27 October 2008

Interview Time- Cindy Spencer Pape!

It's interview time, and today, we have Cindy Spencer Pape with us! Cindy is a fabulous author...multi-published with Ellora's Cave, Cerridwen, Total-E Bound, and Wild Rose Press. Hope you enjoy this interview as much as I have!


How long have you been writing? How long have you been published? I've been writing seriously since about 2000, and sold my first book in 2006.

How long did it take you to publish your first book, once you started looking for an agent or publisher? Six years on the publisher(s)—STILL looking for an agent.

How long does it take you to write a book? That can vary wildly and with no clear reason from two weeks to two years.

Do you write one book/story at a time or multiples? Usually I'm concentrating mainly on one, but have others in various stages of germination.

What is the most books/stories you've had WIP at the same time? What is the highest number you've actively been writing on at the same time? Right now about six, plus a handful of other inactive starts.

What genres do you write? Contemporary romance with paranormal elements, paranormal romance, & erotic contemporary & paranormal. Have just edged into ménage & m/m romance.

Are there any genres you'd like to try but haven't? Romance in a high fantasy setting.

Are there any genres you'd never consider writing in? If I said yes, odds are it would be the next thing a publisher asked you for, and five minutes later I'd be writing it. The only thing is, it's got to have a happy ending, so probably no true horror or serious literary fiction.

What's your writing process? (i.e. pantser/organic writer or plotter or mix? write on the computer? longhand? mix? how many passes? etc.) Any and all of the above. Mostly, I start on the computer, then about 3 chapters in I start to formulate a loose outline. But sometimes I plot, sometimes I write longhand…I'll try just about anything.

What are the strangest conditions you've written under? The strangest place and/or time you've written something? Sitting in doctor's offices? In the car? Bathroom? Wherever the idea hits. I've always got a pen and notebook handy.

What's the strangest thing you've had happen to you at a public appearance? The most disturbing or amusing? Haven't done too many yet. The coolest had to be at my first RT when a young woman read my nametag in an elevator and squealed with delight. (Then proceeded to tell me I needed to write a sequel about a character who was already dead.)

How many books do you read in the average month? e-Book or print or both? 20-40. Both.

What is the funniest or strangest editor/crit request/comment you've encountered? "If you're going to give your characters tails, they should probably use them when they're having sex."

What is your ideal location to write a book, if you had the money to live there or sequester yourself there? Shady patio overlooking the ocean.

If you could have a book signing anywhere in the world, where would you like to go? Anywhere tropical.

What would you like to own/have that would make your writing faster or smoother? (Yes, you can name everything from computer programs to a personal maid here.) Domestic help, definitely. And office space would be nice. Current workspace is a laptop on either a tv tray at the couch or my kitchen table.

Introvert or extrovert? Yes. Honestly, it depends on the setting. I'm kind of shy by nature, but can work past it, and once I'm comfortable, I never shut up.

What's the strangest/worst job (outside of publishing) you've held? (Choose either strangest or worst, since strange doesn't necessarily mean bad...or answer both.) Township Clerk (elected)—I HATE politics, even local ones. Feeding my grad advisor's reptile collection for a summer, when I have a major phobia of snakes.

The best bumper stickers you've ever seen? The best you've ever personally had on your vehicle? My current ones are "Oh, Crap, you're going to try to cheer me up, aren't you?" and "My day isn't complete until I've terrified a complete stranger." Those are both pretty good, along with "YOU—off my planet!"

Have you ever included a real experience of your own in a book? Did anyone who knows you notice it? I sneak little ones in all the time. And yeah, sometimes.

Have you ever included someone who irritated you in the book? As what, and what comeuppance did he/she get? Heh. One guy ended up in a psych ward in Curses. And I've included lots of snotty women who, of course, NEVER get the hero.

Where do you get your character names? Anywhere and everywhere. High school, family history, baby name sites, you name it.

Where do you get your inspiration for a book? How do you get your ideas? Honestly, how do you answer this? Ideas pop in and out of my head constantly. It's putting two or three together and then making them work that's the tricky part.

What is the best reader or reviewer comment you've ever received? "I read this one over and over when I'm feeling down—it's become one of my comfort reads."

What does your family think about your writing? How, if they do, do they support you in your writing endeavors? They're fantastic. My dad bought me a new laptop when my old one died, and he sends my mainstream books to his 90-year old sister. J My kids think it's cool and my husband is just amazing.

