Sunday, December 6, 2009

The Science Fiction Romance Holiday Blitz!


Welcome to the SFR Holiday Blitz!
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The holiday season is upon us, and that means 2010 is simmering just below the horizon. Start your New Year off right with a chance to score a FREE read from the little subgenre that could—Science Fiction Romance!
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What is Science Fiction Romance?  Well, just imagine Han Solo and Princess Leia making mad-monkey-love on the Millinium Falcon in Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back and you pretty much got it.
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Be sure to read this whole post to get the scoop on all the other blogs and the books they're giving away.
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Heather over at the Galaxy Express, http://www.thegalaxyexpress.net/  in her infinite SFR wisdom, assigned Susan Grant to me.  If you scroll down and click on Susan's tag  at the bottom of this post, you'll understand why.  I've reviewed almost all her books and have the last one THE STAR PRINCESS sitting in my stack right now.  I bought it new.  I don't need to buy books new, you know, because I'm a book reviewer and get sent books free all the time. Susan's got enough published novels to fill an Intrepid-class starship, I swear.  Okay, that's a lillltle bit of an exaggeration.  (Did I spell that right?)  Anyway, I credit Susan with bringing me into the SFR fold. Actually, I credit her with bringing me back to the whole gosh-darn Romance genre.  See, I'd boycotted it for a couple of decades after reading my Grandma's Romance novels.  I thought if this was Romance, then I'd make do with chocolate and die a virgin!  Thank God, I found my husband and learned differently.  So, I was stumbling around the Blogosphere and ran into Susan's blog and learned that, hey, the Romance genre has matured quite a bit since Grandma's time!  There's a little bit of everything for everybody, including Science Fiction Romance.
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Here's the link to Susan's bio-   http://susangrant.com/meet.htm

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And Susan's backlist-  http://susangrant.com/books/index.htm

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And Susan's blog-   http://susangrant.blogspot.com/

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Now onto MOONSTRUCK.  Yeah, I know the cover screams 'Romantic Suspense,' but it is Science Fiction Romance, trust me.  Here's my review to prove it-   http://enduringromance.blogspot.com/2008/02/moonstruck-by-susan-grant.html
By the way, it was nominated for the RITA this year and it should've won too, but a neural-parasite or something got to the judges and Dr. McCoy wasn't around to help out.
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Book Number Three in the Borderlands series, SUREBLOOD, will be out next year.  I'm anxiously waiting to see what it's like for a Pirate Mama to raise a kid in outer space, especially once his daddy comes warping through again.  Click on her blog link and scroll down to her posts on SUREBLOOD to learn more.
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Now, remember, read the rest of this post to learn about the other blogs and books, and leave a comment under the post so I know you want to be entered in the drawing.  'Kay?
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THE SFR HOLIDAY BLITZ Scoop
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12 bloggers have teamed up with 17 authors for your chance to win over 30 SFR books. Whether you’re new to the genre, or a fan looking to add to her collection, this event is for you.
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Best of all, it’s dead simple to enter: There are no quizzes to answer, no hoops to jump.
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All you gotta do is pop over to the blog with the book you want.  I'm sure you all want MOONSTRUCK by Susan Grant, right?  Oh, okay, you can check the others out too.  I'm coordinating the giveaway of MOONSTRUCK though.  Leave a comment under the SFR Holiday Blitz post hosting the book of your choice.  The deadline to enter is midnight on Friday, December 11, 2009. The winner will be announced on Saturday, December 12, 2009.
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Once you've entered to win MOONSTRUCK, pop on over to the other blogs and check out what they got.
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Alien Romances
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Dirty Sexy Books
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Ella Drake
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Flying Whale Productions
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Lisa Paitz Spindler
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Love Romance Passion
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SciFiGuy
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Spacefreighters Lounge
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Take It To The Stars
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The Galaxy Express
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Queen of the Frozen North
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(((Kimber presses hand to heart.))) Hey, I AM THE QUEEN!  Oh, no, wait, I'm the Arctic Princess.  Okay, she can be the Queen.
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Finally, here's a list of the participating authors too:
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Ann Aguirre
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Katherine Allred
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Margaret L. Carter
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Rowena Cherry
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Ella Drake
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Jess Granger
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Susan Grant
(((Yay, Susan, woo-hoo!)))
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Nathalie Gray
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Leanna Renee Hieber
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Claire Delacroix
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Barbara Elsborg
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Susan Kearney
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Jacqueline Lichtenberg
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Karin Shah
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Linnea Sinclair
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Susan Sizemore
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Ann Somerville
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Merry Christmas!  Live long and prosper!  And may the Force be with you!
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P.S. Please scroll down to read K's and Kimber An's Top Ten Books for 2009!  You've got to finish that Christmas list, yanno.
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86 comments:

Cy Korte said...

SFR Holiday Blitz - sending wishes for good health and good books in the upcoming year!

Unknown said...

Woot. Another giveaway with Sinclair! Merry Christmas to you too! And thanks for the great giveaway.

Anonymous said...

