We can't wait to meet you next month in Boston for the Boston Author Event. While we're anxiously awaiting the big day, get to know the wonderful authors you'll be meeting in just a few weeks. Also, make sure to enter the BAE Giant Giveaway at the end of this post! See you on March 16, 2013!
AMY
BARTOL
Author
Information:
I live in Michigan with my husband and our
two sons. My family is very supportive of my writing. When I’m writing, they
often bring me the take-out menu so that I can call and order them dinner. They
listen patiently when I talk about my characters like they’re real. They rarely
roll their eyes when I tell them I’ll only be a second while I finish writing a
chapter…and then they take off their coats. They ask me how the story is going
when I surface after living for hours in a world of my own making. They have
learned to accept my “writing uniform” consisting of a slightly unflattering
pink fleece jacket, t-shirt, and black yoga pants. And they smile at my nerdy
bookishness whenever I try to explain urban fantasy to them. In short, they get
me, so they are perfect and I am blessed. Please visit me at my website: http://www.amyabartol.com/
Author Page: Website/blog
AMBER LYNN NATUSCH
Author Information:
If you’re dying to know more
about me, allow me to put you at ease. I’m a sharp-tongued, sarcastic cancer,
who loves vegetable smoothies, winter storms, and the word portfolio. I should
NEVER be caffeinated, and require at least eight hours of sleep to even
resemble a human being. At thirty-four, I just now feel like I can keep a
straight face while saying the word “rectum” (which is actually a huge lie
because I just laughed out loud while reading this to my husband). I live with
my iPod firmly affixed to my body, drive too fast, and laugh/cry at
inappropriate times.
Author Page: Website/blog
AMY
MILES
Author
Information:
Amy Miles is the author of the Arotas Trilogy. She’s
an avid reader and an obsessive writer who always listens to the voices in her
head. She’s been a carbaholic since birth and is now hopelessly addicted to Dr.
Pepper.
Author Page: Website/blog
ANDREA
RANDALL
Author
Information:
I started writing poetry long before
writing fiction. I firmly believe Poetry is a solid foundation for all other
forms of writing. It taught me that a single word can make or break the world.
I write fiction because my characters have a story and they want me to tell it.
I hope you enjoy the pieces of my soul that I share with you.
I write fiction because my characters have a story and they want me to tell it.
I hope you enjoy the pieces of my soul that I share with you.
Author Page: Website/blog
CJ
ROBERTS
Author
Information:
CJ Roberts sucks at referring to herself in the
third person, but she will try.
She was
born and raised in Southern California. Following high school, she joined the
U.S. Air Force in 1998, served ten years and traveled the world. Her favorite
part of traveling is seeking out the seedy underbelly of the city.She is married to an amazing and talented man who never stops impressing her; they have one beautiful daughter.
She also writes under the name Jennifer Roberts.
Author Page: Website/blog
COLLEEN
HOOVER
Author
Information:
Writer. Mother. Ninja. Wife. Avett Fanatic. Hardcore
Realist.
Author Page: Website/blog
DENISE GROVER SWANK
Author Information:
Denise
is a single mom who lives in Lee’s Summit, Missouri raising five of her six
kids. (The oldest has gone off to live on his own.) She loves to embarrass her
children whether it be spontaneous dance parties in the kitchen or making her
teens’ friends think she’s funny/cool. *gasp* (Even if its in
her own mind.) On rare occasions, she is known to post stories about her crazy
life on her family blog There’s Always Room for One More. She keeps her sanity by
creating worlds to escape to and characters to hang out with.
Author Page: Website/blog
E.L. MONTES
Author Information:
Author of Disastrous and Cautious. I live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
with my husband of four amazing years, Alex! We've been together since I was sixteen
years old and ten years later he still gets on my nerves but I wouldn't take him
any other way ;) We have a two year old English bulldog name Butters! (Yes he was
named after South Park!) He's our only child for now...we spoil him rotten.
I have a B.S. in Legal Studies. I work
full-time as a paralegal for a mid-size law firm. I always loved the legal
field and found it to be very interesting. I more so “secretly” loved to write.
It was a hidden secret from so many people until now.
