Sept 5 is Caridad Pineiro Day at Romance Novel Television
Current mood: awake
Here's the scoop from Romance Novel Television.
"This Wednesday - September 5th is Caridad Pineiro Day here at Romance Novel TV. Caridad's new book - South Beach Chicas Catch Their Man is coming out next week. She'll be our special guest all day Wednesday to talk about her new book. We're also having a 'Caridad' contest, so visit Caridad's forum to play and win great prizes."
For more information and to enter the contest, please drop by www.romancenovel.tv on Wednesday, Sept. 5!
Caridad’s September Newsletter
Current mood: happy
I can't believe it's Labor Day and the summer has flown by so fast! I've been busy writing some new books in THE CALLING series as well as another piece about an Aztec demon demi-goddess that will be part of another anthology next year. I've also been busy brainstorming about doing another Chicas book -- a very sexy read -- about Adriana and Riley and wonder what you all think about that.
As some of you may know from reading the blog, I've also dropped off my daughter at college and am dealing with that emotional event. Thanks all of you who have sent me notes offering comfort. It has really meant a lot to me.
I'll be doing a number of signings in the NY/NJ/PA area as well as a virtual blog tour where you can visit with me and possibly win some prizes. Click here for more information on these events.
Here's some buzz about these two new releases and I'd love to hear from you after you've had a chance to read them.
Chicklit RomanceWriters: 9/10. "With a little bit of mystery, a good dose of loving, and a lot of great girl talk, Piñeiro's South Beach Chicas Catch Their Man is a novel that all chick lit readers will want to add to their collection!"
Fresh Fiction: "It should be the dream of all women to have friends such as these characters. The relationships between the men and women of this story are passionate and solid. Caridad Piñeiro captures character qualities and weaves them into fresh fabric of paper print, page after wonderful page."
Harriet Klausner: "The second South Beach Chicas tale (see SEX AND THE SOUTH BEACH CHICAS) is a terrific South Florida investigative romantic suspense thriller. Sylvia is a superb protagonist as she distrusts Carlos although attracted to him; partly she believes deeply men leave as her father proved, but also thinks he is hiding the truth especially his role in a cop shooting. . . .Caridad Pineiro provides an entertaining chick lit investigative romance."
SingleTitles.com: "The stories of Caridad Pineiro always showcase her wide range of abilities. Whether the story is darkly intriguing and features one of her original paranormal beings or concerns topics faced by today's women, Ms. Pineiro deftly handles the subject and captivates readers with her storytelling ability. . . . With the past characters being just as delightful as in earlier books, plus the appealing storyline for Sylvia's mother, there is continuously a situation to rivet the imagination of the reader. SOUTH BEACH CHICAS CATCH THEIR MAN speaks to women everywhere with its powerful story about friendship, where emotion is sincerely portrayed by the unforgettable characters."
Cataromance: "Lies, deception, romance and danger intertwine to make this story riveting at every turn, where each page adds more fuel to the already complicated lives of the hero and heroine. Caridad Pineiro knows how to create tension on numerous levels, and this gripping story showcases her gifted ability. . . With potent emotions and risky adventures, SECRET AGENT REUNION is repeatedly engaging and always mesmerizing."
Huntress Reviews: "This is an excellent addition to the Mission: Impassioned line from Silhouette Suspense. . . I recommend reading this story on a day that you need some something to lift up your spirits. This tale is very inspiring!"
Harriett Klausner: "The sequel to MORE THAN A MISSION is a wonderful SECRET AGENT REUNION romantic thriller starring two lead characters who believe love is not enough as neither believes anything the other says. Readers will appreciate this fine tale while wondering how Caridad Pineiro will redeem her heroine (anti-heroine?), whose actions led to the death of the Prince of Silvershire in the first book. That conjecture is part of the fun of a terrific suspense tale that can stand alone, but to fully savor Dani's Mission: Impassioned, read her sister's saga first."
