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AS PROMISED … A BRAND NEW CONTEST!

Posted by dbreynolds on December 3, 2012

But first! It’s December and that means bloggers are gathering the year’s best of the best. One of my favorite Review Blogs, PARANORMAL HAVEN, is currently putting together their list for the Best of 2012. So, if you think he deserves it, maybe you could pay them a visit and put Lucas’s name on the list somewhere (or everywhere) Best Book, Best Hero, Best Series … Kathryn wouldn’t mind getting a hit as best Heroine, and yours truly wouldn’t object to best author, either!

DEADLINE for nominations is December 7th!!

HERE’S THE LINK if you’re interested.
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And now for the contest! As I said before, this one will be targeted at READERS. I’m going to ask a question from RAJMUND (my blue-eyed vamp!) and if you haven’t read the books, you probably won’t know the answer … which means no contest entry for you!

Okay, here’s how it works. I have a very limited number of PRINT copies of the e-novella BETRAYED. This is a LIMITED EDITION run, not for sale anywhere, nor will it be offered for sale anywhere. This limited run was for promotional purposes only, and my editor gave me a few to use however I wanted. So, of course, I want to give them to YOU, my loyal readers.
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For purposes of the contest, I’ll be giving away FIVE autographed copies, including a special first prize. All winners will be drawn at random from the pool of qualifying entries.
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Entry guidelines are as follows:
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–ALL entries MUST have the words “RAJMUND Contest” in the subject line. If you don’t, your entry will not be counted.

–ALL entries must be sent via email to dbreynoldswriter@live.com
–The deadline for receipt of all entries is Midnight, 23 DECEMBER 2012
–The winners will be announced in my usual blog post on 31 DECEMBER 2012 (Happy New Year!)
–Entries MUST have a valid email address, so I can contact you if you win.
–The CORRECT answer to the following question MUST be contained in the BODY of the email.
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–QUESTION: When Rajmund meets Kristof for the first time and is subsequently turned Vampire, he is in a bar with friends. Among those friends is a Polish woman whom Raj is hustling, and who is killed by Kristof that same evening. What is her name?
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–PRIZES: Drawn at random from the qualifying entries, decision of the judges is FINAL.
—-One (1) First Place Prize of an autographed copy of the Limited Edition BETRAYED, plus $30 Amazon Gift Card.
—-Four (4) Second Place Prizes of an autographed copy of the Limited Edition BETRAYED
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And that’s the contest! Remember, you must observe all of the guidelines above to qualify.
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In other news, I posted a couple of reviews on GoodReads this week, including my review of Shadow’s Claim, the first book of Kresley Cole’s new IAD spin-off, The Dacians.
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And for those interested in such things, I did indeed “win” NaNoWriMo again this year, writing 50K words in 30 days. Some years, the words flow, some years they don’t. This was one of the latter kind, and it was a brutal 30 days! But it’s done, it’s over and I’m on to other exciting stuff. Some of which I’m going to get to right now.
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So, see you all next week. I look forward to receiving your contest entries!
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DBR

Categories Contests, LUCAS, RAJMUND, Recommended Books, Reviews

GREETINGS, GIVEAWAYS AND REVIEWS!

Posted by dbreynolds on November 19, 2012

Yes, it’s that time of year again … November … which means the year is almost over and it’s time for holiday shopping. Oh, yeah, and Thanksgiving dinner, too. Personally, I’d be thankful if someone else was cooking dinner.

But before we stuff ourselves on turkey, there’s lots more going on, including a series profile for my Vampires over at LITERAL ADDICTION all day today.
Over in their CHARACTER’S CORNER you can read the first ever character interview with lucious LUCAS and KATHRYN. And this afternoon/evening (November 19) I’ll be doing a LIVE CHAT from 8-9 EST/5-6 PST.

And all of that is topped off by GIVEAWAYS at both LITERAL ADDICTION and BOOK MONSTER REVIEWS. There will be a winner’s choice of any book from the series, e-format or print, offered at each site. You can enter using the Rafflecopter for each site at LITERAL ADDICTION and BOOK MONSTER REVIEWS I hope to see you there!

And speaking of chats, the Release Party at Bitten by Books was a huge success, lots of great questions and a terrific giveaway. That giveaway is closed now, but there will be more coming. And there was more wonderful news for my Vampires from Bitten by Books this week. A new review was published giving DUNCAN a whopping 4 1/2 Tombstones!! WooHoo! You can read all about it HERE! Yay for DUNCAN!