Only a hand-full of people knew it was
my passion.
I'm a hopeless romantic, so I dream and
breathe romance movies, books and of course writing it!
GEORGIA CATES
Author Information:
I am a wife, mother of
two daughters and a labor and delivery nurse. I have recently added Paranormal
Romance Writer to my list of things to keep be busy, but I am ecstatic to
release my debut novel, Blood of Anteros, the first book in The
Vampire Agápe Series.
Like others that enjoy a great story of paranormal romance, I am easily bored by the tale of an obtainable, ordinary romance and was inspired to create The Vampire Agápe Series. When I am not tied up with my family or delivering babies, I am working feverishly on the second book in The Vampire Agápe Series
Like others that enjoy a great story of paranormal romance, I am easily bored by the tale of an obtainable, ordinary romance and was inspired to create The Vampire Agápe Series. When I am not tied up with my family or delivering babies, I am working feverishly on the second book in The Vampire Agápe Series
Author Page: Website/blog
J STERLING
Author Information:
I got fired from my last job.
It's true.
I know you're sitting there thinking, "Jenn, how could anyone in their right mind fire someone as amazing and awesome as you are???" And I'd love to give you a good reason, but the truth is... being This! Awesome! Is clearly very scary to other less awesome people. :)
So I said screw them and started writing my first book. And you know what I realized? Writing books that mean something to me is a million times better than working for my ass off for someone who doesn't really care about anything other than the bottom line.
My soul feels more satisfied.
My heart, more full.
So thank you for reading, loving and recommending the stories I write.
So thank you for reading, loving and recommending the stories I write.
I think you're awesome- and not only am I not scared of other awesome people, I want them on my team!
Author Page: Website/blog
JESSICA PARK
Author Information:
Jessica Park is the
author of the young adult novels FLAT-OUT LOVE and RELATIVELY FAMOUS; five
Gourmet Girl mysteries (written as Jessica Conant-Park); and the e-shorts
FACEBOOKING RICK SPRINGFIELD and WHAT THE KID SAYS (Parts 1 & 2).
Jessica grew up in the
Boston area and attended Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. After
spending four years in the frigid north, including suffering through one
memorable Halloween blizzard, Jessica hightailed it back to the east coast. She
now lives in (relatively balmy) New Hampshire with her husband, son, bananas
dog named Fritzy, and two selfish cats. When not writing, Jessica indulges her
healthy addictions to Facebook, Rick Springfield, and super-sweet coffee
beverages.
Author Page: Website/blog
JILLIAN DODD
Author Information:
Jillian Dodd grew up on a farm in Nebraska, where she
developed a love for Midwestern boys and Nebraska football. She has drank from
a keg in a cornfield, attended the University of Nebraska, got to pass her
candle, and did have a boy ask her to marry him in a bar. She met her own
prince in college, and they have two amazing children, a Maltese named Sugar
Bear, and two Labrador puppies named Camber Lacy and Cali Lucy.
She is the author of the That Boy Trilogy and The Keatyn
Chronicles Series.
Author Page: Website/blog
K.A. LINDE
Author Information:
K.A. Linde
is an independent author and publisher who enjoys writing novels that keep you
guessing to the very end. She wrote Avoiding Commitment in 2009. She studied
political science and philosophy at the University of Georgia and received her
Masters in 2012. She currently resides in Georgia. She enjoys dancing in her
spare time. She has written a sequel to this novel and plans to have it
released as an ebook in the near future along with her future endeavors. She is
currently working on Off the Record, a fantasy/romance titled The Affiliate and
the 3rd book in the Avoiding Series.
Author
Page: Website/blog
KARINA HALLE
Author Information:
Author
Page: Website/blog
LAURA BRADLEY REDE
Author Information:
Author of the YA paranormal romance Darkride and its sequel, Crossfire. I am the oldest of nine kids. I
grew up in a small town in Maine and now live in a little hippy-punk
neighborhood of Minneapolis with my wonderful partner, our three amazing
children, one great dane, one dachshund, and four city chickens. I am a winner
of the Writers of the Future Award for fantasy and science fiction. I often
quote Bela Lugosi, the original Dracula, who said “I have never met a vampire
personally, but I don’t know what might happen tomorrow." (A girl can
hope, right?)
