tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71922137633092289112024-03-05T10:48:38.330-05:00Maggie JamesAuthor of Paranormal Romance FictionMaggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-17217889178709704412012-02-05T14:05:00.002-05:002012-02-05T14:14:19.567-05:00I'M BACK!!!!Hi everyone...its great to be back!! First let me apologize for being gone so long...its been a long, hectic few months here in the Maggie James camp. To make matters worse, for some reason I was blocked from my Blogger account for some unknown reason and just got that all straightened out-FINALLY!!!<br />Its awesome to come back and see so many new followers to my blog..I hope more keep coming and promise to make it worth your/their while. <br />GREAT NEWS--There's soon to be a new release by yours truly that I can hardly wait to tell you all about, but for now, let's just say its a work in progress and coming along very nicely. Details to follow very soon, I promise!<br />I hope you have all been well and I'm so grateful to all my friends and followers for hanging in there with me and being patient...I promise to be around more often and keep you updated on all the going's on around here.<br />You guys are the best--I have the best friends, followers, "Tweeps", Bloggers and fans ever!!! Hope you have a great weekend (what's left of it...lol) and keep your eyes open for more posts with exciting news and maybe even a preview of my upcoming release(s)!!<br />Take care of yourselves and each other...HUGS!!!<br />Love,<br />MAGGIEMaggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-39959961150249713592011-07-27T11:39:00.003-04:002011-07-27T11:59:11.944-04:00New Release ProgressHi everyone...<br />Hope your summer is going great so far...mine's been pretty busy but good!! I've been trying to put time aside lately to work on my upcoming release tentatively entitled, "Just Take My Heart"...an exciting, sensual tale of the life and love(s) of journalist Charlotte "Charly" Halston who unexpectedly and quite reluctantly, finds herself in the middle of a tumultuous love triangle with 2 sexy rockstars. Though she can't fight her unrelenting desire for both men, Charly soon realizes the "so-called" glamorous life of a rockstar girlfriend isn't all it's cracked up to be. <br /><br />Over the course of the next few weeks, I will be posting more teasers and possibly some excerpts from "Just Take My Heart" so make sure to check back often and please feel free to leave your comments and/or questions!! Let me know what you think...I LOVE hearing from my friends, fans & followers!<br />For those of you who have read and enjoyed "Love Bleeds", and are anxiously awaiting details on Book Two in the series...don't worry-I am also working on and planning to release the tale of Phillip & Nina (as promised) some time shortly after JTMH (if all goes well..lol)<br />So...guess its back to work for me! Lots of editing and proof-reading to do so I can publish JTMH sometime in the near future!<br />Have an awesome day and don't forget to keep your eye out for those teasers & excerpts I spoke of earlier. I may even have Charly herself stop by for a little "meet & greet" to introduce her to my readers!!! (Just a thought, so let me know what <span style="font-weight:bold;">you</span> think?!?!? ) <br /><br />Ok...gotta run! Off to take the kiddos to the pool for a bit of R&R and then its back to work for me! Have an awesome day everyone...<br /><br />{{HUGS}}<br />MAGGIEMaggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-24777942890297493222011-07-19T11:37:00.003-04:002011-07-19T12:01:00.379-04:00I'M BACK with NEW UPDATES!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBuRYMkZxOAH9CjBuNKV8j57u6tTvdElGcQNVLA980r3P8U9TPlk0vGST56JkDObxxWwAlJwdv2Pm7j998HRlgj6mU4tWV4gA7SxRiFcbTYAUCozjQVGPrKhPCN5fSiDPwhpOZbzzJNKA/s1600/ctrrawardbutton.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 201px; height: 285px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBuRYMkZxOAH9CjBuNKV8j57u6tTvdElGcQNVLA980r3P8U9TPlk0vGST56JkDObxxWwAlJwdv2Pm7j998HRlgj6mU4tWV4gA7SxRiFcbTYAUCozjQVGPrKhPCN5fSiDPwhpOZbzzJNKA/s320/ctrrawardbutton.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631088576014998130" /></a><br />Greetings Everyone...sorry I've been away so long, so much has been going on around here!! I have some awesome announcements to make!! As you can see from the badge posted above, LOVE BLEEDS has recently won the CoffeeTimeRomance's Reviewers Recommended Award!!! I'm so honored and thrilled to have received this award and I'd like to send out HUGE {{HUGS}} to Cherokee from Coffee Time Romance for her beautiful words and her kindness in bestowing this award upon me!!<br />Here's the link to her review: http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/lovebleedsbook1bymaggiejames.html)<br /><br />As if that wasn't awesome enough news, LOVE BLEEDS also received yet ANOTHER 5 STAR review from Love Romance Passion--here's the link: http://bte.tc/qfuF<br />PLEASE check it out!!!