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January 29, 2013
Book Promotion Tips at The Galaxy Express
Good day! I’m over at The Galaxy Express, sharing some of the way I promote my Science Fiction Romance stories. Though, most of the tips cover all genres. Plus, you can WIN one of my back list titles just by leaving a comment.
January 28, 2013
Bubble-wrapped by Aliens, a Hero Ménage & In Love with a Farmhand
Good day! That’s quite the title, eh?
Come check out my zanny interview with Liza O’Connor. There’s a giveaway!
Plus, I’m over at Cassandra Dean’s blog with another giveaway.
And you can find the Hero Ménage at Paranormal Romantics.
Enjoy!
January 26, 2013
LAST Six Sentence Sunday Post – Accidental Romance #SixSunday
Hello and thank you for coming to read my last Six Sentence Sunday post! It’s been a pleasure spending my Sundays with you all. My first SSS post was on October 17, 2010, back when I wasn’t yet published, and only 30 people participated each week.
As this is the last week of the official Six Sentence Sunday, it is the last time I will have an SSS post. I will not be participating in any other Sunday memes. I am looking forward to sleeping in, and enjoying the following Sundays with my family. BUT, I am participating in a Wednesday meme called Hump Day Hook. I hope many of you will follow me there.
HUGE thanks to Dee Carney who started the original Six Sentence Sunday idea. And to Sara Brookes who tirelessly ran the Six Sentence Sunday blog week after week, making sure the posts always went up, and checking to make sure we all followed the rules. 
Thank you for allowing me a platform to share my work, even back when I wasn’t published. Thank you also to all of the administrators who helped Sara out.
And thank YOU for coming to read my posts week after week. It has been an honor.
My last six is from ACCIDENTAL ROMANCE, a new adult contemporary western romance which released from Decadent Publishing on January 15
along with MADE FOR HER.
This six is from near the end of the story.
The first line of dialogue comes from Leanne’s father.
“Marnie and I are moving off the farm.”
Murmurs traveled from one side of the tent to the other while Leanne continued to stare in shock. I thought he was going to keep the farm for me. Her bottom lip trembled. Why hadn’t he told her beforehand? Her wedding wasn’t the place.
Be sure to visit http://www.sixsunday.com/ to find out who’s participating in
Six Sentence Sunday for the last week or follow #sixsunday on twitter.
Winners Announced!
Hello! I’m going to announce the winners from the first two weeks of my new releases tour. But first, I want to remind you of some giveaways still going on…
Today is the LAST DAY to win here…
And, you have until January 31, 2013 to enter to win a signed print copy of Intergalactic Heat at Goodreads.
And the winners are…
TRS 10th Anniversary Party – Lynn Reynolds
Daily Dose of Decadence (Jan.15) – Barbara Elsborg
Maria Hammarblad’s blog – Sophie Sansregret
Zee Monodee’s blog – Glass
Layna Pimentel’s blog – Mary Preston
Kacey Hammel’s blog (Jan.17) – Liza O’Connor
Smart Girls Love Sci-Fi & Paranormal Romance – Crystal Trent Dotson
Jenna Jaxon’s blog – Ella Quinn
Becca Dale’s blog – Lilly VanHorn
Babette James’s blog – Diane Burton
Daily Dose of Decadence (Jan.22) – Arlene
Pippa Jay’s blog – Kaye Manro
TRS Release Party (Jan. 24) – Laci Collins
Kerry Adrienne’s blog – Vera Mallard
*ALL winners have been notified, and many have already claimed their prizes.
To find out where I’ll be for the rest of January and into February, go here. many posts include giveaways!
January 25, 2013
And now you’re an adult… and LAST DAY for g!veaways!
Today, I’m over at Kerry Adrienne’s blog, talking about the New Adult genre and my new release Accidental Romance. Plus, there’s a giveaway!
Also, today is the last day to enter many of my new release giveaways. I’ll be drawing the winners tomorrow. Here’s a list of the blogs:
And don’t forget to enter the Happy Endings Giveaway Hop!
Also, be sure to enter the Goodreads giveaway for a signed print copy of Intergalactic Heat!
