Giveway with Amanda McIntyre.....

Witch Way is Romance...

I look into the scurrying dish and whisper so gently
"With all thy power, with all thy might,
will you be able to show me thy love tonight"
The waters move, the smoke bellowed...
and a figure appears.... around him a forest... I must go search in for him...
By Cecile

Okay... I am back... Whew... That was a far run into the forest... and running with heels and this dress was no easy feat!!! But I did it all for love!

Now, on to today's fun...

Are you ladies ready for this?
I sure do hope so... because we are going to have a blast...

Today, Ms. Amanda McIntyre is coming to play with us!

Pull up a chair, sit back and watch the cauldron bubble... Oh, that is the punch bowl... Well, in that case, dip your glass in and get a drink... Makes sure your drink does not get you...

Welcome Ms. Amanda! How are you doing? Well I hope!
Thank you for coming out to play with us today...

With drinks in hand, let's start off the day shall we...
Ms. A, would you please tell us a little about yourself?

The real version or the Diva version? LOL! Sorry, that last one wouldn't be too long... I'm not what I would classify as Diva material, though I can produce "tude" when needed.;) Well, I'm a Pisces, so dream often, love the creative /Fine arts, and water--go figure. Though I cannot swim-true story, never learned. But my husband swear I am a lighthouse keeper on the Great Lakes in my former life. Have an intense passion for the Great Lakes, which I've yet to fully understand. I love all kinds of music and books, I still color with crayons from time to time, I have four --count'em four--wonderful kids, a supportive hubby, and extended family and a cat who thinks he is head of our house and continues to try to teach the lab ( who thinks he's a chihuahua) the pecking order of his domain. How do I write in such a zoo, you ask? With great determination, I will answer ;)
But I would not trade my brand of chaos for anything else in the world.
Please, just do not check the corners for dust bunnies-they bite here they've been around so long ;)

**Okay... so, NO looking under the bed either then... lol***

I have written in several genres over my ten years of being a storyteller, in short stories, novellas, full novels and a few non-fiction projects as well. I currently write erotic historical romance for Harlequin Spice-Books and contemporary for Harlequin Spice Briefs.

I also work P-T each year helping to coordinate the Romantic Times BOOKLOvers annual convention workshops and Genre programs and assist with the event decorations.

Favorite alcoholic beverage: Chocolate Martini or Corona
Fav. dessert: Carrot cake
Fav. musical- currently: Wicked
Fav. clothes to write in: Danskin yoga pants and t-shirt
Fav. season: Autumn

**Wow, okay with a list like that... I will help clean your house!**

OHHH, **clapping*** I'll happily let you!;)


What are you currently working on right now?

My edits for Master & the Muses--solely/only/single-visioned
after that I have Torins story to do ( Torins is Sierras brother in TORTURED)
and then my story in the upcoming second in the Celtic Spice series, BELTANE FIRES

and kicking around some new ideas...

**OMG... Torins' story... be still my beating heart... Woman, are you trying to kill me! These men are just absolutely Sex On A Stick... IMHO, evil grin and wicked laughter**

*did you know they have names for women like you? A Connoiseur of Men ~A


Ms. A, what was your favorite book to write? Why was it your favorite and what was it about those characters that drove you?

Always it's the one I'm writing in one form or another simply because you are so wrapped up in those characters. But sentimentally-speaking, I have others that are special to me because of where I was in my life when I wrote them. Many of them are not available right now, maybe they one day will be again, but they stories dear to my heart.
To choose one over the other to me would be like choosing which of your own kids you love most.;)

**True to words, never thought of it that way.**


If you could put a spin on any fairy tale, which fairy tale would it be and what would your spin be?

I have put a spin on a fairy tale! LOL Its was called based on the Princess and the Pea--a contemporary version of a woman executive of a mattress company looking for a new "approach " to boost sales.

**Oh, that is cool.... ***


Everyone has one or two... or more... What are your pet peeves?

Rude and/or self-absorbed people.


When you want to "rock out," what do you listen to??

Heart

***Oh my gosh, I love that band!! I still have their cassette... Yes, I said it, lmao!!***

** Yay! Heart rocks! And eight tracks! Remember those!!~A.


What is something that we would be surprised to know about you?

That I was once the epitome of the quiet shy stereotypical librarian.
**hum...no comment...~A.

