Posts Tagged ‘Michele Bardsley’

• I’m the Vampire, That’s Why (Broken Heart, Oklahoma, Book 1)
• Don’t Talk Back To Your Vampire (Broken Heart, Oklahoma, Book 2)
• Because Your Vampire Said So (Broken Heart, Oklahoma, Book 3)
• Wait Till Your Vampire Gets Home (Broken Heart, Oklahoma, Book 4)
• Tax Not the Zombie (A free Broken Heart, Oklahoma short story)
• Over My Dead Body (Broken Heart Vampires)

Here is a list of books (and release dates) that will be available in bookstores soon:

• Dead and Gone (Sookie Stackhouse, Book 9) by Charlaine Harris – May 4th 2009
• Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang: A Dark Ones Novel (#7) by Katie MacAlister - May 5th 2009
• Over My Dead Body (Broken Heart Vampires) by Michele Bardsley - May 5th 2009
• Stolen Magic by Esri Rose  – May 5th 2009
• Last Vampire Standing by Nancy Haddock - May 5th 2009
• Burning Alive: The Sentinel Wars by Shannon K. Butcher – by May 5th 2009
• So Still The Night: A Novel of The Shadow Guard by Kim Lenox – May 5th 2009
• Dead If I Do (Garnet Lacey) by Tate Hallaway – May 5th 2009
• Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: The Laughing Corpse Book 1 – Animator Premiere HC (Anita Blake Vampire Hunter (Marvel Hardcover)) – May 13th 2009
• Vampire Beach by Alexa Hayes – May 15th 2009
• Moonburn by Alisa Sheckley – May 19th 2009
• Bad to the Bone by Jeri Smith-Ready - May 19 2009
• Sex and the Single Vampire (Dark Ones Series #2) by Katie MacAlister – May 26th 2009
• Ashes of Midnight (Midnight Breed) by Lara Adrian – May 26th 2009
• Cry Mercy by Toni Andrews – June 1st 2009
• Edge of Desire by Rhyannon Byrd – June 1st 2009
• Outcast (The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 4) by Cheryl Brooks – June 1st 2009
• Skin Trade (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Book 17) (Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Series #17) by Laurell K Hamilton – June 2nd 2009
• Undead and Unwelcome (Queen Betsy, Book by MaryJanice Davidson – June 2nd 2009
• The Shadows: A Vampire Huntress Legend (Vampire Huntress Legends) by L. A. Banks – June 2, 2009
• Taken by Sin by Jaci Burton – June 23rd 2009
• Hidden Currents (Drake Sisters, Book 7) by Christine Feehan – June 30th 2009
• Huntress by Christine Warren, Marjorie M. Liu, Caitlin Kittredge, Jenna Maclaine - June 30, 2009
• Wolf Tales VIII (Wolf Tales (Aphrodisia)) by Kate Douglas – July 1st 2009
• Midnight’s Master by Cynthia Eden – July 1st 2009
• Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress, Book 4) by Jeaniene Frost - July 28, 2009
• Bad Moon Rising: A Dark-Hunter Novel (Dark-Hunter Novels) by Sherrilyn Kenyon - August 4th 2009
• Storm of Visions: The Chosen Ones (#1) by Christina Dodd – August 4th 2009
• Breath of Magic: A Novel by Teresa Medeiros – August 25th 2009
• The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker by Leanna Renee Hieber – August 25th 2009
• Tall, Dark & Fangsome (Immortality Bites)  by Michelle Rowen – August 25th 2009
• Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter, Book 2) (Special Edition) by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Hardcover) – September 15th 2009
• The Twilight Saga: The Official Guide by Stephenie Meyer Hardcover – September 30th 2009
• Bound to Shadows (Riley Jensen, Guardian, Book by Keri Arthur – October 27th 2009

Look! It's me and Richelle Mead! Book reader, and author = happy combination!

I arrived right on time, and couldn’t wait to seek out my favorite authors. As I walked into the large ballroom, setup with rows upon rows of tables, fully loaded with books, and an author behind each pile, I felt like a kid in a candy store.

Suddenly, that overwhelming feeling took hold of me again, as I turned in circles trying to decide where to head to first. All authors were seated in alphabetical order, and the public was even provided an author seating plan to help us find our favorites faster, but my mind literally went blank! Who was I looking for again? My absolute favorites that I knew by heart (including all of their titles) escaped me, as I realized I couldn’t even put two words together (this happens to me everytime I walk into a bookstore, too!)

