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May 1st, 2008

GCC Thursday ~ Introducing Sara Rosett

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Getting Away is Deadly By Sara Rosett

Getting Away is Deadly  By Sara Rosett

Hardcover (Kensington Books 4/08) ISBN: 0-7582-1340-9


GETTING AWAY IS DEADLY is the third book in the mom lit mystery series about a military spouse who runs a professional organizing business.


It was the perfect vacation until murder rearranged the itinerary


With swollen feet, pregnant Ellie joins the nation’s tourists in seeing the sights in Washington D.C. But a fatal incident at the Metro station convinces Ellie that something is rotten in the capital city. Should she do the safe thing and pack her bags? Not likely when too many people are telling lies, hiding secrets, and acting suspiciously. Luckily, Ellie Avery is just the right woman to clean up the most mysterious cases of murder—even if she has to brave the most dangerous byways in the corridors of power . . .


    Reviews for Getting Away is Deadly:


Publishers Weekly: “…sparkling….”

The Mystery Gazette: “Fans of amateur sleuth mysteries will relish GETTING AWAY IS DEADLY as the tale contains a delightful whodunit that serves as a tour of Washington DC.”

    Reviews for the Mom Zone series:


Publishers Weekly: “The author, also the wife of an air force pilot, includes practical tips for organizing closets, but the novel's most valuable insight is its window into women's lives on a military base.”

Romantic Times: “Thoroughly entertaining. The author’s smooth, succinct writing style enables the plot to flow effortlessly until its captivating conclusion.” (Four stars)

Armchair Interviews: “If you like cozy mysteries that have plenty of action and lots of suspects and clues, Staying Home Is A Killer will be a fun romp through murder and mayhem.”

Kathie Hightower, military spouse and coauthor of Help! I’m a Military Spouse — I Get a Life Too!: “Rosett brings us someone just like us — a military spouse carving out her own unique life as she deals with military life, moves, and deployments. Get yourself a cup of tea and settle in for a good read!”


Getting Away is Deadly will appeal to fans of Jill Churchill,
Ayelet Waldman, Leslie Meier, and Rett MacPherson.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sara Rosett
Born and raised in Amarillo, Texas, Sara Rosett has always loved to curl up with a good book. Her marriage to an Air Force pilot has taken her to central and southern California, Texas, Washington state, Alabama, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Maryland. Sara has worked as a credit processor, a reporter for two Air Force base newspapers, and a researcher and writer for the Citizen Ambassador Program of People to People International. Currently, Sara and her family live in Maryland where she combines full-time parenting with writing. Her work appeared in Chicken Soup for the Military Wife’s Soul, Simple Pleasures of Friendship, Simple Pleasures of the Kitchen Romantic Times Mystery Scene, Mystery Readers Journal, The Writer, and Georgia Magazine. Please visit her website, www.sararosett.com.



Website: http://www.SaraRosett.com
Blog: http://www.RosettWrites.Bravejournal.com
Second Blog: http://www.good-girls-kill.com
Link to Amazon page http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Away-Deadly-Mystery-Mysteries/dp/0758213409/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207403986&sr=8-1



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November 5th, 2007

GCC Monday ~ Introducing Jackie Kessler

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THE ROAD TO HELL by Jackie Kessler
What the Hell is
HELL ON EARTH?

That’s the series I’m writing, published by Kensington/Zebra Books. The first book, HELL’S BELLES, is about a succubus named Jezebel who runs away from Hell, hides on Earth as an exotic dancer, and learns the hard way about true love. Sex, strippers, demons—what’s not to like? The second book, THE ROAD TO HELL, is about how Jezebel—now the human Jesse Harris—has to return to Hell to save the lives of those she loves…and somehow make sure it’s not a one-way trip. (If she’d known love was this tough, she never would have turned her back on lust.)



FYI—and yes, you will be quizzed—in 2008, there will be two more HELL stories: the novella A HELL OF A TIME will appear in the April Kensington anthology ETERNAL LOVER, and the full-length novel HOTTER THAN HELL will hit the shelves in August. Hot times!



Here’s what people are saying about the Hell on Earth series. (And no, I didn’t bribe them. Much. Okay, maybe a little chocolate.)




Praise for THE ROAD TO HELL:"Kessler's sizzling sequel to paranormal debut Hell's Belles puts ex-succubus Jezebel--the now-mortal Jesse Harris, a dancer at a strip club--stage center again. For a month after waking up in a hospital, the former 4,000-year-old, fifth-level succubus who used to seduce humans to claim their souls has been living a happy mortal life in New York with a devoted boyfriend,
New York
vice cop Paul Hamilton. So when Alecto, a Fury from hell, arrives and demands she return to hell to help Alecto's sister, Megaera (Jesse's former best friend who betrayed her), Jesse balks. Much of the rest of the book is spent convincing her to change her mind, with each sexy escapade topping the last, until (among other things) the demons go after Paul, and Jesse has to "pull an Orpheus." Kessler's raunchy blend of heaven, hell and eros makes for a wild thrill ride, and hot, tough-talking Jesse has gumption and sass." — Publishers Weekly


