Still romancing you!
~Monique
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
It is about time...
Still romancing you!
~Monique
Friday, February 24, 2012
Romance Slam Jam are you going to miss it?
Hello Everyone,
Well, it has been a long time since I've posted anything here, mainly due to the fact the program would not allow me to update it. Grr. That can be very frustrating. Well, Romance Slam Jam is a little more than a month away and is time picking up speed. I am to excited to be going. What always confounds me is while preparing and talking about it, I find so many AA romance readers that don't know anything about it. What? How can you not know. It has been going on for years and it is the most outrage time for both readers and authors. It is a fabulous time to chat with authors you have loved and meet new ones. It is a laid back environment and stress free. I think I laugh more at this event then any I attend all year.
Each year it moves to a different location, this is control by the reader group that will host it. So, you get to see knew places and learn more history about various cities and states.
Want to know more about it? Click here: http://www.romanceslamjam.org/
Hope to see you there!
~Monique
Well, it has been a long time since I've posted anything here, mainly due to the fact the program would not allow me to update it. Grr. That can be very frustrating. Well, Romance Slam Jam is a little more than a month away and is time picking up speed. I am to excited to be going. What always confounds me is while preparing and talking about it, I find so many AA romance readers that don't know anything about it. What? How can you not know. It has been going on for years and it is the most outrage time for both readers and authors. It is a fabulous time to chat with authors you have loved and meet new ones. It is a laid back environment and stress free. I think I laugh more at this event then any I attend all year.
Each year it moves to a different location, this is control by the reader group that will host it. So, you get to see knew places and learn more history about various cities and states.
Want to know more about it? Click here: http://www.romanceslamjam.org/
Hope to see you there!
~Monique
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
New Release in Print!!
For everyone who has been waiting for Caliente to be released in print, well you moment has arrived. Dive into a deliciously spicy read with Latin Lovers. Caliente is a hot anthology with four titillating stories by for great authors. Pick up your copy today from Parker Publishing in print or eBook. Or swing over to Amazon.com and grab it. Which ever way you want it, just don't miss it.
~Monique
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Author Spotlight Event
Spotlight Authors Event
with
with
Suzetta Perkins, Kimberly T. Matthews and Monique Lamont
A live discussion and or reading with Q & A advance tickets $20 limited time only at the door $25.00 includes one autograph book, light refreshment and door prizes tickets are on sale NOW! You must RSVP Ellen to reserve your tickets @ murssudds@yahoo.com or (757) 303-4863.
Mulberry Inn
16890 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
August 14, 2010
4:00-8:00 pm
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Restrained Desire in Print!!
Hello Everyone,
I just wanted to let you all know that Restrained Desire , the second book in the heroes series, can now be ordered in print, from Amazon. If you're not the eReader type of person and you have been waiting patiently for it to be out in print, well, your wish has just been granted. For those of you who have already read it, I would love to hear from you, so shoot me an e-mail.
Well, I am getting all by things and bags ready for the Romance Slam Jam cruise.... I am so excited. Jamaica here I come. I will be at the book signing on the 9th, so I will see you all there. Those who will be on the cruise with me, Yippee! I love hanging out with readers and other authors.
If you have not had a chance to read book 1 of series, Fire and Desire, make sure you swing by Amazon and grab that one. No, you don't have to read them in sequence, but, they are connected.
Hugs to you all and thanks for the continued encouragement.
Romancin' You!
~Monique
I just wanted to let you all know that Restrained Desire , the second book in the heroes series, can now be ordered in print, from Amazon. If you're not the eReader type of person and you have been waiting patiently for it to be out in print, well, your wish has just been granted. For those of you who have already read it, I would love to hear from you, so shoot me an e-mail.
Well, I am getting all by things and bags ready for the Romance Slam Jam cruise.... I am so excited. Jamaica here I come. I will be at the book signing on the 9th, so I will see you all there. Those who will be on the cruise with me, Yippee! I love hanging out with readers and other authors.
If you have not had a chance to read book 1 of series, Fire and Desire, make sure you swing by Amazon and grab that one. No, you don't have to read them in sequence, but, they are connected.
Hugs to you all and thanks for the continued encouragement.
Romancin' You!
~Monique
Saturday, January 30, 2010
New Release!! Restrained Desire
Everyone,
Book two in my heroes series is finally here. For all of you who read Fire and Desire (Book 1) and were waiting with baited breath for book 2, here it is... ;) Restrained Desire can be purchased from Parker Publishing's book store. It will also be loaded at Fictionwise sooner or later... Fictionwise does things in their own timing. LOL!
Restrained Desire is a Sensual Contemporary I/R Romance. I love this story and you know me, if I can't fall for the hero by the time I finish the book than it is a no-go. I fell hard for Mark. His sweetness and sincerity turned me inside out. As well as other things in the book, but I will not spoil it for you. You all know how I am, I would love to hear from you when you complete it.
