Salt flat in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Almost exactly a year ago, I blogged with the exciting news that I’d been on CBS. And then … nothing.

Sorry about that.

I moved to South America.

I taught English in Santiago, Chile for awhile.

Then decided I didn’t want to live in Chile. So, off I went to Peru … and Bolivia … and Argentina … and Uruguay.

Eight months later, I’m back in the U.S. For now. At least long enough to finish a funny book about my adventures.

So … since I will finally have a book to share with you in 2012, will you forgive me?

Happy Holidays!

One minute, I was getting ready to meet a friend for lunch — and 45-minutes later, I was at Dog Eared Books being interviewed by Mike Sugerman on CBS! Check out the interview below …

I was expecting to be a quick “sound bite” in the story, so imagine my shock. I LOVED seeing (and hearing!) Mr. Sugerman reading my book - did you catch his “It’s well-written” at the end? I’m so thrilled!

But, enough about me. What do YOU think - do romance covers embarrass you and prevent you from reading them in public?

Oh, if you didn’t see the New York Times article, “Lusty Tales and Hot Sales: Romance E-Books Thrive,” you might want to check it out, too.

Since this is the last day of prizes, I’m changing the rules a bit and adding MORE prize winners …

Today’s winning number is: 18429 and the prize is a copy of MEN ON FIRE and a $50 Amazon gift card.

In addition, the first 5 people WHO ALREADY HAVE NUMBERS to email me will win the following prizes:

1. SIN CLUB and an autographed print of San Francisco
2. SIN CLUB and a Narciso Rodriguez for Her scented candle
3. SIN CLUB and Chippendales play cards
4. MEN ON FIRE and a sexy bra sachet
5. SIN CLUB and a sexy bra sachet

If you have today’s winning number, please send me an email with your name, snail mail address, and the alphanumeric number that appears on the bottom of the wrapper. Or, if you’re a winner and received a number by email, send me an email from the email account from which you requested the number.

To claim one of the five bonus prizes, follow the steps above, however, you don’t need to include your mailing address. I will email you and ask you for mailing address if you’re a winner.

Thanks, everyone, for playing! I will post all winners (first name and last initial only) tomorrow.

Today’s winning number is: 14582 and the prize is a copy of SIN CLUB and Motion Lotion edible oils.

If you have this number, please send me an email with your name, snail mail address, and the alphanumeric number that appears on the bottom of the wrapper. Or, if you’re a winner and received a number by email, send me an email from the email account from which you requested the number.

Don’t have a wrapper? Click here for a list of prizes and details on how you can enter and win! But hurry - there is only one more chance to win!

Today’s winning number is: 18473 and the prize is a copy of SIN CLUB and a sexy bra sachet.

Yesterday’s winning number is: 18410 and the prize is a copy of MEN ON FIRE and a Philosophy(R) body care starter kit.

If you have one of thess numbers, please send me an email with your name, snail mail address, and the alphanumeric number that appears on the bottom of the wrapper. Or, if you’re a winner and received a number by email, send me an email from the email account from which you requested the number.

Don’t have a wrapper? Click here for a list of prizes and details on how you can enter and win! But hurry - there are only two more chances to win!