News from the Bastion Writing Desks

Happy December, everyone!

We have some very exciting things in store this month and going into the new year that we wanted to give you a hint of…

For Valentine’s Cover Reveal

The long-awaited cover reveal for For Valentine’s is tomorrow, December 3rd! Coordinated by InkSlinger PR and hosted by dozens of wonderful blogs, we hope you’ll join us tomorrow for the unveiling. This sexy and beautiful cover is our favorite of the No Weddings Series.

There is also a steamy exclusive excerpt and an exciting giveaway.

FOR VALENTINE’S: Pre-order on Amazon

Mistletoe Madness

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Thursday, December 4th, we take part in the festive Mistletoe Madness celebration hosted by The Book Nympho and That’s What I’m Talking About. There are fun holiday-themed guest posts by some incredible authors, including Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews, Jill Shalvis, Jennifer Estep, Monica Murphy, and Jeaniene Frost, just to name a few. We’re honored to be celebrating with such stellar guests.

Join Cade and Hannah on the beach on December 4th as they exchange presents in An Island Kind of Christmas. There is also a signed paperback giveaway of THREE CHRISTMASES.

Contests

There are a few other contests…

In fact, today is the last day to enter to win a four-book signed paperback set of the No Weddings Series on The Smutsonian.

Plus there there is a fabulous 4.5 Star Review and a steamy exclusive excerpt: THREE CHRISTMASES on The Smutsonian

“The No Weddings series was just fabulous. I loved every moment of it, and I hope you’ll pick up the series and enjoy it as much as I did!”
~ The Smutsonian

And also…

Fresh Fiction is hosting a holiday contest and THREE CHRISTMASES is a part of it…

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Enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card and a signed paperback of
THREE CHRISTMASES:
Merry THREE CHRISTMASES Fresh Fiction Holiday Contest

Fresh Fiction Holiday Potluck

Coming up in December on Fresh Fiction, Cade and Hannah join in their Holiday Potluck by sharing their favorite holiday drink recipe, Holiday Hawaiian Iced Teas.

More December Excitement in Store…

We have a couple of other No Weddings surprises in store for December, so be sure to stay tuned here and on our social channels:
No Weddings Series Twitter | Kat’s Twitter
Stone’s Twitter | Facebook

Thank you again for all your support. You have blown us away with your enthusiasm and love for the No Weddings Series. We appreciate all the wonderful reviews being posted on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and your recommendations in sharing your love for the books with others.

Your humble and grateful shoe and boot,

~ Kat & Stone

© 2014 by Kat Bastion and Stone Bastion

 

Holiday Reading Treats and Blog Stocking-Stuffer Giveaways!

Do you feel the crisp bite in the air?

Are fragrant pine boughs scenting your living rooms and ginger-spiced lattes warming your mugs?

When you close your eyes, do visions of quiet corners with captivating books dance in your head?

{sings} It’s the mooost wonderful time…of the year…

What books will you be stuffing into stockings and your e-reader this holiday season?

Recent 5 Star Favorites of Mine…

Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire ~ On sale for $1.99!

The Thrill of It by Lauren Blakely

The Weight of Words by Georgina Guthrie ~ Seriously, people. I can’t believe this wonderful book is only $2.99.

Also, Frontline by Alexandra Richland is a great action-adventure romance (a favorite genre) ~ And it’s going on blog tour from December 2nd through the 16th hosted by AToMR Tours!

One I’ve Been Waiting All Year For?

Gabriel’s Redemption by Sylvain Reynard. It releases tomorrow! You can pre-order through most online retailers.

Other Exciting Happenings:

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The exciting Mistletoe Madness holiday-themed tour jointly hosted by That’s What I’m Talking About and The Book Nympho starts today! Fun author guest posts and outtakes will help promote their recent holiday releases. 

My Mistletoe Madness post will be on That’s What I’m Talking About on December 10th, a fun outtake from Skorpius. I’m giving away a signed set of my two Highland Legends Series books, Forged in Dreams and Magick and Bound by Wish and Mistletoe for the event.

Also, Biblio Belles launched their newly merged website, and they’re having a fabulous Kick-Off Giveaway, including a signed set of  Forged in Dreams and Magick and Bound by Wish and Mistletoe. Be sure to follow their blog and enter for a chance to win one of over 100 prizes.

Martini Times Romance celebrates their one-year blogiversary December 16th-31st by hosting the “Giveaway That Gives Back” to benefit the Star of Hope Mission. I’ve donated a signed set of books (and perhaps a reader email interview) to the wonderful charitable cause.

Sabina’s Adventures in Reading is hosting a December Giveaway, including eBook copies of Forged in Dreams and Magick and Bound by Wish and Mistletoe

UPDATE (as of 12/9/13): Another new giveaway is MsRomanticReads Christmas Giveaway. 60 books are being given away, including a signed set of Forged in Dreams and Magick and Bound by Wish and Mistletoe.

Great Stocking & E-Reader Stuffers

Of course, if you haven’t yet discovered one (or all) of my books yet, I hope you take the time to do so this holiday season.

A portion of net proceeds of all of my books go to the charities outlined on my Charity Support and Awareness page.

All three titles are Amazon Best Sellers with 4.5-5 star ratings, making excellent gifts for yourself or loved ones.

Forged in Dreams and Magick Cover

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo

Bound by Wish and Mistletoe Cover

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo

Utterly Loved Book Cover

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo

Giving Thanks and Sharing the Bounty

A huge thank you to everyone who shared the news and purchased versions of my books last week in support of the charities. The books sold in all formats during the week totaled 171, resulting in just over $400 in net proceeds going toward the charities. Your enthusiasm and support for me and the incredibly worthy causes is greatly appreciated.

Have a safe and wonderful time this holiday season. Bring an unexpected smile to someone. Give when and where you can.

Escape the craziness of reality with a good book! Or a few!

And help us all find other fabulous books!

What books will you be gifting to yourself and others?

🙂

Your humble shoe,

~ Kat

© 2013 by Kat Bastion