Basically, this is like my own, personal fannish extravaganza. I've been reading romance novels since I was a kid, and they remain my favorite kind of books, bar none. And this is the conference where all of my favorite authors are just... walking around! Like regular people!
I remember the first one I ever went to, in New York City in 2003. I stood in the huge Literacy Signing with a friend and we just stared. I recognized so many names. Huge idols like Nora Roberts were in the same room. It was a thrill. It still is.
But just as exciting as seeing long-beloved authors is discovering new ones. In Atlanta in 2006, I happened upon a brand new historical author at the Grand Central (I think it was still Warner Books then) signing. She didn't have a book to sign. She had a chapter excerpt and I helped myself to one and started reading right then and there.
The noisy room fell away and I couldn't tear through the pages fast enough. I believe I got slightly overheated and may have had to fan myself with the bound chapter. (Hey, she writes hot!) And then, of course, I wanted more. I WANTED THE ENTIRE BOOK IMMEDIATELY. But it wasn't going to be out for months. I whiled away the time raving about this upcoming book to anyone who would listen, and many who probably would have preferred not to. But I couldn't stop! I'd read only a few pages of The Raven Prince but it was more than enough.
And when November came, I bought the book on its very first day and started a long and happy love affair with all things Elizabeth Hoyt.
Which, today, I'd love to share with you. I have signed copies of four of Elizabeth's books (including that very first one I fell in love with way back when!) and all you have to do to win one of them is leave a comment below. I'll pick winners later this week.
And if you don't win?
Well.
I can't tell you what to do, of course, or what books you should be reading. But if I were you, I'd start looking around over here. Just to see if anything piques your interest...
The other person in this photo is the fabulous Elizabeth Hoyt herself. You really should read her. www.elizabethhoyt.com
Hi Megan,
ReplyDeleteI happen to be an Elizabeth Hoyt AND a Megan Crane/Caitlin Crews fangirl, so how exciting to have BOTH of you in one post. Here's crossing my fingers for a win on the signed copy. :)
Congratulations, you're a winner! Email me at megan AT megancrane DOT com with your mailing address!
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ReplyDeleteI am happy to be a Megan Crane fangirl. I have not read Elizabeth Hoyt, but now will. Thanks for letting us know how great she is.
Karla
kjswitzer@hotmail.com
Love this, Megan!! I have fangirl tendencies, as well. Have you ever read PARADISE by Judith McNaught? My first experience with romance and it was GOOD!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great give-away!! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I so agree with you about Ms. Hoyt!!! I received her "Wicked Intentions" and the second one, in the series, for Christmas from a friend and fell in love with her. Unfortunately, I finished "W.I." and started the second one and then I had to move and all my books are in storage. I can't wait to get back to the series.:)
ReplyDeleteAh... Thanks for the sharing, Megan! I've been a fan of Ms. Hoyt's since a friend shared the Prince trilogy with me a few years ago--all the buzz is well-deserved!
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It's been awhile since I dipped my toes in the pure romance genre. You make it sound pretty wonderful! Being whisked away by a book seems like the perfect escape.
ReplyDeleteI have bought several of Elizabeth's books and enjoyed them. I would love to win one.
ReplyDeletetybenwesmom@Yahoo.com if I win I am Tammie
Hello! O recently purchased Wicked Intentions & the raven prince. You have now made me more excited about starting The books! Iove being captured by books'
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I'm such a fangirl of Ms. Hoyt too. I think I lost my mind over the Prince series. Lost. It. So I totally know how you feel.
ReplyDeleteI have never read Elizabeth before, as I am just getting into historical fiction. I do hope I win so that I can "discover" a new author well, new to me. I am putting her on my to read list right now. Thanks!
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Hi I love Historical Novels too and I love Elizabeth Hoyt also the first one I read was "Wicked Intentions' and I was blown away!"Scandalous Desires" is the best .I couldn't stop reading that one. I'll be a fan of her books for along time to come.Please tell her that.
DeleteMs. Hoyt was a recent discovery and I was hooked from the first line :) I've already read the Four Soldiers series and I'm in the middle of the Maiden Lane series right now. (I read mostly audiobooks due to my long commute, but unfortunately the "Prince" series is not available on Audible yet-- booo!)
