Archangel's Blade

 

Alt Text - Quote from Archangel's Blade: "I will love you even when I am dust on the wind."

Today's quote is from book four of the Guild Hunter series, Archangel's Blade. This is the story of Raphael's second, Dmitri, and Guild Hunter Honor.

~Ashwini

Archangel's Blade Ebook on Sale (USA & Canada)

 

Sale alert! The Archangel's Blade ebook is on sale for $1.99 in the US & Canada for a limited time across all major ebook platforms! If you haven't yet read Honor and Dmitri's story, or don't yet own the ebook, now's the time to grab it for a great price! 

~Ashwini

USA: AppleBooks, Kindle, Kobo, NOOK

Canada: AppleBooks, Kindle, Kobo

Honor and Dmitri for Christmas

Giveaway Closed

Another giveaway to celebrate the holiday season: a signed US paperback copy of Honor and Dmitri's story, Archangel's Blade.

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 29th December at 10pm New Zealand time. One entry per person. Void where prohibited. Tinsel not included. ;) One winner will be chosen from the combined blog and Goodreads comments. Winner's name will be posted on the blog on Monday 30th December New Zealand time.

Good luck! ~Ashwini

Sailor Bishop and Vampires

 If you haven't yet got your hands on Cherish Hard, you can read a brand new excerpt from the book over at Natasha is a Book Junkie!

Also, print copies of Cherish Hard are now available from: Amazon, Amazon.ca, and Barnes & Noble. More links to follow.

And from a hot gardener to a deadly vampire... A fun article for you: Entertainment Weekly has included Dmitri (Archangel's Blade) in its “Dracula and 23 More Literary Vampires We Love” gallery. Click here to read the full article. Who are your favorite vampires?

Guild Hunter Series

International Editions & Reflections

Today was an international day.

I received some German editions of one of my Silhouette Desire books - Craving Beauty. These international edition author copies appear without warning, so it's always fun to open the box and see what's inside.

Also, as an aside, while shirt dude is very nice, I still ADORE the original cover. It was an unusual cover for a Silhouette novel when it was first published, and I think it's stood the test of time.

I'd have this as a poster on my office wall if I could. (I actually do have a poster of one of my original Desire covers: Awaken the Senses. I think I purloined it from a conference when no one was looking ;-)).

So the German editions arrived before lunch, then later in the day, I instagrammed this post of the new Turkish hardcover edition of Angels' Blood. Isn't it pretty?! I can't wait to get my author copies so I can pet it and ooh and aah over it.

And, just now, I answered a question for a reader who was asking about the Italian edition of Archangel's Blade. If you're curious to see the other international covers for Dmitri and Honor's book, follow the link, then open the Other Editions tab.

I also had to find the French cover of the recent release of Heart of Obsidian, for the website.

As I was doing that last, it suddenly struck me just how incredible it is that I have readers around the world. It's a surreal, beautiful, wonderful thing that just hit me hard in the heart and brought me near to tears.

I could never have imagined this when I was a struggling writer getting rejection after rejection. Back then, the idea of seeing Nalini Singh on a book cover was just a crazy dream. The reality was letter after letter saying my manuscript wasn't what the publisher was looking for. Self-publishing wasn't even a gleam in anyone's eye, so that wasn't an option.

The rejections broke my heart, but I never considered stopping. Writing is as much a part of me as breathing. Cut me and you'll see words pouring out along with my blood. And you all know I plan to keel over the keyboard - one day far in the future, when I'm a cheerfully wizened old lady.

So to all of you who have your own crazy dreams - don't ever give up. You never know what the next day, the next door will bring. Fight for your joy.

And to my readers: thank you. Without you, none of this would be possible. I wish I could hug each and every one of you.

Audiobook Giveaway & Newsletter

My US audiobook publisher is doing a Goodreads giveaway for audio copies of ARCHANGEL'S SHADOWS - US Only. Enter here.

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The next newsletter will go out with the release of ARCHANGEL'S SHADOWS in two weeks (whee!!). It'll also include a brand new David/Thea memo, AND a brand spanking new deleted scene featuring Dmitri and Honor. I also have Psy-Changeling goodness and more lined up for the newsletter after that, so the final few newsletters of this year are going to be pretty awesome. ;-)

If you aren't yet a subscriber, click the link to join, then click the confirm link sent to your email. You'll then get a Welcome newsletter with links to previous stories not on the website. Any issues, let Ash know: naliniDOTassistantATgmailDOTcom

Newsletter & French Cover

The Nov newsletter is scheduled to go out on Tuesday. It may possibly contain a free short story featuring Elena and Raphael. ;-) If you haven't signed up, the form is right on the sidebar. --->

And, in keeping with the theme of this week, here's the awesome French cover for ARCHANGEL'S BLADE!

