K.C. Bateman's Blog, page 8
September 4, 2018
Author Spotlight on Harlequin Junkie.
I had such fun answering the questions on Harlequin Junkie’s Author Spotlight this week. Check it out here – there’s an exclusive excerpt, plus, enter the GIVEAWAY for a chance to win a signed copy of The Devil To Pay!
August 27, 2018
Last chance to get The Devil To Pay on pre-order at $1.99.
Just a quick reminder,
Today is the LAST DAY you can buy THE DEVIL TO PAY, my new Italian Renaissance historical, at the preorder price of $1.99. It goes on sale live tomorrow (August 28th)! Hurray.
I can’t wait for you to meet Alessandro and Cara. If you like a snarky mercenary hero, a determined tomboy heiress, and a devilishly sexy bargain, then this is the book for you! (Want a sneak peek at the first few chapters? There’s a link below!)
All About Romance just gave it an amazing review: “Entertaining, fast-paced and sexy. . .Ms. Bateman once again offers a masterclass in How to Create Smoking Hot Sexual Tension as Cara and Alessandro strike sparks off each other and trade quips, insults and witticisms that fly effortlessly back and forth. . . if you’re a fan of the drop-dead gorgeous hero with a smart mouth, a wicked smirk and the ability to keep his heroine on her toes, chances are you’ll find much to enjoy here.”
Want to check it out?
Here are the links to preorder:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2AMGKSn
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/2vGOq2z
Ibooks: https://apple.co/2vpck3l
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2Oe9kxK
Enjoy!
Love Kate.
August 23, 2018
Recreating Fragonard’s painting ‘The Swing’!
This evening I tried on the 18th century-style dress I’ve had made for the Historical Romance Retreat in Riverside next month . . .and decided it would be funny to recreate Fragonard’s painting ‘The Swing’!
As you do, on a boring Wednesday night.
What do you think?! The kids think I’ve lost may marbles! I’ve added a picture of Fragonard’s original, for comparison. I couldn’t find any handsome chaps to lie on the ground or give me a push, sadly. And the dismount was rather inelegant!
(Dress by Victoria Vane. Silliness by Kate Bateman)
# Historical Romance Retreat Attendees
If you’re interested in attending the Historical Romance retreat this year (and why wouldn’t you be? Just look at the outfits!), more information can be found on the HRR website: https://www.historicalromanceretreat.com
August 22, 2018
Once Upon a Wine book signing event.
Like books? Like wine? Then this is the event for you! Next week I’ll be taking part in the 6th annual Once Upon a Wine book signing event at Sunset Lake Vineyards Carlock, Illinois. If you’re in the area 5-7pm come and join me and fellow authors R.T Wolfe, M.J Schiller and T.M Cromer for live readings, book signing, giveaways and, of course, a little vino! Cheers! I’ll have copies of my new release The Devil To Pay. . .
August 6, 2018
The Devil To Pay is on Preorder!
It’s ALIIIVE! The Devil To Pay, my new Italian Renaissance historical is up for preorder on all the online platforms! Hurray! Fancy a snarky mercenary hero, a determined tomboy heiress, and a Devilishly sexy bargain? This is the book for you!
$1.99 until August 28th release. Welcome to the world little book!
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2AMGKSn
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/2vGOq2z
Ibooks: https://apple.co/2vpck3l
Kobo: bit.ly/2Oe9kxK
July 22, 2018
Bargain Ahoy! To Steal A Heart is at 99c!
Bargain Ahoy! To Steal A Heart is ON SALE for only 99c! This is the first time it’s ever been on sale, so grab yourself a copy if you haven’t already got one. You’re going to love the slow-burn snarky romance between Nic and Marianne! It’s available for 99c until August 2nd 2018 (or 99 pence for my lovely UK readers!) and is available from all the usual suspects: Amazon, iBooks, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, etc. Here are the links:
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Steal-Heart-Secrets-Spies-ebook/dp/B00Y6QF12Q/
Barnes & Noble
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/to-steal-a-heart-kate-bateman/
Kobo
https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/to-steal-a-heart-1
iBooks
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/to-steal-a-heart/id1044031733?mt=11
Google Play
https://play.google.com/store/books/details/K_C_Bateman_To_Steal_a_Heart?id=SZGmCQAAQBAJ
May 24, 2018
Romance Writers in the local paper . . .
Tea and Romance: This week yours truly, plus three of my romance writing besties —USA Today Bestsellers Genevieve Jack, Suzan Tisdale, and Tara Cromer—got together for lunch and were interviewed by Pam Adams of the PJ Star. We talk romance writing, empowering women, and hot men in kilts over a nice English afternoon tea and some cakes! Here’s a link to the article.
May 23, 2018
A Counterfeit Heart is one year old: Another GIVEAWAY to Celebrate !
A Counterfeit Heart is one whole year old today, so I though I’d set up an Amazon giveaway to celebrate. Hurrah! Happy book birthday Richard and Sabine!
If you’d like to enter this drawing, here are the details:
See this #AmazonGiveaway for a chance to win: A Counterfeit Heart: A Secrets and Spies Novel (Kindle Edition). https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/e1fa7155b788b6d5 NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Ends the earlier of May 30, 2018 11:59 PM PDT, or when all prizes are claimed. See Official Rules http://amzn.to/GArules.
Good luck!
Kate
May 21, 2018
May 2018 Newsletter Giveaway!
May 2018 Giveaway!
This month’s newsletter giveaway features FIVE fabulous romances plus a tote bag and swag, including books by Carrie Lofty, Susan Wiggs, Sarah E Ladd and Cobyn Carr. To enter, all you have to do is follow me on one (or all!) of the social media platforms such as Amazon, Bookbub, iBooks, Facebook or Twitter, and then leave me a comment below. That’s it! Links to follow me and to the blog post are below. Winner will be chosen at random next month. Open worldwide. Good Luck!
May 18, 2018
A funny satirical print – and tea!
Morning, my fellow history geeks (and tea-lovers!)
I thought I’d share with you this amusing satirical 19thcentury print I bought at auction recently. As you can see, it shows a lovely interior scene with classic Regency-style furniture, and a family and guest taking tea. It’s entitled “ A Tea-Party or English Manners and French Politeness” and the inscription below the illustration says: “A Frenchman not aware of the custom constantly returned his cup without the spoon in it – which being immediately replenished by the Lady of the house, he though I t a point of politeness to drink the contents which he continued to do, to the great surprise of the company until he perceived the Lady pouring out the 14thcup, when he rose in great agony and cried Ah! Madame, excuse me I can take no more.”
I wasn’t aware of this tea-time custom, but I suppose we should infer that in 1835 (so during the Reign of William IV, which came directly after the Regency and George IV’s reign) it was recognized that if you returned your cup to your hostess WITH a spoon, it meant you were finished with your tea. If you returned it WITHOUT the spoon, it was a signal that you wanted a refill!
The R.C. and Anchor is for the artist Isaac Robert Cruickshank, (printmaker; painter/draughtsman; British; Male; 1789 – 1856) who is the brother of the more famous George Cruickshank.
Time to put the kettle on!
