Thursday, August 30, 2012

Prize List: September 1st Reader Appreciation Day



Hey, ladies and gentlemen! This Saturday, September 1st, is Reader Appreciate Day at The Sweet Spot. We've got a great list of prizes donated by many talented authors as their way of saying Thank You to you, the reader! Want to know what you'll have a chance to win if you swing by and post to our giveaway thread? Well, here you go! To  learn more about the author or book, just click their name.



Erica Pike - ebook copy of THE WALLS HAVE EARS

Tyler Robbins - ebook copy of BEYOND HONOR

Kendall McKenna - ebook copy of winner's choice from backlist

Kendall McKenna - signed print copy of BROTHERS IN ARMS

Bella Leone - ebook copy of FAIR PUCKLED

L.M. Brown - ebook copy of BETWEEN HEAVEN & HELL

Jambrea Jo Jones - PDF copy of UNCONVENTIONAL AT BEST

Sloan Parker - ebook copy of TAKE ME HOME

Sloan Parker - $15 in eBook Bucks from AllRomance eBooks

S.J. Frost (me!) - ebook copy of LOVING INSTINCTS



Talent and generosity! Now that's an awesome combo from these authors! It's all thanks to them that we can hold this event, and it's all for you, wonderful readers. 


If you'd like a chance to win one of these prizes, just head over to The Sweet Spot, Saturday, September 1st, and leave a comment on one of the giveaway threads. The first thread will be posted at 8:00am EST, and then periodically throughout the day, with the giveaway ending at 8:00pm EST. Authors, if you've donated a prize, please feel welcomed to stop by! Say hi to the readers, post some blurbs and excerpts, let us know what you got going on!

Hope to see everyone there!

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Reader Appreciation Day, September 1st


Howdy, everyone! Here we go again, it's almost time for Reader Appreciation Day at The Sweet Spot, the Yahoo Group run by Sloan ParkerJambrea Jo Jones, and me! We hold it on the first Saturday of every month, and here's the official announcement for September. The list of prizes will be posted this Friday.


SloanJambrea, and I are thrilled to announce M/M Reader Appreciation Day at The Sweet Spot. This is one day every month for authors of M/M romance to say thanks to all you readers out there who support our writing efforts.

Readers, stop by the Yahoo Group  to chat with authors and enter for a chance to win free books and other prizes from a variety of m/m authors.

Reader Appreciation Day will be held on Saturday, September 1st. On that day, we'll post a full list of all prizes available in the group. Just respond to the giveaway thread on the Yahoo Group between 8am and 8pm EST to be included in the drawing.

Authors, if you're interested in participating in the giveaway, send an email to: thesweetspotmm@gmail.com

Please include what you'd like to donate for the September giveaway, a link, and a cover art pic. In the future, we'll include you in our monthly announcement for a chance to donate. You can participate as little or as often as you'd like. During the Reader Appreciation Day event, everyone who donated a prize is welcomed to post to the group with a blurbs and excerpts of their work. Other than books, gift certificates and other prizes are also welcomed!

Hope to see you all there!

Thursday, August 23, 2012

New Release: LOVING INSTINCTS


Hey there, ladies and gentlemen! It's with great pleasure that I announce the release of my newest book, LOVING INSTINCTS, the third vampire novel in the Instincts series!

It just went live at MLR Press, a day early! I think it's incredibly cool of them to have released it a day sooner than expected! It's currently available in all ebook formats there, including prc for Kindle and epub for Nook. It'll soon be available in print, and will be branching out for sale at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble,  AllRomance eBooks, and many more!

I'm very excited to bring my vampires back for everyone. For me, it was great to work with Titus and Andreas again, and have them lead the way once more in this story. Now I hope all who read it will enjoy it!



Blurb:
From the moment Andreas Nikandros looked into the silver eyes of Titus Antonius Calidus, his life was destined to change. They’ve faced challenges and dangers together, but all those did was make his love for Titus grow and strengthen his resolve to spend eternity at the side of his vampire lover.
Titus has seen centuries come and go, losing more hope with each one of ever finding love again, until Andreas entered his life. He’s found his eternal partner in Andreas, and is ready to make him so in every sense.
As they follow their loving instincts, Andreas knows he’s going to have to make sacrifices, but he also knows what he’ll gain will be so much greater; Titus – forever. What he doesn’t foresee is Titus’s enemies becoming his own and how difficult simply surviving is when he becomes the hunted.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Release Date & Excerpt: LOVING INSTINCTS

Hey, ladies and gentlemen! I promised that when I had the release date for the next vampire novel, third in the Instincts series, LOVING INSTINCTS, that I'd be sure to post it. Well, I'm nothing if not a woman of my word. As of what I was told this morning, MLR Press is looking to release it August 24th. Woo hoo! Providing no unforeseen issues come up, that's the current goal.

