Good News & Reviews

You may have noticed that Play of Passion is now out *grin* Well, I have more good news! Drew and Indigo's book has been nominated for a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award in the Shapeshifter category!

Bonds of Justice has also been nominated - in the Paranormal Romance category. And Elena from the GH series has been nominated in the Best Urban Fantasy Protagonist category (for Archangel's Kiss). Thanks, RT!

A number of reviews for Play of Passion have gone up around the web, so I thought I'd put up a list here if you'd like to go blog-hopping. (If I've missed your review, please leave a link in the comments. :-)

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Good Stuff

I just found out that I've been nominated in the Bookie Awards, organized by the readers of the Authors After Dark Convention. Thanks everyone!

The nominations are for:

Anthology of the Year - Burning Up
Cross Genre Novel - Archangel's Kiss
Fantasy Novel - Archangel's Kiss
Series - Guild Hunter

Talking of Burning Up, I'm giving away a copy over on Oddshots. All you have to do is drop by and tell me what you think makes a good author website. Even if you don't want to enter the giveaway, I'd love your thoughts!

Also, the AAR Top 100 Romance Books ballot is now open. It's all about nominating your favorite romances, regardless of when the book was published.

Hope you all had a fantastic weekend!

Good News!

The Burning Up anthology has hit both the NYT and USA Today Bestseller lists! Thanks for the support everyone!

Denver, Colorado

Breaking News: I just found out that Bonds of Justice is to be on the New York Times Bestseller list! Thanks to all of you for your support!

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It's been all go since I arrived in the U.S. I had a fantastic time at RomCon! I posted some photos from it over at Oddshots if you'd like to have a look - I plan to post up some more (likely when I'm back in NZ).

For today, I've got an image from the stunning Rocky Mountain National Park. It's an amazing, amazing place and I'm so glad I got the chance to visit.


Talking about amazing things - I've seen the cover for Archangel's Consort and it is wicked-awesome. I can't share it just yet as it's not quite final, but trust me, you will all love it!

Also, I wanted to post up a link - this week's Book Chat over at Bitten By Books is about the Psy/Changeling Series, so swing by and join in the discussion.

I hope you're all having a wonderful week!

Good News

I have two pieces of news to post today.

First, my updated release schedule!

Bonds of Justice ~ July 2010

"Whisper of Sin" in the Burning Up Anthology ~ August 2010

Play of Passion ~ November 2010

Archangel's Consort ~ March 2011

I'm also super excited to share that Branded By Fire, Angels' Blood, and Angels' Judgment (from the Must Love Hellhounds anthology), have all been nominated for the Sir Julius Vogel Awards in New Zealand!!

So, what's your good news? Share! :-)

Some Good News

I'm absolutely delighted to announce that Elena from Angels' Blood won the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award for Best Urban Fantasy Protagonist. Go Elena!!

This is the UK/Aus/NZ cover if you haven't seen it before - in honor of the fact that AB has just released in New Zealand. I'm very excited about seeing it in the stores here :-)

In further good news, several of my books are to be translated into Spanish (the first two GH books, and the first three Psy/Changeling books). Woohoo!!

For the Kiwis, I did a Radio NZ interview this morning. I'm also in New Idea magazine this week, so have a look-see :)

Readingwise, I wanted to mention Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts which was released last week. It's a wonderful book. I'm really loving the Bride Quartet series - can't wait for Parker's story. I just know fireworks are going to fly there!

p.s. We have an awesome guest tomorrow, so don't forget to drop in.

Winners & Lovely Books

The random numbers have chosen the winners of the PEARL Extravaganza contest. Scroll down to check if you won :-)

Also, for my German readers - from the FB page of my German publisher EGMONT LYX Verlag: Nalini-Singh-Fans, Lovely Books sucht die Buch-Neuerscheinungen des Frühjahrs 2010 und ihr könnt für "Gefangener der Sinne" voten!

Hope you all had a great weekend!

Good News & Friday Book Club

First, some awesome news - the German translation of Hostage to Pleasure has hit the bestseller lists!! Thank you to all my German readers :-)

Now, the bookclub. To start with, I must rave about Meljean Brook's steampunk novella in the upcoming Burning Up anthology (out in August). It's all kinds of awesome and then some. I now plan to stalk her until she gives up the full length steampunk novel (The Iron Duke) that she has releasing in October. *rubs hands*

I also read John Wyndham's classic Day of the Triffids this past week. I couldn't believe I'd never read it before. If you like science fiction, this one is a must.

Okay, your turn! What've you been reading and loving this week?

Friday Book Club

First, some wonderful news - Archangel's Kiss is in the top 15 of the NYT for the second week running. It's also hit the Publisher's Weekly Bestseller list. Woohoo! A big thank you to all of you! :-)

Now, bookclub time!

I read Lori Foster's Back In Black this week, and LOVED it! The hero is rough, tough, and all-around delicious. I didn't realize this was part of the SBC Fighter series (set in the world of mixed martial arts), but had absolutely no problems reading it as a stand-alone. I'm now looking forward to glomming the entire series. *rubs hands in glee*

Your turn! What've you been reading and loving this week?