I walked around aimlesssly, and there was that silly grin on my face again. I passed by tables, smiling at all these authors, just hoping to have a spark of memory flicker me back into conciousness. All of a sudden, a ray of light amidst my fog, a hand waving at me, sparking my mind into high gear again. There was KATHY LOVE. The minute I saw her, all names came back to me! It is safe to assume she was my first lucid encounter of the day, and I quickly picked up everything new on her table. She graciously signed my books, and I giggled with glee as I continued on my way.

Here is Kathy Love at the book signing. In my haze, I forgot to take a pic while she was signing, so I got this side shot

Ahhhh now that my mind was finally working again, I decided to make a plan. First, visit all of my favorite authors to sign the books I already had, and then proceed to purchase all of the new releases that I still didn’t have. Despite the aisles being packed with tons of fans, I managed to meet and speak with all the authors I approached. I also enjoyed meeting some new authors that other fans at the event, had recommended to me. I met up with my favorite authors such as Kerrelyn Sparks, Jeaniene Frost, Adrian Phoenix, and Kathy Love, and found my way to books from authors I had just recently been introduced to such as Terri Garey, Vivi Anna, Jeri Smith-Ready, Stacey Jay, Michele Bardsley and Larissa Ione.

Terri Garey. Cool right? She was so fun! I loved meeting her! A complete joy to meet the night before at the Vampire Ball (pictured on the right). The left pic is after my doubletake the next day at the fair. Can't wait to review the books I got from her at the fair!

Michele Bardsley. Hilarious during the awards ceremony, and even while she signed my book! If this is indicative of how funny her novels will be, I have much to look forward to when reading her series!

Larissa Ione. I'm anxious to start her "Demonica" series (if I can judge a book by it's cover, I would say these will be HOT!)

Jeaniene Frost. I was hoping to get her newest novel (not yet released), but alas, my luck was not THAT good! While it had been given out a day or so previous, I missed that event (argh!)

Here is one of my favorites - Kerrelyn Sparks. I have read her entire Love at Stake series (and reviewed it too!). So fun to discuss my favorite male "Vamps" with her! She even signed a "bookmark" type thing that featured Jean-Luc (my favorite Vamp that I had not brought the book of)...What was I thinking?

 
The Romantic Times Convention TOTALLY exceeded my expectations. I will absolutely be attending again!

As you can see, I have a TON of new reading to do, and material for my reviews will be plentiful. I will never be bored again!

Richelle Mead before the Awards Ceremony

I did find a line forming, and decided to get in. I was surrounded by fans, booksellers, and authors of all sorts. To my delight, I immediately recognized Richelle Mead, and headed towards her for a quick hello and snapshot! She was extremely friendly, and posed willingly. While in line, I looked over the Agenda I was given (in a bag full of goodies, including books, and previews), and realized I was headed towards the Awards Ceremony.

As I entered, I found a seat, but discovered that I was not in a prime spot for photo taking, and decided that I would simply stand in the back of the room, and take pictures from there (I had a pretty good lens). A friendly woman approached me, and offered to escort me to the front row area. I quickly learned that this was in fact, the “Kathryn Falk”, owner of the RT Book Reviews and responsible for bringing us this great convention. Delighted, I realized that I was surrounded by the great authors to be honored at this ceremony, and took advantage of the opportunity to make some new acquaintances, and take some pictures.

Kenneth Rubin & Kathryn Falk introducing the ceremonies

During this event, the American Title V winner was announced to be Marie-Claude Bourque (a fellow French Canadian) for the soon to be released book entitled ANCIENT WHISPERS.

Marie-Claude Bourque winner of the American Title V Contest

I noted some funny comments, along with some touching moments. The messages that the authors relayed were clear. Simply, that you may become a successful writer at any point in your life. Getting refusal letters for a story you are trying to get published doesn’t mean it’s time to stop writing. Aspiring authors should forge ahead and continue writing.

C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp accepting the Career Achievement Award for Contemporary Paranormal Romance

Michele Bardsley accepting award for Best Vampire Romance

Keri Arthur accepting the Career Achievement award for Urban Fantasy.