of people who have viewed my profile. I appreciate each and everyone of you, and I thank you for taking the time to visit. But I'd like to know who you are and
- [Brenda Novak's Online Auction](https://wendysmarcus.com/brenda-novaks-online-auction/) - For those of you who aren't familiar with Brenda Novak's online auction, I encourage you to visit http://www.brendanovak.com/. (And click on auction.) For the past six years, Brenda has run an online auction to benefit Diabetes. Items for sale vary from editor/agent/author critiques, to books, to Coach purses, to weekend getaways in your favorite author's lake
- [Grammar References](https://wendysmarcus.com/grammar-references/) - I haven't heard back from Michelle at 3 Seas Literary Agency, but decided to go ahead and update my blog anyway.In a writing group I've joined, we've been sharing our favorite grammar references. I thought you all might like to know what they are. So here goes: Books: Elements of Style by Strunk and WhitePainless
- [Audrey and the Maverick](https://wendysmarcus.com/audrey-and-the-maverick/) - I just finished reading Audrey and the Maverick written by Elaine Levine. As far as I can tell, this is her second book, and and I thoroughly enjoyed it. If you're into historical romance, I think you will too. My first love is contemporary romance. I have to be in the right mood to read a historical
- [Getting Ready for Spring](https://wendysmarcus.com/getting-ready-for-spring/) - I don't know about the rest of you, but I am SO ready for spring. I've cleaned out my family room in preparation for new furniture. (Now all I have to do is find something I like.) I've planned my spring projects...landscaping, powerwash siding, re-paint the deck. But most important of all, I've lost four pounds,
- [Waiting](https://wendysmarcus.com/waiting/) - I've never been good at waiting. I'm prone to fidgeting, pacing, and under certain circumstances, complaining. So, aside from the voices in my head needing an outlet, why in the world did I turn my focus from working in the medical field to working as a writer? I'm beginning to wonder the same thing! For months I've been waiting to
- [Harlequin Medical Romance](https://wendysmarcus.com/harlequin-medical-romance/) - I woke up to great news in the form of an e-mail from the pitch coordinator at Harlequin/Silhouette. A few weeks ago I submitted a two paragraph blurb on one of my completed manuscripts, and I've been chosen to do a pitch to an editor from Harlequin Medical Romance. The pitch takes place on Tuesday, March 23rd. I'll let
- [Google Search](https://wendysmarcus.com/google-search/) - How many times have you Googled yourself? Come on, be honest. On one hand, I find it interesting how many women have the same name as me and how well they've done for themselves. On the other hand, why am I not coming up? Granted I haven't been published (yet), but I have this great
- [One Out of Two Ain't Bad](https://wendysmarcus.com/one-out-of-two-aint-bad/) - So, as stated in a prior post, this week had the potential to be a total bust. I'm happy to report, it was NOT. I'll start with the negative, to get that out of the way. I did not final in RWA's Golden Heart Contest (for unpublished writers). For those of you unfamiliar with RWA,
- [Romeo Romeo](https://wendysmarcus.com/romeo-romeo/) - Last week I read Romeo Romeo, written by Robin Kaye. It is a fast-paced, entertaining read that I enjoyed immensely, and think you will, too. With all the hoopla over the announcement of the Golden Heart finalists, I think it's interesting that Romeo Romeo won first place in the Golden Heart in the single title category back
- [Lots of Good Things](https://wendysmarcus.com/lots-of-good-things/) - On the heels of not finaling in RWA's Golden Heart Contest, I've received some pretty great news: 1) Harlequin Medical Romance liked the first three chapters of Love, Hospital Style. They requested the full......after I make some major revisions.2) An agent e-mailed me that she'd like to discuss representation. I'm still waiting for her call, which feeds
- [It's Not From The Food! I Swear!](https://wendysmarcus.com/its-not-from-the-food-i-swear/) - This post is dedicated to one of my favorite cousins who I love dearly. (You know who you are!) The topic is finding humor in situations that aren't particularly funny. (Usually after the fact.) I'll start by telling you all that my house is the party house. We have a huge deck, a screened in
- [My Dog](https://wendysmarcus.com/my-dog/) - I am not a dog lover, but I love my dog. A few weeks ago my son and I got into a discussion about how old our little, white Bichon Frise is. I figured he's three or four, my son insisted he's older. So I whipped out his doggie birth certificate to prove I was right. Only
- [Someone Needs to Walk the Dog](https://wendysmarcus.com/someone-needs-to-walk-the-dog/) - John's comment on my last post, about not wanting to have to care for a dog, set me up nicely for this post. (Thanks, John!) http://thirdpersonltd.johnmbaron.com/In my house, nothing clears a room faster than when I say, "Someone needs to walk the dog." I could yell, "Fire!" and my children wouldn't budge from in front of the
- [It's Official](https://wendysmarcus.com/its-official/) - It's official. After a few days of nail-biting and worrying that she may have changed her mind, I received the signed contract in the mail today. I am now represented by the wonderful Michelle Grajkowski at 3 Seas Literary Agency. http://www.threeseaslit.com/This is a very exciting time, and I appreciate you all sharing it with me!
