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Speed Quiz with Joan Swan & giveaway

Hi Joan,

Thank you for taking the time to stop by the blog for your Intimate Enemies blog tour.  Since I know you are a little busy with the new release of Intimate Enemies and preparing for Blaze (bk2 release 9.25.12).  What do you say we do a quick speed round quiz?

Joan:  Shoot

Kelly:  Ready

Joan:  M14

Kelly: Set

Joan:  Hollow point ammo

Kelly: Go…..

Dark Chocolate or Milk Chocolate

Joan: Milk, definitely!

Dirty Dancing or Grease

Joan: Dirty Dancing. Hooooooooooot!

Doritos or Ruffles

Joan: Ruffles, who needs all that orange stuff all over your fingers? Well, unless one of my heroes would be licking it off…then, I change my answer to Doritos.

Angels or Demons

Joan: Demons – love me a bad boy.

Beach or Mountains

Joan: Oooo, tough one. I’ll say trade off six months of the year at the beach, six months in the mountains.

Boxers or Briefs

Joan:  Boxer briefs. J I love that question!! (Because I like being difficult!)

Chest hair or bare

Joan:  Either as long as we’re not talking Gorilla Man here.

Teague or Rio

Joan:  That is just WRONG!!

Kelly:  *evil grin*

E-book or Paper

Joan:  Audio. J

Summer or Winter

Joan:  Where? Where I live, I’ll take Fall and Spring. J

80’s music or 90’s music

Joan:  Was there any decent music in the 80’s?

Goonies or Gremlins

Joan:  WTF are Goonies? That’s a trick question isn’t it?

Kelly: *jaw drops*  WHAT??? You don’t know what a Goonie is????

The Lost Boys or Interview with a Vampire

Joan:  *looks right* *looks left* No idea what you’re talking about. *shrugs* But if the Boys are hot and older than 12, I’ll volunteer to go find them!

Pizza or Hamburgers

Joan:  Pizzaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

Beer or Wine

Joan:  Margarita, fruity, blended, sugar rim…didn’t we talk about this already?

Kelly:  Thanks Joan for stopping by the blog.  What do you say we give the readers a little peck at Rio & Cassie?

Joan:  Oh, yes! Lets!

Intimate Enemies

Covert Affairs #1

She is on a quest for answers; answers that could just get her killed.

Six months after the mysterious yacht explosion that killed Cassie Christo’s mother and stepbrother, authorities still have no answers to the cause. Searching for closure, Cassie returns to her childhood home on the Pacific Coast of Baja, Mexico, where she launches her own investigation into the accident. She never expected to find an adversary in the man who had once touched her heart with kindness in her darkest moment.

Rio’s been fantasizing about reconnecting with Cassie for months. But not here and sure as hell not now. As an undercover agent with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, he’s working the biggest sting operation in all of northern Mexico, and he definitely doesn’t have time for the wild attraction he feels for Cassie.

Not only is his cover on the line, so is his heart. Because as the end of a yearlong operation draws closer, Rio knows if he tells Cassie the truth about who and what he is, it won’t only jeopardize his mission, it may result in him losing her forever. And if he doesn’t, his lies and deception could get them both killed.

Excerpt: 

A ring sounded somewhere behind him. He reached back and pulled his phone from his jeans.

Cassie’s mouth dropped open. “You made love to me with a phone in your pocket?”

The smile that broke out over his face could have lit the room. “At least it wasn’t my gun.”

He leaned in and kissed her before he answered the phone.

The voice coming over the other end of the line, while muffled, clearly wasn’t speaking English. Or Spanish. And Rio’s smile went flat.

“Good,” he said. “Keep me posted.” He disconnected and slid the phone back into his pocket.

“I have to get things ready for the party. Are you joining us tonight?”

She sighed. “I haven’t decided yet. But either way, I’ve been strictly instructed not to make trouble for you, so you don’t have to worry about that.”

“Really.” His eyes narrowed. “Who do I have to thank for that little bonus?”

“A friend in San Diego.” She watched closely for any reaction. “The friend I mentioned at the clinic.”

