Check out this event: Mother’s day book signing

Hosted By: Pamela Britton
When: Saturday May 03, 2008
at 1:00 PM
Where: Borders
2765 E. Bidwell St.
Folsom, CA 95630
United States
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Think Pink Slogan Contest -- Winners Get Autographed Copies of my Books!
Current mood: creative
Category: Writing and Poetry

Hi, guys!  As a few of you might know, I'm a member of NorCal Think Pink.  Y'all know what a great organization that is and WE NEED YOUR HELP.

October is Think Pink month.  During that time we plan to post slogans on signs around town.  Slogans like:  No Lumps are Better than One.  Okay, that's really lame, but you get the drift.  We want clever little sayings that are short, but will get people thinking about Think Pink, and more importantly, checking their breasts. 

Anyone who provides a slogan (that's approved by our Board) will receive autographed books from me.  This includes Total Control.  The board will vote on the matter next week and so time is of the essence.

Have at it, girls!
Pam

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Total Control an RT BOOKclub Top Pick!
Current mood: cheerful
Category: Writing and Poetry

The AOL gods have decided to shine down on me. Gasp! I can actually dial up the Internet from home. Even better, AOL is allowing me to browse Myspace. My sun, moon and stars must be aligned. And thank god, too. I was really hoping it'd work because I wanted to share the great news…

TOTAL CONTROL is a Top Pick! Golly gee, you'd think after--what?--fifteen published novels--and a few books that are written but not published yet--that I wouldn't care about great (or not so great) reviews. Nope. I still get all jazzed when it's a good one. And I haven't been a Top Pick since my last historical. Frankly, I'd given up hope of ever being one again, LOL.

Anyway, here's what they have to say...
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This new installment in Britton's NASCAR series is the best yet. It not only brings alive the sport but also the emotional roller coaster of those who have a loved one suffering from cancer. The story is heartachingly real but also wonderfully hopeful. It's an incredible read.
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Summary: NASCAR bad boy Todd Peters meets his match when he disappoints one of Indi Wilcox's clients. Indi works for Miracles, an organization that grants wishes for seriously ill children. Determined to get Todd to fulfill his promise to meet with one of her kids, Indi is surprised when he not only does but becomes involved in the boy's life as well.

Todd also tries to involve himself with Indi -- but she refuses to let that happen. She thinks she knows all about egotistical jocks, but Todd is about to teach her not to judge by appearances. (HQN, Sep., 384 pp., $6.99) MILD

—Susan Mobley

Thank you, Susan! Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you! You have no idea how good it feels to know that TOTAL CONTROL hit the mark—for you at least. Here's hoping it'll work for others, too.

This must be my week for good news. Finally. Jeesh, I was starting to think the black cloud following me around would never leave me alone. Bippy--my baby horse--won high point open English horse at his first full-fledged show. I'd only ever done walk/trot classes on him before. To be honest, I was nervous about cantering him in an arena full of horses. Plus, his canter transition (that's when a horse goes from a walk to a canter) leaves much to be desired. He's still learning how to keep his head down and how to pick up the correct lead (that's, well...never mind. Too hard to explain.). But he was such a trooper (it was HOT). He won just about all his classes. Jeesh. I'm starting to think I just might have a star on my hands. Who knew the little colt I found on-line would turn into such a good horse?

So that's it from me. Thought I'd post my GOOD news...for once. Let's keep our fingers crossed that the old black cloud doesn't return. BWUAH, just as I typed that my AOL booted me off the Internet. I had to log on all over again. That's hilarious! Guess I shouldn't get too cocky;)

Hugs,
Pam

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RIP Amber Rose 1999-2007
Current mood: crushed
Category: Writing and Poetry

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Wass Up?
Current mood: relaxed
Category: Sports

Well, I've been writing...and RIDING.  LOL, this still causes much confusion amongst my friends and family.  Lately, I've been doing a lot of both.  My paint mare has been kicking a@@ at the horse shows.  On the local level, she won EVERY class she was entered in week before last.  I was so proud.  I'm trying to win a series high-point (a belt buckle) and so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that she'll continue to do well.  On the National level--those doube judged paint shows--she's doing well, too.  We won our hunter under saddle class--under both judges--and I somehow managed to stay on when I rode western.  Unfortunately, that show was marred by tragedy.

