Posted by Donna MacMeans May 1 2012, 12:14 am in Anna DeStefano, Cara Elliott, Casey Daniels, coming attractions, Ellen Hartman, J. A. London, Karen Kelly, Karyn Gerrard, kristan higgins, May, Sandy Blair, Sister Pact, Trish Milburn
It’s an exciting month in the lair! Not only do we have some fabulous guests chatting alongside some fabulous banditas – we also have a launch party! Trish will be introducing another in her Teagues of Texas series on May 4th. Doesn’t this cover just make you smile ?
Don’t forget to check out the contests offered for May at the bottom of the post. Prizes, prizes everywhere!
On Wednesday, 2nd May, we have great Aussie authors Ros Baxter and Ali Ahearn visiting the lair as Anna Campbell’s guests. Ros is a debut author and Ali is better known to the Banditas and Bandita Buddies under her Medical Romance persona Amy Andrews. (www.amyandrews.com.au <http://www.amyandrews.com.au> ) Ros and Ali are sisters and they’ve written a wonderful book together called SISTER PACT.
On May 3, Anna Destefano chats with Nancy about Anna’s new release from Entangled Publishing, HER FORGETTEN BETRAYAL.
Don’t forget Trish will be launching THE COWBOY SHERIFF on the 4th.
May 5th – We have the lovely Cara Elliott launching the second book in her “Lords of Midnight” trilogy, TOO TEMPTING TO RESIST!
May 6th – Prepare to have laugh. Kristin Higgins is joining us with SOMEBODY TO LOVE. 
May 7th – Have you ever had the urge to travel back in time? How about forward in time? Karyn Gerrard joins us to talk about her unique time travel, TIMELESS LOVE.

MAY 16th – What’s a girl to do when she gets kicked out of hell and only has a week to steal a soul? Easy, she heads straight for the delicious corruptible looking cowboy sitting at the bar and all hell breaks loose. USA Today Bestseller, Karen Kelly is in the lair with WHERE THERE’S SMOKE. (and that cover is sure smoking )
May 18th – Casey Daniels is back! Can’t wait to see what she’s working on this time. It’s bound to be fun.
On May 21st Superromance author Ellen Hartman joins us to discuss her latest release THE LONG SHOT!
May 28th – JA London joins us with a debut YA paranormal DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN, The first novel in the Darkness Before Dawn Trilogy
May 31st – What a way to wrap up a month. Sandy Blair joins us with her print release of her book THE KING’S MISTRESS. (Another gorgeous cover!)
May contests:
We do give a monthly prize of books selected from our newsletter subscribers. Be sure to sign up so you won’t miss out!
To celebrate the release of her novelette, “The Chinese Bed”, in THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF GHOST ROMANCE which is available on 7th June, Anna Campbell is giving away THREE copies of this wonderful anthology to lucky readers. All you need to do is email Anna on anna @ annacampbell.info (remove the spaces) with the name of the hero and heroine of “The Chinese Bed.” Just a hint – you might find the answer here: http://annacampbell.info/chinesebed.html The contest closes 30th June, 2012, and entry is open internationally. For more information, please check out Anna’s website at: http://annacampbell.info/contest.html
To celebrate the June release of THE CASANOVA CODE, Donna MacMeans is choosing a name from her newsletter list to receive a cherry blossom pendant necklace from the Smithsonian Institute(cherry blossoms play a role in the book). To see the necklace and to enter, go to www.DonnaMacMeans.com and sign up. A winner will be chosen for both May and June.
Posted by Susan Sey Apr 1 2012, 12:44 am in Anna Campbell, coming attractions, contest winner, Donna MacMeans, Eloisa James, Grace Burrowes, guest blogger, interviews, JD Tyler, Jessica Andersen, Kate Walker, maggie robinson, Mari Mancusi, Miranda Neville, Susan Sey
Welcome to April, & we’re not fooling! There are tons of treats & hijinx to be had in the lair this month. Here’s a quick preview of what’s in store….
WE HAVE GUESTS!

On April 2nd, our own Anna Campbell hosts Lair favorite Miranda Neville! Miranda is coming back to us to cause general mayhem & talk about her wonderful new Burgundy Club book CONFESSIONS FROM AN ARRANGED MARRIAGE. A lot of romance fans have been hanging out for Minerva’s story and it’s about to arrive. Huzzah!

On April 3rd, Suzanne Ferrell brings JD Tyler to the lair to talk about SAVAGE AWAKENING, the second full book in her Alpha Pack series. She and Suzanne will discuss JD’s sexy wolf shifter, Arik Savage, and all the newest developments in the world of the Alpha Pack. Will Arik meet his mate or find himself a victim of secret experimentation claiming more than one shifter?
