That's What I'm Talking About...: September 2010

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Author Interview - Teresa D'Amario

Today I have the honor of bringing to you author Teresa D’Amario and her “friend,” Ryland Keegan, alpha male of a powerful wolven pack. Ryland recently discovered his True Mate, Nora, and together they turned a group of savage rouges to a functioning pack. (You can read about Ryland and Nora in the book Dark Succession.) We’ll talk more with Ryland later...

Teresa was born in Atlanta, the daughter of an Army Soldier during the early stages of the Viet Nam war, and she spent her childhood traveling from state to state, finally ending up overseas in Germany where she graduated high school six months early.

Her writing career however began as a young Airman in the Air Force, writing monthly articles for the weekly base paper. The articles ranged from climatological data to full center fold articles on the destructive forces of hurricanes.

But her early writing wasn’t limited only to the technological side. She’s written multiple dog training and behavior articles for canine websites such as Sonora Canine Freestyle, and also the Ask Blackjack column, a fun training column in the voice of her labrador retriever, then a young pup.

She’s married to a wonderful man named Doug, who is also retired Air Force, and they just celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary. They currently live in North Carolina with their two dogs.

Please help me welcome Teresa to That’s What I’m Talking About.

Twimom: Teresa, welcome and thank you for stopping by.

Teresa: Thanks for having me Jen! I love your blog and it’s always a pleasure to drop in!

Twimom: I am a big fan of your books--both the Maxey Wizard and True Mates Series. Although they are two different series, they share similar traits and possibly occur in the same “universe.” Can you tell my readers a bit about your series?

Teresa: Oh, thank you so much. And yes, they are similar in some ways, but the primary difference is the setting. The True Mates series is all about the pack – there’s very few outside influences, so you have a lot of the pack dynamics. The Maxey wizards are usually lone shifters, who find their mates, and are preyed upon by the GSA (Short for Government control of Supernatural Activities). So while family is a big part of both, how those families interact are very different. Both are filled with hot, sensual connections, along with some serious danger. I don’t think I could pick a “Favorite” of the 2 series if I tried. :D

Twimom: One of the things I love about your stories is the “True Mate” concept - that each character has a destined “soul mate” if you will. Do you believe in the concept of soul mates - one true love?

Teresa: Yes, I do. I knew the instant I laid eyes on my husband that he was the one for me. I think that’s why I lean toward the Soul Mate concept in my books. Plus, I like writing about that instant connection, where the moment you make eye contact (or as in the case of the shifters, catch the other’s scent) you know something special has happened.

Twimom: *shivers* I SO love that! I understand you have brought along alpha wolven, Ryland, with you today... Do you mind if I ask him a few questions? Can you give my readers a little introduction?

Teresa: I certainly did. Ryland is the head of his own pack of rogue wolven, each kicked out of their perspective packs with a death sentence over their heads, so they tend to be a bit on the rough side. They actually are in a special underground compound built by the previous pack leader. It comes with its own issues, as I’m sure you can imagine.

Twimom: Ryland, welcome to That’s What I’m Talking About. How are you? How’s the pack?

Ryland: *snarls*. If I have to deal with one more broken water pipe, someone is going to pay.

Teresa: Don’t mind Ryland. He’s not so good with the little details of his compound. Ryland, I think she wanted to know about the pack, not the compound itself.

Ryland: Great. Just great. They’ve even started making the place look like a home these days. We no longer look like a mental institution. Though I admit, sometimes I wonder if we are not.

Twimom: Yes, I hear that your mate, Nora, has helped make your compound more like a home. Can you tell me a bit about some of the other shifters that live among us?

Ryland: Why would you want to know about them? They all smell bad.

Teresa: *Glares are Ryland*.

Ryland: All right already! Fine. *grumbles and folds his arms.* Well of course, we all know there are the hyenas. Nasty creatures.

Teresa: *Clears her throat*.

Ryland: I guess that’s not the ones you are looking for. *sighs*. There’s a lot of cats around. Lots of cats. They tend to run in small groups, but now and then they form prides. I guess inside they really want to be like the wolven. Take the Leopard pride. Unlike the wolven, their line of succession goes down the family lines, even if it’s a female. I don’t get that. But I hear the next heir in line is missing. Kel, his name is. But his brother is hot on his trail in search of him. So if you see Dmitri running around, get out of his way. I hear he’s rather irritable at being the second son having to find the heir. He wants his own pride. Some think maybe he had something to do with his brother’s disappearance. But not me. It’s not in him. I met him a few years back. Upright dude, if you ask me. Testy, but fair. Last I heard, he and his mom got a key in the mail. A silver key! What shifter gives his mom Silver?

