Guestpost by Ann Stephens + Giveaway

We are very happy to welcome author Ann Stephens here at Book Lovers Inc today. She writes Historical Romance novels and her latest novel, Her Scottish Groom was released last week. Today She will tell us how being published feels and what it will or will NOT change in your life. Please give her a warm welcome. And be sure to answer her question at the end for your chance to win.

“Before Enlightenment, carry water and chop wood. After Enlightenment, carry water and chop wood.” 

-The Buddha
First off, let me thank all the Book Lovers for inviting me here today! I look forward to meeting everyone.
Second, I’m not Buddhist, but I’ve always liked the saying above. It gives a good idea of what writing is like. Just substitute ‘publication’ for ‘enlightenment’ and ‘write, edit, write some more’ for ‘carry water and chop …

Guestpost: Living In The Past by Vanessa Kelly + Giveaway

We are very happy to welcome regency author Vanessa Kelly here at Book Lovers Inc today.  One of her stories is part of the Invitation to Sin anthology which was released this month. Today she will tell us about her love for Regency Romance. Please give Vanessa a warm welcome and be sure to answer her question at the end for the chance to win your own copy.

I freely admit that the past holds an irresistible lure for me. As an author of Regency-set historical romance, this fascinating era provides the opportunity to bring my stories to life in settings that seem familiar but exotic, glittering and gritty, and full of endless possibilities for drama, passion, and conflict.

And I love the research. Okay, I realize that loving research so much qualifies me as a serious geek, but I like nothing better than sitting down with a …

Guest Post: Being an Author, Top 10 by Sherry Ficklin + Giveaway

Today we have the pleasure to welcome Author Sherry Ficklin on Book Lovers Inc. Military Brats: After Burn is the first book in a new series and it is release this week! You can read our Sexy Lover’s review HERE. Check out Sherry’s plans if she ever become a ‘huge world famous author’. I have to say I’d like to do a few things from that list too *wink* . Stay tuned until the end, Sherry is offering a cool prize pack to 1 lucky commenter!

Being an author, there is a certain level of expectation from the people I meet. As soon as they find out what I do they assume I’m rich and famous. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Early on in my career even I had these preconceived notions about the life of a writer. I remember …

Now, He’s Sexy…What Makes a Hero Stand Out? by Sloan Parker + Giveaway

We are very happy to welcome Author Sloan Parker here at Book Lovers Inc today. She writes m/m romance and her latest novel Breathe released in 2010. Today she’s here to tell us what makes a hero stand out and who would be better suited to do that than an author who actually has two heroes in her novels. *wink* Please give her a warm welcome and look out for the question at the end for your chance to win your own copy of Breathe.

Thanks to Book Lovers Inc. for inviting me by the blog today. My name is Sloan Parker, and I write m/m (male/male) erotic romances and romantic suspense. Which means when I’m writing, I’m thinking about men…a lot!

So today I thought I’d talk about the hero of romance novels, particularly the type of hero I …

Paris for One: Tips for Heroines Traveling Solo by Angela Henry + Giveaway

We are very happy to welcome author Angela Henry here at Book lOvers Inc today. Her latest novel The Paris Secret was released in January and today she is here to tell us about Traveling alone as woman. Please give her a warm welcome and stayed tuned till teh end for a chance to win her book.

In 2007, I took a solo trip to Paris. It was the trip that inspired my romantic suspense thriller, The Paris Secret. Like my heroine, librarian Maya Sinclair, I was apprehensive about going alone to a foreign country where I barely knew the language. But I did my homework before I left and discovered some very valuable tips. Many of these tips I shared with Maya. But I kept a few to myself in order to make her trip …

Why I LOVE Book Blogs by Cynthia Eden + Giveaway

Today we Book Lovers are relinquishing command to the lovely Cynthia Eden who is going to chat about why she loves Book Blogs – a topic I’m sure you all will enjoy! “Deadly Fear“ the first book in Cynthia’s Deadly Romantic Suspense Series was released to rave reviews in July 2010, and the second in the series “Deadly Heat” has just hit the bookshelves! Be sure to read to the end of the post as Cynthia has generously offered one of her awesome books for one lucky commenter!

Happy Blogoversary!!

In honor of the blogoversary, I thought I’d list my reasons for loving book blogs:

1. They help to increase my TBR pile. I get great recommendations and that sure makes me hungry for more books. Now that I have my Kindle, I don’t have to worry about the …

Dueling Heroines by Chloe Neill + Giveaway

Sadly this day has arrived: our fantabulous (if I do say so myself ;-p) blogoversary events are coming to an end 🙁  But they will go with a bang! Our penultimate guest author is none other than Chloe Neill, the wonderful author behind the Chicagoland Vampires series and the Dark Elite series! Today she gives us an unprecedented dual interview with her two main heroines: Merit and Lily!! Place your bets and read on (you will find a great giveaway at the end)!
DUELING HEROINES
Lily: *Tapping the microphone* Is this thing on?
Merit: I’m sure it’s probably on. They wouldn’t have asked us to chat today if it wasn’t right?

Lily: I think that makes sense, although I can’t entirely tell if you’re being sarcastic or not.
Merit: Sorry, it’s a bad habit. Anyway, we’re here today to talk about our series, right?
Lily: *Nodding* …

Vampires vs. Shapehifters by Lauren Hammond & Teresa D’Amario

Today we have the ultimate fight night: Lauren Hammond, author of Love Bites, and Teresa D’Amario author of SheWolf, will try to get you on their side. Who’s your favorite- vamp or shifter? See what these 2 ladies think and be sure to tell us your opinion on this topic. Please give Lauren and Teresa a warm welcome.Lauren and the Vamps

Eternal life. Eternal youth. Speed. Strength. Wickedly cool supernatural powers.

Those are only a few of the reasons why vampires are better.

Imagine living forever, what would you do with your eternal life? How many place would you be able to visit? Not only that, but you would be able to see the world evolve. It would definitely be something to live through the centuries and be a first-hand witness to all the advances in modern technology, wouldn’t it?

Age ain’t nothing but a number.. Only when you’re a vampire.. …

How to seduce your own Prince Charming by Lila DiPasqua + Giveaway

You ever wanted to conquer your own Prince Charming? Today Lila DiPasqua will give you 8 easy rules to follow that should help you reach your goal. *wink* Answer her question at the end you can win your own little fairy tale.

Like most, I grew up reading fairy tales. They were the first romances I ever read!

My Fiery Tales series (Berkley Sensation) is about…well, you guessed it….fairy tales. Retellings of three classic fairy tales in each book, to be exact. Yes, you get three sinfully seductive rakes inside each novel—–both in AWAKENED BY A KISS and my newest release, THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED!

These books are sexy. These books are fun. And these books are tantalizing, with a healthy dose seduction. *winks* I just love seeing a seasoned, carnally talented rake fall madly in love!

Now as a young …

Guest post: Daddy’s girl by J.F. lewis

Today we’re very happy to welcome J.F. Lewis on Book Lovers Inc.  Crossed, the 3rd book in the Void City series, is being released TODAY!   He’s here today to tell us a bit more about Greta. In the previous books she wasn’t just a sidecharacter even though she didn’t take that much screentime. Today he will tell us some more about this bloodthirsty little girl and perhaps give us a glimpse of her in Crossed

I don’t know why, but when Caroline, here at Book Lovers, Inc. invited me to drop by and celebrate my book release with a guest spot, I got all gushy and felt the need to ramble on like some sort of twisted version of a proud dad about one of my favorites monsters. You see, one of the scariest lines of dialogue in my first novel (Staked) …