<br /><br />Sales continue to climb for LOVE BLEEDS and I am receiving dozens of new friend requests on FB as well as acquiring so many new and wonderful friends on Twitter every week!! I can't tell you all how much this all means to me...my fans, friends and followers totally ROCK and there are no words to describe the feelings I experience everyday when I read your awesome posts, emails and comments! So...deep heartfelt thanks to all of you <3<br /><br />Also...just FYI, I have also been working on my next release; my "first" release, actually, in the Rockin' Love series I mentioned here on my Blog a few months ago. I am shooting for a late August ebook publication date so stay tuned to my blog and FB page for details. But all you LOVE BLEEDS fans don't need to worry...I already have the wheels turning and the ideas are flowing for the frequently asked for and promised follow-up to Love Bleeds which will hopefully be released sometime shortly after the first Rockin' Love series installment.<br />So as you can see, this is going to be a busy summer for me. I will try my best to post here more often and keep you all updated on my progress!!<br />I'm going to sign off for now and I hope you all are having an awesome summer so far...I'll post again soon!!<br /><br />{{HUGS}}<br />MAGGIEMaggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-62720188623946484882011-06-13T08:42:00.000-04:002011-06-13T08:42:12.206-04:00Roxanne's Realm: Love Bleeds Tour Finale, Giveaway and Sexy Excerpt...<a href="http://roxannesrealm.blogspot.com/2011/06/love-bleeds-tour-finale-giveaway-and.html?spref=bl">Roxanne's Realm: Love Bleeds Tour Finale, Giveaway and Sexy Excerpt...</a>: "Hi everyone, Maggie James here with my final post on the Love Bleeds Virtual Book Tour. I thought I’d end out the awesome week I’ve had ,th..."Maggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-19582085255354385592011-06-10T22:14:00.002-04:002011-06-10T22:26:25.523-04:00BLOG TOUR UPDATEWhat an awesome week this has been for me!!<br />Lots of great interviews, awesome reviews, comments from fans & readers, etc...<br />And I have met and made some awesome new friends along the way--what an added bonus! I'm thrilled and in awe of how many people out there have either read or want to read LOVE BLEEDS and the wonderful feedback I have received as well as numerous requests for information (esp. about possible release date) for book two! I have the best followers, friends and fans in the world--you guys ROCK!!!<br />I also wanted to let you all know that 2 new stops have been added along the tour for this weekend with some awesome giveaways and a few surprises too!! No Hints, sorry :-)<br />You'll just have to follow along and see for yourselves!! I know, I'm so mean..LOL<br />Here are the links for my Sat. & Sun. stops along the last leg of the tour.<br />SATURDAY-JUNE 11--www.bookmonsterreviews.blogspot.com<br />SUNDAY-JUNE 12-- www.literaladdiction.com<br />Many thanks to Carla and Michelle for the interviews and having me as a guest on their awesome sites!!<br />So...I still have a few things to take care of before I turn in for the night. See you all this weekend on the tour and don't forget to check out My Awesome Tour Coordinator Roxanne's site www.roxannesrealm.blogspot.com on Monday for the Tour Finale Guest Post including a sexy excerpt from Love Bleeds!<br />Have a great evening everyone and I'll talk to you all soon...<br />{{HUGS}}<br />MAGGIEMaggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-50415131841794824412011-06-10T09:09:00.000-04:002011-06-10T09:09:56.089-04:00ReaderGirls: BBT: Guest Post by Maggie James & Giveaway for LOV...<a href="http://readergirls.blogspot.com/2011/06/bbt-guest-post-by-maggie-james-giveaway.html?spref=bl">ReaderGirls: BBT: Guest Post by Maggie James & Giveaway for LOV...</a>: "ReaderGirls welcomes Maggie James, author of the paranormal romance novel, Love Bleeds , to our blog today during the tour. Book Blurb: ..."Maggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-55178566439872755132011-06-09T13:41:00.000-04:002011-06-09T13:41:01.299-04:001000 + Books to Read: Love Bleeds by Maggie James<a href="http://1000plusbookstoread.blogspot.com/2011/06/love-bleeds-by-maggie-james.html?spref=bl">1000 + Books to Read: Love Bleeds by Maggie James</a>: "Love Bleeds (Only After Dark Series -Book One) 'There’s no such thing as vampires… Straight-laced Katarina Renót is well educated, logic..."Maggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-18101092151679527022011-06-08T12:55:00.000-04:002011-06-08T12:55:08.379-04:00Jagged Edge: Guest Post with Maggie James<a href="http://klearsreviews.blogspot.com/2011/06/guest-post-with-maggie-james.html?spref=bl">Jagged Edge: Guest Post with Maggie James</a>: "Love Bleeds Character Guest Post : Kat talks about love, lust, vampires & her relationship with Joseph Markus.. Greeting all…Katarina