Twimom: WOW! Sounds exciting! Readers, if you would like to read more about Dmitri and his adventure, be sure to read Teresa’s upcoming release, Leopard’s Key, (Freya’s Bower, February 2011)

Ryland, I know that you had a rough start with your Mate, Nora’s family. Have you smoothed things over? Do you have contact with Nora’s family pack? (you can read about her home pack in Teresa’s book She Wolf.)

Ryland: Yes I have. I’ve even had a bit of time to get to know Nora’s father, Sean. Now there’s a man with issues. I mean, what pack leader steps down as Alpha, handing it over to his brother? I hear his wife left him, and has disappeared. Nora tells me his youngest daughter (her sister), hates him. *shakes his head*. Last I heard he headed out to the woods to be alone. It’s not good for a wolf to be alone. Bad business. Can’t find family alone in the woods.

Twimom: That sounds rough. I wish you and Nora the best. I look forward to reading more about Sean and Nora’s family soon. Ryland, thank you so much for stopping by today.

Ryland: *nods*. I’m sure if Sean gets his head together, there will be a lot more happening.

Twimom: Teresa, do you mind if I ask you a few more questions? What is your favorite book that you have read so far in 2010? What are your favorite genres for reading?

Teresa: My favorite book so far this year is Sin Undone, by Larissa Ione. I actually dreamed about that book for days after I read it. As for my favorite genre, I prefer paranormal romance, or even romantic suspense. I love a good mystery in a book, and paranormal gives me a lot of that.

Twimom: Oh Sin Undone is a fabulous book!! Anything else you would like to share with my readers?

Teresa: Yes! You all must stop by my blog the month of October! Starting Monday I’ll be celebrating Halloween with the TriFecta Scare-A-Thon, and I’ll be giving away a minimum of THREE books per week. Most of which are autographed! So head on over to MY BLOG starting Monday and leave a comment to enter to win! US only for Print book giveaways – Ebook giveaways for anyone!

Twimom: Wow - what a great giveaway! Thank you so much for stopping by today! It was a pleasure talking with you. I look forward to reading Leopard’s Key in February!

Teresa: Thank you so much! It’s been a blast! And I hope you enjoy Leopard’s Key! To learn more about Leopard’s key, visit my site HERE. It has a pretty sizzling hot cover, as well as a book for a great cause!

Readers: you can visit Teresa on line:

website: http://teresadamario.com/index.html

twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TeresaDAmario

blog: http://teresadamario.com/blog/

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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Review: "A Tangled Web" - Harvest Moon

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“A Tangled Web” from the Harvest Moon anthology

Author: Mercedes Lackey

Release Date: September 28, 2010

Publisher: Luna (Harlequin)

Five Hundred Kingdoms series

ISBN: #978-0373803224

Genre: Fantasy

Format(s): paperback, e-book

I received an electronic galley copy of this book from the Net Galley for the purposes of an honest review.

NOTE: I only read the first novella in this anthology. After reading the first (review below) and starting the second, I found the stories complex and difficult to follow. Due to time constraints, I did not finish the book. I am not classifying this book as a DNF because I did complete the first story and have a review. If I find time to read the other stories, I will finish the review for the entire book (they do seem interesting!)

From the author’s website:

Kidnapping Persephone should have been an easy task. But in the Five Hundred Kingdoms, nothing's ever simple and the wrong blonde goddess is stolen by mistake, leaving Prince Leopold without his new bride. At least until he braves the realm of the dead to get her back...

What I’m talking about:

This is an interesting and fun re-telling of the famous Persephone and Hades tale from Greek Mythology. In this story, Persephone and Hades are in love and try to find a way to be together. Hades sends Thanatos, the god of Death, to “kidnap” Persephone and bring her to the underworld-reasoning that her mother, Demeter, could not take her away if “death” claimed her. Well, unfortunately, Thanatos claims the wrong goddess which causes plenty of grief for everyone.