January 24, 2013
Sneak Peeks, New Releases, and so many G!veaways…
Good day, everyone!
It’s my day at Backward Momentum, and I’m giving you a sneak peek at my work-in-progress, Never Gonna Desert You. It is the sequel to Never Gonna Let You Go, which received honorable mention in the LR Cafe Best of 2012 Awards, in the Science Fiction/Futuristic/Dystopian category.
Stop by Pippa Jay’s blog, where I’m discussing Conflict of Identity in Clones. And enter to WIN one ebook copy of any of my backlist titles, as well as book swag.
Made For Her is featured at Kacey Hammell’s blog, and I’m giving away new release book swag there.
And I’m at The Romance Studio’s Release Party all day today, sharing excerpts from Accidental Romance and Made For Her. Be sure to enter the party giveaway, where you can win a variety of book related prizes, including stuff from me.
Plus, the following giveaways are still going on:
Happy Endings Giveaway Hop – ebook of back list title, PDF of Last Minute Customers & book swag
Jenna Jaxon’s blog - PDF copy of Last Minute Customers & book swag
Becca Dale’s blog - book swag
Babette James’s blog - book swag
Daily Dose of Decadence - ebook copy of back list title
All the best!
~Jessica
January 23, 2013
Sizzling PR VBT: Interview with Carla Caruso, author of Cityglitter
Welcome, Carla! Tell us about your new release.
CC: Cityglitter (Penguin’s Destiny Romance) is about a gorgeous fairy living a glam life in the big city who does the one thing she promised herself she’d never do: fall in love with a human! The fairies in the story all look like Victoria’s Secret Angels – with actual wings. http://www.destinyromance.com/
Describe the heroine in three words.
CC: Beautiful, humorous, magical!
What traits does the hero possess that makes the heroine swoon?
CC: Good looks, charm and a sharp business mind (as well as an open mind!) Jasper Lezark is the head of an international lighting company and definitely has heroine Christelle’s wings all aflutter.
What was your inspiration for this story?
CC: The book is based in the big city of Sydney, Australia, where I worked for three years in the magazine world (now back in my smaller hometown of Adelaide). The idea came about because I got to attend a ton of fabulous media parties through my work there and never felt so frumpy in my life! Night after night, manicured socialites and celebs would be on parade and I used to joke to my hubby that maybe they used magic to look so polished all the time. The idea was born. Oh, and we used to go cycling in the Centennial Parklands a lot on the weekend, which had a fairy-like feel – at least to my mind!
Who is your favorite character from this book? And can you include an excerpt involving this character?
CC: Heroine Christelle’s younger sister – the hapless, naïve, ginger-haired Trixie Fifi Panache – was a blast to write. Here’s a scene with her, below…
‘Hi, how are you?’ the voice chirrups, not knowing it’s not the done thing to introduce yourself at A-list parties. There are a few confused hellos in return.
‘I like your glitter—very pretty,’ the voice suddenly exclaims. ‘Are you a fairy?’
I can hear a camp male voice respond, ‘Of course, I am, sweetheart! Would I wear a man-bag if I wasn’t?’
The guy obviously means “fairy”, as in, his sexual preferences though, not fairy (Sydney being Australia’s gay capital and all).
‘Wow, can I touch your skin?’ The voice has seemingly moved onto another victim. ‘It’s orange! What kind of creature are you?’
Oh dear.
Turning, I see the owner of the voice in full glory. Trixie. In her pink tutu get-up—oh God—questioning Style’s accessories editor about her tangerine tan. The bottom of the pool twinkles at me enticingly. If only I could dive in right now. I should have known better—like my apartment’s deadlock would deter my Houdini of a sister.
What genres do you write in, and what appeals to you about those genres?
CC: Romantic comedy. Favourite authors include Sophie Kinsella, Maggie Alderson and Zoe Foster. They all serve up romance with a healthy dose of glamour and fun, which I love!
What other titles do you have published?
CC: Mommy Blogger (Eternal Press) is about copywriter Stella who lands a great job as a mommy blogger. The catch is she’s never had children. Plunged into a world of insanity every mother faces, she must learn to cope as her lies build upon one another. A sexy ex comes into the picture, forcing her to choose between him or the job and a handsome ‘keeper’ of a co-worker. It can’t last forever!
