My favorite Strong heroines by Suzanne McLeod + Giveaway

It’s with a lot of pleasure that we welcome (again *g*) Suzanne McLeod on Book Lovers Inc. I’m a total fan-girl when it comes to her books but more than that Suzanne is one of the most amazing  and interesting persons I’ve had the pleasure to get in contact with. Today Suzanne shares with us some of her favorite strong heroines. Just so you know, I’ve seen the Angélique movies about a hundred times since I was a kid *g* (Well I’m French what did you expect? *wink*). Let’s give a warm welcome to Suzanne! Did I mention you could win one of her books AND be entered in the BIG giveaway? Well now you know *g*

Hello Dear Readers, and thank you to the fabulous Book Lovers for having me back to guest for their Big 1000 Follower …

Book Lovers United Celebration + Huge Giveaway

Hey everyone! Welcome to our way of thanking all of you wonderful fellow Book Lovers out there who joined our little website and even more important our discussion about books and the reasons why we all love reading. We had so much fun with every single one of you so here we are doing our best to THANK YOU.

We prepared a week-long celebration with a ton of prizes and yes Book Talk. *g* We hope you will all join in and help us making this week unforgettable. We invited 7 authors and 7 readers to share something about their love for books. We will see some favorite reads, reasons for loving to read, bookshelf exhibitions and well the rest will be a surprise for you.

Each post will have it’s own giveaway so be sure to check back daily. *wink*

But now …

Author Interview with Laura Kaye + Giveaway

Today we are happy to welcome to Book Lovers Inc. Laura Kaye who is here to celebrate the release of her steamy and titillating erotic novella Just Gotta Say and tell us a bit more about the story, the characters and even herself! Please give Laura a warm welcome and read on, you can even win a copy of Just Gotta Say for yourself!

Hi Laura, welcome to Book Lovers Inc! Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?Laura: I’d be glad to! But, first, let me say a big thank you for hosting me at your place! I write paranormal, contemporary and erotic romance and have four books releasing in 2011—one of which just released last Friday (Just Gotta Say)! I’m also a wife, mom of two young girls, historian, and Marylander.

Stella: Describe a typical day of writing: are you a planner or pantser?Laura: Oh, total pantser. Usually …

The Kingdom of Childhood Q & A with Author Rebecca Coleman + Giveaway

Book Lovers Inc. is pleased to host the next stop in author Rebecca Coleman’s The Kingdom of Childhood Blog Tour. Ms. Coleman’s highly acclaimed novel The Kingdom of Childhood about a relationship between a teacher and a teenage student was released from Mira Books on September 27, 2011. 

About Rebecca Coleman: A New Yorker by birth, Rebecca Coleman grew up in the close suburbs of Washington, D.C., in an academic family. A year spent in Germany, at the age of eight, would later provide the basis for the protagonist’s background in The Kingdom of Childhood. She first learned about the Waldorf School movement at age 14 and quickly developed a fascination with its culture and philosophies. After studying elementary education for several years at the University of Maryland, she graduated with a degree in English, awarded with honors. She lives …

Interview: Sarah Grimm + Giveaway

We are thrilled to welcome Sarah Grimm to BLI today. I came to know of Sarah’s latest release After Midnight when she submitted an ARC for review to Book Lovers, and am I am so happy she did because I can honestly say I found her novel to be an emotional and gripping romance that I was unable to put down. After Midnight is receiving high accolades, was released on September 30th and is published by Wild Rose Press. Before Sarah published her first book, she spent years scribbling in notebooks, filling the pages with partial chapters and the margins with titles and story ideas. She told friends that the characters spoke to her, and she felt compelled to get their stories on paper. Eventually, she sat down at a computer and wrote her first tale of …

An Enchanted Interview With Rayka Mennen + Giveaway

We are delighted to welcome Rayka Mennen to Book Lovers Inc. today! Rayka is here for the next stop of her Entangled Publishing Blog Tour in celebration of the release of her paranormal romance, Enchanted Destiny, which will be released from Entangled Publishing tomorrow October 4th. Enchanted Destiny is the first of a series of stories to be published by Entangled Publishing. Enchanted Desire, the next novella in the series will be available in December 2011. Rayka loves to travel and has journeyed the world over, you can read more about the places she has visited by visiting her website where she notes: New places, people, foods, cultures — and a story just waiting to be found on every trip!

Lea: Rayka! Welcome to Book Lovers, it’s such a pleasure to be able to chat with you about Enchanted …

We Love Your Comments Giveaway: Winner & new Start

This winner of our We Love Your Comments Giveaway for September  is……

Silver Thistle

who commented on our post: ‘Genres 101: Today’s Lesson – Literary Fiction“‘

If you just came up to me and asked “Do you read literary fiction?” I’d immediately say “NO”, without hesitation. However, I’ve read 3 of the 5 books you’ve picked to show on the post… so maybe I’m not as shallow a reader as I thought I was 😀

Congrats hon! I just sent you an email. Please email us back in the in the next 72 hours to claim your price.

We will now start counting for October. Here again the rules:

We thought long and hard about how we should show you, the readers of Book Lovers Inc how much we appreciate your input and interaction. We are happy and grateful for every comment cuz we know how …

Guest Post: 10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Ashley March

Today we’re very happy to welcome Ashley March on Book Lovers Inc. Ashley is the author of sensual and innovative historical romance novels. Her new book, Romancing the Countess was released earlier this month. If you haven’t read it yet then Ashley is giving you a chance to win your copy! Please let’s give a warm welcome to Ashley!  
Thanks so much to the Book Lovers for having me today as part of the book tour to celebrate my newest release, ROMANCING THE COUNTESS!
In most of the blogs I’ve been writing for my book tour, I’ve been talking about my book. Today, I decided to change it up a little and tell you a little about the author behind the book. =)
So, without further ado, here are 10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Ashley March (or if you …

Guest Post: Gracen Miller Interviews Madeline Wescott + Giveaway

Please join us in welcoming Gracen Miller to Book Lovers Inc. today! Gracen is here to celebrate the publication of her latest story Pandora’s Box, which received rave reviews when released from Decadent Publishing on August 18, 2011. Gracen describes herself as a hopeless daydreamer masquerading as a “normal” person in southern society and notes many of her creative worlds are spawned from coffee highs.

Gracen has two previously published books to her credit including Elfin Blood, available from Nobel Romance Publishing and Fairy Casanova, published by Decadent Publishing. Gracen has a fun interview with Madeline Wescott, the heroine of Pandora’s Box and she is offering a generous Giveaway opportunity!

Take it away Gracen!

*last minute touch-ups on hair as the producer counts down with his fingers…three…two…one…is cued to begin with a red light on the camera*

BL: *sitting straight with …

Interview with Maggie Robinson + Giveaway

Today we would like to welcome to Book Lovers Inc. Maggie Robinson who is here to celebrate the release of Mistress by Marriage, Book #3 in her Courtesan Court steamy historical romance series!  (You can read my review of the novel here.)

Hi Maggie, welcome to Book Lovers Inc! Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?
Maggie: I’m a big homebody and live on a lake in Maine. We’ve got four grown kids, three grandchildren and one on the way! My family has been hugely supportive of letting me stay in my nightgown until late morning writing away. When I get out (and get dressed), I love to garden and sit on the dock to read. Of course, that’s hard to do during a Maine winter.

 
Stella: Describe a typical day of writing? Are you a planner or pantser?
Maggie:Oh, pantser, pantser, pantser. Am awful at planning. I …