Guest Blog/Giveaway- Author Lucianne Rivers

I have the EXTREME pleasure of turning over my blog to the amazing

Lucianne Rivers again! She is becoming one of my most favorite authors!!!!!!!

Welcome her and her release of Thrill Me today!

Thanks to this lovely woman I got to read an ARC a few weeks ago and was SO GLAD that there was more for me to read! LOL! It was no lie that I LOVED Hold Me and had wished that it was longer. This was Book Two in the Caldwell Sisters Series so, there was another story with another sister and might I say I liked Thrill Me more then I loved Hold Me!!!!!!!!

I am happy to welcome Lucianne back to my blog today!!!!!

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Thanks so much, Aurora, for having me back!

I discovered something recently. Both Aurora and I have a love of tea. Coming from Ireland, I grew up drinking five cups a day. Irish tea is some of the strongest you'll find and is best served with milk (not lemon). My parents still mail me packets of Lyons or Barry's teabags so I can keep up my caffeinated habit while living in the United States.

But what, you ask, does tea have to do with romance writing? Well, nothing, apart from the fact that this romance writer needs caffeine to create. My romantic suspense series, HOLD ME, THRILL ME, ENTICE ME, from Entangled Publishing was written with the assistance of many Irish teabags, as I typed well into the night in order to finish in time for my deadlines.

I have a twenty-two month old daughter who goes to bed around eight pm, and so my writing has to be done post-bedtime. The downside of drinking a caffeinated beverage past three pm in the afternoon and staring at a laptop screen until midnight, is that sleep is elusive.

But there's always a cup of tea waiting in the morning when I wake up, to clear out the cobwebs.

And there's always the next romance to write.

In order to win a copy of HOLD ME and THRILL ME, please leave a tea-related comment (I kid you not) in the comment field.

Happy sipping!

Interview and Giveaway!!!!

My Good Friend Chloe Neill has a new book in my MOST FAVORITE series coming out!

I was Reading Pink is The New Blog one day ( which I LOVE!!! HI TRENT!!!!) and he was talking about a book called Some Girls Bite and it looked good, This was August 2009, so I went to my local Barnes& Nobel and picked it up. I read it in a FRENZY and it was LOVE at first Bite I'm sorry but I had to!

Quoted From Amazon.com

"Sure, the life of a graduate student wasn’t exactly glamorous, but it was Merit’s. She was doing fine until a rogue vampire attacked her. But he only got a sip before he was scared away by another bloodsucker—and this one decided the best way to save her life was to make her the walking undead.

Turns out her savior was the master vampire of Cadogan House. Now she’s traded sweating over her thesis for learning to fit in at a Hyde Park mansion full of vamps loyal to Ethan “Lord o’ the Manor” Sullivan. Of course, as a tall, green-eyed, four-hundred- year-old vampire, he has centuries’ worth of charm, but unfortunately he expects her gratitude— and servitude. But an inconvenient sunlight allergy and Ethan’s attitude are the least of her concerns. Someone’s still out to get her. Her initiation into Chicago’s nightlife may be the first skirmish in a war—and there will be blood."

LET me tell you that as soon as I read this book I was HOOKED on Merit and Ethan and Catcher and Jeff! The characters had personality and they seemed like people that I would want to hand out with in person! People to throw back a beer with and have a good time!

I IMMEDIATELY Found Chloe's Blog and Twitter and Became a Follower and a Friend! I have loved all the rest of the books in the series and am SO EXCITED for Hard Bitten I cat even stand it!

(May 3, 2011)

(November 1, 2011)

If you haven't read this series do yourself a favor and DO IT!!! They are fun and they are a great read and they suck you in!!!!

I for one am a TOTAL #TeamEthan!!!!

I was LUCKY enough to be granted an interview with Chicago's Favorite Sentinel the other day! She is a Riot to talk to and I wanted to share my top 5 favorite questions with you all!

1. What is the one dream (like fall asleep dream) you miss having now that you sleep during the day?

Merit: I don't think my dreams have changed much since I became a vampire. It's pretty much the same dreams.
Thinking that I forgot to finish the 11th grade, rushing to finish an exam, that kind of thing. I was in grad school
when I was changed, after all.

