Sunday, November 30, 2008

BOOKS MAKE THE BEST GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!


BOOKS MAKE THE BEST GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS!! Surprise someone at Christmas with this warm romantic, love filled novel!
"A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE"..
By
Leeanne Marie Stephenson
"Nicole looked into Travis's piercing blue eyes and gasped upon seeing the flames of passion and desire reflected in them. With a moan, Travis's mouth came down possessively upon her soft yielding lips. She sighed and molded her body into his, letting go of her self-control."
Do you desire a consuming, ridiculous, can't live without you love? Then this is the story for you!!
Head Nurse, Nicole Danley RN, does not intend to permit herself to fall under Dr. Travis Anderson's spell, but her job demands that she work closely with him on medical matters. She finds herself becoming extremely conscious of his virile appeal. Every time his gaze meets hers, Nicole's heart turns over in response. A war of undeniable feelings rages inside her as she finds his constant nearness disturbing and exciting. Emotions run rampant in this raw passionate journey amidst a world of wealth, prestige, and privilege, interlaced with breath taking life and death hospital scenarios. This hard to put down read allows your fantasies to be indulged within this enticing, steamy, sensual romance!!
For more information and to purchase this book, go to:
http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3Lmxtc3RlcGhlbnNvbi5jb20v
ISBN 1424165075
EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER THREE OF "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE"
"EMOTIONS EXPLODE"
His touch seemed charged with electricity and Nicole felt warm excitement course through her veins. Yet her control was now gone and her hand reached up to slap him. Travis caught her tiny wrist in his large sculpted hand, just before it reached his cheek. Never had he felt himself so out of control with his emotions. Deep desire over took his logical thinking. He groaned as he cupped Nicole's high set cheekbones between his hands and possessively covered her soft yielding lips with his.
Nicole, taken by surprise, was unable to escape his assault upon her senses. His mouth smothered her lips, and a strange light-headedness possessed her body as waves of explicit pleasure rocked over her. His kiss was unnerving her, weakening her while uncovering a sweet longing she had denied even to her self. Her body began to tremble as her lips hungrily responded to his. Nicole's slender arms reached up and encircled Travis's neck, as if they had a will of their own. Her body moved closer to Travis, her soft curves melting into his strong solid muscles.
For more information and to purchase this book, go to:
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CONTEST: WIN A $50.00 AMAZON GIFT CARD!!
To Enter: Just answer the 5 questions about "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE"found on my web site at:
http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3Lmxtc3RlcGhlbnNvbi5jb20v
Send the answers to stephensonbook@yahoo.com or write them on the GUESTBOOK page of my web site. Include "CONTEST" in the subject line. Winner will be drawn from all the correct answers on January 30, 2009. Winner will be notified via e-mail.
PRIZE: Winner of the contest about "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE" will receive a $50.00 AMAZON GIFT CARD!!!, "A LOVE JOURNAL" personally signed by me, Leeanne Marie Stephenson, MY PERSONALIZED BOOK MARKS, AND A BOX OF HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD CHOCLATES!!
GOOD LUCK!!

Sunday, September 14, 2008

TANTALIZING EXCERPTS FROM, "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE"


TANTALIZING EXCERPTS FROM, “A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE”
Nicole was apprehensive, sensing that his presence was near. Her anxiety

heightened as she turned from the ship’s railing and saw a tall figure coming towards her
through the fog. She recognized his confident stride and powerful well-muscled body. As he approached, panic rose in Nicole, causing her knees to almost buckle beneath her. Travis’s strong grasp clasped her bare shoulders forcefully, pulling her close to him. Nicole struggled against him, trying to push away her desire to melt into his arms and give way to the rising passion she felt whenever he was near.
Nicole looked into Travis’s piercing blue eyes and gasped upon seeing the flames of passion and desire reflected in them. With a moan, Travis’s mouth came down possessively upon her soft yielding lips. Nicole felt her defensive walls crumble as pulsating sensations whirled in her body, igniting an all consuming desire that only he could satiate. She sighed and molded her body into his, letting go of her self control.
Travis caught her to him, holding her against his virile body and kissed her, plundering her lips until she had no will of her own. It was as if someone had lit a fire at every point they touched. Somehow her fingers were buried in his hair, feeling its crisp unruliness with the last of her reeling senses and somehow her full lips were opening under his. Her lips were smothered by his mouth and a strange lightheadedness possessed her body as waves of explicit pleasure rocked over her. The fever reached her mind and nothing mattered except her hunger for the man that held her in his arms. She became limp with desire reveling in this primitive fierceness.
Travis swiftly pulled Nicole up against his body, knowing what he desired right at that moment, unable to control the passionate side of the love he felt for her.
Her laughing ceased as she felt the muscular contours of his body interlock against the bare surfaces of her body. She gasped as she gazed into his expressive eyes
and encountered the deep passionate chemistry that flowed between them. Her arms possessed with a will of their own, slid up around his neck, enabling her to press her body even closer to his, delighting in the sensations the act was arousing within her.
With a groan, Travis brought his lips down upon her soft pink yielding mouth. An electrical charge surged through him, igniting his body to boundaries he had never approached before. His lips endlessly explored hers, tasting a sweetness, that he wanted to drown in forever.
Nicole pushed aside her fears, letting go of all her built up defenses, unable to deny that which her heart and body craved so deeply. Her head whirled as a warm tingling sensation spread to the most vulnerable areas of her body, urging her to melt her body into his, desiring to become as one with him.
His hand wandered to the bare satiny softness of her back, caressing ever so gently, causing shivers to travel up and down her spine. His kiss became more demanding, and hungry as he took in the response he body was giving him.
***This is just a sampling of what awaits you in this passion filled love story!
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ORDER THIS BOOK, PLEASE VISIT MY WEB SITE AT”
http://www.lmstephenson.com/

