Crystal Green's Blog, page 25
February 6, 2012
May Cover!
Check it out--my May Special Edition release! This is the first book in a new miniseries called "St. Valentine, Texas," and there's a town mystery that runs throughout the series. The hero and heroine of this book are small-town reporters who take up an investigation into the odd death of the man who founded St. Valentine in early 1930s...but they're also high school sweethearts who had a falling out....
January 30, 2012
New Contest
Congrats to Colleen Conklin, who won lots of my backlist at www.crystal-green.com!
Even though I'm in between releases right now, that doesn't mean I can't give anything away this month, too. See, I went to the closing of a book store (sob), and I bought a bunch of books at a low price. I can't possibly get to all of them, but I figured that there's someone out there who would love a bunch of new books. It'll be another surprise bundle—another priority-rate box full of great stories (including a few of mine)!
More free books at http://crystal-green.com/contest.php
Even though I'm in between releases right now, that doesn't mean I can't give anything away this month, too. See, I went to the closing of a book store (sob), and I bought a bunch of books at a low price. I can't possibly get to all of them, but I figured that there's someone out there who would love a bunch of new books. It'll be another surprise bundle—another priority-rate box full of great stories (including a few of mine)!
More free books at http://crystal-green.com/contest.php
January 13, 2012
Big book giveaway!
Free books, you all!
There's a huge giveaway (including a copy of my BLOODLANDS) here: http://www.theromancestudio.com/extra_drawing.php
Good luck, and I hope your new year is going great!
There's a huge giveaway (including a copy of my BLOODLANDS) here: http://www.theromancestudio.com/extra_drawing.php
Good luck, and I hope your new year is going great!
December 30, 2011
Passion & Prose Event in February
This is a great event that I'm happy to be a part of!
The Passion & Prose romance writer and reader event will feature 50 authors, including Christina Dodd and Meg Cabot and Gail Carriger. It's put on by the fabulous Mysterious Galaxy Books.
When: Saturday, Feb 25 - 9am -3 pm
Where: Westin Long Beach - 333 East Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, Ca. 90802
Reg: $125.00 pp includes buffet breakfast, lunch, drawings, goodie bags,
and the full day of events
50 romance authors to mingle with. Speed dating with the authors.
Huge book sale and book signing event.
Some of the proceeds go to charity.
+ Other questions" Call Susan McBeath - (619) 300-2532 or email Susan
at = susan@passionandprose.org
For more information and sign up: http://www.passionandprose.org/
Hope to see you there!!!
The Passion & Prose romance writer and reader event will feature 50 authors, including Christina Dodd and Meg Cabot and Gail Carriger. It's put on by the fabulous Mysterious Galaxy Books.
When: Saturday, Feb 25 - 9am -3 pm
Where: Westin Long Beach - 333 East Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, Ca. 90802
Reg: $125.00 pp includes buffet breakfast, lunch, drawings, goodie bags,
and the full day of events
50 romance authors to mingle with. Speed dating with the authors.
Huge book sale and book signing event.
Some of the proceeds go to charity.
+ Other questions" Call Susan McBeath - (619) 300-2532 or email Susan
at = susan@passionandprose.org
For more information and sign up: http://www.passionandprose.org/
Hope to see you there!!!
December 24, 2011
Merry Christmas
Thank you for always being there.
Thank you for the constant appreciation that keeps me writing.
Thank you for buying books, because not only are you supporting my habit, you are upholding a wonderful activity that enlightens and entertains.
Thank you all for being you, and I hope the New Year brings amazing love and happiness!
Merry Christmas, you guys. You're my heroes. :)
Thank you for the constant appreciation that keeps me writing.
Thank you for buying books, because not only are you supporting my habit, you are upholding a wonderful activity that enlightens and entertains.
Thank you all for being you, and I hope the New Year brings amazing love and happiness!
Merry Christmas, you guys. You're my heroes. :)
December 11, 2011
Oh, Yeah, Baby--Here's the Game of Thrones Season 2 Teaser
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBrsM_WlfV8&feature=youtu.be
If you read the books, you know what that horn at the end means. Three times...bad news comin'.
Real bad news.
