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October 8, 2012
Phantom of the Night (Theatre of Passion)
BOB |
Review
“4 HEARTS! This reviewer was in awe of Ms. Pillow’s passionate writing and prose. She literally takes you to the edge of your imagination and then over it, to find a new place to explore and lose yourself in. Theater de Passion 1: Phantom of the Night is one of her best works to date and this reviewer is highly recommending it to those who enjoy a darker romantica and multidimensional characters that will make the reader sit up and notice them!!!”
“4 ANGELS! Michelle M. Pillow crafts another spectacular and moving love story. …I really enjoyed the way Ms. Pillow added her own special touch to what is a very well known story…. Ms. Pillow excels yet again at what is the first in the Theatre de Passion series. This paranormal story has something in it for everyone: love, villains, a masculine and loving hero, and an intriguing ambiguity to keep you spellbound to the pages.” Reviewed by: Sarah W, Fallen Angel Reviews
“A dark tale of murder, innocence, love, and redemption… you should definitely read Theatre de Passion: Phantom of the Night.” Lee, Joyfully Reviewed, December 2005
“4 1/2 Hearts! The author has invented very vivid characters in a surreal setting. The love story is gripping and there are many twists and turns in the plot.” Maura Frankman., TRS October 28, 2005
Product Description
Orphaned at a young age, Lily Graye is taken in by her aunt and raised in the theatrical world of the Pavilion, a place where every strange whim is normal and every odd behavior encouraged. No one questions that fact that she has a secret admirer who hides in the shadows never to be seen. Then, the unbelievable happens. A rich patron makes himself known, wanting to take over not only her fledgling career, but her womanly body. Patrons are every theater girl’s dream, only this one reminders her of a nightmare, as he looks like her girlhood crush come back to life.
When these two men capture not only her notice but her desires, even she, a born eccentric has to wonder if life within the Pavilion has become a little too strange.
Rating: Contains graphic sexual content, adult language, and violence.
October 3, 2012
OCT VIDEO PARTY CONTESTS
OCT VIDEO PARTY CONTESTS
Prizes* – A variety of books, stuff, more stuff, lots of stuff, Mandy Stuff, Michelle Stuff.
To be entered in the Youtube contests this month from Mandy M. Roth and Michelle M. Pillow you need to be subscribed to our YouTube Channels and leave comments on the videos. We’ll be drawing winners periodically throughout the month from subscribers and comments. Be sure to watch our Facebook author pages and Twitter for winner announcements and how to claim your prizes*.
The more videos you comment on, the more you’re entered. 
Michelle YouTube (subscribe & comment)
http://www.youtube.com/user/michellepillow
Michelle FB (watch for winners)
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMichellePillow
Mandy YouTube (subscribe & comment)
www.youtube.com/user/mandyroth
Mandy FB (watch for winners)
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMandyRoth
You can also watch the Raven FB page for winner announcements.
https://www.facebook.com/TheRavenBooks
*We’ll do our best to contact you, but prizes must be claimed within a week or we will re-award it to the next person. This is for the sanity of our assistants who we don’t want to quit on us.
October 1, 2012
Vlog: Newsletters and Mailing Lists
Michelle M. Pillow: Newsletters and Mailing Lists
Very informal micro chat about my experiences as a published author.
Michelle’s YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/michellepillow
Author and Reader Topic: Signing people up for newsletters without permission. Signing up for my newsletter.
Michelle Pillow, Book Release Newsletter
http://www.michellepillow.com/newsletter/?p=subscribe
Portrait of His Obsession by Michelle M. Pillow
Review
5 HEARTS! “This is a beautiful story, full of passion and feeling. The reader will be captivated by the first page and will not be able to stop reading until the last. Michelle M. Pillow writes believable characters, full of charm and emotion…. It is a joy to see Ms. Pillow continue to write stories that excel each time. This reviewer is always excited when a new book by Ms. Pillow is published. For those who think this reviewer is gushing a little, then only know that being a fan herself of Ms. Pillow, this reviewer reads each of her stories with joy. Yes, a highly recommended read.”Love Romances
4 ½ Stars “In this moving story of emotional growth and self-discovery, Michelle Pillow has penned a tale with a plot that will capture the imagination. … PORTRAIT OF HIS OBSESSION is a charming tale, where the characters are irresistible and the plot is magical.” -Amelia Richard, Ecataromance
4 CUPS! “Ms. Pillow is a talented author who has written many wonderful stories. I will be avidly watching for her next book. Fans of historical romance, especially the regency period, will most likely enjoy this particular book very much. Portrait of His Obsession is definitely a keeper!” COFFEE TIME ROMANCES
“A pleasant and tender erotic romance, PORTRAIT OF HIS OBSESSION by Michelle M. Pillow is a delight to read. Don’t miss it!” Courtney Michelle, Romance Reviews Today.
