tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91591556805200798982024-03-13T15:47:59.451-04:00Nocturnal Readings"When I want to read a novel, I write one." — Benjamin DisraeliKait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.comBlogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-25685642267431772412013-04-10T16:24:00.002-04:002013-04-10T16:24:37.235-04:00We are moving!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-26890122659212699612013-03-20T08:00:00.000-04:002013-03-20T08:00:12.139-04:00COVER REVEAL: Along Came A Spider by Kate SeRineHappy Wednesday, everyone! Hope you're all having a great week. I'm so excited for today's post! Today we have a cover reveal for Kate SeRine's <i>Along Came A Spider</i>, book number three of her Transplanted Tales series.<br />
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Thanks for your interest in my books!<br />
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SHADOW HUNTER is a prequel novella to my debut Execution Underground paranormal romance series.
SHADOW HUNTER releases in trade paperback on June 25th in an anthology
titled AFTER DARK alongside NYT and USA Today Bestseller Gena
Showalter's Lord's of the Underworld novella, THE DARKEST ANGEL.<br />
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I've posted the information for the SHADOW HUNTER BLOG TOUR. If anyone
is interested in participating in the tour, please contact me at
kaiti(dot)ballenger(dot)author(at)gmail(dot)com<br />
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I'm interested mainly in reviews, but would be happy to schedule interviews, guest posts, character interviews, excerpts, giveaway, etc as well.<br />
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Title: SHADOW HUNTER (inside the AFTER DARK anthology)<br />
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Publisher: Harlequin HQN<br />
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Publication Date: June 25th, 2013<br />
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Formats available for review: (PDF File before release date and trade<br />
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Page Length: 205 pages (for SHADOW HUNTER as a stand alone)<br />
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Genre: Dark Paranormal Romance<br />
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Heat Level: Very Strong Adult Content<br />
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Back Cover Blurb for Shadow Hunter: Vampire hunter Damon Brock's<br />
first assignment with the Execution Underground is Rochester, New<br />
York, a city crawling with the undead. But he isn't the only hunter in<br />
town gunning for vamp blood. Tiffany Solow is fierce and ruthless when<br />
it comes to slaying the monsters that destroyed her family-and she<br />
works solo. But being alone is no longer so desirable when she meets<br />
the mysterious hunter who wants more than just her turf. As they work<br />
to massacre the local covens, the line between good and evil blurs<br />
when they are forced to decide between their lifelong beliefs... and<br />
their newfound hearts.<br />
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Series: Execution Underground #0.5<br />
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Links for Shadow Hunter:<br />
Goodreads <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16180772-after-dark" target="_blank">http://www.goodreads.com/book/<wbr></wbr>show/16180772-after-dark</a><br />
Amazon <a href="http://www.amazon.com/After-Dark-Darkest-Angel%5CShadow-Hunter/dp/0373778252/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1356924795&sr=8-3&keywords=After+Dark+by+Gena+Showalter" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/After-<wbr></wbr>Dark-Darkest-Angel%5CShadow-<wbr></wbr>Hunter/dp/0373778252/ref=sr_1_<wbr></wbr>3?ie=UTF8&qid=1356924795&sr=8-<wbr></wbr>3&keywords=After+Dark+by+Gena+<wbr></wbr>Showalter</a><br />
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Blog Tour Dates: May 25th thru July 19thKait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-89917546030330473052013-03-01T09:00:00.000-05:002013-03-01T09:00:00.313-05:00Review: The Better to See You by Kate SeRine<a href="http://www.kateserine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/KateSerine_TheBettertoSeeYou.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.kateserine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/KateSerine_TheBettertoSeeYou.jpg" width="195" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Happy Friday, everyone! Today we have a review of urban fantasy/paranormal romance author Kate SeRine's novel, <i>THE BETTER TO SEE YOU</i>, book two of the Transplanted Tales series! If you haven't already seen my review of the first novel in the series, <i>RED</i>, you can do so by clicking here: <a href="http://nocturnalreadings.blogspot.com/2012/08/review-red-by-kate-serine.html">Review of <i>Red</i> by Kate SeRine</a>. Enjoy both reviews!</b><br /><br /><b>Synopsis: </b><i>Once upon a time, a spell went awry and Make Believe characters were
cast into the ordinary world. And the results aren’t always happily ever
after…</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Everyone thinks fairy godmothers can do no wrong. But if
not for a certain spell mis-cast by Lavender Seelie, Cinderella’s former
fairy godmother, the Tales would not be stuck in the Here and Now.
Fortunately for Lavender, she’s about to get a second chance at a happy
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The Refuge, a sanctuary for wayward Tales, seems like the
perfect place for Lavender to start a new life—especially when she
discovers an unexpected ally in Seth, the brooding werewolf who’s been
typecast as a villain ever since his run in with Little Red Riding Hood.
But when humans from nearby towns start turning up dead, their bodies
mutilated with archaic Tale symbols, Lavender wonders if Seth’s deep
sensuality has blinded her to the truth. And that distraction could put
innocent lives in danger. Including her own…</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Brownie Points: </b>As with <i>RED</i>, my favorite thing about Kate SeRine's novels is the voice. It hooks me in every time and I can't get enough of it. I couldn't stop flipping the pages of <i>THE BETTER TO SEE YOU</i>--even when I was in Europe on vacation!!! Yes, you read that right. When I was in Europe, I was staying up late to read Kate's book knowing very well that I was potentially sacrificing European daylight hours. That's really saying something. Aside from the amazing voice, Kate's novels are always wrought with tension and in the case of <i>THE BETTER TO SEE YOU</i>, that tension is both action-related and sexual. The heat between Lavender and Seth is smoking! Their chemistry radiates off the page. And Seth? *low whistle* From being hunted nearly all his life and a love life that's left him lonely and heartbroken (until now), Seth is brooding, tortured, and oh so delicious--and who doesn't love a man who can cook? ;-) <i>THE BETTER TO SEE YOU</i> has everything that readers will love about urban fantasy--action and mystery--and everything readers love about paranormal romance--sexy tension and a whole lot of hot and heavy love scenes ;-) </span></span></div>
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are a fantastic beginning to what I hope will be a long,
continuously capitvating and enchanting series. The<i> </i>third installment in the series, <i>ALONG CAME A SPIDER</i>, cannot come soon enough! I have been waiting for Nicky "Little Boy" Blue<span style="font-size: large;">'</span>s story and I'm so excited it's finally here in the next book! Unfortunately,
we'll have to wait a little while for that one =( But I bet it will be
well worth the wait!<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span>Filled with kickass heroines, yummy men, tension that doesn't stop, and sexual sizzle that will leave you breathless, I give<i> THE BETTER TO SEE YOU</i> a rating of a full moon, the highest rating here at Nocturnal Readings.</span></div>
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Kait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-74861995834035091962013-02-27T18:04:00.001-05:002013-02-27T18:04:50.544-05:00COVER REVEAL: A Cursed Embrace (Weird Girls #2)<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Happy Wednesday, everyone! Hope you're all having a great day. Today Nocturnal Readings is participating in a cover reveal for Cecy Robson's <i>A Cursed Embrace</i> book two of her Weird Girls urban fantasy series! Isn't the cover gorgeous?! So awesome! I can't wait to read a <i>A Cursed Embrace</i>! And in case you forgot, I gave raving reviews to <a href="http://nocturnalreadings.blogspot.com/2012/12/review-sealed-with-curse-by-cecy-robson.html"><i>Sealed with a Curse</i></a> and the <a href="http://nocturnalreadings.blogspot.com/2012/11/review-weird-girls-by-cecy-robson.html"><i>Weird Girls Novella</i></a>. If you haven't started this series, hop to it! Check out the info for <i>A Cursed Embrace</i> below!</b></div>
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<b>Celia Wird and her three sisters are just like
other twentysomething girls—with one tiny exception: They are the
products of a curse that backfired and gave each of them unique powers
that made them, well, a little weird.…</b><br />After Celia Wird and
her sisters help master vampire Misha save his family, their powers are
exposed to the supernatural community of the Lake Tahoe region. But fame
comes at a price, and being “weird” isn’t always welcome.<br /><br />To
make matters worse, Celia desires the love of Alpha werewolf Aric, but
his pack is bent on destroying their relationship to preserve his
pureblood status. And once <i>weres</i> start turning up dead—with
evidence pointing to the vampires—she must face the prospect of losing
Aric forever. But the chaos only makes a new threat. An evil known as
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Cecy
(pronounced Sessy) Robson is an author with Penguin's SIGNET ECLIPSE.
