Join me at Arisia in Cambridge, MA Jan 16-19th for my panels and booksigning!

For those of you in the northeast or willing to travel, I'm going to be doing panels and a booksigning at Arisia, a big scifi/fantasy convention in Cambridge, MA.

The convention goes from Jan 16 to the 19th.

For details on my schedule while there, including more information on the con itself, go here: http://adriannebrennan.com/events.html#arisia

It is a highly recommended event to attend. I've been wanting to go for years, and now I finally have the chance!

:D



Love & Magic,
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A sneak peek at The Oath, Book 1: Bound

Excerpt:
Lila studied the initiator with care. All she saw, with the black painted mask upon his face were his intense, dark eyes that bored into her skull.

Nervous, she swallowed hard. No turning back.

The gentleman with the white gem grabbed her hair and yanked her head back. Lila sucked in her breath, unable to control the thrill that ranthrough her body at the rough gesture. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the black-gemmed male take hold of a rather elaborate flogger.From it hung numerous, long strands of thin black leather. With a sharp crack, it struck her side, and she winced. The sound reverberated in the small room.Lightheadedness filled her, and she surveyed her situation. Three men surrounded her and had her tied to what appeared to be two wooden planks in theform of a huge X, and this for the purpose of attaining self-knowledge?

I must be crazy.

To learn more about this book, go here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/theoath_bound.html

Love & Magic,
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Have a Blessed Yule, everyone! :)

~Magickal Graphics~

This day marks the longest night of the year. From here...it can only get brighter.

:)

New contract, new book...new series!

I am pleased to announce that I have a new contract with Freya’s Bower!

The Oath, Book 1: Bound

Come explore a world where magick, sex, BDSM, and ritual drama meet…all in The Oath.

Will it transform you as much as its participants?

Stay tuned….! Check back at http://www.adriannebrennan.com/theoath_bound.html for updates!

Love & Magic,

-A

The Longest Night, a f/f free holiday read in the Dark Moon series, is available NOW!

Click on the cover to download/read more!

The Longest Night - holiday short within the Dark Moon series by Adrianne Brennan Winter Solstice marks the longest night of the year, a time for honoring many different holiday traditions. For vampires, observing the day when the sun shines the least is a sacred event. Merideth's girlfriend Erin has invited her to honor this occasion at her apartment. Sneaking away from her duties at Clan Gladius, Merideth finds a warm and passionate embrace awaiting her to distract her from her woes. But with so much on their minds, how will Erin and Merideth spend their longest night together? Excerpt: It didn't take long for the two women to divest themselves of their clothing, and a dazed Merideth found both herself and Erin on the floor, their garments lying beneath them. She caressed Erin's pale flesh and savored the sensation of skin upon skin. Erin's skin was almost as fair as her own, she realized as her fingertips trailed lightly over her stomach. Erin groaned. "Oh, I've missed you so much, Meri." Meri. That was Kalia's nickname for her too. She blinked away the thought. Merideth missed Kalia, but she also adored this dark-and-fair woman lying underneath her, her skin warm and inviting to the touch. The sharp sensation of teeth scraping her nipple interrupted Merideth's thoughts. She cried aloud. Blood, I want her so bad. "Just think," Erin murmured, her mouth muffled by Merideth's breast, "we have a nice, long night ahead of us."

Oh the weather outside is frightful....

I'm awaiting a huge winter storm that's due to hit my area tomorrow. The joys of living in the New England!

Aside from shoveling, I may stay inside and make some nice mulled wine--a favorite holiday treat of mine. :)

Does anyone have any favorite foods, beverages, or traditions that they typically have during this time of year? Things which you MUST have that make the winter season good?

I hate winter, so anything I do must be absolutely fabulous to get me to have fun. LOL

Speaking of winter, I have some free holiday reads, one which is up and the other which will be up soon:

http://www.adriannebrennan.com/ln.html
http://www.adriannebrennan.com/amor.html





Love & Magic,
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A Memory on Record is available NOW from Freya's Bower!

Click on the cover to download/read more!

A Memory on Record - holiday short within the Dark Moon series by Adrianne Brennan Winter Solstice marks the longest night of the year, a time for honoring many different holiday traditions. For vampires, observing the day when the sun shines the least is a sacred event. Finding Jesse, Amanda's lover and Sire, the right gift for the Winter Solstice brings her great frustration this holiday season. A treasured memory provides the ideal solution to her predicament. Despite all that has changed in her life, can she uncover a way to show him how much she cares? Excerpt: “You’re crazy,” Jesse whispered in between trailing fevered kisses down Amanda's neck. “I hope we don’t get caught.” “In Central Park past midnight?” Feeling bold due to wine and holiday spirits, she reached for the bulge in his pants. With a gentle hand she massaged his swollen member. Wow, he’s rock hard. He uttered a low groan, his lips pressed against her neck, and Amanda smiled. They lay tucked away in trees and frozen bushes with snow falling around them, and she was doing her best to tempt him into having hot sex in the great outdoors. Every Winter Solstice should be celebrated like this.

Rainbow Reviews gives Blood and Mint Chocolates 4.5 stars!

Rainbow Reviews gave Blood and Mint Chocolates a 4.5 star review!

Quote: "Well worth the reading, Blood and Mint Chocolates will have its readers reaching for a partner to assuage the inspiration."

You can read more of the review here: http://rainbow-reviews.com/?p=784

More reviews for this and other books here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/reviews.html

To read more about this book and/or to purchase, go here: http://www.freyasbower.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=142

Love & Magic,

-A

Come join me at the Midnight Seductions anniversary bash Dec 15th!

CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT!

My friend and photographer has taken yet another series of wonderful photos of me to use for my new author bio pic! Of course, he's immensely talented, and I can't figure out which one to use.

Naturally I am making this into an opportunity for YOU! :D

From now until Dec 31st at 11:59pm, a poll is open on my author loop to determine the winning pic. The people who choose the winning photo will be put into a random drawing to win a $15 gift certificate to Freya's Bower.


The poll is here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/The-Dark-Moon/surveys?id=12851599

More information about the contest can be found here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/pic_poll.html


Feel free to spread the word! This is a great and fun opportunity to win a gift certificate, and finally get a few books that you've wanted for the holidays. :)




Love & Magic,
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Anyone want to know whether or not you should date a witch? Or a vampire?

If this interview doesn't allow you to get to know me better...I don't know what will. LOL

Yesterday I was interviewed live on the blog talk radio show Coffee with Oly! The show has been archived, and people are free to listen to it at their leisure:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Olympias/2008/12/07/Coffee-with-Oly-Author-Adrianne-Brennan

You'll get to hear me talk about the vampire genre, the care and feeding of your Muse, my opinions of both True Blood and Twilight, pagan religions represented in fiction, vampire lifestylists, the joys of juggling a day job with your writing career, why you should (or shouldn't) date a witch, and even hear me do an impromptu reading of an excerpt from Blood of the Dark Moon!

And you get to hear me laugh. A lot. I had a lot of fun on the show; Olympias is a great host and had many good questions to ask of me. :)



Love & Magic,
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Join me at Coffee with Oly LIVE tomorrow at 4pm EST!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Olympias/2008/12/07/Coffee-with-Oly-Author-Adrianne-Brennan

Oly will be interviewing me on her pagan blog talk radio about my latest releases, upcoming works, and more!

Join us at 4pm EST/2pm MST.



Love & Magic,
-A

Two sneak peeks of free holiday reads - coming soon from Freya's Bower!

For more information on these and other books, go to http://www.adriannebrennan.com/books.html

The Longest Night - holiday short within the Dark Moon series by Adrianne Brennan Winter Solstice marks the longest night of the year, a time for honoring many different holiday traditions. For vampires, observing the day when the sun shines the least is a sacred event. Merideth's girlfriend Erin has invited her to honor this occasion at her apartment. Sneaking away from her duties at Clan Gladius, Merideth finds a warm and passionate embrace awaiting her to distract her from her woes. But with so much on their minds, how will Erin and Merideth spend their longest night together? Excerpt: It didn't take long for the two women to divest themselves of their clothing, and a dazed Merideth found both herself and Erin on the floor, their garments lying beneath them. She caressed Erin's pale flesh and savored the sensation of skin upon skin. Erin's skin was almost as fair as her own, she realized as her fingertips trailed lightly over her stomach. Erin groaned. "Oh, I've missed you so much, Meri." Meri. That was Kalia's nickname for her too. She blinked away the thought. Merideth missed Kalia, but she also adored this dark-and-fair woman lying underneath her, her skin warm and inviting to the touch. The sharp sensation of teeth scraping her nipple interrupted Merideth's thoughts. She cried aloud. Blood, I want her so bad. "Just think," Erin murmured, her mouth muffled by Merideth's breast, "we have a nice, long night ahead of us."