On April 4th, Anna Campbell’s back with Maggie Robinson who will tell us about her latest release MASTER OF SIN. Maggie writes a really hot historical so we’re expecting the windows of the lair to steam up when she starts talking about her latest hero Andrew Rossiter.

On April 5th, if she escapes from the chaos of having her house totally revamped–walls knocked down, kitchen replaced, etc.—Kate Walker will be talking about the publication of her latest Presents Extra title–THE DEVIL AND MISS JONES– and celebrating being 60. In book terms, that is.

On April 6th, Jessica Andersen returns with the penultimate Nightkeepers book, MAGIC UNCHAINED. Join us for a chat about the hunky hero, Sven (no relation to our equally hunky Sven, alas) and his magical familiar.

On April 9th, Eloisa James will be back in the Lair to chat about her fabulous memoir, PARIS IN LOVE, and the year she spent in Paris.

On April 18th, Trish will host Mari Mancusi, who will be celebrating the re-release of her zombie post-apocalyptic YA, Tomorrow Land. Can true love survive the apocalypse? How about the walking dead?

And finally, on the 27th, Grace Burrowes comes to the Lair to discuss the latest release in her delicious Windham series, LADY MAGGIE’S SECRET SCANDAL.
It’s sure to be an exciting month,so don’t miss a day!
WE HAVE CONTESTS!
First of all, a great big round of applause for our very own Anna Campbell & Donna MacMeans, both of whom are finalists in the Birmingham Southern Magic Chapter Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence. Anna’s finaled with MIDNIGHT’S WILD PASSION and Donna with REDEEMING THE ROGUE. Congrats, ladies!

Now, for your chance to win something wonderful, check out Anna Campbell’s CATCH UP ON A CAMPBELL contest! During the months of March and April, Anna is giving FIVE lucky people the chance to win a book of their choice from her backlist. That’s CLAIMING THE COURTESAN, UNTOUCHED, TEMPT THE DEVIL, CAPTIVE OF SIN, MY RECKLESS SURRENDER or MIDNIGHT’S WILD PASSION. Just email Anna at anna@annacampbell.info and tell her which book you’d like and you go into the draw. The contest closes April 30th, 2012, and entry is open internationally. For more information, please check out Ann’s contest page: http://annacampbell.info/contest.html
And don’t forget our monthly prize bundle for one of our lucky Romance Bandits members! This month’s Members Only prize bundle will include:
*An Advance Reader Copy of Eloisa James’ PARIS IN LOVE!
*A copy of MAGIC UNCHAINED from Jessica Andersen
*Your choice of one book from Kate Walker’s backlist!
*A copy of COWBOY TO THE RESCUE from Trish Milburn!
*A copy of FRAIL BLOOD from Jo Robertson!
*Your choice of MONEY HONEY or MONEY SHOT from Susan Sey!
WE HAVE EVENTS AND APPEARANCES!
Ever want to see a bandita in person? Here’s your chance! Our own TRISH MILBURN is all over the map this month! Catch her at the following events:
April 10, at the Barbara Vey Readers Luncheon in Oak Creek, WI
April 11-15, at the Romantic Times Booklovers Convention in Rosemont, IL
April 21, at the Southern Kentucky Bookfest in Bowling Green, KY
It’s going to be a wild ride this month, so buckle up and we’ll see you along the road!
What are YOU looking forward to this month?
Posted by Jeanne Adams Mar 1 2012, 12:23 am in Addison Fox, Anna Campbell, Annie West, coming attractions, Diane Kelly, Jana Oliver, JD Tyler, Jo Robertson, Joan Swan, Jules Bennett, Kate Carlisle, Robin Perini, Teresa Morgan, Trish Milburn
Wheeeeeee! Welcome to March!
Is it blowing in like a Lion where you are, or as mild as the proverbial Lamb? Aas usual, we’ve got a great lineup for March and a lot of exciting things going on. There’s also the Ides of March and the ever popular, green-beer-drinking joy of St. Patrick’s Day! WOOHOO!
We’ll all be lifting glasses of Guiness in March (or other beverages of choice…Irish Coffee, perhaps?) to celebrate book releases and MAJOR MILESTONES!
Lesseeee, where do I start? Bandita Trish has a fabulous new book coming out with Harlequin American. Her March release is COWBOY TO THE RESCUE, second in her Teagues of Texas trilogy.
Bandita Jo’s wonderful FRAIL BLOOD will hit the market later this month as well. It’s another brilliant read from Bandita Jo! (And I’m dying to get it b/c I only got to read a little bit….)
Our own Bandita Kate has a great new book out, ONE BOOK IN THE GRAVE, and yes, I know we talked about it last month, but did you know it hit the
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST!? Kate’s latest debuted on the list at #15!! She also hit PUBLISHERS WEEKLY! Garnering a Starred review (nearly impossible!) and making a splashy #9 debut on THEIR list of great books!!
