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January 2, 2018
Win a Print Copy of Drakon's Past
Want a chance to win a print copy of Drakon's Past? Be sure to check out this giveaway on Goodreads.(I am not running the giveaway.)
Giveaway Dates: Dec 08 - Jan 29, 2018
US entries only.
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/268831-drakon-s-past
Teaser Tuesday--Drakon's Past
Teaser:
Nic was a dragon.She shook her head. Impossible.Nic. Was. A. Dragon.She’d had sex with a dragon. She was in love with a bloody dragon. How was this even possible? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0786R7LSM/
January 1, 2018
December 31, 2017
Happy New Year!
Wishing you all a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2018!
December 27, 2017
2017--Year in Review
First of all, I want to thank my amazing readers and author friends for making 2017 a wonderful year. You’re support, encouragement, and friendship means so much to me.
You’re the best!
2017 was an up and down year for me career wise.
My main publisher (Samhain Publishing) closed suddenly at the end of February leaving me scrambling to find a home for my books. I am so thankful for Liz Pelletier and the folks at Entangled Publishing for taking all my Samhain books. And a special and huge thanks to Heidi Shoham—one of the best editors in the business.
As a result of Samhain Publishing closing and Entangled taking over my backlist, Wolf in her Soul had two releases this year. The first was in February, when it was available for a week. The second release was in September.
The Dalakis Passion vampire series (a favorite of mine) was rereleased by Beyond the Page Publishing.
And my new Blood of the Drakon series had two books released.
In total I had 4 new releases and 38 rereleases.
2017 Releases
February 8—Coming Home (This novella was originally in the Taming the Alpha boxed set but was rereleased as a single by Beyond the Page.)
February 21—Wolf in her Soul, book 8 of the Salvation Pack series. (Was only out a week when Samhain Publishing closed.)
March 7—Harker’s Journey (The first book in the Dalakis Passion vampire series. This novella was originally released in 2005 by Ellora`s Cave, but was rereleased by Beyond the Page.)
April 24—Drakon’s Prey (Book 2 in the Blood of the Drakon series released by Entangled Publishing.)
May 3—Lucian’s Delight (Book 2 in the Dalakis Passion series rereleased by Beyond the Page.)
June 13—Roadside Assistance (A short story in the Blue Collar-A Boys Behaving Badly Anthology.)
July 3—Drakon’s Plunder (Book 3 in the Blood of the Drakon series released by Entangled Publishing.)
July 20—Stefan’s Salvation (Book 3 in the Dalakis Passion series rereleased by Beyond the Page.)
July 31—Entangled rereleased my entire Samhain Publishing paranormal backlist! This included:
Legacy series: Alexandra’s Legacy, Isaiah’s Haven, Legacy Found, Quinn’s Quest, Finding Chrissten, Damek’s Redemption, and Craig’s Heart.
Hades’ Carnival series: Night of the Tiger, Mark of the Bear, Pride of the Lion, Howl of the Wolf, Heart of the Serpent, Flame of the Phoenix, and Lure of the Jaguar.
Spells, Secrets & Seductions trilogy: A Touch of Magick, Dreams of Seduction, and Love in Flames.
Salvation Pack series: Wolf at the Door, Wolf in her Bed, Wolf on the Run, Wolf from the Past, Wolf on the Hunt, Wolf on a Mission, and Wolf in his Heart.
August 21—Entangled rereleased by Jamesville series: Discovering Dani, The Way Home, The Return of Patrick O’Rourke, The Seduction of Shamus O’Rourke, A Legal Affair, By the Book, and Past Promises. (Previously published by Samhain Publishing.)
September 21—Entangled rereleased Wolf in her Soul, book 8 in the Salvation Pack series.
October 18—Eternal Brothers (Book 4 in the Dalakis Passion series rereleased by Beyond the Page.)
November 30—Endless Chase (The final book in the Dalakis Passion series rereleased by Beyond the Page.)
2018 is starting off with a bang with the release of Drakon’s Past, book 4 in the Blood of the Drakon series, releasing January 29th!
Fresh Fiction Reviews Eternal Brothers
Fresh Fiction has reviewed Eternal Brothers, book 4 of the Dalakis Passion vampire series."If you are looking for a couple of steamy yet sweet romances, sexy vampires, gutsy humans, danger, action, intrigue with good and evil characters you can love and hate, then ETERNAL BROTHERS is just what you need." ~Annetta Sweetko
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Fresh Fiction reviews Stefan's Salvation
Fresh Fiction has reviewed Stefan's Salvation, book 3 of the Dalakis Passion vampire series."Looking for a sexy, fast-past storyline with intrigue, some danger, sweet and a lot of steamy moments, then STEFAN'S SALVATION is what you need." ~Annetta Sweetko
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December 23, 2017
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Happy December 24th! A Visit from St. Nicholasby Clement Clarke Moore 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap,
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name; "Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On Cupid! On, Donder and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!" As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my hand, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night."
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap,
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name; "Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On Cupid! On, Donder and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!" As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my hand, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night."
December 22, 2017
Interview over at Dawn's Reading Nook
I'm over at DAWN'S READING NOOK spilling some secrets about my writing process and talking about my latest release. GO TO INTERVIEW
December 21, 2017
My Top 5 Holiday Movies
Want to know 5 of my top holiday movies? Drop on over to the Decadent Diva's Blog to find out. GO TO DECADENT DIVAS BLOG
