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Pam
Crooks June 2004 Newsletter
Hi!
I
hope all of you are enjoying Pam's newsletters. If there is
something you would like to see added or you have a burning
question for Pam, just let me know. You can email me through
the group and I will try and put it in a future issue.
Look
for your next newsletter to arrive in your inbox on July 1st.
Tami
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Hello!
As
I write this, Memorial Day festivities are in full swing. Flags
grace numerous homes in my neighborhood. Many of us get an extra
day off this week-special time out of our busy lives to honor
the memories of loved ones, many of whom died for our great
country.
I'm
deeply gratified by the surge of patriotism that has swept through
our hearts since 9/11. My August release from Harlequin Historicals,
The Mercenary's Kiss, was inspired by that patriotism. As a
fearless mercenary, my hero, Jeb Carson, serves his country
in ways few men could-or dared. Of course, by the end of the
book, he has the love and devotion of a beautiful woman for
his trouble. <bg>
Cover
art is here! Check out my website to see it:
http://www.pamcrooks.com
Drop
me a note and let me know what you think. The cover model was
voted by romance readers as their favorite in an online survey
last year on eharlequin.com.
No
word yet on the release date for the Western Spring Brides novella
due out in the Spring of 2005. No title, either, but most likely
we'll have one by the time our July newsletter drops into your
mailboxes.
In
the meantime, I'm enjoying a break between contracts. Doug and
I have treated ourselves to a much-needed bedroom re-do. Our
new furniture should be arriving sometime in the next week,
and Doug has been taking advantage of the time to put in some
new flooring for me. (Wood laminate is fabulous stuff!) I'm
sewing drapes and helping with the painting. Kristi has moved
back home after graduating from college, and it's been a challenge
absorbing her household items into ours. A garage sale was a
big help for that. It's been fun having her back home, though.
She's good company for Amy. Ann Marie, a fifth grade teacher,
is looking forward to the last few days of school. She says
her students are wired for summer! Katie is neck deep in her
wedding plans. I'll give you all a big update on them in the
next issue.
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FEATURED
RECIPE:
Ann
Marie gave me this recipe. Since THE MERCENARY'S KISS is set
in Mexico, this dish is just right to share with you. Even better,
it's oh, so healthy!!
MEXICAN
MINESTRONE
1
10 oz. pkg. Green Giant Niblets frozen corn and butter sauce
1 T oil 2 small zucchini, sliced or cubed 1 medium onion, chopped
2 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups water
½ cup small pasta
1 tsp. dried oregano
½ tsp. salt
3 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes w/mild green chilies, undrained
1 15 oz can black beans
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Microwave
corn as directed.
Heat
oil in Dutch oven. On medium high heat, sauté zucchini, onion,
and garlic. Stir in corn, water, pasta, oregano, salt and tomatoes.
Heat
to boiling, then reduce heat. Cover. Simmer 10-15 minutes until
pasta is tender. Stir in beans and cilantro. Heat 1 minute or
until beans are hot.
Yield:
9 cups
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CONTEST
WINNER!!
This
month's contest winner is . . . Anita Yancey from Georgia!!
Congratulations,
Anita! Watch for your box of goodies to arrive soon! Inside
you'll find a signed copy of good friend Julie Miller's Harlequin
Intrigue, Unsanctioned Memories. This is Jessica's story-- book
6 in her ever-popular Taylor Clan series.
Also,
you'll receive a set of delightful, handmade notecards, a signed
copy of Wyoming Wildflower, my debut with Leisure books, and
an extra surprise or two.
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I
received the nicest note from Julie Breese, my April contest
winner. Julie says:
"I
just wanted to let you know I received the prize! Thank you
so much! Of course, I love getting books (especially yours)
and it was great to see Cheryl's, too. And the notecards-they're
WONDERFUL! I love them!"
I'm
excited to see Julie at the RWA conference in Dallas in July.
It'll be great fun!
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JUNE
CONTEST
Our
newest contest will be better yet! It will feature a signed
copy of Kim Louise's contemporary romance, A Love of Their Own.
I've read this book-it'll tug your heartstrings. Kim has been
making a real name for herself in the romance genre these past
few years. Her editors just love her and send her piles of contracts,
keeping her so busy she's decided to quit her job and write
fulltime. And she tells me there's a public television documentary
about her in the works, too. Wow!
I'm
including a signed copy of one of my Leisure releases, Hannah's
Vow, as well. This book generated more fan mail than all my
books combined, as well as my best reviews ever.
I'll also have another set of handmade notecards for our winner.
As an added bonus, I'll be tucking in a box of Gevalia Kaffe-Chocolate
Raspberry. Mmmm, can't you just smell the coffee brewing now?
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As
always, my heartfelt thanks to you all for subscribing to my
email newsletter. If you think a friend and fellow romance reader
would like to subscribe, too, just pass along my website address
to sign up. http://www.pamcrooks.com
Remember,
every subscriber is automatically entered into the monthly contests.
Tami, my newsletter moderator, will contact you if you're a
winner! Enjoy the start of a brand new summer, and I'll see
you on July 1st!
Pam
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