Head over to my website either by clicking the tab above or go directly to my contest page here. Now that's a cute mug you can enjoy any beverage in! Good luck!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
A Doggie Mug
To celebrate the New Year and my new release, Groomed for Murder, I am giving away a copy of Leashed and a doggie mug of your choice. Here is the one a lucky winner just received.
Head over to my website either by clicking the tab above or go directly to my contest page here. Now that's a cute mug you can enjoy any beverage in! Good luck!
Head over to my website either by clicking the tab above or go directly to my contest page here. Now that's a cute mug you can enjoy any beverage in! Good luck!
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Party & Prizes Time!
Another year is over!
Can you believe it? Well we authors, readers, and bloggers sure can't. And to
celebrate the New Year with a bang, we're going crazy and sending out so many
prizes, fun parties, experiences, and other goodies, that it's a bit scary.
Each author has a favorite New Year memory, book, idea, or way to party and we're
going to show you!
And while we do that, we
are EACH doing a giveaway. Yep. There will be over 200 giveaways on each blog
hosted by that Author or Blogger.
But that's not all....
We have THREE grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 200 times!
New Year's Day Dinner
Green Goddess Dip (appetizer)
Roasted Pork Loin
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
Triple Chocolate Mousse Pyramids
And, of course, more bubbly or your favorite mixed drinks. Raising my glass to the end of 2012 and welcoming 2013! May all your dreams come true!
Speaking of the new and dreams come true--I have a new release! Groomed for Murder, Book #2 in my Going to the Dogs Series is out now!
Can a dog have a bad hair day?
Brooke Palmer owns Pawlish, an
exclusive doggie spa and grooming business in upper Manhattan, but when a
client’s champion poodle gets a bad poodle cut and has to undergo therapy to
recover, the client sues. The lawyer they send is drop dead gorgeous, but
Brooke won't be wooed by a corporate shark in a sharp suit.
Corporate lawyer Drew Hudson has
better things to do then take on this ridiculous lawsuit, but since he works
for the client’s husband, he has no choice.
After meeting the beautiful, sweet-tempered owner, he can’t keep his
mind on the silly case. But when the
client turns up dog gone dead, Brooke may be a conflict of interest when she’s
charged with the murder. All Drew wants
to do is prove that this sexy entrepreneur is not dangerous, except to his
heart.
Can
she take a chance on him?
Find it
on:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Now what are those prizes and how do you enter?
You must leave a comment with your email address. It doesn't have to be anything big, but to be entered to win the grand prizes and to be sure I have a way to contact the winners, there has to be at least an email address. But I love comments, too! Then fill out as many of the Rafflecopter entries as you like (the more you do, the better the chances of winning.)
I'll choose two winners at random and contact them by email after the giveaway is over. Have a wonderful day, and happy hopping.
My Prizes
1 $10 GC to Amazon
1 digital copy of Leashed
But there's still more...
1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet
2nd Grand Prize: A $300 Amazon or B&N Gift Card
3rd Grand Prize: A Swag Pack that contains paperbacks, ebooks, 50+ bookmarks, cover flats, magnets, pens, coffee cozies, and more!
Everything in the grand prizes is available to U.S. and International entrants, except the Swag Pack which is available only to U.S. entrants.
Everything in the grand prizes is available to U.S. and International entrants, except the Swag Pack which is available only to U.S. entrants.
To find ALL the hoppers go here!!
Friday, December 28, 2012
Guest Blogging with Lady Scribes
Hey guys - I'm over visiting with Lady Scribes on December 28th. Come on over and let me know some of your Holiday traditions!
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
This Puppy's on Sale!
Monday, December 24, 2012
Tag! I'm It!
I'm it because I got tagged by M.S. Spencer as an author in The Next Big Thing Blog Hop. I'd like to thank her for tagging me. That gives you, the reader, an opportunity to find out about M.S. and about me and four other authors. Who knows? You might find your favorite next big thing right here.
The trouble with some good books is that no one has heard of them. Plenty of publicity goes to the top selling books, but while everyone may be reading and enjoying those books, there are some that might be missed in the rush.
We're attempting to get some exposure for some great books. One author posts and tags other authors who link back to the blog the next week and tag new authors. I'm sure you'll find some great books along the way. So, yes, this blog is like a game of tag, but you don't have to count to ten.
I've been traditionally published since 1996, but I'm brand new to self-publishing. A good friend of mine encouraged me to jump in with both feet and that's what I've done. My plan is to have four books out by the anniversary of my foray into self-publishing. That's the full Going to the Dogs Series. So come back often to see what is going on with my gals, their heroes, and all the wonderful pets!
So this is the part about me. I've answered ten questions about my current WIP:
What is the working title of your current/next book?
My current work in progress is Groomed for Murder which is at the end stages and soon will be uploaded. I will then begin working on the next book in the series Hounded.
Where did you get the idea for that book?
This is the second book in the Going to the Dog Series. I got the idea from the tight friendships of the women in the show Sex and the City. New York City was a great place to set the stories, a nice cosmopolitan backdrop that is very dog friendly.
What's the genre of the book?
Contemporary romance with comedy and a little mystery.
If you could pick actors to play the lead characters in your story, who would you pick?
