Join me at Coffee with Oly LIVE tomorrow at 4pm EST!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Olympias/2008/12/07/Coffee-with-Oly-Author-Adrianne-Brennan

Oly will be interviewing me on her pagan blog talk radio about my latest releases, upcoming works, and more!

Join us at 4pm EST/2pm CST.



Love & Magic,
-A

Blood of the Dark Moon, Book 1 of the Dark Moon series, is available now!

Blood of the Dark Moon, Book 1 of the Dark Moon series, has been newly re-released by Freya's Bower!



ISBN: 978-1-935013-51-8
Genre: Vampire/Paranormal
Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Plus Novel
Price: $5.95

Originally published through Aphrodite's Apples Press, it went out of print when the publisher closed. Blood of the Dark Moon made the top five for Best Horror in the Preeditor and Editor's Polls of 2007, and was #1 bestseller at Aphrodite's Apples until its closing. It has been featured in Pretty/Scary, Geek Girls Online, and Realms of Fantasy Magazine.

Freya's Bower is its new publisher, and it is once again available! Mark your calendars and get some vampire erotic romance with a dash of occult intrigue in time for the holidays!

This book earned a WHOLE Bottle of Champagne review from Cocktail Reviews! Here's a quote: "Blood of the Dark Moon is a well-written, wonderful tale of intrigue, vampirism, love, tragedy, a thickening plot, and fast-paced action. I LOVED this book and was a little lost when it ended! Encore! Encore!" To read more of the review, go here: http://cocktailreviews.wordpress.com/2008/11/24/blood-of-the-dark-moon-freyas-bower/

For more reviews of this book from both readers and reviewers, go here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/reviews.html

This book has been nominated by REC for Best Erotic Romance - Paranormal: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Romance_erotica_connection/surveys?id=12835874

Available for purchase from Freya's Bower: http://www.freyasbower.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17&products_id=143

Blurb:

Amanda, graduate student and devoted follower of the Greek god Apollo, is intrigued when she meets Jesse, a handsome young scholar who shares her love of both the classics and the occult. He quickly sparks her interest--and ignites a dark flame of passion between them. Together, they embark on a shadowy path that leads Amanda straight into Jesse's scintillating underworld of vampires, magick, and secret societies.

Little does Amanda know she is about to fulfill a legacy that began over thirty years ago and ended in tragedy. Can she learn the truth about her identity in time to help those whom she has grown to care about, and find happiness in her new life with Jesse?

Blood of the Dark Moon combines the classic eroticism of vampires with a touch of modern sensual romance and occult intrigue.

To read more about this release and others in the Dark Moon series, go here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/books.html




Love & Magic,
-A

First Review of THE WAGONMASTER

Wilga at Cocktail reviews has awarded THE WAGONMASTER a whole bottle of champagne + one flute, a rating reserved for the best reads!

She calls THE WAGONMASTER "an exceptional novel" and says, "I can’t praise this book enough. Astounding."

Read the entire review here.

THE WAGONMASTER is available today Freya's Bower!

Nita
www.nitawick.com

Bitch Muse

Oh, so you think you have a difficult muse? Hehehehe...go meet mine over at Four Strong Women. She wields a bullwhip.

Four Strong Women

Vote for my FB sex scene

I sometimes write as J. Emberglass. My Bedevilled series is full of hot sex, dark humor, the paranormal, and incorporates het and m/m. I'd appreciate it if you'd follow the link and check out my hottest sex scene enty. If you enjoy it, please vote for it. But be careful. The content will make your panties burst into flames!

http://msaendlessromancecontest.blogspot.com/2008/11/j-emberglassbedevilled-book-iii.html

Here's the voting link: http://midnightseductionsauthors.wordpress.com/vote-in-contest/

THE WAGONMASTER

Coming November 25th!

Medical school taught Dr. Adelaide Jennings that there is no cure for her father's consumption. Determined to reach him in Oregon before the disease claims him, Addie will risk anything. Even her own life.

Joshua Reynolds escorts people along the arduous and dangerous Oregon Trail. He cannot force the members of the train to allow an unwed woman to join them. But the foolish doctor is determined to make the journey, even if she has to go alone. To protect the willful young woman, Josh agrees to marry Addie in name only. Together, they embark on a journey that tests their mettle, challenges their beliefs, and inflames their senses...but will they be able to resist the temptation to make their marriage a real one?

Excerpt:

“Damnation, woman! What happened?”

Tears threatened, but she clenched her jaw and answered, “I’ve stepped on something.”

