Guest Post with Author Paige Tyler and Giveaway #CMCon16

Meet Paige Tyler author of In the Company of Wolves and one of the featured authors that will be at the Coastal Magic Convention in February in Daytona Beach.

Paige Tyler is a USA Today Bestselling Author of sexy, romantic fiction. She and her very own military hero (also known as her husband) live on the beautiful Florida coast with their adorable fur baby (also known as their dog). Paige graduated with a degree in education, but decided to pursue her passion and write books about hunky alpha males and the kickbutt heroines who fall in love with them.

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Interview with Author Tawdra Kandle and Giveaway #CMCon16

Meet Tawdra Kandle author of paranormal, new adult and contemporary romance and one of the fab authors that will be at the Coastal Magic Convention in February in Daytona Beach. 

Tawdra Kandle has been a writer since the invention of the pen. Her first published work appeared in Child's Life magazine when she was 13. After a brief, thirty-year hiatus, she published a young adult quartet, The King Series. More recently, she's released contemporary and paranormal romances in both the adult and New Adult genres. Tawdra lives in central Florida with her husband and children, of both skin and fur types. And yes, she has purple hair.

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Guest Post with Author Julia Talbot and Giveaway #CMCon16

Meet Julia Talbot author of romances of all genders, from GLBT to traditional. Specializing in hot werewolves, naughty historicals and the occasional smokejumper or cowboy. Julia is one of the fabulous featured authors that will be at the Coastal Magic Convention in February in Daytona Beach. 

Julia Talbot lives in the great Southwest, where there is hot and cold running rodeo, cowboys, and everything from meat and potatoes to the best Tex-Mex. A full time author, Julia has been published by Samhain Publishing, Dreamspinner Press, Torquere Press and Changeling Press. She believes that everyone deserves a happy ending, so she writes about love without limits, where boys love boys, girls love girls, and boys and girls get together to get wild, especially when her crazy paranormal characters are involved.

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Guest Post with Author Jade Lee and Giveaway #CMCon16

Meet Jade Lee/Kathy Lyons author of over thirty novels spanning both historical and contemporary romance and one of the fabulous featured authors that will be at the Coastal Magic Convention in February in Daytona Beach. 

USA Today bestselling author Jade Lee has been scripting love stories since she first picked up a set of paper dolls. Ball gowns and rakish lords caught her attention early (thank you, Georgette Heyer), and her fascination with the Regency began. An author of more than thirty romance novels and winner of dozens of industry awards, Lee lives in Champaign, Illinois.

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Interview with Author Rebecca Zanetti and Giveaway #CMCon16

Meet Rebecca Zanetti author of over twenty-five dark paranormals, romantic suspense, and contemporary romances and one of the fabulous featured authors that will be at the Coastal Magic Convention in February in Daytona Beach. 

Rebecca Zanetti is the author of over twenty-five dark paranormals, romantic suspense, and contemporary romances, and her books have appeared multiple times on the New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and iBooks bestseller lists.  She lives in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest with her own Alpha hero, two kids, a couple of dogs, a crazy cat…and a huge extended family.  She believes strongly in luck, karma, and working her butt off…and she thinks one of the best things about being an author, unlike the lawyer she used to be, is that she can let the crazy out.  Her current series are: The Dark Protectors, The Maverick Montana Cowboys, and the Sin Brothers series.  Upcoming series are: The Realm Enforcers and The Scorpius Syndrome.

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Feature and Giveaway: Wolf Trouble by Paige Tyler #CMCon16

Meet Paige Tyler author of Wolf Trouble and one of the featured authors that will be at the Coastal Magic Convention in February in Daytona Beach.

He’s in trouble with a capital T

There’s never been a female on the Dallas SWAT team and Senior Corporal Xander Riggs prefers it that way. The elite pack of alpha male wolfshifters is no place for a woman. But Khaki Blake is no ordinary woman.

When Khaki walks through the door attractive as hell and smelling like heaven, Xander doesn’t know what the heck to do. Worse, she’s put under his command and Xander’s protective instincts go on high alert. When things start heating up both on and off the clock, it’s almost impossible to keep their heads in the game and their hands off each other…

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Guest Post with Author Terry Spear and Giveaway

Meet Terry Spear author of SEAL Wolf Hunting and one of the featured authors that will be at the Coastal Magic Convention in February in Daytona Beach.

