PREDATOR’S TRINITY - RELEASE DAY
Welcome to Rosanna Leo, here today not only to show us her new release, but to let us have a little insight into release day for her.
“WHAT DOES THIS AUTHOR DO ON RELEASE DAYS?”
Thanks so much to Diane for hosting me
today, on the release day for my latest paranormal romance, Predator’s Trinity, Gemini Island
Shifters 6. I’ve often loved reading posts about what authors do on release
days and I’ve certainly had visions of what it must involve for different
writers.
Surely it’s all about cracking open a
vintage bottle of champagne? Or an unending parade of well-wishers prancing by
the house, offering their congratulations?
Um, not quite. At least, not in my case.
If anything, release day spells more work,
but most of it involves promotion. So what does my typical release day look
like?
7am – wake up in a fog because it took me
hours to fall asleep. I was too busy dreaming about a release day with
champagne and well-wishers. Jump out of
bed, fire up the computer and prepare my exhaustive release day toilette (i.e.
dragging a brush through my hair and remembering to brush my teeth before I sit
at the computer).
7:30am – quickly scan computer for message
from publisher, saying. “It was a joke. We changed our minds. Better luck next
time.”
7:31am – realize my book did actually get
published – small pat on back.
7:32am – scan all retail outlet sites to
ensure links are good. Report any issues back to publisher (although I haven’t
had any yet).
7:45am – begin posting the new release and
various sales links on social media. Hit Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, Tsu,
Goodreads, and all others. Share in as many places as possible, without trying
to appear “spammy.” Try to engage readers, rather than hit them over their
heads.
8:00am – update my blog with release info,
if I haven’t already done so.
8:30am- report in to various sites where I
am blogging (such as this fine one) and respond to any comments or questions
from readers. This continues all day long.
9am – BREATHE. DRINK MORE COFFEE. REMEMBER
TO SMELL THE ROSES.
9:30am – respond to any “Congratulations”
messages that have come in via social media. My readers are so supportive and I
am lucky enough to receive several lovely messages. This makes my heart swell.
And now here comes the important part…at
this point, after reminding myself to eat, I turn off the internet for a while
and continue writing the next book. A successful writer doesn’t sit on her
laurels for long. She keeps writing. Sure, throughout the day, I check in to
see if any new messages have come in, but I certainly don’t wait around for
them. I always keep my eye on the prize, or at least, the next prize. It’s
wonderful to celebrate an achievement like a release day, but I don’t celebrate
long.
I’d rather be writing.
10am-4pm – WRITE, WRITE, WRITE
Oh, and remember to eat lunch at some point.
5:30pm – dinner with family
7:30pm – check in with social media/emails
once again. Answer any remaining questions.
8pm – collapse on couch. Snore for two
hours before hitting the hay upstairs.
Blurb:
Librarian Suzan Marsh is an empath and has
always felt assaulted by the feelings of others. She has had to distance
herself from the people in her life, raising a mental barrier to ward off
unwanted emotions. When wolf shifter August Crane abducts her, he breaks
through the walls she constructed, forcing her to accept a frightening new
truth.
Jaguar shifter twins Percy and Byron Moon are
familiar with the evil ways of August Crane. Because of him, their childhood
was destroyed. Because of him, their way of life at the peaceful Ursa Fishing
Lodge and Resort is threatened. And they won’t rest until he is dead.
When Crane drags Suzan into his cult and
decides to make her his “concubine,” Percy and Byron know they must save the
human woman. Their connection to her is strong and they cannot deny the dream
they always held close. That they could share a woman and make her their mate.
But even after rescuing Suzan, none of them are
free from Crane’s clutches. The wolf shifter has plans, ones that involve the
demise of every shape shifter at the Ursa Resort. Not only must Percy and Byron
keep Suzan safe, they must convince her to accept them both. In order to stop
Crane from hurting everyone they love, they must learn to fight together.
Excerpt:
After her shower, she toweled off and dressed
in the clothes provided, choosing a pretty green V-neck T-shirt to accompany
the jeans. Everything fit perfectly, from underwear to outerwear, as if the
Moons had already known her. It
boggled her mind, but she couldn’t lose the sensation they were connected by
more than just circumstance. Her instincts never lied. After slipping into a
pair of soft white socks, she made her way toward the kitchen.
She heard Byron and Percy before she saw them
and stopped to catch an excited breath.
When she heard what they said, she
paused a moment longer.
“How’s your jaguar holding up?” Byron asked his
brother.
She knew it was Byron. Despite them being
identical twins, there were slight differences in their voices. Byron’s was the
smoother voice. Percy’s had the odd touch of sexy gravel.
“My dumb cat,” replied Percy on a near growl,
“was up all night long. He keeps pawing at me, trying to get to her.”
Her?
As the burn of jealousy sizzled in Suzan’s gut, she gnawed on her bottom lip in
a futile attempt to quell it. Maybe Percy had a girlfriend and he was dying to
see her. Maybe he couldn’t wait to escape the cabin so he could meet up with
this woman and, well, let his jaguar loose.
“Yeah,” Byron said. “My cat’s in agony, too. I
think my ribs are black and blue inside, it pounds them so much.”
Oh,
great. She wasn’t sure why this information
astounded her. Of course men like them would have girlfriends. Hell, they might
have mates. She hadn’t bothered to ask, had she? She’d already heard the mate
bond was a powerful thing, that it would drive any shifter to distraction, both
sexually and emotionally. Why had she been naïve enough to think these men
might be single? She knew enough to know the good ones were always taken.
She’d been so stupid to think they had a bond.
Bullshit. Clearly, her empathic tendencies had let her down for the first time.
“I can’t believe how quickly my jag …
recognized Suzi,” said Percy.
Oh.
Last she heard, she was the only Suzi around here.
Byron grunted. “I feel the same way. I’ve never
felt like this. My head’s not working properly. Fuck, I couldn’t even hold a
bowl of eggs without losing it. Percy, we need to discuss things. Seriously.”
“I know.”
“If Suzi is the one we’re meant to share, we
can’t afford to make any wrong moves, especially with Crane in the picture. We
need to support her and not let our egos get in the way.”
“Agreed.”
If
Suzi is the one we’re meant to share…
Holy hell.
Preorder links:
Liquid Silver Books (at a 20% discount): http://www.lsbooks.com/pre-order-coming-soon-romance-books-c322.php
Looks for it soon at ARE, Kobo and B&N!
Author
bio:
Rosanna Leo is a multi-published, erotic
romance author. Several of her books about Greek gods, selkies and shape
shifters have been named Top Picks at Night Owl Romance and The Romance
Reviews.
From Toronto, Canada, Rosanna occupies a house
in the suburbs with her long-suffering husband, their two hungry sons and a
tabby cat named Sweetie. When not writing, she can be found haunting dusty
library stacks or planning her next star-crossed love affair.
A library employee by day, she is honored to be
a member of the league of naughty librarians who also happen to write romance.
Rosanna blogs at www.rosannaleoauthor.wordpress.com
Author
Links:
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LeoRosanna
Thanks so much for hosting me, Diane, and for helping me celebrate release day! Champagne for everyone!
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