Allyson James's Blog, page 18

Musings on True Blood's Color Schemes

I've faithfully watched all episodes of all seasons of TB thus far, and as I watched the latest episode, I got to thinking about color. It might just be HBO's broadcast, or my television, but TB has a black-and-white feel, with touches of color to emphasize certain characters or to play with viewer emotion.

For example, the vampires mostly wear black, white, silver, and shades of gray, with the few touches of color in their clothes or settings being red. See the pic of Eric here (with Pam? or ...

Free Read--Tales of the Shareem

Tales of the Shareem: Eland, a short story in the Shareem series, is now available FREE on Kindle:

Click here to go to Eland on Amazon

If Barnes & Noble is more your thing, it's there too:

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Eland/Allyson-James/e/2940000843697/?itm=5

A little taste of the Shareem and and intro to the series!

June Release--Mortal Sensations (new story in the Mortals series)

I've been so juiced about STORMWALKER and the great reader response to it (Thank You!) that I haven't talked about my JUNE release!

Next month (out June 1), a treat for my er-otic romance fans: "Mortal Sensations" comes out in the anthology WEDDING FAVORS.

"Mortal Sensations" is loosely connected to the Mortal series (I mention previous characters in the wedding scene, but it's a standalone story.)

The hero is Thomas Dupree, brother to Leon and Remy from Mortal Seductions. Thomas runs a courier business with his fourth brother, Marc, out of New Orleans, and he's been in love with socialite Madison Rainey for years, but believes the lifestyle he has chosen keeps her out of reach.

Madison, who designs much-sought-after crazy hats for a living, is desperate to keep the old house her grandmother left her (some say her grandmother was a voodoo witch, and that the house contains a secret). She's also been yearning for Thomas, but she hasn't seen much of him since their one disastrous date nine years ago.

She warms when Thomas approaches her at the wedding, then chills when he shows interest only in her house. When the villain of the piece threatens to force Madison from the house, she storms away in rage. Finding a fountain in a hidden garden, she makes a wish--for one night of wild no-holds-barred passion that will make her forget her troubles.

Little does she know that a demigod seeking redemption--Alexi, son of Eros--is listening. Alexi decides to grant her wish. He'll get the delicious Madison and Thomas together, which will be the final act that allows him to return home. But first, he's going to show them how to live . . .

WEDDING FAVORS is out with Berkley Heat, and features stories by Nikita Black (Nina Bruhns) and Sheri Whitefeather. Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Wedding-Favors-...

June release--Wedding Favors

I've been so juiced about STORMWALKER and the great reader response to it (Thank You!) that I haven't talked about my JUNE release!

Next month (out June 1), a treat for my er-otic romance fans: "Mortal Sensations" comes out in the anthology WEDDING FAVORS.

"Mortal Sensations" is loosely connected to the Mortal series (I mention previous characters in the wedding scene, but it's a standalone story.)

The hero is Thomas Dupree, brother to Leon and Remy from Mortal Seductions . Thomas runs a courier ...

Upcoming Booksignings

See me (Allyson James) signing STORMWALKER and my friend and colleague Erin Quinn signing HAUNTING WARRIOR (both May releases) at the following two booksignings:

Saturday May 8 at 2:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
1758 South Val Vista Dr. (Val Vista and the 60)
Mesa, AZ 85204

Saturday, May 15 at 2:00 PM
Borders
7135 East Camelback Rd
(The Waterfront--fantastic restaurants alert! Parking either underneath or in the building across the side street)
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Booksignings usually last a couple of hours. ...

Congrats and Cool News

Congratulations to the winners of the Stormwalker ARC contest: Billie-Anne, Lynn, and Catherine. I had several hundred entries, so competition was tough, but I appreciate all the response. Stay tuned; I'll have more contests for other things throughout the year--many books coming up!

I heard last night that I triple finalled in RWA's Passionate Plume: For Tales of the Shareem: CALDER (Ellora's Cave); MORTAL TEMPTATIONS (Berkley), and MORTAL SEDUCTIONS (Berkley). Woot! Winners announced at RWA'...

Stormwalker ARC giveaway

I am holding a contest, starting NOW to give away three (3) ARCs of Stormwalker by Allyson James. The rules are:

1. There are no rules

2. I'd love it if you'd post a review somewhere (e.g., Goodreads, your blog, wherever)--good or bad; I can't make you like it, but it's not required.

3. Just FYI--it is in first person.

4. Enter via: a) a comment here OR email me through my website (http://www.jennifersromances.com) and tell me you want in on the contest.

5. I will collect names until Friday the...

Some announcements

First, cover of the second Stormwalker book, Firewalker. Lovely! It's already available for pre-order on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Firewalker-Stormwalker-Allyson-James/dp/0425237826/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269008166&sr=1-17

I've turned in the manuscript, guess they figure it's good to go. :-)

Second, just a reminder that I have posted an excerpt of Stormwalker , plus all kinds of info on the Stormwalker world here:

http://www.allysonjames.com/stormwalker.html

Third, Dear...

Excerpt of Stormwalker

Playing all kinds of catch up because I've been working like mad on three different books. Posted an excerpt of Stormwalker here: http://www.allysonjames.com/stormwalkerexcerpt.html
and am slowly working to update the website. (Stormwalker is out in May.)

I am very excited to announce the release of PRIDE MATES,...

I am very excited to announce the release of PRIDE MATES, written under my Jennifer Ashley name, which will hit the stores officially this Tuesday (Jan. 26). PRIDE MATES introduces a brand new series of shape shifter novels.

If you enjoyed the Dragon or Shareem series I did as Allyson James, or Jennifer Ashley's Immortals series, I think you'll enjoy this one too.

(For Kindle readers, Pride Mates *should* be out in Kindle shortly after it is released in print. Please keep checking Amazon if it'...