While the story was simple, cleaver and cute, it was tough to follow. I know a little Greek mythology and no Norse mythology - both of which are prominent in this story. Names are tossed around and situations inferred as if I should have an understanding of it all. I felt completely lost at times, especially at the beginning.

Although I never fully overcame some of the confusion, I still enjoyed the tale. Ms. Lackey’s portrayal of the Greek gods is entertaining and refreshing... They are still self-involved, but more simple and oafish than their usual vindictive depictions. The Norse goddess Brunnhilde and her husband Prince Leopold are a welcome addition to the tale. They are logic and order to the chaos of Olympus when Persephone (and Brunnhilde) are taken to the underworld.

This is an enjoyable story.

My Rating:

Liked it, there were a few issues - recommend (B)

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Monday, September 27, 2010

Sins of the Flesh - WINNER

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I would like to thank everyone for stopping by That’s What I’m Talking About and participating in my interview with Author Eve Silver and the Sins of the Flesh giveaway. I especially want to thank Eve for generously donating a SIGNED copy of her upcoming release, Sins of the Flesh, for this giveaway.

Every person that commented on either the interview with Eve post or my review of Sins of the Flesh was entered into the contest - one entry per person. The winner was selected using random.org.

The Winner:

Robin K

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Robin, please email me at twimom227 (at) gmail (dot) com with your mailing address so Eve can send you the book! You have until Thursday Sept. 30, 2010 (end of day) to contact me. If I don’t hear from you by then, I will draw another winner.

Thank you!

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Sunday, September 26, 2010

Sunday Snippets #27

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From Crux by Moira Rogers

A few months ago, Mackenzie wouldn't have noticed the man following her.

Of course, a few months ago, Mackenzie had never been followed before, not with any real dedication. From time to time a customer looking to score would wait for her outside the bar, but she'd had no trouble dissuading them from following her home.

Then Marcus had walked into her life, and a whole new world of paranoia opened up for her. She'd gotten very good at noticing a footstep where one shouldn't be, and even better at remembering faces she saw a bit too often to be coincidence.

It was a credit to her stalker's skill that she didn't notice him at first. She'd walked almost a quarter mile toward her motel before she realized anyone was following her at all, a fact which chilled her to the bone. It was so dark she couldn't see more than a vague outline--tall and lean, wearing nothing fancier than jeans and a T-shirt. That reassured her at first, since all of Marcus's men had all worn the same black slacks and button-down shirts, some sort of quasi-uniform straight from the pages of Creepy Insane Stalker Monthly.

Her relief faded when she walked another quarter mile and caught sight of him again. She knew she was being followed.

What she didn't know was why. The small container of pepper spray in her pocket gave her the courage to turn and face him, and she made no attempt to hide her suspicion. She didn't move, didn't speak, just stared challengingly at him and waited to see if he would step into the circle of light cast by the streetlight above.

He did. “Busted, huh?” he drawled, one hand rubbing at the strong line of his chin.

She started when she recognized the man from the bar, the handsome one who'd been talking to Nick. He was taller than she'd realized, with broad shoulders and an easy grace. Though it was blanched and yellowed by the harsh glare of the streetlight, she clearly remembered the sandy shade of his brown hair, and the startling blue of his eyes.

He was gorgeous, all right, but that didn't mean he wasn't dangerous. Marcus had been gorgeous too. So she did her best to ignore his looks as she curled her fingers around the pepper spray in her pocket. “Why are you following me?”

He took a step closer. “Your boss asked me to. She was ... well, I suppose ‘concerned’ is probably as good a word as any.”

Nervousness drove her back a few paces, and she immediately regretted showing fear. She straightened and struggled to reclaim her challenging expression. “Nick told you to follow me?”

His voice softened, turned almost gentle. “She was worried you didn't have anyplace to go, and she said you've been acting jumpy. Like maybe you were in trouble?”

“I have a place to stay.” The response came too fast, too forced, and she almost cringed at how defensive she sounded. He didn't look like the sort of man who would consider her motel an appropriate dwelling. She didn't like it either, but it was all she could afford on her limited budget.

He was still watching her, so she moderated her tone. “It's nice that you're worried, but I'm fine. I promise.”

He stared at her as if considering the veracity of her words. “All right. But at least let me walk you home.” His lips curled into a charming smile that made her heart beat faster. “Don't know if you've noticed, but we're not in the best neighborhood at the moment.”

