Due to today’s tragedy surrounding the Boston Marathon, tonight’s Twitter party w/ @LauraWrightRom & @AlexandraIvy has been postponed until Thursday (4/18) 7-8pm EST
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by this mournful event.
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- Are you a paranormal romance fan?
- Are you always looking to get your hands on a new sexy series?
- Do you want the opportunity to ask questions about this new series co-authored by Bestselling authors Laura Wright and Alexandra Ivy?
Now’s your chance!! On Monday, April 15 from 8-9pm EST, USA Today Bestselling authors Laura Wright and Alexandra Ivy, will be hosting a Twitter party to answer reader questions and dish out some exclusive teasers and info on their newest installment of their sexy Bayou Heat series. You definitely don’t want to miss this party!
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Meet USA Today Bestselling Author Laura Wright
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USA Today Bestselling author of the Bestselling Mark of the Vampire series, Laura Wright spent the early years of her life immersed in the worlds of singing, acting and competitive ballroom dancing. But when she started writing, she knew she’d found her true calling. Laura lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband, two children, three dogs, two frogs and two fish. She’s been thrice nominated for a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award, and loves hearing from her readers.
Connect with Laura at:
Twitter ID | Facebook | Website | Goodreads author page | Blog | Amazon Author Page
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Meet NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author Alexandra Ivy
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NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Alexandra Ivy graduated from Truman University with a degree in theatre before deciding she preferred to bring her characters to life on paper rather than stage. Melding the traditional dark side of vampires and shape shifters with heart thumping romantic suspense, Alexandra’s Guardians of Eternity series quickly garnered readers’ attention, propelling Alexandra to the bestseller lists. She currently lives in Missouri with her extraordinarily patient husband and family.
Connect with Alexandra at:
Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Website | Blog
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Bayon/Jean-Baptiste: Bayou Heat; Coming 4/15/13
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Title: Bayon/Jean-Baptiste
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Series: Bayou Heat Series, #2
Heat Level: Hot
Tags/elements: Paranormal/shifters/romance/sensual
Publisher: Laura Wright/Alexandra Ivy
Publishing Date: April 15, 2013
Word Count: 40,000
Format: ebook
Back Cover Blurb:
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Series Overview:
New Year. New World. New Species.
LEGEND OF THE PANTERA
Hidden in the depths of the Louisiana bayous, the Pantera, have become little more than a legend to most humans. It’s rumored that in the ancient past twin sisters, born of magic, had created a sacred land and claimed it as their own. From that land was born creatures who were neither human or animal, but a mixture of the two.
Faster and stronger than humans, they have hyper acute senses, and when surrounded by the magic of the Wildlands they’re capable of shifting into pumas.
It was also whispered that they possess other gifts. Telepathy, witchcraft, immortality, and the ability to produce a musk that could enthrall mere mortals.
Mothers warned young girls never to roam alone near the swamps, convinced that they would be snatched by the Pantera, while young men were trained to avoid hunting anywhere near the protected Wildlands.
Not that the warnings were always successful.
What girl didn’t dream of being seduced by a gorgeous, mysterious stranger? And what young man didn’t want to try his skill against the most lethal predators?
As the years passed, however, the sightings of the Pantera became so rare that the rumors faded to myths.
Most believed the entire species had become extinct.
Sadly they weren’t entirely mistaken…
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Twitter Party Information:
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When: Monday, April 15, 2013; 8pm – 9pm EST
What: Twitter Party to celebrate the release of Bayon/Jean-Baptiste, book 2 of the new Bayou Heat series by Laura Wright and Alexandra Ivy
Hashtag: #BayouHeat
Hosts: @LauraWrightRom & @AlexandraIvy | Moderated by: @lit_connect
Prizes:
Pre-registration Prizes:
- 1 Digital copy of Raphael/Parish and Swag Bag!
- 1 Digital copy of Raphael/Parish and Swag Bag!
- 1 Digital copy of LEVET!
- 1 Signed ARC of ETERNAL DEMON with MOTV Swag!
- 1 Signed ARC of PREDATORY!
- 1 MOTV Swag Bag!
Twitter Party Door Prizes:
- 1 Digital copy of Bayon/Jean-Baptiste and Swag Bag!
- 1 Digital copy of Bayon/Jean-Baptiste and Swag Bag!
- 1 Digital copy of Eternal Beauty!
- 1 Signed ARC of Darkness Avenged!
