Toni Blake's Blog, page 5

Whisper Falls e-ARC Winners!

[image error]Thanks to everyone who entered the Whisper Falls ARC contest. It was so exciting to see the outpouring of interest and support in email and on Facebook, Goodreads, and Twitter. Congratulations to our randomly drawn winners:

Anne Stookey Woodall

Mira Lynn Kelly

Nancy Alexander

Rossy

We hope you will enjoy this early sneak peek.

Thanks again to all the other entrants and feel free to console yourselves by rereading the excerpt on the Whisper Falls page. Thankfully, it's only a few more weeks until everyone will be able to enjoy the book – mark your calendars (or sign up for a book release reminder) for December 28th!

Win a Whisper Falls e-ARC!

[image error]We have four e-ARCs of Whisper Falls up for grabs  - that's four people who'll get a sneak preview of Toni's baddest bad boy yet!

How can you enter? Any or all of the ways below – spread the word on multiple social networking sites to earn multiple entries and more chances to win one of the four e-ARCs.

1. Read the Whisper Falls excerpt, and email the answer to the following question to toniblakecontests@gmail.com: What is written across Tessa's tank top?

2. Tweet or retweet this post on Twitter. Be sure to include #WhisperFalls in your tweet.

3. Share this note on your Facebook profile. Just hit the Share button to add this note to your own profile, then leave a comment on Toni's page letting us know you've shared it.

4. Like this post on Goodreads. All you have to do is click the "Like" link at the bottom of the post.

There you have it. Enter up to four times and increase your odds of winning. The contest closes Thursday, November 11 at 9:00 p.m. EST and winners will be announced Friday, November 12. Please keep in mind that advance copies are meant to build early buzz for the book, and it's best if winners are able to read the book in advance of its release (the e-ARCs expire on release day) and post a review somewhere online – Amazon, B&N, Borders, Goodreads, a blog or messageboard, or any social networking site. These advance copies are available in digital format only, and require the reader to register a free account with NetGalley to claim.

Read more about Whisper Falls, which releases December 28, 2010.

Destiny Cat Idol: The Winners!

Toni and our panel of celebrity cat judges were thrilled with the entries for the Destiny Cat Idol contest, and it's been a long week of catfighting–er, deliberation. But after much debate (and quite a lot of catnapping), the judges are excited to announce that the next Destiny Cat Idol is…

[image error]Milo!!! Submitted by Jen S., this 20-lb Maine Coon is clearly meant to be a star. As Grand Prize Winner, Milo will be mentioned in an upcoming Destiny book, as well as receive a cat toy, cat food samples & a $25 Borders Gift Card for his owner.

In case Milo is unable to fulfill his duties as Destiny Cat Idol the judges also chose three runners-up, who will each receive an e-ARC of the upcoming Destiny book, Whisper Falls:

[image error]First Runner-Up: Audrey, submitted by Manda H.

[image error]Second Runner-Up: Xander, submitted by Sarah

[image error]Third Runner-Up: Buddy, submitted by Theresa

Honorable Mentions (and a signed Toni Blake book & cat food sample) go to:

Church (submitted by Pam B.)

CP (submitted by Megan F.)

Finally, when the fur stopped flying over the decisions, each of the judges insisted on giving their own award. These special picks will each receive a signed Toni Blake book.

Jack (owner of fantasy/paranormal author Kristen Painter) chose: Tony, submitted by Laurie D.

Bubbles McFancy and Miss Cleopatra(co-owners of contemporary author Sophie Gunn) chose: Miss Kitty and her fabulous fluffy tail, submitted by Lynn H. and Max, submitted by Blanche P.

Domenic (owner of historical author Julie Anne Long) chose: Ashes, submitted by Rebecca.

Huge thanks to everyone who entered – all participants will received a signed Whisper Falls coverflat – and a special thank you to our fabulous panel of celebrity judges! Check out all the fabulous Destiny Cat Idol entries in Toni's Facebook Photos.

First Look: Whisper Falls

We're thrilled to unveil the cover and blurb for Whisper Falls, Book 3 in the Destiny Series, and the follow up to One Reckless Summer and Sugar Creek.