So in honor of its upcoming release, I thought I'd share a little sneak peek excerpt to re-familiarize everyone with Andreas and Titus, as they're making a return as the leads in this book. Now, I will say that this book is a spoiler if you haven't read the first in the series, NATURAL INSTINCTS, and it would give away some things from ENDURING INSTINCTS, as well. Though, I think if you haven't read ENDURING INSTINCTS, there's enough recapping where you wouldn't be lost in LOVING INSTINCTS.

This is the opening scene of the book, and I hope all who decide to buy it when it releases will enjoy it!




Blurb:
From the moment Andreas Nikandros looked into the silver eyes of Titus Antonius Calidus, his life was destined to change. They’ve faced challenges and dangers together, but all those did was make his love for Titus grow and strengthen his resolve to spend eternity at the side of his vampire lover.
Titus has seen centuries come and go, losing more hope with each one of ever finding love again, until Andreas entered his life. He’s found his eternal partner in Andreas, and is ready to make him so in every sense.
As they follow their loving instincts, Andreas knows he’s going to have to make sacrifices, but he also knows what he’ll gain will be so much greater; Titus – forever. What he doesn’t foresee is Titus’s enemies becoming his own and how difficult simply surviving is when he becomes the hunted.

Excerpt:
The heat of Titus’s body warmed Andreas’s bare skin. Andreas leaned against him, whispering, “Do it again, Ty.”

Low chuckles rumbled in Titus’s throat. “Haven’t I done it enough?”

Andreas shook his head. “I love watching you do it.”

Titus exhaled a sigh, feigning exasperation. He lifted his hands for Andreas to see them. “I don’t know why I find it impossible to say no to you.”

Andreas watched as Titus’s fingernails lengthened, the tips of them narrowing to sharp points. Being a zoologist, he’d studied and witnessed countless incredible adaptations in several species, but this was one of the most amazing. But then, he found everything about vampires to be amazing, and the one lying at his side was the most incredible of them all.

Andreas snuggled into him. “My guess is because you love me.”

Titus rolled his head on his pillow, looking into Andreas’s eyes. “I’ll agree with that.”

Andreas touched their lips together. Titus’s lips—so soft, so warm—beneath his own. Even with the kiss being chaste, he could feel the passion and love Titus had for him.

Andreas slowly drew back, opening his eyes to meet Titus’s gaze. He rested his hand on Titus’s cheek. Six months had passed since he first looked into Titus’s silver eyes. In that time he learned just how much he could love someone, and it was with every part of his mind, body, heart, and soul.

When they first met, he was focused only on revenge for his sister’s death, wanting to become a vampire for no other reason other than to kill and destroy. Those feelings faded the more time he spent in Titus’s arms. He gave Titus full credit for guiding him back to the man he’d always been, and even more, for showing him the man he wanted to be.

Andreas moved his gaze over Titus. The white gold of Titus’s platinum blond hair contrasted against the black silk pillow case. Titus’s chiseled features held a masculine beauty. Andreas looked lower, his gaze traveling over Titus’s smooth chest, the pectorals thick with muscle, to the abdomen with deep grooves of definition. 

The black silk sheet was pushed down to where the top edge of Titus’s trimmed pubic hair showed, but Andreas could see the outline through the sheet of the most perfect cock he’d ever dreamed of—long, thick, uncut. And if he were to roll Titus over, he could gaze upon an ass just as perfect, the muscled cheeks beautifully rounded. 

Andreas brought his gaze back to Titus’s eyes. He felt he could never get enough of drinking in their silver hue. More than once he’d called Titus an evolutionary masterpiece. Nothing could be more true in his mind.

In the grand timeline of things, the time they’d spent together wasn’t much, and yet when he looked into Titus’s eyes, he saw his eternity. It was now for love, not revenge, that he wanted an immortal life. He’d never been one to fear death, until he fell in love with Titus. Now the thought of it terrified him because he didn’t want to leave Titus for whatever existence was beyond life. That’s why he was going to become a vampire. Very soon. He just needed to tell Titus when.

“You’re staring at me again,” Titus said.

“Because you’re so beautiful. And I’d think you’d be used to it by now.”

“I am and I like it. I’d be more concerned if you stopped doing it.”

Andreas placed another tender kiss on Titus’s lips. He shifted down, resting his head on Titus’s chest. “I’ve been thinking.”

