Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Friday, August 09, 2019
Thursday, August 08, 2019
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
Upcoming Auckland Event - Archangel's War Book Launch
Auckland peeps! Mark your diaries for the Archangel's War launch! ⚔️💕🔥
Book Launch - Archangel's War
6:30pm - 8:30pm, 24th September, 2019
Epsom Library
195 Manukau Rd
Epsom, Auckland 1023
Admission by gold coin donation. RSVP preferred to Epsom.Library@aucklandlibraries.govt.nz, as there will be light refreshments. Please use library offstreet parking or sidestreet parking.
International edition of Archangel's War will be available for purchase at a discount price on the night. To purchase the North American edition, please contact Frances at Chapter Book and Tea Shop (info@chapter.co.nz; +64-9-6232319).
Friday, August 02, 2019
Archangel's War ARC Contest - Winners
Congratulations to the following readers, who have won an advanced reading/review copy of Archangel's War:
M. Stattin
J. Rodger-Gurr
M. Gililland
A. Tucker
L. Joel
The winners have all been notified via the email address used to enter the contest. (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.)
Thank you to everyone who entered. We hope you enjoy Archangel's War when it releases! :)
~Nalini & Ashwini
M. Stattin
J. Rodger-Gurr
M. Gililland
A. Tucker
L. Joel
The winners have all been notified via the email address used to enter the contest. (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.)
Thank you to everyone who entered. We hope you enjoy Archangel's War when it releases! :)
~Nalini & Ashwini
Thursday, August 01, 2019
Podcast - Playing Verbal Poker with Nalini Singh
I recently taped a podcast with Sarah Wendell from SBTB and it's now live! We talk about the genesis of Slave to Sensation, chat about the Guild Hunter series, discuss my upcoming thriller, grumpy heroes, and so much more! It was a really fun chat. I hope you enjoy it.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Friday, July 26, 2019
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Archangel's War ARC Contest
Contest Closed
ARCHANGEL'S WAR ARC CONTEST
ARCHANGEL'S WAR ARC CONTEST
(International entries welcome)
If you'd like to go in the random draw to win one of 5 Advanced Review/Reading Copies of Archangel's War (out September 24th), send an e-mail to naliniDOTassistantATgmailDOTcom (replace DOT/AT with symbols ./@), with:
Archangel's War 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, 1st August, 2019, 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 (September 24th) - 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.
- 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 2nd August 2019 NZT. Their names will also be posted on this blog at that time. Void where prohibited.
Friday, July 19, 2019
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Monday, July 15, 2019
Books for Band Fundraising Auction
I know you all love book goodies, so I wanted to share this auction currently going on to raise money for a local band program. I’ve donated a signed hardcover of Silver Silence 🐻 💕 but there are lots of other items on offer. For more info, click here.
Friday, July 12, 2019
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Archangel's War Sweepstakes
US residents - My USA publisher is running a sweepstakes to win early copies of Archangel's War! Click here for more info. The sweepstakes ends on July 15th at 11:59pm ET. Good luck!!
Tuesday, July 09, 2019
Question Time
If you could live in the Guild Hunter world, would you rather be an archangel, angel, vampire, or human? And what made you pick your particular choice?
Friday, July 05, 2019
Tuesday, July 02, 2019
July Newsletter
Hello lovely people! The July newsletter will be a week late as I’m currently focused on turning in the corrections to the Archangel's War proofs. ⚔️🔥💕 This is my final chance to catch any typos or sneaky errors, so wish me luck!
Friday, June 28, 2019
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
A Madness of Sunshine
I’m working on the final proofs for A Madness of Sunshine this week and taking the chance to talk about the book. 🍃
MADNESS is my first stand-alone thriller - first thing: it’s not written as a romantic suspense or a romance so please don’t go into it expecting that or you’ll be disappointed.
What it is, is an atmospheric thriller set in a remote New Zealand town. What if you knew one of your neighbors or friends was a murderer...but you didn’t know who... Who would you trust? p.s. It’s not gory, if you’re worried about that.
If you have other (non-spoilery) questions about the book, leave them here and I’ll pop in during breaks in my proofreading to answer them.
(Photo is of a glacier-fed braided river in New Zealand’s South Island.)
Friday, June 21, 2019
Friday, June 14, 2019
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Friday, June 07, 2019
Tuesday, June 04, 2019
SPOILER ZONE: Wolf Rain
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.
Friday, May 31, 2019
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Question Time
If you could meet a character from one of Nalini's books in real life, who would you pick and why?
