cat_grant2008

Another review!

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:35:53 GMT

Joyfully Reviewed has just posted their write-up of The Arrangement, just in time for its print debut on Monday!

Just FYI, I'll be offering signed copies here and on my website as soon as I receive my order from Lyrical in another week or two. ;)

falls over ded

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:48:54 GMT

Wow! I just found out that my book's received a rave from Rainbow Reviews!

Now I think I'll put a cool cloth on my head and and go lay down... ;)

It's official!!

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:36:36 GMT

Now that it's appeared on my page on the Lyrical Press website, I can finally announce it! *drumroll* My book's apparently sold so well in electronic format, Lyrical's decided to release the print edition on July 7th instead of next November!

*does a one-woman conga line across the room and back*

It should be available from Lyrical's in-house bookstore on that date, with Amazon to follow in about a month.

A big "thanks!!" to all of you who've helped make the e-book such a success. I hope you'll support my maiden voyage in print as well. ;)

Too cool for school!

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:56:48 GMT

I've had some postcards made up to promote my book,

I'll be taking most of them to the RWA conference next month, but if any of you'd like me to send you one, leave your snail-mail addy in the comments. (All comments will be screened, of course!)

Chat tonight!!

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:19:32 GMT

Just FYI, I'll be participating in an online chat over at Coffee Time Romance tonight, from 9 till 10 PM Eastern time.

See you there! ;)

How's about an adventure?

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:49:26 GMT

For the month of June, Rainbow Reviews is hosting a scavenger hunt! Some fabulous authors (myself included!) have agreed to donate copies of their books as prizes, and all you have to do is find a graphic hidden somewhere on their site! The rules of the hunt are simple:

1. Each participating author has placed the following graphic somewhere on their website.

2. Visit each site and find the graphic. (Mine is fairly easy to find!)

3. Fill out the Entry Form.

4. All contestants who provide a mailing address will also receive a goody bag stuffed full of promo items from a bevy of authors! Bookworm Bags is supplying bookmarks, postcards, pens, pins, CDs, and other fun goodies, so be sure to include a snail mail address to get free things!

5. On June 30th, the winners will be announced … one for each book we’re giving away!

Go here for a list of participating authors.

Ride the whirlwind!

Sat, 31 May 2008 17:24:07 GMT

Gosh, where has May gone? Seems like it was only last week that my book went on sale. Yup, I'm still up on the ARe best seller list, and yup, I'm still pinching myself. I keep thinking somebody's going to shout "April Fools!" any second!

I'll be taking part in the Rainbow Reviews Scavenger Hunt, which starts tomorrow, June 1st. Click on the link to find out how you can win free copies of books by a couple dozen different writers!

And if you're looking for a fun, romantic way to spend an afternoon, catch a showing of Sex and the City! It's not hard to follow even if you never watched the show. It's got all the elements of a great romance novel - a plucky heroine and her friends, a dreamy hero, glitzy, glamorous locales, and eye-dropping fashion! And of course, the perfect storybook happy ending. It's a fabulous way to spend an afternoon! ;)

I'm on Amazon!!!

Sat, 31 May 2008 04:23:39 GMT

Just FYI, a corrected, reformatted version of The Arrangement is now listed for sale on Amazon.

Also, as of today, I'm #6 on the All Romance e-books best seller list!!

I can't believe it - me, up there with big names like Carol Lynne, GA Hauser, Shayne Carmichael, and Samantha Sommersby!!!

*twirls ecstatically*

Holy crap!!!

Tue, 27 May 2008 23:14:54 GMT

I very nearly fainted a few minutes ago, when I opened an email saying my novel's just entered the Top Ten Best Sellers list at All Romance e-books!

'Scuse me while I run around the room screaming!!!!

Free stories!

Mon, 19 May 2008 20:13:46 GMT

I've just updated my website with a couple of free stories. They're historical m/m romances set in Salinas Valley, California - which, incidentally, is where I live. ;)

Hope you enjoy them.

Two thumbs up!

Sat, 17 May 2008 17:39:11 GMT

My good pal storm_grant's first published story goes live today, from Torquere Press!

BLURB:

Ex-Marine Cam isn't sure what to do with himself when he comes back to his mom's place. Especially since his mom is the madam of a brothel called Tuesday's Child. He's desperate to pay his debt to her, too, which is how he meets Joshua, a grad student who needs money in the worst way.

Joshua thinks he doesn't need what Cam has to offer, but soon enough, he changes his tune. Nasty pimps, atypical allergies, and a decorating scheme gone horribly wrong work together to bring Cam and Joshua closer and closer. Can they work together to find a whole new definition of monogamy?

It's a fun, fast-paced romp that put a smile on my face all the way through. I wish I could write humor the way Stormy does!

Go forth and read! ;)

Another review!

Mon, 12 May 2008 20:44:32 GMT

Thanks, batdina, for your kind words about The Arrangement. ;)

A great way to end the week...

Sat, 10 May 2008 01:07:41 GMT

My good pal storm_grant just posted a very nice review of my novel. Thanks, Stormy!

