Monday, July 1, 2013

Life On The Beack Blog Hop


Beachwalk Press is 2 years old and so we, the authors wanted to celebrate.  Hence, the  Love On The Beach Hop was born! This is our opportunity to show you a little about out lovely Beachwalk Press authors.
For me, though, my reason for choosing Beachwalk Press was a bit of an adventure. As many of you would know, I had previously been with another publisher, but when you sell a series to one house, you are always wondering ... Is this really a fluke? Well, that was something that went through my mind.

So I started asking around... I was scared and nervous. After all, I'd only had limited experience and there was so much more out there to learn and experience.

So after asking different authors lots of questions, I had a short list of 3 houses I was interested in ... Beachwalk Press were highly recommended.  I asked a heap of questions... Let me tell you, everybody I spoke to said the same thing.  They are a good boutique house. They do limited releases, which means they can spend a lot of time on getting it right. They support their authors. 

So with a great deal of trepidation, I sent off my manuscript to them.  I have to admit to a bit of screaming and a fair dose of delight when they took The Plan on.  I was over the moon.

So without further chatting... here is a sample of The Plan (psst... I'm giving away an ebook copy of this title at the end... so read it all the way through ;) )
And if you ask me do I regret submitting to them?  No Way!  In fact, I have another release, possibly coming out in November 2013 coming with them.  
A Bar In Paris
When you're an Aussie living in London and single... what do you do on your 30th birthday? You treat yourself to a long weekend in Paris, hunting for commitment-free sex... right?

Only, things don't go quite to plan.

More details coming soon!
The Plan by Imogene Nix

What happens when a former orphan, now illegal parts runner Kadie Frost falls for the new head of the Department of Authority?
Jonah Fielding has been brought in to clean up the department on Centauri, but in the course of his work, he also captures Kadie, the sprite who got away.
But what happens when work and pleasure collide?

Excerpt:

The man that arrested her, Captain Jonah Fielding, she had heard of. A straight man, everyone agreed. He didn’t associate with the old, corrupt Authorities. But at this point that’s cold comfort. How can I possibly explain that I have nothing else except my little Sugar Plum Fairy and that’s why I took the chance? Her stomach rebelled and she dry heaved right there in the cells as catcalls and laughter from other prisoners filled the air. Thank the Lights at least I am in a single cell. Her head ached brutally and she wavered slightly, waiting for Captain Fielding to send for her.
“Kadie Frost? Captain Fielding wants to see you.” The clank of the cell door told her someone was coming; she struggled to her feet, lifting tired, sore eyes.
A young man, little more than a boy really, with a freshly pressed uniform marched in, unfastened her from the restraint loop, and pulled her out the door and into an anonymous corridor.
Hoots and hollers met her ears as she allowed herself to be paraded down the long walkway. As if cattle in a moon-cow yard, she thought, closing her eyes as the Authority man pulled her toward a heavy, metal door at the end of the corridor. He stopped there and she opened her eyes, reading the sign on the door.
Interrogation Room One. What a great name, she thought snidely. Really inventive.
The door opened slowly and she was quickly thrust inside. The door snapped shut behind her as she looked around the bare room. A table and two chairs sat, scarred and ugly, in the middle of the floor. The metal was cold and glittering in the cool air as the air circulators pushed currents around the frigid room. She made her way over and sat down, waiting for the captain to enter. Her head drooped to the table and she let it rest, seeking the refreshing cool on her overly hot skin.
Her hands stung and her eyes burned. She felt sorry for herself as she thought about the mess she had gotten into, and she turned her stinging hands to check the damage. They were bright red and radiated heat. The deep scratches were swollen and weepy; sticky drops of goop coated the raw skin. Never a good sign, she already knew that.
“Kadie Frost?”
She started. Obviously, the woolly, heavy feeling in her head had overtaken her and she had dropped off to sleep as she waited. Her skin burned against in the coolness of the room.
“That’s me.” Her head hurt viciously, but now she realized her throat burned too.
“Captain Fielding is my name. I believe you and I can discuss BXM parts?” He lifted an eyebrow and she noted the captain had the most amazing blue eyes she had ever seen, teamed with long, black hair fastened at the back of his neck, high cheeks, and impossibly chiseled features. He had full, pink lips that would make a woman cry when they moved over hers. Huh? Where did that thought come from?
She blinked, dazed by the thought, and considered her plan of attack. “What? Oh, the BXM parts.” She swallowed and felt the razor blades she was sure were in her neck slashing from the inside which then proceeded to burn. “They aren’t mine. They never were.”




How to enter The Plan giveaway!

Okay, to win a copy of The Plan, this is what you need to do.  Tell me simply WHY you want to win a copy.  I read EVERY entry, so please... Make sure you follow my simple request :) 
Make sure you leave your EMAIL address with your comment.
I will email the winner and let them know on the 15th July.  
Please also go visit the other author pages, as they also have individual prize.
The winner is chosen from the group of Eligible Entries.

And to really top it all of!  (And how amazing is this?) Beachwalk Press have funded the following prizes...


The grand prize is a Kindle Paperlight!
Additional prizes include:
* A beach tote bag filled with Beachwalk Press print books (winner's choice of 5 print titles)
* Two gift certificates of $25 each (winners' choice of GC from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or All Romance Ebooks)

CLICK on this image to visit the list of participants.

If that doesn't work, enter this url into your browser: http://bit.ly/18E1pmG

Good luck and happy hopping!

Imogene

56 comments:

  1. Cause this seems to be something different to what i usually read and i never know when reading a new book if i'll find a new author i'll enjoy

    jessicaoz(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    1. Thanks Jessica. I hope you do. Good luck in the prize draw.

