Archive for March, 2010

Take the Poll at Bitten by Books. You might be surprised at some of the results.
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Polling runs through Saturday 4/3/10 at or around 11:00 pm CST. VOTE on the Right side of the site then stop here to tell us How much sex do you want in your books? And why you feel the way you do.

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Monday, March 29, 2010

Interview with Tracy L. Ranson

Passion and desire...across time, Let's welcome erotica author, Tracy L. Ranson. She's here today to tell us about her tantalizing romances. Don't be shy, ask her those questions you've been dying to know.

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Amy Ramsey's Blogspot-Trinagon Reviews

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Stop by Martha's Bookshelf for reviews, contests and so much more!

Review - Moon Shifter by Karen Michelle Nutt Plus Comment Contest

Review: This was a very fast, engaging and sexy romance.

Here is a Question for you:

Click here to participate: Martha's Bookshelf

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PNR Paranormal Reviews

(All books link back to PNR site for blurbs and reviews. Find you next read!)

Chosen by the members of Paranormal Romance lists as the best books and authors of Paranormal Romance published in 2009. Final voting ran from February 1, 2009 through February 15th, 2009 midnight (Eastern Time). The winners were announced at 8pm ET Sunday, March 21st, 2010 via Twitter with hashtag #PNRPEARL. Join us in our celebration of Paranormal Romance!!

Anthology Best ANTHOLOGY: Voting is based on the entire collection. The collection must have paranormal elements in 50% of the novellas.
Must Love Hellhounds by Iona Andrews, Charlaine Harris, Meljean Brook, Nalini Singh Winner	Strange Brew by Charlaine Harris, Jim Butcher, Patricia Briggs, Karen Chance, P.N. Elrod, Rachel Caine Honorable Mention	Belong To The Night by Cynthia Eden, Sherrill Quinn, Shelly Laurenston Honorable Mention
FANTASY Best Romantic FANTASY: This category includes traditional Fantasy which is set in wholly imaginary landscapes, and alternate history (a.k.a. historical fantasy). Stories draw imaginatively on speculation in the plot and setting.
Queen of Song and Souls by C. L. Wilson Winner	The Shadow Queen by Anne Bishop Honorable Mention	Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead Honorable Mention
FUTURISTIC ROMANCE Best FUTURISTIC Romance - Stories in this category require the main plot to be set in a time far enough into the future for there to be significant developments (changes) in culture as we know it, or the introduction of an otherworldly culture which affects the contemporary world - plot involves two romantically linked central characters.
Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh Winner	Heart Change by Robin D. Owens Honorable Mention
FANTASY / MAGICAL ROMANCE Best FANTASY/MAGICAL Romance - Story takes place in the natural world but featuring beings [mythical or real] with unnatural abilities. Stories may include visits to other realms. This category also includes ghosts and psychics.
Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh Winner	The Perfect Poison by Amanda Quick Honorable Mention	Possess Me at Midnight by Shayla Black Honorable Mention
SCIENCE FICTION Best Romantic SCIENCE FICTION & FUTURISTIC FANTASY - Stories involve speculations based on current or future science or technology as the plot focus or involve a futuristic setting which is significantly different from the world as we know it.
Hope's Folly by Linnea Sinclair Winner	The Warlord's Daughter by Susan Grant Honorable Mention	Beyond the Rain by Jess Granger Honorable Mention
SHAPESHIFTERS Best SHAPESHIFTER Romance - Books in this category include beings that have the ability to take on different forms one of which must be human. Werewolves, Selkies, and others.
Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh Winner	Eternal Craving by Nina Bangs Honorable Mention	Burning Wildby Christine Feehan Honorable Mention Destiny Wolf by Terry Spear Honorable Mention
Time Travel Best TIME TRAVEL Romance - Stories in which main character[s] travel to a time period other than their own. Can be historical, contemporary, or futuristic in setting.
Guardian by Angela Knight Winner	What Would Jane Austen Do? by Laurie Brown Honorable Mention	Creighton Manor by Karen Michelle Nutt Honorable Mention
URBAN FANTASY Best Romantic URBAN FANTASY: Fantasy in which supernatural elements are introduced into contemporary, real-world, urban settings.
Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs Winner	Turn Coat by Jim Butcher Honorable Mention	Frostbittenby Kelley Armstrong Honorable Mention Destined for an Early Graveby Jeaniene Frost Honorable Mention
VAMPIRE Best VAMPIRE Romance- Darker and generally more sensual, these stories feature preternatural beings who subsist on human and/or animal blood, or life force (in the case of psychic vampires) often having magical powers and the ability to transform.
Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward Winner	Over My Dead Body by Michele Bardsley Honorable Mention	Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan Honorable Mention
NEW AUTHOR Best NEW AUTHOR - This applies to an author whose debut novel was released (for the first time), in the award year; and who also had a paranormal romance release within that year (can be the same). This applies only to book format offerings (print or electronic).
by Kimberly Frost Winner	Chloe Neill Honorable Mention	Cheryl Pierson, Honorable Mention
OVERALL BEST PARANORMAL ROMANCE Favorite OVERALL PARANORMAL - Any single title paranormal romance first released in the award year.
Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward Winner	Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris, Honorable Mention	Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh Honorable Mention

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Monday, March 22, 2010

Interview with Debra Kayn

Debra Kayn is here today to tell us about her romantic tales with yummy hunks to fantasize about as you sip your favorite drink! Let's give Debra a warm welcome.

Don't forget to leave a comment or ask her a question. She'd love to hear from you.

Debra is also offering one person who leaves a comment their choice of either Ride Free or Resurrecting Charlie's Girl. She'll post the winner's name tonight, so make sure you check back to see if you won. That person can email her at debrakayn@debrakayn.com with their preference of book and email addy.

Coming Soon Interviews and Articles from your favorite authors:

Tracy L. Ranson- March 29th
Laura Tobmei- April 5th
Brigit Aine- April 12th
Rohini Sunderam- April 19th

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Honorable Mention 2009 PEARL

ParaNormal Excellence Award in Romantic Literature

I'll be posting all the category winners soon!

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Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup currants (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda. Blend egg and buttermilk together, and add all at once to the flour mixture. Mix just until moistened. Stir in butter. Pour into prepared pan.
3. Bake for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the bread comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

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Monday, March 15, 2010

Today at KMN Books Blogspot an Interview with Mariposa Cruz

Mariposa Cruz is here today to tell us about her new release, Howl and give us some insight into her werewolf world. Let's give her a warm welcome. Leave a comment or ask her a question. She'll be by to answer them. http://kmnbooks.blogspot.com/

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