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Interview & Giveaway with Matt Taylor

I had the great pleasure of sitting down with Matt Taylor form Liz Borino’s Taylor Twin Series.  
Here is a look at what Matt & I talked about. 


Kelly : HI Matt!!!
Matt   Hi Kelly! How are you on this glorious day?         

Kelly :  I am good now that I am talking to you.. How are you doing?
Matt: I’m mostly well, thank you. It’s a beautiful Saturday in July and my baby is down for her nap after spending the afternoon at my brother’s
What more can I ask for?

Kelly: How is being a daddy?
Matt: Oh, I love it. She’s incredible. I’m even to the point that I don’t miss the sleep.
Alright, that’s a lie, but it is worth it.

Kelly:  hehehe… Yes, lack of sleep goes hand and hand with a baby.
Matt: I’ve heard that. Not everyone is as lucky as my twin, Chris. Do you know his daughter sleeps until 9AM most days?
I haven’t slept that late since college.

Kelly :  That is amazing!!  Truly.
Did you ever think that you and Chris would be having kids at the same time?
Matt: Actually, I never really thought I’d have them.

Kelly : Are you worried about being a good daddy?
Matt:  Every day of my life, but I can’t seem to find the manual and Dorothea is still alive.
And she’s generally very happy.

Kelly :    I am sure she is a great kid-o I would love to meet her when she wakes up.
Matt: Sure.
Carley is gone…somewhere

Kelly :  Speaking of Carley.  How are things going with you two?
Matt: Oh well there’s my headache. I thought I’d get through an entire conversation without it.
I’m sorry.

Kelly :  *raises eyebrow*  I thought you had told everyone your headaches where better.  Can I get you anything?
Matt: I really am trying and I guess life is hard on her.
No, thank you. I’ll take some more Immitrex. Maybe the fourth dose will have an effect.
I tell people they’re better because life tends to be easier that way.

Kelly:  4 doses… Matt is that safe?
Matt: Hey, weren’t we talking about Carley?

Kelly:  Way to avoid the topic Matt.. Okay back to Carley. How has she been since having Dorothea?
Matt: You know how she was before Dorothea was born?

Kelly:  Yeah
Matt:  Worse,  And now, get this, she’s friends with Sarah.

Kelly:  OH, well… ummm I am sorry… *leans in to give Matt a hug*
Matt: *hugs back*  I’m fine. I have to keep it together for Dorothea.

Kelly:  looks around So is she not happy cause you are in here talking to me?
Matt:  Carley? She thinks I have a client meeting

Kelly :  Oh.  Why didn’t you tell her I was interviewing you?
Matt: Because you appear to be a woman. And I don’t want to hear it from her

Kelly :  Last time I looked I was.  *smartass grin* and I totally understand.
Matt: Thank you for understanding.
So, business is good and so is parenthood. Can’t expect a perfect partner as well

Kelly: You should expect a perfect partner, Matt.  Have you thought about having her talk to someone?
Matt:  I would love that, if only so she wasn’t talking to me for an hour. I’m sorry that’s terrible. She refuses to talk to anyone professional.
Oh, aside from Sarah, who was trained by the Catholic Church. Isn’t that helpful?

Kelly:  I don’t like this Sarah chick.. If Carley won’t talk to someone else I am not sure what to say.
Matt: Welcome to my world.

Kelly :    I am so sorry Matt.
Matt:  Thanks, I’ll be fine. Like I said, it was a great day anyway.

Kelly :  It looks like our time is drawing to an end.  But I have a few more questions for you.
Matt: Go ahead. You tell me how much time you need. I’ll make it work

Kelly:  So I really want to know how you feel about Liz telling your story?
Matt: I like it. When she doesn’t do it properly we stop talking to her until she figures out what she did wrong.
She calls it writers block. I call it not listening properly

Kelly:  hehehe… That is a great way of putting it.
Matt: Thank you for taking my side. Most women band together and pull the estrogen card.

Kelly:  Oh I love to torture authors…
So, I have to ask… Who was the other lady talking to Chris when I got here?
Matt:   That would be his, or more accurately, our ex girlfriend, Ally.
If any readers want to know more about that, I’ll have Liz send them the short story.

Kelly: Our? Oh wait I think I heard a little something about that story..  HEHEHE… the readers will love that..
Matt:  But warn your readers it’s pretty racy.
I hope so. I missed her, but I don’t know if I can let on….I don’t think Carley will be happy.

Kelly:  I am sure Carley would not.. But I do have to say Ally is very beautiful.
Matt:  That she is. She always has been.
I’m looking forward to finding out what’s been going on with her the last few years.

Kelly:  Well it looks like she fits in really well.
What do you say we go meet her and then you can introduce me to your daughter.
Matt:  That will get me in trouble, but I’d love for you to meet Dorothea.
Thanks for the interview. You’re very talented at it.

Kelly:   hehehe… Okay, let’s go meet Dot.  Oh and Matt, Thank you so much for talking with me. And I promise things will get better for you.  Soon
Matt: Thank you. I’ll try to believe you. Have a great day.
*
Walks out of the room to go meet Matt’s beautiful little girl and hope to get to chat with this Ally girl*

If you would like to see what Matt meant by ‘OUR ex-girlfriend’ please leave Liz a quick comment or question along with your email address (use the (AT) not @ and (DOT) not |.| we don’t want spammers) and Liz will send you a short story of how this ‘OUR ex’ happened.


EXPECTATIONS
Book 1  
depicts the struggle between what we desire for
ourselves and our familial obligations. The struggle is personified by Chris and Matt Taylor, identical twins, who are trying to win their overbearing father’s approval and acquire their trust funds. Love, money, and desire collide as Matt and Chris decide what’s really important to them.


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What Money Can’t Buy
Book 2
The sequel to Expectations, finds the two couples, Chris and Aiden and Matt and Carley, eagerly anticipating parenthood. However, their personal struggles continue. Though Matt overcame his dependency on alcohol, new temptations present themselves. And with Carley on bed rest, these temptations put a greater strain on their relationship. Chris continues to deal with issues regarding his father. These issues increase with greater proximity. When tragedy strikes, the best and worst in everyone is revealed. Can they stick together, or will their reactions tear them apart?

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Gift’s from the Past
Book 3
coming soon 1/25/12
Following Expectations and What Money Can’t Buy, the third novel in the Taylor Twins series, Gifts from the Past, finds the twins, Chris and Matt Taylor, immersed in the greatest challenges of their lives—parenthood. Chris and Aiden are raising their adopted daughter and their special needs son, who struggles with physical and emotional challenges daily. Matt, on the other hand, has a beautiful and happy baby girl. However, his fiancée, Carley, has gone from overemotional to abusive and Matt needs to decide his best course of action. When Ally, Chris’s college girlfriend, comes back into the twins’ lives, everything becomes complicated. Especially for Matt.
Gifts from the Past is a novel redefining love, family, loyalty, and ultimately survival

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Interview & Giveaway with Sarah Ballance


Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome Sarah Ballance to the blog today.  We are looking forward to learning a little more about Sarah and her book Familiar Light
Sarah: Hi, and thanks for having me!

