On Tuesday July 7 PVN welcomes Cecilia Tan, author of Mind Games, for an interview and contest.
Says Cecilia: "I'm a writer, best known for my erotic stories but I also write science fiction, mainstream fiction, baseball nonfiction, and essays."
Read a review of Mind Games
Please stop by. There will be three winners!
Demon in Blue Jeans
by Tony V. Sweeney
Wild Rose Press
I recently read this delightful novella by Toni V. Sweeney. On a night out with her girlfriends Kate mockingly makes a wish by asking Satan to send her his baddest bad boy. This was a case of be careful what you wish for. One evening someone knocks at her apartment door. It's a cute guy dressed like Robin Hood. He asks her to sign for the delivery which turns out to be him. Kate, who had spent the evening drinking too much wine and whose love life had been nonexistent, decides to humor the guy.
His name is Zel and he is a 3rd class succubus who is up for evaluation. If he does not get a good evaluation this time there will literally be hell to pay. Kate wants to help this very sweet, rather inept, and definitely naive fellow. Their clumsy romps in the bedroom will bring tears of laughter to the reader. Kate and Zel are very appealing and their story is joyful. This is a funny, feel good story.
The winner of Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre, Pamk, has until July 8 to respond. Send an email to paltner@verizon.net
If I haven't heard anything by the above date a new winner will selected.
I have joined the blog tour for The Host (Little, Brown and Company, 2008) by Stephenie Meyer best known for her Twilight Series
However, I did have a chance to interview Stephenie at the behest of Library Journal. Hope you have time to read it.
Blurb: "Our world has been invaded by an unseen enemy. Humans become hosts for these invaders, their minds taken over while their bodies remain intact and continue their lives apparently unchanged. Most of humanity has succumbed.
When Melanie, one of the few remaining "wild" humans, is captured, she is certain it is her end. Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Melanie's body, was warned about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the glut of senses, the too-vivid memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn't expect: the former tenant of her body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind.
When outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off on a dangerous and uncertain search for the man they both love.
One of the most compelling writers of our time, Stephenie Meyer brings us a riveting and unforgettable novel about the persistence of love and the very essence of what it means to be human."
Now for the contest. Hatchette Books is offering a copy of The Host to five winners.
Rules are easy. Leave a comment and/or link to this contest. Each comment or link gives you an entry.
CAVEAT: This contest is only open to US and Canadian residents. And no PO Box addresses.
The contest will run from June 30 - July 21.
Best of luck to everyone!
Special thanks to Jo at Paper and Pen for presenting PVNwith the Lemonade Award (for showing great attitude and gratitude). Jo does an excellent job discussing and reviewing fantasy books!
Rules:
Link back to the person he/she received the award from.
Nominate 10 bloggers who are deserving of this award.
Here are my nominees for the Lemonade Award:
Biting Edge
Bitten by Books
The Galaxy Express
Fantasy & Sci-Fi Lovin' GIVEAWAYS
Grasping for the Wind
Robots and Vamps
Erotic Horizon
West Of Mars - Win A Book
LadyVampire's Lair
Scifiguy.ca
I so appreciate the Heartfelt Award award from Breia [a PVN reveiwer] She has recently begun her own exemplary blog Literaturely Speaking.
Do you reach for a cup of cocoa or tea when your relaxing, seeking comfort, sharing a plate of cookies with family & friends? You know that feeling you get when you drink a yummy cup of cocoa, tea ~or a hot toddy? That is what the Hearthfelt Award is all about, feeling warm inside.
Rules:
1) Put the logo on your blog/post
2) Nominate up to 9 blogs which make you feel comfy or warm inside.
3) Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.
4) Let them know that they have been nominated by commenting on their blog.
5) Remember to link to the person from whom you received your award.
Here are my nominees for Heartfelt Award
Books Books and more Books
Sharon Kay Penman
Midnight Moon Cafe
Fantasy Dreamer's Ramblings
Sidhe Vicious Reviews
Tez Says
Vampire Wire
Something Wicked
Suburban Trash
And I must say there are so many more fabulous blogs that the lists could go on forever!
