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June 30, 2014 · 11:11 AM

All good things must come to an end

Today marks the end of Desperately Ever After’s blog tour, with a double stop at Tracy Riva’s Books & Reviews, and Deal Shaing Aunt.

It’s been fun, with a month-long price drop to $2.99, giveaways galore (read on to see which are still ongoing), interviews, guest posts, and some pretty darn fantastic reviews that left me smiling almost every day.

Here are some of the highlights. The red asterisk indicates sites that are still offering free copies. Keep in mind that the price drop is only temporary, and the sequel will be out in August … so now’s the perfect time to get acquainted with Rapunzel, Belle, Cinderella, and the rest of the gang as they cope with life after true love’s kiss!

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“It’s the perfect book to be reading this summer and it’s completely unputdownable!” ~ The YA’s Nightstand *** Giveaway ends July 1!

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“An explosive cocktail that will have you laughing out loud and wanting more and more! … Laura’s style is witty and flirty and had me turning page after page devouring this little gem.” ~ Lost in Chick Lit

“No more damsel in distress, useless without her prince, but modern day woman struggling with and enjoying love. Desperately Ever After is a wonderfully sarcastic, romantic and heartwarming tale about love and friendship with witty conversations, juicy cliches and a healthy dose of humor. I cannot wait to read the sequel!” ~ M’s Bookshelf Continue reading →

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June 2, 2014 · 9:40 AM

Blog Tour Kickoff — and a special price!

Desperately Ever After had a phenomenal May — becoming a 2014 NIEA Chick-Lit Finalist, and then making Amazon’s Top 100 lists for both Women’s Fiction Fantasy and Humor :)

I did multiple happy dances over the past few weeks (or, more accurately in my current state, happy waddles). But now it’s time to look toward something new: My month-long Fiction Addiction Blog Tour!!

For those unfamiliar with a blog tour, it basically means you’ll see Desperately Ever After featured on a bevy of wonderful websites throughout the month of June. And not only that. There will be reviews, guest posts, interviews, dream casts, giveaways, and a discounted e-book price of $2.99!
(From its full $4.99. What’s a blog tour without a giant perk, right?)

It kicks off Tuesday with a guest post about the writing life (and why we could all use a muse!) at Chicklit Club Connect. Follow the schedule below to keep up with all the fun.

And don’t forget to feed your beach bag a copy of the book Chick Lit Central called ideal for “Once Upon a Time withdrawal” and anyone who misses Sex and the City or Desperate Housewives. Bestselling author Stephanie Evanovich praised it as “desperately delicious,” and myriad Amazon and Goodreads reviewers said they gobbled the whole thing up in a single day. So a few hours on the beach and you should be golden–in more ways than one. ;)

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Available at AMAZON US and AMAZON UK

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Date	Tour Information
3rd June	Chicklit Club Connect
4th June	Lost in Chick Lit
5th June	Chicklit vs Fantasy
6th June	Trips Down Imagination Road
9th June	Rachel Brimble Romance
12th June	Have Book, Will Read
13th June	M’s Bookshelf
16th June	A Novel Review
17th June	jgrwriter (Janice G. Ross)
19th June	Tea Party Princess
23rd June	Mature Bookworm
24th June	Fiction Dreams
	Inheritance Books with Rhoda Baxter
25th June	The YA’s Nightstand
26th June	Compelling Reads
30th June	Tracy Riva Books and Reviews
	Deal Sharing Aunt

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May 19, 2014 · 8:36 AM

Jera’s Jamboree

Happy Monday everyone! I’m delighted today to be a guest blogger at Shaz Goodwin’s wonderful blog, Jera’s Jamboree. It’s the kick-off to an entire month of festivities surrounding Desperately Ever After, so check it out ;)

And don’t forget that Miranda Dickinson’s giveaway ends Tuesday night right here!

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May 16, 2014 · 3:00 AM

Desperately Ever After is going on tour!

Thanks to the wonderful Shaz Goodwin of Fiction Addiction Book Tours, Desperately Ever After is welcoming summer by hitting the road!

Now don’t worry. I’ve given it a stern talking to about using sunscreen, always keeping the gas tank half full, and limiting the strawberry daiquiri intake. (The last thing we need is a drunken foray splashed all over the pages of the Marestam Mirror!)

But in all seriousness, I’m extremely excited about the following schedule. There will be reviews, guest posts, interviews, dream casts, and — most importantly — giveaways! The tour will officially kick off on May 19 with a guest post on Shaz’s blog, Jera’s Jamboree.

Date	Tour Information
3rd June	Books are my life
	Chicklit Club Connect
4th June	Lost in Chick Lit
5th June	Chicklit vs Fantasy
6th June	Trips Down Imagination Road
9th June	Rachel Brimble Romance
11th June	Have Book, Will Read
13th June	M’s Bookshelf
16th June	A Novel Review
17th June	jgrwriter
19th June	Tea Party Princess
23rd June	@jaustenrulesok
24th June	Fiction Dreams
	Inheritance Books with Rhoda Baxter
25th June	The YA’s Nightstand
26th June	Compelling Reads
30th June	Tracy Riva Books and Reviews
	Deal Sharing Aunt

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February 21, 2014 · 8:58 AM

Guest Post at Jencey Gortney’s Writer’s Corner

Huge thanks to Jencey Gortney for asking me to guest post on her blog today! Here’s a taste, but you can find the whole thing over at jenceywrites.blogspot.com.

