Happy New Year, everyone! May you all have a happy, healthy, safe year and may you read lots of wonderful books in 2010.

I have a title for my next Avon release. In June 2010, MY RECKLESS SURRENDER will hit the bookstores in North America and in Australia and New Zealand. Here's the blurb:

For Australian and New Zealand readers, the beautiful trade paperback edition of CAPTIVE OF SIN should be available everywhere now. Just the thing to heat up your summer holidays!

The other big news in Campbellandia is that TEMPT THE DEVIL has been nominated in the Romantic Times Book Reviews Reviewers' Choice Awards as the best Sensual Historical Romance of 2009. Go, you red monster! You can see the complete list here.

Check out the spectacular cover that Blanvalet in Germany has given CAPTIVE OF SIN I think the title means 'Captives of Sin' so they didn't stray too far from the original there! FESSELN DER SÜNDE is out in August 2010.

In other foreign news, UNTOUCHED and CAPTIVE OF SIN are both going to Futami Shobo in Japan. I'm looking forward to seeing more of their beautiful editions. Their edition of CLAIMING THE COURTESAN is spectacular.

Last month, I mentioned that I was writing a short story for THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF REGENCY ROMANCE. Since then, the cover has been released. Check it out! The book will be available at the end of June 2010 and you can get a sneak peak of the authors involved here. 

The good reviews for CAPTIVE OF SIN continue. Sasha the Silverfish did an absolutely amazing wrap for the book and among a lot of wonderful comments, called it 'crazyfrazygood'. Suits me! Veronica on Strictly Reviews gave CAPTIVE OF SIN five stars and said, "This has to be one of the best historical romances I have read."

There's another great review on Jennie Marsland's site. Jennie ended her review by saying: "The settings are superbly done, the love scenes very honest and emotional, and the characters richly detailed. I'd recommend this book wholeheartedly to any lover of romance, regency or otherwise. I will definitely be watching for Ms. Campbell's next release."

I've done a couple of interviews lately where the hostesses asked great questions. The first was with Romance at Heart and the second was with journalist Pamela White at the Boulder Weekly. Don't forget you can hear me talking about CAPTIVE OF SIN on Romance Radio.

My dear friend and critique partner Annie West had the honor of seeing THE DESERT KING'S PREGNANT BRIDE named in Barnes and Noble's list of the best romances of 2009. Congratulations, Annie. Check out this brilliant new trailer for Annie that Vanessa Barneveld created.

For a fun serial read, check out fellow Romance Bandit Suzanne Welsh's new blog where she's telling a dramatic and compelling tale of the old American West.  I can see Rocky Mountain Romance is going to become a fixture in my blog trawling.

Some great debuts to look out for this January.  One is PROOF BY SEDUCTION, one of the best historical romances I've read for ages. I got an advance copy and was blown away by the elegance of the writing and compelling characters. Brava, Courtney Milan! A star is born!

Watch out for an Aussie debut from Hachette Australia. Hélène Young finaled in the Emma Darcy Award with me in 2005 and we've been fast friends ever since. She leads an exciting life in idyllic north Queensland where she works as a commercial pilot and she used her experiences as the basis for her brilliant new romantic suspense novel BORDER WATCH.

Beverley Kendall who runs the fabulous Season website for historical romance has her first book SINFUL SURRENDER out in January. This sexy, Victorian-set historical is a real treat! 

Another Aussie friend of mine releases her much-anticipated debut this month too. Rachel Bailey was the queen of the writing contests down here in Australia so it was no surprise when Silhouette Desire snapped her up. American readers, keep an eye out for CLAIMING HIS BOUGHT BRIDE, which sounds like a great marriage of convenience story - and you know how I love those.

My Favorite Things this month is the first of a two-parter about my visit to Western Australia a few years ago. I've been riffling through the photo albums again and I thought I'd share some of my favorite shots.

This month a new contest starts where you can take your choice of any of my four Australian trade paperbacks. These editions are absolutely beautiful and not available outside Australia and New Zealand. It's a really easy question too. Check out my contest page.

Happy Valentine's Day, my fellow romantics!