I'm an avid Romance reader and slightly more than occasional SciFi reader. I only very recently discovered SciFiRomace genre books and I'm very interested in reading more. I'll be crossing my fingers in hopes of a few freebies to help the pocketbook out a little. :)

Also, what an awesome way to publicize these great blogs. There are many that I haven't ever visited before, enjoying the tour de blogs!

Erika said...

SFR Holiday Blitz--Referred here by The Galaxy Express. Happy Holidays!

Janicu said...

I'm loving this blitz! Discovering books and authors. :)

Rowena Cherry said...

I'm one of the participating authors/bloggers and would like visitors to know that Alien Romances (http://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com) is giving away eight books donated by Susan Kearney, Linnea Sinclair, Jacqueline Lichtenberg, Susan Sizemore, Margaret L Carter, and yours truly, Rowena Cherry (two of us are giving away 2 books).

Patti (@TheLoveJunkee) said...

What a great opportunity to read new-to-me authors/genre. Thanks and Happy Holidays!

Jennifer Leeland said...

I LOVE SFR and this SCR holiday blitz is a fantastic idea. I have a bunch of these books already (Patti O'Shea and Linnea Sinclair are my favorites) but I'd love Susan Grant's book or Jess Granger's or Anne Aguirre's.

The Scarf Princess said...

Susan Grant is a great writer and I always enjoy her books! Thanks for hosting the SFR Holiday Blitz!

Erotic Horizon said...

Thanks for the contest - put my name in as well..

E.H>

throuthehaze said...

Great contest! Thanks :)

Charlotte McClain said...

This is a great idea. Thanks for having this contest!

Jody W. and Meankitty said...

I love Susan Grant's work. Thanks for joining in the contest and spreading the SFR love!

rhapsodyinbooks said...

Great contest!

nbmars AT yahoo DOT com

Jess said...

Thanks for the opportunity to win a great read by Susan Grant!

--JB Hunt

felinewyvern said...

You are so right that I want to get my greedy little hands on Moonstruck - I love Susan Grant's books :D

Please add my name to the hat, thanks.

Barbara Elsborg said...

Ooh I just bought a Susan Grant book yesterday! Not Moonstruck though.
Barbara Elsborg

Gramma Lunacy said...

I love the idea of free books, and since unemployment moves into its third year for me, free is the right price.

Janet said...

Wohoo! Count me in.

Wendy said...

I want Moonstruck! Happy Holidays! :)

PeggyP said...

More great books and blogs... I'm loving this!

Kimber Li said...

Thanks to everyone for stopping by!

Cybercliper said...

I'm SFR Blitzin' and definitely on a roll - I have found some new to me authors and I couldn't be happier - thanks!!!

Olivia @ DIY Horse Ownership said...

SFR Holiday Blitz - Good luck to all.

StephS said...

Awesome books! Awesome contest!

RowenaBCherry said...

I'd love to win Those of My Blood!

donnas said...

I would love to be included. Thanks!!

Pamk said...

rofl you made me snort my diet dr pepper through my nose thinking about han solo and princess leia making mad monkey love on the MF. Love love susan grants star series and have my older version of them on my keeper shelf. I think I've got a couple of them signed. Haven't read her new series yet but have the first one or two in my tbr pile. Need to dig through them and do a sort.

s7anna said...

This is such a fantastic way to celebrate the SFR genre. WOOHOO!!! I can't wait to add some more new titles to my To Be Read list.

Happy Holidays
Anna Shah Hoque
s7anna@yahoo.ca

aries18 said...

Happy Holidays to all!
I've been reading sci fi all my life and would love the chance to find some new and exciting authors. I can't afford to buy many books so this would be a great thing for me. Thanks for the opportunity!

Unknown said...

Thumbs up to the SFR Holiday Blitz. Great idea.

Bella@BeguileThySorrow said...

“SFR Holiday Blitz”
Loving this contest! Count me in :)

Adele said...

SFR Holiday Blitz - Love the contest idea.

Unknown said...

I don't need to bee entered for this giveaway, since the only Susan Grant book I'm missing is THE WARLORD'S DAUGHTER. I just wanted to say thanks for participating in the SF Romance Blitz. With enough advocates, we'll get this fantastic (sub)genre mainstream attention yet! :)

Julie said...

SFR Holiday Blitz
Thanks for the chance to win and happy holidays! :)

Sweet Vernal Zephyr said...

Please enter me as well in your SFR Holiday Blitz! Thanks - Miranda

Justine said...

SFR Holiday Blitz

Thanks for being a participating blog & sharing the fun!

Shayla Kersten said...

I love this giveaway! There's so many great books!

Yay SFR holiday blitz!

tintmylf said...

Happy holidays

MJ said...

Would love to win the SFR Holiday Blitz to get to know the SFR genre better. Thanks for the giveaway!

cvs said...

SFR Holiday Blitz

Graeme said...

Count me in! I love finding out about new authors and genres in SF.

Happy Holidays!

Kristen said...

SFR Holiday Blitz!!!

