Blog of Author Christine d’Abo
Hello everyone!!
*runs around the room giving high-fives*
December is flying by at a rapid rate. I can’t believe Christmas is going to be here in two weeks! I guess that means I better get my butt in gear and mail off that box to my sister (she is used to my procrastination).
Happy Friday everyone!! It’s a beautiful day here in Christineland and I’m looking forward to enjoying it. This weekend I’ll be puttering around my new house, doing a lot of the outdoor things I’d been putting off. Weeding, watering and clipping.
But while I’m out doing that, I’ll be working on my latest WIP in my head. I’m nearly done the first draft and would like to get everything wrapped up by the end of July. Then, I’ll be taking August off. I hope. 
Today marks the print release of Don’t Ask, Never Tell. This is the anthology that Chasing Phoenix will be appearing in. I’m there along side my good friends Wylie Kinson with her story Law Of Averages, and JK Coi and her story The Morning After.
Of course I would hope you would like to read Chasing Phoenix, but if you haven’t read the other two stories in this antho, you really must. Let’s say I’m completely honored to be included in a book with these two lovely ladies.
I’ve also learned that The Bond That Consumes Us is 
making it’s way to print on Tuesday, July 12th!!! This is book three in the Eternal Bond series, and I think my personal favorite. Taber was one of those characters who came to me complete, brooding and very male. To be able to hold this book in my hands will be a treat I can’t explain.
Finally, I’m excited about Torchwood starting up tonight. Now, I’m still torn. I hated the end of Children of Earth.
SPOILER ALERT – Stop reading if you don’t want to know.
*waiting*
Okay, so Ianto was my favorite character. Yes, I was devastated that he was killed off. That wasn’t my issue with the show. They killed kids. I don’t watch any shows that hurt children. It’s my own personal quirk. There is enough of that shit going on in real life, that I don’t want to see it in my entertainment. I honestly didn’t think I would even want to see the show again.
*okay spoilers done*
However, I’m an addict. And I love Captain Jack. So….much to my husband’s tease about me flip-flopping…I’m going to give Miracle Day a shot. If they behave themselves, I’ll keep watching.
Predictions from me…
Rhys will die by the end of the series.
Knowing me, I’ll post some reactions a bit later on. 
Have a great weekend everyone!
This week is going to be awesome! I have more than a few good things going on in my world over the next few days.
Today is actually my husband’s 40th birthday. I met him when he was 17 and he’s been in my life ever since. We had a wonderful party for him on the weekend and today we plan on taking it easy.
Happy Birthday sweetie!!
On Wednesday I’ll be celebrating the release of No Master. This is book three in my Bounty series (space pirates) and I’m scared/excited for it to hit the cyber-world. Writing this book was a love/hate thing for me. It challenged me in many ways as a writer. I wanted the story to be dark, but I needed to make sure I could find a way out for both Korbin and Zain. I hope the end result will be enjoyable for everyone.
I just found out this morning that my novella, Chasing Phoenix, will be available in print on Friday! I’m excited for the story to be in an anthology entitled, Don ‘t Ask, Never Tell, with my good friends Wylie Kinson and JK Coi. These are all very sexy and fun stories, so I hope you’ll check them out.
Finally, on July 8th the new Torchwood series premiers! Now, we all remember my bitterness toward my favorite show at the end of Children of Earth (still sad), but after 
two years of mourning, I’ve decided to give it a shot. I mean, Bill Pullman is the villain in this…and I still have a soft spot for John Barrowman as Captain Jack Harkness. I’ll be doing some spoiler free reaction posts for anyone who cares to see.
Sooooo that’s me this week. As always, you can check out my insane daily musings on Twitter, and see what I’ve been reading over on Goodreads.
Woohoo!! I was away at an event yesterday (there will be a blog post about it soon – amazing!) and when I came home I was greeted with a wonderful surprise.
Girls Who Bite! the lesbian vampire anthology that my story Bound Lust appears in, is now available for pre-order on Amazon! Not only that, the release date has been moved up to September 13th!!
Here’s the cover and I have to say it’s sexy creepy. I love it.
If you want to help us out and increase the visibility of the book, pop onto Amazon and “Like” the book. This helps move us up the ranks. And hey, if you want to pre-order it too, I won’t say no.
*does a snoopy dance*
ZOMG! We were sent the cover for the Agony/Ecstasy Berkley Heat anthology yesterday! It’s one of those cool upside-down covers with so much awesomeness, I giggled when I first saw it.
*drool*
The release date for the anthology is slated for Tuesday, December 6, 2011. There will be lots of cool bits coming between now and then. Until then, we have the cover…
Sunday is supposed to be a day for reflection. As I sit here on my bed, cup of coffee in hand, I’m trying to get my head around a lot of news I’ve received recently. Thankfully, most of it is good! I thought I’d share with you some of the things coming up in the Christineland.
In Print
I found out on Friday that not one, or two, but three of my Ellora’s Cave books will be coming out in print in 2011! For those of you collecting the paperbacks, both The Bond That Consumes Us and The Bond That Saves Us will be hitting the shelves. I’m also thrilled to have learned that Primal Elements will also be coming out in print! I’ll keep you posted on any other updates.
New Sales
I have a very exciting new sale that I am desperate to announce, but I can’t quite yet. I just received the contract and will be sending it in shortly (must give it a good read through first). Let’s just say I’m VERY excited with this one.
EDIT: Hell, I just read the contract and signed, so I’m going to announce it anyway! I’m thrilled to say that my short story, Bruised Ego, will be in the November 2011 Berkley anthology, Agony and Ecstacy. To say I’m still in shock is an understatement. I have to thank J.K Coi for encouraging (making) me write this story right before the deadline. Even better? Her story also got in!!!
