Over on the Harlequin Desire Authors Blog, I’m blogging about what to do in your spare time, when you have it…if you’d like to share your ideas on the blog comments section I’ll put you in the draw to win your choice of my backlist (stock permitting!) http://desireauthors.blogspot.co.nz/2012/04/confuzzled-in-auckland.html
27 April, 2012
8 March, 2012
MARCH MADNESS
I love the month of March. Here in New Zealand (and definitely in the area where I live,) it heralds the end of humid and uncomfortable summer nights and sweltering days (although our past summer didn’t hold as much of that as usual.) The sky is usually blue and clear, the days a comfortable temperature and the nights cool enough to snuggle under the bedcovers to sleep.
This month, is also a release month for me and I’m really excited about A FORBIDDEN AFFAIR. Not only is it book 2 in my The Master Vintners series, it’s also part of the fabulous line up of books in Harlequin Desire’s 30th Anniversary month! Because of this, it also features a novella length story, FOR LOVE OR MONEY, in the back, by the talented Elizabeth Bevarly.
In A FORBIDDEN AFFAIR: Nate Jackson finds it almost too easy to seduce his enemy’s daughter. And after their white-hot weekend, he issues an ultimatum—Nicole Wilson will work for him or her family will learn of their affair.
Nicole has little choice. Yet even as she bows to her lover’s demands, she sees the hope for redemption in Nate’s eyes. Can his reasons be justified? And does she dare trust a man planning to destroy all she holds dear?
March is also release month for Nalini Singh’s, ANGELS’ FLIGHT! I love Nalini’s work–the depth of characterization, the amazing worlds, the emotion…the steam! And I particularly love her Guild Hunter series of books. ANGELS’ FLIGHT is a collection of four novellas in The Guild Hunters’ world. I can’t wait to read it but there’s the small matter of meeting a few deadlines before I get to that reward.
In the meantime, I have a copy of Nalini’s, ARCHANGEL’S BLADE, Dmitri’s story and the 4th book in The Guild Hunters series, to giveaway. Share with me, what you do as a special reward for yourself, to go into the draw. One comment will be randomly selected and the winner posted here in the comments on (or about) 17 March 2012 (NZ Time.)
14 February, 2012
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!
Wow, it’s been a while since I blogged and I have to admit, I’m a very bad blogger. However, I am on facebook with a page (I hope the link works) and I am on twitter (@YvonneLindsay) now too, so if you want more current updates, please like or follow me to see what’s up!
So, today. Valentine’s Day (on this side of the dateline, anyway.) I’ve been busy presenting a talk to readers and writers at the Howick Library. Thanks to awesome publicity from our local papers (The Eastern Courier and The Howick and Pakuranga Times) not to mention the publicity through Auckland Libraries, there was a fabulous turnout and the Q&A went on for an hour and a half over time. Lovely people, lovely venue–great way to spend Valentine’s Day.
I love February. Not only do I have a new release this month, THE WAYWARD SON, but it’s also my birthday month and who doesn’t love a birthday?
And who doesn’t love a competition? Celebrating this gorgeous month of February (it’s still summer, mostly, here in New Zealand) I have a three book giveaway–Rachel Bailey‘s WHAT HAPPENS IN CHARLESTON, Paula Roe’s BED OF LIES, and my THE WAYWARD SON. So bring it on.
What does Valentine’s Day mean to you, love it or hate it? And why? All comments to go into the draw with one winner to be randomly drawn on my birthday (NZ time) 21 February.
19 December, 2011
Museless in Auckland
I’m blogging on eHarlequin about being Museless in Auckland. Come along and join the discussion to go into the draw to win an autographed advanced copy of my February 2012 release, THE WAYWARD SON!
30 November, 2011
Lessons In Seduction by Sandra Hyatt
The romance community is great at helping one of its own. Sandra Hyatt‘s posthumous book Lessons In Seduction, is out tomorrow and her writing friends are spreading the word in the hope of increasing royalties for her family.
Lessons In Seduction
4.5 stars from Romantic Times Magazine.
A prince on a quest to find the perfect wife doesn’t have time to
trifle with a commoner. But Adam Marconi’s longtime friend and
sometime driver, Danielle St. Claire, has him contemplating a change
in plans. Why can’t the royal have a little fun before finally
settling down? Then their supposedly quick affair suddenly turns
serious.
And Prince Adam finds himself in a quandary. Say goodbye to the one
woman who sets his heart and body on fire, or defy all the rules and
cause the scandal of the century.
And here are some buying links:
Barbara’s Books – www.barbarasbooks.co.nz
24 September, 2011
New release coming soon!
I have a new release due in stores in October 2012!
THE PREGNANCY CONTRACT is essentially a reunion story with the heroine, Piper, needing to make some serious amends for past behaviour. Of course, she has her vulnerabilities too and writing Piper and Wade’s story was very challenging at times, but they certainly made it in the end. Which is why I love to read and write romance. Always, but ALWAYS, a happy ending.
I’m talking over on RomConInc.com about what triggered the idea for this book and I’d love it if you could join me there. Registering to comment is super easy and if you do comment, you’ll go into a draw for an autographed copy of the book. In the meantime, if you prefer to get your copy before it hits the bookstore shelves in the North American market, you can order through eHarlequin.com, Amazon and Barnes & Noble, among others!