My little dog, Amber Rose, was trampled to death when her leash became entangled in my horse's legs.  My little girl was the one walking her, and so you can imagine what a horrible thing it was for her to go through...and a horrible thing to watch.  We were so griefstricken that we almost left the show, but in the end I decided to stay.  I knew I would cry the whole way home (I'd had Amber for eight years) and so I wanted to delay the enevitable.  Somehow I managed to win my class--how I'll never know.  And somehow we managed to get through the next few weeks.  Poor Codi was devastated.  She felt--and still feels--responsible.  I console her with the thought that it was an ACCIDENT, and that it could have been worse.  She often times wraps leashes around her wrist.  If that had happened, she'd have been jerked off her feet and drug off with my dog.  {{{{shudder}}}  It could have been terrible.

So here's to little Amber Rose--a dog that was my constant companion and who I still miss every day.

Deep breath. 

I think I've been riding more as a way to turn my mind from my grief.  I love my dogs like they're my kids and so when I lose one, it's really hard on me.  So, one day while battling tears,I got it into my head that my baby horse--he just turned four--should start his hunter under saddle career.  We rode every day that week, and he did so well that come show day, I decided to take him along.  I wasn't really sure if I'd ride him in a class, but he was so calm that I thought I'd do a walk/trot.  We got second, but it was out of three horses.  Whoop-whoop.  Honestly, though, I was really proud of him.  I had Classy with me that day, too, and because of the timing of the classes, there was no way for me to warm "Bippy" up.  His registered name, by the way, is Bippity Boppin' Along.  It's a good name for him, too, because he's soooo laid back.  Anyway, after his stellar debut, I decided to take him to another show this past weekend.  Helps when you can warm up!  He was fourth out of twelve in his first class...not bad.  Then he was second out of ten.  He won his next class--out of eleven horses--and was second in his last class, again out of eleven horses.

I am one proud mama!

But the highest praise came from one of the local Quarter Horse trainers who came up to me and said, "WHERE have you been hiding this horse?" or words to that effect.  She was so impressed by Bippy that she begged me to take him to a Quarter Horse show next month.  Sigh.  I'm committed to a Zone show on the paint circuit, but he'll be shown later this season for sure.

Anyway, I know I'm bragging on my babies, but I do love my horses.  I've had Bippy since he was six months old.  He's my boy, and so I'm tickled pink that he's matured into the horse I always knew he could be.  I promise to post pictures of him ASAP.

Hey, I have a book out in September.  Don't forget.  Jeesh, that's only a little over a month away.  Where has the time gone?

Speaking of books, I need to get to work.  I'm trying to wrap up ON THE MOVE by next week.  Wish me luck, although it's going pretty well now.  I really like this book. 

Race ya' later,
Pam

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Dallas Wrap Up -- And a Shout out to My Peeps
Current mood: loved
Category: Sports

Alas, it's back to work for me.  Wait a minute, I don't think I ever stopped working.  I got an e-mail from one of my editors while in Dallas which basically asked if I'd received the page proofs for the NASCAR Christmas anthology out this November.  Picture Pam thinking to herself, "Say WHAT??"  Obviously, I hadn't, and so I got a special delivery from one of the *other* Harlequin editors (mine wasn't in town).  You guessed it.  My page proofs.  I must say, though, working on page proofs while drinking Mai Tais in the bar is the way to go! 

