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Some of you might remember the series of posts I featured last year with the Romantic Times American Title IV Finalists.
I’m a huge believer in publisher-sponsored contests, since the Brava Novella Contest (and the awesome Kate Duffy) changed my life. So we’re doing it again with the American Title V finalists!
Marie-Claude Bourque will be interviewing the other AT finalists and I’ll be posting their interviews here every Monday (author Q&A) and Thursday (character Q&A) starting October 20th! I’ve also gathered together some prizes from author friends. Read the interview posts and comment for your chance to win!
THE SCHEDULE –
- DEAD PEOPLE - Edie Ramer: Oct 20 / Oct 23
- ONCE UPON A MASQUERADE - Tamara Hughes: Oct 27 / Oct 30
- IN A LOVER’S SILENCE - Qaey Williams: Nov 3 / Nov 6
- THE SERPENT’S TOOTH - Jessica Darago: Nov 10 / Nov 13
- HOW TO TAME A HARPY - Michelle Lauren: Nov 17 / Nov 20
- TRUE TO THE HIGHLANDER - Barbara Longley: Nov 24 / Nov 27
- NEVER COMING HOME - Evonne Wareham: Dec 1 / Dec 4
- ANCIENT WHISPERS - Marie-Claude Bourque: Dec. 8 / Dec 11
THE PRIZES –
This list is a work in progress, so check back often to see the updates!!
* Shayla Black - a prize pack that includes a signed copy of TEMPT ME WITH DARKNESS
* Karin Tabke - to be announced
* Debra Webb - autographed copy of NAMELESS
* Toni McGee Causey - to be announced
* Sasha White - a prize pack that includes a signed copy of SEXY DEVIL and some promo swag for its sequel, PRIMAL MALE
* Cathryn Fox - a copy of THE HOTLINE and swag for SUN STROKED
* Allison Brennan - autographed trilogy: SPEAK NO EVIL, SEE NO EVIL, FEAR NO EVIL
* S.J. Day - two MARKED series coffee mugs
* Jennifer Lyon - autographed copies of SUN, SAND, SEX and EXTREMELY HOT
* Roxanne St. Claire - an autographed set of the 2008 Bullet Catcher trilogy - FIRST YOU RUN, THEN YOU HIDE and NOW YOU DIE
* Mary Wine - autographed copy of LET ME LOVE YOU
* Mackenzie McKade - to be announced
* Lauren Dane - a signed copy of READING BETWEEN THE LINES
* Beth Williamson — a signed copy of LEATHER & LACE
* Shiloh Walker - a signed copy of THROUGH THE VEIL and a handmade bookmark
Thanks to all these phenomenal authors for their generous donations!!
Are you excited?! Ready to meet some up-and-coming authors, learn about their awesome stories, VOTE, and possibly win one of these great prizes? MARK YOUR CALENDARS! You won’t want to miss a post!
Tags: american title, contest, dorchester, publishing, romantic times
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I’m so excited about these interviews. They’re such an amazing chance to get to know these great authors. Thanks so much for doing this. It makes the books feel even more personal when you know a little bit about the author’s thought process or reasoning in writing it.
on October 22nd, 2008 at 6:13 am
I love books! I love to read! And Wow, I would love to win!!
on October 19th, 2008 at 5:14 am
Glad you guys are excited. Won’t be long! Edie will be with me on Monday talking about “DEAD PEOPLE”! And she has lots to tell
on October 17th, 2008 at 6:41 am
Am I excited? Lol ::insert your favorite rhetorical question here:: That list is awesome and I can’t wait for all the upcoming events!
on October 16th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Am I excited? Heck yes and I’ve got my calendar marked. Great contest, looking forward to reading the entries, seeing how they are judged and reader voting.
on October 13th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Hi Again Sylvia-
Just visited Vivi’s blog… such a nice contest. Thanks to you guys!
I’ve diaried the above for 10/20 to follow up!
Have a great weekend.
on October 10th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
your sinner
on October 9th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Thank you, Sylvia, for welcoming us into your online home!
on October 9th, 2008 at 6:44 am
I’m looking forward to reading all the interviews for this year’s finalists. Good luck to you all!
Helen Scott Taylor
The Magic Knot
American Title IV Winner!
on October 9th, 2008 at 3:59 am
sounds good cant wiat
on October 8th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Sounds interesting and a good chance to learn about new authors! Thanks. I’ll put on my calendar!
on October 8th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Hi everyone,
I’m looking forward to get to know the finalists better and to learn more about the stories they have to offer, and especially more about their characters.
Warm thanks to Sylvia for hosting us. I’m grateful to all for supporting us by donating prizes and visiting the blog.
See you on Oct 20th, it will be fun!!
Marie-Claude
on October 8th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Sylvia,
Thanks so much for agreeing to let us take over your blog to promote American Title V. I’m super excited about this. Thanks also to the authors involved in donating the generous prizes to everyone who comments and gets involved.
Michelle Lauren
How to Tame a Harpy
American Title V Finalist
on October 8th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
It’s going to be so much fun! I can’t wait to read the interviews and the excerpts RT will post as part of the contest. I’m wishing the best for everyone involved.
on October 8th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Thanks so much for making us a part of your blog, Sylvia, and thanks to all the generous authors willing to offer prizes. I’m looking forward to my week!
Barbara Longley
American Title V Finalist
on October 8th, 2008 at 12:18 pm