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December 11, 2012
HOLIDAY READING FROM THE PLOTTING PRINCESSES
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
The Plotting Princesses have been extra busy the last few months, writing and getting books out for you, our readers. Many of the Princesses have releases throughout the months of November and December and to make things especially easy, we've complied all our latest releases in one handy, dandy list for your buying pleasure.
Below are the latest releases by several of the Plotting Princesses (in alphabetical order). We've included a very short description, the cover photo, and links to where you can buy the books. Feel free to pass this list along to your family and friends and spread the word about the latest and greatest books by some of your favorite Princesses.
TWINKLE LIGHTS by Vicki Batman
Blurb: A do-gooder joins forces with a reformed delinquent turned lawyer to run a Christmas tree stand benefiting the children's hospital,but when the money goes missing, fingers are pointed.
Buy it HERE
A BREATH OF SCANDAL by Elizabeth Essex (releases 12/26/12)
Blurb: Shockingly brash and scandalously independent, the Reckless Brides are boldly rewriting the rules of love and marriage—one smitten bachelor at a time
"In the game of kiss and tell, there are no rules..."
Buy it at AMAZON or B & N
SECOND CHANCES by Kathy Ivan
Blurb: An early Christmas gift, an unexpected trip and haunting dreams. Can the love shared between Ryan and Rose overcome grief and guilt and lend a little magic for a second chance at happiness?
Buy it at AMAZON or B & N.
ONLY FOR A KNIGHT by Michelle Miles (releases 12/13/12)
Blurb: Derron and Elyne return to the Otherworld to save it from the clutches of the Dark Elf, Lord Kieran. He wants total domination over the Otherworld and the human realm and he’ll kill anyone who gets in his way.
Buy it at ELLORA'S CAVE or AMAZON or B & N.
THE RELUCTANT SANTA by Sylvia McDaniel
Blurb: Since his mother abandoned him on Christmas Eve never to return, Colin McDermott has hated Christmas and sworn never to have children. But this year two angels are giving him everything he didn't want. A Santa suit, a child and a chance at love again. This is his last chance to learn the true meaning of Christmas.
But it at AMAZON or B & N.
REINDEER WARS by Liese Sherwood-Fabre
Blurb: Can two coworkers' budding relationship survive a knock-down-drag-out competition to win the office’s “most outrageous holiday sweater?”
Buy it at AMAZON or B & N.
HOLLYWOOD HOLIDAY by Sasha Summers
Blurb: All she wants for Christmas is for Hollywood to love her again. But once she meets him, her Christmas list changes.
Buy it HERE.
GALILEO'S HOLIDAY by Sasha Summers (A Galactic Holiday)
Blurb: Loner ice-miner Riley might lose her heart to rakish trader Leo - if raiders, ice storms, and man-eating cryptids don’t get her first.
Buy it HERE.
There you go, the newest releases hot off the presses by the Plotting Princesses. Don't forget, our Princesses have many other books available, so while you're checking out the list above, be sure to check out all the books available.
Happy Holidays again and keep reading!
Kathy
The Plotting Princesses have been extra busy the last few months, writing and getting books out for you, our readers. Many of the Princesses have releases throughout the months of November and December and to make things especially easy, we've complied all our latest releases in one handy, dandy list for your buying pleasure.
Below are the latest releases by several of the Plotting Princesses (in alphabetical order). We've included a very short description, the cover photo, and links to where you can buy the books. Feel free to pass this list along to your family and friends and spread the word about the latest and greatest books by some of your favorite Princesses.
TWINKLE LIGHTS by Vicki Batman
Blurb: A do-gooder joins forces with a reformed delinquent turned lawyer to run a Christmas tree stand benefiting the children's hospital,but when the money goes missing, fingers are pointed.
Buy it HERE
A BREATH OF SCANDAL by Elizabeth Essex (releases 12/26/12)
Blurb: Shockingly brash and scandalously independent, the Reckless Brides are boldly rewriting the rules of love and marriage—one smitten bachelor at a time
"In the game of kiss and tell, there are no rules..."
Buy it at AMAZON or B & N
SECOND CHANCES by Kathy Ivan
Blurb: An early Christmas gift, an unexpected trip and haunting dreams. Can the love shared between Ryan and Rose overcome grief and guilt and lend a little magic for a second chance at happiness?
