Nicola Marsh's Blog, page 73
March 6, 2011
Left the building
March 4, 2011
Want to land an agent?
Weekend Book Club has been interrupted due to the time line on this contest and I thought some of you might need to prep.
Want to land an agent?
Here's your chance!
THE KNIGHT AGENCY is running a speed-dating contest to find their next client.
On March 7th, the agency will open the contest with a blog post. Writers can enter their names in the comments section of that post from 12 p.m. EST to 1 p.m. EST that same day. The agency will randomly select 125 contestants and read four rounds of virtual submissions to find the winner.
The agency signed 2 new clients from a similar contest last year.
Check out the lowdown here and good luck!
Want to land an agent?
Here's your chance!
THE KNIGHT AGENCY is running a speed-dating contest to find their next client.
On March 7th, the agency will open the contest with a blog post. Writers can enter their names in the comments section of that post from 12 p.m. EST to 1 p.m. EST that same day. The agency will randomly select 125 contestants and read four rounds of virtual submissions to find the winner.
The agency signed 2 new clients from a similar contest last year.
Check out the lowdown here and good luck!
March 3, 2011
Chuckles
Know why he's laughing?Because I'm winding up revisions on THE HIGH LIFE this weekend!
Roman and Ava's story is almost ready to head back to my editor...an extreme sports hero and a writer heroine has been fun!
March 2, 2011
Hot nights revisited
Have learned that my book being reprinted for the PASSIONATE PLAYBOYS anthology is HOT NIGHTS WITH A PLAYBOY.Remember Judd, Abby and a Whitsunday island?
This book didn't get a USA release so if you missed it first time around, here's your chance to snaffle it, along with fab stories by Ally Blake & Kim Lawrence.
It hits UK shelves in May but you can pre-order at the Book Depository, which currently has it at 25% off with free postage worldwide!
Grab it here.
March 1, 2011
A new fan
It's always lovely to get a glowing review and here's one from a new-to-me reader for this book.
Here's a snippet from Danielle's review:
Although I'm not a big fan of the reunited lovers theme, Ms. Marsh handles it well.
Also, I love seeing heroines who are successful in their careers, and financially independent, on equal to the heroes.
Ms. Marsh did a great job of showing me who Nick was, revealing his emotional vulnerabilities in a way that I wish was done more often in the Harlequin Presents books. Instead of Brittany being the only one who seemed emotionally at risk, it was clear that Nick had a lot at stake on that level as well. I liked that Nick and Brittany had been friends since childhood, and their love grew out of their bond. It must have made their separation that much more painful. I appreciated that time was taken to show the rebuilding of Brittany and Nick's relationship outside of the sexual aspect. That would have been way too easy to show them jumping into intimacy when they had to work to rebuild the trust between them that was lost when they parted.
This was a good, quick Saturday read, and I'm glad to know I have more of Nicola Marsh's books in my tbr pile to read. She has a way with words and writes a very good romance.
You can read the rest here.
And she's kindly posted her review on Goodreads, which is a huge bonus, as it stimulates discussion and recommendations to other readers.
Good stuff.
Here's a snippet from Danielle's review:
Although I'm not a big fan of the reunited lovers theme, Ms. Marsh handles it well.
Also, I love seeing heroines who are successful in their careers, and financially independent, on equal to the heroes.
Ms. Marsh did a great job of showing me who Nick was, revealing his emotional vulnerabilities in a way that I wish was done more often in the Harlequin Presents books. Instead of Brittany being the only one who seemed emotionally at risk, it was clear that Nick had a lot at stake on that level as well. I liked that Nick and Brittany had been friends since childhood, and their love grew out of their bond. It must have made their separation that much more painful. I appreciated that time was taken to show the rebuilding of Brittany and Nick's relationship outside of the sexual aspect. That would have been way too easy to show them jumping into intimacy when they had to work to rebuild the trust between them that was lost when they parted.
This was a good, quick Saturday read, and I'm glad to know I have more of Nicola Marsh's books in my tbr pile to read. She has a way with words and writes a very good romance.
