Hello my lovelies–

I’m so sorry I’ve been remiss in keeping up with my blog lately! But I’ve been swamped with so many deadlines and promotions, etc, etc. I promise to be better! So first off, lets talk about good news! Most of you know this, but since I haven’t mentioned it on my blog I figured I might as well. That and I just love to say it…I was recently offered a 2 book contact with Harlequin! For my erotic steampunk novellas! They will release back to back to 2011. The first book is called, ‘Steam Heat’ here is a little blurb - What does a half succubus, a scientist and a feisty female steam engineer have in common? Not a lot. Until, they are thrown together in a race against time to re-power the dying crystal that purifies the earth’s air. Suddenly it is up to Angel, Nick and Jezebel to save the world. The only way to supply the energy needed to power the crystal, is to find out exactly what makes a half succubus tick……

Next in good news– my steampunk romance novella, ‘Love in a Time of Steam’ released last week and it is now #4 on the action/adventure best seller list at allromancebooks.com! This makes me super happy! Also…if you haven’t bought it, go pick up your copy here its just 0.99 so what are you waiting for?

 Next–some pimping! My paranormal romance novella, ‘The Depths of Passion’ release on August 15th and it will be available for pre-order soon! Its a really fun story featuring an Irish water god and a shape-shifting mermaid!

I think thats it for now–oh yeah except for the contest I promised! So, I will shamelessly use you my lovelies to pimp my books for me! I recently got some fabulous new promo items and you will get your choice of a mousepad, tote bag or t-shirt. Here is how to get yourself entered! Post the link to ‘Love in a Time of Steam’ on your facebook or twitter accounts, one entry for each! If you’ve read it, go post a review on allromancebooks.com! This counts for 2 entries. If you blog about me or my books–this counts for 3 entries! Post links in the comments–I will pick a winner on Monday! I will post pics of the possible prizes–oh yeah and the winner also there choice of an e-copy of ‘Love in a Time of Steam’ or “The Depths of Passion’(when it releases)!

Here are the prize choices:

 So my lovelies, I have some fantastic news to share, a few pieces of fantastic news to share, blog tour dates and conference dates….so lets get down to business shall we?

First off–should I share the really good news first or save it until last–I think I will wait–so lets do blog tour dates! My first novella ‘Love in a Time of Steam’ release on July 15th….but(here is one piece of fab news) you can now pre-order it here! 

Blog Tour stops and dates!

June 22nd - The Order of St. Andrew

June 23rd - Steamed!

June 24th - Silk and Shadows blog

June 26th - Steampunk Chicago

June 27th - Insane Hussein

June 29th - Caught in the Cogs - O.M. Grey’s blog

June 30th - Nick Valentino’s blog

July 6th - Stella and Audra Price’s blog

July 7th - Live chat @ Live Paranormal - 9pm EST

July 14th - United Steam Society

July 15th - Release party on my blog and at my chat room @6pm MST

There is more to come! I will post them as they get confirmed!

Ok, moving on! I will be at InConJunction July 2-4, I will be on several panels and it should be a ton of fun! If you live near Indianapolis, come say hi!

Now….for the REALLY EXCITING news! I got a 2 book contract with Harlequin for the Spice Brief line! The first book will be my steampunk erotic, “Steam Heat” and the second will be a sequel to Steam Heat! They will release in 2011! I am so excited! *passes rum around to all!!

I think that is it for now…so until next time…don’t do anything I wouldn’t do! ~Elizabeth

 I contracted another short story, “The Depths of Passion” with Tease Publishing for their Pantheon anthology! It is a sexy, fun paranormal romance and will be releasing in e-book and print format very soon! I will keep you up-dated! ~Elizabeth

The Depths of Passion - blurb

Azure Siren is the last woman on earth Dylan O’Taine should get involved with. But, when their lives collide on a tiny island in the San Juans, they can’t deny their attraction to each other. The odds against them are insurmountable as forces work to keep them apart. Together they will prove that a mermaid and a water God can fight all odds and embrace a passion deeper than the ocean.