Reviews
Thank you to everyone who has bought and read No Remedy! I have received a ton of emails on this book and many people are also going back to read No Quarter. I had this review from Carla at RomFan Reviews pop up in my Google Alerts. They gave No Remedy a five hunk rating! Thanks to them and please check out their other reviews.
I know I’ve said it before, but to everyone who has taken the time to either place a review on Goodreads, the Ellora’s Cave site, a blog or even sent me an email – THANK YOU! Your comments mean so much to me.
Coming Soon
I have two releases coming out in the next few weeks! Commanding Acquisitions is my first novella in the 1-800-DOM-help series from Ellora’s Cave. Writing this book was like a gift from my (smutty) muse. Simon and Gavin came to me complete (with a bow around their necks) and the story setup really flowed. I am really excited it will be out on November 10th and I hope to have the cover to share with you shortly.
In addition, I have a short story coming out as part of the EC Merry Kinkmas line. My story Firm Touch will be out on December 6th and has to deal with….
*drum roll*
M/M Fisting.
*and waits for the audience to breath again*
I know what you’re thinking, but it is a very thinking/smutty book. According to my beta readers, it’s pretty hot too LOL! I’ll have to wait to see what you all think about it.
In Progress
With all this going on, I’m not slowing down. I am currently working on No Master, which is book three in my space pirate series. This one is dealing with Korbin, the Admiral of the Black and Zain Strand, his second in command. I’m about a third of the way through I am hoping to have it finished by the end of December.
I’ll be working on a different book for NaNoWriMo. I’m still working out all the details, but the book will be three interconnected novellas. Should be a lot of fun.
I also have plans to do a second book for the 1-800-DOM-help series. More on that once I get it done.
Well, that’s me. As always, I’ll keep people posted of updates as they happen. I wish everyone a fantastic week!
Shortly after the sale of my first book to Ellora’s Cave, I met the wonderful and talented Renee Field. We attending the same RWA meetings and hit it off.
One night over coffee we got discussing an idea about writing a book together. Two brothers and two sisters, each falling in love while they fought the bad guys. The end result was a lot of late night writing sessions at Starbucks which gave us Sweet and Spicy Spells!
I have just learned that it is now available in print from Ellora’s Cave. If you buy it now, you can pick this little number up for the low, low price of $8!
Sweet and Spicy Spells
Two sisters, two brothers — and a whole lot of sexy spells.
Kisha hasn’t been able to cast a single correct spell. Not a good thing when you’re a witch. Kisha has two days to master her powers and Foster is the wizard who’s been sent to help. To kick-start her system, Kisha has to discover the uninhibited joys of orgasms, and Foster is more than happy to use his “wand” for the task.
Priscilla is perfect — tall, busty and beautiful. All Hallow’s Eve coincides with the annual Cauldron Cup where Priscilla has to defend her title. What she isn’t expecting is Zack Kane to zap back into her life after five years. Passion flares as spells and clothing fly.
When the siblings uncover a plot to assassinate the members of the witch council, they must put their differences aside to save the council…and themselves.
*does a snoopy dance*
OMG I just found out that The Bond That Heals Us is now available in print from Ellora’s Cave!! I’m totally bouncing here people.
The Bond That Heals Us
Second in the Eternal Bond seriesSara has been so busy saving the lives of others, her own life has passed her by. But when a mysterious alien captain crash lands his ship on the Eurus colony, Sara feels an unexplained attraction to him and decides to throw herself into an unexpected love affair.
The last thing Davin wants is to walk into a relationship with anyone, let alone a feisty human doctor. But when he is forced to stay on the colony, Davin can’t help but be drawn to Sara’s strength and spirit. As long as he can hide the true nature of his healing abilities from her, everything will be fine.
They tumble headlong into a fiery sexual relationship, drawing closer until events threaten to push them apart permanently. When a group of miners on the planet begins to exhibit unusual behavior, Davin must put his fears aside and work with Sara to save their lives. If he can’t open up to her, all may be lost.
If you have been waiting for this one to come out, you can now purchase it direct from Ellora’s Cave for the fantastic price of $10. Please check out the link here.
So maybe I need to post more blogs becasue yesterday, I was seriously motivated. I managed to get my read through done for my submission. Cut quite a bit, tightened some more and even got it off to my fantastic critique partners. I got through a contest entry (mostly) before I fell asleep at my keyboard.A very productive night.
I got stuff done! *does a snoopy dance
Today, I managed to get about a 1000 words written on my WIP before heading out to work. It was early morning, so I may have to tweak when I get to read it over tonight. Still, forward motion is positive. I also have a plan for another story that is half done.Been turning that puppy over in my mind all day.
I think what I need to do is make myself a bit of a project plan. What I want to work on and when I hope to have it finished by. I’m a task list kind of girl, so having things to check off makes me happy. I’ll give that a think.
The good news is that the writing is finally happening again. The editing is going well. I should have a release date for The Bond That Saves Us soon. You can pre-order All Bottled Up on both Amazon and Chapters websites (I giggled when I saw that last one), and I’ll have at least one more print book out by October.
I am a happy author today.
It’s out! It’s out!!!
My very first print book is available today from Ellora’s Cave. The Bond That Ties Us introduces us to the Eurus colony, and the ongoing war between the Briel and Ecada. When Haylie and Kamran meet, it’s a bit more than love at first sight. The physical bond between them is so powerful, neither are able to resist them.
When I first wrote this story, I had no idea the impact it would have on me as a person, or the fact it would launch my writing career. I started it with the intent of writing a book that I would enjoy reading. I’m so thankful other people have also enjoyed it.
You can buy it directly from Ellora’s Cave Here!
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