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I totally want to join you at a bonfire. I would appreciate a little improvement in our weather situation(it's rainy and stormy.ugh).
This week was really great.
Thank you...

I had a great time this week, although my husband would now like me to quit drinking LOL
Thanks a bunch :D

Boy, you both know how to host a party. The travels were absolutely a blast, not to mention all of the new drinks recipes I have now. Thank you!

Those drinks sound good... going to try some of them this weekend ;)

What a great week. I loved getting up and checking the blog, smiling first thing in the morning is the perfect way to start my day! Definitely adding Deidre to my morning blog crawl!

And will be picking up her books.... sound too interesting to miss. And anyone who loves Spartans... have you seen "300"?

Thank you both so much!!

count me in on the contest!!

Thanks for a great week.I had fun.
daytimediva(at)hotmail(dot)com

What are you two using to stave off the hangovers?! ;)

Oops, I left for a school trip of four days and I missed this party! Well at least I didn't miss the last day, though. It was just great to read those authors' comments!

Just wanted to thank you for the laughs this week. Even though I haven't won a book, I have enjoyed stopping by for a few each day to see what crazy antics you have come up with, as well as the great drinks!

It has been an amazing week, ladies! Best of luck with the new releases to both of you - it couldn't happen to nicer ladies.
Margay

Have had lots of fun with y'all (gotta talk the talk in Georgia) Can't wait for the hotty Targon King's story or to check out these Spartans... does it get much better than aliens and ancient warriors?

Hey ladies thanks for the fun week! You had me laughing myself out of my chair everyday this week. Can't wait to go pick up my copies of Seduce the Darkness, Red Kiss, and Red Fire. I have the release dates for Seduce the Darkness and Red Kiss marked on my calander so I won't miss them. I am really looking forward to starting Diedre's Gods of Midnight series. You ladies rock. Thanks again for doing what you do!

Hey ladies thanks for the fun week! You had me laughing myself out of my chair everyday this week. Can't wait to go pick up my copies of Seduce the Darkness, Red Kiss, and Red Fire. I have the release dates for Seduce the Darkness and Red Kiss marked on my calander so I won't miss them. I am really looking forward to starting Diedre's Gods of Midnight series. You ladies rock. Thanks again for doing what you do!

Thank you for the great party. It has been fun.

Ah, Georgia. The land of roller coasters and massive whale sharks at the aquarium.

Aww I don't want the party to end! :( Let's do this again soon!

I joined the party late but I had loads of fun!

And now, the end is near,
And so I face the final curtain.
My friends, I'll say it clear;
I'll state my case of which I'm certain.
I've lived a life that's full
I've travelled each and every highway.
And more, much more than this,
I did it my way.

This should be your theme song this week. Ladies its been an amazing week hanging out with y'all. And I cant wait until we all do it again.

This has been a really great party!

Oh yeay! count me in :)

~Sarah-Beth

You both have been a blast this week! Thought I'd leave you with an Irish proverb/blessing to end the week with.

“May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.”


Kate M.

Thank you 2 for the great week, and the chat last night... too fun.
Congrats on the up coming releases, they will be great reads.
Have a wonderfull weekend.

Congrats to all the winners this week and thanks to Gena & Deidre for a fabulous blog party! :)

What a great week! You ladies have made this contest so much fun and I enjoy my morning giggle as I read about your adventures! Thanks for the great contest again!

I noticed that I won one of your backlists the other day. How do I let you know which one I would like? I can't believe I won, I never win anything!

go to my main website, then the contacts page. email your physical address and we'll get the book in the mail :)

Thanks a lot for holding this contest, it's been a blast. Loved reading the blog entries everyday, they were hilarious. Hope I win today, I would love a copy of one of the Gods of Midnight series.

Congrats everyone. You know Gena and Deirde you guys should put together a cocktail recipe book... I am more then sure you would have some people buying it. :)

If you have enough Southern Belle... or some of the sake you saved I bet you can hear the war call of the Greek males :).

I have really enjoyed your party this week ladies and really looking forward to reading your new releases!

Pam S
pams00@aol.com

Bonfire are always fun, and I love them. I had blast ladies while reading your blogs from your trips around the globe. Sad that it had end, but had fun along the way.
Cindy

This week has been so fun! Enjoy your last day, and thanks for the chat last night! You ladies were a blast!

This was an exciting week. I loved the trip updates and the drink recipes...the contests were fun too. Hope you's two had a good time!?! You sounded like you had a blast. Loved all the hotties...yum!

Hope you enjoyed the chat last night, I was there but my computer froze and I had to leave.

I loved all the contests this week. Please count me in.

As a resident of the beautiful state of Georgia and a one time resident of Savannah - I commend you on your choice to visit Tybee Island. :)

I have enjoyed this weeks posts and the virtual tour they have taken me on.