She attributes her passion for story-telling back to the rough New
Jersey neighborhood she was raised in. As a child, she was rarely
allowed to leave the safety of her house and passed her time fantasizing
about flying, fairies, and things that go bump in the night. Her dad
unwittingly encouraged Cecy's creativity by kissing her goodnight
wearing vampire fangs. Gifted and cursed with an overactive imagination,
she began writing her Urban Fantasy Romance Series, Weird Girls, in May
2009. THE WEIRD GIRLS: A Novella and SEALED WITH A CURSE are now
available. The second novel in The Weird Girls Series, A CURSED EMBRACE,
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cursed-Embrace-Weird-Girls-Novel/dp/0451416740/ref=la_B00ATRD6B4_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1361465395&sr=1-2" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Cursed-<wbr></wbr>Embrace-Weird-Girls-Novel/dp/<wbr></wbr>0451416740/ref=la_B00ATRD6B4_<wbr></wbr>1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1361465395&sr=<wbr></wbr>1-2</a></span>Kait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-71448401762554019582013-02-14T00:47:00.002-05:002013-02-14T00:47:53.797-05:00The Valentine Challenge by Marisa Cleveland!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Marisa
Cleveland's novella, The Valentine Challenge, debuted from Entangled Publishing!
Join the celebration by visiting participating blogs and commenting the answer
to this question: <i>In your opinion, what's
the sexiest part of a man?</i> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Between now and February 28th, Marisa's
super secret judges will browse the blogs and choose up to three winners to
receive Valentine goodies!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">No
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Title:
The Valentine Challenge<br />
Author: Marisa Cleveland</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Publisher:
Entangled Publishing (Flirt)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Genre: Contemporary Romance Novella</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Book
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">When
Stacey Bradford's hot boss convinces his company's board to close her best
friend's flower shop - days before Valentine's Day! - Stacey declares war.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Intrigued
by Stacey's devotion to her friend, the hearts and flowers holiday, and belief
in true love, Marsh issues a challenge - prove love exists or deliver the
closing documents to her friend herself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Stacey
never could resist a challenge, but when Marsh makes Valentine's Day the deadline
for their deal, Stacey must decide how far she's willing to go...for love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Marisa
Cleveland loves to laugh, hates to cry, and does both often. As a writer, she
writes. Every day. Perhaps because she married her best friend, her adult
romance novels focus on playfully naughty relationships developed through
friendship and family-oriented values. She loves to connect with writers and
readers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Website and blog: <a href="http://www.marisacleveland.com/" target="_blank">www.marisacleveland.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Twitter:
<a href="http://www.twitter.com/marisacleveland" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/<wbr></wbr>marisacleveland</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Facebook:
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/marisacleveland00" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>marisacleveland00</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Super Amazing Participating
Blogs:</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><a href="http://amandaflower.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">http://amandaflower.wordpress.<wbr></wbr>com/</a></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><a href="http://katemeader.com/blog/" target="_blank">http://katemeader.com/blog/</a></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><a href="http://www.kateserine.com/blog/" target="_blank">http://www.kateserine.com/<wbr></wbr>blog/</a></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><a href="http://jamieayres.com/" target="_blank">http://jamieayres.com/</a></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><a href="http://www.jenjdanna.com/" target="_blank">http://www.jenjdanna.com/</a></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><a href="http://www.jennysulpizio.com/" target="_blank">http://www.jennysulpizio.com/</a></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><a href="http://nocturnalreadings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://nocturnalreadings.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><a href="http://lynnetteaustin.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://lynnetteaustin.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><a href="http://www.sarahgagnon.com/" target="_blank">http://www.sarahgagnon.com/</a></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><a href="http://sonyaweiss.com/" target="_blank">http://sonyaweiss.com/</a></span></span></div>
<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><a href="http://tonyakuper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://tonyakuper.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com/</a></span></span>Kait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-20754050884592421852013-02-12T11:35:00.001-05:002013-02-12T11:35:17.544-05:00COVER REVEAL: After Dark ft. Shadow HunterAfter much anticipation to show you all this, I'm finally allowed to reveal MY VERY FIRST COVER!!!!!!!!!!!! AAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Can you tell I'm excited??? =D<br />
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This is the cover for AFTER DARK, a paranormal romance anthology featuring my short novel, SHADOW HUNTER, and a novella titled THE DARKEST ANGEL by NYT and USA Bestselling Author Gena Showalter! I'm ecstatic to be featured alongside an author as great as Gena and I can't wait to hear what all of you think of this anthology. AFTER DARK releases on June 25th in trade paperback everywhere that Harlequin HQN book are sold. My short featured novel, SHADOW HUNTER, is a prequel to my debut EXECUTION UNDERGROUND paranormal romance series. The first book in the series, TWILIGHT HUNTER, releases this coming September!<br />
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So what do you think? Isn't he something scrumptious? *mischievous grin*<br />
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I hope you all enjoy the cover as much as I do. Below, I've posted the back cover blurb and all sorts of different links where you can find the book. Enjoy your man-candy ;-)<br />
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<span id="freeText369734486201128630"><b>A timeless seduction A unique temptation And a whole world of dark desires... </b><br /><br />From<i> New York Times</i> bestselling author Gena Showalter <br /><br /><b>The Darkest Angel</b><b> </b><br /><br />Winged
warrior Lysander has been alive for centuries, and yet he's never known
desire-until he meets Bianka. Spawned from the bloodline of his enemy,
the beautiful but deadly Harpy is determined to lead the untouched
Lysander into temptation. He may try to evade her attempts, but even
the most iron-willed demon assassin can resist for only so long.... <br /><br />And from debut author Kait Ballenger <br /><br /><b>Shadow Hunter</b><b> </b><br /><br />Vampire
hunter Damon Brock's first assignment with the Execution Underground is
Rochester, New York, a city crawling with the undead. But he isn't the
only hunter in town gunning for vamp blood. Tiffany Solow is fierce and
ruthless when it comes to slaying the monsters that destroyed her
family-and she works solo. But being alone is no longer so desirable
when she meets the mysterious hunter who wants more than just her turf.
As they work to massacre the local covens, the line between good and
evil blurs when they are forced to decide between their lifelong
beliefs... and their newfound hearts</span><br />
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<span id="freeText369734486201128630">You can find AFTER DARK available for pre-order at both Amazon and BN:</span><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/After-Dark-Darkest-Angel%5CShadow-Hunter/dp/0373778252/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360684980&sr=8-1&keywords=after+dark+ballenger"><span id="freeText369734486201128630">AFTER DARK on Amazon</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/after-dark-gena-showalter/1113942026?ean=9780373778256"><span id="freeText369734486201128630">AFTER DARK at Barnes and Noble</span></a><br />
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<span id="freeText369734486201128630">Add AFTER DARK to your Goodreads shelf! </span><br />
<span id="freeText369734486201128630"> <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16180772-after-dark">http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16180772-after-dark</a></span><br />
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<span id="freeText369734486201128630">Praise for AFTER DARK</span><br />
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<span id="freeText369734486201128630"> </span>"One of the premier authors of paranormal romance."<br />
--#1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole<br />
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"Gena Showalter knows how to keep readers glued to the pages and smiling the whole time."<br />
--New York Times bestselling author Lara Adrian on The Darkest Surrender<br />
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"Showalter delivers yet again!"-RT BookReviews on Wicked Nights<br />
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"Non-stop
action, pulse-pounding suspense, and red-hot romance ... Kait
Ballenger's Execution Underground series delivers in spades!"--New York
Times bestselling author Jaime Rush<br />
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<span>"Taut with action, suspense, and romance that sizzles, <i>Shadow
Hunter</i> is an evocative prelude to what's certain to be an exciting
new series! Fans of J.R. Ward are going to love the sexy warriors of
Kait Ballenger's <i>Execution Underground</i>." --Kate SeRine, author of <i>Red </i>and
<i>The Better to See You</i></span></div>
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<span><i> </i></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">“Action and romance in one mesmerizing story. A phenomenal start to the EXECUTION UNDERGROUND Series.<i> </i><i>Shadow Hunter</i> will leave you breathless and demanding more.” <span>--Cecy</span> Robson, author of <i>Sealed with a Curse</i></span></div>
Kait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-38943601678639230432013-01-11T13:00:00.000-05:002013-01-11T13:00:05.826-05:00"THE CALL" Blog Hop: Part 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy <span style="font-size: large;">Friday</span>, everyone! Are you gearing up for the weekend?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today is
Part <span style="font-size: large;">T<span style="font-size: large;">hree</span></span> of the Seymour Agency "THE CALL" blog hop hosted by the Seymour
Agency Promotions Manager, <a href="http://www.tonyakuper.blogspot.com/">Tonya Kuper</a>! Want to know what happened <span style="font-size: large;">in the aftermath of</span> "the call" from my wonderful agent Nicole Resciniti? Check
out my answer to the questions below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;"> <b>TONYA:<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></span></b></span><b><span style="color: purple;">After "the call." What happened after
the day/night of the call? Did you have to give other agents a heads up?
