Time for the last Friday Book Club of 2018! What are you reading and loving this week? And what are your top reads for the year?
Friday, December 28, 2018
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!! I hope this time is full of joyfulness and kindness for you. 💕📚 🎁#booktree #OceanLight #ArchangelsProphecy #RebelHard
Friday, December 21, 2018
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Rock Courtship
Have you met the Gentleman of Rock? If you want a hero who is INTO the heroine from day one, and a read that'll put a big smile on your face, try this one. 💘 Rock Courtship is a novella, but a loooong one at approximately 170 pages. Fully standalone.
Friday, December 14, 2018
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Friday, December 07, 2018
Tuesday, December 04, 2018
Rebel Hard
Was organizing my Indian duds for upcoming family weddings and decided Raj would look right at home on that background. #RebelHard #InspiredByBollywood #contemporaryromance #familyshenanigans
Friday, November 30, 2018
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Grab Rock Addiction Ebook For Free!
The Rock Addiction ebook is currently free on Apple Books, Kindle, Kobo, and Nook! This is the first book in Nalini’s contemporary rock star romance series. Check it out if you’re in the mood for some smexy times with a rock star and the librarian who steals his heart! ~Ashwini
Friday, November 23, 2018
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Friday, November 16, 2018
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
International Covers - Germany
Check this out! The German covers for Cherish Hard and Rebel Hard!
Releases scheduled for August 2019 and February 2020.
Friday, November 09, 2018
Saturday, November 03, 2018
Friday, November 02, 2018
UK paperback & Immortal Insider: Interview with Raphael & (Most) of his Seven
Update: This issue appears fixed, and I'm hearing that people's books are arriving. Please do let me know if you're still having problems and I'll ask my publisher to chase it up.
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UK peeps: A few of you have told me that Archangel’s Prophecy is showing up as awaiting publication on Waterstones, and as shipping in 1-2 months on Amazon UK. I’ve followed up with my publisher and been told that this is as a result of a warehouse move not going smoothly. 😣The publisher is working to fix it by this weekend so the books can start shipping - I’ll update you once I get an update. I’m sorry everyone. The good news is that the ebook and audiobook are available if you don’t want to wait.
The full Immortal Insider interview with Raphael and (most) of his Seven (Venom escaped) is now live at USA Today HEA. I think Bluebell better hide from Venom. (00)
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UK peeps: A few of you have told me that Archangel’s Prophecy is showing up as awaiting publication on Waterstones, and as shipping in 1-2 months on Amazon UK. I’ve followed up with my publisher and been told that this is as a result of a warehouse move not going smoothly. 😣The publisher is working to fix it by this weekend so the books can start shipping - I’ll update you once I get an update. I’m sorry everyone. The good news is that the ebook and audiobook are available if you don’t want to wait.
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The full Immortal Insider interview with Raphael and (most) of his Seven (Venom escaped) is now live at USA Today HEA. I think Bluebell better hide from Venom. (00)
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
SPOILER ZONE: Archangel's Prophecy
Thread Closed
For the first time in the over ten-year history of this blog, a spoiler thread is being shut down. I don't monitor the spoiler threads, and generally run a very relaxed and hands-off comment policy, far more so than many authors. However, as it is my blog, I have a trusted friend who keeps an eye on the comments to ensure no reader is being impolite to another, as everyone should feel welcome to post.
There have been any number of highly critical comments about my books left on the blog over the years. All have been left up as I've always encouraged a vibrant discussion. I do, however, expect everyone to act like adults and to discuss the book (however critical that discussion may be), not resort to insulting me personally. Unfortunately, it appears this simple expectation of politeness is too much for some - yet regardless of this, the thread was allowed to continue. However, the lack of civility has now bled over into comments directed at fellow readers, and that is something I will not countenance.
As a result, and because I've been told there is little to no actual book discussion happening, I've made the call to close the thread. Comments have not been deleted but have been put into hibernation because no author should be expected to host such behavior on their own blog. It makes the space toxic for everyone, including readers.
My apologies to those of you who wanted a discussion space to talk about the characters and the storyline. The Facebook spoiler group will run to the end of November, and there are multiple unofficial fan groups online where you can discuss the book. I am not a member of any of them, so I can't recommend one over the other, but I'm guessing most of them have their own rules and they're probably much stricter than mine. So please go into those spaces with respect for the people who created them.
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This is the dedicated *spoiler* thread for Archangel's Prophecy and earlier books in the series. Spoilers abound, so be warned!!
