Stop SOPA

Missing Wikipedia today? Or Reddit, I Can Haz Cheezburger, or Mozilla? They've gone dark to protest the Internet piracy bills under consideration by the US congress, SOPA and PIPA. These bills attempt to stop piracy, but are so broad and poorly-written they're like trying to kill a mosquito with a Howitzer.

I stand with the many, many interested parties who are working to stop these bills from becoming law. Find out more here.

Winner! Winner!

To celebrate the print release of Take A Chance On Me, I've held a couple of contests lately, and it's time to announce the winners!

First, the winner from the Nine Naughty Novelists blog is

RISSA!

And the winner from my mini-blog-hop last week commented on Carrie Ann Ryan's blog. Congrats to

GENA ROBERTSON!

Just send me your address at kate AT kate-davies DOT com, and I'll send the signed print copy as soon as possible!

If you didn't win, thanks for entering - and if you'd like a romance trading card for Take A Chance On Me, send your addy to the same email and I'll send it your way.

Book BIN Tuesday - Bonds of Earth

You met GN Chevalier yesterday - now here's her debut book, out now!

In 1918, Michael McCready returned from the war with one goal: to lose himself in the pursuit of pleasure. Once a promising young medical student, Michael buried his dreams alongside the broken bodies of the men he could not save. After fleeing New York to preserve the one relationship he still values, he takes a position as a gardener on a country estate, but he soon discovers that the house hides secrets and sorrows of its own. While Michael nurses the estate’s neglected gardens, his reclusive employer dredges up reminders of the past Michael is desperate to forget.

John Seward’s body was broken by the war, along with his will to recover until a family crisis convinces him to pursue treatment. As John’s health and outlook improve under Michael’s care, animosity yields to understanding. He and John find their battle of wills turning into something stronger, but fear may keep them from finding hope and healing in each other.

You can get a copy of Bonds Of Earth here. So why not hop on over and Buy It Now?

Meet The Author Monday - GN Chevalier

NAME: G N Chevalier

BLOG: http://gn-chevalier.dreamwidth.org/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/#!/gnchevalier

TITLE OF FIRST BOOK:  Bonds of Earth

RELEASE DATE: January 9^th

FAVORITE WRITING STORY/SAYING/MEMORY:  I think it would have to be the first time I finished writing a scene and realized I wasn't entirely sure where all the dialogue had come from. I don't have a supernatural theory of writing, but it certainly does feel like the characters are taking over your brain now and then. Interestingly, those lines of dialogue are usually the ones that people quote back to me as their favourites, so I don't question it.

FAVORITE NON-WRITING STORY/SAYING/MEMORY: Thinking about this, it occurred to me that a lot of my favourite memories are tied in with music – either jamming with friends or listening to some of the great musicians I've been lucky enough to see over the years. There are those perfect moments where everything comes together and you feel it right in your gut.

COMFORT FOOD: Hand cut fries and a hot dog steamé with some home-brewed bière épinette (spruce beer) – going right back to my French Canadian roots.

COMFORT READ: I have so many! Basically, I love anything where two lonely people find one another, especially when it has characters  so vividly drawn that you're completely invested in their journey.

YOUR PERFECT DAY: A drive in the country, some good food, good wine, and then back home to curl up on the couch and watch a classic film or read a satisfying book.

WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON NOW?:  At the moment, a charity story I owe to a very kind friend, but hope to be starting on some research for the next novel soon.

Book BIN Tuesday - Take A Chance on Me PRINT!

It's here! Take A Chance On Me is finally available in print. For the first time, I have a single title release in paperback. I've had other print titles before, but they've all been collections. I'm so chuffed!
Accept no substitute…for love.

The Lady Doth Protest Too Much

Jessica Martin is determined to earn a permanent teaching position at Summit High School. That means hard work, dedication, and even volunteering extra time to direct the school’s Shakespeare play. Which leaves no room for romance—especially with a co-worker. She didn't factor in the school's sexy security officer and the delicious fantasies he inspires.

Too Much Of A Good Thing

Former cop Tom Cameron likes his job. Or he did, until the new substitute busted his orderly life right open. Now, he can’t seem to avoid her—deserted hallways, empty theaters, classrooms after dark—but he’s got too many skeletons in his closet to risk his heart again. Asking her out to distract her from the play’s, well, drama is a friendly gesture. Nothing more.

The Course Of True Love Never Did Run Smooth

Their chemistry could melt down the science lab, and before long they’re burning up the sheets off-campus. And uncovering raw emotions—a stark reminder that love isn’t in their curricula. When a troubled student goes over the edge, though, the need to stop a tragedy brings them right back where they started—face to face with fate.

Warning: This book contains sexy encounters in classrooms, inappropriate use of school facilities, backstage shenanigans, and illicit activities on a ferryboat.

To celebrate, I'm doing a short blog hop this week. Tomorrow, I'll be on Lissa Matthews' blog; Thursday I'll be visiting Carrie Ann Ryan; and Friday I'm stopping by Louisa Bacio's place. And if you comment here or on any of those blog posts, anytime between now and Saturday, you'll be entered in a drawing to win a signed copy of Take A Chance On Me. (If the winner is from outside the US, the ebook will be substituted.)
 
