Diane Saxon Blog Spot

Wellington Literary Festival runs the whole month of October, and 16th October looms as I prepare my speech. I'll be chatting about Romancing the Genres something I've been doing for all my reading life. There'll be an opportunity for the audience to purchase signed copies of Banshee Seduction and I'll be talking about my forthcoming new release. http://www.dianesaxon.com/index.html

Release day- Sept. 22 at https://www.samhainpublishing.com/ Blurb: He’s much more than a bad habit . As a Vegas singer and volunteer counselor, Kate Callender has experienced life on both sides of Sin City’s bright lights. The thrill of performing, and gambling’s devastating effect on the addicts’ families. Liam Doyle is just the kind of man she despises—a handsome, enigmatic businessman with a knack for seducing customers into his casino hotels. Determined to put a lid on his growing influence, she prepares to picket the opening of his newest casino, Vice. When Liam spots the lone protestor hassling his customers, annoyance wars with instant attraction. And he quickly discovers the leggy redhead not only can’t be bought, she tempts him the way the sound of a roulette wheel lures a gambler. They are natural enemies, but when a vile attack sparks Liam’s protective instincts, they begin a sexual odyssey that dances on the edge of addiction. Dangerously cl...

A very warm welcome to Bella J who is visiting to let us see her brand new cover revealed in all its gorgeous glory. Hi, Bella Come and tell us a little about your adventure in getting this far. Oh boy, the last couple of months have been both exciting and hectic.  But I have to admit… I love every minute of it! I really didn’t think my work would ever get published.  Not because I think my writing isn’t any good – but because I know that there are thousands – millions – of brilliant writers out there who write the most amazing stories.  And the romance genre?  Wow, there are millions of romance novels out there, so the competition is real tight.  But what do you know… in two months’ time my work is going to be out there for the world to see, and I am stoked. Ever since I signed my first contract back in June, this publishing process has literally taken over my life!  But in a good way – for me .  I think my poor husband is...

Thank you, Diane, for your kind offer to help me celebrate the release of my new book Christmas Carols, published by Liquid Silver Books on the 10 th of August.        I know readers might think it a little odd to be thinking about Christmas in August but in Victorian England, where my story is set, people were used to starting their Christmas preparations early. When I taught history one of the activities my students completed in the autumn term was to make pomander balls. These were made in early October so they would be ready for a Christmas re-enactment celebration. Everyone in school enjoyed the fragrance and so many people said it made them think Christmas was on the way. I only have to smell orange and cloves to recollect those fun times. In Victorian England pomanders were used to help keep linen insect free, to fragrance rooms and dispel unhealthy miasmas, (nasty smells). The idea an unpleasant stink could make you ill ...

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 ...