Thank you for your patience. I hope the Veronica/Marks story were well worth the wait.
Thank you for your patience. I hope the Veronica/Marks story were well worth the wait.
If you go to my website you will get a look at what Mark and Veronica look like in my head as well as some of the outfits I used in the story, so as you read through it you can bop over and check it out.
I am currently working on Book 3, Evidence of Desire, Sonya's story.
Still Romancin' U!
~Monique
Friday, November 6, 2009
Restrained Desire coming soon
Hi, Everyone
Thank you all for the great messages of love and encouragement while I'm working hard to finish up my last semester in college. It is my beast of burden to carry. LOL. I am at the half way point with a few weeks remaining. I've now started to lose sleep, miss meals and found often dazing off in the distance or staring madly at the computer screen. :) But, I am pressing through.
Well, good news, Restrained Desire, book two of the Hero series will be out soon. I'll be uploading the cover soon for you all to check out.
Better news, I FINALLY HAVE A TITLE FOR BOOK THREE. That's right, you heard it here first. You all remember that unlike some authors, I can't work without a title. The title of a book means something to me. I've had a title changed on me several times by publishers and I bear with it. But, when I'm writing it becomes my banner, the thing that say "Get this story done". The hero and heroine reminding me to tell their story.
Thanks to contest winner: Felicia M. the book three title will be Evidence of Desire. Isn't it great? I love it. When I read it, it just spoke to me. Thanks to the other titles you all sent, very much appreciated. Some of them I will use for other stories because the sparked other ideas.
If you are in Richmond on the 21st, I will be at Virginia Commons Mall again with Jasmine Alexander and will have a excerpt of Restrained Desire (book two).
Thanks again and will talk to you soon.
~Monique
Thank you all for the great messages of love and encouragement while I'm working hard to finish up my last semester in college. It is my beast of burden to carry. LOL. I am at the half way point with a few weeks remaining. I've now started to lose sleep, miss meals and found often dazing off in the distance or staring madly at the computer screen. :) But, I am pressing through.
Well, good news, Restrained Desire, book two of the Hero series will be out soon. I'll be uploading the cover soon for you all to check out.
Better news, I FINALLY HAVE A TITLE FOR BOOK THREE. That's right, you heard it here first. You all remember that unlike some authors, I can't work without a title. The title of a book means something to me. I've had a title changed on me several times by publishers and I bear with it. But, when I'm writing it becomes my banner, the thing that say "Get this story done". The hero and heroine reminding me to tell their story.
Thanks to contest winner: Felicia M. the book three title will be Evidence of Desire. Isn't it great? I love it. When I read it, it just spoke to me. Thanks to the other titles you all sent, very much appreciated. Some of them I will use for other stories because the sparked other ideas.
If you are in Richmond on the 21st, I will be at Virginia Commons Mall again with Jasmine Alexander and will have a excerpt of Restrained Desire (book two).
Thanks again and will talk to you soon.
~Monique
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Rising New Author: Jasmine Alexander
Hello Everyone,
I hope your summer has gone well. Time is ticking and school is looming for a lot of us. Whether we are taking classes or our kids and teens are headed back. This weekend in VA was tax free school shopping. So, the malls and stores were packed with a capital P. I didn't get the pleasure of cruising the mall with my pending third grader, because she is attending an academy where they wear uniforms. So, we just take care of that online. However, one great thing that I got to do this weekend is do a book signing in Richmond mall at Walden books with Jasmine Alexander. This was her first book and signing. If you have never heard of J.A. then let me do the honor of filling you in. J.A.'s first book is called Risk the Heart; which is the awesome cover you see before you. ;) Isn't the guy absolutely delicious?? The cover artist has done an amazing job. J.A. is a fellow Parker Publishing author. Readers and customers at the mall loved her cover and glancing at it know you all can see why. Jasmine is an African American contemporary romance writer. I thank all the great people in Richmond who stopped by to purchase their copy, chat, talk about the book and meet her. It is fabulous to be out and about and meet readers. If you all haven't had a chance to pick up her book, stop by your local bookstore or go online to Amazon, Borders or Barnes and Noble and snap it up. Shoot J.A. an e-mail and tell her how much you like the book. So, if you like your books to be romantic with a hot story and a little suspense then Risk the Heart by Jasmine Alexander is for you.
Well, I am back to the grind.
