2010 Glendale Chocolate Affaire

On February 6th, I attended the 2010 Glendale Chocolate Affaire in Glendale, Arizona which boasts the largest gathering of romance novelists in the Southwest. I had the privilege of reconnecting with some authors I met last year as well as meeting several new authors, 22 in all. I want to thank everyone for their graciousness and willingness to chat with me. I conducted a mini interview with each author that I hope will give unfamiliar readers an introduction to their work. It seems that my question, "What is your favorite romance novel?" was a rather challenging one to answer, as many of the authors present had simply enjoyed too many books to narrow it down to just one. I guess we book lovers all know that feeling.;-) Each author's name is linked to their website (if available) where readers can find lots more info on these ladies and their work. I've also created a convenient master book list of all their most recent and upcoming (if pre-order is available) releases, along with their book recommendations that can be found at the bottom of the page. Enjoy!

Authors

Rebecca Boschee	# of Books Published: 1 Genre(s): Romantic Comedy Latest Release: Mulligan Girl Favorite Romance (or book): Anything by Sophie Kinsella or Janet Evanovich

# of Books Published: 2 Genre(s): Paranormal, Male/Male Latest Release: Upon Midnight Favorite Romance (or book): Exit to Eden by Anne Rice	Buffy Christopher

Stacy Connelly	# of Books Published: 2 (with The Wedding She Always Wanted coming in March) Genre(s): Contemporary Latest Release: Once Upon a Wedding (nominated for the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award) Favorite Romance (or book): Ashes in the Wind by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

# of Books Published: 2 Genre(s): Fantasy/Paranormal, Contemporary Latest Release: Color of Dreams Favorite Romance (or book): Ashes in the Wind or anything by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss	Tia Dani (Bev Petrone/Chris Eaton)

Wendy Ely	# of Books Published: 2 (with 3 more scheduled for release this year) Genre(s): Contemporary, Romantic Suspense Latest Release: Confessions Favorite Romance (or book): Tangled Up in You by Rachael Gibson

# of Books Published: 14 (with the first in the new Sisters of Darkness series coming in Nov.) Genre(s): Paranormal, Erotic Latest Release: Trio of Seduction (as Cassie Ryan) Favorite Romance (or book): Nora Roberts' Born In series	Tina Gerow AKA Cassie Ryan

Kelly Hanzlik	# of Books Published: 1 Genre(s): General Fiction/Memoir Latest Release: Nana's Girl (proceeds are being donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation) Favorite Romance (or book): Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

# of Books Published: 2 (with 3 more scheduled for release this year, including Guise of a Gentleman due in April) Genre(s): Historical Romance, Fantasy Latest Release: The Stranger She Married (read our review) Favorite Romance (or book): Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen *read our interview w/Donna	Donna Hatch

Abby Irish	# of Books Published: 1 Genre(s): Romantic Comedy Latest Release: There's Always Chocolate Favorite Romance (or book): Anything that makes her laugh

# of Books Published: 12 (with 2 more scheduled for release this year) Genre(s): Romantic Suspense, Paranormal, Erotic Latest Release: Masquerade (as Denise Jeffries) Hope-Courage-Strength-Awareness (e-book anthology w/proceeds being donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation) Favorite Romance (or book): Anything by Suzanne Brockmann, Monique Lamont or Felicia Mason *Denise is from Virginia	Denise Jeffries AKA Alexis Ke

Tina LaVon	# of Books Published: 1 Genre(s): Romantic Suspense Latest Release: Liquid Hypnosis Favorite Romance (or book): Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

# of Books Published: 6 (with 2 more scheduled for release this year) Genre(s): Traditional Regency, Romantic Comedy Latest Release: Lady Eugenia's Holiday Favorite Romance (or book): Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie	Shirley Marks

Judi McCoy	# of Books Published: 16 (with Death in Show scheduled for release in June) Genre(s): Contemporary Romance, Mystery Latest Release: Heir of the Dog Hounding the Pavement (proceeds are being donated to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary) Favorite Romance (or book): Anything by Susan Elizabeth Phillips *Judi is from Virginia

# of Books Published: 14 (with 3 more scheduled for release this year) Genre(s): Contemporary Latest Release: Taking on Twins Favorite Romance (or book): White Hot by Sandra Brown	Cathy McDavid

Marie Patrick	# of Books Published: 1 Genre(s): Historical Western Latest Release: Angel in the Moonlight Favorite Romance (or book): Anything by Kathryn Kennedy or Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

# of Books Published: 4 (with Haunting Warrior scheduled for release in May) Genre(s): Paranormal (Ghosts, Time Travel, Reincarnation) Latest Release: Haunting Beauty Favorite Romance (or book): Outlander by Diana Gabaldon	Erin Quinn

Vijaya Schartz	# of Books Published: 10 (with 2 more scheduled for release this year) Genre(s): Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Paranormal, Contemporary Latest Release: Coyote Gorgeous (read our review) Favorite Romance (or book): Action/Adventure Stories like Indiana Jones and the Arthurian Legends

# of Books Published: 19 Genre(s): Inspirational Latest Release: Clandestine Cover-up Favorite Romance (or book): Outlander by Diana Gabaldon & Nefertiti by Michelle Moran	Pam Tracy

Kim Watters	# of Books Published: 4 Genre(s): Contemporary, Inspirational Latest Release: On Wings of Love Favorite Romance (or book): Anything by Phyllis Whitney or Victoria Holt

# of Books Published: 2 Genre(s): Contemporary Latest Release: The Long Road Home Favorite Romance (or book): Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Devereaux	Carol Webb

Susan Yarina	# of Books Published: 7 Genre(s): Contemporary, Time Travel, Cozy Mystery Latest Release: Angel Reluctant Favorite Romance (or book): Outlander by Diana Gabaldon