 

 

A Memory on Record - holiday short within the Dark Moon series by Adrianne Brennan Winter Solstice marks the longest night of the year, a time for honoring many different holiday traditions. For vampires, observing the day when the sun shines the least is a sacred event. Finding Jesse, Amanda's lover and Sire, the right gift for the Winter Solstice brings her great frustration this holiday season. A treasured memory provides the ideal solution to her predicament. Despite all that has changed in her life, can she uncover a way to show him how much she cares? Excerpt: "You're crazy," Jesse whispered in between trailing fevered kisses down Amanda's neck. "I hope we don't get caught." "In Central Park past midnight?" Feeling bold due to wine and holiday spirits, she reached for the bulge in his pants. With a gentle hand she massaged his swollen member. Wow, he's rock hard. He uttered a low groan, his lips pressed against her neck, and Amanda smiled. They lay tucked away in trees and frozen bushes with snow falling around them, and she was doing her best to tempt him into having hot sex in the great outdoors. Every Winter Solstice should be celebrated like this.

I won third in the REC awards for Best Paranormal Novel and Author of the year!

I had some pretty stiff competition, too! But check out the polls:

Erotic Romance - Paranormal NOVEL OF THE YEAR for Blood of the Dark Moon
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Romance_erotica_connection/surveys?id=12835874

Erotic Romance - Paranormal AUTHOR OF THE YEAR
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Romance_erotica_connection/surveys?id=12835870

Congrats to those who won first and second place! :D



Love & Magic,
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Blood of the Dark Moon, Book 1 of the Dark Moon series, is now available!

Blood of the Dark Moon, Book 1 of the Dark Moon series, has been newly re-released by Freya's Bower!



ISBN: 978-1-935013-51-8
Genre: Vampire/Paranormal
Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Plus Novel
Price: $5.95

Originally published through Aphrodite's Apples Press, it went out of print when the publisher closed. Blood of the Dark Moon made the top five for Best Horror in the Preeditor and Editor's Polls of 2007, and was #1 bestseller at Aphrodite's Apples until its closing. It has been featured in Pretty/Scary, Geek Girls Online, and Realms of Fantasy Magazine.

Freya's Bower is its new publisher, and it is once again available! Mark your calendars and get some vampire erotic romance with a dash of occult intrigue in time for the holidays!

This book earned a WHOLE Bottle of Champagne review from Cocktail Reviews! Here's a quote: "Blood of the Dark Moon is a well-written, wonderful tale of intrigue, vampirism, love, tragedy, a thickening plot, and fast-paced action. I LOVED this book and was a little lost when it ended! Encore! Encore!" To read more of the review, go here: http://cocktailreviews.wordpress.com/2008/11/24/blood-of-the-dark-moon-freyas-bower/

For more reviews of this book from both readers and reviewers, go here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/reviews.html

This book has been nominated by REC for Best Erotic Romance - Paranormal: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Romance_erotica_connection/surveys?id=12835874

Available for purchase from Freya's Bower: http://www.freyasbower.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17&products_id=143

Blurb:

Amanda, graduate student and devoted follower of the Greek god Apollo, is intrigued when she meets Jesse, a handsome young scholar who shares her love of both the classics and the occult. He quickly sparks her interest--and ignites a dark flame of passion between them. Together, they embark on a shadowy path that leads Amanda straight into Jesse's scintillating underworld of vampires, magick, and secret societies.

Little does Amanda know she is about to fulfill a legacy that began over thirty years ago and ended in tragedy. Can she learn the truth about her identity in time to help those whom she has grown to care about, and find happiness in her new life with Jesse?

Blood of the Dark Moon combines the classic eroticism of vampires with a touch of modern sensual romance and occult intrigue.

To read more about this release and others in the Dark Moon series, go here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/books.html




Love & Magic,
-A

Come celebrate with me during my release party - chance to win a FREE copy of my book!

I will be at Midnight Seductions tomorrow from 10am-7pm EST to celebrate the re-release of my book Blood of the Dark Moon, the first book in the Dark Moon series!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/midnightseductions

Join me at the chat loop and you will be automatically entered to win a FREE copy of Blood of the Dark Moon!

You can read more about this book and/or pre-order it here: http://www.freyasbower.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=29_38&products_id=143



Love & Magic,
-A

Cocktail Reviews gives both Blood and Mint Chocolates and Blood of the Dark Moon EXCELLENT reviews!

Cocktail Reviews gives Blood of the Dark Moon a bottle of champagne review! In their rating system, this is higher than five champagne flutes. WOW. I'm so thrilled that they liked it that much!

Here's a quote: "Blood of the Dark Moon is a well-written, wonderful tale of intrigue, vampirism, love, tragedy, a thickening plot, and fast-paced action. I LOVED this book and was a little lost when it ended! Encore! Encore!"

To read more of the review, go here: http://cocktailreviews.wordpress.com/2008/11/24/blood-of-the-dark-moon-freyas-bower/

For more information on this upcoming release and/or to pre-order, click here: http://www.freyasbower.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=23_25&products_id=143

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And I have to say, Cocktail Reviews is really enjoying the Dark Moon series thus far--and I couldn't be more excited! They gave Blood and Mint Chocolates a 5 Flute Champagne review!

Here's a quote: "I was fulfilled with another great read from Ms. Brennan.... A steamy tale, one you won't want to miss if you're a vampire fan."

To read more of this review, go here: http://cocktailreviews.wordpress.com/2008/11/24/blood-and-mint-chocolates-freyas-bower/

To learn more about this release and/or to purchase, go here: http://www.freyasbower.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17&products_id=142


Heck, after these reviews I'M going to be opening up a bottle of champagne! Thanks, Cocktail Reviews! :)



Love & Magic,
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Fantastic reviews for Blood and Mint Chocolates!

A five star reader review was posted to Freya's Bower for Blood and Mint Chocolates!

"Blood and Mint chocolates is a very entertaining novella. Its premise is original and its characters are well drawn and interesting.... I was extremely glad that there is more to come...."

You can read the rest here: http://www.freyasbower.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews_info&products_id=142&reviews_id=28

Blood and Mint Chocolates is getting good reader reviews on Goodreads too:

"The combination of heat and playfulness between the two main characters in the book were a delight. I am looking forward to reading more stories from this milieu from Ms. Brennan."

You can read more here: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5600897.Blood_and_Mint_Chocolates

For more information on this f/f vampire/paranormal erotic romance novella and how to purchase, go here: http://www.freyasbower.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17&products_id=142

For more reviews, go here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/reviews.html



Love & Magic,
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Book trailer, plus buy links!

Here's the embedded video (it's worksafe) book trailer for Blood and Mint Chocolates and Blood of the Dark Moon:

A much better quality video is here:

http://www.adriannebrennan.com/trailers/BOTDM-Trailer4.WMV

Blood and Mint Chocolates is out now! You can order it online here: http://www.freyasbower.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17&products_id=142

Blood of the Dark Moon is out on Dec 2nd and is available for pre-order here: http://www.freyasbower.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17&products_id=143

Love & Magic,

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Book trailer for Blood of the Dark Moon & Blood and Mint Chocolates!

Emmy from FB does it again! Check out her lovely handiwork from one of these links:

YouTube (compressed, low quality): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdWrUXe93P8
From my site (high quality): http://adriannebrennan.com/trailers/BOTDM-Trailer4.WMV

Love & Magic,

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Have a taste of Blood and Mint Chocolates - released TODAY!

Freya's Bower has released my novella within the Dark Moon series, Blood and Mint Chocolates!