I posted my review of Vince Flynn’s THE LAST MAN on MY GOODREADS PAGE . It’s another terrific Mitch Rapp novel, full of intrigue, action and suspense. I’m sad I have to wait another year for the next installment. I also posted a short review of Juliana Stone’s e-novella, WRONG SIDE OF HELL, which is the introduction to her new League of Guardians series.

On the small screen, I caught up with GRIMM this week. That show really took off with the second season, with the actors settling into their roles, and the writers focusing on the action and mystery angle. It probably helped (in my estimation) that Juliet was sidelined for much of the season. I don’t find her character appealing and think she detracts from the show. But they KILLED me with their season ender!! It was such a cliffhanger that the producers actually included an apology in the title card at the end. You know it’s bad when that happens. LOL I’m a couple shows behind on SUPERNATURAL, believe it or not. With NaNoWriMo, I just haven’t had time to do as much TV watching. And speaking of NaNo, I’d like to get a few hundred more words in tonight. I’m running behind and need to catch up!
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So, I’ll sign off with a holiday greeting to my U.S. readers. I went looking for an image to include with this greeting, and I found all sorts of truly disturbing pictures of Thanksgiving food, including far too many of turkeys doing unnatural things. But in the end I went with the classic. So, Happy Thanksgiving. Hope you spend it with those you love and who love you back.

And I hope to see you TODAY over at LITERAL ADDICTION for my LIVE CHAT!

xoxo
DBR

Categories Contests, DUNCAN, Guest Blogging, Holiday Greetings, Interviews, LUCAS, Recommended Books, Reviews, Uncategorized

COMPELLING!

Posted by dbreynolds on November 12, 2012

That’s how RT Book Reviews’ Anna Dougherty describes LUCAS! Here’s the full review …

In one of the most compelling vampire books I’ve read in a while, Reynolds blends an excellent mix of paranormal elements, suspense and combustible attraction between Lucas and Kathryn. Kathryn is a match for Lucas in every way; she is no shrinking violet. Together they burn up the pages!

I agree!

And so does Artemis, at BITTEN BY PARANORMAL ROMANCE, who awarded LUCAS a Top Bite Award!

Here’s a taste of her review …

I didn’t think it would be possible, but, yes, Lucas Donlon, Vampire Lord of the Plains Territory, has unseated Raphael, Vampire Lord of the Western Territory, as the most bad-ass alpha in the Vampires of America Series. His love for Kathryn, the compassion he has for his people along with the need for vengeance against his enemies make for one powerful complete package.

There’s also a Giveaway going on at BITTEN BY PARANORMAL ROMANCE and a sexy excerpt.

Looking ahead for the rest of this week … there’s big Vampire news on November 16! Some boring, sparkly guy is coming back, but the BIG NEWS is the LUCAS RELEASE PARTY going on THIS FRIDAY at BITTEN BY BOOKS. There will be a $50 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs, so be sure and drop by.
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I did manage to post my latest book recommendations in between writing and promo stuff. A reminder that I don’t review a book unless I can recommend it. As a writer, I know how much work goes into a book, so I can’t do a negative review. If I don’t like a book, I simply don’t review it. But this week, I added four new recommendations on my GOODREADS bookshelf.
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And finally, this weekend marks Veterans Day in the United States. It’s a holiday, with lots of people getting a three-day weekend, but let’s not forget what it’s really for. This is the one day a year when we pay tribute to the men and women of our military services, those who have served in the past and those who are still serving today. If you know someone like that, take a moment to thank them for their service.
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Okay, that’s it for me. I’m going to get some writing done before it gets any later. Enjoy your weekend, and don’t forget the big release party this Friday at Bittenbybooks.com!
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xoxo
DBR

Categories Awards, Contests, Guest Blogging, Holiday Greetings, LUCAS, Recommended Books, Reviews, Uncategorized

LUCAS REVIEWS AND GIVEAWAYS CONTINUE!

Posted by dbreynolds on November 5, 2012

Okay, lots to talk about this week. First, LUCAS is now available in paperback. Amazon has it listed, but is showing a 5-8 week delivery. This HAS to be because of their shipping issues as a result of Sandy, because I know my publisher is already shipping and so is BN.com. Be aware, however, that since Amazon is not shipping, BN.com is not discounting the cover price. So, if you want the paperback, you should probably try my publisher’s website instead, because it IS discounted there.

