First, a huge thank-you to you, readers! Because of your support, Bound By Flames, Night Prince book three, rocked the bestseller lists in its first week out, hitting at:
#6 New York Times mass market fiction, #9 New York Times ebook fiction, #10 New York Times Print & Ebook combined, #12 USA Today, #6 Wall Street Journal ebook, #10 Wall Street Journal combined fiction, #34 Amazon general ebook fiction, and #24 Publishers Weekly mass market fiction.
I am tremendously awed and humbled by the above. Vlad, the arrogant vampire, would of course think that he deserved all of it ;). So, you get big, thankful smooches from me, an electric high-five from Leila and a fiery hug from Vlad for showing Bound By Flames all the love during its debut week. If you haven’t gotten your copy yet, you can order from Amazon, Barnes&Noble,BooksAMillion, Malaprops, Powells, Indiebound, iBooks, Audible.com,Downpour or your favorite book store.
As I mentioned in my previous post, I traveled for BBF’s release. First stop was Malaprops Book Store in Asheville, NC. This store usually hosts my releases and I had a wonderful time as always. Thanks to all the brave readers who ventured out on a frigid January evening to celebrate the release with me! Here’s a photo from that night, courtesy of Kim at Paranormally Yours Twitter feed. You may notice that I look a little different in these pics than in my “official” author picture. Since then, I’ve cut my hair, changed the color back to red and maybe gained a pound or two *wink*. The hair color and cut I’m keeping; the pounds I’d like to lose. Ah, carbs. I love you with a mad, reckless love, as my hips can attest.
Next up was Avon Book’s KissCon in Saratoga, FL. This was a multi-author event and it was more than a signing. Readers who attended were treated to an hour of wine, treats and mingling, then a panel with trivia question and giveaways, and finally, the group signing. I’ll come right out and say that I like group events more than single-author ones. For one, it’s more fun for me to have someone else (or several someones) to talk about books with, and two, I think readers get a lot more out of hearing and meeting many authors versus just one. I know I learn a lot from these group discussions – like Julia Quinn announcing the second-most-common motorcycle injury…OUCH! – and I assume that readers do, too. Here are some pics from that event.
My next stop to celebrate Bound By Flames’ release will be ApollyCon in Philadelphia, PA on the 28th. This is another multi-author event, and check out the lineup!
I would like to offer condolences for the lose of your uncle. He is in a better place.
I just have to tell you I absolutely love your books, I have all of cat and bones and class also you are a great writer.
Skip and I both really liked BBF! Sure would love to be in Philly. Like you said, what a lineup!
I’m sorry for your lost, it’s never easy. I love your books. Hope you’re doing well.
So sorry for the loss of your great uncle. What a wonderful thing that they got 68 years together.
Love BOUND BY FLAMES.
I’m glad your release party has gone off so well, and Vlad is right his books do deserve nothing less. You are an exceptional author and I always look forward to your books (I also pre-order them and watch with baited breath for the postman to deliver them).
On a more personal note for you and your family, I’m sorry for your loss.
Congratulations on a triumphant release! Love Bound By Flames! Already look forward to book 4!
So sorry for your loss!
I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s wonderful that you had such a cheerleader and support system for so long. May you and your family find peace and comfort.
Congratulations on the best seller list. I’m ready to dig into more Vlad with BBF, one of my most anticipated books of the year, so hopefully I will get the chance very soon. 🙂
I loved the third book. On of the best so far. I am so sorry to hear about your great Uncle Bob my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. 68 years together is such an awesome accomplishment. I bet your aunt has some wonderful stories about her life with your uncle.
I want to offer my condolences on the loss of your Uncle. Rest assured he knows the success of your latest adventures with Vlad. I would also like to tell you, I have EVERY book you have written, from the very 1st to the latest….while I love Cat and Bones….Vlad is my favorite. Congratulations for being on the best seller list. Maybe one day, I’ll be able to meet you in person! 🙂
Deepest sympathies to you ,your family and Aunt Dottie. It is so hard to lose beloved family members, no matter the age nor circumstance. Celebrate the 68 years of beloved matrimony, a remarkable achievement and the years you were able to spend with them.
sorry for your family loss its great that he supported your writing makes u a better writer because of the experiences he told u about love your books
I’m Sorry about your loss. And I am sure he would have been tickled to see your success with this book. Congratulations on the release, and my thoughts are with your family.
So sorry for your loss; I admire your aunt tremendously, 68 years is phenomenal, and to now have to learn to be alone must…she must be an awesomely brave woman!
Your books have brought so much pleasure to so many! thank you for sharing your gift!
Love, love Vlad but I miss Cat and Bones. Maybe they will return in the future. So sorry to hear about your Uncle Bob. When I saw “sad goodbye” it scared the crap out of me. My first thought was that (G-d forbid) your Dad was gone. Since the last scare with your Dad I think about him often and wish him well.
I am sorry for your losses.
I am also super disappointed you ended the night hundreds series. It was one of my favorites!