Usual rules: be kind to your fellow commenters and have fun. This spoiler thread will remain active as long as the blog does, so you can join in at any time. :-)
I don't monitor the thread for questions, so if you have a Q for me, you can email me (nalinisinghwrites AT gmail DOT com).
Friday, October 26, 2018
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Friday, October 19, 2018
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Psy-Changeling Trinity News
#WolfRain #PsyChangeling #PsyChangelingTrinity #Summer2019 #deadlinecave #sendchocolate
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Friday, October 12, 2018
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Sale News - Archangel's Kiss and Silver Silence
UK folks - the Silver Silence ebook is on sale, but it's only for a limited period too, so be quick.
International peeps - I'm being told the sale prices are showing up in some places, so have a look in your location. I wish I could make the sales worldwide, but the prices are decided by publishers. I will continue to try to share any sales that pop up.
Tuesday, October 09, 2018
Friday, October 05, 2018
Monday, October 01, 2018
Friday, September 28, 2018
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Rebel Hard Audiobook
Rebel Hard audiobook coming October 2nd!! Here's an audio sample from the start of the book, when Nayna makes a fateful decision to go to a party - and then Raj happens.
Amazon, Audible, iTunes (link will go live on October 2nd)
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Friday, September 21, 2018
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Writing Update
Me (in an Entertainment Weekly article in June): The next Psy-Changeling book will feature bears or falcons, I’m sure of it.
Characters: *whistle nonchalantly for a few months*
Me: Book time! Wait, hey, what’s this?
Characters: *laughter* *more laughter* *even more laughter*
Me: Come on! I said bears or falcons in NATIONAL NEWS MEDIA!!!
Characters (on the floor laughing): Why do you attempt to predict us?
Me: *finds wine bottle* *drinks* *repeat*
Dear readers: it will not be bears or falcons. Clue: the changeling group starts with the letter "W".
Characters: *whistle nonchalantly for a few months*
Me: Book time! Wait, hey, what’s this?
Characters: *laughter* *more laughter* *even more laughter*
Me: Come on! I said bears or falcons in NATIONAL NEWS MEDIA!!!
Characters (on the floor laughing): Why do you attempt to predict us?
Me: *finds wine bottle* *drinks* *repeat*
Dear readers: it will not be bears or falcons. Clue: the changeling group starts with the letter "W".
Friday, September 14, 2018
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Archangel's Prophecy Sweepstakes
US folks: My US publisher has early copies of Archangel's Prophecy that they'd like to send to a new home. Click here to drop your name in the hat! Good luck!
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Rebel Hard
Raj's crew has thoughts on our beloved Mr. Darcy. Do you agree with them? #RebelHard #InspiredByBollywood #ComingSeptember18th
Friday, September 07, 2018
Tuesday, September 04, 2018
Archangel's Prophecy ARC Contest - Winners
Christine J.A.
Jasmine C.
Ranjini M.
Alyshia L.
Ryan A.
Winners have been notified, so if you see your name above, please check your inbox...
Thank you to everyone who entered, more awesome giveaways to come! :-) ~Ashwini
Friday, August 31, 2018
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Archangel's Prophecy ARC Contest
Contest Closed
ARCHANGEL'S PROPHECY ARC CONTEST
ARCHANGEL'S PROPHECY ARC CONTEST
(International entries welcome)
If you'd like to go in the random draw to win one of 5 Advanced Reading/Review Copies of Archangel's Prophecy (out October 30th), send an e-mail to naliniDOTassistantATgmailDOTcom (replace DOT/AT with symbols ./@), with:
Archangel's Prophecy ARC Contest in the subject line AND your name and shipping address in the body of the email (entries without names and shipping addresses will be disqualified).
By 10pm, September 3rd, 2018, New Zealand time.
Please follow the correct format for entry re the subject line, so your e-mail goes into the right in-box. (Your e-mail address will only be used to contact you should you win, and your mailing address will only be used to post out the ARC to you should you win.)
Since this is an Advanced Review Copy, if you win, we'd ask that you please post a review somewhere before the release date (October 30th) - on a blog, on Amazon, B&N, Goodreads...it's up to you, but it would be much appreciated if you'd post your thoughts somewhere. The contents of the review are, of course, totally up to you.
A note about the ARC - it's substantially the same as the final book, but since ARCs are printed prior to the final round of edits, there are some errors in the text that aren't in the final book.
Contest Closed
- Nalini & Ashwini : )
The fine print: Contest is open internationally. One entry per household. No purchase necessary to enter. Winners will be chosen randomly using random.org and emailed on 4th September 2018 NZT. Their names will also be posted on this blog at that time. Void where prohibited.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Rebel Hard - Print Edition
Friday, August 24, 2018
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Rebel Hard Cover & Excerpt - Out September 18th Worldwide
(Please share/repost). This cover!!!!!!!
