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February 23, 2015
Holy hot as Hades! Max is back and she’s SMITTEN BY DEATH! #AuthorSpotlight @SharonSaracino
SMITTEN WITH DEATH (Max Logan 3)By Sharon SaracinoGenre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Release Date: February 20, 2015
The Blurb:
A year after the death of her ex-husband and boyfriend, Roger-the-Proctologist, Max has accepted the loss and moved on. Well, at least she’s tried, but a dating pool consisting mostly of weekend golfers in plaid polyester has left her unenthusiastic about her prospects. When Morgan Kane, the sexy Hellhound Grim Reaper, suddenly reappears seeking her assistance to rescue the bumbling teenage Zombie King from Cerberus' filthy paws, Max realizes that maybe she was holding out for snug denim all along. But a trip to Hell during Vegas Week, with Lucifer masquerading as a tone-deaf Wayne Newton and Kane’s psychotic mother as Satan’s Showgirl Bride, isn’t exactly her idea of the perfect date. In Hell, everything has a price, and though Max discovers she’s already paid dearly, if she and Kane are to succeed, another sacrifice is required. Will Max finally get her happily-ever-after or will she lose the man she loves to the Sweet Hereafter? Again.
Excerpt:
“Reaper, I need a favor,” I choked out and cleared my throat.
“Sure, Logan.” His gaze came back to rest on my face. “What can I do for you?”
“Um, kiss me?” I squeaked as my face heated with the fire of a thousand desert suns.
“Huh?” Judging by the expression on his face, whatever favor Morgan Kane had been anticipating, locking lips with the crazy woman hadn’t even made his list.
“Look,” I whispered in a rush after glancing back to confirm Denise had almost gotten the invading hoard under control. “My sister is determined to hook me up. The minute she sees you, she will devote the remainder of the morning to cute and embarrassing stories designed to impress you with my charm and delightfulness. Trust me, you’ll want to stab knitting
needles in your eyes after about ten minutes.”
“Oh, I don’t know, Logan.” He had the temerity to smirk while crossing his arms over his chest. His broad, muscular chest. “I think I might enjoy the cute and embarrassing stories. And I already think you’re charming and delightful.”
My eyes widened in shock, and my mouth fell open yet again. “You do?”
“Logan? You digress.” He snapped my pie hole shut as he had before. But this time he didn’t remove his hand. Instead, he stroked his forefinger lightly along my jaw, sending my pulse into a gallop to rival the Clydesdales pulling a beer wagon away from a crowd of alcoholic zombies.
“I do? Oh yeah. I do. So, anyway I thought if we gave her the impression we already had something going, well maybe it would divert her attention away from my relationship status for the day.”
“I see,” he murmured as he slipped his hand along the side of my neck and curled his fingers around my nape. Suddenly my knees buckled. I must have twisted my ankle more seriously than I thought. Fortunately, Morgan Kane caught me around the waist before I hit the ground and pulled me hard against him. I absently wondered if it would be considered rude to toss a breath
mint in my mouth. Then it occurred to me I didn’t have any. Oh well, moot point. His soft chuckle skittered along my skin like a physical caress. I swallowed hard. I tipped my head back, licked my lips enticingly, and closed my eyes, resigned and ready to make this sacrifice in an effort to thwart my sister and her underhanded plans. Kane chuckled again and then
gently swept his lips over mine.
Except for Roger and that one tequila-induced episode of poor judgment right after senior prom, I
didn’t have a whole lot of experience with men. I know, I know. Up until now, I’ve sucked you into that whole sophisticated woman-about-town façade I
wear so well, but really, it’s true. Morgan Kane, on the other hand, apparently knew
his way around this town and most of the continental United States. The ground tilted, the sun spun backwards, and I had difficulty remembering my own name when Morgan Kane finally lifted his lips from mine. Would I never learn my impulsivity always
comes back to bite me in the ass?
I coughed loudly, attempted to gather my wits, and looked around to gauge my sister’s reaction. Denise, et al, was nowhere to be seen. The whole crew had apparently hustled past our lip-lock and continued into the house completely unnoticed. At least, by me.
Kane’s wicked grin said he was well aware of the effect he’d had on me, and it was precisely the one he’d intended.
Wucking fonderful.
The Author:
Sharon Saracino is a paranormal and fantasy author who resides in the anthracite coal country of Pennsylvania with her long suffering husband, funny and talented son, and two insane dogs. She is the author of the Max Logan series and the Earthbound series with The Wild Rose Press. When she is not reading, writing, or enjoying photography and genealogy, she brews limoncello, dreams of living in Italy and works as a Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse.WEBSITE FACEBOOK GOODREADS TWITTERIf your email address changes, please follow these instructions:
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February 20, 2015
The Scent of his Feathers ... Release Day! #Dark #Fantasy #Poetry
I first introduced my latest book during the Bloody Valentine Horror Hop... and it's finally here.
Happy Release Day!
The Scent of his Feathers: A collection of dark verses
About THE SCENT OF HIS FEATHERS: "My crow leaps in a sudden sweep of wing and sails past, the scent of his feathers a balm to a soon-broken soul..."