You can learn more about this book and/or purchase it here.

You can also read reviews of this novella here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/reviews.html

Merideth, a vampire and librarian, spends most of her nights researching and book collecting for Clan Gladius within the Order of the Dragon and the Rose. Much to her surprise, the head of Clan Gladius unexpectedly presents her with a luxurious gift: a trip to stay at Hotel Paradisio at Crystal Island!



The heat is on at the island resort under moonlit skies and palm trees. The tropical heat quickly transforms into a scorching hot time that will be seared into her memory forever when she runs into her long time crush, Kalia. Merideth is presented with a gift from a goddess which allows her to experience in reality her deepest fantasies, which existed before in dreams alone. But can their passion survive the intrigue and potential dangers that await them, or will it only last as long as her vacation?







A steaming romance between two women and occult intrigue set the stage for the future of the Dark Moon series. The world of the Order of the Dragon and the Rose is about to change, and Blood and Mint Chocolates is a small taste of what's to come.

To read an excerpt, go here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/excerpts.html

Love & Magic,
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Wow--I've been nominated for 2 REC awards!

I’m up for best erotic romance paranormal and best erotic romance paranormal author for the year!

You can see the polls here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Romance_erotica_connection/surveys?id=12835874

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Romance_erotica_connection/surveys?id=12835870

Thanks to whomever nominated me, and good luck to everyone else who has been nominated!

Love & Magic,

-A

Blood and Mint Chocolates received a GREAT first review!

Mike Gleason, a reviewer of fiction and non-fiction pagan and occult books gave Blood and Mint Chocolates a great review!

Quick quote: "...the writing is excellent, the plotting is superb, and the erotica is top-flight. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I think you will as well."

You can read more what he has to say about my upcoming release here: http://adriannebrennan.com/bamc_gleason_review.html

For more information about this upcoming novella from Freya's Bower, go here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/bamc.html

Love & Magic,

-A

Experience the magic of the Blood of the Dark Moon on Dec 2nd....

Blood of the Dark Moon will have its re-release day on December 2nd!

Originally published through Aphrodite's Apples Press, it went out of print when the publisher closed. Blood of the Dark Moon made the top five for Best Horror in the Preeditor and Editor's Polls of 2007, and was #1 bestseller at Aphrodite's Apples until its closing. It has been featured in Pretty/Scary, Geek Girls Online, and Realms of Fantasy Magazine.

Freya's Bower is its new publisher, and it will be once again available in December! Mark your calendars and get some vampire erotic romance with a dash of occult intrigue in time for the holidays! Bookmark http://www.adriannebrennan.com/botdm.html and stay tuned!

Blurb:
Amanda, graduate student and devoted follower of the Greek god Apollo, is intrigued when she meets Jesse, a handsome young scholar who shares her love of both the classics and the occult. He quickly sparks her interest--and ignites a dark flame of passion between them. Together, they embark on a shadowy path that leads Amanda straight into Jesse's scintillating underworld of vampires, magick, and secret societies.

Little does Amanda know she is about to fulfill a legacy that began over thirty years ago and ended in tragedy. Can she learn the truth about her identity in time to help those whom she has grown to care about, and find happiness in her new life with Jesse?

Blood of the Dark Moon combines the classic eroticism of vampires with a touch of modern sensual romance and occult intrigue.

To read more about this release and others in the Dark Moon series, go here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/books.html




Love & Magic,
-A

Mint chocolates will be served...

...on November 11, 2008!

Freya's Bower will be releasing on this day my novella within the Dark Moon series, Blood and Mint Chocolates! You can learn more about this book here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/bamc.html

Blurb and cover below:

Merideth, a vampire and librarian, spends most of her nights researching and book collecting for Clan Gladius within the Order of the Dragon and the Rose. Much to her surprise, the head of Clan Gladius unexpectedly presents her with a luxurious gift: a trip to stay at Hotel Paradisio at Crystal Island!

The heat is on at the island resort under moonlit skies and palm trees. The tropical heat quickly transforms into a scorching hot time that will be seared into her memory forever when she runs into her long time crush, Kalia. Merideth is presented with a gift from a goddess which allows her to experience in reality her deepest fantasies, which existed before in dreams alone. But can their passion survive the intrigue and potential dangers that await them, or will it only last as long as her vacation?



A steaming lesbian romance and occult intrigue sets the stage for the future of the Dark Moon series. The world of the Order of the Dragon and the Rose is about to change, and Blood and Mint Chocolates is a small taste of what's to come.

Love & Magic,
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Mint chocolates served in 20 min at Destiny Blaine's loop!

I'll be discussing the latest news and events in the Dark Moon series and sharing some great excerpts from my upcoming releases, Blood of the Dark Moon and Blood and Mint Chocolates!

And if people are really good, I'll share a few "sneak peek" excerpts from works in progress.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/destinyblaine_romance

I'll be there from noon until five pm EST!

Love & Magic,

-A

The Dark Moon series involves magick, blood, and erotic romance and it's coming to Freya's Bower soon....

For more information, visit my site here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/books.html

Love & Magic,

-A

Chat with me LIVE about the Dark Moon series @ Romance Junkies TONIGHT at 9pm EST!

I'm chatting with other Midnight Seductions Authors at Night Owl Romance tonight at 9pm EST!

You can join us here: http://www.romancejunkies.com/chat.html

If you';re curious about the latest developments in the Dark Moon series, including the upcoming releases Blood of the Dark Moon and Blood and Mint Chocolates, do stop by!

Love & Magic,

-A

Chat with me LIVE about the Dark Moon series TONIGHT @ Night Owl Romance!

I'll be chatting live tonight at 8pm EST about the latest developments in the Dark Moon series, including Blood of the Dark Moon and Blood and Mint Chocolates:

http://www.nightowlromance.com/nightowlromance/chat/chat.asp

Other Midnight Seduction Authors will be there too, so do stop by!



Love & Magic,
-A

Cover art for Blood and Mint Chocolates!

Emmy from FB kicks ass, takes names, and doesn't break a nail. Here's the cover art for my upcoming novella, Blood and Mint Chocolates:

Love & Magic,

-A

Blood of the Dark Moon booksigning @ Mass Morgue 2008 in Cambridge MA Oct 26th!

Reposting since it's been a while since I announced this event!

I'll be signing out of print copies of my book, Blood of the Dark Moon, the first in the Dark Moon series, at Mass Morgue 2008 in Cambridge, MA! The event takes place on Oct 26th from 7:30pm - midnight.

The flyer and press release are on my website here:



Feel free to take a look! Lots of great bands and vendors are going to be there. :)

For more info, go here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/mass_morgue_2008.html

Also, still taking submissions from local crafts and vendors for prize drawing submissions. Please email me at adrianne@adriannebrennan.com if you're interested!


Love & Magic,
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Yay, another manuscript submitted! Plus some updates. :)

Just sent off “Blood and Mint Chocolates” to my editor. That will begin its first round of edits while the second round for Blood and the Dark Moon is almost done.

We’re already talking about cover art.

Once that’s set, I’ll be focusing my time on more short stories for the series plus finishing up Shadows of the Dark Moon.

In the meantime if you want to read excerpts, go here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/excerpts.html I’ll be updating all of the Blood of the Dark Moon ones shortly now that they’ve been edited.

Love & Magic,

-A

Blood and Mint Chocolates is now contracted with Freya's Bower!

I am pleased to announce that Blood and Mint Chocolates, a standalone short story within the Dark Moon series, has just been offered a contract with Freya’s Bower.

The story is set after Blood of the Dark Moon and just before its upcoming sequel, Shadows of the Dark Moon.

Here’s a quick blurb:

Merideth, a vampire and librarian, spends most of her nights researching and book collecting for Clan Gladius within the Order of the Dragon and the Rose. Much to her surprise, the head of Clan Gladius unexpectedly presents her with a luxurious gift: a trip to stay at Hotel Paradisio at Crystal Island!



The heat is on at the island resort under moonlit skies and palm trees. The tropical heat quickly transforms into a scorching hot time that will be seared into her memory forever when she runs into her long time crush, Kalia. Merideth is presented with a gift from a goddess which allows her to experience in reality what she only could before in dreams. But can their passion survive the intrigue and potential dangers that await them, or will it only last as long as her vacation?