Romancing you,
~Monique
Sunday, June 21, 2009
NProgress Consulting, LLC
Hello Everyone,
Just to let you know I am still alive and kicking. ;) I have been doing a lot of book talks/book club meet and mingles. This weekend I had the absolute pleasure of being invited as the guest speaker for NProgress Consulting, LLC network meeting. It was awesome. To meet other local small business owners. There were web designers, podiatry doctor, a small grocery store owner, real estate broker, Mary Kay consultant, Avon consultant, MH Psychologist, Home staging consultant and others. In this day and time with the economy the way it is. It's great to meet small business owners even if you don't have a business of your own. They can assist you with the same GREAT services as large firms, with less cost, negotiable services and one-on-one customer service. Toya Moore the CEO of NProgress made this event happen in a seamless fashion. She saw a need in the community and brought everyone together. Job well done, Mrs. Moore!
Last month I met with W.I.N.E. (Women in Nature Essence) book club. Those ladies are TOPS! I told them they have set the bar high for ANY book club that follows them. They all had read the book. They had questions for me. Most of all they were open and honest about the book. I had a grand time. These women will always be special to me.
Other news on the home front, Caliente has been released in e-book. In a few months it will be out in print for those who want to flip the pages. I thank you all for your support and a special thanks to the ones who sent me book titles. I am dwindling down and believe I may have a title for book three. ;)
Happy Father's Day to my male readers!!
~Monique
Just to let you know I am still alive and kicking. ;) I have been doing a lot of book talks/book club meet and mingles. This weekend I had the absolute pleasure of being invited as the guest speaker for NProgress Consulting, LLC network meeting. It was awesome. To meet other local small business owners. There were web designers, podiatry doctor, a small grocery store owner, real estate broker, Mary Kay consultant, Avon consultant, MH Psychologist, Home staging consultant and others. In this day and time with the economy the way it is. It's great to meet small business owners even if you don't have a business of your own. They can assist you with the same GREAT services as large firms, with less cost, negotiable services and one-on-one customer service. Toya Moore the CEO of NProgress made this event happen in a seamless fashion. She saw a need in the community and brought everyone together. Job well done, Mrs. Moore!
Last month I met with W.I.N.E. (Women in Nature Essence) book club. Those ladies are TOPS! I told them they have set the bar high for ANY book club that follows them. They all had read the book. They had questions for me. Most of all they were open and honest about the book. I had a grand time. These women will always be special to me.
Other news on the home front, Caliente has been released in e-book. In a few months it will be out in print for those who want to flip the pages. I thank you all for your support and a special thanks to the ones who sent me book titles. I am dwindling down and believe I may have a title for book three. ;)
Happy Father's Day to my male readers!!
~Monique
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Restrained Desire...
Hello Everyone,
Great news! I received my edits back from my editor. Worked tirelessly through the night and returned them to her. So, now I come giving gifts. Well, a gift. Restrained Desire the second book in the hero's series will be released DECEMBER 2009. Just in time for Christmas. I'm ecstatic.
Here is a little sneak peek for all my faithful readers.
Restrained Desire
Beautiful dark-skinned Veronica Martinson is co-owner of an oceanfront hotel. Her life could not get any sweeter. But, when the aunt who has been a mother to her dies, she begins to yearn for more. Organized, driven and headstrong, Veronica is left with doubts about her personal life. She contrives a plan to get artificial insemination. When the hotel has a costume charity auction, Veronica’s anonymous bid wins her an evening with a man dressed as a cop--Mark Latten. Her search for a donor ends, when she decides brown hair, hazel-eyed Mark, her best friend and co-owner, would be the perfect father. The only problem is he refuses to assist her unless they conceived the child the old-fashioned way, beginning with a ring.
Veronica, who has always reached every goal she has set out to achieve, views the wedding to her friend as a snag in her overall plan. Unable to deny herself the baby she wants, they marry. Everything seems to be flowing by design until one event after another begins to shake the foundation of all of her hopes and dreams. She will soon realize that you can’t plan for love and sometimes dreams are fulfilled in unlikely packages.
As soon as I get the cover, I will post it.
Now, I'm working hard on my Masters and the third book in the series. But, I can't find a title. We have Fire and Desire, Restrained Desire and ... I draw a blank.
So, I'm coming to you all for help. Sending me e-mails with titles. Place THIRD HERO TITLE in the subject line.
Here is some assistance in stimulate you brains. Fire and Desire hero is a Fireman. Restrained Desire hero is a cop. The third book features a doctor. (Not a traditional style doctor in a hospital) So, what I need is "something" Desire or "something" and Desire. Whatever you think of send it to me.
The contest will go until Independence Day (July 4th). The winner will get a $30 gift card to the store of their choice.
Thanks in advance for the help, everyone.
Still Romancin' You!
~Monique
Great news! I received my edits back from my editor. Worked tirelessly through the night and returned them to her. So, now I come giving gifts. Well, a gift. Restrained Desire the second book in the hero's series will be released DECEMBER 2009. Just in time for Christmas. I'm ecstatic.
Here is a little sneak peek for all my faithful readers.