Release day: Archangel's Blade!

Depending on your timezone, Archangel's  Blade is now available! Woohoo!! I hope you all enjoy Dmitri and Honor's book. To celebrate, here are a couple more quotes!   

(Please, no spoilers in the comments. I'll post up a spoiler thread next week, where you can go wild with the discussion.)

Dmitri pushed through into a lab. "New addition. Don't talk about it or I'll have to pay you a visit one quiet midnight while you're tucked up nice and tight in your bed."

Every muscle in her body went tight at that almost lazy comment.

Such a strange thing to say when she was the one who'd been fractured.

Perhaps he should've been angry at her arrogance, but his emotions toward this hunter were nothing so simple. "Tell me." An order.

Review links: Touch the Night, Supernatural Snark, Romance Junkies, Lurv A La Mode, Babbling About Books, Happily Ever After, Smexy Books, TwinMom 227, The Book Reading Gals, Goodreads, Romance Novel News

Archangel's Blade

Archangel's Blade Countdown Quote (3 days to go!)

Swiveling, she discovered the vampire with the wrap-around shades in the doorway. "Dmitri's outside."

He headed through to the balcony without a word, just as the black-winged angel stepped off the edge. Those incredible wings disappeared for a moment before he rose up at dizzying speed.

Henna, Archangel's Blade Quotes & Reviews

First up, Saiqa's awesome henna pattern that she mentioned in the comments to an earlier post. I love it!

Archangel's Blade Countdown Quote

Jason didn't speak for a long moment unbroken by any sound but for the wind whispering over his wings. "Do you know what was done to her?" 

"I can guess." Unlike Jason, he had intimate knowledge of the bloodlust that lived within the Made.

Great new reviews of Archangel's Blade have recently come in from Smexy Books, Supernatural Snark and Happily Ever After. There may be bonus quotes, so check them out. ;-) (If you've done a review and I've missed posting the link, please post them in the comments.)

Ashley, one of the readers who won an ARC of Archangel's Blade, also sent me her review:

...I was actually a little worried because I did not like Dmitri at first. What I loved about the book is that not only did she continue with her plot line she also stayed true to her characters. Dmitri is still a very sexy alpha male. But we also see another side of this very complex man whom I fell in love with. This book is definitely a must read for all of Nalini Singh’s fans. And I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Happy reading!

And just because it's the weekend, here's another little quote for you: 

After they were both done, the pile of knives and guns on the coffee table looked like they'd cleaned out an armory. "I think we have a problem, Dmitri." 

"I'm not finished." Unbuckling his belt, he began to pull it out. 

UK/Commonwealth Kindle Edition

...of Archangel's Blade is now available for preorder. Release date September 8th.

Amazon

Amazon UK

Here's the countdown quote for today:

It was an intimate act, one for which she asked no permission, though he was a man no one would touch without invitation.

He didn't stop her, lifting his own finger to trace the line of her jaw.

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

Friday Book Club

Archangel's Blade Countdown Quote
 

Taking out his cell phone, Dmitri glanced at Honor, using his gaze to caress lips he wanted to debauch and corrupt. "Try not to get killed while I'm making this call."

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I mentioned In Bed With A Highlander a little while back. It's now out, so check it out if you like Scottish historicals!

Excerpt link to Maya's website.

Your turn. What are you reading and loving this week?

Archangel's Blade

Here's today's quote (7 days to go).

Dmitri knew that, understood full well how close he was to crossing lines that could not be uncrossed. "It seems even I am not yet that degenerate."

And here's one I posted a while back on FB, that I don't think I posted here.

"A colorful analogy, but I don't have to force my food." Extending his arm to keep the elevator doors from closing, he waited. "As you saw, it comes begging to my door."

NZ Contest & Launch, plus Review

Archangel's Blade Countdown Quote (8 days to go)

"You called?" Dmitri was wearing a white shirt open at the collar and black suit pants, his hair tumbled just enough to make her think he'd been running his hands through it.

