What’s Up?
Just a couple of quick announcements, because it’s summer and I’m in writing mode. Who has time to blog when you’re writing sex scenes with Trey Mills in them? Not me! When I emerge from my heated, massage recliner (yes, that’s really where I write), it can be a little scary!
In Olivia Cunning news…
…ROCK HARD NEWS…
There are less than two days left in the $0.99 Rock Hard eBook promotion. I haven’t been promoting it much because seeing your book priced at $0.99 is not a good feeling (can we say bargain bin?), but I like a sale as much as the next girl. Grab yourself a copy or five before June 15th.
and I’m sure it’s elsewhere…
…BACKSTAGE PASS NEWS…
The Spanish rights for Backstage Pass have been sold! What does that mean? One of these days (no idea when), Backstage Pass will be translated into Spanish. Isn’t that cool? I wonder if they’ll change Sed’s name. Someone told me it means “thirsty” in Spanish. Seems appropriate! Can’t wait to see what they do with the cover. This is my first foreign rights sale, so I’m super excited.
I found out yesterday that Backstage Pass is a top 3 finalist (erotic romance category) in the MTM contest, which is sponsored by RWI. They choose a grand prize winner from the finalists on July 9th. Fingers crossed that Backstage Pass takes the top prize. I needs money! I enrolled the kid in college today. My checkbook is weeping over its great and tragic loss.
Speaking of contests. Backstage Pass is also a finalist for the Reader’s Crown at RomConInc. I already mentioned this, but the winners will be announced June 30th. I’m on pins and needles here waiting for the verdict. If I win, I’m going to RomCon in August. Anyone planning to attend?
…LOVING ON BORROWED TIME NEWS…
WHY does it take so long for Smashwords to distribute to B&N, Sony, Apple, etc? SHEESH! Still waiting… sigh…
You can win a proof copy of Loving on Borrowed Time on Goodreads until June 24th. They will be autographed. Sorry, it’s only open to US and Canada. My postage budget is shot. One package to Germany costs *censored!!*. Really sorry, international folks. I do love you! It’s just… *see college tuition bill
If you’re waiting to purchase a trade paperback of Loving on Borrowed Time, they’ll be available on Amazon sometime next week for $7.99. I’ll warn you, it’s a thin book. 175 pages. I don’t want to mislead anyone into thinking they’re going to get an encyclopedia volume.
…IN DOUBLE TIME NEWS…
Trey Mills is hot. That is all. This is what I’ve been picturing as I write about him.
Do you see why I’m writing so much? Em, yeah..
…IN TWICE UPON A TIME NEWS…
That’s the second book in the Lover’s Leap series. To be honest, I have not yet been working on it yet. Too busy making Trey happy. It’s next on my to-write list. I’m hoping to have it done and ready to publish by August. Of course, hope is a four-letter word.
In Olivia Downing (my other pen name) news…
I’ve been editing The Wolf Huntress. I’ve found a few weak spots that need revision, but it’s coming along nicely. Someone asked if it was as sexy as Sinners. In a word, no. That’s why it’s not an Olivia Cunning book. It’s romance, not erotic romance. You still get your tender, bad boy hero. And the attraction between the hero and heroine is still there. And the sex scenes are hot, just not quite as graphic. And they don’t hop into bed every fifteen pages. Maybe every thirty. If you’re lucky. 
Is that enough news? Do I sound busy? I am!
I’ll have a couple of guest blogs coming up soon which include giveaways. I’ll post when they’re available.
And because this song is stuck in my head… Sorry, in advance! If you’re feeling the early 70′s vibe this could so be on a Sinners’ playlist.
Congratulations on all the success of Backstage Pass.
I’m waiting and waiting for your new books to come out. And wishing and hoping your publisher gets it together and starts releasing the rest of the Sinner books
I know the feeling. I’m not a patient person.
I love chocolate and 70′s rock….mmmmmm!! Thank you.
That pic made me think of the Sed s’more we were talking about a while back…hot men and chocolate- the perfect combo!
I also picked up my $.99 kindle copy of Rock Hard. Of course I already have the paperback copy. Now I am a happy girl to have both!
Okay, back to Loving on Borrowed time (I’m half-done)…
I’d like s’more of Sed.
trey is my absolute favorite too…where is the Cherry? and how do you write with that inspiration to stare at? LUCKY GIRL!!!
If he was more than a picture, I’d definitely be too distracted to write.
All you need is a cherry sucker in there and that would be a perfect Trey!
Maybe I should photoshop one in.
Congrats on selling the rights! I can’t wait to see the cover either. As you know, I have a thing for book covers.
And I just purchased Loving on Borrowed Time. When am I going to read it? No freakin’ clue. But I’m gonna find the time! Woot!
I hope you enjoy LoBT, Julie. And you’ll probably find the new cover before I do!
Hi Olivia! I was shocked to see this post about being in the “bargain bin” after reading many authors struggle to get IN the amazon “free” bin!
I have to tell you I bought Rock Hard after receiving a 99 cent promo email from amazon. I read 6-8 romances a week and chances are I would have never stumbled across Sid without the promotion. Because of how some readers reviewed Rock Hard on Amazon (ie not being able to get into Sid after reading Bri) I would have hesitated to purchase the book at full price (really more than $5 is difficult to swing unless I LOVE an author and know they’ll deliver) Its great exposure…especially for authors who can actually write a great novel! Its pretty rare to find a good story line WITH erotic love scenes…me likie
Anywho, I wanted to say I LOVED your books and I’ve already told my reading girlfriends about them. I WAS bummed that your publisher has restricted sharing rights but thats good news for you….I’ve bought Backstage pass (full price) and will be purchasing the other books as soon as they come out….I CANT WAIT for Trey. Although Jace will be hot too…I can feel it
So Kudos girl! I’m so excited to have found you!
ps I just read the older post about top 40 on amazon. So ya, just excited
I have a feeling you’ll find yourself more and more popular from now on!