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May 2015 Newsletter

5/18/2015

 
Please note: I am going through contest entries this morning and deleting more than I'm keeping--if you do not give me a complete address and list a book selection from the list in the newsletter, your entry isn't valid. I don't have time to hunt you down, nor do I have time to babysit. I love doing contests, but if you can't follow the instructions, the entry won't go in. I'm sorry. This happens every month and I'm swamped. I don't have an assistant--I do this myself and when it becomes too much of a burden, the contests will have to end.
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FIRST NEWS: I AM BLOGGING TODAY AT I SMELL SHEEP (Love that name!) AND GIVING AWAY A CHOICE OF OLDER WOLF TALES BOOKS. IF YOU ARE MISSING ANY IN YOUR COLLECTION, GO HERE, ENTER THE CONTEST, LEAVE A MESSAGE AND I WISH YOU LUCK! INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES OKAY



I finished copy edits on INTIMATE just last night so it's now off to production, and waiting on final word from my editor on the edits I've done on REDEMPTION before it goes off to the copy editor. I haven't worked this hard for a long time, but I've gotten back into the flow of doing multiple books and had forgotten just how much I love it. And I haven't even mentioned FERAL PASSIONS! That's a sexy werewolf series you're going to love. I added an excerpt for that one as well. It's already got a cover--the book won't be out until September 15, but as fast as time is flying by, the summer will be over and the new release coming way too soon. 
I'm pretty proud of myself--it's not even the end of the month and I'm getting my newsletter done! Actually, there's a good reason to get it out--my very first story with my brand new publisher, St. Martin's Press, is coming out tomorrow. It's been a long time since I've written romantic suspense--my last one was over ten years ago, originally titles LAST OF THE O'ROURKES. It's been re-released as the second half of a duet, so if you want to make comparisons, look for LETHAL OBSESSION, which is paired in a bundle with LETHAL DECEPTION.



But, back to now--TANGLED is my story in HOT ALPHAS, and it's a prequel to my new romantic suspense series, INTIMATE RELATIONS, coming from St. Martin's Press in December. First book is INTIMATE on December 1, and the second is REDEMPTION on December 29. I'm working on the third book, AWAKENED, tentatively set for a June release.


Click on the cover above if you haven't read the excerpt for TANGLED, and there's also one up for INTIMATE. Nate Dunagan and Cassie Phillips were such a fun couple to write, and I think you'll really enjoy the story and the introduction to the Intimate Winery and Tangled Vines vineyards--and you'll get a glimpse of the world where much of my series will be set. I'm actually working on a very brief synopsis for AWAKENED today--I need to at least give my editor an idea of what's coming in the final story, though what she sees in the beginning is rarely what I turn in when it's done. So far, she hasn't freaked out on me too badly. She's young--probably a lot more adaptable...


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I finished copy edits on INTIMATE just last night so it's now off to production, and I'm waiting on final word from my editor on the edits I've done on REDEMPTION before it goes off to the copy editor. I haven't worked this hard for a long time, but I've gotten back into the flow of doing multiple books and had forgotten just how much I love it. 


And I haven't even mentioned FERAL PASSIONS! That's a sexy werewolf series you're going to love. I added an excerpt for that one as well--just click on the cover. The book won't be out until September 15, (ebook only, at first) but as fast as time is flying by, the summer will be over and the new release coming way too soon. Print will show up on January 5 in a three part anthology titled GROWL, with AC Arthur and Eve Langlais.


I'm finally working my way through my overwhelming (for me, anyway!) TBR pile!

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I posted this shot on Facebook a few days ago, and since then I've read Decadent by Adrianne Lee, which was wonderful--but I love all her BIG SKY PIE stories. They're sexy and satisfy the need for sweets--just reading about the pies has got to be fattening, and Adrianne always adds recipes in the back! Just finished G.A. Aiken's LIGHT MY FIRE last night. I love this girl's humor. She is a truly warped woman which I find so impressive. The first of the bunch that I read was Amanda Quick's GARDEN OF LIES. I've actually already read it
twice, but I totally savor her stories because I know they will always leave me smiling. One other book I had the pleasure of reading--early, for a review--was Robyn Carr's next Thunder Point story, A NEW HOPE. It's got everything I want in a romance and if you're read Robyn's Virgin River stories but haven't gotten to her Thunder Point series, I highly recommend it. 


I'm not sure which book I'm going to tackle next--I'm starting work on Awakened so don't want to get caught in something that won't turn me loose, which just about rules out any in the photo above. I imagine I'll be doing a lot of rereading of old favorites for the next few weeks.


