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If you are lucky enough to be heading out to the annual RT convention this week here are the places that you will be able to find Jeaniene Frost while you are there.
Wednesday, May 1st
3:45 – 4:45pm
(Craft) Shifters, Weres, Vamps and Fae: Find out why urban fantasy and paranormal romance authors love writing nonhuman heroines and heroes. From revisiting old legends to creating new species, how do authors make their creatures both beloved and identifiable? Unlock some insider secrets about the authors’ favorite characters, and — for aspiring authors — tricks and tips on how to effectively make your supernatural beings all-too real.
Moderator: Andria Holley. Panelists: Jennifer L. Armentrout, Alyssa Day, Jeaniene Frost and Yasmine Galenorn.
Location: Ballroom Level. Room: Chicago A
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Blood Lite: Humor can make the best of any bad situation, and being undead is no laughing matter — or is it? Come share a chuckle as bestselling vampire fiction authors discuss why humor is the best protection against the darkness of the undead.
Captain: Caridad Pinerio. Panelists: Cat Adams (C.T. Adams), Jeaniene Frost, Susan and Clay Griffith, Molly Harper, Jeri-Smith Ready and Elisabeth Staab.
Location: Mezzanine Level; Room: Empire A
Thursday, May 2nd
10:00am – 11:00am
(Urban fantasy) A Man in a Woman’s World: Urban fantasy heroines aren’t the only ones kicking ass; their heroes are right by their sides. But how do you handle writing a male point of view when you’re a woman? Come talk with this panel of authoresses about getting inside the heads of the opposite sex. We’ll discuss how to decide on narration style, how to (gasp!) handle sex and romance, and — most importantly — how to make it all believable.
Captain: Richelle Mead. Moderator: Nicole Peeler. Panelists: Jeaniene Frost, Jackie Kessler (a.k.a. Jackie Morse Kessler, Caitlin Kittredge, and K.A. Stewart.
Location: Mezzanine Level. Room: Empire A
11:15am – 12:15am
(New Adult) Coming of Age: New Adult Fiction: Remember frat parties? Your crappy first apartment — and your hot neighbor? Those were some drama-filled years. Yet publishing wisdom was, don’t write a book set in college or in the years just after, no one will buy it. But thanks to an ever-expanding young adult market and the self-publishing revolution, there’s a hot new genre: New Adult. Set in those drama-filled college and post-college years, New Adult stars protagonists ages 18 to 25. Want to break into this hot new market? Come hear from these bestelling, New Adult authors. How hot is too hot? Which publishers are buying? What are the boundaries to breaking in? We’ll tell all.
Moderator: Elissa Petruzzi. Panelists: Jennifer L. Armentrout, Cora Carmack, Jeaniene Frost and Molly McAdams.
Location: Mezzanine Level. Room: Chouteau A
1:30pm – 2:30pm
(Paranormal) Fated To Be Mated or Catch Me If You Can: Writing believable, passionate couples set in paranormal worlds where the normal dating rules don’t always apply (or do they?).
Captain: Jeaniene Frost. Panelists: Kerrelyn Sparks, Yasmine Galenorn, Alma Katsu and Lara Adrian.
Location: Mezzanine Level. Room: Empire A
Friday, May 3rd
10:00am – 11:00am
(Paranormal) The Long Kiss Goodnight: Benefits, drawbacks, and how-to’s of writing a recurring hero/heroine series in paranormal romance where the happily-ever-after doesn’t come in the first book.
Captain: Jeaniene Frost. Panelists: Pamela Palmer, Molly Harper, Rachel Vincent, Ilona Andrews.
Location: Mezzanine Level. Room: Empire A
1:00 – 2:30pm
Awards ceremony. Exhibit Hall B located on the Mezzanine Level. Accepting award for Best Vampire Romance for Once Burned.
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Avon Mixer and book giveaway (free books, drinks, and food!)