ReplyDeleteI love Elizabeth Hoyt and all romance books! I'm also an aspiring romance author :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so spot-on about Elizabeth!! The Raven Prince was the first book I had ever read..and was irrevocably hooked (and addicted) within a few pages!! I devoured that book in record time, then went after the series it was a part of. I have since re-read it too many times to count! Elizabeth's work is nothing short of magnificent, I look forward to each new book she puts out. I thank you, so very much, for bringing more attention to her!!
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Congratulations, you're a winner! Email me at megan AT megancrane DOT com with your mailing address!
DeleteI just started her newest, Thief of Shadows, and have Wicked Intentions and her Prince series but I'm still missing lots that I would love to read!!
ReplyDeleteOh, forgot catslady5(at)aol.com - just in case :)
ReplyDeleteI've recently discovered Ms. Hoyt's books and love them! Looking forward to reading her entire collection!!
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Rachel
rachellynn75@yahoo.com
I read The Raven Prince and absolutely loved it. Planning on reading her other books as well. Thanks for the giveaway offer.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth hoyt is a master storyteller, the way she writes just sucks you into this world of adventure and passion. Her stories have made me cry like a baby, laugh hysterically and fling the book to the ground with anger.
ReplyDeleteShe makes you FEEL the story from beginning to end and that is why she is my number one. Always!
OOps forgot to say you can contact me on twitter @AmandaSofia89
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to everyone!
(and hurray for Elizabeth Hoyt!)
I fell in love with Elizabeth Hoyt after reading The Raven Prince. Thanks for sharing.
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I have loved all Elizabeth Hoyt books that I have read! She is among my favorite authors.
ReplyDeleteI remember the first time I read Elizabeth Hoyt, and I've love her books ever since. The Raven Prince was so special to me and absolutely enjoyed it from cover to cover.
ReplyDeleteThe story within the story was very classy and cute at the same time! The raven tale has inspired me on many occasions and just thinking about it gives me smiles.
Thank you so much for the giveaway! :D
Stacy Chen
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Since I read upwards of 100 books a year and have read well over thousands of different authors it is more likely than not that I have read Hoyt's work, although I am not 100% certain. This would be an awesome way to be introduced to new books though ;-) greeneyesredhair@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, you're a winner! Email me at megan AT megancrane DOT com with your mailing address!
Deletewhat a awesome give away i would surely love to win..thanks kimy
ReplyDeleteGreat give away I would love to win...I have started my own collection of Ms. Hoyt's books, and this would be a great addition. nkelvisfanlife230@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWow... great giveaway! :) I enjoyed reading The Raven Prince and the Maiden Lane series too. I love the little prelogue in each chapter too!
ReplyDeleteI am reading my first EH book , Wicked Intentions, and I am loving it! She's my cup of tea. I see myself reading through her backlist im the very near future. In the meantime it would be nice to win.
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Awesome giveaway! Thanks for doing it!
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I have not as yet had the pleasure of reading one of Elizabeth's books yet, however, I do have her and all her books listed in my Books to Read Notebook, which keeps getting bigger with every great new Author I find.....So many to choose from......
ReplyDeleteI too am an Elizabeth Hoyt fan. Her books are awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love The Raven Prince too - it was the 1st of Elizabeth's book that I read as well & I immediately went to check out all her books; I've about 4-5 of them to date but hvn't managed to get all the Maiden Lane ones yet other than the 1st one.
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I started with the Four Soldiers Series, then Maiden Lane, then the Princes. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Hoyt's books!
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Earlier this year I discovered Elizabeth Hoyt's book. I remember one of my favorite authors recommended The Leopard Prince. Since it was part of a series I decided to start with the Raven Prince and fell in love with it. And I defintely agree with you that it only took a few pages to be hooked.
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Congratulations, you're a winner! Email me at megan AT megancrane DOT com with your mailing address!
DeleteI have loved every book she has written and always get excited when I find the newest one.
ReplyDeleteI confess--I am an Elizabeth Addict and you have become an enabler. Thank you!
Thanks everyone for entering--and saying such lovely things about one of my favorite authors! I've replied to the four winners above. But I hope that if you didn't win, you'll still make sure you pick up one of Eliabeth's books soon. They're terrific!
ReplyDeleteHappy reading!
would love to win!
ReplyDeleteoh well, day late, dollar short
ReplyDeleteHi Magen I just discovered Elizabeth Hoyt and I'm sorry that i waited so long to read her books .She's a wonderful writer and you get a real wonderful story and adventure when you read her books .The Maiden Series is the best .Can't wait to read more of books.
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