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WWYD4aK2 is almost over!

less than 36 hours left in the WWYD4aK2 contest over at BBB! Hurry! This is your last chance to enter to win a Kindle 2 for FREE! You can win with just one entry! But the more you enter the better your chances! Many ways to enter but only one winner!
http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=6834

Added by Nicole Hicks on May 31, 2009 at 12:37pm — No Comments

Only a few days left!

There are only a few days left for the Kindle 2 contest! Come on! Hurry up for your chance to win a FREE $360 piece of equipment! Who wouldn't want a free Kindle 2? It's FREE! But the contest only runs until 11:59 June 1st! Follow the link for your chance!
http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=6834

Added by Nicole Hicks on May 30, 2009 at 3:08pm — No Comments

June Dates for The Vampire Family!

Don't deny you wouldn't mind an evening or two with some alluring, ageless vampires! Here's a few upcoming appearances for myself and The Vampire Family. You can view a complete list of chats, groups, and live appearances at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group.



http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kristinbattestella/





6/1 EP Authors at Cover 2 Cover Loop

6/3 EP Live Chat 9 p.m. est at Romance Junkies

6/4 Kristin Battestella at Fallen Angels Loop

6/5 EP at the… Continue

Added by Kristin Snouffer on May 29, 2009 at 4:58pm — No Comments

Erotica

I've been asked to up the sex scenes in the Julia Poe Vampire Chronicles sequel. They, meaning my agent and publishers have asked me to write erotic short stories. So I did. You can read one of them on my other blog: http://celisrono.wordpress.com/



Sometimes (actually, a lot), I fear getting pigeonholed into being a paranormal r. writer. I'm not comfortable in a lot of ways about being seen by my friends as a vampire writer. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I actually loved… Continue

Added by Celis T. Rono on May 28, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

New Blog!

Hi everyone!



I'm a newbie to The Blood Bank and I just wanted to let you all know about my new site - Undercover Book Lover. It's a paranormal romance and urban fantasy news and review blog. If you could check it out, let me know what you think and spread the word I would appreciate any and all support. I'm also in the midst of developing another book blog called The Eclectic Book… Continue

Added by Jacqueline Cook on May 28, 2009 at 4:00am — No Comments

Ugly Vampires? Thanks Mr. Matheson

Since I've written a vampire book, I feel the need to mention Richard Matheson's I am Legend. This book is quite significant historically. He was the first author to portray vampires as ugly, hideous, and feral. Before this, we have Bram Stoker's very sophisticated and erotic Count Dracula. Most writers have written about uber beautiful undead wearing tight leather and fluted pirate shirts that expose their chests, i.e. Lestat. There's nothing wrong with that, of course. But back to I am… Continue

Added by Celis T. Rono on May 27, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Anno Dracula

Very glad to be part of the Blood Bank. The experience reminds me of a vampire book I read in college that I still think about. It was called Anno Dracula. I don't think it's in print anymore and I've lost my copy a long time ago but the story is still in my head. It was set in Victorian England and vampire hunters abound. Anyway, I've loved vampire stories since I saw the movie, Salem's Lot, on television when I was a kid. Ever since then, I've graduated to Richard Matheson's I am Legend and… Continue

Added by Celis T. Rono on May 26, 2009 at 3:03pm — No Comments

Been too long

since I've been able to hang out over here. I'm used the contact page on the B3 Main site to see what I need to do to set up a Virtual book launch so i hope to hear from someone really soon.



I've been super busy with deadlines from hell but that's okay. I need to keep busy to keep my mind off other things. If Bitten By Books agrees to host the Ravishing Raine book launch and contest I'm sure it will be a blast!



Well, it's 1:30 Am and I have a couple hours before I can get… Continue

Added by Bonnie Rose Leigh on May 26, 2009 at 12:13am — No Comments

My first review

It's very exciting. My book, Midnight Reflections, has gotten its first customer review on Amazon.com. I was given 4 Stars out of 5!!!

Added by Katrina Michaels on May 25, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

The month is almost over!

The month is ALMOST over! That means The Kindle 2 contest is ALMOST to a close! Have you entered yet? No?!?!? Then what are you waiting for? Hurry! Before time runs out! Come to this link: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=6834 and see just how easy it is to enter!

