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    <title>Stephanie Draven</title>
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    <id>tag:sabrinadarby.com,2010://1.40</id>

    <published>2010-08-22T21:57:08Z</published>
    <updated>2010-08-22T22:07:54Z</updated>

    <summary>Stephanie Draven&apos;s first full length novel for Harlequin Nocturne, Poisoned Kisses, releases this October. She&apos;s having an awesome Virtual Launch Party over at her website. There are many giveaways, including a signed copy of On These Silken Sheets if you don&apos;t have one yet! Join the fun here. Fore more about Poisoned Kisses and Stephanie&apos;s...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stephanie Draven's first full length novel for Harlequin Nocturne, <em>Poisoned Kisses</em>, releases this October. She's having an awesome <a href="http://stephaniedraven.com/2010/08/22/poisoned-kisses-launch/">Virtual Launch Party</a> over at her website. There are many giveaways, including a signed copy of <em>On These Silken Sheets</em> if you don't have one yet!</p>

<p>Join the fun <a href="http://stephaniedraven.com/2010/08/22/poisoned-kisses-launch/">here</a>.</p>

<p>Fore more about <em>Poisoned Kisses</em> and Stephanie's Mythica series, visit <a href="http://stephaniedraven.com/my-books/poisoned-kisses/">here</a>.</p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Stalkers on road to love</title>
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    <id>tag:sabrinadarby.com,2010://1.39</id>

    <published>2010-07-06T07:28:18Z</published>
    <updated>2010-07-06T07:37:57Z</updated>

    <summary>Today I&apos;m blogging over at Desert Island Keepers. Come see why we&apos;re all stalkers on the road to love! ;-) You can also see what movie I recommend all historical romance readers watch. In other news, at the end of this month I will be attending the national conference of the Romance Writer&apos;s of America....</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Today I'm blogging over at <a href="http://dikladiesrule.blogspot.com">Desert Island Keepers.</a> Come see why we're all stalkers on the road to love! ;-) You can also see what movie I recommend all historical romance readers watch.</p>

<p>In other news, at the end of this month I will be attending the national conference of the Romance Writer's of America. If you live anywhere near Orlando, Florida and you want a signed copy of <em>On These Silken Sheets</em>, come to the literacy signing on Wednesday, July 28th. There will be hundreds of romance authors signing and proceeds go to charity. For more information, click <a href="http://www.rwanational.org/cs/literacy_autographing">here</a>.</p>

<p>Additionally, earlier that day, I will be presenting a workshop at the Beaumonde Conference. The Beaumonde is a specialty chapter of RWA, focusing on the Regency period. For more information on this conference, please visit <a href="http://www.thebeaumonde.com/conference/">here.</a></p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>NCRA</title>
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    <id>tag:sabrinadarby.com,2010://1.38</id>

    <published>2010-04-20T05:09:51Z</published>
    <updated>2010-04-20T05:18:30Z</updated>

    <summary>Some fun news: &quot;Roses are Rouge&quot;, the third novella in On These Silken Sheets is a Best First Book finalist in the National Readers&apos; Choice Awards! Thank you, OK-RWA!...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Some fun news: "Roses are Rouge", the third novella in <em>On These Silken Sheets</em> is a Best First Book finalist  in the <a href="http://www.okrwa.com/NRCA/nrca_finalists09.htm#Best">National Readers' Choice Awards</a>!</p>

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<p>Thank you, OK-RWA!</p>

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<entry>
    <title>Sarah&apos;s book</title>
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    <id>tag:sabrinadarby.com,2010://1.37</id>

    <published>2010-04-06T15:36:18Z</published>
    <updated>2010-04-06T15:40:02Z</updated>

    <summary>Sarah Maclean&apos;s hilarious and sexy new book, 9 Rules to Break when Romancing a Rake, is out, in stores, in digital stores, everywhere! I&apos;ve read it and I love it. Ok, that&apos;s not enough to say--it made me laugh out loud almost every other page! To help her celebrate, I&apos;ve posted *my* 9 rules for...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Sarah Maclean's hilarious and sexy new book, <em>9 Rules to Break when Romancing a Rake</em>, is out, in stores, in digital stores, everywhere! I've read it and I love it. Ok, that's not enough to say--it made me laugh out loud almost every other page!</p>

