Monday, March 31, 2014

Book Launch Blog Tour Day Ten

Apologies for the tardiness of this post. The blogger scheduled for yesterday couldn't post because of health issues and I shared today's post at Unwrapping Romance via Facebook first thing this morning--and forgot to add it here! Be sure to check out Amy's post, which includes an exclusive interview with yours truly as well as a four-star review.

Tomorrow, be sure to check out the blog tour stop at Vampires, Werewolves and Fairies, Oh My. I'll also have on tomorrow's blog my regular Tuesday feature, Romance Weekly, as well as a cover reveal of Shakuita Johnson's forthcoming release.

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Book Launch Blog Tour Day Eight

Amazon.com
Amazon.com/UK
Day Eight of the Book Launch Blog Tour for the Queen of Swords finds us at two different blogs: Parajunkee.com and One More Chapter Reviews. Parajunkee did a review of the book a few days ago and gave it only 3.5 stars, despite liking the book a great deal. It is the lowest rating The Queen of Swords has received to date. Boo-hoo. You never know what's going to hit a reviewers hot buttons

Over at Amazon.com, you'll find 13 five-star reviews and one or two four-stars, so their opinion is definitely in the minority so far! Today they have an excerpt from the book, an exclusive interview with me (meaning their own questions as opposed to the boilerplate Q&A I sent out), and the Rafflecopter giveaway for three free downloads of the book. Check it out!

Parajunkee.com
One More Chapter Reviews

Friday, March 28, 2014

Four Stars for Jane Austen and the Archangel

Jane Austen and the Archangel (Angels Come to Earth, #1)Jane Austen and the Archangel by Pamela Aares
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I downloaded this book to my Kindle when I saw it on Facebook. I'm a huge Jane Austen fan and have also read many of the modern-day "sequels" to her books, so I thought, "What the heck?" The premise of Jane Austen getting involved with an archangel seemed creative at the very least. I figured it would either be gawdawful or quite intriguing. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. Pamela Aares did a wonderful job of not only bringing Jane alive for me, but lending credulity to the story of her falling hard for the archangel Michael. Angelic intervention aside, she respected the facts of Jane's life in spinning her tale, lending to its believability. Bravo, Pamela Aares. I would definitely read more from this author.

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Book Launch Blog Tour Day Seven

Available at Amazon.com for $2.99
Today you'll find us at Reader Girls with an excerpt, interview, and giveaway! The Queen of Swords, a paranormal tale of undying love, is an enthralling, evocative, and erotic tale of a white witch who returns every 100 years to reunite with her earthbound soul mate, a Scottish earl turned vampire by a dark wizard's curse.

Here's the blog: Reader Girls

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Book Launch Blog Tour Day Six

Amazon.com
Amazon.com/UK
Today finds me and The Queen of Swords at the following two author blogs:

Into the Highland Mist (Kate Robbins, Scottish historical romance)

Yelena Casale (Yelena Casale, urban fantasy)

To recap, The Queen of Swords, a paranormal tale of undying love, is the darkly erotic story of a bookish white witch who returns every 100 years to reunite with her earthbound soul mate, a Scottish earl turned vampire by an evil wizard's curse. The book is available for the Kindle right now and will be released in paperback in another week or two. So far, my debut novel has earned 13 five-star reviews on Amazon.com and a few more at Amazon.com/UK. Here are excerpts from some of them:

“As sinfully seductive as chocolate…”
“An extraordinary debut.”
“Lyrical prose as fluid as honey.”
“A wonderfully dark and seductive tale.”

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Book Launch Blog Tour Day Five

Amazon.com
Amazon.com/UK
Today, you will find me and THE QUEEN OF SWORDS, a paranormal tale of undying love, featured on the following blogs:

I Heart Books (4-star review, spotlight & giveaway)
Just One More Romance (spotlight & giveaway)

Here's the blurb:



When Graham Logan, a Scottish earl turned vampire by a dark wizard’s curse, draws the Queen of Swords, he knows he’s about to meet the love of his life. For the third time. But surrendering his heart will mean risking her life…or making her what he is. Neither of which his morals will permit him to do. Graham, who believes he lost his soul to the curse, rages at God: Why give her back only to take her again?

Cat Fingal, the third incarnation of Graham’s twin flame, won’t let him escape so easily. As soon as they meet, she feels she knows him and begins having past-life flashbacks. A white witch, she casts a spell to summon him, wanting answers and to fill the void she’s felt all her life.
Graham has other problems, too. Like the seductress who wants him for herself and the dark wizard who cursed him and killed his beloved the first two times.

