Sizzling hot news

Dark Illusions

has been named

Sizzler of the Month for May

Check it out at:   Whiskey Creek Press Torrid Romance - Torrid Sizzler

 

Hey, everyone -
 
I am overjoyed to be a finalist in not one but several categories in the Golden Rose Awards at Love Romances and More.  If you go to:  http://www.loveromancesandmore.com/goldenrosevoting.htm
then follow the voting link, it will take you to the ballot.  (I am also one of two Whiskey Creek Authors as well - the other being M C Scout for her historicals.)
 
The following books have finaled:
For Christy Poff
Best Contemporary Romance - BLOW OUT
Best Romantic Suspense - AT CROSS ENDS and DARK ILLUSIONS
Best Novella - LABOR OF LOVE in The Joys of Love anthology
Best Cover Art - AT CROSS ENDS (cover by Jinger Heaston)
 
For MC Scout
Best Historical Romance - SOUTHERN LEGACIES #3: WOUNDED HEARTS
Best Debut Novel -  SOUTHERN LEGACIES #1: THE GHOST AND THE WOLF
 
Thanks and
Best always,
Christy Poff

   COMING FROM WHISKEY CREEK PRESS TORRID - April 2008

 

A MATTER OF DECEPTION

 

Seneca Manion had everything he wanted – especially in the only woman he ever loved.  They looked forward to their marriage though they believed they had been married in every thing but name.  Being taken from his hotel room hours before his wedding told him different.

Adrienne Hewitt loved Seneca and no one else.  She didn't want the huge wedding but her mother insisted.  She woke the morning of to learn the love of her life was gone with no explanation and with a secret.

Can a matter of deception keep their love intact or will another man’s evil destroy them and those they love?

 

 

 

 

This month, to celebrate the release of A MATTER OF DECEPTION, I'm giving away a four leaf clover suncatcher, an Irish blessing/cross lapel pin and a “forever” necklace and earring set in silver.

 

To enter, simply send the answers to the following questions along with your name, email address and mailing address to christysflame3@aol.com with DECEPTION in the subject line.  Winner will be chosen on May 1st, 2008.

The questions are:

Question 1: New Haven, Connecticut is the home of Yale University.  What is its nickname?

Answer 1:

Question 2: Name the U.S. President born in New Haven.

Answer 2:

Question 3:  What popular competition toy is said to have originated on Yale’s campus?

Answer 3:

Question 4:  Born in New Haven, cartoonist Al Capp created what comic strip.

Answer 4:

Good luck!

To all who celebrate - May the Easter Beagle fill your basket with fun

 

Just released

Internet Bonds #7: Black Lace

From Whiskey Creek Press Torrid

Just released -
A Torrid Celebration
celebrating Whiskey Creek Press Torrid's 5th Anniversary

Here are the snippets from the authors included in A Torrid Celebration!

MASKED DESIRES by Christy Poff

     Ava’s invitation to the company’s annual costume ball sends her reeling. Matthew wants to make her the one of his dreams. Will Mardi Gras’ masked desires bring these two together or hide the truth?

 GOING FOR EIGHT by Melissa Schroeder

      After almost dying, Gerry Dillon has decided to go after the one woman he's always loved. But, convincing her will require more than just his average riding skills.        

KNOCK THREE TIMES by Honey Jans

       Mix together two star crossed lovers, a magic lamp, a hunky reluctant genie and a goddess who bears a grudge, and you have Knock Three Times.

  SPANISH LULLABY by Emma Wildes

      A returning war hero, the woman he left behind, one fateful song, and a night of passion, all show that true love can always be celebrated but never forgotten...

 NOCTURNAL OFFERING by Monica M. Martin

Author, Nadia Kimble, has woven tapestries of paranormal delights for years. Little does she know, her perceived fantasy world and reality are about to merge.

TWELFTH NIGHT by Cheri Valmont

Willamina de Coucey, in disguise and on the run, finds herself falling in love with the mysterious troubadour, Adonis. But during a Twelfth Night celebration, Minna uncovers secrets which threaten to tear them apart.

Happy New Year!  I realize this is just a tic late but this year has already started off hectic.  The family’s been busy - one returned to college, the other performed in the Fancy Brigade division for Philadelphia’s Mummer’s parade on New Year’s Day.  We are still finding glitter and sequins throughout our home which I’m told we’ll find until next year’s event and it starts all over.  Several new books are in the works as we speak with more to come after they’re finished.

