The Circle series – Page 10 – Carla Swafford, Author

Circle of Defiance, Circle of Dishonor, Conference

What do you think?

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Carla Swafford, Author

My latest ad. It will be placed in the RWA magazine/book/program for the conference in New York. So can’t wait! The trip will be so much fun. I’ve never been there. Yes. I will probably be one of those tourist craning my neck at the tall buildings, getting in everyone’s way. HA!

Be sure to let me know what you think about the ad. If something negative (misspelling, etc.), let me know. I want it to be perfect.

Sadly, when it shows up in the magazine it will be in black and white. I checked that out, and it looks good, but not as good as color.

Hey, if you’re wondering, that’s Birmingham, Alabama USA in the background. I took the picture from a side road near my day job one morning.

By the way, CIRCLE OF DESIRE is still 99 cents. That one isn’t a novella. That’s a full book for a dirt cheap price. CIRCLE OF DANGER is $1.99 and it’s also a full book.

Circle of Defiance, Giveaways, My Books

Happy Birthday, Dad. Giveaway!

Posted on March 11, 2015March 11, 2015 by Carla Swafford, Author

In remembrance of my dad (today he would’ve been 84), I will be giving away 11 copies of CIRCLE OF DEFIANCE (e-format only). How can you win a copy? Just comment with what is your favorite genre in romance and that special aspect. For me, it’s Romantic Suspense – Spies/Assassins. By the way, I will give away 6 copies on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CarlaSwaffordAuthor) and 5 copies here Looking forward to the answers. The winners will be notified this evening (presently, 8:40 a.m. central time USA).

[3.11.15 9:15 PM Contest ended. Sorry, had to end it though the number wasn’t met. Denise and bn100 won copies.]

Circle of Defiance, Giveaways, My Books

Another Giveaway!

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Carla Swafford, Author

On March 11, at 7 p.m. central, I will be giving away 11 copies of CIRCLE OF DEFIANCE (e-format only). Six copies on Facebook and five copies here.

Be sure to come back then to find out how you can win.

Circle of Defiance, Giveaways, Men, My Books, Writing

What We Imagine

Posted on February 25, 2015February 27, 2015 by Carla Swafford, Author

Dwayne Johnson The other day, my oldest daughter was saying how she loved seeing what people imagine certain book heroes look like. So I thought I would share what I think Jack in CIRCLE OF DEFIANCE looks like. A combination of the two fellows in the top two pictures. Jack keeps his head shaved (his story will reveal why he does it), has piercings, tattoos, and isn’t classically vinside handsome though women would call him good-looking in that manly way. He’s a lady’s man. So he loves women. Not for just sex. He actually has a female best friend. Though his younger brother, Rex, hates him, he will do anything to keep him happy. Jack even tricked Rex into marrying the woman his brother had loved for years. Because of the decisions Jack has made, he’s a lonely, lonely man. Thankfully, Katerina comes along and cheers him up. LOL! If you could call fearing for his life as cheering up. Don’t forget CIRCLE OF DEFIANCE is on sale now at Amazon! Plus Amazon has CIRCLE OF DESIRE and CIRCLE OF DANGER on sale for $1.99. Not sure how long that will last. For those who have been following my blog, I’ve mentioned a couple times I’m working on a new series. This hero let’s his hair grow, unlike Jack, and wears it in a hairstyle that has become popular again. It was the thing to wear in the 1930s to 1940s. I wasn’t alive then, but I’ve seen the movies (reruns 100 times over) from back in the day. I so hope fedoras come back in style too. Here are a couple pictures of the hairstyle I’m talking about. So sexy if done right. Plus the new hero leaves some scruff on his face. By the way, CONGRATULATIONS to Melissa Ruiz! She won the 2nd set of books, bag, Hello Kitty, $10 Amazon Gift Card and tee shirt! Melissa, be sure to answer my email. Thank you!

[Update: Melissa is excited to have won. Her package is being mailed out Saturday. Congrats again!]

Circle of Deception, excerpt, My Books

Two more days . . .

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Carla Swafford, Author

Excerpt

Jack stepped out of his Silverado and hesitated near the truck’s front end, keeping the thick engine block between him, the house, and anyone who might shoot. Besides, he wasn’t sure what mood Kat would be in.

The place appeared to be deserted. Not that anything looked different from last evening. Early morning sun reflected off the windows and exposed peeling paint beneath the eaves. The overgrown bushes near the long porch needed to go. Too easy for someone to hide behind and attack when entering the front door.

No birds chirped nearby. Something didn’t feel right. Kat wasn’t inside the house. A heavy sensation ran down his spine. Who was watching?

He stepped back and opened the crew door on his truck and pulled out a sawed-off shotgun. In the South, it was the weapon of choice against thieves and burglars. Using rock salt, the spray would cover anyone heading his way, and he didn’t worry about his aim, or killing anyone. Rather ironic considering the field of work he’d been in so long, but he was tired of people dying around him.