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April Newsletter

April 2, 2012 By admin

Happy Spring Everyone,

I hope spring showers bring you May flowers because it sure will for me.

First up, I will be heading to Little Rock, AR for Romance Slam Jam on April 12-15^th. Romance Slam Jam is the largest conference of African American romance writers and readers. We’ll be attending workshops, reader sessions, and the famous Emma Awards. I will be participating in a panel discussion on writing Sequels, Series and Scenes as well as hosting an Intimate Reader Session with my fans who want to know how I write those steamy, romance novels they can’t get enough of.

As mentioned previously, I was nominated for an RT Book Reviews award for my January 2011 release TWO TO TANGO. The winners of the award will be handed out on April 14^th at the RT Book Convention in Chicago. Since I’m not there in person, I will have to keep you posted if I win. If I don’t, it’s an honor just to have been nominated.

On April 17^th online and May 1^st in bookstores, my 10^th book and the second book in the trilogy LOST WITHOUT YOU will debut. VP Shane Adams’ story swirls with blackmail and intrigue surrounding his family’s business, Adams Cosmetics. The book also has a classic make-over love story involving his former nemesis Gabrielle Burton. I’m super excited to reach this milestone and have a special party planned for family and close friends in May. For readers, please be sure and visit my website www.yahrahstjohn.com for information on the Lost Without You contest and local book signings in the area.

On August 21^st online and September 1^st in bookstores, the third and final installment of the trilogy FORMULA FOR PASSION will be released. Courtney Adams falls for her family’s arch-enemies’ son, hotelier Jasper Jackson. I can’t wait for the final edition of the book cover so I can post it on my website and Facebook. Stay tuned.

If you haven’t picked up your copy of my 9^th book and the first book in the “An Adams Affair” trilogy NEED YOU NOW, it’s still on sale and available for purchase on my website: www.yahrahstjohn.com or www.amazon.com.

I’m still working on getting out my first e-book: DIRTY LAUNDRY, the funny, poignant and romantic story about four women: Layla, Chanel, Reese and Skye and their journey in singleton. Had a little bit of a delay with the editing process, but rest assured in will come your way in May.

Curious about the Poll results from website on who my 2^nd e-book will be about? Drum roll please…the results are in and the Prequel to the “An Adams Affair” trilogy was the most requested story that I write next. Apparently, readers want to know more about the dynamic Adams family and how the feud with Andrew Jackson got started. Stay tuned for a release date. As far as Amber from This Time Real goes, the character was a close runner-up. Don’t you think she deserves a story? I do. Wow! I already have my 3^rd e-book idea! An author’s work is never done and I must get back to writing.

All The Best,

Yahrah St. John

Filed Under: Newsletter Tagged With: An Adams Affair, ebook, Novel, romance, two to tango, Yahrah St. John

February 2012 Newsletter

February 28, 2012 By admin

Happy February Readers,

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine’s Day with their special someone filled with roses, chocolates, candlelit dinners or just spending time with your family and children. I had a great Valentine’s week. Thanks to my awesome publicist Vel Johnson with Vasaj Communications, I secured a live interview on Good Day Orlando on Fox 35. I was introduced as a romance author and relationship expert and was able to discuss my writing career and share tips and advice for couples (and singles). To watch a video of the show go to: http://yahrahstjohn.net/categorynewsletter/videoaudio/

If you haven’t picked up my 9th book, “An Adams Affair” trilogy NEED YOU NOW, it’s still on sale and available for purchase on my website: yahrahstjohn.net or on amazon.com. It’s the first book in the series and focuses on the CEO and eldest daughter Kayla Adams and her quest to save the family business Adams Cosmetics from millionaire corporate raider Ethan Graham.

The second book in the trilogy and my 10th book, LOST WITHOUT YOU is due out on April 17th with the middle child, VP Shane Adams. I’m sure you will enjoy all the blackmail and intrigue surrounding the family business and the classic make-over story of Gabrielle Burton and her love affair with Shane.

I just completed the third and final installment of the trilogy FORMULA FOR PASSION which will debut in September 2012 with youngest daughter COURTNEY ADAMS falling for her family’s arch-enemies’ son, hotelier Jasper Jackson. I know you’ll find it a satisfying conclusion to the series as I do. I’ve received a draft of the book cover and it looks awesome!! As soon as the final edition of the book cover is received, I will post on my website.
My last project is editing and formatting my first e-book DIRTY LAUNDRY and designing the book cover. DIRTY LAUNDRY is the funny, poignant and romantic story about four women: Layla, Chanel, Reese and Skye and their journey in singleton. The book will be released soon and I will offer special introductory e-book pricing. Stay tuned for details.

If you want a say on what my next e-book will be, please be sure and visit my website: www.yahrahstjohn.net. A poll is up with the names of secondary characters from several of my books that were popular amongst readers. If you haven’t voted already, please do so as I will pick the character with the highest number of votes by March 15th and write their story.

Finally, I will be attending Romance Slam Jam from April 12-15th in Little Rock, Arkansas. I will be teaching one workshop on Sequels, Series and Scenes as well as participating in an Intimate Reader Sessions with fans who want to know how I write those steamy, romance novels they can’t get enough of.