Q1) Please tell us a little about yourself
Sarah: I’m a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom of six kids ages 19 months to 13 years. That aside (ha!), I’m a full time author and have been happily married for what my husbands refers to as a “long, long time.” We live near the coast and absolutely love boating, although I live in constant fear one of the kids will fall overboard. (They wear life jackets, but I’m still scared!)

Q2)  Tell us a typical writing day for you
Sarah: I work on “admin” stuff until about ten most mornings. This includes preparing and loading material for my blog and completing interviews for tour spots. Although I check my computer several times throughout the day for messages and blog comments, I don’t usually get back to writing until after dinner. My husband takes over the house and the kids at that point, so I tend to give my WIP the most attention between 8:00 p.m. and midnight.

Q3) Have you always wanted to be an author or what made you become an author?
Sarah: I never, ever wanted to be an author. One day a friend suggested I write a book and I said I couldn’t. Later, it bugged me I’d said that so I decided to write one. That very first book was accepted by the first publisher I queried, and I’ll tell you, it’s a heck of an experience to have your first piece of fiction out there for all the world to see! LOL.

Q4) Tell us a little about your new book Familiar Light:
Sarah: When Laney returns to her hometown after seven years and a broken promise, Bridger’s reaction isn’t a good one. He initially rejects her, but their rocky reunion takes a frightening turn when she becomes the victim of a violent threat. No longer able to deny his feelings, Bridger vows to protect Laney from her attacker, but neither one of them are prepared for the lengths one man is willing to take his deadly obsession.

Q5) How did you come up with the idea for this story?
Sarah: The length and “Timeless Desire” theme were requirements of the Noble Romance Authors blog tour for which it was written. I wanted to add the element of suspense because I absolutely love the genre, and I actually had help from my husband when it came to hammering out a plot that would “work” in novella form. I wanted a mystery with some depth, but I didn’t want to rush it. Readers of FAMILIAR LIGHT will discover we found a rather unique solution to this particular problem. :c)

Q6)  What is your current work in progress?
Sarah: TIDE OF LIES is a novel-length romantic thriller that directly follows FAMILIAR LIGHT. It was turned in a while back and should be out soon. In the meantime, I’m working on LAST CALL, a romantic suspense coming this spring from For the Muse Publishing. Here’s the blurb:
An accidental witness to a murder-for-hire, ex-cop Rhys Clark becomes the target of ruthless killer—one determined to silence her at any cost. Playing dead seems to be the most likely way to stay alive, but when her protection comes in the form of mega-sexy former adversary Nick Massey, Rhys can think of  a few fates worse than death.

Nick Massey may have walked away from his troubles, but he never got past wanting Rhys. Once paired undercover, they’d been nothing but fireworks until a botched assignment ended her career, sending his into a tailspin. Now a mysterious client is willing to pay Nick anything to keep Rhys safe, but it isn’t until fate takes a critical turn that he realizes the devastating truth: he’s been her greatest threat all along.


Q7) Who are some of your favorite authors?
Sarah: I am not ashamed to admit I have stalking tendencies toward the Harlequin Intrigue authors. I would dearly love to join their ranks one day.     

Q8) Have to ask because I am nosey.  That is in your to be read pile that you are dying to read next?
Sarah: Oh my gosh. My TBR list is 100 books strong—I actually  have a spreadsheet, LOL. It’s so hard to pick one, but I do have an ARC from JoAnn Ross I’d LOVE to get into. I also have Renee Vincent’s newest book on my shelf, and it’s calling my name.

Q9) Is there anything else you would to add?
Sarah: Yes! I offer a weekly giveaway on my blog to email subscribers. Every weekend one is chosen by random.org as the recipient of a $10 gift certificate to Noble Romance or $5 to Amazon, winner’s choice. I hope you’ll all join me over there as I attempt to bribe you (LOL) into putting up with me, but the upside is I have fantastic guests and new giveaways every week. You really can’t lose!

Books-n-Kisses: Sarah, thank you for taking the time to stop by the blog today to chat about yourself and your books
Sarah: Thanks for having me! It’s been an honor. :c)

Want learn more about Sarah?  Check her out here: 
Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter / Goodreads

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Interview & Giveaway with Sharon K Owen


Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome the wonderful Sharon K Owen to the blog today.  We are looking forward to learning a little more about Sharon and her book Thicker Than Water. 

Q1) Please tell us a little about yourself
Sharon: I published my first novel, Thicker Than Water (Brands Crossing Series) the first in a series of contemporary romantic suspense novels set in Brands Crossing, a mythical community in North Texas. This series chronicles the lives of the Kincaids, a prominent family in this small town, and focuses on a mystery that extends back to the mid-eighteenth century and the young Texas Republic in July of 2011.

I am also a university professor, an on-line creative writing instructor and a consultant on copy-editing, social media and self-publishing projects.
I share a cottage with my two cats, Matt and Cinders, in a small lake-side community near Fort Worth Texas and am finishing my second novel in the Brands Crossing series, Whatever Goes Around, which will be available in March of 2012.

Q2)  Tell us a typical writing day for you
Sharon: Oh boy, now I’ll be exposed in all my eccentricities. Okay here goes.
I’m a night owl, so I’m usually at my computer writing from around 2 am until 4:30 or 5 am. This is a really creative time for me usually.
Then, I’ll head back to bed for one of my frequent “naps” (I’ve learned the technique of taking 2 or 3 periodic naps during the day from my cats).
By 7:30 or 8:00 I’m back at my computer handling email, class work (I teach composition and communications at an online university), checking out favorite blogs.
After completing various errands and chores and another nap. I’m back at the computer from around 2:00 pm – 6:30. Again, handling email and class work and reviewing writing from early morning session. I usually make some notes on the work I’ve done on my novel.
Finally, after an hour or so of reading or watching favorite TV shows (recorded so that I can watch without commercials when I choose) I’m back at the computer for one more session before heading for bed at around 10:30.
Q3) Have you always wanted to be an author or what made you become an author?
Sharon: I’ve always known I was a story teller and a creator of imaginary universes. From my first memories as a child, I created stories in which I was, of course, the star, the heroine, the rescuer. Later, I started writing the stories down but seldom shared them with anyone else. Eventually, I had the courage to put them out there in the universe for others to make a decision on their worthiness
I love to create characters and put them in situations that intrigue, inspire and entertain me. Then, I write them down and hope they will have the same effect on my readers.
I write the kind of books I like to read. I always want to entertain my readers and make their reading experience a positive one. I always hope my readers enjoy the book and feel better after they read it.
Q4) Tell us a little about your book Thicker Than Water (will add book cover at posting)
Sharon: Thicker Than Water (Brands Crossing Series) is the first in a series of contemporary romantic suspense novels set in Brands Crossing, a mythical community in North Texas. This series chronicles the lives of the Kincaids, a prominent family in this small town, and focuses on a mystery that extends back to the mid-eighteenth century and the young Texas Republic.

