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May 17, 2012
Burning Blog Love – HEA USA Today
Hey Friends – I’m over at the Happy Ever After blog at USA Today with my weekly column on book trailers and videos. This week, I am featuring videos by Meg Cabot and Simone Elkeles. They cover the range from hilarious to smokin’ hot.
Here’s the link for you: http://books.usatoday.com/happyeverafter/post/2012-05-11/book-trailers-insatiable-meg-cabot-chain-reaction-simone-elkele/692270/1See you there!
Burn it up,
Robin
May 14, 2012
Burning News – Welcome to my new website and blog!
Hi! Welcome to my new website and blog!
I am so excited to be able to show off my new place and welcome you to explore, sign up for my newsletter, and check out my blog posts. My webdesigner – Walter the Wonderful – did an amazing job of translating my vision into a beautiful site.
If you are interested in having Walter design something for you, here is his contact information:
Walter Brown
IllumaTech
(312) 731-2628
walterb@illumatech.com
AND – 30 days from today my debut novel, A NIGHT OF SOUTHERN COMFORT, will be available from the Indulgence Line at Entangled Publishing. There will be lots of fun stuff happening here as I countdown this exciting time!
Leave a comment and let me know what you think of my new digs!
Burn it up,
Robin
May 11, 2012
Saying Goodbye . . .
. . . But not for long!
This will the last post on this blog because next week I will be revealing my brand-new, sexy, fun, gorgeous (can you tell I love it?) website and blog!
When I started on this journey to publication, I created this site and promised myself that when I sold my first book, I would treat myself to a professionally designed site. So, now that my debut novel, A NIGHT OF SOUTHERN COMFORT, will debut with the Indulgence line at Entangled Publishing on June 15th – I am keeping my promise to myself.
My wonderful web designer, Walter, has created the perfect space for me on the web and I cannot wait to share it with you!
So, keep an eye out for my announcement next week.
Burn it up,
Robin
April 25, 2012
The Lucky 7 Meme – 7 lines from my WIP
Okay, so my Entangled buddy, Paige Cucarro tagged me at her blog, “Being Paige . . .being normal” to participate in this game.
Here are the rules: Go to page 7 or 77 of your current MS/WIP, or go to line 7 (for short fiction). Copy down the next 7 lines, sentences or paragraphs and post them as they are written. Tag up to 7 authors and let them know and post a link to the author who invited you.
So . . . . here goes, from my WIP, PLAYING THE PART, which is currently on partial submission to the Harlequin Presents Extra Line:
Actually, he flashed his sexy, wolfish grin and settled against the edge of the table with all the confidence of a man who was used to getting whatever woman he wanted.
Oh right, he was used to getting whatever woman he wanted.
As if he suspected her discomfort, Alex shifted so he wasn’t crowding her but he stayed close enough that she could smell the warm, earthy scent of his skin. She breathed him in, every female part of her perking up at the proximity of a hot male. Breaking eye contact, he glanced down at the remaining items on the table.
“What are these?” He picked up the DVD copies of his movies and whistled long and low. “Wow, there’s a whole lot of me going on here.”
What do you think? I love my hero and heroine in this book. Alex is a an action movie star and a real Hollywood playboy. Honey is a romance novelist who is having trouble believing in the whole love thing at the moment. They are hot for each other.
Love . That. So. Much.
I envision Jesse Williams as Alex:
And, Lisa Loeb is the perfect Honey James:
So, I need to tag 7 authors to participate – if they want to – no obligation, we are all busy.
I’m currently slated for a June release of my debut romance novel, A NIGHT OF SOUTHERN COMFORT, from the Indulgence Imprint at Entangled Publishing! I’m having a new website designed (so this will migrate soon) and I’ll start posting all the exciting stuff as I count down the days to my dream come true!
