RELEASE DAY BLITZ: Pink Shades of Words 2016 Anthology

We are absolutely over the moon to celebrate the release of this year's Pink Shades of Words Anthology! A collaboration of eight never before seen short stories from eight New York Times, USA Today, and International Bestselling Authors!

These amazing authors came together to bring you a collection of romance that is a must read including New Adult/Adult stories in the followiong genres: Contemporary, Erotica, and Dark Romance.

All proceeds go to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer!

Every year, the Fifty Shades of Pink team, a group of people that come together to participate in the Avon 2 Day Breast Cancer Walk and to raise funds for this amazing event.

Genre:

New Adult/Adult

Contemporary Romance

Series:

Pink Shades of Words, Vol. 3

Publish Date:

May 31, 2016

Formatter:

Julie Prestsater

Cover Designer:

Regina Wamba

Master Organizer:

Glorya Hidalgo

Titles include:

Let's Pretend by Ruth Clampett

Mr. X by Cambria Hebert

Indemnity by K.A. Hunter

Escaping the Cocoon by Jade C. Jamison

Hard Luck by Liv Morris

Filthy Rich (Blackstone DYNASTY 1) by Raine Miller

The Decoy by Emma Nichols

Book Boyfriend by Melanie Shawn

Pink Shades of Words will only be available for purchase from April 1, 2016 to May 31, 2016! Get your copy now!

    

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RECAP: Authors In The OC 2015

Well, it's October and it is officially Breast Cancer Awareness month. All throughout October various campaigns, events, and fundraisers takes place to raise awareness and support programs dedicated to the research and education for treatment and a cure for this disease. And...Authors In The OC is just one event, among many, that has taken place this month to raise funds for this worthy cause. For more information about Breast Cancer Awareness, go to: http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month

About Authors In The OC

Authors In The OC event is a book signing event with a Meet & Greet afterwards. We come together to meet our favorite authors, meet new ones and hang out with our fellow book lovers while raising money for a very good cause: Our Tatas!

Money raised from this event will benefit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer via the Fifty Shades of Pink team.

For more information about these events, go to their site:

Authors In The OC

Fifty Shades of Pink

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

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Well, this was the second year I have attended this awe-inspiring event, in which proceeds goes to benefit such a wonderful cause! This year, just like the last, had an impressive list of authors attending. However, there was a very last minute drop due to Health reasons. Alas, the author that had no choice but to drop out was Colleen Hoover. Although many fans were disappointed, we all had an abundance of compassion for her and understood. There was a lot of love pouring out for Colleen before, during, and after this event. And, of course, we all know there will be other events and opportunities to meet this amazing author!

I got to the hotel a bit early with about thirty minutes to spare, and already a line had formed and had almost reached the lobby...at the time. Of course, the line continued to get longer! Yup! Many attendees had come from all parts of the United States to attend and support this exciting event benefiting an incredible cause! Soon we were able to check-in and pick up some pre-orders (that's if you pre-ordered swag and/or books). In addition to all the "check-in" activity in the lounge, there was an official bookseller present! Yup, Barnes&Noble was the official bookseller! Yay! Moreover, we were there to support this great cause, even attendees were treated with raffle giveaways! That was totally fun! Basically, we were given a table map of where each author table; we get a stamp from each table, then turn it in...for a chance to win a Kindle Fire! Although it was a great incentive, I was just as determined to meet ALL the authors...raffle or no raffle! I wanted to meet all these cool writers!

Luckily, I got a VIP upgrade...woohoo! That allowed VIP ticket holders in early for an hour before the official event started to meet & greet authors! I was so amazed at how many people had come to attend this wonderful event! I mean...last year was so incredible that this year's event got even bigger and even more successful. I can only see this getting bigger and bigger every year! I was definitely awe-struck! I didn't see any difference between VIP and General Admission tickets...much. VIPs just get that hour early meet & greet, plus VIP tickets to ticketed authors. Yes, a few authors had to be ticketed due to their popularity. After that VIP hour, it was time for lunch! But, it didn't look like anyone was going to lunch, except the authors, since people just started to line up again. So...that pretty much meant skipping lunch...hahaha!!! And...I did! I definitely did not want to miss meeting all these awesome authors...LOL! However, VIP or not, there was plenty of time to meet all the authors...that's as long as attendees arrive on time.

VIP line waiting to enter for that early VIP hour

Tarryn Fisher line (ticketed author)

Since this being my second time at this event, I pretty much learned to pace myself and pick out which authors to see first and which authors to come back to. Otherwise, there is an opportunity to see all the authors, get books and souvenirs signed, pick up a bunch of swag, and even get photo ops with the authors. Oh yeah! Posed pictures are so allowed! On top of all that, there's plenty of opportunity to make new friends with booknerds!