[image error]

Welcome to Destiny, Ohio—where coming home means finding your true heart and maybe even your true love.

Tessa Sheridan came crawling back home to Destiny after her big city interior design career crumbled. Now not only must she struggle to make ends meet, she has to contend with a biker next door and the roar of Harleys shattering the serenity of her cabin in the woods. Worse still, her sexy bad boy neighbor makes her feel breathless and weak—and shy, petite Tessa knows what a major mistake it would be to get involved with someone so…dangerous.

They say that former teen rebel Lucky Romo has a dark, secret past—that he's trouble with a capital "T." Still, Tessa feels all tingly when she sees how well he fills out a pair of tight jeans. And when Lucky invites her into his world, she knows the intense heat sparking between them could lead her somewhere wild and wonderful…and, yes, dangerous!

Read an excerpt here.

Whisper Falls will be an alternate selection for the Doubleday and Rhapsody bookclubs.

Don't miss Toni's current contest, Destiny Cat Idol, which offers a chance to win an e-ARC of Whisper Falls, among other great prizes.

Whisper Falls releases December 28, 2010 and is available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Borders.

Destiny Cat Idol: Put Your Cat in a Toni Blake Book

[image error]It's no secret that cats and the Destiny series are a purrfect combination. One Reckless Summer had Trouble, the adorable kitten who found a home with Mick and Jenny. In Sugar Creek, Rachel and Mike ended up with the demanding stray, Shakespeare. And each subsequent Destiny book will bring a new cat into the lives of a couple about to find love.

Now you can make your cat a part of Destiny in the Destiny Cat Idol Contest. Just take a picture of your cat with either One Reckless Summer or Sugar...

Meet Toni at Orlando Literacy Signing

[image error]Readers in the Orlando, Florida area will have the chance to meet Toni by attending the 2010 RWA "Readers for Life" Literacy Autographing. This annual event brings hundreds of popular romance authors together for one signing, and proceeds from the event are donated to charity.

This year's signing will take place next Wednesday, July 28, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort, Pacific Exhibit Hall, in Orlando, Florida. The event is free an open to the public. If you're in t...

Sugar Creek at the Joseph-Beth Book Club

[image error]This past Saturday, June 19, Toni was invited to discuss and sign Sugar Creek with the romance book club at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, Kentucky. What an event! There was a great turnout of readers, and their questions led to a lively discussion about Toni's career, some of the fun facts behind Sugar Creek, and future plans for the Destiny series – including a few secrets about upcoming books (but they promised not to tell!).

The discussion was followed by a signing, where Toni...

Sugar Creek Discussion at The Cherry Forums

[image error]Sugar Creek is the current book club selection at Jennifer Crusie's Cherry Forums. Join Toni there from June 16-23 for discussion of all things Destiny: http://www.cherryforums.com/index.php?board=18.0

Toni is also pleased to announce that One Reckless Summer is a finalist in the Single-Title category for the Greater Detroit RWA Bookseller's Best Award. The winner will be announced at a reception at the RWA National Conference in Orlando, Florida this July.

Sugar Creek is Here!

[image error]Sugar Creek is now in stores! The much-anticipated second book in the Destiny series and follow-up to One Reckless Summer releases today. Return to the quaint small town of Destiny, Ohio to watch sparks fly between straight-laced cop Mike Romo and wild child Rachel Farris – and to learn about the feud that's raged between their families for generations. So far there are six books slated to take place in Destiny, and now is the perfect time to get started on the series. Start now with the...

Nine Rules for Visiting Destiny, Ohio

The next book in Toni's sexy, heartwarming Destiny series, Sugar Creek, releases this coming Tuesday, May 25th. To tide you over the final few days and help you prepare for your next visit to Destiny, Ohio, enjoy this fun list of rules for visiting the town.

Nine Rules for Visiting the Quaint Small Town of Destiny, Ohio

by Toni Blake

Be sure to stop by the Under the Covers bookstore on the town square and share a cup of coffee with Amy and Tessa. If there's good girl talk or gossip to be had...