Saturday, September 6, 2008

TURNING TRAGEDY INTO TRIUMPH



WHAT IT TOOK TO TURN MY PERSONAL TRAGEDY INTO TRIUMPH

Living with a chronic condition is never easy, especially when it escalades into a life threatening situation! Mentally, somehow, I had to focus on the positive. My mind was my biggest obstacle to deal with. I found that resilience is key. Learning to stand strong in the face of challenge and adversity is my secret to my success. Picking up and moving forward is the only thing I could do. ***And making my life matter is the most important thing of all!! Thus, writing my book and showcasing my personal story to others, to inspire hope and inspiration, is my main goal in life!!

TO READ MORE ABOUT MY STORY AND MY BOOK, VISIT MY WEB SITE @:
http://www.lmstephenson.com/

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

WIN A $50.00 AMAZON GIFT CARD!!


CONTEST (WIN A $50.00 AMAZON GIFT CARD!!)

FOR THE HOT NEW ROMANCE NOVEL:
A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE”
BY
LEEANNE MARIE STEPHENSON

To Enter: Just answer the 5 questions about “A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE”found on my web site at:
http://www.lmstephenson.com/
Send the answers to stephensonbook@yahoo.com or write them on the GUESTBOOK page of my web site. Include “CONTEST” in the subject line. Winner will be drawn from all the correct answers on December 14, 2008. Winner will be notified via e-mail.

PRIZE: Winner of the contest about “A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE” will receive a $50.00 AMAZON GIFT CARD!!!, “A LOVE JOURNAL” personally signed by me, Leeanne Marie Stephenson, MY PERSONALIZED BOOK MARKS, AND A BOX OF HERSHEY’S POT OF GOLD CHOCLATES!!

GOOD LUCK!!

Monday, July 21, 2008

LIFE THREATENING ILLNESS INSPIRES LOVE STORY

I am selling the First Edition of my book called, "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE", on EBAY in order to bring attention and focus to my plight and that of millions of Americans who suffer with Diabetes. The complication of kidney failure from the Diabetes has greatly affected my life. I hope to be a beacon of hope and inspiration to others with this disease.I also am trying to stay on top of my medicall bills and be less of a burden to my family. Please go to the following link for my ad on EBAY and read my story of how this book came about:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170241651734&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=007 You can also go to my web site which is:http://www.lmstephenson.com Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Leeanne

Saturday, July 12, 2008

MY INTERVIEW FOR MY BOOK, "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE" FROM ALL THESE BOOKS


[u][b]About Me[/b][/u]
BIOGRAPHY OF LEEANNE MARIE STEPHENSON
RN and Author of
“A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE”

My introduction into the world of medical professionals started at the age of six. I was diagnosed with “brittle diabetes”, and spent the majority of my childhood in the hospital. Doctors, nurses, and nutritionists impressed me with their patience, sensitivity and positive can do attitudes. They taught me how to balance my food intake and insulin injections so I could lead a “somewhat” normal life. The professionalism these people displayed made me realize that I wanted to be part of this care giving community. Therefore, I became a Registered Nurse. After graduating with honors from Mercy Central School of Nursing, (Grand Rapids, MI), I secured a position as a Registered Nurse at Blodgett Hospital, (Grand Rapids, MI). Over the next ten years, I married my high school sweetheart and started a family. Periodically I changed jobs to meet the demands of parenthood and family life.
Then my life took a dramatic turn as I was diagnosed with kidney failure due to my diabetes. The prognosis was less than promising. As my physical condition deteriorated, I was forced to give up my career as a nurse. Fatigue and weakness encompassed my entire world as I underwent dialysis treatments. Once again, I was on the receiving end of medical care. Desperate and determined to still be part of this wonderful profession, I started writing a romance novel based on the experiences I had encountered as a nurse. When the days that lie ahead of me seemed impossible to face, I did not allow my tears to compromise my strength. Instead of giving up, during the darkest time in my life, I drew on the love that surrounded me from my wonderful husband and family to write this loving story. When I wrote, I was released from my physical problems and taken back into the world of nursing, which I loved so much. Romantic stories can always release us from the problems of real life. They send us into a fantasy world where our imaginations can soar. I strove to take my readers and myself into that world. Thus was born my book, “A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE”.
This book is so very special because it represents the strong love I had surrounding me, and what I could accomplish because of it, during the lowest point in my life.
The one driving force in my life was to be there for my family, especially my precious children. I had to continue and be a strong role model for them. I demonstrated to them that when adversity is overwhelming, you still have to endure. Getting ahead in a difficult situation requires an avid faith in oneself. I did just that by reaching deep inside myself and drawing on my core values of perseverance and unfaltering resolve to overcome the obstacles in my life and achieve one of my dreams!
After a year on dialysis, I was told I could have a kidney transplant. My wonderful brother stepped forward and gave me the gift of life. From that moment on, my whole world changed for the better and I eagerly embraced this second chance at life. When I felt well enough, I set about getting my romance story published, so I could be an inspirational example of what can be accomplished when life seems overwhelmingly hopeless! Unfortunately, I recently learned that my transplanted kidney is deteriorating. I hope and pray that I am able to showcase my story to others before my health gets too bad.