<p>To help her celebrate, I've posted *my* 9 rules for conducting an affair during the Season. Very good advice for all of us who live half in the Regency ;-). One commenter wins a copy of <em>On These Silken Sheets</em>, so please come by and join us at <a href="http://blog.macleanspace.com/2010/04/sabrina-darbys-nine-rules-for.html">macleanspace.com</a>!</p>]]>
        
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    <id>tag:sabrinadarby.com,2010://1.36</id>

    <published>2010-04-04T14:06:55Z</published>
    <updated>2010-04-04T14:16:39Z</updated>

    <summary>I&apos;m just going to refer everyone to Sela Carsen&apos;s great round up of where both she and I have been the last few days. Also check out Jessica&apos;s sum up of content of many of the panels. (http://www.readreactreview.com/)...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>I'm just going to refer everyone to Sela Carsen's <a href="http://selacarsen.com/?p=1939">great round up</a> of where both she and I have been the last few days. </p>

<p>Also check out Jessica's sum up of content of many of the panels. <br />
<a href="http://www.readreactreview.com/">(http://www.readreactreview.com/)</a></p>]]>
        
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    <title></title>
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    <id>tag:sabrinadarby.com,2010://1.35</id>

    <published>2010-03-09T16:21:34Z</published>
    <updated>2010-03-16T23:59:21Z</updated>

    <summary>Fun news! On These Silken Sheets has been voted a finalist for the Australian Romance Readers Awards in the Favourite Erotic Romance category! I am in excellent company here. ;-) Also, I really need to update this site, but in the meantime, for those who were looking: The trailer for On These Silken Sheets can...</summary>
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        <name>Sabrina Darby</name>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Fun news! <em>On These Silken Sheets</em> has been voted a finalist for the<a href="http://www.australianromancereaders.com.au/"> Australian Romance Readers Awards</a> in the Favourite Erotic Romance category! I am in excellent company here. ;-) </p>

<p>Also, I really need to update this site, but in the meantime, for those who were looking:</p>

<p>The trailer for <em>On These Silken Sheets</em> can be seen <a href="http://vimeo.com/8191685">here</a>.</p>

<p>The free short story A Mistress by Design can be downloaded <a href="http://sabrinadarby.com/pdf/A_Mistress_by_Design.pdf">here</a>(instant download).</p>]]>
        
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    <title></title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://sabrinadarby.com/2010/02/update-time-first-there-is.html" />
    <id>tag:sabrinadarby.com,2010://1.34</id>

    <published>2010-02-05T20:35:32Z</published>
    <updated>2010-02-05T20:40:39Z</updated>

    <summary>Update time! First, there is a lovely new review of On These Silken Sheets up at Coffee Time Romance. Second, I will be visiting the Historical blog at RomComInc. on February 11th! It&apos;s Valentine&apos;s week, so I&apos;ll have to make it extra special... There just might be a giveaway ;-)...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Update time!</p>

<p>First, there is a lovely new review of <em>On These Silken Sheets</em> up at <a href="http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/onthesesilkensheets.html">Coffee Time Romance.</a></p>

<p>Second, I will be visiting the <a href="http://www.romconinc.com/index.php/conversations/blog/5">Historical blog at RomComInc.</a> on February 11th!  It's Valentine's week, so I'll have to make it extra special... There just might be a giveaway ;-)</p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Excerpt Monday, Holiday Edition</title>
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    <id>tag:sabrinadarby.com,2009://1.33</id>

    <published>2009-12-21T16:04:25Z</published>
    <updated>2009-12-21T21:06:00Z</updated>

    <summary> Today, I am participating in Excerpt Monday, a wonderful idea thought up by Bria Quinlan and Alexia Reed. A MISTRESS BY DESIGN is a short Regency story about a courtesan who knows exactly which man she wants as her next lover. The story is available for download by clicking here. For your holiday reading...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><br />
Today, I am participating in Excerpt Monday, a wonderful idea thought up by Bria Quinlan and Alexia Reed.  </p>

<p>A MISTRESS BY DESIGN is a short Regency story about a courtesan who knows exactly which man she wants as her next lover.  The story is available for download by clicking <a href="http://sabrinadarby.com/pdf/A_Mistress_by_Design.pdf">here.</a> </p>

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For your holiday reading pleasure (because everything around here is always about pleasure), if you visit <a href="http://excerptmonday.wordpress.com"> excerptmonday.wordpress.com</a>, you will be able to read many more stories by some wonderful authors!</p>

