Diva NashVegas Blog Tour

For the past decade, Aubrey James has ruled the charts as the queen of country soul. She rocketed to fame in the shadow of her parent’s death – Gospel music pioneers Ray and Myra James. While her public life, high profile romances and fights with Music Row execs writes juicy tabloid headlines, the real and private Aubrey’s is a media mystery.

When a close friend and former band member betrays Aubrey by selling an exclusive story about the Diva to a tabloid, Aubrey knows she must go public with her own story.

Inside NashVegas sports anchor, Scott Vaughn, is not prepared for the assignment of interviewing a country super star. Especially not one he dated, then abandoned. Yet, his boss leaves him no choice. His career and the future of Inside NashVegas depends on the success of this interview.

When Scott shows up at her home for the first session, Aubrey threatens to back out of the deal. But, it’s too late. Instead, she bravely opens her heart as Scott probes into her life and discovers a future of faith, hope and love by letting God heal her past.


About the Author:

Rachel Hauck lives in sunny central Florida with her husband, Tony, a pastor. They have two ornery pets. She is a graduate of Ohio State University and a huge Buckeyes football fan. Rachel serves the writing community as Past President of American Christian Fiction Writers and a member of the Advisory Board.

Visit her blog and web site at http://www.rachelhauck.com/.

Leave a comment on her blog and be eligible to win a $25 gift certificate to Starbucks or Barnes & Noble. Two names will be drawn.

A Bend In Time by Michelle Miles

A Bend In Time by Michelle Miles

A girl…a hit man…and a time machine. It’s time to get your adventure on.

Book 1: The Adventures of Ransom & Fortune

When hitman Dane Fortune was hired to kill the beautiful and sassy Skye Ransom, he never counted on her leading him on a game of cat and mouse through time…or that he’d just as soon kiss her as kill her.

When Skye Ransom finds her parents murdered, she learns a hit man is responsible and she’s his next target. While trying to outrun her would-be murderer, she inadvertently transports herself back in time. Her biggest problem? Sexy Dane Fortune follows her to carry out his hit…or has he?

It’s time to get your adventure on.

Available in Print from Samhain Publishing directly from the publisher at www.samhainpublishing.com or at your local Borders, or by ordering from Amazon.Com.

Check out Michelle's Website and Blog!

Sandy Blair Contest Winners!

Winners from my Sandy Blair contest have been randomly selected and notified.

Winner of the main prize is Carol M. from Michigan!

Runners Up are Lois M. from New Jersey and Joy B. from Oklahoma!

Thank you to everyone who entered the contest!

If you haven't read any of Sandy Blair's books, then make sure you check them out. They are great!!!

Be sure and check back here often...never know what kind of fun and giveaways that I might have!

Kate Rothwell Has Got A Deal For You

Author Kate Rothwell is running two great contests!

Check it out here:
Kate Rothwell's Blog

Kate is great! These contests are really cool!

P.S. Don't forget to enter my contest below to win a great prize from Sandy Blair!

Interview with Award Winning Author Sandy Blair!!!

I first met award winning author Sandy Blair through her Yahoo Group, the Sandy Blair Fan Club after reading one of her books. I was lucky enough to meet her in person when she came to Atlanta last summer for the RWA Nationals. Sandy is a wonderful author and person and I am now glad to call her my friend.

Sandy’s books are some of my favorite books and are all keepers. I fell in love with her yummy Highland heroes and her other charming characters. I highly recommend all of her books to readers who enjoy humorous historical romances with a slight paranormal twist. To find out about her next time travel romance, check out the interview below!

Sandy graciously agreed to an interview with me. I was thrilled that she would be my first victim…err…guest. So here is my first interview ever (so go easy on me) with the talented Sandy Blair!

Please tell us about your books.
All are light-hearted Highlander novels with a paranormal twist, which keep me laughing as I write.

What inspired you to write about Scottish heroes?
I’m married to a delightful, 6’ 5” hunky Highlander with a wry sense of humor. (Know where I can find one? LOL)

Which of your heroes is your favorite?
Tough question. I loved Duncan (A Man in A Kilt) because he’s modeled after my hubby. And I adored Ian (A Thief in A Kilt) simply because he’s as sexy and randy as they come. (Great choices…of course I love all of Sandy’s heroes)

What do you hope readers get out of your books?
I hope my tales provide readers with a moment’s escape from the trials of their every day lives. I hope they laugh and if they do cry that it’s a nice cathartic cry. (Believe me when I say that you accomplish that!!)

