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October 17, 2010
FIREWALKER Countdown Giveaway--COYOTE
The countdown to FIREWALKER continues! Post to win a signed copy of Stormwalker (or backlist book of your choice), and to be eligible to win the Grand Prize drawn November 1, the day before FIREWALKER's release.
DAY 2--COYOTE
Janet to Coyote: "It's always so comforting to talk to you."
Coyote chuckled. "I could do more than comfort, if you'd let me."
Coyote, the first character cast for the Stormwalker series, takes over every scene he's in. He's Coyote, the Native American god, and he can shape shift between a coyote and a big, hard-muscled Native American. He's snarky, he's funny, he's powerful, and he's strong, with a penchant for trouble and an eye for the ladies. He can be protective of the weak, and no one messes with those he protects. No one messes with him, period--except maybe Mick. Coyote has a lot of respect for Mick. (You can read more about Coyote in the novella: "A Little Night Magic," by Allyson James in the Hot for the Holidays anthology [Oct. 2009]).
From FIREWALKER:
"You've been a lot of help. As usual."
"I'm not here to help, Janet," Coyote said. "I'm here to keep the balance."
"And screw as much as you can?"
"Yeah, that too."
So, do you have a favorite mythological character? (from any mythos) Post below (or just say howdy) to enter the drawing for Stormwalker (or backlist book) and to be eligible for the grand prize.
DAY 2--COYOTE
Janet to Coyote: "It's always so comforting to talk to you."
Coyote chuckled. "I could do more than comfort, if you'd let me."
Coyote, the first character cast for the Stormwalker series, takes over every scene he's in. He's Coyote, the Native American god, and he can shape shift between a coyote and a big, hard-muscled Native American. He's snarky, he's funny, he's powerful, and he's strong, with a penchant for trouble and an eye for the ladies. He can be protective of the weak, and no one messes with those he protects. No one messes with him, period--except maybe Mick. Coyote has a lot of respect for Mick. (You can read more about Coyote in the novella: "A Little Night Magic," by Allyson James in the Hot for the Holidays anthology [Oct. 2009]).
From FIREWALKER:
"You've been a lot of help. As usual."
"I'm not here to help, Janet," Coyote said. "I'm here to keep the balance."
"And screw as much as you can?"
"Yeah, that too."
So, do you have a favorite mythological character? (from any mythos) Post below (or just say howdy) to enter the drawing for Stormwalker (or backlist book) and to be eligible for the grand prize.
October 15, 2010
FIREWALKER Countdown Giveaway--MICK
Welcome to the FIREWALKER countdown giveaway! Comment today to win a signed copy of
Stormwalker
(or backlist book of your choice if you've already read it), and to be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing November 1.
DAY ONE--MICK
(Warning: Spoiler if you haven't read Stormwalker , but still feel free to comment)
"Hey baby. Miss me?"
He's big, he's bad-ass, he's inked, he's a biker who can turn into a fire-breathing dragon.
Mick was the last character cast for Stormwalker, and when he walked into my head I couldn't sleep for days for excitement. I'd been looking for a love interest for Janet, and Mick flashed his dragon tatts (plus the fire one across the small of his back) and told me it was him. I surrendered.
Mick's hot, he's protective, he's powerful, and he wields fire like nobody's business. He's back in Firewalker, in trouble with the dragon council, but confident he can face them down and—maybe—live through it.
One thing, though: He's going to watch over Janet and fry anything or anyone that even tries to hurt her.
From FIREWALKER:
"I won't let him touch you, Janet, I promise."
"What can you possibly do against him? He's a god."
To my surprise, Mick smiled his bad-ass smile. "Remember when he told you we'd met in the past? It was a long time ago, maybe a hundred years. I won that fight, not Coyote."
I'd been curious about the encounter since the day I'd learned about it. "What happened?"
"He invaded my territory, and I objected. Strongly. I protected what was mine and ran him off. Gods are powerful, but you don't mess with a dragon on his territory."
Post a comment about Mick (or anything you want), to be eligible to win!
DAY ONE--MICK
(Warning: Spoiler if you haven't read Stormwalker , but still feel free to comment)
"Hey baby. Miss me?"
He's big, he's bad-ass, he's inked, he's a biker who can turn into a fire-breathing dragon.
Mick was the last character cast for Stormwalker, and when he walked into my head I couldn't sleep for days for excitement. I'd been looking for a love interest for Janet, and Mick flashed his dragon tatts (plus the fire one across the small of his back) and told me it was him. I surrendered.
Mick's hot, he's protective, he's powerful, and he wields fire like nobody's business. He's back in Firewalker, in trouble with the dragon council, but confident he can face them down and—maybe—live through it.
One thing, though: He's going to watch over Janet and fry anything or anyone that even tries to hurt her.
From FIREWALKER:
"I won't let him touch you, Janet, I promise."
"What can you possibly do against him? He's a god."
To my surprise, Mick smiled his bad-ass smile. "Remember when he told you we'd met in the past? It was a long time ago, maybe a hundred years. I won that fight, not Coyote."
I'd been curious about the encounter since the day I'd learned about it. "What happened?"