And if you want a copy RIGHT NOW, here's where you can find it:
Amazon
Samhain (best price!)
Barnes and Noble

Book BIN Wednesday - Rose And Thorn by Maia Strong

My fantabulous CP, Maia Strong, has a new book out, and it's great. Take a peek!

Eamon Quinn is an actor with designs on a position with Rose & Thorn Theatrics. As a new university graduate, he's up to the acting challenge. He's not so sure he's up to facing life in the big city. That is, until he finds a friend in Jasper Davison. Jasper is intrigued by Eamon, sure that he's a fellow mountain-born soul, which is something Jasper's been missing in coastal Yanuk. When both men are hired by Rose & Thorn, the kindred spirits soon become lovers--and catch the eye of the company's head apprentice, HJ Greenhills.

Bad luck plagues the theatre--accidents, injuries, and a sudden death--leading to rumors of a curse. Weaving sexual energy with Druid magic, Eamon and Jasper seek the truth behind the rumors. But confirming the curse is only the first hurdle. They need to figure out who cast it and how to end it before it causes more harm. Even together, the two men aren't strong enough. Druid magic works best in threes, and so they seek HJ's help to lift the curse. The three put their bodies and energies together to call up the magic they need to try and set things right.

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I was lucky enough to read this a few months back, and LOVED it. You should definitely head on over to Torquere and Buy It Now!

You Could Win!

My author copies of the print version of Take A Chance On Me showed up the other day, and I'm celebrating over on Nine Naughty Novelists. Stop by there to comment, and you'll have a chance to win a copy!

Book BIN Tuesday - Holiday Magic (The Gift Of Love)

Out now, a duo of holiday stories to warm your heart.

Priceless Love

"For Richer, For Poorer."

Taylor Hamilton, dissatisfied with a life designed by her parents, attends a friend's fall wedding and finds small town life agrees with her. The problem is, her wealth doesn't agree with the man she falls for. Is their love strong enough to find a bridge of trust where money isn't an issue?

Healing Love

"In Sickness and in Health."
Nicole Milbourne's single-minded focus on a medical research career is thrown for a loop when charismatic Dr. Damien Reed shows her there's more to life than studying diseases. Will an unexpected Christmas fill Nicole's lonely heart and show her the healing power of love?


This collection by two great authors, Lavada Dee and Laurie Ryan, is sure to hit the holiday spot. So why not head out and Buy It Now?

Book BIN Tuesday - An Alpha's Path

Yesterday, you met Carrie Ann Ryan. Today, take a peek at her debut book!

Melanie is a twenty-five year old chemist who has spent all of her adult life slaving at school. With her PhD in hand, she's to start her dream job, but before she does, her friend persuades her to relax and try to live again. A blind date set up through her friends seems like the perfect solution. Melanie can take one night away from the lab and let her inner vixen out on a fixed blind date - a chance to get crazy with a perfect stranger. The gorgeous hunk she's to meet exceeds her wildest dreams – be he is more than what he appears and Melanie's analytical mind goes into overdrive.

Kade, a slightly older werewolf (at over one hundred years), needs a night way from the Pack. Too many responsibilities and one near miss with a potential mate made Kade hide in his work, the only peace he can find. His brother convinces him to meet the sexy woman for a one night of fun. What could it hurt? But when he finds this woman could be his mate, can he convince her to leave her orderly, sane world and be with him and his wolf-half, for life?

*****
Sounds fabulous, no? So why not head on out and Buy It Now?

Meet The Author Monday - Carrie Ann Ryan

NAME: Carrie Ann Ryan

WEBSITE: http://carrieannryan.blogspot.com/

BLOG: http://carrieannryan.blogspot.com/

TITLE OF FIRST BOOK: An Alpha’s Path – Book 1 of the Redwood Pack Series

RELEASE DATE: Dec 5^th, 2011

FAVORITE WRITING STORY/SAYING/MEMORY: My favorite writing memory is when I sat down for NanoWriMo the first time and realized I could actually put words on paper. My fingers typed frantically as the words flowed. It was then I realized I could be a writer – no I was a writer.

FAVORITE NON-WRITING STORY/SAYING/MEMORY: My favorite non writing memory is the day after finals of one of my Chemistry lectures. A young girl came up to me crying and threw herself in my arms. She told me the reason she passed was because I helped her. Then I told her she did it herself because she had it in her. That girl is in her first year of medical school now, and I would be honored to be her patient.

COMFORT FOOD: Rice Krispie Treats and M&Ms. (Yum!) Oh and a Coke. I’m trying to cut back, but mmm....

COMFORT READ: Cry Wolf - Alpha and Omega Book 1, by Patricia Briggs. I love Charles! I see myself in Anna, and want to comfort her.

YOUR PERFECT DAY: Wake up late, eat breakfast in bed with the hubby. Have some good food cooking in the Crockpot as I read a good book out in the warm day. Now that sounds lazy, but so amazing!

WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON NOW?: A Taste for a Mate – Book 2 of the Redwood Pack Series. (Jasper’s Story)