Firstly, this month, I'm absolutely delighted to unveil the website page for MY RECKLESS SURRENDER, my June 2010 release. Please check out the gorgeous bright yellow cover, the really sexy stepback, the excerpt and the blurb on the books page.

HarperCollins Australia have put together a video of me talking about CAPTIVE OF SIN. My talented friend Amanda Bell did the interviewing and the filming. Check it out on YouTube below:

The video is also available on the Internet at the Australian Avon blog, Scarlet Pages.

For those of you in Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia, the mass market paperback edition of TEMPT THE DEVIL is out this month at all good booksellers or from HarperCollins Australia.

For those on the Sunshine Coast, I'd love to see you at the talk I'm giving at Caloundra Library on 16th February. It's a free event but bookings are essential and they serve a lovely morning tea afterwards. Here are the details:

10 am, Tuesday 16th February, 2010

Caloundra Library

Omrah Avenue

Caloundra QLD 4551

Ph: (07) 5491 1255 for bookings and enquiries

The great reviews for CAPTIVE OF SIN keep coming.

Joyfully Reviewed gives COS an amazing wrap, including, "Anna Campbell's gorgeous prose shines in this touching tale of love, desire, and overcoming the odds. CAPTIVE OF SIN is a sweeping journey with a hero and heroine that will capture your heart and not let go." Shayna goes on to say, "Ms. Campbell never fails to entertain, and CAPTIVE OF SIN is no exception; it's as captivating and deliciously sinful as its title suggests. Ms. Campbell is a force to be reckoned with, in all the best ways.  Her writing is powerful and her characters vast, varied, and intriguing. I look forward to reading many more novels by the tremendously talented Ms. Campbell."

Night Owl Reviews chose CAPTIVE OF SIN as a Top Pick and Aemelia the reviewer says, "I cannot wait for Ms. Campbell's next book."

Angie at Bookishly Attentive loves CAPTIVE OF SIN too. Her review includes this gem: "Campbell is the master at creating a character that is so flawed on the inside that you have little hope for their happiness, and then all of a sudden, it's there.  The raw sensuality between the two because of Gideon's affliction is more powerful than any sweat laden sex scene.  The desire the pair have for each other just jumps off the page.  And this is all before the pages upon pages of mind blowing sex.  Those can't hurt either.  Definitely one to pick up."

Alaine, Queen of Happy Endings, gives the book 10/10 and says: "Gideon and Charis are now my favourite historical romance couple. If you read one historical romance this year, then make sure this is the one, it will take your breath away and give you that wonderful giddy feeling."

Heather at Heather's Reading Romance says, "CAPTIVE OF SIN was captivating, heart-wrenching, and altogether an awesome book! I am looking forward to grabbing more by Ms. Campbell! Rating: 5 stars."

For something a little more exotic, The Straits Times from Singapore calls CAPTIVE OF SIN  "a good bit of summer fun, romance and fantasy."

If you're looking for some fun reading on the Internet, I've got two treats for you this month. The first is a group blog from some wonderful Australian and New Zealand Harlequin Mills & Boon authors. Join Sharon Archer, Zana Bell, Rachel Bailey, Mel Teshco, Tracie Sommers, Emily May and Nikki Logan at LoveCats Downunder.

RomCon launch their reader forums in February and to celebrate, they're doing a 14 Days of Love promotion leading up to a huge prize drawing on Valentine's Day. I can't wait to go to this convention in early July! It's shaping up to be fantastic.

This month's My Favorite Things is about beautiful Rottnest Island off the Western Australian coast. And don't forget to enter my latest contest to win a signed trade paperback copy of CAPTIVE OF SIN.

Congratulations to Barry Rosenberg who won The Weekender romantic short story contest with his clever and unusual “Almost a Fishy Romance”. Choosing the winner was terrifically difficult as all the finalists were fantastic. You can read Barry’s story on The Weekender website. Barry received a generous prize of $200 and publication in the magazine. All five finalists, including Barry, received a copy of my latest Australian release CAPTIVE OF SIN, courtesy of HarperCollins Australia. The Valentine’s Day edition of The Weekender also included my article on the perennial appeal of the romance genre. That piece is now available for your reading pleasure on the articles page of my website.