Thicker Than Water: As a child, KATE O’DONNELL spends summers at her grandparents’ estate in Brands Crossing where she and her girl cousins battle make-believe monsters, rescue endangered victims and a save a mythical kingdom. At twenty-five Kate is a singer/songwriter living in Nashville and pursuing a promising relationship with computer game designer PHILLIP NORWOOD. There, her only battles are fought in Aidenne’s Revenge, Phillip’s online fantasy game based on her childhood adventures. With her grandfather’s sudden death from injuries he sustained in a suspicious car crash, Kate is forced to make a choice. Will she remain in Nashville to focus on Phillip and her music career? Or will she move back to Brands Crossing and honor the promise she made to her grandfather that she would investigate the mystery surrounding his death? Family trumps career and romance and Kate heads back to Texas where the monsters, victims and endangered kingdoms are all too real. In an attempt to protect Kate from danger, Phillip joins her quest and helps her search for incriminating documents, investigate a centuries-old family feud and confront an anonymous rose-bearing admirer who stalks Kate in both real and virtual universes. Thicker Than Water is the first in a series of novels set in Brands Crossing, Texas. It chronicles the lives of the Kincaids, a prominent family in this mythical town, and focuses on a mystery that extends back to the mid-eighteenth century and the young Texas Republic.
Q5) How did you come up with the idea for Thicker Than Water?
Sharon: As I did when I was a child, I create a lot of stories in my head to entertain myself. The idea for Thicker Than Water originated when I started thinking about the close ties among members of a family and how those connections remain even after the individuals are leading separate lives. Kate O’Donnell, the protagonist, especially intrigued me because she is such a complex character. A talented singer/songwriter/musician, she moves from Nashville at 18, hoping to establish a successful musical career without depending on financial or social assistance from her influential family back in Texas. When a family crisis arises, however, she doesn’t hesitate to leave a promising career and romance in Nashville and return home to support her family.
Although I love music and am a star performer in the shower or my car, I lack the talent to make a career of that. Kate has that talent out the wazoo. So I can vicariously enjoy the rush of performing through her.
Q6)  Will we see more of these characters in any future books?
Sharon: There will be several other books in this series and all the characters will make return appearances. Each book will have a different viewpoint character (from the original cast) and his/her story will tell more of the history and current situations in the Kincaid family of Brands Crossing.

Q7) What is your current work in progress?
Sharon: The second novel, Whatever Goes Around, will be published in March of 2012.

Whatever Goes Around (Brands Crossing Series): CLAIRE KINCAID is the self-appointed fixer of all problems in her family. Despite her siblings’ and cousins’ beliefs that they are capable of managing their own lives, Claire knows they really need her guidance and offers it at every opportunity. When she discovers that sinister forces are disrupting her sister Madelaine’s and her cousin Ann Marie’s personal and professional lives, she doesn’t hesitate to take steps to set things straight. Unfortuanately, she underestimates the enemies she confronts and unknowingly puts herself and her family in danger. Forced to rely on the help of family and friends, she has to reexamine her long-held belief that she always knows best

Q8) Best piece of advice you would give to a buddy author?
Sharon: Read. Read. Read. The most important things for a writer is a love of books and the ability to tell a story. Everything else can be learned. I believe the most successful authors write about what they know and in a genre they enjoy reading. They should also take creative writing classes and join a good writing workshop.

Q9) Have to ask because I am nosey.  What is in your to be read pile that you are dying to read next?
Sharon: I love the Holly Winter Dog Lover Mysteries  by Susan Conant and I have several I haven’t read yet on my list of “next to reads”.
I’m also looking forward to the new Nora Roberts and J.D. Robb Novels which will be published soon: The Last Boyfriend (May 2012) The Witness (April 2012) and Celebrity in Death (February 2012).

Q10) Is there anything else you would to add?
Sharon: Thank you, Kelly, so much for the opportunity to answer these questions.
I hope all your readers will check out my blog, website and other social network pages.
http://sharonkowensimplycreating.wordpress.com
http://sharonkowen.com
https://www.facebook.com/?ref=hp#!/sharonkowen
https://twitter.com/#!/sharon_k_owen
My books (paperback and E book) may be purchased at:
Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Thicker-Than-Water-Brands-Crossing/dp/1453772936/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325034364&sr=8-1
Until February 29th my Ebook can be downloaded for $2.99 at Amazon.com
Kelly:  Sharon, again huge thank you for stopping by the blog to day to chat about you and your books.  I hope the readers enjoyed.  

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Interview & Giveaway with Jenna Bayley Burke

Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome Jenna Bayley-Burke to the blog today.  We are looking forward to learning a little more about Jenna and her book For Kicks (release 1/24/12). Jenna, I have to say it was an extreme pleasure to meet you up at the Emerald City Writers Conference in October.  I am so excited to share you with my followers.    
Jenna: Thanks so much for letting me stop by. And for coming to chat at the ECWC book signing. It’s so great to be able to put a face on a cyber-friend.

Q1) Please tell us a little about yourself

Jenna: I could live on chocolate and champagne, but my days are actually fueled by copious amounts of tea and the kids’ schedules. I think that’s why I write romance novels, I want to be whisked away somewhere to have schmexy adventures.

Q2)  Tell us a typical writing day for you
Jenna: I wake up too early so I can chat with the husband before he heads to work and get a shower in before the kids stir. While they breakfast, I check email, Facebook, Twitter…Three mornings a week I’m able to have all of them in school, so I’ll come home and put on my lounge pants (zebra for serious writing days, leopard for research and revisions) and either play #1k1hr on Twitter (writers challenge one another to write a thousand words in an hour, it’s actually what we do for fun) or turn off the internet and work on a story. If I am disciplined, I can get two solid hours. At lunchtime I get my girl back, so we eat and chat about her morning. On mornings she doesn’t have school, I volunteer at the elementary school or head to Zumba. While she naps I manage another hour of writing before the boys come home. Between homework, scouts, and whatever sport they’re playing, there isn’t time to work until after dinner when the husband comes home. He handles baths most nights, while I catch up on email, Facebook, Twitter… Once the kids are in bed and quiet, I try to work for another hour or three.  

Q3) Have you always wanted to be an author or what made you become an author?
Jenna: I love to people watch, and have always made up grand stories about their lives. I wanted to be an author, but really, who does that? I played with the idea after I had my eldest and had his naptimes free. After our second son, my husband got laid off and though he managed not to have an employment gap, I was scared enough to start writing a book so I’d have some way of making money for the family. (That book became Compromising Positions). The following year I had a health scare. It’s odd what comes to mind when you think your time is short. I hated the thought that my boys might someday find my collection of started stories, and wonder why I never finished anything. With bravery from pain meds, I signed on for NaNoWriMo, a program to draft a book in a month. With the support there, I finished a novel for the first time. And sold it six months later. (Just One Spark, Mills & Boon, 2006)

Q4) Tell us a little about your new book For Kicks:
Jenna: For Kicks is my therapy for years in retail management. I was able to ‘what what you know’ and also change things so they had a better outcome. My mom likes this story best, probably because after writing the book I stopped talking about retail!