- 1 $20.00 Amazon or B&N Gift Card!
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Pre-register & be entered for a chance to win one of the pre-registration prizes by utilizing the following widget.
- You do not have to pre-register to attend the event!
- The randomly drawn winners of both the pre-registration and door prizes will be announced during the Twitter party.
- All winners will have 24 hours to respond in order to claim their winning before a new winner is selected.
- News Article: Follow a #Hashtag and Join a #Twitter #Party
How much of yourself(personality/quirks etc) do you put into your books?
How crazy fun are the two of you when you get together in person? Do you ever write together or is it all done electronically? I think you’re both fantastic! Thanks.
What is the most interesting thing you’ve done while researching a book?
What made you decide on this series together?
Why did you choose this animal as the shifter and not something else?
Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night and immediatly have to write down your idea or story line?? I swear if I could wake up enough to write, I’d have some great ideas!
Do you have a special spot in your house or elsewhere,where you find it easier to write?
I would like to know if you plan to make more series together
Who is you favorite character you have ever written
Do the two of you get together and write in person or is it all done digitally?
Will these books be released in paperback at some point?
How did the two of you meet and begin writing together?
Where do you find inspiration to your books?
Love your joint writing, =) and this series. Is this something you´ll continue with when the series is done?
//linda
While working on a storyline together, how do the ideas of new characters/ plots come in? Are there many disagreements about how/ if they will work their way into the series?
do you brainstorm book ideas together or separately?
Do you find it hard to have a co-writer?
What was the best part writing Bayou Heat book 2 about Bayon & Jean-Baptiste for both of you?
Can’t wait to read their stories!
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How did you two decide to write together and what do you collaborate with each other?
have you ever had your idea clash in a book together or are ideas like that put aside for your own stories?
If you could shift into any animal, which one would you choose and why? theresa.esterline@gmail.com
where do you go for inspiration when you have writers block? what is the best advice you can give to new writers to help them get there books published and well loved?
how do two different writers manage to get two stories to mesh so well? Loved the first book waiting for the next one.
What romance/erotica word do you cringe at reading?
♥ Karielle @ Books à la Mode
Is working together like you thought it would be?
Do you use images of your heroes for inspiration while writing and will you share them with us?
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What made the two of you decide to do a series together?
When you have time, what books do you read?
What inspires you two to write in this genre? I love your books!
Do you base any of your characters on people that you know?
How much of the heroines are you or how you wish you were?
What made the two of you chose this specific genre or supernatural being to write about in your joint novel? I love both of your series separately and think you are amazing. sdylion(at)gmail(dot)com
What other authors do you read? What is you favorite genre of book to read and/or write?
How do you handle it when you have different ideas about a storyline? Also I have read many authors who say their characters “talk” to them and tell the story. Does co-writing a book interfere with that type of process?
Do you plan to extend on the currently known Bayou Heat series?
Do you put much of your everyday real lives into your writing? I know these are paranormal and fantasy, but I’m sure at least a small bit can be pulled from memory.
I would love to know where you go to find names for your characters. I can’t picture you ladies looking through baby name books. lol
How much research if any, went into writing these books?
How did you decide to team up? Had you previously discussed the Pantera world before combining forces or did that come after your decision to do this series together?
I already know you ladies love working together and are wonderful friends. What is one thing about the other that really gets on your nerves but you are too afraid to mention it?
Do you experience writer’s block? If so – how do you deal with it ?
Do you find it ‘easier’ to write as a duo?
What does the next six months look like for both of you in terms of writing, projects or events?
What is your favorite genre to read?
Do you see yourselves working together on other projects(books)?
What made you start to write together? How long have you been writing together and who comes up with the initial story lines/plots???
For Alexandra and Laura
What do you find the hardest part of the writing process to be and how do you overcome it?
Laura & Alexandra,
How did you two get together? What made you decide to write together?
Which scene was the hardest/easiest to write? Why?
How many books will be in the series?
Did you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
Are posters to the Bayou Heat book covers available for purchase or have you even thought about having them made. I want one for this next book Bayon/Jean Baptiste
Is there a ritual that you follow when writing?
Do you base any of your characters on people you know? Do you use anything from everyday happenings in your book? Do you listen to music while writing?
How do you decide what the major plot of the series is going to be (in any series of books you write)? How do you make sure you stick to that (especially if the book starts taking its own twists and turns)?
