Gena Showalter, Jessica Andersen, Nalini Singh and Jill Monroe joined our chat this past Thursday to talk about thier collaborative series ROYAL HOUSE OF SHADOWS. We has an amazing time talking about thier new books and how they liked working together!
Chat with Royal House of Shadows Authors--Gena Showalter, Nalini Singh, Jessica Andersen and Jill Monroe--THIS Thursday @ 9pm ET!
Do you love fairytales? Would you love to read amazing retelling of your favorite childhood stories with the added twist of paranormal romance? Join us this Thursday September 29th at 9PM to chat with Gena Showalter, Nalini Singh, Jill Monroe and Jessica Andersen. If you love any of these authors' books, imagine what they created all together! We will be doing some fun give aways and these four ladies will be ready to answer all of your questions.
Join us Thursday! WHAT: Chat with Royal House of Shadows authors. WHEN:Thursday September 29th, 9PM ET WHERE:The Knight Agency Chat Room HOW TO CHAT:Enter any combination of user name and password. Login. Your computer must be Java enabled to chat!
UPDATE: The winner of KISS OF SNOW by Nalini Singh is Karen H! Big congrats! Please send your physical addy to contests(at)knightagency.net.
This Friday we have an especially exciting giveaway! The tenth book in Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling series, KISS OF SNOW, marks her hardcover debut. The release has already earned a rarely awarded Top Pick GOLD review from Romantic Times, and it hit the New York Times hardcover bestseller list in the #9 spot. To win a copy, leave a comment with your name. The winner will be announced Monday afternoon.
The 411: Since the moment of her defection from the PsyNet and into the SnowDancer wolf pack, Sienna Lauren has had one weakness. Hawke. Alpha and dangerous, he compels her to madness. Hawke is used to walking alone, having lost the woman who would've been his mate long ago. But Sienna fascinates the primal heart of him, even as he tells himself she is far too young to handle the wild fury of the wolf.
Then Sienna changes the rules-and suddenly, there is no more distance, only the most intimate of battles between two people who were never meant to meet. Yet as they strip away each other's secrets in a storm of raw emotion, they must also ready themselves for a far more vicious fight...
A deadly enemy is out to destroy SnowDancer, striking at everything they hold dear, but it is Sienna's darkest secret that may yet savage the pack that is her home-and the alpha who is its heartbeat.
Check out the video below of New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh chatting about the highly anticipated ninth book in her Psy-Changeling series, PLAY OF PASSION (Berkley, November 2010).
New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series Nalini Singh was interviewed on TVNZ's Breakfast morning show in New Zealand. Click here for the video!
Christmas Week Grand Finale Featuring New York Times Bestselling Authors Marjorie M. Liu, Nalini Singh, Rachel Caine and Christie Golden!
UPDATE: The winner of AN ENCHANTED SEASON, GLASS HOUSES and THE DEAD GIRLS' DANCE 2-in-1 book, DARKNESS CALLS and ARTHAS is Carol (posted under "Anonymous" at 3:31am). Please send your physical addy to contests(AT)knightagency.net. If the prize is not claimed in two weeks, another winner will be selected. Also, we're happy to announce the winner of our week-long scavenger hunt -- Elie!!! She will receive a MEGA prize pack of TKA books, along with some special holiday treats. Thanks to everyone who participated!!!!
We're finishing off Christmas Week in style with a grand finale post featuring four of TKA's NYT bestselling authors! These lovely ladies answered a fun holiday Q&A post and are each giving away a book! Leave a comment to be entered in the random drawing for all four titles: AN ENCHANTED SEASON by Nalini Singh, et al., a 2-in-1 trade paperback of GLASS HOUSES and THE DEAD GIRLS' DANCE by Rachel Caine DARKNESS CALLS by Marjorie M. Liu, and ARTHAS, A World of Warcraft Novel by Christie Golden.*** The winner will be announced Monday afternoon (12/21/09).
Don't forget our scavenger hunt question! Collect all 5 answers and enter to win a Christmas stocking filled with oodles of books and holiday treats! Last question at the end of the post.
Authors Left to Right: Christie Golden, Marjorie M. Liu, Nalini Singh and Rachel Caine
HOLIDAY Q&A WITH TKA:
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY STORY OR MOVIE?
MARJORIE: Oh, man! I can't just name one! A Wonderful Life, Holiday Inn, Babes in Toyland, The Bishop's Wife, Holiday Affair, Die Hard, and A Smoky Mountain Christmas (video below). And, of course, anything to do with the Nutcracker.