Mackenzie opened her mouth to turn down his offer. The last thing she needed right now was trouble, and the absolute best-case scenario involved him talking to Nick about how unsuitable her current living quarters were. But when her gaze found his again, the words died on her tongue.

She should say no, but she didn't want to. Loneliness and fear had become so ingrained that she sometimes wondered if she remembered how to feel anything else. His presence would give her the illusion of companionship, for however short a time. Something about his eyes made her want to trust him, made her long to tell him everything that had happened. Or maybe I just want to tell someone so I won't have to be alone.

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Thursday, September 23, 2010

Review: Sins of the Flesh & GIVEAWAY

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Sins of the Flesh

Author: Eve Silver

Release Date: September 28, 2010

Publisher: Harlequin

Otherkin Trilogy Book #3

ISBN: #978-0373774845

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Format(s): mass market paperback, e-book

I received a copy of this book from the Net Galley for the purposes of an honest review.

From goodreads:

Torn between lust and loyalty...

The blood of the Underworld lord of evil runs through soul reaper Malthus Krayl’s veins.

Raised to fight for survival and to kill for victory, he can destroy anyone who poses a threat. As he searches for the one responsible for his brother’s murder, he refuses to succumb to any distraction…until his sworn enemy crosses his path and tempts him beyond all reason.

Calliope Kane, a Daughter of Aset, has a personal hatred for soul reapers. Their savage attack against her family still haunts her. But only Malthus can help her find the traitors of her kind, and only she can help him hunt the source of betrayal amongst the reapers. As they unite, the danger grows closer…and the passion between them ignites.

What I’m talking about:

The three books of the Otherkin Trilogy together tell the tale of the sons of the Egyptian underworld god, Sutekh and their quest to discover the identity of their youngest brother’s murder. There are clues and hints that help are woven into each story (especially in the first book) that are necessary if you are like me and want to figure out “whodunit” before the author tells you.

The third book, Sins of the Flesh, picks up after the second story finishes. The focus of this book is the third son, Malthus Krayl. He watched his two older brothers fall head over heels for women (in the first two books) and he knows that will not happen to him. He picks up the quest to discover more about his brother, Lokan’s killer by following clues on the “topside” (human realm). While staking out his latest lead, he sees a mysterious woman and is drawn in - wanting to know more about her and why she is also after his lead.

Calliope is a solider for the Asetian Guard, sworn enemy of Sutehk, and her hatred of Sutehk’s sons is also personal. When she first meets Mal, she is vicious and I LOVED it. There is no “love at first sight.” An attraction, yes, but she is hard-core and will not let him stop her from following her orders. She is loyal to the Guard and stays focused beyond all measures as the sexy Mal puts the moves on her.

Right from the start I enjoyed the chemistry between Mal and Calliope. She is fierce and strong. She does what she has to in order to survive, and is always adjusting to the situation. She stays true to herself, even as she falls for her life-long enemy. She doesn’t just see him, swoon, and it’s over. She analyzes her sentiments, studies her loyalties, is mortified, but eventually opens up to the possibilities for true happiness.

Mal is an adrenaline junkie. He loves a challenge. And what I love that he first assumes he is attracted to Calliope because she is a challenge. In fact his response to her saying no?

He rarely encountered a woman who said "no," and when he did, he simply turned to the one beside her who invariably said "yes."

But then Mal digs deeper and scrutinizes his feelings, just as Calliope does. And this is what makes their relationship work... we are privy to their inner-most fears and desires. Ms. Silver does an excellent job portraying a couple who has to “work it out” in order to achieve happiness.

Due to the fascinating and continuing storyline surrounding the murder of Lokan Krayl, these books read more like an urban fantasy at times. Different than a “story arc” common in paranormal romance series, these books leave you with a bit of a cliff hanger each time. Even in the end, after the discovery of the identity of the murderer, more questions remain unanswered. The heros are left in somewhat of a perilous situation and there will be major ramifications from the death of Lokan and the discovery of his killer. And even though Mal and Calliope professed their love for each other, they didn’t get the “epilogue” of happiness. There isn’t a “happily ever after” written (yet). I wanted one more chapter giving me the HEA and letting Mal and Calliope enjoy their new love.