Buy links are:

IMAJINN BOOKS (Paperback and PDF e-book)

BN.com (Paperback only)

AMAZON.com (Kindle e-book, and paperback but w/shipping issues for now)
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Moving on … there is still time to enter some of the giveaways from last week, including ….

PARANORMAL HAVEN, with a short tale of Lucas at the Harvest Festival and a guest appearance by Kathryn.

Contest ends November 7

I SMELL SHEEP. An interview with yours truly, and a chance to indulge your inner anarchist.

Contest ends November 7

THESE DEADLINE DATES ARE ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, BUT SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SO, BE SURE TO CHECK THE GIVEAWAY REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR THE INDIVIDUAL GIVEAWAYS.
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Okay, more giveaways! That’s the old contests, and now for some new ones!

This Tuesday, Nov. 6, I’m at READING BETWEEN THE WINES BOOK CLUB. There’s an excerpt of LUCAS, and a giveaway.
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And on Thursday, Nov. 8, I’ll be at BITTEN BY PARANORMAL ROMANCE talking about why I like writing books for adults (sex…and other stuff, too) and a sampling of my sweet, sexy Lucas in action.
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And there’s more to come! But I’ll give you those dates when we get closer.
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In the meantime, the reviews are coming in on LUCAS, and I think he’s a hit. I know I love him, but I think I’m not alone. Here’s just a couple of excerpts from the Review Blogs that have come in.
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From LA DEETDA READS …
Action and then more action. Sexy and steamy. This gripping novel is everything you could want in a romantic thriller. The heroine is a no-nonsense FBI agent and the hero is another of D.B. Reynolds’ hot sexy Lords of the vampire nation. The finding of Daniel, her brother, is the catalyst that initiates the “cop” and the vampire’s interaction but then fate intervenes and combines the two into the most satisfying sizzling chemistry.

And from Stephanie at PARANORMAL HAVEN …
A notorious flirt and a man who readily enjoys life’s pleasures, Lucas also has a serious edge and power that when let loose, can be felt far and wide. With a somber past that tugs at your heart and a commendable love and devotion he feels towards his people, Lucas was everything I’d hope he’d be and more.
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And all of you, my wonderful readers, who have posted reviews on Amazon and shared on Facebook and Twitter! Thank you so much!!
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It’s been a busy week, keeping up with all the news and writing promo stuff. Plus it’s NaNoWriMo time! For those of you who’ve never heard of NaNoWriMo, it’s an annual November event when 200,000 plus writers worldwide commit to writing 50,000 words in one month. And “commit” is the right word, because we should all be committed for this insanity. But it’s great fun, and I get a lot of work done. In fact, my first draft of RAPHAEL was my NaNo project way back when.
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When not pounding on my computer, I’m indulging my new TV obsession, which is BIG CAT DIARY!! OMG I love this program! I only wish they’d show the damn episodes in order, because I’m all over the Masai Mara! And I haven’t forgotten the ruggedly handsome Rick Castle — I’m on Season 4. I also ventured to a movie with the DH this week. I persuaded him to see Gerard Butler (of the charming Scots accent) in Chasing Mavericks (in which his Scots accent is nowhere to be heard.) Great surf movie!! And based on a true story.
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On the book front (that is, OTHER people’s books) I read SCORCHED, the latest from Laura Griffin, one of my favorite authors. I’ll be posting my review on GoodReads later this week.
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Okay, it’s back to NaNo for me. I need to get some words in before this night is over.
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Before I go, I want to send my thoughts out to everyone affected by Sandy’s destruction. I have friends and family back there, and it’s been awful for them. I encourage everyone reading this to donate to the Red Cross at WWW.REDCROSS.ORG. This is one of those times when we have to pull together, and give what we can.
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And finally, if you live in the U.S. … DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!! No matter who your candidate is, voting is a privilege — don’t waste it!
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See you next week…
xoxo
DBR

Categories Books on Sale - Where?, Charitable Causes, Contests, Guest Blogging, Interviews, LUCAS, Recommended Books, Reviews, Uncategorized, Writing

THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER …

Posted by dbreynolds on September 10, 2012

And it’s HOT! I remember the first time my darling husband showed me this house. It was July and my first thought was … but it’s so hot! LOL We’d lived in Malibu where it’s almost always cool, even when it’s sunny, and okay, so this lovely canyon is mostly cool, but all of the places I need to go to shop, etc. are HOT. Yeah, yeah, I know. Stop complaining. But summer just isn’t my season!
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But not to worry, the winter holidays will be here before you know it! 4 months! Better start shopping now! Mwahahahahaha!
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Okay, on to GIVEAWAYS!! There’s a brand new giveaway going this week over at BITTEN BY PARANORMAL ROMANCE This Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 11th, there will be a new review of BETRAYED, plus a giveaway of the novella. And rumor has it the review will be a good one. There are more giveaways to come, and for LUCAS there will be even more, so stay tuned.
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On to the big screen … I finally saw The Dark Knight Rises this week! Great movie. Not as good as The Avengers, but still … great movie. Christian Bale is not my favorite actor, but I have to admit he makes a good Batman.
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I’m still working hard, working on a new idea, plus I’ve started outlining the next VAMPIRES novel, annnnd the next Cynthia & Raphael e-novella, too. But, of course, if I’m alive, I’m reading, and this week one of the books I finished reading was ARCHANGEL’S STORM, the latest Guild Hunter novel by the wonderful Nalini Singh. Even if I didn’t love Jason—an angel who’s one of the Archangel Raphael’s Seven and whom the story is about—I’d love the book, because Singh’s writing is a joy to read. Next up is EXPOSED by Alex Kava, which involves biological terrorism. Yikes.
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On the small screen, I’m waiting along with everyone else for the new seasons to begin. Although, I did have the pleasure of a new STRIKE BACK with my favorite special ops guys. I love that show!
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Okay, it’s back to work for me. Have a great week, and don’t forget to stop in at BITTEN BY PARANORMAL ROMANCE to check out the review of BETRAYED and to maybe win a copy of your very own!
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xoxo
DBR

Categories Books on Sale - Where?, Contests, Cyn/Raphael e-Novellas, Guest Blogging, LUCAS, Reviews, Uncategorized

A WEEK OF BETRAYED!

Posted by dbreynolds on August 20, 2012

BETRAYED made it out this week! Despite the mix-up on Amazon (and what’s up with that?) my terrific readers found the book and the very first Cyn & Raphael Novella got off to a terrific start! So, thanks to all of you, especially those of you who posted (wonderful!) reviews and/or shared links to the book with your friends and family.
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Very special thanks to CARLA GALLWAY and the members of MY NEW STREET TEAM who tagged and shared and liked and searched! Yes, I have a STREET TEAM. If you’re interested in joining, just go to the TEAM’S FACEBOOK PAGE.
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Also, there are still a few giveaways going on. I visited PARANORMAL HAVEN with a character interview and giveaway.
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And I dropped in at
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I SMELL SHEEP’s
ALPHA MALE DINER
with the perfect Vampire recipe (RAPHAEL, who else?) and another giveaway.
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MORE GIVEAWAYS!! BOOK MONSTER REVIEWS and LITERAL ADDICTION have posted a terrific profile of all the books, and are doing a double giveaway with a copy of BETRAYED and an e-copy of RAPHAEL up for grabs.
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There are more events coming up, including (and I’m very excited about this one!) a discussion of RAPHAEL in the Cellie Book Club at THE CELL, which is the Fan Board for J. R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood. I’ve been a fan of JRW’s Brothers since the very first book, and I’m thrilled to have one of MY books discussed there!! You’ll need to be registered to participate. The discussion starts August 25, but in order to facilitate free and open discussion, I won’t be dropping in until the end of the week to answer questions.
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I’ll post other events as we get closer to the dates, but there’s lots more on the way.
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And let’s not forget my beautiful LUCAS who will be coming soon (October 30, 2012.) Although, just a reminder that Amazon does NOT TAKE PRE-ORDERS for my books. I think they only do that for the major publishers.
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And finally, because I feel I must … TRUE BLOOD … ::sigh:: Well, at least Eric has proven he’s not an idiot, while Bill is every bit as weak as I always thought, letting himself get swept up into the I Love Lillith brigade. If I have to look at that naked, gory woman one more time … ugh. And apparently Russell is pretty damn powerful, huh? Even super/elder Ke$ha dancing fairy can’t take him. I feel confident Super Sookie will, however. (yawn) It’s odd that no one seems to know (or care) who Waldo is, except maybe Sookie, but she’s quickly distracted by Russell. There’s too much going on in that show to be resolved in the single remaining episode. It’s only a question of what they’ll leave hanging. I’m sure Waldo will be left for next season, but hopefully, the Emma storyline at least will be resolved. I say again, that one creeps me out. We did get one, too short, flash of the hunk-a-licious Alcide chopping wood … and I mean that literally. He was theoretically chopping wood, though he seemed mostly to be chopping dirt. Oh, well. At least he was half-naked.
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Okay, it’s late and I’ve got to get some writing done before the night is over.
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See you next week, and thank you once more for making the week of BETRAYED such a success!
DBR

