Author Terry McLaughlin

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Wet Noodle Posse

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Recipes

Terry and friends at the Desert Dream conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, April 2006. From the left, Golden Heart finalist Anna Sugden, Terry, Blaze author Tawny Weber, and Harlequin Medical Romance author and fellow Noodler, Janice Lynn.
Atlanta Dinner

Terry and fellow Noodlers enjoy a pre-conference dinner in Atlanta, July 2006. From the left, Harlequin American author Trish Milburn, Golden Heart finalist Priscilla Kissinger, RITA-winning Bombshell author Stephanie Feagan, Terry, award-winning Superromance author Anna DeStefano, and RITA-winning Mills & Boon author Diane Gaston.

Noodlers Posse

From the left, fellow Romance Writers of America Board of Directors member Trish Milburn, Golden Heart finalist Theresa Ragan, Terry, RITA finalist Stephanie Rowe, and Golden Heart finalist Priscilla Kissinger at the reception for the contest finalists in San Francisco, 2009.

One of the joys of Terry's life is her membership in the Wet Noodle Posse. The Posse formed in 2003, when its members finaled in Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart contest. They didn't merely keep in touch after their contest experience—they became as close as sisters.

Out to lunch with the Posse in Dallas, 2004
How did they come up with the name? One of the members doubted her writing ability, and the rest of them threatened to get together, hunt her down, and beat her with a wet noodle.

Virginia City, 2005
Support and sympathy, shared sorrows and shared successes—the Posse members are always there for each other. Check out their archived e-zine and their blog at wetnoodleposse.blogspot.com.

At RWA's annual national conference, Reno, 2005

In search of chocolate cake, Atlanta, 2006

Maybe, Baby appears in French as Nos couers enlaces.

A Perfect Stranger appears as Un extrano in Spanish-speaking countries. In French, it's Des baisers interdits.

When it was released in the United Kingdom, Make-Believe Cowboy became Millionaire Cowboy Seeks Wife.

Jack Maguire is Un visiteur à Carnelian Cove in the French translation of A Small-Town Temptation.

Maybe, Baby French cover

When she's writing, Terry likes to grab some finger food for lunch and munch at the keyboard. Here are a few of her favorite snacks:

Quick Bruschetta
several thick slices firm bread (Terry uses chewy sourdough baguettes)
several slices mozzarella cheese
one tomato, thinly sliced
1 Tablespoon bottled Italian herbs
2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt

Preheat the oven to 400. On a small plate, drizzle the olive oil over the herbs and mix; set aside. Slice the bread, the cheese, and the tomatoes. Press one side of each bread slice into the seasoned olive oil until it is coated with oil and herbs. Spread the slices of bread, coated side up, on a cookie sheet and sprinkle with the salt to taste. Layer the cheese and tomato slices on top of the bread and place into the oven. Toast until the cheese has melted and begins to brown around the edges.

Cheesy Shrimp Spread
one package cream cheese
approximately two cups small, peeled, fresh or canned shrimp
four green onions, cut into thin slices (including most of the dark green stem)
one teaspoon lemon juice

Blend all the ingredients together in a food processor until a coarse spread is formed. Spread a bit over crackers or toast.

Tapenade
one jar (approximately 60) pitted Kalamata olives, drained
1 2 ounce can anchovy fillets
2 Tablespoons capers
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
2 Tablespoons olive oil

Blend all the ingredients together in a food processor until a coarse paste is formed. Spread a bit over crackers or toast with a little cream cheese.

		Photos Wet Noodle Posse Foreign Editions Recipes Photos Terry and friends at the Desert Dream conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, April 2006. From the left, Golden Heart finalist Anna Sugden, Terry, Blaze author Tawny Weber, and Harlequin Medical Romance author and fellow Noodler, Janice Lynn. Terry and fellow Noodlers enjoy a pre-conference dinner in Atlanta, July 2006. From the left, Harlequin American author Trish Milburn, Golden Heart finalist Priscilla Kissinger, RITA-winning Bombshell author Stephanie Feagan, Terry, award-winning Superromance author Anna DeStefano, and RITA-winning Mills & Boon author Diane Gaston. From the left, fellow Romance Writers of America Board of Directors member Trish Milburn, Golden Heart finalist Theresa Ragan, Terry, RITA finalist Stephanie Rowe, and Golden Heart finalist Priscilla Kissinger at the reception for the contest finalists in San Francisco, 2009. Wet Noodle Posse One of the joys of Terry's life is her membership in the Wet Noodle Posse. The Posse formed in 2003, when its members finaled in Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart contest. They didn't merely keep in touch after their contest experience—they became as close as sisters. Out to lunch with the Posse in Dallas, 2004 How did they come up with the name? One of the members doubted her writing ability, and the rest of them threatened to get together, hunt her down, and beat her with a wet noodle. Virginia City, 2005 Support and sympathy, shared sorrows and shared successes—the Posse members are always there for each other. Check out their archived e-zine and their blog at wetnoodleposse.blogspot.com. At RWA's annual national conference, Reno, 2005 In search of chocolate cake, Atlanta, 2006 Foreign Editions Maybe, Baby appears in French as Nos couers enlaces. A Perfect Stranger appears as Un extrano in Spanish-speaking countries. In French, it's Des baisers interdits. When it was released in the United Kingdom, Make-Believe Cowboy became Millionaire Cowboy Seeks Wife. Jack Maguire is Un visiteur à Carnelian Cove in the French translation of A Small-Town Temptation. Recipes When she's writing, Terry likes to grab some finger food for lunch and munch at the keyboard. Here are a few of her favorite snacks: Quick Bruschetta several thick slices firm bread (Terry uses chewy sourdough baguettes) several slices mozzarella cheese one tomato, thinly sliced 1 Tablespoon bottled Italian herbs 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt Preheat the oven to 400. On a small plate, drizzle the olive oil over the herbs and mix; set aside. Slice the bread, the cheese, and the tomatoes. Press one side of each bread slice into the seasoned olive oil until it is coated with oil and herbs. Spread the slices of bread, coated side up, on a cookie sheet and sprinkle with the salt to taste. Layer the cheese and tomato slices on top of the bread and place into the oven. Toast until the cheese has melted and begins to brown around the edges. Cheesy Shrimp Spread one package cream cheese approximately two cups small, peeled, fresh or canned shrimp four green onions, cut into thin slices (including most of the dark green stem) one teaspoon lemon juice Blend all the ingredients together in a food processor until a coarse spread is formed. Spread a bit over crackers or toast. Tapenade one jar (approximately 60) pitted Kalamata olives, drained 1 2 ounce can anchovy fillets 2 Tablespoons capers 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 2 Tablespoons olive oil Blend all the ingredients together in a food processor until a coarse paste is formed. Spread a bit over crackers or toast with a little cream cheese.