Meet the New and Improved Leith MacQuill . . .

Okay. My friend Kate Robbins, whose award-winning debut novel is releasing Oct. 10 (see post below), suggested this lad for Leith MacQuill . . . and I can't say I disagree. Not that Hans isn't adorable, but this guy (Anson Mount--and wouldn't I like to . . .) is smoking hot!

Only Ten More Days to Release!

Mark your calendar, set a reminder, make a note, or do whatever you do to remember an important date--and do it now for October 10th--the release date for Kate Robbins' debut novel, BOUND TO THE HIGHLANDER. A searing tale of duty, passion, and political intrigue set in Medieval Scotland, the book won this year's TARA Award for historical romance. So it's gotta be good, right? 

BOUND TO THE HIGHLANDER, the first in a series, tells the story of two enemies who fall in love after a forced marriage during the era of King James I. 

No pre-orders, sorry. But the e-book will be available Oct. 1 at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and on Tirgearr Publishing's website. 

Count down with Kate on Facebook!

Now for a quick review (in case you weren't paying attention):

Q: What book are we talking about?

 

Q: What was that release date again?

Good job.

Now, one more thing: I'll be posting an interview with Kate during the BOUND TO THE HIGHLANDER Blog Tour on October 15! Be there or be square!

Indie Spotlight: Undone, a factured faerytale by Lila DiPasqua

This week, the indie spotlight shines on Lila DiPasqua's UNDONE, a steamy historical romance--she cleverly calls her stories "fiery tales," get it?--inspired by the tale of Rapunzel. Tangled with hot sex? Wouldn't that be Entangled? Just checking.

Here's the blurb: 

Maintaining her ruse as a commoner (and trusting no one but herself) has kept Angelica safe. But a chance encounter with a handsome stranger lands her right in the lap of danger--a lap belonging to a sinfully handsome hunk with arresting blue eyes. Simon Boulenger looks and acts the part, but he's neither nobleman nor naval officer--though he'd like to be. This privateer has ambitions, but also some pretty heavy baggage. Worse, he's involved in a deadly scheme--not the time for distractions. Especially a beautiful one who arouses his carnal appetites. Hearts and lives are at stake in this saucy tale of danger and off-limits love. Will Angelica take a bite of forbidden fruit? 

Sounds yummy, doesn't it? And who doesn't love a steamy spin on a favorite faery tale? Let down your hair, Angelica, you saucy temptress. Simon wants to climb your tower (or is it the other way around? Wink, wink). Wicked and witty historical romance. What's not to love?

UNDONE is available in both e and paperback versions at Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and in electronic formats at iBooks, Smashwords, Kobo, and All Romance Ebooks. 

For more on UNDONE and her other books, visit Lila's website.

Meet Leith MacQuill . . .

Awoke this morning with new ideas for the set-up for THE KNIGHT OF CUPS, so have been working today to align the stuff I've already written. The hero's Leith MacQuill, a blood-drinking dark faery and brilliant author with a serious case of writer's block. She's Anna Morland, an aspiring screenwriter who wants the rights to his brilliant first novel--only she doesn't know he's a he because he writes under a female pen name and is a recluse nobody's ever seen. In life, he was a Knight of the Thistle and Jacobite Baron who fought at Culloden. He was shot while retreating and saved by a scout for the Queen of Avalon, who made him her drone and later cursed him for straying. Now, any woman he gives his heart to will die.

I just reached the point where I needed to cast the role of Leith. I chose Scottish actor Hans Matheson--who'd be absolutely perfect if he were just a wee bit taller! But still, he'll do for the purposes of inspiration. And Anna's a tiny little thing, so maybe I could make Leith a wee bit shorter than my usual heroes, who are all over six feet . . . because I prefer tall men, being tall myself. 

Why are these guys dancing?

With any luck, I'll be dancing a jig of my own very soon . . .

Magic Touch or Good Taste?

Hey, do I have the magic touch or what? I featured Faith Marlow's indie-published book, BEING MRS. DRACULA last week and now she's got a book contract. I reviewed Jennifer McQuiston's debut novel, WHAT HAPPENS IN SCOTLAND, and now it's made The New York Times Bestsellers List. Or maybe I just have good taste! Lol. Well, whatever it is--magic touch, sixth sense, or pure luck--I wish them both the very best and continued success!

Good News?

I may have good news to announce in the next few days regarding my status as an unpublished author. Stay tuned for more . . .