Workie, work, work

Still plugging away at Layel's story. Right now we're calling it The Vampire's Queen. Thank you for all the suggestions! I also really love:

The Blood King
Blood of Atlantis

I'm up to chapter 10 and hope to finish that today. So far, my morning has been too chaotic to work. What are you working on?

Book tour!

MY FAVORITE EARTHLING by the amazing Susan Grant
HQN; March 1, 2007

Even a Goddess can have a bad day...Keira, warrior-queen of the galaxy, is as famous for her beauty as she is for avoiding marriage. But when an upstart little planet called Earth threatens her world with its fleet of spaceships, the fate of her people lies in her hands. She must bind herself to a barbarian from the rogue world...or face the destruction of her own!

She's what he never knew he always wanted...Confirmed bachelor Jared Jasper knew the trick Earth pulled on the alien invaders wasn't a permanent solution. What they needed was a peace treaty. It just never occurred to him that he would wind up on the bargaining table. Playing the pushover groom to a mouthy alien babe who knows how to use a plasma sword is not exactly his idea of fun. But with six-billion people depending on him, he doesn't have much choice--sleep with the enemy...or bring on interstellar war.

Strange bedmates? You bet. But this alliance may turn into a romance the likes of which this galaxy's never seen!

Excerpt:
http://www.susangrant.com/books/earthling.htm#excerpt

ABOUT SUSAN GRANT

Former USAF jet pilot and current commercial airline pilot, RITA award-winner and New York Times bestseller Susan Grant loves writing about what she knows: exotic places, action, adventure, and the often unpredictable interaction between men and women.


REVIEWS

“Susan Grant writes heroes to die for!” --Susan Kearney, USA Today bestselling author

“I loved this book! I can't rave about this novel enough. From an arranged marriage, to royal espionage, to saving Earth, MY FAVORITE EARTHLING is not a book to be missed!” – Sylvia Day, bestselling author of Pleasures of the Night

“Susan Grant's sexiest story yet!” -- Gena Showalter, USA Today (all right, and NYT extended) bestselling author of The Nymph King

“A sizzling cosmic romp!” -- Angela Knight, USA Today bestselling author

“Dang but Jared was a hot hero! Susan Grant is an author I sincerely wish I hadn't waited so long to discover! -- Shannon McKelden, author of Venus Envy

“Charming, witty, and sexy as all get out!” --Linnea Sinclair, RITA award-winning author of Games of Command

4.5 stars! “This interstellar romp starts off fast and soon is hip deep in sexy humor and deadly assassination attempts. Grant has really hit her stride with this marvelous blend of humor and danger.” --Jill Smith, Romantic Times Magazine

“Susan Grant proves once again why she is Master of the Futuristic Genre. Jared and Keira's heat burn up the pages!” – award-winning author Colby Hodge

WEBSITE ttp://www.susangrant.com

Beefcake Monday

Did I already post this platter of deliciousness?

I don't know if I ever posted this here:

Good News Friday!

I finished galleys for Red Handed -- only to discover Gnomey had made a myspace page. http://www.myspace.com/thecapturedgnome

Go friend him! I know he would enjoy it :)

I'm on chapter seven of Layel's story. Hope to finish that today. It's action packed, this chapter, so I'm going to hop myself up on coffee and dive in.

So that's my news. Tell me yours!

Back to the grind. . .

(and I'm not talking about Gnomey) Galleys came for Red Handed. This is my last chance to make changes, find mistakes, that sort of thing. I'm also working on the rough draft of Layel's -- the vampire king -- story and the next novel set in Atlantis. I have no title for it as of yet. Thoughts? So far in the series we've got:

Heart of the Dragon

Jewel of Atlantis

The Nymph King

Don't forget to check out the adventures of my beloved Lobby the Lobster. http://lobbythelobster.blogspot.com/ Hopefully one day he'll find his way back to me -- even if I have become an evil witch who tortures garden gnomes.

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Lobby The Lobster...Escaped?

If you've ever spent any time with Gena, you know just how hard it is to stay mad at her. Today was really difficult because my mail brought me a special present from her. Something I've wanted for a LONG time.

Hard to be mad...but not impossible. I still refuse to pay any money for my beloved (cough) gnome. And now I don't even have Lobby anymore. He escaped, but he sent me this link.

I interupt my war with Jill Monroe to bring you this blog tour!

BLOOD SECRETS by Vivi Anna
Silhouette Nocturne

A young human woman is found ritualistically murdered in a downtown Necropolis hotel. It is up to Caine Valorian, a 200-year-old vampire, and his Otherworld Crime Unit to solve the unusual crime, and quickly before the human press can jump onto the story and cause a panic. To add to their already tough case, a new member, Eve Grant, transfers to their lab at the request of the mayor. Not only is she green and eager to impress the boss, but she's human. The first human ever to work in an Otherworld unit. The mayor thought it would be great press especially now with the strange human murder.