I just want to say how nice it was to hang out with everyone.  Rae, it was so fun plotting with you (just ignore Rick;).  Gena, it was fun dirty dancing.  You can slap me anytime.  Tracy, your chicken story made me howl.  Thanks.  I needed that.  Kristina Cook, so good to finally put a face with the name.  Tina-weena, you better not spill the beans about my crush.  Last time I went public with one of those, the guy ended up sitting next to me at a bar.  Not good.  (Or maybe it WAS good;)  Aimes--always great to see you again.  Dan and John, if you're lurking, it was fun "picking you up" at the bar.  We were the envy of the conference while sitting with out "Amazon guys".  Who else...who else.  I know I'm forgetting some of you.  Sorry.  Give me a shout out to jog my memory. 

Lastly, let me just say how much I appreciate each and every one of you.  It was so nice spending time at a conference with some truly wonderful people.  You all rock!

xxox
Pam

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Dallas Again
Current mood: mischievous
Category: Writing and Poetry

It's Saturday...and I'm pooped. 

Last night was Harlequin's annual party.  Ohmygosh.   I danced and danced and (dirty) danced, mostly with my pal Gena-Bo-Beena-Showalter.  That girl is NASTY.  Of course, I'm one to talk because I was her peep out on the dance floor.  I think we scandalized everyone, and all I've got to say about that is FUN. 

It's been an interesting conference.  News from the front is that historical romance is making a return.  Vampires are done.  Nobody wants them anymore unless they're incredibly different or unique (but isn't that always the case?).  Paranormal is still going strong.  The booksellers told us that sales are up.  A Books-a-Million rep told everyone that erotic is also doing well in their stores.  And the two Amazon reps are guys and they're HOT.  (LOL.  Just had to throw that in.)

Gossip being tossed about is that Gena and I are a couple (giggle).  RWA National has made changes to their PAN (published author network) recognition status which means some upcoming Red Sage and Ellora's Cave authors won't be eligible for PAN anymore.  They are also requiring PAN recognized publishers to pay their authors a minimum of a $1000 advance.  As we all know, there are a few publishers out there who don't pay that much.  Lastly, I've heard that Lara Adrian will be the next BIG THING.  

So that's it from me.  Tonight is the big RITA/Golden Heart ceremony.  I can't wait to cheer my good friends on--and wear my sparkly dress.  I'll report in on the event tomorrow.

Until then,
Pam 

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Dallas - Day One
Current mood: chipper
Category: Writing and Poetry

Well, we've (Rae and I) been here for a day and so far no bail money needed. What the heck is wrong with us? I keep hoping Rae and I will get into some trouble, but that's kind of hard to do since it's a conference full of WOMEN. We need some men around here. Seriously, the year we shared our conference hotel with the California Police Association was bliss. Men everywhere. Sigh.

We have a spotted a few 'celebrity' authors. Nora Roberts is here (as she is every year). I spotted one of my very favorite authors: Susan Elizabeth Phillips. She was having dinner right next to me and I had to resist the urge to go over to her and make a complete (gushing) fool of myself. I just love her books. I think Danielle Steele will be here at some point. She's getting an award. I've never seen her up close and personal before and so I'm looking forward to that. I have to wonder if she's as stunning in person as she looks in her photos. Doesn't it just throw you when you meet your favorite author and they look NOTHING like their publicity photo? Men always seem to look the same, but not women. I swear most of them Photo Shop themselves until they're unrecognizable.

So tonight's the big autograph session. I hope to see a few of you there. Remember, the proceeds go toward a really good cause.

I'll try and check in day after tomorrow. Thursday is a really busy day for me and so I doubt I'll have time to do much other than run around.

Take care, everybody!
Pam

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2007 "Readers for Life" Literacy Autographing
Category: Writing and Poetry

Here's information on the RWA Booksigning that I mentioned earlier:

Romance Writers of America is proud to host the "Readers for Life" Literacy Autographing at the 27th Annual RWA Conference in Dallas, Texas, on July 11, 2007, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Hyatt Regency hotel. Over 450 romance fiction authors will be signing books donated by publishers with the proceeds of the sales going to literacy charities. RWA has raised approximately $500,000 for literacy since the inception of the "Readers for Life" Literacy Autographing event. Check out the list below to see if your favorite authors will be there, and then join us at the event! (This event is open to the public.)

