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Stop by and say hi, and you're entered to win! This is the last stop on my blog tour where you'll have a chance to win a free copy of EVERLASTING ENCHANTMENT, so good luck to all!
Friday, December 20, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
http://www.readingbetweenthewinesbookclub.com/2013/12/kathryne-kennedys-interview-giveaway.html
http://www.readingbetweenthewinesbookclub.com/2013/12/kathryne-kennedys-interview-giveaway.html
Stop by, leave a comment, and you're entered to win!
Stop by, leave a comment, and you're entered to win!
Monday, December 16, 2013
Booklist gives EVERLASTING ENCHANTMENT Starred Review!
BOOKLIST
Issue: December 15, 2013

Kennedy, Kathryne (Author)
Dec 2013. 384 p. Sourcebooks, paperback, $7.99. (9781402269912).
Underneath
Victorian London lies a labyrinth of tunnels and caverns housing a
shadow city, the only home Millicent Pantere, a were panther,
has ever known. All members of the nobility possess magic, from the
all-powerful queen to the less-gifted shape-shifting baronets. By
holding hostage the only person Millicent loves, Duke Ghoulston forces
her to go above ground and into London society to find
a mysterious relic upon which Merlin cast a revengeful spell centuries
earlier. She discovers a group of ladies who are hoping to be the one
that the relic, a bracelet, will cleave to and at midnight bring the man
of her dreams into her life for a night of
exquisite lovemaking. The man who is imprisoned in the bracelet’s stone
is Sir Gareth Solimere, of King Arthur’s Round Table, who made Merlin a
cuckold. For centuries his fate has been to make love to each woman who
dons the relic, looking for his own true
love to break the spell. The latest in Kennedy’s The Relics of Merlin
series (Double Enchantment, 2013) features exquisite world building, making this richly imagined adventure appealing to fantasy fans and romance readers.
— Diana Tixier Herald
Author Note: Big hug, Diana! :}
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
EVERLASTING ENCHANTMENT is in bookstores! Post comment to win an ARC!
The brand-new fourth book in the Relics of Merlin series is
finally in bookstores, and you can win one of two autographed ARC’s by commenting on my
blog! Just leave a comment below, then check back on Saturday, Dec. 14th to see
if you won, and send me an email (I’m sorry, but I can’t be responsible for
tracking down the winners) with Blog Contest in the subject line to: kathryne@kathrynekennedy.com. I am also listing my blog tour stops that are
remaining, so if you don’t win an ARC here, you can win a copy of the book by
visiting the other blogs on the date shown on the tour, and leaving a comment there
(or any other instructions for chances to win that the blog owner may make
available to you). I am also running a new contest on my website http://www.kathrynekennedy.com/contest.html
where you can win a fabulous moonstone necklace, the jewel
in the relic in Everlasting Enchantment.
Good luck everyone!
My Magical Best,
Kathryne
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12/20 Joyfully Reviewed
EVERLASTING ENCHANTMENT BY
KATHRYNE KENNEDY – IN STORES DECEMBER 2013
Powerful Magic is Afoot …
Millicent Pantere has lived her
entire life in the notorious London Underground. She cares nothing for the
problems of the crown or the intrigues of society. But the ladies of the realm
are acting strangely, and Millicent is coerced into tracking down the rumors of
a mysterious man—a magic man who comes in the night and disappears at dawn.
And So the Hunt Begins…
Millicent's search leads her to
one of Merlin's legendary relics and the seductive knight whose fate is bound
up with it. Centuries ago, Sir Gareth Solimere made the mistake of seducing the
wrong woman, and he has been trapped ever since by a diabolical curse. He's
looking for the one who can break the enchantment—but in this world, there is
no love without betrayal...
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kathryne Kennedy is a critically acclaimed, bestselling,
award-winning author of magical romances. She’s lived in Guam, Okinawa, and
several states in the U.S.,
and currently lives with her wonderful family in Glendale, Arizona.
For more information and ongoing contests, please visit www.kathrynekennedy.com.
To Purchase Everlasting
Enchantment:
Monday, December 9, 2013
Library Journal gives EVERLASTING ENCHANTMENT rave review!
