Posted by Michelle M. Pillow on Jan 29, 2009 in
Contests,
Who Can It Be Now (Guest Blogger) (Michelle Pillow)
Welcome to my new hijacked blog. *looking around, kicking a few buttons, snuggling in to the command center* I’m wondering how long it will take Mandy to notice I took over, lol.
I told Mandy not to leave me alone with nothing to do while she watched a movie. She knows I can’t control myself–especially now that I don’t have a cell phone to randomly text the people in my phone book. What’s even sadder, apparently the cell phone in the washing machine is a large enough group, we even have our own support site.
Anyway, I thought I’d post some pics of Mandy and Michelle. Here we are giving a concert.
Isn’t Mandy’s hair the stuff dreams are made of? *sigh* Did you know she just wakes up like that? Red dress and everything. It’s true. And a little scary.
I wasn’t as glamorous. But, I sang my heart out.
And, well, to tell the truth–The reason I wasn’t all glammed up and pretty was because I was up late doing housework and studying and walking the dog and working toward world peace and saving lives and washing cell phones …
What? Why are you looking at me weird? I swear. It’ s all true. It’s not like I was hanging out with some guy or anythin… Oh.
Oh, yeah. Well, I thought about doing all that other stuff. Erm, well, anyway…
*waving shiny object*
CONTEST TIME!!!
Play for your chance to win Winners Choice of one of Michelle’s Ebook Backlist and one of Mandy’s Ebook Backlist. I’ll draw a winner… um, later when I feel we have a lot of entries or Mandy finally figures out her new password.
TO ENTER:
We’re playing 6 Degrees of ____!
FIRST POSTER: Tell me what movie the three people pictures above are from. Post the answer on this blog.
NEXT POSTERS: Post a FEMALE leading character’s real name from that movie and match them to another actress in another movie. (See Comment 3 for and Example)
THE CATCH: No Actress Name Repeats. No Movie Repeats. You can post more than once, but never more than one time in a row.
(erm, in other words, no playing with yourselves–there’s other adult groups for that, lol)
HAVE FUN!!!
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Posted by Mandy M. Roth on Jan 29, 2009 in
Day in the Life That’s right, I finally got off my backside and got going on submissions. So far, its slow going but I’m in the process of getting my 09 release schedule in order. Looks like I’ll start having semi-regular releases this year between my pubs which is fantastic! (everyone threatening my kneecaps can now take three steps back… book will be coming… I promise) :))
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Posted by Mandy M. Roth on Jan 28, 2009 in
Day in the Life 
(sad when the snow nearly buries the bushes)
I get that I live in Ohio and that winter is a fact of life, but trust me when I say this one has been a little harder than most. We’ve been getting a steady stream of crap weather for weeks now and the schools are called off AGAIN today.
I have three "wonderful, darling, angels" home with me. All three came to me at five in the morning (the same group that never wants to get up for school) and asked if they could start watching movies from Netflix via the xbox. Charming, aren’t they?
(at one point, there were two streets there)
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Posted by Michelle M. Pillow on Jan 27, 2009 in
Interview Paranormal Talk Radio ~ Romancing the Paranormal
(listen to the archived show featuring Michelle Pillow, Mandy Roth and Jacquelyn Frank)
Wow, a huge thank you to Annette of Paranormal Talk Radio and all the guests tonight. It was so much fun hanging out on the show! If any of you missed it, you can listen to the archived interview here!
Show Summary: My guests are award-winning authors of Paranormal Romance; Jacquelyn Frank, Michelle Pillow, and Mandy M. Roth! They’re also 3 of the most fun-loving and funny women I’ve had the pleasure to meet. Join us for what’s sure to be one heck of a hilarious show! And don’t forget to call in with your questions.
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Posted by Mandy M. Roth on Jan 25, 2009 in
Freebie,
Raven Radio Stop by and hang with the raven gang!
LINK
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Posted by Michelle M. Pillow on Jan 20, 2009 in
Just Released 
Check it out! We just got our new cover for our new EC Book.
Pleasure Island
By Michelle Pillow & Mandy Roth
Part of the Pleasure Cruise World…
A tropical island that’s seen better days. A downed plane. A marooned boat. And two gorgeous supernaturals who’ll stop at nothing to claim their mates.
Jurgen wants Annette in the worst—or best—way, and he intends to make her his. Finding a way to get off the island can wait until he’s shown her all the pleasures to be found with a shapeshifter mate who’ll stop at nothing to ensure she’s his—forever.
Keoni thinks all his fantasies have come true when a half-naked Christy flounders in the water beside his boat. Being unexpectedly marooned on a sinking island in the middle of nowhere gives him the perfect opportunity to get down and dirty with the sexy lady of his dreams.