Renó..."Maggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-65425514452559517892011-06-07T10:44:00.000-04:002011-06-07T10:44:02.708-04:00Getting Naughty Between the Stacks: Guest Post by Joseph Markus via Maggie James<a href="http://gnbstacks.blogspot.com/2011/06/guest-post-by-joseph-markus-via-maggie.html?spref=bl">Getting Naughty Between the Stacks: Guest Post by Joseph Markus via Maggie James</a>: "Greetings mortals, Joseph Markus here. I don’t usually do interviews; I’m actually a very private and secretive vampire but at the behest of..."Maggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-79142390757871477352011-06-07T10:41:00.000-04:002011-06-07T10:41:19.577-04:00All things books: Interview/Review of Love Bleeds by Maggie James<a href="http://speedyreader-allthingsbooks.blogspot.com/2011/06/interviewreview-of-love-bleeds-by.html?spref=bl">All things books: Interview/Review of Love Bleeds by Maggie James</a>: "Love Bleeds by Maggie James is the first book in the Only After Dark series and she certainly did an excellent job writing this book. I love..."Maggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-62870836693339664992011-06-06T21:47:00.000-04:002011-06-06T21:47:59.956-04:00Page Flipperz - Kat With Many Tales ! !: Love Bleeds by Maggie James<a href="http://pageflipperz.blogspot.com/2011/06/love-bleeds-by-maggie-james.html?spref=bl">Page Flipperz - Kat With Many Tales ! !: Love Bleeds by Maggie James</a>: "Book Blurb : There’s no such thing as vampires… Straight-laced Katarina Renót is well educated, logical and doesn’t believe vampires truly..."Maggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-14995712728875886902011-06-06T19:10:00.003-04:002011-06-06T19:16:51.517-04:00BOOK TOUR TECH DIFFICULTIESGreeting Bloggers and Maggie James fans & followers!!!<br />Today kicked off the first day of the LOVE BLEEDS virtual book tour with my first stop at Fangtastic Books!! Thanks to everyone who commented/entered the LB Book Giveaway; Good Luck to all of you!!<br />I just wanted to let you all know that as Roxanne has already mentioned on her site (on my behalf) my entire morning and the better part of the afternoon was spent dealing with and trying to fix technical difficulties I was having with blogger. Things still aren't perfect but at least I can comment on Roxanne's site...still having trouble with my own but Hubby is doing his best to correct that situation. There was even a point today where I couldn't even view comments on other people's blogs or log in to my blog's dashboard so it looks like we're heading in the right direction...FINGERS CROSSED!!<br />I'll keep you updated and hopefully all will be running smoothly by morning!!<br />Thanks for keeping up with the tour and I'm really looking forward to catching up with everyone along the way!!<br />{{HUGS}}<br />MAGGIEMaggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-91185808860177229532011-06-03T17:47:00.002-04:002011-06-03T17:51:46.827-04:00BOOK TOUR SCHEDULEOk guys...as promised here's the lineup for next week's "LOVE BLEEDS"/MaggieJames virtual book tour, hosted by BewitchingBookTours!! Many thanks to Roxanne for your help!!<br /><br /> <strong>Book Tour Schedule</strong>:<br />June 6- Tour Kick Off @www.fangtasticbooks.blogspot.com<br />June 6- LB Review @www.nickijmarkus.com<br />June 7- Guest Post @http://gnbstacks.blogspot.com/?zx=3385271e304485bb<br />June 7- LB Review @fangswandsandfairydust.com<br />June 7- LB Review & Interview @http://speedyreader-allthingsbooks.blogspot.com<br />June 8- Guest Blog Post @Jagged Edge/ http://klearsreviews.blogspot.com/<br />June 9- LB Review @http://1000plusbookstoread.blogspot.com<br />June 9- LB Review @http://donnasbloghome.blogspot.com<br />June 9- Radio Interview w/Desmond@Romance Radio (LINK COMING SOON!)<br />June 9-10- Character Post @http://theplotline.wordpress.com<br />June 10- Guest Post @www.readergirls.blogspot.com<br />June 10-**Newly added/link coming soon for Interview w/VampireRomanceBooks!!***<br />June 13- Tour Finale! Guest Post & Sexy Excerpt from Love Bleeds @www.roxannesrealm.blogspot.com<br /><br />So there's the line-up! Please stop by and check out all these awesome Tour Host's sites! Also...along the tour there will be some contests with give-aways of a newly released paperback copy of LOVE BLEEDS so make sure to enter and win your own personal copy!! It's gonna be a really cool tour so don't miss a minute of it!!! <br /><br />Thanks, <br />MAGGIEMaggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-80334996920489686732011-06-02T12:21:00.002-04:002011-06-02T12:57:44.167-04:00What A Week!!!Greeting Everyone!!! First let me apologize for not posting in so long-Shame on me!! I have been so busy lately and I have meant to log on and post but days are just flying by and I can't seem to keep up.