Restrained Desire
Beautiful dark-skinned Veronica Martinson is co-owner of an oceanfront hotel. Her life could not get any sweeter. But, when the aunt who has been a mother to her dies, she begins to yearn for more. Organized, driven and headstrong, Veronica is left with doubts about her personal life. She contrives a plan to get artificial insemination. When the hotel has a costume charity auction, Veronica’s anonymous bid wins her an evening with a man dressed as a cop--Mark Latten. Her search for a donor ends, when she decides brown hair, hazel-eyed Mark, her best friend and co-owner, would be the perfect father. The only problem is he refuses to assist her unless they conceived the child the old-fashioned way, beginning with a ring.
Veronica, who has always reached every goal she has set out to achieve, views the wedding to her friend as a snag in her overall plan. Unable to deny herself the baby she wants, they marry. Everything seems to be flowing by design until one event after another begins to shake the foundation of all of her hopes and dreams. She will soon realize that you can’t plan for love and sometimes dreams are fulfilled in unlikely packages.
As soon as I get the cover, I will post it.
Now, I'm working hard on my Masters and the third book in the series. But, I can't find a title. We have Fire and Desire, Restrained Desire and ... I draw a blank.
So, I'm coming to you all for help. Sending me e-mails with titles. Place THIRD HERO TITLE in the subject line.
Here is some assistance in stimulate you brains. Fire and Desire hero is a Fireman. Restrained Desire hero is a cop. The third book features a doctor. (Not a traditional style doctor in a hospital) So, what I need is "something" Desire or "something" and Desire. Whatever you think of send it to me.
The contest will go until Independence Day (July 4th). The winner will get a $30 gift card to the store of their choice.
Thanks in advance for the help, everyone.
Still Romancin' You!
~Monique
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Well, it is my favorite month.... Hmm, could it be simply because February brings Valentine's Day? Yes, it is. As a romance writer, this is the month I shine. All writers of love beam brightly. Love is in the air, even for those who are single. They enjoy curling up on the couch with a good book. I'm so excited that I will be doing a book signing on this day. Greenbrier Mall in Chesapeake slipped me into a slot. ;)
I love shopping for book signing give aways, but during this time of year, I can't go wrong. Everything is covered with hearts and roses.
My hubby and I don't really do anything special for this day. We just enjoy a dinner together and curling up in front of a good movie. The same thing we have done for 10 years, just like the early days when we were pinching pennies. (Hey, we're still pinching them.) I even told him not to worry about a card, because I LOVE the one he gave me last year. I was reading it again today and got choked up. He is a wonderful man.
My eight year old daughter has found love this year. Boy, I would have loved to put that off for another 50 years. Okay, that's really my husbands wish..lol. Mine is until she finishes college. But, as most of you out there who are parents of little girls know that they move much faster now than we did when we were younger. So, with Valentine's Day happening for them at her school she HAD TO get her friend a special card and a small box of chocolates.
Yes, you guessed it, my hubby had a cow, sheep, coyotes, deer and elephant on the spot and I started looking up convents I could have her transferred to. lol!
Then I thought about it. Wait, their "dating" consist of them sitting in a seat across from one another on the bus. Their not in the same class and they only get to talk for three minutes from the school to his bus stop. I could live with that. In a few years, I know I'll be looking at this little relationship wishing her "love life" was still this easy.
Until later,
~Monique
Still Romancing You.
I love shopping for book signing give aways, but during this time of year, I can't go wrong. Everything is covered with hearts and roses.
My hubby and I don't really do anything special for this day. We just enjoy a dinner together and curling up in front of a good movie. The same thing we have done for 10 years, just like the early days when we were pinching pennies. (Hey, we're still pinching them.) I even told him not to worry about a card, because I LOVE the one he gave me last year. I was reading it again today and got choked up. He is a wonderful man.
My eight year old daughter has found love this year. Boy, I would have loved to put that off for another 50 years. Okay, that's really my husbands wish..lol. Mine is until she finishes college. But, as most of you out there who are parents of little girls know that they move much faster now than we did when we were younger. So, with Valentine's Day happening for them at her school she HAD TO get her friend a special card and a small box of chocolates.
Yes, you guessed it, my hubby had a cow, sheep, coyotes, deer and elephant on the spot and I started looking up convents I could have her transferred to. lol!
Then I thought about it. Wait, their "dating" consist of them sitting in a seat across from one another on the bus. Their not in the same class and they only get to talk for three minutes from the school to his bus stop. I could live with that. In a few years, I know I'll be looking at this little relationship wishing her "love life" was still this easy.
Until later,
~Monique
Still Romancing You.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Yes, We Can, Did and Are!!
