Tuesday, June 21, 2011

WINNERS OF THE JUNE BLOG HOP (PARTY TIL' YOUR HEELS FLY OFF)

Thank you all for participating in this blog hop.

I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING WINNERS:

THIRD PLACE:(5 winners)
(Autographed Bookmarks)
1) Temperance
2) JLynn
3) Madame D
4) Ellen Elizabeth
5) Krissy

SECOND PLACE:(5 winners)
(.pdf E-Book of SH1 and an Autographed Bookmark)
1) Legallycaz
2) Tich
3) Krystal Larson
4) mmbourassa
5) chelseacarson1

FIRST PLACE:(1 winner)
(.pdf E-Book of SH1+SH2 & Autographed Bookmark)
1) June M

GRAND PRIZE:(1 winner)
(.pdf E-Book of SH1+SH2, Autographed Bookmark, AND the Spartan Heart Coffee Mug)
1) Shadowestr

YAY! CONGRATS TO ALL OF MY WINNERS! PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH YOUR MAILING ADDRESSES & E-MAIL ADDRESSES AT MY PERSONAL FB ACCOUNT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

For those of you who didn't win this time, but would still like to purchase Spartan Heart, Part One, and Spartan Heart, Part Two, please finds the purchase links on the left hand side of this blog for Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and for Astraea Press. You will love this Saga. Thank you all so much. xoxoxo

Kristine Cheney

Friday, June 10, 2011

PARTY 'TIL YOUR HEELS FLY OFF: MEGA AUTHOR BLOG HOP TOUR (JUNE 13-20)

WELCOME ABOARD TO THE
PARTY OF YOUR LIFETIME!

PARTY 'TILL YOUR HEELS FLY OFF:
MEGA AUTHOR BLOG HOP




TOUR RULES:

1)  HAVE FUN!!!

2)  INVITE ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS!!! SPREAD THE WORD!!!

3)  THIS TOUR STARTS:  Monday, June 13, at Midnight (Arizona Time)
      THIS TOUR ENDS: Monday, June 20, at Midnight (Arizona Time)
      Winners will be drawn and posted June 21st! *** 

4)  MEET AND MINGLE WITH ALL THE AUTHORS! EXPERIENCE A NEW PARTY DESTINATION AT EVERY STOP! PARTICIPATE IN EVERY BLOG CONTEST AND BE ENTERED FOR CHANCES TO WIN MULTIPLE PRIZES! EVERY BLOG VISITED IS ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO WIN!!

5)  PARTICIPATION AT ALL BLOGS IS RECOMMENDED, BUT NOT REQUIRED. REMEMBER, THE MORE BLOGS YOU HOP, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING PRIZES. EVERY AUTHOR IS WAITING TO MEET AND INTERACT WITH YOU, SO PLEASE BE SURE TO SHOW EVERY AUTHOR SOME LOVE!

6)  DID I MENTION TO HAVE FUN?  WHOO! HOO!! HERE WE GOOOOOOOOOOOO!

***Authors have full discretion to choose an alternate winner in the event any winner fails to claim their prize(s) within 72 hours of their name being posted or after notification of win, whichever comes first. Anyone who participates in this blog hop tour is subject to these rules***

WELCOME TO:
MASQUERADE

MASQUERADE: Somewhere, on a cool marble dance floor, festive dancers are twirling to the haunted echoes of cellos and violins. With the swoosh of floating ball gowns, mystery conceals the regal faces of high society Sirs and Madames. Plump, pouted lips are rouged dark with crimson. The seductive flutter of glittered lids and kohl-lined lashes tease masculine suitors with sultry, heated gazes. Staring through  the sculpted art of vibrant painted masks, you struggle to find what lies beneath the facade. Hidden in the shadows of plumed feathers, faceted jewels, and the recoiled bounce of corkscrew curls, you yearn to possess the unknown secrets of your soul.

The music stops, but only for a moment. Captured by the vivid green gaze glowing at you through the black satin finish of his mask, this pale, raven-haired suitor makes his way towards you. His stare never falters from your face. Holding your breath, your lungs begin to beg for air. The beat of your heart thunders against the bodice of your dress. Well aware of his hunt, every instinct promises the thrill of the chase. This handsome rogue has made you his prey. Approaching with long, confident strides, he stakes his claim with the fancy display of a gentleman's bow and the introduction of his name.