By the end of the day, I was exhausted and hungry! But, I was very happy to have meet them all! I even had a collage made (actually three) for them to sign, because I already knew my budget. But, it definitely was not going to stop me from meeting them. Mission accomplished! I totally had a blast meeting favorite and new authors...and made some new friends! I was absolutely thrilled to have met a few authors that I have been wanting to meet since reading their books; in addition, to returning favorite author(s). Shanora Williams, Ruth Clampett, Cambria Hebert, and Mary Ting were just a few authors that I definitely was determined to meet. I was absolutely thrilled about it that I was completely giddy with excitement. Oh yeah, I was so fangirling the entire day...LOL!

Jasmine with Author Shanora Williams

Jasmine with Author Ruth Clampett

Jasmine with Author Mary Ting/M. Clarke

Jasmine w/ Author Cambria Hebert & model Nathan Weller

My collage signed by all the authors & models!

View more photos at: Movies, Shows & Books on Facebook

Can't wait til next year!

COVER REVEAL: Pink Shades of Words Anthology, Volume 2

Oh-My-Goodness! This is absolutely beautiful, especially when starting the new year! Every year, the Fifty Shades of Pink team, a group of people come together to participate in the Avon 2 Day Breast Cancer Walk in Santa Barbara, California and to raise funds for this amazing event.

Last year, a Pink Shades of Words anthology was released last year in which all the proceeds benefited last year's Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. It was definitely an amazing book filled with amazing stories of love and passion by 17 bestselling authors.

Now, this year, another edition of Pink Shades of Words is coming soon with 18 new bestselling authors contributing their stories. Check out the beautiful cover for this year's edition of Pink Shades of Words!

Genre:

Contemporary Romance

Erotic Romance

Audience:

Young Adult, New Adult, Adult

Series:

A Pink Shades of Words Anthology, Vol. 2

Publish Date:

February 3, 2015

Synopsis:

18 of Today's Bestselling Authors in Young Adult, New Adult, and Romance came together to support Breast Cancer Research.

Proceeds fromm the sale of this  book will be donated towards Fifty Shadesof Pink Avon Breast Cancer Team - Santa Barbara, California.

Stories to be included:

Shanghai Wind by Chloe Barlow

When You Want by Ruth Cardello

Alpha Love by Gretchen de la O

Mr. Online by Jennifer Foor

Kindred by Angela Graham & S.E. Hall

Relinquished by K.A. Hunter

Insatiable Hunger by Jade C. Jamison

Will You Be My Valentine by Jade C. Jamison

Dry Spell by Vi Keeland

Break Down Here by Shayne McClendon

The Auction by J.B. McGee

Frozen Fantasy by Nicole Andrews Moore

Roses Are Red by Live Morris

Cricket by Tess Oliver

The Fantasy by Julie A. Richman

Teasing Destiny by Melanie Shawn

Undoing You by Jessica Sorenson

Always On My Mindy by Hilary Storm

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**About Fifty Shades of Pink**

 

Fifty Shades of Pink team participates in the 2 Day, 39.3 miles Breast Cancer Walk in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. For one weekend - we wake up at 5am, deal with blisters the size of mountains, body aches (from body parts we should never ache from) and become one big family with the other thousands of walkers. We do this all in hopes that no other Mother, Sister, Aunt or Friend will have to deal with Breast Cancer.

Stay in the know with Fifty Shades of Pink

 

**About Avon 39**

Avon 39 is The Walk to End Breast Cancer. It isn't easy, bu that's what makes it worth it. As you train to strrengthen your body, as you raise funds to crush breast cancer, as you wakl farather than you ever thought you could - you'll discover you have the power of 39.

Stay in the know with Avon 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer

   

My Day at the Authors In The OC 2014 Event

Well, it's October and it is officially Breast Cancer Awareness month. All throughout October various campaigns, events, and fundraisers takes place to raise awareness and support programs dedicated to the research and education for treatment and a cure for this disease. And...Authors In The OC is just one event, among many, that has taken place this month to raise funds for this worthy cause. For more information about Breast Cancer Awareness, go to: http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month

About Authors In The OC
Authors In The OC event is a book signing event with a Meet & Greet afterwards. We come together to meet our favorite authors, meet new ones and hang out with our fellow book lovers while raising money for a very good cause: Our Tatas!

Money raised from this event will benefit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer via the Fifty Shades of Pink team.

For more information about these events, go to their site:
Authors In The OC

Fifty Shades of Pink

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

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Although I was exhausted from working the night before, I was determined not to miss this exciting event...even if I was late, I wanted to meet these amazing authors! This was my first time going to this event, and I am so glad that I didn't miss too much of it. Before I continue, check out the list of authors who donated their time and books for this cause!