Hello everyone,
It is a new year and a new start on sooo many levels. Today we will swear in our 44th president of the United States of America. Oh, isn't this a great country? I just can't wait until noon today. Because by the Constitution the office change at exactly 1200, so OBAMA has to finish at that time. I have chills just thinking about it. I've been watching CNN for the last three days, except when my daughter stayed up late last night to watch the kids Inaugural Celebration on Disney with "Michelle" and the girls. That was nice. My daughter had a blast and enjoys knowing that she and the presidents children love the same shows.
Well, this writing year for me has taken off. I'm working on several new projects to include book 3 (doctor) of my hero's series. I'm battling with a title for it right now... so, if any of you have a great title with Desire in it... shot it my way. LOL! Maybe I'll make it a contest. Restrained Desire (book 2, cop) should be out this fall. Fire and Desire (book 1, fireman) is still selling well.
Also, Caliente will be released in April. I'm not sure at the moment if that is the print release date or the eBook. Parker has started release Kindles. Which I think is great. It is great to have print in hand, but at the moment I need to conserve on space. ;) Heck, even Oprah has moved to buy books on Kindle.
Well, I'm going to pop by butt down on the couch now and continue to watch the inaugural events of the day.
Romancing You!
~Monique
It is a new year and a new start on sooo many levels. Today we will swear in our 44th president of the United States of America. Oh, isn't this a great country? I just can't wait until noon today. Because by the Constitution the office change at exactly 1200, so OBAMA has to finish at that time. I have chills just thinking about it. I've been watching CNN for the last three days, except when my daughter stayed up late last night to watch the kids Inaugural Celebration on Disney with "Michelle" and the girls. That was nice. My daughter had a blast and enjoys knowing that she and the presidents children love the same shows.
Well, this writing year for me has taken off. I'm working on several new projects to include book 3 (doctor) of my hero's series. I'm battling with a title for it right now... so, if any of you have a great title with Desire in it... shot it my way. LOL! Maybe I'll make it a contest. Restrained Desire (book 2, cop) should be out this fall. Fire and Desire (book 1, fireman) is still selling well.
Also, Caliente will be released in April. I'm not sure at the moment if that is the print release date or the eBook. Parker has started release Kindles. Which I think is great. It is great to have print in hand, but at the moment I need to conserve on space. ;) Heck, even Oprah has moved to buy books on Kindle.
Well, I'm going to pop by butt down on the couch now and continue to watch the inaugural events of the day.
Romancing You!
~Monique
Friday, December 26, 2008
Happy Holiday (Merry Christmas)
Hello Everyone,
I hope that you have had an exciting Christmas with family and friends. I enjoyed my holiday this year. My family and I don't do anything unique we are just together. We have dessert and coffee on Christmas Eve, Big Christmas breakfast and then quite Christmas dinner with lots of laughter.
That's how I like it. Sometimes I wonder what it is like to jet-set all over the world for Christmas relaxing in first class style. But, the day after Christmas my heart is warmed every year with the family that I have. Crazy at time, but always a blessing.
Well, because your suppose to get the best deals the day after Christmas, here is one for you. If you haven't had a chance to buy and read Vegas Bites:Three of a Kind with Natalie Dunbar, Seressia Glass, J.M. Jeffries and yours truly (me). Or, maybe you have bought and read it, but you would like an autographed copy for yourself or a friend. Here is your chance. All I need you to do is, drop me and e-mail with THREE OF A KIND in the subject line and give me your snail mail addy (home or post office address) than it is yours. First one to respond gets it. I must tell you that I just finished reading it cover to cover and I laughed, sighed and loved it all.
Romancing You!
~Monique
I hope that you have had an exciting Christmas with family and friends. I enjoyed my holiday this year. My family and I don't do anything unique we are just together. We have dessert and coffee on Christmas Eve, Big Christmas breakfast and then quite Christmas dinner with lots of laughter.
That's how I like it. Sometimes I wonder what it is like to jet-set all over the world for Christmas relaxing in first class style. But, the day after Christmas my heart is warmed every year with the family that I have. Crazy at time, but always a blessing.
Well, because your suppose to get the best deals the day after Christmas, here is one for you. If you haven't had a chance to buy and read Vegas Bites:Three of a Kind with Natalie Dunbar, Seressia Glass, J.M. Jeffries and yours truly (me). Or, maybe you have bought and read it, but you would like an autographed copy for yourself or a friend. Here is your chance. All I need you to do is, drop me and e-mail with THREE OF A KIND in the subject line and give me your snail mail addy (home or post office address) than it is yours. First one to respond gets it. I must tell you that I just finished reading it cover to cover and I laughed, sighed and loved it all.
Romancing You!
~Monique
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Vegas Bites: Three of a Kind
Now available in paperback!!
