Howloween Blog Hop Giveaway!

Hey, guys and girls! Yep, it's giveaway time again! Woo hoo! I'm taking part in the Howloween Blog Hop, organized by the lovely, Drea Becraft, with 300 other talented authors, and I'm offering up a free ebook, winner's choice of title. If you'd like to check out the other authors' giveaway, just click the button below to be taken to a list.

To be entered in my giveaway, just leave a comment on this post. In your post, please an email address where I can contact you if you win. Also, if for any reason Blogger won't let you post a comment, you can email me your entry at s.j.frost3@gmail.com, or catch me on Facebook or Twitter. The giveaway runs from the 26th - the 29th, and I'll be announcing my winner on the 30th!

I gotta admit, I love Halloween. Which is surprising since I'm about the biggest chicken you'd ever meet. I watch the scary parts of horror movies peeking through my fingers, and if you were to ever go to a haunted house with me, it's guaranteed I'll make you go in first. I'd have to! How else would I be able to scream in your ear and jump on your back to make you carry me back out? Okay, those are slight exaggerations ..very slight, but that's what makes this holiday so much fun! I do enjoy a good scare :-)

On a final note, unfortunately, the winner from the GLBT Madness hasn't gotten back with me, so I paid Random.org another visit and have a new winner from that contest. Congratulations, Tina! I'll be getting in touch with you soon! And I've yet to hear from the winner of my second giveaway, but I'll give them through the weekend, then will select a new winner if I don't hear from them by Monday the 29th . I just wanted to give a head's up to those of you who entered in that contest.

Thanks so much to everyone who's stopped by for this giveaway! Much good luck to all! Here's wishing you a happy, spooky, and safe Halloween!

Birthday and Conquest Anniversary Giveaway!

Hey, ladies and gents! I know right now a huge number of the M/M community is partying it up in Albuquerque for the GayRom Lit convention, and many giveaways are going on there and free books handed out, but I wanted to hold my own little giveaway for my birthday and the three year anniversary of my first novel, CONQUEST. I'm not at GRL this year. I decided to pass since I wanted spend my birthday with my little guy, and even had I gone, I would've left early to come home to be with him :-)

So for my little giveaway, I'm offering up a free book, winner's choice of title and format. I was originally just going to give away print format, but I thought that wouldn't be fair in case the winner would prefer ebook. If the winner does pick print, I'll sign the book, if you'd like. To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment on this post! Please include an email address where I'll be able to contact you. And if for any reason you have trouble leaving a comment, you can also message me your entry on Facebook, tell me on Twitter, or email me at s.j.frost3@gmail.com  I'll run the giveaway from October 19th through the 21st, and announce the winner on the 22nd.

And if you'd like to know my backlist and what books are available in what formats, here you go. I do have other stories besides these, but they're free reads or included in anthologies:

Conquest - available in print and all ebook formats.
No Fear - available in print and all ebook formats.
Keys to Love - available in print and all ebook formats.
Finding a Dream - available in ebook only.
Black Heart Down - available in print and all ebook formats.
Beautiful Harmony - available in ebook only.
Heartstrings - available in print and all ebook formats.
Natural Instincts - available in print and all ebook formats.
Enduring Instincts - available in print and all ebook formats.
Loving Instincts - available in print and all ebook formats.

It's hard to believe that three years ago in 2009, on my birthday, October 21st, CONQUEST went live and everyone was introduced to up and coming rock star, Jesse Alexander, famed singer, Evan Arden, and their love for each other. It was a long road to bring their story to that point. I had started writing CONQUEST back in 2005, during my last year in college at the University of Toledo. But saying I graduated in 2005 makes me sound younger than I am. I had actually taken a few years off to work, then went back to finish my Bachelor's degree in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing. It was during that last year in school when Jesse came to me.