It's been a whirlwind week, with group chats and a ton of other promotional stuff, but I wouldn't have missed it for the world. As of today, The Arrangement is Lyrical Press' #1 seller!

Thanks to all of you who helped make this possible! Now I think I'll go celebrate with a beer and tonight's new episodes of Battlestar Galactica and Moonlight! *twirls*

Huzzah!

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:55:12 GMT

My novel is now officially available at Amazon's Kindle Store!

This is another one of those "pinch me!" moments. ;)

First review!

Tue, 06 May 2008 23:02:28 GMT

The Arrangement has just received its first review, over at Alternative-Read.com. They got a couple of the plot details wrong in their summary (my secondary hero, Nick, is a reporter for the New York Herald, *not* the Boston Herald), but all in all it's favorable. ;)

In case you need a little persuading...

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:34:28 GMT

Here's a steamy scene to help whet your appetites for the rest of my book!

Dusk had fallen by the time they finished dinner, leaving it cool enough outside that they took their coffee on the terrace. Ally and Nick stretched out on the double chaise, while Eric pulled over one of the chairs from the small round table in the corner. Ally was so comfortable she started to drop off, until she felt Nick’s hand stroking her arm. “I’d ask what’s for dessert, but something tells me you two had dessert before dinner,” he said.

Laughing, she opened her eyes. “There’s no rule against second helpings, is there? But actually,” she purred, stretching like a cat in the sunshine, “I believeI’m in the mood to be entertained tonight.” Rolling to her feet, she crooked her finger at them. “C’mon, you two.”

She doffed her dress and bra as soon as she reached the bedroom, then tugged one of the armchairs closer to the bed and curled up on it, one hand trailing down between her parted thighs. She couldn’t help giggling at the stunned look on Nick’s face when he saw how wet she’d become. “You’re going to put on a nicelittle show for me, aren’t you?” she murmured.

Nick looked as if he expected her to shout “April fools!” any second, but Eric, of course, took the whole thing in stride. “Any requests?” he smirked, shrugging off his jacket and shirt, moving on to his slacks, unzipping them and letting them drop. Ally wasn’t the least bit surprised to discover he wasn’t wearing any briefs.

She pondered her choices for a long moment, grinning evilly. “I think I’ve got something to start with,” she said, nodding first to Eric, then Nick. “Your mouth. His cock.”

“You heard the lady,” Eric growled, licking his lips, grabbing Nick’s belt totug him closer. They kissed urgently, tongues working, while Eric kneaded the front of Nick’s jeans until the huge bulge inside practically bored a hole through his zipper. Ally gasped when Eric fell to his knees and yanked Nick’s jeans down over his hips, but when he opened his mouth and took half of Nick’s impressive length with one long swallow, she felt an acute stab of envy. It was one of her few true regrets that she’d never blown Nick to orgasm. Her damned gag reflex tripped her up every time.

Eric had his face buried in Nick’s crotch now, lips stretched wide around the base of his cock, head bobbing up and down while Nick made deliciously hoarse panting sounds. Eric slowed down, then sped up again, driving Nick insane and, from the smug sparkle in his eyes, obviously relishing every tortured moment of it.

At last Nick glanced down at him with a particularly pained, pleading expression and grabbed Eric’s head, holding him still while he gave several short, shuddery thrusts and came with a groan.

Ally let out a breath, so absorbed in Eric and Nick’s performance that she not only hadn’t realized she was holding it, but that she’d completely forgotten totouch herself, despite the desperate throbbing in her clit. Sliding down in her chair, she let her fingers slip between her thighs again, but now she couldn’t find the right angle, and shifting for a better position only caused her more frustration.

Eric stood up with a dangerous, pissed-off expression, wiping the last traces of Nick’s come from his lips. Ally knew that look more intimately than she cared to admit; he was definitely not amused by Nick’s taking control of the blowjob. Shoving Nick back on the bed, he climbed up behind him, burying his face between Nick’s ass cheeks. It seemed as poetic a revenge as any, Ally supposed. If the strangled sounds issuing from Nick’s raspy throat were any clue, apparently Eric planned to rim him to death.

This was a far better show than she’d expected, but her boys could still use a bit of direction—and besides, her chair was plainly not designed for serious masturbation. Luckily, Eric had the foresight to stash their supplies in the bedside table when he’d unpacked; she grabbed her bullet vibrator, a tube of lubricant and some condoms then slid onto the bed, parking herself just far enough away to have a prime view of the proceedings.

Eric glanced up in surprise when she tossed him the lube and condoms, but the wicked smile turning up the corners of his mouth told her he’d already taken the hint. Snagging the lube, he squeezed a generous dollop onto his fingers, working one, then another of them deep inside Nick’s hole. He spent the next few minutes fucking Nick slowly with his hand, but only when Nick’s moans reached window-rattling intensity did he finally deign to show some mercy. Still, Ally couldn’t help noticing how Eric’s hands trembled as he ripped open the condom, rolled it on and slicked himself; evidently even his iron-clad control had its limits.

And so did hers. Fumbling in the mussed covers, she found her vibrator, flicked it on and applied it gingerly to her clit, jumping when even the lowest setting proved too much. After a few minutes she gave up; obviously the direct stimulation approach wasn’t working tonight. She really craved something long and thick inside her, rubbing against her g-spot. She’d always had more intense orgasms via penetration.

