New Release Progress

Hi everyone...
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.

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!
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)
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!
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 you think?!?!? )

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...

{{HUGS}}
MAGGIE

I'M BACK with NEW UPDATES!!

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!!
Here's the link to her review: http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/lovebleedsbook1bymaggiejames.html)

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
PLEASE check it out!!!

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

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.
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!!
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!!

{{HUGS}}
MAGGIE

Roxanne's Realm: Love Bleeds Tour Finale, Giveaway and Sexy Excerpt...

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BLOG TOUR UPDATE

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1000 + Books to Read: Love Bleeds by Maggie James

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Jagged Edge: Guest Post with Maggie James

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Page Flipperz - Kat With Many Tales ! !: Love Bleeds by Maggie James

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BOOK TOUR TECH DIFFICULTIES

Greeting Bloggers and Maggie James fans & followers!!!
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!!
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!!
I'll keep you updated and hopefully all will be running smoothly by morning!!
Thanks for keeping up with the tour and I'm really looking forward to catching up with everyone along the way!!
{{HUGS}}
MAGGIE

BOOK TOUR SCHEDULE

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What 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.
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!!
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
Wow...thats along one...LOL! You could also just log on to Amazon and look up Love Bleeds in "books"..whichever is easier!
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.
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!
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 :-)
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.
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!!
I really must dash off for now...lots to do today and not much time left before I'm invaded by kidlets...lmao
Have an awesome day everyone!! Oh and Speical Thanks & A Warm Welcome to all my new followers!! It's great to have you here...
((HUGS))
MAGGIE

Vamp Kissed Dreams: Love Bleeds by Maggie James

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Double 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?
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!!

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!!

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 :-)
See you all soon--more news coming up in the next few days!!
Take care guys-
((HUGS))
MAGGIE

IT'S HERE, IT'S HERE !!!!!

WOOHOO!!!...IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!!
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!
AND...it looks awesome, absolutely perfect! Even better than I had hoped it would..LOL
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!)
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!!!
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
I hope you all have an awesome day...see ya soon!!
***HUGS***
MAGGIE

SIX SENTENCE SUNDAY!!!

Morning everyone & Happy Mothers Day !!! Hope you enjoy this post for "6 SENTENCE SUNDAY".
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....

"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."

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!!!
Have a wonderful day!!
MAGGIE

AWESOME NEW REVIEW for LOVE BLEEDS

Chasing Fangs in Ireland & England: A Review of Maggie James's Debut Novel Love Bleeds --courtesy of GetFanged.com/ the website with BITE!!!

"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."

Summary
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.

Story: 3 out of 4 Garlic Bulbs

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.

Characters: 3 out of 4 Garlic Bulbs

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.

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.

Overall: 3 out of 4 Garlic Bulbs

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.


WOOHOO...thanks to my new friend/fan VampireTemoc...you really made me smile with this awesome review!!!
Stay tuned...rumor has it that more great reviews and author interviews are soon to be released for me and Love Bleeds!!!
**HUGS**
MAGGIE

I'M FAMOUS...LOL

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!
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***)
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.

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:-)
Here's a little something for your viewing pleasure....

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 :-)
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!!
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!!!
Have an awesome day :-)
**HUGS**
MAGGIE

Bitten by Paranormal Romance: Review of Love Bleeds by Maggie James

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