Awesomely Awesome
February 5th, 2010
You know, any time anyone has something positive to say about my books, I'm thrilled. Beyond thrilled. But when authors whose work is simply amazing, authors who I go fangirl over, talk about my books, I'm floored. It means so much to have someone whose work you admire like your books.
I still feel so new at this, like I don't belong with the cool people who actually know what they're doing and seem to do it so effortlessly.
One of those people is Gena Showalter, who talked about Ecstasy Unveiled on her blog today. (Congrats to Gena on her NYT and USA Today appearance with Twice as Hot!) I first found Gena's books when I read Savor Me Slowly, and I was sucked in by the amazing writing. Then I started reading her demons, and holy hot, Batman! OMG. Love. Just…love. And now she is showing off two new Lord of the Underworld covers that are simply gorgeous! Go check 'em out!
Another one of those people is Lynn Viehl, who blew me away with her generosity right after hurricane Katrina. Not a single day goes by that I don't think about it, because the angel keychain she sent me holds my car keys, and the dictionary she sent to replace my destroyed sits beside me. She also sent me StarDoc, which blew me away with awesomeness. And then I started reading her Darkyn series, and damn…I fell into that world and stayed there for days after each book (not in a creepy insane alternate-reality way. I swear.)
Anyway, she posted about Ecstasy Unveiled and gave me all kinds of warm fuzzies…and she's also giving away copies of Lore's book, because she's generous like that. Truly, she amazes me. So please, hop over and say hi, and if you haven't tried her books, now's the time. She just started a spinoff series, and the first book, Shadowlight, is off-the-charts good.
USA Today and New York Times!!!!!
February 4th, 2010
Exciting news, and not just for me!!!!
My hands are STILL shaking, and I found all this stuff out yesterday afternoon, but…Ecstasy Unveiled hit #58 on the USA Today list, which is a big jump from #81, which was where Passion Unleashed debuted.
AND…Lore also jumped 10 spots on the New York Times, putting Ecstasy Unveiled at #23 on the NYT!!!! Squeeeeee!!!!!! <--that's me, still squeeing even though my voice is kind of gone.
But that's not all.
Nope.
My awesome Sydney Croft buddy, Stephanie Tyler, also hit the New York Times bestseller list at #22 — for the first time!!!! Holy crap, Steph! You're a New York Times bestselling author!!!!!
We're right next to each other, which is really freaky, but it also makes sense. We've been running neck and neck since the beginning when we got The Call within days of each other. Then we sold our Croft books together. Then we sold our individual series within weeks of each other.
She hit the NYT on her third book, and I hit on my third book. And we both hit this time on the same day, side by side, with purple covers.
How weird is that?
So anyway, that's the news. Oh, and we sold the first two Sydney Croft books to Germany, so yay for foreign translations and fun covers!!!
Thanks to everyone who has been so enthusiastic about the Demonica series and who bought Ecstasy Unveiled. You guys are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
Big, squishy virtual hug!!!!!!
Linkage And Stuff
February 1st, 2010
First off, I just want to say that I have the BEST readers in the world. I really do. Just when I'm beginning to understand why some authors limit their web presence and access to them (I've been dealing with mega-crazy harassment lately) support and encouragement comes in huge, happy waves. So thank you to everyone who has been so wonderful.
In other news…my editor just informed me that Ecstasy Unveiled hit #8 on the Borders Romance bestseller list! Again, another huge thank you to everyone who bought a book from there! I think this is the first time I've been on that list, so, yay!
Also, today I'm over at Dear Author with my first sale story. Which is actually my second first sale story…
And ultimate coolness…over at BookReaderTimes is a giveaway for Ecstasy Unveiled! Pop on by!
One more thing…if you're waiting on a prize you won that I'm supposed to be sending out, please be patient. I'm at the screaming end of a deadline, so once I get it done I'll get some of the packages out. Plus, I'm waiting on author copies of Ecstasy Unveiled, so I can't send out any of those until I get them.
Thanks again, everyone!!!!
Boppin’ Around The Blogosphere
January 28th, 2010
Man, I couldn't be busier if I was actually out in the world doing a book tour. Not that I'm complaining, mind you! Release time is always crazy fun.
So I have links!
First, in case I haven't mentioned it, I have a Cafe Press store where you can get the coffee mug I've posted in pics on my blog. I need to put that link up on my sidebar eventually. Anyway, here's the link to Larissa Ione's Underworld Store
Today I'm at Blackraven's Erotic Cafe with tips on writing!
I'm also over at RR@H to chat about demon heroes…and there's a contest!
I'm chatting about my favorite shows and how they're always getting cancelled over at Pop Culture Divas!
Over at Smexybooks, there's a review and a contest!
*** Updated to add: I'm over at Emma Peterson's with an interview and a chance to win a book from my backlist. If you already have all my books, you can choose a Demonica tote instead! Click here!
And did I tell you that I got a sneak peek at Sin's cover? *swoons* It's awesome! I also have back cover copy to show you really soon! That'll help give you an idea what the book will be about. I'm having so much fun with it!
Okay, gotta get back to Sin. Hope everyone is having a great day!
Bitten By Books Release Party!
January 27th, 2010
Hey everyone!
Thanks for making Ecstasy Unveiled's release day so awesome! To top it off, I got a sneak peek at Sin Undone's cover, and I can't wait to show you. It's the best yet. Absolutely incredible, and I'm SO happy!