USA Today bestselling author Terry Spear has written over fifty paranormal and medieval Highland historical romances. In 2008 Heart of the Wolf was named a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year. A retired officer of the U.S. Army Reserves, Terry also creates award-winning teddy bears that have found homes all over the world. She lives in Crawford, Texas.

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Coastal Magic Convention - Registration NOW OPEN!

It's here, it's here!!

Registration for the 2016 Coastal Magic Convention has begun! If you're an urban fantasy or paranormal romance reader, or any of the many other facets of romance, you need to be hanging out with us, right on the beach, next February!

Coastal Magic is a super casual, urban fantasy, paranormal, and romance focused convention in Daytona Beach, FL, February 4-7, 2016. There will be panels, meet & greets with fun themes, and some cool evening activities. There are 250 general registration tickets available, and the featured author list will include more than 50 awesome storytellers once everyone is settled! It's a relatively small shindig, but full of dedicated, enthusiastic people.

I'm SO excited about the variety of authors and sub-genres represented. Everyone will have opportunity to meet and chat with their favorites, and I bet you all find some “new favorites” on the list, as well. :-) If you haven't checked out who'll be attending yet... go... do that... I'll wait... Awesome, right!!??

There will also be a charity book sale and signing open to convention attendees, and FREE to the public. The charity, once again, is Habitat For Humanity. One of the nice things about the signing is that there will be additional authors participating, so keep an eye on the charity signing page to see who sneaks in for the afternoon! The hotel information is listed on the Coastal Magic site with a link for our group rates, for those who'll be staying on site.

I (along with the other Featured Bloggers) will be hosting some of the featured authors for guest spots and promotional posts in the next few months, so make sure you're keeping an eye out for those!!

If you want more info about Coastal Magic... here's where to find it in your favorite social media worlds:

• Website: http://CoastalMagicConvention.com
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CoastalMagicConvention
• Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1430191467276468
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoastalMagicCon
• Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/coastalmagiccon
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/coastalmagicconvention
• Tumblr: http://coastalmagicconvention.tumblr.com
• Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/ch8d4nk92khuvjiul22hr3mjtjo

And... if you register between now and 7/15, you can enter for a chance to win a SUPER amazing set of prizes (seriously, there are 13 featured bloggers contributing stuff, you do not want to miss this!!). Enter below once you register...

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Guest Post with Author Tish Thawer and Giveaway

Meet Tish Thawer, author of Raven's Breath and one of the featured authors that will be at the Coastal Magic Convention in February in Daytona Beach.

A little about me... I write paranormal romances for all ages, including my new adult series' The Rose Trilogy and The Women of Purgatory Trilogy, as well as my adult paranormal romance, The Ovialell Series, and young adult short-stories. It's been said that my magickal elements and detailed world-building are a welcome constant in every novel. *blushes*

Before becoming a writer I worked as a computer consultant, a photographer, and a graphic designer. I also operate a custom glass etching business, in addition to being a wife and the mother of three wonderful children.

I've been a fan of the paranormal for as long as I can remember. Anything to do with superpowers, myth and magic has always held a special place in my heart. From my first paranormal cartoon, Isis, to the phenomenon that is Twilight, this genre has always been a part of my life.

Find Tish at:

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Feature and Giveaway: Snow Falling on Bluegrass by Molly Harper

Parks & Recreation meets The Blue Collar Comedy Tour in this third ebook in Molly Harper’s Bluegrass series of contemporary romances: A love triangle of colleagues heats up the winter lodge where they get snowed in for a week.

Kentucky Tourism Commission employee and executive assistant extraordinaire Kelsey is known around the office for having everything under control. So it’s not surprising that she and her boss, Sadie, have everything planned to the second for the office winter retreat. But there are things even Kelsey can’t micromanage.

