Romance Authors In Conversation Event

 

Hello lovely readers! If you weren't able to register for the Romance Authors In Conversation event that took place yesterday (featuring Nalini, Amanda Bouchet and Ilona Andrews), here's the recording. :) 

~Ashwini

Something Fun

Willa shared this ad with me and I had to share it with you!

A rainy day in Auckland today. I actually love the sound of rain. How's 2018 shaping up in your corner of the world?

Writing 101 with Nalini Singh: Writing Speed / How long does it take to write a book?

Another video for those of you who are writers (or are interested in the writing process!), this time dealing with the question of writing speed / how long it takes to write a book. (Taped on the same day as the previous video. Third video of this set still to come).

Writing 101 with Nalini: Taking the Plunge into Writing

This one's for those of you who are starting out writing - I'm going to be posting some videos with answers to frequently asked writing questions. One I often get is: "How do you write a book? Can you teach me how to start?" I hope you find this useful!

Blog Tour Signup & Google Hangout

Bloggers: if you'd like to participate in the Rock Wedding blog tour, please sign up here!

In other news, I did a Google Hangout this morning (well, morning New Zealand time!). I didn't have a chance to put the link up everywhere as we hit some technical glitches, but here is the video of the hangout.

I tried to choose some questions to answer that I hadn't previously answered, or where I could give an updated answer.

Also, my wifi dropped at one point so the video will cut out. I return at the 6.54 mark. Hope you enjoy watching/listening! If you're reading this on Goodreads and can't see the video, click this link to watch it on Youtube.

p.s. Why do I look so very worried in that captured image? I don't know! 

Q & A during the ALLEGIANCE OF HONOR launch

I had an amazing launch at Remuera Library earlier this week, during which I answered questions from the audience. I thought you might want to see some of it. Enjoy!! :-) If you're reading this on Goodreads and can't see the video, click this link to go to my Youtube channel.
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Allegiance of Honor Video Teaser - Hawke & Sienna

If you're reading the blog on Goodreads and can't see the video, click here to go to Youtube to view it. :)

Wild Night & Writing

If you missed the short story "WILD NIGHT" in the newsletter, you can now find it on the Free Short Stories page of the website.

A number of other stories remain newsletter-exclusive - you can access them by joining the newsletter. Just fill in the little form on the front page of the website. Access details are in the automatic welcome newsletter.

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I'm currently going over the copy edited manuscript of the next Rock Kiss book. Hoping to finalize it this week.

I've also chosen a cover photograph. It was shot just for this book and is gorgeous. I can't wait to share the cover with you once it's done.

No firm release date yet, but I'm hoping for July sometime. :)

It's been a busy time with Allegiance of Honor written, edited, proofed, followed by the same with Wild Embrace, then edits for Abe's book, and handing in Archangel's Heart. I'm excited about all the releases coming this year!

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And last but not least: I shared this little video I took in Antarctica on my Facebook and Instagram, but I know not everyone checks those, so here it is for you. Hope it puts a smile on your face. (Turn up the sound to get the peaceful background noises).

Giraffe Manor

A reader on Facebook shared the following video and commented that it reminded her of Andromeda's breakfast story - it was actually a photograph from this place - Giraffe Manor - that inspired me to write that scene. :-)

Also, I know everyone's waiting to hear about the next Guild Hunter book. Soon, I promise. It's just simple logistics holding things up - I've had back to back copy edits and proofs this month because ALLEGIANCE OF HONOR and WILD EMBRACE are coming out so close together. Soon as I finalize the GH proposal and my editor okays it, I'll share the deets. :-)

The February newsletter has gone out with another Allegiance of Honor excerpt. If you're a subscriber and didn't get it, check all your tabs and your spam folder, and if it's not in there, email Ashwini and she'll re-send you a copy: naliniDOTassistantATgmailDOTcom

Google Hangout Recording

I did a Google Hangout as part of the Gollancz Festival this weekend, answering lots of reader questions about all three series. Here's the recording! I hope you enjoy. :) p.s. I read out the question before I answer it, so you can skip anything that is a spoiler for you.

Rock Redemption

I hope you're all loving Noah and Kit's story! Here's a short video I thought you might enjoy. Feel free to share. :)

Rock Redemption Cover Shoot: Behind The Scenes

Um...guess my favorite shot... ;-)

Shards of Hope!!

I know Shards of Hope has already started to download in some places (eep!!), but for those waiting for their copy, I thought it'd be fun to share this video I did for iBooks New Zealand, where I talk a little bit about Aden and Zaira's story. I hope you enjoy it!

Cat & Dog

A reader shared this video on my Facebook page, and I had to share it on. Hope you enjoy!

The new Air NZ Safety Video

If you haven't seen it already, here's the new Air New Zealand safety video featuring Bear Grylls, set in some gorgeous NZ scenery.

Friday Book Club Plus Video

It's time to talk books! What are you reading and loving this week?

Also, I saw this video online today and had to share. A little morbid, but funny.

Writing & Linkage

I have my head down, writing, so I'm not online much at the moment, but here are a couple of links I wanted to share.

Blogger Limecello is doing her annual Social Media for Social Good fundraising drive. This year, she's supporting charity:water. You can contribute in two ways - by making a donation, or simply by commenting. She has sponsors who will increase their donations depending on the number of comments. So swing by her site and add your comments.

Also for fans who read in German - I've just been notified that Lockruf des Verlangens has been nominated in the “Der Leserpreis – die besten Buecher 2012“. Thank you everyone! Readers can vote until November 26th, so if you enjoyed Hawke and Sienna's book, click over to LovelyBooks and add your vote.

And for fun, the cat lovers among you should enjoy this ad currently on NZ television. :-)

Romance

 Racing to the den, he pushed into Hawke's office without wating for an invitation. "We need to talk."

- Tangle of Need 

I saw this video on Dear Author and thought it was so fun and romantic! Hope you enjoy it if you haven't seen it already - and even if you have, it's worth a second watch! :-)

A Bit of Bollywood

There was a comment on one of the earlier posts requesting more Bollywood, so here you go! I haven't actually seen the movie this is from, but the song is very romantic. Enjoy! 

(Actors are John Abraham & Genelia D'Souza).