Please note: Since this is a literacy fundraiser, please do not bring more than a total of five of your own books for the authors to sign. We want to raise as much money as possible to help fight illiteracy.

As of 06/18/07, these authors will be signing books at the Literacy Autographing:

Shana Abe
C.T. Adams
C.H. Admirand
Lara Adrian
Jami Alden
Lacey Alexander
Victoria Alexander
Renee Alexis
Elizabeth Amber
Karen Anders
Jessica Andersen
Bella Andre
Gina Ardito
Kelley Armstrong
Judith Arnold
Keri Arthur
Jennifer Ashley
Kate Austin
Lori Avocato
Jina Bacarr
Kathleen Bacus
Judy Baer
Roz Bailey
Mardi Ballou
Nina Bangs
Jill Barnett
Jo Barrett
Linda Barrett
Gerry Bartlett
Beverly Barton
Shelley Bates
Elizabeth Batten-Carew
Alexandra Benedikt
Jules Bennett
Renee Bernard
Heidi Betts
Elizabeth Bevarly
Jo Beverley
Jenna Black
Shayla Black
Sandy Blair
Toni Blake
Stephanie Bond
Lori Borrill
Marie Bostwick
Elizabeth Boyle
Eden Bradley
Shelley Bradley
Shelley Brannigan
Jean Brashear
Cynthia Breeding
Helen Brenna
Allison Brennan
Dee Brice
Kate Bridges
Terri Brisbin
Pamela Britton
Suzanne Brockmann
Connie Brockway
Gemma Bruce
Nina Bruhns
Niki Burnham
Monica Burns
Jaci Burton
Nancy Bush
Gayle Callen
Candy Calvert
Dawn Calvert
Anna Campbell
Linda Cardillo
Opal Carew
Kathy Carmichael
Teresa Carpenter
Robyn Carr
Dixie Cash
Kathryn Caskie
Mary Castillo
Maureen Caudill
Michelle Celmer
Victoria Chancellor
Janet Chapman
Layla Chase
Lisa Childs
Ann Christopher
Cathy Clamp
Pamela Clare
Jaycee Clark
Debra Clopton
Kresley Cole
Debby Conrad
Kristina Cook
Jerri Corgiat
Nicola Cornick
Leigh Court
Tami Cowden
Gretchen Craig
Susan Crandall
Megan Crane
Susan Crosby
Claire Cross
Melinda Curtis
Victoria Dahl
Claudia Dain
Jacquie D'Alessandro
Margaret Daley
Kathleen Dante
Kay David
Patricia Davids
Stephie Davis
Geralyn Dawson
Alyssa Day
Sylvia Day
Gail Dayton
Annie Dean
Kimberly Dean
Cindy Dees
Ann Defee
Robyn DeHart
Claire Delacroix
Jana DeLeon
Janelle Denison
Kathie DeNosky
Anna DeStefano
Thea Devine
Delilah Devlin
Lori Devoti
Helenkay Dimon
Christina Dodd
Susan Donovan
Kate Douglas
Cheryl Dragon
Dianne Drake
Isabelle Drake
Laura Drewry
Eileen Dreyer
Judy Duarte
Michele Dunaway
Natalie Dunbar
Diana Duncan
Kathleen Eagle
Jennifer Echols
Anne Elizabeth
Simone Elkeles
Suzanne Enoch
Jennifer Estep
Wendy Etherington
Anna J. Evans
Molly Evans
Lillian Feisty
Tina Ferraro
Caridad Ferrer
Honora Finkelstein
Gaelen Foley
Jacey Ford
Elaine Fox
Mara Fox
Kit Frazier
Barbara Freethy
Patricia Gaffney
Barbara Gale
Shelley Galloway
Katherine Garbera
Diane Gaston
Olivia Gates
Cindy Gerard
Rachel Gibson
Blythe Gifford
Deeanne Gist
Debby Giusti
Colleen Gleason
Kristi Gold
Linda Goodnight