What is next for you?
My next release is a time-travel entitled A HIGHLANDER FOR CHRISTMAS in which Highlander Cameron MacKay is thrown forward in time and finds himself in our world of computers, planes and Victoria’s Secret. He’s armed and dangerous if you happen to be the lovely antique dealer who holds the key to his returning to his own time and place. (I am really looking forward to this book!!!!)

Share with us about “The Call.”
Would you believe I was in the shower? By the time I got to the phone, my agent had hung up and I had to call her back.

Describe a typical day for you.
I get up somewhere between 4:30AM and 5:00AM, turn on the coffee, turn on the computer and write until 1:30 or 2:00PM. Then I get showered, dressed, and clean house like everyone else.

What is your favorite part of being a writer?
Receiving fan mail. Makes my whole day! (Hear that everyone! Go write to Sandy! :o))

Least favorite?
Working on deadlines. The days can be horrifically long. I’ve be known to write from 5:00AM until midnight.

What would you like to tell aspiring writers?
Write what you love to read and read what you want to write...so you know the difference between really good and mediocre.

Now for some fun questions:

Which of your characters would you like to switch places with? For how long?
I think I’d like to change places with Lady Beth (A Man in a Kilt), to live and breathe the life, but for only a month or two. Surviving the medieval period was no easy task and I do like my creature comforts...like toilet paper. (Don’t we all? LOL)

If you were not an author, what would you do?
I always had a secret desire to be a hairdresser. (Hmm…seeing a side of you I never knew about…LOL)

Describe yourself in 3 words.
Happy, externally motivated.

Thank you so much Sandy for taking the time to answer my questions! I really appreciate it!

Everyone please remember to look for Sandy’s current release A Thief in a Kilt (November 2006) and her upcoming release Highlander for Christmas (October 2, 2007).

Sandy generously donated a wonderful prize to be awarded to one lucky winner! One lucky winner will receive an autographed copy of A ROGUE IN A KILT and a surprise! Two runners up will receive a handmade book thong and some goodies from me.
Good luck to all!

If you would like to enter, e-mail the answer to the following to jenscontest @ gmail.com (no spaces). Please put "Sandy Blair Contest" in the subject line.

On Sandy's Website, what does Ian 'the Thief of Hearts' MacKay (from A THIEF IN A KILT) say is under a kilt?

*Answer can be found here: http://www.sandyblair.net/kiltPeek.shtm

THERE ARE TWO POSSIBLE ANSWERS...I WILL ACCEPT EITHER ONE, BUT YOU ONLY NEED ONE CORRECT ANSWER TO BE ENTERED!

PLEASE DO NOT POST THE ANSWER HERE!

Contest has ended!!!!! Thanks to all that entered!!!

One entry per person please!!! Must be 18 to enter! One winner and two runners-up will be chosen randomly from all correct entries received by 11:59 pm EST May 11, 2007 and announced here on the blog (with winner's permission). Winner(s) will be notified via e-mail and asked to send their mailing address. E-mail addresses will only be used to contact you if you are the winner...they are not collected or used for anything else. Once notified, winners will have one week to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Feel free to post about the contest and spread the word! Let me know if you have any questions!
If you have not read a Sandy Blair book, I highly recommend that you do!

Visit her site and check out her Fan Club!

Just a Note

I have had a few questions about my old blog which was at MySpace...I am still posting there, but it is basically the same thing I post here. I am trying to make the transition from my MySpace blog to this one so more people can visit and comment. Eventually this will be the only blog I post on and will only post notices about new posts on the MySpace blog.

Hugs and Have a great weekend!

Oh and look for a post about talented author Sandy Blair. I will post it tonight and there will be a giveaway involved!

What I am Reading

If you are ever curious about what I am reading, then feel free to check out my 10K eHarlequin Challenge blog! I update it each time I read a new book.

The 10k Challenge is something the eHarlequin site is running...their goal is to get at least 100 readers to read at least 100 books each this year for a total of 10000 books for the year. Many readers have already exceeded their 100 books goal and as a whole we have read over 8600 books so far this year. I have read 65 so far this year. It is really neat to read everyone's reader blogs and find out about different books. It is too late to sign up for this year's challenge, but feel free to read and comment on the blogs...I'll put links below!