Take one more trip to Las Vegas’ werewolf-owned casino, the French Quarter. A place where the flip of the card will change your destiny. A place where every fantasy can be had, as long as you are willing to pay the price. The Temple pack has just installed a new leader under the watchful eyes of the mortal world and they think the danger has passed them by. But trouble is always one roll of the dice away.
Join Natalie Dunbar, Seressia Glass, Monique Lamont, and J.M. Jeffries in this sensual world of a blue-eyed mage, a runaway princess, a sexy double agent, and captivating were-jaguars who have come to place their bets with the Temples pack.
And Baby, this can only happen in Vegas.
If you haven't had a chance to read Vegas Bites and Vegas Bites Back here is your chance to add a deliciously wild romance onto you holiday list. All three of these books can be purchased at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Books a Million.
Join Natalie Dunbar, Seressia Glass, Monique Lamont, and J.M. Jeffries in this sensual world of a blue-eyed mage, a runaway princess, a sexy double agent, and captivating were-jaguars who have come to place their bets with the Temples pack.
And Baby, this can only happen in Vegas.
If you haven't had a chance to read Vegas Bites and Vegas Bites Back here is your chance to add a deliciously wild romance onto you holiday list. All three of these books can be purchased at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Books a Million.
However, those of you who have a Kindle can still download it. The choice is yours.
Romancing You,
~Monique
Monday, November 10, 2008
Go,Monique... it's your birthday!!
That's right everyone,
It is my birthday week. I will be closer to 40 after Sunday than I will be to 30. Am I crying about it... nope. Because I have learned in life that with more years on God's earth comes more experience. More experience to me means more happiness in life. Everywhere I go, I keep seeing those signs that say 'Live, Love, Laugh'...! And I just smile. That what I have learned in 08... To live, love and laugh with the people around me (family, friends and even people who are no so close). Laughing adds health to your body and spirit to your day... better yet 'it good like medicine' so it's good for the soul. Lovin', well, I don't need to go there because I'm a romance writer and all that goes without saying. lol. But, to love others has just deepened the love I have for myself. As in to give love, you have to know how to receive it and believe that you are worthy of it. Not in a puffed up way, be just like appreciating fine china there is beauty to you.
I was talking with a friend the other day... and I told her that I love going to an English style tea house and that I LOVE when they give me a china cup with a chip in it. Why? Because that cup has been in that place for years and heard stories and listened to people life. That's how I feel this year. The more I live, the more of life I get to capture, sing through and dance around.
I guess a sistah is feeling a bit poetic this year. ;)
Well, for those of you who have missed me. I am back. I was away from home for 2 month in North Dakota... but I am glad to be home. I was able to spend time with a good friend. My best friend. We, laughed and listened to some good music and became CNN junkies. I have not seen any shows, not that with all my writing and signings I usually get to see shows, but still... I did nothing, but work, church and CNN.
Well, on the book front I will be spending my birthday at Military Circle Mall having a book signing. Fun!! Fun!! I will post tomorrow what time. If you are in the area stop by. I will be giving out treats for my birthday for ALL.
Also, if you are into e-books because the economy has gotten the best of you... pick up your copy of Vegas Bites: Three of a Kind. I will be out in print soon, but why wait. Save a tree. ;)
I will be having a contest on my website this week, so please stop in and see what's going on...
Romancing You!
~Monique
It is my birthday week. I will be closer to 40 after Sunday than I will be to 30. Am I crying about it... nope. Because I have learned in life that with more years on God's earth comes more experience. More experience to me means more happiness in life. Everywhere I go, I keep seeing those signs that say 'Live, Love, Laugh'...! And I just smile. That what I have learned in 08... To live, love and laugh with the people around me (family, friends and even people who are no so close). Laughing adds health to your body and spirit to your day... better yet 'it good like medicine' so it's good for the soul. Lovin', well, I don't need to go there because I'm a romance writer and all that goes without saying. lol. But, to love others has just deepened the love I have for myself. As in to give love, you have to know how to receive it and believe that you are worthy of it. Not in a puffed up way, be just like appreciating fine china there is beauty to you.
I was talking with a friend the other day... and I told her that I love going to an English style tea house and that I LOVE when they give me a china cup with a chip in it. Why? Because that cup has been in that place for years and heard stories and listened to people life. That's how I feel this year. The more I live, the more of life I get to capture, sing through and dance around.
I guess a sistah is feeling a bit poetic this year. ;)
Well, for those of you who have missed me. I am back. I was away from home for 2 month in North Dakota... but I am glad to be home. I was able to spend time with a good friend. My best friend. We, laughed and listened to some good music and became CNN junkies. I have not seen any shows, not that with all my writing and signings I usually get to see shows, but still... I did nothing, but work, church and CNN.
Well, on the book front I will be spending my birthday at Military Circle Mall having a book signing. Fun!! Fun!! I will post tomorrow what time. If you are in the area stop by. I will be giving out treats for my birthday for ALL.