Caine has his work cut out for him, especially with his unruly team who don't appreciate any help from a human. Not only is this the toughest case of his career, but he's unusually attracted to the new girl, which can only cause trouble for them all. However, as they sink deeper and deeper into the workings of the case, Caine and Eve become closer and closer. So close that neither of them can see past each other and at the real happenings behind the scenes. The more they poke and prod at the case, the more they realize that something is going on, that this murder is only one step toward a greater purpose. Someone in the Otherworld community is calling on dark forces, in a plot to wipe out the entire human population.

Excerpt:
http://www.valorianchronicles.com/bloodsecrets_nonflash.php#excerpt

ABOUT VIVI ANNA

A bad girl at heart, Vivi Anna likes to burn up the pages with her original unique brand of fantasy fiction. Whether it's in ancient Egypt, or in an apocalyptic future, Vivi always writes fast paced action-adventure with strong independent women that can kick some butt, and dark delicious heroes to kill for. Once shot at while repossessing a car, Vivi decided that maybe her life needed a change. The first time she picked up a pen and put words to paper, she knew she had found her heart. Within two paragraphs, she realized she could write about getting into all sorts of trouble without suffering the consequences. When Vivi isn't writing, you can find her causing a ruckus at downtown bistros, flea markets, or playgrounds.

REVIEWS

If you like CSI, you'll love this smart, sexy and suspenseful trip through Necropolis where the villains are vamps, werewolves and witches--and so are the good guys. Strong, sexy Caine Valorian is a vampire to die for. He's also the head of the crime unit that cracks the supernatural cases no human is brave enough to tackle. Except beautiful but businesslike Eve Grant. Sparks fly - in and out of bed - when Caine and Eve pool their talents to fight unspeakable evil. – USA Today best selling author, Rebecca York

A new series begins on a strong note with compelling characters that draw you into their world, showing it to you in a way that explains without bogging down the narrative. This is a solid mystery that is enhanced by the romantic and paranormal elements. I look forward to seeing more from this author – Eternal Night Review

Website http://www.valorianchronicles.com
http://www.vivianna.net

I can't wait to pick this one up! I love Vivi Anna!!!

Mess with the bull

And you get the horns!

I just learned that my best friend Jill Monroe not only stole my Lobby, but she also tried to talk my own mother into handing over Gnommy. Though how that diabolical genius learned my secret hiding place for him, I don't know. Maybe I have a traiter in my midst!

If Jill and I can't reach a trade agreement, the Gnome is going down -- along with his little frog friend!

This Lobster is Feeling Hot Hot Hot!

So, I wake up Saturday morning and find that my beloved garden gnome, given to me by Gena Showalter has been kidnapped. And being held for ransom. This picture was sent to me via e-mail with a demand for 1800 yen:

How can he even eat his ice cream with that flame nearly at his throat? At least he's still protecting the frog. So selfless.

Well, no worries. I KNOW who stole gnomey and I won't give in. In fact, I've decided to get EVEN. So there it is. Yes, it's YOUR lobster Gena Showalter - and he's already in the pot ready for boiling.

Beefcake Monday

I'm baaaack! Big thank you to Jill Monroe for taking over the blog while I was gone. She's so good to me!

Good News Friday

Okay, Gena is still away, and I'm still in charge of her blog. Mwahahaha. Her good news is that The Nymph King made USA Today for the second week in a row. I know Gena wouldn't want me to let that good news go without a heartfelt thanks from her to you. She feels so blessed.

So, tell us your good news. I'll leave you with a pic of Gena from a recent road trip we took to Texas. Why we take pictures like this I'll never know, but it's HILARIOUS at the time.

Gena's Away From Her Blog Right Now

Gena will be busy all day today and she asked me to take care of her blog. So I decided to post a cute pic of her such as Gena at a typical party:

Her beefcake Monday always has a hot guy, here's a hottie with some tattoos, so I know she'll like it:

And a Gena post wouldn't be complete without a pic of her favorite actor, Steve Carrel:

Happy V-day!!!

Make sure to share it with someone special! To the left, you see Jill Monroe, someone I could NOT NOT NOT live without, and me -- someone else I couldn't live without. She looks damn good, especially considering she was still getting over the plague! I'm just going to say this so no one else has to -- my ass looks GINORMOUS!

So today I think you should curl up with a good book! You all know I think Hitting the Mark is Jill's best book yet. Other excellent selections are Island Heat by Susan Kearney and/or Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.