What a line up! And, I was just so amazed when I got there! Although I did not know most of the authors, I did recognize some names since I hosted some blog tours for their books. However, a friend told me that Rebecca Ethington was not in attendance. I was somewhat disappointed that she didn't make it. I would have loved to catch up with her as well since meeting her at the L.A. Times Festival of Books (back in April). The only other author that I had already met from previous events was Mary Ting. I always enjoy meeting authors again, so to just catch up with them and the latest on their writing and author adventures. I don't think I could ever get tired of meeting authors over and over again. They, after all, create the worlds that book lovers enjoy reading. It's always fun to keep up to date with favorite authors! Authors were just as excited to meet fans as book lovers were to be meeting them. It was such a rush...on overload...haha!

The authors I did meet, were, oh so, excited when I mentioned that I have a blog! I was excited, they were excited...it just made for an exciting day! They were more than willing to sign everything I asked for...for giveaway purposes. Author Lexi Buchanan even gave me one of her novellas (free) to use as a giveaway prize! Oh my goodness! I love authors! Here are a few photos of this amazing event!

Courtyard at Embassy Suites Anaheim - North

Jasmine with Cameo Renae

Jasmine with Hilary Storm and model, Jacob Wilson 

Jasmine with Lexi Buchanan and model, Assad Shalhoub 

Jasmine with L.A. Casey

Jasmine with Kate Perry

Jasmine with Tara Sivec

Jasmine with E.K. Blair

View the event album at: Movies, Shows & Books on Facebook

There was so much to do...they had a raffle and a silent auction for some very cool prizes! Once I was signed in, I got a name badge/label (great idea, by the way), a cool Authors in the OC tote bag, and a pink wristband. I was also given a map of the room. But, it wasn't just a map. The name of the game was to visit all the author tables and get the map stamped by each author. Once the map completed with all the stamps, the map has to be turned in for a raffle prize! I would have played the game, if I had arrived at the very beginning, but I so needed a nap after work...haha! In addition to the map, when I visited author tables, we were given tickets with every purchase of books. We then had to write our name on the back of the tickets and turn it in for another raffle. But, alas, I did not win in the raffle.

Although I did not get to all the authors, I was thrilled to have met the ones that I did meet. Hopefully, these authors will return next year...and maybe I'll be able to meet them. After all the fun was said and done...I was ready to go home. Even though I didn't get all the books that I wanted, there will be other events...possibly. With a few authors, the option to purchase signed copies is offered on their websites...but not all authors do that. I wasn't surprised that authors ran out of books to sell, especially with such an amazing turn out! So, yes, I will have to purchase from their websites...or Amazon, unless they return next year...hahaha!! So, yes, I am definitely planning on going next year.

Here's my book & swag haul from this exciting event!

Now, for all this swag...I think giveaways are in order here! So...check back as I post weekly author spotlight on each of the authors I met at this extremely fun event! There will be a giveaway for each post! :)

Until next year Authors In The OC!

Pink Shades of Words Benefit

Seventeen of today’s bestselling authors – across multiple genres - come together to support the fight against breast cancer, raising money for breast cancer research.

All proceeds from the sale of this book are donated to the Fifty Shades of Pink Avon Breast Cancer Team - Santa Barbara, CA.

Fifty Shades of Pink team participates in the 2-Day, 39.3 mile Breast Cancer Walk in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA. For one entire weekend, the team wakes up at 5am, deals with blisters the size of mountains, overcomes body aches (from body parts one should never ache from), and joins one large family consisting of thousands of walkers. All in the hope that no other mother, sister, aunt, or friend will have to deal with breast cancer or the devastating loss it too often leaves behind.

A good cause in the form of writing you won’t soon forget…don’t wait! This anthology is only available through May 31st! Get your digital or print copy today!

*About the Anthology*

Enjoy exclusive offerings from some of your personal favorite writers and discover new ones you are going to love! Whatever your reading preference, you’re sure to find it in this incredible anthology.

New Adult and Young Adult

Paranormal Romance

Contemporary Women’s Fiction

Traditional Romance

BDSM and Explicit Erotica

Sports Romance

And many more…

Includes:

Ready to Wed by J.L. Berg

Forgetting by J.L. Brooks

Max by Gretchen de la O

Fate by Dani Hart

Final Stage by Jade C. Jamison

Choices by Sloan Johnson

Leap of Faith by Shayne McClendon

Trying by J.B. McGee

Ruby and Finn by Maggi Myers

A Bend in the Road by Tess Oliver

More Than A Friend Request by Julie Prestater

Songs of Dominance by CD Reiss

Falling by Julie Richman

Determined to Obey by CJ Roberts

Meeting Sin by Emily Snow

Lies & Deceit by Jessica Sorenson

Don't Close Your Eyes by Hilary Storm

Don’t wait! One-Click your copy right now and dive into an anthology you won’t soon forget.

   

 

Only available for purchase until May 31^st.

A common cause…an exclusive anthology – available for a limited time.