In one of my last creative writing classes, the professor gave an assignment for a dialogue exercise, but we couldn't use characters or a story line we'd already used in class. After class let out, I was walking across campus, mentally complaining about the assignment because I didn't know what the hell I was going to write about. That's when he showed up.

Jesse burst to the front of my mind with so much force, I literally stopped walking. In my mind's eye, I could see him more clearly, more vividly, than any character I'd ever worked with. I asked what his name was, and the name Jesse floated back to me. He said he had something to say, and everything started unfolding.

For my assignment, I wrote what would eventually become part of CONQUEST's first chapter, where Jesse's brother, Brandon, takes Jesse to the diner, and they talk about life and music. The story, as many of you know, was far from over. Even after I turned the assignment in, I kept writing, and writing, and writing. I didn't know what would come of the story. All I knew was I was driven to write it. And through it all, Jesse and Evan stayed strong and clear in my mind. When I did get my assignment back, my professor looked at me and said, "This is your best work."

With Jesse feeling pretty proud of himself and my young writer confidence boosted, I kept working on CONQUEST, and when I finished, went directly into NO FEAR. It took a few years of courage building before I sought a publisher, but in early 2009 I was sent that coveted acceptance letter by MLR Press.

CONQUEST has come a long way in that time. It's been voted for in many reader favorite awards and polls, was a finalist in the Epic Ebook Awards, and has earned several wonderful reviews. From it came an entire series, which still blows my mind. Back in those days as a new author, my biggest hope was to see it and NO FEAR published. That was all. I never imagined that three years later, I would be getting the seventh book in the series ready to go live and I would have an entirely different series focused around vampires. There are times when it still feels dreamlike. But I can say without a doubt, every book I've written has been thanks to Jesse and Evan. They started it all and gave me the confidence to continue.

And to you, my dear readers, thank you so incredibly much for being a part of my journey over the past three years. I can't express my gratitude enough for the time you take to read my words and share in my characters lives. For what you give to me in doing that, I'll continue to the best of my ability to give you a good reading experience with every book I write.

Thanks to everyone who's stopped by! Good luck in the giveaway!

GLBT Madness Blog Hop Giveaway

Hey there, ladies and gentlemen! I'm taking part in the very fun GLBT Madness Blog Hop, hosted by The Romance Reviews (TRR). I'm excited to be in on the fun, and for my prize, I'm offering up winner's choice of a free title from my backlist, in ebook. To be entered for a chance to win, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post. The hop runs from September 27th until the September 30th, and I'll be announcing my winner on October 1st, that way it gives everyone in all different time zones a chance to enter.

Those of us who are taking part in this hop are showcasing one GLBT title that we love. Not an easy task! As an author of gay erotic romance, I've read so many titles in the genre, I didn't know where to begin. There are so many beautifully talented authors who write GLBT stories, and the list of authors whose talent and books I admire goes on and on. So I had to really sit down and think of all the books I've read, which has impacted me the most. The answer came in the very first book I ever read which featured a homosexual character, Magic's Pawn by Mercedes Lackey.

I first read this book and the trilogy that it's part of...do I dare say it?...nearly twenty years ago. And wow, now I feel old! Yet despite all the time that's passed, the books have stayed with me. The trilogy is called The Last Herald Mage, and the three books, in order, are; Magic's Pawn, Magic's Promise, and Magic's Price.
                                                                                         


I was young when I first came across these books, about thirteen, but I've since re-read them as an adult and they struck me in the same way. Same as when I was a young girl, I cried and cried reading the stories, and once again, the main character, Vanyel Ashkevron, grabbed my heart with just as much force, if not more, because as an adult, I was able to fully understand him and empathize with him.

The books aren't light, fluffy reads. They're fantasy, not romance, so Happily Ever After isn't a requirement for the characters. Vanyel faces constant challenges, hardships, tragedies, and heartbreak. The series starts out with him as a young man, only just discovering his sexuality, and soon, the incredible power that exists within him. Throughout the series he grows, both in his power and in character. No matter the challenge or his personal pain, Vanyel continues to rise, fight for those in need, and make sacrifices for the greater good.