Until next month…
Lots of Love,

Yahrah St. John

Filed Under: Newsletter Tagged With: An Adams Affair, harlequin, Novel, romance, Yahrah St. John

January 2012 Newsletter

January 6, 2012 By admin

Happy New Year Everyone,

As 2011 came to a close, I look back and am thankful for my health and publishing success. It was a trying first half of the year, but I made it through and am happier and healthier. The last half of the year ended on a high note with an RT Book Reviews award nomination for my January 2011 release TWO TO TANGO, the last book in the Orphan Series. I am extremely honored by the nomination.

2011 ended with the release of NEED YOU NOW my new trilogy “An Adams Affair” in December. It’s the first book in the series and will focus on the CEO and eldest daughter Kayla Adams and her quest to save the family business Adams Cosmetics from millionaire corporate raider Ethan Graham.

Finally, thanks to a new contract, I will have the privilege of bringing you more great stories in 2013.

With the New Year 2012 comes new releases and goals for the year for my alter ego Yahrah St. John. The second story of the “An Adams Affair” trilogy, LOST WITHOUT YOU will unfold on April 17^th with the middle child, VP Shane Adams. It will feature a stunning story of blackmail and intrigue surrounding the theft of Adams Cosmetics’ latest fragrance and a classic make-over story of Gabrielle Burton and her love affair with Shane. LOST WITHOUT YOU will be my 10^th book which is a huge milestone for me. I’m very proud to achieve that accomplishment.

My Dad threw me a party to celebrate my first book ONE MAGIC MOMENT in late 2004, we jokingly laughed about reaching my 10^th book and when that happened he would throw me another party. It seemed like such a far away goal. Well, seven years later….the time has come. Get your party shoes ready, Dad!

The final installment of the “An Adams Affair” trilogy FORMULA FOR PASSION will conclude in September 2012 with youngest daughter COURTNEY ADAMS falling for her family’s arch-enemies’ son, hotelier Jasper Jackson.

My goal for the year is two-fold. To work harder to increase my social networking platform. Working by day and writing by night is a job and a half, but I want to strive to give readers more of what they want and that’s hearing from me more often.

My second goal is to venture out into the world of E-books. I’ve watched what’s happened to Borders by not being ready for the e-book revolution and I’ve watched as authors such as Amanda Hocking have soared in E-books. I should be capitalizing on this market and my first book e-book DIRTY LAUNDRY will debut in March 2012.

DIRTY LAUNDRY was a labor of love that I worked on for nearly a year and after unsuccessful attempts at traditional publishing for my first main-stream women’s fiction book, I’m venturing to E-books. I hope you, my loyal romance readers will follow me on this journey. I think you will find a funny, poignant, yet romantic story in store for you.

I wish you a happy 2012 with happiness, good health and prosperity.

All the Best,

Yahrah

Filed Under: Newsletter Tagged With: An Adams Affair, fiction, harlequin, love, Need You Now, Novel, relationship, romance, writer, writing, Yahrah St. John

Lost Without You

November 18, 2011 By admin

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Playing for Keeps

June 22, 2011 By admin

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Reader Poll

June 20, 2011 By admin

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5 Questions With Yahrah St. John

June 19, 2011 By admin

Yahrah St. John, who lives in south Orange County, published her first romance, “One Magic Moment,” in 2004. Her seventh novel with Harlequin/Kimani Romance, “If You So Desire,” will be released on Wednesday; her eighth, “Two To Tango,” will debut Jan. 1. We asked the author — currently “single and dating,” she says — about love and romance.

1. How do you get your ideas for your books? To be an author, you have to be a great listener. My ideas usually come from my life or something I’ve heard from friends, co-workers, strangers, television or the news.

2. What’s your favorite romantic spot in Central Florida? St. Augustine. I love the old city with its oaks and Spanish moss. As a couple, you can stroll through the narrow brick streets, take a horse-and-carriage ride, and stay in a historical inn or B&B.

3. Who’s sexier: brooding Heathcliff from “Wuthering Heights” or dapper Rhett Butler from “Gone with the Wind”? Rhett Butler: He’s strong and masculine. Most of the heroes in my books are much like Rhett Butler, very alpha-male.

4. Has fast-paced life caused romance to decline? Yes, we talk less. There’s no more love letters. Instead, we text and e-mail. We shouldn’t let life’s distractions get in the way of good old-fashioned romance — like a long walk, holding hands.

5. What’s your most romantic memory? For Valentine’s Day, my ex sent me a dress. He wore a tuxedo and had flowers, champagne, chocolates and soft music waiting. He made dinner and presented a beautiful poem he’d written for me. I was touched.

Meet the author

Hometown: Chicago
Began writing: Age 12
Graduated: Northwestern University, bachelor of arts in English
Hobbies: The arts, basketball and adventure sports. She enjoys watching Food Network and is versatile in the kitchen.
Favorite indulgence: Her second true passion after writing is traveling. She takes a couple of vacations a year. For next year, she has planned a trip to Greece.

**Original article appeared in Orlando Sentinel August 27, 2010, written by Matthew J. Palm

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Contest

June 19, 2011 By admin

To celebrate my milestone 10^th book LOST WITHOUT YOU, answer all ten (10) questions correctly below and you’ll be entered to win the grand prize: a bottle of Marc Jacobs LOLA perfume. All entries must be received by May 30^th.