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Tracy Preston - Romance Writer

Destiny's Captive -- Coming 11/14/08!!!!!

About Me

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Coming: 11/14/08
"A sensual masterpiece! Ms. Preston tells a romance worthy of Shakespeare and as witty as Austen. She is a treasure in the world of romance." -Anne Seymour, editor of The Wild Rose Press
I am a historical romance novelist. I discovered at a young age that the love of my life isn't a man at all, but the seductive lure of a great story. You can read more about me and my work by visiting my website or the brief bio on my Wild Rose Press Author Page.
I am currently in the middle of a three part series, which I call The Destiny Series, about the DeLattimer family...Regency period aristocrats with a surplus of good looks, charisma, and pedigree. There are two brothers (Lucian, who is the eldest and the heir to his father's lands and title, and Robert, who inherited his mother's ancestral property and Scottish wild streak) and one feisty little sister (Winnie, mischievous and beautiful, a true romantic at heart with many literary influences which have given her a very specific idea of what she wants in a husband).
They are three very different siblings who set off on their respective journeys with one common goal--to find their very own happy endings.

On an unrelated note: People sometimes ask me, why historical romance? Why not suspense thrillers or contemporary drama? My answer is this -- It's about trying to capture that feeling...that fluttery surge of undeniable emotion that you got in the pit of your stomach the very first time you fell in love. That sensation that makes you feel young and uninhibited, reckless and just...well...inexplicably happy. To be able to capture that essence, and to reproduce the feeling for yourself and for others over and over again, there can be no equal to that accomplishment. Nothing in the world compares to the euphoria of being in love. That is why I chose romance...or rather why it chose me.
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My Interests

Destiny's Captive
Back Cover Blurb:

Angeline Montgomery’s father is mysteriously murdered, forcing her to flee her home in New York and seek the shelter of her estranged family in England. When her ship is attacked by pirates, her dangerous curiosity reveals their captain is a high-ranking English noble. Astounded by the truth, she is taken captive by the suspicious, dark-eyed lord.

Lucian DeLattimer’s job is to pillage foreign cargo vessels beneath the cloak of the dreaded Jolly Roger. Discovering a beautiful spy aboard his latest conquest is not nearly as unsettling as his unwanted desire for the infuriating female who takes over his bed and his thoughts.

When temptation ignites passion, they discover something neither dreamed possible. But will they survive the deadly truth of her father’s scandalous past, or will it mean their imminent destruction?
The Official Destiny's Captive Book Trailer

This is my shrine to Greg Vaughan. You can be fairly certain that there will be several books inspired by these pictures!
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I'd like to meet:

Other authors, readers, or anyone with a genuine interest in the field of romantic fiction. :)

Where I'd like to visit:
I am dying to tour the UK. I would love to visit all of the places that I have read about, and fallen in love with, since I was around ten. Especially England and Scotland...

And as for a more tropical climate, I've always wanted to visit Hawaii and Jamaica. Both have spectacular landscapes.

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Music:

I like many different kinds of music, from rock (Nickelback current fav) to classical. I love listening to piano music and movie soundtracks while I write, they tend to keep my creative juices flowing.

Movies:

Recent picks: Over Her Dead Body & 27 Dresses -- both witty and romantic...great lighthearted love stories.

I absolutely, positively loved Pride and Prejudice -- it's my favorite. The Holiday, starring Kate Winslet (who I adore) and Cameron Diaz is also one of my top favs. Love Actually also rates up there on my list. Like Bridget Jones, it has both Colin Firth and Hugh Grant in it...how could you possibly go wrong with those two in the cast?

You can't make one of these lists without including Dirty Dancing, unless you've been in a bubble for 20 years! I was also enthralled by The Count of Monte Cristo. And of course, the Pirates of the Caribbean movies...but aren't those pretty much a given?! Johnny Depp is an absolute dream...

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Television:

I just love the new Christina Applegate sitcom, Samantha Who. It is sooo cute & witty. If I miss it on television, it's straight to the computer to download!! I most highly recommend it for a lighthearted, romantic comedy series.

I will admit that I am a General Hospital-aholic -- the mobster angle is sexy and entertaining. Other than that, I am more of a movie person.

Books:

Too many to even try and mention...I'd be here all day!! :)

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Heroes:

Literary Heroes:
Please visit them by clicking on their pictures!! They are all brilliant writers.

Jane Austen
Gaelen Foley
Karen Marie Moning

Virginia Henley
Janet Evanovich
Susan Elizabeth Phillips

All my life I've been in love with horses, but for the past several years I have been crazy about Friesians in particular. Someday I WILL have one of my own.
Alexander
Ladyhawk

These pictures are from Toadstool Farms. Click on the link if you'd like to see more pics from her site (she breeds Friesians, among other breeds).

My Blog

Mentorship Opportunity for Aspiring Authors

I thought I would share this rare opportunity with everyone here onMySpace. This agent (Kelly Mortimer) is primarily interested in helping out "undiscovered" authors (believe it or not), so if you've ...
Posted by Tracy Preston - Romance Writer on Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:32:00 PST

Blog Game...

Blog Game Ok. So a few of you are playing this game so I thought I'd play along... Leave your name in my blog comments.Once you do that, this is what I'll do ...1. I'll respond with something random...
Posted by Tracy Preston - Romance Writer on Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:52:00 PST

Brand New Excerpt

Destiny's Captive Short Excerpt:   "As a matter of fact, I would wager to say that you have developed somewhat of an affinity for me.""Don't be ridiculous. I think you're crude and intolerable at...
Posted by Tracy Preston - Romance Writer on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:05:00 PST

Wanna get your work published?

Ok... It's the million dollar question that everyone wants the answer to. I've had people ask me time and time again for my advice on how to do it. (And no, it's not about html tags or how to do shadi...
Posted by Tracy Preston - Romance Writer on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:11:00 PST

Release Date Announced!!!

Hello all! I am pleased to announce that Destiny's Captive has finally received a release date. Though it feels like it took forever, it was sooo worth it! Destiny's Captive will be available in E-bo...
Posted by Tracy Preston - Romance Writer on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:26:00 PST

Updated Excerpt!!

I have updated the excerpt from Destiny's Captive on my website and have also included the inside cover blurb. Drop by and give it a read!! I'd love to hear what you think...  :o)   CLICK HE...
Posted by Tracy Preston - Romance Writer on Sun, 25 May 2008 02:41:00 PST

First Review

I just received my first review for Destiny's Captive, and I must say I couldn't be happier with it. No words can express how honored I felt to be compared to these two titans of romantic literature.....
Posted by Tracy Preston - Romance Writer on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:27:00 PST

Destiny’s Captive just got a cover!!

I am elated to reveal the cover to my debut release, Destiny’s Captive. I am excited about the pink. I just love pink. (I’m such a girl sometimes -- LOL.) Anyway, I’d love to he...
Posted by Tracy Preston - Romance Writer on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:55:00 PST

Happy Easter Everyone!!

I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy Easter holiday! May you all have a wonderful day with your families, filled with egg hunts and chocolate bunnies!! Hugs, Tracy...
Posted by Tracy Preston - Romance Writer on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:00:00 PST

Important Announcement!!

I have a major announcement to make. I want to thank everyone who has been so patient and supportive of me while I struggled to get my debut novel published. Your emails, advice, and uplifting comment...
Posted by Tracy Preston - Romance Writer on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:00:00 PST