<br />LOTS of awesome news in the world of Maggie James these days and I'm so excited to be sharing it all with you today!! <br />FIRST...LOVE BLEEDS is now available in paperback...WooHoo! So for all you out there who don't own an eReader or just want to have a hard copy to have in your library...here's your chance. Here are the 2 links at Amazon where you can purchase it-- https://www.createspace.com/3607788 -and- http://www.amazon.com/Love-Bleeds-Only-After-Dark/dp/0615486002/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1307031937&sr=1-2<br />Wow...thats along one...LOL! You could also just log on to Amazon and look up Love Bleeds in "books"..whichever is easier!<br />SECOND.. A local newspaper did an interview then wrote an aritcle about me..it was posted on-line yesterday and will be in-print in next Wednesday's edition- so here's the link to that-- http://www.nj.com/independentpress/index.ssf/2011/06/romance_blooms_in_berkeley_hei.html.<br />AND...I've also been nominated alongside some other amazing authors for Author of the Month for May 2011@ WereVampsRomance. Here's that link-- http://t.co/59JBlQd So please head on over and vote for yours truly!! THANKS!<br />I've also had some awesome new reviews come in for LB and I'm thrilled to say that the popular consensus is that I should keep writing!!! Everyone is anxiously awaiting Book Two so I guess I'm doing something right...LOL :-)<br />My Virtual Book Tour with BewitchingBookTours starts this coming Monday,June 6th, so I'll be posting that tour schedule shortly. There will be lots of fun interviews, guest posts by me as well as some of the characters from LB, Contest/Book Give-Aways, reviews and even a radio interview with Desmond/Romance Radio which I did last night via cell-phone. What a great guy, interview was so much fun to do and should be really intriguing for all to listen to! I'll post the links to that once Des emails them to me.<br />So...as you can see, its been alittle busy and crazy around here these days! UPS man just came and delivered all my promo and contest give-away paperback copies of Love Bleeds...this week just keeps getting better and better!!<br />I really must dash off for now...lots to do today and not much time left before I'm invaded by kidlets...lmao<br />Have an awesome day everyone!! Oh and Speical Thanks & A Warm Welcome to all my new followers!! It's great to have you here...<br />((HUGS))<br />MAGGIEMaggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-8552385161391323352011-06-01T16:57:00.000-04:002011-06-01T16:57:16.830-04:00Vamp Kissed Dreams: Love Bleeds by Maggie James<a href="http://vampkisseddreams.blogspot.com/2011/06/love-bleeds-by-maggie-james.html?spref=bl">Vamp Kissed Dreams: Love Bleeds by Maggie James</a>: "Love Bleeds, the first book in the Only After Dark series, is an alluring story of family, passion, danger, and rock ‘n’ roll. With a ban..."Maggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-49213498720838031272011-05-16T14:59:00.002-04:002011-05-16T15:10:37.969-04:00Double Whammy!!!Hi everyone!! Yep, I have a double whammy for you today! Before I get into that- I just want to say that I hope you all had an awesome weekend. Mine was very busy, but what else in new? <br />AND...First off, I received an awesome email with the link to some even more AWESOME news. Well it was actually a link to an awesome review from CoffeeTimeRomance's Blog. And I haven't stopped smiling yet! Many,,many,,thanks to Cherokee for her flattering review of LOVE BLEEDS!!! Here's the link so you all can stop by and enjoy it too: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coffeetimeromance.com%2FBookReviews%2Flovebleedsbook1bymaggiejames.html&h=9d136XR_HeNxWh3e-AGf0XQ184A Wow...what a link...LOL...I'll have to go and shorten that!!<br /><br />And if that wasn't awesome enough...today I'm the featured author on WereVampsRomance!! There's a really cool interview with yours truly AND an interview with Kat (female lead from LOVE BLEEDS) and a very entertaining guest post by Joe (Male lead vamp from LB)!! Here's the link to their site: http://werevampsromance.blogspot.com/ SO make sure to stop by and check it all out!! <br /><br />So, that's my news!!! Hope everyone is having an good Monday. I usually hate Mondays but with all things considered, this one has turned out to be pretty damn good :-)<br />See you all soon--more news coming up in the next few days!!<br />Take care guys-<br />((HUGS))<br />MAGGIEMaggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-71736962546489787582011-05-10T13:32:00.002-04:002011-05-10T13:39:27.595-04:00IT'S HERE, IT'S HERE !!!!!WOOHOO!!!...IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!!<br />My proof copy of LOVE BLEEDS in paperback is here!!! I can actually hold it in my hot little hands and it feels sooooooooooooooo good :-D I can hardly believe it. I feel like I've been waiting forever for this day to come and now it's finally here!<br />AND...it looks awesome, absolutely perfect! Even better than I had hoped it would..LOL<br />Now I just have to give it the once over, read it carefully and then notify Amazon that we're good to go and it will be available for purchase!!! (Hopefully by the end of the week!)