It took a second for Rio’s mind to travel back, pinpoint the conversation, identify the friend. But Cassie saw the moment it registered. Only, no reaction showed in his expression—just a slight tic beneath his left eye, something she’d never seen before.

Rio said nothing. He just pulled her into him for a long, deep, hot kiss. And even with all the turmoil on her mind, she found she could lose herself in him.

She rolled back and tried to pull him on top of her, but he resisted. “Please? Just for a minute?”

“I don’t want to…upset you.”

With her fingers curled in the waistband of his jeans, she pulled his hips toward her. “I don’t recall being upset earlier.”

His arms wrapped around her, and he slowly turned into her. “You’re going to make me late, Christo.”

She parted his shirt so the muscles of his chest and belly pressed against her. Opened her legs and wrapped them around his hips on a sigh. Skimmed her fingers through his thick, soft hair.

“I know the boss.” She kissed him. “I’ll put in a good word for you.”

He laughed. Trailed kisses across her jaw, down her neck. “God, you are heavenly, baby. Heavenly.”

Cassie memorized the feel of him. Their fit—physically, mentally, emotionally.

“I could love you,” she whispered, and his mouth froze on her collarbone. “So easily.”

He lifted his head. “Why do I hear a but in there?”

“You know why. Because I don’t have one hundred percent Rio here. Because I don’t know who Rio really is. You have all of me, but…how much of you do I have?”

He pressed one hand against her face, kissed her deeply, then said, “You have everything that’s important.”

 

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51 Responses to Speed Quiz with Joan Swan & giveaway

  1. Melissa Kendall August 7, 2012 at 2:52 am #

    The only way to find out the difference between a Goonie and a Gremlin is to rent two of the best Eighties movies ever.

    PS: the amazon link takes you to Blaze.

    • Lona Stringer August 7, 2012 at 7:37 am #

      The goonies are kids and gremlins are very naughty little creatures that cause lots of trouble, oh wait maybe there is not a difference. lol. Thx for giveaway.

      • Joan Swan August 7, 2012 at 4:01 pm #

        LOL, thanks for stopping by Lona!

    • Joan Swan August 7, 2012 at 4:01 pm #

      Hi Melissa – well, I have been sufficiently scolded for not knowing the difference **blush**, so those movies are on my list of to be watched :).

  2. Lynn Rush August 7, 2012 at 7:39 am #

    What a SUPER FUN POST!!!! 🙂

    • Joan Swan August 7, 2012 at 4:02 pm #

      Thanks, Lynn! Appreciate you stopping by!

  3. Nora-Adrienne Deret August 7, 2012 at 7:41 am #

    Interesting speed questions. Especially for a former NRA handgun instructor. LOL I even reloaded my own ammunition for many years.

    I think I want this book. LOL

    I KNOW I want this book.

    • Joan Swan August 7, 2012 at 4:03 pm #

      Yay! I like your comments! *grin* Kelly always comes up with the most…unique…questions, doesn’t she? Good luck in the giveaway!

  4. kerry August 7, 2012 at 7:42 am #

    gremlins are nasty little critters and goonies are children, but if you ask me sometimes they are one and the same 🙂

  5. Emily Tardy August 7, 2012 at 7:50 am #

    I dunno what the goonies are, but I know you do not want to let your gremlins near water =)

    • Joan Swan August 7, 2012 at 4:05 pm #

      Hi Emily – No? No gremlins near water? What happens? Are they super absorbent, becoming gigantors, squishing all the normal people? 😀

  6. Mandy August 7, 2012 at 8:15 am #

    GOONIES!! TRUFFLE SHUFFLE!!! BABY RUTH! BABY RUTH! Oh sorry, Joan, you won’t get that until you watch the movie. Oh… Josh Brolin… teenage boy… before he became a ruggedly handsome man. Yeah, there are a few other actors I’m sure you will recognize as well.

    Teague or Rio??? Kelly!!! So unfair!!

    And the excerpt… every time you post an excerpt I think, “that was one of my favorite parts!” Obviously I have LOTS of favorite parts!!

