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New release: Pia Saves The Day is out in the wild!
Pia Saves The Day buy links:
Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L6Z2VPU
Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pia-s...
Print: http://www.amazon.com/Pia-Saves-The-E...
ARe: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/prod...
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/d...
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Kobo: COMING SOON
iTunes: COMING SOON
AUDIO: COMING SOON
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A few days ago I was adamant on Facebook – I was releasing Pia Saves The Day on Monday June 23rd, and I meant it at the time!
I hit PUBLISH on Amazon’s Createspace on Wednesday afternoon, so that it would go live in their predicted 3 – 5 business days, which would be sometime on Monday through Wednesday.
But then Createspace had the print edition live by Friday evening. So okay, I thought, I just won’t advertise this fact until Monday. And I hit PUBLISH at Barnes & Noble, because with the Dragos novella they had taken 2 – 3 days to get the book live…. And THEY went live within hours!
So, last night (Saturday evening) I just said, “Oh, hell,” and clicked PUBLISH on all the booksellers. 
Yay! I hope you enjoy.
June 4, 2014
PIA’s RELEASE DATE
It has been brought to our attention that Thea’s website has an error. The release date listed for her next book, PIA SAVES THE DAY, has incorrectly read June 15th. We are in the process of fixing it, but wanted to get the word out to all of you so that you could adjust your countdowns. The correct release date is Monday, June 23rd. We apologize for any confusion caused by having the incorrect date posted on the website.
I know, it’s another week you have to wait to find out what happened to Dragos… that first chapter sneak peak in her newsletter was quite the cliff-hanger! We are working as fast and hard as we can to have it ready for that June 23rd debut… hang in there… the wait is worth it!
And the good news is that you’ll have the next novella, PEANUT GOES TO SCHOOL, coming out just 3 weeks after PIA SAVES THE DAY. PEANUT GOES TO SCHOOL will release on Monday, July 14th! So, at least that wait will be more tolerable…
Thanks for your patience -
Janine
Assistant to Thea Harrison
May 17, 2014
4 Days of Giveaways: Day FOUR
It’s the last day of our giveaways. Thea will be returning home from New Orleans soon (to a much emptier swag closet!). All of our winners from Day 1 and Day 2 have claimed their prizes. Winners from yesterday (Day 3) will be posted in about an hour (9am MDT). But let’s get Day 4 started, shall we?!
Today, on the last day of the RT Convention in New Orleans, there is a Lemonade Social. So I took my cue for today’s prize from that, and have created 2 “lemonade social” prize packs for our last giveaway.
There will be 2 winners today – both of you will get TWO copies of DRAGON BOUND (the first book in Thea’s Elder Races series) – one for you and one for a friend, with a package of lemonade so you can get together over lemonade on a hot summer day to talk about this (even hotter) book! Also included are mardi gras beads (for a New Orleans vibe), two of Thea’s new bookmarks (featuring DRAGOS TAKES A HOLIDAY along with her next novella coming out the week of June 23rd, PIA SAVES THE DAY, and the following short story due out in July, PEANUT GOES TO SCHOOL), and a couple of Thea’s business cards.
To enter to win, all you have to do is post a comment on this blog. Please, just one comment since your post is your giveaway entry. You have until 9pm MDT tonight (Saturday) to post your comment entry. At that time, I will randomly choose (random.org) and post today’s winners at the top of this blog.
The post of the winners should be up by about 9:15pm MDT tonight. Each chosen winner will have 24 hours to email me with a US address to claim your prize kit. Sorry, but this giveaway is limited to US domestic addresses only. If a prize goes unclaimed by the end of the 24 hour period, another name will be chosen and notified.
Good luck everyone!
Janine, Assistant to Thea Harrison
May 16, 2014
4 Days of Giveaways: Day THREE
Thank you to everyone who entered Day THREE’s giveaway! I have now closed the comments and have randomly (random.org) chosen our 6 winners of the KINKED prize kit: Pam M., Colleen, Catherine Jean-Jacques, Sasha R., Tiffani Fortune and Arielle Kniffen! Congratulations!
These 6 winners have 24 hours to email me at info@theaharrison.com with a U.S. domestic mailing address. If you fail to send me your address by 9am MDT tomorrow (Sunday) morning, the prize will be given to someone else from Day THREE’s entries.
If you didn’t win today, you’ve still got one more chance – enter Day FOUR’s giveaway for a lemonade social over copies of DRAGON BOUND! (See Day FOUR post on this blog).
I am having so much fun with this giveaway – interacting with all of you, and mailing off such fun prize packs each day! Thank you all for your enthusiastic response! Let’s keep this ball rolling – we’re only halfway through!
Tonight at the RT Convention in New Orleans, they are having their awards ceremony, and our very own Thea Harrison’s Elder Races novel, KINKED, has won “Best Shape-shifter Romance”! We are so thrilled and excited! To share the celebration across the nation, we are giving away SIX copies of the UK edition (different cover from US edition) of KINKED!