A hot lesbian romance and occult intrigue sets the stage for the next book. The world of the Order of the Dragon and the Rose is about to change, and this story is a small sliver of what’s to come.

For more information, go here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/bamc.html

Love & Magic,

-A

Another booksigning for Blood of the Dark Moon is scheduled!

I will be doing a booksigning at Arisia 2009!

Arisia is a huge sci-fi/fantasy convention that will be held at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge in Cambridge, MA Jan 16-19th. More details on precisely when the booksigning will be as the time draws near!

Love & Magic,

-A

Website design tweaks!

I chose a different background image and color layout for my website last night, and I really think that it goes well with the new cover art for Blood of the Dark Moon!

But don’t take my word for it–see for yourself:

http://www.adriannebrennan.com/main.html

Love & Magic,

-A

Join my new MySpace group for dark fantasy, scifi, and paranormal romance!

http://groups.myspace.com/thedarkmoonseries

Open to readers and writers of similar genres! :D




Love & Magic,
-A

Oct and Nov events now posted on site, plus updates on Dark Moon series!

Check it out: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/events.html

November’s will be the one to be under high amounts of change no doubt, but do tune in to October! I have one booksigning taking place on Oct 26 in Cambridge, MA. Stop on by and get the last of the out of print copies of Blood of the Dark Moon while supplies last and before its re-release! You never know…could be worth lots of money someday.

Also, Oct 1 is busy, busy, busy for me. I’ll be not on one or two but THREE loop chats throughout the day! Do stop on by any of them and find out the latest in the Dark Moon series.

I also want to give a heads-up: just about finishing editing Blood and Mint Chocolates, and Shadows of the Dark Moon is also underway. Blood and Mint Chocolates takes place in between the two books and has a few important plot details amidst lots of really sexy vampire girl action! Shadows of the Dark Moon is where the battle between the Order of the Dragon and the Rose and the Order of the Golden Cross really heats up…along with Amanda and Jesse’s relationship.

In the meantime, Blood of the Dark Moon is now in the editing stage with my editor. Once that finishes up, we’ll have some idea of its release date.

So, stay tuned, watch this space, you get the idea.

Love & Magic,

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Blood of the Dark Moon has been featured on Pretty/Scary!

Check it out!

http://www.pretty-scary.net/article2147.html

:D

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New cover art for Blood of the Dark Moon!

Check it out! :D

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Culture, politics and the sacred feminine

As a writer, I rarely touch on political topics in my blog but would like to share the following emailing list which I joined recently:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sacredfeminineideals

If you're interested in promoting sacred feminine ideals in culture and politics, this is definitely the list for you. This is especially a good list for people who are concerned about women's rights issues and the upcoming election.

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Calling all readers of Blood of the Dark Moon!

Who here would like to see a short story of the REAL story of how James became Janius?

In short, who here would like to read Vlad/Janius pr0n?

Anyone?

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Sound off! What's the funniest dream you ever had?

I was making fun of some commercial. Something to do with “Parents, do you know what your kids are doing on the Internet?” followed by everything they could be doing.

So I started chiming in, “Do you know what your child is doing on the Internet? Writing snuff fic!” and immediately saw this angelic little blonde girl with pink ribbons in her hair, smiling innocently at the computer.

I woke up laughing hysteriously for 30 min straight.

So what’s the funniest dream you ever had? Have you ever woken yourself up laughing?

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Calling all local artists and businesses! Here is a good promo opportunity for you. :)

Are you looking to bring some business to your shop or craft of choice? Every booksigning I do, I look for local artists who wish to promote their wares and use a donated item that they themselves made which is then given away as a prize. Gift certificates to your shop are also acceptable.

People are entered to win when they buy a copy of my book on CD. I usually offer 2-3 prizes per booksigning, and it helps to get some good cross-promo going.

Last booksigning I had a gorgeous framed photograph and a beautifully made beaded choker. At Mass Morgue 2008, I’d be looking for anyone local or willing to mail me an item that they wish to have entered as a prize. I also request flyers, business cards, and anything pertinent that I can put on display with your donated prize so others can see where it came from.

If you are at all interested, email me at adrianne(at)adriannebrennan(dot)com or reply to this post with your contact info.

Love & Magic,

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Booksigning @ Mass Morgue 2008 info now posted!

I just posted the flyer and press release to my website here:



Feel free to take a look! Lots of great bands and vendors are going to be there.

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Come join me and the rest of IWOFA at the Haunt today!

Come join me and the rest of the Infinite Worlds of Fantasy Authors for a loop chat at the Haunt at PNR!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_haunt_at_pnr

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September and October events are now up at my website!

You can view them here: http://adriannebrennan.com/events.html.

Included is the information on my upcoming booksigning on Oct 26th in Cambridge, MA!

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Blood of the Dark Moon novel has been offered a new contract!

I am VERY pleased to announce that my book, Blood of the Dark Moon, the first in the Dark Moon series, has been offered a contract with Freya's Bower.

Those of you who have been wondering when the book would be back with a publisher...well, now you know! Release date is forthcoming, but I will keep people posted.

Here's a quick blurb of my book:

Amanda, graduate student and devoted follower of the Greek god Apollo, is intrigued when she meets Jesse, a handsome young scholar who shares her love of both the classics and the occult. He quickly sparks her interest--and ignites a dark flame of passion between them. Together, they embark on a shadowy path that leads Amanda straight into Jesse's scintillating underworld of vampires, magick, and secret societies.

Little does Amanda know she is about to fulfill a legacy that began over thirty years ago and ended in tragedy. Can she learn the truth about who she really is in time to help those whom she has grown to care about, and truly find happiness in her new life with Jesse?

Blood of the Dark Moon combines the classic eroticism of vampires with a touch of modern sensual romance and occult intrigue.

More information about it and upcoming works can be found here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/botdm.html

Thanks to all of you for your support since my previous publisher's closing. It meant (and means) a great deal to me. I am looking forward to providing my readers with more of my works to come.



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I blogged yesterday on time travel!

I blogged yesterday on time travel in erotic romance and romances!

http://midnightseductionsauthors.blogspot.com/2008/04/time-travel.html

Feel free to comment on your favorite romantic destinations in time and space.

And ignore the time stamp--that's the effect of time travel on blogging! :D



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CONTEST! How would you like a cool character in a future book named after YOU?

I'm currently chatting with the rest of the Midnight Seductions Authors today over at Rites of Romance, and have a contest going on there until 11pm EST tonight!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RoRRChatters

I'm about to post a few excerpts from my WIPs to the loop chat--you'll know the WIPs because it'll be indicated as such VERY clearly in the subject line! For every lurker and/or non-MSA member that comes out and comments on these gets to be entered into a special drawing! If you comment by replying to the emails by 11pm EST tonight and mention that you are indeed interested in being entered into the contest, you are eligible!!

The drawing will be done shortly thereafter and the lucky winner will get a character named after them in their WIP of choice, and mentioned in the foreword of that book. That could be any of the following:

- Shadows of the Dark Moon, the sequel to Blood of the Dark Moon in the Dark Moon series
- Blood and Mint Chocolates, an upcoming f/f vampire erotic romance novella in the Dark Moon series
- My Other Car is a Broom, the first book in a yet unnamed series involving modern witches in Salem, the sidhe, and a very bizarre but intense love triangle.

The contest was going on yesterday in two other groups, but due to issues with Yahoo I am extending it to another DAY!


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MSA contest: 30 prizes in 30 days!

Originally published at Love & Magic. You can comment here or there.

Contest Rules

1. One contest question and the site where you may find the answer shall be posted

by Noon EST each day by one of our Midnight Seductions Authors beginning

April 1 through April 30, 2008 to our Midnight Seductions Yahoo Group.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Midnight Seductions

2. The answer to the contest question will be easily found with a contest logo. Email

the answer to: midnightseductions1@yahoo.com with the following in the subject

line: Author Name for the day and Contest Answer. For example:

Tess MacKall/Contest Answer.