Pushcart Prize nominee Ash Krafton opens this volume with a piece that leaves the reader wondering: Is the speaker victim or victor? Shadows can obscure the details that would cement our perceptions of individuals or events. Sometimes, shadows tell us more than we want to know.
Shadows prevail in each of the poems in The Scent of his Feathers, but Krafton is not afraid of the dark. In this poetry collection, she explores the darkness that surrounds us, dimming the edges of our well-lit worlds. Themes of death, devotion, despair, and desperation are expressed in subtle shades, allowing the reader to determine their own definitions.
How a person interprets these pieces--a collection of tiny everyday deaths--will depend on the reader and the flavor of the shadows within that person’s heart.
Join Krafton as she explores the inherent beauty of twilight. Sympathize with the shadows of a soul. Understand what drives a spirit to desperation.
And remember: without darkness, there can be no light.
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Happy Release Day!
The Scent of his Feathers: A collection of dark verses
About THE SCENT OF HIS FEATHERS: "My crow leaps in a sudden sweep of wing and sails past, the scent of his feathers a balm to a soon-broken soul..." Pushcart Prize nominee Ash Krafton opens this volume with a piece that leaves the reader wondering: Is the speaker victim or victor? Shadows can obscure the details that would cement our perceptions of individuals or events. Sometimes, shadows tell us more than we want to know.
Shadows prevail in each of the poems in The Scent of his Feathers, but Krafton is not afraid of the dark. In this poetry collection, she explores the darkness that surrounds us, dimming the edges of our well-lit worlds. Themes of death, devotion, despair, and desperation are expressed in subtle shades, allowing the reader to determine their own definitions.
How a person interprets these pieces--a collection of tiny everyday deaths--will depend on the reader and the flavor of the shadows within that person’s heart.
Join Krafton as she explores the inherent beauty of twilight. Sympathize with the shadows of a soul. Understand what drives a spirit to desperation.
And remember: without darkness, there can be no light.
Get your copy on Amazon... Amazon USAmazon UKAmazon FRAmazon DEIf your email address changes, please follow these instructions:
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February 18, 2015
Let THE WITCH'S KISS Spellbind You...new #paranormalromance from @TriciaSchneider
Paranormal Romance Author Tricia Schneider continues the saga of the Meriwether witches in her brand new release... The Witch's Kiss!
Blurb:
Marianne Grey is a ghost. But, she's not dead. Cursed by a necromancer, Marianne searches for the elusive spell needed to merge her spirit with her physical body. She's not alone in her search. Her neighbor and best friend, Sage Merriweather, has vowed to help her break the curse.
Sage suffers from his own demons. Literally. After surviving a horrific attack, a demon has bonded with him, mutating Sage's magic so he can only conjure fire. Until he can break the bond, he is a danger to everyone near him, including those he loves.
From the glittering ballrooms of London to eerily dark graveyards, Marianne and Sage battle forces of evil destined to claim their souls for eternity. Though their newfound love for each other may be the toughest battle of all.
Excerpt:
“Do you ever wonder why I never propositioned you?” Sage asked, the anger in his soul making him lash out. “I’ve been with many women. They call me the Merriweather Rake, did you know?” He laughed at the absurd moniker the ton had dubbed him. “Yet you are the only one I’ve never seduced.”
She flinched.
He thought the pain spreading across her face would make him feel just in his cause. He needed to push her away. From the look on her face, he succeeded. Instead of the satisfaction he thought it might bring, he felt only pain.
Pain from her sadness, her suffering.
“You are a good man, Sage,” she said with a slight tremor in her voice, the only sign she was affected by his cruel words.
“Do not fool yourself.”
She stood and walked away.
The lavender scent faded. Sage rubbed a hand over his eyes, trying to block the image of her sadness from his mind.
Had he done the right thing?
This curse confined Marianne to a select few. Essentially, she was forced to speak with him, spend time with him, even just for the pure sake of her sanity. What choice did she have when no one else could hear or see her?
Marianne was not to blame for the fact that Sage’s feelings regarding her were changing, that when he looked at her he saw not a child with gangly limbs, but a woman full-grown. One who had become a close friend. And that he desired their friendship to grow into something much more…intimate.
Was he a fool to punish her for his own misgivings?
Sage heaved a heavy sigh, then slapped the surface of the water since he had nothing else nearby to strike. The water sloshed over the rim.
Since the bathwater had cooled and any therapeutic effects it might once have owned vanished, he stepped out of the tub. After he dried and dressed, he went out in search of Marianne to make his apologies. He couldn’t push her away. Instead, he needed to restrain his own growing emotions. No need to burden her with any more troubles. Who else could she speak with other than him? Only Julia. He could not imagine the invisible prison she suffered. He’d not make it worse for her.
He wandered the hallways, searching each room until he found her.
Well, in a manner of speaking.
He thought to check the yellow room in the east wing, hoping she might have retreated there to lick any wounds he had inflicted.
Although her body was in the room, her spirit was nowhere to be found.