NALINI:The Princess Bride. It's not technically a holiday movie, but it always used to be on T.V. during Christmas time when I was younger, and it really fits - it's funny, romantic, and it leaves you sighing with happiness.
RACHEL:Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. LOVE that story, and the movie too. It's always been my favorite.
CHRISTIE:The Bishop's Wife, the original with Cary Grant and David Niven. I like it because while its sweet, it's not saccharine, and come on...Cary Grant as an angel? How can that miss? I also am very fond of Rudolph and The Little Drummer Boy.
WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED CHILDHOOD MEMORY OF THE HOLIDAYS?
MARJORIE: I have so many. We lived in the Pacific Northwest, and my dad and I would go fishing or down to the docks to throw in nets for crabs (for Christmas dinner) and then my mom and I would bake all kinds of pies and cookies. We also had fun making ornaments, and searching for THE PERFECT TREE. Easier said than done! The house was always full of Christmas music -- still is, this time of year.
NALINI: For me, it's all about family, about being able to spend time laughing, eating and relaxing with those I love. Those are the best memories.
RACHEL: My mother made me a totally fantastic red Victorian dress for Christmas -- floor length, with about 5 yards of fabric in the skirt. I just loved that dress. It made the holiday feel so wonderfully traditional and festive.
CHRISTIE: Waking up early with my father and having to WAIT while my older siblings and mom woke up on Christmas Day! Hard as it was at the time, in retrospect, those are very dear moments spent with my father in a very quiet space.
WHAT WAS THE BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT YOU EVER RECEIVED? THE WORST?
MARJORIE: Just being with family was always a wonderful gift.
NALINI: Ooooh, hard question. One Christmas present I received a long time ago that I still have is a giant stuffed bear that's bigger than my cousin's five-year-old. I loved him when I got him, and I love him still :-) As for the worst...we won't mention those ;-) It is the season of goodwill after all!
RACHEL: Best: a professional quality clarinet (I was planning on being a professional musician before I turned author!). Worst: um, not to throw my husband under the bus, but there was this Lionel train ...
CHRISTIE: A really big giraffe...almost as big as me at the time! I had no idea what it was when I saw it wrapped. The worst? Socks. Every year. Okay, they're not that terrible, but they're -socks.- :D
QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS:
White lights or multi-colored?
MARJORIE: Either one. I love lights.
NALINI: White.
RACHEL: White!
CHRISTIE: White!
Real tree or plastic?
MARJORIE: I prefer real, but once the trees dry and the needles drop -- and it all becomes a fire trap -- I begin to prefer plastic!
NALINI: Plastic. (Actually, the best word would be fibre-optic *grin*)
RACHEL: Fake all the way. BUT NICE. And not prelit, because that's totally cheating.
RACHEL: Depends on the gift. I don't mind the easy to wrap ones, but if it's odd sized, gimme the bag!
CHRISTIE: Gift bag!
Gifts: Surprise you or best to just ask what you want?
MARJORIE: I love a good surprise.
NALINI: Torn, I'm torn! Both.
RACHEL: I'm easy. :)
CHRISTIE: Ask what I want through the year and then surprise me. :D
The day after Christmas: Ready to shop to you drop or avoiding all streets that lead to the mall.
MAJORIE: I don't do a whole lot of shopping, so I'm the kind who definitely stays at home, eating leftovers in my pajamas, and reading a good book.
NALINI: Avoid, avoid, avoid!
RACHEL: I curl up and watch movies all day. It's the best day off EVER.
CHRISTIE: Avoid like mad. This is the time to stay home, eat leftovers, and enjoy your gifts and family.
CHRISTMAS WEEK CONTESTS: Remember, there are TWO ways to win! Today's prize is AN ENCHANTED SEASON by Nalini Singh, et al., a 2-in-1 trade paperback of GLASS HOUSES and THE DEAD GIRLS' DANCE by Rachel Caine, and DARKNESS CALLS by Marjorie M. Liu! The winner will be announced Monday afternoon (12/21/09).
Also, at the bottom of each post there is a scavenger hunt question. The answer can be located somewhere on the authors' websites. Send in all 5 correct answers* to the scavenger hunt questions, and you will be entered in a drawing to win a TKA Surprise Christmas Stocking filled with books and holiday treats!!!
SCAVENGER HUNT QUESTION (5 of 5): Which one of the authors above (Nalini, Rachel or Marjorie) once wrote under the pen name Julie Fortune? Visit www.NaliniSingh.com, www.RachelCaine.com and www.MarjorieMLiu.com to find the answer!***Christie Golden was a late addition to this post, therefore she's not an "official" part of the scavenger hunt. However, please DO visit her awesome website, www.ChristieGolden.com for information on her awesome sci-fi, fantasy and horror novels!!
