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May 22, 2013
Blog Tour and Giveaway
Today starts off the Demon Untamed blog tour. I’d like to give a big thanks to Book Monster Promotions for coordinating the dates below as well as for hosting the giveaway. There are two prizes being offered. One winner will receive a $25 gift card to Amazon and the second winner will receive a signed copy of Demon Untamed. (The latter is open to US residence only) Per usual, earn as many points as possible for a better chance to win.
Blog schedule. Feel free to stop by on these dates to post a remark.
5/22- For the Love of Reading http://niinas-reading-and-reviewing.b...
5/23- Moonlight Gleam http://www.moonlightgleam.com/
5/24- Offbeat Vagabond http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/
5/25- Confessions of the Paranormal http://confessionsoftheparanormal.blo...
5/26- Kristina’s Books & More http://kristinasbooksandmore.blogspot...
5/27- Riverina Romantics http://riverinaromantics.blogspot.com/
5/28- Bookin’ It Reviews http://www.bookinitreviews.com/
5/30- GraveTells http://gravetells.com/
5/31- Paranormal Book Club http://paranormal-bookclub.com/
6/01- Sassy Book Lovers http://sassybooklovers.blogspot.com/
6/02- Brianna Lee Book Reviews http://briannaleereviews.blogspot.com/
6/03- Jocelyn Dex Blog http://jocelyndex.blogspot.com/
6/04- Book Monster Reviews http://www.bookmonsterreviews.com/
6/05- Literal Hotties Naughty Book Reviews http://literalhottiesnaughtybookrevie...
6/06- You Gotta Read Reviews http://yougottaread.com/
6/06- In Shadows http://brynnacurryguests.blogspot.com/
6/07 Book Lovin’ Mamas http://booklovinmamas.blogspot.com//
6/08- Close Encounters with the Night Kind http://closeencounterswiththenightkin...
May 2, 2013
Just Another Book Site? (My Thoughts on Rifflebooks.com)
So I just signed up to the new book cover sharing site, Rifflebooks.com. I think the name lends itself to the notion of riffling through books. Kind of interesting, though somehow still a strange name. Reminds me of a gun rifle.
I’m not one to complain, but I dislike when companies launch products that aren’t ready for use. The site is slow and wonky, and because of that, irritating to use. However, this issue may be due to a large number of people flooding the site during launch.
Riffle is a bit like pinterest, as far as I can tell, only you can’t yet add your own images. You have to use their database, unfortunately. And I’m having trouble finding my own books, which for other authors such as myself, I’m sure, feels like being left out of the party. Actually, many books seem to have been left out of the launch database. Either that or the search option doesn’t work so well at the moment. This doesn’t bode well for Rifflebooks, because that’s almost the only thing you can do on the site, aside from making lists. To get an idea, see my first list here.
Social Bandwagon
Every site, these days, seems to find it necessary to focus on building a community. I realize that make for good business sense, but it’s starting to feel a little forced and can be off-putting. Already on Rifflebooks, there’s an emphasis to acquire “influence”—meaning getting followers, or doing other things on the site. The goal obviously being to make users feel the need to aspire for as much influence as possible, and getting a number assigned to you for your efforts. I dislike these sorts of cheap tactics to force user interaction. If the site is good on its own, users will naturally interact.
Additionally, I don’t see any options where you can upload pics of your personal book stash, or anything like that. It is a book sharing site, after all. I’m sure there are slews of book lovers who would love to show off their favorite books with the antique looking covers and worn-out spines—not to mention different versions of book covers. Perhaps that option is soon to come, who knows.
All in all, I’m not sure how much time I’ll be spending on Rifflebooks. I guess we’ll have to wait and see how they mold the site to make it a little more interesting.
April 17, 2013
Demon Untamed Available Now
I’m delighted to announce that Demon Untamed is now available in all ebook formats.
Get your copy at Amazon, B&N, or Smashwords.
I’m sorry to those of you who are waiting for the paperback, you will have to be a little more patient. It will be out in the next few weeks. As soon as it is available, I will post it on Facebook, so be sure to Like my fan page here.
It’s a bit unconventional to go back and re-tell a story from a different perspective, but I wanted to offer you Sonya and Ethan’s story in its entirety. Especially since they are one of my favorite saucy couples. So I hope you enjoy it.
April 6, 2013
Demon Untamed Ebook Giveaway!
Enter to win a FREE ebook copy of Demon Untamed, releasing April 17th.
All entries must be 18 or older. Once you enter, pick from several options below to increase your chances of winning. Some options can be done daily.