Kennedy, Kathryne.
Everlasting Enchantment. Sourcebooks
Casablanca. (Relics of Merlin, Bk. 4). Dec. 2013. c.284p. ISBN 9781402269912. pap. $7.99; ebk. ISBN 9781402269929.
PARANORMAL romance
Coerced
by the Duke of Ghoulston to find one of Merlin’s legendary relics,
were-panther Millicent Pantere, a shape-shifter immune to magic, must
attend a formal ball in order
to achieve her goal. Lady Chatterley (yes, that Lady Chatterley)
supposedly has the sought-after bracelet, and when Millicent ends up
being “chosen” to wear it—and treated to a night of mind-blowing passion
with Gareth Solimere, a curse-enslaved knight trapped
in the relic—she soon finds herself involved in a dangerous,
potentially lethal situation.
VERDICT
Magic-infused,
highly sensual, and over-the-top creative, this fascinating, fast-paced
Victorian adventure has been long awaited by series fans, who will be
overjoyed.
Kennedy (The Lord of Illusion) lives in Glendale, AZ.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Monday, December 2, 2013
Join me tonight on Facebook for chat and prizes! https://www.facebook.com/sourcebooks
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My prize is a replica of Gareth's sword from Everlasting Enchantment!
See you tonight!
Click on the Chat Now App!
My prize is a replica of Gareth's sword from Everlasting Enchantment!
See you tonight!
Friday, November 29, 2013
Mark Your Calendars for the Dec 2 Author Chat on Facebook!
Several Sourcebooks authors are banding together for a chat with the chance to win lots of prizes. Just Click on the Chat Now app on the Sourcebooks Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/sourcebooks. Here's more info:
Besides the chance to win lots of books, authors will be giving away prizes as well. I'm giving away a replica of Gareth's sword, accented with a moonstone jewel, the magical gem in Everlasting Enchantment.
So mark your calendars, and I'll see you there!Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Win a Stunning Moonstone Necklace!
I have launched a new contest for the upcoming release of Everlasting Enchantment! See details to enter on the CONTEST page of my website: http://www.kathrynekennedy.com/contest.html
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
EVERLASTING ENCHANTMENT is nominated for RT Reviewers Choice Award!
I'm in wonderful company, with several other Sourcebooks authors, in the Historical Fantasy category. Congratulations to all who were nominated! You can view a complete list of the nominees for every category here: http://www.rtbookreviews.com/rt-awards/nominees-and-winners
Historical Fantasy/Paranormal
IF HE'S TEMPTED
Hannah Howell, ZEBRA, (April 2013)
THE MAGIC OF "I DO"
Tammy Falkner, SOURCEBOOKS, (June 2013)
EVERLASTING ENCHANTMENT
Kathryne Kennedy, , (December 2013)
SHADOWDANCE
Kristen Callihan, FOREVER, (December 2013)
LEGEND OF THE HIGHLAND DRAGON
Isabel Cooper, SOURCEBOOKS, (December 2013)
Historical Fantasy/Paranormal
IF HE'S TEMPTED
Hannah Howell, ZEBRA, (April 2013)
THE MAGIC OF "I DO"
Tammy Falkner, SOURCEBOOKS, (June 2013)
EVERLASTING ENCHANTMENT
Kathryne Kennedy, , (December 2013)
SHADOWDANCE
Kristen Callihan, FOREVER, (December 2013)
LEGEND OF THE HIGHLAND DRAGON
Isabel Cooper, SOURCEBOOKS, (December 2013)
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Meet my new little puppy, Pikachu!
I
have to start with the bad news first, and I hate posting anything
negative on any blog, so I'll make it quick. I lost my dear Chihuahua,
Precious, last month, due to a breathing condition
pretty much
brought about by old age. She died in my arms, and it about broke my
heart. I loved that little dog.
I
knew no other dog could replace her, but I began to look at rescue
dogs, cause it somehow felt as if her death would be more meaningful
if it brought about a loving home for another dog who really needed
one. And so we found Pikachu, a Chihuahua mix, (and I keep guessing as to
the other part. She has soft fluffy hair, so I'm thinking Pomeranian?)