Back when these books were published (Magic's Pawn was published in 1983), gay characters in mainstream novels wasn't the most common thing. And when they were presented, so often it was in a negative light or as stereotypes, or they were secondary characters that got glossed over. And that's what makes the Last Herald Mage trilogy special. Mercedes Lackey pushed the boundaries of mainstream fiction at the time to present an openly gay hero who was layered, real, and flawed like any person, caring, brave, noble, honorable, and self-sacrificing. And for me, after being on Vanyel's journey with him through the three books, I was so emotionally invested in that him I've carried him in my heart for all these years. Now that's the mark of incredible story telling.

While the stories I write are different are different in themes - rock stars, vampires, samurai - I can say without doubt that Vanyel and the Last Herald Mage trilogy certainly influenced me as an author. So if you like fantasy and don't mind shedding a few tears, I very highly recommend the books.

And for other great books and authors, be sure to check out the other awesome blogs taking part in this hop! If you have an account at TRR and are logged in, all you have to do is click the button below to be taken to the next blog! You can also see all the participating blogs HERE.

I hope all who stop by my humble little blog enjoy it! And good luck to everyone who enters the giveaway!

                                                                                                                                                       

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!

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.

Cherie Noel - ebook copy of TIAN'S HERO

Lisabet Sarai - ebook copy of QUARANTINE

Belinda McBride - pdf of THE BACCHI

Tara Lain - ebook copy of BEACH BALLS

Ellen Holiday - ebook copy of INSIDE THE BELTWAY

Lex Valentine - ebook copy of BREATHE ME IN

Sara York - ebook copy of TEXAS ROUGH

J.P. Bowie - ebook copy of ONE BRICK AT A TIME

Sarah Madison - ebook from her backlist (epub or pdf format)

Z. Allora - ebook copy of THE DARK ANGELS: FINALLY FALLEN

Lori Toland - ebook copy of WORTH THE WAIT

R.A. Padmos - ebook copy of UNSPOKEN

Eden Winters - ebook copy of THE WISH

Sloan Parker - $15 in eBook Bucks to AllRomance Ebooks

Jambrea Jo Jones - ebook from her backlist, winner's choice

S.J. Frost (Me!) - $15 in eBook Bucks to AllRomance Ebooks

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!

Hop Against Homophobia Giveaway

Hey, ladies and gentlemen! It's time for another blog hop, and I'm offering up an ebook copy of a title from my backlist, winner's choice. To be entered in the giveaway, just leave a comment on this post. Please do include in your comment an email address where I can reach you. If you'd prefer to not have your email address posted publicly, you can also email me your entry privately at s.j.frost3@gmail.com  The hop is running from May 17th - 20th, and I'll be announcing my winner on the 21st.

This blog hop is a little different from ones I've been part of in the past. It's for a very special cause; to raise awareness against homophobia. May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia, and this hop was organized as a way for members of the M/M writing community to join together in a demonstration of support against discrimination and to raise awareness. I'm very happy to be able to take part, and thank my fellow authors, Erica Pike, NJ Nielsen, and K-lee Klein, for organizing this. To learn more about the hop and participating authors, please go here: http://hopagainsthomophobia.blogspot.com/

As many who have followed me know, I write gay erotic romance because I'm a strong believer in love. That it's the inherent right of all individuals, and no one should be denied the happiness of being the person they're born to be, or to openly love another person. To deny individuals such basic rights, make them feel like second-class citizens, treat them with derision, tell them they need to change who they are, is a gross insult to humanity. All people are deserving of respect and kindness, and to be cherished for the unique individuals that they are. After all, as I've said many times before, it's the diversity in the world that makes it beautiful. It would be a terribly boring place if we were all the same.

I've witnessed homophobia far too often in my life. I've stood up for friends being put down for their sexuality. For myself, I had people walk out of my life for the path I'd chosen to take as an author of gay erotic romance. But I think people from your past aren't part of your present for a reason. 