WOOT!!! Party Hats and Shamrock stew for EVERYONE!!!
Let’s see…ahem…okay, back to our regularly scheduled Coming Attractions pot….
So, what’s up in MARVELOUS MARCH?
Look out tomorrow, March 2, becauase our own Anna Campbell is coming on with the fabulous Annie West! (www.Annie-west.com) It’ll be a rocking day in the Bandit Lair with those two! Annie’s popping in to tell us about her latest American release, teh fabulous GIRL IN THE BEDOUIN TENT. Get out your Lawrence of Arabia gear for this wonderful sheikh romance, gals!
I don’t know about you, but I’m always up for (har, har!) a great read from Annie West! And when you get Anna and Annie together, in the same blog space….WATCH OUT!!
Diane Kelly makes her Lair debut on Saturday, March 3, with Bandita Nancy.I f you’ve never seen the humor in the IRS, prepare to have your eyes opened. Diane’s second mystery, DEATH, TAXES, AND A SKINNY NO-WHIP LATTE features the return of IRS agent Tara Holloway. Diane and Nancy will chat about Tara’s adventures and the hunky boyfriend she romances when the bullets aren’t flying.
Now you KNOW you want to be here for that! I’m betting that something goes BOOM! in this book, so I’m going to be front and center on Saturday to chat with Diane!
Now, as much fun as that’s going to be, brace yourselves for the wild and wonderful trio of authors coming on March 5! JD Tyler and Addision Fox visit with Bandita Suz to talk about their forthcoming e-novellas BLACK MAGIC and WAVE OF MEMORIES. A lot of you have your e-readers poised and ready to go for this one, I know. With all the wonderful success of Suz’s book, and the fabulous following both JD and Addison have garnered, this should be a fabulous day to tune in and hear about the amazing world of the e-novella!
March 6 is going to be yet another rockin’ day as Joan Swan (www.JoanSwan.com) visits the Lair with Anna Campbell again acting as hostess! This is Joan’s debut visit to the Lair with her debut book. She’ll be telling us all about her hot new romantic suspense, FEVER. Wow, that’s some cover!
On March 8, join Bandita Nancy for a Reader-Writer-Roundtable! Nancy hosts Maureen Hardgree, Eilis Flynn, Gerri Russell, Louisa Cornell, and Barbara Monajem for a discussion of who’s reading (and writing) what this month. I know you’ll want to join in THAT as all the Banditas, and Bandita Buddies are constantly updating their To Be Read piles!
Then we’re headed back to the dessert climes as Teresa Morgan, author of CINDERELLA AND THE SHEIKH, HANDCUFFED TO THE SHEIKH, AND SHEIKH WITH BENEFITS will guest with Jo on March 12. She’ll be discussing “What’s Your Hero Fetish?”
Oh my, THAT should get some interesting posts going, don’t you think? Hmmmmm? Grins.
Be sure to stop in. Sven and the gang are making hummus, importing a wide variety of olives, dates and other “desert-y” foods. (But don’t worry, if you don’t like hummus, he’ll have his usual array of other delicious delicacies!)
And Bandita Donna brings Jules Bennett to the lair on the 16th for an inaugural visit! Woot! We love meeting new authors in the Lair!! Jules new book IN THE SPOTLIGHT will be out this month from Harlequin Desire.
 The ever-popular and well known Robin Perini guests with Nancy on the 18th, celebrating the release of her first Harlequin Intrigue, Finding Her Son.
And last but not least, join Bandita Nancy again on the 21st as she welcomes Jana Oliver to the Lair. Jana Oliver will return to the Lair with her demon-trapping heroine, 17-year-old Riley Blackthorne. Jana and Nancy will talk about Riley’s latest adventure, FORGIVEN.
Contest, contest, contest! Check it out!
In March and April, Bandita Anna Campbell is running a Catch Up on the Campbells Contest. Anna’s giving FIVE lucky people the chance to win a book of their choice from her backlist. That’s CLAIMING THE COURTESAN, UNTOUCHED, TEMPT THE DEVIL, CAPTIVE OF SIN, MY RECKLESS SURRENDER or the Australian Romance Readers Association’s favorite historical romance of 2011, MIDNIGHT’S WILD PASSION. Just email Anna on anna@annacampbell.info and tell her which book you’d like and you go into the draw. The contest closes 30th April, 2012, and entry is open internationally. For more information, please check out Anna’s contest page: http://annacampbell.info/contest.html
Posted by Jeanne Adams Feb 1 2012, 12:17 am in Avery Aames, Cindy Gerard, coming attractions, Emmie Dark, Gail Martin, Heather Snow, Jana DeLeon, Jeanne Adams, Kate Carlisle
HEY EVERYONE! Welcome to February! (Where the heck did January go???)