He approached the bed where they had neatly laid her body. To the untrained observer, Marianne could be sleeping. Her chest rose and fell, indicating she breathed still. A rosy color kept her cheeks pink with life. He reached out and took her limp hand in his, feeling the warmth of her skin.
She was no corpse. Merely sleeping. A deep, deep sleep. And she could not wake without her soul.
About the Author:
Tricia Schneider is an author of paranormal and gothic romance. Before the supernatural took possession of her pen, she worked for several years in a Waldenbooks store as Assistant Manager and bookseller. Since the closing of the bookstore, she now writes full-time while raising her 3 young children. She lives with her musician husband and 2 neurotic cats in the coal country of Pennsylvania.
Website: http://www.triciaschneider.com
Blog: http://www.shadowsofromance.blogspot.com
Twitter: @TriciaSchneider
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authortriciaschneider
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/triciaschneider
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/triciaschneider
The Witch's Kiss is available today! I woke up to find my shiny pre-ordered copy waiting for me :) You can get your own at...
The Wild Rose Press Amazon
Other Information:
SubGenre(s): Regency, Gothic, Paranormal
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Imprint: Black Rose
Length: Rosebud
Rating: Spicy (PG13)
Page Count: 208
Word Count: 49640
Keywords: romance, paranormal, historical, witches, witchcraft, demon, ghost, necromancer, magic, spells, Regency, England
Digital Price: $3.99
Print Price: $13.99
Release Date: February 18, 2015
ISBN Digital: 978-1-62830-751-1
ISBN Print: 978-1-62830-750-4
Series: Book 4 of The Merriweather Witches
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Blurb:Marianne Grey is a ghost. But, she's not dead. Cursed by a necromancer, Marianne searches for the elusive spell needed to merge her spirit with her physical body. She's not alone in her search. Her neighbor and best friend, Sage Merriweather, has vowed to help her break the curse.
Sage suffers from his own demons. Literally. After surviving a horrific attack, a demon has bonded with him, mutating Sage's magic so he can only conjure fire. Until he can break the bond, he is a danger to everyone near him, including those he loves.
From the glittering ballrooms of London to eerily dark graveyards, Marianne and Sage battle forces of evil destined to claim their souls for eternity. Though their newfound love for each other may be the toughest battle of all.
Excerpt:
“Do you ever wonder why I never propositioned you?” Sage asked, the anger in his soul making him lash out. “I’ve been with many women. They call me the Merriweather Rake, did you know?” He laughed at the absurd moniker the ton had dubbed him. “Yet you are the only one I’ve never seduced.”
She flinched.
He thought the pain spreading across her face would make him feel just in his cause. He needed to push her away. From the look on her face, he succeeded. Instead of the satisfaction he thought it might bring, he felt only pain.
Pain from her sadness, her suffering.
“You are a good man, Sage,” she said with a slight tremor in her voice, the only sign she was affected by his cruel words.
“Do not fool yourself.”
She stood and walked away.
The lavender scent faded. Sage rubbed a hand over his eyes, trying to block the image of her sadness from his mind.
Had he done the right thing?
This curse confined Marianne to a select few. Essentially, she was forced to speak with him, spend time with him, even just for the pure sake of her sanity. What choice did she have when no one else could hear or see her?
Marianne was not to blame for the fact that Sage’s feelings regarding her were changing, that when he looked at her he saw not a child with gangly limbs, but a woman full-grown. One who had become a close friend. And that he desired their friendship to grow into something much more…intimate.
Was he a fool to punish her for his own misgivings?
Sage heaved a heavy sigh, then slapped the surface of the water since he had nothing else nearby to strike. The water sloshed over the rim.
Since the bathwater had cooled and any therapeutic effects it might once have owned vanished, he stepped out of the tub. After he dried and dressed, he went out in search of Marianne to make his apologies. He couldn’t push her away. Instead, he needed to restrain his own growing emotions. No need to burden her with any more troubles. Who else could she speak with other than him? Only Julia. He could not imagine the invisible prison she suffered. He’d not make it worse for her.
He wandered the hallways, searching each room until he found her.
Well, in a manner of speaking.
He thought to check the yellow room in the east wing, hoping she might have retreated there to lick any wounds he had inflicted.
Although her body was in the room, her spirit was nowhere to be found.
He approached the bed where they had neatly laid her body. To the untrained observer, Marianne could be sleeping. Her chest rose and fell, indicating she breathed still. A rosy color kept her cheeks pink with life. He reached out and took her limp hand in his, feeling the warmth of her skin.
She was no corpse. Merely sleeping. A deep, deep sleep. And she could not wake without her soul.
About the Author:Tricia Schneider is an author of paranormal and gothic romance. Before the supernatural took possession of her pen, she worked for several years in a Waldenbooks store as Assistant Manager and bookseller. Since the closing of the bookstore, she now writes full-time while raising her 3 young children. She lives with her musician husband and 2 neurotic cats in the coal country of Pennsylvania.
