Hello everyone!

I found out this evening that all of my Cerridwen Press titles, Seductive Persuasion, Rhiannon’s Pride, and Sea Captain’s Ghost, as well as my Ellora’s Cave Sophisticate title Quarterback Blitz are on sale a Barnes and Noble for the Nook. Here’s a link to BN.com, http://productsearch.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.aspx?store=EBOOK&WRD=Frances+Stockton

Additionally, I recently learned that Rhiannon’s Pride is now available in Trade Paperback. Here’s the link for Cerridwen Press and Rhiannon’s Pride: http://www.jasminejade.com/p-8727-rhiannons-pride.aspx

My plan is to continue updating links and information right here on my blog, so please do check back often.

Until next time,

Frances

Hello everyone,

Happy Friday! It’s been a very long week for me, as I had minor surgery on Tuesday and ended up getting a migrain-type headache later that same day and was pretty sick.  I’ll spare the details, but let’s just say I’m glad that it’s the weekend and I’m fully recovered!

Anyway, if you scroll down, you’ll see that there’s an excellent interview with Katey Davis. It really is informative and I hope you’ll check it out. I also wanted to provide some links to Quarterback Blitz. While there are links in the ‘What’s New’ window, the following links will take you right to the book!

First up: Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Quarterback-Blitz-ebook/dp/B00413PIY0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1283519881&sr=1-4 for the Kindle. I love my Kindle 2 and downloaded the book in under 20 seconds. I’m not terribly technical, so I find direct download very easy. 

If you prefer the Sony or another reader device, Ellora’s Cave has a variety of different formats that are compatible with ereaders. Here’s a link to the Jasmine Jade/Ellora’s Cave site and link: http://www.jasminejade.com/ps-8560-138-quarterback-blitz.aspx

I hope you’ll check them out and don’t forget to stop by and leave a comment for Katey!

Until next time,

Frances

Greetings everyone!

I’m so excited today, because my good friend, Katey Davis, has agreed to do an interview.  Katey is a tattoo artist and has been for several years. Since my hero Kyran Black from Quarterback Blitz has tattoos, and his friend Phalen Maddox in the story owns a tattoo shop, I wanted to do some research on the culture of body art and tattoos. I learned a ton from Katey and hope that the following interview will inspire you or help with a character. She provides amazing insight into her world, debunking myths regarding her profession, and excellent information for writers and readers alike. So sit back, read through, and comment!

Anyone who comments over the next 3 days will be eligible for a trade paperback version of my book Rhiannon’s Pride! Don’t be shy. Katey and I will be monitoring the comments and look forward to hearing from you.

Without further delay, here’s Katey!

FS: Welcome Katey! I wanted to thank you for agreeing to be interviewed for my blog. It’s my hope that writers and readers alike will learn something new from someone that I know is very talented at her craft! To begin, would you take a minute and introduce yourself and tell us what you do for a living?
KD: Why thank you for choosing to interview me! My name is Katey Davis, a 21 year-old scorpio and Virginia native. I’ve been tattooing for three years at Danny’s Ancient Art Tattoo Studio in my hometown.

FS: Finally, what do you think are the most common misconceptions about tattooists, tattoos and tattoo shops?
KD: Funny you should ask that. As of now, I’m a young girl that wears more mainstream clothing, has a normal haircut, and no visible tattoos (unless I’m wearing shorts) or visible piercings. One of our current receptionists is a tall man with many visible tattoos, a mohawk, and a pierced ear who wears band t-shirts. Usually, when a customer comes in, they assume he is the artist and I’m the receptionist. Another thing people assume is that tattoo artists are partiers or heathens or punk anarchists or that we have checkered pasts or are devil worshippers. People will expect a shop to be full of bikers or drug addicts and some think that tattoos are only for those who went to jail. When in all honesty, we artists don’t get drunk every night and we don’t go out vandalizing. A lot of us actually vote, some of us regularly attend church, and our pasts are no different than anyone else’s. Our shop is typically filled with all sorts, from 18 year-old boys getting their first to 50 year-old women getting their first, from bikers to teachers, from nurses to policemen. And tattoos aren’t just for sailors anymore. But I can say this; the hugest difference, between my job and many other jobs, is that I’m allowed to say curse at any time, no matter who is present. That is my favorite luxury.

Greetings everyone!

Today, I’m wicked excited because Quarterback Blitz received an excellent review from Emily at Sensual Reads.com! Since this was my first step into the spicy romance world of Ellora’s Cave (my previous 3 releases were for Cerridwen Press), I admit I was a little anxious and nervous.