[i]Location:[/i]
MICHIGAN[i]Writing since:[/i]
1998[i]Influences:[/i]
My influences were my love of reading, my background as an RN, and the love of my husband![i]Background:[/i]
Graduated From Mercy Central School of Nursing in 1976. I have worked as an RN for Blodgett and ST. Mary’s Hospital, including Dr. Palmer as his private scrub nurse.[u][b]Author Comments[/b][/u]
“Nicole looked into Travis’s piercing blue eyes and gasped upon seeing the flames of passion and desire reflected in them. With a moan, Travis’s mouth came down possessively upon her soft yielding lips. She sighed and molded her body into his, letting go of her self-control.”
Do you desire a consuming, ridiculous, can’t live without you love? Then this is the story for you!!
Head Nurse, Nicole Danley RN, does not intend to permit herself to fall under Dr. Travis Anderson’s spell, but her job demands that she work closely with him on medical matters. She finds herself becoming extremely conscious of his virile appeal. Every time his gaze meets hers, Nicole’s heart turns over in response. A war of undeniable feelings rages inside her as she finds his constant nearness disturbing and exciting. Emotions run rampant in this raw passionate journey amidst a world of wealth, prestige, and privilege, interlaced with breath taking life and death hospital scenarios. This hard to put down read allows your fantasies to be indulged within this enticing, steamy, sensual romance!!

For more information and to purchase this book, go to:
http://www.lmstephenson.com/
ISBN# 1424165075

[u][b]Bibliography[/b][/u]

“A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE”
By
Leeanne Marie Stephenson
Publish America

Product Information:
Soft cover 6” by 9”
200 pp
Retail Price: $19.95
ISBN# 1-4241-6507-5

[u][b]Reviews[/b][/u]
Spell binding tale of romance, January 27, 2007
Reviewer:
Susan Hartman “RN”
"Nicole looked into Travis's piercing blue eyes and gasped upon seeing the depth of passion and desire reflected in them. With a moan, Travis's mouth came down possessively upon her soft yielding lips. She sighed and molded her body into his, letting go of her self control." This is just an example of the passion that exists between the two characters! Serious hospital scenarios, a world of wealth and prestige, and current relationships, shed doubts and uncertainties that send this gripping tale of romance into many intriguing twists and turns!!! I highly recommend reading this book. It is a compelling spell binding tale of romance!
document.write('2. Mitzi Berkhout - 2007-03-07 18:38:09
This is a well written book and is very entertaining. I like the fact that Michigan, Grand Rapids and surrounding area are in the book. It makes me proud to be from Michigan. The story line is very exciting; it will keep you guessing from start to finish.

Medical Romance Story HeidiTexas/ USA (3/24/2007)

A truly steamy story with many twists and turns! It is hard to put down!




17. Shelley - 2007-08-28 18:18:46
I saw your TV interview and thought it was awesome! You truly are an inspiring example of what can be accomplished when life seems overwhelmingly hopeleess! I’m definitelt purchasing your book. It sounds like a wonderful love story!

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A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE is a steamy, sensual romantic tale that takes the reader into the world of serious hospital scenarios with breath taking life and death situations. An intriguing world of wealth, prestige, and underhanded schemes lend the many twists and turns to this hard to put down read!


9. Mary - 2007-04-06 15:05:18
Your book is wonderful!! It is so romantic! It was very hard to put down. Thank you for a very good read!
[u][b]Q&A[/b][/u][b]1. What person or experience inspired you to become a writer?[/b]
Instead of giving up, during the darkest time in my life, I drew on the love that surrounded me from my wonderful husband and family to write this loving story. When I wrote, I was released from my physical problems and taken back into the world of nursing, which I loved so much. [b]2. How much of yourself and your beliefs/experiences do you put into your characters and stories?[/b]
A lot of the story was inspired by the great love I have with my husband. Also, I experienced many of the episodes described in the story. I have been to all the locations written about in, “A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE”.[b]3. If you could write one book that you knew everyone in the world would read, what would it be about?[/b]
I would chronicle how it is to live with a chronic illness and how one copes with it.[b]4. Who are some of your favorite authors?[/b]
Danielle Steele, Nora Roberts[b]5. What kind of books did you like as a child?[/b]
I loved “MY FRIEND FLICKA”, and the Nancy Drew books.[b]6. Of your books, which is your favorite and why?[/b]
“A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE” because it is such a compelling wonderful ove story and it involves the medical world which I so long to be a part of again.[b]7. Has being a recognized person had a positive or negative impact on your life?[/b]
It has all been positive. I have had book signings, press releases and television interviews![b][u]Links[/u][/b]
http://www.lmstephenson.com/

