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M. J. Sager, Romance Writer

RECIPE FOR LOVE - Out Now - 978-09787139-3-5

About Me

I am a published romance writer who has written at least since High School...though, if you ask my mom, I've always had imaginary friends that I went on cool adventures with.
I wrote my first novel in 9th grade....a futuristic sci-fi with romantic elements. My first straight out romance was written 22 or so years ago and was rejected. I then decided to play the role of wife and mother for a couple of decades.
I finished my next completed novel in 2002. Then I went to a creative writing class at San Jacinto Community College and learned I didn't know how to write. Since then, I've completed two more novels and learned that I like to write short stories, which is what I'm published in. I recently sold my first novella, 25,000 words, the longest piece I've sold.
I write both contemporaries (under M. J. Sager) and historicals (under Anna Kathryn Lanier – www.myspace.com/aklanier).
My current works in progress are another full length novel and a novella, as well as a couple of short stories.
In my life outside of writing, I attend college, where I'm working on a double degree: history and education. I have two grown daughters, one grandson, a new granddaughter and another grandchild on the way.
Check out my website at www.mjsager.com.
In Loving memory of my father, TSGT. R. D. Sager, USAF Retired, (Vietnam, B-52 Gunner, Distinguished Flying Cross) Nov. 4, 1938-Mar. 29, 2006 and Pvt. Bryan Chism, killed in action in Iraq, Jan. 2007
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My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Colin Firth, Mary Balogh, Jane Austen, Alexander Hamilton

Music:

The artist alone sees spirits. But after he has told of their appearing to him, everybody sees them. --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Movies:

Sensual tales of love and betrayal, misunderstanding and forgiveness

Television:

HOT Myspace Layouts

Books:

RECIPE FOR LOVE ANTHOLOGY
15 Writers – 15 Delicious Tales of Love
Kristi Ahlers “The Trouble With Belgian Waffles”
Amy Blizzard “Birthday Blues”
Gerri Bowen “Sweet Sauerkraut”
Leanne Burroughs “Suspicious Minds”
Billie Warren Chai “Keeping Hannah Safe”
Elizabeth Clements “That Kiss”
Bobbi Dumas “Recipe for Disaster”
Anne Elizabeth “A Heart's Hunger”
Victoria Houseman “The Pumpkin Pie Murders”
Jill and Julia “Clam Chowder for Samantha's Soul”
Jaquelin Lorin “Kissing Kate”
Deborah MacGillivray “Chicken What Du Hell”
Michelle McGinnis “A Spaghetti Kind of Love”
M. J. Sager “Soup d'Amour”
Diane Davis White “The Man Has a Sweet Tooth”
"Happily Ever After" in THAT THING YOU DO
Marcus Kohlbjoern, centerfielder for the Houston Roughnecks, was the model for Leah Smith’s most recent romance novel hero. Half in love with the sexy ballplayer, Leah wants to run more than just the bases with her upstairs neighbor, but she always seems to strike out when it comes to playing with him. Discovering she’s one of his favorite authors gives him the chance to walk into her life. Are they willing to go to bat and open their hearts to possibility of a grand slam and live HAPPILY EVER AFTER?
"A Second Chance at Forever" in NO LAW AGAINST LOVE
After 25 years apart Ethan and Jen are reunited, picking up the romance where they left off. Ethan’s ready for more, but Jen’s shocking secret puts a stop the romance. Before they have A SECOND CHANCE AT FOREVER she needs to trust their love and he needs to forgive her mistrust.
"Enchantment by the Sea" in BLUE MOON MAGIC
Neither Grayson nor Clara are looking for love, but the magic of a blue moon opens their hearts to an ENCHANTMENT BY THE SEA. Will he convince her the magic is real before it wanes?
"Tempt Me Twice" by Anna Kathryn Lanier in HOLIDAY IN THE HEART
In Victoria England, Peter wants nothing more for the Holiday than to gain Meghan’s forgiveness, but her secret could rip them apart before he can work his way back into her heart.
"Soup d'Amour" in RECIPE FOR LOVE
More than soup cooks when Layla and Conner prepare the daily special. More than sparks fly when she discovers who Conner really is and why he’s interested in her Community Center.

Heroes:

Mr. Darby, both Jane Austen's and Bridgett Jone's...but since it's Colin Firth who played both...maybe's it's really Colin I want to be my hero!

My Blog

Like to cook? Enter to win a Soup Cook Book

To celebrate the release of my short story "Soup d'Amour" in Highland Press's RECIPE FOR LOVE, I'm hosting a contest.  To enter, just send an e-mail to: [email protected] and put "Soup Con...
Posted by M. J. Sager, Romance Writer on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:20:00 PST

Recipe for Love Anthology Review

Terrific Compilation from 15 TALENTED authors! July 29, 2007 M. Rondeau (West Springfield, MA United States)       SUSPICIOUS MINDS - Leanne Burroughs - With her whole world comin...
Posted by M. J. Sager, Romance Writer on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 11:46:00 PST

Win a $50 Barnes and Noble Gift Card

 My alter egos and two other real people are hosting a Scavenger Hunt contest. All you need to do is go to each of our websites, click on our contest pages and answer the questions we've posed.&n...
Posted by M. J. Sager, Romance Writer on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 09:17:00 PST

Shelf For My Romantic Fix

Do you have that shelve?  The one with your favorite books on it? I've not had a lot of reading time for the past several months because the last two semesters at school, I've taken 16 hours.&nbs...
Posted by M. J. Sager, Romance Writer on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:12:00 PST

The Sense of Honor by Ashley Kath-Bilsky

The Sense of Honor By Ashley Kath-Bilsky THE SENSE OF HONOR is as sensual on the inside as the cover is on the outside.  Ms. Kath-Bilsky has written a story of secrets and honor, treachery and ...
Posted by M. J. Sager, Romance Writer on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:45:00 PST

How I Write

I know some authors who will spend up to six months plotting out a story.  I can't do that.  In those six months, I could have half the book written.  This is not to say that I don't pl...
Posted by M. J. Sager, Romance Writer on Sat, 31 Mar 2007 09:18:00 PST

Excerpt from "Soup d'Amour" coming soon in RECIPE FOR LOVE

"Soup d'Amour" RECIPE FOR LOVE ANTHOLOGY   Conner stood in the anteroom of the building, his hand on the doorknob. It was nearly three and the clean-up from lunch was finally finished. Layla had ...
Posted by M. J. Sager, Romance Writer on Thu, 15 Mar 2007 08:19:00 PST

Win a critique, basket of books, gift cards and more....

Hearts Through History Romance Writers Chapter is sponsoring a raffle.  The money raised will go toward a scholarship fund to send one HHRW member to the Romance Writers of America National Confe...
Posted by M. J. Sager, Romance Writer on Sun, 25 Feb 2007 04:54:00 PST

The Romance Cafe Myspace Group

Would you like to chat with published authors?  Get the low down on their newest releases?  Learn how they plot (or don't plot)?  Find out where they get their ideas for stories? Then j...
Posted by M. J. Sager, Romance Writer on Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:02:00 PST

Romance Writers Fight Illiteracy

Romance Writers Join Fight to Stamp out Illiteracy By Melinda Porter Since 1991 Romance Writers of America has sponsored a "Readers for Life" Literacy Autographing at its National Conference eac...
Posted by M. J. Sager, Romance Writer on Sun, 18 Feb 2007 11:50:00 PST