Next month looks to be an AMAZING month for romance novels.

My Favorite Earthling by Susan Grant (read it, loved it)
Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh (read it, loved it)
Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead (read it, loved it)
The Scent of Shadows by Vicki Pettersson (can't wait)
Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day (read it, loved it)
Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward (can't wait)
See No Evil by Allison Brennan (can't wait)
To the Limit by Pamela Britton (can't wait)

And there are more!

Blog tour!

MOON AWAKENING by Lucy Monroe
Berkley Sensation
February 2007

An enthralling new romantic tale that pushes the boundaries between love and hate, passion and pain-and man and beast...

When Emily Hamilton's family is ordered to send a woman to the Scottish highlands for marriage to the laird of the Sinclair, Emily volunteers in order to save her younger sister from such a fate. But at her new home, the only friend she finds is the laird's sister-especially after Emily's stubborn streak causes the laird to cancel the marriage. And though her plans have gone awry, she refuses to return home...

Lachlan Balmoral is laird of his clan-and leader of his pack. One of the most feared werewolves prowling the Highlands, he is on the march against the hated Sinclair, who have abducted a Balmoral woman. He kidnaps the sister of the Sinclair laird, planning to marry her off in revenge-but the woman he takes along with her proves to be the greater prize...

For Emily feeds a desire he has never known existed. And though Lachlan would not think of touching his enemy's betrothed, he must know how a mere woman could tame his heart so easily...

Excerpt:
http://www.lucymonroecotm.com/excerpt_ma.htm

ABOUT LUCY MONROE

Award winning author Lucy Monroe sold her first book in September of 2002. Since then she has sold more than 30 books to three publishers and hit national bestsellers lists in the US and England. Her highly charged, sensual stories touch on the realities of life while giving the reader a fantasy story not easily forgotten. Whether it's a passionate Harlequin Presents, a sexy single title for Kensington or a steamy historical or paranormal for Berkley, Lucy's books transport her readers to a special place where the heart rules and love conquers all.

REVIEW

This is sure to be a popular series, and I am wiggling in anticipation of Ms. Monroe's next offering. This is a book not to be missed! -- Natasha for Romance Junkies

Website: http://www.lucymonroecotm.com and http://www.lucymonroe.com

Gena's note: I really, really enjoyed this book! If you're a fan of Julie Garwood's historical romances -- and like a dash of the paranormal -- I think you'll love this book.

Beefcake Monday

To congratulate me for hitting New York Times extended list, Jill Monroe sent me this beautiful kissing lobster. And YES, he can kiss! That's why he's my Beefcake today. I've sampled the goods.

She also gave me a Michael Scott (The Office) poster. It will soon have a prominent place in my office, framed.

Over the weekend, my wonderful OKRWA chapter sent me beautiful red roses! It's been such a whirlwind. I feel very blessed!!

Good News Friday

Well, it's been one of the best weeks of my life! A dream come true week. I'm still flying so high I might never come down :) PC Cast and Susan Grant sent me the most beautiful roses!

(This photo taken on my phone doesn't do them justice.)

I ate my favorite dessert until I couldn't hold any more -- and then I just went ahead and ate it some more, anyway.

I'm headed out to do a workshop with Jill Monroe. Road trip! We always have THE best time and believe it or not, we're productive. Were it not for a certain road trip with Jill, Catch A Mate would not have been born. We had it plotted by the time we reached our destination :)

What's your news? (Don't forget to scroll down for contest news. And speaking of contests, I've spoken to the winner of the necklace and it is now on its way to her! My email was messing up again, but I think we've got the link fixed now!)

A New Contest - Win Some Books!

***This contest is now closed. Thanks to all for participating.***

Okay, now for the contest news. Gena and I want to sponsor a blog tour. If you would like to participate in running our bookcovers, a blurb and/or our trailers on your blog - drop Jill an e-mail!

You'll be entered to win ONE $30.00 gift certificate from Barnes and Noble or Amazon - your choice. There will be a random drawing from those who participate.

The Good News Just Keeps Coming!

Big congratulations to our Gena Showalter for hitting BOTH the New York Times (#32) and USA Today (#75) Bestseller lists ON THE SAME DAY!

WHOOHOOO

Last night we talked about how we're going to celebrate. Since we both paid for our Romantic Times Convention registration fees this month and have no surplus cash, we'll be eating bologna sandwiches and drinking water as a celebratory lunch in her car! But it will still be a party!

Congratulations, Gena!!

Breaking News!!!

The Nymph King just hit #32 on the New York Times extended list!!!

I don't even know what to say. I'm blown away, floating, laughing, smiling, clapping, dancing, calling everyone I know. I might even go door to door tonight telling my neighbors!

Thank you, everyone, for helping me experience this amazing moment!!

Black Listed

Here's the new cover for Black Listed! And here's the blurb:

High school senior Camille Robins and her best friend are determined to snag the attention of their crushes before graduation next month. Armed with red-hot outfits and killer hair, they sneak into the hottest nightclub in town —which caters to the rich and famous, both human and alien. They end up following Erik (who is human) and Silver (who isn’t) through a guarded doorway and are soon separated and under attack. . . and not the good kind.

Bad boy Erik spares Camille’s life, but the two are soon being chased by gun-toting Alien Investigation and Removal agents. Camille’s more confused than ever because Erik’s finally showing real interest in her, but the agents are accusing him of dealing Onadyn—a drug that ruins human lives. Suddenly, with the heat of his kiss lingering on her lips, Camille has to decide whose side she’s on . . . and whether she’s willing to put her life on the line to save Erik’s.

Blog Tour

(And don't forget to scroll down to the next thread. I posted some contest news)

ISLAND HEAT by Susan Kearney
Tor Romance
February 6, 2007

He dominated with an otherworldly seductive power . . .

What was happening to her? Former screen siren Shara Weston lived on an exotic and private South Pacific island as a recluse . . . until disturbingly masculine and utterly captivating Cade Archer fell out of the sky and into her life. Now, Cade gives her no choice but to follow him down a sensual path that fulfills her every desire.

Cade's on a mission to open a portal between Shara's island volcano and his world. But not everyone wants him to succeed. A powerful enemy has followed Cade to prevent him from sending the resources through the portal that will free his people.

While Cade's mission is as compelling as his dominating sensuality, Shara must find a way to fight him . . . to stop his mission because the fate of every man, woman and child on Earth is at stake.

Excerpt:

http://www.susankearney.com/island_heat.html


ABOUT SUSAN KEARNEY

Susan Kearney used to set herself on fire four times a day, now a USA TODAY BESTSELLING author, she does something really hot—she writes paranormal romance for Tor, sensuous romance for Harlequin Blaze and romantic suspense for Harlequin Signature. She can apply the old rule of "write what you know" and never run out of ideas for characters and plots. An All-American and professional diver, expert in martial arts, sailor, real estate broker and owner of a barter business as well as women's fitness and three hair salons, she has enough material for a lifetime.


Visit’s Susan’s website (http://www.susankearney.com/) for an exclusive book trailer!!!

A note

I'm doing a blog tour a little later today but wanted to drop a quick note:

I haven't yet heard from the winner of The Nymph King necklace contest. If I haven't heard by the end of the week, I'll draw another name (from the old contest thread) I'll keep you updated on that!

A big thank you to my readers! The Nymph King hit #2 on the Borders Top 10 Romance List and #9 on Bookscan last week. That's a first for me, and I've been over the moon!

Up next for me writing-wise is Layel's story. I had no idea where I was going with his story or who his heroine was going to be (at one time I might have, but I couldn't find my notes) so I was dreading, dreading, dreading it. Then, I attended a plotting thing with my critique partners and boom! Ideas were flying and I walked away with a fabulous plot. I love it and can't wait to share!

Cool video

Hitting The Mark (I didn't forget Beefcake Monday -- just scroll down) But also check out Jill's awesome video!

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Beefcake Moneday!

Fly away with him...

Good News Friday

The Nymph King video is now live!! To check it out, go to http://www.watchthebook.com

I'm so excited!!

And in other news, if you haven't checked out Hitting the Mark by Jill Monroe, do it! This is her best book yet and it is AWESOME! Seriously. Go get it.

Red Handed

(New development! We're going back to the drawing board for the cover for Black Listed -- sorry! -- but I'll have a new one soon and will post that.) Here's the blurb for Red Handed (which comes out in June!)

She’s been chosen to fight the elusive enemy among us. . . .

Phoenix Germaine has been trying to earn back her mother's trust after going into rehab and kicking Onadyn—the drug of choice for New Chicago teens. But when a party in the woods turns into an all-out battle with the most ferocious aliens Phoenix has never seen, she’s brought home in what appears to be an Onadyn-induced state. Hello, reform school.

Except, what her mother doesn’t know is that Phoenix has just been recruited to join the elite Alien Investigation and Removal agency, where she’ll learn to fight dirty, track hard, and destroy the enemy. Her professional training will be rigorous and dangerous, and the fact that one of her instructors is Ryan Stone—the drop-dead gorgeous, 20-year-old agent she met in the woods that night—doesn’t make things any easier. Especially when dating him is totally against the rules. . . .