Q5) How did you come up with the idea for this story?
Jenna: David Beckham. He could inspire mud to write a novel. I wanted to bring him more down to earth, so gave him a damaged past. I knew he’d want to try to save the damsel in distress, so was sure to pair him with a woman more than capable of saving herself, thank you very much.

Q6)  What is your current work in progress?
Jenna: Right now I have two projects going – a series of stories about bridesmaids at a wedding, and a different take on a marriage of convenience. I’m expecting edits on my next release, Drive Me Crazy, any day.

Q7) Who are some of your favorite authors?
Jenna: Vicki Lewis Thompson. Managed to sneak into her limo for a ride back from the Harlequin party at RWA Nationals in NYC. Made my night! Everything she writes is fresh and witty and…wonderful. She’s told me so many great stories, I consider her a friend though we’ve barely met.

Q8) Have to ask because I am nosey.  That is in your to be read pile that you are dying to read next?
Jenna: Right now I have two projects going – a series of stories about bridesmaids at a wedding, and a different take on a marriage of convenience. I’m expecting edits on my next release, Drive Me Crazy, any day.


Books-n-Kisses: Jenna, thank you for taking the time to stop by the blog today to chat about yourself and your books
Jenna: Thanks so much for letting me come hang out!
Find Jenna here:
Website http://www.jennabayleyburke.com/
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/jenna.bayleyburke?ref=ts&sk=wall
Twitter https://twitter.com/jennabb
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Guest blog & Giveaway with Virna DePaul


Welcome to stop #7 in my blog tour For Chosen By Sin (Para-Ops #3).
Thank you to Books–n–Kisses for having me here today!  This tour focuses on my writing and my paranormal series, but also my Twelve Resolutions for 2012, as well as the resolutions of my hero in Chosen By Sin, werebeast Dex Hunt. Those of you who know Dex know he’s a bit…difficult, so I’m curious to see what he comes up with. (Psst: Dex doesn’t actually know it, but his “resolutions” are more like a Twelve-Step Program designed by me to get him to his HEA).
I’ll be giving away a prize to one commenter from this blog stop, but I’m also giving away one grand prize to one blog tour follower.  See the giveaway details below! 🙂
The Para-Ops Series: Five years after the Second Civil War ends, humans and Otherborn—humanlike creatures with superhuman DNA—still struggle for peace. To ensure the continued rights of both, the FBI forms a Para-Ops team with a unique set of skills.  (Chosen By Blood (Book 1), Chosen By Fate (Book 2))
So what’s Resolution #7 for me?  Teach My Boys To Lift The Lid
I have three boys under the age of twelve.  Enough said? 🙂
And what’s Resolution #7 for Dex Hunt?
Here’s a hint from Chosen By Sin, during a scene in which Jes has just told Dex she needs to drink the pure blood of a human.
“I’ve used him a few times only. But he’s young. His blood is very potent.”
I’ll bet it is. “Why am I here, Jes? And how did you know I was in France?”
She hesitated and bit her lip. “Listen, Dex, I—”
A young Adonis, blond and tall and muscular, walked into the room. Dex growled at the interruption, but mostly it was with renewed jealousy. Of course this was the immaculate she was going to feed from. Only the best for Jes. The guy was so good looking he even put Caleb O’Flare to shame.
“I’m so sorry I’m late, Jessie.” He held out a hand to Dex. “I’m Raul Merced.”
Dex glared at the guy until his hand fell.
Jes stood. “We’ll talk when I get back, Dex. I’ll return in a moment.”
“No.”
Equally startled, Jes and Raul stared at him.
“Excuse me?” she asked faintly.
“You don’t need to drink from him. You can drink from me.”
Her eyes rounded with shock, her pupils expanding so they shone like the moon, wiping out nearly every trace of her dark irises. She blinked, but she couldn’t disguise the glitter of her desire. Desire for him. It took her several tries before she could speak. “For nourishment, vampires need pure blood. Blood from humans or animals. Can’t be anyone with Otherborn heritage, not when I’m weak and hungry, or else it’ll make me sicker than I am now. You’ve dated many vampires. You’ve got to know that.”
…“Then tell me you’re going to drink from his wrist. Because that’s the only way I’m going to let it happen.”
Okay, so for his seventh resolution, Dex is going to try and work on his possessiveness and jealousy.  (Although I have to admit, I kinda like that about him.  But we don’t want him going overboard…)
Want to see a trailer I made depicting the Para-Ops characters as I see them?  Dex is particularly yummy!  Here’s the link: http://on.fb.me/z6Z8nI
Bio: Virna DePaul is a former prosecutor and now national bestselling author of the Para-Ops Novels. She also writes contemporary romantic suspense for Harlequin Romantic Suspense (It Started That Night, May 2012) and HQN (Shades Of Desire, June 2012).
Blurb for Chosen By Sin:
The longest life isn’t always the happiest one…
For now, werebeast Dex Hunt serves on the Para-Ops team, but his true purpose is to kill the werewolf leader he blames for his mother’s death. Biding his time, Dex keeps his emotional distance from his team members and anyone else he might care for, including a mysterious vampire he met in L.A.
As a doctor, vampire Jesmina Martin has dedicated her immortal life to healing others. As a scientific researcher, she’s trying to prolong life spans, in particular those of her adoptive dragon-shifter family and the werewolf who saved her as a child. Her greatest hope lies with Dex, a werebeast she believes can gift immortality to others.
Only Dex knows nothing about his gift or the fact Jesmina wants to harness it. After a passionate night together neither expects to see the other again. Weeks later, they are reunited in France and forced to acknowledge a fragile miracle—a new life struggling to survive. At the same time, they must stop a group of rebel shape-shifters hoping to unleash every demon in hell. But before Dex and Jesmina can save their child or the world, they must relinquish their secrets, face their fears, and open themselves to love.
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Daily Blog Tour Giveaway: Today, Virna is gifting one book from her backlist (prize winner’s choice, see backlist here) to one randomly selected commenter who either leaves a comment on the blog, or a question for Virna to answer. Please also include your email addy.
GRAND PRIZE TOUR GIVEAWAY: What was Dex’s “resolution” that Virna talked about today? Do you know the answer? Fantastic!!  Because…
Virna is also gifting a $100 Amazon gift card to one randomly selected reader who leaves the answer to this question during the blog tour.  Go to: http://chosenbysin.com/virtual-tour-grand-prize  You can be entered to win the grand prize once each day by simply following the tour from January 9 – 20, and leaving your answer with each day’s different resolution!!
Virna is also offering autographed copies of CHOSEN BY SIN for purchase during this blog tour.  To purchase an autographed copy, please visit http://chosenbysin.com.