Website: http://www.triciaschneider.com
Blog: http://www.shadowsofromance.blogspot.com
Twitter: @TriciaSchneider
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authortriciaschneider
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/triciaschneider
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/triciaschneider
The Witch's Kiss is available today! I woke up to find my shiny pre-ordered copy waiting for me :) You can get your own at...
The Wild Rose Press Amazon
Other Information:
SubGenre(s): Regency, Gothic, Paranormal
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Imprint: Black Rose
Length: Rosebud
Rating: Spicy (PG13)
Page Count: 208
Word Count: 49640
Keywords: romance, paranormal, historical, witches, witchcraft, demon, ghost, necromancer, magic, spells, Regency, England
Digital Price: $3.99
Print Price: $13.99
Release Date: February 18, 2015
ISBN Digital: 978-1-62830-751-1
ISBN Print: 978-1-62830-750-4
Series: Book 4 of The Merriweather Witches
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February 14, 2015
Bloody Valentine Horror Hop: Dark Poetry and the Downside of Love
Available for Amazon pre-order now:
The Scent of His Feathers by Ash KraftonIn between novels, my writing strays to more poetic endeavors.
As a writer, I see words everywhere--images and events aren't just creations of light or sound or scent. They are words waiting to be written. I'm inspired by the music I hear and the places I visit. That's why I'm never without a camera or a notebook (or, these days, my Windows phone, which serves as both). Sometimes I get struck by an object, a vista, or a misheard lyric and I JUST HAVE to write something down.
Otherwise, I'm haunted by those words that missed their chance.
A lot of my poetry focuses on the conception (or misconception) of death. See, I don't see death as an end to be feared--I imagine it's a doorway to something new.
Everyday life is full of tiny deaths: endings, losses, changes. Those deaths aren't final. They are just the beginning to something different.
The goddess Kali is often called the goddess of death, but that's only part of the truth. She is also the goddess of rebirth. She is the goddess of liberation in that she liberates us from the physical body and conquers the concept of ego.
And aren't those wonderful things?
My spec fic heart romanticizes the shadows and the darkness and the tiny deaths we endure, leading me to those poetic endeavors. My books are urban fantasy and paranormal romance, often with dark twists. Poetry is a way for me to overcome writer's block--I can sometimes better express an aspect I'm trying to write for a novel by exploring it in a poetic manner. Once the lines are out of my head, I can get back to work on my book. Sometimes, a poem is left behind, much like a pearl, pretty irritations as they may be.
THE SCENT OF HIS FEATHERS will be released February 20, 2015 on Amazon Kindle.
No better time to join a poetry hop, right? Happy Bloody Valentine Horror Hop Day! AF Stewart has put out a call for all the bad love we can muster today... so a bunch of us are getting together to share the stuff you'll never get on a Hallmark card. :) In the spirit of good love gone bad, I'd like to share one of the poems from The Scent of His Feathers. It was originally published by Niteblade Fantasy and Horror and has always been a favorite of mine. What’s for Dinner? by Ash Krafton She only ever smiles and says, “Your favorite.” And he beams at her, obviously thinking how lucky he is to have such a doting wife even though he plays around with the waitresses at the truck stop and thinks his wife never finds out and who cares, right? because those girls never stay in town long enough to cause problems. So lucky, lucky, lucky to have the best of both worlds. She, on the other hand, is only too happy to peel baby onions and carrots and pig potatoes to put around the large, sumptuous roast of questionable origins and morals (roast beast, she said once, and laughed at her own joke, earning a chuckle from the pandering bastard as he cracked open his second beer. He hadn’t even finished his salad yet, for chrissakes.) This could never pass as a dish served coldly, not when procured by such hot passions. And she smiles— she may not be his favorite, but at least she's not left-overs. In honor of the Valentine's hop, I will give away copies of my new poetry volume to anyone who would agree to read and review it on Amazon. Then (because there is always a surprise) everyone whose review is live on Amazon by midnight Sunday following the release (that would be Sunday February 22) will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card, and the winner picked Monday February 23.
Are you in?
THE GIVEAWAY...
Enter the giveaway by filling out this form. Everyone who enters on this form will receive an electronic copy of THE SCENT OF HIS FEATHERS. You'll also receive periodic updates about upcoming releases, giveaways, and advanced reader copy opportunities.
On the Monday following the release, we'll pool all the readers who posted their review on Amazon and pick our lucky gift card winner!
WANT MORE BAD LOVE? Click Here to visit other stops, including host AF Stewart.If your email address changes, please follow these instructions:
1. Scroll down to the bottom of an email from Ash Krafton's blog and click UNSUBSCRIBE to remove your old email addy from the database. Then
2. Go to http://ash-krafton.blogspot.com/ and SUBSCRIBE (on the right-hand side, in the sidebar) with your new address!
Available for Amazon pre-order now: The Scent of His Feathers by Ash KraftonIn between novels, my writing strays to more poetic endeavors.
As a writer, I see words everywhere--images and events aren't just creations of light or sound or scent. They are words waiting to be written. I'm inspired by the music I hear and the places I visit. That's why I'm never without a camera or a notebook (or, these days, my Windows phone, which serves as both). Sometimes I get struck by an object, a vista, or a misheard lyric and I JUST HAVE to write something down.