I believe all life is precious and valuable. I believe in respect, kindness, diversity, and love. And I believe that every voice that speaks out against hate will strengthen the fight for equality, until all our voices are united in a chorus of acceptance that will drown out those who would subject others to discrimination.

And that is why days like International Day Against Homophobia exist and why so many of us are joined together in honor of it now.

I do sincerely thank and appreciate each and every one of you who are participating in the hop and for stopping by. Thank you!  Best of luck to all in the giveaway!

Reader Appreciation Day: April 7th!

Hey, ladies and gentlemen! I just wanted to post a little reminder note to everyone that this Saturday, April 7th, is Reader Appreciate Day at The Sweet Spot, the Yahoo Group I share with the beautiful and talented, Sloan Parker. Some absolutely incredible and generous authors are going to be offering prizes! Want to know what you'll have a chance to win if you swing by and post to our giveaway thread? Here you go!

Talia Carmichael - $15 in eBook Bucks from AllRomance ebooks
JM Cartwright - ebook copy of A CHANGE OF PACE
Z.A. Maxfield - Winner's choice of an ebook from her backlist list
Harper Fox - ebook copy of SCRAP METAL
Taylor V. Donovan - ebook copy of SOUTHERN WINTERLAND
Taylor V. Donovan - ebook copy of SIX DEGREES OF LUST
Michael Mandrake - ebook copy of UNDER THE GUN
Eden Winters - ebook copy of DIVERSION 
Sloan Parker - ebook copy of TAKE ME HOME, or winner's choice of backlist.
Sloan Parker - $15 in eBook Bucks from AllRomance ebooks
Erica Pike - ebook copy of HOT HANDS
K-lee Klein - Winner's choice of an ebook from her backlist
Me, S.J. Frost - Winner's choice of an ebook from my backlist (2 winners will be chosen)

My appreciation and thanks to these awesome authors wanting to express their thanks to the wonderful readers in the M/M community. I hope to see many folks stopping by The Sweet Spot to visit and enter for these wonderful prizes!

Hoppy Easter Blog Hop Giveaway!

Hurray! It's time for another blog hop! I always have fun doing these and being able to give a little something back to readers :-) Once again, I'll be giving away one book off my backlist, in ebook, to a lucky person. For a chance to win, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post. Be sure to include your email address, so I can contact you in case you win. If you're not comfortable putting your email out there for everyone's eyes, you can also email your entry to me at s.j.frost3@gmail.com  I'll be announcing the winner on April 9th.

But don't forget to stop by other blogs participating in this hop for a chance to win more awesome books and cool prizes! There are over 200 authors taking part from many different genres. To see who's offering prizes, here's a link listing them all: http://thebloghopspot.com/event-page/

I also want to give my thanks to the lovely Drea Becraft for working so hard to organize the hop. You're awesome, Drea!

 To everyone, I hope the Easter holiday brings you much happiness. Best of luck to all who enter the giveaway!

Reader Appreciation Day at The Sweet Spot!

Hey, ladies and gentlemen! I hope everyone is doing well! I have some super fun news to share! As some of you may know, the lovely and talented, Sloan Parker, and I run a Yahoo Group together called The Sweet Spot. Our group is a place where readers and authors of M/M romance are welcomed to hang out and chat about books, happenings in the writing world, pretty much anything and everything.

We have a lot of fun at TSS, and now it's getting even better! We're going to be holding our very first Reader Appreciation Day! Woo hoo! And what is Reader Appreciation Day, you ask? Why, it's a day where we authors say "Thank you," to those who make writing worthwhile; our readers. Here's our official announcement about it AND our excerpt day:

Announcing New Reader Appreciation Day with Giveaway!

We are thrilled to announce the all new 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.

