Author Interview with Marie Harbon + Giveaway

Today we welcome to Book Lovers Inc. Marie Harbon, author of an exciting new science fantasy series, the first chronicle of which Seven Point Eight was released a couple of months earlier. I have to confess that the title of Marie’s novel got me intrigued, so of course when I had the chance to interview her, I just had to ask her about it. 🙂 Please give Marie a warm welcome and read on, because besides learning more about her novel, you could also have a chance to win it!

Stella: Hi Marie, welcome to Book Lovers Inc! Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?
Marie: Hi there! I’m a UK based writer of science fiction, the paranormal, urban fantasy and generally the pretty weird. I also stitch as well as write, and teach on a casual basis to draw in some survival funds.

Stella: Describe a typical day of writing? Are you a planner or pantser?

Marie: I …

Interview Author Lucinda Riley + Giveaway

We are happy to welcome the international bestselling Author Lucinda Riley. Lucinda was an actress, previously published novels under her pen name Lucinda Edmonds and had a huge success with her novel the Hothouse Flower. Her newestst novel, The Girl on the Cliff (you can go and read Blodeuedd’s review here) was released last week and today she is here to tell us a bit about her books. Please give Lucinda and Blodeuedd (our guest interviewer) a warm welcome and be sure to take you chance to win The Girl on the Cliff. 

Blodeuedd: Could you tell us a bit about yourself and your previous published novels?

Lucinda: I wrote my first novel at 22, wrote seven more, then had four children and decided something had to give. ‘Hothouse Flower’ was my first …

Interview: Anne Rainey + Giveaway

It’s our great pleasure to welcome back Award Winning, Samhain Bestselling Author Anne Rainey to BLI today! Anne is here to celebrate the release of her newest novel Pleasure Bound, the second book in her Hard to Get series published by Kensington Aphrodisia, which will hit the stands on October 25, 2011. Pleasure Bound is a sizzling erotic romance with suspense elements and is connected to Anne’s previously highly acclaimed erotic novel So Sensitive, which was an RT Book Reviews Top Pick for July 2011.

Lea: Anne! Welcome to back BLI, I’m so excited to be able to chat with you about Pleasure Bound today! Since you visited previously and talked about your writing process I want to cut right to the chase and talk about Pleasure Bound, which is Deanna Harrison and Jonas Phoenix’ story.

Anne: Thanks so much …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Author Interview: Virna DePaul + Giveaway

BLI is delighted to welcome back Virna DePaul today who is here to celebrate the upcoming release of Chosen By Fate the second novel in her Para-Ops series. Virna is a former prosecutor who writes about flawed individuals who find redemption through courage and love. Chosen By Blood, the first novel in her Para-Ops series was released to rave reviews on May 3, 2011. Chosen By Fate will hit the stands on October 4, 2011. The Para-Ops series is published by Berkley Sensation. Virna has been a very busy lady this year and in addition to her Berkley Publications her stellar Harlequin Romantic Suspense novel Dangerous to Her was published on August 23, 2011.

Lea: Virna! Welcome back to BLI, so delighted you are able to join us again. 😉

Virna: It’s always a pleasure to hang out …

Cate Lord Lucky Girl Interview + Giveaway

Please join us in welcoming Cate Lord to Book Lovers Inc. today! Cate is here for the next stop of her Entangled Publishing Blog Tour in celebration of the release of her contemporary romance, Lucky Girl, which was released from Entangled Publishing on September 6, 2011. Cate also writes as Catherine Kean and is a multi-award-winning author of historical romance. Her novels have garnered numerous accolades, including two Reviewer’s Choice Awards and the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence. Her books also finaled in the 2008 Next Generation Indie Book Awards and the 2008 National Readers’ Choice Awards. Lucky Girl is her first contemporary romance writing as Cate Lord.

Lea: Cate! Welcome to Book Lovers, it’s such a pleasure to be able to chat with you about Lucky Girl! 😀

Cate: Thank you so much! I’m thrilled to be here to …

Interview with Author Diane Escalera + Giveaway

Today we would like to welcome to Book Lovers Inc. Diane Escalera who is here to tell us more about her super sexy and hot romantic suspense novel Dangerous Desire! (You can read my review here.) 

Hi Diane, welcome to Book Lovers Inc! Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?
 
Diane: Thank you so much for having me! Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, I relocated to South Florida, a sultry paradise I instantly fell in love with. I’m married, have two children and a super cute Dachshund I can’t get enough of. I write hot contemporary romance, and I’m published with Kensington Publishing and Lyrical Press.

Stella: Describe a typical day of writing? Are you a planner or pantser?
 
Diane: I’m the organized type, and I need to have a few things in place before I start a new book such as a working …