~2008 releases~
Beyond His Control
Harlequin Blaze
March 2008
"Beyond His Control, by Stephanie Tyler, is wonderful. The tension and love between Ava and Justin is perfectly depicted, and the almost nonstop adventure makes the story heart-stoppingly exciting.
—Page Traynor, Romantic Times Magazine, 4.5 Stars
Unleashing The Storm
(Sydney Croft)
Bantam Dell
March 2008
"This erotic romance [Unleashing The Storm]delves deep into the paranormal world of ghosts and humans with special abilities...Each page is filled with attitude, danger and sex that heats up fast and goes well beyond the norm…
—Jennifer Madsen, Romantic Times, 4 Stars
Night Vision
Hot Nights, Dark Desires -
Anthology Novella
Bantam Dell
May 20, 2008
"Night Vision is an excellent read. Stephanie Tyler does an exceptional job in penning likeable characters that I simply fell in love with."
—Cherokee, Coffee Time Romance
Shadow Play
Hot Nights, Dark Desires -
Anthology Novella
(Sydney Croft)
Bantam Dell
May 20, 2008
"SHADOW PLAY is a fascinating paranormal romance that is as inspiring as it is sexy."
—Jennifer A. Ray, Wild On Books
Seduced By The Storm
Bantam Dell
August 2008
"Ms Croft pens a tale where she manages to combine action along with sizzling hot passion. You will not be disappointed in this book."
– Night Owl Romance Reviews, TOP PICK!
~2009 releases~
Taming The Fire
Sydney Croft
Bantam Dell
May 2009
Hard To Hold
Bantam Dell
2009
Too Hot To Hold
Bantam Dell
2009
Hold On Tight
Bantam Dell
2009
~2007 Releases~
Coming Undone
Harlequin Blaze
April 2007
"[Tyler's] straight forward, dead-on writing style invites us to get hot and happy and bowled over by love right along with Carly and Hunt. Which makes being there when they do come undone one of the best things about the novel — next to just how great a romance it is."
-Michelle Buonofiglio, Romance: Buy The Book
Risking It All
Harlequin Blaze
June 2007
"With smooth writing and a fast pace, RISKING IT ALL pushes all the right buttons. From the detailed characterization, realistic dialogue, and passionate romance to the heartwarming conclusion, romance fans are going to love RISKING IT ALL."
-Terrie Figueroa, Romance Reviews Today
Riding The Storm
(
Sydney Croft)
Bantam Dell
September 2007
“Fans of JR Ward have a brand new writer to add to their auto-buy list – Sydney Croft. Exhilarating, erotic and engrossing, paranormal romance readers will not want to miss this sizzling debut!"
_Julie Bonello, SingleTitles.com
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Samhain Publishing
June 2007
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– Erica Jong
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-Andrew Olmsted, US Solider, killed in Iraq on January 3rd, 2008 – words from his final blog, written to be put up in the event of his death. (www.andrewolmsted.com
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December 31st, 2004 at 3:20 pm
I use a pen name. And when submitting I use my real name, and just put my website address at the bottom of the letters. Most editors figure it out. As for RWA, I’m not help there. I’ve only enetered two RWA contests and I used my real name.
December 31st, 2004 at 4:02 pm
I also some contests on the entry forms ask if you use a pen name don’t they? I’ve been thinking about pen names a lot lately and will most likely be switching over so I’m very interested in these comments.
December 31st, 2004 at 4:50 pm
The issue last summer with the RWA GH was the author that was being stalked and didn’t want her real name (which was the one the stalker knew) on the RWA website. RWA posted her real name, but the stalker (who is from Houston) did not make an appearance at the conference in Dallas.
December 31st, 2004 at 5:00 pm
I never understood why RWA made such a big stink about wanting the author’s real name listed, Margee. For some reason, that solidified in my mind that RWA wants authors to use their real name for RWA membership/contest purposes. I can totally understand not wanting your real name anywhere on the internet…
December 31st, 2004 at 6:07 pm
I think for contests you have to use your real name…
December 31st, 2004 at 7:46 pm
Well, I’m not sure how much help I can be. In a way, Sylvia Day is a pen name because it is my maiden name and not my married name (which is my legal name). RWA has me on the roster with my married name, but I use my maiden name for everything writing related, contests and otherwise.
On my Kensington contract it has my full name with my maiden name as a middle name (same thing for my GH entries, whose e-mail confirmations came to me under Sylvia Day). I enter all RWA contests under Sylvia Day. I send all agent/publisher correspondence and queries under Sylvia Day. The only time they need to know my real name is if we’re signing something legal.
I don’t see how contest wins can help you if they’re not associated with the name you intend to use in publication, but that’s just me.
December 31st, 2004 at 9:18 pm
Cece - I thought so too…but I’m with Sylvia in that I don’t see how contests wins under your real name help…
Sylvia - under the members page - are you listed as pen or married name then?
I need to get this under control - way too confusing. Although when I emailed GE coordinator she said no problem with me using my pen-name. Now I’ve just got to get the RWA # to match it/coordinate with it.
December 31st, 2004 at 9:27 pm
Steph,
On my actual member page that you need my passward to enter, it says Welcome Sylvia Day!, because under profile it asks for “nickname” and that’s where I put my pen name. But the information below that shows my married name. Does that make sense?
December 31st, 2004 at 9:33 pm
That makes total sense (that’s your personal page, right?)- but I’m thinking about the page that you can request your name to be added as an unpubbed member - more of a listing of all the unpubbed members in alpha. order…but maybe listing my pen-name as a nickname will take care of that…
maybe drinking now will help some too :)
December 31st, 2004 at 9:38 pm
have just answered my own question - Sylvia is listed under member links with pen-name, and so is Emma…
So now it’s about reconciling the member # with the pen-name. I think. Again I ask why RWA had an issue with authors using their ‘real’ names for the GH? Sheesh.
Def. drinking now.
December 31st, 2004 at 10:55 pm
Hmmmmm I’ve got a real problem then cause um my pen name ain’t part of my real name (yet).
January 1st, 2005 at 1:12 am
My pen name isn’t even close to my real name and it’s never been a problem. but like I said, I’ve only ever enterd 2 RWA contests.
January 1st, 2005 at 12:37 pm
Happy New Year!!