Turning Up The Fire with Marla Monroe

I can’t wait for the middle of October to get here! Hot Mojave Knights is going to be a blast this year! If you want to have some fun and meet your favorite authors as well as find some new ones, this is the place to be for a Hot weekend. There’s going to be lots and lots of fun things to do and loads of cool swag.

I’m planning on helping to spice up some lucky reader’s love life with my basket sure to give them some ways to put a little kinky in their romance! It’s all about spontaneity and attitude. All romance should have a little kinky now and then. It helps keep those home fires burning and will fan that spark hiding in the smoke back into a full fledged forest fire!

Be sure to visit http://www.hotmojaveknights.com/ and see what all there is to love and lust over. October 18-20, 2013 at the Sunset Station Casino and Hotel in Henderson, Nevada is going to be THE place to be. I’ll be talking about my books and how much fun I have writing about ménage, BDSM, Cowboys, and Bikers. Be sure to look me up once you arrive to chat.

One of my books I’ll be talking about is Happy In Their Love, the latest of my Men of The Border Lands series. You can see it here http://www.bookstrand.com/happy-in-their-love

Another book I will be talking about is Making Them Happy, the third book of my Ghost Rider’s series http://www.bookstrand.com/making-them-happy
Of course, but then I will have several more books out to talk about as well. I’ll be talking more about Hot Mojave Knights the closer it looms on my blog http://themarlamonroe.blogspot.com/ Don’t forget to visit my webpage for updates at http://www.marlamonroe.com

Hope to see you all there!

Marla Monroe

Marla Monroe has been writing professionally for about ten years now. Her first book with Siren was published in January of 2011. She loves to write and spends every spare minute either at the keyboard or reading another Siren author. She writes everything from sizzling hot contemporaries to science fiction ménages and cowboys to bad ass bikers.

Marla lives in the southern US and works full time at a busy hospital. When not writing, she loves to travel, spend time with her cats, and read. She’s always eager to try something new and especially enjoys the research for her books. She loves to hear from readers about what they are looking for next.

The Heat of the Knight—er, Night by Cara Michaels

Color me excited, gentle readers! In just over five months I’ll be on a plane, heading toward my second Las Vegas adventure and first conference as a featured author. Hot Mojave Knights is primed to be the most fun an author or reader can have in Sin City without ending up arrested. Though, knowing some of the writers attending, there may be handcuffs (“But… they’re part of my costume.”).

If you haven’t made plans to attend yet, understand this is not the standard cattle drive convention. There won’t be thousands of people milling around in a great crush of bad tempers and body odor. No endless fan lines just to catch a glimpse of someone you’d like to meet. I’ve been to a couple of those, and outside of sore feet, I didn’t have much to talk about, unless I count seeing James Marsters’ head from twenty feet (I do. I admit it. But it’s not much of a story to tell).

Readers, you get the opportunity to engage with authors over the course of the weekend. Polish your meet and greet skills over Friday night’s wine tasting and Chippendales outing. Have dinner with the favorite author you came to see, or the new one you bonded with over Chippendale #5 (could he wear a Speedo, or what?). Costume up and head to the masquerade where authors will attempt to resemble their literary creations (try Googling “224^th century space outfits”… no one makes these). And did I mention the Knights to go along with your nights? *Faint*

My mind is all awhirl with plans. I have swag to order, a costume to assemble, a plane ticket to buy, panels and intimate encounters to prepare… And that’s “intimate” as in “a small group of people,” not “show up in your handcuffs and best smile.” ;) I’m looking forward to meeting everyone, and maybe coming home with a story or two I can’t tell to anyone who wasn’t there, *wink wink, nudge nudge*.

Cara Michaels

Author of Gaea’s Chosen: The Mayday Directive

Gaea’s Chosen: Event Horizon

Their First Noelle.

Get to know me now:

Cara Michaels is a dreamer of legendary proportions (just ask her about the alien pirate spaceship invasion). Her imagination is her playground and nothing is quite so much fun for her as building new characters and new worlds with at least an edge of the fantastic. She's writing whenever the opportunity presents itself and can typically be found tinkering with half a dozen projects. Occasionally all at once.