Burn it up,
Robin
April 9, 2012
The WEST OF WANT Preview and Prize Event with Laura Kaye
Hello Friends! I am so thrilled to be part of Laura Kayes' WEST OF WANT Preview and Prize event. Laura is a super writer and an equally wonderful person -so I am honored to bring you a yummy excerpt from her upcming release and to offer a lucky commenter an awesome prize package! And check out the cover photo . . . yummy! Enjoy!
Burn it up,
Robin
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Happy WEST OF WANT Preview & Prizes Event, everyone! Today, April 10, was the original release date for Book 2 in my Hearts of the Anemoi series, West of Want. And then some really cool things happened: my publisher, Entangled Publishing, signed a huge deal with the nation's biggest 
book distributor, which means for the first time ever, my books will be shelved in brick-and-mortar bookstores. And then, West of Want received a very nice pre-sales estimate by the booksellers and Barnes and Nobles bought it for all their stores nationwide (and it got bought for airports, too—squee!). The only bad news in this whole scenario was this: the release date got pushed back, by three LONG months! LOL So, I thought I'd celebrate the original release date with a preview of the book and a big contest, and give you a small taste to whet your appetite until the actual release date arrives.
"Laura Kaye's captivating writing and vibrant world-building will have readers hooked on the gods of the Anemoi. WEST OF WANT is steamy, spellbinding, and a must-read for all romance fantasy fans."
~Elisabeth Naughton, author of the Eternal Guardians series
Forty sites are celebrating with me today, and there are different posts at those different sites. To see the whole list of participants, click here. Now, without further ado, here's the book blurb and one of four different never-before-seen excerpts from the book available for you to enjoy:
WEST OF WANT BLURB:
Betrayal is all he's ever known, but in her, he'll find a love strong enough to be trusted…
When Marcella Raines' twin brother dies, she honors his request to be buried at sea, never expecting the violent storm that swamps her boat. Though she's gravely injured–and still emotionally damaged from her recent divorce–Ella fights to survive.
Zephyros Martius is the Supreme God of the West Wind and Spring, but being the strongest Anemoi hasn't protected him from betrayal and loss. Worse, he's sure his brother Eurus is behind it. When Zeph's heartbreak whips up a storm that shipwrecks a human, his guilt forces him to save her.
Ella is drawn to the vulnerability Zeph hides beneath his otherworldly masculinity and ancient blue eyes. And her honesty, empathy, and unique, calming influence leave Zeph wanting…everything. When Eurus threatens Ella, she and Zeph struggle to let go of the past, defend their future, and embrace what they most want–a love that can be trusted.
WEST OF WANT EXCERPT:
Zeph concentrated and allowed his mind to travel in search of his brother's unique energy signature. As polar opposites, their energies were connected. Yin and yang. Life and death. West and East. So he found Eurus, easily. Within blocks of Ella's house. Thunder rumbled around him as he flowed through the air in pursuit.
Corporeality returned in a blaze of light, his seething rage crackling around him.
"Ah, brother. I've been expecting you," Eurus said. In the gloom of twilight, he lay prone on the dock in the middle of the marina where Ella's boat had been taken that first day. Ankles crossed.
Fingers making lazy designs in the air as if he were conducting a symphony. Cold wind whipped up around them, turning the calm waters of the inlet choppy, jostling the sailboats in their slips.
His brother's calm, casual repose was more disturbing than if Zeph had found him petulant and ranting. Because it meant he was planning. "What the fuck are you playing at, Eurus?"
He sprung to his feet and tugged the lapels of his leather coat. "You see? I offer civility, and what do I get in return?"
Zeph squared off and braced, ready for anything. "You don't have a civil bone in your body."
Eurus pinched the bridge of his nose, shifting the wraparounds up the smallest bit. Though not enough, Zeph was relieved to see, to reveal his dead black irises. "If what you say is true, brother, whose fault exactly would that be?"
"Not. Mine." It was a fruitless conversation, but it was their little dance, and Zeph's own special corner of hell.
"Of course not yours. Not perfect Zephyros. Not the god of life and renewal. Gods forbid."
