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It’s Day 5 of our Vampire Romance Blog hop! Take a moment to visit each blog over the next few days for a chance to win some awesome prizes, learn why we write vampire romance and find out more about us!

Wanna talk vampires? Wanna win vampires?? Follow along the Vampire Romance To Die For Tour all week for both!

Here’s the schedule:

5/14 Caridad Pineiro

5/15 Lisa Kessler

5/16 Joyee Flynn

5/17 Laura Kaye

5/18 Elisabeth Staab

5/19 Laurie London

Here’s what you can win:

1) A grand tour-wide prize of a $60 amazon or B&N gift card!

2) Each day’s blog hostess will give away one book of a vampire romance to a commenter at their blog

What are the rules?:

1) You must comment to enter to win with your email address. Blog follows are appreciated but not required
2) Contest is open until midnight EST Monday, May 21
3) Winners will be announced on May 22
4) Open to international
5) Winners to be picked using random.org
6) Participating authors not responsible for biting, blood loss, or swooning-related accidents

It’s Day 4 of our Vampire Romance Blog hop! Take a moment to visit each blog over the next few days for a chance to win some awesome prizes, learn why we write vampire romance and find out more about us!

Wanna talk vampires? Wanna win vampires?? Follow along the Vampire Romance To Die For Tour all week for both!

Here’s the schedule:

5/14 Caridad Pineiro

5/15 Lisa Kessler

5/16 Joyee Flynn

5/17 Laura Kaye

5/18 Elisabeth Staab

5/19 Laurie London

Here’s what you can win:

1) A grand tour-wide prize of a $60 amazon or B&N gift card!

2) Each day’s blog hostess will give away one book of a vampire romance to a commenter at their blog

What are the rules?:

1) You must comment to enter to win with your email address. Blog follows are appreciated but not required
2) Contest is open until midnight EST Monday, May 21
3) Winners will be announced on May 22
4) Open to international
5) Winners to be picked using random.org
6) Participating authors not responsible for biting, blood loss, or swooning-related accidents

Wanna talk vampires? Wanna win vampires?? Follow along the Vampire Romance To Die For Tour all week for both!

Here’s the schedule:

5/14 Caridad Pineiro

5/15 Lisa Kessler

5/16 Joyee Flynn

5/17 Laura Kaye

5/18 Elisabeth Staab

5/19 Laurie London

Here’s what you can win:

1) A grand tour-wide prize of a $60 amazon or B&N gift card!

2) Each day’s blog hostess will give away one book of a vampire romance to a commenter at their blog

What are the rules?:

1) You must comment to enter to win with your email address. Blog follows are appreciated but not required
2) Contest is open until midnight EST Monday, May 21
3) Winners will be announced on May 22
4) Open to international
5) Winners to be picked using random.org
6) Participating authors not responsible for biting, blood loss, or swooning-related accidents

Also take a moment to come by Laura Kaye’s blog where I’ll be talking about the inspiration for THE CLAIMED and the movies that inspire me while I write.

Wanna talk vampires? Wanna win vampires?? Follow along the Vampire Romance To Die For Tour all week for both!

Here’s the schedule:

5/14 Caridad Pineiro

5/15 Lisa Kessler

5/16 Joyee Flynn

5/17 Laura Kaye

5/18 Elisabeth Staab

5/19 Laurie London

Here’s what you can win:

1) A grand tour-wide prize of a $60 amazon or B&N gift card!

2) Each day’s blog hostess will give away one book of a vampire romance to a commenter at their blog

What are the rules?:

1) You must comment to enter to win with your email address. Blog follows are appreciated but not required
2) Contest is open until midnight EST Monday, May 21
3) Winners will be announced on May 22
4) Open to international
5) Winners to be picked using random.org
6) Participating authors not responsible for biting, blood loss, or swooning-related accidents

Vampire romance is such a full and dynamic fiction genre that it can be a challenge for authors to make their stories stand out from the crowd. Here, six vampire romance authors sink their teeth into what they think is especially unique about their latest vampire stories…

Joyee: I think what’s different in my newest book and the series from most vampire books is they respect humans. So much of what they do is to protect those who know nothing about them so that they may live their lives in blissful ignorance. Also, there is more than just vampires in the world. Maverick will find himself mated to a fae warrior who’s over seven feet tall and a gorgeous werewolf. Both their blood have different effects on Maverick but only one will be pleasurable!

Laura: Two things are particularly unique about my debut novel, a vampire romance called Forever Freed. First, the story is told from the first person point of view of the hero – just imagine living in the head of a sexy, tortured vampire hero! Second, the story has a child character who is central to the plot and to the hero’s character development, and the relationship between the hero and the child is one of the most unique and compelling things about the book. In Seduced by the Vampire King, book 2 in my Vampire Warrior Kings series that releases June 1, one of the things that is unique is that the human heroine knows about vampires and wants absolutely nothing to do with them. Another is the worldbuilding in which seven remaining vampire kings in alliance with a handful of elite, influential humans reign over their respective regions of the world and fight in an ancient war against evil, immortal enemies.

Lisa: In the first book of my Night Series, we meet Calisto, a Night Walker. While he is immortal and drinks blood in order to survive, his race is slightly different from the European vampires. Night Walkers actually come from the Mayans, and when the sun sets, their hearts start to beat and they breathe. They’re alive at night and dead by day. There are a few other differences between Night Walkers and vampires, that readers will discover as the series unfolds.

Laurie: TEMPTED BY BLOOD, the third book in the Sweetblood series, is Jackson’s story. He’s the playboy charmer of the Seattle area Guardians, vampires sworn to protect sweetblood humans from Darkbloods who want to sell their very rare, highly addictive blood on the vampire black market. But his secret world is turned upside down when Arianna Wells, the spunky, sexy blogger behind Paranormalish, puts his picture on the internet, identifying him as a vampire, and sets in motion a terrible plot by his enemies.

Caridad: The Vampire’s Consort, is one of my new erotic paranormal novellas for the Nocturne Cravings line. The hero, Adrian, is a vampire who took a liking to Eliza, a young woman dying of tuberculosis. Despite the warnings of other vampires about taking on a young and attractive woman as his keeper, Adrian gives Eliza a choice: die of a fatal illness, or become his consort and attend to his every need. Eliza chose life, but she did not expect to fall in love–and lust–with him.

Elisabeth: In King of Darkness, Thad is a rare alpha/beta archetype king. He was once a fighter but has been hit by crisis after crisis on the heels of the tragic death of his parents. He must fight to win the love of his reluctant destined queen, Isabel. All this, while struggling to rise to the occasion and present a united leadership for the good of his race. Their wizard enemies are killing the vampires off in order to steal magical powers from them, and gaining ground quickly…

About the Authors

Joyee Flynn dreams of one day living on enough land to have a few horses, and find a couple of cowboys or pool boys of her own. She loves to get lost in fantasy that only books can bring. Her wide interest in reading is reflected in her writings, whether short stories, romance, or mystical.

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Laura Kaye is the bestselling and award-winning author of over a half-dozen books in paranormal, contemporary and erotic romance. Her debut novel Forever Freed is a 2012 Booksellers’ Best Double Finalist for Best Paranormal and Best First Novel, and won the NJRW Golden Leaf Award for Best Paranormal of 2011.

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Lisa Kessler loves to make up stories. Her work has been featured in print anthologies, and her vampire story “Immortal Beloved” was a finalist for a Bram Stoker award. She was also a finalist in RT Book Review magazine’s “Writing with the Stars” contest. Her debut novel, Night Walker is a Bookseller’s Best Double Finalist for Best Paranormal and Best First Novel.

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Laurie London is the award-winning author of the Sweetblood series. The hotly-anticipated third book, TEMPTED BY BLOOD, is available now, and the fourth book, SEDUCED BY BLOOD, comes out in late July.

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Caridad Pineiro is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and RITA® Finalist. Caridad is the author of over thirty published novels and novellas. Caridad’s latest paranormal romance release is THE CLAIMED, the second book in the Sin Hunter series. For more information, please visit www.caridad.com.

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Elisabeth Staab still lives with her nose in a book and at least one foot in a fantasy world. Her bestselling paranormal romance novel, King of Darkness, is available now. Her second book, Prince of Power, releases in January.

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Giveaway!

Wanna talk vampires? Wanna win vampires?? Follow along the Vampire Romance To Die For Tour all week for both!

Here’s the schedule:

5/14 Caridad Pineiro

5/15 Lisa Kessler

5/16 Joyee Flynn

5/17 Laura Kaye

5/18 Elisabeth Staab

5/19 Laurie London

Here’s what you can win:

1) A grand tour-wide prize of a $60 amazon or B&N gift card!

2) Each day’s blog hostess will give away one book of a vampire romance to a commenter at their blog

What are the rules?:

1) You must comment to enter to win with your email address. Blog follows are appreciated but not required
2) Contest is open until midnight EST Monday, May 21
3) Winners will be announced on May 22
4) Open to international
5) Winners to be picked using random.org
6) Participating authors not responsible for biting, blood loss, or swooning-related accidents

My most embarrassing moment happened one day while I was walking through Grand Central Terminal and my slip fell right off and puddled around my ankles. I had lost weight and clearly the elastic was no longer in any condition to keep that slip up around my waist. So there I am, beige lace and nylon wrapped around my ankles! Worse yet, one of the secretaries from the office was walking right toward me! I don’t even remember how I did it and suspect Houdini would have been proud, but I managed to whip the slip right off and into my briefcase. Whew! If the secretary saw, she didn’t say thankfully.

How about you? On this Fun Friday, share one of your more humorous, embarrassing or even sexy wardrobe malfunctions! Remember, every comment you leave all this month counts as an entry in the May SIN HUNTER HUNTER SHORE SPECIAL CONTEST.

Also, I’m calling All Paranormal Romance Lovers to come visit with the wonderful and amazing Angela Knight and me today at 2 pm EST. You can click here to listen to a Blog Talk Radio interview as Angela and I talk about our series, what’s up in the world of paranormals and all other kinds of fun things!

You can see more photos by clicking here!