<p><strong>Links to other Christmas/New Year Free Reads</strong><br />
Note: I have not personally screened these excerpts. Please heed the ratings and be aware that the links may contain material that is not typical of my site.</p>

<p><br />
<a href="http://excerptmonday.wordpress.com">A Dragon Caern Christmas by Emily Bryan  -- historical romance (PG13)<br />
Belle's Christmas Carol by Charlotte McClain -- historical romance (R)<br />
Over and Out by inez Kelley -- contemporary romance (R)<br />
Getting Personal by Elise Logan -- contemporary romance (NC 17)<br />
A Saint Nicholas Surprise by Aislinn Kelly -- fantasy (NC 17)</a></p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Free Read</title>
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    <id>tag:sabrinadarby.com,2009://1.32</id>

    <published>2009-12-16T08:12:58Z</published>
    <updated>2009-12-19T00:23:18Z</updated>

    <summary>Happy Holidays! If you visit JoJo&apos;s Book Corner before the 23rd, you still have a chance to win not only a signed copy of On These Silken Sheets but also a special secret goodie! This is a goodie no one else in the world has yet, I can promise you that! Of course, if you...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Happy Holidays!</p>

<p>If you visit <a href="jojosbookcorner.blogspot.com/">JoJo's Book Corner</a> before the 23rd, you still have a chance to win not only a signed copy of <em>On These Silken Sheets</em> but also a special secret goodie!  This is a goodie no one else in the world has yet, I can promise you that!</p>

<p>Of course, if you feel like staying around SabrinaDarby.com, take a look at the wonderful book trailer my husband made for me!  (Scroll down till you get to the video player)  AND!!!  <a href="http://sabrinadarby.com/pdf/A_Mistress_by_Design.pdf">Click here</a> to download a copy of my new short story, available for you to read now for free!</p>

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<entry>
    <title>blog talk</title>
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    <id>tag:sabrinadarby.com,2009://1.31</id>

    <published>2009-12-15T21:11:24Z</published>
    <updated>2009-12-15T22:47:52Z</updated>

    <summary>Last minute addition to my internet appearances today! I&apos;ll be visiting Terry Kate (of RomanceintheBackseat.com fame) over at her radio show. Come join us and Molly from the Bumbles blog, as we discuss favorite Holiday films! Show is on at 5PM Pacific/8 PM Eastern. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/terry-kate And remember, today I am giving away a copy of...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Last minute addition to my internet appearances today!</p>

<p>I'll be visiting Terry Kate (of RomanceintheBackseat.com fame) over at her radio show.  Come join us and Molly from the Bumbles blog, as we discuss favorite Holiday films!  Show is on at 5PM Pacific/8 PM Eastern.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/terry-kate">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/terry-kate</a></p>

<p>And remember, today I am giving away a copy of <em>On These Silken Sheets</em>, as well as a special secret prize, over at <a href="http://jojosbookcorner.blogspot.com/">JoJos Book Corner!</a></p>

<p>Oh... and one more thing ;-)</p>

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<p>Come back later today for another fun goodie--perfect for your holiday vacation!   The download will be right here!</p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Holiday Spirit</title>
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    <id>tag:sabrinadarby.com,2009://1.30</id>

    <published>2009-12-09T08:31:50Z</published>
    <updated>2009-12-09T08:40:13Z</updated>

    <summary>Starting today, JoJo&apos;s Book Corner is celebrating the holiday spirit with &quot;12 dayz of Blogmas&quot;! She&apos;ll be hosting in-depth interviews with a great line-up of authors and, also in keeping with the holiday spirit, there will be contests and giveaways. I&apos;ll be visiting JoJo&apos;s Book Corner on December 15th and giving away a signed copy...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Starting today, <a href="http://jojosbookcorner.blogspot.com/2009/12/12-dayz-of-blogmas.html">JoJo's Book Corner</a> is celebrating the holiday spirit with <a href="http://jojosbookcorner.blogspot.com/2009/12/12-dayz-of-blogmas.html">"12 dayz of Blogmas"!</a> She'll be hosting in-depth interviews with a great line-up of authors and, also in keeping with the holiday spirit, there will be contests and giveaways.  I'll be visiting <a href="http://jojosbookcorner.blogspot.com/2009/12/12-dayz-of-blogmas.html">JoJo's Book Corner</a> on December 15th and giving away a signed copy of <em>On These Silken Sheets</em>!  </p>

