Monday, May 4, 2015

Release Party and Giveaway for Susie & Gina




It's a big celebration at the Inkwell this week as we join Susanne Dietze and Gina Welborn in celebrating the release of Barbour's The Most Eligible Bachelor Romance Collection of nine historical novellas.

We congratulate Susie on her debut release, Love's Reward, one of the nine novellas in this collection.

In honor of her story, I've visited her Love's Reward pinterest board and invited her two main characters to be members of our wait staff.
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We'll start with the heroine of Susie's Love's Reward novella, heiress Josie Price who will be serving an assortment of flavorful teas at whatever temperature suits your fancy.




And from Josie's expression, she may have caught sight of the hero of Love's Reward, architect Daniel Blair, weaving through the crowd.




Although Josie's eyes are on Daniel, it's the tray of scrumptious mini Orange Souffles he's carrying that's drawing guests to cluster around him. 





As we congratulate Gina on another release, we'll use an image I found on her Baker's Dozen pinterest board for the perfect setting of our party.

Can you see us here?

I can... I'm descending the stairs with my hand trailing down the polished surface of the banister, smiling at the guests who have come to congratulate Susie and Gina. A lavish setting in Gina's Baker's Dozen novella, called the Baker House, family home of her hero, cattle baron Duke Baker.




And here is Duke Baker himself, carrying a tray covered with rich slices of Chocolate Mocha Cake. Oh my, oh my.






And the woman at the coffee bar... I believe that's Gina's Baker's Dozen heroine, socialite Irie LeCroix.




With all those coffee flavours, both traditional and contemporary, she's sure to have something you like.





So make yourself at home and visit with guests and characters alike.

Before you drag yourself away, leave a comment for the giveaway detailed below. And tune back in on Wed for more of our celebration.


* * * GIVEAWAY * * *

Susanne Dietze and Gina Welborn are each giving away a copy (print or digital) of The Most Eligible Bachelor Romance Collection. That's 2 copies up for grabs. To be entered in this giveaway, be sure to leave a comment with a method of contact before the deadline of 11:59 EDT Sunday, May 10th.

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37 comments:

  1. Debra E. MarvinMay 4, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    I have slipped out from my office at work to enjoy a moment in these grand surroundings! My, everything looks yummy, but I am off sugar, so I'll have to settle for eye candy!
    I am the proud owner of a copy of The Most Eligible Bachelor and look forward to settling in with them some nice summer evening.

    Congratulations, Susie, on this first release. Many more to come! I've read your story months ago and I know it's going to be a success with your new fans!
    next up, Gina's novella. Will this one replace the last as my favorite of hers?

    Thanks Anita, you're a wonderful hostess!

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    1. Anita Mae DraperMay 4, 2015 at 10:22 AM

      Thanks, Deb. We're so very glad you were able to pop in today. When it comes to hosting Release Parties though, you were a great teacher. :)

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    2. Susanne DietzeMay 4, 2015 at 10:22 AM

      Thanks, Debra! I am so grateful for your patient critique! Enjoy the virtual treats and explore that fabulous-looking house in Fort Worth. Are there tours? Let's look for a docent...

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    3. Susanne DietzeMay 4, 2015 at 11:44 AM

      PS Gina's hero looks suspiciously like Jamie Fraser, eh, Deb? Let's ask him to say something. Like, "Yer rippin' my guts oot, Claire."

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    4. Anita Mae DraperMay 4, 2015 at 12:18 PM

      Susie, every time someone here uses the word, docent, I think of a nanny or someone on a maternity ward. Why is that? Because I've gone to the dictionary yet again and it means scholar, academic, etc.

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    5. Susanne DietzeMay 4, 2015 at 3:38 PM

      Interesting, Anita Mae! One of the ways it's used down here is as a museum guide. Most of them are volunteer. I've never heard of the word in the context of a maternity ward. Thanks for teaching me something today!

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    6. Debra E. MarvinMay 6, 2015 at 8:10 AM

      yes, docent is used in most museums for 'guides' who are available to give more information. I want to be a docent when I grow up.
      And yes, that's Sam Heughan, who many will hear more about the TV show Outlander becomes more widely known.

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    7. Anita Mae DraperMay 11, 2015 at 4:21 PM

      Susie, I just saw your comment and want to clear up that docent has nothing to do with maternity ward! It's just something that's stuck in my head for some reason much like I'll think a person looks like a Jane to me when actually her name is Matilda. Sometimes there's no rhyme or reason why our brains attach certain words to things, and obviously, my brain is not a normal one. :D

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  2. Susanne DietzeMay 4, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    What a fabulous party! Anita, you've outdone yourself. Sparkling flowers! Charming hosts! Delicious treats!