What is your favorite season and why?

Again with the choices???

***Yea, I love trying to get into your mind, mmaawwhhaaww (my best evil laughter)***

LOL. Okay, in order of particular fondness; Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer and why? I love the crisp weather that comes with Autumn, the colors, the scent of bonfires, sweatshirts and jeans, road trips to look at leaves, parades and music event contests that my kids have always been involved in at this time of year. And I'm a serious Charlie Brown fan when it comes to Halloween transforming my yard into Linus waiting for the Great Pumpkin in the pumpkin patch.

***OMG... I LOVE PEANUT!!! So, much I bought that as my own Christmas present one year. The whole collection of "special" shows. My Mom still calls me to tell me that it is on TV, lol!!***

**it just wouldn't be the holidays at our house without them! The only other "Halloween " tradtion that we have added is "Hocus Pocus";))~A.

What do you love about your birthday?

That I am not afraid of them and that it comes one week after Valentines day, so its a toughie to forget!! LOL


What is your most memorable present?

Birthday? Wow, that's really hard, because I've had so many-- not just material things but with whom I spent them. I guess in that regard I would have to say every one that I can spend in the company of all my kids , my dh, and friends has to rank right up there as "my" #1 best present ever!

When was the last time you dressed up for Halloween? What were you?

For Halloween or for a Halloween-type party? Every year I dress up for Heather Grahams vampire ball at RT. Last year I dressed up as Molly Shannon from Superstar fame.

**OMG, I would have love to have seen that!!!**

* it was amusing, I will say;)~A.

Scary movie person - yes/no? If yes, what is your favorite?

Psychological rather than 'hackem up' variety--The Shining with Jack, rates high on the list, Underworld comes next, Lost Boys-cuz its just so out of the box.


Haunted house person - yes/no? Have you ever been in one?
If by this you mean the Jaycee's Haunted house variety--then Not really, and yes I've been to a number of them. Mostly hackem up style and I don't get into that kind of "scary"

However, if you're talking "real" haunted house? Then yes I do believe in them, because I think we all leave a piece of our auras where ever we go and yes I have been in some. I find them fascinating.

And of course... what is a party with out our eye candy.... This time... Ms. Amanda picked out her special man.... Ladies, let our eyes behold this ***delicious*** specimen....

He is one of the Aussie Gods of Football. Please remember to stop by Lust In Time manor, because they will be giving one of the Aussie Gods of Football calendars away at the end of Oct!

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Please visit Ms. Amanda site --->>> here.
While you are there, peek around her place. It is very intriguing!!!
And do not forget to scope out her book covers...
Yea, I am a hussy at heart and her places fits the bill!!!!
Now, do not forget to check out Tortured, her newest release!!!!
That book will steal your heart and soul!!!
To see my review for this book, please go --->>> here.

Ms. Amanda does have some wonderful news though..
This book is coming out in November.... not that far away and a prefect gift.... for Christmas!!!! Treat to you!!!!

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And this one below... Oh man, just look at that cover! What a breathtaking cover.
This one will be available to us... you ready for this... June 2010....
You know what he is saying right... "Just look into my eyes.... and I will make you my muse"

Ohhhhhh, present time.... Who loves present time....
Ms. Amanda has been very kind in allowing me to give away two books...

In order to get your hands on one of these two books... You must tell us who is your favorite Tortured hero/heroine... and why!!

Yes ladies, not one... but two books!!
One book is in honor of my birthday. The second book is in honor of my dear friend Amy C's ~from Romance Book Wrym~ birthday... same day as mine!!
Want to know what two books she is giving away... You ready for this...
Tortured and The Dairy of Cozette!!!!

This contest is open to: Only US (but if you live out of the US and know someone that would not mailing it to you from their house... please do not hesitate to enter... trying to accomodate everyone)
The contest will run till October 10th, Saturday night!
I will announce the winner sometimes during the day Sunday, October 11th.
The winner will have till Wednesday, October14th to get in touch with me to claim the prize.

Please leave in your comment which book you would like to win, it can be both, but please remember to just let me know. Pretty please!!

Before you leave, please do NOT forget the cake... Please fix you some...
It looks simply gorgeous and delicious!

Stay tuned... because they are more treats to come....
Hope everyone is enjoying the party... And don't forget about Caleb!!!!
So, make sure you stick around all month long! =)