"He invaded my territory, and I objected. Strongly. I protected what was mine and ran him off. Gods are powerful, but you don't mess with a dragon on his territory."
Post a comment about Mick (or anything you want), to be eligible to win!
October 14, 2010
FIREWALKER Countdown--Contest Begins Tomorrow!
Tomorrow (October 15) kicks off the FIREWALKER countdown giveaway! Every other day, until FIREWALKER's release on November 2, I'll post a snippet about the cast of FIREWALKER, by Allyson James (Stormwalker #2). All you have to do is comment to win! I'll pick a winner every other day, and at the end of the countdown (Nov 1, Day after Halloween!) I'll pick a grand prize winner.
What do you win?
Daily giveaway: A signed copy of Stormwalker (or backlist book of your choice if you've already read it and want something different).
Grand Prize: A signed copy of Stormwalker, a signed, hardback copy of PRIDE MATES by Jennifer Ashley, one backlist book of your choice (signed), and I'll throw in a pen and other goodies.
Come back tomorrow as MICK kicks off the Countdown to Firewalker!
What do you win?
Daily giveaway: A signed copy of Stormwalker (or backlist book of your choice if you've already read it and want something different).
Grand Prize: A signed copy of Stormwalker, a signed, hardback copy of PRIDE MATES by Jennifer Ashley, one backlist book of your choice (signed), and I'll throw in a pen and other goodies.
Come back tomorrow as MICK kicks off the Countdown to Firewalker!
October 11, 2010
FIREWALKER ARC Winners!
Now that the winners have responded, I can announce the FIREWALKER ARC winners. Thanks to all who participated--I had to collate hundreds of posts, tweets, emails, blogger posts, Goodreads posts etc. and then my dh drew names from all those. Without further ado, the winners are:
Twimom227
Meg Varhalmi
Michelle Bledsoe
Watch this space for more contests starting OCTOBER 15 when I begin the final countdown to Firewalker's release (Nov 2).
Thank you all!
Twimom227
Meg Varhalmi
Michelle Bledsoe
Watch this space for more contests starting OCTOBER 15 when I begin the final countdown to Firewalker's release (Nov 2).
Thank you all!
October 4, 2010
Win a FIREWALKER ARC
I'm taking comments, FB posts, tweets, and emails until Sat. Oct. 9 in a FIREWALKER ARC giveaway. Win it before you can buy it! I will be drawing the winners on Oct. 10, after I do the Race for the Cure (and sit down and recover). Post if you wanna win! FIREWALKER (Book 2 of the Stormwalker series) is out November 2!!
September 18, 2010
Firewalker--Great Reviews
I'm seriously pleased that FIREWALKER (releasing in November) is already getting some great reviews. Publisher's Weekly gave it a very nice writeup, and I just saw that Romantic Times gave it a 4.5 star, Top Pick! Lovely! I can't post any snippets, because the reviews haven't been published yet, but they're nice. I'm pleased!
August 4, 2010
Passionate Plumes
Certificates for the Passionate Plume (my dh had to take a pic). The first place award itself is a silver quill and inkwell pendant. I got two. I'd not had the opportunity to put my erotic romances into a contest until this year, and I'm thrilled by the result!
July 31, 2010
At RWA
I am still at Nationals--one more day! So if you've emailed me and I haven't replied, this is why. I'll be catching up next week. Having a great time, seeing all my friends--Carolyn Jewel, Jade Lee, Regina Scott, Bonnie Vanak, and many more.
On Thursday night, my Allyson James self won a couple Passionate Plume award (Passionate Ink Chapter):
1st place, futuristic: Tales of the Shareem: Calder
1st place, paranormal: Mortal Seductions
2nd place, paranormla: Mortal Temptations
On Thursday night, my Allyson James self won a couple Passionate Plume award (Passionate Ink Chapter):
1st place, futuristic: Tales of the Shareem: Calder
1st place, paranormal: Mortal Seductions
2nd place, paranormla: Mortal Temptations
July 24, 2010
Where/What I'm Signing at RWA National
Wednesday, July 28 5:30-7:30PM "Readers for Life" Literacy autographing. Open to the Public. Dolphin Hotel at the Swan and Dolphin resort, Orlando.
I have been told I'll have STORMWALKER and LADY ISABELLA'S SCANDALOUS MARRIAGE and/or possibly Shareem: AIDEN & KY (I never really know what I'll have until I sit down at the table.)
If you don't see me sitting as ALLYSON JAMES check under JENNIFER ASHLEY.
All proceeds from this signing go to literacy. The publishers are donating the books--keep your...
July 14, 2010
Great Announcement: Aiden & Ky in Print!
Yesterday, Ellora's Cave released Tales of the Shareem: Aiden & Ky in print!! With a beautiful new cover! It is orderable here:
http://www.jasminejade.com/pm-8580-90-aiden-and-ky.aspx
Also, EC tells me I will have this book available at the literacy signing at RWA Nationals (on Wed. 28th, 5:00-7:00 PM, Orlando, FL; Swan and Dolphin resort).
Yay! I have been wanting to see this book in print for some time. Very excited it's finally out.