Make sure you check out the revamped Avon Romance site. I love the new look. It’s so romantic!

Fantastic reviews keep rolling in for CAPTIVE OF SIN. The Australian Women’s Weekly, which is an institution down here, gave the book the sort of review writers have carved on their tombstones. This is what the February edition had to say:

Julie at Single Titles gave CAPTIVE OF SIN an absolutely spectacular review. Here’s an excerpt: "In CAPTIVE OF SIN, Australian author Anna Campbell has truly outdone herself! Her characterization is flawless, her understanding of the human heart outstanding, her conflict poignant and believable and her ability to make her readers feel every emotion which her characters are going through absolutely superb! … A stunning emotional tour de force that will leave readers breathless, CAPTIVE OF SIN is a highly intense, breathtakingly dramatic and immensely romantic Regency from a writer who never fails to raise the bar: Anna Campbell!"

Joyce Greenfield at Reader to Reader Reviews said: "CAPTIVE OF SIN is a historical romance rich with suspense, drama and sensuality. Gideon and Charis’ attraction is palpable throughout the story, and readers will find themselves readily swept up into the romance between these two fragile yet strong characters. Intensely passionate on all levels, CAPTIVE OF SIN is a romance reader’s dream of a novel. Don’t let this one pass you by!"

Julia Smith did a wonderful spread on CAPTIVE OF SIN in A Piece of My Mind.  Valerie at Love Romances and More highly recommended CAPTIVE OF SIN in a very nice review.

Romance at Heart did a really interesting and in-depth interview with me recently. Check it out!

Every May, Brenda Novak runs an amazing auction to benefit research into juvenile diabetes. Please mark it on your calendars – the prizes are fantastic.

There’s a new contest this month that runs until the end of April. You can win an Advance Reader Copy of my June release, MY RECKLESS SURRENDER. It’s an easy question so why not have a go? Good luck! This month’s My Favorite Things talks about my visit to the Alhambra in Granada back in the mid-80s. Yes, more faded photos!

:: March 2010

Grab a cup of tea! There’s a plethora of news this month!

Firstly, now I’m approaching the 5,000 limit for friends on Facebook, I’ve set up a Fan Page. Please come and join me – there will be special contests for people who have signed up as well as plenty of other hijinks!

I’ve recently received great news about the Australian Romance Readers Awards for best books of 2009. Both CAPTIVE OF SIN and TEMPT THE DEVIL are nominated as best historical of the year and I’m among the finalists for favorite Australian romance author. Lovely! Congratulations to all the other nominees! Here’s the complete list.

I’m delighted to report that UNTOUCHED comes out in Russia this month. Here’s the very dramatic cover. In more news about foreign editions, I’m delighted to announce that CLAIMING THE COURTESAN has been bought by ViaMagna editions in Spain.

Thank you to everyone who came to the talk I gave on 16th February at the Caloundra Library. It was a great morning and everybody really got into the spirit of the event with questions flying hard and fast. Thanks to Simone and the team at the library for putting on such a great morning tea too.

Not a spare seat in the house!

And then I put my hand out to catch the spider... No, not really!

Look at that rain pouring down behind me!

First of all, feast your eyes on the gorgeous Australian cover for MY RECKLESS SURRENDER. I love the way they’ve captured the passionate, dramatic essence of this story – and the house in the story plays a major part so I’m delighted that it features so prominently on the cover (the guy’s not bad either!). This trade paperback edition is out in June 2010.

Happy Easter to all those who celebrate the festival.

I’ve had some lovely news to launch April in style. CAPTIVE OF SIN has finaled in the historical category of Southern Magic Chapter’s Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence. Congratulations to all the other finalists. You can find a complete list here.

The Norwegian edition of UNTOUCHED is on the shelves as we speak. Here’s the lovely cover (translated as "Yours Until the Morning") for your viewing pleasure!

A couple of nice reviews have turned up over the last month. Danielle on Danielle’s Book Thoughts gave UNTOUCHED a wonderful wrap, including this gem:

Annie at Royal Reviews loved CAPTIVE OF SIN She said, “It was absolutely brilliant! An intellectual, dark and captivating romance – CAPTIVE OF SIN is not to be missed.”