If you write with small children around, what agreements or rules have been made to preserve your writing time? My kids are teens, and both boys. That's a challenge all its own. They think my writing is cool, in the abstract, but they sure don't want to know the details.

When and where do you do the bulk of your writing? At a laptop, either at the kitchen table or on a TV tray while I sit on the couch.

Do you have animal companions while you write? How do they help or hinder the process? I have a dog and an iguana. Mostly the dog barks at neighbors and needs to go out whenever I'm in the middle of something. The iguana mostly just looks at me like I'm crazy.

What's your favorite part of being a writer? Not having to be somewhere by 8:30 in the morning.

What's the thing you wish you could hire someone else to do or wish you didn't have to do as a writer? Promotion. Sigh. Writing synopses would be nice, too.

What advice would you give a new writer? Don't give up. I was just about to chuck it all, and sold three manuscripts to three publishers, pretty much all at once.

Do you belong to a crit group or other writing group? How helpful do you find it? Invaluable. Actually talking to other people who have the voices in their heads is marvelous. That they also let you know when a story isn't working is just the icing on the cake.

What book, if you have written several books, is your favorite and why? Each has a special place, but possibly Curses, which is my longest and most complex, or Dragon in the System, which features lots of geek characters in a university setting. Love my geeks!

Which of your own characters would you like to meet in real life, and what would you do? Any of the heroes. And Drool.

Do you prefer to think of yourself as a hero/heroine or villain/villainess and why? I'd love to be wicked, but I can't even play evil convincingly in a role-playing game, so I guess I'm stuck as a heroine.

If you could have one magical power, what would it be and why? Tough call. Healing comes up a lot in my books, so maybe that. Time travel would be cool.

If you were the overlord of the world, what would your first decree be?

Hmmm. How about food and healthcare for all?

Give us your backlist...

Available Now:

*Love at the Crazy H 1: The Cowboy's Christmas Bride The Wild Rose Press (e-book & print)

*Love at the Crazy H 2: Crazy for the Cowboy The Wild Rose Press (e-book & print)

*Love at the Crazy H 3: Always a Cowboy The Wild Rose Press (e-book & print)

*Dragon in the System Cerridwen Press (e-book)

*Djinni and the Geek Ellora's Cave (e-book)

*Teach Me (Torrid Tarot Novel) Ellora's Cave (e-book)

*Between a Rock and a Hard-On (Tricks and Treats Quickie) Ellora's Cave (e-book) available in print as part of the Tantalizing Treats anthology

*Stone and Earth (Jewels of the Nile Quickie) Ellora's Cave (e-book)

*Beltaine Bargain (short story) The Wild Rose Press (e-book)

*Curses The Wild Rose Press (e-book and print)

*One Good Man co-written with Lacey Thorn Ellora's Cave (e-book & print)

*Heart of the Bear Total-E Bound (e-book)

*All the Way Back, (Wayback, Texas) from The Wild Rose Press (e-book) available in print as part of the Wild Wayback Nights anthology

*Stone and Sea Ellora's Cave (e-book)

*Sorcerer's Song, in the Ellora's Cavemen, Jewels of the Nile, Volume 3 anthology, Ellora's Cave (e-book and print)

*Three for All, Ellora's Cave (e-book)

Tell us about releases you expect within the next year...

Coming Soon:

*Nov. 17, 2008: Georgie and the Dragon in the Brits in Time anthology (e-book and print), Total-E-Bound

*December 19, 2008: Mistletoe Magic 3: Whispers of Magic (e-book) Ellora's Cave

*December 24, 2008: Mistletoe Magic 4: Elven Magic with Regina Carlysle and Desiree Holt (ebook) Ellora's Cave

Tell us about the awards you've won... No big wins yet. Finaled in TRS's Cupid and Psyche Award this year for Best Erotic Paranormal for Curses from The Wild Rose Press. I also have three books nominated in different categories currently at Night Owl Romance for their best books of 2008.

Tell us about your current release...

Three for All

Out now from Ellora's Cave

http://www.ellorascave.com/productpage.asp?ISBN=9781419917615

Blurb: In her 600 years, elven reporter Eislinn has had two great loves in her life—paranormal police officer Callum, another elf, and Lothan, a demon enforcer. One hot summer night the three of them come together, and Philadelphia practically explodes with the passion.

Note: This book contains male/male and male/male/female sexual acts and light bondage.

Give us your URLs (web site, MySpace, Facebook, blog, etc.)