He squatted beside her and grasped the foot she held off the ground. Addie placed her hands on his shoulders to steady herself. “I’m pretty sure it’s still in there. Can you remove it?” The initial shock of the injury began to recede, but she still couldn’t seem to catch her breath. His rough hand slid down her bare calf to cup her heel.

“That’s some splinter you got there. Hold still.”

Hold still? How could she possibly move? She tilted her head back and sucked in a strangled breath. The man’s hands sent a new kind of shiver through her.

He pulled the offending sliver of wood from the tender sole of her foot. “There.” His voice sounded strained, and she looked down into his dark brown eyes. The look they held both frightened and intrigued her. Her heart leapt as his hand glided back up her calf. He stood slowly, his hand continuing higher over her thinly covered thigh and hip. His palm settled in the small of her back. Her eyes never left his. She simply couldn’t look away.

“Woman, I warned you not to tempt me again.” He pressed her against his hard, warm body. She tried to speak, but her voice just wouldn’t work.

Any attempt to talk would have been futile anyway. His head lowered, and his lips slammed down on hers. This was no tender kiss like the one before. Her senses spun with the intensity of it. The pressure eased ever so slightly, and his tongue touched the seam of her lips. She stiffened at the unfamiliar act, and Reynolds’ fingers tangled in her hair and gave a sharp yank.

Addie gasped, allowing that sinful tongue to sneak into her mouth. And all thought vanished. She moaned, surrendering to the passion that gripped her. He answered with a groan. The sound sent a wave of heat through her. His tongue caressed hers, and she melted, seemingly boneless into his arms, the sensation exquisite. Never had she imagined such pleasure. His hands slid down her back to grasp her hips and pull them against his. The hard ridge of his arousal nudged her belly, but she couldn’t push him away. She had no desire to do so. She wanted to remain right here in his arms, pressed against his incredibly fascinating body. She wanted….

Visit my web site at www.nitawick.com for another excerpt! Sign up for my newsletter for a chance to win a copy!

Nita
www.nitawick.com

Featured Author at Simply Romance Reviews!

I'm pleased to announce I've been selected as the November Featured Author at Simply Romance Reviews. Julie at SRR put together a lovely page for me and I can't thank her enough. Please check it out here!

Have a great week!

~ Jamie

Blood and Mint Chocolates received a GREAT first review!

Mike Gleason, a reviewer of fiction and non-fiction pagan and occult books gave Blood and Mint Chocolates a great review!

Quick quote: "...the writing is excellent, the plotting is superb, and the erotica is top-flight. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I think you will as well."

You can read more what he has to say about my upcoming release here: http://adriannebrennan.com/bamc_gleason_review.html

For more information about this upcoming novella from Freya's Bower, go here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/bamc.html

Love & Magic,

-A

If you haven't already, will you take a moment to read my story Moonlight Invitation and at least a couple of the other shorties and place your vote? My entry is at the following link and it's under 600 words.

http://playgroundmystique.wordpress.com/2008/10/09/entry-3-moonlight-invitation-by-faith-bicknell-brown/ (voting link below)

If you'd like to read all the stories, the Contest Entries link is posted on the 10/28 entry.

If you enjoy Moonlight Invitation, I'd appreciate your vote. Voting is here: http://playgroundmystique.wordpress.com/2008/10/25/462/

Winner is drawn on Halloween, I believe.

Jamie Hill's October News

Good morning everyone! My October newsletter is now available and chock-full of news and interesting tidbits.

There's big news this month about a new venture I'm involved with, Custom Erotica Fantasies. Yeah, it's just as sexy as it sounds. Please check it out!

The final part of the free read Snowbound is included, I hope you've enjoyed this erotic, unusual tale!

I have another easy contest this month, this one concerning my new paranormal changeling release co-authored with Jude Mason. To find out more, read the newsie!

If you don't receive the newsletter in your email, you can find it in the files section at

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Jamie_Hill_Newsletter/


Have a great weekend!

Time to introduce myself

I thought I would take a moment to introduce myself for a moment. I was just accepted into the Freya's Bower family. My name is Missy Lyons and I have been writing romance and erotica for several years now. I started out writing sweet romances, and really enjoyed doing that, but the publishers seemed to want it hotter, so I catered to them.

I heard about a call for a sweet romance anthology and had a story swimming around in my head for years now--just waiting to be written. So I couldn't resist taking the opportunity to try for it. I have always been impressed with Freya's bower and the group of authors I know work here are people I look up to. I loved the Dreams and Desires anthology which was put out for a really good cause.

Wounded Hearts was written to help honor our fallen in the September 11 tragedy. I may not have ever come out and actually said how the father died, but I pictured him as losing his life saving others in the fire, and this story is about how his family honored his memory and yet still had to move on. The healing, that came afterwards and the pain and suffering.