- [Words to Live By](https://wendysmarcus.com/words-to-live-by/) - I'm feeling philosophical today. Maybe it's the fever, or the pressure in my head. But before I climb back into bed, I wanted to share with you some of the words I've picked up over the years that have shaped me into the person I am today. 1) Do unto others as you would have others
- [What Are The Odds?](https://wendysmarcus.com/what-are-the-odds/) - For those of you who follow my blog, you'll remember my recent post about a guest at one of my parties falling ill, necessitating a frantic call to 911. (For you newcomers, welcome and please scroll down to my April 3, 2010 post titled It's Not From the Food! I Swear!)What are the odds of another guest falling ill at
- [Put Up or Shut Up!](https://wendysmarcus.com/put-up-or-shut-up/) - For months I've been talking about how I want to be a published author. I've been networking, taking online classes, and planning for the big day. Well, the time has come for me to put up or shut up. Today my agent sent over a list of recommended revisions I need to address before we submit
- [Revisions, Revisions, Revisions](https://wendysmarcus.com/revisions-revisions-revisions/) - Hi All! My first round of revisons are done and with my agent. (To be sent out 4/30/10) Since 4/21/10 I have: 1) Brainstormed with my agent. 2) Got approval for my planned revisions from Harlequin Medical Romance. 3) Deleted 16,000 words from my manuscript. 4) Added 8,000 words including three new scenes, a prologue and
- [Successful Writers](https://wendysmarcus.com/successful-writers/) - I came across a wonderful article: How Successful Writers Maintain Confidence. I highly recommend you take a few minutes out of your day to read it. While the author's focus is on writers, many of his suggestions can be applied to life in general (at least in my opinion). Please let me know what you think!
- [Articles on Writing Fiction](https://wendysmarcus.com/articles-on-writing-fiction/) - Over the years I've read a lot of articles on the craft of writing fiction. I'm sure the writers among you have done the same. For those of you not involved in trying to pen the next bestseller, writing a saleable novel takes much more than the simple act of filling a blank page with words. And as an editor (Theresa Stevens) recently
- [More Revisions](https://wendysmarcus.com/more-revisions/) - Life has turned incredibly busy for me, and on top of everything, Harlequin Medical Romance requested another round of revisions to bring my manuscript up to their publication standard. I am thrilled Love, Hospital Style is still under consideration. Yet I am saddened to have to cut more of the secondary characters I love, and nervous about
- [Great Beginnings Contest](https://wendysmarcus.com/great-beginnings-contest/) - Great news!Today I found out my entry from my military story, Captivating the Captain, placed second in the contemporary category of the Utah RWA Great Beginnings Contest. Doing well in a contest always gives me a boost. And boy do I need it to fuel my mental preparation for what will hopefully be my last major revision of Love,
- [Deep POV](https://wendysmarcus.com/deep-pov/) - POV (Point of view) is difficult for new writers to master. - Use all of your POV character's senses not just sight. - What does he smell, hear, taste, and feel? - Don't jump from POV character to POV character (aka head hopping). - The POV character can't know what others feel, he can only observe reactions and facial
- [Social Networking](https://wendysmarcus.com/social-networking/) - To Twitter or not to Twitter, that is my question. Do you tweet? I don't. I know it's the rage, but quite honestly, I can't imagine having to overcome one more distraction in my day. As it is, if I visited every blog I follow, every day, I'd literally spend more time blogging than writing. And
- [eReaders](https://wendysmarcus.com/ereaders/) - To do my bit for the environment and to reduce my risk of paperback induced head trauma from the the ever-growing stacks of books teetering at the head of my bed, I, though technologically challenged, am in the market for an eReader. I'm hoping you all can help. I've researched the Kindle (1&2), Sony, Nook, and of course