Links:

Website: http://www.cindyspencerpape.com

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/cindyspencerpape

Newsletter Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cspapenewsgroup/

Blog; Write Faster: http://cindyspencerpape.blogspot.com/

Blog: Oh Get a Grip: http://ohgetagrip.blogspot.com/

Infinite Worlds of Fantasy Authors (IWOFA): http://iwofa.net/

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Ann Tracy Marr - $15.00 Amazon.com Gift Card
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“Romance with a splash of magic”
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Sidhe Na Daire - 1 eBook copy of Yesterday’s Dreams, 1 Autographed set of Yesterday’s Dreams and Tomorrow’s Memories and 1 eBook copy of Tomorrow’s Memories. Three prizes, three winners will be drawn. Valued at $44.00. US shipping only.
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Celebrate the Launch of Danielle Ackley-McPhail’s Long-Awaited novel Tomorrow’s Memories, the sequel to Yesterday’s Dreams. Also, see webpage for details on how you could win a replica Scottish Claymore.
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Judith Rochelle - $25.00 Amazon.com Gift Card
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*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Judith’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Desiree Holt - $25.00 gift certificate to Total-e-bound
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*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Desiree’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Diane McEntire - A prize package including a $20.00 Walmart Gift Card, t-shirt, cap, pen and other goodies. Valued at $30.00. Worldwide shipping.
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“Paranormal, Western, Action/Suspense, and Historial Romance”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Diane’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Karen Wiesner - One autographed trade paperback of WOODCUTTER’S GRIM SERIES (romantic horror). Valued at $20.00. Shipping to US and Canada
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“The world of award-winning author Karen Wiesner”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Karen’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Selena Illyria - 2 e-book copies of Tartan Interlude, two winners. Valued at $7.00.
http://www.selenaillyria.com/**Adult Content**
“Werewolf Iain is in love with Katherine, a human. Katherine doesn’t think that anyone can fall in love in three months. Mating is one thing, love is another altogether.”

*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Selena’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Carol North - A prize package including a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card and two e-book short stories “Fear Not” and “As the Seed Sown”. Valued at $15.00
http://carolnorth.com/
“Romance Author”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Carol’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Gracie C. McKeever - (5) e-books (PDF) to five different winners (1 book each winner). Their choice between these five Siren Publishing titles: 1) Between Darkness and Daylight; 2) Eternal Designs; 3) In Plain Sight; 4) Nine Inches of Snow and the Ebony Princess; or 5) The Wolf in the Mansion. Valued at $24.00.
http://www.graciecmckeever.com/
“Cross-Genre Erotic Romance…on the edge”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Gracie’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Casey Daniels - Complete set of her Pepper Martin series including:Don of the Dead, The Chick and the Dead, and Tombs of Endearment as well as a bookmark for the upcoming book, Night of the Loving Dead. Valued at $21.00. Worldwide shipping.
http://www.caseydaniels.com/
“The Pepper Martin books feature Pepper, a cemetery tour guide, who solves mysteries for the ghosts in her cemetery.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Casey’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Frank Say - 3 autographed copies of his book Nine Lives. Three winners. Shipping worldwide. Valued at $47.85
http://www.franksay.com/
“Announcing the release of debut novel, Nine Lives.”

Liquid Silver Books - 4 E-Books. 4 winners can chose one book from their entire eBook library and in their preferred format. Valued at $30.00.
http://www.liquidsilverbooks.com/ **Adult Content**
“Liquid Silver Books is an Erotic Romance eBook publisher, selling classy, distinctive, and HOT Erotic Romance.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to the Liquid Silver site and pick any book you would like to read, then come back and post a LINK to that book here. Only one book choice is necessary.

Resa Nelson - Two autographed copies of The Dragonslayer’s Sword, two winners. Valued at $29.90. Worldwide shipping.
http://resanelson.com/
“The Dragonslayer’s Sword is a new fantasy novel about a female blacksmith who lives in a world of dragons, shapeshifters, and ghosts.”

*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Resa’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Molly Harper - A prize package including a $25 Borders gift certificate, plus an early copy of her debut novel Nice Girls Don’t Have Fangs as soon as it becomes available. Valued at $32.99. Worldwide shipping.
http://singleundeadfemale.blogspot.com/
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Molly’s Blog and pick your favorite post, then come back and post a LINK to that post here. Only one choice is necessary.