Titus drifted his fingers up and down Andreas’s back. “I wasn’t aware you ever stop.”

Andreas gave him a light slap on the chest for his sarcasm, causing Titus to laugh softly.  “Let me rephrase that. I’ve been thinking about one thing in particular lately.”

“And that would be?”

“When I want you to Turn me.”

Copyright 2012 by S.J. Frost and MLR Press

One More Pic From Toledo Pride

Hi, guys! So a few days ago, I posted pics of the parade from Toledo Pride 2012. Well, now I've got a one more pic for you! The lovely Deanna Wadsworth had a group shot of us together and gave me permission to share it. And so, here we are! Sloan Parker, Hank Edwards, Deanna Wadsworth, and that's me in the middle (long hair, blue shirt) of all that awesome talent :-D


Sunday, August 12, 2012

Toledo Pride 2012

Hey, everyone! I wanted to share with you all about the fun I had down at Toledo Pride yesterday! Fellow author, Deanna Wadsworth, put forth a huge undertaking in setting up a table for authors of GLBT work, and kindly invited me to take part. I had the wonderful pleasure of getting to spend the day with her, Sloan Parker, Jax Steele, and Hank Edwards and his very sweet partner. I had a great time talking to all the people who stopped by the table to learn about our books and GLBT books in general. Though, admittedly, my introverted self is so not good at pimping my books in person! But that's okay, because for me, the main reason for going was to be one more person turning out in support of acceptance and equality.

It was cloudy and chilly here, with rain threatening, but it the weather didn't damper the fun. The entire atmosphere for the event was fantastic, welcoming, and friendly. It was wonderful to see so many people turn out, and to be in a little part of the city where acceptance reigned supreme. If only it could be that way everywhere, and not just in Toledo, but the world, and not just on a specific day, but everyday.

I took a few pics of the parade, but I didn't get one of the table! I was so distracted and busy, I didn't get a chance, so my apologies for that. My thanks goes out to Deanna for her hard work, and my appreciation to all the folks who stopped by the table yesterday. As I said on my Facebook and Twitter, it was a wonderful day, with wonderful people :-)














Friday, August 3, 2012

Prize List: August 4th, Reader Appreciation Day


Hey, ladies and gentlemen! This Saturday, August 4th, is Reader Appreciate Day at The Sweet Spot. We've got a HUGE list of talented authors donating prizes as their way of saying Thank You to you, the reader! Want to know what you'll have a chance to win if you swing by and post to our giveaway thread? Well, here you go! To  learn more about the author or book, just click their name.























So much talent! So much generosity! It's all thanks to these fantastic authors that we can hold this event, and it's all for you, wonderful readers, who give us so much support. Sloan, Jambrea, and I are extremely happy to have this giveaway on our group for everyone!


If you'd like a chance to win one of these prizes, just head over to The Sweet Spot tomorrow, August 4th, and leave a comment on one of the giveaway threads. The first thread will be posted at 8:00am EST, and then periodically throughout the day, with the giveaway ending at 8:00pm EST. Authors, if you've donated a prize, please feel welcomed to stop by! Say hi to the readers, post some blurbs and excerpts, let us know what you got going on!

Hope to see everyone there!



Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Reader Appreciation Day - August 4th


Hey there, everyone! It's almost time for Reader Appreciation Day at The Sweet Spot, the Yahoo Group run by Sloan ParkerJambrea Jo Jones, and...me! We hold it on the first Saturday of every month, and here's the official announcement for August. The list of prizes will be posted this Friday.


SloanJambrea, and I are thrilled to announce M/M Reader Appreciation Day at The Sweet Spot. This is one day every month for authors of M/M romance to say thanks to all you readers out there who support our writing efforts.

Readers, every month stop by the Yahoo Group  to chat with authors and enter for a chance to win free books and other prizes from a variety of m/m authors.

Reader Appreciation Day will be held on Saturday, August 4th. On that day, we'll post a full list of all prizes available in the group. Just respond to the giveaway thread on the Yahoo Group between 8am and 8pm EST to be included in the drawing.

Authors, if you're interested in participating in the giveaway, send an email to: thesweetspotmm@gmail.com

Please include what you'd like to donate for the August giveaway, a link, and a cover art pic. In the future, we'll include you in our monthly announcement for a chance to donate. You can participate as little or as often as you'd like. During the Reader Appreciation Day event, everyone who donated a prize is welcomed to post to the group with a blurbs and excerpts of their work. Other than books, gift certificates and other prizes are also welcomed!

Hope to see you all there!