Location: Lobby Level. Room: Gillham Hall
Saturday, May 4th
11:00 am – 2:00pm
Giant Book Fair. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. I will sign anything you bring me (books from home, notepads, e-readers, e-reader covers, etc)
Location: Mezzanine Level. Room: Exhibit Hall A
April 29th, 2013 at 10:15 pm
Wishing Nick Gauthier and author Sherrilyn Kenyon a very Happy Release Day as Inferno, Book 4 in the Chronicles of Nick, hits the shelves today. Have fun at the prom tonight – Wish I could be at The Factory in Franklin, TN to celebrate with everyone!
For those interested in getting a last-minute prom ticket check out the information below:
Come one, come all! Lassez les bons temps rouler!
Tuesday, April 9th *is* the launch party of Inferno to mark when it hits the store shelves and sets them on fire! Don’t miss out!
To celebrate Sherrilyn and crew will be at:
LIBERTY HALL
The Factory
230 Franklin Rd
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 791-1777
TIME: 6 PM
Come and join us for the Nick prom (formal attire, your option which means you can come in jeans and a t-shirt- Nick would :) or full prom wear) Sherrilyn will be on hand to sign books and chat with fans. There will be refreshments and a DJ there to rock the night away, as well as prize drawings, throughout the night. Her publisher is sending over an interactive photo booth that has Nick logo on each photo strip that will enable you to upload your photo directly online to help spread the word that you were here and you saw the night they burned the Factory down!
The price of admission is $18.99 (plus tax). A ticket must be purchased for each attendee over the age of 10. The ticket will admit you to the event and comes with a book and a special gift pack of CON fun items.
You can prepurchase tickets by contacting:
Parnassus Books
3900 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN
615.953.2243
Or buy them at the door.
You will be able to buy some of the backlist (and other Kenyon merch) at the event and Sherri will be more than happy to sign them for you. Sherri will also be delighted to take photos with fans.
At 6 PM, Sherri will do a short Q&A and there will be giveaway drawings throughout the night.
Dianna Love will be on hand, too, to sign and meet fans, and make photos.
April 9th, 2013 at 10:51 am
THE TUCSON FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
University of Arizona campus
http://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/
SATURDAY, March 9th
Author Signing (books will be available for sale)
The Poisoned Pen booth – on the Mall
1:00-1:45
Diana Gabaldon
Also, Jenn McKinlay and Mary Doria Russell
Panel: Beauty with a Bow & Arrow – Gender Roles in SciFi Fantasy
UA Mall Tent
2:30 – 3:30
Panelists:
Diana Gabaldon
Sharon Skinner
Patrick Rothfuss
David Brin
(Panels and other Festival events are all followed by signing availability. What this means is that they hustle the panelists or speakers outside and seat them at tables for 45-60 minutes after the event. You can bring your own books from home to be signed, or you can buy books on the premises. The Festival bookstores—there are several scattered along the Mall—will normally carry only an author’s most recent book (probably SCOTTISH PRISONER, in Diana’s case), but several independent bookstores have booths and they’ll have a wider selection (The Poisoned Pen booth will likely have all of Diana’s books, for instance).
SUNDAY, March 10th
“Conversation with Diana Gabaldon”
Koffler Rm. 204
11:30
[This is a solo event; a local radio personality named Fred Ronstadt is interviewing Diana and she will probably read an excerpt or two.]
Author Signing (books available for sale)
Mostly Books – Booths 127-130 on the Mall
2:30 – 3:30
Panel: Epic Fiction
Koffler, Rm. 204
4:00
Panelists:
Diana Gabaldon
Patrick Rothfuss
Sam Sykes
March 8th, 2013 at 2:25 pm
There are a total of 31 nominations for the Audie Awards this year, including a few paranormal titles. What are the Audie Awards you ask? The Audies are held by the Audio Publishers Association to honor outstanding audiobooks and other spoken-word performances in 18 different categories . The winners will be announced at the Audies Gala on May 30, 2013, in New York City.
This year the Audies are going to be a star-studded event as actors Anne Hathaway, Claire Danes, Colin Firth, Diane Keaton, Dustin Hoffman, and Samuel L. Jackson are all among the narrators nominated.