Glad to be a reader! Thanks so much for all you do and your generosity!

mischab1 said...

SFR Holiday Blitz

This would be a wonderful christmas present.
:-)

Anonymous said...

SFR Holiday Blitz? Count me in!

flip said...

SFR Holiday Blitz

yeah

Samantha said...

This is very cool, thanks for participating!

Anonymous said...

SFR Holiday Blitz

Nice, thank you for participating. Yes, these are *very* different from Granny's romances.
Kender...

Kimber Li said...

Wow, what a turn-out! I really ought to have baked some cyber-cookies. Thanks all for coming!

Liz said...

I've only just heard of "Science Fiction Romances" and am learning quite a bit from these blogs. I're read regular SF for many years and am a little surprised that I've never heard of this subgenre before now.

Curt Phillips
Virginia

Anoush said...

Happy Holidays.

Thanks you for this contest! =)

The Story Cottage said...

This SFR Holiday Blitz could give me a chance to experience SFR. Thanks Merry Christmas and everything.

Sissa said...

SFR Holiday Blitz” -- I love romance and scifi ^^

jedisakora@msn.com

Unknown said...

SFR Holiday Blitz - you are awesomeness. I would love to read the books you've reviewed and loved. Sign me up!

delitealex said...

sfr holiday blitz-great giveaway its fun finding new blogs and books to read.

Mitzi H. said...

SFR Holiday Blitz.

I love finding new blog sites.
Enter me please!!!

mitzihinkey at sbcglobal dot net

Happy Holidays to all!!!

orangehands said...

SFR Holiday Blitz: Very cool. Thanks for the chance and Happy Holidays!

Melissa said...

SFR Holiday Blitz

Thanks for the opportunity to expand my horizons!

Anonymous said...

Came from tor.com. For the other books, I read a blurb to see if I wanted that book, but this one your review was enough!

Beth said...

I also came from tor.com. This book sounds fun.

Anonymous said...

I love science fiction; I like SOME historical romances ... I've never really read SFR though. Looking at the excerpts, I think I would like it, though .. not so much of the "he placed his hand on her heaving bodice" as of a true story with romance woven in :)

jewell330 at aim dot com

Rue said...

Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
ruthann (dot) francis (at) gmail (dot) com

Nicole Zoltack said...

Please enter me! Thanks!

~Nicole

Anonymous said...

Yay for free books!

Nels said...

Haven't read Susan Grant yet, but have a bunch of her book on my Amazon Wishlist. Hopefully I can win one!

AnnaM. said...

SFR Holiday Blitz!

I love the favorite's lists. My "to check out" book list is growing fast.

Anonymous said...

Please enter me into your SFR Holiday Blitz contest. Thank you and have a great holiday season!

E.L.F.

LionelZivan said...

SFR Holiday Blitz -
Happy holidays and happy reading to all!

Kimberly B. said...

What a great contest! Happy Holidays and thanks for hosting it!

Anonymous said...

Yay! a subgenre I haven't tried yet. I hope I win!

Patricia Altner said...

Haven't read Susan's books yet, but I would love to get started. Count me in!

Mike said...

Sigh. Not a US resident, so I can't participate in that. But... YEAH! for the contest and genre.

ReaganStar said...

WOW talk about an great giveaway... especially for the holidays...Happy Holidays everyone!!!!

twolilstarz@gmail.com

Pauline said...

This is such a great contest! I'm excited to see people excited about SFR and not just because I write it. I love to read it, too!

Pauline Baird Jones
THE KEY, avail now
GIRL GONE NOVA, 4,2010

Kimber Li said...

Thanks for all the great entries. Keep 'em comin'. Be sure to tell all your friends.

Susan Grant said...

Gosh, Kimber An, thank you for all the nice things you said! I'm dedicating my space-pirate mommy book to all the mommies out in the world who spend their days swashbuckling, i.e. raising their kiddos to be grown-up humans they can be proud of.

justpeachy36 said...

Count me in on this one.. I'd love to win.

justpeachy36@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

SFR Holiday Blitz

I'd love to get my hands on these titles. I'm writing my first novel now and suspect it would be marketed as a science fiction romance. But I definitely need to research this genre and find some great, comparable novels.

Thanks for this contest!

Mary M-S.

Anne said...

Enter me too. I haven't read Moonstruck yet.

Thanks.

susgod said...

I enjoy Lois McMaster Bujold's Science Fiction Romance novels. I'll have to try Moonstruck.

Meg said...

Count me in too!

This is a really good idea.

Fedora said...

Please count me in! What a great way to celebrate SFR and the holidays! I've read some of Susan's writing, and look forward to reading more!

vvb32 reads said...

sounds good to me!
thanks
vvb32 at yahoo.com

Madd said...

I love Susan Grant!

Andrea I said...

SFR Holiday Blitz.

Great contest!

Beth said...

Moonstruck! Yes. It' been on my TBB list for a while now but there is so much there, deciding which few I can actually buy, and have time to read, has been pretty difficult.