Hi! It’s another new face at the Bradford Bunch! Actually, I have two faces, so I’m just slightly disoriented. I’m a 2010 double-debut author (hm, that sounds faintly kinky). I write as Maggie Robinson and Margaret Rowe. Maggie’s Mistress by Mistake is coming out on April 27 from Kensington Brava, and Margaret’s Tempting Eden arrives on June 1 from Berkley Heat. My family has enough trouble with one of me, so there have been adjustments all around. 
When I started writing in 2003, I really had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I’m not so sure I do now, either, but I’m looking forward to getting my dream realized after seven years. Part of me can’t wait. The other part (see? I told you I was disoriented) is scared to death. The thought of reviews is daunting. People tell me not to read them. I’ve taken some risks (particularly as Margaret Rowe) which might be considered controversial. But before I know it, the waiting game will be over.
You can read excerpts of both books at my websites, www.maggierobinson.net and www.margaretrowe.net. Just don’t tell me you don’t like them. 
Got any tips for a new author? What makes you take a chance on an unfamiliar writer? I have some beautiful bookmarks and coverflats I’ll send to everyone who makes a comment below to calm me down and make the wait more bearable. You can send your mailing address to maggie@maggierobinson.net and a packet will be on its way. Have the happiest of holidays! I hope your 2010 is as exciting but not as nerve-wracking as mine.
December 18th, 2009 at 6:32 am
Hey there! Glad to have you here with us. And I love the excerpts on both books. Can’t wait to read them. I think the thing that makes me want to take a risk on an unknown author is if they’re writing in a genre/subject I’m interested in reading at the moment, and I love their excerpt.
Denise A. Agnew
December 18th, 2009 at 6:36 am
Maggie (um, Margaret
), your covers are gorgeous! I’m so excited for you. (and don’t worry, you TOTALLY know what you’re doing)
December 18th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Congrats on your success Maggie! Love your covers and can’t wait to read your books
December 18th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Love both of these covers, Maggie! I can’t wait for your books to release and for everyone one else able to read them. I can’t believe it’s only a few months away.
December 18th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Thanks, Kris, Ely and Katiebabs. I’m still feeling the cover-love.:) Katie, I don’t feel quite like a success yet, LOL.Ely, I expect you to keep me from totally freaking out over the next few months. You too, J.K., and thanks for the vote of confidence.
Denise, thanks for the support! I feel pretty special to be a Bradford Babe, altho my babe days are kind of over.
December 18th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Hi Maggie,
Congrats on your upcoming debut release. I’m always willing to try a new author. It’s great when one of my favorite authors recommends a new author.
December 18th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
I love both covers and both identities!
These books are beyond awesome, I know, I’ve read them… more than once
December 18th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
I love my crit partners Tiff and Ely and JK!
Jane, thanks for commenting.I hope there are lots more people out there just like you!
December 18th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
Congrats on the upcoming double debut! The one thing that makes me want to read the work of a new author is quite frankly, enjoying reading an excerpt of the book. Covers can be attractive and make me pick up a book, but it is the generally browsing a portion of the book that decides me one way or the other.
And yes, your covers are wonderful.
December 19th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Love your covers and your books sound wonderful! I guess for me sometimes it’s the title or cover that catches my eye. Or when I read what the book is about. I don’t mind taking chances on new authors. I have been mostly lucky on all new authors I have read. Maybe only a couple I didn;t care for & I found someone else whom enjoyed their books so I passed them on to a friend.
December 19th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Little Lamb Lost, I know I had trouble deciding exactly what excerpts to put up on my websites. Now I’ll be even more vigilant, LOL. It’s hard to know how much is just enough.
Sue, thanks! A beautiful cover can’t hurt, but I probably pay more attention to the cover copy on the back. I also know a couple of friends whose tastes are similar to mine, and I depend on them for recs.