Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Aloha to Cathy Maxwell and LYON'S BRIDE


Readers, we are not in Kansas anymore ...  


Glinda:  Have you read Cathy Maxwell's new book, LYON'S BRIDE?


Dorothy:  Yes!  A Scottish witch cast a curse on the Chattan family.


Glinda: Oh, my, what was the curse?

Dorothy: "When a Chattan male falls in love, strike his heart with fire from Above."

Glinda: How can the family defeat the curse?

Dorothy: The three siblings are trying to live without love. Yet the eldest, Lord Lyon, desires children. His solicitor suggests he use the match making services of the widowed Mrs. Martin. Unknown to Lord Lyon, Mrs. Martin is his childhood friend who he forsake because of the curse.


Glinda:  Should we send them the ruby slippers?

Dorothy: Lord Lyon just needs to remember There's no power like love.

Glinda:  (dabbling tears from her eyes), who is this storyteller?

Dorothy: From Cathy's website (at this link), "I was raised in Olathe, KS. I am a Kansan by nature–stubborn, loyal, independent. I now consider Virginia my home and think I have adapted well to the Southern way of life (although I’ll never be a good cook!)"


Cathy (left) and Kieran Kramer at the SOS Military Mixer

Glinda: Tell me more about Cathy!

Dorothy: She also wrote on her website, "I’ve spent six years in the Navy. I worked in the Pentagon and did a tour with Naval Intelligence. I’ve also managed a watch factory, been a news broadcaster, and done costumes for local theater. Tinker, tailor, soldier, spy."

Glinda: Cathy sounds intriguing!

Dorothy: She quotes Debby Macomber, “Attitude is the key . . . each one of us is as successful as we make up our minds to be.”


Glinda: I think there must be some of Cathy Maxwell in Lord Lyon to face this curse!

Dorothy: I know there is some of Cathy Maxwell in Mrs. Martin as she gives Lord Lyon the reason to face this curse.  In fact, Lyon could borrow a quote from my friend the Lion, "I would never have found my courage if it hadn't been for you."

Glinda: Where can we learn more about LYON'S BRIDE?

Dorothy: Cathy posted an excerpt on her website at this link. You can also buy it from

Amazon at this link.
BAAM at this link.
Barnes & Noble at this link.
Book Depository at this link (free world wide shipping)



Glinda: What's next in the series?

Dorothy: Referring back to Cathy's website, "The second book of the series is THE SCOTTISH WITCH. Look for it in November ’12. The third book of the trilogy, THE DEVIL’S HEART (I love that title) will be out in early 2013. I think these books are some of my best. I can’t wait for you to read them."

Lion: (roar) Kim posted her five star review of LYON'S BRIDE on Goodreads at this link.

Tinman:  (squeak) Kim is giving away a print copy of LYON'S BRIDE. Just leave a comment about your favorite quote for success.

Scarecrow: (rustle) This giveaway is open to all readers. Comments are open through Saturday, April 28, 10 pm in Hawaii. Kim will post the winner on Sunday, April 29.

Toto: Ruff!




Monday, April 23, 2012

Aloha to H50 and NCIS:LA in crossover episode!

Tonight H5O's welcomes NCIS:LA to
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH).   
 

Do these photos look familiar?  I posted 
similar pictures when the crew filmed these 
scenes on March 26 at this link.

Callen and Sam join Danno and Kono
in H5O's "ops center".


On Tuesday night, Danno and Chin visit LA.


I have no idea what is the plot ... but does it matter?  LL Cool J in my backyard is enough!   When you watch the episodes, look for the "tan houses with brown roofs" in the background.  That's my neighborhood!


Are you a fan of H50?  NCIS?  Crossover shows?  Guest stars?  Cliff hangers?  One randomly selected commenter wins a book choice from my convention stash.  This giveaway is open to all readers.  Comments are open through Saturday, April 28, 10 pm in Hawaii.  I'll publish the winner on Sunday, April 29.


Mahalo,


Kim in Hawaii

April's month long giveaway is CLEAN OUT MY CONVENTION STASH. I will select one US reader, one Canadian reader, and one International reader from all my blogs posts in April at SOS ALOHA, THE READING REVIEWER, and ALOHA ON MY MIND. The US winner can select up to 10 books (to fill up a small flat rate box) from my current convention stash to make room for new books coming from RT 2012. The Canadian and International readers can select one book, too!

CLEAN OUT MY CONVENTION STASH is open through Monday, April 30, 10 pm in Hawaii. I'll post the winner on Tuesday, May 1.





Sunday, April 22, 2012

RT Recap - Movie Party and Weekly Winners


Some readers departed Sunday with heavy suitcases .... 

... while other stayed for the Movie Party hosted
by Amanda McIntyre and Bobbi Smith.
 

Time for a coze .... 


... with friends of all types!


We also have winners at SOS Aloha!


Molly Harper's NICE GIRLS DON'T BITE THEIR NEIGHBOR
- Sheree is the winner!




Carolyn Brown's ONE HOT COWBOY WEDDING
- CBails wins the Las Vegas gift pack!




RT Recaps Days 1 - 3:
Barbara, Tina(purple), and Flchen1 win a book choice from my convention stash.



Winners - please confirm your prize by sending your mailing address to sos.aloha@yahoo.com.


We return to book reviews and author interviews this coming week!


Mahalo,


Kim in Hawaii


Bobbi Smith remembers Judi McCoy!