An unprecedented snowstorm smothers half of Kentucky and knocks out the power, closes the roads, and generally shuts down the state. Luckily, the lodge has working fireplaces and enough food to keep the staff from turning on each other like something out of The Shining. Kelsey wouldn’t mind being stuck inside if it wasn’t for the tension with her not-so-secret crush, Charlie, the office’s statistician. But handsome Ranger Luke, the lodge’s only employee on hand, is there to take Kelsey’s mind off her discomfort.

Even though this weekend is supposed to be a planning session for KTC, Kelsey can’t help her mind from wandering and finds herself conflicted over Luke and Charlie. Someone’s love will keep her warm, but whose will it be?

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Guest Post with Aria Kane and Giveaway

Meet Aria Kane, author of  and one of the featured authors that will be at the Coastal Magic Convention in February in Daytona Beach.

Aria Kane is a recovering mechanical engineer and romance writer. As a military brat, she grew up all over the country, but now lives in sunny Florida with a 60 lb mutt who thinks he's a chihuahua.

She's the author of A Titan for Christmas, Once Upon a Darkness, Love and Other Games, and One Lucky Night.

Find Aria at:

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Coastal Magic Convention - Registration NOW OPEN!

It's here, it's here!!

Registration for the 2015 Coastal Magic Convention has begun! If you're an urban fantasy or paranormal romance reader, you need to be hanging out with us, right on the beach, next February!

Coastal Magic is a super casual, urban fantasy and paranormal romance focused convention in Daytona Beach, FL, February 5-8, 2015. There will be panels, meet & greets with fun themes, and some cool evening activities. There are 225 general registration tickets available, and the featured author list will be close to 60 once everyone is settled! It's a relatively small shindig, but full of dedicated, enthusiastic people.

I'm SO excited about the variety of authors and sub-genres represented. Everyone will have opportunity to meet and chat with their favorites, and I bet you all find some “new favorites” on the list, as well. :-) If you haven't checked out who'll be attending yet... go... do that... I'll wait... Awesome, right!!??

There will also be a charity book sale and signing open to convention attendees, and FREE to the public. The charity, once again, is Habitat For Humanity. One of the nice things about the signing is that there will be additional authors participating, so keep an eye on the charity signing page to see who sneaks in for the afternoon! The hotel information is listed on the Coastal Magic site with a link for our group rates, for those who'll be staying on site.

I (along with the other Featured Bloggers) will be hosting some of the featured authors for guest spots and promotional posts in the next few months, so make sure you're keeping an eye out for those!!

If you want more info about Coastal Magic... here's where to find it in your favorite social media worlds:

• Website: http://CoastalMagicConvention.com
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CoastalMagicConvention
• Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/878971558786474/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoastalMagicCon
• Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/coastalmagiccon/

Event Coming Soon...Coastal Magic Convention

The 2015 Coastal Magic Convention is one step closer, today… and not just because the calendar has changed to June. WE HAVE FEATURED AUTHORS!! Go… check it out… I'll wait. :-)

I am SO excited to share the first batch of 2015 Featured Authors with you!! The blend of authors you know and love, with authors you WILL know and love, makes me so happy. I really think we're going to have something for EVERYONE to get excited about.

A few quick notes:

1. This is NOT the entire list of Featured Authors!! WHAT??? You heard that right... there will be more authors added as details get finalized. Keep your fingers crossed, and your eyes peeled, ladies and gents!

2. At this point, all new Featured Author requests are being added to a waiting list. Something to keep in mind if you're an author who gets put on the waiting list... there are a limited number of additional spots available for the charity booksigning. If you register to attend Coastal Magic as a reader, simply email coastalmagicconvention at gmail dot com to request one of those spots.

3. Our 2015 Featured Bloggers are also making their debut today! Check out the list of Featured Bloggers HERE!! *hint* I’M ONE OF THEM!! *hint*

We will be hosting monthly Featured Author spotlights, and moderating the panels at the event. If you're a blogger who is planning to attend Coastal Magic, the Author / Blogger Speed Dating will be open all of us!! Please contact Jennifer AFTER you've registered to be added to the list of attending bloggers.

GENERAL REGISTRATION FOR ALL ATTENDEES BEGINS ON JULY 1ST!!