Otherwise, I'm haunted by those words that missed their chance.
A lot of my poetry focuses on the conception (or misconception) of death. See, I don't see death as an end to be feared--I imagine it's a doorway to something new.
Everyday life is full of tiny deaths: endings, losses, changes. Those deaths aren't final. They are just the beginning to something different.
The goddess Kali is often called the goddess of death, but that's only part of the truth. She is also the goddess of rebirth. She is the goddess of liberation in that she liberates us from the physical body and conquers the concept of ego.
And aren't those wonderful things?
My spec fic heart romanticizes the shadows and the darkness and the tiny deaths we endure, leading me to those poetic endeavors. My books are urban fantasy and paranormal romance, often with dark twists. Poetry is a way for me to overcome writer's block--I can sometimes better express an aspect I'm trying to write for a novel by exploring it in a poetic manner. Once the lines are out of my head, I can get back to work on my book. Sometimes, a poem is left behind, much like a pearl, pretty irritations as they may be.
THE SCENT OF HIS FEATHERS will be released February 20, 2015 on Amazon Kindle.
No better time to join a poetry hop, right? Happy Bloody Valentine Horror Hop Day! AF Stewart has put out a call for all the bad love we can muster today... so a bunch of us are getting together to share the stuff you'll never get on a Hallmark card. :) In the spirit of good love gone bad, I'd like to share one of the poems from The Scent of His Feathers. It was originally published by Niteblade Fantasy and Horror and has always been a favorite of mine. What’s for Dinner? by Ash Krafton She only ever smiles and says, “Your favorite.” And he beams at her, obviously thinking how lucky he is to have such a doting wife even though he plays around with the waitresses at the truck stop and thinks his wife never finds out and who cares, right? because those girls never stay in town long enough to cause problems. So lucky, lucky, lucky to have the best of both worlds. She, on the other hand, is only too happy to peel baby onions and carrots and pig potatoes to put around the large, sumptuous roast of questionable origins and morals (roast beast, she said once, and laughed at her own joke, earning a chuckle from the pandering bastard as he cracked open his second beer. He hadn’t even finished his salad yet, for chrissakes.) This could never pass as a dish served coldly, not when procured by such hot passions. And she smiles— she may not be his favorite, but at least she's not left-overs. In honor of the Valentine's hop, I will give away copies of my new poetry volume to anyone who would agree to read and review it on Amazon. Then (because there is always a surprise) everyone whose review is live on Amazon by midnight Sunday following the release (that would be Sunday February 22) will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card, and the winner picked Monday February 23.Are you in?
THE GIVEAWAY...
Enter the giveaway by filling out this form. Everyone who enters on this form will receive an electronic copy of THE SCENT OF HIS FEATHERS. You'll also receive periodic updates about upcoming releases, giveaways, and advanced reader copy opportunities.
On the Monday following the release, we'll pool all the readers who posted their review on Amazon and pick our lucky gift card winner!
WANT MORE BAD LOVE? Click Here to visit other stops, including host AF Stewart.If your email address changes, please follow these instructions:
1. Scroll down to the bottom of an email from Ash Krafton's blog and click UNSUBSCRIBE to remove your old email addy from the database. Then
2. Go to http://ash-krafton.blogspot.com/ and SUBSCRIBE (on the right-hand side, in the sidebar) with your new address!
January 19, 2015
An AJ Krafton Takeover...Bollywood, books, romance, mystery!
Hey, YA and NA fans... this one is for you!
Today, I'm hanging out at the AJ Krafton blog because there is a whole lotta Bollywood going on over there :)
Join us for a Bollywood-style giveaway hosted by Sonali Dev and Susan Kaye Quinn. Books and trinkets and gorgeousness galore... don't miss out!
Thinks it's time to find my Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam DVD so I can go total subversive. Enjoy your day...I know I'm set!
Good luck to everyone who enters...If your email address changes, please follow these instructions:
1. Scroll down to the bottom of an email from Ash Krafton's blog and click UNSUBSCRIBE to remove your old email addy from the database. Then
2. Go to http://ash-krafton.blogspot.com/ and SUBSCRIBE (on the right-hand side, in the sidebar) with your new address!
Today, I'm hanging out at the AJ Krafton blog because there is a whole lotta Bollywood going on over there :)
Join us for a Bollywood-style giveaway hosted by Sonali Dev and Susan Kaye Quinn. Books and trinkets and gorgeousness galore... don't miss out!
Thinks it's time to find my Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam DVD so I can go total subversive. Enjoy your day...I know I'm set!
