Author: Elisabeth

Thank you, thank you! Now win Free Stuff!

I absolutely must start this post with a huge, squeezy hug thank you to everyone who has ordered King of Darkness. Pre-ordering a new book from a debut author in this economy takes a tiny leap of faith, and that leap means quite a lot to me. I just want to let you how much that means to me. I write because I love to read so much. I want to be taken on a journey and to experience a new world. I hope to give you the same enjoyment.

And to you folks who have emailed asking for bookmarks and trading cards so you can hand them out to your friends and spread the word? I can’t tell you how amazing that feels, THANK YOU! Someday when my kids tell me I’m a loser, I can be all “I’m not a loser, once upon a time, I had my very own street crew!” And then they’ll roll their eyes at me and walk away, but whatev. You people rock, and I adore you. Thanks so much for spreading the word. Moreover, I’ve got bookmarks coming out my ears so thanks for taking them off my hands. 🙂

Okay–NOW! On to the blog tour deets!! I’ve got stops going on all month, some of them with free stuff being given away, so please do come along with me (I’ll be updating this list when I have more info):

  • 2/5/12-Today we’re building our own paranormal boyfriends at Book Monster Reviews. Stop by and comment for a chance to win a free copy of King of Darkness!
  • 2/6/12-Night Owl Reviews–Blogging about vampires and wine (exclusive excerpt of King of Darkness+giveaway until 2/27!)
  • 2/6/12-Book Savvy Babe–I’m being interviewed for this one. 🙂
  • 2/8/12- Reading Between the Wines Book Club–I talk about what sparked my interest in writing about vampires.
  • 2/10/12-Launch party at the Sourcebooks Casablana Authors Blog and BOOK GIVEAWAY
  • 2/10/12-SOS Aloha – ANOTHER GIVEAWAY!
  • 2/13/12-  Debs Book Bag–awesome review of King of Darkness, and a giveaway for two more free copies (contest open until 2.27)!!
  • 2/15/12- A Bookworm’s Haven
  • 2/17/12-Dear Teen Me — I was asked to write a letter to my 13 year old self. I gotta warn you, it’s a grim topic but maybe one that doesn’t get brought into the light often enough so I shared it anyway.
  • 2/20/12 – My Book Addiction and More – Interview and GIVEAWAY
  • 2/22/12 – Urban Girl Reader – well I thought I wrote an article for this site, but maybe it didn’t get submitted in time or something. They DID post a lovely review for King of Darkness, though.
  • 2/22/12 – Fresh Fiction – book giveaway and coffee trivia!
  • 2/23/12 – Romance University – Writing article about deep point of view and a book giveaway!
  • 2/27/12 – Love Romance Passion – Get in bed with Elisabeth Staab!
  • 2/28/12 – Tote Bags n Blogs – What is it about Vampires, anyway? Plus a giveaway to win a signed copy of King of Darkness!
  • 3/10/12-I SMELL SHEEP – Swagday giveaway! Guess my favorite Dr. Seuss book and enter to win a signed copy of King of Darkness and a coffy mug, plus oodles of swag from other zombie/scifi/paranormal authors!
  • 3/14/12 – Urban Girl Reader – article about my experiences as a blogger, and a GIVEAWAY! International, and you get your choice of print or ebook until 3/29!
  • 3/14/12-Interview with Tracy Livesay at the T-spot!
  • 3/23/12 – Savvy Authors–Aural Sex–Craft Article on using sex in love scenes and other scenes

Blog Tour Kickoff! Win FREE STUFF!

Okay, first I MUST give a shoutout to the person who landed on my blog yesterday by Googling the phrase “giant weiners.” You rock.

And now on to the free stuff! King of Darkness comes out in ebook on Wednesday, and a week later in paperback! You can preorder it NOW wherever books are sold, and today begins the blog tour where you can a) Read articles wherein I try to prove that I am witty and b) Enter to win FREE copies! Today’s stop will be at Coffee & Porn starting 11am EST (stop on by and enter).

 

AAAALSO! Laura Kaye, fellow paranormal author and Romantic Times panelist is ALSO kicking off a blog tour today ALSO promoting a series about a vampire king! 2 great blog tours, for one low, low price. Check it: http://laurakayeauthor.blogspot.com/2012/01/announcing-in-service-of-king-blog-tour.html

Romantic Times Review of King of Darkness

Just wanted to share this super fantastic review from Romantic Times Reviews for King of Darkness!

KING OF DARKNESS (ISBN 9781402263156)
by Elisabeth Staab

Genre: Paranormal/Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance
Sensuality: SCORCHER

RT Rating 4 1/2 stars

Review: Action-packed and sexually charged, this book will draw you in from the opening scene. Vampires and wizards collide in well-drawn battles, where humans are occasional casualties. Additional subplots further drive the story. Key characters go missing, setting up a sequel.

No one is more shocked than Isabel when Thad claims she is his mate, so she runs. When he catches up with her, he reveals they have matching scars and are destined to unlock powers together, powers he’s not yet experienced, which are imperative for him to possess if he is to reach his full potential as king. She’s not quite a believer until they’re in a confrontation with wizards and she unleashes her prowess. Unsettled after the big fight, Izzy goes out for a walk and strays too far. Soon everyone is in an uproar trying to find her — especially Thad. (SOURCEBOOKS, Feb., 352 pp., $6.99)

Reviewed By: Donna M. Brown

A Love Quote I Love

Love is the passionate and abiding desire on the part of two
or more people to produce together conditions under which each
can be and spontaneously express, his real self; to produce
together an intellectual soil and an emotional climate in which
each can flourish, far superior to what either could achieve alone….
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Brightly colorful fireworks  in the night sky

Happy New Year!

A Vampire Without an Identity, and a Rock Star Without a Shirt…

Awesome news! I’ve been asked to be part of the 2012 Debut Author Challenge at the Qwillery! The idea is to read at least 12 debut novels during the coming year. I think I may participate myself. I will be doing a guest blog post on Wednesday, 12/21 about a vampire in search of his identity. I hope you’ll check it out!

ALSO!! I’m hard at work on Prince of Power, the sequel for King of Darkness. One of thethings I do for each book is make a soundtrack, and one of the songs I’ve been listening to for Prince of Power is “Stereo Hearts” which features the voice of Adam Levine. And I have to tell you, hands down, that man is the hottest skinny white guy I have ever laid eyes on. Oh. Baby. He does things to me. I wanna sink my teeth into one of those biceps. Or…uh…whatever. I do. So here, to help wake you up on Monday morning, is a shirtless Adam Levine in all of his tattooed glory.

Happy Monday, and Happy Holidays!