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Friday, February 27th, 2009 by Jaci
The Next Hint For the Upcoming Contest

I know you’ve all been waiting for this, haven’t you? Or…maybe not. Heh.

Here’s the newest hint for one of the very cool items I’ll be giving away for my upcoming contest to promote RIDING ON INSTINCT.

By the way, the contest will start on Monday, March 9th. So soon….very soon.

In the meantime…more torture hints:

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Oh and all your guesses so far? Totally wrong. Though even if someone got it right I wouldn’t say so. Neener neener. You’ll just have to wait until the contest launch. But I’ll put up another hint next week. This prize is totally awesome though, even if the hints I give might scare the bejeebers out of you. Trust me…..

Thursday, February 26th, 2009 by Jaci
I Have This Thing For Skulls….

And my friend Angie knows this. So when we met up in Vegas, she gave me this for my birthday. She MADE this bag for me, which is astounding. It’s gorgeous!!

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Isn’t it amazing? And it has backpack loops. Perfect for using on the Harley.

I love it! Angie rocks!

Thursday, February 26th, 2009 by Jaci
Back To Work

So besides suffering massive jet lag from my trip (which has heinously affected my sleeping), I’ve had to dive back into some major work projects this week (besides laundry…bleh).

Yesterday I finished the galleys for TAKEN BY SIN. Yay! So that project is done.

Today I’m editing my novella for the second Unlaced anthology, which is tentatively titled Unbound. I hope to get my novella edited today and off to my editor, because I have some major projects coming up that I need to get started on.

I have to start writing Bound, Branded & Brazen, my next single title for Berkley Heat. This one is a contemporary ranch story. Cowboys and sex…really, is there anything more drool worthy? Can’t wait to dig in.

I’m also going to work on a proposal for a new series simultaneously. I’m very excited about this idea and so is my agent, so I’m eager to get going with this proposal.

And hopefully tomorrow I’ll have another clue for all of you for my secret contest that will be starting…very very soon. I know you’ve been waiting. The wait will be over shortly. Heh.

But today…head down deep in one of my books….

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 by Jaci
Larissa Ione’s Desire Unchained

This is the second book in Larissa Ione’s Demonica series, and I have to tell you that Larissa is an autobuy for me and this series rocks my world!

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DESIRE UNCHAINED by Larissa Ione
Demonica Book 2
Grand Central Publishing
Feb 24, 2009
ISBN-10: 044640098X
ISBN-13: 978-0446400985

Pleasure is their ultimate weapon . . .

Runa Wagner never meant to fall in love with the sexy stranger who seemed to know her every deepest desire. But she couldn’t resist the unbelievable passion that burned between them, a passion that died when she discovered his betrayal and found herself forever changed. Now, determined to make Shade pay for the transformation that haunts her, Runa searches for him, only to be taken prisoner by his darkest enemy.

A Seminus demon with a love-curse that threatens him with eternal torment, Shade hoped he’d seen the last of Runa and her irresistible charm. But when he wakes up in a dank dungeon chained next to an enraged and mysteriously powerful Runa, he realizes that her effect on him is more dangerous than ever. As their captor casts a spell that bonds them as lifemates, Shade and Runa must fight for their lives and their hearts—or succumb to a madman’s evil plans.

It’s not a secret I love demons. Hello, I write a demon series. Only Larissa’s demons are good guys…well mostly…and my demons are all bad guys…well mostly. Heh. Anyway, demon lovers unite! Get this book. Larissa has written a completely fresh and unique twist on demons and they are hot hot hot!

You can read an excerpt here and order the book here

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 by Jaci
Vegas Highlights

We’re home! Exhausted. I hate flying, but at least all our flights were on time. I have a Mount Laundry pile right now that could be the star of its own horror film. Really, how can two people create that much dirty laundry in four days?

We had a great time. It’s always fun to hang out with my bff Angie, got to spend some time with her hubby, and of course it’s always great when Biker Dude and I can get away, shut down work mode and just have some fun. We both really needed that.

We walked the strip, though not all that much since Biker Dude and I have been to Las Vegas before. We did a lot…a LOT of walking. Mostly at malls. Heh. And holy crap does Vegas have a lot of outlet malls. Must have missed that my other trips to Vegas when I was busy gambling. This time I contributed by doing the mall circuit. Here’s a pic of Angie and me doing what we do best…shopping! (I’m pretty sure she bought more than I did….)