In December, I had the honor of participating with several other authors in an anthology called Midnight Bites, released through the Gratista Vampire Clan.  The book is available at http://www.lulu.com/content/1691038 (direct link to purchase) or you can go straight to http://www.bloodtouch.com/midnightbites.htm for more information.  My erotic short is entitled Danger Zone and introduces Constantine and Rayne.  I hope you get the chance to check it out.

Valentine’s has passed and we are fast approaching St. Patrick’s Day but before that I have two releases coming out March 1, 2008 form Whiskey Creek Press Torrid who, along with Whiskey Creek Press, is celebrating their 5^th anniversary – a huge milestone.

I’ve also done an interview with Anne Rainey at Manic Readers so check it out.

 

2007 Wrap-up

 

In 2007, I was fortunate enough to have ten releases, nine at Whiskey Creek Press/Whiskey Creek Press Torrid plus Danger Zone.  All of the titles did very well – the reviews amazing.

Those released:  At Cross Ends, Blow Out, Internet Bonds #6: This Just In…, Dark Illusions, Bird in a Gilded Cage: The Myth of Mirabella, The Joy of Love – Labor of Love and Lost Love and Yule Loves – Noelle’s Elf and His Christmas Carole.

In April, I had the privilege of seeing my first in print book – The Best of Christy Poff which included Eyes of Darkness #1: Dante’s Flame, Internet Bonds #1: The Rebirth of Rachel and Entranced by Jasmyne. 

Some of you may remember Lost Love from its previous outing in 2004.  I kicked it up a notch and I think it’s better this time around.  Check them all out at www.whiskeycreekpresstorrid.com or www.whiskeycreekpress.com.                       

                             

 

Books, etc

 

Whiskey Creek Press and Whiskey Creek Press Torrid are celebrating their fifth anniversary in Mark with contests, chats, etc.  WCPTorrid is releasing an anthology of – what else – party stories.  Mine is Masked Desire, set in the midst of one of the biggest parties thrown every year in New Orleans.  You’ll meet Ava and Matthew – two people who see each other every day at work but hide their mutual attraction for each other because of office policy.  It takes a masked ball for them to get together and the sparks fly. 

Enjoy Masked Desires along with pieces from Honey Jans, Monica M. Martin, Melissa Schroeder, Emma Wildes and Cheri Valmont plus keep an eye out at both sites for more fun.

Also in March, Internet Bonds #7: Black Lace releases.  Set in Philadelphia, you’ll meet Chelsea Strawbridge – with a famous name but not with the family – and Reed Carrington – a rich Main Line guy who’s real wealth comes from being a firefighter.  What happens when one of society’s debs decides she wants him and will stop at nothing to get what she wants?

Coming soon: I’ve just signed the contract for Eyes of Darkness #5: White Ice, the next in the werewolf half of the series.  More details as I get them.

 

Reviews

 

Desires: Desire Under the Falls and Desire in the Snow received a 5 ribbon review from Chrissy at Romance Junkies while also being named a Blue Ribbon Favorite.

 

      

 

Check out romancejunkies.com for the complete review.

Giveaways

 

To celebrate it and the release of Desires: Desire Under the Falls and Desire in the Snow, I gave away a ‘diamond’ tennis bracelet and ‘diamond’ stud earrings.  The winner was Maria Matos of Brooklyn, New York.  Congratulations to her.

 

The answers to the questions are:

 

Question 1: There have been a series of ships sailing at Niagara Falls named the Maid of the Mist.  Which one is presently sailing?  Maid of the Mist Vll

Question 2: Niagara Falls is the subject of on of what comedic trio’s most famous skits?  The Three Stooges

Question 3: What Hollywood star lived in Bear Valley, California until 2006?  Robert Conrad

Question 4:  This same actor did several successful series and a few short runs.  Name two.  In order:  Hawaiian Eye; The Wild Wild West; The DA, Assignment: Vienna (pilot name Assignment: Munich with Roy Scheider); Baa Baa Black Sheep/Black Sheep Squadron; Jessie Hawkes and High Mountain Search and Rescue.

 

February will be very quiet since I have no releases but it’s double the fun in March.  To celebrate the release of Internet Bonds #7: Black Lace, I will be giving away a gold multi-strand necklace.  To enter this contest, send the answers to the questions below with your name, mailing address and email address to christysflame3@aol.com with Black Lace in the subject line. Deadline for entry: March 27^th, 2008 (Please - one entry per person.)