"Kessler's sassy heroine is back with the scorching-hot book two of the Hell on Earth series. A sharp-tongued succubus writes in first person, telling a deliciously wicked story that mixes romance and humor with dark urban fantasy. The combination of supernatural elements with the mundane realities of life in the big city keeps things real. This is one helluva read--put Kessler on your must-buy list." — Romantic Times (4.5 stars)

"The Road to Hell hints at a vast talent that could alter the romance genre the way Kessler's heroine has altered the landscape of the underworld." — Rose & Thorn

“In The Road to Hell, the second book in the Hell on Earth series, author Jackie Kessler reintroduces us to the cutest, sexiest and most downright foul-mouthed perky ex-demon you're ever likely to run across. Once again, Kessler demolishes my preconceptions about romance novels, eschewing the bursting bustier and the bare-chested hero for a sly nod, a knowing wink and a bawdy smile, and giving the best romance authors a serious run for their places on the best-seller lists.” — Novelspot

"Fun, sexy and utterly original! Kessler will seduce you."—
Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author


"This is writing of blistering splendor: Kessler's acid wit and wry style make for damn fine reading. Trust me, the seven deadly sins have never had it so good!"— Cornelia Read, author of A Field of Darkness

"A demonic thrill ride with heart and soul. Kessler is one of a kind!"— Jaci Burton, author of Surviving Demon Island


"The Road to Hell is a wicked, deliciously inventive treat. This book thoroughly seduced me. It'd be a sin to miss it!"— Rachel Caine, author of Thin Air






Praise for HELL’S BELLES:"Kessler's debut novel will captivate fans of Sherrilyn Kenyon and Laurell K. Hamilton from the very first page."— Romantic Times (4.5 stars)

"Jackie Kessler is an author whose originality, style, and flair for creating such wonderfully devious and intriguingly devilish characters is sure to propel her to the top." Top Pick Rose — Romance Reader At Heart

"Not only is this a great book, but it's possibly one of the funniest, most romantic books I've read in years." — Novelspot

"A wonderfully fun read with vivid and creative imagery to satisfy any fan of the supernatural." — Rose & Thorn

"Hell’s Belles had me hooked from the first sentence…I’ll be reading this one again and again." —
MaryJanice Davidson, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author


"As sinful and decadent as melted chocolate on skin. A dazzling debut! The sequel can’t get here soon enough." — Cathy Clamp, co-author of USA Today bestselling Touch of Evil

"A devilishly entertaining read, Hell’s Belles had me turning pages so quickly, they singed my fingertips...Wicked good!" — Martha O’Connor, author of The Bitch Posse

"Wicked, sexy, and delightfully funny, Hell's Belles is hot stuff. I'm burning to get my hands on the sequel." — JA Konrath, author of Whiskey Sour

"Hell's Belles is smart and well done, an arresting debut by all accounts....Jezebel is a character intriguing enough to follow into future books and Kessler is a star on the rise." — Paperback Reader

"Give in to the sin of temptation and pick up Hell's Belles; you will be so glad you did!"—Coffee Time Romance

"As a debut novel, this one will without a doubt catch a large fan base for Jackie Kessler." — The Romance Readers Connection

"This debut work marks Ms. Kessler as an author to watch. Hell's Belles offers something for everyone; devilishly witty humor, a sassy heroine, a hunky hero and demonic creatures; what more could a reader ask for? Don't miss it!" — ParaNormal Romance

"At times scorching hot, at others unexpectedly funny, Hell's Belles will enchant paranormal fans." — Romance Reviews Today

"Jackie Kessler has one hell of an imagination! Hell's Belles is Anita Blake, Neil Gaiman, and Dante's Inferno flambéed and served with a side of sizzling paranormal romance." — Michelle Rowen, author of the Immortality Bites series


"Funny, sexy and absolutely captivating." — Love Romances and More





Who the Hell is Jackie Kessler?


Jackie Kessler
Some kids want to grow up to be doctors, or movie stars, or political assassins. Me, I wanted to draw comic books. Not Archies, either—superhero comic books. Maybe it was all the heavily muscled guys in spandex…

Around the time I was 15, I realized that as much as I enjoyed drawing (note that I’m saying nothing about the quality of those pics), it was a lot of fun putting words in the characters’ mouths. I didn’t know the term “fanfic” back then, but I started writing stories about the X-Men, Alpha Flight, and the Teen Titans. Didn’t do anything with those stories, other than horrify my mother. She asked why I couldn’t write nice stories, you know, about bunnies. Nope—me, I wanted to write about power. About magic. About hot guys in spandex. And about beating those guys bloody and senseless. (In retrospect, maybe I really did want to horrify my mother. Hey, not my fault. When I was a kid, I busted her doodling on the cover of New Teen Titans Number 6. Argh!)

So maybe it’s ironic that the book I wound up writing had nothing to do with overly muscled men and everything to do with scantily clad women. (Well, temporarily scantily clad.) Oh, right, and demons.


I live in Upstate New York with my Loving Husband, two Precious Little Tax Deductions, two cats, and 8,000 comic books. For more about me, please visit my website: <http://www.jackiekessler.com>. And remember: love your inner demon.