I look forward to being here, and meeting everyone. Eventually I will tell you more about my story in One Touch, One Glance, as the anthology gets closer to publication.

Take care,
Missy
www.missylyons.com

Seeing Red wins best book

I'm all a-twitter, if that's even a word. Long and Short Reviews just notified me that Seeing Red won their contest for Best Book of the Week. I blogged about their outstanding review earlier this week.

Be sure and check out Seeing Red at my website. I have the reviews posted, an excerpt, and the buy links. Click on over http://www.maggietoussaint.com/

Maggie Toussaint

romance.danger.mystery

http://www.maggietoussaint.com/

LASR reviewed SEEING RED

I'm very happy to announce a new review for SEEING RED. Gloxinia at Long and Short Reviews said "This is a great story that you won't want to put down and I recommend it to anyone wanting a sweet, nongraphic romance." For the full review: http://www.longandshortreviews.com/LASR/0708/SeeingRed-MT.htm

Happy Summer!

Maggie Toussaint

http://www.maggietoussaint.com/

Buy Seeing Red at Freya's Bower and at Fictionwise

Spotlight & Interview

Paranormal Romance's monthly Paraphernalia Spotlight is on Faerie Tales this time.

Dee, the fantabulous coordinator of the spotlight, also interviewed me! FB's IN THE GLOAMING is mentioned in the interview. I hope you'll check it out.

Nita
www.nitawick.com

Sale on Edge of Sanity by Jamie Hill

For a limited time, the Edge of Sanity chapter book series is on sale.

Buy all five of Edge of Sanity, insert the code "edge of sanity" in the coupon code box, and get $2.25 off of your purchase.

This is a limited time offer. The code is good until May 31, 2008. Be sure to get your copies today!

Enjoy!

~ Jamie

Erotic fiction that's "Simply Irresistible"
Visit my website: www.jamiehill.biz
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and Authors Who Dare
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Seeing Red reviewed

Rita from Night Owl Romance recently reviewed SEEING RED, my contemporary romance about a woman who wants to change careers by remodeling the crumbling family home into a bed and breakfast.

Here's a snippet from the review: "This was a moderately paced story. The characters in Seeing Red were well written. Overall, it was a pleasant read."

To read more, click this link: http://www.nightowlromance.com/nightowlromance/reviews/Review.asp?ReviewId=1474

Maggie Toussaint
SEEING RED and just about every other color too...
romance.danger.mystery
www.maggietoussaint.com
www.myspace.com/maggietoussaint

In the Gloaming Review and Chat

In the Gloaming, coming March 25th, has received it's first review!

Beth from Paranormal Romance says:

"In the Gloaming is a collection of amazing stories written by five very talented authors. Each story is so unique and well written. From finding true love to defeating evil, there is something for everybody in this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I know others will too."

Read the rest of the review here.

Don't forget to join us for our release party! The authors of the faerie anthology, In the Gloaming, will be celebrating our release day at Brenda Williamson's Romance Party Yahoo loop. We'll be posting excerpts, and talking about our stories and the faerie lore that inspired them.

We'd be pleased if the entire FB family would join us on March 25th. We'll be posting throughout the day, so stop by any time and say hi. Help us throw some cyber confetti. There will be virtual champagne for everyone!

Wishing you a happily-ever-after,

Nita
www.nitawick.com

5 Angel Review for DRAGONS' CHOICE

I'm so excited! Marci just emailed me a link to the Fallen Angels Review for Dragons' Choice!

LeeAnn gave Dragons' Choice 5 Angels!!!!

Here's a quick snippet of her comments:

The characters are beautifully crafted, and draw the reader quickly into their world. There is danger, adventure, humor, and you can feel the air rushing across your skin each time the dragons take flight. The plot moves quickly, and holds your attention with the special kind of magic I have enjoyed in Ms. Mumford’s previous works. I will be waiting for each new installment of this series as we discover the fates of all of Sorcha’s children.

Read the complete review here.

Buy Dragons' Choice here.

*happy dancing on the ceiling*

Yeah! Seeing Red is out now

At long last, my romance is out from Freya's Bower!

I can hardly believe the book is available for people to read and buy. Thanks to my editors at Freya's Bower, this is a very powerful story about a woman coming into her own. And best of all, its the first in a series of three books. Those other faces on the cover? They belong to Maddy and Beverly Heartly and they have stories too.