http://www.myspace.com/lmstephenson

http://aprescriptionforlove.blogspot.com/

Friday, May 30, 2008

NEW PICTURES AND LINKS FOR MY HOT, STEAMY ROMANCE NOVEL!!




I invite you to check out the new pictures of my book signings on the events page of my web site. I also invite you to click on the two new links on the home page of my web site to read my press release and my interview about the sexy hero in my hot steamy romance, "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE" Thank you and may there always be love in your lives!! My web site is:
http://www.lmstephenson.com

Friday, May 23, 2008

PRESS RELEASE FOR MY HOT NEW ROMANCE NOVEL


A PRESCRIPTON FOR LOVE
BY
LEEANNE MARIE STEPHENSON
I invite you to check out the PRESS RELEASE for my hot new romance novel. Just go to:
http://www.pr.com/press-release/86056

Friday, April 25, 2008

ALL ABOUT THE HUNKY HERO IN MY BOOK, "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE"

Okay -- its time to tell us about that hunky hero in your book.What's his name?
Dr. Travis AndersonWhy did you pick that name?
Travis seemed to be a virile sexy name for a man. I chose Anderson because it has a Swedish origin, which emulates his looks.Give us a brief description of how he looks.
Powerful, well muscled, handsome athletic build. Intriguing rugged face, presenting with deep set, piercing blue eyes, a fine straight nose, and a wickedly charming smile. He has a tall, confident stride. His manner is always self assured and confident. He exudes a virile appeal!! Whew!! Is there anything unusual about his appearance?
His unruly sandy colored hair!
Who does he love? Why?
He loves Head Nurse, Nicole Danley. They start out with a special camaraderie, working side by side in life and death hospital scenarios. This turns into a deep all consuming love. Her deep concern and compassion for her patients emulates his feelings. Then there is the electric sparks and chemistry flying between them with any sort of intimate contact!!
Does this person love him?
Nicole tries hard to fight back her desires for Travis, but he overrides this as he becomes the hero many times over in different scenarios. She loves his sincerity and compassion for his patients and knows deep down that everything will be okay whenever he is around.Tell us about his family. Are they important to him?
His father had been a famous orthopedic surgeon. He had invested wisely making the scope of his wealth grow. Then tragedy struck when his parents died in a plane crash returning from a medical conference in Paris. Travis's older sister, Liz, took over and raised him. She married Wade, a lawyer with political ambitions which turns into underhanded schemes and plots to transport him to the Presidency. This situation among others lends the many twists and turns to this pulse quickening love story.Where is he from?
He is from Ada, Michigan. It is a wealthy community. He resides in a magnificent mansion overlooking the rippling Thornapple River.Does his hometown affect his behavior, thoughts and attitude?
Although he was born and raised in a world of wealth and prestige, he also was taught to care for others. Being around his father who was a doctor, embedded this caring attitude into his very soul, thus making him want to become a doctor also.What does he want out of life?
He wants to make his father proud by being the best doctor. He tuly desires a family of his own, since his family life was so wonderful when his parents were alive. He desires a wife that he can love and share his life with, as his mother and father did. They were excellent role models for him!What's his biggest secret? (Only share if it isn't a spoiler in the story.)
Sorry, it would be a spoiler!Did you write more than one story about him?
I am currently working on a sequel to ,"A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE", In which Travis will……………..How would he describe you?
He would describe me to be a lot like the heroine in my book, Nicole. OF course I patterned a lot of her personality and actions after my own as I worked as an RN in the hospital. You could say that a lot of scenarios and people in the book came from the real life experiences I had!!Is there anything else about your hero that we need to know? Feel free to share.
"His emotions become centered around his love for Nicole, but being a realist, he knows that hope and love have a dangerous tendency to surge out of control, sweeping away the best built defenses and opening the way to risks of unbearable disappointment." This is just a glimpse into Travis's thought process!Please provide your website link.
A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVEWhat is the link to buy your book?
A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVEIt was wonderful to meet him. Thank you for bringing him to meet us. By the way, do you have a picture of him that you'd like to share?It is on the cover of my book, "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE".A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

READ ALL ABOUT THE VIRILE HERO IN MY BOOK, "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE"


SHARING MY HERO FROM: "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE"
Please check out my interview about The Hero in my book called, "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE". Read all about a man who fulfills all your fantasies! Click on the following link:
http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc2hhcmV5b3VyaGVyby5ibG9nc3BvdC5jb20vMjAwOC8wNC9kci10cmF2aXMtYW5kZXJzb24tZnJvbS1wcmVzY3JpcHRpb24uaHRtbA==