Also, if you are into e-books because the economy has gotten the best of you... pick up your copy of Vegas Bites: Three of a Kind. I will be out in print soon, but why wait. Save a tree. ;)
I will be having a contest on my website this week, so please stop in and see what's going on...
Romancing You!
~Monique
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Contest Update
Hello Everyone,
Just dropping a line to let you all know that I have updated my website (www.moniquelamont.com) with a contest page. Swing by when you get a chance and see what you could win. ;)
Romancing You!
~Monique
Just dropping a line to let you all know that I have updated my website (www.moniquelamont.com) with a contest page. Swing by when you get a chance and see what you could win. ;)
Romancing You!
~Monique
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
One of the moments you all have awaited...
Yes, readers and friends, I have FINALLY completed Restrained Desire. Book II of my hero series, that started with Fire and Desire has been finished, edited and sent to my editor. She, just like you all, has been very patient with a sistah. ;) Some of you have e-mailed me how much you have been awaiting the second book and which friend this one will be about, well here you go.... drum roll please!
Restrained Desire
Beautiful dark-skinned Veronica Martinson is co-owner of an oceanfront hotel. Her life could not get any sweeter. But, when the aunt who has been a mother to her dies, she begins to yearn for more. Organized, driven and headstrong, Veronica is left with doubts about her personal life. She contrives a plan to get artificial insemination. When the hotel has a costume charity auction, Veronica’s anonymous bid wins her an evening with a man dressed as a cop--Mark Latten. Her search for a donor ends, when she decides brown hair, hazel-eyed Mark, her best friend and co-owner, would be the perfect father. The only problem is he refuses to assist her unless they conceived the child the old-fashioned way, beginning with a ring. Veronica, who has always reached every goal she has set out to achieve, views the wedding to her friend as a snag in her overall plan. Unable to deny herself the baby she wants, they marry. Everything seems to be flowing by design until one event after another begins to shake the foundation of all of her hopes and dreams. Veronica will soon realize that you can’t plan for love and sometimes dreams are fulfilled in unlikely packages.
Okay, so now you have it. Restrained Desire is about Veronica. I'm sure you all remembered her from the group of six friends. If not, then you have some time to reacquaint yourself with who she is. And before you all ask, NO all 6 friends will NOT get a story. So, don't go clogging up my e-mail with your demands. LOL!! For my readers who have said, "Monique, when are you going to give us a full length I/R story." Here you have it. ;) There are two more books in the series. Fearless Desire is the next one on the block. However, I will not begin that until the end of the year. Tooooo many other writing obligations still need to be completed.
I can hear you all asking now.. "When is it coming out?" As soon as I get the release date I will let you all know. So, until next time. Drop me a line and tell me your thoughts on Restrained Desire.
Romancing you!
~Monique
Restrained Desire
Beautiful dark-skinned Veronica Martinson is co-owner of an oceanfront hotel. Her life could not get any sweeter. But, when the aunt who has been a mother to her dies, she begins to yearn for more. Organized, driven and headstrong, Veronica is left with doubts about her personal life. She contrives a plan to get artificial insemination. When the hotel has a costume charity auction, Veronica’s anonymous bid wins her an evening with a man dressed as a cop--Mark Latten. Her search for a donor ends, when she decides brown hair, hazel-eyed Mark, her best friend and co-owner, would be the perfect father. The only problem is he refuses to assist her unless they conceived the child the old-fashioned way, beginning with a ring. Veronica, who has always reached every goal she has set out to achieve, views the wedding to her friend as a snag in her overall plan. Unable to deny herself the baby she wants, they marry. Everything seems to be flowing by design until one event after another begins to shake the foundation of all of her hopes and dreams. Veronica will soon realize that you can’t plan for love and sometimes dreams are fulfilled in unlikely packages.
Okay, so now you have it. Restrained Desire is about Veronica. I'm sure you all remembered her from the group of six friends. If not, then you have some time to reacquaint yourself with who she is. And before you all ask, NO all 6 friends will NOT get a story. So, don't go clogging up my e-mail with your demands. LOL!! For my readers who have said, "Monique, when are you going to give us a full length I/R story." Here you have it. ;) There are two more books in the series. Fearless Desire is the next one on the block. However, I will not begin that until the end of the year. Tooooo many other writing obligations still need to be completed.
I can hear you all asking now.. "When is it coming out?" As soon as I get the release date I will let you all know. So, until next time. Drop me a line and tell me your thoughts on Restrained Desire.
Romancing you!
~Monique
Saturday, June 14, 2008
The Originality of an Author
I must say there is something moving or endearing about have a copy of an authors very first book. See, their original prose is more heart warming to me with all it's little quirks and nuisances. I just would like to say I smiled a lot when I read A Knights Vow, because it was Aliyah first work over art. One day when she is sitting on The View discussing romance writing and she is a New York Time best selling romance author I can say... I have the first thing she wrote and published. LOL!I love historicals and strong heroes and Aliyah Burke gave me both... hats off to you. This is one romance writer to keep your eye on.
