Whenever I speak with aspiring Hollywood writers, the first question they ask is How do I break in? How do I get an agent and how do I get that first job. ] But getting an agent and that first job isn t going to get you very far. What aspiring writers should be asking is How do I build a successful career in Hollywood? ] The agent and the first job is just the beginning. Hollywood is full of writers who sold one or two scripts and were never heard from again. What it takes to succeed on your first job and then build on it to get the next job and the next is what separates the one script wonder ] from the writer with a Hollywood career. Among the questions aspiring writers really need to ask are: -How Do I Know When My Spec Script Is Ready For Submission? -What Does An Agent Look For In A Writer Beyond Their Scripts? -Once I Have An Agent What Else Should I Be Doing? -When I Go To A Meet & Greet, ] What Do I Say? -How Do I Prepare For The Different Types Of Pitch Meetings? -How Do I Handle Notes I Disagree With? -Do I Need A Lawyer And A Manager? Most writers discover the answers to these questions through trial and error. But in Hollywood, errors can be costly to a writer s career. More than one writer has seen his career thwarted due to a simple lack of awareness. The goal of Writing For The Hollywood $ ] is to arm aspiring writers with as much information as possible so not only will the road to their first agent and sale be easier, but they ll also be able to avoid costly mistakes and have a much better chance of turning that first job into a another and another. Writing For The Hollywood $ ] begins by asking the writer to do some serious self-examination as it lists the basic ingredients ] beyond a good script that a writer will need if they expect to build a career as a Hollywood writer. From here it goes on to cover topics such as dealing with executives, the different types of pitch meetings, the script notes process, the realities of working on a television writing staff and avoiding potential land mines that can damage a writer s forward progress. Writing for The Hollywood $ ] provides invaluable information for anyone who s ever aspired to write for the screen, by someone who s actually been there and done it.

The last thing she needs right now is a man . . .

Lindsey Brooks had it all--an awesome job doling out advice to the lovelorn, a fabulous high-rise apartment, and a to-die-for fiance. But then she got dumped--wearing nothing but a "Kiss the Cook" apron--and desperate to escape, she retreats to a tiny Montana town to reclaim a family treasure. She never dreamed anyone would try to stop her--or that he'd be sexy as sin.

Too bad she finds such a hot one . . .

Rob Colter isn't into relationships--but Lindsey sees Rob as the perfect guy to help her "get back on the horse." The sex horse, that is. Unfortunately, he comes complete with a mysterious past, which gets even more mysterious when she finds his passionate letters to another woman--whose name happens to be tattooed on his chest.

And too bad he has so many secrets . . .

Now Rob's dangerous past is about to catch up with them both. And if that's not horrible enough, Lindsey is falling for him--hard. For a girl who usually has all the answers, Lindsey is up to her neck in trouble.

You never know what destiny has in store ...A rugged loner and ex-biker-gang member, Duke Dawson is looking for some peace and quiet while recovering from an accident. But when Anna Romo comes wandering through his woods and into his cabin, she completely rocks his world. The last thing he expected or wanted was to find himself hungering after a woman whose eyes held hurt even deeper than his own ...Running from a troubled past, Anna is building a new life in Destiny. When she first meets Duke, she's terrified-but something about him calls to her very soul. The hard-bodied rebel is soon helping her turn her new home into a bed and breakfast, and close quarters quickly lead them into her bed. Their passion is palpable, but can she convince a man who has turned his back on life to take the biggest leap of faith of all and fall in love?

Sometimes you have to create your own destiny ...Christy Knight grew up in Destiny, Ohio, but lately she feels that her future lies elsewhere. Her parents are gone and the beautiful jewelry she creates doesn't pay the bills. Maybe it's time for Christy to grow up and find a guy who's smart, sexy, and solvent. Her rugged handyman neighbor fits the first two categories, but he's all wrong for her. If only he didn't have such captivating blue eyes. Wary of trusting others, Jack DuVall hasn't been entirely honest with Christy. He's not really a handyman. He's not really broke. And sharing the long drive to visit her beloved grandpa isn't just about gallantry-he finds gorgeous, feisty Christy completely irresistible. When secrets are exposed, Jack and Christy struggle to find their way back to one another, but the quirky seaside town of Coral Cove could prove the perfect place to find a red-hot destiny of their own.

When the question is love, the answer is always yes ...Camille Thompson is the best at what she does-closing deals. That's why real estate developer Vanderhook has sent her to Coral Cove, Florida, where the stubborn owner of the Happy Crab Motel is refusing to sell. Camille's never had a problem turning a "no" into a "yes," but then she's never been so captivated by a man's sexy smile before. Laidback Reece Donovan likes life simple. No amount of money-or any other temptation Camille can offer-will convince him to give up the one link to his past. Of course, it would be easier without the powerful chemistry raging between them. As a fragile romance begins to grow, can Reece trust Camille with his secrets? And when promises are broken, along with hearts, can the charm of Coral Cove help bring them back together?