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

EXCERPT: EMOTIONS EXPLODE - THIRD CHAPTER








A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE
By
Leeanne Marie Stephenson
CHAPTER THREE- "EMOTIONS EXPLODE"
Ron’s gaze swept over Nicole with a hunger, as if he were a cat and she was the mouse he was about to devour. Her long chestnut brown tresses hung in ringlets that cascaded down her back to her waistline. Her shoulders were bare with only a gold chain covering her neck. Ron’s eye trailed down below the neckline where her satin slate grey dress began clinging to her rounded breasts, her slender waist and hips, and then flowed down to the floor.
Ron swallowed hard. "You are breathtakingly beautiful Nicole! Simply exquisite!" He appeared to be in a trance like state as he stared at Nicole.
Nicole felt truly beautiful. Ron’s comments caused her high cheek bones to flush with color and set highlights dancing in her large violet eyes.
TO READ MORE OF THIS CHAPTER, VISIT MY WEB SITE AT: A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE
May there always be love in your lifes! Leeanne

Monday, March 10, 2008

IT'S ALL IN THE SETTING IN MY BOOK!!



IT’S ALL IN THE SETTING OF THE BOOK!!
A Prescription for Love - Leeanne Marie Stephenson
Why did you pick the setting you used in your story? I'm not looking for -- "because I live there". I want you to dig deep and tell usWhy you chose that particular setting?

I chose Michigan and the community I worked in as a Registered Nurse. I take the reader on a journey back into the 1970's at Blodgett Hospital where I began my own career as a nurse. All the places in Michigan that I write about, I have visited, so I have a first hand knowledge of their beauty and significance!

What does the setting add to the story?

Since my story is a medical romance, it depicts the heart of the medical community in Michigan. it also takes the reader into a world of wealth and prestige in the varios wealthy areas of Michigan.

Could you write the same story in a different setting?

I could write the story in another hospital setting.Why or why couldn't you use a different setting?A different setting would be difficult, because the personlity of the setting wouldn't come through since I never experienced the setting myself. In particular, Michigan's Mackinac Island is such a glamorous romantic setting, it couldn't possibly be repaced in my story!

Did you use a real place as a basis for your setting?

Every place I wrote about existed back in the 1970's, and I have been to all these places.

Is there anything else about your setting that we need to know? Feel free to share.

This romantic journey highlights Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids and the beautiful historical Mackinac Island of Michigan. The details of the setting make you feel as though you are right there with the characters. You willparticularly fall in love with the romantic Mackinac Isalnd! It's a love story in a setting you don't want to miss!

Please provide your website link.


What is the link to buy your book?


A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE BY LEEANNE MARIE STEPHENSON

Thursday, March 6, 2008

EXCITING NEWS!! CONTEST!!


EXCITING NEWS!!
CONTEST
ABOUT
THE HOT NEW ROMANCE NOVEL:
"A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE"
BY
LEEANNE MARIE STEPHENSON
To Enter: Just answer the following 5 questions about "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE". Send the answers to stephensonbook@yahoo.com. Include "CONTEST" in the subject line. Winner will be drawn from all the correct answer e-mails on June 30, 2008. Winner will be notified via e-mail.
PRIZE: Winner of the contest about "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE" will receive "A LOVE JOURNAL" personally signed by me, Leeanne Marie Stephenson, MY PERSONALIZED BOOK MARKS, AND A BOX OF HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD CHOCLATES!!
Just go to http://www.lmstephenson.com/ to purchase "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE". Then delve into this steamy, sensual romance novel and find the answers to the following 5 questions ( You can also view this contest and the questions at my web site: http://www.lmstephenon.com/):
1. What color and type of car does Dr. Travis Anderson drive?
2. What floor in the hospital was Nicole Head Nurse of?
3. On what lake was Nicole's Aunt & Uncle's house located?
4. What is the name of Nicole's horse on Mackinac Island?
5. What location was the scene of the first lovemaking session between Travis and Nicole?
GOOD LUCK!!

Saturday, March 1, 2008

TV INTERVIEW FOR MY BOOK, "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE"

This is my television appearance from August 23rd on WZZM TV13/ABC on the "TAKE FIVE" Show. I was interviewed about my new romance novel called, "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE." I talk about the illness that inspired me to write the book and how I am an inspiring example of what can be accomplished when life seems overwhelmimgly hopeless! My book is a hard to put down read that you will wish would never end! You won't be disappointed. To learn more about my story and to purchase my book, please go to my web site. While you are there please sign my guestbook and let me know how you think I did on TV. Thank you, Leeanne

http://www.lmstephenson.com

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER



JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER Current mood: breezy Category: Blogging
JUDGE A BOOK BY THE COVER
A Prescription for Love - Leeanne Marie Stephenson
Did you design the cover?No

Did your publisher design the cover?Yes, Publish America designed it.

Did you get to give any input about the cover design?I was allowed to design it if I wanted, but I was so thrilled with their design, that I kept it.

Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details.It depicts the story as a medical romance within a hospital setting.

Who is the cover artist?The design team at Publish America.

Are you happy with the cover?I am thrilled with it. It jumps right out at you and says pick me up and check me out!If not, what would you change and why?

Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover.I love the bright colors, and the sexy flirtatious look my heroine is givng my hero!

Is there anything else about your cover that we need to know? Feel free to share.My hero and heroine are portrayed just as I describe them in the book, right down to their eye colors.

Please provide your website link.http://www.lmstephenson.com/


My name is Leeanne Marie Stephenson and my book is, "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE".Thank you, LeeanneLeeanne Marie Stephenson Author of "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE"(Publish America ISBN 1424165075)http://judgebookbycover.blogspot.com/www.lmstephenson.com

Saturday, February 23, 2008

RECOVERING!!


Just wanted to share that I have had the stomach virus for a week!! I'm just now starting to feel better, and am trying to recover. It gets scary because I need to stay hydrated for my transplanted kidney function, and I lost a lot of fluid. Then, being a diabetic,my blood sugar kept dropping because I couldn't keep any thing down. I was miserable. Anyways, I wanted to know if anyone else has had this bug. It lasts 7 days. My husband has been wonderful caring for me! I am doing an interview on the hero in my book, which I will be posting as soon as I get better. May there always be love in your lives! Leeanne ♥
A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE

Friday, February 15, 2008

MY ROMANTIC VALENTINE GIFT FROM MY WONDERFUL HUSBAND!!



MY ROMANTIC VALENTINE GIFT FROM MY WONDERFUL HUSBAND!!
I wanted to tell you all about what a romantic wonderful man my husband is. Remember that he is the one who inspired me to write my passionate, sensual romance novel. It started with me reminiscing about my childhood, when I came down with diabetes. Back then, they didn't have diet pop, so I was left to drink only water. Then they came out with fizzies! They are flavored tablets that you plop into a glass of water. They fizz up and turn the water into a delicious drink! I loved these as a child, but they took them off the market because the artificial sweetener in them was causing cancer in rats. I really missed them. My wonderful husband listened to my story, and went about tracking the fizzies down. He presented tthem to me on Valentine's day. I can't tell you all how much this meant to me! It was so thought ful. He also gave me a very romantic card, that I would like to share with you. It states, "For my wife, my lover, my partner, I've come to cherish so many special things about you, Your smile, your reassuring touch, the way you understandme. And I want you to know especially today that I'll always be there for you, I'll always believe in us!" This comes from a marriage of 31 years. Can you see why he was my inspiration for Dr. Travis Anderson in my book!! I invite you to please visit my web site and learn more about Travis and my romance novel. Thank you, Leeanne.
A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

COME JOIN ME FOR MY AUTHOR'S CHAT TOMORROW!!

I am having an author's chat tomorrow morning from 10:00am to 12noon EST on the yahoo group Alternative Read. You can chat with me about my book, "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE" and the great adversity I faced to write it. I hope to offer encouragement and inspiration to all of you!! Here is the link to visit the chat:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/An_Alternative_Read
Hope to chat with you tomorrow, Leeanne

Saturday, February 2, 2008

MY TELEVISION INTERVIEW FOR MY ROMANCE NOVEL, "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE"

TV INTERVIEW FOR MY BOOK, "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE" This is my television appearance from August 23rd on WZZM TV13/ABC on the "TAKE FIVE" Show. I was interviewed about my new romance novel called, "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE." I talk about the illness that inspired me to write the book and how I am an inspiring example of what can be accomplished when life seems overwhelmimgly hopeless! My book is a hard to put down read that you will wish would never end! You won't be disappointed. To learn more about my story and to purchase my book, please go to my web site at: www.lmstephenson.com. Thank you, Leeanne