Romancing you,
Monique
Romancing you,
Monique
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Healing Hearts, bring it to a store near you...
Hello everyone,
This last month has been hectic for me in more ways than I have time to list. ;) I have been signing all over the place. I had the pleasure of being in Charleston, SC this past month. If you have never heard of the Book'em Foundation you are missing a treat. It is an organization put on by the Sheriff's Department in different cities. It started in Waynesboro by Mark Kearney and is branching out over the US. The premise behind it is that if you can teach a person to read you can stop the crime rate. "Buy a book, stop a crook". It is an excellent concept, that if you open a person's mind you can possibly prevent them from desiring to commit crimes.
Well, SC was great and I met some beautiful readers in a beautiful city.
Well, on to some even more exciting news, my book Healing Hearts is not only in print now, but it is being sold at major online book stores. So, swing over to Amazon or Barnes and Noble.com and pick up your copy.
If you have a book club, whether online or in person and you would like me to chat, by phone, e-mail group or in person, drop me a line.
Will TTFN and I will talk with you all again soon.
Romancing You,
Monique
This last month has been hectic for me in more ways than I have time to list. ;) I have been signing all over the place. I had the pleasure of being in Charleston, SC this past month. If you have never heard of the Book'em Foundation you are missing a treat. It is an organization put on by the Sheriff's Department in different cities. It started in Waynesboro by Mark Kearney and is branching out over the US. The premise behind it is that if you can teach a person to read you can stop the crime rate. "Buy a book, stop a crook". It is an excellent concept, that if you open a person's mind you can possibly prevent them from desiring to commit crimes.
Well, SC was great and I met some beautiful readers in a beautiful city.
Well, on to some even more exciting news, my book Healing Hearts is not only in print now, but it is being sold at major online book stores. So, swing over to Amazon or Barnes and Noble.com and pick up your copy.
If you have a book club, whether online or in person and you would like me to chat, by phone, e-mail group or in person, drop me a line.
Will TTFN and I will talk with you all again soon.
Romancing You,
Monique
Monday, May 12, 2008
Oceana NEX Book Signing
Hello Everyone,
I want to say that I had a great time signing at the Navy Exchange in Oceana. The staff was friendly and most of the customers (male and female) stopped by the table. I will definitely be going there again. I am working on a date in August. Well, I took Fire and Desire, as well as Vegas Bites Back and sold out of both of them. I was doing the happy dance. I never take my daughter (7 years old) with me to a book signing, but it was Mother's Day and she always asks to come with me, so I took her along. She and I had a good time. She was able to see that mommy works hard for the money. I frequently take a nap directly after a signing. It's thrilling to meet new readers and tell them about my books, but I am exhausted afterwards. I have friend's who don't like signings because of the constant rejections that happens as you try and put yourself out there. They are tooo long to mention the comments and author gets, but if you want to know some of them, shoot me an e-mail. Especially, if you are a new author and have never signed before. ;)
Well, I ran a Mother's Day raffle to all who purchased a book, it was a gift pack of full size Victoria's Secret Pure Seduction. It smells wonderful. Well, I had a winner and it was Amber.
Okay, it is time for me to sign off for now, but I will post later this week again. May is a busy month for Monique. If you have not had a chance. Don't forget to stop by Phaze and pick up your print copy of Healing Hearts.
~Monique
I want to say that I had a great time signing at the Navy Exchange in Oceana. The staff was friendly and most of the customers (male and female) stopped by the table. I will definitely be going there again. I am working on a date in August. Well, I took Fire and Desire, as well as Vegas Bites Back and sold out of both of them. I was doing the happy dance. I never take my daughter (7 years old) with me to a book signing, but it was Mother's Day and she always asks to come with me, so I took her along. She and I had a good time. She was able to see that mommy works hard for the money. I frequently take a nap directly after a signing. It's thrilling to meet new readers and tell them about my books, but I am exhausted afterwards. I have friend's who don't like signings because of the constant rejections that happens as you try and put yourself out there. They are tooo long to mention the comments and author gets, but if you want to know some of them, shoot me an e-mail. Especially, if you are a new author and have never signed before. ;)
Well, I ran a Mother's Day raffle to all who purchased a book, it was a gift pack of full size Victoria's Secret Pure Seduction. It smells wonderful. Well, I had a winner and it was Amber.
Okay, it is time for me to sign off for now, but I will post later this week again. May is a busy month for Monique. If you have not had a chance. Don't forget to stop by Phaze and pick up your print copy of Healing Hearts.
~Monique
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