The Monthly Contest Winners! With the summer having flown by, I'm awarding three prizes this month and here are the lucky winners! Please e-mail your postal address to cpsromance@att.net so I can send you your prize.
Congratulations to the lucky contest winners with these YahooIds: Downsideuk, Sarletletter, Kirish652003
Hope you all have a great month and be sure to visit the blog for some special contests during this month!
A week of Ghost Stories at www.caridad.com
Current mood: creative
Last week I hosted Henri, the star of The Search for the Million $$$ Ghost. We had so much fun talking about ghosts and ghost stories, that I've decided we're going to have a week long Ghost discussion and mini-contest starting on Monday, June 25!
Prizes will include autographed copies of the latest releases from Eloisa James and Lois Winston as well as an autographed copy of DEVOTION CALLS, my January release from Silhouette Nocturne!
What do you need to do to win? Starting today, June 25th, just leave a comment on one of the Ghostly Blogs at www.caridad.com/blog.
It could be just a "Hello" or your own account of a ghostly happening.
I'm back from RT and back on Romance Novel Television
Current mood: crazy
RT was a blast, but I'm glad to be back. The exciting news for today is that Part 2 of my interview is up at Romance Novel Television. You can also click on this link in case you can't see the video below.
Romance Novel TV has been so supportive and it's great that they've chosen to release this interview to coincide with my May release, BLOOD CALLS from Silhouette Nocturne. Here's a little blurb for you about BLOOD CALLS, number 6 in THE CALLING Vampire Novel series.
Her blood called to him, but for vampire Diego Rivera, Ramona Escobar's sensuality proved even more potent. He had to resist-for there could be no such thing as love for him. Five centuries ago Diego had vowed never to turn another with the bite of the undead. And though Diego knew the dark underworld of New York was no place for a human, his unslaked desire commanded that Ramona be his for one night.
But when the artist's life was threatened by a reclusive millionaire who had used Ramona's skills to build a forgery ring, Diego needed to unleash his inner demon to save her. Then he was faced with a choice-lose the woman he loved or turn her with a vampire's kiss.
REVIEWS: 5 Angels from Fallen Angel Reviews: "Having read Death Calls, Devotion Calls, and Blood Calls one after the other, I am impressed with how original each book is even though they share characters at times. Caridad Piñeiro has done a wonderful job, once again, developing believable characters in believable circumstances with unbelievable characteristics. She has allowed the reader to suspend belief and delve into her world time and time again only to see new nuances each time they visit. I am hooked. Thank you for hours of amazing reading." 5 Stars from HUNTRESS REVIEWS -- Reviewed by Detra Fitch : Author Caridad Piñeiro pumps so much life into all her characters that I almost believe they are real. Special Agent Diana Reyes, and her vampire lover, Ryder, are secondary characters in this Nocturne episode. (If you have not read their story, titled DEATH CALLS, you will still have no trouble with this book. Other secondary characters had their story told in previous titles too.) The main characters of this story, Diego and Ramona, are a perfect match for each other. I never felt the need to hit one of them on their head because of any sort of stupidity. They are both intelligent and realistic people, while also cautious when it comes to their hearts. Creating characters that I can actually care for is a special talent in authors, and therefore, I cannot recommend this title highly enough. 4 stars, Just Erotic Romance Reviews: "In addition to being an imaginative writer, Ms. Pineiro is a daring one as well. She has created an unusual heroine in Ramona by giving her artistic passion and an ailing body that cannot keep up with her larger than life goals. Diego is a very complex character to like. The constant battle between his human and vampire self is intriguing to read. . . There is a depth in every character within this dark, steamy world struggling to keep a balance between humanity and the blood craving clan. Although it has loads of action and beautifully written scenarios, the storyline doesn't overload the senses while the reader is engrossed deeply in imagining everything." Alternative Worlds: "The vampire romance novels of Caridad Pineiro's "The Calling" Series are tastefully erotic, very action oriented and character driven. In BLOOD CALLS, number six in the series, the protagonists are afraid to love for very different reasons. Ramona, knowing time is short, is determined to live life to the fullest and meet the goal of seeing her mother cared for in a nursing home for the for the rest of her natural life. Readers will like Ramona but adore Diego whose mixed emotions make him a believable character." 5 Stars from SingleTitles: "BLOOD CALLS is an astounding mix of passionate emotions with the paranormal, resulting in a mesmerizing story of eternal love. . .The romance between Diego and Ramona is beautifully expressed, where their every thought and deed are significant in the outcome of their relationship. With the threat of danger escalating throughout the story, there is no way to put this book down until the final word is read. A gripping and satisfying story, BLOOD CALLS will pull readers into this alluring vampire world."
Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know I'm blogging this week with my friends Marta Acosta and Tempest Knight.
Drop by THE BITING EDGE today for some fun. The link is
http://www.biting-edge.blogspot.com/
On April 26th, come visit the MIDNIGHT MOON CAFE where I'll also be blogging and also having a special contest. The link is
http://midnightmooncafe.blogspot.com/
For those of you going to the RT Convention in Houston, I hope we get to meet. For those of you who can't make it this year, I'll be trying my best to give you a daily report along with some photos, so check in at my blog!
Wicked Delights with Dr. Charley Ferrer and Fruta Extrana
Current mood: creative
Wicked is vampire bites. Wicked is exploring 50 Ways to Please Your Lover. Wicked is research that takes you beneath the covers. Wicked is food that entices the senses and enhances your pleasure.
What do you think is wicked? Well, for me, one thing that was wicked was spending my Sunday with Dr. Charley Ferrer, the host of Caliente with Dr. Charley, and Giovanna and Izzy, the hosts of Fruta Extrana. The first segment we filmed featured the creators of Midnight Seduction, a vampire role playing game and lil' ol' me.
Click here to see the entire interview on Vampires from Fruta Extrana. Don't worry about the Spanish intro as the interview is in English. Also, it will take a few moments for the show to load as it is 45 minutes long.
Also, here's a little excerpt from the interview that's available at current.tv (drop by and vote for it so that it will be picked up for their main feed).
We did a number of other shows that day. The next segment was all about writing erotica and featured my friends Diana Hunter, Tara Nina and CH Admirand.
Next, I was up again talking about 50 ways to please your lover. Whoa, was that fun with fellow panelist Pam Sares (from Dark Castle Lords) and handsome cover model and former Mr. Romance, Bill Freda.
Finishing up the day was Stan Licariac, head chef of Havana Central. He brought lots of great Cuban food! If you're in NYC, make sure to check out one of the Havana Central restaurants. For some additional photos, please visit my blog at www.caridad.com.
I hope you enjoyed February with the ongoing blog comment contest and the big special Valentine's Day contest. Congrats to PamK and RobynL who were the lucky winners of the special contests.
This month, besides the regular monthly contest, check the blog on the Ides of March (March 15th) for another one day event including autographed books by a few different authors!
What's New with Caridad?
DEATH CALLS, December 2006, Silhouette Nocturne, was selected as the top fantasy book of 2006 by Catalina Magazine and the best Silhouette Nocturne of 2006 by Cataromance.
DEVOTION CALLS and SEX AND THE SOUTH BEACH CHICAS were also nominated as Reviewers' Choices at Cataromance.
Check out my interview at Romance Novel Television (www.romancenovel.tv)
I will be visiting with Dr. Charley Ferrer on March 18th. Information on that show has been forwarded to all of you on the e-mail loop. I hope some of you can make it to enjoy some fun talk, free gifts and wonderful food.
If you're going to be in the Houston area or attending RT, visit the blog at www.caridad and enter my special Dinner with Caridad contest. Three lucky fans will get a chance to have dinner with me at the luxurious Spindletop restaurant, Houston's only revolving dining spot!
Visit the brand new website for THE CALLING vampire novels which features a ton of new content and free reads at www.thecallingvampirenovels.com.