Each of our 6 winners today will get a copy of the UK edition of KINKED, along with mardi gras beads (for a New Orleans vibe), a gold trophy for the win, one of Thea’s new bookmarks (featuring DRAGOS TAKES A HOLIDAY along with her next novella coming out the week of June 23rd, PIA SAVES THE DAY, and the following short story due out in July, PEANUT GOES TO SCHOOL), and Thea’s business card.
To enter to win, all you have to do is post a comment on this blog. Please, just one comment since your post is your giveaway entry. Since it is Friday night, and I actually have plans that don’t involve being on my computer, I’m going to run today’s giveaway a full 24 hours, closing the comments/entries at 9am MDT tomorrow (Saturday) morning! I will randomly choose (random.org) and post today’s winners at the top of this blog. Do not add comments after I’ve closed the contest at 9am MDT Saturday morning – those entries will not count toward the next day’s contest. You have to post a new comment under tomorrow’s blog post to enter that day’s giveaway.
The post of the winners should be up by about 9:15am MDT tomorrow. Each chosen winner will have 24 hours to email me with a US address to claim your prize kit. Sorry, but this giveaway is limited to US domestic addresses only. If a prize goes unclaimed by the end of the 24 hour period, another name will be chosen and notified.
TGIF – we have MUCH to celebrate!
Janine, Assistant to Thea Harrison
May 15, 2014
4 Days of Giveaways: Day TWO
Thank you to everyone who entered today’s Day TWO giveaway – what a wonderful response! I have now closed the comments and have randomly chosen our 3 winners of today’s prize kit: Christi C., Timitra, and Amy P.! Congratulations!
These 3 winners have 24 hours to email me at info@theaharrison.com with a U.S. domestic mailing address. If you fail to send me your address by 9pm MDT tomorrow night, the prize will be given to someone else from today’s entries.
*All 3 winners from yesterday’s “Day ONE” giveaway have contacted me and their prize packs will be mailed out tomorrow morning. No alternate winners will be selected for Day ONE, as all 3 prize packs were claimed.
Don’t worry if you didn’t win today. I’ll do this again tomorrow AND Saturday – different prizes each day!
Yesterday’s “Day ONE” giveaway was a blast! Thank you to everyone who entered, and congratulations to our three winners!
For Day TWO, I have put together a prize pack that mirrors an event Thea is attending tonight at the RT Convention in New Orleans. The event is called “Saints and Sinners” and everyone will be wearing horns or halos! So, our prize pack follows the concept of good/evil, light/dark…
Each of our 3 winners today will get the complete Game of Shadows series (two books), FALLING LIGHT and RISING DARKNESS! Rounding out this fun prize pack are mardi gras beads (for a New Orleans vibe), Hot Tamales (because they are HOT, HOT, HOT!), one of Thea’s new bookmarks (featuring DRAGOS TAKES A HOLIDAY along with her next novella coming out the week of June 23rd, PIA SAVES THE DAY, and the following short story due out in July, PEANUT GOES TO SCHOOL), and Thea’s business card.
To enter to win, all you have to do is post a comment on this blog. Please, just one comment since your post is your giveaway entry. I will close the comments at 9pm MDT, then randomly choose and post today’s winners at the top of this blog. Do not add comments after I’ve closed the contest at 9pm MDT – those entries will not count toward tomorrow’s contest. You have to post a new comment under tomorrow’s blog post to enter that day’s giveaway.
The post of the winners should be up by about 9:30pm MDT tonight. Each chosen winner will have 24 hours to email me with a US address to claim your prize kit. Sorry, but this giveaway is limited to US domestic addresses only. If a prize goes unclaimed by the end of the 24 hour period, another name will be chosen and notified.
Playtime continues! Good luck to each of you today!
Janine, Assistant to Thea Harrison
May 14, 2014
4 Days of Giveaways: Day ONE
Thea is currently at the RT Convention in New Orleans, and left her stash of books and swag behind. So, what’s a girl to do but share the wealth?!
Today we are going to kick off the first of our four days of giveaways with a DRAGOS TAKES A HOLIDAY prize pack (of course!). I will choose 3 winners today. Each winner will receive a print edition of DRAGOS TAKES A HOLIDAY, with “treasure” (candy and coins), mardi gras beads (in honor of Thea being in New Orleans), one of Thea’s new bookmarks (featuring DRAGOS TAKES A HOLIDAY along with her next novella coming out the week of June 23rd, PIA SAVES THE DAY, and the following short story due out in July, PEANUT GOES TO SCHOOL), and Thea’s business card.
To enter to win, all you have to do is post a comment on this blog. Please, just one comment since your post is your giveaway entry. I will close the comments at 9pm MDT, then randomly choose and post today’s winners at the top of this blog. Each chosen winner will have 24 hours to email me with a US address to claim your prize kit. Sorry, but this giveaway is limited to US domestic addresses only. If a prize goes unclaimed by the end of the 24 hour period, another name will be chosen and notified.
Woo-hoo! While Thea’s away, Janine will play!
Good luck!