I’ve also recently written a short story called The Grass is Greener for AlfieDog.com about young illustrator Frankie who accidentally discovers an ‘alter’ version of herself when she follows her wandering cat through a hedge hole. Her alter-ego seems to have the perfect life, including a big house and a gorgeous husband… but does she really?
What are you working on now?
CC: I’ve just had a ‘90s time-warp novel accepted – another romantic comedy. A friend called it “Hot Tub Time Machine for girls”! I’m also working on a suspense-style one involving zodiacs and another that’s a rural romance in a coastal setting – featuring a ghost…
What writing/writer’s organizations are you involved with? Can you explain how they help your writing and/or your writing career?
CC: I started writing seriously about a year before I joined any writers’ groups, and I can tell you it’s much more fun being part of a group than a loner writer! I’m with the critique group, Novelist’s Circle (http://novelistscircle.weebly.com/), the South Australian Romance Authors (SARomanceAuthors.weebly.com) and Romance Writers of Australia (www.romanceaustralia.com). It’s a great way to hone your writing skills, stay abreast of the industry – and make great (likeminded) friends. I also go along to an annual romance writers’ conference, which is always very fun and inspiring.
Where can my readers find you?
CC: Please find me at www.carlacaruso.com.au, @CarlaCaruso79, and http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6541142. And thanks kindly for your time!
Thank you for stopping by, Carla!
Cityglitter by Carla Caruso:Christelle is like any other 20-something living in Sydney, Australia – except for one huge secret. She enjoys cocktails with girlfriends, luxury brand launches, gossip and shopping. For an added touch of spice, there’s also the sizzling connection with her new boss, the gorgeous Jasper.
Then Christelle’s younger sister, the hapless and naïve Trixie Fifi Panache, arrives unannounced, and things begin to fall apart. Not only does Christelle have to deal with her sister’s exploits and embarrassing mistakes, but she also has to live with the fear that her escapades will reveal the truth: Christelle and Trixie are half fairy, half human, and hidden beneath their clothes are a pair of gorgeous wings. To make matters worse, Christelle has fallen for Jasper, but knows that taking the relationship any further threatens exposure. And no love could survive that, could it?
Cityglitter is a charming, magical romance that leaves in its wake a glitter of fairy dust. With inner-city fabulousness and sophistication, this fun celebration of love will add more than a touch of sparkle to your life.
Excerpt:
I look back at Mr Butterscotch Eyes, who looks a little bemused. Perhaps it’s my seven-second delay to his greeting. I think fast.
‘Hello again!’ I gush, like we’re long-lost friends, not virtual strangers.
Without thinking, I stand up on tippy-toe, leaning forward, intending to air kiss his cheek. Somehow, like a paperclip drawn to a magnet, I’m pulled askew, my lips brushing his.
The effect on my body is like switching on an electrical grid, as every pore starts to buzz. His lips, so soft, moist, kissable; his musky scent, spinning a web around me; my body, pinging like a microwave with his strong physique mere centimetres away.
Suddenly, though, the sensual warmth, the heavenly breath, has been pried away and my lips are cold, bare. I flutter my eyelids open, honing in on his gaze, detecting a flicker of something in those liquid gold-like orbs before it dies.
He clears his throat, playing with a tortoiseshell cufflink. ‘That’s certainly not the kind of greeting I’m used to – especially from someone I barely know.’
About the Author:
Carla Caruso grew up amid a boisterous extended Italian family in Australia – yet somehow managed to become a bookworm…
Carla always wanted to be a novelist, annoying the kindergarten teachers by dictating long, detailed stories to them. It just took her a while to realize her childhood dream – journalism seemed a more practical course. Her media career has included stints as a newspaper and magazine journalist, government PR and fashion stylist. These days, she works as a freelance journalist and copywriter. She began seriously writing fiction three years ago when she went freelance full-time.
The romance genre appeals as she is a sucker for rom-coms (especially if Channing Tatum is in the mix) and likes to think her Italian ancestry means she lives with passion. Hobbies include watching trashy TV shows, fashion, astrology and running.
