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September 4, 2013
Wine & Romance & Giveaway (oh my)
I'm a little bit giddy about REDEMPTION RED, the second book in the Wine Country Series by Delancey Stewart.
Not only because I love wine and romance (who doesn't???) and adored A RARE VINTAGE, the first book in the series, but because I got to choose REDEMPTION RED's setting!
Actually it's because I stalked the author a lil bit and won a contest on her blog. (See? Good things can happen when you stalk people!)
So I'm super excited to bring to you the cover reveal of REDEMPTION RED, scheduled...
August 31, 2013
Vibrators: Inspiring Action since 1880
As a writer of historical fiction, I spend a lot of time researching, and I especially adore vintage ads.
Occasionally I come across something that I wasn't looking for but is so fascinating I get completely sidetracked and lose an hour amusing myself with it.
No pun intended. :)
Here's what got me today--an ad for Vigor's Horse-Action Saddles.
Just look at all the benefits for Victorian women...
A "UNIQUE SUBSTITUE" for horse riding--you can trot, canter, and gallop, and you don't even have...
Occasionally I come across something that I wasn't looking for but is so fascinating I get completely sidetracked and lose an hour amusing myself with it.
No pun intended. :)
Here's what got me today--an ad for Vigor's Horse-Action Saddles.
Just look at all the benefits for Victorian women...
A "UNIQUE SUBSTITUE" for horse riding--you can trot, canter, and gallop, and you don't even have...
August 28, 2013
Cover Reveal -- The Long Game
Third and final cover reveal this week!
This one is for a very cool NA book I just read called THE LONG GAME, written by my friend J.L. Fynn. I just read the ARC and was fascinated by the crazy-original setting and plot!
If you're looking for something different in contemporary NA, don't miss.
Take a look...
Here's the scoop:
Book Name: The Long GameBook Genre: NA ContemporaryBook release date: October 7, 2013 Add The Long Game on Goodreads!
The Long Game book blurb: Smooth talking. Ambit...
This one is for a very cool NA book I just read called THE LONG GAME, written by my friend J.L. Fynn. I just read the ARC and was fascinated by the crazy-original setting and plot!
If you're looking for something different in contemporary NA, don't miss.
Take a look...
Here's the scoop:
Book Name: The Long GameBook Genre: NA ContemporaryBook release date: October 7, 2013 Add The Long Game on Goodreads!
The Long Game book blurb: Smooth talking. Ambit...
August 27, 2013
Cover Reveal -- Found in You
I am beyond delighted to share a second cover reveal with you this week!
And it's hot.
So hot.
Behold the lovely Laurelin Paige's cover--designed by fabulous Sophia Bleu--for Found in You:
And trust me, the story is just as sizzling as the cover, maybe even more so.
Add it on Goodreads!
So here's the official stuff...
Title: Found in You (Fixed, #2)Author: Laurelin PaigeGenre: Contemporary RomanceAge Group: AdultCover designed by: Sophia BleuExpected release date: Oct. 1, 2013Cover reveal organized...
And it's hot.
So hot.
Behold the lovely Laurelin Paige's cover--designed by fabulous Sophia Bleu--for Found in You:
And trust me, the story is just as sizzling as the cover, maybe even more so.
Add it on Goodreads!
So here's the official stuff...
Title: Found in You (Fixed, #2)Author: Laurelin PaigeGenre: Contemporary RomanceAge Group: AdultCover designed by: Sophia BleuExpected release date: Oct. 1, 2013Cover reveal organized...
August 26, 2013
Speak Low Cover Reveal & Giveaway!
The day is here and I get to share with you the gorgeous cover of Speak Low, the sequel to Speak Easy!
My designer, Tom Barnes, did a fantastic job matching the feel of the second cover to the first, don't you think? I love looking at them together!
So who is it? ;)My Speak Easy readers (and oh, how I love you) can probably tell you where the boy is supposed to be, but even they disagree on WHO it is...you'll have to read the book to see!
The release date is set for November 4th, 2013.
Here's the...
My designer, Tom Barnes, did a fantastic job matching the feel of the second cover to the first, don't you think? I love looking at them together!
So who is it? ;)My Speak Easy readers (and oh, how I love you) can probably tell you where the boy is supposed to be, but even they disagree on WHO it is...you'll have to read the book to see!The release date is set for November 4th, 2013.
Here's the...
August 24, 2013
Announcing Team Harlow!
Whether you're Team Enzo or Team Joey, I want you on Team Harlow!