The first Reader Appreciation Day will be held on Saturday, April 7th. On that day, we'll post a full list of all prizes available. 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 s.j.frost3@gmail.com and sloanparker.author@gmail.com with what you'd like to donate for the April giveaway. 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 book in the giveaway is welcome to post to the group with a blurb and buy link for their donated book(s).

Excerpt Day is Changing to the Third Saturday of Every Month!

We have decided to change our monthly excerpt day to the third Saturday of every month. There will be no excerpt day in March. The next one will take place Saturday, April 21st.

Authors, the rules for the excerpt day remain the same and are saved in the Files section of the Yahoo Group for your convenience.

Join us on Saturday, April 21st, for our next excerpt day to learn about the latest m/m releases.

Hope to see you there!

And one final fun piece of news regarding The Sweet Spot! For those who haven't seen, we now have a Facebook page! Yay! It launched just recently to be a companion to the Yahoo Group, and you can keep up on all the latest happenings with the group there, and also chat about books! If you'd like to see the page, please go here: http://www.facebook.com/TheSweetSpotMM

Giveaway at The Romance Reviews!

Hey there, ladies and gentlemen! Some of you may have noticed a while back I posted a little badge over to the right for the One Year Anniversary Party of The Romance Reviews. If you've visited there, you know there have been some fun events going on and TONS of giveaways being offered. Well, tomorrow, March 20th, you'll have a chance to win one of my books, NATURAL INSTINCTS, in either print or ebook, winner's choice! Woo hoo! And yep, I will sign the print edition if that's what the winner would like.

To be entered in the giveaway, there's going to be a question relating to the book, along with a link that will provide the answer in case you don't know it. You can see some of the questions for other books that are up now. Answer the question correctly, and you're put in the running for the giveaway. Easy!

For more info on the event, you can either click on the badge to the right, or go here: http://www.theromancereviews.com/event.php

Here's wishing The Romance Reviews a very happy anniversary! Good luck to all who enter the giveaway!

Valentine's Day Blog Hop Giveaway!

Ah, Valentine's Day. I'll admit, I do enjoy this holiday. Even when spending it on my own, there's just something about it that makes me happy. It must be the romantic in me. Which, I guess is a good thing considering I write romance stories ;-) But I do have hopes of giving one reader a special Valentine this year; a copy of one of my books, in ebook, from my backlist!

Yep, that's right! It's another blog hop giveaway just for Valentine's Day and I'm taking part! I'm sure by now, many of you know the drill, but for some this might be your first hop, so here's how it goes. Over to the right, you'll notice a button for the With Love Valentine's Day Blog Hop. I'll also post it below. If you click on it, you'll be whisked away to a site that will show you all the authors who are taking part in this giveaway. All 200+ of them! If you see an author whose contest you'd like to enter, just hop on over to their blog and see what their rules are. That's it!

For those who'd like to enter my giveaway for a chance to win any one book from my backlist in ebook, just leave a comment on this post. Be sure to include you email address so I can contact you. If you don't feel comfortable posting your email address publicly, please also feel welcomed to email me your entry at s.j.frost3@gmail.com.

I'll be announcing the winner on February 15th!

Many thanks to the fabulous Drea Becraft for once again putting this wonderful blog hop together! I'm wishing everyone a happy and beautiful Valentine's Day! Good luck to all who enter!

Winner of the Holiday Blog Hop! And...More Giveaways!

Wow! I can't even begin say how happy I was to see so many entries for my giveaway in the Stuff Your Stockings Blog Hop! Thank you so much, everyone, for entering. I really appreciate that you guys stopped by to enter and leave such beautiful comments. You truly were the ones who gave to me, and I'm grateful to you.  I'll keep your sweet and kind words in my heart, and visit them often as I work on stories for all of you!

If you've entered my giveaways before, you know this is the hardest part for me, picking the winner. I always wish I could give something to everyone. As I always do, to select the winner I use random.org, an online randomizer that mixes all the entries and puts them in a random order. And for this giveaway, the lucky one it put on top was:

Andi

Congratulations! I'll be getting in touch with you very soon!