My 10K Challenge Blog

The 2007 10,000 Book Challenge

Giveaway Winners

Congrats to my giveaway winners!

Winner of a signed book from Suzanne's backlist, based on availability, plus a $10 gift card from B&N is Joyce M.

Runners up, who will each receive handmade bookthongs and other goodies, are Cherie J. and Amy S.

All winners have been notified!

Thank you to all that entered! If you didn't win this time, don't worry! Please be sure to check back for other opportunities.

Also, check out Suzanne Forster's book The Arrangement!

Suzanne Forster’s The Arrangement and Giveaway!

I quickly became a fan of Suzanne Forster's books after reading her book, The Lonely Girls Club. I "met" Suzanne online through her Yahoo Group and have come to enjoy chatting with her as well as reading her books. So when the opportunity arose to help her promote her latest book, I eagerly volunteered!

The Arrangement by Suzanne Forster

Some marriages are just for show.
Some are hotbeds of forbidden desire.
And some are deadly.
Hers was all three...

Alison Fairmont Villard wakes in a hospital bed with a face she doesn't recognize and a husband she doesn't know. Andrew Villard, a self-made millionaire, has a bright future but a shadowy past. When he tells Alison the details of their life together, she has no choice but to believe him--and to accept the shocking proposal he offers.

It isn't just the partial amnesia that Alison suffers. She has her own terrifying secrets that can't be entrusted to anyone, especially Andrew. Even the police suspect he was behind Alison's near fatal accident aboard his yacht and were ready to charge him with murder before her body was found, battered on the razor-sharp coral reefs.

When the veil of amnesia lifts, it's too late. Alison is caught in a web of her own making. And now an FBI agent with a personal vendetta is about to blow the lid off her deadly marriage of convenience.

"An electrifying romantic suspense thriller that grips the audience ... and never lets up." The Best Reviews on The Lonely Girls Club

THE ARRANGEMENT (Mira Books)
A new romantic thriller from Suzanne Forster
On Sale Now!
Look for it in Stores and at Amazon.com or BN.com!

Blurb reprinted by permission of author!

Contest!!!!

*UPDATE: CONTEST HAS ENDED...SEE POST ABOVE FOR WINNERS!

Suzanne was generous enough to offer a fabulous prize to one lucky reader (I am envious ). One winner will receive a signed book from Suzanne's backlist, based on availability, plus a $10 gift card from B&N. Two Runners Up will receive handmade book thongs and goodies from me! Good luck to all!

If you would like to enter, e-mail the answer to the following to jenscontest @ gmail.com (no spaces). Please put "The Arrangement Contest" in the subject line.

Which of Suzanne's books was recently reissued in 2007 as part of Harlequin's classics program?

*Answer can be found here: http://www.suzanneforster.com/

PLEASE DO NOT POST THE ANSWER HERE! CONTEST ENDS APRIL 27, 2007

One entry per person please!!! One winner and two runners-up will be chosen randomly from all correct entries received by 11:59 pm EST April 27, 2007 and announced here on the blog. Winner(s) will be notified via e-mail and asked to send their mailing address. E-mail addresses will only be used to contact you if you are the winner...they are not collected or used for anything else. Once notified, winners will have one week to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Feel free to post about the contest and spread the word! Let me know if you have any questions!
If you have not read a Suzanne Forster book, I highly recommend that you do!

Visit her site and check out her Yahoo Group! New members are always welcome and there is always something fun going on there! Tell them Jennifer sent ya!

What to Expect Here

So I promised a post on what to expect here and here it is...LOL.

I plan to mostly post about books, authors, reading, and whatever might come to mind. I might develop a more defined plan or schedule for the blog later (like I have seen many bloggers do), but for right now there is no schedule.

I will have some author and book spotlight blogs for the next few weeks (and when I can) so please check in for those! There will be giveaways as well with books, bookthongs, bookmarks, and other goodies as prizes!

Thanks for reading my blog and I hope you enjoy!

Hello!

Hello and welcome to my blog! I am still trying to figure out this thing, but hope to start posting soon. I am not sure how frequently I will post, but I look forward to sharing information about books, reading, authors, and other random things.

I will post a longer entry later with more about what to expect here on my blog!!!