On Hold....

Greetings friends and readers,

Alas, our writing is on hold, and so is "Smiling." First things first, Tom Collins is on hiatus from writing as six weeks of jury duty took over. So that has put the brakes on any new novels from us.

I owe everyone an apology for getting any hopes up on that score. I had no idea life would intrude so rudely on our latest collaboration, and so jumped the gun. Mea Culpa!

As to "Smiling" we've not heard a word from the publishers on whether it's being edited or even if its still wanted. Once Tom is back, we will look into it yet again. If there is still no-go on it, we will probably seek out a new publisher.

We thank you all very much for your patience, and we're sorry that our news isn't more promising at the moment. We hope, however, that you find good and wonderful books to read through the coming autumn months. There is really nothing more wonderful than a good book by the fire on a chilly afternoon. Enjoy!

Yours,
Thirteen

Summer's Here and Molly's Story is Being Written!

Greetings faithful readers!

Tom and I hope you are having a 'bitchin' summer. After all our promises of a prequel, you're likely wondering what happened? It seems that good editors are hard to come by, and those around are booked solid. So our manuscript had to wait in the queue.

When Irish Eyes are Smiling is, alas, still being edited and awaiting approval for publication. We will keep you updated on how that goes.

We are not, however, resting on our laptops. We are working on yet another "Irish" tale and this one...wait for it...is heterosexual! Gasp! We hope you'll forgive us hopping the fence to the other side for this one story, but we couldn't resist exploring Molly's love life. Molly, if you recall, is Liam and Brendan's big sister. She was on vacation in Ireland during most of Sparkling. What no one knows is that she met someone special there, someone she's going to run into again now that she's back in the states....

That's all the taste you'll get of that story for now, but we hope we can bring you both our promised prequel and a great, romantic new sequel soon. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your time at summer camp.

Mon Dieu! Reviews! Nominations!

Zut Alors! When Irish Eyes are Sparkling has found international appeal on a French website, Blue Moon. Not only has it gotten a great review from Blue Moon, but it's WON their award for best M/M Romance of 2009. Blue Moon Awards.

Merci, Blue Moon! Merci Beaucoup!

Our thanks and gratitude goes out to reviewer Guitou for giving us the heads-up on both review and award. What an amazing Valentine!

In other news, the "prequel" to "Sparkling": When Irish Eyes are Smiling should be in editorial hands very soon. We'll keep you notified here as to when it's going to appear on Aspen Mountain Press.