Natale Stenzel's Blog

Seasons and Spices . . .

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:54:06 -0800

Can you tell I'm enjoying a baking marathon this afternoon? I blame the candle in my office. How am I supposed to concentrate with the mouthwatering scents of (respectively) "warm cider * ginger pumpkin * apples & acorns" taunting me, tempting me, seducing me . . . ? So I bake. It beats chomping on candles, right?

While salivating, however, I promise I've been hard at work writing my next two funny paranormal romances. They're scheduled to come out back to back, probably in summer 2010, although details aren't firm yet. Look for Breena (from THE DRUID MADE ME DO IT and BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HEART PLACE) to star in the first of these two stories. Now there's a faery who knows how to stir up trouble -- and enjoy every minute of it. The girl just wants to have fun without starting wars, destroying the kingdom of Faery or getting married off to some strange, knuckle-dragging . . . ahem.

Oh, and in the second book, we get to meet Evie, your average, stable human trying to live an average, stable life. She just happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and soon ends up in a worse place with no time -- but with a gorgeous charmer of teasing mystery who could easily coax her into enjoying every minute of it. This guy, literally the man of her dreams, will introduce her to a magical world she never knew existed. The only question is whether she'll survive the experience to return to her average, stable life -- if, indeed, she wishes to return at all.

I'm enjoying visiting both Evie's world and Breena's and can't wait to share them with you. More details later, I promise.

Now . . . will it be snickerdoodles, ginger snaps or peanut butter cookies next? Anyone? Anyone? Or maybe banana bread, apple crisp or pumpkin bars . . . feelin' a little sick now. In a good way, of course. Happy autumn!

Best,
Natale

posted by Natale Stenzel on December, 24

Sales!!

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:21:42 -0800

[That was me, not burying the lead.:]

Yay! I'm so psyched! I sold the next two books in my Pandora series of funny paranormal romances! I don't have shelving dates yet, but the two books will be released back to back. Yes, this means I'm writing these babies simultaneously. And, sure, that mess you'll soon see on the floor will be evidence of my head exploding.

["What, that tiny little puddle?":]

[That was me, stealing somebody's joke. Hey, I have brothers. I know all the tricks.:]

Seriously, I'm thril

posted by Natale Stenzel on December, 23

Life's little pleasures

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:46:27 -0800

It's Monday, which is Hellion Pleasures day over at my group blog, Deadline Hellions. It's my turn to blog and I'm sharing some of the little pleasures that help me escape when life's being a brat. Come tell me what takes your mind off your troubles.

www.NataleStenzel.com

posted by Natale Stenzel on December, 24

RELEASE DAY!!! Blogs and free books!

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:02:29 -0800

Yay! Hey, I must bounce occasionally, and a new book on the shelves is definitely bounce-worthy, I think.

Release Day!!!!

Barnes and Noble
Books-A-Million
Borders
Amazon

4 1/2 Stars!!!
"This final installment in Stenzel's puca/druid magical series is a great finale, full of magic, familiar faces, some humor, some mystery, hot sex and wonderful characters. This is a story created to be read quickly yet savored slowly, because once it's over, there is no more."
--Romantic Times BOOKReviews

I'm really exci

posted by Natale Stenzel on December, 24

RELEASE DAY!!! Blogs and free books!

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:55:40 -0800

Yay! Hey, I must bounce occasionally, and a new book on the shelves is definitely bounce-worthy, I think.

Release Day!!!!

posted by Natale Stenzel on December, 25

Four Days and Counting!!

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:30:51 -0800

Mere days from now I'll likely be giggling in front of a bookshelf at my nearest bookstore (and probably six others within driving distance) and admiring Mr. Abs over there on the cover of my February 24 release, BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HEART PLACE.

Seriously, this book is so special to me. Not only do I love the characters for their own sake, but the world itself has grown by leaps and bounds in my imagination. For first-time or just curious visitors to this world I've created, I've added some (...

posted by Natale Stenzel on December, 27

Four Days and Counting!!

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:53:59 -0800

RT gives 4 1/2 star rating to Between a Rock and a Heart Place!!

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:07:19 -0800

4 1/2 Stars "This final installment in Stenzel's puca/druid magical series is a great finale, full of magic, familiar faces, some humor, some mystery, hot sex and wonderful characters. This is a story created to be read quickly yet savored slowly, because once it's over, there is no more.
"Summary: When Daphne Forbes unintentionally acquires a combination of puca and druid powers, she also acquires a keeper to help her learn to control them -- or eliminate her. Tremayne is a nature spirit who...

posted by Natale Stenzel on December, 24

RT gives 4 1/2 star rating to Between a Rock and a Heart Place!!

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:36:51 -0800

Free Reads and Book Signings!

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:55:05 -0800

In just a little over a month, BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HEART PLACE will be hitting bookstore shelves everywhere! This is the third book in my series of funny paranormal romances featuring sexy, shape-shifting pucas, unexpected Druids, temperamental faeries and, sure, even a flabbergasted human or two. This latest book features heroine Daphne, a human suddenly burdened with magical powers she doesn't want and can't control, and Tremayne, her sexy new guardian, who's a whole lot more than he...

posted by Natale Stenzel on December, 27