Dear Readers

I’ve posted a new excerpt from Skinny-Dipping on the BOOKSHELF page. Just click on the cover to go to the excerpt.

Not only am I Queen of the Piney Wood —Once again, I direct you’re attention to the crown— But I also have the honor of being the Luncheon Speaker at the 28th Annual National Conference Romance Writers of America in San Francisco, California July 30August 2, 2008.

I’ve already started having those uncomfotable dreams. You know. The ones where you are arriving late to take the final in a class you forget to ever attend? I assume they’ll escalate to naked dreams by February. And not the good kind. So please, wish me luck and I hope to see many of you there.

Because I am the throes of publication month, I’m going to take a giant step back from all pretenses of modesty and quote word for word the starred review given to SKINNY-DIPPING by the Library Journal.

Noted primarily for her award-winning historicals, Brockway (Hot Dish) continues her successful foray into the contemporary market with this funny and quirky yet poignantly touching story that takes an obligation-averse, second-sighted heroine with an unstructured, chaotic life, pairs her with an analytical, orderly hero with obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and adds a cast of delightfully offbeat characters. From the cute meet (the heroine is naked, dripping with weeds, muck, and twigs after skinny-dipping; our hero is impeccably dressed) to the satisfying conclusion, this heartwarming tale sparkles with humor and love as an extended family finally discovers the real importance of their shared lakeside vacation home. An exquisitely rendered setting, an abundance of complex family dynamics, a story that explores what it means to belong, and a beautifully developed romantic relationship guarantee the appeal of this well-crafted tale for both romance and womenNoted primarily for her award-winning historicals, Brockway (Hot Dish) continues her successful foray into the contemporary market with this funny and quirky yet poignantly touching story that takes an obligation-averse, second-sighted heroine with an unstructured, chaotic life, pairs her with an analytical, orderly hero with obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and adds a cast of delightfully offbeat characters. From the cute meet (the heroine is naked, dripping with weeds, muck, and twigs after skinny-dipping; our hero is impeccably dressed) to the satisfying conclusion, this heartwarming tale sparkles with humor and love as an extended family finally discovers the real importance of their shared lakeside vacation home. An exquisitely rendered setting, an abundance of complex family dynamics, a story that explores what it means to belong, and a beautifully developed romantic relationship guarantee the appeal of this well-crafted tale for both romance and women’s fiction fans alike. Brockway, who lives in Edina, MN, has penned another winner.

For my fellow Minnesotans, take a minute to follow the link to Minnesota Monthly Magazine and see what they had to say about Skinny-Dipping! Minnesota Monthly