Shirin Dubbin's Blog, page 7
February 7, 2011
Good Times For All: Goldilocks and Smackdowns
I've got lots to share this week. The big news: my urban fantasy retelling of Goldilocks, CHAOS TRYST, has been accepted by Carina Press! [shimmy-shake] This story is all romp & action, complete with a gorgeous Russian shape-shifting bear who has a penchant for dancing. Here's the unedited blurb:
Chaos magic, golden dreadlocks, and break-ins are Ariana Golde's trademarks. Ordinarily she pulls a B&E to retrieve an object and put it back where it belongs. Not tonight. She's accidentally stolen a family heirloom from the Medved Brothers, a trio of fabled Russian bears. Maksim Medved is known as the surly one, and stealing his parents' sculpture is a good way to set-off his chaos magic. Now Maks has caught up with Ari and when two equally chaotic forces meet the results are cataclysmic.
Magical demolition aside the pair are stuck, partners-in-crime for a one-night caper. They're on the trail of the unknown client who took possession of the Medved sculpture and put Ari on the case—and they'll cause major destruction along the way.
Falling in love has never been so…devastating.
And speaking of proclivities, comic book fans can't resist a fictional match-up—it's tattooed to our DNA—and when those fans are also Carina Press authors things get fun… Thus Shawn Kupfer, author of 47 ECHO, and I present: The Crackhead Smackdown. It's our way of inserting a little levity into the winter doldrums and you can win cool stuff.
Up for grabs are: my and Shawn's books, season 1 of Spartacus – Blood and Sand, Blade Runner, New Jack City, and Jungle Fever. All you have to do is vote for a shot at the books or comment for a chance at the DVDs. Join us for a bit of whackiness! VOTE NOW.
FUN NEW GIVEAWAY: Crackhead Smackdown!
Sometimes we need a little levity in our lives. At other times we have to cut loose and let hi-jinks ensue. Today is the official launch of my face-off of epic awesomeness and high-larity against worthy opponent, and fellow Carina Press author, Shawn Kupfer.
Who'll reign? You'll decide in a cracked-out battle to the death. And there are prizes! You could win copies of Shawn's new military SF, 47 Echo, and my latest romantic urban fantasy, Dreams' Dark Kiss. Better, if you're clever, you could take home your choice of two (2) of the following DVDs: Spartacus – Blood and Sand, Blade Runner, New Jack City, and Jungle Fever. Want to know more? Here's the breakdown and link to voting.
Let the CRACKHEAD SMACKDOWN begin! Choose well, youngling…
Who will win in a battle royale, a Crackhead Smackdown of epic proportions?
NEW CONTEST: Crackhead Smackdown!
Sometimes we need a little levity in our lives. At other times we have to cut loose and let hi-jinks ensue. Today is the official launch of my face-off of epic awesomeness and high-larity against worthy opponent, and fellow Carina Press author, Shawn Kupfer.
Who'll reign? You'll decide in a cracked-out battle to the death. And there are prizes! You could win copies of Shawn's new military SF, 47 Echo, and my latest romantic urban fantasy, Dreams' Dark Kiss. Better, if you're clever, you could take home your choice of two (2) of the following DVDs: Spartacus – Blood and Sand, Blade Runner, New Jack City, and Jungle Fever. Want to know more? Here's the breakdown and link to voting.
Let the CRACKHEAD SMACKDOWN begin! Choose well, youngling…
POLL HERE: http://poll.fm/2opdt
February 4, 2011
Wayfaring Writer Interview
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I've got a fun new interview with the Wayfaring Writer, aka Brenda, who gave Dreams' Dark Kiss a 4-star review! Come join us as we discuss Hawaiian Heroes, why I'm a big wuss, and comic book adaptations.
January 18, 2011
GIVEAWAY - Making Good, Casting Well
Tell me who you'd cast as your favorite fictional character, or who is the muse in your life and win my books!
January 17, 2011
Welcome Scavenger Hunters and Nook Seekers
[image error]Hello, If you're searching for a clue to Angela Henry's The Paris Secret Scavenger Hunt it's easy to find. A page click and scroll and you'll be there. If you're here to visit me you've uncovered an opportunity to win a Nook. Join in on The Paris Secret QR code scavenger hunt!
December 29, 2010
Guest Post: Pissed Off and Lovin' It
I'm over at Dawn's Reading Nook pondering why "it's" sometimes better when you're angry. *heh* I'd luv to hear your thoughts. Oh, and there's a new excerpt from Dreams' Dark Kiss on the subject.
December 22, 2010
It's a Celebration of Dreams' Dark Kiss
OMG a DNF!
How a DNF rating on goodreads.com lead to a guest post and a wonderful conversation.
December 20, 2010
Win a copy of Dreams' Dark Kiss!
Dreams' Dark Kiss