M

Count me in!

lilan6elgal at yahoo dot com

This was so totally fun! Thank you both for hosting an awesome party! hehe
Hugs,
Kelly

Wow, what a great week----I am sooo looking forward to reading both books as soon as I get my hands on them.

Near the fire is the only safe place from mosquitos, but don't singe your hair! lol, I am very sad it is the last day too.. but look forward to when we do it again!

Mmmm! Joining your world travels late this week! Thanks for hosting the fun! And those drinks sound delicious--today's a great day for some! Yay, summer! ;)

Aww, I can't believe it's over already. You guys did a great contest. Thanks!

After a week like this, I need a party. Your blog is always so much fun.

It's been a great party ladies!!

Dottie :)

Congrats to the winners!!! :)

I loved this entire week!

This is my last day off before going back to work. Winning a book would be the highlight of an otherwise mundane week off. Well, winning a book and globe trotting with you all week! Count me in.

Congrats to the winners.

So you headed to Tybee Island, the same place where Emma and River meet in Red Kiss.Yes?

Deidre and Gena thanks for the great virtual party its been a blast and all the great drink recipes too.

elaing8(at)netscape(dot)net

Enjoyed touring with you guys this week. Hope to do so again real soon. We all need a break occassionally ;0) Can't wait to read both of the new books- I'm fans of both of you! Ya'll need to come sign books in Lebanon, Tennessee. We'd love to see ya'll. Thanks again!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for giving me a reason to get to work early this week! Thank you for all the laughs...you two are amazing :) Gena....we should do these more often...I love them! :)

Thank again ladies!

Hi Ladies....so sad to see this journey end...but, what I way to finish up...I have always wanted to go to a beach bonfire...ever since Grease...hahaha...I hope to see you both at RWA this summer...Gena, this time my camera will work correctly...I promise...lol

Thank you for choosing me as a winner...I can't wait to experience the Spartan Warriors Deidre...Gena, Seduce the Darkness is already on my TBB list...

It was really a lot of fun chatting with you guys last night...

This week has been a wonderful escape for me...thank you both...

Peace and love,
Paula R.

I'm so bummed that our party is coming to an end! What will I do every morning without all the travel and man excitement?

Here's hoping we can do this again real soon!

I am so sad to see this end, these posts have been the highlight of my morning's and have put a smile on my face for the rest of the day. Thank you!

I love bonfires! I am going to one tonight actually...lol.

Spartans are even better than Marines! Hope you get one...lol

I would love to win both book!! Fingers, and toes, and eyes crossed :) But if not I am putting them on my to read list. Gena always recomends the best books even, I haven't regreted it yet and I have gotten all the books she recomends...lol

Have a great weekend everyone!!

Wow, love the eye candy pic for today. I definitely go for dark-haired hotties (and immortals, LOL!)! :-) Thanks again for all the drink recipes and for having the contests!

It was a fun party, hope you guys host something like this again real soon :)

Thanks for all the fun this week! I sure do miss summers at my grandparents' cottage, where we had a bonfire almost every night! I was practically raised by my grandparents, my mother was a single mother and couldn't afford to take summers off work, so we lived with our grandparents. Unfortunately both my grandparents have passed on, it was like losing my second mom and dad. We couldn't afford to keep the cottage in the family so we lost that too. :(

Oh, my I'm really depressing! I'm sorry! On to happier thoughts...what I wouldn't give to meet me a hot Spartan! I'm thinking a little more karaoke is in order for our last day...how about something kind of epic to send you on your way back to your writing desks?..."1000 Oceans" by Tori Amos:
These tears I've cried
I've cried 1000 oceans
And if it seems
I'm floating in the darkness
Well, I can't believe that I would keep
Keep you from flying
And I would cry 1000 more
If that's what it takes
To sail you home
Sail you home
Sail you home

Lots of love!
Amy xo

I had a great time "traveling" with you ladies. Have a great weekend. :)

a beach bonfire sounds great. Nice and relaxing. A great way to end the party. Of course a few Spartans wouldn't be bad either. Definitely going to miss you girls. :)

Maybe this time?
So, are there water demons?

This has been a great week! Thanks for the good times!

I'm so sad the party is almost over! I think your publishers should just pay to keep you guys traveling around the world. I love hearing about your antics so much! More tattoos!! LOL

COunt me in on the contest! This has been so much reading about your adventures! The perfect way to get through my work week!

Applause to Gena and Diedre for a wonderful fantasy week, It was a total blast. Greece and the Marine guys were my favorite. Thanks guys!

I loved your party and I can't wait til the next one. XD

Awesome party week! Please count me in for the contest.

southern comfort and a bonfire, the makings for a good time

What a FUN FUN FUN week it has been!!! Thanks...


Can't wait for Seduce the Darkness (and Deidre's new books) <3

I think I'll have to try this drink tonight while watching the Red Wings. Hopefully they win the Stanley Cup again! Had fun here all week.