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Review of Fever by Joan Swan

Fever
By Joan Swan
Amazon | B&N
Paperback: 448 pages
Publisher: Brava (February 28, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0758266383
ISBN-13: 978-0758266385
When Dr. Alyssa Foster is taken hostage by a prison inmate, she knows she’s in deep trouble. Not just because Teague Creek is desperate for freedom. But because the moment his fingers brush against her skin, Alyssa feels a razor-sharp pang of need…A man with a life sentence has nothing to lose. At least Teague doesn’t, until his escape plan develops a fatal flaw: Alyssa. On the run from both the law and deadly undercover operatives, he can only give her lies, but every heated kiss tells him the fire between them could be just as devastating as the flames that changed him forever.
My thoughts:
Fever is Joan Swan’s break out novel.  I had the great pleasure of getting to read an ARC of Fever.  LOVED!!! LOVED!!!! LOVED this book!!!
Joan has created a world for us that starts with a single event.  A Fire.  A warehouse fire.   A warehouse fire that will forever change the life’s of the men and women caught in that fire.
In Fever we meet Teague Creek an man on the run.  On a mission to get to the one person he loves the most and nothing or no one will stand in his way.  Teague is a tough talking, tough looking man who deep down is very loving and tormented by the past.  I loved Teague.  Loved to see how he grows over the course of this book.  How he changes, how he tries to protect the ones he loves, even the one that have hurt him in the past.  But Teague’s biggest lesson learned is to Trust.  To trust those around him.
Alyssa kicks butt.  For a girl who was in the wrong place at the wrong time she makes a great heroine.  I love to watch her stand up to these tough talking guys and bring them to their knees. 
I loved this book and can’t wait for the second installment in this series.  If you want to sneak peak at Fever, head over to Joan’s website and you can read chapter 1.
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Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress & Night Huntress Worlds Series

Night Huntress series with Night Huntress World spin-off novels by Jeaniene Frost
HALFWAY TO THE GRAVE
Night Huntress, Book One
Halfway To The Grave
Flirting With The Grave…
Half-vampire Catherine Crawfield is going after the undead with a vengeance, hoping that one of these deadbeats is her father – the one responsible for ruining her mother’s life. Then she’s captured by Bones, a vampire bounty hunter, and is forced into an unlikely partnership.
In exchange for help finding her father, Cat agrees to train with the sexy night stalker until her battle reflexes are as sharp as his fangs. She’s amazed she doesn’t end up as his dinner – are there actually good vampires? Pretty soon Bones will have her convinced that being half-dead doesn’t have to be all bad. But before she can enjoy her status as kick-ass demon hunter, Cat and Bones are pursued by a group of killers. Now Cat will have to choose a side … and Bones is turning out to be as tempting as any man with a heartbeat.
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ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE
Night Huntress, Book Two
One Foot In The Grave
You can run from the grave, but you can’t hide…
Half-vampire Cat Crawfield is now Special Agent Cat Crawfield, working for the government to rid the world of the rogue undead. She’s still using everything Bones, her sexy and dangerous ex, taught her, but when Cat is targeted for assassination, the only man who can help her is the vampire she left behind.
Being around Bones awakens all her emotions, from the adrenaline rush of slaying vamps side by side to the reckless passion that consumed them. But a price on her head – wanted: dead or half-alive – means her survival depends on teaming up with Bones. And no matter how hard Cat tries to keep things professional between them, she’ll find that desire lasts forever … and Bones won’t let her get away again.
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AT GRAVE’S END
Night Huntress, Book Three
At Grave’s End
Some Things Won’t Stay Buried … At Grave’s End
It should be the best time of half-vampire Cat Crawfield’s life. With her undead lover Bones at her side, she’s successfully protected mortals from the rogue undead. But though Cat’s worn disguise after disguise to keep her true identity a secret from the brazen bloodsuckers, her cover’s finally been blown, placing her in terrible danger.
As if that wasn’t enough, a woman from Bones’s past is determined to bury him once and for all. Caught in the crosshairs of a vengeful vamp, yet determined to help Bones stop a lethal magic from being unleashed, Cat’s about to learn the true meaning of bad blood. And the tricks she’s learned as a special agent won’t help her. She will need to fully embrace her vampire instincts in order to save herself – and Bones – from a fate worse than the grave.
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DESTINED FOR AN EARLY GRAVE
Night Huntress, Book 4
Her dreams leave her in grave danger…
Since half-vampire Cat Crawfield and her undead lover Bones met six years ago, they’ve fought against the rogue undead, battled a vengeful Master vampire, and pledged their devotion with a blood bond. Now it’s time for a vacation. But their hopes for a perfect Paris holiday are dashed when Cat awakes one night in terror. She’s having visions of a vampire named Gregor who’s more powerful than Bones and has ties to her past that even Cat herself didn’t know about.
Gregor believes Cat is his and he won’t stop until he has her. As the battle begins between the vamp who haunts her nightmares and the one who has her heart, only Cat can break Gregor’s hold over her. She’ll need all the power she can summon in order to bring down the baddest bloodsucker she’s ever faced … even if getting that power will result in an early grave.
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FIRST DROP OF CRIMSON
Night Huntress World, Book One
The night is not safe for mortals.
Denise MacGregor knows all too well what lurks in the shadows – her best friend is half-vampire Cat Crawfield – and she has already lost more than the average human could bear. But her family’s dark past is wrapped in secrets and shrouded in darkness – and a demon shapeshifter has marked Denise as prey. Now her survival depends on an immortal who craves a taste of her.
He is Spade, a powerful, mysterious vampire who has walked the earth for centuries and is now duty-bound to protect this endangered, alluring human – even if it means destroying his own kind. Denise may arouse his deepest hungers, but Spade knows he must fight his urge to have her as they face the demon nightmare together…
Because once the first drop of crimson falls, they will both be lost.
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ETERNAL KISS OF DARKNESS
Night Huntress World, book two.
An immortal war has been brewing in the darkness…and now one woman has stumbled into the shadows.
Chicago private investigator Kira Graceling should have just kept on walking.  But her sense of duty refused to let her ignore the moans of pain coming from inside a warehouse just before dawn.  Suddenly she finds herself in a world she’s only imagined in her worst nightmares.
At the center is Mencheres, a breathtaking Master Vampire who thought he’d seen it all.  Then Kira appears—this fearless, beautiful…human who braved death to rescue him.  Though he burns for her, keeping Kira in his world means risking her life, yet sending her away is unthinkable.
But with danger closing in, Mencheres must choose between the woman he craves, or embracing the darkest magic to defeat an enemy bent on his eternal destruction.
Read the first 20% here.
Read additional scene snippets from the book here.
THIS SIDE OF THE GRAVE
Night Huntress, Book 5
Danger waits on both sides of the grave… 
Half-vampire Cat Crawfield and her vampire husband Bones have fought for their lives, as well as for their relationship. But just when they’ve triumphed over the latest battle, Cat’s new and unexpected abilities threaten to upset a long-standing balance… 
With the mysterious disappearance of vampires, rumors abound that a species war is brewing.  A zealot is inciting tensions between the vampires and ghouls, and if these two powerful groups clash, innocent mortals could become collateral damage. Now Cat and Bones are forced to seek help from a dangerous “ally”—the ghoul queen of New Orleans herself. But the price of her assistance may prove more treacherous than even the threat of a supernatural war. …to say nothing of the repercussions Cat never imagined.
Read the first 20% here.
ONE GRAVE AT A TIME
Night Huntress, book six.
How do you send a killer to the grave when he’s already dead?
Having narrowly averted an (under)world war, Cat Crawfield wants nothing more than a little downtime with her vampire husband, Bones. Unfortunately, her gift from New Orleans’ voodoo queen just keeps on giving–leading to a personal favor that sends them into battle once again, this time against a villainous spirit.
Centuries ago, Heinrich Kramer was a witch hunter. Now, every All Hallows Eve, he takes physical form to torture innocent women before burning them alive. This year, however, a determined Cat and Bones must risk all to send him back to the other side of eternity–forever. But one wrong step and they’ll be digging their own graves.
Read the first 20% here.
Once Burned
Book one in the Night Prince series.
June 26th, 2012
She’s a mortal with dark powers…
After a tragic accident scarred  her body and destroyed her dreams, Leila never imagined that the worst was still to come: terrifying powers that let her channel electricity and learn a  person’s darkest secrets through a single touch. Leila is doomed to a life of  solitude…until creatures of the night kidnap her, forcing her to reach out  with a telepathic distress call to the world’s most infamous vampire…
He’s the Prince of Night…
Vlad Tepesh inspired the greatest  vampire legend of all—but whatever you do, don’t call him Dracula. Vlad’s ability to control fire makes him one of the most  feared vampires in existence, but his enemies have found a new weapon against  him – a beautiful mortal with powers to  match his own. When Vlad and Leila meet, however, passion ignites between them,  threatening to consume them both. It will take everything that they are to stop  an enemy intent on bringing them down in flames.
ONCE BURNED is the start of a new series set in the Night Huntress universe featuring Vlad as the hero and a new character named Leila as the heroine. As of now, two books are contracted for this series, with the possibility for more in the future.
 Preorder at:
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, more retailers coming soon.
To learn more about Jeaniene Frost please check her out here
Website: http://jeanienefrost.com/
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/JeanieneFrost
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/Jeaniene_Frost