3. To see a complete list of daily prizes offered by our authors visit the Midnight

Seductions website. http://msa.literalseduction.net

(Website grand opening on Tuesday, April 1, 2008)

4. One entry per contest question per person only. You may enter only once per

contest question but may place an entry for all thirty contest questions.

5. Contest entries for all days shall be accepted until Midnight EST April 30, 2008.

6. A winner will be drawn randomly from the entries received for each author name

for a total of thirty prizes to be awarded to thirty different winners.

7. All thirty winners will be contacted via email and announced on May 1, 2008 on

The Midnight Seductions Yahoo Group

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MidnightSeductions as well as posted to our

Midnight Seductions website. http://msa.literalseduction.com

(website grand opening on Tuesday, April 1, 2008)

8. Entries received without the appropriate content to the subject line shall be

disqualified without notice to entrant.

9. Entries sent to any email address other than midnightseductions1@yahoo.com

shall be disqualified without notice to entrant.

10. In the event there are not sufficient entries to award all thirty prizes to thirty

different winners, an additional random drawing shall be held from the total

entries received to award all remaining prizes.

Come chat with me and the rest of the MSA authors @ Romance Erotica Connection!

March is flying by, bring on April!

I've edited my events page to include April's events. Rest assured that this is NOT the final list and I'm going to be looking into doing a booksigning sometime that month if possible.

Stay tuned for further details!

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Yes Virginia, piracy hurts epubs and ebook authors.

Once again, people are yelling that we should give away our ebooks for free and let "piracy" rule, and once again I step in and point out the realities of epublishing.

I think if I had a nickel for every person who didn't understand the ebook industry or how this sort of thing affects us, I could quit my day job and being a full time writer.


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Boston is INSANE.

I went to work this morning to see people dressed like it was a combo between Halloween and Mardi Gras--minus the flashing of tits for beads.

One gal was wearing shamrock beads however--along with a green outfit and this huge felt hat that was shaped like a beer mug with fluffy white cotton on top to resemble foam. Written on the front was "Happy St Patrick's Day."

Omgs.

Over here it's apparently a citywide holiday. Some businesses will actually give the employees off--others take the day off. Some people will start going in and celebrating as early as the morning hours in order to get into the pubs and whatnot.

I think they're nuts. O_O I'm horribly Irish (my mom has like four names and her maiden name is an "O'" name), but...wow. Some people get REALLY into this holiday, like above and beyond the call of duty.

Of course, being vegan I didn't get corned beef and cabbage for lunch. But I had a veggie burger and a side salad with a nice pinot noir--which the waitress managed to knock over and spill all over the counter, my pants, and my scarf. Thankfully both were black. :P

And that was my St Patrick's Day. Right now I am battling massive quantities of indigestion which I can only blame on nerves, lack of sleep, and Monday, so I will be taking something strong to combat it and head to bed early.

I loves you all.


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Happy Fri--Pi--day!

Today's Pi Day--Happy Pi day! (3/14)

http://adriannebrennan.com/cgi/wp/?p=11

Feel free to swing by my blog and comment on mathematics, geekdom, or pi(e).

(I like dutch apple)



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Night Owl Romance gives Blood of the Dark Moon 4 stars!

Night Owl Romance gave Blood of the Dark Moon a glowing review! Check out what they have to say on the reviews page of my site!

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Sexual politics

As a rule, I rarely blog about politics. But when sex enters the picture, it's difficult to leave the subject alone:

Details on the "sex scandal" regarding the governor of NY

News broadcasts are labeling this as a "sex scandal" and are harping on the "governor of NY was involved with a prostitute" issue when in reality there are more important issues here:

1) The governor had made it a policy to crack down on prostitution rings, making this a blatant act of hypocrisy

2) There is a question over his use of funds and how they were used in order to support his liasons with the prostitute

Personally, I don't care what consenting adults do behind closed doors, nor do I comprehend why sex is illegal if an exchange of money occurs in the process. My beef with this guy would be that he acted on this issue in one way in public and quite another in private. It makes me wonder why laws like this exist to begin with--I think that they hurt and benefit the wrong people.

The fact that the media is choosing to focus on the governor's involvement with the prostitute versus the governor was a hypocrite or that he may have misused finances in the process just speaks volumes of our culture.

Feel free to sound off on this one: what is your opinion of the "oldest profession in the world", and how do you like it portrayed, if at all, within erotic romance novels?

Love & Magic,

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The pre-"I just left EPICon and here are my posts about it" post

I'm currently sitting in the airport with the joys of wifi, an outlet for my laptop's electrical cord, a glass of pinot gris, and lots of free time on my hands.

My plane does not start to board until 11:25pm DST. Yes folks, I'm coming back home on a red eye. I had a fabulous time at the con and I can't wait to go on and on about how much I loved it and everything I did love about it, and just...everything.

In the meantime, I've been working on putting a blog directly on my site. This is once again what happens when I have too much free time on my hands:

http://www.adriannebrennan.com/blog/

It's definitely a WIP and heavily under construction. I'm not so certain that I like all of the colors, et cetera, but it's good for now and I'll be crossposting to there and the "usual suspects" (Livejournal, MySpace, Insanejournal, Blogger, etc).



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Adrianne is now blogging with the Sisters of the Dark Moon!

Like the other sisters, I write a good deal of dark erotica. The series of books that Blood of the Dark Moon is a part of focuses on vampires and their underworld, and I am working on another which focuses on the sidhe.

You may visit the Sisters of the Dark Moon and me here: http://sistersofthedarkmoon.blogspot.com/

I'm thrilled to be a member of this blog team. They are a wonderful group of authors whose writings I've admired for some time now, and are just awesome people in general.



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I'm chatting over at FallenAngelReviewChatters today! Get your blood-sugar-vampire-sex-magick there! :D

If you missed me over at Forbidden Fruit yesterday, now's your chance. :)

I'll be posting excerpts both naughty and nice from Blood of the Dark Moon and my WIP f/f vampire erotic romance novella Blood and Mint Chocolates, which takes place in the same universe as Blood of the Dark Moon and features some of its characters.

If you have the chance, stop by and see me there anytime today!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FallenAngelReviewChatters



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New reader reviews for Blood of the Dark Moon!

I have new reader reviews! So far my book has four 5-star reviews on Goodreads:

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2772920.Blood_of_the_Dark_Moon

You'll see that two of the reviews left more details as to what they thought of the book.



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BLOG: The Care and Feeding of Your Muse

I blogged today on the Midnight Seductions Authors blog! Stop by and see what I have to say on the the care and feeding of your Muse.


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Chat with me tonight live with the Midnight Seductions Authors at Night Owl Romance!

8pm EST/5pm PST

http://nightowlromance.com/nightowlromance/chat/chat.asp



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Chat with me and rest of Midnight Seductions Authors today @ Love Romances Cafe today!

All day today from 9am EST onwards!


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LoveRomancesCafe



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I am signing copies of my book and giving away prizes TONIGHT @ NEDSW Ball in Arlington MA @ 8pm!

I will be selling and signing copies of my ebook on CD, Blood of the Dark Moon, the first in the Dark Moon series and reviewed with great praise by pagan and occult book fiction and non-fiction reviewer Mike Gleason. If you enjoy tales of secret societies, vampires, paganism, mythology, vampire erotica, supernatural romance, urban fantasy and dark fantasy in general, the book is definitely up your alley.

Free reads of my book can be found here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/excerpts.html
Reviews of my book, including Mike Gleason's, can be found here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/reviews.html

Please note: last week my book has gone out of print, leaving the limited quantities of the book that I have on CD as the ONLY copies left available to purchase at this time. If you want to read this book and don't want to wait until it goes back into print, I would suggest either attending this event, purchasing a copy on my website, or contacting me to arrange for a sale.

Here are the details for those of you in the New England area or will be in the area around then:





7th Annual Darkside Walkers Ball
When: 2/23/08 8pm-12am
Where: 370 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA 02474 (Arlington American Legion)

Who: Featuring various vendors and DJ Vudu, DJ Krztov, DJ Pet, DJ xTIMMYxCOREx, and a performance by Seppuku.

There will also be an after hours party from 12am til whenever for ball attendees. Location will be announced at ball.