It’s a LEAP YEAR, so we get to celebrate Jo’s birthday for “real” this year. Hahah!
Also, we’re celebrating a month of Valentine’s worthy heroes and heroines, starting tomorrow with the VERY popular Cindy Gerard!
So, on February 2, it’s double trouble when Cindy Gerard (www.cindygerard) faces an inquisition, uh, an INTERVIEW from long-time fans Anna Campbell and Nancy Northcott. Cindy will be talking about her latest release in the Black Ops series, LAST MAN STANDING.
That should be fun – dueling Banditas and one of suspense writing’s best!
On Friday, February 3rd, come visit with Suz and author Jana DeLeon! Her new book, The Lost Girls will have you on the edge of your seat as Jana takes us back to the Bayou for another mystery with THE LOST GIRLS OF JOHNSON’S BAYOU.
Then on February 7, halfway to VALENTINE’s DAY - It’s our own Bandita Kate Carlisle’s BOOK LAUNCH PARTY!!!!!
You know you cannot – CAN NOT! – miss a launch party in the Lair, and one with Brooklyn Wainwright and company will make it even MORE fun!! Yes, yes, it’s for her newest Bibliophile Mystery, ONE BOOK IN THE GRAVE!! Don’t miss the party — or there’ll be GRAVE consequences! Snork!
And you’ve already downloaded the novella, PAGES OF SIN, right? RIGHT?
(Don’t you look at me so innocently and say “What novella?”! Go! Download it! And get Aunty Cindy’s new book too while you’re there!)
On February 8th, join Bandita Nancy and her guest Gail Martin. Gail will be in the Lair for the very first time! Her book The Dread will be featured, but the topis is The Warrior Queen/Mommy War….that should be fascinating! I demand to be Queen in my household, and I’m the Mommy, but the warrior part is debatable. Hmmm. That’s one big sword. I wonder if that would help with homework in my house?
On Thursday, 9th February, we’ve got another debut to the Lair! Bandita Anna Campbell invites historical author Heather Snow (www.heathersnowbooks.com) to the lair to talk about her wonderful new debut Regency romance SWEET ENEMY from NAL Signet Eclipse.
Since we love debut authors in the Lair and this should be a lot of fun! And Double the fun too, with TWO debut authors! WOOT!
February 12 – Join Bandita Kate as she welcomes Cheese Shop Mysteries author Avery Aames to the Lair to talk about her latest mystery, CLOBBERED BY CAMEMBERT! (I love Avery’s mysteries and I love cheese, so…yeah. Good combo!)
Then, it’s the day all of us hopeless romantics love…VALENTINE’s DAY!!! There will be quotes and prizes and general all-around love-fest fun, so do drop by! We’ll be having drinks, Sven massages (we’ve hired a couple of extra masseuses too, just to spell him) in case you need your shoulders loosened up before all the dancing. Or, have a wee dram of a beverage before you go out with your honey. Or if you’re home without a significant other (or like me, it’s a busy time of year for your guy/gal and going out is just not in the cards!) then, come have fun with us in the home of hunky hotness, the Romance Bandits Lair. Grins. How’s that for an advert?
On Tuesday, 21st February, Anna Campbell will introduce Aussie debut author and all-round cool chick Emmie Dark (www.emmiedark.com) to the lair. Emmie will be talking about her first Harlequin SuperRomance CASSIE’S GRAND PLAN.
WAIT!! That’s THREE Debut Authors! WOOHOOOO! Treble the fun!
And don’t forget to enter Anna Campbell’s latest web site contest!
http://annacampbell.info/contest.html It’s one for the collectors – she’s giving away two of the beautiful hardback editions of MIDNIGHT’S WILD PASSION along with a bonus bit of reading in Tawny Weber’s (www.tawnyweber.com) steamy SEX, LIES AND MISTLETOE.
To enter, just email Anna on anna@annacampbell.info and tell her the name of two other books by Anna Campbell. You might just find the answer on her books page (http://annacampbell.info/books.html). Contest closes on 29th February. A leap year day of winning!
AND Kate Carlisle’s Contest….. To celebrate the publication of ONE BOOK IN THE GRAVE: A Bibliophile Mystery, Kate Carlisle has had her beautiful book cover turned into a 513-piece jigsaw puzzle!
She’s giving away two puzzles to two members of her mailing list, so be sure to join the list for a chance to win! For more details, visit the new CONTESTS page of her website
< http://katecarlisle.com/contests.php >
That is so TOTALLY cool!!!