Will he find a way to save her this time around? Or will she save him?

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Book Launch Blog Tour Day Four

Buy it at Amazon.com
and Amazon.com/UK
Today, the Book Launch Blog Tour for The Queen of Swords, a paranormal tale of undying love, continues with one stop and a Facebook page takeover. Here's where you'll find me today:

Vampchix presents Bite Club
Paranormal Romance & Authors That Rock (I'll be taking over from 3 to 6 p.m. to talk about the book, share excerpts, and host contests and giveaways.


Sam or Dean? Bill or Eric? Edward or Jacob?
Who's hotter? is just one of the giveaway games I'll be hosting during today's author takeover at Paranormal Romance & Authors that Rock!

Romance Weekly


Do you like to read romance novels? Wouldn't you like to know more about your favorite authors? Well you came to the right place! Join the writers of Romance Weekly as we go behind the scenes of our books and tell all... About our writing of course! Every week we'll answer questions and after you've enjoyed the blog on this site we'll direct you to another. So come back often for a thrilling ride! Tell your friends and feel free to ask questions in the comment box."

. . .

Welcome to my wee slice of Romance Weekly. Here are my responses to this week's jackpot questions:

How does your writing impact your inner life?

I'm a very creative person and I believe the creative spark has a spiritual source, so I find the process of writing very transcendent. Well, perhaps not on a bad day when my muse has decided to call in sick, but on a good day, there's nothing better. I also believe the books themselves serve a purpose in the world. My characters often struggle with their beliefs about God and faith and the hereafter and I believe those struggles might resonate for my readers.Before I published The Queen of Swords, I worried that people would find the character's discussions about religion off-putting, but so far, not one person has so much as mentioned it. Go figure. Writing the book also made me reflect on my own spiritual path, which has slipped too far into the background in recent years.

How do you hope your books affect your readers? 

I strive to write the kind of books I like to read: those that entertain, edify, and enlighten to some extent. If reading one of my books makes someone stop to consider something they've never considered before, then I've succeeded.

Has anyone told you your book changed their life? How?

Not yet and I don't know that they ever will, but it would be gratifying to hear. I believe literature can change lives and while what I write isn't quite at the level of literature, I still believe it could alter someone's perspective. Even if it doesn't and they simply enjoy the ride, I'd be satisfied. The Queen of Swords, my debut novel, released on Saturday and is now available on Amazon.com. It's been getting phenomenal reviews, which pleases me no end.

Now, off you go to read what romance writer Brenda Margriet has to say in response to these questions (mine!).

Monday, March 24, 2014

Book Launch Blog Tour Day Three

Only $2.99 at Amazon.com
Today you'll find me and The Queen of Swords, a paranormal tale of undying love, on four different blogs:

Dark Side of Romance (4-moon review)
Vampires, Crime and Angels
Through the Eyes of a Book Goddess
Mostly Reviews



Author: Nina Mason
Publisher: Vamptasy Publishing
Heat level: sizzling
Formats: Kindle (now) and paperback (soon)

Here's the blurb:

When Graham Logan, a Scottish earl turned vampire by a dark wizard’s curse, draws the Queen of Swords, he knows he’s about to meet the love of his life. For the third time. But surrendering his heart will mean risking her life…or making her what he is. Neither of which his morals will permit him to do. Graham, who believes he lost his soul to the curse, rages at God: Why give her back only to take her again?

Cat Fingal, the third incarnation of Graham’s twin flame, won’t let him escape so easily. As soon as they meet, she feels she knows him and begins having past-life flashbacks. A white witch, she casts a spell to summon him, wanting answers and to fill the void she’s felt all her life.
Graham has other problems, too. Like the seductress who wants him for herself and the dark wizard who cursed him and killed his beloved the first two times.

Will he find a way to save her this time around? Or will she save him?

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Book Launch Blog Tour Day Two

Buy it now!
The Book Launch Blog Tour for The Queen of Swords, a paranormal tale of undying love, continues with the following stop on Day Two:


The Ramblings of Me

Meanwhile, the reviews are pouring in. Already, there are nine on Amazon.com and more than a dozen on Goodreads. Here are a few highlights:

"Finally a 'real' PRN!!!! And an amazingly written one at that!!! I loved The Queen of Swords!!!"

"I truly loved this book. As I love, mythology, vampires, and strong women standing up for their love....this book was perfect for me."

