It’s Read an Ebook Week!

March 8th, 2010

With the current release of gadgets like the B&N nook, the iPad, the Kindle, the Sony Reader, (and the list can go on), ebooks are becoming a recognizable and more mainstream form of entertainment which is why I’m thrilled to celebrate this year’s read an E-Book week!

I know a lot of people are still wary about trying ebooks and I don’t blame them. It’s difficult to get away from the comfort of a good book, the smell of the paper, the magic of cuddling under the covers at some unreasonable hour of the morning to finish that last chapter before bed. I know that feeling. I’ve lived it and I love it. But what I’ve discovered is that I get the same rush from a great story, no matter the format. I’ve sat with my PDF reader on my phone and read until my eyes crossed because I couldn’t get to bed until I knew how the story would end. That’s the magic of the written word. And I guarantee that the magic remains through the electronic format.

So if you’ve been hesitant about trying an ebook, now is a great time to try! Do it honor of Ebook Week! :)

To help you get started, I’ll direct you to my publisher, (and my constant go to when it comes to great books) Drollerie Press! Right now, everything in the store is 20% off, and they have an impressive selection of free stories in the bookstore. In addition, they’ll be posting a free download every day on the blog. People who log in and download a book there will also have the chance to win a copy of one of the upcoming releases!

So try it out. I assure you, you won’t be disappointed!

Drollerie Press Chat

February 28th, 2010

Join Drollerie Press authors tonight at 9pm EST for a fun night of chatting about books, writing, and specifically, the Brenda Novak Auction to benefit Diabetes Research. There will be book giveaways and lots of laughter. The link goes live right before chat and there is no password required (just a chat name we can address you by). We look forward to seeing you there!

What I’m Reading

February 24th, 2010

Cross posted from Tales From The Hollow Tree

Welcome to my first edition of ‘I’m reading’ where I divulge my insanity and the surreal number of books I tend to read at once. Sometimes, one will jump ahead of the pack and will become the new IT book which forces me to devour it at unheard of speeds. But mostly, especially lately, I’ve been flooded with life- my son’s newfound walking skills which leave my pots, pans and tupperware all over my kitchen floor, my writing deadlines, my house which is often a disaster area for toys and baby socks . It’s hard to really sit and enjoy a book when I’m always peeking to make sure the little one isnt bodyslamming the cat.

So here’s the rundown:

Classics: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Print: Lament by Maggie Stiefvater

Ebook: Uglies by Scott Westerfield

So how about you? What are you reading?

Ebook Giveaway

February 16th, 2010

The contest running on Susan Hanniford Crowley’s blog, Nights of Passion will be running until Wednesday! Hurry and comment to be entered for a chance to win a free copy of Zerah’s Chosen!

Meet Me in the Redroom

February 12th, 2010

I’ve got two fun-filled appearances happening this weekend! One in person and one online! :) Details below:

Annual Romance and Chocolates Social: Multi-Author Meet and Greet

Isabelle Santiago, Jessica Andersen, Stella Price, Cat Johnson, and Bianca D’Arc will be doing a Romance Author Panel and book signing. Come by and support some of your local authors for a delightful afternoon of books, chocolate, and more!

Please be aware there will be various genres and heat levels available so that there might be something for everyone! Take the time to peruse the bookstore, chat about what you’ve been dying to read, have a warm cup of coffee, and enjoy! ♥

Date: Saturday, February 13th, 2010
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Borders Bookstores
Street: 1600 South East Road
City: Farmington, CT

And Sunday, February 14th I have the privilege of being part of Susan Hanniford Crowley’s BLOGOVERSARY! Nights of Passion is turning a year older and I’ll be stopping in to chat a little about Zerah’s Chosen and do a an ebook giveaway to one lucky winner! :)

So swing by! I look forward to seeing you! <3