Posted by Anna Sugden Nov 2 2011, 11:44 pm in Anna Sugden, Bandita Booty, coming attractions
What a great start to the month! As promised, I have two packs of Cadbury’s Deadheads to give away as a little extra treat, one each to two lucky commenters.
My two cats dug into the bag and pulled out the following names …
Maureen
and
Deb
Congratulations ladies! Please contact me via the website contact page and send me your snail mail addresses, and I’ll get your chocolates off to you asap.
Posted by Tawny Weber Sep 1 2011, 5:05 am in coming attractions
Welcome to September! The change of seasons, Back-to-School, and the month that many Bandits climb out of their writing caves, having spent months on deadline. I do expect a lot of wild exhilaration this month! Exhilaration, and some fabulous guests!

On Friday, 2nd September, debut author M.J. Scott visits us to talk about the first book in her Half-Light City series, SHADOW KIN. M.J.’s giving away a copy of SHADOW KIN to one lucky commenter.
What better place to debut a book about shapeshifters who shift into dragons? On Sept 6th, Suzanne interviews brand new paranormal author Karilyn Bentley about Magical Lover. Ermmengaurde won’t be the only one to fall for this book!
On Friday, 9th September, historical author Ashley March swings by to chat about her second historical romance, ROMANCING THE COUNTESS. Look out for fun and prizes!
On September 12th, Cassondra and Dianna Love will babysit Feenix, the two-foot tall pet gargoyle who can fly, breathe fire, and thinks steel lug nuts are the yummiest snack ever. Sven better make sure the fire extinguishers are ready.


On the 16th, Katharine Ashe returns to chat with Nancy about In The Arms Of A Marquess.
September 19th, Alison Henderson visits to talk about A Man Like That; Weston, Missouri, 1866
Jessamine Randall, fearless crusader and champion of the downtrodden, is not a woman to be left waiting at the altar. When her fiancé disappears hours before their wedding, the ever-resourceful Jessy hatches a plan to track him down and bring him back where he belongs.
Morgan Bingham knows he’s no good. Never has been. Never will be. A former outlaw is no fit husband for the only daughter of the town judge, despite her misguided notions. Besides, afte r ten long years away from home, it’s time to return to the hills and face his demons.
Ill-prepared, but armed with unshakeable certainty, Jessy follows Morgan to his family’s cabin deep in the Ozark Mountains where she’s sucked into a whirlpool of deep secrets and old hatreds. While she struggles to bring light and hope into their dark lives, her greatest challenge is Morgan himself. Can she ever convince hi m he’s worthy of love?
On the 21st, Barbara Monajem and Nancy chat about juggling historical and contemporary books. They’ll also discuss Barbara’s paranormal romance, Tastes of Love and Evil.
Kathleen Eagle will be blogging about heroes on horseback and her new book release, One Brave Cowboy, from Special Edition on the 27th.
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To celebrate the British release of THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF GHOST ROMANCE, an anthology that includes Anna Campbell’s long short story “The Chinese Bed, Anna’s giving away three copies of the anthology in her current website contest. All you need to be in the draw is email Anna on anna @ annacampbell.info (no spaces) and tell her where “The Chinese Bed” is set. You just might find the answer here: http://annacampbell.info/chinesebed.html For more information, please visit Anna’s contest page: http://annacampbell.info/contest.html
What a great month!! As we kick it off, why don’t you share your favorite thing about September with us.
Posted by Beth Andrews Aug 1 2011, 8:59 am in coming attractions
by Beth
August is going to be a GREAT month in the lair. We have guests and launch parties and, as always, good times galore *g*
  Tomorrow, August 2, starts things off with the launch party for Donna’s REDEEMING THE ROGUE, which we’ll celebrate with a cruise from England to America.
  On Wednesday, 3rd August, Anna Campbell brings some starlight into the lair when she hosts historical romance author Jenny Brown who will be talking about STAR CROSSED SEDUCTION, the second installment in her Lords of the Seventh House series.
 JD Tyler will be here on August 4th to tell us all about PRIMAL LAW, the first book in her paranormal shape-shifter special op series, The Alpha Pack. J.D. Tyler will be here August 4 to tell us all about PRIMAL LAW, the first book in her paranormal shape-shifter special ops series, The Alpha Pack.
  On Friday, 5th August, Anna Campbell is hosting one of her favorite authors, Helen Brenna. Clearly the world agrees with Anna because Helen won a RITA at the recent Romance Writers of America conference. Helen will be talking about her August SuperRomance HER SURE THING.
  Harlequin Superromance author Karina Bliss is here on August 6 to discuss her new release, STAND-IN WIFE.
 On August 7th, lair favorite Denise Rosetti returns to launch the powerfully sexy GUILTY AS SIN from Ellora’s Cave.
