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Grand Prize in the Eddie’s Prize Giveaway

I have one more prize to give out to celebrate the release of Eddie’s Prize and that’s the Grand Prize! Wouldn’t you like to snuggle under this bright and beautiful hand crocheted (by yours truly!) aghan? Wouldn’t you like to sip a warm beverage from this fun cup with all the After the Crash covers on it? Wouldn’t you like to take your cup and curl up on the couch under the afghan and read a good book? Maybe Eddie’s Prize?  It’s not too late to enter.  The contest closes on Saturday night at 7pm central time. Just join my newsletter and enter. I have it set up to send a copy of the entry form every six hours to newbies until 6pm.  Click Here to sign up for the newsletter.

 

Winners!

The giveaway to celebrate the upcoming release of Eddie’s Prize is in full swing. Congrats to the winners of the 5th, 4th and 3rd prizes. They were:
Carrie – 5th prize
Tara B – 4th Prize
Rae G – 3rd Prize
It’s not too late to join in if you’d like to win a silver key on a 16″ chain or the grand prize of a hand crafted afghan, a coffee mug featuring all four of the Liquid Silver book covers. Both of these cme with an ARC of Eddie’s Prize. This giveaway is open only to those on my newseltter list. For a  chance to win, sign up for my newsletter HERE.

  

And the Winner of the Fifth Prize Is …

Carrie!  

 

Congrats, Carrie!
I have emailed Carrie and will send her the ARC of Eddie’s Prize.  I will send the entry for Prize #4, another ARC of Eddie’s Prize. The winner will be selected by Random.org on Sunday night. Good luck!

 

Win an ARC of Eddie’s Prize! (plus other great prizes!)

It’s coming soon!
A drawing for wonderful prizes like …



*This sterling silver little key necklace!
*And a hand crocheted afghan made by yours truly!

 

*And a few of these mugs, featuring all four of my covers from Liquid Silver Books!





*And some Advanced Readers Copies of Eddie’s Prize!

 

 

 

 

Five great drawings!

March 8 is for the 5th prize=an ARC of Eddie’s Prize.
March 10 is for the 4th prize= an ARC of Eddie’s Prize.
March 12 is for the 3rd prize= an ARC of Eddie’s Prize + a coffee mug.
March 14th is for 2nd prize=an ARC of Eddie’s Prize + a coffee mug + the silver key necklace.
March 16th is for the Grand Prize=an ARC of Eddie’s Prize + a coffee mug w/coffee, tea and hot chocolate + the afghan.

 

The entry form will be available only to the folks who receive my newsletter. If you’d like a chance to enter, you can sign up here.

 

 

 

Steampunk!

 

My one and (so far) only steampunk outfit.  What do you think?

Eddie’s Prize Ready for Pre-Order

Eddie’s Prize will be released on March 18, 2013, for $5.99, but if you Pre-Order it from the publisher it will be 25% off. Go here and scroll down to  Eddie’s Prize. 

Tuesday Teaser Feb 19: Wolf’s Prize

Late as usual, but better late than never, right? Here is a snip from Ellie and Quill’s story.

 

After they ate, Quill spoke to the men in a low voice. A few glances were directed her way, accompanied by nods and smiles. In only a few minutes most of the men melted into the darkness, taking Tommy and Connor with them. Only Snake and Stone stayed to watch over Sara and Mel while they cleaned the dishes. Ellie moved to join them, but Quill stepped in front of her.

“Let’s walk for a few minutes before bed.”

Ellie swallowed and nodded. They were alone. It didn’t frighten her, exactly. She draped the blanket over her shoulders like a wrap against the chilly air of the evening and walked beside him out of their small camp. “Where did everyone go?”

He put an arm around her waist. “They’re not far. I asked them to give us a little time alone.”

Alone. In the dark. With Quill. Ellie tried to slow her breathing. “Why?”

He pulled her to a stop and lifted her hands to his mouth to kiss each palm.”You know why. You brought a blanket.”

Eddie’s Prize Cover Reveal!

At last I can show you the cover for Eddie’s Prize! The artist is Lyn Taylor, who also did the covers for the rest of the series. She is very talented. I really love this one! This will be relased on March 18, but I will be having a drawing for some prizes (including, of course, a couple of ARCs of Eddie’s Prize) during the second week of March. To learn more, join my newsletter.

Teaser Tuesday, Feb 12

Eddie’s Prize comes out in a little over a month. At last! I am hoping to be able to show off the cover art soon. I saw the first draft of it and I think it is beautiful.

Here is a snip from Eddie’s Prize. Christmas Eve 2064:

Eddie washed dishes as she tidied up the kitchen. Through the kitchen window Lisa could see snow falling through the dark night. It was a scene out of an old fashioned Christmas card.

“It’s pretty,” she said. At Eddie’s raised brow she elaborated. “The snow. We didn’t get snow in California. It makes it seem a little more like Christmas.”

He hung up the dish towel to dry. “It’s Christmas Eve. Our first Christmas together.” His kiss was gentle. “I know you were a little disappointed to not be able to go see your friend, but I wanted you to myself this time.”

Lisa’s hands framed his face. “Carla is a good friend, but Christmas is for families. You’re my family.”

“Come to bed,” he breathed.

She giggled when he swept her up and carried her to their bed. “I should brush my teeth before bed,” she mock protested.

“Tomorrow.” He peeled her clothes off her with careful haste.

She kicked her feet to rid her legs of the jeans still clinging. “I should wash my face,” she teased.

He made short work of his own clothing. “Tomorrow,” he repeated.

Blizzard Warning!

Yay for being inside! This is our first blizzard in a couple of years. The blizzard wrning extends until noon tomorrow. Boy, I hope they cancel work tomorrow. I REALLY don’t want to have to go out in that. I want to stay home and knit, and read, and (maybe, if all goes well) write the first love scene for Quill and Ellie. That man is about to lose his patience with me!