Zeph ignored the barb. Perfection was the last thing he believed of himself. Eurus was jealous of a figment of his imagination. "What do you want?" he finally bit out, hoping to defuse the other man, to delay the confrontation long brewing between them.
Eurus whipped off his glasses and drilled his disturbing, blank gaze into Zeph's very soul. "Leave the woman alone."
Pre-order West of Want on Amazon | B&N
So, what d'ya think? Want more Zephyros and Ella? Visit more participating sites to read all the excerpts, meet the characters, see the the West of Want romance trading cards, and enter to win! Thanks for reading! July 10 can't get here soon enough for me! *grins*
~Laura Kaye
"Using ancient winter mythology as an allegory for grief, Kaye has written a sexy story that packs a powerful emotional punch. NORTH OF NEED is pure winter magic and Kaye's sparkling talent warms the heart."
~Stephanie Draven, author of the Mythica series about multi-award-winning Book 1 in the Anemoi series, North of Need
Special Limited Edition Contest :
Special Limited Edition Contest:
A few sites participating in the West of Want Preview Celebration are offering a special, limited edition gift pack, and this is one of them! See the other participating sites for a chance at one of *seven* Amazon/B&N gift card prizes, but here, comment with your name and email address for a chance to win a West of Want gift bag with a bangle bracelet with an Anemoi compass rose charm, an Anemoi lip balm, a Laura Kaye pen, and an Anemoi series bookmark and romance trading cards! Open to international.
About Laura Kaye:
Voted Breakout Author of the Year in the 2011 GraveTells Readers' Choice Awards, Laura is a bestselling and award-winning author paranormal and contemporary romance. Hearts in Darkness is the EPIC eBook Award Winner for Best Novella, Forever Freed won the NJRW Golden Leaf Award for Best Paranormal of 2011, and North of Need, the first book in the Hearts of the Anemoi series, was named GraveTells' Best Book of 2011 and won their 5-STAR Gold Heart Award, and won Sizzling Hot Read of the Year at Sizzling Hot Books. Laura lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.
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March 19, 2012
Look Ma! I’ve got a logo!
I’m blogging with the Waterworld Mermaids today talking about my new logo . . .
check it out here: http://waterworldmermaids.com/
Burn it up,
Robin
Look Ma! I've got a logo!
I'm blogging with the Waterworld Mermaids today talking about my new logo . . .
check it out here: http://waterworldmermaids.com/
Burn it up,
Robin
March 3, 2012
Burning Music Love: A Month of Love Songs – iTunes Gift Card Winner!
I want to thank everyone who stopped by my blog this month to view and comment on my favorite list of love songs. Kimberly suggested making it an annual event – thinking about it – but I do believe that I will start posting music once a week.
And, now for the Giftcard winner! I collected all of the comments, put them in a randomizer and the name it popped out is . . . . .
Marian Lanouette!
Email me at robincovingtonromance@yahoo.com and I'll get it out to you.
And, I figured since this guy was such a hit this month, I'd let you have one more look at him and his talent. Matt Nathanson is one of my favortie artists and this is one of my fave songs . .
Burn it up,
Robin
February 28, 2012
Burning Music Love: A Month of Love Songs – Sonny & Cher
Okay, it isn't Groundhog Day but leap year day reminds me of the movie – there is something weird about a day that only pops up every four years.
So, I think it's appropriate to end this month of love songs with one that kept playing over and over again until Bill Murray finally got life and love right – just like a good romance novel!
Don't forget to leave a comment to win a $15 iTunes gift card.
Burn it up,
Robin
February 26, 2012
Burning Music Love: A Month of Love Songs – Bill Withers
I have loved this song for as long as I can remember. It oozes the heartbreak that you feel when the one you love – your heart is not with you – I always remember the scene from Notting Hill when I hear it . . .
Don't forget to leave a comment to win a $15 iTunes giftcard.
Burn it up,
Robin