~Ashwini
Friday, May 24, 2019
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Wolf Rain
Alt text: Quote from Wolf Rain - "Watch how you poke the wolf," he growled. "One day, you'll go too far and the wolf will eat you."
Friday, May 17, 2019
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Friday, May 10, 2019
Wednesday, May 08, 2019
THE BRIDE TEST by Helen Hoang
It's an amazing book and I loved reading it so much. There is such heart to Helen Hoang's work, and such a sweet honesty too. There's also a scene that had me laughing so hard I was crying.(No spoilers, but the secret Arrow manual could've come in handy there ;-))
Definitely check out this book if you're looking for an amazing read. It's out today. Happy book release, Helen and I can't wait to read many more books from you! 💛
Tuesday, May 07, 2019
Friday, May 03, 2019
Monday, April 29, 2019
Friday, April 26, 2019
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Fantasy Book Cafe - Women in SF&F Month
"...though I may tell stories in the context of shapeshifters and telepaths, archangels and vampires, the questions can be very much human. The nature of cruelty, and of love, the value of loyalty, and the pain of betrayal..."
I have a post up on Fantasy Book Cafe as part of their Women in SF&F Month, about what draws me to paranormal romance and other speculative fiction. I loved writing the piece!
I have a post up on Fantasy Book Cafe as part of their Women in SF&F Month, about what draws me to paranormal romance and other speculative fiction. I loved writing the piece!
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Archangel's War
In case you missed the astonishing North American cover of Archangel's War!! ⚔️💕🔥 Cover art by Tony Mauro, cover design by Rita Frangie, who are both superstars!!! Out in September.
Friday, April 19, 2019
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Cover Love: Archangel's War - International
Check out this AMAZING cover!!!! My heart! 
Cover by Patrick Knowles and the awesome Gollancz art department!
Cover by Patrick Knowles and the awesome Gollancz art department!
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Psy-Changeling Trinity Sweepstakes
US folks: Want to put your paws on an early copy of WOLF RAIN, as well as copies of OCEAN LIGHT and SILVER SILENCE? Check out this link for details of how to put your name in the draw.
This contest's limited to the US as it's being put on by my US publisher, but the winners from my personal ARC contest came from Austria, Mexico, Germany, the US, and the UK. We're a diverse bunch here! 🌏
This contest's limited to the US as it's being put on by my US publisher, but the winners from my personal ARC contest came from Austria, Mexico, Germany, the US, and the UK. We're a diverse bunch here! 🌏
Friday, April 12, 2019
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Wolf Rain ARC Contest - Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the advanced review copies of Wolf Rain!! The winners are:
M. Pluschke
J. Steiner
C.D.R. López
K. Tansley
J. Wight
The winners have all been notified via the email address used to enter the contest. (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.)
Thank you to everyone who entered. If you didn't win, we hope you enjoy Wolf Rain when it releases! :) ~Nalini & Ashwini
M. Pluschke
J. Steiner
C.D.R. López
K. Tansley
J. Wight
The winners have all been notified via the email address used to enter the contest. (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.)
Thank you to everyone who entered. If you didn't win, we hope you enjoy Wolf Rain when it releases! :) ~Nalini & Ashwini
Tuesday, April 09, 2019
April Newsletter
The next newsletter goes out in less than twenty-four hours and it will include a cover reveal and exclusive teaser for Archangel's War!!!! If you aren't a subscriber, you can do so quickly at the signup box to the right side of the blog, or on the front page of the website. I only send the newsletter once a month and it's pretty awesome. ;-)
Friday, April 05, 2019
Tuesday, April 02, 2019
Wolf Rain ARC Contest
Contest Closed
WOLF RAIN 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 Wolf Rain (out June 4th), send an e-mail to naliniDOTassistantATgmailDOTcom (replace DOT/AT with symbols ./@), with:
Wolf Rain 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, April 9th, 2019, 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 (June 4th) - 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.
- 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 10th April 2019 NZT. Their names will also be posted on this blog at that time. Void where prohibited.
Friday, March 29, 2019
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
A Madness of Sunshine
My debut thriller releases at the end of this year and I'm beyond excited to share the blurb and cover with you today! (There are absolutely no paranormal elements in this book - I want to make that clear so you're not disappointed. But if you like a little noir with your mystery, check it out.)
This GORGEOUS cover is by the incredibly talented Rita Frangie, Senior Art Director of Berkley.
New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh welcomes you to a remote town on the edge of the world where even the blinding brightness of the sun can’t mask the darkness that lies deep within a killer…
On the rugged West Coast of New Zealand, Golden Cove is more than just a town where people live. The adults are more than neighbors; the children, more than schoolmates.