I was hoping to have my author copies of Hot Alphas for a giveaway this month, but they haven't arrived yet, so I'm giving you a choice of any one of these books--add any you would be interested in when you enter, in the order you prefer. I'm finally running low on books, and will keep giving them away until they're gone, but if you're a winner and I'm out of the book you want, I need one to fall back on. I have to make room for the new ones! Choose from:DARK WOLF, DARK MOON, DREAM UNCHAINED, CRYSTALFIRE, WOLF TALES VI, VII, VIII, 9, 10 or 11, SEXY BEAST II or IV.




Good luck! I hope you are well, that the world is treating you right, and that you're not where the storms have been so awful. If you do get a copy of HOT ALPHAS, please let me know if you like my story--I am really anxious to see how readers like my foray into romantic suspense and hot NOT-paranormal romance! It's weird--when they get into trouble with a bad guy, they can't just shift and tear his throat out! Believe me, that changes things a LOT!!


My best to you--and please remember to find time to read a good book!! Now don't forget the blog, and the chance to win books there as well.


Kate
Jay
5/18/2015 09:58:12 am

Sounds like you are having a blast! Go, Kate, Go!! Congratulations on all the new stories coming out!!

Kate Douglas
5/18/2015 01:39:54 pm

Thank you, Jay. I'm having way too much fun. Keep waiting for the fun police to come haul me away!

sue pecenka
5/18/2015 11:05:08 am

I've been trying to email you for days now and keep getting errors, sooner or later I guess. You know I've got Hot Alphas on preorder and can't wait for tomorrow! I'll actually have to stop my flower planting to start reading! Love Ya, Sue

Kate Douglas
5/18/2015 01:41:47 pm

Thank you, Sue! Your flowers will miss you, I'm sure! I hope you like it...we're in town, in a cul de sac, and the deer have eaten my roses, the leaves on the flowering cherry, and my agapantha buds! No color in my yard this year, but I think the drought is driving them into town. They're also drinking all the water out of the birdbath...

Maria E
5/18/2015 11:14:23 am

Can't wait for all the new stories! And I can't wait for July. My first RWA National. Hope I finally get to meet my idol. 😍

Kate Douglas
5/18/2015 01:43:16 pm

Maria! You're going to NY? Email me and we'll figure out a time to get together, okay? katedouglas13@gmail.com How cool is that! I'm doing a panel on tips for newbies with Shiloh Walker if you're looking for hints on any of the ins and outs of publishing.

trina
5/18/2015 11:16:33 am

Dark wolf would be my choice....

Kate Douglas
5/18/2015 01:44:45 pm

Trina, i fyou want to enter the contest, you have to fill in the form on the right (or if you're on a mobile device, I think it's at the very bottom) I get so many entries that I have to use the form.

Diane Sallans
5/18/2015 12:23:56 pm

I do love anthologies - Hot Alphas looks wonderful!

Kate Douglas
5/18/2015 01:45:38 pm

Ya know, I do too--I've discovered so many authors via anthologies. Meljean Brooks comes to mind. Had never heard of her and now I'm hooked!

Barb M
5/18/2015 12:58:07 pm

Love all your books!! Hoping to get to NYC and get a signed copy ☺️

Kate Douglas
5/18/2015 01:46:45 pm

If you think you're going to be there, Barb, let me know. I usually try to meet with readers I know before the book signing and it's always fun.

Linda W
5/19/2015 09:13:55 am

Love your TBR pile. Looks like the pile I have next to my chair in the living room.!

Kate Douglas
5/19/2015 09:36:18 am

When I don't have a stack, I get a bit frantic and start pulling out my old favorites to read. I also have a ton of books on Kindle, but I save those for when I'm traveling and don't want to haul a book along. Books are my mental health break!

LINDA B
5/19/2015 11:07:43 am

HI KATE! JUST BACK FROM JAMAICA AND WOW!

Kate Douglas
5/20/2015 02:54:58 am

Okay, so I'm officially jealous! Hope it was fun--and I got your entry. :-)

Patricia
5/20/2015 11:57:09 am

Hi kate, I'm finally going to be able to raise my head for a bit. Taking my final on Friday morning, can't wait to get to my TBR pile. I keep picking up books, but haven't been able to read any of them. Depending on what I decide might be done this coming year. I haven't decided what to do as of yet, I'm not sure if I'm going to go on with my goal for the nursing degree or not. Kris (the brat) is pregnant and baby is due at the end of Aug or first of Sept. I'm hoping for Sept (because both mom & dad's birthday is in Sept). Any way, enjoy your reading. I like the web site. Patty

Kate Douglas
5/20/2015 03:13:51 pm

Thanks, Patty--I like the site because it's DONE! How long have you been in school now? It's been a long time, hasn't it? Your brain must be tired, but you've got to be getting close. Once school is out and if I get my life in gear, let's try and get together for lunch, okay?


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