On 15th May, I’m taking part in a fantastic joint initiative from the South Australian Romance Authors (SARA) and Romance Writers of Australia (RWA). They’re running a day of workshops at the South Australian Writers Centre called ROMANCING THE NOVEL. You can find more details here.  It’s great value at $125 and that’s a great line up of speakers! With cheap airfares around at the moment, it’s worth considering a visit to Adelaide for the weekend!

Some wonderful news for a very talented Australian author. For the past few years, at the Romance Writers of Australia conference in August, I present the Anna Campbell Award for the highest-placing historical manuscript in our local version of the Golden Heart, the Emerald Award. Last year’s winner was the very talented Amy Matthews who received a check for $200 and a critique of her first three chapters and synopsis. In the Adelaide Festival Literary Awards, Amy won the Unpublished Manuscript Award - $10,000 and publication with Wakefield Press. Here’s what the press release had to say about Amy’s winning entry:

Two great books to look out for in April. The first is Annie West’s fantastic FORGOTTEN MISTRESS, SECRET LOVE-CHILD’s North American edition. This is a rollercoaster of emotion and passion and I just loved it. The other is a debut from Christine Stinson who is a member of Turramurra Romance Writers, my critique group when I lived in Sydney. I can’t wait to read GETTING EVEN WITH FRAN!

There is an extra chance to win an Anna Campbell book this month. On Annie West’s website contest, she’s giving away a stack of books, including a signed copy of CAPTIVE OF SIN.  My Favorite Things this month is the first of a two-parter about postcards. And don’t forget to enter the contest to win an advance copy of MY RECKLESS SURRENDER!

I'm so excited. On Tuesday, 25th May, the North American edition of MY RECKLESS SURRENDER  is out in the bookstores. To celebrate this event, I'm running a great new contest which I hope you'll enter.

So far, I've only seen one review and it's a beauty. RT Book Reviews gave MY RECKLESS SURRENDER 4.5 stars and a Top Pick rating and said:

Other great news is that CAPTIVE OF SIN has finaled in the historical section of the Wisconsin Romance Writers of America Write Touch Readers Awards. You can see a complete list of the finalists here. 

During the last month, I heard the good news that CAPTIVE OF SIN and MY RECKLESS SURRENDER are both going to be translated into Thai and released through Crystal Publishing. I love foreign editions!

Two extra special events to look out for in May. The first is Romancing the Novel in Adelaide on 15th May, sponsored by South Australian Romance Authors and Romance Writers of Australia. I'm presenting a couple of workshops and there's a plethora of fantastic romance writers sharing their accumulated wisdom. For more details, please visit the SARA website.

The second event is Brenda Novak's annual auction to raise money for research into a cure for juvenile diabetes. This always has absolutely spectacular prizes. As ever, I'm donating a couple of items:

I'm also donating to the Romance Bandits basket (link not yet available).

Two great books to look out for this month (perhaps when you're shopping for MY RECKLESS SURRENDER!).  The first is Sharon Archer's latest Medical romance for Mills and Boon, BACHELOR DAD, GIRL NEXT DOOR.   I read this in manuscript and it's wonderful - touching and emotional and romantic with lots of medical drama to keep the pulses pounding. For readers outside Australia, you can order Sharon's book post-free worldwide from the Book Depository.

Lots of blogs this month as I gear up for the release of MY RECKLESS SURRENDER on 25th May.

The other book is a luscious treat for historical romance readers. Christine Wells is one of my favorite writers so it's always a red letter day when she has a new story out. This one is SWEETEST LITTLE SIN and it's a corker. Dramatic and passionate and witty with two beloved characters from her earlier stories, Jardine and Louisa, heating up the pages. I'm not at all surprised that RT Book Reviews gave this book a Top Pick.   It's fantastic.

This month's My Favorite Things is the second part of my homage to my postcard collection. And don't miss this month's contest which closes 31st May. To celebrate the release of MY RECKLESS SURRENDER I'm giving away FIVE signed copies. It's a really easy question so good luck!

