Friday, March 13, 2009

Touch of the Demon - Release Day Party!!!


It's finally here! Friday 13th March 2009 which means Touch of the Demon hits the cyber shelves at The Wild Rose Press!

So, along with the glittery elephant, jelly and ice cream and hot cabana boys (what, you didn't think I'd forget the eye candy, did you?) I'm offering a free download of Touch of the Demon to one person who leaves a comment on this post during Friday 13th/Saturday 14th March.

As soon as Demon is up on The Wilder Roses page, I'll link directly to it.

Later today (Aussie and NZ time) I'm going to be roasted at The Book Roast where another copy of Demon will be up for grabs! All you have to do is pop on over and either answer the insanely cool question which will be posted, or just leave a comment!

Edited to Add: I'm now live at the Book Roast! Love to see you over there!!!

Plus - I'm now chatting about how I research my mythology for my stories over at Skhye Moncrief's blog! And another chance to win a copy of Demon!

In the meantime, I'll leave you with an excerpt:

“I’ll beg you for nothing.” It was a lie. If Celeste thought begging could get her anywhere, then she would already be on her knees before him. She kept that knowledge locked deep in her heart.

Rafe took a step toward her and her heart hammered in her breast. He was taller than any human she had known over the years. But then, he wasn’t human. Beneath the long leather coat he wore against the night’s chill air, his broad shoulders all but blotted out the rest of the world.

She sucked in a suddenly panicked breath, and his evocative scent of other worldly essences, meshed with hot, heavy male enveloped her. Against every principle she stood for, her nipples strained against the fabric of her bodice, peaking with desire and disgust and pure, animal heat.

A mocking smile twisted his full sensual lips. “I could make you beg, human.” His finger traced the outline of her face and she shuddered, hating the way she reacted and yet unable to help herself. “I might even listen to your pleas.” His smoky whisper shimmered along her senses, searing with words unsaid.

Edited: Woot! The link has just gone up on TWRP! Here it is!

Oh, and I just had to post this gorgeous glittery picture (yes I'm very fond of glittery things, in case you wondered!!!) Not only does she have the starlit hair of my heroine, but also her name! The picture is titled "Celeste in Water". It's got to be a Sign!!!




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58 comments:

Anonymous said...

Whoo Hoo! Love the glittery thingy.. lol.... Congratulations hope your having a great day.

Sara Hantz said...

HUGE congrats on the release of your new book!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope you have a fab party..... lead me to the wine and pineapple juice....

Christina Phillips said...

Thank you so much for the congratulations, Anonymous! Oh, who are you Anonymous?! I'd love to know!!!

Christina Phillips said...

Sara!!! You know I'm trying to bury that whole wine and pineapple episode!!! Here, let's open some cyber bubbly instead!

Thanks for everything, fab CP!!!

Anonymous said...

lol lol

Anonymous said...

Party time Eh? Just wondering if you're a member of the Blood Bank, does that mean you suck blood.. give blood, bleed blood, or drink blood...

April Vine said...

Hey Christina!!!!!

Huge, huge congrats on your release day!!!!!
Can’t wait to get my copy!!!!!
Have a blast!!!!!

Christina Phillips said...

Anon (I know who you are now *evil grin*) Well, I just think the badge looked very cool!!! Not that I'm shallow in that way or anything!!

Eleni Konstantine said...

Yay - congratulations Christina!!!

Happy release day! Party time.

:)

Christina Phillips said...

Thank you April, fellow Scarlet Rose! I hope you enjoy Rafe!! (I did...!)

Christina Phillips said...

Eleni! Thanks so much for joining in the fun! I do love a party!!

Anonymous said...

I guess I should say congratulations then and all the very best.
I'll be over on the roasting site within my time zone limit. lol..

All the best,

Christina Phillips said...

Thank you, Anon. I'll be calling you Anon from now on, you know that don't you?!

Suzanne Brandyn Author said...

Hi Karen,
Hope you're enjoying your party. I have cheese and crackers here, and a glass of wine. Afterall it is Friday and your release another reason to celebrate.

Who is this Annon person, glad you know them :)

Rachael Johns said...

Yay - congrats on another release Christina! And thanks for a fabulous part-tay!!

Anna Campbell said...

Congratulations, Christina! Friday the 13th is definitely lucky for some! And here's to many more releases! Enjoy the party!!!

Sami Lee said...

Congrats on the new release Christina! Enjoy the moment, Sami

Christina Phillips said...

Suz, yum! Food! Pull up a pew and let's enjoy the view!! Thanks for popping by!!

