Finally, a newsletter...

In the past some readers have asked me if I have a newsletter that I send out via email. Of course I wasn't able to tell them yes...until now! I was finally able to set one up.

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Lia

Published Author Contest - AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

My local writers chapter, Colorado Romance Writers, is holding its annual published author contest, the Award of Excellence competition. My book Fatal Exposure was a finalist in this contest last year, along with a group of awesomely talented writers. This year they're low on entries (which means there's a greater chance to win!). So I'm making a call out to all you published authors who had a release in 2010. Here's your chance to final (or win!) in this prestigious contest.

Here's the full scoop:

Published Authors!

The deadline for the 2011 Award of Excellence Contest is fast approaching! Don't miss this opportunity to get your work in front of our judges, many of whom are new readers. This is a great chance to pick up a well-known award and get your name out there!

Book published in 2010 are eligible to enter in one of the following nine categories.
• Short Contemporary
• Long Contemporary
• Historical
• Romantic Suspense
• Single Title
• Paranormal/Time Travel/Fantasy/Futuristic
• Inspirational
• Mainstream w/romantic elements
• Erotic Romance

At this time, all categories may be viable but we are very low on entries in the Mainstream with Romantic Elements and Erotic Romance categories. Also the Romantic Suspense, Single Title, Historical, and P/TT/F/F categories are very light so far this year.

The fee is $20.00 per entry.
The entry deadline is January 7, 2011.

For details and entry forms, see our website at:
http://www.coloradoromancewriters.org/aoe.html

For more information, email:
* mailto:aoecoordinator@yahoo.com for authors with Short Contemporary, P/TT/F/F, or Mainstream titles.
* aoecoordinator2@yahoo.com for authors with Historical, Romantic Suspense, and Erotic Romance titles.
* aoecoordinator3@yahoo.com for authors with Inspirational, Long Contemporary, and Single Title titles.

Notes: Bound e-books are eligible. Judges include readers, booksellers, and unpublished/published authors. Top prize is a trophy, letter congratulating the editor, and a certificate.

[PERMISSION TO FORWARD IS GRANTED - AND ENCOURAGED!]

Good luck!

Lia

Books of the Year Contest

The Ellora's Cave editors are having a Books of the Year contest on their Redlines and Deadlines blog.  For a chance to win a 2011 Ellora's Cave calendar (sexy!) or various other goodies, simply go to http://redlinesanddeadlines.blogspot.com/2010/12/books-of-year.html and answer a few questions about the books that have stood out to you in 2010. Sounds like fun, right?

Lia

Guest Author: Stacey Kennedy!

Please welcome the fabulous Stacey Kennedy, author of urban fantasy romance!

Bio:

My novels are light-hearted fantasy, heart squeezing, thigh-clenching romance, and even give a good chuckle every now and again. My journey as a writer began as a way to keep my brain alive since being a stay at home mom can be a little let’s say―numbing. It was an escape from screaming kids, dirty diapers and plain old mom duty. It started as a hobby, but as the stories progressed it became a passion. Now, I indulge at nap time, especially the juicy bits! Every mom needs a good thrill!

Blurb of An Everlasting Bite:

Love is born between strangers, yet built upon a bond soul deep―one Alpha’s vow to protect his mate from looming danger, all the while, mending her soul and stirring her wolfish desires.

A vicious werewolf attack in Plymouth, Minnesota leaves a young woman violated, bitten and now, transformed into werewolf. But Rynn Murphy doesn’t have to face this transformation alone—she has her mate by her side. And the charming Briggs―Beta to the Patriarch, Valor―is eager to ease her into this new life and mend her battered soul.

With only weeks to adjust to her new fur, Rynn, follows Briggs while he assists in locating the daughter of the Montana’s Alpha, who was abducted from her home. But this journey is not without danger. And soon, they discover the ones who have taken this young wolf do not want her found and will stop at nothing to keep her hidden. Or so it may seem, as bodies begin to drop around them, the murderous attempts start to appear more as a hit than a smoke screen—leaving only one question, who is the intended target…

Buy link: http://www.staceykennedy.com/books/blue-blood-series/an-everlasting-bite/
Website - http://www.staceykennedy.com/
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=100000956942180
Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3473046.Stacey_Kennedy
Twitter - http://twitter.com/Stacey_Kennedy

PRAISE FOR THE WILLOW

RT Book Reviews
“…Kennedy has created a world that readers will want to visit again and again!” Dawn Crowne

PRAISE FOR THE WICKED

Bitten by Paranormal Romance
“Do you love magic, dominant men, adventure, humor, evil villains and a talking cat? Well here is an excellent book for you to try.” Laurie

PRAISE OF A DEADLY WHISPER

Happily Ever After Reviews
"The readers will find themselves snickering and crying with the characters. I highly recommend this book. Read it, go get it right away.” Hunter

HAPPY HALLOWEEN AND FUN CONTESTS!!

Two HUGE contests - one last day.

Today's the last day to participate in the Kindle giveaway at Lynda Hilburn's blog & a multi-prize giveaway/scavenger hunt at Long & Short Reviews.

Here are the links:

Lynda Hilburn's Kindle Giveaway

Long & Short Reviews Scavenger Multi Author Scavenger Hunt

Good luck to everyone!!!

Lia