"Be prepared to stay up all night reading!"

"This is an amazing debut novel from an author from whom we eagerly await more."

"This book is a definite favorite of 2014 for me."

"I loved Ms. Mason style of writing has she wastes no time in capturing your heart, mind and soul."

"The flow of the story line is great and the depth of the 2 main characters are so touching that they pull you into their romance and sadness."

"I truly loved this book!"

"This book is a must read!"

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Release Day: The Queen of Swords by Nina Mason

Out today! The Queen of Swords, a paranormal tale of undying love.


Author: Nina Mason
Publisher: Vamptasy Publishing
Heat level: Sizzling
Formats: Kindle and paperback

Set in modern-day Scotland and England with flashbacks to other eras, the book tells the story of an innocent white witch who returns every 100 years to reunite with her earthbound soul mate, a Scottish earl turned vampire by a dark wizard's curse.

Here's the backcover blurb:



When Graham Logan, a Scottish earl turned vampire by a dark wizard’s curse, draws the Queen of Swords, he knows he’s about to meet the love of his life. For the third time. But surrendering his heart will mean risking her life…or making her what he is. Neither of which his morals will permit him to do. Graham, who believes he lost his soul to the curse, rages at God: Why give her back only to take her again?

Cat Fingal, the third incarnation of Graham’s twin flame, won’t let him escape so easily. As soon as they meet, she feels she knows him and begins having past-life flashbacks. A white witch, she casts a spell to summon him, wanting answers and to fill the void she’s felt all her life.
Graham has other problems, too. Like the seductress who wants him for herself and the dark wizard who cursed him and killed his beloved the first two times.

Will he find a way to save her this time around? Or will she save him?

Here's the trailer:



Here's an excerpt:


Biting his lip, Graham turned the card of the here and now quickly. Seeing what he’d most feared tightened his chest. The central figure sat in profile upon a throne carved with angels and butterflies. She wore a white gown and a cloak decorated with clouds. More clouds gathered in the background, suggesting a storm was coming. The woman’s left hand reached out toward someone or something unseen in the distance. Her other hand gripped the up-thrust symbol of her suit.
The Queen of Swords.
He’d drawn the card only once before: the morning he’d met Catharine La Croix at a sidewalk cafe overlooking the Seine. To say her resemblance to Caitriona discomposed him was an understatement. He’d been floored by the likeness. He’d also been drawn to it like a sailor to a siren’s song. Unfortunately, he’d had no ship’s mast to rope himself to until the danger passed. Within a few weeks, they were deeply in love. He never suspected she might meet the same fate as her previous incarnation. Not until it was too late, anyway.
He’d done his best to protect her. After seeing Gerard Fitzgerald, the dark wizard who’d cursed him, on the street outside her apartment on Rue de Cherche Midi, he’d kept a watchful eye on her. Being as stubborn as before, she didn’t care for his vigil. One morning, she slipped out after he’d fallen asleep. He’d searched for her everywhere, out of his mind with worry. He’d had her blood, should have felt her, but he didn’t. That evening, he learned why.
Fitzgerald had done it. Of that, he was certain. He just didn’t know why. Now, it looked as if history was about to repeat. And what could he do about it except tear out his hair, beat his fists on the walls, and cry to heaven, “Why? Why give her back to me only to take her again?”
Grief closed around his throat like a strangler’s hands. Coughing to ease its grip, he overturned the card of his future. Surprise stung his heart when he saw The Fool. Squinting, he studied the image of a gaily-dressed youth whose open arms seemed to embrace the world. His right hand held a knapsack, his left, a single white rose. Nipping at his heels was a wee white dog. The Fool, fearing nothing, looked skyward with a dreamy expression as he strode toward the edge of a cliff.
Bewildered, he shook his head. What could it mean? The Fool stood on the threshold. He was the protagonist of the tarot, the archetypal hero embarking on his quest, the soul starting its journey toward atonement. The Fool, in other words, was the polar opposite of the hopeless, faithless tightrope walker Fitzgerald’s dark curse had turned him into over the past one hundred years.

Here's the giveaway:


a Rafflecopter giveaway

Here's where you can find me on the internet:


Website: http://ninamasonauthor.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ninamasonromance
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nimamasonauthor
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ninamasonauthor

Want to join the Facebook Book Launch Bash? It's happening today from 3 to 6 p.m. EST. There will be games, triva contests, and lots of fabulous prizes! Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/events/615618081806782/?ref=3&ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular