Friday 26 February 2010

And The Winner Is...

The winner of Tabitha's Witch's Fire contest is...

Cindy!

Huge congrats, and an ebook copy of this fantastic book, are e-winging their way to you.

Thank you to everyone who took part. Tabs has great fans.

Thursday 25 February 2010

Special Guest Author - Tabitha Shay

I have a fantastic guest author for you today! Tabitha Shay writes paranormal romance--specifically the very popular Winslow Witches of Salem series. She's now on Book Five, and I know her fans are casting every wicked spell they can think of to get their hands on a copy. Well...this might just be your chance.

Over to you, Tabs...


Hi Everyone,

First, let me say a big “Thank You” to Rob for inviting me to be his guest blogger today. It’s always such fun to be Rob’s guest. I’m Paranormal Romance author, Tabitha Shay. I hope you’ll enjoy the following blurb and excerpt from my upcoming release from Moongypsy Press in Feb. 2010. And remember, for everyone who leaves a comment, their name will be dropped in the witch’s hat and a drawing held later today. Rob will post the winner’s name right here, tomorrow, so be sure and check back to see if you’re the lucky winner…Enjoy!!!…Tabs


BLURB/WITCH’S FIRE/BOOK FIVE/SHAY

In a world where magic is dying―two people meet under unusual circumstances…

Realm of light―New to this witchy stuff, Kirrah Walker crashes her broom into a stranger and knocks him unconscious. Feeling guilty, she takes him home with her and nurses him back to health. However, she soon discovers a terrible secret―the stranger is on a mission to assassinate a witch. Now Kirrah must decide if she’ll set him free or keep him tied to the headboard of her bed…

World of darkness―Prince Stry, future King of Ru-Noc awakens to find he’s not only a captive, but captivated by the charming witch who flutters around him like a nervous butterfly. Her magick is wild and so out of control, he knows in his heart he must steal her soul, but kissing Kirrah is habit-forming.

Kirrah and Stry―magical beings who must face the fear of their past, acknowledge their future and trust in destiny in a world gone mad…


EXCERPT/WITCH’S FIRE/BOOK FIVE/SHAY/MOONGYPSY PRESS

She sighed, shoved up her sleeves and went to work dragging off his low-heeled boots and socks. Carefully, she swung his legs onto the bed. Only―somehow her legs tangled with his. She stumbled and fell clumsily across the poor man’s chest.

His eyes flew open. A half-smile flirted at the corners of his mouth. Kirrah glared at him. How the heck did he manage to look so darned sexy with a big ole’ purple bruise fanning over his right eye?

Slowly, he slid his arms around her hips and squeezed her buttocks. “Well, hel-lo.”

Kirrah widened her eyes. Oh, crap, that’s all she needed, a concussed Romeo with a sexy voice hot enough to curl her toes and set her thighs on fire, a voice that both compelled and could easily lead a woman astray.

The man looked at her as if he’d never seen her before and had just discovered his favorite eye-candy. “Aren’t you just a sweet little beauty?” he purred, sounding for all the world like a hungry cat whose appetite had just been satisfied. A big, dopey, contented cat.

Sweet little beauty? She blinked. Oh, yeah, the man was definitely off his meds. Obviously he was no stranger to seduction 101, either, if the way he massaged her butt was anything to go by.

And damn, did he have to have such dreamy bedroom eyes? Tiny gold specks sparkled like angel dust in the warm amber depths. Thick gold tipped lashes completed the allure of his heavy lidded gaze. He had the kind of gold-flecked irises that attracted a woman and sucked her right in.

He might as well wear a sign around his neck that read: Come and get it, sinful indulgence right here!

And boy was she ready to go get it.

Her brows knitted together in a deep scowl. What was wrong with her? All of a sudden her hormones were out of control? She wondered if her face was as red as it felt. Since she had red hair, her complexion was the fair one typical of redhead’s. She blushed as easily as she sunburned.

His gaze wondered from her hair to her lips. Oh, my. Those tiger-colored eyes fixed on her mouth. He licked his lips as though he’d just discovered a delicious snack he contemplated nibbling on.

Startled, Kirrah gasped as he suddenly tugged her closer.

Her hands splayed across his wide chest. “Uh-Mr. Wa-Wa, I think you might be getting a tad bit carried away here. Unhand me.”

“No.” One hand slid up her back and his fingers curled around her nape holding her in place. “I don’t think I should do that at all. You’re belong to me,” he whispered, and took her mouth.

That was the only word for it. Took. He ravaged her mouth with a slow steamy gut-wrenching kiss. Warm and wet. Hot and melting. Yum. He might be half-dead, but he had a mouth to die for and he knew how to use it.



I hope you enjoyed the blurb and excerpt. Be sure and visit my website at http://www.tabithashay.com/

There’s some very beautiful art work of my witchy characters you’ll enjoy and new pics coming soon. Witch’s Fire will be available in E-format and print from Moongypsy Press at http://www.moongypsypress.com/

Books one through four of the Winslow witches of Salem series are available at Fictionwise in E-format or in print at Amazon.com

Have a great day and as always…

Happy Reading,
Tabs

Tuesday 23 February 2010

New Release Day: The Mythmakers!


Get your spacesuits ready and your warp drives in gear. The day's finally here! THE MYTHMAKERS, my sci-fi romance, is out now at Samhain Publishing.

And there's plenty going on to celebrate, including TWO contests. Bitten By Books has featured my article 'SCI-FI ROMANCE: A MALE AUTHOR'S VIEW' on two of their blogs, one for romance, one for SFF. You can find them here and here, along with the chance to win an ebook copy of The Mythmakers!

The lovely and talented romance author Tabitha Shay has invited me as guest author today at her blog: My topic there is a fun one: '10 SCI-FI MOVIE LOVE STORIES TO CHERISH', where I give a rundown of my favourite Tv & movie romances, sci-fi style. For another chance to win The Mythmakers ebook, just leave a comment after the piece (contest for today only!).

Hope you enjoy! Here's a brief intro to The Mythmakers...


BLURB:

The last will and testament of a forgotten Earth…

For Captain Steffi Savannah and her crew of deep space smugglers, life has become little more than a dogged exercise in mere survival. Their latest disastrous heist ended with another dead crew member—and no place left to hide. She’s even finding it hard to dredge up any excitement over the giant, crippled ship that appears on their radar, even though it’s the salvage opportunity of a lifetime.

They find that it’s no ordinary alien vessel. It’s a ship of dreams, populated with the last remnants of Earth’s mythical creatures. Including the blond, built, mysterious Arne, one of a race blessed with extraordinary beauty—and few inhibitions. Though he won’t tell her exactly what he is, in his arms Steffi rediscovers something she thought she’d never feel again. Wonder, love…and hope.

It isn’t long, though, before the Royal guard tracks them down, and Steffi and her crew are faced with a terrible decision. Cut and run. Or risk everything to tow the Albatross and her precious cargo to safety.

Warning: Contains moderate sexual activity, strong language, and high-cholesterol breakfasts. Also features hot nudists, naïve men and other equally rare fantasy creatures.


You can read the first chapter and buy The Mythmakers at:


And the other two fabulous boks in Samhain's space opera collection, also releasing today, are:

METAL REIGN by Nathalie Gray

Later in the year, all three stories will be published in a paperback anthology titled IMPULSE POWER. Awesome stuff.

Saturday 13 February 2010

New Review for Sunset on Ramree!

A week before the 65th anniversary of its tragic true events, my WW2 crocodile thriller Sunset on Ramree has received FIVE STARS from Readers Favourite!

Check out what the reviewer had to say: http://readersfavorite.com/cat-71.htm?review=2824