[See down below for TWO separate giveaway opportunities!]
Kelly: I walk into the building and head towards the elevator. I hit the button and wait. The elevator doors open, and I walk in, hit the button to the top floor. The doors close and someone taps me on the shoulder *GASP* I whirl around and see Laura Kaye laughing at me…
Kelly: Good Lord, give a girl a heart attack much? *gasping for air, trying to slow my heart down*
Laura: Sorry, didn’t mean to startle you, Kelly! Gee, I sure hope you’re not scared of elevators. I just wanted to say hi.
Kelly: *laughs* Well, hello yourself! Thanks for doing this interview today with For the Love of Books. But, Laura, what you are doing in the elevator? I thought we were meeting up on the top floor?
Laura: Change of venue! Today is National Talk in an Elevator Day, so it seems more appropriate to meet here, don’t you think?
Kelly: Alright then, let’s talk about Hearts in Darkness.
Laura: I’d love to! Hearts in Darkness is my debut contemporary romance about two strangers who find acceptance and dare to find love while trapped for four hours in a pitch-black elevator. Here’s the blurb:
Makenna James thinks her day can’t get any worse, until she finds herself stuck in a pitch-black elevator with a complete stranger. Distracted by a phone call and juggling too much stuff, the pin-striped accountant caught only a glimpse of a dragon tattoo on his hand before the lights went out.
Caden Grayson is amused when a redhead literally falls at his feet. His amusement turns to panic when the power fails. Despite his piercings, tats, and vicious scar, he’s terrified of the dark and confined spaces. Now, he’s trapped in his own worst nightmare.
To fight fear, they must both reach out and open up. With no preconceived notions based on looks to hold them back, they discover just how much they have in common. In the warming darkness, attraction grows and sparks fly, but will they feel the same when the lights come back on?
Kelly: How did you come up with this story?
Laura: Two things provided inspiration for this story. First, I work in a building where the elevator fails. A lot. I’ve only been stuck in it once, for about a minute, but it’s not unusual for it to stop working every couple weeks. Second, I was playing the “what if” game with myself—a great source of story inspiration—and asked What if two opposites got trapped together somewhere? And what if one of them was claustrophobic or scared of the dark? It all clicked together pretty quick after that!
Kelly: *looks around* Do you know why this elevator is taking so long?
Laura: *shrugs* I’m sure it’ll start up sooner or later. Don’t worry. Shouldn’t be more than, oh, four hours to so…
Kelly: Hmm. Too bad Caden’s not here, then. *blushes*
Laura: *chuckles and nods* Amen to that. *long, dreamy sigh*
Kelly: Have we seen the last of Caden & MJ?
Laura: How about a really unhelpful answer? *laughs* Probably! I definitely plan to write a free read that will be available through my publisher, The Wild Rose Press, but I probably will not write any additional novella-length stories about them. Sorta pains me to say that, but I’m pretty certain their story’s told.
Kelly: Tell me a little about your other books Forever Freed and Just Gotta Say.
Laura: *sits down* Might as well get comfortable. *Kelly sits too*
Well, Forever Freed is my debut paranormal romance, novel-length, about a reclusive, empathic vampire who falls in love with the woman he planned to kill and her young daughter, then must fight his ancient guilt, bloodlust, lie by omission and an old vampire rival that threatens everything he holds dear. It was the first novel I wrote and the first I sold, and will always hold a special place in my heart!
Just Gotta Say is my debut erotic romance. It’s a contemporary ménage a quatres about a woman who plays out a particular fantasy with her guy roommates, hoping that being with all of them won’t jeopardize her long-term chance of being with the one she wants the most. Forever Freed is available now in print and ebook, and Just Gotta Say will be out in the early fall as an ebook.
Kelly: So Hearts in Darkness is Contemporary, Forever Freed is Paranormal and Just Gotta Say is Erotic. Which genre is your favorite to write?
Laura: My first love is paranormal romance. It’s what I most love to read and most identify with as a writer. However, I enjoy writing in multiple genres. I never sit down to write one or the other—the characters appear in my head, start talking to me, and as I get to know them, the type of story emerges. I have two series releasing late this year, and they’re both paranormal (one’s a contemporary fantasy romance based on Greek mythology, and the other’s a dark paranormal story that takes me back to my vampire roots!).
Kelly: *I still don’t think we’ve moved. Really must be trapped. Gulp* What are you currently working on?
Laura: Right now, I’m working on book two in my Hearts of the Anemoi series, a four-book contemporary fantasy romance series about directional wind gods the Greeks associated with the seasons. Book 1, called North of Need, releases on November 1. Book 2, my current work in progress, is called West of Want, and releases March 2012.
Kelly: Are any of these other stories set in elevators?
Laura: No, but we won’t hold that against them! *winks*
Kelly: Thank you Laura for taking time out of your busy schedule to hang out with me in this damn elevator and answer some questions.
Laura: Any time. Just name an elevator, and I’ll be there!
Kelly: What do you say we do a giveaway to one lucky person?
