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Larissa's Blog
Friday, February 26th, 2010
Yeah, one of these days I'll actually post something of substance instead of fun fluff, today will not be that day! 
First up, a new contest! You can win EITHER Ecstasy Unveiled OR your choice of Demonica books! Just leave a note which one you want in the comments, and chat up about tattoos! Hop over to Darkly Reading to enter!
 Second, how often do you read books and think, wow, I want this to be a movie, and I'd love for (insert actor here) to play (insert character here.) Well, now you can cast the books! The website is called Story Casting, and it's all kinds of fun! Who would YOU choose to play the lead roles in the Demonica books?
Tonight, Stephanie Tyler and I are chatting at the LIST Forum at 8PM EST, so if you're up and around, we'd love to see you there!
Okay, that's it for now…have a great weekend, everyone!
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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Okay, holidays are over, deadline is past, release day is in the rearview mirror…I finally have some spare time! Not a lot, mind you, but I can now sleep, eat, and take showers. (TMI?)
So…as promised, I'll give you my address, and if you would like a signed bookplate and/or bookmarks, you can send me a stamped, self-addressed letter-sized envelope (you know, the long ones), and I'll pop the goodies into your envelope and stick it in the mail back to you.
Just send your SASE to:
Larissa Ione
PO Box 302
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
I will sign the bookplate to the name on the envelope unless you specify different. Sorry, but no non-personalized bookplates. (Also, right now this is for US residents only. Apologies, but I haven't figured out how to do international mailings yet with SASE's. I might just have to have people send an addressed envelope and then just deal with postage and the PO myself.)
And speaking of stuff, there are two copies of Ecstasy Unveiled up for grabs at Over The Edge Book Reviews!
Over at Bitten By Books, author Mark Henry is having a launch contest for his new book, Battle of the Network Zombies. I'm bringing this up because his videos are freaking hilarious, and I also just happen to be reading the first book in his urban fantasy-zombie Amanda Feral series, Happy Hour of the Damned.
 OMG, the book is twisted, gory, disgusting, and funny as hell. Don't say I didn't warn you.
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Monday, February 22nd, 2010
I have winners!
Larissa Ione book: Susan D
Sydney Croft book: L Vann
Riding Wild by Jaci Burton: Liona Spencer
Demonica Tote: Forett
Congrats, winners! Please email me at larissa AT larissaione.com or contact me by clicking on "Contact" above, and shoot me your snail mail addy!
Congrats to the winners, and thanks everyone for playing!
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010
 I had some awesome news last night; Ecstasy Unveiled is now celebrating THREE WEEKS on the USA Today bestseller list! OMG! Lore has done really, really well, and to celebrate, I'm giving away books!
I'll give away one copy of any of my Ione books, one copy of any of my Croft books, and because it's Jaci Burton's birthday today, I'll give away a copy of Riding Wild too!
Just tell me in the comments which Ione book OR Sydney Croft book you'd like, and then let me know if you've read Jaci Burton or not.
There will be four winners — one person will win an Ione book, one will win a Croft book, one who has NOT read Jaci Burton will win Riding Wild, and one who HAS read Jaci will win a Demonica tote.
So leave a comment!
Also, the Blogtalk Radio interview I did yesterday is now up to listen to! Lots of insider stuff about the Demonica series!
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Monday, 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!!!!
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Thursday, 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!
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Wednesday, 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!
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Monday, 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!
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Thursday, 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)
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Tuesday, 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!
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