She had to wonder if she’d suddenly become telepathic, because now Nick moaned even louder, yelping and humping the mattress while Eric pumped frantically, sweat sheening his skin, breath caught in a sharp, broken gasp. Slumping over, he pressed a soft kiss between Nick’s shoulder blades before tumbling to the mattress.

For a few seconds, Ally actually considered applauding—but instead, she padded into the bathroom to wet down a towel. Creeping back up from the foot of the bed, she settled in between them and began wiping Eric down gently, starting with his face. Nick lay next to her like the world’s biggest lump of lead, already snoring into his pillow.

Eric caught hold of her hand and kissed it. “Did our performance meet your expectations?”

“Well, it was certainly inspired.”

“We do our best.”

She smiled. “That you do.”

Intrigued? You can buy the rest of the story here. ;)

Launch day!!!!!

Mon, 05 May 2008 15:13:39 GMT

May 5th is here - and my first novel is now officially published! *throws virtual confetti*

You can buy it at Lyrical's Once Upon a Bookstore, All Romance e-books, and Mobipocket.

It should also be showing up on Amazon's Kindle Store within a few days.

Go forth and read!!

I'd also like to take the opportunity to thank everybody who entered the contest on my website for the free advance copy of my book. The three lucky winners are:

Sabrina Sund
Tara Woods
Rebecca Keong

Rebecca is also the winner of the $20 Borders gift card!

I'm heading over to join the Lyrical Press Launch Day Chat on Yahoogroups. C'mon over and join us! ;)

Tomorrow's the day!!

Sun, 04 May 2008 16:27:01 GMT

Lyrical Press Main Page

At this time tomorrow, my first novel will be officially published! *pinches self*

Watch this space for direct sales links, as well as the winners of my contest.

As for today, the hubby and I have tickets to see Iron Man. Maybe that'll help stave off my day-before-publication jitters! ;)

More news...

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:50:15 GMT

I've just learned that all Lyrical Press titles will be available from All Romance e-books and Amazon's Kindle store. They'll also be available from Fictionwise later on this summer.

Six more days till launch date! ;)

One more week!

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:16:19 GMT

This morning I woke up and realized that in one week I'll be a published novelist!! I don't know whether to feel stunned or excited, so I'll probably settle for a bit of both!

My publisher, Lyrical Press, has set up some promotional chats to publicize the launch of Lyrical and its opening lineup.

Joyfully Reviewed Chat:
Date: Monday May 5, 2008
Time: All Day
Location: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chatting_with_Joyfully_Reviewed/

Monthly Coffee Time Romance Chat - First Wednesday of every month:
Date: Wednesday May 7, 2008
Time: 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/Chat.html

Fallen Angel Review Chatters - All-Day Event:
Date: Monday May 12, 2008
Time: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Location: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FallenAngelReviewChatters/

Also, if you haven't entered my contest for a free advance copy of my novel, The Arrangement, shoot me an email at: cat@catgrant.com. Three winners will receive copies of the book - and one lucky winner will also receive a $20 Borders gift card.

Seven more days!! ;)

Thanks, dine...

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:59:24 GMT

For your kind words about The Arrangement. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Less than two weeks till May 5th! ;)

Huzzah!

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:09:24 GMT

Got the galley proofs for the print edition of my book, which is scheduled for November. The e-book version's 224 pages, but the print edition's going to be 270!

Looks like I've got some fine-tooth-combing to do!

Oh, and while I'm here, I guess I should post

There'll be no living with me today! ;)

Aha!

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:54:34 GMT

Today I stumbled across this interview with my publisher, Renee Rocco, and my editor, Emma Wayne Porter, at Euro-Reviews.

Also, just a reminder that if you'd like to win an advance copy of my new novel, The Arrangement, as well as a $20 Borders gift card, shoot me an email at: cat@catgrant.com.

Counting down the days till May 5th! ;)

Ta-da!

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:10:18 GMT

If you'd still like to read an advance copy of my novel, The Arrangement, bop on over to my website.

I'm having a drawing for my final three copies - and one lucky winner will receive a special bonus prize!

One entry per person, please. I'll announce the winners here and on my website on May 5th! ;)

Well, that didn't take long!

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:28:59 GMT

All four advance reading copies of my novel have been claimed! Thanks to everyone who commented.

If you like the book, I'd appreciate it if you'd post a review or a short recommendation for it on your own LJ's.

Watch this space for more news and promotional info as we draw closer to its release date of May 5th! ;)

cat_grant2008

Another review!

*falls over ded*

It's official!!

Too cool for school!

Chat tonight!!

How's about an adventure?

Ride the whirlwind!

I'm on Amazon!!!

Holy crap!!!

Free stories!

Two thumbs up!

Another review!

A great way to end the week...

Huzzah!

First review!

In case you need a little persuading...

Launch day!!!!!

Tomorrow's the day!!

More news...

One more week!

Thanks, dine...

Huzzah!

Aha!

Ta-da!

Well, that didn't take long!

falls over ded