Author
Page: Website/blog
MADELINE SHEEHAN
Author Information:
Madeline Sheehan, a Social
Distortion enthusiast and devoted fan of body art, has been writing books since
she was seven years old. She is the author of The Holy Trinity ebook trilogy
and Best Selling Novel, Undeniable. Homegrown in Buffalo, New York, Madeline
resides there with her husband and son.
"I'm half out of my mind in love with life. The good, the bad, the laughter and tears, it's all worth it just to see another day."
Author
Page: Website/blog
MAGGI MYERS
Author Information:
Author of The Final Piece. My first
memory is of music (James Taylor- Handy Man); my second memory is of storytelling
with my imaginary friend, The Incredible Hulk (no, I am not kidding. I
addressed him as Bruce or Hulk, depending on the day). I think nerds are sexy.
I always cheer for the underdog. I am quirky, flirty, strong, funny, naughty,
charming, friendly, compassionate, empathetic, loving...humble :-) I am a
writer, a bookworm, a steel magnolia and an overall mischief maker. I have a
big heart and happily wear it on my sleeve but I have been known to TP the
houses of people that piss me off. I am a living breathing contradiction and it
suits me just fine!
Author
Page: Website/blog
MICHELE SCOTT
Author Information:
Author of
the Wine Lover’s Mystery series, Happy Hour and the Horse Lover’s Mystery
series. I started writing when I was nine-years-old. I used to write short
stories on my dad’s notepads. One day he read one and he said to me, “You are a
writer.” It stuck. My dad is still my biggest supporter and he is also my
mentor in many ways. I went to college at The University of Southern
California. My parents though didn’t think that “creative writing” at USC was a
major that would likely be lucrative in the long run, so I figured I would be
logical and look at writing in the journalistic field. God (the Universe), etc.
had a different plan for me. Soon after I graduated from USC I gave birth to my
first son. He was six weeks premature and he had some health issues, which
caused me to decide that going into a career at that time would not benefit my
son. So, I stayed home with him and I wrote my first book. That first book is
tucked away in a box somewhere because it’s pretty darn bad, but it gave me the
confidence I needed to know that I could start, write, and finish a book. From
that point on, it took me twelve years to become a published author and several
manuscripts. It has been a wonderful and amazing process, and although many
challenges have presented themselves along the way, I have never quit writing.
It is my passion!
My other
passion is Horses. These amazing animals are very dear to my heart and I have
been known to take in “strays.” My daughter and I are very active in the horse
world. My daughter is involved in pony club and three day eventing.
I enjoy
work with other writers when I can, especially kids. I designed a program for
young writers to help them learn how to write short stories and picture books
to writing complete novellas for older kids. I have mentored several students
now and it’s a joyful experience to see young writers and their creative minds
at work. It is something I am working on expanding with some local teachers in
my area.
Family and
friends are extremely important to me. I am the proud mother of three amazing
kids who have always supported me and are just great, awesome human beings
(yes, I know I sound like every mother in the world about their kids, but I
really mean it). My husband is my best friend and a very patient man, which is
a real positive—he is married to a writer after all. We also have three dogs, a
kitty, and eight horses.
When not
writing, riding, or being a taxi-cab driver for my youngest, I try to find time
to do a little yoga, meditate or cooking. I love cookbooks and cooking!
Author
Page: Website/blog
NYRAE DAWN
Author Information:
I'm a New
Adult and Young Adult author. CHARADE, WHAT A BOY WANTS, WHAT A BOY NEEDS,
FREEING CARTER, MEASURING UP and DIZZY, available now. FACADE out later this
year from Grand Central Publishing and OUT OF PLAY with Entangled Publishing.
One of my
favorite things to do is get lost in a good book. I'm a romantic a heart and
love flawed characters and emotional journeys. Oh, and kisses. Those are fun
too.
I live in
Southern California with my swoony husband and two incredible little girls.
