Planning and hosting a birthday party is exhausting work. Once an agreeable to all involved date is set (and don't get me started on the timing logistics of that!), there's the budgeting, the scouting location sites, the enlisting of trusted helpers, the guest list, party food and favors, the entertainment suitable for all in attendance. The invites go out and you think you'll get a breather, but then whatever can go wrong, usually does. Plans fall through, attendees cancel, and the birthday boy is giving you fits of moody temper and threatens not to show up for his own party. But the Gods of Celebration smile. Miraculously, everything falls into place at the last possible second and all goes off as if that squeaking, clog-slipping machine was well-oiled all along. Everybody parties . . . except the hostess who is still busy scrambling, checking, rechecking to make sure everything is in place, that everyone is enjoying themselves and that the guest of honor is behaving. When all is said and done, the drained and cranky hostess vows "Never again." At least until the next time.
I wish I could say the release of PRINCE OF FOOLS went flawlessly, but all things considered, and some best laid plans abandoned, it was survived with a lesser degree of panic and hair pulling than usual thanks to my posse of behind the scenes helpers and my relentless OCD. PRINCE OF FOOLS, my 64th book (not counting re-releases!) is out in ALL venues for purchase, and though it's still too early to take off my party shoes and put my feet up, at least I can breathe a sigh of relief.
A dark prince to her Cinderella barmaid . . .
Rico . . . Prince in the shapeshifter House of Terriot
Reckless, hotheaded Rico Terriot seeks purpose and a sense of pride training the resentful guardians of New Orleans to defend a city besieged by a deadly outside force. Torn between his desire for his brother’s mate and the woman tied to the child of another, protecting their future happiness means denying his own on a dangerous path to redemption.
One night of stolen pleasure he didn’t remember and she couldn’t forget…
Amber . . . a single mother hiding a terrible past
Rico Terriot was the stuff of dreams . . . lately all of hers. But there’s no happily-ever-after for someone living in the shadows, protecting dangerous secrets that threaten her and her daughter. Dare she believe in a fairytale prince when he comes to her rescue, not knowing the price he’ll pay for making her troubles his own? From world’s so far apart, is love strong enough to hold them together . . . and keep them alive?
“5 Captivating Stars (or Hearts)! A stunningly raw, heart racing story that held me in a trance from cover to cover! Intense and seductive paranormal romance/suspense at its best – PRINCE OF FOOLS is another Page Burning, Must Read by an author that delivers every single time!” – Cross My Heart Reviews
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Happy Halloween!
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7 comments:
Wow! You are an inspiration and a first class-terror to all neophytes! You prove hard work is more than slugging it out with a hot computer...it takes imagining the logistics of fabulous book launches and carrying out your plans like a general! Thanks for the share and scare!! I'll just keep repeating to myself "Be like Nancy...Be like Nancy..." Sigh
Love ya!
Francesca Q.
64 books?! Holy Wow! I might not have that many books out, but I know what you mean about the release day stress. I'm getting ready for that right now, and there are moments I feel very, very close to panic. :) But it's all worth it, once your baby is out in the world, right? Prince of Fools sounds awesome - congrats on another book!
The excerpt was great! Can’t wait to read it (seriously - adding to the TBR immediately!!)
I am so looking forward to reading this one, Nancy. Congrats on another great release.
Congratulations, Nancy. I have to say I draw comfort knowing someone as experienced as you still can run into a release date snafu. I feel like I'm really prepared for my Jan. release date, and yet...did I hear thunder in the distance? Best of luck to you!
Wow 64 books?! That is awesome! Happy Book Birthday!
Congrats on the new release and on 64 books! What a great achievement.
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