http://www.lmstephenson.com

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

IN DETAIL WITH LEEANNE MARIE STEPHENSON


In Detail with Leeanne Marie Stephenson
Tell us the book title and your author name.A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVEBY LEEANNE MARIE STEPHENSON
What inspired the book? my life took a dramatic turn as I was diagnosed with kidney failuredue to my diabetes. The prognosis was less than promising. As myphysical condition deteriorated, I was forced to give up my career as anurse. Fatigue and weakness encompassed my entire world as I underwentdialysis treatments. Desperate and determined to still be part of thiswonderful profession, I started writing a romance novel based on theexperiences I had encountered as a nurse. When the days that lie aheadof me seemed impossible to face, I did not allow my tears to compromisemy strength. Instead of giving up, during the darkest time in my life,I drew on the love that surrounded me from my wonderful husband and family to write this loving story. When I wrote, I was released from my physical problems and taken back into the world of nursing, which I loved so much. Romantic stories can always release us from the problems of real life. They send us into a fantasy world where our imaginations can soar. I strove to take my readers and myself into that world. Thus was born my book, “A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE”.
What makes this book special to you? This book is so very special because it represents the strong love Ihad surrounding me, and what I could accomplish because of it, duringthe lowest point in my life.
What makes this a book that other people MUST read and WHY?It is a truly wonderful romantic journey, where you will wish thatthe Hero was definitely the man in your life! You are drawn into thedrama of the medical world with breath taking life and death scenarios, aworld of wealth and prestige, and underhanded schemes that lend themany twists and turns to this hard to put down read. You will wish it would never end! It also is a book that demonstrates what can be achieved when life seems overwhelmingly hopeless.
What people NEED to read this book and WHY? Lovers of romance novels, people wanting to know what true love isand how it is demonstrated between 2 people. People facing thechallenges of great adversity in their lives will hopefully be inspired to readthis book, to see how I achieved my dream while living without any hopein my life.
What sparks your creativity?
Any tips to help others spark their owncreativity? My creativity for this book came from the great love affair I have with my husband. Also, I wanted to still of the medical world so I wrote about that. I think you can be very creative if you use a lot of your own personal experiences in your writing.
What has been the biggest stumbling block in your writing?
Can youshare some tips to help others get past similar problems?The hardest thing about writing when you are sick, is the fatigue and weakness that you experience. You just have to have an unfathomable resolve to forge ahead and accomplish what you set out to achieve!
What do you think motivates people to become authors?
What motivatedyou to get into this unusual industry? I became an author, because the writing allowed me to escape into my imagination and go to a place where the world was wonderful! It allowedme to escape the horrible world and circumstances I was in. I wroteabout a place in life that I loved which was being a Nurse.
Tell me about the most unusual things you have done to promote anybooks? I persistently sent many media packages and e-mails to a TV show until they relented and had me on their show.
FICTION - If there is a setting, tell us how you decided on thatsetting and what you did to create a complete and vivid setting for your readers? My setting is where I worked my own career as a nurse so it is very personal to me and easy to describe throughout the book.
FICTION - What inspires you about the hero or heroine in your book?What makes them memorable for the reader?
What motivates the hero and/orheroine? You can include information about both if you want. Well, the heroine is a Nurse as I was, so alot of her characteristics magnify my personality. The hero is every woman's dream, truly aloving caring man.
FICTION - Is there a villain or something that causes friction in your story? Tell us about what or who it is and how that contributes to thestory. Any details about conflict and friction is good information to know.There are several villains in the story, all with the same goal of keeping the hero and heroine apart! Each has their own selfish reasonsfor their phoniness and manipulations of the characters. It lends many twists and turns to the plot with their underhanded schemes!
If there's anything else you would like to share, this is the time and place. After a year on dialysis, I was told I could have a kidney transplant. My wonderful brother stepped forward and gave me the gift of life. From that moment on, my whole world changed for the better and I eagerly embraced this second chance at life. When I felt well enough,I set about getting my romance story published, so I could be an inspirational example of what can be accomplished when life seems overwhelmingly hopeless.
Thank you for visiting with me and in closing, give us your website address and a link to order your book.
http://www.lmstephenson.com/

http://www.lmstephenson.com/http://www.amazon.com/Prescription-Love-Leeanne-Marie-Stephenson/dp/1424165075/sr=8-12/qid=1172424584/ref=sr_1_12/104-7067955-3361511?ie=UTF8&s=books

Monday, January 28, 2008

INTERVIEW WITH LEEANNE MARIE STEPHENSON


LEEANNE MARIE STEPHENSON_________ the person:
1. What three words do you think describe you as a human being?
1. Loving – I love very deeply with all my heart and soul. 2. Caring – I care very deeply about others and what they are going through. Thus I became a Registered Nurse. 3. Giving – I give in as many ways as I can to help others!
2. How do you think others would describe you?
Empathetic and sympathetic, very loving, generous spirit, very organized, good listenenr, wonderful cook.
3. Please tell us what you are most passionate about outside of writing.
My family and making sure things in their world are A-OK.
4. Do you have any pets? If so, introduce us to them.
No
5. What is your most precious memory?
My daughter was born with many problems because I was a diabetic, and at one point they told me she wasn’t going to make it. Therefore my most precious memory was when I was finally able to hold her in my arms for the first time, 2 weeks after she was born.
6. What is your most embarrassing memory?
My husband and I took my son and his new girlfriend out to dinner for the first time and I called her by my son’s last girlfriend’s name!! It was quite an uncomfortable moment!!
7. If you weren’t a writer, what would you be doing with your life?
If I hadn’t become disabled with my medical condition I would have continued on in my education in nursing and ultimately become the Head Nurse of ICU.
8. In two paragraphs or less write your obituary.
Leeann Marie Stephenson went home to be with her Lord. She was a woman of generous spirit who gave her all to make others feel loved and happy. She stood strong while facing health challenges and adversity, thus turning her tragedy into triumph. She will most be remembered for making her life matter.
LEEANNE MARIE STEPHENSON__________ the writer:
9. Can you describe the time you realized you were indeed a “real” writer?
When I finished my book and it was accepted to be published. When the publisher sent me a picture of the cover it started to seem like reality.
10. What is going on with your writing these days?
I’m currently going over several plot lines and developing characters for my next book.
11. What are your future goals for your writing?
I would like to produce a sequel to my called, “A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE”. I have had several requests for this.
12. Can you describe a typical writing day for you?
I sit in a cozy chair in my office and let my imagination soar as delve into the lifes of my characters, then I begin to write the scenarios down.
13. Why do you write?
I t allows me to escape from the real world of chronic illnesses, and takes me to places where I can let my imagination soar.
14. What writer most inspires you? Why?
Ann Wesley Hardin. Her writing style is a lot like mine.
15. How do you define your writing?
My writing style uses the view pint of both the her and the heroine so you can see how each one is thinking. There is nothing more wonderful than love and romance in one’s life and I bring this into my writing.
16. In one sentence—what do you want people to say about your writing in fifty years?
Do you believe in a ridiculous, all consuming love, that you can’t live without. Then this is the writer for you!!
____________ the details:
17. Can you tell us where to find more information on you? Website? Blog?
Website: http://www.lmstephenson.com/
Blog: http://www.myspace.com/lmstephenson
18. Is there a place where readers can reach you?
e-mail: stephensonbook@yahoo.com
19. Can you list all your book titles so people can look for them?
“A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE” by Leeanne Marie Stephenson
ISBN# 1-4241-6507-5
20. For new readers—what can they expect when they read your book(s)?
A delightful escape into a fantasy indulging truly romantic, passionate love story!