Anyway, she had a rough start, barely escaping euthanasia. Her rescue
name was Fergie, and if you have the stomach for it, you can read about
her journey here: http://www.homeanimalrescue.com/litter1.html#top
I found her on the following
website, and it was such a thrill to see the words
ADOPTED, and know that I was the one they referred to:
And now for the best part. PUPPY PICTURES!! Below are pictures of what our happy, energetic adorable mutt looks
like now.
And
not to forget my dear, old sweet Baggins, who was bewildered by the
absence of Precious, the dog she grew up with, and horrified by the
wiggling, biting, (I'm working on it, it's play-biting, but Pikachu has
sharp little teeth) rambunctious critter we brought home. Here she is,
looking at Pikachu (you read the expression in her eyes):
I'm
happy to say that last night, the two dogs actually played together. I
think Baggins will be much happier in the long run with another dog in
the house. She just doesn't know it yet.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Can you guess what these photos all have in common?
Well, unless you've read my Casablanca Group blog post from a few weeks ago, I think you might have a hard time believing what these photos have in common. I took them at the Phoenix Art Museum, hoping to have some royalty-free pictures to use for marketing (you are welcome to copy these and use them as well).
Got it? Well, I was surprised myself when I saw the photos and realized you couldn't tell they were all...miniatures. That's right. Even the chandelier and painting...both are about the size of my thumb. The Phoenix Art Museum has a miniatures exhibit, where each room is a replica of what you would see in that particular era/country. The pictures above are all around the 1800's, a few are French, but most are American/English (whose drawing rooms did not display a whole lot of difference, since Americans tried very hard to copy the English.) Since every item in the rooms are accurate to the Victorian era, you're welcome to use these to decorate your blog or whatever (I'm thinking I may use a few for my next video.)
Hope you enjoyed them as much as I did!
Got it? Well, I was surprised myself when I saw the photos and realized you couldn't tell they were all...miniatures. That's right. Even the chandelier and painting...both are about the size of my thumb. The Phoenix Art Museum has a miniatures exhibit, where each room is a replica of what you would see in that particular era/country. The pictures above are all around the 1800's, a few are French, but most are American/English (whose drawing rooms did not display a whole lot of difference, since Americans tried very hard to copy the English.) Since every item in the rooms are accurate to the Victorian era, you're welcome to use these to decorate your blog or whatever (I'm thinking I may use a few for my next video.)
Hope you enjoyed them as much as I did!
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Support the Romance Genre: Sign up for B. Vey's Publisher's Weekly Webcast
The following is a letter I received from one of the greatest ladies in support of the romance genre. Please read on, and register for the webcast! It took me only a couple of seconds to do so...and I'll be there on the 17th with bells on, as my own publisher is part of the line-up.
Barbara Vey
Contributing Editor, Publishers Weekly
Beyond Her Book blog
PO Box 438, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
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Barbara Vey Reader Appreciation Luncheon
Barbara Vey WebsiteContributing Editor, Publishers Weekly
Beyond Her Book blog
PO Box 438, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Barbara Vey Reader Appreciation Luncheon
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Get your entry into the Hot Prospects contest TODAY!
If you've got a manuscript you're working on and need some editing, this is the contest for you! The grand prize will get it polished, and take a look at the list of editors (one of which is mine) below who will read your work! The deadline is soon, so get your entry fee in today!
2013 Hot Prospects Contest
Sponsor: Valley of the Sun Romance Writers
****Permission to forward****
Looking to sign your first book contract, switch from a small press to a large
publisher or simply explore another genre of romantic fiction? Turn up the heat
on your writing career with the Hot Prospects Contest.
GRAND PRIZE: The grand prize winner of the contest will have their entire manuscript (400 pages, Courier, 12pt, Double spaced) reviewed by two professional editors at The Author's Red Room. TheAuthorsRedRoom.com
Announcement by a former winner:
I entered the Hot Prospects contest in 2011 and placed first in the Contemporary Single Title category and won the Grand Prize overall with my erotic legal thriller, Legally Mastered (now Legal Heat by Sarah Castille). The feedback I got from the contest judges was invaluable in helping me polish my book and that year I landed an agent, and a publishing contract with Samhain Publishing and then a second publishing contract with Sourcebooks Casablanca the following year. The Hot Prospects contest was very well run and I recommend it to all my romance writer friends.