2. What besides a Cubs Game in the day light do you miss the most?

Merit: Oooh, good question. I miss reading in the sun on the U of C campus. There's a big, grassy quad where we'd sit
outside if the weather was nice, maybe with some history or poetry. I miss that a lot. It was so *warm.*

3. If you could dress Ethan (although we all prefer him Undressed ;) ) for one day what would be his staple outfit?

Merit: Jeans, a T-shirt and flip-flops, just for the change of pace. But the T-shirt should be snug. Very snug. :)

4. Do you still miss teaching or do you think what you do now is just as rewarding?

I miss teaching. I miss hiding out in the library when Chicago is roasting in August. I miss the relief of turning in a
paper. What I do now is . . . different. It's a different kind of rewarding, where lives are at stake--literally. Important
stuff, even if it's not exactly what I thought I'd be doing.

5. Given the chance to stock the fridge at the main house for a month, what top 5 Human foods would you introduce
to your co workers?

Merit: Everything that falls into the pre-made, plastic-wrapped cake category. Twinkies. Little Debbie brownies.
Zingers. HoHos. Tastycakes. Entenmann's. And I'll give you one more hint--Mallocakes. But I've said too much! *Zips
up lips*

MALLOCAKES??? she is killing me with this teasing! That is a name that has me drooling!

Know what else has me drolling??

A GIVEAWAY!!!!

Please leave a comment below to win a Prize Package from the ONE and ONLY Chloe Neill!

That's all this time! Nothing hard!

If you want to earn an extra entry then tweet out the contest with a link to my blog including @RoraBorieAlice and @chloeNeill in the tweet!

Winner to be Drawn on April 25,2011

Only For my US/Canada Follower!

Good Luck and PLEASE, Read Any of These Books! They are worth the read!!

And The Winner is.........

The Winner of the Custom Made T-shirt Giveaway is............




YAY PHILLIP!!!!!!!! He is my #NewMoron and I adore him!!!!!! DM me your email Phillip and I will pass it along to Shannon so y'all can get your create on :)

Thanks for everyone who played! I have a few other giveaways that I plan on doing so, hope is not lost y'all ( HEAR THAT CANOLI???) !!!!

And a BIG thanks to Shannon for agreeing to do this! I hope your business FLOURISHES and you make Bazillions!!! :)

Giveaway Time!!!!! ~CONTEST CLOSED~

~CONTEST CLOSED~

I haven't been blogging much, been busy with moving and working and #EpicOctober and such that it just hasn't been in my mind. Haven't really had the ambition to. Just been trying to figure out what I want to do. That being in mind, know what I do love to do? Giveaways !!!!!!!!!!!!

My Friend Shannon from High School who was a Chorus Girl/Show Choir like me, (Pre Glee when Show Choir wasn't as glamorous!) just opened her own Etsy Store named Aidille which is a combo of her 2 ADORABLE kiddos Aidan and Camille!

I LOVE her banner! It is SO dang adorable! She makes appliquéd shirts for kiddos! They are the most adorable things I have ever seen!

Her Bio:

The name "Aidille" stems from the two most delightful people I have ever met; my children, Aidan and Camille. I started making appliquéd shirts after being repeatedly disappointed in the selection of quality clothing for my son. I strongly believe that kids should be kids, for as long as possible, and their clothing should reflect their innocent yet whimsical spirit.

All of the appliques are drawn and hand cut by me, heat transfered onto quality tees, and then machine stitched for extra stability. I've also added buttons and hand stitched details throughout. Many hours go into making these high quality appliqué, and no two are exactly the same. The eye buttons might be different colors depending on what I have in stock. But ALL will be as equally cute!

I Have to share with yall my two favorites!

First Up: The OwlUM OMG~! This is so fricking adorable! I need one in my size ASAP Shannon!! ;) on Purple PLEASE :P I love the Corduroy body! LOVE IT!!!!

Second Favorite: The Underpants Monster!

LOVE LOVE LOVE! I would totally get this for any of the little men in my life! Heck, I might even get one for the big man in my life ;) The striped socks are beyond adorable!

To promote my Girly Girl Shannon and her new venture she has decided to team up with me and do a giveaway to my fantastical readers! Shannon is giving away one of her hand made t shirts to one of my LUCKY Peeps! Um WOW!! Y'all are lucky! She will Make one shirt for the winner's child for either a Fall/Thanksgiving OR a Christmas/Hanukkah theme. Whichever you choose. She will work with you on Color and Sizing depending on what is available :)

AND because she is a pretty Fabu Lady she has said that she will offer a 20% discount to the winner on a 2nd or 3rd or 175th shirt :) ( order placed along with the freebie shirt...not on any order for the rest of your life ;) GOOD TRY ) So if you have 2 or 3 Little Monsters or Little Owls you can get matching shirts for the Holidays! ( I am TOTALLY going to be one of those Mothers who dresses her kids to be matchy matchy when they are young and they will prolly hate me but so be it!)