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Posted by Mandy M. Roth on Jan 15, 2009 in
Day in the Life 
Yeah, he’s having a field day (okay a field two weeks) here with me in Ohio. Its downright frigid. Its so cold that the schools called off tonight around 7 PM EST for tomorrow because of the wind chills. You know its cold when they call you off the night before. OY. Doesn’t help that we are buried under at least a foot of snow.
Here is a peek at the weather advisory.
Wind chills approaching -25F. High 3F. Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph.
My poor dog keeps giving me this sad look when I tell her she has to go out to go the bathroom. You know she’s thinking "hey, lady, you try peeing in -25 and see how you like it".
Brrr… I hope you’re all staying warm!
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Posted by Mandy M. Roth on Jan 13, 2009 in
Behind the Story,
Contests 
Buy Link
Vexing the Viscount is a tale of misadventures and mistaken identities. Our heroine Daisy Drake has been smitten with Lucian Beaumont, Viscount Rutland since they were children. Unfortunately, Lucian’s father bears a grudge against Daisy’s uncle that is unrelenting. Lucian has discovered some Roman ruins on his father’s estate and hopes the clues will lead him to a cache of Roman treasure. Daisy has to masquerade as a French courtesan in order to trick him into letting her help him.
Vexing the Viscount was a treat to write because Daisey wasn’t constrained by the usual restrictions on historical heroines. In the guise of Blanche La Tour, woman of pleasure, Daisy can be as outrageous as she wishes. Unfortunately, though she’s read up on the subject, she’s not very experienced in the arena of sensual pleasures. When she agrees to give Lucian love lessons, it’s like the blind leading the blind.
Good thing Daisy and Lucian are both quick studies!
The idea of a quasi-courtesan heroine came to me after studying these unusual women. During a time when a woman was measured by the rank of her husband, these independent ladies of the night shunned conventional marriage. Can’t say I blame them. A married woman’s status during the Georgian era was on par with a child or a mental incompetent. A woman couldn’t hold property, vote, manage her finances, or even have the definitive say in the rearing of her own children. In the eyes of the law, she belonged to her husband as surely as his horse or his hound. However, a courtesan retained ownership of herself along with the possessions she accumulated in the course of her career.
A top-tier courtesan was much more than a prostitute. She was a consort, a hostess, an ornament to her patron’s arm. She spoke several languages and could entertain in any of them. She might hold salons for important artists and philosophers. She’d count the poets and playwrights of the day as her intimate friends. She might bed down with royalty and bear state secrets. A few courtesans were suspected of espionage. Her wit and exquisite taste were as eagerly sought after as entry to her boudoir. She was a rock star and the tabloid press and cartoonists (Georgian paparazzi!) loved her.
If you’d like to know more about the backstory of Vexing the Viscount, please visit my Courtesan Club. You’ll take a peek into a courtesan’s closet (wait till you see the shoes!), read a little from a “bird of paradise’s” memoires (she had plenty to remember!) and time-travel to Roman Britain (part of Vexing the Viscount takes place in 405AD!). Enjoy!
Emily Bryan
Thank you for having me today, Mandy. In closing, I’d like to offer a signed copy of Vexing the Viscount to one lucky commenter. I’ll be popping in to answer questions, so please have at me! The drawing for the book will take place tomorrow and I will post the winner’s name here. Please check back to see if you’re the winner and then drop me an email through my website to let me know where to send your prize.
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Posted by Mandy M. Roth on Jan 7, 2009 in
Behind the Story Forever My Lady by Jeff Rivera
Buy Link:
Forever My Lady is my first novel. I wrote it because the story hit me right at the heart. In fact, when it came to me I could see the whole thing. I feel what everyone would be feeling once they read it too. I was homeless right before the story came to me. And I say came to me because it was if it was a gift. Having been homeless right before this it was as if God was saying, see? I never left you.
Forever My Lady is the story of a boy who everyone has given up on, he’s been completely abandoned by his own mother. There’s only one girl that has stayed by his side, his childhood sweetheart, Jennifer who needs him as much as he needs her. But then he ends up getting wrapped up in gang activity as time goes on and lands himself in prison boot camp. He promises her he’ll change his life around, that’s he’s in love with her and that if she doesn’t leave him he’ll marry her. She promises but when he gets released he discovers she has plans on marrying someone else.
Jeff Rivera
The first 5 people to comment on this post will have a chance to win a copy of the book.
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Posted by Mandy M. Roth on Jan 6, 2009 in
Day in the Life VH1 has launched a campaign to help in educating people about autism. This is something close to my heart and if you get a chance, please stop past and read what they have to say. VH1 Rocks Autism
Also, please check out the clips of MTV’s TRUE LIFE: I Have Autism. Take note of the different "levels" of autism. There is a spectrum that is vastly different from one end to the other.
TRUE LIFE I have autism video clips
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