Wednesday, August 31, 2011

New Book Coming on Wednesday, September 7


What happens when a mind-reader walks into a cafe and tells an assassin, "Somebody sent me to kill you..."?

Find out next week!

Friday, August 26, 2011

Blogging Over at the TRS End of Summer Bash through Sunday

There are some fabulous prizes to be had, along with books, excerpts, etc.

:D

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Monday, August 22, 2011

Burning hands. Peppers. Fiery heat.

Made gazpacho and processed Hatch green chiles today and my hands are on FIRE.

FIRE!!!

*whimpers*

Man, Julia told me halfway through to wear gloves...

Friday, August 19, 2011

Authors After Dark Con Report

Oh, y'all. I had a blast.

Julia Talbot and I got into the heart of Philly on Thursday. Straight away we ran into ZA Maxfield and got hugs, then we got to sit next to Jean Murray and hear all about her Egyptian thriller, Soul Reborn. (Julia got a little squeaky).

Joy from Joyfully Reviewed was in the Tease Tea Tasting when we got our badges, and it was fun to sit and visit, jabber a little and touch base, before heading up to the ARe Cafe to visit with Bronwyn Green, Elise Hepner, and Stella Price for a bit.

Then we set the Torquere Press table up with goodies -- I brought the winning goodie for us -- bandage holders with my logo!

Julia and I walked to find supper, which was a good deal because we had to come back for Karaoke with Jennifer Armintrout and friends. OMG -- what a blast! We sat with Carol Lynne and conned all the wonderful ladies (Bronwyn, Mia, Brynn, and others) to sing Kung Fu Fighting for us. Oh, y'all, what a blast.

I admit that we went back to the hotel room and crashed like lead balloons and didn't wake up until 11am Friday!!! So we added fun goodies to the Torquere table and then went sight seeing -- gluten free breakfast, the liberty bell, and a carriage ride around the city. Fun stuff!

Friday afternoon we hung out around publishers' row, visiting with Arielle from Dreamspinner and the gals from Ravenous Romance before heading to the Mythos Masquerade. Lorna and I went as the Lone Ranger -- after all, that's our mythos, right? Got interviewed for a documentary and had a long, fun discussion with our tablemate.

Saturday morning I remembered to set my alarm because I couldn't miss the Resplendence breakfast and getting my chance to talk to Jess. It was an amazing spread and, I swear y'all, you've never seen books disappear so quickly. :D

Saturday afternoon was totally taken up with the book signing, where I got to meet Ethan Day, hang with Carol some more and then, the most fun part of my job -- meeting fans! *Grins* Not only that, but I got to sit next to Julia, so we could enjoy each other and pimp each other's books.

After the book signing, Julia and I had to pack and run like fiends because the Torquere chocolate party started *right* after. We were so scared no one would come, but the party was an absolute hit. Tons of people came, two people won $100 gift certificates, books were given away and chocolate was devoured en masse. :D

The Steampunk Ball was the last event we attended. Julia made me a wild west costume and she was my saloon girl. We had a blast, danced a little, visited a little, but we couldn't spend near as much time as I wanted because our flight left for home at 5am. (and I tell you, the Philadelphia airport is insane in the wee hours!

So, we had a ball and met *so* many neat people. I've been adding them on my Twitter account all week as I slowly unpack and dig through the con bag. Free books. Eee!

Next time, I hope all y'all can come too!

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

New newsletter coming out tonight!

New newsletter releasing tonight - sign up here This month there will be the start of a new exclusive m/m story, a recipe for a quick summer supper, and a contest to win 2 signed print books! :D

I'm still in a con fog -- I swear. I had a ball and I got to meet truly neat people.

I promise to do a con report on Friday and drop names like a mad thing. :D

Y'all stay cool.

BA

Monday, August 8, 2011

Heading to Philadelphia this Week

Which I've never done before -- should be fun.

Julia Talbot and I are heading to the Author After Dark Convention, both as authors and publishers. We're hosting a chocolate party immediately after Saturday's book signing (and giving away $100 gift certificates, books, Torquere playing cards, and other goodies).

I'm looking forward to getting to visit with my old friends, excited as all get out to meet new faces, and honestly ready for a little fun.

I did make a Steampunk costume for the ball and I do have a masquerade costume as well. Pictures to come.

This is the beginning of a busy con season for me -- AAD, the Erotic Authors Association Convention in Vegas, then GayRomLit in New Orleans (one close enough to drive to, yay). I do hope, if y'all come to one (or more) of these cons, that you come say hi to the pink haired Texans.

We'd love to chat. :D

Monday, August 1, 2011

Running a Contest!

Hey y'all!

I have finally found myself a facebook fan page and I'm trying to get folks there so I can share. :D

I decided to run a contest that will give the person that refers the most fans to my fan page a new Kindle and $20 worth of my books! The info is all here: http://www.facebook.com/BATortugaBooks?sk=app_190322544333196 -- and I hope y'all play.

Good luck!

BA