    Since it's breakfast, I'll start with the tea and soufflés (for the orange in them, of course! Just like juice, right? lol). A little later I'll move on to the chocolate mocha cake.

    Thank you, Anita Mae!

    Thank you for celebrating with Gina and me!

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    1. Anita Mae DraperMay 4, 2015 at 10:57 AM

      You are very welcome, Susie. You deserve recognition for being a wonderful writer. I'm sure this is only the first in a long line of releases we'll be celebrating in your honor.

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    2. Susanne DietzeMay 4, 2015 at 11:43 AM

      Aw, thanks, Anita Mae! <3

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  3. Caryl KaneMay 4, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS Susanne Dietze and Gina Welborn on the release The Most Eligible Bachelor Collection. I am looking forward to meeting these handsome men. :)

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    1. Susanne DietzeMay 4, 2015 at 3:37 PM

      Hi Caryl! I am so glad you could come to the party. I hope you enjoy reading the collection!

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  4. Suzie JohnsonMay 4, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Super duper congratulations to Susie and Gina! YAY!

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  5. DeAnna Julie DodsonMay 4, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    How exciting! Congratulations to you both! :D

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  6. Chris BMay 4, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    I can't wait to read each story! Congratulations!!!

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    1. Susanne DietzeMay 4, 2015 at 6:09 PM

      Thanks, Chris B! It was so nice of you to come by. Hope you enjoy the collection!

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  7. Deanna StevensMay 4, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    I'm wanting this in my TBR stack :) Sounds like a great collection!
    dkstevensneAToutlookD oTCoM

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    1. Susanne DietzeMay 4, 2015 at 9:55 PM

      Thanks, Deanna! I hope you enjoy it. The other eight stories are really fun.

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  8. DebHMay 5, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    ooo, ooo... I love the coming out parties here at the Inkwell. The wait staff is always wonderful to look at while they serve. *half swoon*

    This collection looks to be a wonderful read and I'd love to be in the draw for it. It is definitely on my Wish List.

    Yayyyyyy for celebrations for new book arrivals.

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    1. Susanne DietzeMay 5, 2015 at 12:49 PM

      Hi DebH! So glad you could come by! You're entered into the drawing!

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  9. C.J. ChaseMay 5, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    Yum. I'll have a Baker's Dozen of that.

    What? I meant the souffles you naughty girls.

    Congrats Gina and Suzie!

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    1. Susanne DietzeMay 5, 2015 at 10:26 PM

      Thank you, CJ! Of course I knew you meant soufflés. What else could you have meant? ;)

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  10. Gail H.May 5, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    Looking forward to reading this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
    tumcsec(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Susanne DietzeMay 5, 2015 at 10:24 PM

      I hope you enjoy it, Gail! Thanks for coming by.

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  11. KarenSueHadleyMay 5, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway, sound like really great books

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    1. Susanne DietzeMay 5, 2015 at 10:24 PM

      Thank you, Karen! It's a fun book. I can't speak for my story but the other 8 are really fun!

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  12. MeezCarrieMay 5, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    How fun! carriemschmidt(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Susanne DietzeMay 5, 2015 at 10:25 PM

      Carrie, I appreciate you coming by today! Aren't these parties fun? I wish they weren't just virtual! lol.

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  13. Britney AdamsMay 5, 2015 at 11:30 PM

    Congratulations, ladies, on the release of The Most Eligible Bachelor Collection! I am so eager to read this collection; I know it will be fantastic!!

    texaggs2000 at gmail dot com

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    1. Susanne DietzeMay 7, 2015 at 12:35 PM

      Britney, I am so glad you could celebrate with us! I really hope you enjoy the collection.

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  14. Bonnie RoofMay 7, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    Congrats, Gina and Susanne!! Can't wait to read "The Most Eligible Bachelor Collection" - love collections!! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!!

    bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Susanne DietzeMay 11, 2015 at 4:54 PM

      Thanks, Bonnie! Thanks for joining in the celebration. I love these collections, too!

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  15. ohiohomeschoolMay 7, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    Congratulations! It looks like a great book. I can't wait to read.
    Becky
    boernerb at fuse dot net

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    1. Susanne DietzeMay 11, 2015 at 4:54 PM

      Thanks, Becky! I hope you enjoy it. Blessings!

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