Katherine Bone's Blog - Posts Tagged "italy"
Good News, Me Hearties!
Woot! While working on The Rogue's Prize, I received an email from my editor, Jennifer Lawler at Crimson Romance. She wanted me to know an opening had come up and she wanted to place Lost Treasure, Captive Princess, my first contemporary romance, into that slot. The book was normally scheduled for July 2013. Of course, I said a resounding "Yes!" As a matter of fact, I'm doing the hempin jig, without the noose around my neck, of course. Heehee! (Pirate!)
But I digress...
Lost Treasure, Captive Princess began as a first chapter I submitted to the HQN Mills & Boon New Voices contest a year ago. I'd never written contemporary romance before. To be honest, I wasn't sure I had one in me. But once I started writing Gian-Paulo Montovanni and Carolina Beugre's story, I couldn't stop. (Must have been the rum...)
Now I will purposefully digress...
Moving wherever the Army sent us, my rogue and I were given a great opportunity to attend the Defensive Language Institute in Monterey, CA. Afterward, we lived in Italy for three years. (We even named our youngest daughter after one of our Italian teachers.) As a result, Italy has been, is, and always will be close to my heart. Why? Not just for the picturesque panorama and great food, but for the Italian people who are intensely passionate about life. I've never met a more courteous and giving people. ;)
Fast forward...
To honor my experiences in Italy, I wrote a story about an Italian prince in search of his mother's emerald necklace, a necklace every royal future bride-to-be has been presented on the last day of Carnivale. But our prince cannot marry and provide an heir because his people do not know the necklace is missing. That knowledge would draw questions about its disappearance. To prevent a scandal, his search for the necklace brings a jeweler from Atlanta to his attention. Carolina Beugre has somehow created a perfect replica. But how? Does this mean she knows where it is? Gian-Paulo's quest for the truth leads to more than any prince bargained for.
Lost Treasure, Captive Princess was written like a HQN Presents. Passion, intrigue, royal alpha, fiesty heroine, masquerade balls, yachts, and magnificent palaces— oh! the passion.
Da da daaaaa!!! Get ready for a March 4, 2013 release date, mi amici!!
Ah, but don't lament. I'm still working on The Rogue's Prize. To allow for the switch it's slotted for May now, instead of March. Che bello!
Ciao!!
But I digress...
Lost Treasure, Captive Princess began as a first chapter I submitted to the HQN Mills & Boon New Voices contest a year ago. I'd never written contemporary romance before. To be honest, I wasn't sure I had one in me. But once I started writing Gian-Paulo Montovanni and Carolina Beugre's story, I couldn't stop. (Must have been the rum...)
Now I will purposefully digress...
Moving wherever the Army sent us, my rogue and I were given a great opportunity to attend the Defensive Language Institute in Monterey, CA. Afterward, we lived in Italy for three years. (We even named our youngest daughter after one of our Italian teachers.) As a result, Italy has been, is, and always will be close to my heart. Why? Not just for the picturesque panorama and great food, but for the Italian people who are intensely passionate about life. I've never met a more courteous and giving people. ;)
Fast forward...
To honor my experiences in Italy, I wrote a story about an Italian prince in search of his mother's emerald necklace, a necklace every royal future bride-to-be has been presented on the last day of Carnivale. But our prince cannot marry and provide an heir because his people do not know the necklace is missing. That knowledge would draw questions about its disappearance. To prevent a scandal, his search for the necklace brings a jeweler from Atlanta to his attention. Carolina Beugre has somehow created a perfect replica. But how? Does this mean she knows where it is? Gian-Paulo's quest for the truth leads to more than any prince bargained for.
Lost Treasure, Captive Princess was written like a HQN Presents. Passion, intrigue, royal alpha, fiesty heroine, masquerade balls, yachts, and magnificent palaces— oh! the passion.
Da da daaaaa!!! Get ready for a March 4, 2013 release date, mi amici!!
Ah, but don't lament. I'm still working on The Rogue's Prize. To allow for the switch it's slotted for May now, instead of March. Che bello!
Ciao!!
Lost Treasure, Captive Princess Has Arrived!
As you can imagine, I'm dancing a jig today. Lost Treasure, Captive Princess, my first contemporary romance, has finally been released via Crimson Romance. And in 3-4 months it should be out in print!!
Written like a HQN Presents for the 2011 HQN Mills & Boon New Voice's Contest, the book was a joy to write. Gian-Paolo Montovanni sure had his way with me, me hearties. Seriously, he was an alpha male to remember, leading me about his palace, speed boats and yacht, flashing all of his wealth and prestige. He's a man who knows what he wants and is willing to go as far as he can go to get it. He knew how he wanted his story written and once, when I balked at where he wanted to take his story, he kept me from writing for two weeks until I finally relented, to prove it. Devilish rascal!
What's an author to do when her characters take on lives of their own? Well, I'm quite happy to have heroes and heroines like that around. Makes for great writing and living, since I live with them for the entire time it takes to write the book. I hope you find Gian-Paolo and Carolina just as much fun, dear readers!