As always, thanks for all your support and the many wonderful e-mails I get from you! Caridad
DEVOTION CALLS – Available January 2007 In Spanish Harlem, real danger comes in nonhuman form. A night stalker haunts the barrio, feeding its insatiable hunger, craving the humanity only healer Ricardo Fernandez can give him. For Ricardo is cursed with the ability to heal, and hurt, by touch--a talent he hides behind the practice of Santeria.
Sara Martinez knows there's no such thing as faith healing, until Ricardo's gifts become her last hope. And Ricardo's passion becomes something she can't live without.
But when the night stalker uses Sara as bait, Ricardo must choose between two evils: lose the woman he loves or lose himself to the darkness of his powers.
REVIEWS FOR DEVOTION CALLS 4 Stars RT BookClub: "A thrilling installment . . . (a) breathlessly suspenseful and sensual love story." The Best Reviews: "Caridad Pinero is one author readers can consistently rely on to provide a fantastic paranormal romance. The star- crossed lovers are so very much alike, both fear opening their hearts though their reasons differ; she because she does not want it broken again while he is his afraid of rejection. The support cast include vampires and humans with everyone aware of Ricardo, a beacon of light for the unnatural to devour." Cataromance.com:" a mesmerizing story which is suspenseful yet overflowing with emotionally charged scenes. . . DEVOTION CALLS is a remarkable story with strong characterization and an original plot filled with unforeseen twists." Wereallydig.com: "If you like the dark side then don't miss Ms. Pineiro's "The Calling" series. This latest book has just as much going for it as the rest. Blending the dark side of humanity (and other creatures) with that little bit of light to keep you interested is why you won't want to miss this book. 'Devotion Calls' has that spark we look for in paranormal romances." Fallen Angel Reviews:" With an intriguing story, Caridad Piñeiro pulls us back into The Calling series. . . Ricardo and Sara were a wonderful couple that are so well written that you could picture them right from the beginning of the book. Mix in the paranormal and you have a recipe for success that I will reread over and over again."
DESIRE CALLS Available April 2007 DESIRE CALLS is a first for me — a free novella at Eharlequin.com. DESIRE CALLS was a blast to write since I had two wonderful characters to work with — Stacia and Blake. Stacia is a two-thousand year old vampiress who we first met in DEATH CALLS. I hope that I will get to write a full story about this complex creature in a future novel. Blake is a sexy Billy Idol clone who first showed us he could be a hero in TEMPTATION CALLS. Like Stacia, I hope Blake will get his own novel and be reunited with his first love — Meghan Thomas from TEMPTATION CALLS.
BLOOD CALLS Available May 2007 BLOOD CALLS brings back a favorite vampire that so many of you have asked about – Diego! Diego Rivera lost his life during the Spanish Inquisition, but when he is saved by becoming a vampire, he swears to become a better man. Ramona Escobar is a promising young artist who is struggling with a disease that is slowly robbing her of life. Ramona unwittingly becomes involved in an art fraud and when her life is threatened, handsome art gallery owner Diego Rivera comes to her aid. Will love help Diego find a way to deal with Ramona's betrayal and his own secrets, or is it the call of her blood that is tempting him to put the bite on her?
This Month's Contest Winner!
The winner of the regular monthly contest is: YAHOO ID: prarieladysgroup
If you're a contest winner, please e-mail me at caridadpineiro@gmail.com with a postal address so that I can mail you your prizes!
To subscribe to my monthly contest, send an e-mail to caridadpineiro-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
RECENT AND UPCOMING RELEASES: DEATH CALLS, Dec 2006, Silhouette Nocturne DEVOTION CALLS, Jan 2007, Silhouette Nocturne DESIRE CALLS, Apr 2007, Free Novella at eharlequin.com BLOOD CALLS, May 2007, Silhouette Nocturne SECRET AGENT REUNION, Aug 2007, Silhouette Romantic Suspense SOUTH BEACH CHICAS CATCH THEIR MAN, Sep 2007, Downtown Press MOON FEVER with Maggie Shayne, Susan Sizemore, Lori Handeland and me!, Oct 2007, Pocket Books
For more information on Caridad, please visit www.caridad.com
Special Guest Blogger, Marcela Landres, Editorial Consultant
Current mood: cheerful
Earlier in the year, the NJ Romance Writers had Marcela Landres do a workshop and as always, Marcela gave us some great points on improving our work.