<br />I tell you what guys...this day just keeps getting better and better. I also have an interview posted on http://forbiddenpassionsinterviews.blogspot.com/2011/05/interview-with-maggie-james.html so make sure to stop by and check it out!!!<br />Ok...I hate to dash off but I have so many people to call and text and then its back to work on interviews, guest posts and start reading MY BOOK!!! Yep, I said MY BOOK in paperback!!! I still can't believe it...somebody pinch me...LOL<br />I hope you all have an awesome day...see ya soon!!<br />***HUGS***<br />MAGGIEMaggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-9799989147649916932011-05-08T00:45:00.002-04:002011-05-08T01:05:13.091-04:00SIX SENTENCE SUNDAY!!!Morning everyone & Happy Mothers Day !!! Hope you enjoy this post for "6 SENTENCE SUNDAY".<br />Please make sure to take a look at all the other amazing author posts for todays 6 Sentence Sunday!! I hope you enjoy this little teaser from my paranormal romance LOVE BLEEDS....<br /><br /><em>"Though his hunger mounted, Joe painfully realized he could not allow his unexpected feelings for this woman to force him into acting impulsively. He must have patience. Though he yearned to have his arms enfold her-to feel the warmth of her body pressed to his-to take what he needed- something deep within him wouldn’t allow his natural instinct to take control. He fought to keep his wits about him as Kat’s mere presence weakened his hardened exterior. Should he reveal his true objective, Joe was certain her reaction would be one of sheer horror and repulsion. Laying to ruin what he had started by losing control now could prove fatal."</em><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog for 6 Sentence Sunday...if you like what you've just read, please grab your own copy of LOVE BLEEDS at the links listed on this blog...***Available in paperback shortly***(within the next week)!!!! Stay tuned for details!!! <br />Have a wonderful day!!<br />MAGGIEMaggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-6928655252165347942011-05-04T16:15:00.002-04:002011-05-04T16:21:07.727-04:00AWESOME NEW REVIEW for LOVE BLEEDS<strong> Chasing Fangs in Ireland & England: A Review of Maggie James's Debut Novel Love Bleeds</strong> --courtesy of GetFanged.com/ the website with BITE!!!<br /><br />"Being almost 500 years old, I can be quite set in my ways. When it comes to books, I am no exception. But, this year, I gave in to my Gemini tendencies and purchased an Amazon Kindle. And, as promised to Ms. James, the first e-book I purchased was her debut novel: Love Bleeds." <br /><br /><em><strong>Summary </strong></em><br />In Ireland, Joseph (Joe) Markus, a rock-n-roll star vampire, meets with Katarina (Kat) Renót, a professor of lore on sabbatical with her best friend Nina. While Nina easily succumbs to fellow vampire Phillip’s charm, Kat is not so trusting. She finds Joe’s abs delectable, but his arrogance keeps Kat from reaching out and scooting her fingers along the ridges of his six-pack. Joe, on the other hand, hates that Kat does not easily fall prey to his charm. His glamour. While the would-be lovers play cat-and-mouse, someone else—a vampire, perhaps—is Hell-bent on avenging a man he feels died with Joe’s blessing. <br /><br /><em><strong>Story: 3 out of 4 Garlic Bulbs</strong></em> <br /><br />This book could be dangerous if given to blue-balling vampires. James’s attention to sexual detail is sure to arouse the erotic pleasures of many. Vampires really do make love better, and James plays with this tidbit of knowledge to the fullest extent. Joe knows his way around a woman, and his techniques, from his fingers to his groin, are worthy of the sharpest fangs. The women are just as equally hungry for sex and willing to engage the vampires in their primal needs, which makes for a fun read. <br /><br /><em><strong>Characters: 3 out of 4 Garlic Bulbs</strong></em> <br /><br />The characters, at times, seemed a bit like stock characters. For example, Phillip’s the vampire who fights his bloodlust, which reminds me Edward Cullen, sans sparkles. If ol’ Phil really wants to live as a vampire but can’t bring himself to drink from a human, why doesn’t he feed from rats? I, for one, was fed up with his self-loathing, and had I been a character in the novel, I would have “helped” him meet the sun. <br /><br />Joe, on the other hand, stays true to the vampire way. While he’s open to living with one woman for all eternity, he is also okay with taking what he needs during a one-night stand. That’s not to say he’s entirely selfish. He aims to satisfy, in many delicious ways, his bedmates. I would be proud to call Joe my friend.