Sally Painter - $25.00 Amazon.com Gift Card
http://sallypainter.com/ **Adult Content**
“Paranormal Erotic Romance Author of hot, sexy gargoyles, vampires, futuristic, and fantasy heroes.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Sally’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Mayra Calvani - 3 books, 3 winners one book each. Prizes are The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing, nonfiction, ebook. Dark Lullaby, supernatural thriller, ebook. Embraced by the Shadows, romantic horror/vampire, ebook, value $15.00
http://www.mayracalvani.com/
“Multigenre author and book reviewer.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Mayra’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to the book page and the title of the book you would like to read. Only one book choice is necessary.

Marilu Mann - A prize package including the November 7, 2008 release Changing Hearts (Lusting Wild 2) download and set of recipe cards. Valued at $7.99. US shipping only.
http://www.greatmta.com/
The 2nd book in the Lusting Wild series, Changing Hearts is a sensual paranormal romance guaranteed to spice up your life.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Marilu’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Marta Acosta - A prize package including autographed copies of Happy Hour at Casa Dracula and Midnight Brunch
http://martaacosta.com/
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Marta’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Savannah Chase - A prize package including a handmade bookmark, a goodie bag filled with author promo items and a bath set. Valued at $20.00. Worldwide shipping
http://www.savannahchase.com/
“Satisfy Your Desire…Indulge The Temptation”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Savannah’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Shelley Munro - $15.00 Amazon.com Gift Card
http://www.shelleymunro.com/**Adult Content**
“Adventure into romance with Shelley Munro–I write paranormal and contemporary erotic romance, set in New Zealand.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Shelley’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

The Wild Rose Press - $10.00 gift certificate to their website
http://www.thewildrosepress.com/
“Publisher of Romance and Erotic Romance”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to the Wild Rose Press site and pick any book you would like to read, then come back and post a LINK to that book here. Only one book choice is necessary.

The Wilder Roses - Erotic romance website of The Wild Rose Press - $10.00 gift certificate to their website
http://www.thewilderroses.com/ **Adult Content**
“Publisher of Romance and Erotic Romance”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to the Wilder Roses Press site and pick any book you would like to read, then come back and post a LINK to that book here. Only one book choice is necessary.

Christine Norris -Prize package with swag PLUS an autographed copy of Return to Zandria. Valued at $25.00. US shipping only
http://www.christine-norris.com/
“YA Fantasy Author”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Christine’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Raine Delight - A prize package including a copy of Fairy Kisses (Out Nov. 7th) and a promotional envelope full of goodies. Valued at $5.00. Worldwide shipping.
http://authorrainedelight.com/ **Adult Content**
“Scorching hot romance amid the pages……”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Raine’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Beth Trissel - 3 prizes, 3 winners. One digital download of her book “Somewhere My Love”. Valued at $18.00
http://www.bethtrissel.com/
“Romance charged with danger from ages past!”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Beth’s site find her books and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Spa Secrets - $30.00 gift certificate to their website.
http://spasecrets.net/
“Spa Secrets offers an amazing collection of luxurious bath and body, skincare, and aromatherapy products for your home spa needs.”

*** For an additional contest entry to win go to the Spa Secret’s site and pick any product you would like to own, then come back here and post a LINK to that product. Only one choice is necessary.

Michele Bardsley - $25.00 Amazon.com Gift Card
http://www.michelebardsley.com/
“National bestseller Michele Bardsley is the author of WAIT TILL YOUR VAMPIRE GETS HOME, the fourth novel in her popular Broken Heart, Oklahoma vampire series.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Michele’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Ericka Scott - $10.00 Amazon.com Gift Card
http://www.erickascott.com/
“Author of Seductive Suspense”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Ericka’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Lori Johnson - A prize package including a $15.00 Amazon.com Gift Card and 1 autographed copy of People of the Bear (available now) or Heart of the Bear (when released). Valued at $30.00. US shipping only.
http://www.lori-johnson.com/
“Find fantasy, romance and adventure in my Bearwalker Trilogy”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Lori’s site find the Bear Facts page and pick any fact, then come back here and post a LINK to the page and your fact. Only one choice is necessary.