It made her own fingers curl into her palms.

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A reminder that the launch of Archangel's Blade will be on September 12th, at Whitcoulls, Queen Street, Auckland. Full details here (scroll down for the September listing). Look forward to seeing some of you there! If you can't make it, but would like a signed copy of the book, please contact Whitcoulls before the event, so they can arrange a copy for you.

My New Zealand publisher, Hachette, is also holding an amazing contest to promote the release of Dmitri and Honor's book. If you purchase a copy of Archangel's Blade from any NZ retailer, you can go into the draw to win a weekend away at the Nautilus Cottage in Blenheim, so keep your receipts! Full details and the online entry form available on the Hachette website.

The Book Reading Gals just put up their A+ review of Archangel's Blade. They're also giving away a copy of Angels' Blood. Here's a quote from the review:

...I knew that Dimitri’s book was her next book and was looking forward to it. I wasn’t expecting what I got though. This is in my opinion her absolute best book. It will rip your heart out, make you cry, and then put your heart back together stronger and more complete than it was before you read this book.

I'm working on Tangle of Need today, and really hoping to complete the second draft. Wish me luck!

p.s. Per the requests on the previous post, I'll put up the quotes from Archangel's Blade both on FB and here - check back this afternoon, as I'll update this post with today's quote. [Updated]

Monday

Hi everyone. I hope you all had a good weekend. I thought I'd dive back into blogging with a couple of happy things.

First up, Katiebabs at Babbling About Books did a great review of Archangel's Blade. She says "Dmitri is unlike any hero I’ve read this year." Follow the link to read the full review.

Second, I'll be posting quotes from Archangel's Blade on my Facebook page to count down to the release next week. You don't have to be a member of FB to see them. Just click on the FB box on the sidebar of the blog, and it'll take you to the wall, where you can read the quotes. Or if you like, I'll post them here, too (leave a comment if you'd prefer that).

Here's the one I put up for today:

She'd just finished her cereal and was walking to refill her tea when someone knocked on the glass wall that fronted her apartment. Twisting on her heel, she went for the gun tucked into the back of her jeans...and saw wings of silver-kissed blue backlit to brilliance by the rising sun.

Archangel's Blade ARC Contest Winners

Thanks to my awesome publicist at Berkley, we were able to give away more than one ARC of Archangel's Blade. 

The winners have all been e-mailed. (If you see your name on this list but didn't get an e-mail, it's because someone else with the same name won.) And the winners are:

Connie B.

Eva A.

Marie C.

Kristi D.

Sheree T.

Joanna K.

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who entered. If you didn't win, I hope you enjoy Archangel's Blade when it releases!

UK Cover: Archangel's Blade

I know some of you have been waiting for the UK/New Zealand/Australia cover for Archangel's Blade. Here it is!! I'm loving the concept for these covers.

 

Archangel's Blade ARC Contest

Contest Now Closed.

If you'd like to go in the random draw to win an Advanced Reading/Review Copy of ARCHANGEL'S BLADE, send an e-mail to naliniDOTassistantATgmailDOTcom with:

- "ARCHANGEL'S BLADE ARC Contest" in the subject line; and

- your mailing address

by midnight, Tuesday July 19th, 2011, 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 to post out the ARC if you win.)

Since this will be an Advanced Reading/Review Copy, if you win, I'd ask that you please post a review somewhere, on or before the release date (September 6th, 2011) - 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, but I would request that you not share any major spoilers until after the book is out.

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.

By entering, you give me permission to post your name on the blog should you win.

The fine print: Contest is open internationally. One entry per household. No purchase necessary to enter. Winner will be chosen randomly using random.org and his or her name(s) posted on this blog on Thursday, July 21st, 2011. Void where prohibited.

Contest Now Closed.

Archangel's Blade

I'm currently working on the typeset pages for Archangel's Blade (the last time I'll see it before publication), so blog posts might be a little erratic over the next week.

But, I have a little bite to tide you over.

From Archangel's Blade

(full excerpt to come in June)  

[Honor]“Being food has never appealed to me.”

Dmitri turned to lean against the plate-glass wall that looked out over Manhattan, his masculine beauty starkly outlined by the piercing light of the sun at his back. “Ah, but I think you’d be a delicious snack.”

Copyright (c) 2011 by Nalini Singh