But now that the first review is in, I couldn’t wait to share. Here’s a direct link to the review: http://sensualreads.com/?p=4800

In celebration of the review, I wanted to let everyone know that I’m going to be hosting a special interview right here on my blog! My good friend Katey Davis is an artist, more so, she’s a tatooist and will be providing remarkable insight into the world of tattoo shops and body art.  Stay tuned, as I’m planning to showcase the interview right here tomorrow afternoon!

Until then, write well and read often,

Frances Stockton

Good morning!

And, happy Saturday. I hope everyone’s enjoying the weekend and what remains of summer. This summer has ‘flown’ by. As many of you know, my spicy Contemporary Romance, Quarterback Blitz, released from Ellora’s Cave Publishing on Wednesday August 18, 2010, and I’m still wicked excited about it! While more stories involving Kyran Black’s friends are in the works, today I’m taking a break from writing and hosting a List Mom Day at Ellorascavechat, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ellorascavechat/ where other EC authors will be participating and sharing their blurbs, excerpts and more. Starting at noon (EST) the informal format of a yahoo! group chat allows for visiting anytime during the day, so if you’re busy shopping or enjoying your Saturday, check in later or anytime, and you can find out the latest about EC authors and their work.

Of course, I’ll be posting tidbits and information about Quarterback Blitz, and hosting a contest which will last through the weekend. Contest information will be posted over at Ellorascavechat. To join the Yahoo! Group, follow this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ellorascavechat/

 Before I sign off here today, I wanted to send a quick shout out to Kim for commenting on my blog post the other day. I so appreciate the feedback and support!

May you all have an excellent weekend,

Frances Stockton

As a post script to my earlier blog entry, I wanted to extend a contest announcement made on the Ellorascavechat yahoo!group.  Here’s the info:

Since it’s Saturday and contest time, I thought I’d go ahead and announce my contest. Beginning today, Saturday August 21, 2010 and ending Wednesday August 25, 2010, anyone who answers the following question will be eligible to win a 25$ Amazon.com giftcard. The question: What is the mascot/character that Anna James portrays in Quarterback Blitz.

The answer is in the blurb and excerpt, and you can also check out my website, http://www.francesstockton.com or follow this link to Ellora’s Cave/Jasmine Jade: http://www.jasminejade.com/ps-8560-138-quarterback-blitz.aspx

When you have the answer email me at romance@francesstockton.com, and your name will be placed into a drawing for the Amazon.com giftcard. I will draw the winner first thing on Thursday morning, August 26th and announce it both here and on my blog http://www.francesstockton.com/blog/

I am so glad to have the chance to post excerpts today. I’ll check in throught the rest of the day, and if anyone has a question/comment regarding Quarterback Blitz, mascots, or my Cerridwen Press titles, please don’t hesitate to shout!

Frances Stockton
http://www.jasminejade.com/ps-8560-138-quarterback-blitz.aspx

I know I am! I’m over the moon with joy and excitement. My sexy Contemporary Romance, Quarterback Blitz, released today with Ellora’s Cave Publshing.

To celebrate, I thought I’d post a direct link to the book, blurb, and an excerpt. Over the next few days, I’ll pick a few more excerpts and post, as well as hosting a List Mom Day at Ellorascavechat on Saturday August 21, 2010. Tomorrow I’ll post a yahoo link for Ellorascavechat and you can join up. Other EC authors will be there posting about their books, and I’ll have a contest.

For now, enjoy a peak at Quarterback Blitz!! http://www.jasminejade.com/p-8560-quarterback-blitz.aspx You can find an excerpt through this link, as well as right here on my website.

Happy Day everyone, and congrats to my fellow EC authors with releases today.

Frances Stockton

Hello everyone!

I know it’s summer and if you’re like me and have children at home, life is quite hectic. Between taking care of dentist appointments, doctor check ups, an upcoming birthday (yes, for myself, but we won’t go into the age thing…LOL), and getting ready for Quarterback Blitz to be released on August 18, 2010, summer days simply fly by!

As to my question/topic for this post, RomantiCon, I wanted to give a great big shout out to the authors and readers and of Ellora’s Cave books, and also to the EC staff for planning and hosting the convention. The date is set for October 7-10, 2010 in Richfield, Ohio. Last year was the first year for EC’s convention, but this will be my first. I’m also excited because I’ll be still be celebrating my first EC contemporary release, and will also have information and signings for two of my Panthera series books from Cerridwen Press.

If you’d like to learn more about RomantiCon, follow this link: http://www.jasminejade.com/default.aspx?skinid=11 and click on the RomantiCon icon! I know many EC/CP authors would love to catch up with readers at the convention, and I hear the parties, social opportunities, workshops, and the Cavemen, will all be part of the experience! Ohio, here we come in October! 

Until next time,

Frances Stockton