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| BOOK I BROOKLYN MONARCHS SERIES |
When I last walked the halls of
Romancing the Genres, I was in the process of releasing Campaign for Her Heart,
the twelfth book in the Decades: A Journey of African American Romance series.
Decades consists of 12 books, each set in one of 12 decades between 1900 and
2010. Each story focuses on the romance
between African American protagonists, but also embraces the African American
experience within that decade.
I was giddy with excitement over the
release of a new title and the release of this first-of-its-kind series. But I
also was overwhelmed. I’d recently been laid off from my day job and was
struggling to get my career back on track. I was in negotiations for a new
contract with my first publisher. My wonderful agent was retiring. And I’d
entered the new-to-me-world of independent publishing; there was a lot to
learn. A lot. Something had to give. With great reluctance, I bid adieu to
Romancing the Genres.
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| BOOK II BROOKLYN MONARCHS SERIES |
During the almost two years that I’ve
been gone, I still haven’t gotten my career on track. My first publisher has
stopped taking my calls. But before I reach for that bottle of diet Mountain
Dew to drown my sorrows, there is some promising news. After my wonderful agent
retired, I was fortunate to get another wonderful agent who’s helped me get a
contract with a new publisher. (We’ve just finalized the contract. I don’t have
a release date yet, but the formal announcement is coming soon.)
On the independent publishing front, I’ve
re-issued two of my contemporary romance back titles:
·
Sweet Deception
·
Heated Rivalry
I’ve also re-branded my Brooklyn
Monarchs contemporary sports romance series and announced its re-release
schedule:
·
Fast Break, Book
I, February 2020
·
Smooth Play, Book
II, March 2020
·
Keeping Score,
Book III, April 2020
·
Game Plan,
novella, May 2020
The Monarchs series features the
fictionalized professional basketball team. In the first three stories – Fast
Break, Smooth Play and Keeping Score, readers meet the members of the
perennially losing franchise and cheer them on during their Cinderella season.
Game Plan takes place in the off season, after the team has won its first title
in franchise history.
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| BOOK III BROOKLYN MONARCHS SERIES |
·
Game Time
Decision, Book IV, July 2020
·
Her Greatest Fan,
Book V, September 2020
·
Watch and Learn,
Book VI, November 2020
In these final three Monarchs stories,
the team returns intact. The franchise hopes to repeat its championship run,
potentially its first back-to-back title in its history. However, the same
problem that almost cost them their first title is back – with a twist.
That’s my 2020. I’m doing my best to
strategize for a stronger 2021. Thank you so much for your interest in my
career. I appreciate your encouragement and support.
Before I sign off, I know we’re in highly
unusual and intensely stressful times during this pandemic. My heart aches with
every tragedy and is lifted by each act of kindness. Please stay safe and be
well.
About
the Author
Patricia Sargeant is a national
best-selling, award-winning author of mysteries and romance. Her work has been
featured in national publications such as Publishers Weekly, USA
Today, Kirkus Reviews, Suspense Magazine, Mystery
Scene Magazine, Library Journal and RT Book
Reviews. She writes romances as Patricia Sargeant and mysteries as Olivia
Matthews.
Website: www.PatriciaSargeant.com
Facebook: @AuthorPatriciaSargeant
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