- [Dr. Di Angelo's Baby Bombshell](https://wendysmarcus.com/dr-di-angelos-baby-bombshell/) - Hi All!I finished reading the medical romance novels sent to me by the editor at Harlequin Mills and Boon, and my favorite was Dr. Di Angelo's Baby Bombshell written by Janice Lynn. Okay, I know. If you're not a fan of category romance, the title might put you off. But wait! Don't stop reading. This story
- [A New Suit](https://wendysmarcus.com/a-new-suit/) - Three days to my daughter's Bat Mitzvah and things in my world are bordering on out of control. Two weeks ago I decided I could no longer put off buying my son, age 16 and growing taller each day, a new suit. All I had to do was find a corresponding two hours of free time where we
- [The Letdown That Follows 'The End'](https://wendysmarcus.com/the-letdown-that-follows-the-end/) - Writing is a process that for some takes months, others years. The idea for a story can take shape from something as simple as driving a blind curve on a road, watching a young couple kiss, or reading a news story on the Internet. (At least for me.) With the implantation of that single seed
- [Author Branding](https://wendysmarcus.com/author-branding/) - Hi All!I've been a bad blogger, and I apologize. But I've found a new critique partner Joanne who is awesome, and I'm getting a ton of work done! Tonight I e-mailed the revised first three chapters of my WIP to my agent to see if I'm heading in the right direction. Now. On to my post
- [Search and Destroy](https://wendysmarcus.com/search-and-destroy/) - I've been doing a lot of critiquing lately, of my work, my critique partner's work, and for another writer I hope will become my second critique partner. Since I am in an editing frame of mind, I decided to discuss repetitive words. You know, the ones that sneak into your sentences without you even realizing they're
- [What Type of Writer are You?](https://wendysmarcus.com/what-type-of-writer-are-you/) - I've done a lot of research on the craft of writing. Some things I learn are easier to assimilate into my writing technique than others. For instance, I've read several articles from well known, successful authors who recommend you write your manuscript, start to finish, without looking back until you've completed the entire first draft. How is
- [I'm Still Here!](https://wendysmarcus.com/im-still-here/) - Hello Blog Friends!To those of you who've stopped by over the past two weeks, sorry I haven't posted anything new. I haven't been around your blogs much either. I apologize. I've been buried under a massive rewrite which I hope to have finished by Friday. I just wanted to stop in and say, "I'm still
- [Critique Partners](https://wendysmarcus.com/critique-partners/) - I sat out in the sun today for the first time this summer. Not long, but there is now a difference in color between my arms and my stomach (which has not seen direct sunlight since the birth of my first child back in 1991)! And why did I finally have time to sit out
- [Eye Strain](https://wendysmarcus.com/eye-strain/) - After spending so many hours at the computer during my rewrite, I've developed a serious case of eyestrain, to the point even reading a book causes my eyes to ache. Along the lines of don't let this happen to you, here is a copy of a helpful article from Office Ergonomics Training on how to
- [Back from RWA National Conference](https://wendysmarcus.com/back-from-rwa-national-conference/) - Hi All!I'm back from the RWA National Conference held in Orlando, Florida. What an amazing (and overwhelming) experience! Thousands of writers and industry professionals from all over the world gathered together in one place. (I had the nerve to complain about my flight in from New York to an author from Australia!!) Excitement and creativity buzzed through the crowd. At