Buy it at AMAZON or B & N.
ONLY FOR A KNIGHT by Michelle Miles (releases 12/13/12)
Blurb: Derron and Elyne return to the Otherworld to save it from the clutches of the Dark Elf, Lord Kieran. He wants total domination over the Otherworld and the human realm and he’ll kill anyone who gets in his way.
Buy it at ELLORA'S CAVE or AMAZON or B & N.
THE RELUCTANT SANTA by Sylvia McDaniel
Blurb: Since his mother abandoned him on Christmas Eve never to return, Colin McDermott has hated Christmas and sworn never to have children. But this year two angels are giving him everything he didn't want. A Santa suit, a child and a chance at love again. This is his last chance to learn the true meaning of Christmas.
But it at AMAZON or B & N.
REINDEER WARS by Liese Sherwood-Fabre
Blurb: Can two coworkers' budding relationship survive a knock-down-drag-out competition to win the office’s “most outrageous holiday sweater?”
Buy it at AMAZON or B & N.
HOLLYWOOD HOLIDAY by Sasha Summers
Blurb: All she wants for Christmas is for Hollywood to love her again. But once she meets him, her Christmas list changes.
Buy it HERE.
GALILEO'S HOLIDAY by Sasha Summers (A Galactic Holiday)
Blurb: Loner ice-miner Riley might lose her heart to rakish trader Leo - if raiders, ice storms, and man-eating cryptids don’t get her first.
Buy it HERE.
There you go, the newest releases hot off the presses by the Plotting Princesses. Don't forget, our Princesses have many other books available, so while you're checking out the list above, be sure to check out all the books available.
Happy Holidays again and keep reading!
Kathy
December 7, 2012
This morning I received a review for Desperate Choices, m...
This morning I received a review for Desperate Choices, my romantic suspense with paranormal elements, published by Carina Press. This book has been out for over 2 years, so I'm thrilled and excited that people are still reading (and apparently loving) this book!
Desperate Choices is special to me because (a) it was the very first book I every completed from start to finish (b) it was a very first published novel.
You can go and read the complete review HERE.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.
Kathy
December 4, 2012
Today I'm over at Nikki Duncan's blog, asking what would ...
Today I'm over at Nikki Duncan's blog, asking what would you do with a second chance.
Come join me and let's have some fun chatting.
Nikki's blog
Kathy
Come join me and let's have some fun chatting.
Nikki's blog
Kathy
November 28, 2012
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday. I ...
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday. I certainly did. Of course all that wonderful food didn't do anything to help my waist line, so the exercise and workouts have commenced.
My sister and I participated in our annual Black Friday shopping. We were up early (5 a.m.) and at the stores. Surprisingly, most of the places we went although crowded were nothing like years past. I guess everybody else was in line at midnight. Ugh, not me, 5 a.m. came way to early. But Black Friday shopping is a tradition my sister and I have done for the past several years, getting up and getting out early into the cold and wind (because it's always cold and windy here in Texas the day after Thanksgiving.)
Now I'm back to plugging along on the next novella in the Destiny's Desire series, book #2 (Jake's story). Hopefully everybody that's read book #1, Second Chances, enjoyed it. I've gotten some terrific feedback from readers, which is always wonderful for any writer to hear.
I'm planning to attend my RWA chapter's holiday breakfast this coming Saturday. It's always loads of fun and I'll get to see some old friends and hopefully meet some new ones, too.
I'll also be blogging at Nikki Duncan's blog on 12/03/2012, so I hope you'll stop by and read a little bit more about Second Chances--what would you do if you were given a second chance?
Stay warm, stay safe, and be happy.
Kathy
My sister and I participated in our annual Black Friday shopping. We were up early (5 a.m.) and at the stores. Surprisingly, most of the places we went although crowded were nothing like years past. I guess everybody else was in line at midnight. Ugh, not me, 5 a.m. came way to early. But Black Friday shopping is a tradition my sister and I have done for the past several years, getting up and getting out early into the cold and wind (because it's always cold and windy here in Texas the day after Thanksgiving.)
Now I'm back to plugging along on the next novella in the Destiny's Desire series, book #2 (Jake's story). Hopefully everybody that's read book #1, Second Chances, enjoyed it. I've gotten some terrific feedback from readers, which is always wonderful for any writer to hear.