Author
Page: Website/blog
RAINE MILLER
Author Information:
Author of the
Blackstone Affair series, The Undoing of a Libertine, and His Perfect Passion. Raine Miller is a New York Times
bestselling author who likes to write romantic stories pretty much every chance
she gets. She has a handsome husband, and two amazing sons to keep her busy the
rest of the time. Her boys know she likes to write stories, but gratefully have
never asked to read any. Thank God!
I’ll leave you
with a quote from a young man who didn’t live long enough to write more
beautiful words for our continued enjoyment, dying tragically at only
twenty-five years old. One of the most brilliant romantic poets ever to walk
this earth, his words continue to take my breath away. This is from a letter he
wrote to his fiance, Fanny Brawne. He died before they could marry.
…I almost wish we were butterflies and liv’d
but three summer days. Three such days with you I could fill with more delight
than fifty common years could ever contain. JOHN KEATS…1819
Author
Page: Website/blog
REBECCA DONOVAN
Author Information:
1. I'm a hopeless optimist. No matter what the situation, I truly
believe whatever's supposed to happen...will. And it usually does!
2. Winking
bothers me - really. It creeps me out!
3. I'd
rather have experiences than material possessions. Yes... I will definitely do
more traveling! France is happening this summer!
4. I love
concerts! I've been averaging one a week lately! I will even drive or fly across the country
to attend a music festival if it has an incredible line-up. Austin City Limits was INSANE!! Can't wait
for Coachella in April!!
5. I have
visions that I'm a better athlete than I actually am. I'd rather believe the
lies.
6. I'm a
Mountain Dew addict... I've tried to quit. But it's my creative elixir, and I
NEED it! Did I mention I was addicted?
7. The
saying, "Have a safe flight," freaks me out. It allows room for an
alternative to a safe flight, and who wants to think that before stepping on a
plane?! I'd prefer, "Have an amazing time," or "Hope you sit
next to THE cute guy on the plane." Those are thoughts I'd prefer to have
in my head when boarding the plane.
8. Hugging
is the best cure for everything! And I can proudly say that I'm an awesome
hugger!
9. I
appreciate great sarcasm! And am extremely sarcastic myself - be warned!
10. I do not like winter... at all. And yes, I
recognize that I live in New England.
Why? It must be their sports teams...
Author
Page: Website/blog
RL MATHEWSON
Author Information:
Author of
the Pyte/Sentinel
series, Neighbor from Hell series, EMS series and the Hollywood Heart series. Before I tried my hand
at writing I was a receptionist, cafeteria worker at the college I attended,
museum worker, bellhop, and about a dozen other different things that are
pretty embarrassing so we’re just going to skip over those things and pretend
that they never happened ;D
At some
point I got a little direction in my life and tried my hand at emergency
medicine, since I am, or at least was, deathly afraid of needles I opted for
the fun job in EMS, an EMT. It was a fun job, a bit stressful, but I learned a
great deal and had the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life. I
learned a great deal from my patients and have never forgotten the wisdom they
imparted on me. After a short stint as a Residential Home worker I decided to
try the stay-at-home mom job and found out something very important.
I can’t
just sit around with nothing to do while I try to be deathly silent so that I
don’t wake up one of my children and send them into a blood curdling screaming
fit. So, to fill the time I started to read again. When I was in school I was a
bookworm, but got away from it as I grew older. I was drawn back into my love
of reading by Julia Quinn’s What Happens In London. It was a wonderful, witty
book and I fell instantly in love with romance novels.
Some of the
romance novels that I read were great and I couldn’t get enough, I started to
play with the idea of writing a book. Several months later I finally gave in
and tried. For four months straight I worked day and night until finally I
finished my first book. Then of course I re-read what I wrote, cringed and
deleted the entire book and started over again. I started working on other
projects and soon had two finished books, Tall, Dark & Lonely: A Pyte
Series Novel and A Humble Heart: A Hollywood Heart’s Novel. It was a very
exciting time except for one little problem……
I had
absolutely no idea what to do with the books now that they were done. So, of
course I put the books aside and forgot about them for a little while I worked
on other books. Months later I decided that maybe I should do something with
them. I looked into getting published, admittedly not very hard since what I
read about the publishing process wasn’t exactly making me jump and down with
excitement.