- [What I Learned From Susan Elizabeth Phillips](https://wendysmarcus.com/what-i-learned-from-susan-elizabeth-phillips/) - While at the RWA (Romance Writers of America) National Conference, I attended a wonderful workshop given by author Susan Elizabeth Phillips. (Love her!!! Even more since meeting her in person!)Her six magic words that lead to a bestseller: KEEP THE READER IN THE STORY. What makes a bestseller? A compelling book written in a voice that captivates
- [Story Structure](https://wendysmarcus.com/story-structure/) - Hi All!On Friday, August 6th I visited Romance University and was introduced to author Larry Brooks who runs a very informative blog http://storyfix.com/. Today (August 10th) he has up a post about story structure and a link to a story structure poster that some of you may find helpful. I tried to copy the link but couldn't, so I highly
- [Web Photos That Reveal Secrets, Like Where You Live](https://wendysmarcus.com/web-photos-that-reveal-secrets-like-where-you-live/) - Hi All!Wow, two posts in one week. But when I come upon helpful information, I like to share it. Today, someone in one of my writing groups shared a New York Times article: Web Photos That Reveal Secrets, Like Where You Live. Here's the link: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/12/technology/personaltech/12basics.html?_r=2&nl=&emc=aua21Anyone who posts pictures on the Internet needs to read
- [My Birthday](https://wendysmarcus.com/my-birthday/) - Yesterday (8/14) was my birthday. And yes, I am a Leo to the core. Anyone who has ever worked with me can attest to the fact. The reason I didn't post on my actual birthday (something like - It's my birthday and in celebration I'd love to reach 50 followers on my blog. Will you help?), is because I was a
- [Signs the Summer is Almost Over](https://wendysmarcus.com/signs-the-summer-is-almost-over/) - Signs the summer is almost over: - I did so much laundry today, the pump on my well shut off. (My youngest daughter is home from camp. Her clothes look like she's been working in a coal mine.) - I am driving my son to daily soccer practices as he prepares to try out for his high school
- [Facebook](https://wendysmarcus.com/facebook/) - Hi All!As I look toward the future (and procrastinate in the present), I think about marketing my book. (You know, the one I am revising that has not yet been accepted for publication and may never be!)Anyway, I came across this article Using Facebook to Amplify Your Reach (and Not Annoy People) that I think you
- [I Really Should Stay Home and Write!](https://wendysmarcus.com/i-really-should-stay-home-and-write/) - "I really should stay home and write." I utter these words time and time again when my husband takes my children to the local baseball stadium, the movies, or the mall. I'm always looking to carve out some alone time so I can sit at my computer, uninterrupted, and actually finish a thought. As a result, I
- [Book Trailers](https://wendysmarcus.com/book-trailers/) - I'm pressed for time blog friends. But I wanted to share with you an awesome post on the blog of one of my new followers, Author Laura Kaye. On September 4th, Laura wrote a post titled Book Trailer How-Tos and Resources. It is chock full of great information including helpful hints and where to obtain stock
- [The Easily Distracted Writer](https://wendysmarcus.com/the-easily-distracted-writer/) - The Easily Distracted Writer. That's me! When I'm involved in a writing project, I spend a good 10-12 hours a day at the computer. But wait. Am I honestly totally focused on my writing/editing every minute of those 12 hours? No. Not really. (Case in point, revisions due on Friday, and here I sit updating my blog!) My
- [Why is it Always My Child?](https://wendysmarcus.com/why-is-it-always-my-child/) - One of my fellow BadMommies (we're not really bad mommies, but sometimes life conspires to make us feel like we are), Jen Probst, has a great post up on our 4badmommies blog. Why is it Always My Child? If you have a few minutes, I think you'll enjoy it. Be sure to leave a comment! Here's
