tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-109615112024-03-14T05:34:05.228-05:00Spinsters and LunaticsPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.comBlogger722125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-84902269378378515942013-02-24T11:18:00.004-06:002013-02-24T11:18:44.757-06:00New Cover - June IntrigueLoooooong time, no blog. But I love my new June cover so much I just had to share it!
Ain't he purty?
The hero, Sutton Calhoun, comes from the poor side of Bitterwood, Tennessee, a little town at the edge of the Smoky Mountains. His daddy is a con man and Sutton left home as soon as he could to get away from his father's crimes and his family reputation. Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-43605990872109245682012-07-13T11:46:00.001-05:002012-07-13T11:46:18.755-05:00New Covers!Yes, I know it's been forever since I posted anything. And I can't even promise that I'm going to do better in the future. But since I'm here, how about a look at my new book covers? The last three Cooper Security books for 2012 will be out in August, September and October, and here are their covers:
Secret Assignment - August 2012
Shannon Cooper Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-64156593234075614792012-02-25T22:07:00.004-06:002012-02-25T22:18:54.736-06:00Cover for May book!I've actually had this cover for a while, but I'm under a wicked deadline (and just got line edits for my August book, which will be due any time now). Anyway, here's the cover for SECRET AGENDA. I kind of hate that they didn't put the heroine on the cover, as she's a fiesty redhead with loads of attitude, and I'd have liked to see how they portrayed that. Instead, we get sexy former Pentagon Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-48183528721345624232012-01-17T09:00:00.003-06:002012-01-17T09:05:31.339-06:00Cover!Just got the cover for my April book, Secret Hideout. I love the feel of the image—two lovers, isolated and in danger. Perfectly captures the tone of the book. I particularly love this book because it plays on one of my favorite themes—partners who become lovers. Hey, there's a reason I was a Mulder and Scully 'shipper, right?So, here it is. Pretty good representation of the hero and heroine as Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-17810907710861749422011-12-25T09:02:00.003-06:002011-12-25T09:12:06.179-06:00Merry Christmas, Y'allTried to embed this, but it didn't work. So here's the link:Merry Christmas from the FamilyBut on a serious note, there's real meaning in Christmas for people like me, who are Christians. It's a beautiful story of love, forgiveness and redemption. So here's a classic video of the late, great Mahalia Jackson singing "Sweet Little Jesus Boy."Sweet Little Jesus BoyHave a wonderful, meaningful Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-33753344335072041262011-12-21T09:26:00.004-06:002011-12-21T09:45:49.608-06:00Secret Identity - now with a cover!I've been a bit out of pocket for the last three weeks, dealing with a bad case of cellulitis in my left leg. I'm still not back at my day job (though I'm working it from home), and I've been doing a lot of extracurricular napping to regain my energy. All that to say, I've been a complete slug at the whole blogging/social media thing. But I do have something to share: the cover of my March Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-32491232193176754452011-11-24T07:13:00.003-06:002011-11-24T07:25:57.160-06:00Much to be thankful forIn a bad economy, with wars still going on and much to worry about, I'm glad we have a day like Thanksgiving to remind us that we also have much to be thankful for. I'm thankful to be alive, on this pretty November morning, with my family safe and sound and surrounding me with love and support. I'm thankful to have not one job but two in this troubled economy, and an income that allows us to livePaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-9313677839103600902011-11-18T09:06:00.003-06:002011-11-18T09:13:12.292-06:00Interview with Aimée ThurloI interviewed fellow Intrigue author and Ella Clah mysteries author Aimée Thurlo on the Intrigue Author's blog today. Check it out.Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-55419131117671640802011-11-16T13:42:00.002-06:002011-11-16T13:57:03.199-06:00They're heeeeere....I've been waiting for all three books to go up on Amazon before posting this: the opening trilogy of my Harlequin Intrigue Cooper Security miniseries is now available for pre-order on amazon.com.Secret Identity (Harlequin Intrigue Series)Very bad people want former CIA agent Amanda Caldwell dead, and her best chance of escaping an assassination attempt alive may be trusting the one man she hoped Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-22656342176967515132011-11-10T06:00:00.005-06:002011-11-10T06:00:03.218-06:00Thanksgiving without Stress - Guest Blog by Julie JohnstoneI've invited my Southern Magic chaptermate Julie Johnstone to guest blog today. Julie has a novella in the Regency Christmas Summons Collection I, available in ebook. She also has prizes up for grabs, so be sure to give her some comment love!First of all, a huge thank you to Paula for having me on her fabulous blog!Now, I know you all are laughing at my title! I can hear you all the way over Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-85683106015828430542011-10-29T06:00:00.004-05:002011-10-29T06:00:03.253-05:00Salt and PepperMy friend and fellow Intrigue author, Aimée Thurlo, stops by Spinsters and Lunatics today with a guest blog post. She and her husband also write a mystery series featuring Navajo detective Ella Clah. To visit their website for more information about their books, click here.Please give Aimée a warm welcome and be sure to leave her comments!