Here's the blurb for Seeing Red:

Owning a bed and breakfast is Emma Heartly’s dream, but without a clear title she can’t afford the rehab of the abandoned family dwelling. To prove herself to her younger sisters, Emma moves in and begins renovating the two-story house.

Quentin Stone much admires the classic lines of the crumbling Victorian and its red-haired owner. Though Emma can’t afford to hire Stone Construction, he volunteers to help her after-hours.

Despite family interference, they lay the foundation for more than a B&B, but troubles follow. Can they overcome past mistakes to find happiness?

Buy this book at http://www.freyasbower.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=112

Maggie Toussaint

www.maggietoussaint.com

Come Join the Hunt!

Essence of Erotica
Valentine's Day
Scavenger Hunt

begins February 1, 2008 and runs through midnight CST, February15, 2008.

Search the sites of the following EOE authors for this logo:

Send an email to essence_of_erotica@yahoo.com with the authors listed in order, and the page of their site on which the logo was spotted.

On February 16, all correct entries will be placed in an empty Valentine's chocolate candy heart, and winners will be drawn randomly, for the prizes listed in alphabetical (author by first name) order.

Find the participating authors and website links here

Good luck and

Happy Valentine's Day!

Mark your calendars!

Coming March 25th!

Faeries come from all cultures and countries
and range in appearance from lovely to terrifying
to looking like an everyday person.
Some are benign, some malevolent.
Based on actual faerie lore, this anthology
incorporates the work of five spectacular authors
who have penned tales of iridescent ice beings,
fey men who love you into forgetfulness,
frightening creatures who wear caps of human skin,
enchanted lovers from a long lost era,
and the land of faerie dreams.
Step into the world of glamour where
the beautiful, the dreamy, the vicious,
and even a bit of the sexually bizarre
will captivate you--
but beware of the fey's beguiling ways!

The authors of the faerie anthology, In the Gloaming, will be celebrating our release day at Brenda Williamson's Romance Party Yahoo loop. We'll be posting excerpts, and talking about our stories and the faerie lore that inspired them.

We'd be pleased if the entire FB family would join us on March 25th. We'll be posting throughout the day, so stop by any time and say hi. Help us throw some cyber confetti. There will be virtual champagne for everyone!

Wishing you a happily-ever-after,

Nita

http://www.nitawick.com/

Yowser, I've been tagged!

by Maggie Toussaint

Tagged! It's a bit like that game of chase when you were a kid. You feel that touch on the back and your heart sinks cuz now you know you have to be IT. In this case, being IT isn't so bad. Thanks to Chris Columbus, I got tagged today.

Since I was working on this tagging post anyway, I posted it here as well because we have so many wonderful writers at Freya's Bower. I stay so busy I don't get out and about as much as I used to. I hope this helps us to start getting better acquainted.

In accordance to the rules of tagging, I'm to tell 7 things about myself that you might not know. Here's my list of 7:

1. I’m shy. You probably can’t tell because I enjoy internet marketing, but in real life, I run out of things to say astronomically fast. (That’s why I R a writer)

2. My husband hates going to the movies with me because I talk back to the screen. We rent movies and view them at home now; sometimes he fusses at the characters who do stupid stuff too.

3. I teach yoga twice a week. This is a recent development, and it came along much like my accidental newspaper reporter career. I’m letting serendipity guide me in my choice of careers these days.

4. I have 3 sisters and I’m the baby girl. But my brother is the true youngster of the family. That leaves me 4th of 5 children, a person without a clear path, someone who meanders through life. Are we starting to see a pattern yet?

5. I think of myself as calm and placid, but I’m actually a fire sign (Sagittarius) and I get quite riled up by injustice. Lately I’m on the warpath against my neighbor with his four hunting dogs penned up underneath my bedroom window.

6. My feet grew when I had kids. Other parts of me grew too, but I try not to look down because it’s discouraging.

7. When I was growing up my friends dubbed me the fudge queen because that’s the only food I knew how to cook. When I got engaged my best friend threw me a recipe party so my husband wouldn’t have to eat fudge at every meal.

Okay, that's 7 personal things about me. Hopefully you already know that I had an upcoming release from Freya's Bower titled SEEING RED, as well as releases from other publishers.

Stop by my website and read more about me!

MAGGIE
danger ... romance ... mystery
www.maggietoussaint.com
consolidated blog at www.myspace.com/maggietoussaint

Jamie Hill ~ Simply Irresistible Newsletter

January issue now available! Find out the latest news on what's coming, so to speak, and what's recently released! There's a new, easy contest, so don't miss out.

Click here to join, and be sure to check out the free read Snowbound, available one section per month. All six previously published sections
can be found in the files section.

Have a great weekend!

~ Jamie