You can read the rest here.
And she's kindly posted her review on Goodreads, which is a huge bonus, as it stimulates discussion and recommendations to other readers.
Good stuff.
February 28, 2011
Immersion therapy
Currently immersed in revisions for THE HIGH LIFE. One of the changes involves removing my fictitious Greek island for the last 20% of the story and concentrating the entire book here, at the Palazzo Versace, where I recently researched the book before writing it. 
I took loads of pics while I was there (I only posted 2 here not to bore you!) and flicking back through them really helps at this layering stage. 
Can't you see how hard I worked during the research phase of this book?
I took loads of pics while I was there (I only posted 2 here not to bore you!) and flicking back through them really helps at this layering stage. Can't you see how hard I worked during the research phase of this book?
February 27, 2011
Reunions
My 21st physio reunion was over the weekend.
I love events like these, seeing people you haven't seen in yonks (usually since the last reunion 10 years ago!) and catching up with friends you'd like to see more often but don't.This one was particularly interesting for me.
At the 10 year reunion, I was still a physio. I hadn't written a word. Wasn't contemplating it either. Fast forward 11 years and people were extremely curious as to how I'd turned author!
Had a ball, talked so much I lost my voice, and my best buddy from uni stayed the night, just like our slumber parties of old. Was so much fun.Except the part where we used to be able to stay up all night and feel fresh the next day. 20 years on, I seem to have lost that rebounding ability...At least we look the same :)
I love events like these, seeing people you haven't seen in yonks (usually since the last reunion 10 years ago!) and catching up with friends you'd like to see more often but don't.This one was particularly interesting for me.
At the 10 year reunion, I was still a physio. I hadn't written a word. Wasn't contemplating it either. Fast forward 11 years and people were extremely curious as to how I'd turned author!
Had a ball, talked so much I lost my voice, and my best buddy from uni stayed the night, just like our slumber parties of old. Was so much fun.Except the part where we used to be able to stay up all night and feel fresh the next day. 20 years on, I seem to have lost that rebounding ability...At least we look the same :)
February 25, 2011
Weekend Book Club: Mockingjay
My RITA judging duties are done so I've resumed normal reading. As you know, I've already raved about HUNGER GAMES & CATCHING FIRE, the first two books in the Hunger Games trilogy. When Mockingjay was released I grabbed it, but in an extreme show of willpower planned on saving it to read over my Christmas holidays.Then I went away and wanted something 'lighter' as a beach read. All the while, the book was on top of my TBR pile, calling me...beckoning me...and this week I succumbed and read it in 2 days. It lived up to my expectations, rounding out the trilogy nicely. Yes, it's super violent.Yes, loads of people get killed.Yes, it's disturbing in that kind of 'I want to look away but can't' way.Yes, after the 3 book build up of the triangle between Peeta, Katniss and Gale, I would've liked a little more rounding out when she finally chooses. But wow, what a page turner! I've loved every word of this series and am sad to say goodbye to Katniss Everdeen. What are you reading this week?
February 24, 2011
Bad, bad thing
People are usually surprised when I tell them I don't get to choose my Mills and Boon titles.That honour goes to my lovely editor, in consultation with the marketing departments. My Alaskan book was titled WILD NIGHTS WITH HER WICKED BOSS in the UK and Australia. This book has been renamed for its USA release in May. The cover is steamy.
The title reminds me of that Chris Isaak song, 'Baby did a bad, bad thing.'
The title reminds me of that Chris Isaak song, 'Baby did a bad, bad thing.'
February 23, 2011
Naturally awesome
NATURALLY 7 were Michael Buble's opening act.They blew me away.
Imagine a normal band sound (drums, double bass, guitar, etc...), with some amazing voices, well known songs and a few originals.
The twist?
There are NO instruments!
They make the sounds themselves!
These guys are immensely talented.
If you're in Melbourne, they're playing at the Melbourne Recital Centre April 30th.
For all other tour dates, check out their website .