$10.00 cover 21+


I'll be there for the duration of the event at my own table. Please stop by and get your own copy of my ebook on CD! I'll even autograph it for you if you like. :) I also plan to have other goodies both as freebies and for sale, plus the chance to win prizes!

Local artists and craftsmen have donated in the past, and have for this event, jewelry and other handmade gifts for prizes. It supports their services and gives people a chance to win goodies if they buy my book! I have had a few donations from some very talented people from the New England and as far away as central NY, and so far include a beautiful framed photograph of a cobra and a black and red ribbon choker.


Also, for updates do check my website at http://www.adriannebrennan.com/events.html.

Come join me and the rest of MSA tomorrow!

Been missing our chats? Plenty of chances to come join us and hang out, ask questions, and get some free reads of great books!!

Blood of the Dark Moon dark fantasy/vampire novel sale at goth ball in Arlington, MA on 2/23!

I will be selling and signing copies of my ebook on CD, Blood of the Dark Moon, the first in the Dark Moon series and reviewed with great praise by pagan and occult book reviewer Mike Gleason. If you enjoy tales of secret societies, vampires, paganism, mythology, vampire erotica, supernatural romance, urban fantasy and dark fantasy in general, the book is definitely up your alley.

Please note: last week my book has gone out of print, leaving the limited quantities of the book that I have on CD as the ONLY copies left available to purchase at this time. If you want to read this book and don't want to wait until it goes back into print, I would suggest either attending this event, purchasing a copy on my website, or contacting me to arrange for a sale.

Free reads of my book can be found here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/excerpts.html
Reviews of my book, including Mike Gleason's, can be found here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/reviews.html

Here are the details for those of you in the New England area or will be in the area around then:


7th Annual Darkside Walkers Ball When: 2/23/08 8pm-12am Where: 370 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA 02474 (Arlington American Legion)

Who: Featuring various vendors and DJ Vudu, DJ Krztov, DJ Pet, DJ xTIMMYxCOREx, and a performance by Seppuku.

There will also be an after hours party from 12am til whenever for ball attendees. Location will be announced at ball.

$10.00 cover 21+


I'll be there for the duration of the event at my own table. Please stop by and get your own copy of my ebook on CD! I'll even autograph it for you if you like. :) I also plan to have other goodies both as freebies and for sale, plus the chance to win prizes!

Local artists and craftsmen have donated in the past, and have for this event, jewelry and other handmade gifts for prizes. It supports their services and gives people a chance to win goodies if they buy my book! I have had a few donations from some very talented people from the New England and as far away as central NY, and so far include a beautiful framed photograph of a cobra and a black and red ribbon choker.

For updates do check my website at http://www.adriannebrennan.com/events.html.



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Chat with Adrianne Brennan and the rest of the Midnight Seductions Authors tomorrow night at The Romance Studio!

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Calling all local artists! Still accepting items for promo.

I'm going to be vending a table for book sales/signings for Blood of the Dark Moon at the 7th Annual New England Darksidewalkers Ball, and typically what I do is give away prizes during such events. Anyone who buys a CD can have their name entered into a drawing. I like to give out more than one prize, and I like it to be local artists and craftsmen.

People who provide anything in the way of prizes in the form of their crafts can give me flyers, business cards, or whatever for their store. That way people who stop by know who donated them, and it supports people who do any form of crafts, whether it be jewelry, clothing, handbags, bookmarks, metalwork, woodcarving, et cetera.

If you are not local to Boston but are willing to ship your item(s) and/or business cards, that's fine too--I've had one person who has done that already.

Email me at adrianne (at) adriannebrennan (dot) com if you're interested, and we can work out something. I have a few donations already from locals but would gladly accept more. Please forward this to anyone who might be interested.



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Update on Blood of the Dark Moon

I have a limited number of out-of-print copies of Blood of the Dark Moon on CD--but enough to put the offer up on my site for people who want them and don't want to wait until another publisher takes my book.

They still have the cover on them from Aphrodite's Apples--which is a gorgeous cover, btw--and every book I sell, I will autograph. If you have any requests in that regard (for gifts to friends, family, et cetera), then just let me know when you place the order.

It's $14.10 for each CD (including s/h and Paypal fees) and you can buy one here:

http://www.adriannebrennan.com/botdm.html

I'm expecting a shipment in for the book sale/signing next Saturday, Feb 23rd. If you are local, you will save money by buying them from me in person at that sale. Otherwise, you can arrange to meet me at some point and buy a copy. Just email me at adrianne (at) adriannebrennan (dot) com.

Offer lasts while supplies last.



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Come celebrate Valentine's Day today with me and the rest of the Midnight Seductions Authors!

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Aphrodite's Apples is closing effective today.

Aphrodite's Apples, my publisher, is closing effective today.

What does this mean for me and my book? Here's a quick FAQ.

Q: Is there a way we can still buy your book?
A: Yes, there is. Fortunately unlike many, I bought a bunch of advance copies on CD directly from my publisher to resell at booksignings and events. Once Aphrodite's Apples closes, I will be selling them on my website for the price that they were on the website plus shipping, handling, and Paypal fees. They will be for sale while supplies last.

Q: Will you still be at the booksigning?
A: Yes, of course. Nothing changes that; I still have everything I need in order to be there--otherwise I wouldn't even be able to sell the books on my site.

Q: Can't you just put out your book yourself?
A: No, because I have no desire to be self-published.

Q: How about starting up your own company?
A: No. I want to be a writer, not a publisher.

Q: What publishing companies are you looking into?
A: There are a few that I've narrowed it down to, but unfortunately a few of them require that I have an original published work with them before I can take a reprint to them to be republished. It depends on what company I feel is best to represent my book and whether or not I have a chance at it going into print.

Q: When you get republished, will it be in print as well as ebook?
A: Depends on the publisher that takes it. Ideally, yes--even if down the road at some point depending on sales.

Q: What other writing projects do you have going on? What about that short story that was going into an AA anthology? Will you be submitting those elsewhere as well?
A: The short story will be expanded into a novella and sent off to another publisher. I also have another series in the works, the sequel to Blood of the Dark Moon in the works, plus other short stories that will be taking place in either universe of the series.

Like I said before to others, I'm trying to look at this as an opportunity, not a setback. It's more than likely I can get my book off to a really well grounded publishing company that could take it places. It's just what happens to it in the meantime and how long that will take that is the setback.


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Chatting today at LoveRomancesCafe!

I'm chatting today at LoveRomancesCafe! Come join me:

http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/LoveRomancesCafe



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Chat with me and the rest of the Midnight Seductions Authors at Brenda Williamson's Romance Party!

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Come celebrate Valentine's Day with the Midnight Seductions Authors!

Where Adrianne will be over the next two weeks

Whee, weekly event updates!! :D


Chat with Adrianne Brennan and the rest of the Midnight Seductions Authors group at Brenda Williamson's Romance Party list!
2/13/08 9am-9pm EST
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BrendaWilliamsonRomanceParty

Come chat with Adrianne Brennan at Coffee Time Romance!
2/19/08 9am-9pm EST
Stop by at any point in the day--morning, afternoon, or night and ask Adrianne questions about her books and stories both released and forthcoming!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karenfindoutaboutnewbooks

Come chat with Adrianne Brennan at Brenda Williamson's Romance Party list!
2/19/08 9am-9pm EST
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BrendaWilliamsonRomanceParty

Adrianne Brennan will be signing and selling books at the following date and event:
2/23/08 8pm-12am
7th Annual New England Dark Side Walkers Ball
The Arlington American Legion
370 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA


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Adrianne will be selling/signing book at the 7th Annual NEDSWB in Arlington, MA on 2/23 8pm!

I will be selling and signing copies of my ebook on CD, Blood of the Dark Moon, the first in the Dark Moon series and reviewed with great praise by Mike Gleason. If you enjoy tales of secret societies, vampires, paganism, mythology, vampire erotica, supernatural romance, urban fantasy and dark fantasy in general, the book is definitely up your alley. The book also contains references to the Golden Dawn and quotes from Liber AL (The Book of the Law).