Categories Books on Sale - Where?, Cyn/Raphael e-Novellas, Guest Blogging, Interviews, LUCAS, Reviews, Uncategorized

RELEASE DAY FOR BETRAYED!

Posted by dbreynolds on August 15, 2012

It took a while, but Amazon finally found the right button and BETRAYED IS NOW AVAILABLE!

To celebrate, I’m on two Review Blogs today, with guest posts, giveaways and reviews. So, stop by PARANORMAL HAVEN for an unusual interview with Cyn and Raphael, plus a review and giveaway.
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And visit me at I SMELL SHEEP where I’m cooking up a spicy batch of RAPHAEL. There’s a fresh review and a giveaway, too.
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HAPPY RELEASE DAY!
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DBR

Categories Books on Sale - Where?, Contests, Cyn/Raphael e-Novellas, Guest Blogging, Interviews, Reviews, Uncategorized

YOU DID IT!! AND A NEW CONTEST, TOO!!

Posted by dbreynolds on March 26, 2012

Let’s start with the “You Did It!” part, because I HAVE THE BEST READERS IN THE WORLD! Last week, I mentioned Paranormal Bites and their new Best Of list for 2011, which they were calling Bites Fights. And I noted how they’d somehow (???) overlooked both SOPHIA and DUNCAN in the Vampire category. Well, YOU DID IT! PARANORMAL BITES announced their final Bites Fights line-up, and DUNCAN was one of only two books that made the list because of reader write-in votes, and the ONLY book in the Vampire category!
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So, thank you, thank you, thank you! You all are the BEST! Of course, the competition, as always, in this category is impossible. J.R.Ward, Lara Adrian, Jeaniene Frost, Laura K. Hamilton … But I’m thrilled just to have made the list! And it’s all because of YOU.
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By the way, if you read down on the Paranormal Bites web site, you’ll see they have the latest trailer for Snow White and the Huntsman. I’m not a big fan of the Kristen Stewart school of (cough) acting, but any movie with Chris Hemsworth is worth seeing! Plus, the story and special effects look great.
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One more excellent bit of news this week, THE ROMANCE REVIEWS published their review of DUNCAN, naming the book A TOP PICK.
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Cleverly constructed, fast-paced and full of the sizzle and heat that you’ve come to expect, this story adds a new dimension to the world of the Vampires in America series and exceeded all my expectations.
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Moving on to LUCAS, things are definitely heating up in South Dakota! I’m afraid Lucas and Kathryn are a somewhat combustible combination. Oh, dear. And speaking of combustible, you know how you get a song in your head and can’t let go of it? Well, my song this week is Stereo Hearts by Gym Class Heroes featuring Maroon 5′s Adam Levine. It’s the Adam Levine part I can’t quite get out of my head. (heh, heh) I personally prefer the Maroon 5 SNL You Tube version, because Levine gets more face time. And speaking of, er, face time, for those of you not familiar with Adam Levine (are there such people?) he did a photo shoot for the UK edition of Cosmopolitan Magazine (how come we don’t get that edition? ) in which he posed nude to raise awareness about testicular cancer. The only thing between Adam and the rest of us are his girlfriend’s hands, and I want you to notice, she had to use BOTH hands, too! LOL YOU CAN CHECK IT OUT HERE.
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Okay, no more voyeurism. Not this week anyway. On to the CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT!! There are different kinds of contests, some to promo a new book, some to introduce new readers to the books, and then there are the ones designed to thank my loyal readers. “But, DB,” you say, “how can you be sure only READERS can win?” Ha! Because in order to enter, I ask a question whose answer is one that only someone who has read the books will know. AND … I’ve made it pretty much non-searchable, too. (Hey! I have an e-reader … actually 3 of them … so I know how easy it can be to search a book.) So, first, the rules:
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1. Email your entry to me at DBReynoldsWriter@live.com, and be SURE to type NAME THAT WOMAN CONTEST on your subject line.
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2. Include the answer (hopefully the correct one) to the question below, as well as your NAME and an EMAIL address where you can be contacted if you win. THIS IS IMPORTANT!! I need a contact name and email addy.
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3. All correct entries will be included in a random drawing to determine the winner.
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4. All entries MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12:00 am PST (Midnight) on APRIL 8, 2012. The winner will be announced in my regular weekly blog on April 23, 2012.
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5. The decision of the judge (ME) is final.
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6. The PRIZE! (can’t forget that) is … the winner gets to name a character in the as-yet-unnamed Vampires in America, Book Seven (i.e., the book after LUCAS.) You can use your own name or one you make up. The author (i.e., me) reserves the right to change the name for any reason. If it is necessary to change the name, the author will consult the winner, but the author has complete discretion and her judgement is final. The author will also have complete discretion in deciding WHICH character will bear the selected name. Winner will be mentioned in the Acknowledgments section of Book Seven and will receive an autographed print copy of Book Seven.
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7. And finally … THE QUESTION: In SOPHIA, Raphael’s Seattle Security Chief is sleeping (aka having sex) with a human woman. What’s her first AND last name?
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8. Good luck! And thanks in advance for playing!
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Okay, that’s it for this week. Gotta get back to LUCAS again. Did I mention things are heating up?
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xoxo
DBR