Contest ends April 16th. A winner will be chosen at random and then contacted within 24 hours of contest’s end.
GOOD LUCK!
March 14, 2013
A Brief History of Paranormal Romance
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Interested in Paranormal Romance books? Here is a brief history of the genre.
1764 – Horace Walpole wrote The Castle of Otranto in 1764. This started the genre Gothic Novels, which combines elements of both horror and romance.
Gothic Novels were so popular that even today, these novels generally include an isolated, vulnerable heroine; a dark, sardonic hero whose actions make him suspicious; and paranormal elements such as a family curse, omens, and vampires.
Although the movement began with a man, the novels and their readers have been primarily women, and provided a vehicle for some of the first women to earn their living by writing.
1789 – Ann Radcliff was regarded as one of the most influential writers of her time. Her novel The Mysteries of Udolpho is a whopping 624 pages!
1897 – Bram Stoker published Dracula, creating the modern Vampire.
The Age of The Bodice Rippers
A slew of fru-fru novels emerged in the mid-Twentieth century, depleting respectability of the romance genre and nearly killing it.
1973 – Anne Rice publishes Interview with the Vampire.
1977 – Alice Norton (a.k.a. Andre Norton) became the first female writer to produce a sci-fi fantasy that included a smidge of romance. Alice is also the first woman to receive the Gandalf Award from the World Science Fiction Society. All her pen names were male.
1987 – The first supernatural creature as a romantic partner appeared in The Ivory Key by Rita Clay Estrada.
Modern gothic novelists have taken the genre further, adding vampires and werewolves to the mix, and empowering the heroine.
1992 – First futuristic romance appeared. Moondust and Madness by Janelle Taylor.
1997 – Buffy the Vampire Slayer hits TV, thoroughly reviving the supernatural and romance genres.
February 4, 2013
Feb 6th Kindle Giveaway (Demon Possession)
Stop by Amazon on Feb 6th
to snatch a FREE copy of Demon Possession,
the fist book in my romance series,
Shadow Quest.
January 1, 2013
Mammoth Book Of Futuristic Romance Now Available
Mammoth Book Of Futuristic Romance is available now in paperback form. Looks like the ebook version is not out yet, however.
The stories in this book include saucy aliens, post apocalyptic futures, and otherworldly scenarios. My story, Racing Hearts, will give you a heartwarming peek into Phase Nine; a treacherous race that spans the corners of space. Order your copy now.
December 21, 2012
Demon Possession Holiday Price! .99 cents
Attention all you last minute gift shoppers (guilty cough) or friends of Kindle owners. For the Christmas Holiday I am offering Demon Possession at 99 cents! Grab it for yourself or send it out as a special gift to all your romance buddies!!!
http://www.kierstenfay.com/demon99
October 27, 2012
An Excerpt from Demon Untamed
Sonya stood to face him. His expression displayed a mix of irritation and amusement. “I know the concept of a hard day’s work is difficult for you to understand, pirate, and you’re functioning on a damaged moral compass—”
“My moral compass may be damaged, but at least I’m not a slave to my baser needs.”
She stilled. “And you’re saying I am.”
“You are a demon after all. Your kind are notorious for their debauchee and barbarous natures.”
She choked out a laugh, “My people are barbarous?”
“You said it.”
“And this coming from a pirate.”
“You know nothing of it!” he snapped.
“And you know nothing of me!”
“I know more than you think. And even if I didn’t, I had you pegged purely by the manner in which you dress yourself.”
That gave her pause and she resisted the urge to look down at herself. Her outfit was no more revealing than any other female on the ship. In fact, compared to some, she could be considered downright modest. Her skirts, she had to admit, were on the short side, but that was only to accommodate her tail, and nobody had ever commented on it before. Not that it mattered what anyone else thought of her, especially not some hypocritical pirate.
“Get out of my pub before I smash your face into the wall,” she hissed.
Instead, he took a step closer, goading her. Something in that action fired her blood in a way she’d never felt, and the pace of her heart increased with a surge of excitement. Sonya was used to people backing down when she issued a threat, they never willingly opened themselves up for attack.
She tilted her head at him with renewed interest.
October 22, 2012
My Interview With Candice Bundy
Fellow author, Candice Bundy, who also happens to write about sexy demons (as well as some freaky ones) recently pinned me down until I agreed to an interview.
Here is the result of her rabble-rousing. > http://candicebundy.com/2012/10/indie-author-interview-kiersten-fay/
