Cover Art Contest

Love the cover for BLOOD LAW? How about BLOOD SECRETS?

Here’s your chance to own both! No, not as books. Not even cover flats. No, one very lucky winner is will receive these:

Yes, those are POSTERS of the covers for BLOOD LAW and BLOOD SECRETS and both are signed by me! Each measures approximately 11 in. by 17  in. and are suitable for framing. (There is a slight difference in the height due to printing but it does not affect the artwork.) I only have two of these available so whoever gets them will have the only pair in existence — other than the two I own.

So how do you enter to when these lovely posters? Easy…

1. Leave a comment on this post — NO EMAILS IN POSTS, PLEASE. That’s it. Just a comment. (Just keep it clean.)

2. Contest begins June 13 and ends MIDNIGHT (CT) June 27. Winner will be announced HERE June 28, so check back.

3. Winner will be chosen at random.

4. Winner will receive BOTH posters.

5. Contest is open to international participants.

See below for individual pics of each poster:

Deadly Destinations

Dark Faeries Tales and All Things Uban Fantasy are teaming up for Deadly Destinations: Your Guide to Killer Hot Spots! The event will start on July 1st and end on July 31st with a new author blogging about their worlds and characters each day. They’ll also be giving away some pretty awesome prizes — you’re not going to want to miss it!

Look for my guide to Jefferson, Mississippi on July 9, and one lucky reader will receive a signed copy of BLOOD SECRETS!

Check my newly updated Events page for more cool stuff!

First BLOOD SECRETS Review

BLOOD SECRETS has received its first review — and the review is GOOD!  RT Book Reviews magazine said the following about the second installment of the Alexandra Sabian series:

“Holmes’ follow-up to her intriguing debut is another taut thriller, as her gutsy heroine must face the fallout from her previous actions. Murder most creepy is once again plaguing Jefferson, Miss., as young women are disappearing. Politics also rears its ugly head as the subplot about the truth behind Alexandra’s family is slowly being revealed. Holmes does a great job building her alternate reality and the characters who inhabit it. Especially well done is the complicated relationship between Alexandra and Varik. (4 stars) – Jill M. Smith, RT Book Reviews”

*happy dance of murderous joy*

Some of you may remember the BLOOD LAW review from RT last year:

“Another new voice makes a compelling debut in the urban fantasy genre. Set in a small Southern town, prejudice, fear and hatred bring Holmes’ story to a boiling point, as the heroine must face a complicated past and an uncertain future. Holmes gives every indication of being a promising new talent with a great future ahead!” (4 stars) – Jill M. Smith, RT Book Reviews

It’s wonderful to know people are liking the books and are excited about them. I’ll keep you posted with more reviews as they become available.

BLOOD SECRETS hits the streets July 5, 2011. It’s available for pre-order through Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Books-a-Million, and your local indie bookstores. Kindle and NOOK e-books are also available.

Mobicon 14 Schedule

I’m off to Mobicon 14 this weekend. I have three major workshops/panels on my schedule — and they’re all my brain-children — and two “meet and greet”s. For two workshops, I’m flying solo and the third brings in two other authors. Should be fun! Also, I’ll have a few copies of BLOOD LAW to give away and free BLOOD SECRETS swag!

Here’s the complete schedule for those who are in the area and may be interested in attending:

MOBICON 14
Location: Ashbury Suites & Inns
Mobile, AL
Dates: May 20-22

Schedule for Jeannie Holmes:

Friday

12:30-1:30 — The Art of Dialogue: Speech is fluid and filled with loops, whirls, stops, and starts. Filling your characters’ dialogue with the same can instantly kill their likeability. This interactive workshop uses improvisation and audience participation to demonstrate techniques for refining your characters’ speech.

2:30-3:30 — Vampires, Werewolves, and Zombies–Oh, My!: The supernatural has branched out of the fantasy and horror genres to invade mysteries, romances, and thrillers. Why be limited to the traditional views? Learn to think outside of the paranormal box to fine new creatures and ways to thrill your readers.

7:30-8:30 — Meet the Guests

Saturday

2:30-3:30 — Undying Love OR Eternal Struggle? Writing Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy: Is it a romance with fantasy elements or a fantasy with romantic elements? Learn to spot the difference between paranormal romance and urban fantasy and the basics for writing both. (Moderator: Jeannie Holmes  Panelists: Candace Sams, Violet Reid)

Sunday

10:00-11:00 — Sunday Morning Hangover with All Surviving Guests

That’s my complete schedule for the weekend. I’ll be hanging out and chatting around the con. Feel free to find me and strike up a conversation. I won’t bite….or will I?

“For Blood and Love” — Original short story

FOR BLOOD AND LOVE, a new, original short story featuring FBPI Enforcer Alexandra Sabian, is now available. Click on the link below the “Alexandra Sabian Series” heading to the right.

Blog Talk Radio Interview

Thanks to John Rakestraw for making my first ever Blog Talk Radio interview absolutely awesome and a lot of fun. If you missed the live broadcast, check out the recording here:

John Rakestraw on Blog Talk Radio — Interview with author Jeannie Holmes