Janine, Assistant to Thea Harrison
May 3, 2014
Blog post: RT Convention in New Orleans!
Hi guys! Week after next, I’m heading to New Orleans for the RT Booklovers Convention (Wed, May 14 – Sat, May 17), and if you will also be there, I’d really love to see you!
Here’s the schedule of events I’ve committed to:
Thursday, May 15:
1:30-2:30pm: PARANORMAL: Paranormal Pizzazz panel featuring Kristen Callihan, Thea Harrison, Larissa Ione; moderated by Vivian Arend
2nd floor, Studio 2 (Preservation Hall)
From dark and dangerous to light and seductive, paranormal stories entice us into worlds beyond the norm. Join four bestselling authors as they discuss how differences in priorities create unique paranormal playgrounds for their heroines and heroes to run amuck in. Ask questions about series planning and character motivation, and find out what’s coming next.
6:30-8:30pm: RT Pub Crawl, Bourbon Street
What would give our attendees the perfect New Orleans experience? The answer, of course, is a trip up Bourbon Street — but, in true RT style, arriving as one gigantic group! Imagine 2,000 book lovers descending on the notorious street with drinks in hand (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic) and a plethora of local music spilling out onto the colorful streets of the French Quarter. And what would make this experience even more fun? Having 10 of your favorite publishers and author-groups host at 10 of the best bars on Bourbon!
Berkley/NAL is hosting the stop at a bar called The Beach, and I will be there! All who attend will receive a Penguin branded drink cup and a free drink, so come have a drink with me between 6:30-8:30pm!
Friday, May 16th:
4-6pm: RT Book Reviews Award Ceremony
I’ll be attending this ceremony on the 3rd floor, Carondelet (Grand Ballroom), followed by -
8:45pm – 12am: Mardi Gras Magic and Mayhem, Dinner & Dance Party
Calling all vampires, vixens, queens and kings … royal courts of light . . . and darkness! Join us for dinner theater and dancing in the tradition of Nola’s wildest party — Mardi Gras! Come beautiful, come beautifully wicked . . . or just wicked. All creatures of the day and night are welcome.
I’m still working on my costume, but I’m thinking I may be channeling my inner Carling Severan…
Saturday, May 17th:
11am-2pm: Giant Book Fair
3rd floor, Grand Ballroom and Mardi Gras Ballroom
Meet more than 700 authors who will autograph books, posters and bookmarks. Bring your “keepers” and have them signed!
I’ll also have sixty print copies of Dragos Takes A Holiday to give away, so stop by as soon as you can, because they won’t last long!
2:30-3:30pm: Penguin’s Lemonade Social
2nd floor, Gallery 1
Meet your favorite Penguin authors and enjoy delicious lemonade and treats at this fun party. Chat with New York Times bestselling authors Nalini Singh, Jill Shalvis, Ilona Andrews and many more! There will also be opportunities to receive fun swag and books!
6:30-7pm: FAN-tastic Day Party
2nd floor, Quarter Tower (Preservation Hall)
This party is from 6:15-8pm, but my appearance time slot is from 6:30-7pm.
Meet a revolving door of hundreds of authors as they make appearances every 30 minutes in this high-energy event. Be one of the first 500 attendees and you’ll receive a goody bag filled with free books and promotional items. Among the authors you’ll meet are: Lara Adrian, Ilona Andrews (aka Ilona and Gordon Andrews), Jennifer L. Armentrout (aka J. Lynn), Jaci Burton, Lee Child, Sylvia Day, Jeaniene Frost, Abbi Glines, E.L. James, Eloisa James, Laura Kaye, Lisa Kleypas, Mary Robinette Kowal, Christina Lauren, Jamie McGuire, Jennifer Probst, Tiffany Reisz, Jill Shalvis, Nalini Singh, and Julie Ann Walker!
What a whirlwind FUN time we are going to have! I hope I get to meet you while I’m in New Orleans. More details on all of these events (as well as many others) are available on the RT Convention website.
By the way, if you will be going, there is a great tool you might want to download. It’s a free app with the convention schedule that you can personalize with your own schedule as well as maps. It’s available in both Apple and Android versions.
And if you aren’t able to make it to New Orleans, don’t worry – My assistant Janine has great ideas for fun things to do while I’m gone. Keep an eye out… I hear she’s going to hold several giveaways!
Laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll)!
-Thea
May 1, 2014
Online Auction for Diabetes Research
We are thrilled to once again participate in Brenda Novak’s 10th Annual Online Auction for Diabetes Research! What a wonderful cause!
The auction opens this morning, May 1st, and runs through the end of the month, May 31st. Visit www.brendanovak.com, where you can bid on hundreds of amazing opportunities and items.
We have donated two collections for the auction:
1. An autographed set of the Game of Shadows series (2 paperback books), by bestselling author Thea Harrison
2. An autographed set of the Elder Races series novels (6 paperback books), by bestselling author Thea Harrison
Let the bidding begin, and have FUN!
Good luck -
Janine, Assistant to Thea Harrison