How long before you signed papers? How long have you had your current
agent? Has your agent sold your work? If so, can you give any details
(Title, genre, release date)? Do you have words for aspiring writers or
readers of your category and genre?</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">KAIT: Wh<span style="font-size: large;">ile</span> <span style="font-size: large;">on the phone with Nicole, </span>I was so <span style="font-size: large;">tempted to scream right then that I accepted her offer because of how excited I was<span style="font-size: large;"> (which <span style="font-size: large;">probably would have been a relief to Nic<span style="font-size: large;"> so she didn't have to wait in suspense to find out my decision<span style="font-size: large;">), but I knew from all the<span style="font-size: large;"> author adv<span style="font-size: large;">ice and agent blogs I'd read that I should preview my options before I made a decision. I<span style="font-size: large;">t's important to find who is the best fit for you.</span> I tol<span style="font-size: large;">d Nic that <span style="font-size: large;">several other agents had the full manuscript and that </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>I would get back <span style="font-size: large;">to</span> her within the next few days<span style="font-size: large;"> once I'd heard from them. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">After that, my night was normal. I went to work <span style="font-size: large;">(this is when I was still danc<span style="font-size: large;">ing professionally at an Arabic res<span style="font-size: large;">taurant near Orlando FL) and the who<span style="font-size: large;">le time all I could think about was the fact that I'd recei<span style="font-size: large;">ved an offer<span style="font-size: large;"> of representation. <span style="font-size: large;">And only two weeks after I'd just <span style="font-size: large;">got engaged! My life felt like pure bli<span style="font-size: large;">ss. When I got home late that night, I emailed the other agents.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">As Nic told me <span style="font-size: large;">in our initial call</span>, once you get an <span style="font-size: large;">offer from one agent, it's lik<span style="font-size: large;">e dropping <span style="font-size: large;">a bucket of blood into a pool of sharks--they swarm and sudden<span style="font-size: large;">ly </span>everyone is looking for a bite. </span></span></span>She was exactly right. After hear<span style="font-size: large;">ing back from the other agents, <span style="font-size: large;">I couldn't help b<span style="font-size: large;">ut feel that their excitement <span style="font-size: large;">about my ma<span style="font-size: large;">nusc<span style="font-size: large;">ript</span></span> was forced<span style="font-size: large;">--as if they wanted it <span style="font-size: large;">only because someon<span style="font-size: large;">e else did. I won't name names, but I even had one agent get <span style="font-size: large;">mad</span> because I asked <span style="font-size: large;">her for a response within the next week<span style="font-size: large;">. She <span style="font-size: large;">angrily told me that <span style="font-size: large;">she couldn't fulfill that request</span> and if I wanted to work <span style="font-size: large;">with her<span style="font-size: large;"> I could be patient, and</span> </span>she should receive fair and ampl<span style="font-size: large;">e time to review <span style="font-size: large;">my novel just like the other agent had<span style="font-size: large;">. She com<span style="font-size: large;">plained because she'd <span style="font-size: large;">only had my manuscript for a week when I <span style="font-size: large;">told her <span style="font-size: large;">about</span> the offer and she'd been 'so<span style="font-size: large;"> excited for the pro<span style="font-size: large;">ject'</span></span>. I <span style="font-size: large;">informed</span> her <span style="font-size: large;">"the offering agent" <span style="font-size: large;">(I wasn't going to drop Nic's name)</span> had only had the manuscript one day before she offered, (much less time th<span style="font-size: large;">a</span>n the a<span style="font-size: large;">ngry agent had)</span> so there was no "fair time" about it. Needless to say, I respect<span style="font-size: large;">fully told her I wasn<span style="font-size: large;">'t interested in working with her lol.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span>The majority of the other agents were much more gracious.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">But I digress...</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">With Nicole, I knew she g<span style="font-size: large;">en<span style="font-size: large;">uinely wanted to represent my material since she was the first to offer. Ultimately, (aside from the fact that she<span style="font-size: large;"> is an amazing person and fabulous businesswoman) <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">b<span style="font-size: large;">eing the first to offer along wit<span style="font-size: large;">h</span> </span></span>her enthusiasm about my work <span style="font-size: large;">is what made me choose her above the others. I'm so gla<span style="font-size: large;">d that I did! Though several of the other agents <span style="font-size: large;">had been in the <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">business</span> longer than Nicole (Nic was still<span style="font-size: large;"> a 'newer' agent a<span style="font-size: large;">t th<span style="font-size: large;">at point), I didn't care. I knew in my heart that Nic would do right by me and that she would champion my wor<span style="font-size: large;">k, and she's done exactly that.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Now, <span style="font-size: large;">she's <span style="font-size: large;">a</span> Publisher's Marketplace top-<span style="font-size: large;">dealma<span style="font-size: large;">ker</span></span> agent<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">!</span> Needless to say, I made the right decision. ;-)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I accepted Nic's offer several days after her initial call and it was about two weeks after that when I signed the <span style="font-size: large;">agency contract. Nic has been my agent for slightly over a year now, though it seems like I've known her for much longer. She's an amazing person<span style="font-size: large;">, a great friend, and a wonderful agent to boot. <span style="font-size: large;">My manuscript went on submission in November o<span style="font-size: large;">f 2011 after several rounds of edits <span style="font-size: large;">and<span style="font-size: large;"> Harlequin <span style="font-size: large;">purchased it in May 2012 (they were the fourth publisher to offer, but offered the best deal<span style="font-size: large;"> by <span style="font-size: large;">far--a three book <span style="font-size: large;">contract</span> to be exact!). <span style="font-size: large;">That paranormal romance manuscript Nic signed me for is <span style="font-size: large;">now <span style="font-size: large;">titled TWILIGHT HUNTER<span style="font-size: large;">. It's the first <span style="font-size: large;">in my Execution Underground paranormal romance series and it releases wi<span style="font-size: large;">th Harlequin's single-title HQN line in September of this year (2013). I also have a prequel to the series which Nicole later <span style="font-size: large;">sold on proposa<span style="font-size: large;">l releasing in July. The prequel is called SH<span style="font-size: large;">AD<span style="font-size: large;">OW HUNTER and will <span style="font-size: large;">appear in an anthology called AFTER DARK alongside NYT and USA bestselling paranormal romance author, Gena Showalter.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">As cliched as it sounds, my <span style="font-size: large;">advice to other writers going through the submission process is to never give up! <span style="font-size: large;">Twilight Hunter was my third manuscript<span style="font-size: large;">. Though it was <span style="font-size: large;">picked up within a month<span style="font-size: large;"> or so <span style="font-size: large;">of me querying it, I'd queried two other manuscripts <span style="font-size: large;">throughout the course of <span style="font-size: large;">3 years before that. <span style="font-size: large;">I received hundreds of rejections. But you can't let those deter you and you can't give up. Keep striving to improve and some day, you'll get there. Learn from your slip ups and your mistakes and push forward. The d<span style="font-size: large;">ifference between <span style="font-size: large;">writers who will never be pu<span style="font-size: large;">blished and <span style="font-size: large;">m<span style="font-size: large;">ulti-published <span style="font-size: large;">bestselling <span style="font-size: large;">au<span style="font-size: large;">thors is determination and <span style="font-size: large;">sheer <span style="font-size: large;">stubbornness (don't take one rejection as the final answer). A<span style="font-size: large;">nd pay attention to those rejections also! Once you start getting personalized non-form <span style="font-size: large;">rejections</span>, (that say you're writing is fabulous, strong, <span style="font-size: large;">great, <span style="font-size: large;">whatever [in<span style="font-size: large;">sert personalized compliment]</span>, but it's just not w<span style="font-size: large;">hat they'<span style="font-size: large;">re looking for)</span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;">know that you're getting very close! All it takes is one yes for the whole world of publishing to open up to you.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you've enjoyed my "call" <span style="font-size: large;">story<span style="font-size: large;">! And thank you to Tonya for hosting this lovely blog hop! Have a great weekend!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span>Kait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-1954935995378554522013-01-09T13:00:00.000-05:002013-01-09T13:00:04.946-05:00"THE CALL" Blog Hop: Part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy <span style="font-size: large;">Wednesday</span>, everyone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope your week is <span style="font-size: large;">continuing to go well</span>! Today is
Part <span style="font-size: large;">Two</span> of the Seymour Agency "THE CALL" blog hop hosted by the Seymour
Agency Promotions Manager, <a href="http://www.tonyakuper.blogspot.com/">Tonya Kuper</a>! Want to know what happened <span style="font-size: large;">during</span> "the call" from my wonderful agent Nicole Resciniti? Check
out my answer to the questions below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;"> <b>TONYA:<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></span></b></span><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: purple;">"The call." Do you remember the date you
got the call from your agent? What did you do to prepare for the call?