- [Here's My 2in1 Cover!](https://wendysmarcus.com/heres-my-2in1-cover/) - Hi All! I think I mentioned WHEN ONE NIGHT ISN'T ENOUGH is up for sale on Amazon UK. (Thank you, Abbi and Scarlet, for letting me know!) Anyway, I've been popping onto Amazon UK daily, part because I love seeing my name there and part to see when they'd load up my cover. AND TODAY
- [Tell me about Twitter](https://wendysmarcus.com/tell-me-about-twitter/) - I don't Twitter. I've been thinking about it, but before I take the plunge I'd like to know about your experiences with Twitter. How often do you tweet each day? Keeping in mind I have no idea how Twitter works, do you go to a site like Facebook to get your Twitter feed? And if
- [The Amputation of My Cactus](https://wendysmarcus.com/the-amputation-of-my-cactus/) - Today (Thursday March 3, 2011) I am blogging over at the Medical Romance Authors Group Blog about the amputation of my beloved cactus scene from my upcoming debut medical romance, WHEN ONE NIGHT ISN'T ENOUGH. I've included a portion of the scene if you're interested, here's the link: http://community.eharlequin.com/content/medical-authors-group-blog I hope to chat with you over
- [A New Inspiration](https://wendysmarcus.com/a-new-inspiration-2/) - I came across a new inspiration recently, and I'd like to share it here before moving it up to my list of inspirations: It always seems impossible until it's done. - Nelson Mandela I've posted this one on my wall where I'm forced to look at it every day! My book 2 did seem impossible
- [Category Romance vs. Single Title](https://wendysmarcus.com/category-romance-vs-single-title/) - As far as my long weekend reading extravaganza goes, (my 72 hours off before I dive in to final revisions and edits on book 2), I've completed Robyn Carr's WILD MAN CREEK, a MIRA single title romance, and I'm now reading Michelle Willingham's, SURRENDER TO AN IRISH WARRIOR, a Harlequin Historical romance. Since my serious push
- [An Update](https://wendysmarcus.com/an-update/) - Hi All! I'm happy to report I have reached 48,345 words and hope to be finished with the first draft of book 2, Victoria's story, by Wednesday. Since I'm an edit-as-I-go writer, my scenes are in pretty good shape. It's the overall plot, consistency and believability I'll be working on next week. (Deadline 3/1/2011) This
- [Download Free Books](https://wendysmarcus.com/download-free-books/) - Hi All! Harlequin has free e-books available for download. Here’s the link: http://www.patentyourkiss.com/explore-harlequin.aspx And Carina Press is giving away a free e-book every Wednesday in February. http://ebooks.carinapress.com/06048EAA-5972-46C9-A88E-189F1672A3F5/10/134/en/FreeEbookWed Enjoy! And if you download any, please stop back to let us know how they were!
- [Feeling Housebound From All This Snow?](https://wendysmarcus.com/feeling-housebound-from-all-this-snow/) - My apologies to my friends and followers in the tropics, but up here in New York we are suffering from one of the harshest winters in years. It's so cold, I sit at my computer with a blanket on my lap. The plow has no place to put all the snow on my driveway. I actually
- [What do Teenagers Have Against Winter Coats?](https://wendysmarcus.com/what-do-teenagers-have-against-winter-coats/) - For those of you who don't know, in addition to writing for Harlequin Medical Romance, I am working on a collaboration about motherhood with three of my romance writer friends. We've started a blog and I just did my first post titled: What do Teenagers Have Against Winter Coats? If you have a minute, stop by and
- [Celebrating Rejection](https://wendysmarcus.com/celebrating-rejection/) - I came across a wonderful post written by Danyelle Leafty titled, Celebrating Rejection, that I thought all my writing friends may enjoy. Here's the link: http://www.querytracker.blogspot.com/ If you don't have time to pop over, here's an important tidbit I don't want you to miss: Because by daring to dream, by taking that risk, by opening yourself
- [Welcome!](https://wendysmarcus.com/welcome-2/) - Welcome to my new home on the web! I'm so glad you stopped by. So...what do you think?