(Edited to add) For another chance to win a signed book from me, check out this interview over on Marilyn Shoemaker’s ROMANCE AUTHOR BUZZ Blog.
Here’s the back cover blurb of THE PREGNANCY CONTRACT to give you a hint as to what the story is all about!
The proposal is unthinkable, unimaginable…yet not unappealing. Long ago, Piper Mitchell’s passionate affair with her father’s protégé ended in disaster. Now, in spite of his demands, she’s thrilled to begin it anew—especially if it means a chance at forgiveness.
Wade Collins has longed for revenge on the spoiled rich girl who toyed with his affections. And now that Piper is back—destitute and deeply indebted to him—he’ll use any means necessary to get her back in his bed. But when emotions enter the negotiation, will Piper turn the tables yet again, settling for nothing less than love on her terms?
23 August, 2011
Blogging on eHarlequin about Highs and Lows
It’s been an challenging month so far, filled with the highs of catching up with great friends at two romance writing conferences and, sadly, the low of losing one of those friends, author Sandra Hyatt, to a brain hemmorhage during the Romance Writers of New Zealand conference. I’m blogging about these highs and lows on eHarlequin. Please, feel free to join the discussion there and post your comments and memories of this very special woman, or if you want to share your thoughts about Sandra here, you are most welcome.
This is the official announcement, from Romance Writers of New Zealand, regarding Sandra’s sudden death:
Sandra Hyatt (Hyde), 1965-2011
It is with deep sadness that I announce that longtime RWNZ member, Sandra Hyde (published as Sandra Hyatt), died in hospital yesterday – Sunday August 21 – after being taken suddenly ill while attending RWNZ’s conference in Auckland.
Those of you who saw her at the conference cocktail party on Friday night, her usual bubbly self, will find this news hard to believe. However, as we understand it, Sandra had an undetected cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM), which would have been present since birth. This weekend, the AVM caused a bleed in her brain. Its location and severity made it inoperable.
As an organisation, we mourn the loss of an RWNZ member renowned for her warmth and generosity, and of a talented writer. As individuals, we mourn the loss of the best kind of friend. Even more, our hearts go out to Sandra’s husband Scott Hyde, and their teenagers Sarah and Matthew.
Sandra’s funeral will be held this Thursday August 25, at 1pm, at Clevedon Presbyterian Church, 3 Papakura-Clevedon Road (at the roundabout in the middle of Clevedon).
Cards and messages of condolence can be sent to Scott and the kids at:
191 McNicol Road
Clevedon
RD5
Papakura 2585
RWNZ would like to put together an album of photos of Sandra for her family – this may be an electronic album, given that many of us will have photos taken on digital cameras and cell phones at resolutions too low for decent printing. If you have any photos, or any questions, please email them to abby at abbygaines dot com (please substitute @ and .)
If you have any photos taken on the weekend, those might of use for Sandra’s funeral. We would love to receive them as soon as possible – again, please email to abby at abbygaines dot com (please substitute @ and .)
Thank you and kind regards
Abby Gaines
President, RWNZ Inc.
16 August, 2011
What are your favourite three things about arriving home?
I’ve just returned home from the Romance Writers of Australia conference in Melbourne. I had the most wonderful time, not only because of the amazing content of the conference and the number of light bulb moments I experienced that have triggered me on my way with a new story outline I’ve been pondering a while, but because of the opportunity to catch up with friends and fellow writers at the same time.
However great time away from home is, I always love coming home. Three of my favourite things about coming home are:
1. That first hug from family members when you see them again.
2. My little black cat’s purr everytime I talk to her and the way she keeps bumping against me every time she goes past.
3. Being surrounded by my familiar things, especially in my office.
One of the wonderful friends I got to catch up with is Jane Porter and I have a signed copy of FLIRTING WITH FORTY to give away to one randomly drawn winner who comments and shares their own favourite three things about coming home from time away. I’ll make the draw on Tuesday 23 August (NZ Time) to announce the winner!
30 June, 2011
I’ve updated my website!
I’ve updated the home page and the ‘what’s new’ page on my website. I had some trouble uploading the file picture of the cover of the #1 Bestsellers 2011 release in Australia and New Zealand but you can view it here and get more information about the book at the Mills & Boon Australia website HERE. The book is a compilation of five #1 Bestsellers and it includes my first sale book, THE BOSS’S CHRISTMAS SEDUCTION, and is available in both print and ebook formats.
In other news, my continuity novella from last summer’s US released A Summer For Scandal continuity, is now available in the United Kingdom with all six novellas in one book called SUMMER OF SCANDALS. The cover is fabulous and you can order the book HERE.
And, if you’d like more up to date news on what’s happening with me and my books, please “like” my author page on facebook! If this link doesn’t work, then search ‘Yvonne Lindsay’ on facebook and refine your search to pages (not people.) There’s also a link on the homepage of my website that should take you straight there.
20 May, 2011
WHAT WOULD YOU DO…?
What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? Join the discussion over on eHarlequin to go into the draw for a book from my backlist (stock permitting.)
And, let your imagination fly free!