Anyway, today I'm over at Bitten By Books with a video interview. (I sound like such a dork.) I'd love for you to stop by — I'm giving away an iPod shuffle (green, just like Sin's in her book) with a gift certificate, a Demonica tote and goodies, and a Demonica coffee mug.
Hope to see you there!
Lore is Here!!!!
January 26th, 2010
YAY!!!!
OMG, Ecstasy Unveiled is FINALLY here!
Man, it was a bumpy road — his first draft nearly killed me, and then came revisions, all of it done during a move from Virginia to Wisconsin. I was writing in the car as my husband drove, was writing in the hotel rooms when we stopped, and I didn't unpack boxes in the new house for a month.
But the book came together, I got a great cover, and it all fell into place. Even better, I share today with my Sydney Croft partner, Stephanie Tyler, whose book, Hold on Tight is out today too — and with a purple cover!
Also, I've got some stuff going on around the blogsphere today, but it's early in the morning and I haven't had any coffee, so I can't remember them all. I'll update throughout the day as links come in to me.
Here's one, though: I'm at the RomCon blog talking about book covers!
Also, my publisher made this really cool interactive E-card for the release — just click here to be taken to my desk! Check out the gargoyle! And if you click on the papers, you'll get some concept art and info about the weapons in the book, and click on the iPod to hear me talking about weapons in the Demonica world. My publisher is so awesome…
Almost There!
January 25th, 2010
I'm SO excited — tomorrow Ecstasy Unveiled officially releases!
And there's a cool party coming on the 27th to celebrate!
Just hop over to Bitten By Books and RSVP for 25 extra entries.
Entries for what?
Grand Prize: 2GB Apple iPod Shuffle in green (just like Sin's in her book) plus a $25 gift certificate
2nd Prize: The Demonica tote pictured below with all the goodies
3rd Prize: The Demonica mug pictured below with all the goodies
I'm going to try to do a video interview for the party — TRY being the operative word, here. I'm kind of lame when it comes to stuff like this. And shy. Yes, you heard me. Shy. My horns are definitely well-concealed. Hope you'll join me!
All Over Blogland Today!
January 21st, 2010
I'm really, really busy today, all over blogland, giving away stuff and doing interviews and blog posts…
Would love for you to come see me!
First up…Lore (Ecstasy Unveiled) and Chris (Hard To Hold) are interviewing each other in a two-day Demon/SEAL event! And we're giving away stuff. Including demon and SEAL duckies! Come see what happens when you stick a demon and SEAL in a room together!
Next, I'm over at the fabulous Beth Kery's with an interview and a giveaway! And while you're there, don't forget to enter her BIG contest, in which you can win $100 gift certificate! Come on over! 
I'm also over at the Witchy Chicks blog talking about things like Egypt! The Witchy Chicks blog is run by some awesome authors, so come check it out! 
Also…this is the bag I've been giving away as prizes on several blogs — it's a neat tote/boat bag, so if you see a bag listed as a prize, that's it below! (includes the pens and bookmarks, but unless specified in the contest, not the duckie or notebook)
Does It Get Easier?
January 19th, 2010
I'm starting to get REALLY antsy now that Lore is only a week away!
People often ask me, "Does each release get easier, or harder?"
Well…I have two answers for that. Yes, and no.
Yes, because I've been through it now, several times. I know what to expect. I know there will be people who like the new book, and there will be those who don't. I'll get good reviews and bad ones. Every bad review toughens my hide a little, and every good one raises my spirits. It's all getting to be very familiar.
And no, because with every release, there's more pressure. The things that run through an author's mind: What if people who have loved the other books hate this one? What if I let readers down? What if this book totally tanks and my career is over? And yes, you think these things with the very first books, but with each one that comes after that, the pressure mounts.
So yes and no. Either way, I wouldn't give it up. A new release might be nerve-wracking, but it's also exciting, and the rush is like nothing else. 
And…speaking of good reviews, over at Lea's, she's got a FANTASTIC review of Ecstasy Unveiled, as well as a giveaway (open to international readers! ) that includes demon duckies!!! So head on over and say hi!
Happy Tuesday, everyone!
A Mish-Mash!
January 15th, 2010
How is everyone? Surviving the cold?
It's warming up here in Wisconsin — a January thaw. Bleh. I want more snow! This has been such a mild winter. I will be happy to not have rude snowmobilers cutting through my yard, though.
While working on revisions to Sin Undone (I love this book!) I've been watching the tragedy unfolding in Haiti. It's bringing back a lot of memories of Katrina, and that's been a little hard. This is one of those times I wish I'd followed through with my desire to keep my EMT certification and join a SAR team. 
In more uplifting news, there's still time to check out my interview at Paranormal Haven and win Passion Unleashed!
Also, I just got an AWESOME review of Desire Unchained at The Raving Readers. I'm always extra happy to get good reviews of Shade's book, because I know he can be the hardest character to like for a lot of people. His book is also much darker than Eidolon's, so the shift in tone can throw readers. The harshest reviews I've gotten on the Demonica books have been on Shade's book. So any time I get a great review of Desire Unchained, I'm super excited.
Speaking of reviews, Larissa at Larissa's Life loved Passion Unleashed! Don't forget to stop by to comment on the daily posts for more chances to win!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
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