 

The questions are:

 

Question 1: One of USA Today’s top rated haunted attractions is located in Philadelphia.  Name it.

Answer 1:

Question 2: Philadelphia is the home of the Broad Street Bullies – the 1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers.  Name Philly’s other championship hockey team.

Answer 2:

Question 3:  White and black laces are commonly used in what traditional Spanish piece of clothing.

Answer 3:

 

As mentioned above, Whiskey Creek Press is celebrating their 5^th anniversary.  To celebrate my contribution to the WCPTorrid anniversary anthology, I’m giving away a Mardis Gras gift set including a mask, doubloons, beads and some other surprises.

 

To enter this contest, send the answers to the questions below along with your name, mailing address and email address to christysflame3@aol.com with Mardis Gras in the subject line. Deadline for entry: March 26^th, 2008.  (Please – one entry per person.)

 

Question 1: Who ruled as Bacchus for Mardis Gras 2007?

Answer 1:

Question 2: What was the theme of the 39^th annual parade?

Answer 2:

Question 3:  What do the colors of the beads symbolize?

Answer 3:

Question 4:  Larry Hagman starred as Judge Luther Charbonnet in what 1997 series?

Answer 4:

 

Hope 2008 is good to you and begins with a win.

 

 

My best always -                         

Christy Poff  

N E W S!

 

 Whiskey Creek Press Announces Fifth Anniversary with Free Ebooks and Huge Scavenger Hunt

 

Come join the fun and find some great books as Whiskey Creek Press celebrates its Fifth Anniversary this March 2008!

Our Fifth Anniversary celebration can be found at both our websites, the all-genre General Line at www.whiskeycreekpress.com and the erotic sensual Torrid Romance Line at www.whiskeycreekpresstorrid.com Whiskey Creek Press published its first two titles in March 2003, including The Sweetest Gift by award-winning author Janet Mills, and has since published nearly 700 titles by over 250 authors. Whiskey Creek Press has been named the Publisher of the Year by Fallen Angel Reviews and has also been named “Favorite Publisher Top Five” for three consecutive years in the annual Preditors and Editors Readers Poll.

Besides great new releases at both sites and many books on sale at big discounts, Whiskey Creek Press is giving away a Free Ebook Full Length Novel every week during March, and running a huge Scavenger Hunt featuring dozens of WCP authors and prizes during our March Anniversary.

Here’s the schedule of Free Ebook Full Length Novels for each site:

WCP General Line Free Ebook Title                     Dates Ebook Title Is Free

1) Travis Pass by Annette Snyder                          Saturday March 1 - Sunday March 9      

2) No Worries by Lauren N Sharman                    Sunday March 9 - Saturday March 15    

3) AEthereal  by Christopher W Wilcox Sr                        Sunday March 16 - Saturday March 22  

4) No Ordinary Love by Karen Wiesner               Sunday March 23 - Monday March 31

 

WCP Torrid Line Free Ebook Title                          Dates Ebook Title Is Free    

1) A Wolf’s Tale by Honey Jans                              Saturday March 1 - Sunday March 9      

2) Hostage Moon by Emma Wildes                      Sunday March 9 - Saturday March 15

3) The Love Machine by Michelle Marquis         Sunday March 16 - Saturday March 22  

4) Internet Bonds: The Rebirth of Rachel - Christy Poff          

Sunday March 23 - Monday March 31  

           

A Whiskey Creek Press Anniversary Scavenger Hunt will be featured at each site in March, with a link for details on each Home Page. These Scavenger Hunts will include dozens of author sites and many great prizes and will certainly be a hunt to remember!

Whiskey Creek Press LLC is a Wyoming company and its Publisher and Executive Editor is Debra Womack. Senior Staff members include Torrid Romance Line Executive Editor Jan Janssen, General Line Senior Editor Marsha Briscoe, Torrid Romance Line Senior Editor Chere Gruver, and Review Coordinator Kate Scott.  You can find Whiskey Creek Press at our two great websites:

www.whiskeycreekpress.com

www.whiskeycrrekpresstorrid.com

 

 

Come enjoy the fun all through March!

 

Congratualtions WCP/WCPT

 

 

Enjoy an Erotic