A Year in Review

In October of 2003 this site went live. One year later, (and over 27,000 visititations, wow) this site has been, to my pleasant chagrin, populated by the some of the warmest and sweetest souls. I'd really, really like to thank that group of you who have given me this sweetened experience. I want to acknowledge those of you who just regularly like to pop in and "see how he's doing" for being such a support and a family of mine out here in cyberspace.

Parallel to your interests, I really have to thank my webmistress, Cathandra Alfano, aka "Lil-Wolf" for putting up with me throughout this past trying and eventful year. Believe me, working with me is no picnic. And she has done that and brought this site to a new level all on her own initiative. I admire that. Thank you Cat.

So, back to business, after the first twelve months, I thought it would be appropiate to review the highlights of our last year before we launch into the second. (I'm a big reflector)

So here is a mirror into the past:
October
The site goes Live! Everything is still being changed and updated many pages are redesigned and content added this month.
November
We send our first newsletter and announce the monthly contest for signed books. The Artists of Romance get their own mini sites. To honor their wonderful work we dedicated a page to each of the artists who has been kind enough to share art with Stefan.
December
Contest book 'A Viscount for Christmas'. Winner Gwen W.
Christmas break for the romance industry. See you in January!
January
Contest book 'Bloodstone: Tempted by Your Touch'. Winner Nancy L. Melynda Beth Skinner visited and sent us her link!
February
Contest book 'Enchantress Mine'. Winner Rose B.
We're introducing a new artist to the Artist Submissions section! Chris Cocozza shared some wonderful art with Stefan.
March
Contest book 'Beloved Embrace'. Winner Nancy L.
Stefan originally had been asked by Dorchester Authors to be at the Book Fair this weekend in NYC for a book signing with author Cindy Holby of "Crosswinds". Unfortunately, the higher RT Management has asked that Stefan "stay away".
April
Contest book 'The Perfect Lover'. Winner Sherry H.
May
Contest book 'Dark Guardian'. Winner Darla Z.
June
Contest book 'A Tale of Two Vikings (2 covers/2 copies)'. Winners Corleen K. and Monica P.
Sharon Schulze visited and sent us her link.
July
Contest book 'Crosswinds'. Winner Deanne J.
We're introducing a new artist to the Artist Submissions section! Phil Heffernan shared a wonderful new piece with Stefan.
Cindy Holby sent us the link for her new site! Visit her here!
August
Contest book 'Three Heroes'. Winners Merry C.
Redesign is in full swing reproducing the site with a whole new look.
September
Contest carried over due to technical difficulties.
In the background redesign is winding down, getting ready to go live.
Site Updates
10.12.04
Finally finished with the redesign!
9.15.04
Added two wallpapers to the Downloads page.
Recent Shoots
Thursday, October 7th
Posed at Osonitch Studio with Suzanne for a cop scene entitled, "Night Shadow's"
Thursday, October 7th
Posed with April for a historical shoot at Michel's entitled "Devil in Winter"
Wednesday, September 29th
Posed for Alan Ayers and Michel LeGrou for a medieval shoot with Vivian entitled "The Betrothed".
Thursday, September 23rd
Did a fun shoot for Chris Cocozza and Michel LeGrou. It was kind of a "Last of the Mohicans" sequel with Laura Williams, also on the cover, in the background snickering about my buckskins. Lots of fun today. Thanks Donald (MPG).
Wednesday, September 16th
Posed at Miss Shirley Green's with red head April for a medieval shoot entitled "Hearts of Flame".
October Contest
Our current contest is for a Ginger Hanson AND Stefan signed copy of 'White Horses'. As a subscriber you're already entered, but be sure to enter at the site for another chance to win. Click here for details.

Author: Ginger Hanson
Artist: Unknown
 
September Winner
Congratulations to Cathie M.
She is our September winner!!
Thanks to all who entered.
 
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