*Please note, that the correct answers to the scavenger hunt questions must be sent in at one time. You must collect all 5 answers and send them in one email. Entries for the scavenger hunt will be accepted from Friday, December 18th thru Sunday, December 20th at midnight. The winner will be announed on this blog Monday, December 21st, 2009. If you have any questions about this contest, please contact contests(AT)knightagency.net.
Big congrats to two of TKA's authors hitting the bestseller list this week! Nalini Singh's BLAZE OF MEMORY debuted at #8 on the New York Times Mass Market bestseller list, and Rachel Caine's Morganville Vampires struck gold again with FADE OUT at #7 on the New York Times Children's Series bestseller list and #105 on the USA Today bestseller list.
Border's True Romance, hosted by romance buyer Sue Grimshaw, has expanded its reach to the blog world. A fairly new endeavor from Borders media, True Romance, features interviews with bestselling authors and "Sue's Must Reads," a monthly video webcast that keeps viewers informed of the hottest new releases in the romance world. Past guests have included Sherrilyn Kenyon, Lisa Jackson and Suzanne Brockmann. On August 15th, Sue launched the True Romance blog, which will be supported by her Romance Experts (also known as the "Pips to her Gladys Knight"), Jane from Dear Author and Sarah from Smart Bitches Trashy Books.
TKA client and New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh is a part of the blog's maiden voyage this week, helping to lauch it with a guest post on August 22nd. She'll also give away a book prize pack that includes an advanced reading copy of BLAZE OF MEMORY.
UPDATE: The winner of ANGELS' BLOOD by Nalini Singh is Jennifer M!!! Please email your physical addy to contests @ knightagency.net (remove spaces). Thanks to everyone who participated. Remember, every Tuesday we have a fab giveaway! Hope to see you all next week :).
Leave your name in the comments below to enter the book giveaway for ANGELS' BLOOD by Nalini Singh. The winner will be announced tomorrow morning!
The 411: Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux knows she's the best—but she doesn't know if she's good enough for this job. Hired by the dangerously beautiful Archangel Raphael, a being so lethal that no mortal wants his attention, only one thing is clear—failure is not an option...even if the task is impossible. Because this time, it's not a wayward vamp she has to track. It's an archangel gone bad. The job will put Elena in the midst of a killing spree like no other…and pull her to the razor's edge of passion. Even if the hunt doesn't destroy her, succumbing to Raphael's seductive touch just may. For when archangels play, mortals break…
Bestselling TKA Authors Share Prime Bookstore Real Estate in Chicago Store
Marilyn Brant caught fellow TKA clients Gena Showalter and Nalini Singh keeping each other company at a Chicago area bookstore. The authors both recently topped the NYT bestseller list with their latest releases, THE VAMPIRE'S BRIDE, Book 3 in Gena's re-released ATLANTIS series, and ANGELS' BLOOD, the first installment of Nalini's GUILD HUNTER series!
Bestselling author Nalini Singh explains the origins of her new GUILD HUNTER series -Penguin
A GOOD CAUSE! Participate in an online silent auction for Stacie Holeman, an uninsured patient diagnosed with Stage III Breast and Ovarian Cancer. The auction starts Friday, February 27th, at 7:00pm CT and concludes Saturday, February 28th at 8:00pm CT. Items on the auction block include a literary gift basket from TKA, Gilmore Girls autographed memorabilia, handcrafted jewelry and much, much more! - Support Stacie
The e-novella teaser to Nalini Singh's upcoming GUILD HUNTER series, ANGELS' PAWN is officially on the market! Now available in Kindle and Mobi Pocketformat. More formats will be available soon. Here's the 411: ANGELS' PAWN introduces readers to a world of beauty and danger where angels and vampires coexist. The novella is the prequel to Nalini Singh's Guild Hunter series. In Atlanta, a vampire hunter is caught between two rival factions and the angel who is manipulating them both. Her only assistance comes from a vampire who may have his own reasons for helping her...
Congrats to Deidre Knight, author of RED FIRE, and Beth Cornelison, author of UNDER FIRE, who are both finalists in the New England RWA's Bean Pot Readers' Choice Contest. These ladies are...on fire!?! LOL. WTG, Deidre & Beth!!
Authors and best buds Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe were recently interviewed by The Oklahoman. Check out the interview below!Click here for the feature story.