Fee: $25 for Valley of the Sun RWA chapter members
$30 for non-chapter members
Chapter website has PayPal capability. www.valleyofthesunrw.com
Postmark Deadline: September 1st, 2013
E-Submit Deadline: September 1st, 2013
Eligibility: The Hot Prospects Contest is open to any work uncontracted and
unpublished at the time of entry.
Enter: 3-5-page synopsis and up to the first 25 pages of story (30 pages max). Entry or
synopsis may be shorter, but neither may be longer than specified.
Categories/Judges: Trained judges for preliminary round
Final round judges
1) Historical/Regency
Editor - Holly Blanck, St. Martins
Senior Editor - Esi Sogah, Kensington
2) Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal
Assistant Editor - Kelly Quinn, Tor
Editor –Kristine Swartz, Assistant Editor, The Berkley Publishing Group
3) Romantic Suspense
Editorial Assistant- Lauren Plude, Grand Central Publishing
Editor Samhain -Tera Kleinfelter
4) Contemporary Long/Single Title
Editor –Deborah Werksman, Sourcebooks, Inc
Editor at large, Sue Grimshaw, Random House
5) Series Contemporary Associate Editor – Johanna Raisanen, Harlequin
Senior Editor Sweetheart Rose – Leanne Morgena, The Wild Rose Press
For More Information, entry form, and rules, see website at
www.valleyofthesunrw.com For questions please email Voshotprospects@yahoo.com
Those entries that do not final will be returned approximately October 30th,
2013 to help those who plan to enter RWA's Golden Heart.
Linda Andrews
Valley of the Sun Hot Prospects Chair
2013 Hot Prospects Contest
Sponsor: Valley of the Sun Romance Writers
****Permission to forward****
Looking to sign your first book contract, switch from a small press to a large
publisher or simply explore another genre of romantic fiction? Turn up the heat
on your writing career with the Hot Prospects Contest.
GRAND PRIZE: The grand prize winner of the contest will have their entire manuscript (400 pages, Courier, 12pt, Double spaced) reviewed by two professional editors at The Author's Red Room. TheAuthorsRedRoom.com
Announcement by a former winner:
I entered the Hot Prospects contest in 2011 and placed first in the Contemporary Single Title category and won the Grand Prize overall with my erotic legal thriller, Legally Mastered (now Legal Heat by Sarah Castille). The feedback I got from the contest judges was invaluable in helping me polish my book and that year I landed an agent, and a publishing contract with Samhain Publishing and then a second publishing contract with Sourcebooks Casablanca the following year. The Hot Prospects contest was very well run and I recommend it to all my romance writer friends.
Fee: $25 for Valley of the Sun RWA chapter members
$30 for non-chapter members
Chapter website has PayPal capability. www.valleyofthesunrw.com
Postmark Deadline: September 1st, 2013
E-Submit Deadline: September 1st, 2013
Eligibility: The Hot Prospects Contest is open to any work uncontracted and
unpublished at the time of entry.
Enter: 3-5-page synopsis and up to the first 25 pages of story (30 pages max). Entry or
synopsis may be shorter, but neither may be longer than specified.
Categories/Judges: Trained judges for preliminary round
Final round judges
1) Historical/Regency
Editor - Holly Blanck, St. Martins
Senior Editor - Esi Sogah, Kensington
2) Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal
Assistant Editor - Kelly Quinn, Tor
Editor –Kristine Swartz, Assistant Editor, The Berkley Publishing Group
3) Romantic Suspense
Editorial Assistant- Lauren Plude, Grand Central Publishing
Editor Samhain -Tera Kleinfelter
4) Contemporary Long/Single Title
Editor –Deborah Werksman, Sourcebooks, Inc
Editor at large, Sue Grimshaw, Random House
5) Series Contemporary Associate Editor – Johanna Raisanen, Harlequin
Senior Editor Sweetheart Rose – Leanne Morgena, The Wild Rose Press
For More Information, entry form, and rules, see website at
www.valleyofthesunrw.com For questions please email Voshotprospects@yahoo.com
Those entries that do not final will be returned approximately October 30th,
2013 to help those who plan to enter RWA's Golden Heart.