  August 12, USA Today Bestselling author Sue-Ellen Welfonder stops by to talk about THE TEMPTATION OF A HIGHLAND SCOUNDREL in which a roguish chieftain’s world is upended when a dangerous enemy shatters the peace of a sacred glen just as a determined lady proves true love can conquer the most unwilling heart.
  USA Today Bestselling author Karen Ranney will be with us on August 16. MY BELOVED is the medieval story of a woman summoned from a convent to finally be the wife of a mysterious man who dresses in a monk’s robe and tells her they must never touch.
  August 19 we’ll welcome Harlequin Superromance author Sarah Mayberry and get to hear all about her newest release, ONE GOOD REASON.

I’m throwing a party for the launch of FEELS LIKE HOME, the final book in my Diamond Dust trilogy for Harlequin Superromance, on August 20
 
On August 25 we’ll have our third launch party with Kate’s latest release for Harlequin Desire, HOW TO SEDUCE A BILLIONAIRE!

  August 31 we’ll close out the month by celebrating the launch for Jeanne’s DEADLY LITTLE LIES!! Jeanne promises to make it a fun day with prizes and some smokin’ hot fun to kick off her latest TOP PICK and 4 1/2 Star winning sequel to DEADLY LITTLE SECRETS! Romantic Times called this one “Unputdownable!” How’s that for closing out August with a BANG!
Anna Campbell is running a Mammoth and Midnight contest in July and August. Anna’s giving away THREE signed copies of THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF REGENCY ROMANCE which includes her mini-novella “Upon a Midnight Clear”. Winners will also receive a bonus signed copy of MIDNIGHT’S WILD PASSION. All you need to do to be in the draw is email Anna on anna@annacampbell.info and tell her the names of the two characters who appear in the excerpt from “The Chinese Bed” on her website. You’ll find the answer here: http://www.annacampbell.info/chinesebed.html The contest closes 31st August, 2011. For more information, please visit Anna’s contest page: http://www.annacampbell.info/contest.html
Check out Donna’s website http://www.donnamacmeans.com/ for details on how you can have a chance to win a Kindle!
Posted by Suzanne Ferrell Jul 1 2011, 6:05 am in Christina Brooke, coming attractions, Jon Land, Kendra Leigh Castle, marie force, Miranda Neville, Patricia Rice
Can you believe this year is already half over? We’ve had so many amazing books and wonderful authors visit the Lair already, and there is yet another half-year yet to come. If July is any indication, you’re all going to have a ton of fabulous books stacking up on your teetering TBR piles.
Check out these wonderful authors visiting us this month:
On July 5, Patricia Rice returns to the Lair with the latest in her Rebellious Sons historical series, The Devilish Montague. Join Patricia and Nancy and see how a stolen parrot brings Blake Montague and Jocelyn Byrd-Carrington to the altar.
Then on July 7th, Aunty Cindy hosts Rita Nominee Kendra Leigh Castle whose new series Dark Dynasties debuted a few days ago with Dark Awakening. (Aunty drools over hunky cover)
Will a vampire’s vow of eternal protection stop the evil forces a human Seer has the power to awaken…or will he unleash her dark destiny?
Rose Maybud will be Donna’s guest on the 8th. And the fabulously fun MJ Fredrick will be hanging out with Trish on the 9th, chatting about her summer releases.
Then on Monday, 11th July, Anna Campbell talks to historical romance author Christina Brooke (www.christina-brooke.com) about her wonderful new series THE MINISTRY OF MARRIAGE. The first book in the series, HEIRESS IN LOVE, is out in July and it’s a humdinger! And isn’t that such a pretty cover?
Later in the month, on July 19, thriller author Jon Land makes his Lair debut. He and Nancy will chat about Strong at the Break, the latest installment in his series about fifth-ge neration Texas Ranger Caitlin Strong.
On Wednesday, 27th July, lair regular Miranda Neville (www.mirandaneville.com) and Anna Campbell will talk about Miranda’s fantastic new release THE AMOROUS EDUCATION OF CELIA SEATON. I’m so looking forward to reading this book – Miranda’s THE DANGEROUS VISCOUNT was one of my favorite reads last year.
Sandy Blair is chatting with Suz on July 28th.
Lair favorite Marie Force returns on July 31st to celebrate the launch of book three of her “Fatal” series: Fatal Consequences.
The murder of two members of the Capitol Cleaning Service might’ve been just another homicide investigation—that is If one of them hadn’t been romantically involved with a married senator from Arizona. Racing to catch a killer before he can strike again, Lt. Sam Holland and her fiancé, U.S. Senator Nick Cappuano, attempt to plan a wedding while her colleague Detective Tommy “Gonzo” Gonzales faces life-changing news.
