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Showing posts with label Kristin Miller. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kristin Miller. Show all posts
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Blog Tour: "Last Vamp Standing" by Kristin Miller (Interview/Giveaway)
1.
Tell us 5
things about yourself that readers may not know.
I
go to the gym to offset my chocolate addiction. I’ve traveled to almost every
state in the country. I live on a farm. I collect coffee mugs from every
writing conference I attend. I don’t (see: can’t) watch horror movies.
2.
What was
your favorite chapter (or part) in Last Vampire Standing and Why?
I
love the final battle scene. I enjoy writing action scenes anyway, but this one
was special because it was the culmination of all three books in the Vampires
of Crimson Bay series.
3.
What was
the hardest scene to write in Last Vampire Standing and Why?
The
entire book was difficult to write. Tying together all the strings, doing
justice to overarching story lines and carry-over characters while still
focusing on the steamy relationship of the hero and heroine…every bit of it was
a challenge. But you know what they say—if writing a book was easy, everyone
would do it!
4.
Do you
work with an outline when you first come up with a book or do you just start
writing?
I
work with a loose outline. I see the first chapter first, a few turning points,
and the climax. Everything else develops as I go.
5.
Do you
ever experience writer's block?
There
are days when I can’t write or the words are sluggish. I either push through
for a few days (and then end up deleting everything I wrote because it’s
usually sludge) or stop and do something different. I’ll go to the gym or take
a mini-vacation to the beach or mountains. I haven’t had writer’s block that’s
lasted longer than a few days. I try to nip it before it lingers.
6.
What do
you do when you’re are not writing (hobbies..etc.)?
I
love watching movies, whether at home or the theatre. (I watched Bourne Legacy
last night and LOVED it!) I enjoy golfing and playing volleyball (sand or
grass) in Summer and snowboarding in Winter.
7.
Fun
question: If you could have dinner with a famous person (dead or alive)
who would it be and why?
Thomas
Andrews. He was the mastermind behind the building of the Titanic and I’ve got
an addiction to researching Titanic info.
8.
Fun
question: You are deserted on an island, what three things must you have
to survive?
Coffee.
My Husband. The “How to Survive on a Deserted Island for Dummies” book.
9.
What
projects are up next for you?
I’m currently writing two erotic paranormal romance novellas to continue my Isle of Feralon series with Harlequin
Cravings. The novellas take place on an enchanted isle where dragons rule the
skies, werewolves rule the land, and merfolk rule the sea. They’ll release
sometime next year. I’m also working on a three book paranormal romance/urban
fantasy series.
Last Vamp Standing
by Kristin Miller
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Tone: Dark and sexy
Heat Level: hot
Publisher: HarperCollins/Avon Impulse
Publishing Date: August 28, 2012
Book Cover Blurb:
Tortured by demonic voices, Dante’s soul is as black as they
come. But when he meets Ariana—an innocent vampire
fighting demons of her own—he second-guesses everything
he’s ever known about sacrifice, passion, and soul-scorching
love.
Before Dante wages war against Crimson Bay’s greatest threat, he must make a choice: love Ariana the way she deserves, risking her life in the process—or fight to protect her, unleashing the monster he’s determined to bury.
Before Dante wages war against Crimson Bay’s greatest threat, he must make a choice: love Ariana the way she deserves, risking her life in the process—or fight to protect her, unleashing the monster he’s determined to bury.
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Kristin Miller has had a passion for language and literature
her whole life. Born and raised in Small Town USA, she often made up stories about faraway places and edge-of-your-seat adventures.
After graduating from Humboldt State University with a degree in psychology, Kristin realized there is no scarier place than the warped human psyche. Wanting to combine her love of writing with her desire to paint twisted villains, Kristin wound up in the unlikeliest of places—the class- room. She taught high school and middle school English before giving in to the desire to create her own world, where villains can be sympathetic and heroes can be devilishly good.
She is represented by Nalini Akolekar of Spencerhill Associates Ltd. and writes dark paranormal romances and toe curling romantic suspense.
Kristin Miller has had a passion for language and literature
her whole life. Born and raised in Small Town USA, she often made up stories about faraway places and edge-of-your-seat adventures.
After graduating from Humboldt State University with a degree in psychology, Kristin realized there is no scarier place than the warped human psyche. Wanting to combine her love of writing with her desire to paint twisted villains, Kristin wound up in the unlikeliest of places—the class- room. She taught high school and middle school English before giving in to the desire to create her own world, where villains can be sympathetic and heroes can be devilishly good.
She is represented by Nalini Akolekar of Spencerhill Associates Ltd. and writes dark paranormal romances and toe curling romantic suspense.
Tour Stops:
Additional tour stops can be found at: http://events.litconnect.com/last-vamp-standing-by-kristin-miller
The more stops readers comment on, the greater their chance of winning.
Additional tour stops can be found at: http://events.litconnect.com/last-vamp-standing-by-kristin-miller
The more stops readers comment on, the greater their chance of winning.
Giveaway Details:
Two random commenters from the entire tour will win their choice of either a Kindle or Nook for- mat eBook of Last Vamp Standing.
The tour host with the most comments will receive a Kindle or Nook format eBook of Last Vamp Standing.
Please leave a comment along with your broken up email addy.