Good luck to everyone who enters...If your email address changes, please follow these instructions:
1. Scroll down to the bottom of an email from Ash Krafton's blog and click UNSUBSCRIBE to remove your old email addy from the database. Then
2. Go to http://ash-krafton.blogspot.com/ and SUBSCRIBE (on the right-hand side, in the sidebar) with your new address!
January 18, 2015
Love Least Expected Tour: featuring Valerie Twombly
Today we're fortunate to be visited by one of the "Love Least Expected" authors. Welcome, Valerie Twombly--and thanks for stopping by to share both your fun Ten List, as well as a look at the upcoming box set!Valerie Twombly's "10 things about me" list
Fans want to know their favorite authors are human too. I mean after all, we do tend to think the people who take us on these wonderful adventures full of love, sex, mystery and colorful worlds can’t be anything like us. Right? I’ve often found myself guilty of thinking this very same thing about the authors who write the books I read. I’ve met some of them, talked to them via email or Facebook and they are no different than you or I.
So I’m here to share some things fans have often asked me about. Here are 10 things you might not know about me.
1. I cry at those ads about abused animals and I have to scroll at sonic speed past the pictures on Facebook.
2. Speaking of crying. I’m an emotional person and will often feel a tear while watching a movie or reading a good book.
3. My weakness is ice cream. Don’t care what flavor, but the more junk in it the better.
4. My favorite food is a big fat juicy cheeseburger.
5. I love Mascato wine.
6. I’m actually a very shy person and always worry I’m going to look silly.
7. I never aspired to be an author.
8. I love my yoga pants.
9. I’m a vampire fan girl (okay, maybe you knew that one).
10. I’m addicted to my smart phone.
I hope you enjoyed a small glimpse into my crazy life. Until we chat again, cheers!
About Valerie Twombly...As a child, Valerie would often get into trouble for peeking at her mother’s favorite TV show, Dark Shadows. She can still hear her mother saying “It will give you nightmares.” She was right of course, but that did not stop Valerie from watching. As an adult, her love of the fanged creatures never waned. She would watch any vampire movie she could find. Being a true romantic, Valerie was thrilled when she discovered the genre of paranormal romance. Her first read was one of Lara Adrian’s, Midnight Breed Series and from there she was hooked. Today, Valerie has decided to take her darker, sensual side and put it to paper. When she is not busy creating a world full of steamy, hot men and strong, seductive women, she juggles her time between a full-time job, hubby and her two German shepherd dogs, in Northern IL. Valerie is a member of Romance Writers of America and Fantasy, Futuristic, and Paranormal Romance Writers. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FangedFantasy Twitter: https://twitter.com/fangedfantasy Website: http://www.valerietwombly.com/ Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/vtwombly/boards/ Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/vtwombly Google +: https://plus.google.com/103302643701358257457/posts Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Valerie-Twombly/e/B00BOXA8ZE/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1388158167&sr=8-1
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Under the Mango Tree
Meredith Bond
Lakshmi is a good 18th century Indian girl who should not be avoiding her chores and enjoying a mango while hidden amongst the high branches of the mango tree in her mother’s garden. She truly should not be seen by a man who is not a member of her family—an Englishman, no less. And she absolutely should not even contemplate speaking with this man. But Lakshmi has never been one to follow the rules. This time, though, it could ruin—or make—the rest of her life. ~~~~~ Rolf’s Quest Aubrey Wynne Baron Rolf Arbrec, the royal wizard for King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, is burdened with a centuries-old quest to break the spell cast on his descendant, Merlin. To lift the enchantment, he must find true love without the use of magic or deceit, something that has eluded the men generations before him. Finding genuine love is no easy task, even for a wizard, and time is running out not only to complete his Quest, but to give future generations a chance at happiness. When Melissa steps from his dreams and into his arms, he realizes his need for her love runs deeper than just a way to free Merlin. Lady Melissa Garrick travels to London to meet her betrothed. Along the way, she encounters a man who haunts her dreams and makes her reconsider her destiny. Torn between loyalty to her family and her intense attraction to Rolf, she struggles to remain an obedient daughter. Though she desires him, will she defy her family and turn her back on her betrothed? Or will time run out and Rolf be doomed to a life of discontent and bitterness like his ancestors before him? ~~~~~ Fall Into Darkness
Valerie Twombly
Eli lives by his own rules and bows to no one, even when summoned before the Tribunal Seven. They deem the hunter has lost his humanity and sentence the angel to earth with one mission: find some compassion or be condemned to hell. Ashley considers herself a freak. With one glance into a person’s eyes, she foresees their death. When an attack brings a handsome stranger to her rescue, she can’t help but be drawn to his steel-blue gaze. Fate will bring them together but desire could bond them for eternity. ~~~~~ Roses are Wrong, Violets Taboo Kris Calvert On the night before Valentine’s Day, floral and greenhouse owner, Alexander Chase Tabeau should be preparing for the biggest day of his family’s business. Instead he’s drowning his sorrows at the Voodoo bar after burying the only real parent he’s ever known – his grandfather, Pops. The rugged and handsome man promised Pops he would get his life together, leaving behind a string of undesirable women and focusing on what was most important – family. Rose Westwood has always known what she wanted and planned her life down to the tiniest detail. She’s packed up her belongings and is ready to take a new and challenging position with her company as their first female vice president. Not wanting to be alone on her last night in Tampa, she stumbles into what she never planned on – the best night of her life. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, Rose and Chase spend one night confessing their hopes for the future and their failures of the past. After opening their hearts to one another, the morning after sheds new light on their destiny. Can one night together change them both forever? ~~~~~ Alphabetical Disorder Katie Stephens
