for COLD SIGHT!!!
My next Leslie Parrish book will be showing up in stores at the end of this month, and I am SO excited!
First, because I love this book. But also because I love this series–and I REALLY want to write more of them! I honestly wasn’t sure about the whole “paranormal” thing when I decided to write this book, but I can tell you I am really glad I gave it a shot and made it my own. There are no vampires or werewolves, no time travelers or creatures from another world. Just a few otherwise normal people who have some really unusual abilities.
Take Aidan McConnell, the hero of COLD SIGHT. He’s a psychic…but his gift is a somewhat unreliable one. It’s not like asking a mental question and getting clear-cut answers…he gets hit with all kinds of sensory input and has to figure out what it means. For instance, when a girl who once waited on him at a local restaurant goes missing, he is suddenly bombarded with the reek of rotting gingerbread…because the girl’s kidnapper is reading her a twisted, deviant version of Hansel & Gretel.
Let me say right up front–while it’s sexy and romantic and has some deeply emotional elements, this book is not all light and roses. Of course, if you read the Black CATs books, I know you’re already aware of that. However, even romantic-thriller fans have been surprised by some of the places COLD SIGHT goes…including a Plotmonkeys regular. (I DO understand Stacey — and still love you!) I think it’s more romantic and sexy than any of the Black CATs books, but it’s also sad. A little heartbreaking, in fact. I cried when I wrote it, and I don’t doubt it’ll bring tears to those who read it…but hopefully that’s okay. The best fiction, in my opinion, is that which evokes a strong emotional reaction in the reader. And I think I accomplished that in this book…I hope so, anyway!
I have just put together a book trailer for COLD SIGHT, which I’m posting below. I think it turned out pretty well. (I told Bruce that if this writing thing doesn’t pan out, I might have to just start a company making trailers for other writers!) Anyway, I hope you’ll check it out. I hope you’ll pre-order the book, and I REALLY hope you’ll read it!
In the meantime, to help me get the word out about this book, I am looking for book bloggers/reviewers who might be interested in checking it out. I will have my author copies within the next week or so and am willing to send out FIVE copies to five different reviewer/bloggers. There’s only one condition: I ask that you review it during the first two weeks of its release. IE: Somewhere between June 29-July 13! That’s it. Like it or hate it, shred it or rave about it, that’s not my call. I only ask that you talk about it. Okay? Just leave a comment below, mentioning where you review and/or blog, and I’ll pick five random winners tomorrow.
Oh…and one more thing. I’m very excited to announce that NAL-Signet has chosen COLD SIGHT to be the featured paranormal title for July on Penguin’s paranormal romance website. I wrote a brand-new, EXCLUSIVE prequel to this story, which will appear on that site, and only there, in July. I’ll be posting a link a little closer in. It was a pretty interesting project–getting to go back to before this book ever began and work with characters who hadn’t yet been molded into the people they became in COLD SIGHT. A great writer’s exercise, that’s for sure!
Anyway, here’s the trailer…hope you enjoy!
Leslie Kelly used to say she wanted to be a doctor when she grew up, but then she discovered Nancy Drew books. Being a flashlight-under-the-covers-nose-in-book reader throughout her childhood, she couldn’t think of anything else she’d rather do as an adult than continue to lose herself in fictional stories. Her real life marriage of 20 years to the man of her dreams is a constant reinforcement that happily-ever-afters really can happen…and that they’re worth writing about. Living in Maryland, Leslie spends her non-writing time laughing a lot with the above-mentioned romance hero and their three daughters. Though an author of more than thirty sexy, contemporary comedies, she has recently branched out to write dark romantic suspense under the pseudonym Leslie Parrish.
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{{{{hugs}}}} Leslie! I love you too LOL. Yes readers, this is an extremely, extremely emotional book, so be prepared for that. I haven’t finished it yet, but what I have read I’ve (mostly) LOVED. It’s very intense and dark, and without giving anything away, I’m at a place where I was left completely heartbroken. I know I need to keep reading, so I will, because I know Leslie is an amazing writer and will make it work. Writers get us to feel, even if we don’t always agree with the direction they’ve taken. It just might take me a few days to be ready for that.
That being said, I highly recommend Cold Sight. It is amazing.
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Now I know what you were talking about on FB. I feel your pain chica.
Peace and love,
Paula R.