If you didn't get the stereotypical call then how did your agent offer
representation? What was your reaction while on the phone? What was your
reaction/thoughts when you got off the phone?</span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>KAIT:<span style="font-size: large;"> Nicole called me <span style="font-size: large;">and offered representation in the evening on Saturday August 13th, 2011 <span style="font-size: large;">(yes, I remember it <span style="font-size: large;">that specifically lol)</span></span>.<span style="font-size: large;"> I wasn't even remotely prepared for the call. If you read my last post about the "before part<span style="font-size: large;">" of the call in Part One, the<span style="font-size: large;">n you might remember that I said Nicole actually left me a <span style="font-size: large;">voice<span style="font-size: large;">mail when I didn't pick up her call, because it was an unknown number. <span style="font-size: large;">Her message</span> was something along the lines of <span style="font-size: large;">'</span>Hi Kaitlyn<span style="font-size: large;">. This is N<span style="font-size: large;">icole Resciniti from the Seymour Agency. I wanted to let you know that I read Skinwalkers [the W.I.<span style="font-size: large;">P </span>title of what is now <span style="font-size: large;">Twilight Hunter], I loved it, and I'd love to represent it.' I <span style="font-size: large;">was sitting on <span style="font-size: large;">husband, Jon's,<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> couch (at that time he was still my fiance) and I litera<span style="font-size: large;">lly <span style="font-size: large;">jumped up and screamed at the top of my lungs. I think everybody <span style="font-size: large;">in the whole apartment complex probably heard me lol. I immediately started cryin<span style="font-size: large;">g and jumping up and down. Jon<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>was laughing and jumping up and down wi<span style="font-size: large;">th me lol. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Before I called Nicole back, I called my mother and then my friend, <span style="font-size: large;">Brittany Marczak (who is now <span style="font-size: large;">a marketing assistant at Entangled Publishing), both o<span style="font-size: large;">f </span>whom w<span style="font-size: large;">ere</span> an inte<span style="font-size: large;">gral part of <span style="font-size: large;">the writing of Twilight Hunter. Both <span style="font-size: large;">my mother and Britt ha<span style="font-size: large;">d supported me every step of the way, read several drafts, and they <span style="font-size: large;">both were be<span style="font-size: large;">yond happy at the news. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Once I'd finished briefly talking with them<span style="font-size: large;">,</span> I called Nicole back<span style="font-size: large;">.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">The conversation <span style="font-size: large;">mostly consisted of me <span style="font-size: large;">squealing in joy as she talked about how much she loved my book a<span style="font-size: large;">nd her vision of where she would like to submit <span style="font-size: large;">the manuscript</span> if I accepted her offer</span>. I didn't ask many questions, because I was on cloud nine. Everything I'd ever planned to ask if I ever got the call just completely toppled out of my head<span style="font-size: large;">. S</span>o much for planning ahead<span style="font-size: large;">!</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope your week is getting off to a great start! Today is Part One of the Seymour Agency "THE CALL" blog hop hosted by the Seymour Agency Promotions Manager, <a href="http://www.tonyakuper.blogspot.com/">Tonya Kuper</a>! Want to know what happened before I got "the call" from my wonderful agent Nicole Resciniti? Check out my answer to the questions below.</span><br />
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genre do you write? What to you do other than write? How did you end up
in contact with your agent from the Seymour Agency (cold query,
conference, etc.)? Did you communicate with your agent before you got
"the call" from them (did you talk at a conference, email, do a Revise
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>KAIT: I write adult paranormal romance as Kait Ballenger, and Y.A urban fantasy and contemporary New Adult under my maiden name, Kaitlyn Schulz. Other than writing, I work part time at an assisted living facility as an activities director, caring mainly for Alzheimer's and dementia patients. I'm a professional English tutor and I've been known to dabble in professional Egyptian cabaret bellydancing (seriously) ;-) I'm also a student in Spalding University's Masters of Fine Arts program, where I'm earning my degree, so I can teach creative writing at a university level. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I ended up in contact with Nicole through a chain of very lucky events. I met Mary Sue Seymour, the head agent and founder of the Seymour Agency, on an elevator while at the Romance Writers of America conference in NYC in 2011. When Mary Sue asked what genre I wrote and I told her paranormal, she gave me her card and told me to query Nicole. I sent Nicole a cold query and received a full request for my paranormal romance manuscript the very next day (now TWILIGHT HUNTER, the first novel in my Execution Underground series, releasing this September). It took me a little while to get the full manuscript to Nicole, as there were edits I wanted to do based on things I learned from the conference. But once I sent it to her, she emailed me the next day asking if I'd written the novel targeting Harlequin and asked if I could lengthen or shorten the word count accordingly if it were submitted to a category or single-title line. I replied, yes, that I would be willing to do that. My phone rang with an unknown number several minutes later. I don't pick up numbers I don't know, but then when my voicemail 'dinged' and I listened to it, it was Nicole calling to offer representation. I know now that she had laid in bed that morning and read the majority of my book on her cell phone! The thought of someone being that entranced over my work still amazes me. And Nic was right from the start, my manuscript ended up at Harlequin with their single-title HQN line!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">Check back on Wednesday to read about the actual "call" part of mine and Nicole's conversation!</span><b> </b></span>Kait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-89506995474279032622013-01-04T13:00:00.000-05:002013-01-04T13:00:06.444-05:00THE CALL Blog Hop<div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">
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Kait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-14511399935759947662012-12-27T14:54:00.000-05:002012-12-27T14:54:19.127-05:00AFTER DARK Available on Pre-order!!!Hey, everyone!<br /><br />So I found out mine and Gena Showalter's
anthology, AFTER DARK, which features SHADOW HUNTER, the prequel to my
Execution Underground paranormal romance series is now available for
pre-order in trade paperback on Amazon and BN, and it's currently on
sale right now! So cheaper price ;-)<br />
<br />Any likes for both the book and my author page on Amazon would be
much appreciated! And if you haven't added it on your Goodreads "to
read" list, I'd love if you did.<br /><br /><b>Amazon (Book): </b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/After-Dark-Darkest-Angel%5CShadow-Hunter/dp/0373778252/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1356636157&sr=8-7&keywords=after+dark+gena+showalter" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/After-<wbr></wbr>Dark-Darkest-Angel%5CShadow-<wbr></wbr>Hunter/dp/0373778252/ref=sr_1_<wbr></wbr>7?ie=UTF8&qid=1356636157&sr=8-<wbr></wbr>7&keywords=after+dark+gena+<wbr></wbr>showalter</a><b><br />
<br />Amazon (Author Page): </b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kait-Ballenger/e/B00ATR1USA" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Kait-<wbr></wbr>Ballenger/e/B00ATR1USA</a><b><br /></b><br /><b>BN:</b> <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/after-dark-gena-showalter/1113942026?ean=9780373778256" target="_blank">http://www.barnesandnoble.com/<wbr></wbr>w/after-dark-gena-showalter/<wbr></wbr>1113942026?ean=9780373778256</a><br />
<br /><b>Goodreads:<a href="http://goog_1148849866/" target="_blank"> </a></b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16180772-after-dark" target="_blank">http://www.goodreads.com/book/<wbr></wbr>show/16180772-after-dark</a><br /><br />Any retweets and FB posts appreciated! Pre-written tweet below =D<br />
<br />@kait_ballenger and @genashowalter 's #paranormal #anthology #AfterDark is available for pre-order! Currently on sale! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/After-Dark-Darkest-Angel%5CShadow-Hunter/dp/0373778252/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1356636157&sr=8-7&keywords=after+dark+gena+showalter" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/After-<wbr></wbr>Dark-Darkest-Angel%5CShadow-<wbr></wbr>Hunter/dp/0373778252/ref=sr_1_<wbr></wbr>7?ie=UTF8&qid=1356636157&sr=8-<wbr></wbr>7&keywords=after+dark+gena+<wbr></wbr>showalter</a><br clear="all" />
<br />Thanks a bunch for any and all support!Kait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-43876899329428270882012-12-18T13:48:00.002-05:002012-12-18T13:48:39.945-05:00Review: Sealed with a Curse by Cecy Robson<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GvnXdE5DgDw/UNC09Y3Ay1I/AAAAAAAAAFI/VFCR5AOGGsg/s1600/Cecy%27s+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GvnXdE5DgDw/UNC09Y3Ay1I/AAAAAAAAAFI/VFCR5AOGGsg/s320/Cecy%27s+cover.jpg" width="198" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b>Happy Tuesday, everyone! Today we have a review of debut urban fantasy author Cecy Robson's novel, Sealed with a Curse, the start of the <i>Weird Girls</i> series! If you haven't already seen my review of her self-titled prequel novella, you can do so by clicking: <a href="http://nocturnalreadings.blogspot.com/2012/11/review-weird-girls-by-cecy-robson.html">here</a>. Enjoy both reviews! Also, don't <span style="font-size: large;">forget to check out the giveaway at the e<span style="font-size: large;">nd of the post!</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span><b>Synopsis: </b></span></span><span id="freeText9445290659012349142">Celia Wird and her three
sisters are just like other 20-something girls—with one tiny exception:
they're products of a backfired curse that has given each of them
unique powers that make them, well, weird… <br /><br />The Wird sisters are
content to avoid the local vampires, werebeasts, and witches of the Lake
Tahoe region—until one of them blows up a vampire in self-defense.