Lots of blogs this month as I continue to promote the release of MY RECKLESS SURRENDER:

Wow, June already! Only a month until I go to America for RomCon and RWA Nationals.

I have two releases this month! The first is the beautiful trade paperback Australian edition of MY RECKLESS SURRENDER. It should be available in all good bookstores and places like KMart, Target and Big W! Keep an eye out for it.  The lovely people at HarperCollins Australia have put up this video of me talking about MY RECKLESS SURRENDER.  Check it out here (or go direct to YouTube).

I have a long short story (about 50 pages!) in THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF REGENCY ROMANCE which is available in the UK on 24th June. I loved writing “Upon a Midnight Clear” which is my first reunion story. I hope you enjoy it! There are some fabulous stories by big name authors like Elizabeth Boyle and Lorraine Heath in this anthology.  You can order it post-free anywhere in the world from the Book Depository. Don’t forget to check out my great new contest where I’m giving away two copies!

MY RECKLESS SURRENDER hit the stands late last month – always an exciting moment to have a new book out. Thank you to the many people who have contacted me to say how much you enjoyed this story! I love to hear from readers (you can email me). My extremely talented friend Vanessa Barneveld has created another beautiful trailer - you can watch it on YouTube.

I’ve had some fantastic contest news during the month. The Australian Romance Readers Association have announced their rewards for the best of 2009. CAPTIVE OF SIN won most popular historical romance and I won most popular Australian romance author which is an incredible honor! Thank you so much, ARRA! Congratulations to all the other worthy finalists and winners – you can see a complete list here.

In the Phoenix Desert Rose Romance Writers of America Golden Quill contest, TEMPT THE DEVIL won the Regency section and CAPTIVE OF SIN won the historical section and finaled in the Regency section.  CAPTIVE OF SIN has also finaled in the historical section of the RomCon Readers Crown award. This is particularly exciting as I’ll actually be there for the announcement!

Last month, I mentioned that CAPTIVE OF SIN finaled in the Wisconsin RWA Write Touch Awards. Results have been announced and COS came in in second place in the historical section!   Speaking of CAPTIVE OF SIN, Heather at Heather’s Books put up a wonderful review during the month. “It had everything that I think makes up a great romance novel. If you have not previously read Anna Campbell I suggest that you correct this immediately and add her to your TBR pile.”

And a lovely review appeared for TEMPT THE DEVIL on a Thai site, DelmyRandon. It opens like this: "Every once in a while you read a book that transports you. After reading TEMPT THE DEVIL I was transported, but I also had a period of mourning. It was hard for me to read another book because this one stayed with me long after I closed the last page. The prose, the characters, the dialogue, the ambiance is magic woven together in a seamless and masterful way. Anna Campbell is a virtuoso with words – and the words come together bringing incandescent and vivid images that create a sumptuous world that keeps you feasting for hours."

My friend Annie West is holding a great contest right now that closes on 15th June. It celebrates the release of her wonderful SCANDAL: HIS MAJESTY’S LOVE-CHILD and among the prizes is a signed copy of CAPTIVE OF SIN. Why not have a go?

The Avon authors have revamped their newsletter. Why not subscribe? You’ll never miss any Avon author news again!

Phew, lots of news this month! This month’s My Favorite Things is about the BBC adaptation of OUR MUTUAL FRIEND by Charles Dickens. And don’t forget to check out the latest contest where you can win a signed copy of THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF REGENCY ROMANCE.

Some great reviews have been coming in for MY RECKLESS SURRENDER.  Lisa at the Season gave it ten stars out of ten (wow!) and chose it as a Top Pick: "The book wraps a spell around you to the point that you cannot quit turning the pages and cannot for any reason whatsoever, put the book down. It touches every possible emotion and sweeps you away into a beautifully written story that is impossible not to love. The characters, the plot, the emotional adventure all make for one irresistible story. To surrender your time to reading this book and money to own it is anything but reckless."

Shayna at Joyfully Reviewed awarded the book the coveted Joyfully Recommended button and her fabulous review including this gem: “Prepare yourself for Anna Campbell’s most sultry, tempting tale yet!  My Reckless Surrender wraps itself around readers like the most sensual of silks, Ms. Campbell’s gorgeous writing a true thing of beauty.”