<br /><br /><em><strong>Overall: 3 out of 4 Garlic Bulbs</strong></em> <br /><br />James manages to whisk her reader into a world of vampire loving, vampire rocking and vampire mystery. My only concerns are that grammatical errors and differences in typeface might jolt the reader out of his/her “suspension of disbelief,” something a writer must always strive to avoid. That being said, if this story is any indicator of James’s potential and talent, I eagerly await the release of novel #2.<br /><br /><br />WOOHOO...thanks to my new friend/fan VampireTemoc...you really made me smile with this awesome review!!!<br />Stay tuned...rumor has it that more great reviews and author interviews are soon to be released for me and Love Bleeds!!!<br />**HUGS**<br />MAGGIEMaggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-54990435434894395982011-05-03T12:57:00.004-04:002011-05-03T13:15:39.210-04:00I'M FAMOUS...LOLHappy Tuesday everyone!!! <br />Wow...I just can't seem to get into the groove of things today...LOL...Was a hectic weekend, followed by a manic Monday and here I sit, at my laptop, staring at my "to be done" list and I'm abit overwhelmed. I have writing to do, editing to work on, interviews to complete and emails to answer but I can't stay focused. (**rolls eyes***)<br />Ok...I'll try to keep this short & sweet so I can get back to work but just had to check in and keep you posted on the goings-on around here. <br /><br />First off, went to book signing last night for Nikki Sixx's "This Is Gonna Hurt" and had him sign my copy (and me...lol). Had a great time...what a sweetheart he is! So humble and personable:-) <br />Here's a little something for your viewing pleasure....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Zn4IN7mnJEk6X8KHTxXAKFIawqwZ1Z74JJ8HGA6avHJZVs3fHNCCr0oa8Kon7MRKf3ca4C1CLFrjwA0HMhOUs2S5CuIdoVc136nCbj1HLyV1VUcfIipnfjcHiHOvcgIhH6OHiJC6nV0/s1600/Sixx+9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Zn4IN7mnJEk6X8KHTxXAKFIawqwZ1Z74JJ8HGA6avHJZVs3fHNCCr0oa8Kon7MRKf3ca4C1CLFrjwA0HMhOUs2S5CuIdoVc136nCbj1HLyV1VUcfIipnfjcHiHOvcgIhH6OHiJC6nV0/s200/Sixx+9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602538072846857122" /></a><br />But here's the thriller for me. I was waiting in line to go inside to meet Nikki and someone overheard my daughter and I talking about Love Bleeds going into paperback and she interrupted and asked if I was famous...lol...To which my sweetheart of a daughter replied with a giggle, "Not yet." Well, when I told her who I was, she said the name sounded familiar and my jaw dropped. Turns out she works for Barnes&Noble! She then proceeded to ask my for my autograph and a picture with me! Talk about thrilling!! This, in turn, prompted another woman in line to do the same and I had to sign another autograph...I felt like a celebrity! It was beyond awesome!! That definitely make my week, possibly even my year..LOL So there I was, waiting to get Nikki Sixx's autograph and signing my own in the parking lot! Good times...good times indeed :-)<br />Oooh, one more thing...Just wanted to let everyone know that LOVE BLEEDS is going off to print tonight and I should have my ARC by Monday. Once I approve it, its off to the presses!!!! I'M SO EXCITED !!! I'll keep you posted on purchase availability dates for Amazon...should be in 2 wks, the longest!!<br />So don't forget to stop back and check in often for the latest news...Thanks to all my wonderful fans and friends...I love and appreciate every single one of you!!!<br />Have an awesome day :-)<br />**HUGS**<br />MAGGIEMaggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-18885568453513076762011-04-29T15:51:00.000-04:002011-04-29T15:51:54.668-04:00Bitten by Paranormal Romance: Review of Love Bleeds by Maggie James<a href="http://www.bittenbyparanormalromance.com/2011/04/review-of-love-bleeds-by-maggie-james.html?spref=bl">Bitten by Paranormal Romance: Review of Love Bleeds by Maggie James</a>: "Title: Love Bleeds Author: Maggie James Source: Requested Review Genre: Paranormal Romance - Vampires Format: ebook - 309 pages Release Date..."Maggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-69639040298418428422011-04-28T09:55:00.003-04:002011-04-28T10:09:09.917-04:00A Call To Arms...Morning everyone...how are you all today???<br />I'm busy, busy, busy as usual...but today I have a special, heartfelt request for my friends, followers and fans.<br />I have been working like mad with promoting LOVE BLEEDS and so far it has really been paying off. Sales are going great, reviews have been awesome and interview/guest spot requests have been pouring in (and keeping me pretty busy)...However, it appears that getting the word out about my blog is not going as well as I had hoped. I'm going to be making some new additions, features and possibly some changes to make it more interesting but I need your help. I would really appreciate it if you guys could spread the word and help me gain some followers. Mention my blog to your friends, help me Retweet about it, pass it on "word of mouth", etc...however and whenever you can! I would soooooooooooooooooo appreciate it.