Everyone knows vampires aren't aggressive, and killing one is punishable
by death. But soon more bloodlust-fueled attacks occur, and the
community wonders: are the vampires of Tahoe cursed with a plague? <br /><br />Celia
reluctantly agrees to help Misha, the handsome leader of an infected
vampire family. But Aric, the head of the werewolf pack determined to
destroy Misha's family to keep the region safe, warns Celia to stay out
of the fight. Caught between two hot alphas, Celia must find a way to
please everyone, save everyone, and oh yeah, not lose her heart to the
wrong guy—or die a miserable death. Because now that the evil behind the
plague knows who Celia is, it’s coming for her and her sisters. This
Wird girl has never had it so tough.</span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><b>Happy Tuesday, everyone! Today we have a review of debut urban fantasy author Cecy Robson's novella, <i>the Weird Girls</i>, the start of the <i>Weird Girls</i> series, which kicks off later this year with her debut novel, <i>Sealed with a Curse</i>. Enjoy!</b></span><br /><br /><span><b style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Synopsis: </b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">"</span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Celia Wird and her three sisters are just like other 20-something
girls—with one tiny exception: they're products of a backfired curse
that has given each of them unique powers that make them, well, a little
weird… <br /><br />The Wird sisters are different from every race on earth—human <i>and </i>supernatural.
When human society is no longer an option for them, they move in among
the resident vampires, werebeasts, and witches of the Lake Tahoe region.
Could this be the true home they’ve longed for? Um, not quite. After
the sisters accidentally strip a witch of her powers in a bar brawl,
they soon realize the mistake will cost them. Because to take on a witch
means to take on her coven. And losing the battle isn’t an option.<span></span><span>”</span></span></span><br />
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<b>Genre: </b><span style="font-size: large;">Urb<span style="font-size: large;">an <span style="font-size: large;">Fantasy</span></span></span>--novella </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><b>First Sentences: </b>"The music pounded hard enough to <span style="font-size: large;">sh</span>ake Emme's fuzzy na<span style="font-size: large;">vel, the umbrella in Shay<span style="font-size: large;">na's pina col<span style="font-size: large;">ada, Taran's martini, an<span style="font-size: large;">d my Corona. I'd shoved pieces of cocktail napkin into my uber sensitive <span style="font-size: large;">ea<span style="font-size: large;">rs the moment we sat. But I wasn't going complain about <span style="font-size: large;">the ea<span style="font-size: large;">rdrum-bursting music or the crowd of young men sitting across from us ogling my sisters. We were there to celebrate." What I love about this opening is how much we learn right from the start. The character<span style="font-size: large;">s' drinks reflect their <span style="font-size: large;">personalities and individual tastes (which we soon learn)<span style="font-size: large;">, and we know where the<span style="font-size: large;">y're</span> at and what they're there for in just several sentences. <span style="font-size: large;">As a reader, I immediately <span style="font-size: large;">feel oriented in the world and I <span style="font-size: large;">could</span> clear<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">ly</span> visualize the scene in my mind. The opening hooked me!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><b>Brownie Points:</b><span style="font-size: large;"> There are <span style="font-size: large;">three top things I love most about this novella<span style="font-size: large;">. 1) The voice is absolutely <span style="font-size: large;">phenomenal. Told from Celia Wird's point of view, I<span style="font-size: large;"> fe<span style="font-size: large;">lt</span> as if <span style="font-size: large;">I<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> were</span> sitting down for a chat with her as she recollects this story in vivid detail. The narrative <span style="font-size: large;">voice is</span> laugh out loud funny and consistent throughout the story. It gives huge insight into Celia's character. 2) I love the Wird sisters. <span style="font-size: large;">They're intriguing<span style="font-size: large;">, fun characters who are easy to relate to. Each sister has her own individual power, he<span style="font-size: large;">r own strengths and weaknesses and I love the strong relationship between them. Celia i<span style="font-size: large;">s fiercely <span style="font-size: large;">protective of her sisters<span style="font-size: large;"> and they have a sibling bond that's <span style="font-size: large;">realistic and true. Their <span style="font-size: large;">relationship</span> was touching. 3) The narrative arc is perfect in <span style="font-size: large;">this novella. <span style="font-size: large;">Often when I read prequel<span style="font-size: large;">s or novellas I f<span style="font-size: large;">eel as if the story has no arc, no clear <span style="font-size: large;">beginning</span>, middle and end<span style="font-size: large;">, but that's not the case with the <i>W<span style="font-size: large;">e<span style="font-size: large;">ird Girls</span></span></i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">. </span></span></span>The story felt complete and left me wanting more. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><b>Beefs: </b><span style="font-size: large;">I honestly and truly didn't have any beefs<span style="font-size: large;"> with this novella. <span style="font-size: large;">As I reader I felt as if all my needs were satisfied. <span style="font-size: large;">There is a clear arc, great characters, intriguing plots <span style="font-size: large;">twists, and an awesom<span style="font-size: large;">e voice. There's not mu<span style="font-size: large;">ch more I could ask for.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><b>Ending: </b><span style="font-size: large;">I <span style="font-size: large;">won't lie<span style="font-size: large;">--I sobbed like a baby at the end of the novella. When we reach the black moment in the story, the climax where we think Celia has lost <span style="font-size: large;">everything she loves <span style="font-size: large;">and her whole life is crumbling to pieces<span style="font-size: large;">, my heart broke for her. <span style="font-size: large;">Her pain <span style="font-size: large;">felt real and palpable<span style="font-size: large;">, and there was nothing I could do <span style="font-size: large;">but cry with her. I've never felt so attached to a character with<span style="font-size: large;">in such a short amount of pages. Celia <span style="font-size: large;">is amazing and she'll steal yo<span style="font-size: large;">ur hear<span style="font-size: large;">t. And <span style="font-size: large;">up until the very end, the plot left me guessing all the way through.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><b>Recommendation and General Comments: </b>Overall, I can't say enough <span style="font-size: large;">grea<span style="font-size: large;">t things about this novella. <i><span style="font-size: large;">The Weird Girls</span></i><span style="font-size: large;"> is a page-turning<span style="font-size: large;">, heart<span style="font-size: large;">warming read <span style="font-size: large;">with <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">characters</span> you'll fall in love with. <span style="font-size: large;">Cecy Robson is a debut author I will continue to read and I can't wait <span style="font-size: large;">for the <span style="font-size: large;">first book in the series, <i>Sealed with a Curse</i>. I need another dose of <span style="font-size: large;">Weird ;-)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span>I hig<span style="font-size: large;">hly recommend<span style="font-size: large;"> this book <span style="font-size: large;">to readers who love urban fantasy. The novella is a<span style="font-size: large;">vai<span style="font-size: large;">lable <span style="font-size: large;">in only e-<span style="font-size: large;">book format, so if you have an e-reader and love urban fantasy, I suggest you purchase this novella. It's re<span style="font-size: large;">asonably priced and <span style="font-size: large;">will definitely hook you into the series. If you don't have an e-reader, then read it on your computer<span style="font-size: large;"> or phone! You won't regret<span style="font-size: large;"> reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Weird-Girls-Novella-ebook/dp/B008EXNZZM/ref=pd_sim_sbs_kstore_1">The Weird Girls</a> novella.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Happy (shortly belated) Halloween, everyone! Hope you had some great autumn festivities with more to come. A las personas que celebran el dia de los muertos, espero que disfrutan sus felicidades! En caso de mi espanol esta mal, perdonme por favor--no es mi lengua nativa y estoy aprendando lol. <br />
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First things first. As part of the Fall in Love hop theme hosted by the wonderful <a href="http://www.readersconfession.com/">Reader's Confession</a>, I want to gush about my two favorite debut authors this year: Kate SeRine and Cecy Robson. See their covers below! =D Aren't they pretty?</div>