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💕 Raj and Nayna's book, my Bollywood-inspired sweet and sexy romance featuring big, fat, OTT weddings, a meddling grandma, and a too-serious hero who needs to be unbuttoned, is out September 18th worldwide! Preorder on:
Will also be available in print and audio (so far only the audio cd is up for preorder but more links to come!).
Scroll down for the excerpt!
REBEL HARD
Nayna Sharma agreed to an arranged marriage in the hope it would heal the fractures in her beloved family… only to realize too late that a traditional marriage is her personal nightmare. Panicked, she throws caution to the winds, puts on the tiniest dress she can find, and ends up in the arms of a tall, rough-edged hunk of a man who has abs of steel—and who she manages to mortally insult between one kiss and the next.
Abandoned as a child, then adopted into a loving family, Raj Sen believes in tradition, in continuity. Some might call him stiff and old-fashioned, but he knows what he wants—and it’s a life defined by rules… yet he can’t stop thinking about the infuriating and sexy woman who kissed him in the moonlight then disappeared. When his parents spring an introduction on him, the last woman he expects is her. Beautiful. Maddening. A rule breaker in the making.
He’s all wrong for her. She’s all wrong for him. And love is about to make rebels of them both.
ADVANCED EXCERPT from REBEL HARD
by Nalini Singh
When they walked into the grand wedding hall side by side, Nayna saw all eyes go to Madhuri. She wanted to smile. That was the way it had always been and would probab— Her thoughts cut off mid-word, her eyes locking with those of darkest brown across the room.
What was Raj doing here?
“Who is that smoking-hot hunk of deliciousness?”
Madhuri’s whisper had Nayna jerking. “Raj,” she said through a dry throat, her pulse a panicky beat. Because she knew what happened to men when they saw Madhuri. She knew.
“Oooooh.” Madhuri’s tone was intrigued. “I see what you mean about you two not suiting. He’s what, six three?”
It wasn’t a dig, was just Madhuri being Madhuri. And it wasn’t as if her sister would attempt to poach Raj. Men asked to be with her—she didn’t have to steal. Stomach churning and cheeks hot at the scene surely to come, Nayna walked with her sister to take a seat at one of the tables. The centerpiece was created of tea candles and exotic blooms floating in a fishbowl, each place setting perfectly arranged.
There was no assigned seating, but every one of the six hundred guests was guaranteed a seat. This was a very expensive wedding. And the back of her neck was prickling. Just her imagination. Raj was unlikely to be staring at her when Madhuri was right next to her.
“Good evening, ladies,” a deep male voice said just as Nayna put her purse on the table.
“Hello.” Madhuri glowed up at him, her smile luminous. “I’m Madhuri, Nayna’s sister.”
“Raj.” He slipped into the chair beside Nayna, his expression as solemn as always and his body clad in a black suit that was criminal in how it highlighted his rough-edged sexiness. “This wasn’t taken, was it?”
“My mother was going to sit there.” Nayna scowled at him instead of curling up into a self-defensive ball.
“Oh, Ma can sit by me,” Madhuri said airily.
Raj nodded and stayed put, his large body emanating a heat that made Nayna want to cuddle into him and sniff at his scent from the curve of his neck. He rose to his feet only when her parents arrived after making their way through all their friends and greeting everyone. Shaking her father’s hand and smiling at her mother, he then sat back down. His own parents soon joined them at the table.
Oh. My. God. The man wasn’t just playing dirty, he had declared no-holds-barred war.
She kicked him under the table.
When he gave her a steady, stubborn look, she wanted to strangle him. Despite the black-tie-attired orchestra out front and a gifted singer crooning away Hindi classics as the guests settled in, every eye in the place was on them. Single, unattached men did not sit next to single, unattached women unless something was going on—or that was the accepted point of view. And no one would’ve missed that he’d deliberately chosen the seat next to her, not Madhuri.
Which… okay, yes, that made her want to kiss him. After she finished kicking him.
Bruised ankles or not, he stayed. And brought her chai. Then got her extra sweets. Her parents and his looked on benevolently.
And it started to dawn on her that this serious man, whom she’d never seen laughing, was playing with her. Her bones threatened to melt—but she still had to grit her teeth to control the urge to pour the piping-hot chai into his lap in punishment for his behavior.
“I wouldn’t,” he said roughly under the hubbub of conversation. “You might damage parts you like.”
“I’m going to kill you,” she murmured despite the urge to do highly inappropriate things to his spectacular body.
