Mallery Malone

FREE READ: Red-Hot Holiday

mallerymalone — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:41:24 +0000

Here’s a free short based on my novella, Lady Sings the Blues. I hope you enjoy this holiday peek into the lives of two fantastic characters. Happy Holidays!

Red-Hot Holiday

Samhain acquires Linden Bay Romance

mallerymalone — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:50:13 +0000

Macon, GA, December 5, 2008

Samhain Publishing Announces Expansion Plans

In a bold move, Samhain Publishing (www.samhainpublishing.com) announced the purchase of Linden Bay Romance (http://lindenbayromance.com/). In light of the downward spiral of the economy and the rapid consolidation of many of the larger publishers, Samhain Publishing has seized their chance to expand their market share by creating a new fiction line under the popular Samhain brand.

“From the beginning one of my goals was to create multiple lines within Samhain,” says Christina Brashear, owner of Samhain Publishing. “With Linden Bay Romances’ excellent reputation, I made the offer in the hopes the owners would see this sale as a mutual benefit to both houses.”

“We hadn’t considered selling Linden Bay and we were slowly making inroads with regards to increasing print distribution, but we’ve found, especially in light of the economy, neither sales teams nor buyers are very open to taking a chance on a smaller, less established press,” says Lori James, part owner of Linden Bay Romances. “Samhain Publishing has the relationships in place that would take us years to develop.” James continues, “The offer came at a time when we realized under the Samhain umbrella, Linden Bay Romances will be stronger and reach its full potential faster.”

“For Samhain, it is a win-win situation,” says Brashear. “We will expand our lines with an established name in the electronic book industry and we’ll acquire an excellent stable of authors, editors and artists.”

Samhain Publishing opened its doors on November 1, 2005 and already they’ve made a splash in the publishing world. From Publisher’s Weekly features to dozens of fiction and cover art awards, this publisher is one to watch.

Contact Info

Christina Brashear, CEO

Frisky Friday: Why Men Love Strippers

mallerymalone — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:08:39 +0000

Here’s an interesting post from The Frisky, which caught my eye because my heroine in Lady Sings the Blues is a former stripper.

This part really caught my attention:

Mainly, the enduring appeal of strip clubs is this: It’s a place where regular men can reject beautiful women.

You got that? In a strip club, the physics of seduction are flipped. The real money for a stripper isn’t dancing for dollars; that’s a preview of the main course. The real money comes when that stripper hits the bar and tries to get them to buy lap dances. In these instances, men have the power to turn down hotties. It’s the only place where short, fat, balding guys can turn down statuesque, exotic beauties. That kind of sexual power is a profound kick, one denied men at normal watering holes, and it’s a novelty worth the money.

I mean yeah, you know theoretically that men don’t like rejection any more than women do, and that in bar situations they face it on a more regular basis than womend do. But men going to strip clubs so hey can reject silicone sistahs? Somehow I don’t think that’s the reason, do you?

Samhain on iPhone!

mallerymalone — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:52:43 +0000

Have you heard the news? Samhain Publishing, in conjunction with BooksOnBoard, will be offering the entire Samahin library on iPhone. From the press release:

November 18, 2008 – BooksOnBoard, the premier ebook retailer, has entered into definitive agreements with Samhain Publishing Ltd. and Lexcycle, Inc. to make the entire Samhain romantic fiction catalog of ebooks available on Lexcycle’s Stanza. Stanza is the highest rated and most popular ebook reader for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

How cool is that?

The proper way to be Friends With Benefits

mallerymalone — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:09:35 +0000

I found this article through CNN, and thought it worth sharing. Writer Judy McGuire listed four pitfalls to avoid:

• Language: Yes, it helps if he speaks a foreign language you don’t understand, but that’s not what I’m talking about. Pronouns like us or we are to be avoided like an open sore and all talk of plans further into the future than an hour or two away is verboten.