Everyone in Mason’s Circus understands and respects the powers of the resident gypsies—the Romani tribe—and most steer clear of any involvement. But when Susie gets caught in a web of prophecy and magic that brings danger to the troupe, her non-Rom interpretation turns out to be flawed. She pushes aside the man of her dreams to date alphabetically, in the hopes of saving her circus family. Sam has had his eye on Susie since she joined the company. He’s puzzled by her actions, but not blind to the way she responds to him. A patient man by nature, he battles his need to claim her immediately or allow her game to continue. When disaster strikes, they join forces with their Romani friends to stop the curse before it destroys the circus. ~~~~~ Love's Not Viral Nessie Strange Twenty-four-year-old bartender Aster Sanderson’s life is turned upside down when drunken Hollywood actor Bradley Stone snaps a picture of her...and tweets to his 12.8 million followers that she's his fiancee. As the internet blows up with the news and gossip flies out of control, she’s left feeling helpless. This has to be a misunderstanding, right? But when the actor in question shows up on her doorstep, it's clear he's unhinged and she soon becomes a prisoner in her own home (literally). Her savior? Bradley’s handsome—and seemingly normal—older brother, James, who quickly stirs up feelings she never expected. Can they disarm the ticking time-bomb that Bradley Stone has become before any more damage is done? And is their mutual attraction the result of these unusual circumstances...or could it become something more? ~~~~~ Taking the Plunge Kishan Paul Since graduating high school, Eve Cambridge has dropped ten dress sizes, became an RN, and dumped her jerk of a boyfriend – all on her own. So when her high school crush shows up in her life, she does what any normal self-reliant woman would do -- pepper spray him. Since inheriting the family plumbing business, Peter Russo has tried to make the best of a career he never planned for. He’s made his share of mistakes, but he's worked hard to learn from them. Now that he's run into Eve, he's not so sure he isn't making another one. After all, she did almost blind him. When logic and emotion don’t agree, which path should they follow? ~~~~~ The Trouble With Never Isabella Harper Summer McKenzie is starting fresh. With her soon to be ex-husband in another state, she’s ready to start over in her small Texas town. That is, until she runs into the one person that has never gone too far from her memories, or her heart. Since graduating college, Caleb Davis has planted roots in the form of a thriving BBQ business. He’s got everything he’s ever wanted, except the one woman that he could never have. It’s clear she’s had a painful past, but he wants nothing more than to create a promising future. Will she let love heal old wounds, or will she let her fears push him away? ~~~~~ Keep Calm and Eat Chocolate Michaela Miles Eleanor Carrara is angry. At the world, at the people who had her committed to the institution, and at the people holding her captive in it. When the sexy, but calm and stoic Chris becomes a fellow resident of the facility, things begin to change. He taunts her, challenges her, and even makes her cry. But her anger dissolves as she realises he’s the one person who may be able to break through the armour built around her heart. Christopher Tailor feels nothing. Haunted by the memories of his awful past, he is institutionalised, and utterly alone in the world. Meeting Elle changes everything. She’s conceited, rude, and completely unaware that in some ways she’s just as broken as he is. But something about her gets under his skin. He takes a chance and shares his secret with her.
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January 10, 2015
WORDS THAT BIND #sale, #blitz, & #giveaway!
WORDS THAT BIND on sale for lowest price ever!You may have had a peek at my fantasy romance "Words That Bind" by now.... well, here's a chance to snap it up for only 99 cents!
Readers are falling head over heels for Burns, the genie who's tracked his talisman all the way to Philadelphia, PA only to find it in the possession of social worker Tam Kerish. He plans to charm, beguile, and bed it away from her but doesn't realize her code of ethics isn't just iron-clad--it's bound in magic.
It will take more than sweet talk or passionate kisses to get their happy ending--together, they'll face tough decisions, a dark sorcerer, and the most Forbidden of wishes.
Today until January 23 you can get a copy of the Words That Bind ebook for the special low price of 99 cents from just about any of your favorite ebook retailers... Here is a quick list!
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December 10, 2014
If Jane Austen married Edgar Allan Poe...
I can't believe it's December already.
I totally get that as I get older, time seems to pass faster and faster. Maybe it's because I'm busy. Maybe it's because there are so many wonderful things in my life that I don't have enough time to appreciate them all. Maybe it's because the space-time continuum has been altered and instead of a leisurely stroll along we're now tumbling down a steep slope, plummeting toward a singularity of everything and nothing and all in between.
Nah... it's probably just holiday stress. :)
Looking back over 2014, I can see why the year passed so fast. WOLF'S BANE (Demimonde #3) came out this summer...WORDS THAT BIND was released in October... and TALES OF THE DEMIMONDE came out last month. There were so many tours and giveaways that I honestly lost count. What a busy year... and I loved every fleeting moment of it!
I should be taking some time off to decorate the house and maybe even relax a little (ha ha, a little mom humor there. Moms don't relax). But I can't stay away from my computer because there is a novel in there that wants to be edited.