    • Joan Swan August 7, 2012 at 4:07 pm #

      LOL, Many, you had me at Josh Brolin. See, that’s ALL they had to say…I don’t care about goonies or gremlins, but say Josh Brolin and, hey…I’m focused! I’ve got my priorities straight!

      That was unfair, right? (I had to do special favors for both Teague AND Rio to soothe hurt feelings. Let me tell you I am not a favorite of Alyssa or Cassie at the moment. **blush** But I did remind them…it is an author’s prerogative.

  7. Natasha August 7, 2012 at 8:30 am #

    How do I know the answers to some of those and you don’t??? LOL I’m anxiously awaiting Blaze Joan!!! And I agree – boxer briefs 🙂

    • Natasha August 7, 2012 at 8:32 am #

      Oh and the goonies were some awesome kids, and gremlins…well they can be cute at certain times, my kid is a quarter goonie and three quarters gremlin. I can’t feed her after midnight.

    • Joan Swan August 7, 2012 at 4:08 pm #

      Um….*crickets*

      Good questions Natasha. Let’s just leave it out there and let everyone…wonder!!!!

  8. Maria D. August 7, 2012 at 8:54 am #

    Fun post and Thanks for the excerpt and giveaway!

    Goonies are kids
    Gremlins are strange little creatures who turn evil if you get them wet

    • Joan Swan August 7, 2012 at 4:10 pm #

      Ooooooooooh, I had that backwards!! I thought Gremlins were kids and was wondering — in my above question — why you couldn’t get them wet!!!!! Bahahahaahahaha!!!!!

  9. chris bails August 7, 2012 at 9:00 am #

    A goonie is a little boyor girl that likes to have adventure or fun. They like to believe in pirates and treasure. Gremlins are small little monsters that are nice if you follow the rules. No feeding late, don’t get wet.
    This book sounds great. Loved the excerpt. Definately added to my must read list. Thanks for the giveaway.
    Christinebails@yahoo.com

    • Joan Swan August 7, 2012 at 4:11 pm #

      Very detailed Chris! I fear you have watched that/those movies once too often perchance? 🙂 Thanks for coming by!

  10. Lisa Uranker August 7, 2012 at 9:25 am #

    Looks like everyone else had the same thought! However goonies could be gremlins at times!

  11. Carin W August 7, 2012 at 9:38 am #

    Gremlins were the adorable little creatures you didn’t want to get wet, Goonies were kids in an obnoxious movie. :O)

    • Joan Swan August 7, 2012 at 4:11 pm #

      🙂 thanks for coming by Carin!

  12. erinf1 August 7, 2012 at 9:38 am #

    thanks for a fun post!!!!! I think that I’m the only person who grew up in the 80′ that didn’t see the Goonies… saw the gremlins though and was scared out of my lil 6 yr old mind (when I first watched it) but I loved Mogwai… I desperately wanted one for my own 🙂

    • Joan Swan August 7, 2012 at 4:13 pm #

      Nope, Erin, sorry…you’re not the only one — may I join your club?

  13. Robin B. August 7, 2012 at 11:37 am #

    I loved both of the movies. I have them and still watch. My new puppy looks like
    a gremlin when she gets her addattude going. It’s so cute.

    • Joan Swan August 7, 2012 at 4:13 pm #

      Awwwww, it sounds totally cute!!

  14. julie August 7, 2012 at 11:50 am #

    enjoyed the post, the book looks so good, the difference is the goonies are human and the gremlins, well you dont want to get them wet… thanks for the giveaway, wish the book well

  15. Millie McClain August 7, 2012 at 11:55 am #

    What? No Goonies or Lost Boys???? Lol great, fun post.

    • Joan Swan August 7, 2012 at 4:14 pm #

      I know…*hanging head in shame*

  16. June August 7, 2012 at 12:23 pm #

    I know I saw the movie The Goonie’s in the 80’s but I was too young to really remember much about it. I About all I remember was a bunch of kids (I think at least one of the Cory’s) searching maybe a cave or something? Don’t remember much. LOL
    Now the Gremlins I loved! The Mogwais are so cute!!! You just can’t let them stay up late, Never feed them after midnight (turn to gremlins), get them wet (reproduce), and keep them out of sunlight (kills them). Now I am wanting to watch this again, Gizmo was so cute!!