Murdoch Hughes - Two books, two winners, one book each. One autographed copy of The Seattle Barista Killer and one copy of Death Mask Of The Jaguar. Valued at $23.90. Worldwide shipping.
http://www.werewolfdetective.blogspot.com/
“IMurdoch Hughes is the award-winning author of the Rick Sage Mystery Series and the Harley Wolf Mystery Series, which both feature paranormal elements; “Death Mask of the Jaguar” features a Mayan Jaguar Spirit, and the protagonist of the “Seattle Barista Killer” is a vegan werewolf detective.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Murdoch’s Blog and pick your favorite post, then come back and post a LINK to that post here. Only one choice is necessary.

Adelle Laudan - 1- $10 gift certificate Wild Child Publishing and 1- $10 gift certificate Freyas Bower Publishing. Two winners.
http://adellelaudan.com/
“Changing the image of bikers…one book at a time.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Adelle’s site find her books and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Jeri Smith-Ready - Autographed copies of the full ASPECT OF CROW trilogy: Eyes Of Crow, Voice Of Crow, and The Reawakened. Valued at $44.85. US Shipping only
http://www.jerismithready.com/
“Author of romantic and urban fantasy, including the popular vampire novel WICKED GAME and the ASPECT OF CROW animal magic trilogy.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Jeri’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Dana Marie Bell - A $25.00 gift certificate to Books On Board
http://www.danamariebell.com/
“Dance with an alpha in the pale moonlight…”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Dana’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Ann Cory - 2 each $10.00 Amazon.com Gift Cards, two winners.
http://www.anncory.com/ **Adult Content**
“Erotic romance author.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Ann’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Gracen Miller - One copy of her e-book, The Devil’s Den, to five different winners. Valued at $35.00.
http://www.gracenmiller.com/
“Author of The Devil’s Den, a dark paranormal e-book”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Gracen’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Sapphire Phelan - 1 eBook. Winner can choose one of the following titles: Wedded Magic, Crimson Promise, or Beast Magic. Valued at $5.00
http://fantasticdreams.50megs.com/
“Go beyond the usual, instead take the unusual that stretches the boundaries and find romance with Sapphire Phelan’s aliens, werewolves, vampires, fairies, and other supernatural/otherworldly heroes and heroines.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Sapphire’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Miriam Newman - A prize package including two e-books: Confessions of the Cleaning Lady - a four-cup Coffee Time Romance contemporary fantasy romance and The King’s Daughter - winner of five blue ribbons from Romance Junkies, a historical fantasy whose sequel, Heart of the Earth, will be available in December, 2008, and a coupon for Heart of the Earth to be issued and honored upon the release date of the book. Valued at $19.50.
http://www.miriamnewman.com/
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Miriam’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Sloan McBride - A prize package including an electronic copy of “The Fury”, Book One in Time Walker Series, an autographed copy of her debut novel, “Highland Stone”, and a $25.00 eBay gift certificate. Valued at $35.00. Worldwide shipping.
http://www.sloanmcbride.com/index.html
“Paranormal Romance Author”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Sloan’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Cinsearae Santiago - An electronic copy of her book The Abraxas Series. Valued at $10.00
http://www.bloodtouch.com/
“Gothic/Horror & Paranormal Romance Author, jewelry designer and Gothic still-photographer.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Cinsearae’s site find the store page and pick your favorite piece of jewelry, then come back here and post a LINK to that page and tell us which piece it is. Only one choice is necessary.

Designing-Diva Boutique - A $25.00 gift certificate for their online store. Worldwide shipping
http://www.designing-diva.com/
“Artisan handcrafted silver and fused glass jewelry and home decor adornments for mortal goddesses everywhere!”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to the Designing Diva’s site and pick any product you would like to own, then come back here and post a LINK to that product. Only one choice is necessary.

Michelle Gagnon - Spend Halloween in the BONEYARD with Michelle Gagnon: Win a prize package including a $25.00 Amazon.com Gift Card and a signed first edition of the IMBA Bestselling thriller Boneyard. Valued at $31.99. Worldwide shipping.
http://www.michellegagnon.com/
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Michelle’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Pink Petal Books - A $10.00 gift certificate to their online store
http://www.pinkpetalbooks.com/
“Pink Petal Books publishes romance, because we believe that love is a beautiful thing.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to the Pink Petal Books site and pick any book you would like to read, then come back and post a LINK to that book here. Only one book choice is necessary.

Jupiter Gardens - A $10.00 gift certificate to their online store
http://www.jupitergardens.com/
“Nurture your inner worlds with products and services from Jupiter Gardens, LLC.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to the Jupiter Gardens site and pick any product you would like to own, then come back here and post a LINK to that product. Only one choice is necessary.