Free reads of my book can be found here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/excerpts.html
Reviews of my book, including Mike Gleason's, can be found here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/reviews.html

Here are the details for those of you in the New England area or will be in the area around then:

7th Annual Darkside Walkers Ball
When: 2/23/08 8pm-12am
Where: 370 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA 02474 (Arlington American Legion)

Who: Featuring various vendors and DJ Vudu, DJ Krztov, DJ Pet, DJ xTIMMYxCOREx, and a performance by Seppuku.

There will also be an after hours party from 12am til whenever for ball attendees. Location will be announced at ball.

$10.00 cover 21+


I'll be there for the duration of the event at my own table. Please stop by and get your own copy of my ebook on CD! I'll even autograph it for you if you like. :) I also plan to have other goodies both as freebies and for sale, plus the chance to win prizes!

More details on prizes when the event grows closer. Usually I have local artists and craftsmen make jewelry and metal bookmarks and the like. It supports their services and gives people a chance to win goodies if they buy my book!

I'll be sending out reminder emails one week before the event, and the day before. Also, for updates do check my website at http://www.adriannebrennan.com/events.html.



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Come chat with me and the rest of the Midnight Seductions Authors at Fallen Angels Reviews tomorrow (2/9/08)!

Calling local artists--care to do some promo?

I'm going to be vending a table for book sales/signings for Blood of the Dark Moon at the 7th Annual New England Darksidewalkers Ball, and typically what I do is give away prizes during such events. Anyone who buys a CD can have their name entered into a drawing. I like to give out more than one prize, and I like it to be local artists and craftsmen.

People who provide anything in the way of prizes in the form of their crafts can give me flyers, business cards, or whatever for their store. That way people who stop by know who donated them, and it supports people who do any form of crafts, whether it be jewelry, clothing, handbags, bookmarks, metalwork, woodcarving, et cetera.

Email me at adrianne (at) adriannebrennan (dot) com if you're interested, and we can work out something.


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"Don't like our weather? Wait five minutes."

I live in eastern Massachusetts, and I think the subject line is a common phrase around here.

I never even knew of the term "thundersnow" or that it even existed until I moved to the area. When I first saw it in the forecast one afternoon in downtown Boston, I had a fifteen minute giggle fit. My co-worker thought it was just as funny--then the snow came pouring down and oh, the lightning!!

Anyone have any weird weather tales? I can't be the only one who deals with this shit or thinks it's funny.



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More chat events!

Two of the chats are taking place on the same day, so if you already belong to one group and not the other, you're all set. :) If you don't belong to either, pick one or both.


Chat with Adrianne Brennan and the rest of the Midnight Seductions Authors group at Fallen Angel Reviews!
2/9/08 9am-9pm EST
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FallenAngelReviewChatters

Chat with Adrianne Brennan and the rest of the Midnight Seductions Authors group at Brenda Williamson's Romance Party list! *
2/13/08 9am-9pm EST
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BrendaWilliamsonRomanceParty

Come chat with Adrianne Brennan at Coffee Time Romance!
2/19/08 9am-9pm EST
Stop by at any point in the day--morning, afternoon, or night and ask Adrianne questions about her books and stories both released and forthcoming!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karenfindoutaboutnewbooks

Come chat with Adrianne Brennan at Brenda Williamson's Romance Party list! *
2/19/08 9am-9pm EST
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BrendaWilliamsonRomanceParty


* New since last update.



Love & Magic,
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Want a chance at winning my book, Blood of the Dark Moon?

Come chat with me tomorrow and the rest of the Midnight Seductions Authors at Rites of Romance!

Happy Mardi Gras!

Happy Mardi Gras everyone!

For those of you who do not know, Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday" and takes place the day before Ash Wednesday. I believe most people think of beads, parades, and alcohol when they think of Mardi Gras. Me personally, I think of New Orleans.

The first and last Mardi Gras in New Orleans I ever went to was the last one before Katrina hit. I am extremely disappointed that I haven't been able to visit New Orleans since. Aside from Boston, NYC's West Village, and Seattle it is one of the few cities I've been to that instantly felt like "home." I spent my dreams wandering down the streets of the French Quarter (AKA the Vieux Carré), remembering the sights and sounds of the shops and jazz clubs, the taste of beignets with cafe au lait, shrimp creole, and clove cigarettes.

I also remember someone pointing the levees out to my friends and me, saying that "If a Category 4 storm hit...." Oh, the sadness once those words became prophetic later on that year. I gave financially to the Red Cross a number of times since then on behalf of Katrina's victims--ALL of them, not just in New Orleans. A friend of mine in Mississippi discovered the joys of having his own life ripped away from him during that storm as well. Many people wondered how people would be able to move on, let alone be able to have Mardi Gras parades ever again.

Hence why I found it so uplifting to discover that the parades were still held the following year and the subsequent years to come. Mardi Gras is for celebration--and not just flashing your tits for beads. :D Although, I confess I did my share of that during my stay for the sake of "tradition". I also have precious little in the way of modesty!

Here's a fun link on Mardi Gras in New Orleans: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Mardi_Gras. At some point I plan to revisit the city, especially since so much of the city's money comes from tourism. And gods, do I love New Orleans!

If people know of good, reputable websites and organizations to help rebuild New Orleans and help the people who are still being affected by Katrina, please send them my way and I'll edit this post to include them.

Edit: here's a link for my vegan jambalaya recipe, made easy: http://adriannebrennan.livejournal.com/72744.html


Love & Magic,
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Upcoming chats and events!

Want to know more about the latest romantic dark fantasy and science fiction releases both current and forthcoming? Have a burning question but haven't been able to find the time to ask? Desperate to buy a CD and sad that you missed the last book signing event?

Well...fret no more! Here's the latest on the calendar thus far! If you've been wondering when the heck the next book in the Dark Moon series is coming out and/or if she has any other releases planned, here are the occasions to find out:

Chat with Adrianne Brennan and the rest of the Midnight Seductions Authors group at Rites of Romance!
2/6/08 9am-9pm EST
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RoRRChatters

Chat with Adrianne Brennan and the rest of the Midnight Seductions Authors group at Fallen Angel Reviews!
2/9/08 9am-9pm EST
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FallenAngelReviewChatters

Come chat with Adrianne Brennan all day with Coffee Time Romance!
2/19/08 9am-9pm EST
Stop by at any point in the day--morning, afternoon, or night and ask Adrianne questions about her books and stories both released and forthcoming!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karenfindoutaboutnewbooks

Adrianne Brennan will be signing and selling books at the following date and event:
2/23/08 8pm-12am
7th Annual New England Dark Side Walkers Ball
The Arlington American Legion
370 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA

Come chat with Adrianne Brennan live with Night Owl Romance!
3/24/08 8-10pm EST
Stop by to ask questions about upcoming releases and current works, her writing career, or her favorite beverage. :)
http://www.nightowlromance.com/nightowlromance/chat/chat.asp




Love & Magic,
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"Oh, I'm a published author!"

There are certain moments when it really hits me: wow, I'm a published author! This has been my dream for the past two decades of my life, and it's great to finally see it fulfilled. A bit surreal, even.

One of those moments hit today when I received my first royalty check in the mail. Omgs. It never matters how much or how little that damned check is--never let anyone fool you on that one--but the fact that you got one at all along with that nifty official-looking statement.

Omgs.

Getting copies of my ebook on CD was equally thrilling. I think I danced around my living room with the silly thing while my cats looked upon me in confusion. "Mrr? Mrrrr?"

Then there was the moment my book first went up on the website. Wow. Just...wow. RELEASE DAY!! Release days are ALWAYS awesome and I look forward to my next one! (April-ish looks to be the target, more later when I have it)

Also, my first CD sale. That made me seriously squee. And on a side note, I'm glad that I made the book signing party into just that--a party. I didn't want anything formal, or to make speeches, or crap like that--just have lots of food, conversation, and good times. Just like a party. And it's my book party, so I can if I want to...nyah, nyah, nyaaahhhh. LOL

All of these little moments add up, I think. And I'm damned thankful to come this far. It just shows that if you don't give up on your dreams, you can make them happen. THAT'S real magic.

:)



Love & Magic,
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Blue roses!

Blue roses to go on sale in Japan

TOKYO (AFP) - Think that red roses are predictable? In Japan, gift-givers soon will also have the option of blue roses.