Love in a Time of Steam - Blurb

  Ashlyn hasn’t seen Gray her former lover in five long years. Not since the day he believed her to be a traitor to the military cause they both served.

  Now as the volatile nature of their planet is reaching a fevered pitch, and the war over water to run their steam-powered technology is threatening all beings, she must face him once more.

  Despite her intense hatred towards Gray, Ashlyn can’t let the father of her child be murdered by General Dagnus, the leader of the opposing army. Risking her life, Ashlyn lays everything on the line to save the man that betrayed her once. As they work together to survive, will they be able to rekindle the passion they once shared?

Remember it releases in e-book for on July 15th

~Elizabeth

 So I have some fabulous news! My steampunk short “Love in a Time of Steam” with Tease Publishing will be releasing on July 15th! It will also be releasing in print as a part of the “Love Like Clockwork” steampunk anthology in a few months! I just got the lovely cover today! I want to say thank you to the lovely Kate and James, who run the amazing Parliament and Wake website, for gracing my cover! I will keep you informed of preorder info and all that good stuff! I will blog about the fun I had at the World Steam Expo tomorrow!! ~Elizabeth

 Hello boys and girls! Today, I am helping spread the word about the fabulous Stella Price’s newest release, “You Burn Me”. You can buy it HERE!  It is a fun read and a novella based off a side character in her and her sister’s popular Eververse series. So without further ado…..

 A priestess of The Morrigan, Xxieda Rolla is a woman who has known success in her business, fulfillment in her family life and is only missing one thing: the love of the man that would have her for always. Sent to Shadow Heights New York by her goddess to find him, she meets the ever tasty, ever surly Dante Barratt. Sparks fly, and so does Amaretto Latte.

I am sitting here waiting for my flight to exotic Columbus, OH and the Romantic Time Convention. It promises to be a good time, filled with book pimping, cover models, vampire and fairy balls and other goodness, which of course I will document for your pleasure! While I am gone I thought I would run a fun little contest. I recently got a bright shiny new P.O. Box and since it is so brand new I haven’t recieved any mail! Whomever can send me the funniest, cleverest note, hate mail, fan mail, adoring love letter will win a promo pack of goodies and a signed picture of yours truly! So go forth and send me mail @ Elizabeth Darvill P.O. Box 709052 Sandy, UT, 84070.  I will be checking in randomly from RT! Until next time boys and girls, don’t forget, don’t do anything I wouldn’t do! ~Elizabeth

I have been a busy little bee lately with edits and getting ready for the Romantic Times Convention! I thought I would stop in and say hi, let you know I am still breathing. This is the South Park version of me, by the way, I think it is a true likeness! lol Thanks Stella!

While I am busy you can go enter to win a fantastic cameo pendant from the delightful TotusMel over at Steamed! the steampunk blog I am a part of! We are also celebrating our 1 year aniversay all month long and there are tons of fabulous giveaways going on…including….a $150 giftcard to Clockwork Couture!

I promise a more delightful post tomorrow! Until then….as always….don’t do anything I wouldn’t do! ~Elizabeth

 I won a fantastic corset from the fabulous Dracula Clothing for a blog post I did a while back! It arrived the other day and let me say they were so quick at getting it shipped(from overseas) no less! It arrived nicely packaged inside a heavy zipper pouch and in perfect condition! I have nothing, but good things to say about Dracula Clothing and it’s owner, he is a delight as well! I highly recommend them for all your corset needs! They have a wide variety for the neo-victorian, goth or steampunker and they have some other lovely clothing as well! My corset isn’t laced as tight as it should in the picture I took, but since I was lacing it up myself I hope you will forgive me! So to sum it all up Dracula Clothing=awesome and I am so happy with my new corset! It feels amazing on too! So until next time don’t do anything I wouldn’t do! ~Elizabeth

 I have been a busy bee getting promo items ordered for my trek to the Romantic Times convention in Columbus, OH in April and I just got my first boxes of stuff. Gorgeous glossy pictures with my cover art! If you want to have one of these beauties simply be one of the first 10 people to enter a comment! I will even sign it with my super awesome silver sharpie for you! So comment away and good luck! ~Elizabeth