Whew!! As usual, I’m inspired and impressed by the variety of talented authors who visit with us. And even more impressed with the gorgeous covers!! Wowza, baby. Talk about hot (especially the hot pink). And with even more Bandita fun, be sure to check out this great contest!
Anna Campbell is running a Mammoth and Midnight contest in July and August. Anna’s giving away THREE signed copies of THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF REGENCY ROMANCE which includes her mini-novella “Upon a Midnight Clear”. Winners will also receive a bonus signed http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifcopy of MIDNIGHT’S WILD PASSION. All you need to do to be in the draw is email Anna on anna@annacampbell.info and tell her http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifthe names of the two characters who appear in the excerpt from “The Chinese Bed” on her website. You’ll find the answer here: http://www.annacampbell.info/chinesebed.html The contest closes 31st August, 2011. For more information, please visit Anna’s contest page: http://www.annacampbell.info/contest.html
Now that’s enough to keep your July steaming hot, isn’t it?! Be sure to drop by the blog all month long, as you can see, we’re going to have a great time.
Posted by Kate Carlisle Apr 1 2011, 4:14 am in coming attractions, Kate Carlisle
Posted By Kate
It’s April Fool’s Day in the Lair! But we’re not fooling around! We’ve got an absolutely fabulous line-up for you this month and you won’t want to miss out on one single moment of fun, prizes and general raucous behavior! Here are some of the highlights:
On April 2, Lair favourite, the fabulous Kate Walker, returns for another fun-filled visit to celebrate the release of her latest book, The Proud Wife, and to share some really great news about one of her 2010 releases.
On April 3, Diana Orgain visits us for the first time to chat about the latest book in her Maternal Instincts mystery series, Formula for Murder. As a busy mother of three, she’s got some great tips for aspiring writers who can’t find the time to write.
April 4 finds Kay Thomas back in the Lair, along with her newest Bulletproof book, Bulletproof Hearts, from Harlequin Intrigue.
On April 6th, Jules Bennett will return to the lair to talk about her April Harlequin Desire release, Her Innocence, His Conquest.
And on April 7, Cheryl Ann Smith talks to Donna about her journey to publication and shares an excerpt from her debut historical, School for Brides. RT Bookreviews says Smith “makes a dazzling entrance to the romance community with a charming, sexy, innovative tale that sparks the imagination.”
Don’t miss the fun on April 8! Joan hosts the wonderful Kristan Higgins AND the hero and heroine of her new Harlequin release My One and Only as they play 20 questions.
On April 12, Jeanne interviews Maureen Batita from the popular blog, Romance Writers Revenge. She’ll discuss her ebook, The Kraken’s Mirror. Yo ho, yo ho!
And on April 19, Dianna Love will join us in the lair to talk about keeping dreams alive, and why she’s sponsoring a national art contest based on the book, Blood Trinity.
On April 21, Patricia Rice returns to chat with Nancy about her first direct-to-electronic release, Evil Genius.
On April 25, our favorite witch, Jennifer Lyon, visits to talk about her two new books in the electrifying Wing Slayer Hunter series, Night Magic and Sinful Magic.
Kathleen O’Reilly returns to the Lair on April 26 to chat with Bandita Nancy about her new Blaze, Just Surrender.
There will be a night of scandal and mayhem in the lair when the paparazzi crash the ball celebrating the launch of Midnight’s Wild Passion, Anna Campbell’s latest historical romance from Avon. Mark your calendars for hijinks and giveaways on Wednesday, 27th April! You can read the blurb and an excerpt here: http://www.annacampbell.info/wildpassion.html.
And Anna’s holding a Midnight Madness contest on her website to celebrate the release of her latest historical romance MIDNIGHT’S WILD PASSION on Tuesday, 26th April. All you have to do is read the excerpt from MWP on her Books page http://www.annacampbell.info/wildpassion.html and tell her what color Ranelaw’s hair is. Email your answer to anna@annacampbell.info The contest closes 30th April 2011. For more details, please visit http://www.annacampbell.info/contest.html.
One more April happening: The RT Book Lovers Convention comes to Los Angeles April 6-10. Are you going? What are you wearing? Tell us everything! And even if you’re not going, we can pretend. What fabulous fantasy costume would you wear to the Fairy Ball?
Posted by Nancy Northcott Jan 1 2011, 5:30 am in coming attractions, January 2011, year ahead
by Nancy
Happy New Year!!!
Part of me can’t believe we’re already in 2011. I remember when that seemed soooo very far away, and now here it is. We’re going to have a great year in the Lair, with lots of fabulous guests already set to join us.
I hope it will be a terrific year for everyone. My fingers are perpetually crossed that the AYUs among the banditas and our buddies make the leap to publication this year and our APs climb the lists. Our Suz, aka Suzanne Ferrell, will debut this year, so stay tuned for details on the celebration.