Contest is open the duration of the tour (August 20 - September 7) and Internationally.
Winner will be randomly selected and notified via email.
Two random commenters from the entire tour will win their choice of either a Kindle or Nook for- mat eBook of Last Vamp Standing.
The tour host with the most comments will receive a Kindle or Nook format eBook of Last Vamp Standing.
Please leave a comment along with your broken up email addy.
Contest is open the duration of the tour (August 20 - September 7) and Internationally.
Winner will be randomly selected and notified via email.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Blog Tour: "Forbidden by Fate" by Kristin Miller
Welcome to our Blog Tour stop with Kristin Miller and her book "Forbidden by Fate" brought to you by LIT Connect Events. We let Kristin Miller take over our blog today on Book Lovin' Mamas. She gives some traits on why a dragon shifter could make a good lover. =)
Author Takeover
Author Takeover
Why does a dragon shifter make
a better lover than all other shifters?
Let me start by saying I’m not
exactly sure that dragon shifters make better lovers than werewolves or any
other shifter, but they certainly exhibit qualities that rank them at the top of
the paranormal genre list!
1-They’re protective—it’s no
secret that dragons love treasure. Most stories of dragons consist of the
massive creature living in a cave or lair, guarding something
valuable. I think this protective instinct translates when the dragon shifts
into a man, only that treasure becomes the woman he falls in love with. Who
wouldn’t want to be cherished, protected, and held on high by a man who only
has eyes for her?
2-They’re dangerous—when in
dragon form, these creatures are warriors. They fly the skies, challenging
other dragons, claim territory (as in Forbidden by Fate), and fight with brute
strength. (Some stories include dragons breathing fire, which would add to the
aspect of danger, but I chose to forego that.)
When they shift into man, that hint of danger translates over. They can
be brash with a fiery demeanor or be on the quiet side with a mischievous bite.
They have to be tough as nails and willing to fight for what’s theirs. In my
opinion, there’s nothing sexier than a man willing to stand up and fight for
what he wants…especially if what he wants is you.
3-They’re enormous by
nature—enough said, right?
4-They’re awe-inspiring—dragons
are beautiful creatures. They’re majestic, with tear-dropped scales that
glimmer in the sun, catching its rays. They’re large, yet elegant, maneuvering
through the sky with effortless grace. That beauty, that radiance, is what
captivates me most. Think of the chest of a man, chiseled with muscle,
glistening with sweat. Now think of that man, not simply standing there doing
nothing—though that wouldn’t be so bad, would it?—but wielding a sword, working
a ranch, sparing with an ally, or working out at the gym. Put that
bronze-chested man doing something that he excels at, and you’ve got the kind of
awe-inspiring grace I’m talking about.
Put those traits together and I
think you’ve got one hell of a lover.
Forbidden by Fate
by: Kristin Miller
Publishing Date: 7/3/12
Publisher: Harlequin Cravings
Purchase at Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Book Blurb:
A forbidden love……
A second chance……
A night of passion neither will forget.
Sasha, a love-thirsty werewolf and
rightful heir to the Were throne, is ready to take control over her pack. But
when her first love, dragon shifter Damon Frost, lands on her doorstep,
demanding their races negotiate ownership over Feralon’’s hot springs, he makes
her question more than the fight for the enchanted neutral ground. No matter
the emotions bubbling inside her, Sasha can’’t become involved with Damon. Not
now. Not ever again.
Forbidden to step foot onto Were land
after a romp with the Alpha’’s daughter as a teenager, Damon has bided his
time, waiting for the day when he’’d be accepted back onto Were land. Using the
hot spring negotiation as a way to get closer to Sasha, Damon plans to use
every minute alone to remind her of the passion they shared–—a passion they
could ignite again.
One night of ecstasy stands between
them and the fight for the springs. One night of revealing glances, skin
searing chemistry, and erotic desires they’’d long buried.
Will one taste of forbidden love be
enough to satiate their desires? Or will the need to explore the depths of
their love unleash a Were-Draco war?
Author Bio
Kristin
Miller has had a passion for language and literature her whole life. Born and
raised in Small Town USA, she often made up stories about faraway places and
edge-of-your-seat adventures.
After
graduating from Humboldt State University with a degree in psychology, Kristin
realized there is no scarier place than the warped human psyche. Wanting to
combine her love of writing with her desire to paint twisted villains, Kristin
wound up in the unlikeliest of places—the classroom. She taught high school and
middle school English before giving in to the desire to create her own world,
where villains can be sympathetic and heroes can be devilishly good.
She
is represented by Nalini Akolekar of Spencerhill Associates Ltd. and writes dark
paranormal romances and toe curling romantic suspense.
Make sure to stop at the other Tour Stops.
Giveaway Details:
•
Two random commenters from the tour will win
their choice of either a Kindle or Nook format eBook of Forbidden by Fate OR
a Kindle or Nook format eBook of Claimed by Desire, the first novella
in the Isle of Feralon series.
•
The tour host with the most comments will
receive a Kindle or Nook format eBook of both Forbidden by Fate and Claimed
by Desire.
•
Please leave a comment along with your
broken up email addy.
•
Contest is open the duration of the tour (July 2
- 20) and Internationally.
•
Winner will be randomly selected and notified
via email.
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