Music drummed through the huge hall.
The wedding was finally ready to begin two hours after the scheduled time. Which meant it was right on Indian-time. The Hindu priest—the pandit—got up to do a small prayer, then the emcee did an introduction lauding the couple. Their university degrees—in science for the groom, in finance for the bride—were heavily emphasized.
“Is it because I don’t have a degree?” Raj whispered, his breath ruffling her ear. “Is that why you only want me for my body?”
“I swear to God, I’m going to murder you in a minute.”
His responding look held the faintest hint of a smile, and it was pure provocation. She wanted to rip off his clothes and kiss him all over. Did he realize how madly arousing it was to have him crack his mature, serious shell just for her? It made her wonder if he might be like this in bed sometimes, after they got comfortable with one another.
Nayna’s toes curled. Hard.
© Copyright 2018 by Nalini Singh
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Short Story Requests
I haven't done one of these for a while, but before you answer, read the "rules" below. Okay, onto the question: What would you like me to do a short story about? I do these for my newsletter subscribers for free - the last one featured Elena and Aodhan and a horror movie.
Rules: It can't be anything that would be integral to the plotline of the books, because those have to go in the books. The things that work best are "missing" scenes or scenes from the characters' lives, or a glimpse at someone who we haven't seen for a while.
I can't make any promises as to what I'll write about. It all depends on who jumps into my brain when I have spare time to sit down and do a short. Also, some things I'm already saving for future books. ;-) But, you never know. I have previously fulfilled reader requests for certain shorts. So, here's your chance to make your request. Oh, and don't forget to mention the requests that you like from other readers.
Rules: It can't be anything that would be integral to the plotline of the books, because those have to go in the books. The things that work best are "missing" scenes or scenes from the characters' lives, or a glimpse at someone who we haven't seen for a while.
I can't make any promises as to what I'll write about. It all depends on who jumps into my brain when I have spare time to sit down and do a short. Also, some things I'm already saving for future books. ;-) But, you never know. I have previously fulfilled reader requests for certain shorts. So, here's your chance to make your request. Oh, and don't forget to mention the requests that you like from other readers.
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Friday, August 17, 2018
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Monday, August 13, 2018
Catch-Up Time
It's early Monday afternoon here in New Zealand, and I'm gearing up for the week with lots of tea!
What are you up to? What are your plans for the coming week?
For me, today has been all about clearing admin tasks, and also diving into the next Psy-Changeling book. No news for you on the book yet (I just never like to announce things until I'm absolutely sure the characters and I are on the same page. There have been times where they've said ha ha, no, and there go all my well-laid plans.).
Okay, your turn!
What are you up to? What are your plans for the coming week?
For me, today has been all about clearing admin tasks, and also diving into the next Psy-Changeling book. No news for you on the book yet (I just never like to announce things until I'm absolutely sure the characters and I are on the same page. There have been times where they've said ha ha, no, and there go all my well-laid plans.).
Okay, your turn!
Friday, August 10, 2018
Thursday, August 09, 2018
Tuesday, August 07, 2018
Write With Love Interview
Nalini recently did an interview with Sarah Williams for the podcast series Write With Love, where she talks about her writing journey. Click here to listen/watch the video (the interview starts at around the 2:50 mark). :-) ~Ashwini
Friday, August 03, 2018
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
REBEL HARD - Out September 18th
REBEL HARD by Nalini Singh (Out September 18th)
New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh continues her Hard Play series with a sweet, sexy romance featuring big, fat, OTT weddings, a meddling grandma, and a too-serious hero who needs to be unbuttoned…
Nayna Sharma agreed to an arranged marriage in the hope it would heal the fractures in her beloved family… only to realize too late that a traditional marriage is her personal nightmare. Panicked, she throws caution to the winds, puts on the tiniest dress she can find, and ends up in the arms of a tall, rough-edged hunk of a man who has abs of steel—and who she manages to mortally insult between one kiss and the next.
Abandoned as a child, then adopted into a loving family, Raj Sen believes in tradition, in continuity. Some might call him stiff and old-fashioned, but he knows what he wants—and it’s a life defined by rules… yet he can’t stop thinking about the infuriating and sexy woman who kissed him in the moonlight then disappeared. When his parents spring an introduction on him, the last woman he expects is her. Beautiful. Maddening. A rulebreaker in the making.
He’s all wrong for her. She’s all wrong for him. And love is about to make rebels of them both.
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Friday, July 27, 2018
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Friday, July 20, 2018
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Newsletter Reminder
Me: What should we do for the newsletter this month?
Ashwini: You should write a short story.
