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Gwen Masters

Wickedly Sweet -- or Sweetly Wicked

About Me

More about me? Well, we can start with the "official" bio:
Gwen Masters is the pseudonym of a writer, editor, songwriter, and guitar slinger's muse. She is the author of a handful of novels and too many short stories to count, most of which have appeared in print sometime over the last dozen years. She loves live music, collects antiques, travels all over the world and always comes home to play in the shadow of Nashville's Music Row.
Unofficially (which is always more fun, don't you think?), I'm the girl-next-door with a wicked sense of smartass humor. I'm unafraid to speak my mind, and sometimes it gets me into trouble. I believe in good old-fashioned courtesy, always saying what you feel, and never turning your back on a friend, no matter how tough the going gets.
I also believe in the genius of Hemingway, making love until I'm exhausted, kicking through the fallen leaves of autumn, falling in love with the same man all over again every single day, Mother's good cooking, Mom's advice, the freedom of convertibles, music cranked up as loud as I can stand it, and homemade lemonade with just enough gin to make things interesting -- and not necessarily in that order.
Yes, I have a website, but MySpace apparently doesn't think it's appropriate for you to see...so I have to spell it out for you, and you might have to copy and paste. To visit my website, go here:www.gwenmasters.net
I also have a blog, where I get a bit more personal. Again, MySpace wants to make the decision for you by claiming it is a "spam" or "phishing" link, but you're an adult and you know better, right? To visit my blog, go here:www.gwenmasters.blogspot.com

My Interests

I have waaaay too many interests and hobbies for my own good! A few that come to mind immediately: good music, intimate dinners, long road trips, and decorating our historic home with antiques.

I'd like to meet:

Fellow authors, editors, publishers and agents. I am also open to networking with those in the music industry, as I often conduct interviews with recording artists, producers and songwriters for use in upcoming novels or feature articles.

Music:

Check out my friend list (or my profile song) if you want to hear what is spinning in my CD player...

Movies:

Ones that make me think.

Television:

I don't have much time for television...but when I do, House, M.D. on FOX is the only show I watch.

Books:

I have a whole list. Lately it's Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. Or Rick Bragg's All Over but the Shoutin'. Or Barbara Kingsolver's The Poisonwood Bible. They are both battling against John Updike for space on my "best reads" shelf.

Heroes:

My mother -- living proof that a woman can overcome anything. And my husband, who has the biggest heart of anyone I've ever known.

My Blog

I’m in the Spotlight!

The Author Spotlight, that is. The good people over at Joyfully Reviewed asked me a lot of questions, and I had a lot of answers! I’m talking about my favorite things, finding happily-ever-after...
Posted by Gwen Masters on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 05:42:00 PST

Cover Art for "Sex & Guitars"

Here’s a sneak peek of the cover art for my latest Forbidden Publications release, Sex & Guitars. This is my erotic memoir that was previously only available in hardcover -- now it’s a...
Posted by Gwen Masters on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:39:00 PST

Another Reason Commitment is Hot...

This month on For the Girls, I’m talking about that scary thing called Commitment, and one of those perks of settling down -- sex hotter than a mile of firecrackers! The connection I felt with ...
Posted by Gwen Masters on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:50:00 PST

Featured Author Day -- Come Join Me!

It's my Featured Author Day on the Romance Excerpts Only group. Want to read some great teasers from my latest novels? Or read about how they got started, and some of my thoughts on the tales? I'm pos...
Posted by Gwen Masters on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:58:00 PST

WIN a Copy of "One Breath at a Time"

Join me today at Lust Bites, where we're talking about One Breath at a Time. Read a hot excerpt and leave a comment for your chance to win a copy of the book, autographed by yours truly!  ...
Posted by Gwen Masters on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:26:00 PST

Reviewers Love "After All These Years"

I've got more good news about my latest novella, After All These Years. Manic Readers gave it four stars and a great review! Here's a bit of what they had to say: From the beginning of the story it's...
Posted by Gwen Masters on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:33:00 PST

Big Surprises are Coming Up!

My writing career has taken many twists and turns over the last several years, and now it's taking another! I'm so excited about the new developments, and I can't wait to share them with you. To stay ...
Posted by Gwen Masters on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:50:00 PST

Lots of Blog Updates and a Whole New Look!

Hop over to my Journal of This and That to see the changes! I've got a new template, all kinds of goodies on the sidebar, and updates on what I've been doing lately.  Check it out and let me know...
Posted by Gwen Masters on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:44:00 PST

"One Breath at a Time" is a Recommended Read

Lindy of TwoLips Reviews took the time to read my latest novel, One Breath at a Time, and she loved it! It's a Recommended Read with a five-kiss review. Here's a snippet of what she had to say: Right...
Posted by Gwen Masters on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:42:00 PST

Another Great Review!

Amanda Haffery of Romance Junkies recently took the time to read One Breath at a Time, and she loved it! The book got the highest possible score and a Blue Ribbon Review! Here's a bit of what she had ...
Posted by Gwen Masters on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:57:00 PST