- [The Building Blocks of a Page Turner](https://wendysmarcus.com/the-building-blocks-of-a-page-turner/) - I've been a bit remiss about sharing some of what I learned at RWA national. So today I will post a bit of information from a workshop titled Humor, Heat and Hooks, The Building Blocks of a Page Turner by Author Katy Madison. My apologies to Ms. Madison as I was unable to access the website
- [Getting Your Picture to Show up on Blogs](https://wendysmarcus.com/getting-your-picture-to-show-up-on-blogs/) - Hello Blog Friends!I'm writing a quick post to share some interesting information I've come across. It's always frustrated me that my picture only seems to show up when I post on certain blogs. Well, I recently learned of a site named Gravatar and when you upload your signature picture it shows up on most blogs as long as
- [Humor, Heat, and Hooks Part 2](https://wendysmarcus.com/humor-heat-and-hooks-part-2/) - As promised, here is my second post from the Humor, Heat, and Hooks: The Building Blocks of a Page Turner workshop I attended at national. My apologies again to author Katy Madison, the presenter, as I am unable to access the link she provided and thus cannot transfer it on to all of you. Humor is
- [I Did It!](https://wendysmarcus.com/i-did-it/) - I Did It!Sold my book? No. Not yet. But I did get my oldest daughter, my first to leave the nest, settled into college seven hours away. And I'm proud to say I did it with a minimum of tears. (Although I lost it after I returned home and popped my head into her still
- [My First Sale!](https://wendysmarcus.com/my-first-sale/) - Hi All!Just in case there's anyone out there who hasn't heard my good news, I spoke with my editor and my agent this morning, and Harlequin Mills and Boon offered me a contract for a two book deal. My first book should be in their publishing lineup in June or July of 2011.I am absolutely thrilled.I have
- [Show Me the Money and an Update](https://wendysmarcus.com/show-me-the-money-and-an-update/) - Hi Blog Friends!If you're one of those people who pay close attention to detail, like me, you'll notice I've added my middle initial to my name. Come to find out there is another Wendy Marcus who's an author so I've added my middle initial (S for Sue) to differentiate myself.As much as I'd like to keep
- [How Soccer Relates to Writing](https://wendysmarcus.com/how-soccer-relates-to-writing/) - This time of year I spend a good chunk of my waking hours on the soccer field. Not playing, mind you. Spectating. And we spectators are a hardy bunch. Rain. Wind. Fog. Bees. Snow. We're out there. (Although I must admit, I have watched from the car a time or two!)My son plays on two teams,
- [I Got My Title!](https://wendysmarcus.com/i-got-my-title/) - On Tuesday I received the title of my book! Before I share it, let me say I am soooooo pleased that Harlequin Medical Romance has decided to 'try something a bit different' with my title. And here it is: When One Night Isn't Enough...I absolutely love it!As if a wonderful title isn't enough, I was told
- [What I've Learned So Far](https://wendysmarcus.com/what-ive-learned-so-far/) - Since receiving 'the call' my life has been a whirlwind of activity. In an effort to help you all who are not yet published, but close, you know who you are - you're finaling in writing contests, agents/editors are requesting partials or fulls - I'd like to share what I've learned so far. In the process of pursuing
- [Creature of Habit](https://wendysmarcus.com/creature-of-habit/) - Hello Friends!Wow it's been a busy week since I last posted. Which brings me to the topic at hand. I am a creature of habit. I eat the same thing for breakfast (maple brown sugar oatmeal with raisins, two Eggo Nutrigrain low fat waffles, and juice) most days of the week. I follow the same
- [Report Card Rejections](https://wendysmarcus.com/report-card-rejections/) - My childrens' school system instituted a new program this year where I can get their grades via computer weeks before I receive a paper report card. I think it's great. Marking period ends on a Friday, grades available the following Wednesday. Problems identified earlier, threats made, plan of correction implemented immediately, not several weeks into the next marking
- [Runaway Muse](https://wendysmarcus.com/runaway-muse/) - My muse is on the lam. If you should happen to stumble upon her, please pack her up and ship her home. I will happily pay all necessary expenses!An author recently told me, "The second book will be the hardest you'll ever write." I hadn't been worried about book 2 until that moment. Then, after I finished the final copy edits
- [Save the Date!](https://wendysmarcus.com/save-the-date/) - On Thursday, December 9th, I will be blogging over at eharlequin's medical authors group blog to celebrate three new medical romance authors. (One of them is me!) If you have some time, I hope you'll stop by. Here's the link: http://community.eharlequin.com/content/medical-authors-group-blog
- [The Medical Romance Blog Party is On!](https://wendysmarcus.com/the-medical-romance-blog-party-is-on/) - The Medical Romance Blog Party is on! Apparently 12/9 comes early in Australia....or late in the US, depending how you look at it! If you have a few minutes, I hope you'll stop by! Here's the link:http://community.eharlequin.com/content/new-medical-authorsHappy Holidays!Wendy
- [My First Interview!](https://wendysmarcus.com/my-first-interview/) - Hi All!My writing friend Janet has posted an interview with me on her blog. There's an excerpt from my first book, When One Night Isn't Enough... if you'd like to take a look. Here's the link:http://wwweclecticwriter.blogspot.com/ So, after reading the interview, I realize I need to take more time to make myself seem interesting and funny.