Carol Grace
Donna Grant
Jane Graves
Samantha Graves
T.L. Gray
Carmen Green
Jennifer Greene
Shannon Greenland
Leigh Greenwood
Diana Groe
Elizabeth Guest
Laura Lee Guhrke
Shirley Hailstock
Stephanie Hale
Gemma Halliday
Lori Handeland
Kristin Hannah
Beth Harbison
Kristin Hardy
Fiona Harper
Kim Harrison
Celia May Hart
Raven Hart
Ellen Hartman
Karen Hawkins
Rachel Hawthorne
Jasmine Haynes
Lorraine Heath
Candice Hern
Rita Herron
Kristan Higgins
Sandra Hill
Cindy Holby
Emma Holly
Diana Holquist
Hannah Howell
Elizabeth Hoyt
Charlotte Hubbard
Jan Hudson
Janis Reams Hudson
Kalen Hughes
Madeline Hunter
Laura Iding
Jessica Inclan
Jackie Ivie
Lisa Jackson
Myla Jackson
Ann Jacobs
Delle Jacobs
Allyson James
Elle James
Eloisa James
Marcia James
Marianna Jameson
Tara Janzen
Anna Jeffrey
J.M. Jeffries
Sabrina Jeffries
Beverly Jenkins
Sophia Johnson
Linda Winstead Jones
Lisa Renee Jones
Brandy Jordan
Sophie Jordan
Wayne Jordan
Shirley Jump
Julia Justiss
Lisa B. Kamps
Virginia Kantra
Kathy Kaye
Stacey Kayne
Karen Kelley
Karen Kendall
Julie Kenner
Janette Kenny
Alison Kent
Cassidy Kent
Sherrilyn Kenyon
Megan Kerans
Shayla Kersten
Joan Kilby
Cindy Kirk
Mindy Klasky
Lisa Kleypas
Angela Knight
Deidre Knight
Amy Knupp
Betina Krahn
Jayne Ann Krentz
Pamela Labud
Lynn Lafleur
Judith Laik
Jill Marie Landis
Elizabeth Lane
Ruth Ryan Langan
Kaenar Langford
Leslie Langtry
Julia Latham
Stephanie Laurens
Kathleen Lawless
Day Leclaire
Kara Lennox
Marion Lennox
Julie Leto
Cathy Liggett
Caroline Linden
Julie Linker
Cathie Linz
Marjorie M. Liu
Kimberly Llewellyn
Julia London
Beverly Long
Julie Anne Long
Gennita Low
Denise Lynn
Janice Lynn
Susan Lyons
Heather MacAllister
Ann Macela
Kinley MacGregor
Sally MacKenzie
Donna MacMeans
Margo Maguire
Anne Mallory
Marianne Mancusi
Michelle Marcos
Lynne Marshall
Kat Martin
Sandra Marton
Jolie Mathis
Liz Maverick
Cathy Maxwell
Melissa Mayhue
Amanda McCabe
Dinah McCall
Penny McCall
Erin McCarthy
Monica McCarty
Melissa McClone
Judi McCoy
Cathy McDavid
Denise Belinda McDonald
Maureen McKade
Morag McKendrick Pippin
Annmarie McKenna
Lee McKenzie
Terry McLaughlin
Suzanne McMinn
Teresa Medeiros
P.J.  Mellor
Marliss Melton
Christine Merrill
Tanya Michaels
Cindy Miles
Janet Miller
Micqui Miller
Jenna Mills
Stevi Mittman
Lisa Mondello
Rae Monet
Jill Monroe
Alexis Morgan
Pamela Morsi
Brenda Mott
Sophie Mouette
Janet Mullany
Debra Mullins
Hannah Murray
Sophia Nash
Carla Neggers
Tara Nina
Hailey North
Brenda Novak
Terry Odell
Jana G. Oliver
Robin D. Owens
Sharon Page
Liza Palmer
Pamela Palmer
Nancy J. Parra
Kate Pearce
Kayla Perrin
Kate Perry
Marta Perry
Diane Pershing
Jenna Petersen
Carly Phillips
Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Andrea Pickens