Thank you ladies VERY MUCH for the party this week. It has been very entertaining and educational. Entertaining to find out that you ladies party like the rest of us and educational to find out that someone (not mentioning names) likes that sake a little too much... I can't wait for the new release of SEDUCE and I will definitely check out Deidre's books as well. Have a great summer and keep those books coming!

Thanks for a fun week andI got some new drinks!! Again Congrats on the new releases! Peace Love & Smiles!!

Hey gals!!!!!YIPPIEEEE....WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!Miss Diedre and Miss Gena Ya'll just made my week!!I can't believe I won. I'm so happy I almost peed my pants!! I have had so much fun this week reading about your travels (and escapades). What a HOOT ya'll are!!(keeping with the southern thing here.But then again, I talk like that anyway being from the south myself.)Miss Diedre I just know your gonna be a favorite 'cause Miss Gena says so and Miss Gena, I sure wish ALL your books were hardcover and on audio 'cause the hardcovers sure do look good on my keeper shelves!!!And I LOVE listening to someone reading to me. Especially when it's someone like Holter Graham. I don't know what it is about his voice, but I love it and could listen all day.I sure hope ya'll do this again sometime and Miss Gena it would be fun if you partied with some other ladies to.Maybe we could do a virtual cruse on The Beefcake Boat. what do ya think?And Miss Gena thank you so much for bring us Reyes' story.His painful story really touched me. He is my favorite.Thanks again for the fun week(and the book!!!!)Ducky

Oh Miss Diedre I wanted to let you know... I was tooling around on Amazon the mornin' and Red Kiss was almost sold out!!! They said they only had one copy left. I'm glad I didn't buy it as that is the one I will have you send me and I will buy Red Fire.WOW sold out on Amazon!!!I bow to you you book goddess you!!!

ooops Got them mixed up!! Red Fire is almost sold out on Amazon!!!!Sorry.Can't help it I'm excited!!

@Mars and the home of ME! :) LOL! These posts are so sweet and make me feel so loved! I had a blast with you ladies, and quite honestly? This fun has inspired me to blog more often and freely!

And, yeah! I really do hope those of you who didn't win and haven't tried my Spartans will give the series a whirl! And when you do? Definitely email me to let me know what you think! We have a ton of fun over on my reader loop, not just talking about my books, but other authors and even publishing at large sometimes!

Gena, you are so awesome. Made of awesome. Rock awesome! :)

Now to read a few more commments! LOL!

@Ducky! RED FIRE is almost sold out on Amazon? For real! That's nutty!! Guess that means I've sold a lot of copies with RED KISS Release! WOOT! But feel free to buy that last one. They'll reorder!! I want to sell, baby! LOL!

Hugs to you wonderful people. I'm going to miss you! But let's party on my blog, too! D

Okay - I've already pre-ordered Seduce the Darkness and I've ordered both of Deidre's books. I enjoyed the party this week. When is the next party?

What a great contest! Please count me in :)

Hope everone has a great weekend

I cant believe its almost over. Its been a great party. Thanks for taking us around the world.

You guys have had too much fun, but I hope you have some more soon, its been too much fun reading about your (mis)adventures!

Love the drink recipes and will try them out soon.

Glad to hear both of you are having fun in Georgia.

Have a great weekend and good luck everyone!

Terri W.

Southern Belle sounds delicious. Bring on the Spartans.

It's been a great world trip with you two!!

This week has been a lot of fun. I'm sad to see it come to an end. Props to the hostesses of the party. Count me in for the contest. :)

Looks like you're having fun around the bonfire!

I have to admit it's been fun. Sorry I'm not more vocal but my mind is on my little puppy.

You guys should have come to Pawleys Island instead! That's where I am, so I can tell you from experience, it's a great vacation spot. Sadly, no nymph kings have come out of the water yet to claim me, but I'm holding out hope!

This has been such a great party this week. I always enjoy your blogs.

Heather

love your drink recipes. So much fun.

Thanks for the great party!!

Kim

Armywife589@yahoo.com

Thanks so much for a funtabulous 5 days and chat!It's been so much fun that I had to pick up Red Fire!!!
So count me in for the contest...please...please...please!!
I would love Red Kiss.
Thanks again for a great time, ladies.

The blog is great you girls sure know how to have fun! I'm gonna head over and pick up one of Deidre's books, something to hold me over til the new Underworld book comes out!

A night on the beach sitting next to a bonfire sounds wonderful.

Thanks for such a great week!

Thank you both for giving us such a great week! The chat last night was the icing on the cake...and many kudos to Jia for keeping us somewhat controlled (such a hard job to do). I hope you decide to make this a frequent event cuz you know we love you both!