Linda Andrews
Valley of the Sun Hot Prospects Chair
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Happy Release Day to Erin Quinn with THE FIVE DEATHS OF ROXANNE LOVE!
Err, well, actually it was yesterday, but I had another post I had to put up, so sharing this with you all today. We consult on our books together, so if you like my stories, you'll probably like hers, although she's just a touch darker than I am. Here's the ad she did with all the info about her book, and trust me, this is a book (and series) that will go on your keeper shelf. Mesmerizing, fascinating, can't-put-it-down story...
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
The awards for the Golden Quill are lovely...
Yes, I received both my awards this year....
The green marble is real cause they are very heavy! I had to buy metal stands for them. Aren't they gorgeous?
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
My nephew is a talented guitarist with the band BLINDSIDE DROP, please 'like' them here: https://www.facebook.com/ksfyoungadultproject
They are going for the Kentucky State Fair Young Adult Project to perform at their local state fair. This may be their last performance, as many of them are off to college. Part of the judging involves the number of 'likes' they can get on the website page for the project, and trust me, it would be very much appreciated if you could stop by for a sec and visit them (you must have a facebook account or sign up for one in order to do so). Here's the live link to 'like' BLINDSIDE DROP (click on the 'like' button just below their photo):
https://www.facebook.com/ksfyoungadultproject
Thanks a million!
Kathryne
https://www.facebook.com/ksfyoungadultproject
Thanks a million!
Kathryne
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Enter to win an enchanting moonstone bracelet in Kathryne Kennedy's new contest!
I'm celebrating the upcoming release of EVERLASTING ENCHANTMENT with a contest to win a gorgeous moonstone bracelet! This one has many more moonstone jewels than the one my heroine wears in the novel! And this time I bought the jewelry through a program from National Geographic, where local artisans create and get paid for their jewelry. For more details, visit the Contest page at my website: http://www.kathrynekennedy.com/contest.html
(You might need to refresh your browser if you've been to my website before, to make sure you are viewing the updated page.)
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
THE LORD OF ILLUSION wins the Golden Quill for 2013!
THE LORD OF ILLUSION took first place in the P/F/SF/T category, and I'll be sharing the winner's certificate as soon as I get it! :)
Thursday, July 18, 2013
#VOScontest is accepting entries. Grand prize winner will have their ms edited by 2 professional editors.
http://valleyofthes unrw.com/ hot-prospects- contest/
This contest is for unpublished writers, and it's a great way to get your work in front of editors! Visit the link above for more details, and best wishes with your writing!
This contest is for unpublished writers, and it's a great way to get your work in front of editors! Visit the link above for more details, and best wishes with your writing!
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Check out the Thai cover of THE LADY OF THE STORM By Kathryne Kennedy!
The Thai cover of THE LADY OF THE STORM is a little grainy in the image here, but it truly is lovely. It's always fascinating to see how a different culture interprets the story and uses their own vision to create a new cover.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Congrats to the winner of my last DOUBLE ENCHANTMENT contest for a 2.85 carat garnet necklace!
Big congratulations to Donna W. from Phoenix, Arizona! She is the lucky winner of my newsletter subscriber drawing for the last contest for DOUBLE ENCHANTMENT. Stay tuned for news of my next contest!
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Behind the Scenes of the RELICS OF MERLIN Series
There are many elements that
go into the making of any work of fiction. Generally, a combination of personal
experience, imagination, and research. Each author has their own unique well of
experiences to draw on, and their own perspective on how they viewed their
experiences, which is why regardless of the idea, each writer can bring a
unique perspective to any novel. Today I’d like to share with you some of the
elements that went into the creation of the RELICS OF MERLIN series, which
includes: ENCHANTING THE LADY, DOUBLE ENCHANTMENT, ENCHANTING THE BEAST and the
upcoming brand new story (December 2013), EVERLASTING ENCHANTMENT.