November 4th, 2007

"Desperate Measures" by Eva Gale

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Love this cover.



BRAND NEW RELEASE FROM PHAZE.

TITLE: "Desperate Measures"
AUTHOR: Eva Gale
PUBLISHER: Phaze
GENRE: erotic historical romance
BUY IT HERE.









"There was a time in Dorthea Grady's life when she remembers being content. But when her husband died, she learned it was an illusion.
Seamus O'Conner was, at best, a pornographer. But when a widow walks into his studio he rediscovers the art in his profession. When two lost souls are brought together by Desperate Measures, the last thing they expect to find is love."

What reviewers say about Eva Gale:
"Ms. Gale pens a fantastic plot, some incredible writing and explosive heat that captivates."
Linda L. for The Romance Studio


October 29th, 2007

Happy Halloween!

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October 15th, 2006

Just apologize for being born and move on.

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Just apologize for being born and move on.

Monica Jackson paid me a – I think it was a compliment but I’m probably not “ethnic” (is that the PC term? No? Yes? I care.) enough to know if it’s just a subtle slam so I’ll take it as a compliment because that’s just my way. She said, “Ferfe is too black. She’s just passin`."

It doesn’t really matter what I am genetically, because I am whatever people see me as regardless of any personal delusions I may entertain about who I am in my own little head. Why bring the subject up? Because Angel Puff is home for the weekend from college and, along with a horrifically bad case of strep throat, she has returned with a question very few humans in the civilized world want to ever answer.

“Am I racist?”

She has apparently been inundated with accusations and cannot have even a minor debate on politics or social issues without the conversation denigrating into dismissive personal slams that she s a racist and thus cannot possibly be capable of carrying on an intelligent conversation about anything of importance. Subjects that slapped her with the “R” label?


• Having lived in El Paso Texas for a year, she believes the fence Bush is building is a good thing because the schools on the border are inundated with illegal aliens, medical services are struggling to the point of third world levels of service and diseases like TB are reaching epic proportions because people are not coming into the country through legal channels that would insure that they are reasonably healthy and paying into the taxes that support the schools and public services. It’ not the only view point, but it is hers and she came by it through personal experience with the problem first hand, which is more than anyone who hasn’t lived on the border can say. She was called a racist by a Peruvian-American. She wants to know why someone born in Miami by way of parents from Peru would even care about a fence along the Mexican border? Good question kid. I’ll attempt an answer in a few minutes.

• She was at a house party and, after making the rounds inside and outside she noted that inside the house everyone was Asian and outside the house everyone was white with one African-American girl. Jokingly she asked the whites, "Why?". The African-American girl immediately answered, “Girl. I knew you were a racist the second you walked out here.” Angel Puff attempted to defend the question and had her ass handed to her. About thirty minutes later one of the people inside came out and ask, “Hey! How come everyone is segregated?” Angel Puff wanted to know WTH the difference was between her asking the question and him asking the question? Good question kid. I’ll attempt an answer in a few minutes.

• She has been asked by numerous African-American boys to have sex. She says in the first few seconds of conversation they lay out exactly what they want and when she says she isn’t interested she is labeled a racist. She would like to know why preferring to be asked on a date, wanting to get to know a man long enough to have some kind of relationship before sleeping with them and just generally expecting basic polite courtesy is a racist thing? She wouldn’t give the time of day to a white boy who talked to her that way, why should she take it from any other guy regardless of race? Good question kid. I’ll attempt an answer in a few minutes.


She wants to know why “they” hate “us”? This is basically the answer in a nutshell and a sad social development for a teenager. She’s pretty well traveled, speaks Spanish and English, has been living within a stones throw of one of the most culturally diverse cities in America and never once used the terms “us” and “them” to refer to anyone. Angel Puff is now very aware of the fact that, regardless of having a pretty ethnically diverse genealogy chart, she is actually very, very white.


“But. I registered as a Democrat!”

“Doesn’t help.”

“My roommate’s mother is extremely active in civil rights groups.”

“She’s white. Nothing she does can change that.”

“So. Am I a racist?”

“You are white and that makes you a racist before you even open your mouth. Just apologize for being born white and move on with the friendship. You can’t defend a thousand years of history. You can’t justify, vilify or even quantify the actions of anyone other than yourself. White equals racist. It’s not worth arguing over distinctions or claiming American-Indian-Jewish grandparents and born-liberal-again political views. You pass for white. You are racist. If you want people to get to know you beyond that, you just have to take ownership of that label and then move the conversation on to more interesting and productive levels.”

“Sucks.”

“There are worse things in life and most people are not like what you are seeing in college. Once everyone is working for a living and raising kids of their own you’ll get to move past being racist to join the class wars … one hate at a time Angel Puff.”

She went out yesterday and had her hair dyed almost black. She says she might blend a little better at least. I decided not to mention that her skin is so pale white she practically glows in the dark. We'll take her out on the boat later and try to restore some of the tan she's lost up North if possible. Whatever works, man.

Hey. She’s not your kid. Raise yours any way you want.
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