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Bestselling author Nalini Singh is running a book extravaganza on her blog to celebrate the impending March release of the first book in her new GUILD HUNTER series. The ANGELS' BLOOD Countdown Contest will feature TONS of prizes, including a $100 gift certificate to the online bookstore of the winner's choice. Click here to visit Nalini's blog for more details!_________________________________
IN TWILIGHT'S SHADOW by Patti O'Shea has been nominated for a Hughie Award for Favorite Unique Paranormal. Congrats Patti!
Nalini Singh's Angels' Blood Graces Romantic Times Cover
Nalini Singh's upcoming release, ANGELS' BLOOD, the first installment in the GUILD HUNTER series, was recently reviewed by Romantic Times and made the cover of their February issue. How's that for an endorsement!?! Be sure to check out this blockbuster book, which will be released in March. Can't wait that long? Check out a special e-novella, ANGELS’ PAWN, which will introduce this highly anticipated series. It will be available February 24th in all e-formats, including Kindle.
Also, in related Nalini news, here's a sneak peak at the cover for the upcoming November mass market release of AN ENCHANTED SEASON! Bellissimo!!
For me, Christmas is all about the people ~ I love coming together with friends and family, hanging out, eating too much, and generally having an all around good time.
When I was living in Japan, I always looked forward to Christmas ~ because it either meant I was going home, or someone was coming to visit me. There could've been no better present.
So my wish for you this Christmas, is that you're able to spend it with the ones you love. And if that's not possible, drink a toast to them, send a text message, make a phone call...even blow them a kiss. Because in the end, it's all about the people.
How about you? What makes Christmas special for you? Any stories you'd like to share?
Contest now closed:Winner is Theo Lynne! Congratulations! Theo, please email me at nalinisinghwrites AT gmail DOT com :-)
In the spirit of Christmas, if you leave a comment on this post, you'll be entered into a draw to win a copy of a book from my backlist (winner's choice), plus a set of signed playing cards from author Jacquelyn Frank. Contest closes midnight, December 20th 2008, E.S.T.
We had a great time last night chatting with the bestselling author of the Psy/Changeling series, Nalini Singh! Special thanks go out to Nalini for showing us all such a wonderful time! Also, for those who came out, thanks so much for your participation! If you missed it, though, don't fret. We've got a chat transcript below for your reading pleasure.
Also, be sure to mark you calendars for our next event! Jonathan Friesen, author of JERK, CALIFORNIA, will be chatting Thursday, Novemeber 20th @ 9pm ET. Watch the blog for details!
Update: We just learned that THE MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CAT, an anthology co-authored by Nalini, has made the New York Times extended bestseller list at #21! WOOT! Congrats to Nalini!
We are super excited today because tonight TKA is chatting with Nalini Singh, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the extraordinary Psy/Changeling series! Don't miss this fabulous opportunity to find out about her next Psy/Changeling book, BRANDED BY FIRE, or her new GUILD HUNTER series. We've got an exclusive peek at the cover of the first book in the new series, ANGELS' BLOOD. Doesn't it look absolutely smashing!?!
WHAT: Chat with Nalini Singh WHEN: Thursday, October 16th @ 9pm ET WHERE: TKA Chat Room HOW TO CHAT:Click here to access chat room. Enter a username and password. Login.
You are invited to chat with TKA and the author of the bestselling Psy/Changeling series, Nalini Singh, on Thursday, October 16th at 9pm ET!
Nalini's amazing series includes SLAVE TO SENSATION, VISIONS OF HEAT, CARESSED BY ICE, MINE TO POSSESS, and the recently released HOSTAGE TO PLEASURE. Fans are already chomping at the bit for the next book in the series, BRANDED BY FIRE, which is set to debut in July 2009. Click here for an excerpt. Be forewarned, though, this excerpt is so hot, your computer monitor might melt from the intensity.Nalini is also working on a new series that's sure to be as addictive as her last. The first book, ANGEL'S BLOOD, will be released in March 2009.
What: TKA Chat with Nalini Singh When: Thursday, October 16th @ 9pm ET Where:TKA CHAT ROOM How to Chat: Visit the TKA CHAT ROOM. Enter a username and password. Login.
We've got a mega-chat scheduled for October. Nalini Singh, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of HOSTAGE TO PLEASURE in the Psy/Changeling series will be chatting with TKA on Thursday, October 16th at 9pm ET. Next month's TKA newsletter will feature an exclusive interview with the author, so sign up HERE to make sure you're on our mailing list!