The Japanese company that created the world's first genetically modified blue roses said Monday it will start selling them next year.

Suntory Ltd., also a major whisky distiller, hopes to sell several hundred thousand blue roses a year, company spokesman Kazumasa Nishizaki said.

"As its price may be a bit high, we are targeting demand for luxurious cut flowers, such as for gifts," he said. The exact price and commercial name for the blue rose have not been decided.

The company is also growing the rose experimentally in Australia and the United States to get approval for sales, but no timing has been set for commercial launches in the two countries.

Suntory in 2004 unveiled the world's first genetically modified blue rose after 14 years of study which also involved Australian researchers.

It created the flowers by implanting the gene that leads to the synthesis of the blue pigment Delphinidin in pansies. The pigment does not exist naturally in roses.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080204/sc_afp/lifestylejapanbiotechflower;_ylt=Ala31t8lJuqBP7AmIKxolvMTO7gF


Anyone who knows me knows that blue roses have always been my personal symbol. I even have one tattooed on my back. :)



Love & Magic,
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Happy Imbolc!

For those of my readers who celebrate the holiday, Happy Imbolc!

Regardless of whether or not you do... what plans do you have for the upcoming spring? Vacation time, projects, writings...?

I have a short story that you'll hear more about in the upcoming months--probably around March or April. And yes, it's set in the Dark Moon series with some of the characters. :) I also have a ton of writing projects underway, and then there's the nonstop project that is my house.



Love and Magic,
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Happy Friday! :D

The question got asked this week on one of my emailing lists: how much time per day do you spend on the computer? The second question was, how much would you prefer to be spending?

My response was succinct: "Too much." "Much less."

When you are both a writer and a computer programmer, you spend WAY too much time on the computer. At an 8-4 job, you're there for at least 8 hours. Then there's the time you spend at home on the computer, which is another 1-6 hours right there depending on what else you have going on that evening. That's 8-14 hours PER DAY!

The question then becomes, where do you have outlets for escaping the computer? Or are your outlets ON your computer? Me, I work out on my eliptical when I can, go out to socialize, and on rarer occasions, watch a movie with my kitties. My time on the computer is best served, when possible, either writing, chatting, or playing World of Warcraft.

Tonight I have friends coming over for a potluck/tv series night. I plan to be on the computer as little as possible.

Enjoy your Friday night!



Love & Magic,
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Reader reviews for Blood of the Dark Moon are coming in!

Reader reviews are coming in to Aphrodite's Apple's website for Blood of the Dark Moon:

http://www.aphroditesapples.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews_info&products_id=29&reviews_id=8

I've placed a reviews page up on my website. To read more reviews by both readers and reviewers about Blood of the Dark Moon or any of my other works, go here:

http://www.adriannebrennan.com/reviews.html



Love & Magic,
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Update on short story, plus paganism and the occult in fiction

Happily, the edits to my short story for the GLB anthology have gone off to the main editor. Yay! I should be hearing official word at some point on the whens/ifs of my story going out, and it's looking pretty good. I really want to treat everyone to lesbian vampire erotica, and the Babalon ref I suspect may be a draw as well.

I haven't seen an awful lot of references to Thelema in fiction with the exception of writers like Piers Anthony and Alan Moore. There's one other I recall, but it's all any association being bad, evil, et cetera. Sometimes I wonder if people just don't bother doing research before using a wide brush. When I talked with my reviewer, one comment he made about my book was that it was a great book written by someone who obviously was either genuinely involved in paganism and the Mysteries or by someone who did a LOT of research--and most people who attempt writing such a book wind up going Hollywood. One thing I had tried to do in my book was place real elements within a fantasy setting. People write about Christians, doctors, lawyers, and all sorts of REAL things within fantasy novel. Why should the realms of pagan religions, witchcraft, and Western Mystery trads in general be any different? In any event, I didn't want to write the next "Charmed" for magicians, and I'm glad to hear that those who have read my book thought I succeeded in avoiding just that.

In the meantime, I has chai. This is good.


Love & Magic,
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I'm chatting tonight with Midnight Seduction Authors at 8pm EST!

Tonight some of the Midnight Seductions Authors will be at Night Owl Romance for a live chat. Drop by and chat with us.!

We will be doing book give aways and Night Owl also gives away prizes. Tonight Adriana Kraft will offer a copy of The Merry Widow and Tess MacKall wiill give away a copy of Gabriel's Horn. Mary Suzanne is offering a copy of Guardian Angel and Cassandra Gold is giving away Double or Nothing.

8pm EST...5pm Pacific Time

http://www.nightowlromance.com/nightowlromance/chat/chat.asp



Love & Magic,
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Blood of the Dark Moon #5 for Best Horror in the P&E Polls!

You can see the voting results here:

http://anotherealm.com/prededitors/votenovelhor07.htm

I just wanted to thank those of you who voted. :) For my first novel, this is pretty damned spectacular!


Love & Magic,
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The book signing party!

On the whole, a very successful event. Despite the conflict with a major goth club night that evening, about twenty people showed up.

The first--and earliest--to arrive was none other than Mike Gleason, who had reviewed my book and wanted the chance to meet me! I was pretty psyched, not to mention flattered. Very nice guy. We babbled for a while on trad paganism and cats and I've decided quite naturally that he's good people.

A bunch of other people arrived, some of whom I knew from meeting them at other places, some who were good friends of mine, and others whom I had never before met but wanted to check out my book. We all had a great time, and a LOT of wine was consumed. I was greatly amused to find that much of the soda I purchased was barely touched, but I think about 7-8 wine bottles went buh-bye. In fact, someone had to go out and buy more wine! LOL LOL

It was a lot of fun, and something I'd definitely do again.

And as suspected (and secretly hoped) I have some books leftover from the event, so I will be attending other parties with them and I suspect will make a few sales. Just call me Your Local Vampire Smut Vendor.

*mwahaha*


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Erotic excerpt from BotDM wins Friday's selection at Dark Diva Reviews!

One of my erotic excerpts from Blood of the Dark Moon posted on Friday to Dark Diva Reviews was the winner for the day!

The blog entry--including the excerpt--is here:

http://darkdivareviews.blogspot.com/2008/01/fridays-excerpt-winner_26.html

Note: NSFW!


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Book signing party TOMORROW for Blood of the Dark Moon novel!

Come meet me in Salem for my book signing! Here are the details:

Jan 25, 2008 8pm
175 Essex St, Salem MA
(between Samantha's and Goddess Treasure Chest)

The first fifty people who show can buy an autographed copy of my ebook, Blood of the Dark Moon, on CD. CDs are $7.99 each and I accept cash or check made out to Adrianne Brennan. There will also be prizes to win, more goodies to buy, plus some cool freebies! Every person who buys a CD is automatically entered to win either a beautiful handmade metal amethyst-beaded bookmark or a pair of handmade silver and amethyst earrings! Please support your local pagan authors and craftsmen by attending this event.

Blood of the Dark Moon is a modern sensual vampire novel written about romance and erotica among magicians, secret societies, paganism and mythology, and features quotes from Liber AL (The Book of the Law) as well as references to the Golden Dawn. For more information on this book, visit this url: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/botdm.html

There will be drinks and refreshments--feel free to bring some of your own as well!

Two more days until the Book Signing Party in Salem!!

Stop by and meet Adrianne Brennan, author of Blood of the Dark Moon, the first in the Dark Moon series! You'll get to purchase a CD of her book plus get it autographed!

175 Essex St
Salem, MA
(between Samantha's and Goddess Treasure Chest)

CDs are $7.99 each. Cash or check made out to Adrianne Brennan accepted. There will also be various other goodies both free and for sale.

Drinks and refreshments will be provided!

More info about Blood of the Dark Moon can be found here: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/botdm.html.


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Reviews!

Aphrodite's Apples now has a feature where you can write reviews for their titles. If you've read Blood of the Dark Moon and would like to recommend it to others or just have feedback on it in general, then I would encourage you to please take advantage of this feature:


http://www.aphroditesapples.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=29

You'll find a link for creating a review on the righthand side of the page. To any who participate, thanks in advance! Your support/feedback/comments are always welcome. :)