Nominees of note, by category, include:
Classic
DRACULA
Bram Stoker
Read by Alan Cumming, Tim Curry, Simon Vance, Katherine Kellgren, Susan Duerden,
John Lee, Graeme Malcolm, Steven Crossley, Simon Prebble, James Adams (Audible, Inc.)
Fantasy
THE RESTORER
Amanda Stevens
Read by Khristine Hvam (Audible, Inc./ Harlequin Enterprises Ltd.)
Multi-Voiced Performance
DRACULA
Bram Stoker
Read by Alan Cumming, Tim Curry, Simon Vance, Katherine Kellgren, Susan Duerden,
John Lee, Graeme Malcolm, Steven Crossley, Simon Prebble, James Adams (Audible, Inc.)
Paranormal
THE GREYFRIAR
Clay Griffith, Susan Griffith
Read by James Marsters (Buzzy Multimedia Publishing)
GUNMETAL MAGIC
Ilona Andrews
Read by Renee Raudman (Tantor Media)
MY LIFE AS A WHITE TRASH ZOMBIE
Diana Rowland
Read by Allison McLemore (Audible, Inc.)
SPELLBOUND
Larry Correia
Read by Bronson Pinchot (Audible, Inc.)
THE BRIDE WORE BLACK LEATHER
Simon R. Green
Read by Marc Vietor (Audible, Inc.)
Teens
ENCHANTED
Alethea Kontis
Read by Katherine Kellgren (Brilliance Audio)
March 8th, 2013 at 8:30 am
Donna Grant released the first novella of a new four eBook series – Royal Chronicles – today, Prince of Desire. The series is available on Nook, Kindle, Kobo, and Smashwords. Book two, Prince of Seduction, follows on February 25th, while books three and four will be released on March 4th & 11th.
In other news, Donna announced that she has sold the audio rights to her Shield series and Tantor Audio will be producing the audio books. She also announced that her publisher has unfortunately decided to push back the print release of her Dark King novellas until next year, as well as the release dates of Midnight’s Kiss and Midnight’s Captive. Kiss and Captive are available for pre-order however for only $0.99 each.
Lara Adrian will be chatting live on Friday, February 22 at 7:00pm EST, hosted by Book Monster Reviews and Literal Addiction Paranormal Book Club.
Both websites will be featuring the Midnight Breed series all day on February 22nd and will include special giveaways at each website for an autographed, early copy of Edge of Dawn! Gear up for the event by reading my review of Edge of Dawn.
Edge is the eleventh book in Lara’s fabulous Midnight Breed series and it will be the first book in the series to be issued as a hardcover. Release day is Tuesday, February 26th and I will be giving away sets of Midnight Breed bookmarks & pens to celebrate. Stay tuned for more give-away info.
February 18th, 2013 at 2:06 pm
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Anyone who has followed Paranormal Bites for a while already knows that Sherrilyn Kenyon is one of my favourite authors and I absolutely adore her Dark-Hunter series. I love Sherri’s characters so much that I posted a Dark-Hunter, Dream-Hunter, Were-Hunter Character Gallery back in 2009 when this site first went live. Sherrilyn may have different images in her head but the gallery represents how I envision several of the characters.
Sherrilyn’s brother Steven Warchild happens to be a musician and he has paid his own tribute to several of Sherri’s characters by writing a soundtrack to the series. Those of you who will be attending the 24th Annual Anne Rice Vampire Lestat Fan Club’s Ball (Wolf Gift Ball) in New Orleans on October 26th are going to be able to see Steven perform several songs from the soundtrack, as he will be accompanying the ball’s Special Guest, Sherrilyn.
If you aren’t lucky enough to kick up your heels in NOLA this Halloween you can still check out Warchild on youtube and order a copy of the Dark-Hunter Soundtrack on OfficialWarchild.com
October 15th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
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If you’re heading out to Comic Con in New York this weekend be sure to check out Kim Harrison while you’re there. Her latest Hollows related book, the Into the Woods anthology, was just released yesterday and I’m loving it. Kim also has a new Hollows graphic novel releasing at the end of the month – Blood Crime – but you can pick up an early copy during her signing session on Friday.