That is until one fateful summer—and several vanished bodies—shatters the trust holding Golden Cove together. All that’s left are whispers behind closed doors, broken friendships, and a silent agreement not to look back. But they can’t run from the past forever.
Eight years later, a beautiful young woman disappears without a trace, and the residents of Golden Cove wonder if their home shelters something far more dangerous than an unforgiving landscape.
It’s not long before the dark past collides with the haunting present and deadly secrets come to light.
This GORGEOUS cover is by the incredibly talented Rita Frangie, Senior Art Director of Berkley.
A Madness of Sunshine
Nalini Singh
New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh welcomes you to a remote town on the edge of the world where even the blinding brightness of the sun can’t mask the darkness that lies deep within a killer…
On the rugged West Coast of New Zealand, Golden Cove is more than just a town where people live. The adults are more than neighbors; the children, more than schoolmates.
That is until one fateful summer—and several vanished bodies—shatters the trust holding Golden Cove together. All that’s left are whispers behind closed doors, broken friendships, and a silent agreement not to look back. But they can’t run from the past forever.
Eight years later, a beautiful young woman disappears without a trace, and the residents of Golden Cove wonder if their home shelters something far more dangerous than an unforgiving landscape.
It’s not long before the dark past collides with the haunting present and deadly secrets come to light.
International: TBA
Monday, March 25, 2019
Covers Coming Soon
Some cool cover news. Unexpectedly, I have two covers near reveal stage at the same time. My debut thriller cover will be coming this week (!!) and the ARCHANGEL'S WAR cover will be ready for the April newsletter. (The GH covers generally take longer to finalize because of the artwork, and this one is just astonishing.) I can't wait to share both covers with you. :-)
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Friday, March 22, 2019
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Comfort Reads
Let's talk comfort reads today. For me, a comfort read is a hug in book form, a cozy blanket to wrap around me, a visit with friends. What are your most treasured comfort reads? ❤️
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Christchurch, New Zealand
Most of you will be aware of the terrible event that happened in Christchurch yesterday. So many people lost their lives and so many are fighting for theirs. As a country, New Zealand is in mourning. To know such hate could come here, to this kind and gentle country, it's shaken us all down to the core. Each and every one of us is thinking of the people most directly affected and doing what we can to help, even if all we can do is donate funds to help the survivors.
I'm going to quote words spoken by our Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern here, because she speaks for all NZ when she says: "...we were not a target because we are a safe harbour for those who hate. We were not chosen for this act of violence because we condone racism, because we’re an enclave for extremism, we were chosen for the very fact that we are none of these things, because we represent diversity, kindness, compassion, a home for those that share our values, a refuge for those who need it. And those values, I can assure you, will not and cannot be shaken by this attack."
At times like this, it's hard to know what to on blogs like this, where it's all about celebrating something we love - reading and books. It can feel frivolous to talk books when such a terrible event has occurred. But the thing with terrorists is that they want us to stop doing what we love. They want to make us afraid. They want us to focus on them. We're not going to do that.
This blog will continue to run with posts celebrating what we love, will continue to be a friendly and safe place where we uplift each other. Books are a haven for many of us, and we're not going to let that be taken away by those who would spread darkness in the world.
With all my love to all of you. ❤️
Friday, March 15, 2019
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Paying it Forward Recipients
Thank you all the NZ based writers who wrote in for my Pay It Forward initiative. I received far more emails than I expected, and it was incredibly difficult for me to make a decision - I wish I could send all of you to the RWNZ conference.
As it was, I crunched the numbers and decided I could send two people. Both of this year's recipients have been notified. If you aren't one of them, please do try again next year. In the meantime, I hope you continue to nurture your writing dreams, and remember - while conferences are wonderful learning opportunities, there are also small writers groups throughout the country, as well as active groups online, where you can start to build your writing tribe. ❤️
Friday, March 08, 2019
Thursday, March 07, 2019
Question Time
When did you first begin reading the Psy-Changeling series and how did you discover it?
Tuesday, March 05, 2019
Upcoming Auckland Event - Q&A and Signing
Auckland folks - A reminder about the Q&A and booking signing that Nalini will be doing at St Heliers Community Library on Wednesday March 20th at 6:30pm. Entry $5, includes refreshments. Bookings essential (sthelierslibrary@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz / +649 373 1324). ~Ashwini
Friday, March 01, 2019
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Question Time
Hello lovely readers! I've decided to create a new segment where I ask you to dive deeper into the Nalini Singh universe. :D
Today's question: If you lived in the Psy-Changeling world, would you rather be human, changeling or Psy? And what draws you to your particular choice?