Christina Phillips said...

Hey Rach! Thanks for the congrats! Can't wait to catch up at the Roadshow!!

Christina Phillips said...

Hi Anna! I love Friday 13th!!! Especially this one!! Thanks for your congrats!!

Cathryn Hein said...

Yay! Congratulations Christina. Luuurved the excerpt.

I shall have a glass of vino in your honour.

Not so sure how it'll go with tonight's curry, though....

Christina Phillips said...

Sami, thanks so much for the congrats!! I'm enjoying it so far *grin*

Christina Phillips said...

Hehehe, D! I'm glad you enjoyed the excerpt. Isn't vino and curry supposed to go together? Not that I know as I can't eat curry (but I make up for it with the wine!!!)

Cathryn Hein said...

What? No curry?
Awwww, you poor, poor thing.

Don't worry, I'll have one of those on your behalf as well.

Have a lovely party!

Christina Phillips said...

No, I can't take anything too hot and spicy, unfortunately! I used to love a mild curry back in the day. Enjoy yours tonight!!

Amanda Ashby said...

Happy release day!!!!!!!!!!! Am sending you lots of zombie hugs!!!!

Christina Phillips said...

Zombie snuggles!!! Thanks, Amanda!

Rachel Bailey said...

Happy Release Day, Christina!!

Hope the party goes for ages. :)

Serena said...

Mega congrats, Christina! What a great cover!!

I've made a dreamy swirl chocolate cheesecake for your party!
Hugs
Serena
xx

Anonymous said...

congratulations!!!

xoxoxoxo

love always vicki xxxx

Anonymous said...

congratulations :D

love me
xoxoxox

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Anonymous said...

Christina, What a wonderful new arrival, she looks beautiful. Mother must be so proud. It's my hope she grows into a popular well read lady. I wish her many siblings who are also poplular and kind to, and look after, their mother as she grows old. ----- Eric

Christina Phillips said...

Rachel, thanks for stopping by! I hope so too!!

Christina Phillips said...

Oooh Serena! My favourite type of cheesecake!! Thank you so much! Glad you like the cover!!

Christina Phillips said...

Thanks, Vicki! *mwah*

Christina Phillips said...

*mwah* thanks Charli!

Christina Phillips said...

Eric, thank you so much. That's my hope too!!!

Pat Posner said...

Happy Demon Day to You
Happy Demon Day TO You
Happy Demon Day, Christinaaaa
Happy Demon Day to You!

xxxPat

Christina Phillips said...

Haha, thank you Pat!! Are you going to do a vlog for us? That would be so cool!!!

Kaye Manro said...

Wow! Am I late to this party or what? That darn time thingy...

But I'm here and wishing you wonderful release days Christina!

I'm checking out the roasting link. Great day, this Friday 13!

Congrats, again and again!

Christina Phillips said...

Kaye, you're definitely not late, it's the whole time zone thing! And I love it because it makes the day go on forever!!

Thanks soooo much for all your good wishes!

Charles Gramlich said...

Had to stop by from the Book Roast. I really liked your excerpt there. Very lush.

Good luck with the book.

Emma Lai said...

Congrats Christina!

Helen Hardt said...

Wow, 44 comments already? You rock, woman! Have a fabulous release day; I know TOTD will do great. I'm heading over to party at all your stops!

Helen

Linda Banche said...

Congratulations, Christina.

Cari Quinn said...

Woohoo, Christina! I'm heading over to buy my copy! Enjoy! :)

Christina Phillips said...

Charles, thank you for letting me know you enjoyed the excerpt! And thanks for your good wishes!

Christina Phillips said...

Thank you for the congrats, Emma!!

Christina Phillips said...

Thank you Helen! I partied so hard last night I feel like a zombie today!!!

Christina Phillips said...

Thank you, Linda!!

Christina Phillips said...

Cari, thanks so much! I hope you enjoy it!!!

Shelley Munro said...

Congrats on the new release, Christina. Here's wishing you loads of sales. :)

Mon Wood said...

Congrats on the release. Woo hoo!!

Toasting you with a virtual chardy,

:-) Mon

Christina Phillips said...

Shelley, thank you for the good wishes. I second that!!!

Christina Phillips said...

Hey, Mon! Chardy, my fave! Thanks so much for the congrats!!

Anonymous said...

Congrats, Christina. And thanks for the wonderful article on your mythology you posted at http://blog.skhyemoncrief.com. We loved it!

Christina Phillips said...

Thanks for the congrats and hosting me over at yours, Skhye! I loved being your guest!