Added by Nicole Hicks on May 25, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

If A Picture Tells A Thousand Words Do You Click Through To Twitpic?

I'm a geek and probably a nerd. I get a kick out of Star Trek and being on the cutting edge of technology.



I've been seduced by Twitter and Facebook to my woe, and to many of the Twitter apps.



One of my favorite Twitter apps is Twitpic which I'm sure is short for "Twitter pictures".



I blog to get to know and be known by my friends and readers, so why not take it one step further? I read that popular stars like Vin Diesel and Shaq are masters of staying in touch… Continue

Added by Ashley Ladd on May 25, 2009 at 12:05pm — No Comments

Patricia Briggs-Mercy Rocks!

One of my friends recommended that I read Patricia Briggs Mercy Thompson series, and I have to say I am an addict. Great series with a female character who doesnt always kick everyones butt, (even though she is not wimpy either) and great humor too. Went to my local library and got Moon Called, Blood Bound, and Iron Kissed so I could read the series all together, and I have to say the books got better and better as I went along.
Great Summer Reading!

Added by Heather Neely on May 25, 2009 at 9:27am — No Comments

Aghhhhhhhhhh............

Why can't I finish this book?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
I like it, it just takes to long to get going when you pick it up again...................

Added by Grá on May 25, 2009 at 4:59am — No Comments

Does having a day job help or hurt writers?

I just read a post that asks the question, "does having a day job help or hurt writers?" The author had recently read another post asking the same thing so I'm jumping into the fray.



Like anything else, it depends.



It depends on what the day job is.



It depends on the writer's other commitments.



It depends on the writer's age and energy.



When I was younger and when my job was less stressful, I wrote all the time. I'd come home from the day… Continue

Added by Ashley Ladd on May 24, 2009 at 7:46pm — No Comments

The Reason for visiting Perth

Well yesterday I went to the Romance Roadshow yesterday here in Perth.



What a busy day. Came back with an over loaded head.



I met and talked to one of my Favorite Authors Keri Arthur if you are unsure she writes Paranormal. Our favorite Vampires and Werewolfs. Riley serious which I am hooked on.



Keri if you read this thank you for your time yesterday. I found my time at the roadshow well used and it was great to meet you.



There were a total of three… Continue

Added by Victoria Ross on May 24, 2009 at 1:00am — 1 Comment

New books and a new language

Hey people!!! Ok I went shopping today and guess what I bought? Books of course!! I'm so excited that most of them are vamp books (all but one) so I'm super ready to read!!! I'm also vowing to learn russian this summer so wish me luck!!!! The books I got are: stargazer and the next one after that, and dead is a state of mind and it's partner and a book called bliss. So those will occupy me for oh say 3weeks!! Oh well I guessbl I'll have to get more!

Added by Stevie on May 23, 2009 at 4:42pm — No Comments

Reading.....

I'm reading The Historian at the moment and its tuff going!! I miss Keri Arthur.......... :o(
I have the new Riley Jenson but won't start it until I finish the Historian.

Added by Grá on May 23, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Books I've read recently.

Well, I just finished the first 3 of the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews. Loved them, can't wait until the next book comes out. Read the Halle Puma series from Dana Marie Bell from Samhain. They rocked. Finshed Demoness from Morgan Hawke and found time to read the True Mates series from Zena Wynn. To round out the week, I just started the Jaz Parks series from Jennifer Rardin. The title of the book is Once Bitten, Twice Shy. So, all in all a very productive week.

Added by CopperGoddess on May 23, 2009 at 2:04pm — No Comments

My Fave Books

The Vampire Academy Series - Richelle Mead



- Vampire Academy

Frostbite

- Shadow Kiss

- Blood Promise



The Mortal INstruments Series - Cassandra Clare



- City Of Bones

- City Of Ashes

- City Of Glass… Continue

Added by Alex Watson on May 22, 2009 at 10:13pm — No Comments

Richelle in Australia

OMG! Richelle Mead is coming to Australia on her Blood Promise tour.
She's doing book signings in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane,
She's coming from 13th - 19th of September.
Check her blog for more details.

Added by Alex Watson on May 22, 2009 at 9:57pm — No Comments

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