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Both writing urban fantasy with a wonderful dash of romance, but casting their own unique spins on the genre, these ladies' novels rocked my socks off! Kate SeRine's gritty, badass heroine Tess "Red" Little knows how to hold her own in a world where fairytales run rampant. And Cecy Robson's kind-hearted, Weird Girl, Celia Wird, has a fierce inner tigress--literally!--and Celia's not afraid to sink her claws into anyone who threatens her family.<br />
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These debut authors have amazing voices. In all her stubbornness and intelligence, Tess kept me right by her side and rooting for her from the very first page, and Celia is a woman after my own heart--she balances the line between the girl everyone can relate to and a badass superwoman perfectly. ;-)<br />
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The writing is strong in both of these novels and any urban fantasy reader, and even those who normally enjoy solely paranormal romance, should give these fantastic debuts a try. I'm looking forward to the next installment of the Transplanted Tales and of the Weird Girls.<br />
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If you'd like to check out my full review of Kate SeRine's <i>Red</i>, please click the link: <a href="http://nocturnalreadings.blogspot.com/2012/08/review-red-by-kate-serine.html">Review of Red</a>. I also plan to host the wonderful Kate SeRine again in the coming months of 2013 with the release of the second novel in her Transplanted series, <i>The Better to See You.</i><br />
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You'll have to wait patiently for my full reviews of Cecy Robson's Weird Girls. On November 27th I'll be posting a review of the <i>Weird Girls Novella</i> and on December 18th I'll be posting a review of the first full length novel in the series, <i>Sealed with a Curse</i>. I will clue you in--if you haven't caught my drift already--and say that I LOVED both Cecy Robson's books!<br />
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Now, onto the giveaway! U.S entrants only please!<br />
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Since my own publisher is Harlequin, I will be giving away four different Harlequin novels from various lines (three of which are signed): <i>Killing Me Softly</i> by Maggie Shayne (single-title romantic suspense), <i>The Protector</i> by Carla Capshaw (inspirational historical romance), <i>His Bride for the Taking</i> by Sandra Hyatt (contemporary romance, and <i>The Longest Night </i>by Cindy Dees (romantic suspense).<br />
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The giveaway starts today, November 1st 2012, and ends November 11th 2012 with the winner announced on the 12th.<br />
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So how about you? Who are your favorite debut authors of 2012? Please share in the comments! And don't forget to enter the giveaway! Extra entries for those who follow via FB or Twitter, or those who tweet about the contest. Cheers!<br />
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<script src="//d12vno17mo87cx.cloudfront.net/embed/rafl/cptr.js"></script>Kait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-24012809048784425862012-10-05T11:50:00.001-04:002012-10-05T11:50:25.950-04:00Follow Friday #117<span style="font-size: large;">Happy
Friday, everyone! I'm sure you're all glad it's the weekend! And the
weekend means, it's time for some blog hopping. So please hop on over to
<a href="http://parajunkee.com/">Parajunkee's View</a> or <a href="http://www.alisoncanread.com/">Alison Can Read</a>,
and hop around to some new blogs. You can also participate in the
social media hop as well! So have fun and check out my answer to the
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<span style="font-size: large;"><code style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; width: 300px;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="background-color: white; color: purple;"><span style="color: black;">Check back on Monday! Cheers ;-) </span></span></span></span></code></span>Kait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-68137489968962370342012-10-03T12:37:00.000-04:002012-10-03T12:37:51.968-04:00Fictional Priorities <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4esspokY3zw/UGxpQZYFCbI/AAAAAAAAAEY/5NNEdeZa6n8/s1600/Books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4esspokY3zw/UGxpQZYFCbI/AAAAAAAAAEY/5NNEdeZa6n8/s320/Books.jpg" width="320" /></a>Happy Wednesday, everyone! Hope you're all having a great week!<br />
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I came across this little gem on Facebook a while ago and thought I'd share it with you. "Going to the grocery store just isn't a priority when the fate of a fictional character is hanging in the balance."<br />
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So I was wondering, have you ever neglected priorities, obligations, or even just your 'to-do' list for the sake of a fictional character? If you're really enjoying the book your reading, do you have a hard time putting it down until you're finished? <br />
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<a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ab/Hunger_games.jpg/200px-Hunger_games.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ab/Hunger_games.jpg/200px-Hunger_games.jpg" width="132" /></a>For me, a book that I love that made me neglect my priorities was <i>The Hunger Games </i>by Suzanne Collins. I bought the book right after Thanksgiving of 2010, when I was still an undergraduate student. I decided to open it and read a few pages one day, during the middle of semester finals week. Boy, was that a mistake! I had a 16 page paper to write for a class on postcolonial fiction. I'd procrastinated and it was due in two days! But I could NOT put <i>The Hunger Games </i>down! So what did I do? Well...I spent a day reading <i>The Hunger Games </i>and then wrote a 16 page research paper in one day. Surprisingly enough, I got a B+ on the paper. Moral of the story: I don't know, you tell me lol. <br />
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Someday, I hope that my books, like SHADOW HUNTER, will be enough of a page-turner that someone can't put it down either. <br />
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What's a book that's done this to you? Leave your answer in the comments. Til Friday ;-)<br />
<br />Kait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-58758656941765749592012-10-01T12:36:00.001-04:002012-10-01T12:39:12.381-04:00Signing My Harlequin Contract!!!!<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Though I received my three-book deal from Harlequin back in May, I just finally received the official contract in August. For the sake of memories, I filmed me signing it and thought I would share it with all of you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was so super excited to sign that contract! And have been waiting impatiently for my advance ever since LOL! I may just have some other exciting news to share with you soon, who knows *wink wink*</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And with that, I leave you a second excerpt from book one in the Execution Underground series, SHADOW HUNTER! <u><b>This one is HOT, so if you're under 18, look away.</b></u> You can check out the first excerpt here: <a href="http://nocturnalreadings.blogspot.com/2012/09/execution-underground-title-reveal.html">E.U Excerpt #1</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the first excerpt we saw werewolf hunter and Execution Underground member, Jace McCannon, in the first pages of the novel, leading up to the discovery of the corpse of a young girl, who'd been slayed by a sadistic Rogue werewolf. In this excerpt, Jace has taken werewolf heroine and Rochester packmaster, Frankie Amato, captive after finding her in wolf form at the scene of the crime. He forces her to shift to human form and cuffs her ;-) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Jace was screwed, so totally
screwed. He slammed the door to his black H3 and rounded to the driver’s side
of the car. Reaching for the handle, he silently cursed himself and wondered
what the hell his problem was. Catch and kill. That had always been his philosophy
with hunting. Never once had he kept one of those monsters alive. Until now.</span></div>
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climbed in the car and closed the door behind him. Glancing in the rearview
mirror, he saw her wiggling in the backseat, naked breasts swaying as she
fumbled against the cuffs. He shifted his weight and his erection pressed
against his pants in an attempt to escape. As much as he wanted to succumb to
her beauty and the electricity which flowed between them when they touched, he
knew better. He’d already thought too much with his lower head tonight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> She
was right about the evidence. With no blood on her, no weapons, and a different
scent, there was no question she hadn’t killed that girl. But either way,
looking at her was a betrayal to his job, his fellow hunters. And damn it, he
sure as hell wouldn’t change his conviction for a sweet lay. Werewolves were
his enemies and they always had been. He slammed his fist onto the steering
wheel. The whole situation was bullshit. She hadn’t done anything wrong, so he
wasn’t sure he could bring himself to kill her, but shit, she was a goddamn
wolf. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> He
revved the engine and glanced in the mirror one more time. Her jaw clenched,
pure frustration evident on her face as she continued to struggle with the
handcuffs. Princess was seriously pissed off. Ripping his eyes from her
gorgeous allure, Jace pulled away from the curb and slammed down the gas pedal.