She calls Florida 'home' when she's not busy swearing about giant bugs and humidity. She has one super-cool fiancé who doesn't (usually) mind the hours spent writing, editing, writing some more, and editing a lot more, one son with aspirations of becoming either a great wizard or an artist, and three cats who enjoy sleeping on her works in progress.

http://caramichaels.com

Finding Balance in World Building by Shannan Albright

Or better: How to Rule Your World

I’ve spent more time in my head than out of it, much to my family’s frustration, I’m afraid. Called a dreamer as a young child, I don’t think anyone was surprised when I became a writer. I claim a distinction within my eclectic relations, as being the only writer, as the majority of them are artists of some renown.

If I chose to be a brain surgeon, they wouldn’t have been more surprised, and though they cannot understand why I went down this path, I have found encouragement. I do know if my Mother still lived, she would have been thrilled, and perhaps, understood me a bit better. As it stands, my sister Lisa is a wonderful support for me, along with a few of my closest friends, I couldn’t ask for more.

My ideas come as moving pictures, much like being in a theater, only it’s all being done in my mind. The images flash in living color, complete with emotions. I quickly note the high points and get the gist of the plot. Once I know the conflict and a few character quirks, I start building my words.

Whether it’s contemporary or set in another time the world building still must hold rules to the world that can be broken and those, which can’t. In my paranormal world, all beings have a weakness to compensate for the special abilities they hold. As with this world, there are limits to what a human can endure, same holds true with my characters.

Though my vampires don’t go up like a torch in the light of day, they do grow noticeable weaker. A dangerous condition to be found if you have enemies, which have no problem with sunlight. Newly turned vampires have no endurance in daylight, needing to build a tolerance to sunlight over time. Usually falling unto a death-like  sleep until the late afternoon when the sun is weaker.

My Dark Breed world is filled with paranormal characters, which, though they have incredible powers, also must live by the rules I set down in the world I built. It’s a give and take relationship between my characters and me. I give them great powers then balance it with conditions. Hey, even superman had Kryptonite and his attraction to Lois Lane to battle.

In The Knights of Excalibur, the same rules apply. In a world of magic, there is always a price to pay. For Gwen, my witch, she has great power, but suffers insecurities, which hamper her magic. Juliet is a rare Druid who can commune with the earth and animals, but she can also make mindless zombies of humans when she subjugates their will.

It’s this yin and yang in my worlds deepens the characters and gives me the foundation for conflict to build from. The line from Spiderman comes to mind and holds true for all my worlds, ‘with power comes great responsibilities.' 

Growing up Shannan Albright was the dreamer in her family, something not always thought of as a positive thing. As a child she would draw and build stories around her pictures, so writing was a natural extension for her.
 
Recently a family member told her that from now on she would encourage those dreamers she knew. Stating with hard work and focus dreams can come true.
 
Shannan Albright is proof that dreaming can be a positive thing. When not writing she spends her time between oil painting and reading. She loves writing paranormal, urban fantasy, historical and fantasy romances because of the world building and rich characters she finds. She loves dark, edgy heroes and heroines overcoming impossible odds internal and external. She is a "hopeful" Romantic who believes a healthy relationship built on respect and a strong partnership is the key to a happy ever after.

Tax time - Coming Together with a Half-Baked Plan

Happy April! Has the weather warmed up where you are yet? Are you seeing flowers? If not, maybe now would be a good time to plan on visiting somewhere warmer.

Ah, Las Vegas, home of the sparkling lights and sunshine 320 days a year. Now that spring drifts closer to summer, half the days are in the high 80s and the other a half sit around 60 degrees. A time to keep your weather eye open and decide whether you need long sleeves and capris or tank tops and shorts. Gotta love the Mojave Desert. It's also tax time, which is a great time to plan relaxing and fun getaways after toiling to add up the the fun you had the previous year. What about Vegas in October?

To help with such arrangements, we've instigated the half-baked plan. From April 14th through May 14th 2013, we are offering a deal of buy one ticket to Hot Mojave Knights Romance Reader Event, get one half-off. Now you and your best friend can visit Vegas and spend time with your favorite authors you talk about at a reduced rate. Authors like Jade Lee, Melissa Mayhue, Raine Miller, Marla Monroe, Jenn LeBlanc, Claire Ashgrove, and many more.