Barbara Pierce
Michelle M. Pillow
Caridad Pineiro
Allison Pittman
Allie Pleiter
Robin T. Popp
Jane Porter
Patricia Potter
Amanda Quick
Julia Quinn
Tara Taylor Quinn
Tessa Radley
Susan Ralph
Francis Ray
Kimberly Raye
Shelby Reed
Virginia Reede
Cynthia Reese
Eileen Rendahl
T.A. Ridgell
Christie Ridgway
Leigh Riker
Kelle Z. Riley
Christine Rimmer
J.D. Robb
Nora Roberts
Farrah Rochon
Joanne Rock
Maya Rodale
Emilie Rose
Karen Rose
Pam Rosenthal
Ann Roth
Mandy M. Roth
Robin L. Rotham
Stephanie Rowe
Michelle Rowen
Gerri Russell
Hank Ryan
Sharon Sala
Barbara Samuel
Lynda Sandoval
Lynsay Sands
Patricia Sargeant
Melissa Schroeder
Sharon Schulze
Sandra Schwab
Regina Scott
Brenda Scott Royce
Jill Shalvis
Alice Sharpe
Kathryn Shay
Gena Showalter
Eve Silver
Misty Simon
Linnea Sinclair
Nalini Singh
Jennifer Skully
Susan Smily
Kathryn Smith
Barbara Dawson Smith
Jeri Smith-Ready
Maria V. Snyder
Sharon Sobel
Jamie Sobrato
Annie Solomon
Teresa Southwick
Catherine Spangler
Kerrelyn Sparks
Susan Squires
Roxanne St. Claire
Jennifer St. Giles
Sloan St. James
Kelley St. John
Cricket Starr
Carol Stephenson
Kay Stockham
Kelly L. Stone
T.A. Stone
Todd Stone
Deb Stover
Amie Stuart
Anne Stuart
Cara Summers
Sunny
Shanna Swendson 
Karin Tabke
Hope Tarr
Teri Thackston
Jacquelin Thomas
Melody Thomas
Colleen Thompson
Vicki Lewis Thompson
BA Tortuga
Anne Tourney
Jessica Trapp
Janet Tronstad
Stephanie Tyler
Leah Vale
Bonnie Vanak
Evelyn Vaughn
Rachel Vincent
J.R. Ward
Christine Warren
Linda Warren
Nancy Warren
Tracy Anne Warren
Margaret Watson
Jeannie Watt
Debra Webb
Peggy Webb
Tawny Weber
Phaedra Weldon
Karen White
Loreth Anne White
Pat White
Karen White-Owens
Diane Whiteside
Lori Wilde
Andrea Wilder
Eileen Wilks
Beth Williamson
Michelle Willingham
Dolores J. Wilson
Ruth Wind
Lois Winston
Lenora Worth
Trish Wylie
Cathy Yardley
Susan C. Yarina

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Checking in :)
Category: Writing and Poetry

Hi, guys!  Just coming up for air.  I'm still around.  Still checking my messages from time to time.  Be patient if you e-mail me 'cause it might be awhile before I can get back to you.

I'm still working on ON THE MOVE.  The book's coming along nicely.  Can't say it's one of my favorites so far (like the upcoming TOTAL CONTROL), but that's probably because I need to step away from it for awhile.

Hey, I'll be in Dallas, Texas July 11-15 for the Romance Writers of America national conference.  Drop by and see me if you've got the time.  Look for details on a booksigning I'm doing on the 11th.

In the meantime, take care!  I'm thinking about you guys.

Pam

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