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