Good News & Friday Book Club

Some exciting news - Angels' Blood is #1 on the Amazon Editor's Picks for Romance in 2009!! Go Elena and Raphael :-)

I was interviewed by the fabulous Jennifer Ashley and the interview is now live at The Chatelaines.

Oh, and I've threatened Jill Myles with revenge over here.

Today's Friday Book Club comes courtesy of a very sleepy Nalini. I stayed up wayyyyyyyyy past my bedtime reading Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase.

The book was literally put into my hands when I admitted I hadn't read it - by parties who shall remain nameless (you know who you are), and I was ordered to rectify my mistake at once. At once!

I still wasn't convinced as I'm not a huge historical reader. Then I read the first page and knew I was a goner.

This book was so good, I feel compelled to find people with whom to discuss it. Dain was a perfect Beast of a hero, and Jessica was completely awesome - smart, funny, determined, and with enough grit that you know she's never ever going to crumble against Dain's personality. For those of you who've read it, one of my favorite parts was the "emptying of the bag" scene.

The best part about coming late to the party? I now have lots and lots of Loretta Chase books to catch up on. You can read an excerpt and the back cover blurb of Lord of Scoundrels on Ms. Chase's website.

What are you reading and loving this week? Thoughts to share? (p.s. If you've read LOS, what's your favorite part?)

Angels' Blood TV Debut & Friday Book Club

First up - these wonderful people are hosting the Blaze of Memory book tour for me today. Come on over and say hi :-)

Michelle Rowen
Jaci Burton
WriteMinded

Now, news! There was much excitement over on these shores last night - Shortland Street is a great NZ drama that plays weeknights. Yesterday, Angels' Blood was used on the show as a prop!

But it wasn't simply sitting on a shelf or a table - the characters had a book club on the show, and guess what book they were discussing? It was completely awesome to see the book onscreen :-). (NZ folks can catch the episode online.)

Thank you, Shortland Street! I also have to give a shoutout to everyone behind NZ Book Month, especially Michele, for making this happen.

Now, onto our own book club. What've you been reading this week? I finished Nora Roberts' Black Hills and really enjoyed it (I can't wait to get my hands on Bed of Roses, the second book in her bridal quartet). I've also been reading a number of advanced copies of books to see if I'd like to blurb (recommend) them. Okay, your turn!

p.s. Also just saw this! Bwahahahaha!!

More Good News

Branded By Fire hit the Publishers Weekly Bestseller list, and is still also on the New York Times Bestseller list :)

Also, don't forget to swing by for Friday Book Club tomorrow - I've got a really cool interview for you. And as always, we'll be talking books, books, books!

Breaking Book News

I'm very happy to announce that I'm now contracted to write four more Psy/Changeling books and two more Guild Hunter books.

Woohoo! :-)

Angels' Blood hits the lists!!

#19 on the New York Times Bestseller List!
#117 on the USA Today Bestseller list!

Pop the champagne corks!!

A huge thanks to all of you who went out and bought Angels' Blood!! :-)

Happy Diwali

Today is Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Wishing you all a Happy Diwali! :)

NYT!!,Transcript & Catchup

First, some news! The Magical Christmas Cat hit #21 on the New York Times Extended Bestseller List!! :)

Also, the transcript from yesterday's fabulous chat is now up.

So, what're you all up to this weekend? (I'm hoping to check out the Diwali Festival in my neck of the woods.)

USA Today & NYT!!!!!!!!!

Hostage to Pleasure hit both the USA Today and New York Times Bestseller lists, coming in at...

#20 on the NYT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you to everyone who bought the book! You guys are completely awesome!!!

RT Reviewers' Choice Award

I'm very excited to announce that Caressed By Ice has won a Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Paranormal Action-Adventure Romance!! Woohoo!!

Fantabulous February

I hope you all had a wonderful day yesterday, however you chose to spend it. I had a great, great, great, day! Because...

Mine to Possess hit the NYT Extended list for the second week in a row, moving up to #29!!

AND

It also hit the USA Today Bestseller list at #101!!

A big, ginormous thank you to everyone who's supported the series. You guys are the best. :-)

I declare today Happy Newsies day. So, spread the joy - share something that made you happy this week. Anything at all!!

Priceless

Amount of work done in past 48 hours: Does work include bouncing up and down and giggling like maniac? (But a happy maniac).

Number of times looking at printout of New York Times list to make sure I hadn't had a very long and vivid hallucination: 100/per hour

Number of exclamation marks used: So many that I think I've run out. <-- Look, no exclamation mark...wait I found a secret stash!

Number of times I've thought the reading / writing community is made up of a lot of fabulous, wonderful people - uncountable.

You guys are just the coolest - thank you to everyone who's celebrated with me! (That conga line is rockin'). You've made this just so extra special. :-)

Normal blog operations (or as normal as it gets!) will resume Monday. Have a great weekend, everyone!