I'm planning to attend my RWA chapter's holiday breakfast this coming Saturday. It's always loads of fun and I'll get to see some old friends and hopefully meet some new ones, too.
I'll also be blogging at Nikki Duncan's blog on 12/03/2012, so I hope you'll stop by and read a little bit more about Second Chances--what would you do if you were given a second chance?
Stay warm, stay safe, and be happy.
Kathy
November 19, 2012
The link below is for a press release for holiday reading...
The link below is for a press release for holiday reading available from authors of the Plotting Princesses (of which I am a proud member).
Please take a look at all the wonderful new books that area available from some talented Texas authors this holiday season. Second Chances is listed too.
PRESS RELEASE
Talk with you later.
Kathy
Please take a look at all the wonderful new books that area available from some talented Texas authors this holiday season. Second Chances is listed too.
PRESS RELEASE
Talk with you later.
Kathy
November 18, 2012
IT'S BEEN A WHOLE WEEK
Second Chances has been out for a week!!!
My how time flies. I feel like I just uploaded it to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and Smashwords yesterday, but it really has been a week.
People who are reading it, or that have finished it, appear to be enjoying the story. I'm working right now on Book #2 of the Destiny's Desire series. It's Jake's story.
You get to meet Jake in Second Chances. He's the best friend of the hero and he plays a big part in helping the Fate-Keeper get Ryan and Rose up to Destiny's Desire Lodge.
Book #2 is Jake's turn up at the lodge and he's in for a few surprises, and he's got one heck of a secret he's been keeping, too!
I'll keep everybody posted as to the progress of book #2, as yet untitled.
Don't forget, Desperate Choices is still available too for those who love a romantic suspense.
Talk to ya'll later.
Kathy
My how time flies. I feel like I just uploaded it to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and Smashwords yesterday, but it really has been a week.
People who are reading it, or that have finished it, appear to be enjoying the story. I'm working right now on Book #2 of the Destiny's Desire series. It's Jake's story.
You get to meet Jake in Second Chances. He's the best friend of the hero and he plays a big part in helping the Fate-Keeper get Ryan and Rose up to Destiny's Desire Lodge.
Book #2 is Jake's turn up at the lodge and he's in for a few surprises, and he's got one heck of a secret he's been keeping, too!
I'll keep everybody posted as to the progress of book #2, as yet untitled.
Don't forget, Desperate Choices is still available too for those who love a romantic suspense.
Talk to ya'll later.
Kathy
November 10, 2012
Second Chances Is Out!!!
Hope your weekend is going great. I just wanted to let everybody know my paranormal romance novella, Second Chances, is now live at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. This is my first foray into self-publishing.
I'd really appreciate anybody (if you can) liking and tagging it, since it's brand spanking new. LOL
You can see how gorgeous the cover is. Kat Baldwin of Ink Lion Books did it. I'm amazed at how awesome it is!!!
I'm starting this weekend to get the word out, so feel free to let everybody know about Second Chances release.
Links are below.
Amazon
B & N
I'll add the links for Smashwords and Kobo when they're available, which hopefully will be soon.
Thanks. I'm really excited about this novella (it's a paranormal romance Christmas novella).
Kathy Ivan
November 2, 2012
As promised, I'm posting a mini-excerpt from my upcoming ...
As promised, I'm posting a mini-excerpt from my upcoming paranormal romance novella, Second Chances. I hope you love Ryan and Rose as much as I do.
Excerpt from "Second Chances"
Rose walked around the dining room, putting the final touches on the table. Flowers and candles, even a bottle of white wine. Long stem crystal glasses next to the good china. Dinner was ready. She'd stopped at Ryan's favorite Italian place on the way home, picked up all the foods he loved. Though she was no slouch in the kitchen, the horrendous hours she had put in all week left little time or energy for cooking. And besides, she wanted everything to be extra special tonight.
Soft music played in the background, the strains of the classical piano concerto wafted from the speakers. Soothing and romantic music setting the stage for the evening to come. The lights were dimmed and tall taper candles cast a warm glow across the dining room. Perfect. She'd done her best to set up a long-needed romantic evening with her husband.