This story is my favorite of the three books. The action is faster and the answers come more quickly. The sparks that finally do ignite between Malthus and Calliope sizzle! And even though I have a TON of questions (that I am emailing to Ms. Silver), I found the answers that were given satisfying. But due to the open ending and some other “why did...” questions I have, I didn’t get a sense of closure. Thank GOD that Ms. Silver already has Book 4 underway (Body of Sin, June 2011). This is a fun and exciting new series, but be prepared to deal with unanswered questions along the way!

My Rating:

Really enjoyed - strongly recommend (A-)

Review of Book #1: Sins of the Heart

Review of Book #2: Sins of the Soul

NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY...

Readers... Eve is generously offering a SIGNED COPY of the third Otherkin Trilogy book, Sins of the Flesh. Eve would like to know what is the best book you’ve read this past month. Answer the question by leaving a comment on yesterday’s interview OR today’s review of Sins of the Flesh. One winner will be chosen randomly from those that comment. Comments must be posted by September 26, 2010, 11:59 PM EDT. Winner will be announced on September 27, 2010.

Labels: 4 stars, contest, Eve Silver, giveaway, Otherkin series, paranormal romance, reviews |

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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Author Interview - Eve Silver

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Today I have the honor of bringing to you author Eve Silver and a GIVEAWAY (keep reading). Eve is a national bestselling author who has been praised for her “edgy, steamy, action-packed” books, darkly sexy heroes and take-charge heroines. Her work has garnered starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal, plus two RT Book Reviews Reviewers’ Choice Awards, and in 2007 she received Library Journal’s Best Genre Fiction Award.

Eve lives with her husband, two sons, an energetic Airedale terrier, an exuberant border collie/shepherd and an enormous rabbit.

Please help me welcome Eve to That’s What I’m Talking About. AND look for a special giveaway at the end of this post!!

Twimom: Eve, welcome and thank you for stopping by.

Eve: Hi Jen. Thanks very much for having me.

Twimom: I have enjoyed reading your Otherkin Trilogy. It is loosely based on Egyptian mythology. Did your writing require a lot of research into Egyptian mythology? What about the other mythologies you mention in the books?

Eve: I did a ton of research for these books. I purchased numerous texts. My local museum actually had a rare and wonderful exhibit of the Book of the Dead and I had the opportunity to pore over it first hand and marvel at the beauty and wonder. But the mythology in these stories is not limited to Egyptian. There are elements of others cultures and civilizations and I researched those as well.

In addition, I was intrigued by the prospect of choosing the right names for these characters and I did research into meanings and pronunciations (and I have a brief guide on the FAQ page of my website).

Twimom: I love how you mixed in all different mythologies. What were your inspirations for the Otherkin Trilogy?

Eve: There wasn’t a single inspiration, but rather flashes of insight and interest. I wondered how the mythologies and Underworld tales of all cultures and religions could fit into a single Underworld. I wondered about turning things upside down: What if the villains were the heroes? I wondered what would happen if the only person you could trust was your enemy. And I started writing SINS OF THE HEART (book 1). Then, as I followed threads of mythological reference and became immersed in stories and lore, the Japanese mythology I was reading about inspired many elements in SINS OF THE SOUL (book 2). By that point, the world was quite vast, and I drew on that vastness as I wrote SINS OF THE FLESH (book 3).

The heroes that arose are interesting characters. They have issues, to say the least. And each one of them needs a woman who can meet and match them, someone who can stand toe-to-toe with them. I was inspired to write strong heroines who could match each of these larger-than-life heroes.

Twimom: I love a strong hero that needs the right woman! The Otherkin Trilogy is paranormal in nature. Do you enjoy writing any other genres?

Eve: Mixing things up is always interesting. In addition to paranormal, I’ve written historical suspense (also under the name Eve Silver) and post-apocalyptic adventure (under the name Eve Kenin). They were all great fun.

Twimom: Does the story truly end with the third book, Sins of the Flesh, or will we see more from the Krayl brothers?

Eve: I love the Krayl brothers and it’s hard to think of letting them go. That’s why they each make significant appearances in each others’ books. The story arc—the question of who killed Lokan Krayl—is complete at the end of the third book, SINS OF THE FLESH.

But the world of the soul reapers is vast. There are other stories to be told, and new questions to answer. The fourth book set in this universe, BODY OF SIN, will be out in June 2011, and I’m contracted for another book after that, as well.

Twimom: Oh, I am so glad to hear that! I look forward to seeing more next year. Are you working on anything else at this time?

