I Never Thought I'd See You again

I NEVER THOUGHT I’D SEE YOU AGAIN is a themed story collection plucked from the pens of bestselling authors, all members of the professional authors’ organization, Novelists Inc. The sixteen stories in the anthology were compiled and edited by New York editor and publisher, Lou Aronica

It contains stories from New York Times and USA Today best selling authors – so it guarantees a good read. You just have to run a glance over the author list to realize that, and I’m proud to see my name on that list.

I was delighted when I was advised that my story, The Greek, The Dog, Shangri-La and Me was selected for this anthology, when usually I write hardcover historical romance novels or family saga. This story was runner up in an Australian competition (The Kathryn Susannah Prichard short story award). It was written in a simple narrative style - not my usual, but one that seemed to suit the character and the story he wanted to tell. I’d enjoyed the challenge of writing it. I will enjoy even more seeing it in print. I sincerely hope readers will find pleasure in it, as well as the other fine stories contained in this collection.

Available online now in ebook and print.

ISBN: 978-1-61188-079-3 print  978-1-61188-080-9 e-book

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THE SOUND AND THE FURRY is a new story collection written by international authors.

The anthology contains one of my short stories, A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND. It’s about Fred the prize poodle, and the outcome of his love for the mutt next door.   And to paraphrase the title of Susan Coolridge’s book . . . What Katy Did! to. 

The anthology will to be released in July and proceeds from sales will benefit the International fund for Animal Welfare.

There are twelve animal themed short story donations from published authors, the names of most who are probably familiar to you. Apart from myself, flying the flag for Australia in this project is saga writer Anna Jacobs who displays her short story skills with “Moving Day,” And then there is Annette Mahon’s, “Great Aussie Hunter.” But then, cats and dogs are the same in any language.

There are also stories from best-selling Authors, Gordon Aalborg, Laura Resnick, Mary Jo Putney, Robert S Levison , Sue Moorcroft, Terise Ramin, Carol Nelson Douglas, Denise Dietz and Lillian Stewart Carl. The latter two also edited the anthology. The book promises to be a good read

The delightful model posing on the cover is Mary Jo Putney’s late lamented moggie, Fluffster. The ebook will be released in June on Smashwords and other outlets.

Wordwrights

It's time for some overdue praise for members of our talented critique group WORDWRIGHTS. Here in WA our group have all been working hard, getting our books up to scratch - and with considerable success!

Congratulations to all. I know how hard you've worked towards publication, some with full time day jobs to contend with as well.  Special congrats to the first timers, who have written some wonderful books, all different in style and voice - books they can be really proud of.

I've mentioned Anne E Summers first book SINGING MOUNTAIN before, reviewing it and showing off the lovely cover. The book has gathered some wonderful reviews from readers of Ebooks, and it's now available in print from Amazon and directly from the publisher, Solstice.

Eliza Redgold's first book has just been released by Harlequin and is available through the usual channels. Set in the lush vineyards of WA, mix together one young women with more grit than gold, a honey of a Frenchman - two adjoining estates in dispute over water and a whole heap of luscious truffles and what do you get? BLACK DIAMONDS!

Last, but not least comes the release of Venetia Green's erotic Vikings novel. If you're into delicious Danes, naughty Norwegians and sexy Swedes, or willing to give them a try - A HAWK ENSLAVED is a boatload full of erotic fun and it's available in electronic form and available from various sources.

Quarterly post.

It's ages since I've posted anything to my blog, but nobody has sent me frantic emails asking me where it is. As usual I've been working pretty hard, and it's been a long, very hot summer here. My latest book I'LL GET BY has just been released (Feb 2013). It was reviewed by WritingWA, which is the literary body for the State of western Australia (see below). The review also appeared in the West Newspaper. After writing 30 books this is my first review by them so I was understandably nervous. This book is the third one in the World Wars' trilogy and is preceded by books one and two: TALL POPPIES and SECRETS AND LIES.

I’ll Get By, Janet Woods (Severn House)
Set in London against the unfolding background of World War II, this is a story of a young woman’s journey to find love, happiness and the promise of a future amidst the destruction, uncertainty and horror of war.  The characters are familiar and endearing, without being too predictable and their efforts to retain some semblance of normality and social standing amidst the chaos and upheaval provides a warm-hearted glimpse of British stoicism in action.  There is a well-balanced mix of suspense, intrigue, and passion to suit avid romance readers, all capped off with a happy ending . . . . .West Australian Newspaper 29th Feb 2013. www.writingwaorganization.

I've just finished another book, a love story set amid the cut-throat world of smuggling along the British coast. Although I'm classified as a romance writer MOON CUTTERS is not full of romantic swaggering figures, but depicts the smugglers as the thieving bunch of criminals that they were - criminals who came from all walks of life. I've now started another book. No time to relax since this one is contracted.

What else nice has happened in my life? Firstly, a paperback saga I wrote for Simon and Schuster and which was published in 2004 has attracted a sale of over 7,000 copies to a bookclub. This one is A HANDFUL OF ASHES.

I've also released some of my older, out-of-print, books for ebooks through Belgrave House.

Last, but not least. A short story (non-romance) that was a runner up in the Katherine Susannah Prichard award three or so years ago is to be included in a  an American anthology with the theme - I thought I'd never see you again. "The Greek, The Dog, Shangri-La, and Me" is already contracted, and the anthology will be published and offered for sale by Novelist's Inc, which is a professional published writers' organisation.(NINK) for short.

All the best.
Janet.