---------------------------------------------------------Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-38286496579355250872011-10-03T06:00:00.004-05:002011-10-03T06:00:03.617-05:00On sale this week...A SOLDIER NEVER BREAKS HIS PROMISE....Agent Harlan McClain has his target in sight. But he’s not pulling the trigger. Instead his assignment is providing Stacy Giordano—the governor’s aide—with security. An easy job for a former marine sniper. And yet, the guarded single mother’s beauty and devotion to her exceptional child soon have Harlan reshuffling his priorities. In the dead of night, in herPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-26625295675969090822011-10-02T10:16:00.004-05:002011-10-02T10:27:50.362-05:00Writerspace Chat tonightI'll be chatting on Writerspace tonight. I'll be giving away prizes and talking about my upcoming October Harlequin Intrigue and my new Cooper Security series in 2012. I'll also be talking about my newest ebook and answering questions about writing, SEC football, cats and anything else anybody wants to talk about. We always have a fun time chatting, and I can't wait for tonight.It's at 9 pm Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-60684509648741374022011-09-21T06:47:00.007-05:002011-09-21T07:09:36.827-05:00Murder on Lovers' LaneLee Brody is the magician, pulling vital connections in vexing crime cases out of thin air. Stella Hannigan is the logician, honing Brody's flights of fancy into solid, actionable leads they can follow to solve murders and get convictions. Together, they're the best homicide detective team the Weatherford Police Department has to offer.But it'll take all their skill and know-how to solve their Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-14407158348266636042011-09-16T14:37:00.001-05:002011-09-16T14:38:48.288-05:00Behind the Scenes blog on Intrigue AuthorsMy blog post today on the Intrigue Authors blog is about some of the behind the scene influences on my books. Ever wondered about something I wrote in one of my books? Wondering what gave me the idea? Come ask about it!Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-51811066664502548292011-09-11T09:29:00.002-05:002011-09-11T09:35:54.221-05:00September 11 - Ten Years LaterAs it happened, today was my day to post on the Romance Magicians blog. It's also the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Therefore, my post there was about 9/11 and asks the question, "Where were you when the world stopped turning?"Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-39550646370680417002011-08-13T07:48:00.004-05:002011-08-13T08:17:18.089-05:00Street Team or No Street Team?There's a new kick in the writing circles geared toward self-promotion called "Street team." Basically, writers ask a group of fans to do simple things like pass out bookmarks and other promotional items to book stores, coffee shops, reading groups and friends. Buy their books the first week they're out to help boost them on the bestseller lists. Talk the books up to friends, family and even Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-12379056001927684512011-08-03T19:04:00.003-05:002011-08-03T19:07:36.974-05:00August Sale - Change of PlansI was hoping that dropping the cost on Playing Dead in Dixie would lead to a decent surge in sales, and while I am selling a few more books, it's not enough to counteract the losses that come with lowering the price. I like to be honest with my readers, so the honest truth is, I don't think I can afford to keep the book at the 99¢ rate for the whole month.But I am keeping it at 99¢ through Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-7869752841037839312011-07-31T13:24:00.002-05:002011-07-31T13:31:59.832-05:00August Sale If you haven't picked up a copy of my new ebook, Playing Dead in Dixie, August is the time to do it, and tell your friends as well. I'm putting the book on sale for the month of August—99¢ a book. And this isn't a novella, folks. This is a 72,000 word romantic suspense, longer than an Intrigue.Need a reminder as to what it's about?Whistleblower Carly Sandano is in scalding hot water. While the Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-66768652416856425462011-07-26T09:06:00.004-05:002011-07-26T09:29:34.380-05:00Ebooks for Everyone!I recently bought my first ereader, a Nook Color. I was a little afraid of it at first (new technology!) but now that I have the hang of the thing, I really love it. It's sort of like a combination ereader/tablet notebook, with Internet browsing capability and apps that even allow you to read Word and Excel files on it, among other things. It costs a little more than the low end ereaders, but Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-77937192617804926652011-07-25T10:45:00.002-05:002011-07-25T11:01:00.965-05:00My Spreadsheet MethodAt my chat last night on Writerspace, I mentioned my "writing process" included spreadsheets. More than one person requested to read more about the process, so I looked up an old post I had included on my website a while back and here I've updated it. Enjoy!Several years ago, when I decided to get back into novel writing after a few years of hiatus while I pursued other projects, including Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-74786560438977943392011-07-24T09:38:00.002-05:002011-07-24T09:45:03.524-05:00Writerspace Chat Tonight! I'm very bad about letting people know about my chats on Writerspace, so I'm trying to be a little better with the self-promotion thing.Tonight at 8 pm Central, 9 pm Eastern, I'll be chatting at the Writerspace Chat Room. Pick your name and come on in!I'll be talking about my two new self-published books tonight. Ask anything you want about my venture. I'm not going to talk actual dollar figuresPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-57753473186069348942011-07-02T11:24:00.004-05:002011-07-02T11:48:21.247-05:00Independent Publishing and My New Venture In the past few months, authors have begun to discover that independent publishing, i.e. self-publishing, is a potentially viable choice, especially for authors who have already established themselves through the bigger publishing houses. There were some newbies, such as a Amanda Hocking, who managed to self-publish as a nobody and become a somebody through her efforts, but there are thousands Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-32906441710491729582011-06-30T17:39:00.002-05:002011-06-30T17:41:50.844-05:00Winner of the $75 eGiftcard is....Jackie W!Jackie, email me at paulagraves (at) charter (dot) net (no spaces) and tell me what ebookstore you'd prefer the giftcard from.Congratulations! And thanks, everyone, for the comments!Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10961511.post-66142101668736821542011-06-30T05:34:00.003-05:002011-06-30T05:41:33.741-05:00Chickasaw County Captive wins the 2011 Daphne Award Chickasaw County Captive, my February 2010 Intrigue, won its category in the 2011 Daphne du Maurier awards last night at the Romance Writers of America convention. This is the annual contest held by the Kiss of Death Romantic Mystery/Suspense chapter of the RWA, which is dedicated to romance authors writing in the romantic suspense/mystery subgenre.My January 2010 Intrigue, Case File: Canyon Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618247976093599287noreply@blogger.com4