I’m looking forward to the completion of the Harry Potter film saga and am glad the movie will come out before the boy leaves home. Our family saw that series begin together, and we’ll finish it together.
I’m also looking forward to the boy going off to college, in a way. We’ll miss him terribly, and thinking about his being gone far away makes my heart hurt, but it’s such a milestone for him, a big step into adulthood.
RWA National will be in the capital of publishing, New York City, with lots to see and do in addition to having face time with scattered friends and learning about the business. I always enjoy New York.
I’m anticipating DragonCon, as always. That’s the “let it all hang out” weekend for me, and the dh is getting into the swing. It will be strange without the boy, though.
To help launch this year in the Lair with plenty of boom, we have a wonderful lineup for January. To start, of course, so many of us and y’all are here today, some of us taking a short break from various football games on TV and others of us seeking refuge from them. There’s a lot of noise coming from the gladiator villa, I noticed. Lots of yelling, both enthused and curse-laden. They seem to get seriously into watching burly men crashing into each other.
 Our first guest of 2011, Stephanie Dray, will join us on January 3 to talk about her new YA historical fiction debut, Lily of the Nile, with Christie.
Anybody besides me notice that the ancient world seems to be very popular in YA these days? Anyone besides me read Mara, Daughter of the Nile as a young adult?
January 4 brings Sandy Blair back to chat with Suz. A great friend of the Bandits, Sandy is bringing us another Scottish tale in the THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF SCOTTISH ROMANCE. Her story is titled Her MacKinnon.
 On Thursday, 6th January, Anna Campbell hosts historical author Beverley Kendall who will be talking about her fabulous new Regency A TASTE OF DESIRE. Bev runs the popular website The Season and she’s terrifically supportive of her fellow writers – we’re looking forward to giving her a big rambunctious Bandita welcome when she visits. More prizes!
 On January 7 Aunty Cindy brings her good buddy Marie Force back to the Lair to celebrate the release of the second book in her romantic suspense series: Fatal Justice. Don’t miss the fun and prizes!
 On January 8, Jennifer St. Giles’s alter ego, J. L. Saint, chats with Nancy about her romantic thriller, Collateral Damage. This the first in the Silent Warrior series.
 On Monday, 10th January, Maggie Robinson/Margaret Rowe returns to the lair as Anna Campbell’s guest to talk about her wonderful new release MISTRESS BY MIDNIGHT. Maggie is lots of fun and we had a great day last time she visited the lair to discuss her debut historical MISTRESS BY MISTAKE. This should be a great day too – with prizes!
 On January 11 we’re thrilled to have Regency historical romance writer and Word Wench Cara Elliott with us to chat about her sexy February release, TO TEMPT A RAKE.
The middle of the month will be just us banditas and our usual coterie of cabana boys and gladiators and hockey hunks. And the dragon, who made out very well during the holidays.
We can’t give you details because those are classified, but I can tell you Christmas Eve was a very near thing for a certain reindeer. Santa refuses to visit the Lair again unless he has a special landing site away from certain flight-capable residents.
On January 21, NYT Bestseller and Writer Beware co-founder A. C. Crispin joins Nancy to discuss the pitfalls writers should avoid as they dive back into their work during the New Year.
 On January 27, Kate will host Hannah Dennison, author of the Vicky Hill English Village mysteries, who will seek Bandita advice on how poor Vicky might find the right man and cast off her virginity once and for all.
If the banditas can’t help Vicky, I’m sure the gladiators, hockey hunks and cabana boys will have some advice (No, Paolo, she’s not looking for volunteers from the Lair. Yes, I’m sure.).
 January 30 is a very special launch party as Tawny celebrates the release of her 10th book, Breaking the Rules. I’m allowed to say it’s a Uniformly Hot Book about a battle of wills between a soldier home from Afghanistan and his best friend’s kid sister. There will be what Tawny describes as “major prizes,” as well as more details about the book.
 On January 31, Kate will host fabulous new author Regan Hastings, whose fiery VISIONS OF MAGIC promises to be the hottest book on the shelves! Who is Regan Hastings? Come get the scoop!
In bandita news, we have the following:
 Anna Campbell is running a Backlist Bounty for the New Year contest until the end of January. Ten lucky people get their choice of one of Anna’s current books, CLAIMING THE COURTESAN, UNTOUCHED, TEMPT THE DEVIL, CAPTIVE OF SIN or MY RECKLESS SURRENDER. Just email her on anna@annacampbell.info and tell her which book you’d like and why.
For more information, please visit the contest page of her website: http://www.annacampbell.info/contest.html
What are you looking forward to in 2011? What book you read or movie you saw in 2010 was your favorite, and why?
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