- [A New Inspiration](https://wendysmarcus.com/a-new-inspiration/) - I am happy to report I've finished the first three chapters of book 2 and they are with my editor awaiting approval to proceed with the rest. I found a great quote I will be adding to my inspirations, but wanted to share it here so you don't miss it:It is said that good things come to
- [I Hope This Makes You Smile](https://wendysmarcus.com/i-hope-this-makes-you-smile/) - Hi All!This joke came across my e-mail and I found it so funny I had to share. (Maybe it's the nurse in me, but I think it has universal appeal.) I hope it makes you smile. Let me know what you think.Wishing you a safe and happy new year!So here goes: (And remember, this is a
- [Bring it On!](https://wendysmarcus.com/bring-it-on/) - Today is day one of 2011, the year I will officially become a published author, and I am anticipating lots of busy days ahead. You see, there's book 2 to write (BY MARCH 1st), my website to get up and running, and promo for When One Night Isn't Enough, my debut novel coming out in the
- [I'd Appreciate Your Input](https://wendysmarcus.com/id-appreciate-your-input/) - Hi All!I'm blogging over at the Harlequin Medical Author's Group Blog today (1/6/11). The title of my post is: How Realistic is Too Realistic? I'd really appreciate your input on where you draw the line as far as realism in your reading. Here's the link: http://community.eharlequin.com/content/medical-authors-group-blog. If you can't stop by today, it's not too

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- [Contemporary Romance](https://wendysmarcus.com/books/contemporary-romance/) - Contemporary Romance All I Need Is You A Loveswept Contemporary Romance (Loving You #2) Perfect for fans of Kristan Higgins and Robyn Carr, this sexy yet sweet military romance reunites a headstrong dancer and a rugged army soldier after one steamy encounter tears them apart. As a dancer who creates mesmerizing visions onstage, Neve
- [Novellas](https://wendysmarcus.com/books/novellas/) - Novellas Consequences and Redemption (Previously published separately as part of Carly Phillips Dare to Love Kindle World with the titles A Dare with Consequences and A Dare Without Regret) Now available as 2 novellas in 1 great read! Unexpected babies. A plea for help. For twin brothers, stepping up leads to love.
- [Short Stories](https://wendysmarcus.com/books/short-stories/) - Short Stories To Save a Marriage: Game Night Seduction This book was previously published as The Group Seduction. But, as much as I loved that title, I fear it had readers thinking there is group sex in the book, and there isn't! So I've given the story a new cover (see below), a new title
- [Medical Romance](https://wendysmarcus.com/books/medical-romance/) - Medical Romance In the U.S.: Harlequin Medical Romances are only available for purchase online. In Canada: Find all of my medical romances, in English and French, HERE. iBooks: Find all of my medical romances, in English and many translations, on iBooks HERE. Covers may vary so search by title. The Nurse's Newborn
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- [Coming Soon](https://wendysmarcus.com/coming-soon/) - Coming Soon Please check back soon to see what I have in the works!