Don’t forget my May Contest is still running. From May 1 to May 31, I’ll be running the SIN HUNTER HUNTER SHORE SPECIAL CONTEST to celebrate the release of THE CLAIMED. Winners will have a shot at a handmade memory box, autographed copies of SINS OF THE FLESH, STRONGER THAN SIN and THE LOST, a LOST T-shirt, tote bag, $25 gift certificate and other fun swag! Click here to find out how you can win these goodies!

Also help in raising money for our heroes! Visit the SOS Aloha blog to find out how to help US Servicemen and their families.

Finally, the Brenda Novak Auction for the Cure for Diabetes is up and running! Take a moment to check out these offerings I’ve donated as well as all the other amazing things you can bid on. Here’s some links for you to try out:

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Thank you all for your friendship and support!

Please welcome Denise who is sharing a little bit about her latest release, PHISH NET STALKINGS, and also offering up some writing tips that she’s found useful!

So without further ado, here’s Denise…

High-tech becomes high-risk in Denise Robbins’ novels. The New Hampshire based author uses two decades of experience in computers to explore the killer possibilities in technology. Denise integrates her knowledge of computers and technology along with secrets, intrigue, suspense, and even a little romance into all of her techno-romantic thriller novels. Readers and reviewers agree Denise writes stories that will keep you at the edge of your seat and clamoring for more.

Her latest book is Phish NET Stalkings.

You can visit her website at http://www.deniserobbins.com.

ABOUT PHISH NET STALKINGS
All she wanted was to find love. Was that too much to ask? How difficult could it be to find one man, the perfect man for her?

After dating the losers of the century, Jane decides there has to be a better way. She turns to an online dating service. After all, they guarantee a ‘happily ever after’ or your money back.

Jane East, CEO of Not-So- Plain- Jane’s organic cosmetics wants to fall in love with a man who makes her toes curl when he kisses her. Unfortunately, the one man who makes her toes curl also wears ladies’ pink underwear and a badge.

The pink underwear she could probably deal with, but the badge is a different story.

Ever since seeing her mother and granny Pearl murdered by men with badges, Jane has a fear of cops and anyone who carries a badge. Especially, because the killers are still on the loose and searching for her.

Former FBI Cybercrime special agent turned small-town Chief of Police, Cooper Chance, gets caught with his pants down and his family jewels tucked in pink ladies’ underwear with lacy frills when he meets the woman of his dreams. That’s not his only issue. The woman has a fear of cops. If he can get past her guard, maybe he can save her life.

Denise’s Tips on Writing:

1. Write! If you want to be a writer you must write.

2. Know your characters. Readers want to be able to see, touch, smell and practically be able to talk with your characters. They want them to jump off the page.

3. Learn about passive voice and don’t use it. It’s bad, very bad. It you want your words to show action then use and active voice.

4. Have others read your work. I highly recommend having men and women read your writing. The best is when a man says, “No guy would say that.” Then get the guy to tell you what he would say.

5. He said – She said. If there are only two people in a conversation in your writing try to avoid he said – she said. The readers should be able to tell by the tone, the words, by knowing your characters.

6. Join a writer’s group. If you want some love and support while you pursue your dream, join a writing group. They will offer all kinds of advice, sympathy, and boosts of creativity.

7. Don’t be afraid. Rejection is going to happen. It’s a fact of life, just like paying taxes. We all hate it, but it happens. When you receive the rejection, read it, have a good cry, yell and throw things if you must, but then say, “Oh, well. Next!”

8. Start your blog and your Internet presence now. Let folks know you exist and start figuring out your brand. What is going to make you unique from every other author out there? Then tell everyone about you and your writing. We are a great community and we tend to embrace new writers.

9. Read! If you don’t like reading then how can you write? If you don’t read then how do you know who your market is for your writing?

10. Have fun! Writing is an art and it comes from the heart. It’s not a ‘job’, it’s a love. And just like any love you have, you should enjoy it and have fun with it.

Thank you so much Denise! I appreciate you helping me out!

I’ll be posting some more photos soon. I’ve been busy walking around to all my various meetings, so I’ve been seeing lots of Washington, D.C. Last night I was actually on my way to the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum when I had to take a detour. Why? I ran into this little thing called the White House. I hadn’t even realized it was just about three blocks from my hotel.

Anyway, look for more photos and guest blogs this week. For today, drop by My Book Addiction and More later for a fun discussion about THE CLAIMED!

What else? If I bake, I burn. Myself that is. LOL! Luckily I am handy with a knife so watch out. All fingers accounted for after making dinner.

So I was rather impressed this Fun Friday by Tillman, the skatingboarding bull dog. Although I am normally a cat person, I love bulldogs, boxers, beagles and pit bulls (they get a bum rap). Did you know the original dog in the Our Gang/Little Rascals show was a pit bull terrier? Loved Petie!

Anyway, back to the bulldog that is not as clumsy as I am. Check him out on this skateboard. If you can’t see the video below, you can click here to watch!

Hope you all have a great weekend! I am off to Washington, D.C. this weekend for a conference. Hope to take some pictures to share with you!