You know I LOVE to make you guys work for these giveaways so here are the rules :)

Mandatory Rule:

1. Go to Shannon's Site http://www.etsy.com/shop/Aidille and come back and tell me your favorite item she has and why it is your favorite!

Extra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each one of the extras!!!

1. Become a Fan of http://www.etsy.com/shop/Aidille on Etsy.com and leave a comment with your Etsy User name +1
2. Like http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aidille on Facebook +1
3. Become a Follower of me! +1
4. If you are already a follower +2
5. Post my Button on your Blog! +1
6. If you already have my button +2
7. If you put this giveaway on your Facebook and link my Blog +3
8. If You Tweet about this Giveaway and include @RoraBorieAlice in the Tweet you get +3
9. If you Blog about this giveaway and link http://www.etsy.com/shop/Aidille AND use my Button to Link you get +5
10. If you Buy Something From Shannon's shop before this Giveaway is Over (Put RORA RULES in the comments part on the order) +6

MAKE sure you leave me Separate comments for each entry and provide me links!!! I'm Watching y'all! The winner will be chosen using random.org! The Contest runs from October 16-October 24, 2010. I will post the winner on the 25th!

If you have any questions please just let me know!!!!! Good Luck to EVERYONE and thanks to Shannon for Doing this!!!!!!

OK Y'all Have things to do!!! :) PLEASE RT this on Twitter and Facebook and so on and so forth!

This Giveaway is only available for my US and Canada Folks.... sorry y'all over seas :( I Love You Like My Luggage though!!!!!!!!!!!

~My First Giveaway~

That's right Kids!!! Aurora is going to be doing a giveaway!!! And this is an original type of giveaway!!! Nothing that anyone else will ever have because it will be personalized FOR YOU!!!!!

My VERY TALENTED and WONDERFUL and LOVING Mother Joell has recently opened up her very Own Etsy Site Called Art Gypsies featuring some of her Altered Art and Hand Painted items. She also Knits ( and teaches knitting), Paints, Cross Stitches, colors and always plays Dress Up The Potato Heads with me when I go home to NH to visit! She is a BEYOND talented and I am very proud of her!

Since she is a one of a kind person, I wanted to kind of work that into the give away! We will be giving away Personalized 8 by 11ish Clipboard!!! Yep! My Mom will make a clipboard JUST FOR YOU!!! I mean who couldn't use a kick ass personalized clipboard? And why not have one that is specifically about you??? Ok! Here are the Rules!!!!! and PRETTY PLEASE Follow them so I don’t have to go all 5-0 on you ;)

Mandatory Entry:

1. Go to my Mom’s Etsy Site http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtGypsies and come back and tell me your favorite item she has and why it is your favorite!

2. Answer a few questions so she can get your personalization correctly!

• LADIES: Are you Chic and Modern, Old Fashioned and Romantic or Cozy and Country?
• FELLAS: Are you A Classic Muscle Car, A Luxury Automobile, An Eco Friendly Hybrid Or A Fully Loaded Truck?
• Name 3 Things that you Love that Makes You You!
• Your Favorite Color Combinations! (up to 4 colors)

Make Sure all these questions are answered in your first entry :)!!!

Extra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each one of the extras!!!

1. Become a Fan of http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtGypsies on Etsy.com and leave a comment with your User name (+1)
2. Become a Follower of me! (+1)
3. If you are already a follower you get +2
4. Post my Button on your Blog! (+2)
5. If you already have my button you get +3
6. If You Tweet about this Giveaway and include @RoraBorieAlice in the Tweet you get +4
7. If you Blog about this giveaway and link http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtGypsies AND use my Button to Link you get +6

MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE ME SEPARATE COMMENTS FOR EACH ENTRY AND PROVIDE LINKS :)

So PLEASE Enter!! This Giveaway is running until Monday, March 22,2010! I will post on The 23rd who the winner is using Random.org

If you have any questions just ask away!!!! Good Luck Everyone and thanks to my Mumsie for doing this Amazing Giveaway!!!

This giveaway is only available for my US and Canada Peeps…. sorry ya’ll over seas :( I still love you like a fat kid loves cake!!!!