Coming up next month :)

I just got the official word from New Concepts Publishing. Here's what we've got going on next month:

For the week of April 4th.


April 4th

Author spotlight— Tracey H. Kitts

Manic Monday Sale— from noon to midnight

30% off of Tracey H. Kitts books



April 6th

Wild Wednesday Freebie and Contest—

Free Book (check with Tracey)

Chat with Tracey H. Kitts—Contest—

Prize— A pdf from my backlist, winner's choice


April 8th

Fun Friday—new releases

Print—Till the Break of Dawn—Tracey H. Kitts (para) 190 pages

See you there:)

Guest Author, Mary Eason

Please welcome today's guest, Mary Eason:)


Book Title: In The Arms Of A Stranger

Release Date: September 24, 2010

Authors: Mary Eason

Author websites: http://www.maryeason.com/

Publisher: New Concepts Publishing

Buy Link: http://www.newconceptspublishing.com/maryeasonbooks.html#INTHEARMSOFASTRANGER

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Blurb: Everything Kate Bradshaw believed to be real about her marriage to her husband Alex slowly slipped away from her as the newspaper reports explained the sordid truth in black and white. Their marriage and Alex's seduction had been nothing more than a lie, a means of accomplishing one thing--Alex's revenge against the man he believed responsible for killing his one true love--Kate's own father.

Welcome Mary Eason, thank you for joining me. I hear you have a new book coming out soon?

Yes, in fact, In The Arms Of A Stranger is out now at New Concepts Publishing. It released, September 24th.

Tell me about the heart of your story, "In The Arms Of A Stranger".

In The Arms Of A Stranger is about two people who have been hurt in the past and are afraid to trust in love again. Kate Alexander fell in love with the wrong man when she was in college and since then, she's been on a self-imposed exile from men. Meeting Alex Bradshaw for the first time, Kate believes Alex is too good to be true. By the time, Alex asks her to marry him she's crazy in love and completely unaware of the secrets her husband possesses.

Alex Bradshaw is a man set on revenge. Kate Alexander is the woman who can help him accomplish this plan. But, what Alex hadn't planned on was falling in love with Kate. Now, Alex has to convince Kate that his feelings for her are real and not just part of his plan for revenge before he loses Kate forever.

What is your darkest moment in the novel without giving too much away?

The darkest moment occurs when Kate finally realizes she's been wrong about Alex all along. She's afraid that realization may have come too late and that Alex might have finally given up on making their marriage work.

Why do you write and when did you start?

I started writing as a pre-teen. It was a little after I first started reading romance novels. I loved everything about them. Soon, I wrote my first romance novel, filled with the usual clichés, but I was hooked from that moment on.

What is your process when you write a novel?

I usually start with an idea. It might come to me from something I've seen on TV, read about, or even in a dream, (as crazy as that sounds, I've created lots of stories from dreams). With the premise in mind, I take a few days to let the story develop in my head before putting it down on paper. It never fails, the end result, is nothing like what I believed it would be when I started the story.

What do you want your readers to pull away from your story?

I want my readers to be emotionally satisfied when they read those final words of my story. I believe a romance novel should be like a rollercoaster ride. Crazy, exciting, a thrill ride of emotion. And when it's over, it should leave you with a smile.

Is there someone in your immediate family or a friend that reads your material as you write? A sounding board?

Nope, I'm kinda a lone wolf when it comes to writing. I prefer to work alone.

What is a really romantic evening for you?

Sitting outside watching the stars at night with my hubby. And when its cold out, snuggled together in a blanket with a sky full of stars.

If there were one word to describe you, what would it be?

Sentimental. I'm a very sentimental person. I find, as I get older, that increases.

Tell us about your next project.

I love romantic suspense stories. Both reading and writing them. I'm about halfway through my next romantic suspense novel that is about a woman who is given the heart of a former spy and with that heart, comes the spy's memories of her murder and of the man she loves.

Thank you for stopping by, , we hope to see you again and wish you great success! Anything else you want to tell your readers today?

Only that readers can check out my latest work as well as learn about my latest contest on my website. I'm giving away an e-book copy of In The Arms Of A Stranger there this month. So, stop by and check it out: www.maryeason.com


Thanks so much for letting me drop in this week.

Mary Eason
www.maryeason.com
www.maryeason.blogspot.com

Wicked City's first review!

Wow! Wicked City just got a 5 cup review from Coffee Time Romance. I am so excited! Check it out.


http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/wickedcity.html

Eden is now available in print!

EDEN by Tracey H. Kitts (Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance) "Not all paradise is lost." Sensuality: SPICY/CARNAL

http://www.newconceptspublishing.com/eden.htm

Diary of an Incubus, very first review:)

Diary of an Incubus has just received it's very first review. Check it out:)


http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/review.php?id=31727

Another great review of Bitten

Bitten has just received a 4.5 review from Night Owl Romance. How cool is that?