Aemelia at Night Owl Reviews gave MY RECKLESS SURRENDER five out of five stars and chose it as a NOR Top Pick: "In MY RECKLESS SURRENDER, Anna Campbell intertwines anticipation, dread, passion and fulfillment into an impressively written tale. I love her voice, as she doesn't shy away from the darker side of humanity, which I feel drew me more completely into the lives of her characters. She also mixes in a rather sarcastic humor, which blended beautifully with the storyline and characters, never jarring me out of the story. I get to feel a whole range of emotions as I read her books, which is something I love.It would be safe to keep a fan nearby while reading this book, as the desire between Tarquin and Diana flames quickly into sizzling heat."

Jani at Romance Reviews Today says, “Enchanting characters, sizzling sparks flying between Ashcroft and Diana, and a dark, ruthless villain lurking in the background make MY RECKLESS SURRENDER a terrific read.”

Thanks to everyone who made my visit to Adelaide on the weekend of 15th May so memorable and so much fun. I loved doing the day of workshops at Romancing the Novel at the South Australian Writers’ Centre. By the sound of things, everyone had a great time, not just me! Thank you to Trish Morey, to South Australian Romance Writers (SARA) and to RWA for all your hard work and brilliant organization. Here’s a photo of RNT mastermind Trish Morey with her two visiting presenters, Yvonne Lindsay and myself in the Rundle Street Mall. The next photo is of Yvonne and me teaching Secrets of a Bestselling Romance. And I’ve included a crowd shot so you can see the beautiful venue.

July is here which basically means I'm NOT here! I'm away all month on a wonderful trip to America that includes RomCon in Denver from 9th to 11th July and Romance Writers of America's national conference  in Orlando from 28th to 31st July. If you're not registered for either conference, you can still come to a couple of events open to the public:

On 27th July, THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF REGENCY ROMANCE is out in North America. I have an extended short story called 'Upon a Midnight Clear' in this anthology. It's my first reunion story and I hope you enjoy it! And don't forget this month's contest gives you a chance to win one of two signed copies of THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF REGENCY ROMANCE.

A lovely review for MY RECKLESS SURRENDER appeared in Affaire de Coeur magazine. Lauren Calder gave MRS 4.5 stars and said, "This is a stunning, fast-paced read from a talented author. Riddled with love scenes that steam the windows and feel like decadent chocolate, this story emerges and keeps the reader flipping the pages."  On the same website page, you'll also see a great review of CAPTIVE OF SIN. Heather Nordahl Files says, "This author's work transcends typical Regency conventions to create some of the best books in the marketplace." Lovely!

Speaking of CAPTIVE OF SIN, Gideon and Charis have finaled in the long historical section of the Greater Detroit Romance Writers of America Booksellers Best contest. You can see a complete list of the finalists here.

You'll remember from last month that CAPTIVE OF SIN finaled in the Regency section of the Phoenix Desert Rose RWA Golden Quill Awards and won the historical section and that TEMPT THE DEVIL won the Regency section. Recently I received the lovely gold pins and the etched glass plaques. Here's a photo of me with the prize-winning books and the trophies.

Wonderful news from the Bandita Lair. Suzanne Welsh has sold her erotic romance THE SURRENDER OF LACY MORGAN to Ellora's Cave. Huzzah, Suz! If you want an example of Suzanne's writing talent, check out her serialized story REFUGE.

Some wonderful additions to the TBR pile this month for you to keep an eye out for.

My Favorite Things is about a new CD of music from epic movies that I'm currently wearing out, I love it so much. And don't forget this month's contest where you can win a signed copy of THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF REGENCY ROMANCE.

I always look forward to August big time as it's when they hold the annual Romance Writers of Australia conference. This year it's at the recently refurbished Crowne Plaza in Coogee so I'll get to drink my margaritas looking at the sea. Margaritas seem to be my conference drink of choice! Check out next month's latest news when I'll have pictures and all the gossip, including who won the annual Anna Campbell award for an unpublished historical romance manuscript. Next month, I'll also fill you in on RomCon in Denver and on Romance Writers of America's national conference at Orlando.