<p>In other news, today is the second to last of my bi-monthly posts over at <a href="http://romanticinks.com/2009/12/09/letter-to-an-aspiring-romance-author/">Romantic Inks</a>!  So come see what advice I'd give to an <a href="http://romanticinks.com/2009/12/09/letter-to-an-aspiring-romance-author/">aspiring romance author!</a></p>]]>
        
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    <title></title>
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    <id>tag:sabrinadarby.com,2009://1.29</id>

    <published>2009-12-04T10:29:59Z</published>
    <updated>2009-12-04T10:32:14Z</updated>

    <summary>A lovely new review from MrsGiggles! She says, &quot;This erotic historical romance is really hot and the author also bends a few rules in a Susan Johnson-meets-Pam Rosenthal manner. I think we will get along most famously.&quot; Read the whole thing here....</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A lovely new review from <a href="http://mrsgiggles.com/books/index.html">MrsGiggles!</a>  She says,<br />
<blockquote>"This erotic historical romance is really hot and the author also bends a few rules in a Susan Johnson-meets-Pam Rosenthal manner. I think we will get along most famously."</blockquote></p>

<p>Read the whole thing <a href="http://mrsgiggles.com/books/darby_sheets.html">here</a>.</p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title></title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://sabrinadarby.com/2009/11/there-arent-too-many-more.html" />
    <id>tag:sabrinadarby.com,2009://1.28</id>

    <published>2009-11-25T08:45:22Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-25T08:48:40Z</updated>

    <summary>There aren&apos;t too many more weeks in the year, and my sojourn at Romantic Inks will soon come to an end. But in the meantime, here is a post on Where Writing and Acting technique Intersect (or Method Writing in Practice). Quick history lesson: From Konstantin Stanislavski, who wanted actors to search for &quot;theatrical truth&quot;...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Sabrina Darby</name>
        <uri>http://SabrinaDarby.com</uri>
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        <![CDATA[<p>There aren't too many more weeks in the year, and my sojourn at Romantic Inks will soon come to an end.  But in the meantime, <a href="http://romanticinks.com/2009/11/25/method-writing-in-practice/">here is a post </a>on Where Writing and Acting technique Intersect (or Method Writing in Practice).</p>

<p><a href="http://romanticinks.com/2009/11/25/method-writing-in-practice/"><blockquote>Quick history lesson: From Konstantin Stanislavski, who wanted actors to search for "theatrical truth" to the Group Theatre in NYC, much of modern day acting technique stems.  It breaks down into two very closely linked techniques (which in truth are not narrow but encompass many, many variations), both of which fall under the category of Method acting.<br />
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    <title></title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://sabrinadarby.com/2009/11/its-wednesday-you-know-that.html" />
    <id>tag:sabrinadarby.com,2009://1.27</id>

    <published>2009-11-11T09:31:03Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-11T09:33:23Z</updated>

    <summary>It&apos;s Wednesday. You know, that other Wednesday when I blog over at Romantic Inks. Well, today I discuss the morality of Gossip Girl. (Hint: I&apos;m a fan!)...</summary>
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        <name>Sabrina Darby</name>
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        <![CDATA[<p>It's Wednesday.  You know, that other Wednesday when I blog over at <a href="http://romanticinks.com/2009/11/11/the-morality-of-the-cws-gossip-girl/">Romantic Inks</a>.  Well, today I discuss the morality of <em>Gossip Girl</em>. (Hint:  I'm a fan!)</p>]]>
        
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    <title></title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://sabrinadarby.com/2009/11/late-again-but-i-have.html" />
    <id>tag:sabrinadarby.com,2009://1.26</id>

    <published>2009-11-04T22:32:40Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-04T22:35:14Z</updated>

    <summary>Late again, but I have some fun news for anyone who has been frustrated I don&apos;t yet have a FAQ page on this site. If you wondered how I made that first sale, how On These Silken Sheets ended up being an Avon Red book, check out my letter over at Dear Author. And while...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Late again, but I have some fun news for anyone who has been frustrated I don't yet have a FAQ page on this site.  If you wondered how I made that first sale, how <em>On These Silken Sheets</em> ended up being an Avon Red book, check out my letter over at <a href="http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2009/11/02/my-first-sale-by-sabrina-darby/">Dear Author</a>.</p>

<p>And while I am on the subject of FAQs, if you have any, please send me a note over on the contact page.</p>]]>
        
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