Something was bothering him, kept him on edge for the past few months. She hadn't pressed. He'd tell her whatever it was when the time was right. Still she worried. Is he unhappy? Am I not enough anymore? The insidious doubts niggled at the back of her mind, managed despite her best efforts to creep into her head each day. She tried to ignore them, push them away, but the fear still managed to insinuate itself into her thoughts.
I can't lose him. He's my life. I'll do whatever it takes, fight whoever I have to fight. I'm not giving up on Ryan. On us.
I'll be posting the brand now (gorgeous) cover for Second Chances next week, so come back for the big reveal.
Kathy
Excerpt from "Second Chances"
Rose walked around the dining room, putting the final touches on the table. Flowers and candles, even a bottle of white wine. Long stem crystal glasses next to the good china. Dinner was ready. She'd stopped at Ryan's favorite Italian place on the way home, picked up all the foods he loved. Though she was no slouch in the kitchen, the horrendous hours she had put in all week left little time or energy for cooking. And besides, she wanted everything to be extra special tonight.
Soft music played in the background, the strains of the classical piano concerto wafted from the speakers. Soothing and romantic music setting the stage for the evening to come. The lights were dimmed and tall taper candles cast a warm glow across the dining room. Perfect. She'd done her best to set up a long-needed romantic evening with her husband.
Something was bothering him, kept him on edge for the past few months. She hadn't pressed. He'd tell her whatever it was when the time was right. Still she worried. Is he unhappy? Am I not enough anymore? The insidious doubts niggled at the back of her mind, managed despite her best efforts to creep into her head each day. She tried to ignore them, push them away, but the fear still managed to insinuate itself into her thoughts.
I can't lose him. He's my life. I'll do whatever it takes, fight whoever I have to fight. I'm not giving up on Ryan. On us.
I'll be posting the brand now (gorgeous) cover for Second Chances next week, so come back for the big reveal.
Kathy
October 30, 2012
It has been a while since I posted, but I'm hoping to cha...
It has been a while since I posted, but I'm hoping to change that. Although I haven't been blogging, I have been writing.
I'm currently working on two projects, a single title romantic suspense, again set in and around New Orleans, and a series of paranormal novellas, set in the beautiful Colorado mountains.
The first novella, Second Chances, will be available soon, so keep checking back for more details. I also plan to post small excerpts for the story here each week until the book comes out. I'm hoping to have the cover ready to reveal in a few days. I can't wait for you all to see it--it's BEAUTIFUL!!! The incredibly talented Kathleen Baldwin at Ink Lion Books is doing the cover and she does amazing work.
I also received my lovely paperweight for Desperate Choices first place win in the OKRWA International Digital Awards (Suspense). Here's a picture.
So, keep checking back here for excerpts and news on release dates and general updates.
I've also updated my website with a new bio, upcoming book information and will be adding buy links when they go live.
Website | Facebook | Twitter
Thanks for dropping by.
Kathy
I'm currently working on two projects, a single title romantic suspense, again set in and around New Orleans, and a series of paranormal novellas, set in the beautiful Colorado mountains.
The first novella, Second Chances, will be available soon, so keep checking back for more details. I also plan to post small excerpts for the story here each week until the book comes out. I'm hoping to have the cover ready to reveal in a few days. I can't wait for you all to see it--it's BEAUTIFUL!!! The incredibly talented Kathleen Baldwin at Ink Lion Books is doing the cover and she does amazing work.
I also received my lovely paperweight for Desperate Choices first place win in the OKRWA International Digital Awards (Suspense). Here's a picture.
So, keep checking back here for excerpts and news on release dates and general updates.
I've also updated my website with a new bio, upcoming book information and will be adding buy links when they go live.
Website | Facebook | Twitter
Thanks for dropping by.
Kathy
July 18, 2012
An Award For Desperate Choices
DESPERATE CHOICES was voted First place in the Long Suspense Category of the Oklahoma Romance Writers of America's first annual International Digital Awards.
I'm humbled and honored by this award and grateful that the judges enjoyed my story.
You can find the complete listing of winners and finalists at:
www.idacontest.wordpress.com
Thanks.
Kathy
I'm humbled and honored by this award and grateful that the judges enjoyed my story.
You can find the complete listing of winners and finalists at:
www.idacontest.wordpress.com
Thanks.
Kathy