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Categories Awards, Contests, DUNCAN, Facts, Videos and Amusing Links, Reviews, Uncategorized

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU’RE NOT WRITING?

Posted by dbreynolds on March 12, 2012

This is a question I’m frequently asked. To which my darling husband would say, “Ha! She’s always writing. I wish that were true, because the books would roll out a lot faster! My heroine in this regard is Nora Roberts who really must write all the time, because that woman produces more books in a year than anyone I know!! And I read every one of them, too. La Nora’s books, I mean, not every book written by anyone in a year.
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My answer to the question of what I do in my spare time is considerably more varied than my husband’s. I do A LOT of reading, and in all different genres. My first love was Science Fiction, especially military Science Fiction, and Fantasy. Some of the best writers out there are writing in those two genres. And, of course, I read tons of Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance, and some contemporary romance, too. Witness Nora Roberts and her alter ego J. D. Robb (although the latter is slightly futuristic.)
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I also read mysteries and thrillers, which leads to my current reading obsession — Vince Flynn and his wonderful Mitch Rapp series! That’s his latest book Kill Shot, although chronologically it’s the second book in the Mitch Rapp story. You can find the entire list in chronological order, HERE. It’s fortunate in a way that I found the series late, because I get to read the early story in order. Apparently, Flynn started with the older, more experienced Mitch, then went back and filled in the back story. I actually picked the series up with TRANSFER OF POWER, and I’ve been devouring the entire back list every since! Mitch Rapp is a CIA black ops guy with a strong sense of right and wrong, and no tolerance for the bad guys. Flynn’s writing puts you right in the moment with Mitch as he wrestles not just with the logistics of getting the job done, but the sticky politicians and bureaucrats who want to get in his way. Mitch is not a diplomat. But he is a honorable man doing a dirty job. These stories could easily have been two dimensional, but Vince Flynn doesn’t flinch from the political and diplomatic realities, either. Mitch is a very human character, with strengths and weaknesses, just like the rest of us. He just happens to have a lot more in the strength category. If you love thrillers, especially international thrillers with plenty of special ops stuff thrown in, you’ll love Vince Flynn.
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I did warn you I was obsessed, right?
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What else do I do, besides read and write? I exercise regularly (b.o.r.i.n.g.) And I go to movies, which is kind of a natural since I worked in the business for years. I’m really, really looking forward to The Avengers!!! Yay! I went and saw Safe House (Denzel Washington and the delectable Ryan Reynolds) with my darling husband this week. I’ve wanted to see this movie ever since it came out, but … not even RR’s abs could bail this one out. ::sigh:: It was not good. So disappointed. But The Avengers! Squeeeee!
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Also, this week in my copious spare time (not) I ordered my new i-Pad 3. OMG. I totally fell for it. The clincher was the supposed HD quality image. I wear glasses all the effing time and anything that helps me see better is a selling point. So, I went for it. I’m a sucker, I know. But it should arrive FriiiiDaaaaay! LOL
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The i-Pad arrival means I’ll finally be able to catch up with my Kindlegraph requests, by the way. So that’s a good thing, right?
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I did receive one more review of The Vampire Vignettes this week. Cynthia (Artemis) from Bitten by Paranormal Romance gave the Vignettes Anthology a Scorcher Award and said …
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Yes, they are short stories. Yes, you will find them more enjoyable if you have read the series. Yes, the ebook cost is 99¢. But come on, this ninety-nine cents is a pittance for something that will bring you incalculable gratification. Did I mention you should keep your significant other close at hand?
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And, on the writing front (because my darling husband is correct, I AM spending A LOT of time writing these days) LUCAS is speeding along very, very nicely. Lots of vampire butt being kicked in this one, enough to please my most bloodthirsty reader, while plenty of the other stuff (i.e., romance and sex) for everyone else.
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Okay, did I mention I’m doing A LOT of writing? Because I have to get back to it. Lucas is poised in the door of a helicopter and he’s not too happy with me that I’m making him wait!! (hee, hee)
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See you all next week. Same place, same time. And Happy St. Patrick’s Day from me and my Irish lad, Lucas.
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DBR