Jennifer Turner - An autographed copy of Eternal Seduction and a 10 pc. Halloween Gift Box from Godiva. Valued at $32.00. US shipping only
http://www.darknesswithinnovels.com/home.html
“Dark Paranormal Romance Author”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Jennifer’s site find the book page and find the name of her 3rd book. Then come back here and post a LINK to that page and the book name. Only one book choice is necessary.

C.A.Milson - 5 e-books of his novel, The Chosen. 5 winners. Valued at $30.00
http://authorcamilson.blogspot.com/
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Chris’ Blog and pick your favorite post, then come back and post a LINK to that post here. Only one choice is necessary.

Joey W. Hill - A prize package including a signed copy of her new release, A Mermaid’s Kiss and Set of David Delamare Mermaid Art Greeting Cards (The Grand Aquaria set) - Valued $35.00. Worldwide shipping.
http://www.storywitch.com/
“Surrender to a romance – Free excerpts from all of my books on website…”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Joey’s site find the book page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Christiane France - 2 x $5 gift certificates for downloads of any of her e-books from Amber Quill Press. Two winners.
http://www.chrisgrover.ca/**Adult Content**
“I write adult erotic romance - contemporary, historical, paranormal, time travel, hetero, gay, and m/m/f.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Christiane’s site find the book pages and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Kelsey Lewis - A Prize package including a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card and an e-book copy of her book Reunion. Valued at $24.00.
http://www.kelsey-lewis.com/**Adult Content**
“Shamelessly erotic romance”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Kelsy’s site find the stories page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

John B. Rosenman - An autographed, trade paperback copy of my science-fiction adventure novel, Speaker of the Shakk. Valued at $12.95. Worldwide shipping.
http://www.johnrosenman.com/
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to John’s site find the coming soon pages and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Manic Trout - A $25.00 gift certificate to their online store. Worldwide shipping.
http://www.manictrout.com/
Manic Trout has a wide array of baubles and bracelets that will add a funky finesse to your next outfit.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to the Manic Trout site and pick any product you would like to own, then come back here and post a LINK to that product. Only one choice is necessary.

Erin O’Riordan - Three signed copies of The Erotica Anthology, three winners. Valued at $15.00 each. Worldwide shipping
http://www.aeess.com/ **Adult Content**
“AEESS is the home of quality erotica and more by Erin O’Riordan.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Erin’s site and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Mary Eason - A Print Copy of her latest release entitled: The Things You Think You Want. Valued at $14.00. US shipping only.
http://www.maryeason.bravehost.com/
“Carrie Sinclair thought she knew exactly what she wanted from life until she came face-to-face with the bluest eyes in Texas.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Mary’s site find the booklist page and pick any book you would like to read, then come back here and post a LINK to that book. Only one book choice is necessary.

Ashley Ladd - A prize package including her electronic books”Wishcraft” and “Blessed Be” which are both Halloween romances. Valued at $10.00.
http://www.ashleyladd.blogspot.com/
“I write erotic romance and have several books published and available for sale.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to Ashley’s Blog and pick your favorite post, then come back and post a LINK to that post here. Only one choice is necessary.

Amira Press - Two $10.00 gift certificates to the Amira Press store. Two winners
http://www.amirapress.com/ **Adult Content**
“Publisher of Romance and Erotic Romance”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to the Amira Press site and pick any book you would like to read, then come back and post a LINK to that book here. Only one book choice is necessary.

Source Books Casablanca - 2 copies of Warrior: The Cat Star Chronicles by Cheryl Brooks and 3 copies of Hex Appeal by Linda Wisdom. 5 winners. Valued at $34.95. US Shipping only.
http://www.sourcebookscasablanca.com/
“Sourcebooks, the largest woman-owned publishing house in the United States, is a twenty-year-old innovator in the publishing industry. Sourcebooks has been the #1 non-fiction romance publisher since 1997 with its Sourcebooks Casablanca imprint.”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to the Sourcebooks site and pick any book you would like to read, then come back and post a LINK to that book here. Only one book choice is necessary.

eXcessica Publishing - A $25.00 gift certificate to their online store.
http://www.excessica.com/ **ADULT CONTENT**
”An innovative, hot new publishing company bringing you everything from the sweet to the forbidden in erotic fiction!”
*** For an additional contest entry to win go to the eXcessica Publishing site and pick any book you would like to read, then come back and post a LINK to that book here. Only one book choice is necessary.