by Adrian Phoenix | Dec 12, 2011 | News and Announcements |
Paul Goat Allen of BN.com has posted his list of the Best Paranormal Fantasy of 2011 and I was thrilled (and a bit shocked) to see that ETCHED IN BONE was in the number 6 slot. Imagine my surprise as I read down the list and discovered BLACK HEART LOA had earned an honorable mention as well! I’m honored to be included in such kick-ass company–Kim Harrison, Kat Richardson, and Laurel K. Hamilton among them.
It was pretty cool to see several of my fellow Pocket authors named in both the Top 13 and the Honorable mentions: Jenn Bennett, Jennifer Estep, and J.F. Lewis. Rob Thurman made Honorable Mention with her 6th Cal Leandros book, BLACKOUT–a book I loved (along with the entire series. READ THEM).
Congratulations to each and every author! And big thanks to Paul for being an untiring advocate for exciting, entertaining, and original paranormal/urban fantasy. You rock, dude!
“2011 was the best year ever for paranormal fantasy…”
– Paul Goat Allen
“I’ll admit it: after the phenomenal year paranormal fantasy had in 2010 – I called it “a watershed year” – I thought that there was no realistic way that 2011 could be as strong, both in terms of quality and quantity of releases. But as I began to compile my “year’s best” list in late November, it hit me: this year’s releases were, collectively, far superior to those of 2010. And while there was no clear #1 pick this year, I found it virtually impossible to trim my list down to a baker’s dozen. So many 2011 releases were noteworthy, I couldn’t in good conscience exclude them. So this year, I’ve included an honorable mention list.” Read the rest.
by Adrian Phoenix | Nov 20, 2011 | Hoodoo Series, News and Announcements, The Maker's Song Series |
I’m very thrilled to find out that both Black Heart Loa and Etched in Bone are nominees (in different categories) in The Romance Reviews Best Paranormal Romance (and urban fantasy) of 2011.
Click on the links below to vote! Voting runs through November 30th.
Black Heart Loa and Etched in Bone
by Adrian Phoenix | May 15, 2011 | Contests, Dante, Events and Appearances, News and Announcements, The Maker's Song Series |
Dante and Heather chat about Gehenna, their future, and their relationship on Bad Ass Chicks That Bite. We’re also having a giveaway with 2 prizes: 1 signed copy of any of my books (winner’s choice) and 1 copy of Etched in Bone. So drop by, check out what Dante and heather have to say and enter the contest!
by Adrian Phoenix | Apr 14, 2011 | Contests, Dante, Events and Appearances, News and Announcements, The Maker's Song Series |
Dante and Heather sat down for an interview at Paranormal Romance Addict and had a great time. Von dropped in to add his two cents as well. The giveaway goes until April 28th and the winner will receive a signed copy of any of my books – winner’s choice. So drop by, say hello, and enter!
Here’s a peek at the interview:
PRA: I am incredibly excited to interview Dante Baptiste and Heather Wallace today. Heather and Dante are two fabulous characters from Adrian Phoenix’s The Makers Song Series.
I know Dante’s not a big fan of interviews so I’ll try to be gentle. *looks over at Dante and grins* Well, unless you like it rough. *winks*
Dante: *laughs, the sound low and warm* Gentle? Ain’t familiar with that word. I only know rough, so go on, give me your best, chère.
PRA: *looks over at Heather* Haha, sorry!
Heather: *smiles and flaps a hand* No need to apologize. I’m getting used to it. Hardly anyone says a word to Dante that isn’t brimming with sexual innuendo. Even me. *grins* I mean look at him.
Dante: *snorts*
Heather: *plants a quick kiss on his lips* Talk and innuendo I can deal with. But touching or kissing or groping – now that’s another matter altogether.
Dante: *teasing smile* Aw, I love it when you go all alpha female on me, catin.
by Adrian Phoenix | Apr 2, 2011 | Contests, Dante, Events and Appearances, News and Announcements, The Maker's Song Series |
I managed to convince Dante to sit down at the keyboard and share a few of thoughts on WereVampsRomance. There’s also a big giveaway–a signed set of all 4 Maker’s Song books, and three other winners get a signed book of their choice.
CONTEST ENDS AT 11:59 PM TONIGHT APRIL 2nd (Pacific Time)!
Here’s a taste of what’s simmering in Dante’s mind:
To celebrate the release of the fourth book in The Maker’s Song saga, Etched in Bone, I convinced the story’s badass and beautiful Dante Baptiste—Cajun, sexy frontman for Inferno, not to mention nightkind AND Fallen (provided I can get him to stop rolling his eyes and pretending to gag) to join y’all and discuss a few subjects close to his heart. And now I turn the blog over to Dante.
Merci beaucoup, but a simple “it’s all yours, asshole” woulda done for an intro. For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Dante Baptiste, I live in New Orleans, and I’m the frontman for Inferno—among other things.
READ THE REST.