• Meals: Acceptable FWB dining situations include shared bowls of cocktail peanuts, late-night grilled cheese sandwiches, and fancy desserts. Meals to be avoided are breakfast, brunch, dinner, with a special get-out-of-jail free card for lunch.

• Conversation: Questions any more probing than “what are you wearing?” and “when can we meet?” can get a little sticky. Your FWB doesn’t want to hear about your crazy mom and you really don’t want him to start yapping about his Ayn Rand fixation. Keep it light, keep it moving.

• Socializing: He doesn’t meet your friends, you don’t meet his. That goes double for family members. The best thing about having a FWB is that he’s your dirty little secret.

Make sense to me. The last time I had a FWB, I talked to a BFF about him occasionally, but no one ever got to meet him. It’s the easiest way to avoid the awkward convos, ya know?

Death Note II: The Last Name

mallerymalone — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:50:15 +0000

Woot!

Death Note II: The Last Name is coming to theaters October 15 ad 16 only!

I’m so going to see this that weekend! I really enjoyed the anime.

DragonCon and MTV True Life

mallerymalone — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:21:46 +0000

Dragcon was, as usual, overwhelming and bunches of fun. Each time I leave it, it’s with a mixture of relief and regret. Sometimes it’s just freakin’ tuff to take that many people; other times it’s a voyuer’s delight. We met up with some friends, shared a room with two out of town guys we know (yeah that was something, being the only woman in the room, but I staked out my territory and no one stole my bathroom time) and made good use of the food court while it was open. Bailey and I had purchased food and booze before heading downtown, and it was just a matter of lugging everything up to our room in the Marriott. Once again I missed some of the panels I wanted to see, and the parade too. Next year, I’ll do better (yeah, I said that last year too, sue me.)

In other news, MTV is doing a casting call for Cosplay Fanboys. Wonder if the DragonCon attendees know?

TRUE LIFE: I’M A FAN BOY
Are you obsessed with comic books, anime, fantasy, or manga? Do you like to dress up as your favorite character and attend conventions with other fans? Have you ever waited in line overnight for a book, movie, or videogame release? Do you have tattoos depicting your favorite brand or characters? Have you ever missed work, school, or other important events to engage in role-playing or cosplay? Are you misunderstood by your family or significant other because of it? Have you ever been told to “grow up” by someone important to you? If you’re an obsessed fanboy (or girl), MTV wants to hear from you.

If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 28 and identify with any of the above, MTV wants to hear your story. Email us at fanboy@mtvn.com. Please be sure to include your name, location, phone number, and a recent photo.

So you can apparently be older or younger, as long as you look like you fit the 16-28 page range.

The Wheel of Time

mallerymalone — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:57:20 +0000

…has been optioned by Universal Pictures. No word yet on who’ll adapt them for the big screen. Of course, snapping up the rights doesn’t automatically guarantee that a movie will get made much less shown (Thundercats live-action, anyone?) but if they can do do Lord of the Rings, I suppose they think they can do Jordan’s world.

I don’t even know

4.5 stars from ecataromance!

mallerymalone — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:21:42 +0000

Ecataromance reviews gave Lady Sings the Blues 4.5 stars! Rocio Rosado says:

Lady Sings The Blues by Mallery Malone is a book you not only want to read but also re-read.

Woo-hoo!

4.5 Nymphs!

mallerymalone — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:23:40 +0000

I just saw that Lady Sings the Blues got 4.5 nymphs from Literary Nymphs Reviews! And hot damn, they got it exactly the way I meant it!

Lady Sings the Blues is what happens when a man’s love makes a woman see her internal beauty. Alina used her physical beauty to put herself through school and get her club, so she never expected people to see her as Alina, but only Miss Scarlet. Joshua not only accepts her, he wants her in his life. I cringed when I thought Alina might mess things up with such a genuinely good guy. Even worse, Joshua thought his blindness was the cause. They were the perfect match, in and out of bed, with their passions for life. Reading about their whirlwind love story is a must.

What an awesome way to start the weekend!