Me: Oh, good idea. I'll have a look through my list of--
Ashwini: I already picked one for you. Write this one. *highlights story idea in list*
Me: Yes, Boss-of-Me.
July newsletter will be going out in under 24 hours. If you aren't yet a subscriber, you can sign up via the form on the right hand side of the blog page or via the form on my website.
Ashwini: You should write a short story.
Me: Oh, good idea. I'll have a look through my list of--
Ashwini: I already picked one for you. Write this one. *highlights story idea in list*
Me: Yes, Boss-of-Me.
July newsletter will be going out in under 24 hours. If you aren't yet a subscriber, you can sign up via the form on the right hand side of the blog page or via the form on my website.
Friday, July 13, 2018
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Catch-Up Time
What are you up to? I’m working on my next contemporary (Nayna and Raj and some crazy family shenanigans). No release date yet as I want to make sure everything is set in stone before I announce it. Okay your turn! Tell me your news!
Sunday, July 08, 2018
Ocean Light Bracelet Giveaway - Winners
Thank you to everyone who left a comment on the blog and Goodreads! The lucky readers who've won a bracelet are:
Leticya M. (blog)
Lois H. (blog)
Gokce G. (Goodreads)
Lynley McC. (Goodreads)
Drop me a note (naliniDOTassistantATgmailDOTcom) with your shipping info. :-)
~Ashwini
Friday, July 06, 2018
Tuesday, July 03, 2018
Ocean Light Bracelet Giveaway
Giveaway Closed
To enter the random draw, simply leave a comment on this post or on the Goodreads feed of this blog post. If you usually leave comments as Anonymous, please leave your first name and the initial of your last name on your comment in case you are the winner. International entries welcome.
Entries close Sunday 8th July 2018 at 10pm New Zealand time. One entry per person. Void where prohibited. Four winners in total will be chosen (two from the blog and two from Goodreads). The names of the winners will be posted on the blog on Sunday 8th July 2018 by 11pm New Zealand time. Winners will have one week to claim their prize.
Good luck! ~Ashwini
Friday, June 29, 2018
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Friday, June 22, 2018
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Entertainment Weekly Interview
Friday, June 15, 2018
Good News
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
SPOILER ZONE: Ocean Light
This is the dedicated *spoiler* thread for Ocean Light and earlier books in the series. Spoilers abound, so be warned!!
Usual rules: be kind to your fellow commenters and have fun. This spoiler thread will remain active as long as the blog does, so you can join in at any time. :-)
I don't monitor the thread for questions, so if you have a Q for me, you can email me (nalinisinghwrites AT gmail DOT com).
If you're at an earlier point in the series and would like to discuss that book, click on the Spoiler Zone tag and it should bring up all the previous spoiler threads. Some of the earlier books don't have them, but if there's a demand, I'd be happy to set them up. Just drop me an email .
Monday, June 11, 2018
Ocean Light Is Almost Here!
Signing preorders at Mighty Ape #oceanlight #psychangeling #eeep #youshouldseetheboxesoutofshot #handworkout
Friday, June 08, 2018
Thursday, June 07, 2018
New Zealand Event - Ocean Light Book Launch
Signed books will be available to buy at a discounted price on the night (you can also bring along your own copies for signing). Gold coin donation is appreciated with proceeds going to Rotary literacy programmes. Light refreshments provided.
Tuesday June 12th 6:30pm
Epsom Community Library
195 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland 1023
Please contact Epsom Library for more information:
Epsomlibrary@aucklandcitycouncil.govt.nz or call 09 890 8671
Wednesday, June 06, 2018
Tuesday, June 05, 2018
Good News
Congratulations also to my fellow fabulous listees: Roni Loren, Christine Feehan, Heather Graham, Katharine Ashe, Rebecca Zanetti, Helen Hoang, Helena Hunting, RaeAnne Thayne, Kendra Elliot, Serena Bell, Eloisa James, Loreth Anne White.
Friday, June 01, 2018
Cover Love: Archangel's Prophecy International Edition
This cover!! My heart! I hope you all love it as much as I do!! A huge thank you to the Gollancz art department and my editor Rachel, for this amazing cover.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Good News
So excited to share that Silver Silence won Favorite Paranormal Romance at the ARRA Awards! Psy-Changeling Trinity also won Favorite Continuing Romance Series. Woohoo!
Friday, May 25, 2018
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Cherish Hard
Friday, May 18, 2018
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Friday, May 11, 2018
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Ocean Light Sweepstakes
US readers - check out this advanced copy sweepstakes that my US publisher is running to promote the upcoming release of Ocean Light!!!