4 HEARTS! “Lovers of historical romances will quite enjoy Portrait of His Obsession. The paranormal twist to the story was unique and fresh. I can’t wait to read more from the imagination of the very talented Michelle M. Pillow.” The Romance Studio
Product Description
Not all obsessions are bad.
Lord Harrison, Earl of Wrotham, once lived from pleasure to pleasure—until the rain-swept night he sets eyes on his best friend’s sister. Surely the beautiful temptress who dances in the moonlight can’t be the reserved, humorless prude of rumor.
Instantly smitten, he finds no pleasure in his old, roguish ways, and sets about taming his nature, molding himself into the kind of man he is sure will please her. Only then will he discover if she has a wild soul like his own, waiting to be released from the constraints of society.
Knowing the earl’s reputation as a scoundrel, Syrian Blakeney has no trouble holding off his affections…until her artist brother reveals a portrait he has painted of her. Does the world really see her as this prudish ice queen? Now it seems only the earl is able to see beyond the damning portrait and touch her most secret desires.
Does she rebel against the damning portrait, throwing caution to the wind? Or does she remain as she appears, as reserved and unfeeling as paint on canvas?
This book has been previously published and has been revised from its original release.
Warning: This book contains an ice queen who is as frigid as they come, and a slightly obsessive, reforming rogue willing to melt her icy heart, regardless of the cost.
September 30, 2012
Raven’s Recession Gift Card Giveaway!
Raven’s Recession Gift Card Giveaway!
We know times are tight. We’re feeling the pinch too. We also know that the first things to be cut from most household budgets are the luxuries like book buying. Often we have contests that features free downloads or paperbacks (yes, we’re including those in this too) but we thought it would be nice to do more—to help ease the pinch as best we could. Our solution, a massive gift card giveaway contest. We’re giving away thousands of dollars worth of prizes! (We’ve given away thousands and are STILL doing it!)
How does it work?
Glad you asked! Once a month we’ll randomly select winners from those who have entered. They’ll be notified via email.
What are you entering to win?
You’re full of awesome questions! We have lots and lots and lots (can’t really stress this enough) of gift cards to nationwide retailers to give away, plus free book downloads, free paperbacks, and pretty much whatever else we can think to toss at folks come winner selection days. Examples of just some of the ones we’ll be giving away—Wal-mart, Meijer food, Gordon Foods, Kroger, Visa pre-paid cards, Borders, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Outback, Chilis, Red Lobster, Old Navy, Macy’s, Sears, Hot Topic, JcPenny, prepaid gas cards, starbucks, and many, many more. Also, we’ll be tossing in free downloads of our books and paperbacks as they’re available to us to giveaway. UPDATE to prizes: DSI Lites, kindle ereaders, video games, moives, tv box sets and much, much more!
How often are we selecting winners?
Monthly! Again winners will be notified by email and if it’s a gift card (rather than an e-gift card) that you won, we’ll need your snail mail addy to send it to you. Don’t worry, we’ll ask you for it if you’re a winner.
Can I pick which gift cards or prizes I get?
No, sorry. We’re randomly selecting winners and pairing them equally as random with prizes.
How do I enter for a chance to win?
We’ll be drawing out winners from a few different places this time around. From our Raven Books newsletter mailing list members, from Raven Books Twitter Followers and from Raven Books’ owners Michelle Pillow & Mandy Roth’s personal mailing lists, facebook followers and twitter followers. If you’re already on all the mailing lists and follow each twitter/facebook, yay, you’re already entered to win! If not, here are the direct links for each.
The Raven Books Email Newsletter
Mandy M Roth Email Newsletter
Michelle M Pillow Email Newsletter
Michelle M Pillow Twitter
Mandy M Roth Facebook
Why aren’t you posting winners name publicly?
We got dinged for doing this and are taking a small break. Apparently, not all people who enter contests want their name out that they entered and won. (Frankly, I find this odd but that’s me… Ouch, Michelle just slapped me for saying that publicly. I feel someone had to.)
When should I start?
Now! The sooner the better. We’ll repost this contest page in its entirety at the start of each month of the contest as a refresher for any who might have missed it and a reminder to any who might want to enter more than once.
Can I get a bonus entry if I also promote this contest in addition to promoting Raven Books?
You sure can! Just be sure you’re promoting Raven Books first and foremost. Then, if you spread the word about the contest too, you’ll be entered multiple times.
Any stipulations?
Yes, you must be 18yrs old or older to enter. Contest is void where prohibited. No, we will not send you cash equivalent and all the other normal disclaimer stuff inserted here_____. Yadda yada yadda yada….
September 29, 2012
Vlog: Did you really set a microwave on fire?