Here is Kim’s NYCC Schedule:
Thursday, October 11
5:00PM – 6:00PM, 1A14
JUSTICE IS SERVED
Cops, P.I.’s, government agents and regular Joe’s (or Jane’s) fight for all that is good and just in these Science-Fiction and Fantasy tales, even if the villains are vampires, telepaths, and the magically gifted. These protagonists solve crimes, kick-ass, and don’t let anyone–supernatural or otherwise–stand in the way of justice. Myke Cole, Thomas E. Sniegoski, Jacqueline Carey, Christopher Bennet, G.T. Almasi, Kim Harrison, and possibly one more, who is still unconfirmed.
Friday, October 12
10:00-11:00
Blood Crime signing at the Del Rey booth #1120
1:15-2:15 PM
Justice is Served Panel Autographing Tables: 2, 3, 4, hall 1B
3:00 PM
INTO (AND OUT OF) THE HOLLOWS
Unbound Author Stage. This is Kim’s solo panel. She’ll be talking about the last few books in the Hollows and what might come next.
Saturday, October 13
1:30-2:30 PM Room A108
HOCUS POCUS: MAGIC & MONSTERS IN SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY
Science-Fiction and Fantasy authors discuss the costs and consequences of “magic” in their novels. Moderator Beth Revis will have authors Andrea Cremer, Jacqueline Carey, Jocelynn Drake, Kim Harrison, Max Gladstone, Cecil Castellucci, Victoria Schwab, and Richard Kadrey dishing about the scary, hairy, and dangerous creatures that lurk in the worlds they have created.
2:45-3:45 PM
Hocus Pocus Panel Autographing Tables: 2, 3, 4
4:30-5:30
Booth Signing—HarperCollins Booth #1004, with Richard Kadrey, Jocelynn Drake, and Brom
October 10th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
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We’re just a couple of days away from DragonCon 2012, Peeps, and the fabulous LKH is going to be in attendance again this year. Here is her schedule:
August 28th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
DragonCon is held every Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, GA. For more info, please visit http://dragoncon.org/
Sherrilyn’s booth will be in the Imperial Ballroom 1000 just inside the door in its usual place. There will be giveaways all weekend (while supplies last) and a ton of new Menyon gear and books that include Menyon Gift Baskets for the diehard fan. They will also have some of the Dance With The Devil hardcovers.
Sherri will be at the con the entire time.
THURSDAY Night, Aug 30
11:30 PM
Marriott’s Atrium Ballroom.
Sherri’s brother Warchild will be playing and she’ll be there in the crowd to cheer him on. It’s a charity event and we’ll have fun items as prizes.
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FRIDAY Aug 31
Title: The Good, the Bad and the Undead
Description: The never-ending appeal of vampires
Time: Fri 11:30 am Location: Centennial I – Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: Interview with Sherrilyn Kenyon
Description: Q&A with the bestselling author of the Dark-Hunter series.
Time: Fri 01:00 pm Location: Regency VI – VII – Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: Time Untime End of the World Extravaganza
Description: Celebrate the end of the world, win prizes, and enter your favorite character costume from Sherrilyn’s books in the End of the World Costume Contest.
Time: Fri 08:30 pm Location: Capitol Ballroom – Sheraton (Length: 2.5 Hours)
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SATURDAY September 1
Title: NY Times Bestsellers Tell All
Description: The Pros discuss how they got where they are today. Topics include craft, marketing and trends.
Time: Sat 11:30 am Location: Regency VI – VII – Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
***Please note that since we don’t know where we’ll be in the parade, we don’t know if Sherri will be on time. She will have to sprint from the back of the Marriott to get to the Hyatt and will be there as fast as she can, but she will most likely be late to the panel.
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Title: Urban Fantasy – What exactly is it?
Description: What makes urban fantasy different than other kinds of fantasy?
Time: Sat 04:00 pm Location: Centennial I – Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: Autograph Session
Time: Sat 05:30 pm Location: M301 – M304 – Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
***Please note that DC is wonderful to give Sherri the last signing spot of the day and they will allow her to stay after the hour to accommodate all the fans in her line. She will not leave until everyone get their books signed.