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Biker Dude and I went to Hoover Dam which I’d never seen before, and also took a nice desert drive. The weather was beautiful so we walked across the dam. They’re building a new road over the dam so soon you won’t be able to drive over it anymore. Here we are on the dam:
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Then the four of us went to Fremont Street where we found a great biker bar called Hogs and Heifers. It’s very much like a Coyote Ugly bar. Bras hanging from the top of the bar, female bartenders in jeans or short shorts and leather bras, lots of beer spilling, bar top dancing, loud music and raucous entertainment.

Here’s a pic of the bartenders dancing:

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And then Angie and I got up on the bar to dance, too:

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Okay, so this was the highlight of the trip for me, mainly because at my *cough*advanced age*cough*, I could actually get UP onto the bar. Hey, the damn thing was chest high. So…huge accomplishment. Actually it was tons of fun.

And now I’m exhausted and have to go wrestle with laundry and galleys. Back to real life.
Did I miss anything exciting around blogland while I was gone?

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 by Jaci
Heads Up On A Contest

No…not mine. Not yet anyway

But Nalini Singh, author of the oh so rockin awesome Psy/Changeling series, is premiering a brand new series next month with her book Angel’s Blood. And right now she’s running a contest where you have a chance to win a $100 online bookstore gift certificate as well as some amazing ARCs. One of the ARCs being given away is RIDING ON INSTINCT. So head on over there and join in every day. You might win!

Here’s the link

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 by Jaci
Vegas Update

Yes, I’m blogging from Vegas. One day left and I’m exhausted (but not broke yet…yay!).

We’re having a blast. Flight here was good…I slept most of the way which is always a great way to travel. Heh.
Angie and I have shopped til we dropped (omg there a gozillion outlet malls in Vegas. Whee!). Biker Dude and I took a nice desert ride yesterday and toured Hoover Dam. Very cool.

Last night Angie and her hubby and Biker Dude and I went to Fremont Street and hung out at Hogs and Heifers saloon. Angie and I got up and danced on the bar ala Coyote Ugly. No…I’m not kidding. Pictures to follow when I get home. Heh

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 by Jaci
So Today’s My Birthday

And for my birthday, I’m giving y’all a present - a new hint for my RIDING ON INSTINCT upcoming contest giveaway.

Here it is:

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I know…y’all love me don’t you? :giggle:

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 by Jaci
How Cool Is This?

I get this list every Tuesday from Publisher’s Marketplace, listing top Kindle sales and Top movers and shakers. Look what book is on the Movers and Shakers list for the week:

Week ending February 14

Kindle Bestsellers
Ur - Stephen King (Storyville)
Run for Your Life - James Patterson (Little, Brown)
The Shack - William P. Young (Windblown)
The Reader - Bernhard Schlink (Vintage)
Outliers - Malcolm Gladwell (Little, Brown)
The Yankee Years - Tom Verducci and Joe Torre (Doubleday)
Plum Spooky - Janet Evanovich (St. Martin’s)
Breaking Dawn - Stephenie Meyer (Little, Brown)
The Kindle Cookbook - David Emberson (Rohala)
Eclipse - Stephenie Meyer (Little, Brown)

Top Movers & Shakers
New Deal or Raw Deal? - Burton W. Folsom, Jr. (Simon & Schuster) +3833%
Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To: Divine Answers to Life’s Most Difficult Problems - Anthony Destefano (Doubleday) +3400%
Riding Wild - Jaci Burton (Berkley) +1500%
Final Jeopardy - Linda Fairstein (Pocket) +1400%
Out of Range - C.J. Box (Berkley) +1200%

Wooo hooo!

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 by Jaci
The New Harley

So I’m running around like crazy doing laundry, trying to do these galleys before we leave for Las Vegas, I have a hair appt today and I need to go to the post office. And my my brain is full with my to do list and I have nothing of value to blog about.

That means today you get pictures of our new Harley! (I know…you’re excited aren’t you?) We added a few features after we got the bike (’we’ meaning Biker Dude, of course :giggle: ) so I waited to post pics. But now she’s all pretty and perfect and ready for her debut.

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And can I just say that it sucks buying a new bike in the winter when you want it warm enough to ride and most days are just freakin’ cold? Come on spring!

And the bike needs a name don’t you think? Maybe I should have a contest to name her….