I'm a reviewer top pick:) The review came with a neat little graphic I couldn't get to display here and everything. LOL But, if you click on the review link, you can see my pretty little top pick graphic there:)




http://www.nightowlromance.com/nightowlromance/reviews/Review.aspx?daoid=4027

Eden is now available at Fictionwise!

Catrina's world is turned upside down the moment she agrees to Viktor's plan. Who even knew that Abraham Van Helsing had a younger brother? Not only that, but a brother who was turned by the King of Vampires and who held such obvious power. Now she must deal with the consequences of her actions and an attraction she can no longer deny. Rating: Spicy/Carnal.

http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/b91983/Eden/Tracey-H-Kitts/??r=7a20

Bitten is now available in print!

Sandra Ashton is a witch who suddenly finds herself dating three vampires. So, what do you do when you’ve got three immortal beings professing their undying or is that undead love for you? You agree to what they like to call, ‘joint custody’.


http://www.newconceptspublishing.com/bitten.htm

New Release, Diary of an Incubus

Jewel Mathers needed a good story for her next novel. She turned to the ancient journals in desperation. But fame and fortune comes with a price … and a couple of hot vampires.

Jewel was in enough trouble after she accidentally published Vincent’s diary. But now the head of the vampire council, Alucard, wants her for himself. Her fate is in his hands. How will she ever choose between them? Especially when her life may depend on that choice.

Get your copy here: http://www.newconceptspublishing.com/diaryofanincubus.htm

Diary of an Incubus has a face

It could just be me, but I'm really loving the dark creepy feel of the background here. I really dig where they're going with the look of my books at New Concepts Publishing. I couldn't be more pleased with this:)

I also really like that Jewel (the heroine of our story) is looking at us. How cool is that?

Original Sin is in print!

That's right:) Original Sin, Lilith Mercury Book 4 is now available in print as well as ebook.

Purchase your copy here:

http://www.newconceptspublishing.com/originalsin.htm

Bitten is going to print!

I just found out and I am thrilled! Bitten has done well enough as an ebook that it will be released in print this July. Thank you so much to all my readers:) If I haven't told you before, I love you guys. LOL Seriously, without you I wouldn't have a job:)

You can purchase a download of Bitten here:

http://www.newconceptspublishing.com/bitten.htm

Bitten has just been released!

Check it out! I'm so excited:)

Sandra Ashton is a witch who suddenly finds herself dating three vampires. So, what do you do when you’ve got three immortal beings professing their undying or is that undead love for you? You agree to what they like to call, ‘joint custody’.

You can purchase a copy of Bitten here: http://www.newconceptspublishing.com/bitten.htm

And in other more positive news ....

I simply have to focus on something positive. I started out having a perfectly good day until I realized that the people mentioned below had not kept their word and removed my content from their site.

But, enough about those jerks. I just received a new contract! Woohoo! Just as soon as I can I'm putting it in the mail and Diary of an Incubus is officially under contract with New Concepts Publishing.

In light of this much improved news (and my desperate need to focus on something that doesn't raise my blood pressure) here is my happy dance. LOL

Hey, if I don't dance I go off like The Hulk sometimes. Seriously, I have anger issues. Couldn't you tell? LOL I try to keep it on a short leash, but the dog gets loose every now and then.

Great News!!

I've just learned that Original Sin (Lilith Mercury Book 4) will be going to print in May 2009. Wow. Thanks so much to everyone who has helped to make this series a success. I can't tell you how much it means to me to know that people enjoy my books:)

First ever excerpt of Eden

The following is an excerpt from Eden by Tracey H. Kitts, coming in April to New Concepts Publishing.


Catrina's world is turned upside down the moment she agrees to Viktor's plan. Who even knew that Abraham Van Helsing had a younger brother? Not only that, but a brother who was turned by the King of Vampires and who held such obvious power. Now she must deal with the consequences of her actions and an attraction she can no longer deny.


Excerpt:

"No visitors during the day," he deep voiced guard said firmly.

Catrina looked over her shoulder at the sunset.

"It's dusk," she said softly. "And Viktor is expecting me."

She stepped forward and handed the card Viktor had given her to the guard. The address was printed on the front in an intricate swirling font and on the back was his signature.

"Fine, then," the guard said, stepping aside as he opened the door. "Wait in the lobby."

Her heels clicked loudly on the highly polished floor, echoing in the silence of the large room. A young man was hurrying about, lighting what looked to be hundreds of candles. Tall marble columns reached to the high ceilings and the furniture looked to be Victorian in style. As she got closer she decided that the furniture was Victorian and it wasn't fake.

"Who have you come to see?" another young man asked before she could sit down.

"Viktor Van Helsing."

"I shall inform him," the boy said with bow.

About twenty minutes later, Catrina was still admiring the architecture when Viktor entered the room. She felt him before he came into sight and began to put up her shields. Her heart tried to race, but she slowed it. Her palms began to sweat, but she wiped them on the cushion beside her and tried to think of something that didn't turn her on.