Well, Marcela is going to be a guest blogger all next week at www.caridad.com! Marcela will be discussing commercial women's fiction: what's in, what has-been, and what's on the horizon.
So mark your calendars for the week of February 26 (Monday) through Friday March 2. Drop by and chat with Marcela!
Here's a little bit more on Marcela: Marcela Landres is an Editorial Consultant who was formerly an editor at Simon & Schuster and is the creator of Latinidad, which was chosen as one of the 101 Best Web Sites for Writers by Writer's Digest Magazine. A member of the Women's Media Group, she has acted as a judge for the PEN/Beyond Margins Award and speaks frequently for organizations such as the Romance Writers of America.
Marcela Landres Editorial Consultant Marcelalandres@yahoo.com http://www.marcelalandres.com/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/marcelalandres/ Writer's Digest 101 Best Web Sites for Writers
Win a dinner with Caridad Pineiro in Houston!
Current mood: crazy
Post a comment on the Special Dinner with RT blog before midnight EST on April 15th and you could be one of three lucky fans who gets to share a marvelous dinner with Caridad and some special fans!
Dinner will be on April 25th at the Spindletop restaurant, conveniently located at the Houston Hyatt Regency hotel. (The contest does not include transportation to Houston). Anyone who will either be at the RT Booklovers Convention or who will be in the Houston area is invited to enter the contest.
The Spindletop is Houston's only revolving rooftop restaurant and boasts an amazing menu and views that you can check out here!
Choose from a variety of luscious steak and seafood dishes and scrumptious desserts while you get a chance to talk with Caridad about her writing and anything else that interests you!
Special Valentine's Day Contest and Some Exciting News!
DON'T MISS MY SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DAY BLOG!
To celebrate Valentine's Day, I asked some of my friends to fill in the following blanks: Love is . . . Sexy is . . .
I will post their answers tomorrow on my special Valentine's Day blog! Anyone who posts a comment tomorrow on this special blog will be eligible to win this special prize:
Box of Ferrer Rocher Candy and a Victoria's Secret purse with perfumes and lotions from Caridad. Cover flats and other goodies. Sensual Massage Oil from Lisa Renee Jones Autographed copies of the following books: SEX AND THE SOUTH BEACH CHICAS by Caridad Pineiro EYE OF THE STORM by Dee Davis INFERNO by Vivi Anna MEMORIES AFTER MIDNIGHT by Linda Wisdom SILENT MEMORIES by Pat White THE LATINA KAMA SUTRA by Dr. Charley Ferrer MARRIAGE BY DESIGN by Lynn Michaels
Some more exciting news for you all! First, the wonderful people at Romance Novel television filmed me at a recent book signing and then came to my office for an interview. I will be sure to let you know when you can see this, but in the meantime, check out a wonderful channel dedicated totally to romance novels!
To see some pictures from the signing that was filmed as well as some other recent events, please visit the photo gallery at www.caridad.com
Here's some info on Romance Novel Television:
Romance Novel Television at romancenovel.tv – TV for romance booklovers.
It's the place to connect with your favorite authors. Every week romancenovel.tv features exclusive on-camera interviews, behind-the-pages stories, and special features all dedicated to romance novels. New videos daily, contests and giveaways.
ROMANCE NOVEL TELEVISION launches tomorrow, February 14th! Don't Miss it!
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Romance Novel TV has been so supportive and it's great that they've chosen to release this interview to coincide with my May release, 
REVIEWS FOR DEVOTION CALLS
BLOOD CALLS Available May 2007
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Earlier in the year, the NJ Romance Writers had Marcela Landres do a workshop and as always, Marcela gave us some great points on improving our work.