Eve: I always have a few things in the works. In addition to my soul reaper books, I have a YA idea that I’m fleshing out and a…well, I’m keeping the lid on that idea for now. I’m not quite ready to share ;-)

Twimom: Okay... a secret is good for now - but I look forward to hearing more. Besides writing, what else keeps you busy? What are your hobbies and interests?

Eve: My favorite game is Boggle, followed at a close second by Scrabble. I love to dance. I love scrapbooking, cardmaking and stamping. And my hubby, two sons and two dogs definitely keep me busy. Plus we’re doing a bit of remodeling right now, and that takes a ton of time and energy. And of course, reading. I adore reading.

Twimom: Wow! I imagine that it might be hard to find time to write with that schedule! What is the best book you've read in 2010? What upcoming 2010 book release are you most looking forward to reading?

Eve: It’s impossible for me to name a single best book. I’ve read many stories that I’ve enjoyed immensely, including romance and/or urban fantasy work by Teresa Medeiros, Christina Dodd, Marjorie M. Liu, Stacia Kane, Michelle Rowen, Lara Adrian, Caroline Linden, Ann Aguirre, Ann Christopher, Kelley Armstrong, Victoria Dahl, and Tiffany Clare. I’ve also enjoyed the Hack/Slash Omnibus from Image Comics, Christian Moerk’s Darling Jim, The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters.

As to what I’m looking forward to, usually I’m not a make-a-list sort of book shopper. I’m more of a wander the aisles and pick up books sort of reader.

Twimom: What are your favorite genres for reading?

Eve: I read a little of everything. Of course, I love romance. But I also love women’s fiction, suspense, general fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, urban fantasy, the classics, YA, true crime. A great book is a great book.

Twimom: Eve, once again thank you so much for taking the time to tell my readers a little bit about yourself and your writing. It was wonderful chatting with you.

Eve: Thank you so much for having me, and a huge thank you to all who have popped by to read this interview. If you’d like to check out my work, I have excerpts of all my books on my site, www.evesilver.net.

Readers: you can visit Eve on line:

website: http://www.evesilver.net

facebook: http://www.facebook.com/evesilverbooks

twitter: http://twitter.com/Eve_Silver

newsletter: evesilvernewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY...

Readers... Eve is generously offering a SIGNED COPY of the third Otherkin Trilogy book, Sins of the Flesh. Eve would like to know what is the best book you’ve read this past month. Answer the question by leaving a comment on today’s interview OR tomorrow’s review of Sins of the Flesh. One winner will be chosen randomly from those that comment. One entry per person (regardless of the number of comments left) Comments must be posted by September 26, 2010, 11:59 PM EDT. Winner will be announced on September 27, 2010.

Be sure to stop back tomorrow when I have a review of the third book in Eve’s Otherkin Trilogy: Sins of the Flesh.

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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Where The Rain Is Made - WINNER

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I would like to thank everyone for stopping by That’s What I’m Talking About for Keta’s blog tour. I would also like to thank Keta for generously donating a copy of her newest release, Where The Rain Is Made, for this giveaway.

The Winner:

Megan Johns

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Megan, please email me at twimom227 (at) gmail (dot) com with your email address so Keta can send you the e-book! You have until Friday Sept. 24, 2010 (end of day) to contact me. If I don’t hear from you by then, I will draw another winner.

Keta still has one day left on her blog tour and some of the other blogs still have open contests. See below for a full list of the participating blogs.

Thank you!

EDITED ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2010:

I did not hear from the first winner so a new winner was selected:

Cathy M

CONGRATS! I have your email already and I am forwarding it to Keta! Thanks!

WHERE THE RAIN IS MADE BLOG TOUR SCHEDULE:

September 12^th

Leilani Loves Books.com

September 13th

Bitten By Paranormal Romance

September 14th

Lovin' Me Some Romance

September 15th

The Divas Bookcase

September 16th

That’s What I’m Talking About

The Geeky Bookworm

September 17th

Book Lovers Inc. Blog

Jojos Book Corner

September 18

Seriously Reviewed

The Black Raven Erotic Cafe

September 19th

Not Really Southern Vamp Chick

September 20th

Sapphire Realm Romance Blog

Hanging With Bells Blog

September 21st

Happily Ever After Reviews

Talk About My Favorite Authors Blog

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