In conclusion:
21. Take as much space as necessary to speak to our readers—what would you like them to know about you and your writing?
My introduction into the world of medical professionals started at the age of six. I was diagnosed with “brittle diabetes”, and spent the majority of my childhood in the hospital. Doctors, nurses, and nutritionists impressed me with their patience, sensitivity and positive can do attitudes. They taught me how to balance my food intake and insulin injections so I could lead a “somewhat” normal life. The professionalism these people displayed made me realize that I wanted to be part of this care giving community. Therefore, I became a Registered Nurse. After graduating with honors from Mercy Central School of Nursing, (Grand Rapids, MI), I secured a position as a Registered Nurse at Blodgett Hospital, (Grand Rapids, MI). Over the next ten years, I married my high school sweetheart and started a family. Periodically I changed jobs to meet the demands of parenthood and family life.
Then my life took a dramatic turn as I was diagnosed with kidney failure due to my diabetes. The prognosis was less than promising. As my physical condition deteriorated, I was forced to give up my career as a nurse. Fatigue and weakness encompassed my entire world as I underwent dialysis treatments. Once again, I was on the receiving end of medical care. Desperate and determined to still be part of this wonderful profession, I started writing a romance novel based on the experiences I had encountered as a nurse. When the days that lie ahead of me seemed impossible to face, I did not allow my tears to compromise my strength. Instead of giving up, during the darkest time in my life, I drew on the love that surrounded me from my wonderful husband and family to write this loving story. When I wrote, I was released from my physical problems and taken back into the world of nursing, which I loved so much. Romantic stories can always release us from the problems of real life. They send us into a fantasy world where our imaginations can soar. I strove to take my readers and myself into that world. Thus was born my book, “A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE”.
This book is so very special because it represents the strong love I had surrounding me, and what I could accomplish because of it, during the lowest point in my life.
The one driving force in my life was to be there for my family, especially my precious children. I had to continue and be a strong role model for them. I demonstrated to them that when adversity is overwhelming, you still have to endure. Getting ahead in a difficult situation requires an avid faith in oneself. I did just that by reaching deep inside myself and drawing on my core values of perseverance and unfaltering resolve to overcome the obstacles in my life and achieve one of my dreams!
After a year on dialysis, I was told I could have a kidney transplant. My wonderful brother stepped forward and gave me the gift of life. From that moment on, my whole world changed for the better and I eagerly embraced this second chance at life. When I felt well enough, I set about getting my romance story published, so I could be an inspirational example of what can be accomplished when life seems overwhelmingly hopeless!

GET THROUGH THE BORING WINTER DAYS WITH THIS FANTASY INDULGING ROMANCE NOVEL!!



“A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE”
By
Leeanne Marie Stephenson

“Nicole looked into Travis’s piercing blue eyes and gasped upon seeing the flames of passion and desire reflected in them. With a moan, Travis’s mouth came down possessively upon her soft yielding lips. She sighed and molded her body into his, letting go of her self-control.”
Do you desire a consuming, ridiculous, can’t live without you love? Then this is the story for you!!
Head Nurse, Nicole Danley RN, does not intend to permit herself to fall under Dr. Travis Anderson’s spell, but her job demands that she work closely with him on medical matters. She finds herself becoming extremely conscious of his virile appeal. Every time his gaze meets hers, Nicole’s heart turns over in response. A war of undeniable feelings rages inside her as she finds his constant nearness disturbing and exciting. Emotions run rampant in this raw passionate journey amidst a world of wealth, prestige, and privilege, interlaced with breath taking life and death hospital scenarios. This hard to put down read allows your fantasies to be indulged within this enticing, steamy, sensual romance!!

For more information and to purchase this book, go to:
http://www.lmstephenson.com/