When I’m crafting a novel, sometimes the world comes
first, sometimes the characters, sometimes the plot:
In the RELICS OF MERLIN, the
world came first. Although the books are stand-alones, they are all connected
by Merlin’s thirteen relics—jewels that the sorcerer Merlin crafted, each
holding a different spell of power. In my alternate Victorian reality, titles
are held by the inheritance of magical powers, with the higher title possessing
the more powerful magic. The only power greater than a royals’ is one of
Merlin’s thirteen relics, and their location is as mysterious as the spell each
relic contains. From that premise different story lines and different
characters sprouted, with each book dealing with a different relic and two new
characters’ love stories.
I developed the Underground, the dark-wizard city
beneath London,
with an understanding of caves through personal experience:
I went cave-crawling (literally,
with knee pads) in a Kentucky
cave. This wasn’t a tourist cave, but one my brother-in-law had discovered.
Once inside it widened considerably, but to get inside we had to crawl through
some very tight squeezes. The absence of light and the maze-like passages were
terrifying, and the first time I went in I raced back out within five minutes.
But I don’t like to let fear control me, so I plunged back in. I wish I could
say it was fun, but the hand-light went out at one point, the cave crickets on
the ceiling looked like giant gray spiders, and a river ran through the larger
passages and that water was cold. But
it did give me an understanding of the London Underground I envisioned for my
book, and an experience I’ll never forget.
I took real historical facts and research and changed
it with magical touches to create a vision of my alternate world:
I’ve read and
own many books on the Victorian era, from architecture to furniture to social
economics. (I listed many of my research books on my website blog). I have
always loved that time period, so I found the research fascinating. Then I
created maps of my alternate Victorian London to keep track of changes to name
places (Pall Mall became Pall Mage, Belgrave Square became Gargoyle Square, and
I added the Hall of Mages next to Buckingham Palace, for example) because with
the influence of magic, the city would develop differently. I also have a ‘map’
of a Victorian mansion, with the type of furniture for each room listed (In
England, the first floor of a home is the ground floor, and the first floor is
called the second, which is often confusing to my American mind :}). I also have a chart with hereditary titles,
how each peer is addressed, and their level of magic. I keep a dictionary of my
own words, because I often make them up; and a chart of the relics, when they
were discovered, what type of jewel and spell (if known). I also create
character sheets along with animal references, since my heroes’ natures are so
strongly influenced by their were-creatures.
I keep my world
fresh in my mind:
By writing everything on loose
paper, and then use binder clips to keep them organized. I print pictures of
Victorian costume, architecture, etc. and keep them with that packet, so that I
have visuals as well as notes to refer to.
I’m careful
with research details I include in my books:
When it comes to historical
research, if I need it for the storyline it goes in. I have research that never
goes into the story because it isn’t necessary, but it still gives me a general
feel of the world, so it’s not wasted. When it comes to the magical elements
that I weave into the world, I’ll go into a bit more detail, because I try to
instill that sense of realism into the story.
I consider
setting almost as another character:
And another element I have to weave
into the plot. I try to add in the rules of my magic early on, so the reader
knows what to expect. But again, I try not to dump it in all at once, but use
it to enrich the plot.
I’ll leave you with an excerpt from
ENCHANTING THE LADY to show how I use visuals, setting, and the logistics of
the magic by weaving them into the scene:
“Look
at Lord Gremville’s new coach and four.”
Uncle Oliver’s voice dripped with disdain.
Felicity
stared out the window. Marquesses’
powers were limited to illusions and the transfer of objects, so she knew that
the white unicorns with golden horns weren’t real, that the gilded coach
camouflaged a plain black finish. Still,
the sight took her breath away, and she longed to stroke the foreheads of the
animals.
Until Next Time,
My Magical Best,
Kathryne
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Congrats to Mieke F. from Canada, winner of Kathryne Kennedy's jewelry contest!
I'm always delighted to announce the winners of my reader contests...it's my way of giving back for the loyalty and word-of-mouth publicity my readers offer my books. I'm thrilled we have a Canadian winner this time...Mieke lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Enjoy the garnet necklace, Mieke, and thank you for being such a loyal reader!