But for those who didn't win, there's still a chance for you to win something from me!  Today, the wonderful and talented author, K-lee Klein, will be posting an interview with me on her blog (http://chaosinthemoonlight.blogspot.com/) and you can enter to win a copy of my upcoming release, the short story "Beautiful Harmony". The copy will have to be an IOU, since the book doesn't go live until December 25th, but I promise the winner it will be in your inbox on that day! Just head over to K-lee's blog and leave a comment to be entered!

Also, on December 22nd, over on the review site, Jessewave, there's going to be a HUGE giveaway featuring tons of gay romance authors, and yep, I'm taking part in that one, too. I'm going to be offering another chance to win a title from my backlist in print or ebook. I believe with that giveaway, it's a first come/first serve basis. The first person to leave a comment stating the book/author they want, wins it. So on the 22nd, you have another chance to win one of my books, or books by any number of your favorite authors. To learn more about the Jessewave Santa Authors Giveaway, CLICK HERE.

Thank you again, to each and every one of you for entering in the giveaway, and most of all, for your support and kindness. The greatest gift that can be given to an author is to read their work. I'm grateful to all of you for giving to me. I'm wishing you and yours the most beautiful of holidays!

Christmas Blog Hop Giveaway!

Happy Holidays, ladies and gentlemen! I hope everyone has been having a wonderful holiday season. Mine feels like it's going by far too quickly, but since there's still some time to spread a little holiday cheer, I'm taking part in the MASSIVE Stuff Your Stockings Christmas Blog Hop, hosted by the lovely Drea Becraft who organized the Halloween Blog Hop that we all had so much fun taking part in. If you look to the right side, you'll see that festive little button, and if you click on it, you'll be whisked off to a page giving full details of this blog hop, what authors are participating, and what they're giving away. There are nearly 200 authors participating! The prizes are varied, everything from books to gift cards to jewelry. I just love seeing the generosity of all these people coming together to give something back to our readers and I'm so excited to be able to take part!

And what am I giving away, you ask? Why, I'm offering up any one title from my backlist, winner's choice of it in print or ebook. If the winner chooses print, I'll sign it for them. All my books are listed on my website (http://www.sjfrost.com/) and the ones that are available in print form are: CONQUEST, NO FEAR, KEYS TO LOVE, BLACK HEART DOWN, NATURAL INSTINCTS, and ENDURING INSTINCTS. To enter my contest, just leave a comment below. Be sure to also include an email address so I can contact you, but if you're not comfortable posting your email address publicly, like before, feel welcomed to email me your entry at:  s.j.frost3@gmail.com  And be sure to merrily hop over to the blogs of the other authors taking part for more awesome prizes!

Good luck to everyone who enters! Here's wishing all a beautiful holiday!

http://thebloghopspot.com/event-page/

Halloween Blog Hop Giveaway Contest!

Happy Halloween, ladies and gents! I have to admit, Halloween is my favorite holiday. I'm not sure what that says about me, especially since I'm a big chicken and can only watch horror movies while peeking between my fingers, but I still love this holiday :-) So when I heard a bunch of authors were going to be putting on a Halloween Blog Hop, where readers can go Trick or Treating to enter contests, you better believe I wanted to take part! Not to mention, I do enjoy giving things away.

So, here's how it works. In the upper right hand corner of my blog, you'll see a ghoulish button for the Halloween Blog Hop. Click it, or the button below, and it'll take you to the blog of Drea Becraft, who organized this party. On her blog, you'll find the links to all the authors taking part. Each author is holding their own giveaway that you can enter from the Oct 28th-31st. There are tons of giveaways going on!

