So in between writing today I’ve been blog hopping.  And let’s just say I’ve been to some interesting places.  There is a pajama party at M.E Ellis’ blog.  I have to say that pair number 8 was my pick for the ugliest PJs on the list. Sorry to the designer.  Men just shouldn’t wear footy pajamas.

From there I headed to Jerry Race’s blog, but since it hasn’t been updated in well over a year I kept moving.

I’m having an absolute ball on Kim Holt-Whitlock’s blog.  She’s such a funny lady. I’d definitely recommend stopping by and you’re guaranteed to find me hanging out there.  And can I just say I love the design?!

I also stopped by fellow CP author Ann Cory’s blog.  She’s giving away some awesome stuff!  Jewelry and other…. assorted prizes.  My question is, am I allowed to enter, because if so, I’m there!

From there it was off to Sasha White’s blog. I’m such a Sasha fan.  And she needs help naming a book and as I’ve discussed before (though I think it was at my author day) I’m a nam-o-holic.  So I think I’ll hang out there this evening and try to help her name said book.

 In Other News

This should probably have it’s own post but…

I’ve gotten the first review of Slow Burn!

4 stars from Ecataromance

Yippee!  Read the whole thing here. 

First top on the Grand Online Book Tour….

Cobblestone’s Message boards – I just have to give them kudos for creating such a warm and homey environment there. The board is called the Tavern and each “board” is divided into a room.  The Bathroom being for rants. Center Stage is for highlighting authors.  Open Mic is for announcements and that’s where you’ll find me… among other places.   This is definitely the most unique message board around, so if you’re into message boards, and even if you aren’t, it’s worth your time to drop by to play.

Next stop on my tour is the Cobblestone Press blog.  This is a big ‘ol blog full of Cobblestone Authors talking about their releases and what’s going on in their lives.  We guarantee we’ll be talking about our books.  And I’ll be there occasionally to talk about my new release (Slow Burn) and what’s going on with me.

While I’m doing some blog hopping, let me mention another place I stopped this morning. Now keep in mind I haven’t had my coffee yet, but… I decided to visit a brand new blog, brand new to me anyway.  WriteMinded.  Gorgeous design. Easy to navigate. I’m hooked. Why is it that everyone seems to have a book deadline August first?  Well I do, so I’m going to have to limit my play time.

Well, I’m off to have some coffee, pull hubby out of bed, let the dog out, and then get back to this paranormal world I’ve created.  It isn’t contracted yet, but, when it is, I just KNOW you all are going to love Celeste… she’s as southern as they come.  She’s also a witch! ;-)

You just knew I was going to post about that, didn’t you? Well, I only do it because I love you and want you to know and because I’m just so excited.  But I’ll try not to bore you.

My publicist says I need to post a blurb about my book, again.  Good marketing and all, so here it goes – but watch for good stuff after that. :-)

Crystal Reed has been burned by love before. After her two month book tour, she meets sexy radio host Garrett Vartan. She’s attracted to him like a moth to a flame. He teaches her how to follow her heart. Before long she’s head over heels in love with the Texas transplant. But will her secret threaten their relationship? 

Now for the good stuff.  Here’s a quick reminder to enter my impromtu contest here on my journal.  My journal, as lovely as it is, needs an official name.  Somehow Madison’s Journal just isn’t right.  I plan to update it every Monday or when I have a book out.  At which point there’s bound to be a PARTY here, so I hope you’ll attend.

I’m also running a fun little contest on my myspace page.  After finding some fellow flip flop lovers on there, I decided to give a pair away.  Drop by and enter.

Check back soon.  I’ve invited some of my author friends to hang out here today to help me celebrate.

My journal that still needs a snazzy name!

So here’s the deal. I’ve ordered 15 tubs of lotion from my favorite Bath & Body company (Bathed & Infused) and I’ll give one away to someone (randomly selected) who gives me an idea for the name of my journal. Leave me a comment with an idea.

So who am I and why do I need a journal? So I can keep up with you, dear reader. And so that you can keep up with me and that we can keep in touch!

I’m Madison Chase, a romance author. I write sensual contemporaries and paranormals (for now!). My book Slow Burn is being released July of 2006 from Cobblestone Press. I’m currently running a fun little contest at Myspace. Visit me at: http://www.myspace.com/madisonchase

Have a peachy day!

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I’ll be taking suggestions until July 31, so keep ‘em coming. And make sure to check back then to see if you win a prize!