Have you ever wondered how Cinderella would feel ten years down the road, when her iconic ball gown no longer fit and she had four kids, royal duties up the wahzoo, and a husband who was hardly ever around?

And what about Beauty? After all, her husband was quite a jerk before he became a monster. Too hung up on looks to let a little old fairy in from the rain! Once his curse broke, how long would it take for “Beast” to go right back to his old ways? When would he realize there were a million other “beauties” in the sea … and it’s good to be the king.

These are the kind of questions that can drive a girl crazy. And as someone who can’t watch a movie without making a million “that-would-never-work” remarks, they’ve been driving me crazy for years! Click here to read the full article at jenceywrites.blogspot.com

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Don’t forget to enter the Romance is in the Air Blog Hop!

Click the pretty picture to enter to win an signed copy of Desperately Ever After and a new copy of Emily Bronte’s epic Wuthering Heights.

You have until midnight Friday, at which time I believe Cupid melts :(

Oh, and Melanie Dickerson’s giveaway is still going. Next post down!

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February 12, 2014 · 4:42 PM

December 11, 2013 · 3:00 AM

Karen Doornebos interview… and Undresssing Mr. Darcy giveaway!

Today I have the absolute honor of hosting the next leg of author Karen Doornebos’ blog tour for her brand new release, UNDRESSING MR. DARCY. I’ve mentioned in the past how much I loved her first book, Definitely Not Mr. Darcy, and am thrilled not only that she chose to make a stop at Skipping Midnight… but also that she will be giving one lucky reader a copy of her spanking new book! (Read all the way through for details.) And now, without further ado, here’s Karen!

Hello from the Floris Perfumery in London!

As an ice-breaker to each leg of my Blog Tour for UNDRESSING MR. DARCY, I’m taking you along for a ride to England, where I traveled during the summer of 2012 to do some research for the book.

Where am I on this stop? The irresistible perfumery to Her Royal Highness—Floris of London. My heroine and her friend visit this shop in a pivotal scene in UNDRESSING MR. DARCY. This is the shop where my English hero Julian Chancellor, buys his cologne, a lime-based scent that had been originally created by Floris in the 18^th century. If you are ever in the St. James area of London, Floris is worth a stop! Read my book and you’ll see why ;)

I’d like to thank you, Laura, for hosting me here on Skipping Midnight.

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A bit about the book:

He’s an old-fashioned, hardcover book reader who writes in quill pen and hails from England. She’s an American social media addict. Can he find his way to her heart without so much as a GPS?

You can read the first chapter here!

Buy now at Berkley Penguin – Indiebound – Amazon – B&N – Kobo – BAM – iTunes

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On to the interview!…

1. Karen, it’s been two years since you released your debut novel, DEFINITELY NOT MR. DARCY — which, I have to say, I absolutely loved. How has your life changed since you achieved the dream? How has it remained perfectly the same?

So glad you loved my first book. Everyone seemed to enjoy the humor in that one. As for the dream, I’m living the dream…international book tours, wearing sunglasses in the grocery store so I’m not recognized…just kidding! Although, I often wear sunglasses due to the fact that I didn’t put any makeup on! My life has become infinitely busier. Writing my second book became serious business with daily word counts and just sitting down and writing—everyday. I’m still a mom who goes to my teenagers’ concerts and recitals and I still drive them around to their activities. The days are never long enough! Continue reading →

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November 25, 2013 · 9:09 AM

Pitch Wars is almost here!

Much of the year, writing can be a lonely existence, with faceless paper rejections and long periods of silence. But sprinkled amid the gloom are sparkling opportunities that remind us we’re really anything but alone. There is Pitch Madness, for example, and Twitter’s famous #tenqueries. And just one week from today, PITCH WARS will begin!

What is Pitch Wars?

Pitch Wars is a contest in which agented authors, literary interns and editors (hereafter known as “mentors”) work with aspiring writers to polish their manuscripts and pitches for a participating group of agents.

How do I participate?

For the next six days, hop around to the 47 mentors’ blogs to determine who you’d like to work with. Read their bios, peruse their wishlists, and find up to four who have signed up for your genre/category. Also, polish your query letter and the first five pages of your manuscript. Continue reading →

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February 14, 2013 · 1:00 AM

Where’s the Love? Blog Hop

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’m participating in the fabulous Heather Webb’s “Where’s the Love?” blog hop. Squishing a meaningful amorous scene into 250 words is tough… so I did the best I could. Please read, leave comments, and then hop around to the other writers’ sites (scroll down) and do the same for them. With every comment comes a chance to win chocolate!!

Note: This is from my current WIP, the second book in the Desperately Ever After series, so didn’t want to give too much away! DEA is currently being shopped to publishers by Michelle Brower of Folio Literary Management.

My Blog Hop Contribution:

Belle waited for the punch line to his compliment. When none came, she looked up to see Gray staring at her. His entire body seemed tilted and his eyes – wide and stormy now – pulsated in time to her heartbeat.

“Would you mind closing the doors a bit?” she asked, motioning to the fireplace. Continue reading →

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Blog Hop for Valentine’s Day

Just three days until the fabulous Heather Webb’s “Where’s the Love?” blog hop!

Stop by February 14-15 to read a short scene from my current WIP, book two of the not-yet-released DESPERATELY EVER AFTER series. I promise there will be sexual tension ;)

You can indulge, comment, and then hop around to the other writers’ sites (as will I) and nibble on some more. After all, what is Valentine’s Day about if not sampling? Sampling chocolates… sampling lips… sampling fantasies… Continue reading →