He floored it. Damn meeting started in fifteen minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Copyright Kaitlyn Ballenger, Harlequin Enterprises Limited </span></div>
Kait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-60292652621414529632012-09-28T10:55:00.000-04:002012-09-28T10:55:16.058-04:00Follow Friday #116<span style="font-size: large;">Happy
Friday, everyone! I'm sure you're all glad it's the weekend! And the
weekend means, it's time for some blog hopping. So please hop on over to
<a href="http://parajunkee.com/">Parajunkee's View</a> or <a href="http://www.alisoncanread.com/">Alison Can Read</a>,
and hop around to some new blogs. You can also participate in the
social media hop as well! So have fun and check out my answer to the
weekly blog hop question below. <code style="width: 300px;"></code></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://sonythebooklover.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/256__520x440_follow-friday-1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://sonythebooklover.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/256__520x440_follow-friday-1.jpg" border="0" height="320" src="http://sonythebooklover.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/256__520x440_follow-friday-1.jpg" width="262" /></a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><code style="width: 300px;"></code></span><br style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><code style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; width: 300px;"><b style="color: purple;">This week's question: </b></code></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">What's the biggest word you've seen used in a book lately - that made you stop and look it up? Might as well leave the definition and book too.</span></b></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><code style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; width: 300px;"><b style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: purple;">My Answer:</span> Honestly, I can't think of the last time I had to stop and look up a word while reading lol. Not only am I a writer, but I have a B.A in English, am almost finished with my Masters in Writing, and actually am a paid English tutor for high school students, so I have a pretty expansive vocabulary.</span></b></code></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><code style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; width: 300px;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="background-color: white; color: purple;"><span style="color: black;">Check back on Monday for an awesome announcement! Cheers ;-) </span></span></span></span></code></span>Kait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-2846186404276699692012-09-26T09:00:00.000-04:002012-09-26T09:00:05.224-04:00A Picture Worth a Thousand Words?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kvHJoxfvDkg/UFvHsdRrMnI/AAAAAAAAAEI/_p8rOgXIwYk/s1600/Book+Heart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kvHJoxfvDkg/UFvHsdRrMnI/AAAAAAAAAEI/_p8rOgXIwYk/s320/Book+Heart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Hope you're having a great week.<br />
<br />
I thought I'd share this photo from my publisher, Harlequin. "A picture is worth a thousand words, but a book that touches your heart is priceless." Personally, I agree 100% with the statement in this photo. I know I have had a lot of books touch my heart and that is certainly a priceless feeling.<br />
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One of my favorite novels, which has definitely touched my heart, is Lisa See's <i>Snow Flower and the Secret Fan</i>. I find that women's fiction is what really touches me spiritually when it comes to books.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.lisasee.com/images/SnowFlowerpb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.lisasee.com/images/SnowFlowerpb.jpg" width="207" /></a>But, of course, I always love a good paranormal romance with a sweet and romantic happy ending, and I hope that <i>Shadow Hunter </i>(Sept. 2013) can touch someone's heart in a way that is priceless.<br />
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So how about you? What's a book that's touched your heart? Please share in the comments.<br />
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Til Friday ;-)Kait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-43012839082198030302012-09-21T11:01:00.000-04:002012-09-21T11:01:35.192-04:002 GIVEAWAYS and Follow Friday #115<span style="font-size: large;">Happy
Friday, everyone! I'm sure you're all glad it's the weekend! And the
weekend means, it's time for some blog hopping. So please hop on over to
<a href="http://parajunkee.com/">Parajunkee's View</a> or <a href="http://www.alisoncanread.com/">Alison Can Read</a>,
and hop around to some new blogs. You can also participate in the
social media hop as well! So have fun and check out my answer to the
weekly blog hop question below. <code style="width: 300px;"></code></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://sonythebooklover.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/256__520x440_follow-friday-1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://sonythebooklover.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/256__520x440_follow-friday-1.jpg" border="0" height="320" src="http://sonythebooklover.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/256__520x440_follow-friday-1.jpg" width="262" /></a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><code style="width: 300px;"></code></span><br style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><code style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; width: 300px;"><b style="color: purple;">This week's question: </b></code></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">What hyped up book do you think was worth all the talk?</span></b></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><code style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; width: 300px;"><b style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: purple;">My Answer:</span> I'm going to agree with the featured blogger on this one: The Hunger Games. Everyone had hyped it so much I was worried I would be disappointed, but I DEFINITELY wasn't. Love that series!</span></b></code></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><code style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; width: 300px;"><span style="color: black;">Make sure you scroll to the two posts below to find some awesome giveaways! You could win one of three ebook copies of Kate SeRine's debut urban fantasy novel in her Transplanted Tales series, <i>Red</i>, or you could win an autographed copy of NYT Bestselling author Christina Dodd's paranormal romance novel, <i>Chains of Ice</i>!</span></code></span>Kait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-40126714889800197322012-09-19T01:41:00.000-04:002012-09-19T01:41:28.419-04:00Cover Reveal: THE BETTER TO SEE YOU<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fTm_Oq1x5gs/UFlacokI2UI/AAAAAAAAAD4/gQKzgDKh9ME/s1600/KateSerine_TheBettertoSeeYou.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fTm_Oq1x5gs/UFlacokI2UI/AAAAAAAAAD4/gQKzgDKh9ME/s320/KateSerine_TheBettertoSeeYou.jpg" width="195" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Wednesday, everyone! I'm happy to participate in featuring
the cover reveal of the second novel in the Transplanted Tales series, <i>The Better to See You</i>, by the wonderful Kate SeRine!!! If you haven't checked out my <a href="http://nocturnalreadings.blogspot.com/2012/07/author-interview-kate-serine.html">Interview with Kate SeRine</a> or the <a href="http://nocturnalreadings.blogspot.com/2012/08/review-red-by-kate-serine.html">Review of Red</a>, the first novel in her Transplanted Tales series then you should click the links!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Isn't
it an awesome cover? Gorgeous, drool-worthy man-candy! Congratulations, Kate! <i>The Better to See You </i>debuts in February 2013 with e-Kensington and the
intriguing back cover blurb is right below:</span></div>
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Hi everyone! Happy Monday! Hope you all had a great weekend!<br />
<br />
I have lots of exciting posts coming up. One year from now, my first novel will be released! Okay, well not on this specific day for sure, but in September 2013, and as a result, I am ssssssoooooo excited to announce that the official title of my first paranormal romance release, book number one of the Execution Underground series, will be titled SHADOW HUNTER!!! <br />
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Since I am so excited to announce this title, I thought 'hey, why not have a giveaway?'<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: large;">GIVEAWAY INFORMATION</span></div>
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The SHADOW HUNTER Giveaway opens today (9/17/12) and closes Sunday September 23st, 2012 at 9PM EST!!!</div>
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U.S entrants only please!</div>
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Simply leave a comment on this post with your email address in order to enter.</div>
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Tweet about the SHADOW HUNTER Giveaway and it's link for an extra entry! Only one extra entry per person!</div>
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PRIZE:<br />
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An AUTOGRAPHED copy of New York Times Bestselling Author Christina Dodd's paranormal romance novel, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Chains-Ice-The-Chosen-Ones/dp/0451412915/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347911135&sr=8-1&keywords=chains+of+ice"><i>Chains of Ice</i></a>!<br />
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So please leave a comment with your email address in order to enter! And as a special treat, I leave you with this: the first three pages of SHADOW HUNTER (Execution Underground, #1). </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Chapter
One </b></div>
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Jace McCannon
palmed the Mateba and clicked back the gun’s hammer. The cold grip panels of
the modified revolver sat comfortably in his hand. Six silver bullets for a
rogue werewolf. Limited shots. But he was feeling lucky. </div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>He
gripped the gun with both hands and lowered it to his side, slipping in and out
of the shadows. The rank scent of garbage, car exhaust, and piss wafted into
his nose as he passed through the alleyway. Ah, the sweet aroma of Rochester’s
slums. He ran his tongue over his teeth, jonesing for a cigarette to drown out
the smell and steady the adrenaline buzz creeping through his veins. Goddamn,
he wanted to find this son of a bitch.</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Resting
his back against a brick building, he paused and glanced up. The white moon
stared down to Earth, calling him. Heat prickled beneath his skin and his beast
shifted. But he wouldn’t allow it. Not tonight.</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>He
wrenched his gaze from the damn tempting sky and forced himself into the
moment. Inhaling a deep breath, he rushed around the corner and scanned the
area, pointing his gun into the darkness. No one. No werewolves, no hobos.