"Let's see," she thought. "Something that doesn't turn me on. Like gardening, jewelry and … pajamas."

Pajamas?! Viktor had come to greet her in his pajamas! They were black and looked to be made of silk. The robe he wore was long enough to drag the floor behind him and it was the darkest shade of red she had ever seen. His hair trailed down his back, hanging in waves which framed his face. She couldn't control her heartbeat any more when she realized he wasn't wearing a shirt … or shoes. She had never had a foot fetish, but looking at Viktor's feet, it didn't seem like such a bad idea.

"My Hellcat," he said softly, and his sultry voice felt like a hand going up her thigh. "To what do I owe the pleasure?"

Catrina placed a hand over her heart in an attempt to slow it down. Though the gesture was subtle, it was not lost on the master vampire. He had always known she deliberately blocked his charms. Who'd have thought that all it took to break past her barrier was a little exposed flesh?
"I've come to discuss the business matter you brought up a few nights ago," she said, her voice surprisingly steady.

"How wonderful," he said.

Viktor leaned forward and extended a hand toward her. He wasn't just offering to help her stand, he was asking for an unspoken answer. He knew that she would not speak of their arrangement in front of the guards and the servants. But if she took his hand it meant that she was in agreement with what he had suggested.

She knew what he was trying to do and gave herself permission to enjoy the feel of his long fingers as they gently squeezed her hand.

"Please, come with me," he said silkily.

Catrina rose to her feet and found that the touch of Viktor's hand made her feel lightheaded. Had it been because she had wanted to touch him for so long? Or was it a part of his vampiric powers?

"A little of both, I imagine," he said softly as he led her down a corridor.

"What?" she stammered.

"You were wondering which had caused you to be lightheaded, my powers or the fact that you have denied yourself my touch for so long."

She gasped. "You can read my mind?"

"Always could, my dear, if you hadn't blocked me for so long." He laughed softly at her shocked expression. "Do not be alarmed. I can see where the full effect of my powers might come as a great shock to someone who has not allowed herself to feel them before. Seeing your reaction is also a pleasure I have long been denied. Indulge me."

They reached the end of the long corridor and the vampire leaned around her to open a door. His hair spilled across her face and Catrina breathed deeply of the sweet scent of his shampoo.

"Viktor," she said, and it came out as more of a moan.

"Yes." He said so much with that one word and it was nearly more than she could take.

"Maybe I shouldn't …"

"Do not fear me," he whispered as he tugged her gently forward and through the door.

The hand which he still held felt so small inside his own. Viktor was overcome with the urge to both protect and devour her.

Catrina's own thoughts were along the same lines. Viktor had never looked better and that was saying a lot because he had always looked damn good. She had come here with every intention of discussing business, yet pleasure was all that she could think of. She reminded herself that it had been a year since she'd had sex and that relationship hadn't lasted long.

"Such a shame," Viktor commented as he led her down a long staircase.

"Stop it," she said and he stopped instantly in his tracks.

"What is it you wish me to stop, leading you to my bedroom or telling you the truth about yourself?"

To find out more about Eden, along with my other books please visit http://www.traceyhkitts.com/

Guess what?

I've got two really cool things to share today. First, Red had been nominated for best romance novel! WOOHOO!

Wow. If someone hadn't just told me I wouldn't have even realized this. LOL Red, book one in the Lilith Mercury: Werewolf Hunter Series has been nominated on the Predators and Editors poll for best romance novel.

I am thrilled that someone enjoyed the book enough to nominate it. Your vote is appreciated, no matter who you vote for. But thanks in advance if you vote for me:) LOL

http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novelr.shtml

Second, Object of My Affection, Lilith Mercury Book 2 is now available in print.

Lilith was torn between her love for the Hunter she'd known since she was a child and the Werewolf, Marco, whom she found nearly impossible to resist.

You can purchase a print or electronic copy of Object of My Affection here: http://www.newconceptspublishing.com/objectofmyaffection.htm

New Trailer for Original Sin

As some of you might know, I make my own book trailers and I had a lot of fun making this one. I feel like it perfectly captures the mood of the book. Hope you like it:)

Original Sin is out!!!

A werewolf hunter drawn to the one man she should avoid at all costs--Marco Barak, the wolf king--Lilith is forced to make the most difficult decision of her life.

Peter was Lilith's first love--and the first person to call her a monster. Despite their past, Lilith would save him if she could, but when Peter is infected with lycanthropy and becomes determined to challenge Marco for the position of lupinus regalis, wolf king, she faces a hard choice.

Rating: Spicy.

To purchase Original Sin, please click the link bellow.
http://www.newconceptspublishing.com/originalsin.htm

Brain Dead Trailer

Brain Dead is up for a New Covey Trailer Award! Please be sure to cast your vote. (Starting midnight Dec. 8th)

New Covey Trailer awards