Two events in September to put in your diary:

New releases from the Romance Bandits continue apace. This month, Tricia Mills (aka Trish Milburn who writes for Harlequin American Romance) has her second young adult novel out from Razorbill. WINTER LONGING sounds like a great read and I've got to say that's a breathtakingly romantic cover.

This month's My Favorite Things is the first of a two-parter about show tunes. Don't forget to check out my new contest.  I'm giving away two great change of season reading packs of six signed books each. You can catch up on some great stories by Christine Wells, Tawny Weber, Annie West, Pamela Palmer and Trish Morey   And each pack includes a signed copy of MY RECKLESS SURRENDER.

A nice short latest news this month, partly because I'm writing it before I leave for a month in America. I promise a bumper crop of news in September!

I'm very excited that CAPTIVE OF SIN is out this month in Germany from Blanvalet under the title FESSELN DER SÜNDE which I believe means 'captives of sin'. You can order it now from Amazon Germany.

German romance readers are lucky enough to have a wonderful magazine devoted to romance fiction. Love Letter is packed with fantastic interviews and articles and reviews and I'm delighted to report that the August edition features my article on fairytales and romance on the front cover. German readers, make sure you enter my contest through Love Letter. I'm giving away two packs of my Blanvalet backlist to celebrate the release of Fesseln der Sünde. So that's two winners of Rebellische Küsse, Zart wie die Nacht and Verbotene Umarmung.

More foreign release news! TEMPT THE DEVIL is now out from Mondadori in Italy. I'm pretty sure I DESIDERI DI UNA CORTIGIANA means 'the desires of a courtesan' which is a very nice title. Here's the link to the book's page on the Mondadori site.

I'm also delighted to show you the gorgeously romantic cover that CAPTIVE OF SIN will have in Turkey. Epsilon Yayinevi have done me proud here. The title means 'shame's captive' apparently - pretty close to CAPTIVE OF SIN!

For people in Sydney, the Australian Romance Readers Association is holding a huge book signing in conjunction with the Romance Writers of Australia annual conference.  Friday, 13th August, 4:30 to 6:00 Terrace View Rooms, 1st Floor, Crowne Plaza Coogee Bay.45 fabulous Aussie authors will be there including yours truly, Annie West, Paula Roe, Keri Arthur, Anne Gracie, Christine Wells, Kandy Shepherd  and Trish Morey.  You're more than welcome to bring your own books to the event for signing or Ever After - The Romance Book Specialists from Wollongong will be on hand to sell you any titles you need to complete your collection. You can also pre-order any books you want. Just email Lucy at Ever After or call her on (02) 4225 7704. ARRA would appreciate it if you booked for this event. Here's the link to the booking form.  I hope to see many of you there!

Further good news for CAPTIVE OF SIN.  COS finaled  in the historical section of the prestigious Georgia Romance Writers Maggie Awards. COS has also finaled in the Ancient City Romance Authors Heart of Excellence Awards and placed second in the historical section of the First Coast Romance Writers Beacon Awards.

Check out this really nice Top Pick review of MY RECKLESS SURRENDER at Romance Reader at Heart. Shannon said: "Wow! MY RECKLESS SURRENDER is a hot one! Brash and bold, featuring seduction at its finest, this Campbell offering is amazing. Made up of unforgettable characters and a plot unlike any other I have read, I don't regret one single moment of time spent reading it!"

If you get the chance, pick up a copy of the October edition of Romantic Times Book Reviews (out now).  There's a really fun interview I did with USA Today bestseller Elizabeth Boyle.  I love the remarks RT made about the interview in their email alert to subscribers: "Our interview this month is with Elizabeth Boyle, who has the honored distinction of receiving 4.5 Top Picks for every book she has written (except one, which received 4 stars!) since her career began in 1997. That's 16 Top Picks out of 17 books published! This month we asked Aussie author Anna Campbell (who is following in Boyle's footsteps with all five of her books receiving 4.5 stars and four out of the five receiving a Top Pick), to interview Boyle, not realizing they not only were colleagues but also long-distance pals. The interview is fun, personal and very candid. So this month you get two great authors in one great interview!"