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/669810.Jeaniene_Frost

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Interview with Cassandra Carr

Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome Cassandra Carr to the blog today. We are going to be talking about her new books Head Games, Caught, and  Impact

BIO: Cassandra Carr is a multi-published erotic romance author who lives in Western New York with her husband, Inspiration, and her daughter, Too Cute for Words. When not writing she enjoys watching hockey and hanging out on Twitter. Her debut novel, Talk to Me, was released by Loose Id on March 22, 2011. Head Games, Buffalo Intimidators book 1, will release on November 2, 2011 from Siren Bookstrand, and Caught will release December 13, 2011 from Loose Id. For more information about Cassandra, check out her website at http://www.booksbycassandracarr.com, “like” her Facebook fan page athttp://www.facebook.com/AuthorCassandraCarr or follow her on Twitter athttp://www.twitter.com/Cassandra_Carr.
Cassandra: Thanks so much for having me here today! I’m really excited to talk to your readers about me and my life and my books!

Q1) Can you tell us a little about yourself?
Cassandra: I’m a mom to a toddler girl and a wife to my wonderful hubby, who brings home the bacon so I can stay home and raise our daughter and write. I’ve only been writing seriously since 2008 and I sold my first book, Talk to Me (March 22, 2011 release from Loose Id) in November 2010. I live in the Western New York area and absolutely love it here!

Q2) Have you always wanted to be an author?
Cassandra: Honestly, no. I went to school for psychology but figured out it wasn’t for me, so I switched to human resource management. Guess what? Not for me either. Luckily I was able to move into market research and then into a broader scope within marketing. I was laid off from a dot com position at the end of 2005 and did some contract work after that, but couldn’t find another full-time job in the recessionary economy. So I started thinking about the box and decided to try to make a living writing.

Q3) Who are some of your favorite writers? Who do you feel has influenced your writing?
Cassandra:  I have so, so many authors that I love and that inspire me! Two of my favorites are Maya Banks and Lisa Kleypas, but like I said, there are tons of others. I wouldn’t say they influence me as a writer, though I certainly admire their skill! I don’t think anyone in particular influences my writing. I’m just me.

Q4) Can you tell us what a typical writing day for you is like. 
Cassandra: LOL I wish there was a typical writing day, but since I stay home with my toddler, there really isn’t. While she’s awake I do all the “other” stuff involved in writing – my blogs, guest blogs, promotion, etc. When she goes down for her nap or goes to bed at night I get my actual writing done. I do have some daycare and I try to write a lot during those times.

Let’s Talk Books:
Q5) Can you tell us a little about your book Head Games?
Cassandra:  Head Games is book 1 in the Buffalo Intimidators series, and follows two hockey goaltenders as they pursue bistro owner Kelly. Kelly wants both men, but it takes a while for her to reconcile that fact within herself. Leo is a hoot and Scott is sweet and sexy.

Q6) Can you tell us a little about your book Caught?
Cassandra:  Caught is a BDSM holiday-themed novella. Callie comes home for the holidays and meets up with her former Dom Jack. She agrees to rekindle their dominant/submissive relationship while she’s in town, but Jack is playing for keeps. He just has to convince her of that, which is no small feat.

Q7) Can you tell us a little about your book Impact?
Cassandra:  Impact is a bull rider story with BDSM elements. Connor is a Dom, but only in secret – not even his best friend Brady knows. One night at a BDSM club, Connor’s identity is revealed and someone from the bull riding tour sees him. She’s a submissive who’s looking for some experience with BDSM and wants Connor to teach her. Then she falls in love with him and tries to make him see he can have everything he wants – a career, love, and a lifestyle he craves.

Q8) What is up next for you?
Cassandra: Oh, gosh, what isn’t? I’m nearly finished with the first draft of book 2 of the Intimidators series, Cold As Ice. And Ellora’s Cave will be releasing my short story Take Me at the Ballgame to help launch their brand-new line, EC for Men. I’m writing an anthology with two friends of mine that we hope to submit by the end of the year. I have about a million other projects going too, but those are some of the highlights!

Q9) What is the next book on your To Read Pile that you are dying to jump into?
Cassandra: That’s so hard to say! I’ve got – no joke – probably 200 books in my to-be-read pile or on my Nook. There are so many I can’t wait to read. I need about 30 hours in every day to even come close to accomplishing what I’d like to!

Q10) Is there anything else you would like to add?
Cassandra:  Just to keep watching my website at http://www.booksbycassandracarr.com to find out what’s releasing next! I expect to have a very busy 2012! Oh, and I’ll be at RT this year, so if you’re there, come see me at one of the book signings. I’m scheduled to do both.