Even better, with the event geared specifically with readers in mind, there will be panels, hot chivalrous men trying to earn your favor, and a costume ball. Come dressed as your favorite book characters - all the authors will be costumed as well. Just click on the following link to register:

Hot Mojave Knights Buy One, Get One Half Off

Please keep in mind that the Chippendales show is extra for all tickets. You can choose the quantity when in PayPal. The second Hot Mojave Knight ticket is free. Hotel accommodations are not included in the price and you must be over 18 years old.

We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas in October 2013 for Hot Mojave Knights, where chivalry is alive and readers' fantasies thrive!

The Buddy System - Buy one, Get One

Happy March! Has the weather warmed up yet? Are you seeing flowers? If not, maybe now would be a good time to plan on visiting somewhere warmer.

Here in Las Vegas, the leaves are appearing on the trees and the daffodils are raising their faces to the sun. Temperatures are in the 60s, just like they will be in in October as the summer winds to a close. Can you picture the soft summer breezes rustling the palms overhead as you engage your favorite author in conversation?

To help with the dream, we've instigated the buddy-system. From March 10th through April 10th we are offering a deal of buy one ticket to Hot Mojave Knights Romance Reader Event, get one free. Now you and your best friend can visit Vegas and spend time with your favorite authors you talk about over coffee and bagels.

Even better, with the event geared specifically with readers in mind, there will be panels, hot chivalrous men trying to earn your favor, and a costume ball. Come dressed as your favorite book characters - all the authors will be costumed as well. Just click on the following link to register:

Hot Mojave Knights Buy 1, Get 1

Please keep in mind that the Chippendale show is extra for all tickets. You can choose the quantity when in PayPal. The second Hot Mojave Knight ticket is free. Hotel accommodations are not included in the price and you must be over 18 years old.

We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas in October 2013 for Hot Mojave Knights, where chivalry is alive and readers' fantasies thrive!

Happy New Year and a Giveaway!

Happy Chinese New Year and happy Valentine's Day! Are you ready for the month of love? What about hot men, cool authors, and great books? Is your first thought a trip to Vegas in October?

Here at Hot Mojave Knights we're getting ready for our big event, finalizing the authors like Jade Lee, Raine Miller, and Melissa Mayhue. We're setting up swag bags and prepping for the book signing where you can get all your favorite books signed by the authors who wrote them. Think of kicking back under the palm trees by the pool in a Las Vegas sunset, reading your favorite signed book....

To help with that little fantasy, right now February 10 to March 10, 2013, we're offering a deal of buy 3 tickets, get 1 free. This is a great opportunity for you and some friends to come out to Vegas and enjoy the sights while enjoying hot men, cool authors, and great books. Hot Mojave Knights Romance Reader Event at the Sunset Station Casino is set up specifically with readers in mind. There will be panels, workshops, and a costume ball and banquet. Come dressed as your favorite character - the authors will as well. Just click on the following link to register.

Hot Mojave Knights Romance Reader Event

Please keep in mind that the Chippendales show is extra for all tickets, but the fourth Hot Mojave Knights event ticket is free. Just click on the link above and register. Hotel accommodations are not included in the price. You must be over 18 years old.

We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas in October 2013 for Hot Mojave Knights!

Welcome to The Hot Mojave Knights Blog!

Welcome to the Hot Mojave Knights Blog.

I'm Shannan Albright,  I'm a local of Las Vegas, Nevada and like my committee members, we  are multi-published romance authors writing in many different genres.

We have some exciting things coming your way and giveaways will be held on this blog each month in preparation for the big event in October.

Here is a little bit about us and what Hot Mojave Knights is all about.

Hot Mojave Knights – A Romance Reader Event – is scheduled to take place October 18-20^th, 2013 at Sunset Station Resort and Casino in Las Vegas Nevada.  With thirty years combined experience, committee members Shannan Albright (President), RM Sotera (Co-Vice President), Siobhan Muir (Co-Vice President), and Johanna Riley (Secretary/Treasurer), are multi published authors with the same goal of offering readers the ultimate experience in the world of romance through knights, chivalry, and authors, one book at a time.

 Hot Mojave Knights will bring romance readers together with their favorite authors, in an atmosphere that will allow them to step away from their everyday lives and enjoy a magical time, for the first time ever in Las Vegas.  We are following a format, used in Denver, Phoenix and other cities, that has proven to be extremely successful. For more information regarding this event just go to www.hotmojaveknights.com.

If you have questions regarding the event just leave us an email on the website or comment on this blog and we will be there to answer them.