Today I received the BEST present: a gorgeous shipment of ARCs for MARKED! Since I’m in such a good mood, I thought I’d run a contest. So who wants an early read of book one in my new Eternal Guardians series? I’ve got two ARCs up for grabs.

Here’s all you have to do to enter:

See this lovely widget?

Click the “share” link in the lower right hand corner. Post the widget on your blog, your website, your myspace page, your facebook page, etc. Every time you post it somewhere you’re entered in the contest. Every time you post … Read more »

I’m in two places at once today.

I’m over at The Ruby Slippered Sisterhood talking about my twisted mind (and giving away a book!) and I’m also at the Bradford Bunch talking about the upcoming release of MARKED (and part of what has me uber-excited). Join me at one or both places!… Read more »

Excerpted from MARKED
April 27, 2010
Dorchester
ISBN: 978-0-505-52822-3

She should have been shocked to see him again, but Casey was too numb to feel anything other than irritation at the interruption. “We’re closed early due to the
weather.”

“I—” Theron cleared his throat. “I’m looking for Acacia Simopolous.”

He didn’t even know he was looking for her? Wonderful. Her day was sooo getting better.

“You found her.” She refocused on her task and shoved a book on the shelf harder than it needed. “And for the record, the only person allowed to call me Acacia is my grandmother, who, … Read more »

short synopsis of the movie. I walked out of the theater thinking it reminded me too much of Dance With Wolves. But Carrie hit it spot on…this movie WAS Pocahontas, just done up with special effects.

Okay, I’m a writer. I realize that plots are reworked all the time. I know when you take a story down to its most basic elements, there are really only seven original plots:

Overcoming the monster
Rags to riches
The quest
Voyage and return
Comedy
Tragedy
Rebirth

I also know that all stories–books and movies–are simply variations on these seven original … Read more »

I heard from a reliable source (marketing guru at my pub house) that ARCs for MARKED went in the mail to me today. Which means…CONTEST!!!!

Stay tuned. I’m thinking I’ll have something fun to give away by next week!

And since I’m teasing…I saw a sneak peek at my new website redesign yesterday and oh my gosh…it’s full of AWESOMENESS. I can’t wait to share it. It’s scheduled to go live in early March. But just let me say…very very cool.… Read more »

You may have already seen the smaller version of this on my sidebar, but I’m super excited about this new countdown widget for my Eternal Guardians series:

If you want to add either of the widgets to your own blog, just click the share button at the bottom of the widget. And to learn more about the book and series, click “Excerpt” (I have the page up on my website). You can also pre-order your copy now from Amazon by clicking the pre-order button!

Okay, since we’re chatting … Read more »

Okay, here it is. The winners you’ve been waiting for!!

Ladies, I’ve sent you both an email. Congratulations and thank you SO much for passing the word about STOLEN SEDUCTION!

Big thanks to everyone who participated in my contests and shared the news about my release. Check back soon for details on the release contest I have planned for MARKED in April!… Read more »

Thank you SO much to everyone who entered my contests for the release of STOLEN SEDUCTION. Here are the last two 30 Days of Treasure Hunting Winners!

Winner of the Moody Muse’s Starbucks Gift Card:
#5 – Fallon Hadley!

And stay tuned because I’ll be announcing the BIG GRAND PRIZE winner of the $100 Amazon gift card sometime tomorrow!… Read more »

Today is the LAST day to enter for the $100 Amazon Gift Card. If you haven’t entered yet…do it NOW!!! Grand prize winner will be announced tomorrow!

My very last guest isn’t an author, but a group of authors who make up The Moody Muses.

The Moody Muses are four romance writers: Barbara Wallace, Cathryn Parry, Katy Cooper and Becca Wilder. They created the blog to help other writers cope with the ups and downs of writing life. Because let’s face it, Writing Isn’t Easy. Every day visitors are treated to insights – sometimes personal, sometimes positive but always thoughtful … Read more »

Congrats, Barbara! Email me at elisabeth@elisabethnaughton.com with your info and I’ll get the books in the mail to you!!

And don’t forget Larissa’s 4th Demonica book – ECSTASY UNVEILED – releases on January 26th!… Read more »