~Ashwini
Today's question: If you lived in the Psy-Changeling world, would you rather be human, changeling or Psy? And what draws you to your particular choice?
~Ashwini
Friday, February 22, 2019
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Friday, February 15, 2019
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Upcoming Event - Melbourne
Tickets are still available, you can find ticketing info here. :)
~Ashwini
Saturday, February 09, 2019
Paying it forward
When I was a university student, my mum paid for me to go to my very first Romance Writers of New Zealand conference after we saw a little write-up about it in our local paper. I was working part time around my studies, but there was no way I could've afforded to go to the conference on my own. Attending had a profound impact on my life - not only did I learn so much, for the first time, I'd found my tribe. Other people who understood the need to tell a story, who valued the journey of the human heart and adored romances, and who spoke to the people in their head!
I've always wanted to pay my mum's kindness forward, so this year, I'd like to send one New Zealand-based writer to the 2019 RWNZ Conference, to be held in Christchurch.
I'd like this to go to a FIRST TIMER, someone who's never had a chance to attend a national writing conference but would love to go. So if you know someone like that in New Zealand, please share the information with them. You don't have to be a romance writer, but you have to respect the romance genre and the people who work in it.
Here's what I'll cover:
- economy class flights from anywhere in New Zealand to Christchurch (if you're close to Christchurch, I'll cover your petrol/parking, or train/bus costs)
- conference registration for the "Love and Other Journeys" conference, to be held by RWNZ from the 23rd of August 2019 to the 25th of August 2019, including the awards dinner
- if you're not a member of RWNZ already, I'll throw in a year's membership
- $50/day for expenses (the conference already provides morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea)
- accommodation in the conference hotel for 4 nights from Thursday 22 August to Sunday 25th August inclusive. If the conference hotel is booked out, I'll pay for any nearby accommodation you can find in a similar price range.
- conference registration for the "Love and Other Journeys" conference, to be held by RWNZ from the 23rd of August 2019 to the 25th of August 2019, including the awards dinner
- if you're not a member of RWNZ already, I'll throw in a year's membership
- $50/day for expenses (the conference already provides morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea)
- accommodation in the conference hotel for 4 nights from Thursday 22 August to Sunday 25th August inclusive. If the conference hotel is booked out, I'll pay for any nearby accommodation you can find in a similar price range.
(You'll be responsible for making all the bookings/registrations yourself).
If you'd like to be considered, just drop me an email with "RWNZ Conference 2019" in the subject line, telling me a little about yourself and your reasons why you'd like to attend. Since I know writers like to write, try to keep it to around 300 words or so. 
Email: nalinisinghwritesATgmail DOTcom
Email: nalinisinghwritesATgmail DOTcom
This isn't an official scholarship, just one writer paying it forward, so I'll read through all the replies, and choose the one that resonates most with me. I'm sure it'll be a very hard decision for me, but I do hope to do this again next year, so please try again if you miss out this year.
Dates: Emails must be in to me by Saturday March 2nd 2019 at 5pm. I'll email the recipient back by end of day March 10th 2019. If I don't hear from them within 72 hours, I'll choose someone else. Also, if you're the recipient, you can keep your name private if you wish - or you can feel free to out yourself.
Good luck.
Friday, February 08, 2019
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
Friday, February 01, 2019
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Wolf Rain - Australian Kindle Edition
Australian readers: The incorrect Kindle price for Wolf Rain has been corrected. Sorry for the shock! 😱 (We got a shock too when we saw the previous price but it was just an input error). And please let other readers know. Thank you! - Ashwini
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Friday, January 25, 2019
Wolf Rain
I have the final WOLF RAIN cover and it’s beeeeeautiful!!!! 💕 Cover reveal in a special newsletter that’ll be hitting your inboxes Friday morning US time (that’s Saturday morning if you’re on my side of the dateline). I can’t wait to share the gorgeousness!! 🐺
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Good News
I’m excited to announce that Ocean Light is a finalist in the Favourite Paranormal Romance category of the Australian Romance Readers awards. Woohoo Bo and Kaia, and thank you ARRA!
Friday, January 18, 2019
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Friday, January 11, 2019
Tuesday, January 08, 2019
Friday, January 04, 2019
Tuesday, January 01, 2019
Ocean Light Out In Paperback!
Ocean Light is now out in paperback worldwide! 🌊💕 The ebook price has also come down to coincide with the paperback release. If you haven't yet read Bo and Kaia's story, I hope you have a wonderful time diving into the deep with them.
Friday, December 28, 2018
Friday Book Club
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?
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
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