Michelle M. Pillow: Did you really set a microwave on fire?
Very informal micro chat about my experiences as a published author.
Answering the reader question: Did you really set a microwave on fire?
Michelle’s YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/michellepillow
About Michelle:
Michelle M. Pillow, Author of All Things Romance™, is a multi-published (over 70 published books!) , award-winning author writing in many romance fiction genres including futuristic, paranormal, historical, contemporary, fantasy and dark paranormal. Ever since she can remember, she has had a strange fascination with anything supernatural–ghosts, magical powers, and oh… vampires. What could be more alluring than being immortal, all-powerful, and eternally beautiful? After discovering historical romance novels, it was only natural that the supernatural and love/romance elements should someday meet in her wonderland of a brain. She’s glad they did for their children have been pouring onto the computer screen ever since.
She has been on the Amazon bestseller list multiple times, nominated for the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award 2011, the winner of the 2006 RT Reviewers’ Choice Award, nominated for the 2007 RT Award, a Brava Novella Contest Finalist and a PAN member of RWA.
Publishers include everything from Indie to small press to big NY pubs: Random House, Virgin Books, Rouge (Ebury), Pocket Books, The Raven Books, Adams Media, Ellora’s Cave, Samhain, Running Press, Robinson, etc
Michelle is a journalist for Paranormal Underground Magazine. She has a BGS in History/Business with an English Minor, and a Photography degree. In 2009 she and fellow author Mandy M. Roth started their own highly successful self-publishing endeavor named The Raven Books.
Readers can contact her through her author website http://www.MichellePillow.com
For photography, visit http://www.PrettyPoisonPhotography.com
Join her email newsletter at http://www.michellepillow.com/newslet...
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The Raven Books
September 28, 2012
October 2012 Upcoming Vlog Event
Michelle M. Pillow: October 2012 Trailer
Michelle’s YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/michellepillow
About Michelle:
Michelle M. Pillow, Author of All Things Romance™, is a multi-published (over 70 published books!) , award-winning author writing in many romance fiction genres including futuristic, paranormal, historical, contemporary, fantasy and dark paranormal. Ever since she can remember, she has had a strange fascination with anything supernatural–ghosts, magical powers, and oh… vampires. What could be more alluring than being immortal, all-powerful, and eternally beautiful? After discovering historical romance novels, it was only natural that the supernatural and love/romance elements should someday meet in her wonderland of a brain. She’s glad they did for their children have been pouring onto the computer screen ever since.
She has been on the Amazon bestseller list multiple times, nominated for the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award 2011, the winner of the 2006 RT Reviewers’ Choice Award, nominated for the 2007 RT Award, a Brava Novella Contest Finalist and a PAN member of RWA.
Publishers include everything from Indie to small press to big NY pubs: Random House, Virgin Books, Rouge (Ebury), Pocket Books, The Raven Books, Adams Media, Ellora’s Cave, Samhain, Running Press, Robinson, etc
Michelle is a journalist for Paranormal Underground Magazine. She has a BGS in History/Business with an English Minor, and a Photography degree. In 2009 she and fellow author Mandy M. Roth started their own highly successful self-publishing endeavor named The Raven Books.
Readers can contact her through her author website http://www.MichellePillow.com
For photography, visit http://www.PrettyPoisonPhotography.com
Join her email newsletter at http://www.michellepillow.com/newslet...
Michelle M. Pillow, Vampire Skeptic
http://www.MichellePillow.com
Mandy M. Roth, Vamp Mandy
http://www.MandyRoth.com
The Raven Books
http://www.TheRavenBooks.com
September 27, 2012
Vlog: Aliens DO exist!
In response to the videos that posted yesterday on my v/blog Michelle starts an alien uprising…
Then Mandy gives MeMeMoop TMI
Michelle learns foil does not protect against aliens.
See the ENTIRE Mandy and Michelle back and forth in order here with the “Oh, it’s on!” Playlist.
Visit Michelle M. Pillow
Visit Mandy M. Roth
September 26, 2012
Vlog: Are you and Mandy M. Roth sisters? Alien denial.
Michelle M. Pillow answering the reader question: Are you and Author Mandy M. Roth sisters? You two seem really close.
And Mandy’s Response Video:
Mandy M Roth: Alien Straight Talk
See the ENTIRE Mandy and Michelle back and forth in order here with the “Oh, it’s on!” Playlist.
Visit Michelle M. Pillow
Visit Mandy M. Roth
September 25, 2012
Vlog: If you could be one of your characters, which one would you be?
Michelle M. Pillow: Answering Gloria from Facebook’s reader question: If you could be one of your characters, which one would you be?
Thank you, Gloria, for the great question! You’re awesome
Michelle’s YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/michellepillow
Visit Michelle M. Pillow
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