Dorien's knowing, emerald eyes twinkle with mischief. He slowly lifts your hand towards the rakish grin commandeering every delicious plain of his perfect, sculpted face. Groaning upon impact, the frigid feel of his mouth bestows a scandalous kiss on the inside flesh of your wrist. Pulled into the safety of his muscled embrace, the unnatural coolness of his touch ignites a fire that threatens to consume you. Leading you into the newest song of waltz, it's finally your turn to dance...only this time...it's forever. 

SPARTAN HEART:
LOSING IT ALL PLACES YOU
IN A POSITION TO GAIN EVERYTHING.

TIME MEANS NOTHING WHEN THE ONE DESTINED TO LOVE YOUR HEART HAS WAITED CENTURIES!





Sent away to college in America, Evangeline swore she would never return to England. Anger loses its value when tragedy forces her home to assume ownership of the family's beloved Greco-Roman museum.

Placing a foolish, drunken kiss on a Greek statue in the museum's basement, Evangeline unknowingly frees a Spartan prince from an evil oracle's curse. Suddenly, her lonely life is invaded by the rakish man with knowing emerald green eyes who never eats or sleeps, and seems to know her every thought and feeling.

Falling in love is dangerous, especially when it's with a man who has already been claimed by the bitter oracle Demona. From the moment of her kiss, Evangeline is swept into Dorien's world of mystery, danger, and passion. The Oracle's fury only mounts as they unravel Demona's darkest secrets, but not before Demona finds out about their unborn half-breed immortal twins.

Demona uses her knowledge of the future to manipulate, but sometimes love has a will, and a heart...of its own.

About the Author:
Kristine Cheney is 39, and is a published author with Astraea Press. She is currently writing the Spartan Heart Saga series and has released Spartan Heart, Part One, and Spartan Heart, Part Two. She is currently writing the next book in the series, Spartan Surrender, which is expected to be released by Fall 2011. Three more books are planned to follow. 

An Arizona native, Kristine lives in Surprise and has been married 21 years to her high school sweetheart Brett. She is the mother of Taryn, Brett, and Zackary, and is a young Grammy to Parker, Ivy, and baby Evely'nn. A huge labrador lover, she is also mom to yellow lab Magnus and to the very naughty (and huge) white Labra-doodle puppy Brody.

Hobbies include writing passionate love stories that involve chivalrous characters, dashing adventure, forked humor, and the ever-true good vs. evil dilemma. Her favorite place to relax is anywhere within close proximity to a beach or wooded lake. A huge history buff, she plans to one day make a trek across the US to get her fill of American wonder (with hubby, labs, and lap top in tow). She loves a good hot cup of coffee with Creme Brulee liquid creamer and sugar. A maestro with a bag of frosting, Wilton cake decorating lessons only fueled her artistic fire. She is pretty darn awesome at crankin' out a deluxe wedding, baby shower, or themed birthday cake that will make your toes curl.
*Please look to the left of this blog and add all of my links!* 
SPARTAN HEART CONTEST:

1)  Please click "Follow" on the left side of this blog! (I follow back!)

2)  Leave me a question or a comment here at my blog below. Please also leave your email address so I can notify you in case you are a winner!

3)  Go to my fan page at: www.facebook.com/AuthorKristineCheney and leave me a brief comment. If you like what you see, feel free to become a fan by "Liking" my page.
4) Click on my Twitter link and follow me at: www.twitter.com/SpartanHrtBooks  

5) If you have a Goodreads account, add me as a friend at: http://www.goodreads.com/authorkristinecheney
6)  Come back to my blog and click the link posted below to hop to the next blog contest! Good luck!

PRIZES FOR THIS CONTEST:

1) Grand Prize: A .pdf e-book of Spartan Heart, Part One, and Spartan Heart, Part Two, plus one Spartan Heart coffee mug, and two autographed bookmarks!!!

2) First Place Prize: A .pdf e-book of Spartan Heart, Part One, and Spartan Heart, Part Two, plus two autographed bookmarks!!!

3) Second Place Prizes:  Multiple winners will be chosen to receive a .pdf e-book of Spartan Heart, Part One, plus one autographed bookmark!!!

4) Third Place Prizes: Multiple winners will be chosen to receive an autographed bookmark!!!




Thank you for coming to my party!
I hope you had a fabulous time!

ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR
NEXT PARTY STOP AT
AUTHOR JOANNE KENRICK'S
DESTINATION?
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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

CHECK OUT MY JUNE AUTHOR OF THE MONTH INTERVIEW WITH BOOK CLUB SISTERS!!

COME CHECK OUT MY AWESOME AUTHOR OF THE MONTH INTERVIEW with the fabulous book page BOOK CLUB SISTERS on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=160264350706420! Make sure you say hello and check out that rockin' book page! 

xoxoxoxo

Kristine