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Get THE FIRE LORD'S LOVER ebook, plus many more Sourcebooks titles, for $2.99!
As of today, Sourcebooks has put together an ebook promotion for many of their titles with a special price of $2.99 at ALL EBOOK RETAILERS. If you haven't read THE FIRE LORD'S LOVER yet, now is the time! If you've already read it, check out the rest of these titles from Sourcebooks on sale...a wonderful way to discover a new favorite author!
Happy Reading!
Kathryne
The Heir by Grace Burrowes
Love Drunk Cowboy by Carolyn Brown
Never a Bride by Amelia Grey
To Conquer a Highlander by Mary Wine
Cowboy Fever by Joanne Kennedy
The Fire Lord’s Lover by Kathryne Kennedy
A Certain Wolfish Charm by Lydia Dare
The Highlander’s Sword by Amanda Forester
Tyler by C.H. AdmirandHappy Reading!
Kathryne
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Why did I change THE RELICS OF MERLIN SERIES with EVERLASTING ENCHANTMENT?
As summer approaches along with the desert heat here in Arizona, it’s a pleasure
to stay inside in the air-conditioning and write. This also includes promoting
my current releases. In the Relics of Merlin series, Double Enchantment was
just released last month, and I have the brand-new book, Everlasting
Enchantment, scheduled for release in December. I have a new contest on my website
to win a garnet necklace for Double Enchantment (you can check it out at http://www.kathrynekennedy.com/contest.html),
and I will be launching many more jewelry contests for Everlasting Enchantment,
so if you haven’t joined my newsletter yet, now is a great time.
Although I’m excited for the release of Everlasting
Enchantment, I’m also wondering how my readers will react to this new book. In
all three previous books, the shape-changer was always my hero. My heroines
were magic-users and despite how this alters power in my magical world, they
were still constrained by the values of the Victorian era. Women were given a
place, and few had the stamina to fight against their roles. In order to be
true to the time period of the era, the personalities of my heroines reflected
how they were raised. Although they were the unusual ones who fought against
the mores of the era, I still wondered what it would be like to change up the
scenario.
What if my heroine was the shape-shifter, and she was raised
in the Underground, where little regard was given to the social strictures of
the London above.
Millicent would be tough. Maybe too tough, especially if she was a were-panther.
And therein lay my biggest problem. How would I ever find a hero tough enough
for her, and yet with a kind enough heart to break through her rough exterior?
He had to be very special, this hero. And really, really
good at seducing a woman. But it would still be a hard task…so what if they
were both thrown into a situation where their survival depended on them making
love? And so a cursed Knight of the Round Table was born. Sir Gareth has been
trapped in a relic for centuries, doomed to imprisonment until he finds his one
true love…or so he thinks. And the relic he’s cursed inside finds its way on my
heroine’s wrist, and the only way it’s coming off is if Millicent makes love to
the Knight.
But obstacles stand in their way, of course, along with a
were-vamp named Selena and a were-lion named Sir Harcourt…and the entire court
of the Master of the Hall of Mages.
But there will be others who will help them find their
Happily-Ever-After. An old were-firebird named Nell, a little house hobgoblin
called Parsnip, a were-bear and a were-flamingo…and the Queen of England,
herself.
I’m looking forward to what my readers think about this
change in the series. And today I’m giving you all a sneak-peek at the fabulous
cover Sourcebooks created for Everlasting Enchantment.
Isn’t it, well, enchanting?
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Enter to win a copy of DOUBLE ENCHANTMENT by Kathryne Kennedy
I'm at Dark Faerie Tales giving away a copy of Double Enchantment, and there are several ways to earn extra chances to win! So stop on by before April 4th and leave a comment at:
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Chat tonight LIVE with Kathryne Kennedy: http://www.discoveranewlove.com/author-chats/events/chat-with-romance-author-kathryne-kennedy.html
Join me tonight for Q & A and lots of prizes! Here's the live link: http://www.discoveranewlove.com/author-chats/events/chat-with-romance-author-kathryne-kennedy.html
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