January 22, 2013
Hump Day Hook – Another from Accidental Romance #contemporary #western #romance #HDH
Hello everyone! I’m back to share another excerpt from one of my new releases, Accidental Romance. In this week’s hook, Jake comes to visit Leanne in the hospital for the first time. Jake is the farmhand who’s she’s worked side-by-side with most of her life, and the one who found her after her accident and called 9-1-1. Her best friend, Tina, is just leaving the room.
I’ll give you a taste of Made For Her next week. Here’s the hook from last week if you missed it.
He nodded, but his gaze remained on Leanne, not following her friend as she’d often caught her boyfriend—ex-boyfriend—doing. She needed to say something, thank him, but there was a problem between her mind and her mouth. She suddenly couldn’t talk. Oh God, she was a teen again, crushing on a boy. No, a man who she saw clearly for the first time.
Then she remembered. She was damaged goods. No man would ever want her. Especially Jake.
Be sure to visit the NEW Hump Day Hook blog to see who else is participating this week!
January 21, 2013
Interview with Kerrianne Coombes, author of Snow White, The Demon Huntress
Welcome, Kerrianne! It’s a pleasure to have you back on the blog. Can you tell us about your new release?
KC: Snow White Demon Tale 3, is a story about love conquering all. My characters, are not your typical fairy tale people. My characters are dark, scarred and vengeful. The story of Snow White is exciting, fun and full of romance and love…with a dash of vengeance and hot sex
Love it! Describe the heroine in three words.
KC: Sexy, determined and lethal. A lethal beauty is what Snow White the Demon Huntress is.
What traits does the hero posses that makes the heroine swoon?
KC: Sam is the guy who never lets you down. He is loyal to a fault, built like a warrior with a sexy pair of horns…oh, and he is wicked in the sack! LOL
Horns, what fun! Who is your favorite character from this book? Can you include an excerpt involving this character?
KC: Sam! Sam Sam, oh…Sam. I genuinely had my own little authorly crush on Sam, and I was sad to finish his story. BUT NO FEAR, I have contracts for two more demon tales, so I will get to write with him again I am certain. LOL
Snow grasped at his shoulders and she pulled at his hair, but when she closed her fist around one of his horns Sam almost leapt up from the floor. Heat scorched him, whipped at him. His nerves jangled with the sudden and breath-snatching need to mate.
“Holy fucking gods!” He barked.
Snow reacted as if burned and released his horn from her hold. Sam lunged upwards, loomed over her and kissed her furiously.
“Hold them again,” he growled roughly as he tore himself from her mouth.
Snow gasped as if he had sucked the air from her lungs with his desperate kiss, but she wasted no time in reaching up to take hold of his now-throbbing horns.
Yes, I definitely like those horns. LOL What genres do you write in, and what appeals to you about those genres?
KC: I write anything that comes into my mind. But I have books published in both contemporary and paranormal Romances. I enjoy dipping between different world, it keeps my mind awake and fresh. What appeals to me about contemporary is that I can really write what I know, what I have and do feel in every day life. I can write about people I have met and about things that have touched me personally.
Paranormal is pretty much the same, as I can write about people I know and have met, but I can sex them up, or evil them out a little as I choose. LOL Paranormal is letting my strange and wild imagination free. There are no boxes in paranormal, no ceilings and I find writing paranormal quite freeing.
I feel the same with my aliens. 
Is there anything else my readers should know about you?
KC: I adore red-headed men! LOL
Where can my readers find you?
KC: Everywhere LOL
Where can my readers find your books?
KC: Snow White, and the other books in the series are available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Secret Cravings Publishing, BookStrand, All Romance eBooks, and Goodreads.
Thanks so much for visiting with us today, Kerrianne! All the best with your new release!
Clones and Authors and G!veaways… Oh my!
Good day! I’m still celebrating my two new releases from last week. Today you can find me here:
Jenna Jaxon’s blog – Guest post: Falling For A Clone & Giveaway
Becca Dale’s blog – Meet the Author & Giveaway
Oh, and don’t forget to enter the Happy Endings Giveaway Hop!
Hope to see you there!