Aprils' month long giveaway is CLEAN OUT MY CONVENTION STASH. I will select one US reader, one Canadian reader, and one International reader from all my blogs posts in April at SOS ALOHA, THE READING REVIEWER, and ALOHA ON MY MIND. The US winner can select up to 10 books (to fill up a small flat rate box) from my current convention stash to make room for new books coming from RT 2012. The Canadian and International readers can select one book, too!

CLEAN OUT MY CONVENTION STASH is open through Monday, April 30, 10 pm in Hawaii. I'll post the winner on Tuesday, May 1.


Saturday, April 21, 2012

RT Recap - Giant Book Fair and SOS Military Tribute



By Saturday, most readers and writers are exhausted ... yet the biggest events are just around the corner!


The Giant Book Fair offered every genre.  
Cait Miller is a Scottish author and sweet lassie!


Mahalo, Saranna DeWylde and Jenna McCormick, 
for supporting military families!

Cathy Maxwell always has a smile!  I'm reviewing
her new book, LYON'S BRIDE, next week.

Delilah Marvelle offered chocolate in a bottle!


Kathryn Falk joked with cover model CJ!
 
This author was so cute!


Cherry Adair always lights up the room!


RT Reviewer Kathe Robin and 
Fan Favorite Sabrina Jeffries


Tim Tams!


Pirates!


Speaking of pirates, Shana Galen spotlighted
her pirates and spies!


Lydia Dare is the writing team of
Tammy Falkner and  Ava Stone. 


The American Flag means its time for the
SOS Military Tribute.  This table claimed their
"military ducks", including Larissa Ione, 

Michelle Willingham,  Sally MacKenzie, 
and Sahara Kelly. 


Navy veteran Cathy Maxwell and
Navy sister Kieran Kramer share a smile.

AFROTC students from the 
Illinois Institute of Technology 
served as the Color Guard.

Seasoned Sound, a barbershop quartet,
sang the National Anthem, Armed Forces
Medley, and God Bless the USA.
Seasoned Sound are veterans.


Today is open comments in honor of the US military and its allies.   Their continued efforts preserve our free speech.  One randomly selected commenter wins a book choice from my convention stash.  This giveaway is open to all readers.  Comments are open through  Saturday, April 28, 10 pm in Hawaii.  I'll post the winner on Sunday, April 29.


Mahalo,


Kim in Hawaii


I finally met Dani from the RT Boards! 


April's month long promotion is CLEAN OUT MY CONVENTION STASH. I will select one US reader, one Canadian reader, and one International reader from all my blogs posts in April at SOS ALOHA, THE READING REVIEWER, and ALOHA ON MY MIND. The US winner can select up to 10 books (to fill up a small flat rate box) from my current convention stash to make room for new books coming from RT 2012. The Canadian and International readers can select one book, too!

CLEAN OUT MY CONVENTION STASH is open through Monday, April 30, 10 pm in Hawaii. I'll post the winner on Tuesday, May 1.







Friday, April 20, 2012

RT Recap - Book Expo, Afternoon Delight, and the Gangster Cafe Talent Contest

So much to do in so little time!

Thursday gave us the E-Book, Indie Publisher, 
and Graphic Novel Expo.  
Kathryn Falk chatted with Charlaine Harris!


Ruthie Knox promoted RIDE WITH ME.
I suggested she wear biking shorts and helmet!


A personal favorite - Marliss Melton!


A recommended read from Elf - Kendall Gray's INHALE.
Kendall will be my guest in May.


Here's Shona Husk and Tim Tams!  


The Saints go marching in ....
Roxanne St. Claire and Jennifer St. Giles

The Saints were looking out for Christina Skye -
they delivered her a kitled hero (and haggis maker).


Friday sparkled with Afternoon Delight's Renee Bernard ...


.... Christina with a bookseller ...


.... Angela Knight with a fan ...


.... and Sara Humphries with a fellow blonde!


Friday night spotlighted Chicago's rich history.
Heather Graham, F. Paul Wilson, and others presented 

NIGHT OF THE STARS - "All the Jazz" meets "Chicago".
Heahter sang like "Mama".


Heather auditioned "new" talent, including,
 Kathryn Falk and Connie Perry ...


.... dancing the Charleston!


What a delight!


Heather Snow (left) poses Erin Knightley 
and Britt Bury.  Erin's debut Regency romance, 
MORE THAN STRANGERS, will be published by 
NAL in June.  Britt's debut paranormal romance, 
THE DARKEST DAY, will be published by Forever 
in July.  I expect to see them again at SOS Aloha!

What's your favorite Broadway musical - ALL THAT JAZZ?  CHICAGO?  PHANTOM OF THE OPERA?  One randomly selected commenter wins a book choice from my convention stash.  This giveaway is open to all readers.  Comments are open through Saturday, April 21, 10 pm in Hawaii.  I'll post the winners on Sunday, April 22.


Mahalo,


Kim in Hawaii


Cathy Maxwell hobnobs with Lisa Berger,
the Dancing Queen for SOS America!

April's month long promotion is CLEAN OUT MY CONVENTION STASH. I will select one US reader, one Canadian reader, and one International reader from all my blogs posts in April at SOS ALOHA, THE READING REVIEWER, and ALOHA ON MY MIND. The US winner can select up to 10 books (to fill up a small flat rate box) from my current convention stash to make room for new books coming from RT 2012. The Canadian and International readers can select one book, too!

CLEAN OUT MY CONVENTION STASH is open through Monday, April 30, 10 pm in Hawaii. I'll post the winner on Tuesday, May 1.