Laura: I’d say that’s a great idea. So, in addition to the Treasure Hunt giveaway—see the details below—one commenter who shares a story about talking to a stranger in an elevator (preferably TODAY, but we’ll be flexible!) will win a free ebook of Hearts in Darkness! Comments through 7/30 12 noon PST.
Kelly: Good, now let me out of this elevator. *Laura pushes a button and the doors open* How’d you do that?
Laura: I have a special relationship with elevators. *laughs*
Kelly: You trapped me in here on purpose?
Laura: *laughing her ass off*
Kelly: It’s a good thing I like you…. *walks away shaking head, takes about five steps and turns around* Hey Laura, why don’t you tell the folks about your Treasure Hunt……..
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| HINT: the secret word looks like this picture. But is hidden somewhere on my page. |
Two strangers. Four hours. One pitch-black elevator.
It’s National Talk in an Elevator Day (seriously!) and what better day to celebrate Hearts in Darkness? This top-rated contemporary romance is about two strangers who find acceptance and dare to find love while trapped for four hours in a pitch-black elevator.
And, did you know…???
Hearts in Darkness is the #4 Top-Rated
Kindle Contemporary Romance on Amazon?
So, we’re celebrating all this elevator-related goodness with a Treasure Hunt Giveaway! Here’s how to play:
1) Find the hidden word on each of the participating sites, usually 1 page off the main page
2) Keep track of the sites/words as you search
3) Email your findings to laurakayepromotions AT gmail DOT com and put Treasure Hunt in the subject heading. Entries accepted through 12 noon PST Saturday 7/30!
What can you win???
GRAND PRIZE: $50 AMAZON GIFT CERTIFICATE
FIRST RUNNER-UP: $20 DIGIBOOKS CAFÉ GIFT CERTIFICATE W/20% OFF CODE
SECOND RUNNER-UP: BAG OF HEARTS swag bag
Here’s where the treasure is buried:
1) For the Love of Books https://books-n-kisses.com
2) Book Wenches http://www.bookwenches.com/laurakayestreasure.htm
3) My Eclectic Bookshelf www.myeclecticbookshelf.blogspot.com/
2) Book Wenches http://www.bookwenches.com/laurakayestreasure.htm
3) My Eclectic Bookshelf www.myeclecticbookshelf.blogspot.com/
4) MyVampFiction www.myvampfiction.com
5) Where’s my Muse? http://csmaxwell.blogspot.com/
6) Author AJ Nuest http://www.ajbooks.blogspot.com/
6) Author AJ Nuest http://www.ajbooks.blogspot.com/
7) Author Jill James http://www.jilljameswrites.com/blog
8) Author Joya Fields http://joyafieldswriting.blogspot.com/
8) Author Joya Fields http://joyafieldswriting.blogspot.com/
9) Author Sarah Grimm http://www.authorsarahgrimm.blogspot.com
10) AuthorSharon
10) Author
Yet Another Giveaway
Thanks for reading and playing! And don’t forget to comment for the giveaway here!
For the Love of Books is giveaway a e-copy of Laura’s Book Heart in Darkness.
This giveaway (and this one ONLY) will be open until August 1st. Winner announced Aug 3rd.
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For the Love of Books is giveaway a e-copy of Laura’s Book Heart in Darkness.
This giveaway (and this one ONLY) will be open until August 1st. Winner announced Aug 3rd.
To Enter:
Leave me comment
your email address
Extra Entry’s:
+1 Follow my Blog
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Laura is a multi-published author of paranormal, contemporary and erotic romance with five books releasing in 2011
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Loved the interview, Laura and Kelly! Excited about the game. Still unsure of the secret word–will have to look again.
It's there, Loni–sometimes you might have to scroll to the bottom of a page or click on a few pages to find it! Happy hunting! 🙂
Thanks to For the Love of Books for hosting me!
Thank you Laura, for letting me be part of your treasure hunt.. Oh an Loni, I gave a clue…
Thank you so much for the interview!!!
missyb0103@yahoo.com
Oooh so fun!! Awesome post today!
Hey Missy and Natasha–thanks for stopping by and commenting!
🙂 Great, fun interview, Kelly and Laura.
🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Sherry!
awesome interview i loved it. i already bought my copy of Hearts its on my kindle begging to be read. but i wanted to stop by and support Laura and Kelly and i am glad i did cause the interview gave me a chuckle.
awesome interview! A treasure hunt is a nice way to end a busy day! Thanks
areeths @ new dot rr dot com
GFC follower-areeths
I follow you on FB
I friended Laura on FB
Love your books!
liesa008@comcast.net
Great interview! thank you for the giveaway!
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already follwing Laura +1
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Would love to win love the cover
Ktalley28@gmail.com
Thanks so much for the interview! The hunt was fun!
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Wonderful interview. Fun contest. I am a new GFC follower.
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Great giveaway and a fun interview! I am a follower as Robin D under robindpdx (at) gmail (dot) com.
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Count me in, I love a good paranormal story.
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Thanks for leaving so much comment love everyone! Glad to see so many treasure hunt entries from y'all too! Good luck everybody!
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