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June 27, 2011
Read the Romance, Save the Ta-tas
Mark your calendar – the Summer Lovin' Anthologies are coming July 5th!
Check it out!
The Summer Lovin' Anthologies are Omnific Publishing's way of sharing the love and giving back. Two volumes, thirteen stories, and a whole lot of romance will give readers lots to do this summer – and all proceeds will be donated to the Save the Ta-tas Foundation.
Do you like stories with walks on the beach, flowers, and sweet romance? Then the Summer Lovin' Anthology: Summer Breeze is for you. Would you...
June 24, 2011
Photo Friday: Wherever You Go, There You Are
You might remember, last week I posted a photo tour of my book, Whirlwind, at My Love Affair With Books. One picture I didn't include is a shot of one of the dorms on the Cal Poly campus (the inspiration for Santa Lucia Polythechnic):
A Red Brick Dorm
The funny thing? This ISN'T Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo! This dorm, identical to the ones at the center of Cal Poly's campus, is found on the San Jose State campus. And I've seen the same buildings on the Pomona campus as well.
Do you live near a...
June 17, 2011
Daily Double on the Whirlwind Blog Tour
I can't believe this is the last day of the Whirlwind Blog Tour! We're going out with a bang – with not one, but two tour stops and giveaways today:
Happily Ever After – Reads is giving away a print copy of Whirlwind along with posting my discussion of how hard it is to keep up with the changing times. Contemporary writers face a real challenge trying to keep up with what's hot today, especially when it comes to technology. You can also read Kristin's review of Whirlwind HERE.
June 16, 2011
See the Sights – a Photo Tour of Whirlwind
Today's tour stop is really fun! Many of the settings and locations in Whirlwind are based on real places, and today you can see photos of some of my favorites on My Love Affair With Books. Come take a little stay-cation and enter to win your own copy of Whirlwind!
VIEW THE PHOTO TOUR AND ENTER TO WIN
Tomorrow is FINAL day of the Whirlwind Blog Tour, and it's also the DAILY DOUBLE. Two stops means twice the chances to win:
Come and discuss the challenge of writing a contemporary story and...June 15, 2011
Contemporary vs. Paranormal Romance on Supernatural Snark
Supernatural Snark is today's stop on the Whirlwind Blog Tour. We're discussing the construction of contemporary and paranormal romances – come and check it out! Of course, there's a copy of Whirlwind to be won!
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE DISCUSSION AND ENTER TO WIN
Only a few more stops (and a few more giveaways) remain on the tour! Tomorrow's stop is My Love Affair With Books. And don't forget the LIVE CHAT this Saturday, moderated by our host, Missie of The Unread Reader.
Previous Blog Tour...
June 14, 2011
The Bookish Brunette Reviews Whirlwind
Today's tour stop and giveaway is at The Bookish Brunette. She gives Whirlwind 4 Stilettos:
"A delightfully quick and entertaining read- Whirlwind describes itself perfectly with it's title!
The first 100 or so pages were like tortuously sensual, perfect foreplay between Jason and Mel. Yum. Jason is so hot like melted butter dripping off- Oh! TMI… I suppose."
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY
The tour and giveaways continue! Tomorrow's stop is Supernatural Snark. I'll be comparing...
June 13, 2011
Meet Jason at A Tale of Many Reviews
Today's tour stop is at A Tale of Many Reviews. Julie interviews the hero of Whirlwind, Jason McAlister. Jason talks about Melissa, his brother, Mitch, and the future. I'm still wondering how she got his email address!
CHECK OUT THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE
Julie also reviewed Whirlwind, and you can see that post HERE.
The tour and giveaways continue! Tomorrow's stop is The Bookish Brunette.
Previous Blog Tour stops (Many giveaways are still open):
The Unread ReaderEXTRA: My Book Boyfriend: Jason...June 10, 2011
Books and Things Reviews Whirlwind
Today's tour stop is at Books and Things. Melissa reviews Whirlwind and talks about her namesake:
"This book is a sweet contemporary romance with a bit of action thrown in for good measure. Melissa is a interesting character. In some ways quite strong, in others quite fragile. She can hold her own with the boys but does not think she is dating material, since none of the "boys" have ever asked her out. However, when she meets Jason, her best friend's brother, that view comes into question...
June 9, 2011
For What It's Worth Reviews Whirlwind
Today's tour stop is at For What It's Worth. Karen analyzes and reviews Whirlwind:
"Typically these type of insta-love stories don't work for me but I enjoyed Melissa and Jason's romance. It could be because Mitch is Melissa's best friend so I felt his brother Jason wasn't just some random guy popping up out of nowhere. She has chatted with Jason on line before, she has met his parents already so I could see where there would be a comfort level already established."
What do you think? Is love a...
June 8, 2011
Secondary Characters Get Their Say in Outtakes
Today's Whirlwind Blog Tour stop is at A Trail of Books Left Behind.
Megan was kind enough to allow me to guest post on her blog today and discuss some of the minor characters in Whirlwind. Too often, minor characters have stories all their own, but there just isn't space in the book to tell them all. So, in addition to peeking into some of the back story involving characters like Mitch and Linda, I've also posted two outtakes from Whirlwind. Strap on your chaps and find your cowboy hat...
