Monday, February 6, 2012

Welcome special guest Carrie Ann Ryan

Do you like paranormal? Are you a vampire, or shifter fan? Do you have a preference? Well our visiting author Carrie Ann Ryan does... she is a shifter fan. She not only reads shifters, she writes them as well, as a matter of fact today is her release for her newest book  A Taste of a Mate in her Redwood Pack series.

So my question for Miss Carrie Ann Ryan is "If you were a Shifter, what would you be?"

If I were a Shifter…
 
If I were a shifter…what would I be? Well that’s easy… oh wait. Well it was easy before I started writing and reading about amazing shifters. I mean there are wolves, cats and bears, (oh my!) Sorry I could resist.
            But I were a shifter, I’d have to go with my gut instinct – a wolf. I love them in real life and I write them in my books. Though in the future I’m going write about others, I still feel an inherent connection to the wolf.
            They are beautiful and frankly to most, misunderstood. Some see them as predators and not as caring beings that protect those around them.
            Don’t worry, I won’t get into an endangered species talk – but I will say that the best parts of paranormal romance shifter stories are when the authors take those things and put them in the character.
            I would love to run on four paws, have enhanced senses, and feel like part of a Pack. If I were a cat shifter, sometimes the author has them as solitary creatures and other times part of a pride or jamboree.
            Wolves are Pack creatures – unless of course they are lone wolves. *grins*
            I love the idea of being part of a Pack that will protect and keep you whole. I don’t know why, but that seems intriguing to me. LOL
            If I were a shifter… I’d love the fact that I’d have two halves of a whole. I know that the constant struggle to see which would be stronger and in command is a burden – but I want to know more about it. I want to be able to run in the woods under the moonlight.
            And no – I don’t do it now. It’s cold out there! And kind of creepy.
            Jasper is a werewolf in A Taste for a Mate. He has another soul in his body – his wolf’s. He does struggle with control sometimes – but really only when he’s distracted over a certain mate of his – Willow.
            If you were a shifter… what would you be? Why?
 
 
Jasper Jamenson’s only responsibility to being the Beta of the Redwood Pack, second son of the Alpha, is to protect the Pack from themselves and the human world. After a century of selfless service, his brother’s new found mating forced him into taking a good look into his life. He isn’t sure he wants a mate, but fate may have other ideas.

Willow Delton is a skinny, bakery owner – the type most woman love to hate. Being without family, she finds herself alone to the Greek god with green eyes who saunters into her bakery every morning. Her desire to follow him, to be with him, overrides every rational sense she possessed.

Jasper and Willow are drawn together, despite every nuisance that works against them. But evil beyond even Jasper’s supernatural compensation will make war against him, by going after the only thing in his eternal life he desires – Willow. Is Willow’s heart enough to overcome Jasper’s soul to save her life? A fight he cannot win, but to save her life – he must.

An Alpha’s Path - Amazon and Barnes & Noble

A Taste for a Mate - Amazon and Barnes & Noble



Carrie Ann Ryan is a paranormal and contemporary romance author. After spending too much time behind a lab bench, she decided to dive into the romance world and find her werewolf mate - even if its just in her books. Happy endings are always near - even if you have to get over the challenges of falling in love first.
Her first book, An Alpha's Path, is the first in her Redwood Pack series. She's also an avid reader and lover of romance and fiction novels. She love meeting new authors and new worlds. Any recommendations you have are appreciated. Carrie Ann lives in New England with her husband and two kittens.


Carrie Ann loves hearing from readers. You can find her at:

Twitter: @CarrieAnnRyan


Don't forget to leave a comment or answer Carrie Ann Ryan's question for a chance to win an autographed bookmark and stop back by tomorrow for a sneak peek at Chapter one of A Taste for a Mate.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

The Curse

I was asked what it is like to be outnumbered by women around the house.

Like most men I have zero knowledge of the "CURSE"
You know, when you have the painters in to retexture the walls
Painting the town red
Riding the cotton pony
Or the various other ways you describe your monthly "CURSE".
Well as a man all I know is this.

Women do tend to flow together in groups so once a month I try to take my son and run for the hills.
The wifey and two daughters scare the bejeezus out of me.
I'm scared they'll have a knife after I eat the last morsel of chocolate chip cookies or dare even ask if I can have a single sheet of toilet paper and debate on just using my hand so I don't have to bother any of the females in the house. Leaving the seat up or having bad aim has been known to cause bodily harm.
I hope I don't offend anyone I am just teasing about this... Please, put the sharpened pencil down.

Being around the women at home helps me get a little better idea about some things. Except the little female pacts when you all sit in a circle chanting. I also now now where Steven King has gotten inspiration for some of his novels. It also keeps me in line because it is a constant reminder of who really runs the world.

We all think men do but even President Obama asks Michelle if his tie matches his suit.
And you know she sends him back to put on matching colored socks.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Having Fun Yet?

I have had a lot of fun with my contests and giveaways.
So now I was thinking what else to do.
Be on the lookout for a new giveaway, I like sharing thinks and giving gifts to people.
All the blogging and social network stuff is new and different to me but I have been meeting new people and want to thank everyone for being so open and fun.
Other than the nude photos of me with a blow-up sheep and covered in grape jelly, everything else has been positive.
I do like ending my posts with questions and have had some great laughs from everyone.

I'm doing a gift basket for RT in April and want it to be cool.

What would be great gifts for the basket?

Friday, January 20, 2012

GO TEAM!

 So the NFL Playoffs are this Sunday and my favorite team is playing, 
San Francisco 49ers.
 
Since I know they are going to win. I thought why not celebrate and do a giveaway!
 
 
49ers 
 
ny giants
VS








Do you watch the Playoffs,Superbowl, just the commercials and halftime show, or not at all?

One lucky winner will win a gift card in the amount of San Francisco 49ers total score (if San Fransisco's score is 28 you win a GC for $28). So be sure to root for the 49ers and watch the score. Leave a comment answering the question and don't forget to leave your email so I can contact you when you win. Contest closes on Sunday at midnight PST, winner will be announced Monday, January, 23.


* Don't forget to sign up for my Kindle Giveaway! Another super easy contest - just sign up for my newsletter http://www.slcarpenter.net/ 
winner will be drawn on 1/22.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

A Quickie

I know you all thought I was talking about the "OTHER" kind of quickie.
Had to send a reminder to everyone about my giveaway.
At the end of the week I'm going to draw a name from my newsletter for a new KINDLE eReader.
Wanted to give everyone a chance.

As usual a question for everyone.

Speaking of giveaways, I am going to RT and want to give a basket of goodies.
What would be nice goodies to have in the basket?

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

WANNA GET OWNED?

OMG, they released my new book OWNED.
I am always nervous on release day. It's like my first time.
We all remember our first time.
I was scared, nervous, fumbling my words...and alone.
Tense times indeed.
But onto the subject at hand, I have a new book out and if you sign up for my newsletter you get in the drawing to win a KINDLE eReader.
Pretty cool huh?
Of course you'll buy the book so I can PAY for the reader.
Thanks to everyone that has already joined the newsletter and good luck.

BTW, i always like asking questions.
What do you remember most about your FIRST TIME?

Friday, January 13, 2012

I'm spreading the word

You should all come check me out over at Carrie Ann Ryan's Blog
http://carrieannryan.blogspot.com/
I was asked some questions about writing romance from the male POV.


Could be fun... I mean I AM a guy.


Come join the fun and add some comments. I'd love to hear from you.


Scott