December 7, 2011
RWASD Blog
My RWA, San Diego, chapter is starting a new blog. Today, Mary Leo's fun Christmas tale is featured: http://rwasd.wordpress.com/2011/12/06/new-release-romancing-rudy-raindear/
November 21, 2011
Didja see it yet? A Game of Thrones, season 2
Last night, HBO aired just a few minutes of behind the scenes footage for A GAME OF THRONES, season 2.
Squee much?
http://www.aoltv.com/2011/11/20/game-of-thrones-video-season-2-hbo/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Squee much?
http://www.aoltv.com/2011/11/20/game-of-thrones-video-season-2-hbo/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
November 7, 2011
Conception of an Idea
Sometimes ideas for new books/series are slow in coming. They evolve, pieced together bit by bit--a magazine article here, an experience you've had in life there...
And one day, it coalesces, and you flesh it out until it's ready to hit your editor's desk.
Then there are some ideas that run you over like a freight train.
That's what happened to me last week, while I was at the World Fantasy Con in San Diego.
As a superstitious person, I'm not going to spill the beans about just what it is. But I will tell you it's a ghost story (Whoo! Love!) and it's an urban fantasy (Double whoo!).
How did this one happen? Well, my fellow paranormal writer Linda Thomas-Sundstrom and I were having lunch with a wonderful fantasy author who shall remain anonymous when we got into a powerful conversation about the death penalty. When Linda and I were walking back to the workshop area, we exchanged thoughts, as you do, then veered into a related subject: true crime books, like the ones written by Ann Rule. I asked Linda if she had read any John Douglas books, in particular THE CASES THAT HAUNT US. I told her about the stories in it--Jon Benet Ramsey, Jack the Ripper, OJ Simpson.... Linda paused, then referred back to the title of the book as well as our main topic, saying something that jerked me toward this new idea (and, yes, I am remaining vague here on purpose. ).
I blurted out the concept of the book, because it was triggered that quickly, and Linda and I stared at each other for a second then started laughing maniacally. She said jokingly, "If you use that, you have to acknowledge me." I said I would dedicate the book to her, LOL.
Then the idea started to get fleshed out in my head. The next morning, I just happened to have breakfast with my Ace editor, Ginjer Buchanan, and I pitched the idea to her. She wants a proposal. :)
Fingers crossed, you all. I hope to have an outline and three chapters done by the end of the year!
And one day, it coalesces, and you flesh it out until it's ready to hit your editor's desk.
Then there are some ideas that run you over like a freight train.
That's what happened to me last week, while I was at the World Fantasy Con in San Diego.
As a superstitious person, I'm not going to spill the beans about just what it is. But I will tell you it's a ghost story (Whoo! Love!) and it's an urban fantasy (Double whoo!).
How did this one happen? Well, my fellow paranormal writer Linda Thomas-Sundstrom and I were having lunch with a wonderful fantasy author who shall remain anonymous when we got into a powerful conversation about the death penalty. When Linda and I were walking back to the workshop area, we exchanged thoughts, as you do, then veered into a related subject: true crime books, like the ones written by Ann Rule. I asked Linda if she had read any John Douglas books, in particular THE CASES THAT HAUNT US. I told her about the stories in it--Jon Benet Ramsey, Jack the Ripper, OJ Simpson.... Linda paused, then referred back to the title of the book as well as our main topic, saying something that jerked me toward this new idea (and, yes, I am remaining vague here on purpose. ).
I blurted out the concept of the book, because it was triggered that quickly, and Linda and I stared at each other for a second then started laughing maniacally. She said jokingly, "If you use that, you have to acknowledge me." I said I would dedicate the book to her, LOL.
Then the idea started to get fleshed out in my head. The next morning, I just happened to have breakfast with my Ace editor, Ginjer Buchanan, and I pitched the idea to her. She wants a proposal. :)
Fingers crossed, you all. I hope to have an outline and three chapters done by the end of the year!
November 1, 2011
Cool Review for my new Crystal Green Blaze!
Check this out if you're in the mood for a steamy Blaze. ; )
http://www.nightowlreviews.com/nor/Reviews/Diana-Coyle-reviews-Roped-In-b
y-Crystal-Green.aspx
http://www.nightowlreviews.com/nor/Reviews/Diana-Coyle-reviews-Roped-In-b
y-Crystal-Green.aspx