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SUNDAY September 2
Title: First Ladies of Fantasy
Time: Sun 10:00 am Location: Regency VI – VII – Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: This Is My Boomstick!
Description: Fans of the Evil Dead, unite!
Time: Sun 02:30 pm Location: Embassy A-B – Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: Masquerade
Description: Dragon*Con is proud to once again present the largest and most spectacular masquerade costume contest in the known and unknown universe.
Time: Sun 08:30 pm Location: Centennial I – III – Hyatt (Length: 2.5 Hours)
Judge for panel
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MONDAY September 3
Title: Autograph Session
Time: Mon 11:30 am Location: M301 – M304 – Marriott (Length: 1 Hour) Please try to make her earlier signing as she won’t be able to stay longer than her 1 hour slot on Monday. They will be cutting the line so that other authors will have a chance to meet their fans, too.
August 23rd, 2012 at 11:06 pm
Richelle Mead Signing – KY
Wednesday, June 13
7:00 pm
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
161 Lexington Green Circle
Lexington, KY
(859) 273-2911
Laurell K. Hamilton Signing – GA
Wednesday, June 13
7:00 pm
Barnes & Noble
2900 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
Pre-signed copies of Kiss the Dead will be available for purchase at the event. Laurell will answer questions from the audience and after will greet readers and take photos.
Lauren Kate Signing – GA
Wednesday, June 13
7:00 pm
Barnes & Noble
Mansell Crossings Shopping Center
7660 Northpoint Parkway, Ste 200
Alpharetta, GA 30022
June 13th, 2012 at 10:52 am
Con season is in full swing as summer approaches and several authors are also hitting the road to promote their latest releases. I will try to keep you updated on all of the latest happenings. If I seem to be missing an event either the Event Calendar page or on our Event listings on Facebook please don’t hesitate to contact me and I’ll add it to both locations.
This Weekend:
BayCon 2012 (30th Anniversary)
Writer Guest of Honor: Brandon Sanderson
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054
ConQuest 43
Paranormal Romance Special Guest – Shannon K. Butcher
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
Kansas City, MO
Next Week:
Lori Foster Annual Reader & Author Get Together
June 1 – 2
A weekend of fun with authors, readers, publishers, editors and agents including Lori Foster, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Lora Leigh, Virna DePaul, Jacquelyn Frank, Leanna Renee Hieber, Shiloh Walker, and more!
Cincinnati Marriott North at Union Center
6189 Muhlhauser Road, Westchester, Ohio
ConCarolinas 2012
June 1 – 3
Writer Guests include Faith Hunter (Skinwalker series), Kalayna Price (Alex Craft series), Stella Price (several paranormal series with co-writer Audra Price), Carrie Ryan (Forest of Hands and Teeth series) and many more!
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 J.M. Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
Philadelphia Comic Con 2012
June 1 – 3
Actor Guests include Chris Hemsworth, Paul Wesley, Norman Reedus, Sam Trammell, and James Marsters among several others.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
Sherrilyn Kenyon Signing
June 2
Cincinnati Marriott North at Union Center
6189 Muhlhauser Road, West Chester, OH 45069
Pamela Palmer Signing
June 3
Anderson’s Bookshop Naperville
123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, IL 60540
May 24th, 2012 at 11:41 am
Saturday, April 14th
4:00-5:00 pm Autographing
Authors: Charlaine Harris, Karina Cooper, Jeaniene Frost, Christina Henry, Chloe Neill, Pamela Palmer, Kerrelyn Sparks at Autographing Tables 1, 2 and 3.
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Panel: WE’RE NO ANGELS: The Leading Ladies of Paranormal/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Karina Cooper, Jeaniene Frost, Charlaine Harris, Christina Henry, Chloe Neill, Pamela Palmer, Kerrelyn Sparks
Moderator: Gwen Reyes, Fresh Fiction
Location: N427bc
April 7th, 2012 at 8:00 am