Books-n-Kisses: Cassandra, again thank you so very much for making Books-n-Kisses a stop on your book tour.  I have enjoyed learning more about you and your book.  I look forward to reading and see what you come up with next.
Cassandra:  Again, thanks for having me. This was fun!
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Guest blog with Sallie Lundy-Frommer author of Yesterday’s Daughter

 The Slut – vs. – The Virgin      *      Jezebel – vs.- Eve
With promiscuity being so popular with characters like Samantha Jones in Sex and the City and Ray Drecker of Hung, it’s a wonder that writers are still using virgin heroines.  Let me say right now at the outset, I’m not coming down on one side of this issue or another.  I’m just putting it out there for discussion.
Now, back to virgins.  Writers can use a virginal heroine for both literal and metaphoric discovery about the character and her past.  It can be the impetus to an emotional revelation for both parties.  When the loss of maidenhood is used to propel the emotional trajectory of a story, often the act takes on “mystical” properties.  The intensity of the feelings aroused by her innocence sometimes creates an emotional virginity for her partner.  In some ways, this can place the characters closer to an emotional equilibration because it’s a new experience for both, although for one it is physical and the other emotional.  
On the other hand, some writers may believe that readers find the idea of a woman sharing her first time with the hero of the story to be particularly exciting.  The whole awakening, opening, entering thing might be a great turn on for men, but let’s face it; most romance novels are read by women.  So, there must be an audience for this type of character.    
Again, this posting isn’t my soapbox for saying that one type of character, virgin or not, is better than another.  For me, I love books with all kinds of sexual characters.  Whether the protagonist is male or female, vampire or human, elf or dwarf, virgin or slut…You see where I’m going with this…..(smile)   I just need to be emotionally attracted to the characters and everything else will fall into place.  
What do you think?  Do you prefer the virgin or the Jezebel, and why?

Yesterday’s Daughter Book Summary
Paperback
Price: $12.99 
ISBN: 9781460925232
Pages: 250
Release: January 24, 2011
Amazon | Kindle | Nook | Smashword

An emotionally laden paranormal vampire romance novel woven with layers of betrayal, love and loss.

Grace Stone, who later learns her true identity is Sapphira, is a loner who survives abuse in the foster care system after being abandoned as a child. A brilliant student, she escapes from her brutal foster parents as a teenager and creates a life for herself. But, her life is little more than existence; plagued with questions about what she really is, a family that she has never known and the never-ending need to keep her differences hidden.

She is alone and lonely, believing it will always remain so until Malachi appears in her life. Malachi, a Guardian of the vampire communities, has searched for his life mate, Sapphira, for decades. He refuses to cease searching for Sapphira even though she is believed dead by all. Conflict arises over the decades between Malachi and his family because of his refusals to accept another mate. But his very soul drives him on to continue his search, knowing that he could not exist if Sapphira were not in the world, somewhere.



Sallie Lundy-Frommer Bio:

I can’t remember a time when vampires have gotten more attention. With shows like True Blood, The Vampire Diaries and Being Human and popular books like the Twilight and Dark Series, it’s seems like they’re everywhere. Vampires have always been my favorite supernatural characters. But why? Why am I fascinated with these fantasy beings? Why are you? My interest drove me to write a book, Yesterday’s Daughter. But I could have written about anything, werewolves, cat people or some other paranormal beings, but I chose vampires. Why, I wrote about vampires? I’m not sure I can fully explain why. Maybe I chose vampires because they exude prowess and majesty. But, that would be an all too simple answer. And when I think about it, I know it’s not a complete answer. But it’s a start. What do you think? Why are so many people so interested in these mythical creatures.

As for me, I was born on a farm in the rural South to a family of migrant farm workers. At an early age,my family moved to the urban North-East. Now I live in the suburban North-East with my husband and a large assortment of plants. I hold bachelors and masters degrees in Human Resource Management and currently work in the health care industry.

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Yesterday’s Daughter web site | Sallie Lundy-Frommer’s blog | Sallie Lundy-Frommer’s Facebook | Sallie Lundy-Frommer’s Twitter | Yesterday’s Daughter Facebook| Tribute Books Blog Tours Facebook | Yesterday’s Daughter blog tour site

 Blog Tour Schedule:

January 2
Sapphyria’s Book Reviews

January 3
Unabridged Bookshelf

January 4
BookChowDown

January 5
The Ink Puddle

January 6
Paranormal Indulgence

January 7
The Writer’s Voice

January 9
Addicted to Romance

January 10
The Character Connection

January 10
Mom in Love with Fiction

January 11
The Plot Thickens

January 11
Reading and Writing Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance

January 12
Books-n-Kisses

January 13
I Just Wanna Sit Here and Read!

January 13
Reader Girls

January 16
City Girl Who Loves to Read

January 17
Xpresso Reads

January 17
The Wormhole

January 18
Lisa’s World of Books

January 20
Mrs. Papillion The Book Worm

January 24
vvb32 reads

January 30
From the TBR Pile

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Interview with Marissa Dobson

Books-n-Kisses is super excited to welcome our good friend Marissa Dobson to the blog today.  We are so excited to share Marissa’s new story Snowy Fate.

Books-n-Kisses:  Hi Marissa, Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to sit down and talk with me about you and your new release Snowy Fate.
Marissa: Hi Kelly, glad to be here.
BnK: Can I get you anything before we get started?  Coffee, Soda, Gummy bears?
Marissa: I would say gummy bears, but no one would get that since it is somewhat of an inside joke. So I am going to go with coffee. Nothing gets you going in the morning like a strong cup of joe.
Q1) Can you please tell my followers a little more about yourself
Marissa: There isn’t a whole lot to tell.
Born and raised in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, I now reside about an hour from Washington, D.C.  I’m a lady who likes to keep busy, and am always busy doing something. With two different college degrees, I believe you are never done learning.
Being the first daughter to an avid reader, this gave me the advantage of learning to read at a young age. Since learning to read I have always had my nose in a book. It wasn’t until I was a teenager that I started writing down the stories I came up with.
I am blessed with a wonderful supportive husband, Thomas. He is my other half and allows me to stay home and pursue my writing. My writing buddies Max (a cocker spaniel) and Dawne (a beagle mix) are always around to listen to me bounce ideas off them. They might not be able to answer, but they are helpful in their own ways.
I am the owner of Sizzling PR and co-owner of Ruby Lioness Press.
I love to hear from readers, you can email me at marissa@marissadobson.com Or visit me at http://www.marissadobson.com/
Q2) Who do you feel has influenced your writing style?
Marissa: It’s hard to narrow it down to one or two people. I would honestly have to say that every author I have read and talked to influenced me in some way.
Q3) What is your most interesting writing quirk?
Marissa: Who’s been spreading rumors? I’m as normal as they come. Honestly I don’t know if I have anything that is interesting. I have to have a drink with me, even if half the time it isn’t touched. I like having my curtains open so I can look out and watch the world go by while I’m writing.
Q4) What would you say is the most challenging thing for you about writing?
Marissa: The first page. Seriously starting a new book is the hardest for me. Once I get started there isn’t a problem but the first page is also like pulling teeth. To make matters worse I normally change it a few times so I keep putting myself thought the torment.
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Q5) Can you tell us what inspired you to write Snowy Fate?
Marissa: Honestly I’m not sure. Sometimes things just come to me. I was sitting in my office trying to work on another project, and instead of staring at the blinking cursor I was watching it snow out my office window. One thing led to another and I closed the project I had opened and jumped into Snowy Fate. I couldn’t tear myself away from it and the first draft was completed in less than a week.
Q6)  Please describe Snowy Fate for us in 140 characters or less
Marissa: Only fate knows when you’re ready for love. A snowstorm, and a secret with bring two destined mated together.
Q7) Can you tell us what is up next for you (current WIP)?
Marissa: My current work in progress is the third book in the Live series, Fighting to Live. It is the story of Chase, Jay’s second in command (you will meet Jay in Learning to Live). He finally gets his story and finds true love, but it might be too late. The woman he is meant to be with is dying.  Chase makes her want to fight to live; he refuses to allow her to give up. Can Chase save her? Or will he lose her to a battle he can’t win?
Q8)  What do you do when you are not writing?
Marissa: That’s easy…work. Owning Sizzling PR (a marketing and public relations company for authors) and co-owner at Ruby Lioness Press my days are pretty busy. If I can get some me time, then I am reading.
Q10) Marissa, Is there anything else you would like to add?
Marissa: I recently transferred my website and now have a blog please bookmark it and follow it. Lots of great things coming there soon. Feel free to email me, marissa@marissadobson.com I love hearing from readers
My links…
Website / Facebook / Twitter
Books-n-Kisses:  Marissa, It was so great to have you here.  I hope my followers enjoyed learning a little more about you. 
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Guest Blog & Giveaway with Casey Sheridan