    • June August 7, 2012 at 12:24 pm #

      Oh, and I loved 80’s music, especially the hairbands like Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, etc.

    • Joan Swan August 7, 2012 at 4:15 pm #

      Oh, see, all you had to do was say Gizmo! I know who Gizmo is!! Sheesh!! People!!

  17. Mina De Caro August 7, 2012 at 3:17 pm #

    Loved this interview! Fast and furious!!!

  18. Vanessa N. August 7, 2012 at 4:14 pm #

    Goonies are children that get in trouble together and gremlins are little creatures that love causing trouble.

    mythic021@gmail.com

    • Joan Swan August 7, 2012 at 4:16 pm #

      I’d probably fit into that gremlin category 🙂 Thanks for coming by Vanessa!

  19. DANIELA August 7, 2012 at 7:59 pm #

    Gremlins are funny creatures, I guess… I don’t have a clue what goonies are!
    Interesting interview though!! Thanks!

  20. bn100 August 7, 2012 at 9:06 pm #

    A goonie is a kid from that 80’s movie. A gremlin is some tiny, weird creature.

  21. infinitieh August 7, 2012 at 9:42 pm #

    Goonies are human kids (including young Sean Astin and Josh Brolin!) and gremlins are not (even if it had Keye Luke as the inscrutable Chinese grandfather whose warnings were not heeded by the idiotic teen hero). Both films had Corey Feldman though; take that as you wish.

  22. donnas August 7, 2012 at 9:51 pm #

    We like goonies. Gremlins are creepy little creatures that have some odd way of multiplying.

  23. PaParanormalFan (Renee’ S.) August 7, 2012 at 11:00 pm #

    Hello Joan,

    I first wanted to say that “Intimate Enemies”, Covert Affairs #1 sounds like a Great Read & I really like your Eye-Cover Art, I’m LQQking forward to reading your Book.

    As for your question, now that is a thought-provoking one LOL ….What is the difference between a Goonie and a Gremlin.
    Hmmmm when I think of a Gremlin, I think of cute little Gizmo, but be VERY careful not to get him wet because he’ll multiple & not all Gremlins are cute & cuddly like Gizmo.
    Now as for what a Goonie is, I’ll be honest, I had to do some research on that one, here’s what I found;
    “The Goonies is a 1985 American adventure-comedy film. The film’s premise features a band of pre-teens who live in the “Goon Docks” neighborhood of Astoria, Oregon attempting to save their homes from demolition, and in doing so, discover an old Spanish map that leads them on an adventure to unearth the long-lost fortune of One-Eyed Willie, a legendary 17th-century pirate.” So a Goonie is just a Local from the “Goon Dock” neighborhood of their town – Astoria.

    We had to work for that one. LOL Oh I also wanted to say that your Interview was alot of Fun, get answers!! 🙂

    I would very much appreciate the opportunity to be considered in your very generous giveawayof an E-book copy of “Intimate Enemies”. Thank You.

    Take Care & Stay Naughty,
    PaParanormalFan (Renee’ S.)
    paranormalromancefan at yahoo dot com

  24. sienny August 8, 2012 at 5:52 am #

    well.. i don’t know what goonies and gremlins too. so, i’ve dutifully read all the comments above and mull it over.

  25. Joanne B August 8, 2012 at 6:22 am #

    Aren’t gremlins those little furry animals you couldn’t feed after midnight? Goonies… great movie from the ’80s.

  26. Julianne August 8, 2012 at 9:02 pm #

    I liked Joan’s page on Amazon, I’m number 53. I wish I knew what the difference between goonies and gremlins are. I’ve heard of both but I’m not in the loop.

  27. Cathy M August 9, 2012 at 1:17 pm #

    Both are very fun movies. Goonies are kids and gremlins are critters.

  28. ginger August 10, 2012 at 7:47 pm #

    hummm goonies are cute little boys before distruction, and gremlins are cute little pet before distruction oh wait .. ha i so loved gizmo

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