I had a magnificent time in all my travels. I adored RomCon and would definitely go again. It was such fun to talk romance fiction for a couple of days with people who are as crazy about it as I am.  It was also such a treat having the chance to see something of Colorado which is even more spectacular than I was expecting - and that's saying something!

Then I swung by New York and Washington and ended my U.S. travels at the Romance Writers of America conference in Orlando. It was lovely to catch up with most of the Romance Bandits in one place and to see so many of my other writing friends. Highlights of the conference for me included sitting at the same table on awards night as romance legend Julia Quinn who won her third RITA (for WHAT HAPPENS IN LONDON) and as a result was inducted into the Hall of Fame.  Congratulations, Julia! Another major highlight was seeing Romance Bandit Beth Andrews win the RITA for best contemporary series romance for her sublime A NOT-SO-PERFECT PAST. Congratulations, Beth. The gold lady looks fabulous in the lair!

A few days home and then I headed down to Sydney for the annual Romance Writers of Australia annual conference. For the first time, the Australian Romance Readers Association held a book signing in conjunction with the conference. Here's a fun photo from that event of me with uber-romance fan Helen Sibbritt and Christine Wells. Again, it's always wonderful to see my Aussie romance writing friends. I participated in two panels, one on writing historical romance and one on selling books to New York publishers. I'd particularly like to congratulate the winner of this year's Anna Campbell award for the highest placing historical manuscript in the Emerald Award. I was thrilled and excited when I presented a check for $200 and the offer to critique the first three chapters of a manuscript to Allison Withers for her medieval "The Border Laird's Bride."

I know that's a bit of a précis of an awful lot of wonderful traveling! But I could be here for weeks if I told you everything. I've put up a stack of fun photos in the My Favorite Things section this month so that should give you a taste of all the mirth and mayhem!

Finally, a couple of great books to watch out for this month. Firstly, if you want something a bit different and sizzling hot, why not try Christina Phillips's fabulous historical FORBIDDEN. This tale of forbidden love (well, you get that from the title, don't you?) between a Druid priestess and a Roman aristocrat in ancient Britain is absolutely riveting. It's Christina's debut and I can't wait to see what she does next.

Next, for a bit of breathtaking action, why not try Jeanne Adams's latest romantic suspense DEADLY LITTLE SECRETS.  I love Jeanne's books. They're edge-of-the-seat reads and she writes gorgeous heroes. Not only that, but she's famous in the Romance Bandits lair for her way with BOOM! How can you resist? Even better, this book looks at crime in the art world, a subject I always find utterly fascinating.

My last recommendation for September is from another Romance Bandit, Tawny Weber.  Tawny singlehandedly turned me into a Harlequin Blaze reader (although since then, wonderful writers like Sarah Mayberry and Kathleen O'Reilly have kept me coming back for more) with her sexy, clever, emotionally complex stories. I was lucky enough to get an advance copy of her latest book RIDING THE WAVES and I stayed up all night reading it. I love books about the clever girl who gets the gorgeous guy and this is a classic in that genre!

If you haven't already entered my latest contest, why not give it a go? There's two fantastic change of seasons reading packs of signed books up for grabs with books by Tawny Weber, Christine Wells, Annie West, Pamela Palmer and Trish Morey.  I've thrown in a signed copy of MY RECKLESS SURRENDER as an extra.   My Favorite Things as I mentioned earlier shares some of the photos from my travels. I'll return to my riff on show tunes next month!

What a busy couple of months it's been! I feel like I've been all round the world (not far off the truth!) and I've also got my latest book in. MIDNIGHT'S WILD PASSION is a May 2011 release from Avon so watch out for an excerpt and the cover on the website a bit closer to the date.

First up, CAPTIVE OF SIN is out in mass market format in Australia on 1st September. It's got that gorgeous gothic cover of Gideon and Charis frolicking in the waves! You can order the book here.  To celebrate, I'm giving away a copy or two during September on my Facebook Fan page so keep an eye out for announcements on Facebook.

During September, I'm involved in a few events in South East Queensland where I hope I get to meet some of you!