Today, you can find me on the Crimson Romance Editor's Blog at: http://www.crimsonromance.com/ and at my Rogues, Rebels & Rakes blog at: http://www.katherinebone.wordpress.com
Until we meet again!
Ciao!
Katherine
Written like a HQN Presents for the 2011 HQN Mills & Boon New Voice's Contest, the book was a joy to write. Gian-Paolo Montovanni sure had his way with me, me hearties. Seriously, he was an alpha male to remember, leading me about his palace, speed boats and yacht, flashing all of his wealth and prestige. He's a man who knows what he wants and is willing to go as far as he can go to get it. He knew how he wanted his story written and once, when I balked at where he wanted to take his story, he kept me from writing for two weeks until I finally relented, to prove it. Devilish rascal!
What's an author to do when her characters take on lives of their own? Well, I'm quite happy to have heroes and heroines like that around. Makes for great writing and living, since I live with them for the entire time it takes to write the book. I hope you find Gian-Paolo and Carolina just as much fun, dear readers!
Today, you can find me on the Crimson Romance Editor's Blog at: http://www.crimsonromance.com/ and at my Rogues, Rebels & Rakes blog at: http://www.katherinebone.wordpress.com
Until we meet again!
Ciao!
Katherine
Romancing The Jewel is Out!
Ahoy, me hearties! I've got great news! My first contemporary, formerly titled LOST TREASURE, CAPTIVE PRINCESS, has been relaunched with my new publisher EsKape Press Publishing as ROMANCING THE JEWEL. The book has a FANtastic new cover and phenomenal new editing, thanks to Kim Bowman and For The Muse designs. Woot!
The book released September 23rd and is available now! Huzzah and Hoorah!
As a historical romance author, I wanted to try writing a contemprary romance. Wonder of all wonders? I loved it! They say write what you know. Well, I'd lived in Italy for 3 years as a newlywed while my rogue served as an Army commander in Vicenza. I thought, why not write about an Italian prince and the palaces I visited. Plus, I got to combine a few of my favorite things in the process: my favorite color ~ green, emeralds, Italy, and tall, dark, and royally handsome!
Out of all the places I've lived overseas, Italy has always held a special place in my heart. As newlyweds, my rogue and I attended Italian Language School for six months in Monterey, CA. After a grand initiation to Italian culture, we flew to Italy to begin our marriage. There, in the land of love and romance, our oldest two children were born. So it makes perfect sense that the lovely, cherished memories of being a 21 year old newlywed surrounded by lavish centuries old tradition are still very dear to my heart.
Italians are gracious and kind, willing to go out of their way to help. (Under The Tuscan Sun ring any bells?) Well, ROMANCING THE JEWEL is Under The Tuscan Sun meets The Runaway Bride. It's a clash of cultures, mixed with desire and passion to achieve goals of the heart.
What happens when two people search for two totally different things and ultimately discover they were meant to find each other?
This is the epic romantic fantasy, isn't it?
Well, I'm so excited I got to relaunch my first contemporary ROMANCING THE JEWEL. And if you're in the mood for an escape, curl up with Gian-Paolo and Carolina for an afternoon, eh?
I hope you'll enjoy my short vacation from The Nelson's Tea Series. Coming up in October, I'll be relaunching THE ROGUE'S PRIZE. I can't wait for you to share this book with you. It's got an HOT new cover too!
Until next time, I wish you fair winds!
Blessings,
Katherine
The book released September 23rd and is available now! Huzzah and Hoorah!
As a historical romance author, I wanted to try writing a contemprary romance. Wonder of all wonders? I loved it! They say write what you know. Well, I'd lived in Italy for 3 years as a newlywed while my rogue served as an Army commander in Vicenza. I thought, why not write about an Italian prince and the palaces I visited. Plus, I got to combine a few of my favorite things in the process: my favorite color ~ green, emeralds, Italy, and tall, dark, and royally handsome!
Out of all the places I've lived overseas, Italy has always held a special place in my heart. As newlyweds, my rogue and I attended Italian Language School for six months in Monterey, CA. After a grand initiation to Italian culture, we flew to Italy to begin our marriage. There, in the land of love and romance, our oldest two children were born. So it makes perfect sense that the lovely, cherished memories of being a 21 year old newlywed surrounded by lavish centuries old tradition are still very dear to my heart.
Italians are gracious and kind, willing to go out of their way to help. (Under The Tuscan Sun ring any bells?) Well, ROMANCING THE JEWEL is Under The Tuscan Sun meets The Runaway Bride. It's a clash of cultures, mixed with desire and passion to achieve goals of the heart.
What happens when two people search for two totally different things and ultimately discover they were meant to find each other?
This is the epic romantic fantasy, isn't it?
Well, I'm so excited I got to relaunch my first contemporary ROMANCING THE JEWEL. And if you're in the mood for an escape, curl up with Gian-Paolo and Carolina for an afternoon, eh?
I hope you'll enjoy my short vacation from The Nelson's Tea Series. Coming up in October, I'll be relaunching THE ROGUE'S PRIZE. I can't wait for you to share this book with you. It's got an HOT new cover too!
Until next time, I wish you fair winds!
Blessings,
Katherine