THE HEARTBEAT THIEF is undergoing content edits right now. This is my New Adult Victorian paranormal... think Jane Austen marries Edgar Allan Poe. (I think about that all the time... and have shipped them in a myriad of ways.)
It’s a little bit Jane Austen, a little bit Edgar Allan Poe, and a whole lot of stealing heartbeats in order to stay young and beautiful forever. From the posh London season to the back alleys of Whitechapel, across the Channel and across the Pond…How far will Senza Fyne go to avoid Death? You know what? Let's have a poll. Vote for Most Appropriate Jane Austen/ Edgar Allan Poe ship and leave your vote in the comments. I'll award an ARC of The Heartbeat Thief to a random commenter... in fact, I'll award one ARC for every ten entrants. Invite your friends, share this post, and increase your chance of winning by increasing the number of ARC prizes!
ARCs will be available once edits are complete.
SO...THE POLL
Most Appropriate Jane Austen/ Edgar Allan Poe ship
A) Joe
B) J. Edgar
C) Scary Jane
D) write in your own suggestion
Be sure to include your email and your choice in the comments to enter.
Have fun with this one... I'm off to relax and edit my heart away.
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I totally get that as I get older, time seems to pass faster and faster. Maybe it's because I'm busy. Maybe it's because there are so many wonderful things in my life that I don't have enough time to appreciate them all. Maybe it's because the space-time continuum has been altered and instead of a leisurely stroll along we're now tumbling down a steep slope, plummeting toward a singularity of everything and nothing and all in between.
Nah... it's probably just holiday stress. :)
Looking back over 2014, I can see why the year passed so fast. WOLF'S BANE (Demimonde #3) came out this summer...WORDS THAT BIND was released in October... and TALES OF THE DEMIMONDE came out last month. There were so many tours and giveaways that I honestly lost count. What a busy year... and I loved every fleeting moment of it!
I should be taking some time off to decorate the house and maybe even relax a little (ha ha, a little mom humor there. Moms don't relax). But I can't stay away from my computer because there is a novel in there that wants to be edited.
THE HEARTBEAT THIEF is undergoing content edits right now. This is my New Adult Victorian paranormal... think Jane Austen marries Edgar Allan Poe. (I think about that all the time... and have shipped them in a myriad of ways.)
It’s a little bit Jane Austen, a little bit Edgar Allan Poe, and a whole lot of stealing heartbeats in order to stay young and beautiful forever. From the posh London season to the back alleys of Whitechapel, across the Channel and across the Pond…How far will Senza Fyne go to avoid Death? You know what? Let's have a poll. Vote for Most Appropriate Jane Austen/ Edgar Allan Poe ship and leave your vote in the comments. I'll award an ARC of The Heartbeat Thief to a random commenter... in fact, I'll award one ARC for every ten entrants. Invite your friends, share this post, and increase your chance of winning by increasing the number of ARC prizes!
ARCs will be available once edits are complete.
SO...THE POLL
Most Appropriate Jane Austen/ Edgar Allan Poe ship
A) Joe
B) J. Edgar
C) Scary Jane
D) write in your own suggestion
Be sure to include your email and your choice in the comments to enter.
Have fun with this one... I'm off to relax and edit my heart away.
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December 8, 2014
The Benders: Breeders #3 by Katie French #YA #Dystopian
If you're in the mood for a YA post today, stop by the AJ Krafton blog for a treat from KATIE FRENCH! She's promoting her new book THE BENDERS (Breeders #3) and shared a fun post with us.
Katie French
A.J. Krafton, New Adult Author: The Benders: Breeders #3 by Katie French #YA #Dyst...: Today we have a special guest... Infinite Ink's very own Katie French! She's promoting her new book and was nice enough to stop to make her apologies for breaking the Rule of Three. (Honestly, I detect sarcasm.)
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Katie FrenchA.J. Krafton, New Adult Author: The Benders: Breeders #3 by Katie French #YA #Dyst...: Today we have a special guest... Infinite Ink's very own Katie French! She's promoting her new book and was nice enough to stop to make her apologies for breaking the Rule of Three. (Honestly, I detect sarcasm.)
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The Benders: Breeders #3 by Katie French #YA #Dystopian
If you're in the mood for a YA post today, stop by the AJ Krafton blog for a treat from KATIE FRENCH! She's promoting her new book THE BENDERS (Breeders #3) and shared a fun post with us.
Katie French
A.J. Krafton, New Adult Author: The Benders: Breeders #3 by Katie French #YA #Dyst...: Today we have a special guest... Infinite Ink's very own Katie French! She's promoting her new book and was nice enough to stop to make her apologies for breaking the Rule of Three. (Honestly, I detect sarcasm.)
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Katie FrenchA.J. Krafton, New Adult Author: The Benders: Breeders #3 by Katie French #YA #Dyst...: Today we have a special guest... Infinite Ink's very own Katie French! She's promoting her new book and was nice enough to stop to make her apologies for breaking the Rule of Three. (Honestly, I detect sarcasm.)
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