July 1st, 2008
Today, July 1, 2008 marks the release in the second installment of the Accidental series, ACCIDENTALLY DEAD, by the totally fabulous, utterly amazing, stupendously brilliant, always in her color wheel Dakota Cassidy (She made us say that–all of it. We fought back. Don’t laugh. We did. It got ugly. She threatened us with heinous acts of yellow. She won.).

ACCIDENTALLY DEAD picks up with über potty mouth Nina Blackman and her newly acquired vampire woes (not to mention his undead hawtness, Greg). Here is a link to Amazon (We are subtle, aren’t we?): http://tinyurl.com/4pntvc

In celebration of Nina’s release, and because Dakota’s such a bitc–er, so charming, we’re having a scavenger hunt where you can win big! (Don’t whine. Didn’t we say killer prizes were involved?)

So here’s what ya gotta do—Visit the blogs of Michele Bardsley, Mark Henry, and Toni McGee Causy (in that order, people) then hit Dakota’s blog and get yer quiz on. That’s it! All entrants who post correct answers in the comments section of Dakota’s blog will be thrown into a random drawing. The prizes:

* Dakota’s giving away a signed copy of THE ACCIDENTAL WEREWOLF, a $15 Amazon Gift Certificate, and an RT tote bag from RT 2008 filled with some goodies!

* Mark’s upchucking an autographed copy of HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAMNED (and maybe another surprise or two … it’s a purge, darling, you never know what’ll show up).

* Toni’s offering an autographed copy of BOBBIE FAYE’S VERY (very, very, very) BAD DAY and other Bobbie goodness. We promise she won’t blow up another bridge (at least not near you).

* Michele’s spewing (again … gah! Can she get control of that spittle issue already?) an autographed ARC of WAIT TILL YOUR VAMPIRE GETS HOME and some Broken Heart swag.

Those damned contest rules: Entries must be posted to Dakota’s blog by midnight (CST) Wednesday July 2, 2008. All correct answers from participants will be placed in a random drawing. ONE winner will be announced on Dakota’s blog on July 3, 2008. The winner must contact Dakota to collect the prizes.

Start with the interview below and then move on to Mark Henry’s blog.

For Dakota:
Yellow. The color of atrocity. What do you say to those unfortunate enough to wear an homage to bananas, sunlight, and Liberace?
Take action now before it’s too late and it isn’t only me mocking and laughing at you behind your back. And dude, no way–Liberace wore yellow? Heinous…

What is your favorite scene in ACCIDENTALLY DEAD? Tell us why. In excruciating detail, of course.
Uh–when Nina goes into Anaphylactic shock (my genius BFF Renee George’s idea), and Wanda has to save her. Even though Nina’s already dead…

John Cusack comes to your house and asks you to autograph ACCIDENTALLY DEAD. What happens after you awake from your swoon?
I send up a prayer that I replenished my supply of duct-tape and granola bars :)

For Nina:
What ever possessed you to sell Bobbie Sue cosmetics? Wasn’t being broke and nearly homeless bad enough?
Tell me the fuck about it. Cannot believe I hooked up with those makeup slinging Hare Krishna’s, but I was desperate. My cable was about to be shut off. Jesus, do you have any idea how frickin’ hard it is to live without the SPEED channel?

Describe Greg in one word. (Fucktard doesn’t count.)
HawtMortalityStealer.

What’s the best advice your friends Marty or Wanda ever gave you?
Advice means I’d have actually had to listen to those two nutjobs…

Please continue on to Mark Henry’s blog:
http://mdhenry.livejournal.com/

June 28th, 2008

You can view Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog for FREE on July 15, 17, and 19. See details at the sites listed below. But first, watch the teaser! http://www.vimeo.com/1227202

Official Website: http://www.drhorrible.com

Official Fansite: http://www.doctorhorrible.net

Joss Whedon rules.

June 25th, 2008
Come celebrate with us!
Use the discount code GLBT2008 on any order between now and the end of the month and you’ll get 10% off your order — PLUS 10 winners will get a free PDF copy of Ann Vremont’s Wolf Dance! Just buy any new release or GLBT theme book and enter the discount code GLBT2008 to receive 10% off your entire order and a chance to win a free book!
Make Mine A DoubleMy menage a trois (with dragon shape-shifters!) erotica, MAKE MINE A DOUBLE, received a Recommended Read from Joyfully Reviewed, which said, Make Mine a Double stirs fantasy, whimsy and scorching hot sex into a surefire winner! Author Michele Bardsley delivers a threesome tale that sizzles and burns like the sun…”
See all my Changeling Press releases here:
Now go shopping! And I’ll go back to writing!
June 21st, 2008

It’s CONTEST time!  We (Beth and Becky) the owners of the Broken Heart Consortium gift shop on Café Press ( www.cafepress. com/bhconsortium ), are calling on all Michele Bardsley fans to get creative.  We are updating the shop to reflect things from Michele’s latest book, Because Your Vampire Said So and we want YOUR ideas!  Come up with the best phrase, saying or design that relates to the book and you could be famous!  Ok, so maybe not famous, but if you win you will have your design on an item (or two) in the store, receive an autographed copy of Because Your Vampire Said So (courtesy of the fabulousness that is Michele Bardsley!) and other assorted Broken Heart swag.  To enter, please email your design(s) to michelesminions@ aol.com by midnight on June 30th.  The winner will be announced on (or around) July 4th.  (Oooh!  And we might even throw in some fireworks JUST FOR YOU to celebrate your win!  *g*)  Just remember folks, no copyrighted pictures/designs please unless it’s your own.

June 16th, 2008

I’m featured today at Romance Novel TV. We’re discussing the viability of dating dead guys. Is undead the new cute? One winner will be chosen from those readers who leave comments. The prize? An advanced reading copy of WAIT TILL YOUR VAMPIRE GETS HOME, which comes out on November 4, 2008.

http://www.romancenovel.tv/

And don’t forget to check out Mark Henry’s interview at Bitten By Books. You can win a copy of his hilarious book, HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAMNED and a $30 Amazon Gift Certificate.

http://bittenbybooks.com/?page_id=4

Michele :-)