Categories Holiday Greetings, LUCAS, Reviews, Uncategorized, Vampire Vignettes

AND THE WINNER IS …

Posted by dbreynolds on February 27, 2012

Hmm, yeah. I watched the Academy Awards tonight, can you tell? Not live, of course. I DVR’d the whole thing and didn’t start watching until I had about a hour and half recorded. And even with that huge buffer, by the time I reached the end (what with fast forwarding through all the boring parts and commercials) I finished pretty much on schedule! I was disappointed Brad Pitt didn’t win for Moneyball, which was a terrific movie. He’s underrated as an actor. And if it couldn’t be him, then it should have been George Clooney whose performance in The Descendants ranged flawlessly from the comic to the tragic. But Harvey Weinstein strikes again. Oh, well.
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The night’s oddest moment … Angelina sticking her pale leg out through her black dress in an obvious and calculated pose. What was that? And bravo to the writer who dared to spoof her pose, too.
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But back to the world of writing … that would be ME. I don’t have much to report this week, because I’m writing A LOT! And when I’m deep into my writing zen, not much else goes on. I am continuing to explore Kindlegraph and have discovered via the creator’s Twitter feed that the only real way to do an actual signature (as opposed to simply having my name typed in a script font) is to sign via i-Pad. Good going, dude! Here’s an idea for a future enhancement … figure out a way to let authors scan and store their signature!!
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So now I’m exploring the purchase of an i-Pad. I wanted one anyway, this just advances the timetable. I went shopping at Apple.com and, of course, I’m immediately called upon to make tortuous decisions — Wi-Fi? or Wi-Fi + 3G? Meh. I don’t get cell coverage at my house (too many hills) so the 3G isn’t much use to me. But then I starting thinking of all the what ifs and it drives me nuts. Same for the 16/32/64 GB question. I really only need 16 for what I have in mind, but what if after I get it, I discover all sorts of other uses, and I end up wanting to do this or add that or … Gah!!!! I did decline the cover available on-line, since it looks cool, but only covers the screen. Wonder why they did that? As for the other, I guess I’ll have to visit the damn store and figure out what to do. Darn.
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So, hold on, Kindlegraphers. I’m working on it.
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I’m also working on new bookmarks and bookplates with my designer, and they’re going to be so beautiful! I’ll still send out the existing bookmarks until they’re gone, so if you want those (each features a different book cover) better get your order in. And just a reminder that you need to send me an SASE with TWO stamps if you want bookmarks and/or autograph plates. Full details can be found under the FREEBIES tab above.
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Oh, oh, one last thing … the lovely Annette at RomFan Reviews will be posting a review of The Vignettes Anthology on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, and she’ll be giving away a copy of the book, either print or e-version, winner’s choice. I’ll remind everyone on Facebook and Twitter, but don’t forget to stop by.
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And, OMG, there are only three days left in February and I HAVE to finish the Cyn/Raphael Novella before 1 March. Two scenes left to write—gotta go back to work.
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Have a wonderful week, and I’ll see you back here next Sunday, when I’ll be hard at work on LUCAS again!! Not that working on Lucas (hard or otherwise) is EVER a chore. (heh,heh)
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DBR

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