<br />I am currently putting the finishing touches on getting LOVE BLEEDS into paperback and it will hopefully be available for purchase on Amazon in the next week or so..WooHoo!!! So once that happens, I think I'll be hosting some give-aways as well as posting some teasers from my upcoming release in the "Rockin' Love" series. I'm constantly thinking of new ways to draw attention to my blog and website (which is currently undergoing remodeling) and I know if we band together and help spread the word, both of my sites could do well.<br />FYI...the maggiejames website should be finished and ready to go shortly so I'll keep you posted.<br />Well, thats all for today...PLEASE show some love and help me spread the word!!! As always, I am extremely grateful to all my friends and followers for your support and encouragement...you guys have been awesome!!!<br />Take care and I'll keep you posted on all the "goings-on" in the world of Maggie James!!!<br />***HUGS***<br />MAGGIEMaggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-49278023632946729142011-04-27T19:46:00.000-04:002011-04-27T19:46:15.391-04:00Bewitching Book Tours: Now Scheduling a Virtual Tour for Love Bleeds by M...<a href="http://bewitchingbooktours.blogspot.com/2011/04/now-scheduling-virtual-tour-for-love.html?spref=bl">Bewitching Book Tours: Now Scheduling a Virtual Tour for Love Bleeds by M...</a>: "I am now scheduling a one week book tour blitz for the vampire novel, Love Bleeds by Maggie James. I have a review pdf for those interest..."Maggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-570264913638529672011-04-23T10:15:00.002-04:002011-04-23T10:40:10.047-04:00AWESOME INTERVIEWMorning everyone...how are you on this rainy Saturday?? The weather may be lousy but I'm great!! Have some amazing news to share with you today. <br /><br />First off...yours truly and Love Bleeds were included in the Arts & Entertainment Section section (click on "49 More Articles") of The Romance Reader Daily..here's the link if you wanna check it out-- http://paper.li/RomanceGenre ..How Exciting!!!<br /><br />AND second..make sure to stop over at http://independentparanormal.blogspot.com/ and check out my newly posted interview with Jennifer Rainey. Very Cool!! Many thanks to Jennifer for the opportunity!<br /><br />Have a great weekend everyone, I'm off to do some writing!! Take care and make sure to stop back often for more news and updates!!<br />HUGS-<br />MAGGIEMaggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192213763309228911.post-62320205658158449312011-04-19T15:20:00.003-04:002011-04-19T15:34:49.920-04:00Teaser TuesdayA little late but better late than not at all, right? I meant to post the following excerpt this morning but it's been one of those days...LOL<br />Oh...and a bit of news too. This Saturday, April 23rd, make sure to check out my Author Interview with Independent Paranormal-- here's the link: http://independentparanormal.blogspot.com/ Thanks so much to my new friend Jennifer for setting it up and asking me some great questions!!!<br /><br />So without further delay-Here it is folks...Your Teaser Tuesday-Mini Excerpt from LOVE BLEEDS....ENJOY :-)<br /><br />Once they reached the enormous wooden doors, Nina grabbed hold of the large brass handles and opened them as if she had known they would be unlocked. She entered into the front hall with Kat following close behind. <br /><br />“Hello?” Nina called out as they took several steps inside. “Anybody home?”<br /><br />The majesty of the estate’s interior décor was breathtaking. Floor length drapes of burgundy velvet with gold trim hung from every visible window. Located to their left was the living room; where a roaring fire burned in a marble fireplace. Atop the stone mantel were crystal vases filled with dried flowers as well as numerous scattered pictures in gilded frames; adding a romantic Victorian flair to the décor. A grand piano was set in the far corner of the room with numerous sheets of music covering its top. At least a dozen guitars in different colors and shapes were lined up against the far wall. <br />An enormous couch covered in a swirled pattern of hunger green and amber velvet sat in the middle of the room. In front of which was a long, hand carved antique coffee table. On its surface sat various sizes of aromatic candles set atop black iron pedestals. The warm aroma of spiced incense permeated the air. The girls took a step further into the room.<br /> <br />“We shouldn’t be here Nina.” Kat whispered nervously, “we don’t even know who lives here. Maybe we should…” <br /> <br /> “Welcome ladies.” A deep voice spoke from behind them.<br /><br />Kat‘s breath caught mid-sentence when she realized they were no longer alone. She turned cautiously to see the handsome lead singer standing behind them in the shadows. Dressed in an unbuttoned, flowing white shirt and tight fitting black leather pants with a black linen jacket thrown casually over his shoulder; he buttoned his sleeves at the wrists as he approached. He appeared to have recently showered judging from the way his damp, golden brown hair hung loosely over his rose colored cheeks. He flashed a devilishly handsome grin and took long confident steps towards them.