Author Spotlight on Renee Vincent

All this week, Andrea and Corrina of Chicks of Characterization are putting the spotlight on Ræliksen! Each day emphasizes a different aspect of my historical, from getting to know the storyline, to meeting my hero and heroine in a featured excerpt.
Come on over and visit with me.

And by the way, you should follow their blog...they always have great content and fabulous authors to spotlight!

Less Than One Week Left To Enter!

Remember, Coffee Time Romance is holding their monthly August contest and I am a Featured Contest Author giving away my upcoming release of Ræliksen in any format to one lucky winner! But you only have until the end of August! 


All you have to do to enter is answer the three questions below correctly. (Answers can be found somewhere on my website.) I've also posted the links to my website and the Coffee Time Romance contest entry form below.

Contest ends August 31st

Good luck!

Renee Vincent's Website   ~   Enter To Win! 

Renee Vincent Guest Blogs at THE NAKED HERO

I am guest blogging at The Naked Hero again and this time I've brought some eye candy with me. However, I'll not be talking about the obvious heroes we love to love, but those who are often overlooked: the Neglected Knights.

Click HERE to peek at The Naked Hero, I mean the blog. (sorry...I couldn't resist.)

Friday 56: FALLING FOR GRACE by Maddie James

Rules:

* Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
* Turn to page 56.
* Post any sentence from that page (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog. (If you do not have your own blog) post it in the comments section of this blog.
* Don't dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST.

He was thinking about Gracie Hart. And why in the world she didn't want to rent to him.


Lying in his bed, a soft, cool breeze blowing over him from the window, Carson welcomed the night calm. Spring had finally arrived in Kentucky and not only was he thankful for the warm night, but also the soothing quiet it brought to the end of his day. The day had been rather hectic. He wished he could just let this calm wash over him totally and lull him to sleep.


With one arm thrown over his head and the other hand holding his copy of Gracie's lease, he squinted at the words while he read over the thing one more time by the dim light of his bedside lamp.


He couldn't figure out what she was up to. Unless it was just as simple as it looked. She didn't want to rent to him.


Period.

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Other Friday 56 Blogs:

RÆLIKSEN On Sale At Amazon ($12.95) and Kindle ($5.99)!

Wow, Amazon has just discounted my trade paperback of Ræliksen from $17.99 to $12.95! Looks like NOW is the time to buy! Click here if you think it's too good to be true!

And for those of you who have already bought the old Ræliksen (published 2008), you are probably wondering "Why should I buy the new Ræliksen?" Well let me give you three good reasons:

• If you can send me a picture of you holding both the old and the new Ræliksen to rv@reneevincent.com, you will be entered to win an autographed copy of Mac Liam when it releases in December 2010
• The first chapter of Mac Liam has been added to the new Ræliksen - you'll be that more ahead of everyone
• And the new cover of Ræliksen (embellished with Dægan Ræliksen's bare chest) will be a nice addition to your romance bookshelf.

Plus, if you are more of a Kindle fan, Ræliksen has been discounted there as well to $5.99! 

Click HERE to buy trade paperback format.

Click HERE to buy Kindle format.

Seven Sexy Scribes: Renee Vincent Is A Guest Feature

You heard right! I'm being featured over at Seven Sexy Scribes and I've been asked to post the steamy bathhouse scene from my new release, Ræliksen. And if you were over at Romance Books "R" Us this past weekend, you know I only posted only a fragment of it. Well, at Seven Sexy Scribes, I posted just a bit more.
Want to read more of the bathhouse scene? Go HERE.


And please, by all means, follow their blog! You will find great posts from some of my favorite author friends:

• Katalina Leon
• April Ash
• Amber Skyze
• Fran Lee, and so many others.

Wake Me Up Wednesday

Philip Fusco

Male Model
Model Mayhem Site
Blog

Credits:
David Vance
Michael Thomas
ModelsNYC
OhLaLa Mag
Rick Day

You know, I had the same issues with this guy. I found so many great pics and couldn't choose. So, it seems I might feature this guy two weeks in a row too. Any qualms with that ladies? Well, how about you "wake up" first and then let me know. *wink*

Any arguments now for a double feature week?

RÆLIKSEN Receives Another Great Review!

Ræliksen just receieved 5 Blue Ribbons from Romance Junkies! Here is what they had to say:

RAELIKSEN, the first book in author Renee Vincent’s EMERALD ISLE trilogy, is a fast-paced, action-packed historical romance, which Ms. Vincent brings to life right before your eyes. Enriched with vivid descriptions, well-drawn complex characters, an exhilarating plot, humor, plot twists, danger and sizzling romance, this story is realistic, historically accurate and unforgettable; a story you will remember long after the last page is read. I enjoyed this story and look forward to reading the sequel, MAC LIAM, which comes out in December. I highly recommend RAELIKSEN to anyone looking for a terrific read.

Read entire review...

Blogging at Romance Books "R" Us

Come on over to Romance Books "R" Us in celebration of my new release from Turquoise Morning Press, entitled Ræliksen.

*And don't forget you have until midnight tonight to enter my contest at Marissa's Sizzling Hot Reviews. Get your question in so you can be eligible to win two autographed print books: the old and new versions of Ræliksen.

Have a great weekend and happy reading!

Interview and Contest with Renee Vincent at Marissa's Sizzling Hot Reviews

Another interview and contest is happening at Marissa's Sizzling Hot Reviews.