And now, here's my portion of the giveaway.  Would you like a chance to win one of my books? Well now's your chance! I'm offering up to one lucky a winner any title from my backlist available in ebook (CONQUEST, NO FEAR, KEYS TO LOVE, FINDING A DREAM, BLACK HEART DOWN, NATURAL INSTINCTS, ENDURING INSTINCTS). All you have to do is leave a comment below saying you'd like to be entered, and you're in! Just be sure to also include a way for me to contact you. Or, if you'd rather not post that info publicly, feel welcomed to shoot me an email at s.j.frost3@gmail.com. Whatever works for you, works for me.

Good luck to all who enter! A Happy and Spooky Halloween to all!

Jessewave Giveaway: BLACK HEART DOWN

Hey, everyone!  I just wanted to put a quick little note up here and let you know that my new m/m rock star novel, BLACK HEART DOWN, is currently being offered in a giveaway contest over on Jessewave.  To enter for a chance to win it, all you have to do is head over to Wave's and leave a comment.  To view the book's page, CLICK HERE.  Good luck to all who enter!

Enter to win FINDING A DREAM

I wanted to pass on to everyone, if you haven't gotten to pick up my last release, FINDING A DREAM, here's your chance to win a copy over on Jessewave!  All you have to do it comment on the post for it.  Here's the link to enter: http://www.reviewsbyjessewave.com/?p=39671  Good luck to all who enter, and thank you to Jessewave for running the giveaway!

Blurb:
Bullied and harassed at school for his sexuality, Dillon Davis can’t see his life getting any better, but he can see it getting worse. Depressed, wounded in spirit and body, he’s nearing a point of hopelessness, until he sees a picture of his favorite stage actor, Brandon Alexander, with his partner, Shunichi Miyamoto.At learning Shunichi runs a karate dojo, a spark of hope comes to Dillon of learning to defend himself, and most of all, meeting Brandon.

Brandon Alexander is filled with compassion for Dillon the moment he meets him.He knows all too well what it’s like to be scorned for being gay.He and Shunichi want nothing more than to help him, but when Dillon never returns to the dojo, they fear what’s happened to him.

HUGE Giveaway at Jessewave

I wanted to pass this along for everyone.  Over on the m/m review site, Jessewave, a huge giveaway is being organized.  Authors from all around are donating ebook copies of their books to readers for the holidays.  I'll be donating a pdf for each of the Conquest books, CONQUEST, NO FEAR, and KEYS TO LOVE, along with a pdf of FINDING A DREAM when it's released.  If there is one of my books you haven't gotten a chance to buy yet, here's your chance to win a copy!  But even more than my titles, there are books being offered by some of the finest and most talented authors in the genre, and they're definitely worth entering the contest for.

Here's the link for everyone who would like more details on the Santa Authors Giveaway: http://www.reviewsbyjessewave.com/?p=37517

Happy Holidays!

Birthday/Anniversary Giveaway!

Today is a special day for me.  It's the day I was born!  Yay!  I'm really happy about that ;)  But it's also a special day for a second reason.  One year ago today, my debut novel, CONQUEST, went live!  With those two things happening on one date, how can I not want to celebrate?

This past year has been a wild ride with CONQUEST and my other novels getting published.  So many people have welcomed me and my books with kindness and friendship, and I'll always be grateful for that.  And though these words seem small in comparison to what others have done in taking their time to read my stories, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

To celebrate my birthday and CONQUEST's one year anniversary, I'd like to offer a giveaway.  One lucky person will have the chance to win a set of all Conquest novels in print or ebook, winner's choice.  If the winner chooses print, I will sign all three copies.  To enter the contest, just comment on this post that you'd like to be put in the running.  If you comment as "anonymous", please put your name or another way I can identify you in case you win.  Or since I know blogs can be finicky about letting comments post, you can also email me at s.j.frost3@gmail.com.  Just put "contest" or "giveaway" in the subject.  To give everyone in different timezones a chance, I'll accept entries up until 12:00 pm Eastern U.S. time on October 23rd.  I'll also announce the winner that same Saturday. 

And now, let the party begin!  Good luck to all who enter!