Registration for 2015 will be $85 per person, and will include:

• Welcome bag filled with swag and goodies
• Access to all panels and meet & greets throughout the weekend
• One meal (either breakfast OR lunch) on Saturday with the participating Featured Author of your choice.
• Opportunity to participate in Supernatural LaserTag (requires additional ticket) with participating Featured Authors
• Access to evening events (Cinema Craptastique, Author/Reader Mingle, etc)
• Access to charity booksigning (free, open to public) on Saturday

One of the draws of Coastal Magic is that it's a relatively small event, so authors and readers are able to really interact throughout the weekend. In order to KEEP this "up close and personal" atmosphere, general registration will be capped at 225. If you'd like to attend, mark your calendars and register as soon as you're able! The Hilton Hotel reservation site is already up, you can access it, and other info HERE.

Ok, all... I think that's it for now. I can't believe we're already down to 7 MONTHS LEFT!!! See you in February!!

**P.S. - We have a Pinterest page now!!! If that's your thing... you can check it out HERE!!

Guest Post with Author Cynthia Eden and Giveaway

Meet author Cynthia Eden.

Award-winning author Cynthia Eden writes dark tales of paranormal romance and romantic suspense. She is a New York Times, USA Today, Digital Book World, and IndieReader best-seller. Cynthia is also a two-time finalist for the RITA® award (she was a finalist both in the romantic suspense category and in the paranormal romance category). Since she began writing full-time in 2005, Cynthia has written over thirty novels and novellas.

Cynthia is a “hybrid” author. She has published extensively with New York (her New York publishers include Kensington, Grand Central, and Harlequin), and she has also enjoyed success in her indie writing career.

Cynthia lives along the Alabama Gulf Coast. She loves romance novels, horror movies, and chocolate. Her favorite hobbies including hiking in the mountains (searching for waterfalls) and spelunking.

Places to find Cynthia: 

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Guest Post with Author Ashlyn Chase and Giveaway

Meet Ashlyn Chase, author of the new book, How to Date a Dragon.

Ashlyn Chase describes herself as an Almond Joy bar. A little nutty, a little flaky, but basically sweet, wanting only to give her readers a satisfying experience.

She holds a degree in behavioral sciences, worked as a psychiatric RN for several years and spent a few more years working for the American Red Cross. She credits her sense of humor to her former careers since comedy helped preserve whatever was left of her sanity. She is a multi-published, award-winning author of humorous erotic and paranormal romances, represented by the Seymour Agency.

She lives in beautiful New Hampshire with her true-life hero husband who’d look like Hugh Jackman if you dyed his hair, and they’re owned by a spoiled brat cat.

Places to find Ashlyn:

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Coastal Magic Convention-Registration NOW OPEN!

Hi everyone!!! If you're reading this blog, chances are you're a huge fan of urban fantasy and paranormal romance. Luckily for you... there a con for that!

This week, Coastal Magic Convention is opening public registration for next year's weekend of awesome with authors and readers of UF/PNR fiction. February 6-9, in Daytona Beach, FL, we'll be hanging out, chatting, and participating in general tomfoolery with some fantastic people. There are Featured Authors are names that you'll recognize immediately (random sqeeing is permitted, although tacklehugs must be announced and approved prior to the weekend), and some are bound to become new favorites. Join us for panels, meet & greets, bad movie snarking, and all around fun times. Registration is only $70 for the weekend's full schedule of panels, meet & greets, large author signing, and Character Mixer. There are a few special activities that will require additional tickets. These activities are limited in number, and are very reasonably priced. More details are available on the Coastal Magic Convention website.

Last year's inaugural event (Olde City, New Blood in St. Augustine, FL) was a blast. I'm confident that this year's party will be even more fun!! As a special treat... NYT Bestselling author Kevin J Anderson (who won't be with us this year, due to scheduling conflicts) has offered up a gift for the first 50 people who register during this Blog Blast!!! Huge thanks to Kevin for that, and we hope to have him with us next year! (Gift will be included in your welcome bag at the event.)

So... check out the Featured Author list (which is still growing, by the way!!), the other Featured & Registered Bloggers (like ME!!), and get yourself registered for a fantastic weekend with friends and storytellers. Added bonus?? We'll be in FLORIDA... by the beach... in FEBRUARY!!! I'd call that a win on many levels, lol!!

See you all there!!