Number 69
by Casey Sheidan 
File Size: 113 KB
Publisher: Breathless Press (December 22, 2011)

Available at BreathlesPress, All Romance EBooks, Amazon
A matchmaking party was not Melodie’s idea of fun, and wearing vibrating panties was just plain weird. Or was it?
Should she go to the party? After all, she just might meet Mr. Right. and if he doesn’t show, she has the vibrating panties ot keep things interesting.
Melodie’s arms fell to her sides, her jaw dropping open. “What do you mean I’m dressed like your grandmother? I am not!”
“Oh really?” Trudy hopped off her stool, strode around the table, and grabbed Melodie gruffly by the hand; she pulled her through the house like a mother with a naughty child.
They entered the brightly lit master bath. Trudy placed her before the full-length mirror and stood behind her. “Meet Grandma.”
Melodie’s green eyes stared agog at her reflection. Slouching white socks and purple fuzzy slippers covered her feet. She wore dark green flannel pants that fell to mid-calf, no makeup, her dark auburn hair in rollers, and a floral housecoat.
She brought her fingers to her lips. “Oh dear god. You’re right. I’m my own grandmother.” From NUMBER 69 by Casey Sheridan available from Breathless Press
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Melodie’s look does change through the course of the story. She transforms into a sexy, beautiful woman and dresses in a way that shows off her femininty.
Now, aside from the rollers, Melodie’s outfit above sounds damn comfy. Actually, I’m dressed pretty close to that when I’m writing – HA!
I have to dress decently for my day job, but once home, I’m at my best in a comfy T-shirt and a pair of jeans. My favorite T-shirt is a man’s shirt that’s three sizes too big and covered in paint stains. I’ve worn it so much the material is thinned out and starting to get holes.
I love being comfy.
Do you have a favorite comfy outfit or piece of clothing?
Help me thank Kelly for having me on her blog today by leaving a comment about your favorite comfy outfit or piece of clothing. I know Kelly loves comments as much as I do! (Thanks so much, Kelly, for having me. Xoxo)
Since I’m out having surgery, my friend, and talented author, Eden Baylee (http://www.edenbaylee.com) will be showing up to answer your questions and respond to your comments. She’s an absolute sweetie, like Kelly, and a lot of fun too!
Bio:
Casey Sheridan wrote her first erotic story on a dare, and loved it so much she never stopped. Casey’s work has been published by Breathless Press and Cobblestone Press, and has appeared on The Erotic Woman, Every Night Erotica and RSVP-Erotica.
She loves reading, writing, chocolate, bookstores, and art museums.
You can find her on the Web at:
Website: http://www.casey-sheridan.com
Blog: http://casey-sheridan.blogspot.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CaseySheridanAuthor
Twitter: http://twitter.com/casesheridan
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Interview & Giveaway with Jessica Subject


Hi Jessica, Welcome to Books-n-Kisses.  I am very excited to have you here today to talk about your new book Beneath the Starry Sky.
Jessica: Thank you so much! It’s a pleasure to be here.
Q1) Tell us a little about yourself.
Jessica: I’m an author, and also a mother and wife. Most of my stories I write are science fiction romance, but Beneath the Starry Sky is a contemporary romance. I enjoy reading as well, most subgenres of romance, thrillers, and more.
Q2) Describe Beneath the Starry Sky in 140 characters or less.
Jessica: For both Tamara and Josh, letting go is the first step to love…with a little help from Madame Eve.
Q3) How did you come up with the idea for this story?
Jessica: The heroine, Tamara is the best friend of Carrie from Celestial Seduction. After CS was published, I had to write Tamara’s story. She wouldn’t leave me alone until I did. J
Q4) What did you find most challenging about writing this story?
Jessica: I always find it hard to evoke the same emotions to the readers that I feel with my characters, but with my editor, I think I managed to do so.
Q5) Have you always wanted to be an author?
Jessica: No, not always, but looking back, I should have seen this career path all along. I’ve been writing lesson plans when playing school, newsletters for my youth group and the pet supply store I used to work at for years. I even wrote my first romance story in grade seven. Just over three years ago, I sat down to pen a story for my daughter, and I haven’t stopped.
Q6) What do you do when you are not writing?
Jessica: Spending time with my family and reading, mostly.
Q7) Favorite book and why?
Jessica: Oh, I hate choosing just one, and my answer changes every month. LOL The most recent novel I added to my “favorite reads of 2011” was The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. I’ve owned the trilogy for some time, but with the urging of a friend, finally read it. Plus, I like to read books before their movies come out. I loved this book as it is non-stop action from the very beginning, filled with intense emotions (which I love), and unforgettable characters.
Q8) Favorite inspirational quote and why?
Jessica:  Remain orderly in your life so you can remain free and chaotic in your work – Thom Yorke This is what I strive for everyday.
Q9) What is your current work in progress?
Jessica: I’m working on book two in my Mark of the Stars series. Plus, I have a couple other shorter things on the go.
Q10) Anything else you would like to share with us?
Jessica: I love to hear from my readers! You can find me on twitter @jsubject, facebook, Google +, and Goodreads.
Thanks again for having me today!
Books-n-Kisses: Jessica, Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to sit down with me and share your story.  I look forward to reading more of your books in the future.
GIVEAWAY TIME:
Jessica E. Subject will be giving away $20 in All Romance Ebook Bucks (which can be used at All Romance Ebooks and OmniLit) as well as three ebook copies of Beneath the Starry Sky. Simply leave a comment (with your email address) on any of the posts during the tour for your chance to WIN! The more posts you visit, the more chances to WIN!  Winner will be announce on her blog on Jan 21st