After
reading an article about self-publishing I knew that was the way I wanted to
go. I like the freedom to write what I want, when I want and publish a story
that I hope others will enjoy reading. It gives me a great deal of freedom and
allows me to retain full control over my work, which of course allows me to set
the prices of my books and make them affordable for everyone Which of course is
the reasoning behind the $0.99 price tag for my books.
That’s how
I became a writer and why I self-publish. Well, that and I’m pretty laid back
and don’t want to be hassled with contractual obligations. That would just cut
into my writing time, time with my kids, reading time and my hot cocoa addiction.
Yes, I am thoroughly addicted to hot cocoa.
Author
Page: Website/blog
SC STEPHENS
Author Information:
S.C.
Stephens a bestselling author of Thoughtless, Effortless (and the soon-to-be
released Reckless) who enjoys spending every free moment she has creating
stories that are packed with emotion and heavy on romance.
Her debut
novel, Thoughtless, an angst-filled love triangle charged with insurmountable
passion and the unforgettable Kellan Kyle, took the literary world by storm.
Amazed and surprised by the response to the release of Thoughtless in 2009,
more stories were quick to follow. Stephens has been writing nonstop ever
since.
In addition
to writing, Stephens enjoys spending lazy afternoons in the sun reading
fabulous novels, loading up her iPod with writer’s block reducing music,
heading out to the movies, and spending quality time with her friends and
family. She currently resides in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her two
equally beautiful children.
Author
Page: Website/blog
SHANNON MORTON
Author Information:
I'm a reader of fantasy
turned writer who enjoys great characters and fascinating plot twists. When I'm
not writing, I can be found teaching Pilates, being mommy to two fabulous
kiddos, or just generally being a crazy sarcastic insomniac mess!!
Author Page: Website/blog
SHELLY CRANE
Author Information:
YA Author of the series Significance, Collide and Devour, Smash Into You
and Wide Awake. More to come as the fingers just don't stop!
Author
Page: Website/blog
STEPH CAMPBELL
Author information:
Author of
Delicate, Grounding Quinn and Beautiful Things Never last. Co-author of Lengths
with Liz Reinhardt. Steph Campbell grew up in Southern California,
but now calls Southwest Louisiana home. She has one husband, four children and
a serious nail polish obsession. Rep'd by Jane Dystel at Dystel and Goderich.
She blogs at stephcampbell.blogspot.com Stop by and say hello!
Author
Page: Website/blog
Author Information:
Liz
Reinhardt was born and raised in the idyllic beauty of northwest NJ. A move to
the subtropics of coastal Georgia with her daughter and husband left her with a
newly realized taste for the beach and a bloated sunscreen budget that exist
right alongside an intense longing for the bagels and fast-talking foul mouths
of her youth. She loves Raisinettes, even if they aren’t really candy, the
Oxford comma, movies that are hilarious or feature zombies, any and all books,
but especially romance (the smarter and hotter, the better), the sound of her
daughter’s incessantly wise and entertaining chatter, and watching her husband
work on cars in the driveway.
Author
Page: Website/blog
TARA SIVEC
Author Information:
Tara Sivec is a best
selling author, wife, mom, chauffeur, cheerleading coach, soccer coach,
babysitter, short-order cook, genius and albino squirrel hunter. She lives in
Ohio with her husband and two kids. In her spare time she likes to read, write
and cover things in chocolate. Most of her material comes from real life
experiences with family and friends. Lucky for them, the names have been
changed to protect the innocent (aka, drunk).