For my hero, Drew Hudson, it would be Alex Pettyfer. He's got those great green eyes and that to die for curly blond hair. And in this picture he looks like my corporate shark lawyer.
For my heroine, Brooke Palmer, I think Emma Roberts would be perfect. she's fresh, innocent looking, and beautiful with just a gleam of spunky in her eye. She's the perfect foil for my hero.
How would you describe your book in one sentence?
Brooke Palmer gets sued by a client for a bad poodle cut, requiring dog therapy, but the lawyer they send wants to settle out of court and savvy entrepreneur Brooke won't be wooed by a corporate shark in a sharp suit.
How will your book be published, submitted through the traditional route to a traditional publisher or will you be handling it yourself through Indie Publishing methods?
This series is self-published.
If you are an Indie Author, will you be publishing through your own Indie Publishing company or in a collective with other Indie Authors?
My own company, Blue Moon Creative.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of this book?
I had a goal to get this book up quickly after I released the first book, Leashed. So, I buckled down and wrote this book in a month.
What other books within your genre are similar to yours?
I think my books would be similiar to Susan Donovan or Susan Elizabeth Phillips, although these two writers write mainstream books, my book is more category.
Who or what inspired you to write this book?
The tight bond of female friendship and the magic of falling in love with someone you thought might be an enemy. I liked that challenge.
What about your book will pique the reader's interest?
This book is about two people who are afraid of change and think they're enemies when, in fact, they're perfectly right for each other. They just don't know it. Wink. And, the dogs. They have personalities of their own.
Here are the authors who will be joining the hop for the week of December 31, 2012. Maybe one of them will become your new favorite author!
1/3: Athena Grayson
1/2: David Russell
1/1: Jen Talty
1/2: Sydney Jane Baily
The trouble with some good books is that no one has heard of them. Plenty of publicity goes to the top selling books, but while everyone may be reading and enjoying those books, there are some that might be missed in the rush.
We're attempting to get some exposure for some great books. One author posts and tags other authors who link back to the blog the next week and tag new authors. I'm sure you'll find some great books along the way. So, yes, this blog is like a game of tag, but you don't have to count to ten.
I've been traditionally published since 1996, but I'm brand new to self-publishing. A good friend of mine encouraged me to jump in with both feet and that's what I've done. My plan is to have four books out by the anniversary of my foray into self-publishing. That's the full Going to the Dogs Series. So come back often to see what is going on with my gals, their heroes, and all the wonderful pets!
So this is the part about me. I've answered ten questions about my current WIP:
What is the working title of your current/next book?
My current work in progress is Groomed for Murder which is at the end stages and soon will be uploaded. I will then begin working on the next book in the series Hounded.
Where did you get the idea for that book?
This is the second book in the Going to the Dog Series. I got the idea from the tight friendships of the women in the show Sex and the City. New York City was a great place to set the stories, a nice cosmopolitan backdrop that is very dog friendly.
What's the genre of the book?
Contemporary romance with comedy and a little mystery.
If you could pick actors to play the lead characters in your story, who would you pick?
For my hero, Drew Hudson, it would be Alex Pettyfer. He's got those great green eyes and that to die for curly blond hair. And in this picture he looks like my corporate shark lawyer.
For my heroine, Brooke Palmer, I think Emma Roberts would be perfect. she's fresh, innocent looking, and beautiful with just a gleam of spunky in her eye. She's the perfect foil for my hero.
How would you describe your book in one sentence?
Brooke Palmer gets sued by a client for a bad poodle cut, requiring dog therapy, but the lawyer they send wants to settle out of court and savvy entrepreneur Brooke won't be wooed by a corporate shark in a sharp suit.
How will your book be published, submitted through the traditional route to a traditional publisher or will you be handling it yourself through Indie Publishing methods?
This series is self-published.
If you are an Indie Author, will you be publishing through your own Indie Publishing company or in a collective with other Indie Authors?
My own company, Blue Moon Creative.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of this book?
I had a goal to get this book up quickly after I released the first book, Leashed. So, I buckled down and wrote this book in a month.
What other books within your genre are similar to yours?
I think my books would be similiar to Susan Donovan or Susan Elizabeth Phillips, although these two writers write mainstream books, my book is more category.
Who or what inspired you to write this book?
The tight bond of female friendship and the magic of falling in love with someone you thought might be an enemy. I liked that challenge.
What about your book will pique the reader's interest?
This book is about two people who are afraid of change and think they're enemies when, in fact, they're perfectly right for each other. They just don't know it. Wink. And, the dogs. They have personalities of their own.
Here are the authors who will be joining the hop for the week of December 31, 2012. Maybe one of them will become your new favorite author!
1/3: Athena Grayson
1/2: David Russell
1/1: Jen Talty
1/2: Sydney Jane Baily
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Groomed for Murder Finished and Delayed
I just sent the book off to my editor for one last read. The formatter is in place and the time on December 29th reserved. But, there's a fly in the ointment. I just found out today that Amazon and the other retailers are closing down from December 21st to January 2nd. So, that puts a kink in my plan to release Groomed for Murder on December 29th. Don't despair, I intend to upload it on December 29th at the off-chance it'll get published. Otherwise, check for it after January 2nd.
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