Damn, not even the prostitutes were roaming. </div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Not
that he blamed them. Regular killings weren’t anything to call home about—happened
all the time. But this was different. Innocent women being found with their
organs slung around their corpse, Jack the Ripper style. The worst part? Jace
had no idea where to find the sick fuck responsible, and the thought of the
young women’s pain sent his blood boiling.</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>He
wandered the alley, gun still at the ready and eyes searching for any sign of
movement. A rustling noise hissed from around the next corner. Jace held his
gun tight and snuck down the narrow passage toward it. The sound grew louder
and he quickened his pace. When he reached the bend, he stopped, listening
close. He threw himself around the edge, gun ready and his finger on the
trigger.</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>A
plastic bag caught on a dumpster swished in the light wind. He cursed under his
breath. Maybe he wasn’t so lucky tonight. He pushed his fingers through his
hair. The cell phone jammed in the pocket of his jeans vibrated. He pulled out
the annoying piece of shit and read the screen: David.</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>He
jabbed his thumb into one of the buttons, hoping it was the right one and
shoved the phone to his ear. “Yeah?”</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Meeting
in an hour,” David’s deep voice rumbled over the line.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-align: left;">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Aw, hell. </i>Jace shook his head. “Don’t
toy with me. I’ve got business.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-align: left;">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I’m
not shittin’ you, J. One hour, and you better be there or Damon’s gonna rip my
head off. I told him I’d get you here.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-align: left;">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Jace
frowned. He hated being forced to carry a damn cell phone. He didn’t enjoy
people contacting him whenever they pleased. “It’s near the full moon, David.
This is my prime time. You know that.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-align: left;">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“You
don’t have to preach to me. Damon’s the one hawking you.” David paused for a
moment. “He’s gonna want a report tonight.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-align: left;">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Yeah,
yeah, I hear ya. I’ll have something.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-align: left;">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Sure
you hear me, and I like to dress up in tutus, while my girl spanks me and calls
me Big Daddy.”</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Jace
smirked. “Hey, if that’s what gets you off—”<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></div>
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“Shut it,” David
said. “You’ve gotta report tonight or your ass is in a sling. So what are you
gonna tell him?”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-align: left;">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Jace
glanced into the empty darkness surrounding him. “Same thing I told him last
time: jack shit. I’m not opening my damn mouth until I’ve either got their
packmaster bound and chained, or preferably, his head on a silver platter
courtesy of my bare hands.”</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>David
let out a frustrated sigh. “I thought you said you had something.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-align: left;">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I
do.” Jace lowered his voice; it didn’t matter that he was alone, some things he
couldn’t say aloud if he wanted to keep his sanity. “I’ve got a scent. That’s
all, and it’s familiar, so I smell it everywhere. Trailing him is about as much
fun as shooting myself in the foot.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-align: left;">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“It’s
something.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-align: left;">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“You
better believe it’s something. But what do you expect me to do, David? Tell the
whole goddamn council their werewolf hunter happens to be so damn good at his
job because he’s a friggin’ half-breed?”</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Silence
answered him from the other end of the line. Another rustling sound blew
through the alley, but Jace ignored the noise. “Look, I’ll deal with this, all
right? Forget about it. I’ll be at the damn meeting with bells on and a smiling
face, but let me do it on my own terms.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-align: left;">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Yeah,
fine. I better see you there or the next time I’m around, I’ll have a long rope
and it’ll be coming straight for your neck.”</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Jace
huffed. “Talk to you later, Big Daddy.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-align: left;">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Yeah,
you too, sugar.”</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>With
a small click,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the line went dead. Jace
shoved the machine in his pocket again. The swishing sound continued, the noise
growing. Jace rolled his eyes, ready to ball the grocery bag and pitch it. He
eyed the plastic. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-align: left;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Shit.</i> The wind stopped. It
wasn’t blowing.</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
faint sound of footsteps echoed and the rustling quieted. Jace wrenched his
revolver from his side, launching himself down the alley and around the corner.
He held his gun tight, prepared to shoot.</div>
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<br />Kait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-66493587065517961752012-09-07T20:20:00.000-04:002012-09-07T20:20:04.194-04:00Follow Friday #113<span style="font-size: large;">Happy
Friday, everyone! I'm sure you're all glad it's the weekend! And the
weekend means, it's time for some blog hopping. So please hop on over to
<a href="http://parajunkee.com/">Parajunkee's View</a> or <a href="http://www.alisoncanread.com/">Alison Can Read</a>,
and hop around to some new blogs. You can also participate in the
social media hop as well! So have fun and check out my answer to the
weekly blog hop question below. <code style="width: 300px;"></code></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://sonythebooklover.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/256__520x440_follow-friday-1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://sonythebooklover.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/256__520x440_follow-friday-1.jpg" border="0" height="320" src="http://sonythebooklover.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/256__520x440_follow-friday-1.jpg" width="262" /></a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><code style="width: 300px;"></code></span><br style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><code style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; width: 300px;"><b style="color: purple;">This week's question: </b></code></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">What book(s) are you reading right now? What do you think of it?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><code style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; width: 300px;"><b style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: purple;">My Answer:</span> I am reading The Girl in the Steel Corset. I'm enjoying it thus far, though I'm reading it slowly. Love Jack Dandy as a character <3 br="br"></3></span></b></code></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><code style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; width: 300px;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="background-color: white; color: purple;"><span style="color: black;">Check back on Monday for an awesome announcement and giveaway! Cheers ;-) </span></span></span></span></code></span>Kait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-90503900902900092452012-09-03T15:27:00.001-04:002012-09-03T15:47:09.722-04:00Happy Labor Day!Happy Monday and Happy Labor Day, everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend and that you're enjoying a nice day off today.<br />
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I am, again, asking for your votes! I was lucky enough to be nominated for the award of Promo Queen for this years Bloggy Awards. The Bloggy Awards is like the Oscars, only for book blogs instead of actors. And voting only lasts until this Wednesday!<br />
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So I thought I'd share some things that will hopefully convince you to vote for me, which you can do (more than one time I might add) by clicking HERE and scrolling down the page to the promo queen award poll, and choosing "Kait Ballenger's Nocturnal Readings." It only takes about ten seconds to do! Need some convincing evidence that I deserve the award? Here it is....</div>
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"Kait Ballenger did a fantastic job promoting both my appearance and giveaway on her blog, Nocturnal Readings! I was absolutely thrilled with how widely she promoted with announcements on Facebook, Twitter, Shelfari, Library Thing, and Goodreads. We had hundreds of hits and a great comment rate! I'm sure this had a positive impact on my sales. I would definitely partner with Kait again!" - Kate SeRine, author of RED (A Transplanted Tales Novel)<br />
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Message from Kait about the blog: Hi, everyone! I started Nocturnal Readings in July of 2010 both as a way to promote my own author name and to help my fellow authors, as well. My reviews and author interviews/guest posts consist primarily of the paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and YA genres, but I've been known to branch out into other genres on occasion. As an author for HQN Books (Harlequin's single title line), I know how important it is for authors to build an active social media platform and spread their name to readers in every way they can, so when I decide to aid a fellow author by interviewing them, allowing them to guest post, hosting giveaways, or doing an honest review of their work at Nocturnal Readings, I wholeheartedly devote myself to promotion of that post--though I do always encourage my authors to post on their own, as well. I post my reviews to Amazon, B&N, Goodreads, Shelfari, and sometimes LibraryThing, and I actively promote all my author related posts on Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and Google+, along with multiple email groups/author forums I belong to, underneath both of my author pseudonyms (Kait Ballenger for my PNR and Kaitlyn Schulz for my YA). Some of the authors I've interviewed or hosted include: Laura Kaye, Amanda Carlson, Kate SeRine, Kristin Miller, Jenny Sulpizio, Lea Nolan, Catherine Bybee, Christine Ashworth, and Lynnette Hallberg/Austin. In the coming months, I'm In the works of trying to secure interviews/posts with author Cecy Robson, and several other paranormal authors as well. Social media is one of the best ways an author can spread his or her name nowadays and I pride myself in helping make that promo successful.<br />
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So PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PPPPPPLLLLLLEEEEEEAAAASSSSSEEE vote for me! I'd really appreciate it.<br />
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Cheers ;-)Kait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.com2