Crimson Wonderland Blog Hop

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Greetings good blog folk! I have something very special for you today on Ye Olde Blog of Wonderland Delights- a blog hop and a give away. But not just any kind of blog hop and definitely not any old kind of give away. You see the wonderful authors of Crimson Romance have joined together for this hop… more than 40 of us! Every stop has a fantastic prize but not only that there are 3 wonderful grand prizes, too.

My publisher Crimson Romance offers a wonderland of stories from time travel, to historical, and everything in between. Isn’t that what reading is all about, being swept away to another place and time?

When I began writing my novel, Rush, I thought about where to set it. I’d been wanting to set a book in the south and my first choice was Alabama. A few years ago I traveled there with my sister. It was spring and everything was in bloom. I swear it looked like the roads were one giant flower shop, all the color!

The heroine of Rush is the host of a Home Shopping type show for adult toys. As I researched the location for the book, I discovered that Alabama has a law banning the sale of adult toys. Yeah, I was surprised, too. Residents can’t even order them online. Well, bummer, I thought. Back to the drawing board.

I finally settled on Dallas, Texas. At one time Texas had a law similar to Alabama’s, but it had been repealed a few years earlier. I’ve been to Dallas a few times and really like the city. It’s very clean and the people were very nice. Dallas it was!

But what time of the year should it be? What would the weather be like?

I chose mid-summer when temperatures are the highest because it would metaphorically mirror the intensity between Lucas and Mi. The heat is a constant as is the pressure they’re under and the attraction that builds between them. It’s a near tangible thing. In a novel, nothing is happenstance. Not even the weather. It’s all of the elements joined together that help to create a wonderland readers will happily fall into.

And now for the win… One (1) lucky entry will win a trio of crystal bracelets from me (US residents only) by commenting below and be automatically entered to win three (3) grand prizes (international)…

1st Grand Prize a $100 gift certificate to either Barnes and Noble or Amazon (winner’s choice)

2nd Grand Prize a $50 gift certificate to either Barnes and Noble or Amazon                                  (winner’s choice)

3rd Grand Prize a $50 gift certificate to either Barnes and Noble or Amazon (winner’s choice)

Comment prompting questions- What is your favorite setting in a novel? Is there a particular time of year you like stories to be set in? ***YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN THE COMMENT TO BE ENTERED***

CONGRATULATIONS TO JOY F. COMMENT #13 THE WINNER OF THE CRYSTAL BRACELET SET. AND THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED!

Comment by 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on November 21, 2012 for your chance to win. One (1) winner will be selected randomly for my give away using Random.org. Three (3) winners will be selected randomly from all participating blogs for the grand prizes using Random.org. Winners will be contacted by the blog owners by November 24, 2012. Only one entry per ISP address. The contest on my blog for the bracelets is NOT open to international entries. All three grand prizes are open to international entries. No purchase necessary to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Email addresses will only be used for THIS contest and will not be sold or used for any other purpose. Void where prohibited.

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About Beth

Beth Yarnall writes romantic suspense, mysteries and the occasional hilarious blog post. A storyteller since her playground days, Beth remembers her friends asking her to make up stories of how the person 'died' in the slumber party game Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board, so it's little wonder she prefers writing stories in which people meet unfortunate ends. In middle school she discovered romance novels, which inspired her to write a spoof of soap operas for the school's newspaper. She hasn't stopped writing since. For a number of years, Beth made her living as a hairstylist and makeup artist and co-owned a salon with her very best friend. Somehow hairstylists and salons always seem to find their way into her stories. Beth lives deep in the heart of 'The O.C.' California with her husband, two sons, and their dog where she is hard at work on her next novel. For more about Beth and her novels please visit her website www.bethyarnall.com

Comments

Crimson Wonderland Blog Hop — 27 Comments

  2. My favorite setting modern day. I love military themes. They are full of drama and excitment! They have an alpha male and a strong woman. The sparks fly. I love the back and forth tension when he falls for her. He will move heaven and earth to claim her. He is very protective to the point of giving his life. The bond is for life. Perfect reading.

    Thanks for the opportunity to share.

    Belinda G
    belgre@comcast.net

  3. I don’t care what the setting is for the books I read. It can be on another planet, in the past, in the future, in the present. I am a sucker for the HEA which is why I like the romance books. I especially like the paranormal or futuristic romance books with HOT SEXY Alphas heroes and kick ass heroines and get me hooked in the first few chapters.
    Thanks for being part of the hop and for the chance to win.
    reneebennett35(at)yahoo(dot)com

  5. I love the Civil War time period, highlanders, and regency. I love New Orleans setting for my paranormals.

    vampiremistress2010(at)gmail(dot)com

  6. I love blog hopping because it adds new books to my to read list!

    grapeapril75(at)gmail(dot)com

    My fav location is NYC! I love reading about places I know!

  7. I do love the autumn season, but I have to say I will visit any place or time if the author draws me with their characters. Isn’t it interesting the information you find out when researching a book…Alabama’s no shopping certain items rule…who would have known :)

  8. Any setting is great. I love going back in time to historical eras in romance novels. But as long as the book is good and grabs my attention, it will be a keeper.
    Thanks for the hop!!

    kp_kazamei(at)yahoo(dot)com

  9. I love a good setting; something that pulls the characters and plot together. My favorite setting is in the mountains during the Fall or Winter. Nothing like the extreme elements to force a reluctant couple together ;)

  10. I like historicals set in the 1800′s (mid century more so)
    as for a setting like them from a western setting to London Society to a wooded secluded countryside.

    Thanks
    BeckeyWhiteATgmailDOTcom

  11. I love regency romances, definitely! But, as for setting — something remote and beautiful — wilderness is good!

    booksconsidered[at]gmail[dot]com

  13. That sounds like a fun book!! I had no idea that law existed in Alabama (or anywhere, for that matter!).

    I’m not sure i have a favorite setting; I just like books that take me “elsewhere.” Whether it be a historical or contemporary, I like a story that really carries me away into the world of the characters. (melaniermeadors@gmail.com)

  16. I like m/m with contemporary settings (though some recent historicals are fun, like Charlie Cochet’s ’30s-style stories)…

    vitajex(at)aol(dot)com

  18. I don’t have a setting preference as long as there is a good plot!

    Thanks for participating in the blog hop!

    bme722 at gmail dot com

  19. I don’t think I have one particular setting I favor more than others. I mean, I do like the quiet, secluded cabins, but as long as the characters are written well, I’m fine traveling anywhere in my novels. :)

    Thanks for participating in the hop. Happy Thanksgiving.

    imsocool(at)gmail(dot)com

  20. I don’t have any particular setting that I prefer. As long as the story and plot flow and the characters draw me in. However, I do love hanging out with cowboys.
    mel
    bournmelissa at hotmail dot com