• Want to know which scene was my favorite to write?
• Want to know what has changed between the old and the new Ræliksen?
• Want to know why having both print versions will benefit you in December?

Then come on over and find out. Leave a comment for me and one lucky winner will get signed copies of both the old and the new versions of Ræliksen!

Contest ends at midnight August 21, 2010!

Interview and Contest with Renee Vincent at Author Deanna Jewel's Blog!

If you like castles and all that wonderful medieval stuff, come on over to Author Deanna Jewel's blog for a trip back in  time. She has spared no expense for this great day!

Deanna has asked me some great questions and some things you may not know about me, along with a hot excerpt from the book Ræliksen that I've never posted before.

Plus, because I am celebrating my new release of Ræliksen, I am giving away a huge amount of gifts...and not just a signed book, but so much more.

These are the prizes one lucky winner will get when they answer my specific question:

• a signed copy of the old version of Ræliksen
• winner’s choice of the format of the NEW Ræliksen
• various author book plates and book marks
• and a Turquoise bracelet specially handmade by Kristy's Kreations for this occasion

So please come on over and join the fun at the castle grounds in nostalgic western Ireland overlooking the Atlantic while reading a steamy excerpt (literally as it's a section from the bathhouse scene).

*And don't forget to answer my question so your name can go into the drawing. (There are specifics for entering this contest)

Contest ends August 21, 2010

Click HERE if you're ready to join the fun at Deanna's Blog.

Wake Me Up Wednesday

Tyler Lough

Male Model

Credits:
DKNY
Hudson Wright
Undergear
Abercrombie and Fitch
International Jock

No, this is no deja vu trip...it's the encore showing I warned you about last Wednesday! With so many pics to sort through, I couldn't possibly choose just a few. So here he is...

Can you now see why I had so much trouble picking only a few from this smorgasborg of delectable photos?

Happy Wednesday!

And The Winner of the Release Week Giveaway is...

Sue B!

Congratulations Sue upon winning both an autographed Ræliksen print copy courtesy of Turquoise Morning Press and a bracelet donated by fellow TMP author Terri Grimes.

Feel like you lost out? Ah, don't be! Just join Turquoise Morning Press Book Club's Yahoo Group where there is more fun and prizes to be had in the near future! Hope to see more of you there.

Release Week Giveaway!

That's right! Meet me tonight at the Turquoise Morning Press Book Club Yahoo Group from 7 - 9 PM (EST) to discuss my newly released historical, Ræliksen, (or anything else you want to talk about), and I will be giving away an autographed copy plus a beautiful bracelet donated by Author Terri Grimes. But you have to join in order to partake in the discussion and the giveaway. I hope to see you there!

Release Day!

It's finally here! Today is release day for my historical and Book One of the Emerald Isle Trilogy, Ræliksen. [Available in both print ($17.99) and ebook ($7.99) formats.]

Here are some of the places you can visit to purchase your copy:

Amazon
Kindle
Turquoise Morning Press
1Romance EBooks
Smashwords

*And to celebrate, Smashwords is offering Ræliksen at a discounted rate of only $4.99 from now until September 6th. Simply use the promotional code DW97W before checking out.

Get yours today!

• Want to get more books for less? Then get newsletter issues of Turquoise & Sapphire sent directly to your email address, which contains fabulous Coupon Codes for some pre-released books and all kinds of news on upcoming releases. Signup here!

• Want to get a head start on contests, new releases, special features, and discussions? Then join our Turquoise Morning Press Book Club Yahoo Group. Come chat with me...I'm always there! Signup here!

Saturday Soulful Quotes

Come on over to Nice 'N Naughty Authors blog for a dose of heart and soul from your favorite books. This week I'm featuring books from Turquoise Morning Press authors who have upcoming releases in the next few weeks.

Click HERE to jump on over.

Friday 56: RAELIKSEN by Renee Vincent

Rules:

* Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
* Turn to page 56.
* Post any sentence from that page (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog. (If you do not have your own blog) post it in the comments section of this blog.
* Don't dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST.

Seeing Mara’s anxiety plainly written across her face, Dægan brought a reassuring hand to her jaw before his lips scarcely touched hers. After dawdling on tenderness, he finally opened his mouth and enveloped hers, brushing his tongue ever so gently across her savory lips. He made sure it was a long, gradual kiss; a sweet compromise of patience and passion, quite different from the raging course of beastly need that was rapaciously clawing its way into being below his waist.

Dægan pulled away only to see the fire in her eyes, the slow burn of amber flames reflecting from the hearth beside him. She was a beautiful woman, but too young and naive to know the effect she was having on him. 

*Don't forget...Monday, August 16th is release day for RAELIKSEN!

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If you host your own Friday 56 feature, you can enter your blog address here to make it easier for those (like me) who want to click over to your blog and check it out. Please, feel free to enter yours!

*But only add your blog URL, not the blog "thread" link. For instance:

http://www.pasttheprint.blogspot.com

Wake Me Up Wednesday

Tyler Lough

Male Model

Credits:
DKNY
Hudson Wright
Undergear
Abercrombie and Fitch
International Jock

IMPORTANT  NOTICE:  I just want to let you all know that this week's feature guy is also going to be next week's feature as well. I found so many amazing pictures I couldn't decide which ones to post. So I decided to post them all - half this week and the rest next Wednesday. I do hope that is ok with you. Although, I imagine after you take a few glances at this guy you will certainly be screaming for an ancore showing next week anyway.

Happy Wednesday!

Don't forget...next week. Same guy, different photos. And they are so good...just you wait!