I'm gathering a tiny (haha) street team this week to help me promote Speak Easy and Speak Low.
In return you'll get free ARCs, swag, eBooks or signed copies for giveaways, and my eternal devotion. I will also buy you a drink should we ever meet in person!
I'm keeping the team small for now, so email me at melanieharlowwrites@gmail.com or message me on Facebook if you'd like to be included.
Or you can comment...
I'm gathering a tiny (haha) street team this week to help me promote Speak Easy and Speak Low.
In return you'll get free ARCs, swag, eBooks or signed copies for giveaways, and my eternal devotion. I will also buy you a drink should we ever meet in person!
I'm keeping the team small for now, so email me at melanieharlowwrites@gmail.com or message me on Facebook if you'd like to be included.
Or you can comment...
August 5, 2013
Cover Shenanigans
OK, OK. I heard you.
You missed the girl with the red lips and the sexy blue-eyed stare and the Prohibition-era feel.
I missed her too. So I brought the old cover back.
It was actually really nice to hear from so many people who--very kindly, I will add...yay for manners and civility--said they "got" why I thought I should change the cover but preferred the original version.
And I agree. The original cover is less overtly sexy, but I think it does a good job of giving a potential reader the feel...
You missed the girl with the red lips and the sexy blue-eyed stare and the Prohibition-era feel.
I missed her too. So I brought the old cover back.
It was actually really nice to hear from so many people who--very kindly, I will add...yay for manners and civility--said they "got" why I thought I should change the cover but preferred the original version.
And I agree. The original cover is less overtly sexy, but I think it does a good job of giving a potential reader the feel...
July 29, 2013
This is Not Your Nana's Historical Romance (Sexy Excerpt of SPEAK EASY)
WARNING: This post contains adult content. (Pretty much all sins are covered.)
Hello darlings,
So the craziest thing happened last week.
Speak Easy came out. People read it (wheee!) and loved it (I want to hug you!) and reviewed it (thank you!). I got to hear readers' thoughts for the first time ever--readers who are not my family/friends/bartender.
And I discovered something. Well, a few things.
1) New Adult readers are reluctant to pick up up a non-contemporary romantic story.
2) Historical is a...
Hello darlings,
So the craziest thing happened last week.
Speak Easy came out. People read it (wheee!) and loved it (I want to hug you!) and reviewed it (thank you!). I got to hear readers' thoughts for the first time ever--readers who are not my family/friends/bartender.
And I discovered something. Well, a few things.
1) New Adult readers are reluctant to pick up up a non-contemporary romantic story.
2) Historical is a...
This is Not Your Nana's Historical Romance (Hot New Cover and Sexy Excerpt of SPEAK EASY)
WARNING: This post contains adult content. (Pretty much all sins are covered.)
Hello darlings,
So the craziest thing happened last week.
Speak Easy came out. People read it (wheee!) and loved it (I want to hug you!) and reviewed it (thank you!). I got to hear readers' thoughts for the first time ever--readers who are not my family/friends/bartender.
And I discovered something. Well, a few things.
1) New Adult readers are reluctant to pick up up a non-contemporary romantic story.
2) Historical is a...
Hello darlings,
So the craziest thing happened last week.
Speak Easy came out. People read it (wheee!) and loved it (I want to hug you!) and reviewed it (thank you!). I got to hear readers' thoughts for the first time ever--readers who are not my family/friends/bartender.
And I discovered something. Well, a few things.
1) New Adult readers are reluctant to pick up up a non-contemporary romantic story.
2) Historical is a...
July 26, 2013
Speak Easy Release Tour Giveaway!
Hello, darlings!
This week has been very exciting--I love reading the reviews of Speak Easy and hearing things like "It's Boardwalk Empire: Detroit" or "I couldn't put it down!"
Before I decided to publish independently, I had NO IDEA how much reviews help authors. Thank you to everyone who's reading and reviewing. You're the best!
And I truly love hearing all the declarations for Team Enzo and Team Joey, or that the steamy scenes were smokin' hot. My goal was 1) to entertain you and 2) to turn...
This week has been very exciting--I love reading the reviews of Speak Easy and hearing things like "It's Boardwalk Empire: Detroit" or "I couldn't put it down!"
Before I decided to publish independently, I had NO IDEA how much reviews help authors. Thank you to everyone who's reading and reviewing. You're the best!
And I truly love hearing all the declarations for Team Enzo and Team Joey, or that the steamy scenes were smokin' hot. My goal was 1) to entertain you and 2) to turn...