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  2. Love this giveaway with this awesome group of authors. TY for the chance glowaniajason@sbcglobal.net

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    1. It's such a great house! Thanks for entering!

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  3. sounds like an interesting read, i love to read it...

    caiidynsmommie(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Great, I do hope you'll take a chance on it.

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  4. This book sounds interesting and the Kadie sounds interesting.
    angiek@cfu.net

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    1. Thanks for commenting! Good luck with the draw!

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  5. This story caught my attention based on the excerpt, I can't really explain, but I want to read more.

    carrollfamily02@gmail.com

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    1. Excellent. I really enjoyed writing it! Good luck with the draw!

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  6. Love the excerpt and the cover... makes me want to read it :)
    Thanks for the awesome giveaway
    jrryba(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Lol it's not a bad cover at all, is it? Good luck with the draw!

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  7. I am horrible about judging a book by its cover and this cover really draws my attention, so I have to read it! Thanks for the great giveaway. Hope you gt that new book out soon as planned!
    mertime@q.com

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    1. Thanks for that mertime! I just seem to have so many this year. Good luck with the draw!

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  8. I want to read this book because of the hero...I have a "thing" for guys with longer black hair, tied at the back. This probably goes back to my Christine Feehan days where most of her alpha males had dark hair and tied at the back of their neck!

    books4me67 at ymail dot com

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  9. books4me that sounds pretty darn cool! Good luck with the draw!

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  10. Great excerpt. Looking forward to reading more.

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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    1. Hi Donna... thanks for the kind words. Good luck with the draw!

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  11. Love the cover & excerpt thanks for an awesome giveaway! email herveya85 at gmail dot com

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    1. Thanks for the comments Amanda. Yes I'm in love with that cover too! Good luck with the draw!

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  12. Sounds like a great book! I do love when opposites attract! Makes for some great chemistry, bonding, and of course...conflict! Makes the happy ending all the more sweeter.
    Mel
    bournmelissa at hotmail dot com

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    1. I like to think there is a fair bit of chemistry between this couple :)

      Good luck with the draw!

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  13. I want to win because I love to read and getting not only the kindle but the giftcard and great printed book being offered would allow me to get new great books of new authors without having to bother my family for my allowance or to drive me to another city to buy this type of books since we rarely see this titles where I live.

    stephaniedestiny@yahoo.com

    stephaniedestiny at yahoo dot com

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    1. Lol good reason for wanting to win!

      Good luck with the draw!

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  14. I enjoyed the excerpt. I would love to find out what happens with Jonah and Kadie.

    jmesparza821 at gmail dot com

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  15. Thanks for commenting Juana. Good luck with the draw!

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  16. I love the idea of a futuristic romance. Everyone has a chance to change and improve.

    Melissa
    daringzoey@yahoo.com

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  17. Sounds like a great book and I love finding new authors to read.
    crystaley73 at yahoo dot com

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    1. Thanks Crystal. I do hope you'll pick it up! Good luck with the draw!

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  18. I would love to win this book because I love a man of authority and also because it looks like a great summer read!
    Thanks so much for the giveaway! kamclauc AT gmail DOT com

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    1. Thanks LhasaLuma I do hope you will give it a try!

      Good luck with the draw!

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  19. Nice excerpt

    bn100candg at hotmail dot com

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    1. Thanks for dropping in bn100. Good luck with the draw!

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  20. I am always on the look out for new to me authors. Your book sounds really interesting!! theresafischer@bellsouth.net

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  21. Thanks Theresa! Good luck with the draw!

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  22. You are a new-to-me author. I love hops like this because I find so many great books and meet their wonderful 'moms'! Thanks for the giveaway.

    kareninnc at gmail dot com

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    1. Hi Karen... Then I hope you enjoyed my excerpt. Good luck with the draw!!

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  23. Thanks for the awesome giveaway and excerpt! I love the cover too!

    Froggy
    froggarita@gmail.com

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    1. LOL! Yes it's a great cover... Jimmy Thomas... *sigh* Good luck with the draw!

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  24. Thanks for the awesome blog hop! =) I love to read new authors, so I'd love to check out your work!! deathangyl@gmail.com

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    1. Thanks Helena! Make sure you take a moment or two to check my website then. Good luck with the draw!

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  25. Thanks for the awesome blog hop! =)

    parisfan_ca@yahoo.com

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    1. thanks for commenting Laurie! Good Luck with the draw.

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  26. I would love to branch out and read a bunch of new authors. Thanks for the giveaway!
    pinklemonade793@gmail.com

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  27. Thanks for dropping by Katherina! Good luck with the draw!

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  28. This one sounds like a great read! After reading your excerpt, I will not keep my fingers, toes and eyes crossed I win! If not, I will have to go buy it! :-)

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    cumquat342003@yahoo.com

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  29. I want to read more scifi romance.
    bituin76 at hotmail dot com

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    1. Well I hope you enjoy The Plan then :) Good luck with the draw!

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  30. OOOOOOHHHH. Love the tease in the excerpt. Give me some good ol' interrogation. Love suspense.
    But having an Aussie in the next book...LOVE IT!
    Look forward to reading them both!
    powersr@lumosnet.com

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  31. Why do I want to read this book and all the other books on this blog hop? Because you naughty authors tease us with such great excerpts that leave us panting for more!! :D

    proudarmymom32(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  32. Thanks for participating in the hop.
    leighannecrisp @ yahoo dot com

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    1. Thanks for participating. Good Luck with the draw

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  33. You had me at "illegal parts runner" and "head of the Department.." Screams STRONG heroine to me. I love those. tchevrestt(at)yahoo.com

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    1. Lol Tara... then I hope you will pick the book up and have a read :D Good luck with the draw!

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