Author
Page: Website/blog
TARRYN FISHER
Author Information:
I am a real life
villain, truly. I drink sick amounts of Starbucks. Most of the time my hair
smells like coffee. I was born in South Africa, and lived there for most of my
childhood. I moved to Seattle just for the rain. Rome is my favorite place in
the world so far, Paris comes in at a close second. I read and write more than
I sleep. When I was eleven, I wrote an entire novel about runaway orphans,
using only purple ink. I am addicted to Florence and the Machine and will
travel to see concerts. I love scary movies and giraffes. I spend way too much
time on Facebook. Meet you there?…
Author
Page: Website/blog
TINA REBER
Author
Information:
New York Times and USA Today
Bestselling Author of the LOVE series, writer of Adult Contemporary Romance. What would you
like to know? I'm an open book. Have a question? Send me an email at
author at tinareber.com. You'll see how quickly we can become friends :-)
It's safe to say that we are more than a little excited about the Boston Author Event happening next month. We know that you guys are too, but we also know that not everyone who'd like to come will be able to make it. So, in an effort to show you guys some love, the authors have put together a little something (read GIANT something) to bring a huge smile to your faces. The image below shows all the autographed paperbacks one lucky winner will receive. In addition to these 46 signed paperbacks, the authors have also contributed tons of fabulous swag including Amazon gift cards, t-shirts, sweatshirts, charm bracelets, bookmarks, and lots more... Take a look, enter the rafflecopter below, and spread the word!
This contest is open to U.S. residents only and will run right up until March 16th, 2013. Contestants can enter once a day every day.
Winners will be announced on Monday, March 18th, 2013.
Plus, the Grand Prize Winner Will Get...
An Experiment in Terror hoodie courtesy of Karina Halle
A Disastrous t-shirt and bookmarks
Charade bookmarks and postcards
A Blackstone Affair bracelet and $25 Amazon gift card courtesy of Raine Miller
One Second Prize Winner Will Receive...
A $25 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of Steph Campbell
and BAE Author Swag
Many thanks to all the generous authors of the Boston Author Event
for contributing to this giveaway!!!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
An Experiment in Terror hoodie courtesy of Karina Halle
A Disastrous t-shirt and bookmarks
Charade bookmarks and postcards
A Blackstone Affair bracelet and $25 Amazon gift card courtesy of Raine Miller
One Second Prize Winner Will Receive...
A $25 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of Steph Campbell
and BAE Author Swag
Many thanks to all the generous authors of the Boston Author Event
for contributing to this giveaway!!!
I would say... Can I live one day in your mind? What a fantastic imagination you have :)
ReplyDeleteI hope I get to meet you all in Boston, if not I will see you in Vegas. What a great giveaway. Thank you, Amy Jennings rahjennings@verizon.net Amy J
ReplyDeleteWell, to my fav author S.C. Stephens....it depends if Reckless has a HEA ending I will hug her and say thank you, if not then I might need to say thank you for Effortless and Thoughtless in between my tears.
ReplyDeleteI want to go so bad! All my favorites will be there. You guys are awesome!
ReplyDeleteI would say a big THANK YOU for all the amazing stories they've written! And hug them too! :)
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Thanks to all the great authors! Counting down the day till Boston
ReplyDeleteI'd say thanks so much for writing your books :)
ReplyDeleteI would tell each author how amazing they were and thank them for writing such fabulous books!
ReplyDeleteThank you authors! You're the absolute best! I appreciate all of you and hope you continue to make books for a long time!
ReplyDeleteI would probably say how much I adore them and how do they feel having people come up to them and want just a little of their time?
ReplyDeleteThank you to all these authors for writing books that are worth the flight to Boston. And for contributing towards an epic 2013!
ReplyDeleteMy best-friend and I are attending BAE and we are super excited. Several of my very favorite authors will be there and I would just want them to know that I really appreciate their books and their writing keeps me addicted to reading.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much to all the authors for writing such amazing books and coming over to Boston!
ReplyDeleteI would thank them for their wonderful stories.
ReplyDeleteBoston why must you be so far away... and why must I have responsibilities of a mother and wife. I can't wait to see all the pics everyone takes... and tell all the lovely authors "they freaking ROCK my socks off!"
ReplyDeleteI would thank them all for there amazing ability. Thank S.C. especially for unknowingly inspiring me to write!
ReplyDeleteI love this! So excited for Sat!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is an AWESOME giveaway! I'm completely bummed that I can't go to the Boston event :(
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this!!!!
ReplyDeleteAny WINNERS posted yet and if so who where the LUCKY WINNERS?
ReplyDeletei want to know too ....I cant find the winners listed anywhere
DeleteStill have NOT found ant listed winners :(
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