Hugs and Kisses

A big Howdy to all from Houston! I'm jealous that you didn't include us in your world tour! Here's your official invitation for the next tour: "Ya'll come by!" And there are no good-byes, it's 'Ya'll come back!"

Oh, well, where are those lovely
Hoorahing Marines!!

I send a toast and huge thanks to
our amazing hostesses! Please
count me in for the drawing!

Pat Cochran

Ugh! I missed this entire party week!! I just FINALLY got internet after my move across the country (almost 2 stinking months!)! But, at least I can catch up reading this blog!
I'm really excited about a new author! Now...just to get everything unpacked so I can get back to my reading! :O)
Love the pics from this week!! They're all really yummy! Oh, and the drinks...can't wait to try them!

Well it certainly has been a fun week partying with you two! Have made myself a follower of yer blog there Deidre. :)

A Spartan warrior would be sooo nice, where do I find one again? Is there a way to put that on my Amazon wish list? ::sigh:: Smart/hot men are SO hard to come by these days. I guess I'll just read about them in books : ). Hope you guys are having fun! Surrealstar@yahoo.com

It certainly has been a fun filled week. Thanks for participating in the chat as well. It was a blast!

*Hiccup* Hahaha... cheers, ladies. Ooooh, I think I'm seeing stars. Too bad they aren't from kissing Spartan warriors *frown*

Oh well. I had a good time anyway. And boy have I've got beefcake to share with you but until then, bye and thanks.

Now back to that margarita...

Deidre and Gena, thanks for such a fun week, sharing all your wild adventures with us. I'd party along with you gals anytime.

This week has been great! It was fun to check in daily to see what was happening - AND to check to see who the lucky winners were!

Thanks!

I wish this wasn't the last day but I can say I had a blast celebrating with you both. Congrats once again to both of you on your new releases. I cannot wait to read them!

I loved the parties ladies!! You really know how to throw them. Thank you for the fun!!

The recipe for the Southern Belle drink sounds heavenly.

Thanks for sharing your writing talent with us!
Kelly

I'm so sad the party is ending, however I do so like Fridays! That means it is time to read and relax and maybe have a beverage of choice.

Thank you for the fabulous week ladies. Looking forward to the next time.

I absolutely love "Georgia on my Mind," but I usually listen to the Billie Holiday version. I love her vocals. :3

I wish I had money to try out the drink recipes you suggest. :\

Have a lovely evening!

Can't wait to see what next week brings!

What a great week! I never thought I would say that I've enjoyed someone else's travels, but thanks for something to look forward to every day.

The trip around the world has been fabulous. Thank you ladies!

Thanks for a great week.

Deidre - I just got Red Fire today from BN and can't wait to start it!

I was so excited to find out that you have another book coming out so soon! I've been waiting gods know how long! I had a fun time visiting your blog this week and I hope for more fun in the future!

WOOT...WOOT!!! I'm so ready for a bonfire, and I just happen to be in Georgia for the summer with my sisters. Are there enough spartans to go around, or is it B.Y.O.S. hehehe? You ladies are just to much fun, this week was a blast thanks hehehe! :D

I was off the computer today reminding myself to come here today to check out your travels!! I had a great week here. Thank you so much for the laughter!!

The Southern Belle sounds faboosh! Gotta try this.

I missed your chat last night. :(
will you be having a transcript of the chat on either or both of your blogs? It has certainly been a blast this week...PARTY ON!!!

I don't normally drink but this one really sounds good! I'm going to need to test this one out.

Thanks for the party. I missed most of the days but really enjoyed the ones I made it to.

Ahhhhhhhhhh man, missed Friday party... What can ya do, little cousin graduated! Sniff, sniff... Where did the years go? I am sooooo proud of him! Water smile!

OMG I followed the link for the Gods of Midnight . . . are those WINGS I saw!? Oooo you know the perfect man has wings! I'm going to have to check those out :-D

Hi ladies,

Thank you for the contest. I really enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to your new books.

did u mean nyx or does someone have the name nyxintime. cuz im confused if i won or not. if i did when how would i be able to abatain my prize?
if not its all gud

<3 nyx

Knights are not common
And heros grow old
Rescue from the tower
Would require someone bold

Becki

WOW!! THanks so much to all of you who posted that you're buying my books!! If you'd like signed bookplates, please email me at Deidre@Deidreknight.com

@Darcy, yes! Winged warriors...these Spartans are immortal hawk protectors. :)
D

thanks!!

I've done my duty to you Gena. I left several copies of your books all over the hospital for people to read and fall in love with you....My husband had a heart attack and I've been living there telling all the nurses about your fab books! Now all I have to do is figure out how to get my atlanis series back from my daughter. She's re-read them 5 times since march. You have usurped Stephanie Meyers in her heart.

Ohhhh bonfire and bonbons sound great.... and a hot body to snuggle with.... lol

You guys know how to party! :)