Congratulations to the winners of my April website contest who correctly answered that in A Blood Seduction, the words Quinn remembers Arturo using when he was talking about Susie were ‘cajole’ and ‘seduce’. Each of the five winners will receive a signed copy of the first two books in my Esri series, The Dark Gate and Dark Deceiver.
Amy K. of Quincy, Massachusettes
Kami B. of Portland, Oregon
Sandra F. of Graham, North Carolina
Amy V. of Stafford, Virginia
Rose G. of Salam, Massachusettes
Congratulations to the winners! In place of a contest in May, I’ve started my postcard giveaway for the new book. If you’d like me to send you a signed postcard of the cover of A Blood Seduction (A Vamp City novel), just fill out the form on the Luck page of my website and I’ll send it, anywhere in the world.
ARC giveaway winners: Samantha, Mellissa Monteforte-Jimenez, and Rebe. Please email me (pamela@pamelapalmer.net) by Tuesday, May 8th, with your address so I can get these in the mail!
I just got home from a weekend conference/retreat, my second this month, and today bought plane reservations for two more. So I thought I’d give you the run-down — where I’ve been and more importantly, where I’m going, in case you want to come say ‘hi’!
Three weeks ago was the RT BookReviews convention in Chicago, which was a blast. I loved seeing so many of you at both Avon’s Indigo Lounge and at the huge book signing Saturday! Avon’s Indigo Lounge extravaganza is always one of my favorite events of RT. Tons of free books given away, food, champagne (served by last year’s Mr. Romance), and other giveaways (like shot glasses advertising A Blood Seduction).
Not only was RT in town, but also Chicago’s Comic Con (C2E2). I did a book signing there (above) and sat on a panel, We’re No Angels, with Charlaine Harris, Christina Henry, Chloe Neill, Karina Cooper, Jeaniene Frost, and Kerrelyn Sparks. In the following clip, we discuss why our heroines are no damsels in distress.
This past weekend, I attended the Washington Romance Writers’ annual Retreat in Westminster, Maryland. The weekend kicked off with a book signing at Turn the Page bookstore in Boonsboro owned by Nora Roberts’ husband.
Nora was there, of course, along with me and fourteen other authors. Left is a picture of me at Turn the Page with Christine Trent, Allison Leotta, and Robyn Carr.
My travel schedule for the next few months:
Tulsa, Oklahoma: Saturday, June 2, 2012 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Naperville, Illinois: Sunday, June 3, 2012 2:00pm
Frankfort, Illinois: Monday, June 4, 2012 7:00pm
Plano, Texas: Saturday, June 9, 2012, 1:00-5:00pm
Anaheim, California: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 5–8 p.m.
New Orleans, Louisiana: Saturday, August 11, 2012, 2-4 p.m.
In addition, I’ll probably be doing a signing in the Fairfax, Virginia area in late May.
Note: All of these events are open to the public except the one in Plano. Information, including how to buy a ticket to the tea in Plano and the other authors signing with me, is available on the Media and Events page of my website.
As for the ARCs (Advanced Reading Copies), I have three left of A Blood Seduction, book 1 in my new Vamp City series which hits shelves May 29th. On Thursday, May 3rd, I’ll choose three people from the comments below to get one. Question for you: have you ever attended a book signing? If so, whose? If you’ve attended a lot of them, which one was most recent? (If you’ve already received an ARC of this book, please let me know. I’m losing track!)
I’m thrilled to reveal the book trailer for A BLOOD SEDUCTION, the first book in my new Vamp City series, which hits stores May 29th!
To celebrate, I’m giving away a complete set of signed Feral Warrior novels, books 1-6. For a chance to win, post the trailer link (http://youtu.be/IYS8ayK5B0M) on Facebook, Twitter, your blog, or any place vamp lovers hang out on-line. Let me know where you posted it (with link) in the comments section below. Each posting to a different site counts as a new entry, but only one post per site counts. (A post to Facebook counts as one. Fifteen posts to Facebook still just counts as one. Please don’t spam.) On Twitter, please use the hashtag #VampCity.
I’ll pick the winner April 25th. Welcome to Vamp City!
Congratulations to the winners of my March contest who correctly answered that in Warrior Rising, Princess Ilaria needs the draggon stone in order to remove death marks. All three winners will receive a signed copy of the first two books in my Esri series, The Dark Gate and Dark Deceiver.
Christa B. of Kelowna, British Columbia
Stacie D. of Seattle, Washington
Natasha D. of Pocahontas, Illinois
Don’t forget to visit my Luck page for my latest contest!
Congratulations to the winners of my February contest who correctly answered that in A Blood Seduction, Quinn’s captor is an Emora Vamp. All three winners will receive a signed copy of Hunger Untamed, the fifth book in my Feral Warriors series.
Mina G. of Hamburg, Pennsylvania
Rachel M. of Long Beach, California
Susan P. of Chicago, Illinois
Your books will be in the mail tomorrow!
And don’t forget to check out my Luck page for my latest contest.
Congratulations to the winners of my January website contest!
Rhonda P. from Wilsondale, WV
Lori H. from Lebanon, TN
Megan M. from Weston, CT
All three correctly answered that in A Warrior’s Desire, Charlie and Tarrys first met on the battlefield at the Dupont Circle Fountain. They’ll receive signed copies of both Desire Untamed and Obsession Untamed, the first two books in the Feral Warriors series.
Be sure to enter the February contest on my Luck page! Winners are always chosen at random from those answering the question correctly.
I can finally share with you the gorgeous cover of my first vampire novel, book 1 of the Vamp City series, A BLOOD SEDUCTION!
A Blood Seduction hits bookshelves (and ereaders) May 29th!
