Gushing over Salome At Sunrise + Giveaway

This would have been perfect to post for summer solstice, however my blog was on the fritz yesterday so I’m a day behind on the celebration. Inez Kelley is a member of my dear, trusted brain trust — one of the few critique partners I run to when I need to go surgical on my work in progress.

I was so pleased to have jumped on the Inez Kelley bandwagon early with Myla by Moonlight. This sequel, Salome at Sunrise, is richer, bolder, and more beautiful than the first. I want to celebrate the release of Salome at Sunrise with a giveaway.

Comment on this post by Friday to win a copy! The winner will be chosen randomly and announced on Saturday.

And if I haven’t convinced you, check out my fan-girl trailer I made for the book:

SALOME AT SUNRISE by INEZ KELLEY releases today from Carina Press!

It’s not nice to piss off Mother Nature…

Bryton Haruk sets out on a suicide mission to stop the bloodthirsty Skullmen from terrorizing the war-weary Land of Eldwyn. Consumed by guilt over the death of his wife, Bryton seeks revenge and reunion in the afterlife with his lost love. His purpose is determined, his bravery unmatched, until the queen casts a spell to save Bryton from himself.

Salome is that spell. A bird-shifter, she can harness the earth’s breeze and take the form of a beautiful, innocent woman. Her challenge is to harness Bryton’s pain and guide him to peace. She entrances and irritates him, tempting Bryton from his mission. Even as he gives in to the passion between them, Bryton insists on mounting a solo attack on the brigands’ compound, and Salome fears her love won’t be enough to save him…

Celebrate Summer Solstice.

Salome at Sunrise from Inez Kelley and Carina Press.

Seize the day.

Buy it now.

Win a free copy of L.A. Cinderella

LA CinderellaWho doesn’t love Cinderella stories? And who can resist one set in sunny Southern California?

Amanda Berry is my critique partner and, as you can see, we write in two very different genres. But good storytelling is good storytelling. I actually believe it’s better to have a fresh mind and pair of eyes that’s not prey to the same genre tricks and traps that you are.

Reading this story was like watching one of those breezy romantic comedies starring Anne Hathaway….hmm…I think she could totally play Natalie in the movie version….

You can win a free copy of L.A Cinderella simply by going to Amanda Berry‘s blog and commenting this weekend. This is her debut novel and it was picked up after Amanda placed first in the Marlene contest hosted by the Washington Romance Writers. Contest dreams do come true! Amanda and I are both contest junkies and we’re both feeling a bit of withdrawal.

L.A. Cinderella will be available in bookstores June 2010 and she’ll also be signing at RWA this year. Giddy!