<br /><br />“We don’t mean to intrude,” Kat began to explain. “…but your blonde friend…”<br /><br />He gently placed his finger on her lips. “Shh…it’s perfectly alright. Phillip told me he had invited guests this evening so I’ve been expecting you. I assure you that you are quite welcome in my home.” He reached out and took Kat’s trembling hand. “My name is Joe.” He tenderly kissed the top of it. “This fall from grace, I see your face. Your love was kind yet left me scarred and blind…” his mouth lingered; creating tingling warmth against the top of her hand.<br /><br />She withdrew from his grasp. “Excuse me?”<br /><br />“I apologize…I didn’t mean to frighten you. The words simply flowed over my tongue as I kissed your hand.”<br /><br />Kat’s breath came in short pants; her heart beat heavy. She covered the hand Joe had kissed with the other and tried to rub away the lingering warmth his lips had caused. Afraid to look into his dark eyes, she turned away and took wary steps towards the front hall, where Nina was headed towards the staircase. <br /><br />“He’s been waiting for you Nina.” Joe called out as he removed his jacket from over his shoulder then slid his arms into their sleeves one at a time. Slowly he drew them up his muscular arms. “There’s no need to be afraid. Just go to him.”<br /><br /> Nina started up the staircase to the second floor. Kat followed close behind until Joe approached. “Not to worry, she’ll find him.” He adjusted his jacket up and over his broad shoulders. <br /> <br />“What?” She finally dared to gaze into his dark eyes. “How did you do that?” Kat was baffled. “How did you know…?”<br /><br />“I simply assumed.” Joe replied. “By the look of concern on your face. But I assure you she’ll be fine. Why don’t you join me in the living room?” He swept his hand before her as an invitation but Kat hesitated. A nervous knot formed in her stomach at the mere thought of being alone with him. What was it about him that unnerved her so? Kat knew she was a strong, confident woman so what was it about Joe that had her so rattled? Did she fear him or was it his dark, eerie mystique that tempted her more than she dared to admit?<br />Kat dragged her thoughts away from their seductive host long enough to make a clean get away. She turned away from Joe and ascended the stairs. Once she reached the upper landing, she turned right and followed a long dark hallway in search of Nina. Softly, she called Nina’s name as her eyes strained to see what lie ahead. As she continued down the long hall, she swore she heard faint echoes of someone call her name. Her eyes shifted to the left then to the right but there was no one.<br /> <br />“I’m right here Kat.”<br /><br />She whirled around to find Joe standing directly behind her. <br /><br />“Don’t do that!” She exclaimed.<br /><br />“I apologize.” Joe bowed his head. “Habit.”<br /><br />“Well, it’s very unnerving. That ‘Prince of Darkness’ act may work on some women but to me it’s just creepy.”<br /><br />“Noted…”<br /><br />As a result of Joe’s intentional distraction, Kat had lost track of where Nina had gone. She needed to redirect her thoughts and pull herself together. “Would it be alright if I used your bathroom?” She thought quickly. “Just need to freshen up.” <br /><br />Joe pointed her in the direction of a small powder room at the end of the hallway. She had only traveled a few steps away when Joe called to her. <br />“Could I fix you a drink while I wait…a glass of wine perhaps?”<br /> <br />“Yes, thank you. A glass of wine would be lovely.”<br /> She waited until Joe made his way down the stairs and headed towards the living room. Kat kept her eyes on him until he was safely out of sight then quickly turned on her heels. Instead of heading in the direction he had instructed, she walked down the opposite end of the corridor. On her way, she checked every door.<br /><br />“Oh damn it Nina, where the hell are you?” She whispered. Near the end of the hall, she finally spotted Nina standing outside an old wooden door; her ear pressed firmly against it. Kat raced up behind her; grabbed her by the arm and spun her around. “Where the hell have you been? I’ve been looking for you everywhere.”<br /><br />Nina raised her finger and pursed her lips. “Shh…do you hear that?” She asked then continued on to the next door.<br /><br />“Hear what?” Kat scowled. “Oh great! Now you’re hallucinating. I swear I can’t believe all this nonsense over some guy. What’s gotten into you?”<br />*******<br /><br />Well...thats all for today...make sure to check back often for more annoucements, excerpts and updates on my NEW Upcoming "Rockin' Love" Series!!! Thanks for stopping by! :-D<br />Take care...<br />MAGGIEMaggie Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643956101514854435noreply@blogger.com2