It's Release Day! At long last. Can't Stand the Heat hit bookshelves today. Pre-ordered copies have shipped. Very soon, almost instantaneously, you can have it in your hot little hands! I truly can't wait to hear what you all think of it. Well, the good stuff, anyway. Let's be honest, I could wait a while to hear that you hated it with the heat of a nova. But surely that won't happen! Everyone will love it!

I've realized publishing a book is a lot like sending your child off to school for the first time. The idea that someone might not adore it as much as you do (as much as your mom does, even) is painful. But that's life--no one and nothing is universally beloved. Except Can't Stand the Heat. Kidding! Seriously, give it to me straight. I've got more books to write after this one, I could use the constructive criticism. : )

Anyway, to celebrate the release of my very first novel, I'm giving away a whole bunch of wonderful books! Contest details are on my website, here. Enter to win a cute canvas tote filled with awesome recent releases, everything from Hunt Her Down by Roxanne St. Claire to Julia & Julia by Julie Powell to Surrender of a Siren by fellow debut author Tessa Dare. Good luck, and happy reading!

Posted by Louisa Edwards at 6:34 PM  

Labels: Can't Stand the Heat, contest