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We’ve passed into 2007. Happy New Year to all of you and thanks for continuing to stop by and give us your support!! We appreciate it more than you know.

This seems like a good time to chat about contests. More specifically, to remind everyone about the contest opportunities you may be missing here on the Brava website. The contests you sometimes see on this blog are only part of the story. There are two other parts. First, each month we host a contest. Just click on the Contest link on the toolbar. You answer a few questions and…ta-da…are entered to win two free Brava titles. It’s that easy. Second, at random times we hold Author Spotlight contests on the Message Board. Again, you have to answer a few questions, but the prizes are pretty great. So far Brava authors Amy Fetzer, Dianne Castell, Diane Whiteside and now Jamie Denton have generously donated prizes for you to win.

Now, most of you probably know all of that. Here’s the part you might not know (and what my fellow authors don’t know I’m disclosing to you): no one makes the authors donate the prizes. They do it as a thank you to the Brava readers and as a way of introducing Brava titles to new readers. More stuff you don’t know (and they don’t brag about): the authors also step up and donate books to worthy causes. Really, I’m proud to know these ladies.

And me, well, I have the fun job in this process. I get to collect the prizes and stash them in my home until I send them out to the winners. That means I get a sneak peek at upcoming covers and new titles [rubbing hands in glee]. You can almost hear my maniacal laugh, can’t you?

So, in case you didn’t know before, you now know you have numerous opportunities to win books and promo items on the Brava website. My question is this: is this the type of stuff you want to win? What do you guys like to see as prizes…yeah, I’m assuming you guys like prizes. I know I do. Give us some ideas. As a thank you, I’ll pick a name at random from those commenting. That person will win a few covers of upcoming releases and some promo goodies. And, don’t forget to stop by the Message Board and enter Jamie Denton’s Author Spotlight Contest. She’s giving away signed copies of her most recent Brava release, The Matchmaker.

Best wishes to all in 2007!