From the back cover:
Vampires live only for lust and pleasure in the eternal twilight of Vamp City. But the city’s magic is dying. The only person who can restore it? A beautiful woman from the mortal world…one who knows nothing of the power she wields. Quinn Lennox is searching for a missing friend when she stumbles into a dark otherworld that only she can see–and finds herself at the mercy of Arturo Mazza, a dangerously handsome vampire whose wicked kiss will save her, enslave her, bewitch her, and betray her. What Arturo can’t do is forget about her–any more than Quinn can control her own feelings for him. Neither one can let desire get in the way of their mission–his to save his people, hers to save herself. But there is no escape from desire in a city built for seduction, where passion flows hot and blood-red. Welcome to Vamp City…
I finally picked the winner of my November contest (got a little distracted by the holidays). Congratulations to Stephanie T. from Franklinville, NJ on winning a signed hardback copy of Passion Untamed!
I’ve also chosen the ten(!) winners of my December contest, each of whom will win signed copies of the first two books in my Esri series for Nocturne, The Dark Gate and Dark Deceiver. (Book 3 in this series, A Warrior’s Desire, will be out in a couple of weeks–unless you want to buy it from eharlequin.com, in which case you can order it immediately.) The winners:
Karla N. from Metropolis, IL
Mara U. from St. Petersburn, FL
Donna S. from Bunbury, Australia
Maria M. from Spooner, WI
Megan M. from Weston, CT
Crystal B. from Williamsburg, KY
Shelley B. from Morris, AL
Betty H. from Pembroke Pines, FL
Cheryl E. from Vestal, NY
Shirley W. from Belle Haven, VA
Congrats to all the winners! And be sure to enter my current website contest for a chance to win the first two books in my Feral Warriors series. http://pamelapalmer.net/luck2.php
Everyone keeps asking me, “Which Feral’s book is next??” Today I’m going to tell you.
First let me explain that I’m plotting the next three books in the Feral Warriors series simultaneously. Like usual, the main romance of each will be resolved in that book. But also as usual, the external plot will continue from book to book, and the action of the next three books promises to be intense, continuing the story arc that began with the arrival of the new Ferals.
The other thing I keep hearing from readers lately is, “Please let the next book be Wulfe’s!” If you’ve been reading the series, then you know I’ve been setting up Wulfe’s story. Wulfe is such a sweetheart, and yet so badly scarred, both inside and out. That Feral needs a happily-ever-after. And he’ll get one.
Eventually…
Wulfe’s story arc will be increasingly important to the overall plot of these next three books. But, as such, it won’t be wrapped up in book 7. Or even book 8.
So, rather than leave you in suspense about when Wulfe will get his book, I’m going to break my own rule and tell you the heroes of the next three Feral Warrior books. They are:
Book 7 — Fox
Book 8 — Grizz
Book 9 — Wulfe
Rest assured, I have wild things planned for all three of these Ferals! Wulfe, especially. You’ll get to know more and more about him in the next couple of books. So stay tuned for book 7, Fox’s book, in late 2012.
In the meantime, you might want to give my Esri series for Nocturne a try. It’s about the invasion of Washington, D.C. by the Esri, the creatures at the heart of the legends of fairies and elves — the man-sized, malicious beings who’ve been locked out of our world for fifteen hundred years and have only just discovered their way back in. Their mission? To enslave the human race. And only a handful of humans who can’t be enchanted have any chance of stopping them…if they realize what’s going on in time.
My first two Esri books, The Dark Gate and Dark Deceiver, came out a few years ago and are only available in e-version or as used books, though you should be able to get your hands on them. I’ve posted excerpts of each on my website. The last two in the series, A Warrior’s Desire and Warrior Rising, will be out the end of January and March, respectively. You’ll find more info on the Coming Next page of my website.
And the end of May, watch for my first vampire book. A Blood Seduction begins the five-book continuing-character Vamp City series — a dark, exciting, vampire romance. Here’s another goody to put on your calendar: Dec. 5th (four days from now), I’m posting a very early sneak peek of this book on Lori Devoti’s blog as part of her 30 Days of Vampires celebration. http://www.loridevoti.com/30-days-of-vampires-is-here-the-kickoff/
That’s all the news for now! It’s time for me to return to my writing cave. The Ferals — Fox, Grizz, and Wulfe, in particular — are waiting.
I’ve been waiting for this day with as much anticipation as a lot of you have, which might seem kind of odd. After all, I’ve read the book. More than read it. I wrote it.
You know that anticipation you feel when you’ve bought…or even better, made…what you hope is the perfect gift for someone very, very special? You’ve spent hours thinking about this gift, searching for it or working on it, wrapping it up prettily. And now you’re on pins and needles, waiting for them to open it, hoping they like it as much as you think they will.
Release day for an author is just like that. It’s filled with anticipation, joy, and yes, a touch of nerves. Just a touch because, so far, the reviewers are loving Ecstasy Untamed. And I’m breathing so much easier.
The thing is, I never know if the book I’ve written is any good. Never. My mom doesn’t get this. “How can you not know?” But I can’t. Certainly not right after I’ve written it. I’m way too close. And think about it–I’m seeing scenes, hearing dialogue, feeling emotions. But I have to distill all that into words–words you take into your brain and transform into pictures and action and emotions. Did it work? Only you know.
Writing often feels like sculpting in the dark to me. That’s why I work with two critique partners, trusted writer friends who read everything I write, even before my editor sees it. They’re my first set of eyes. They see clearly where my sculpture needs a little more work or a little smoothing of rough edges. My editor is my second.
You’re my third, and the ones who really matter, because it’s for you that I write. So let me know if you enjoy the book. And if you do enjoy it, let others know, too, please? Word of mouth is everything when it comes to books.
