Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer!!

By Kate

It’s Summertime and the living is easy--unless you’re here in the Lair where the living is wild and wonderful! And HOT!! Your Banditas have a lovely line-up of guests visiting this month, plus a fabulous contest you'll want to jump on!

Cabana boys, start your blenders!!

We’re starting off with a BANG, so to speak, on August 3, when Jo Davis will join us again to talk about her erotica novel, WHEN ALEX WAS BAD. (Don't worry y'all, it's a fairly PG blog). By the way, this book has been optioned for a movie! And she'll also give us a sneak peek into her future Heat books for NAL and her Station Five Firefighter books.


On August 4, Jessica Andersen returns to the Lair to chat about sexy alpha heroes, demons and chocolate. We'll also take a peek at her new Nightkeepers novel, SKYKEEPERS. Its hero, Michael, is the darkest and most tormented in the series so far. Sounds yummy! In a dark, tormented way, of course!


And we’re thrilled to welcome Tawny’s guest, writing coach Valerie Hayward, on August 6. If you have questions or problems with your latest manuscript--and who doesn't?--Valerie will be here with suggestions and answers and maybe a little inspiration!

On August 7, Kathleen O'Reilly returns to discuss her newest Blaze release, HOT UNDER PRESSURE. The heroine and hero meet through travel problems, so Kathleen will be chatting about such issues and about the characters.

The delightful Tanya Michaels/Tanya Michna will join Bandita Trish on August 15 to talk about her latest release from Harlequin American, A DAD FOR HER TWINS (on sale August 8), and her latest women's fiction novel, BAGGAGE CLAIM (on sale August 5).

And on August 19, Bandita Vrai Anna will host the effervescent Julie Cohen. Her latest book from Little Black Dress is GIRL FROM MARS. Check out that amazing cover! I can't wait to hear more about this book and find out what's happening in Julie's world!




Then on August 21, we're excited to welcome Superromance author Anna DeStefano who makes her first visit to the Lair. To celebrate the release of her first dark paranormal, DARK LEGACY, she'll discuss psychic twins, sibling rivalry and paranormal mayhem and the ways they fit into the story. Sounds thrilling!

On August 27, Gerri Russell returns to the Lair to celebrate the launch of her new Scottish Knights Templar series. The first book, TO TEMPT A KNIGHT, benefitted greatly from the research trip she told us about last year. A research trip to Scotland? Sign me up!!

And here's some CONTEST NEWS you've been waiting for! In August, Anna Campbell is giving away a signed advanced reader copy of her November release CAPTIVE OF SIN to one lucky entrant. All you have to do is name the hero and heroine of CAPTIVE OF SIN. Just a hint, but you might find the answers on her books page at http://www.annacampbell.info/captivesin.html. Just email your answers to Anna at anna@annacampbell.info. The contest closes 31st August, 2009. For more information, please visit Anna's contest page: http://www.annacampbell.info/contest.html. Good luck!


So what are your plans for August? Are you heading off for a family vacation or staying close to home? Exploring the country or exploring the mall? Sitting by the air conditioner or soaking up rays at the beach?

Are you looking forward to fall? Or, if you’re from Down Under, are you counting the days until Spring?

Whatever your plans, we hope you’ll cruise by the Lair and spend some quality time with the Banditas!!