- [Let's Chat](https://wendysmarcus.com/contact/) - Let's Chat I love to hear from readers. Contact me at Wendy@WendySMarcus.com. I'll do my best to get back to you promptly. Tweet with me on Twitter! I'm @WendySMarcus. Find my author page on Facebook. If you click on the LIKE button you'll get my updates. Let's talk books on Goodreads. Check out my boards on Pinterest. Check
- [Official Bio](https://wendysmarcus.com/about/) - Official Bio Wendy S. Marcus is an award-winning, multi-published author of contemporary romance. Wendy lives in the beautiful Hudson Valley region of New York...where she spends way too much time indoors on her computer. Writing. Really! Okay, more like…where she spends way too much time on Twitter and Facebook! To learn more about Wendy and the
- [Excerpt - Summer Temptation](https://wendysmarcus.com/excerpt-summer-temptation/) - Excerpt from Summer Temptation Copyright Wendy S. Marcus Chapter One Leigh DeGray Being fresh out of college, about to start your dream job, and winding up pregnant isn’t the end of the world, I told myself, again, as I slowed down to avoid rear-ending the car in front of me. I’d survived worse, like
- [Excerpt - Loving You is Easy](https://wendysmarcus.com/excerpt-loving-you-is-easy/) - Excerpt for Loving You Is Easy Copyright Wendy S. Marcus 2014 November 4, 2011 Dear Sergeant Develen, My name is Brooke Ellstein. I’m a seventh and eighth grade math teacher responsible for coordinating NYS Governor Howard’s Support Our Troops Initiative that matches active-duty members of the military, serving overseas, with school classrooms across New
- [Excerpt - All I Need Is You](https://wendysmarcus.com/excerpt-all-i-need-is-you/) - All I Need Is You By: Wendy S. Marcus November 16, 2011 Dear SPC McRoy, My name is Neve (rhymes with leave) Jaimes. My best friend Brooke tells me that due to a mix-up in the soldier bios approved for NYS Governor Howard’s Support Our Troops Initiative, you’re in the market for a pen
- [Excerpt - The V-Spot](https://wendysmarcus.com/excerpt-the-v-spot/) - Excerpt The V-Spot Copyright Wendy S. Marcus 2014 Chapter One If Emma Masters had a pen and paper handy, or the inclination to jot down the top four reasons she’d willingly let her best friend, Sadie, set her up on a blind date, the list would look something like: 1) Oxygen deprivation secondary to
- [Excerpt - Once a Good Girl](https://wendysmarcus.com/excerpt-once-a-good-girl/) - Once a Good Girl By: Wendy S. Marcus Chapter 1 With a few adept keystrokes, 5E Head nurse Victoria Forley shot next week’s schedule off to the nursing office and closed down her computer. Today she would leave on time. She straightened her already neat desk then scanned her tiny utilitarian office to make sure
- [Excerpt - When One Night Isn't Enough](https://wendysmarcus.com/excerpt-when-one-night-isnt-enough/) - Excerpt from When One Night Isn't Enough By:Wendy S. Marcus Float nurse Allison Forshay glanced at the clock on the institutional white wall of the staff lounge in the Emergency Room, wishing she could accelerate time with the snap of her fingers. Then the eight hours and six minutes that remained of Dr. Jared Padget’s
- [Excerpt - The Nurse's Not-So-Secret Scandal](https://wendysmarcus.com/excerpt-a-nurses-not-so-secret-scandal/) - The Nurse’s Not-So-Secret Scandal By: Wendy S. Marcus Chapter 1 “It’s not Roxie,” 5E head nurse Victoria Forley insisted. The tiny brunette slammed the file in her hand onto her old metal desk. “She’s one of my best nurses, and a dear friend. I trust her implicitly. This is absolutely ridiculous.” “Calm down, honey,” her fiancé,
- [Excerpt - Tempting Nurse Scarlet](https://wendysmarcus.com/excerpt-tempting-nurse-scarlet/) - Tempting Nurse Scarlet By: Wendy S. Marcus As far as bad days went – and Dr. Lewis Jackson, head of the pediatric emergency room at Angel’s, had experienced some pretty hellacious ones over the past nine months, since finding out he was the father and new primary caregiver to his demon of a now thirteen-year-old
- [Excerpt - Secrets of a Shy Socialite](https://wendysmarcus.com/excerpt-secrets-of-a-shy-socialite/) - Secrets of a Shy Socialite By: Wendy S. Marcus So as not to ruin the surprise in the first book of this duet, Craving Her Soldier’s Touch, I’ve replaced the hero’s name in this excerpt with Hero. (Very original, I know!) CHAPTER ONE If there was an easy way to explain why she’d impersonated
- [Excerpt - Craving Her Soldier's Touch](https://wendysmarcus.com/excerpt-craving-her-soldiers-touch/) - Craving Her Soldier's Touch By: Wendy S. Marcus CHAPTER ONE Almost thirteen months later Something had gone wrong. Two male thug-looking types in dark baggy pants and oversized sweatshirts exited the rear door of the rundown, graffiti ridden brick building. Community health nurse and Women’s Crisis Center advocate Jaci Piermont slid further down in the
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