Whenever I speak with aspiring Hollywood writers, the first question they ask is How do I break in? How do I get an agent and how do I get that first job. ] But getting an agent and that first job isn t going to get you very far. What aspiring writers should be asking is How do I build a successful career in Hollywood? ] The agent and the first job is just the beginning. Hollywood is full of writers who sold one or two scripts and were never heard from again. What it takes to succeed on your first job and then build on it to get the next job and the next is what separates the one script wonder ] from the writer with a Hollywood career. Among the questions aspiring writers really need to ask are: -How Do I Know When My Spec Script Is Ready For Submission? -What Does An Agent Look For In A Writer Beyond Their Scripts? -Once I Have An Agent What Else Should I Be Doing? -When I Go To A Meet & Greet, ] What Do I Say? -How Do I Prepare For The Different Types Of Pitch Meetings? -How Do I Handle Notes I Disagree With? -Do I Need A Lawyer And A Manager? Most writers discover the answers to these questions through trial and error. But in Hollywood, errors can be costly to a writer s career. More than one writer has seen his career thwarted due to a simple lack of awareness. The goal of Writing For The Hollywood $ ] is to arm aspiring writers with as much information as possible so not only will the road to their first agent and sale be easier, but they ll also be able to avoid costly mistakes and have a much better chance of turning that first job into a another and another. Writing For The Hollywood $ ] begins by asking the writer to do some serious self-examination as it lists the basic ingredients ] beyond a good script that a writer will need if they expect to build a career as a Hollywood writer. From here it goes on to cover topics such as dealing with executives, the different types of pitch meetings, the script notes process, the realities of working on a television writing staff and avoiding potential land mines that can damage a writer s forward progress. Writing for The Hollywood $ ] provides invaluable information for anyone who s ever aspired to write for the screen, by someone who s actually been there and done it.

Twelve all-new stories of women's resilience, empowerment, and fulfillment, by bestselling and award-winning authors. In this engaging anthology of never-before published stories, twelve authors are united by their unique visions of the female experience. A young woman is torn between the security of her fiance and the excitement of an old flame; a desperate wife is forced into the workplace for the first time in her life; an ambitious professional woman finally finds the courage to take control of her career; and her man; an emotionally fragile divorcee finds resolve in the ethereal visitations of an archangel... These are just some of the women who discover and rediscover their own wonderfully fallible but ultimately strong selves in the shadow of love, romantic love, platonic love, new love, and lost love. Readers will be touched, inspired, charmed, and entertained by these original stories of disparate longings, unsettled lives, and the power of love. Includes 12 stories by New York Times Bestselling Author Lori Foster and Erin McCarthy, Toni Blake, Dianne Castell, Karen Kelley, Rosemary Laurey, Janice Maynard, LuAnn McLane, Lucy Monroe, Patricia Sargeant, Kay Stockham, and J.C. Wilder. A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE POWER OF LOVE GOES TO THE BATTERED WOMEN'S SHELTER OF CINCINNATI

He was her first: the first man she longed for, the first man she truly desired. Then he betrayed her and broke her heart. Now her revenge will be oh-so-sweet . . . and hot!

Trish Henderson has returned home to Eden to take care of some family business . . . and some personal business, as well. Though she's achieved remarkable success as a high-powered Chicago attorney, Trish has never forgotten her small-town high school sweetheart, Joe Ramsey, or the devastation of heartbreak.

Now she's come face-to-face with the gorgeous sex god Joe has grown into, and she's determined to get him out of her system once and for all--and maybe take a little revenge, too. And this time, she has all the power. After all, where is it written that only men can explore and enjoy a physical relationship without commitment? Her plan: seduce him for just one night, then walk away . . .

But there's just one problem. Trish is about to find out that one night with Joe may never be enough . . .

Five days before her wedding to a man she admires but doesn't love, Katrina Spencer escapes to a private island. There, she can let the sun warm her body as she contemplates a future without the passion she craves. Then she lazily opens her eyes, only to see Brock Denton . . . muscular, half-naked, the one who got away--the one who makes her body tingle with arousal.How Brock arrived is a mystery, but it's clear he's in danger. Kat faces danger, too, in the arms of a man who is determined to free her from her every inhibition with his hands, his mouth, and more! Kat has five steamy days and five sultry nights to make up her mind--return home to a man she doesn't love, or satisfy her wildest passions with Brock and let herself be . . . swept away.

A young woman discovers the unspoken pleasures of peril in this repackaged favorite from "USA Today "bestselling author Toni Blake.

From the seductive rhythms of Bourbon Street to the sultry climes of the bayou, a woman s search for the truth leads her into danger and passion beyond her wildest dreams.

Advertising executive Stephanie Grant knows how to sell an idea, but she s never had to sell herself before. Walking into the Big Easy s most exclusive bordello, however, she s ready to do just that. What Stephanie doesn t expect is to encounter a man who sees right through her disguise, laying bare not only what she wants, but what she needs.

The lithe blonde who glides up to Jake Broussard s bar could have any man she chooses, but that isn t her endgame. The ex-cop quickly catches on to Stephanie s real plan, and it won t be long before Chez Sophia s rich and powerful clientele do the same. Stephanie s playing with fire. Good thing this hometown boy likes it hot.