Where did you get you ideas for your book? Like for the bayou heat books?
Will there be more books to this series apart from the ones that have already been listed to come out?
What helps you both come up with personalities for your hero’s? I Love, LOVE LOVE Raphael’s & Parish was quite interesting as well. So I cant wait to get my hands on this next installment…hehe I love this series so please PLEASE keep them coming. Big Hugs
When you have gone as far as you plan to with Bayou Heat , do you have something new in mind to work on together?
I think about Levet like I do Jar Jar Binks, he’s there to provide a little comic relief when things get tense. Is that how you see him, Alexandra?
What was the draw to Louisiana bayous?
When will be the realease date of this series (bayou heat) in Germany?
Both of you Ladies are so busy how did you come up with the concept to write these amazing stories and how did you manage to find the time to write in tandem and still maintain your other schedules, not that I’m complaining me here is extremely grateful because I get so many more wonderful books to read you are both just wonderful writer and extremely kind people congratulations <3
What is your favorite Character in your series so far and why?
How jealous are the Roman brothers now that they are not the center.of attention?
How do you decide on who gets to write which character? Do you fight over the hot men you want to write about? Or are you civil (lol) and take turns?
I love following you both on Facebook. How difficult is it for you to shut down social media & “get to work”?
Besides the romance genre, is there any other genre that you would like to try writing?
okay! why Pantera?
If you fantasy were reality & you could chose to be mated to a shape shifter or a vampire, which would you want?
What made you want to do a books series together? Do you both right each book or do you pick who is going to write certain characters??
What method did you guys use to co-write together? For instance, did you each write a chapter, focus on a character, or build on each others ideas?
What was your favorite part about writing together?
How many books in this series?
As successful authors, fro pm our experience what would your #1 piece of advice be for aspiring writers?
From YOUR experience is what I meant lol sorry!
did you two know you wanted to write together or was this suggested by someone else? and why did you choose the shifter forms you chose?
Have you been long times friends and have decided to write books together, or did you meet each in the industry and form an AMAZING pairing?
Will there be full length novels of the Bayou Heat men? Because Raphael/Parish’s stories were over so quickly
What is your favorite cover?
As a lover of all things paranormal but new to this series… Before I start it what is it you would want me to know about it?
A cougar as a shifter is unusual – most of the cats I’ve seen in shifter books are tigers, lions and jaguars. Why the cougar, instead of a more exotic cat? Is it modeled after a real-life cat group facing extinction, like the Florida panther?
What gave you the idea for this set of books? By the way i love both of your books:)
Was wondering if either of you had ever tested a story by publishing it on an online site such as fanfiction or twilighted? Seems like I am seeing quite a few stories that have been published on one of those venues make it to e-books or bound volume so it has made me curious how many authors are taking advantage of that avenue for feedback.
Who was your heart throb when you were a teenager?
Do you think any of your other series will cross over into the pantera world.
What man “inspired” Bayon and Jean Baptiste
Do you find that it is easier to write first thing in the morning or late at night? What snack food or drink do you absolutely have to have while writing?
What inspired you to write these stories together?
Do you listen to music to get your creative juices flowing? If so, what kind?
I hope I’m doing this correctly. Are you going to make Julia pregnant and if so how about twins? Plus how do you decide which characters you’ll feature next? And why do authors leave us hanging?
How do you get the inspiration for the super-sexy men in your books?
Of your books, which are your favorite covers?
What’s it like writing a book together?
What is the craziest thing you ever wanted to write about in a book?
Do you write a whole bio for all your characters before you start a book/series, like the whole of the person comes to you at once, or do they develop as the story does?
Do you get inspiration for your characters from people that you know?
What is your favorite thing about writing?
When will either one of you or both of you be coming to Dallas,Texas??? I would love to meet y’all!!!!
What is your favorite novel?
Have you personally had paranormal experiences?
Do either of you work a day job still or do you solely write?btw I ♥♥♥ the results of the collaboration between you two.
why did yall choose to write paranormal? I love Bayou Heat
Do you plan one going past book six on this series? Or will it come to a conclusion on book six?
Hi – I am late to register, the rafflecopter isn’t loading for me to enter, can you help, I will be attending the twitter party Thur evening, talk with you then
How do derive at names for your characters. Naming to me is so very important. Do they just come to you? Do you use a baby name book? Do you actually research the meaning of names before you name a character…to fit the character’s desired personality traits?
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