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Thanks Stacy..I so “get” having to be in the right place to read a book. I don’t know if anybody else remembers her, but my favorite “grand dame” romance writer was Laurie McBain, who was big back when Kathleen Woodiwiss was in her heyday.
McBain had this amazing ability to rip my heart out with every book. The love stories and romances were wonderful, but invariably, some character I utterly ADORED would die. I cursed her through my tears…but absolutely could not miss one of her books.
PS: Sorry I misspelled your name. I guess I was channelling Stacey Rhodes (from Fade to Black…lol!)
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That’s great Leslie!! Only a few more weeks…..
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Your post had me wanting to read the book and then I watched the trailer. Wow! Went right to Amazon and added it to my cart. Also ordered the Black CATS series. Don’t know how I missed those…
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Congratulations! I can feel the excitement in your voice through the Internet! Love the trailer. I was thinking about your cover the other day. It is so fabulous, one of the best covers I’ve ever seen. I can’t wait to read this book.
Hip Hip Hooray!!
Cher
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Thanks Cher! I just love that man’s eyes!
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Oooh, oooh ooooh! I’d love to review it! I adored the Black CAT trilogy and have been waiting with baited breath for this one. Congrats!!!
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oooh…..that’s a great trailer….
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The book sounds really good and loved the trailer you did, nice job. I would love to have the opportunity to review it for you. My SIL has been blogging for a few years now and has finally got me hooked so I have joined her and am loving it.
heathersfavebooks . blogspot . com
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The trailer is great, really hooks you in.
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Love the trailer! You did a great job on it ! I’m still in the early stages of
reading paranormals, I resisted them for a good long while but I do want
to try this book! Best wishes for a great series!
Pat Cochran
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Ardie, if you have somewhere you could talk about it, I’d be happy to send you one of these 5!
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I don’t have a blog, but I sure could hit amazon and border’s reader’s comments.
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I can’t wait until your book, Cold Sight, is available. Count on me ordering mine. What are the chances of doing a book club reading for Cold Sight? Just a thought:-)
Talina
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I wish I had a blog…. loved the trailer!
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Cold Sight is awesome! Dark and twisty at times, and very emotional at other times(Stacy I promise you will love how it all plays out). Yes I had to read something light after it, and I even cried quite a bit during certain parts of the book, but so worth it in the end. I love your new series Leslie. You know I’m still hoping for more Black CAT books, but have to say this new series has me totally hooked.
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Thankyouthankyouthankyou Liza!
I really hope others agree. Kind of make-or-break time for Leslie Parrish, I’m afraid!
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Leslie, loved the trailer (well, most of it!!). If you remember, I had reservations about your Black Cats series but was thoroughly hooked on them. You are so talented that I can’t wait to read Cold Sight. Great cover, Aiden looks like one of the “dark & dangerous” types that I seem drawn to!!
I’ll be looking for this one to hit the bookshelves.
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Thanks Donna–I do remember that! Honestly, Cold Sight is probably more upsetting than the Black CATs books, but it’s not as violent. Not as many on-the-page deaths, it’s a big more psychological, I’d say.
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Hey Les, I am looking forward to reading this one. You know how I feel about books that grab you on the emotional level. That’s part of the reason why I LOVE your books. You make me laugh, cry, get really ticked off, and fall in love. I do love the trailer, and Vonnie, a sista…love it.
Peace and love,
Paula R.
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Paula, Vonnie is one of my favorite characters ever. I just loved her strength and her will to live.
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Leslie, is it ok if I place your book trailer on my blog and a blurb? I would love to help spread the word for you.
Talina
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That would be awesome Talina, thank you very much!
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PS: Talina, if you have a blog, do you want one of the review copies I’m giving away? (Wasn’t sure if it’s a review blog or not!)
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Leslie, I would love to write a review for your book, but unfortunately my blog is not a review blog. However, I could help spread the word by placing your book trailer and blurb on my blog and on my facebook. I could do the same for my twitter. Would this be okay?
~Talina
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I was fine until you used that creepy Burger King King picture. God he’s creepy.
I wish I was still blogging but I had to quit because of my contract with work- my work becomes their property. Which sucks because i really liked doing it.
I can’t wait for the new one. It’s too bad it comes out after we get back from vacation. Oh, well.
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Leslie, So sorry, this genre isn’t for me, but, am hoping it does well for you, & was impressed w/the trailer.
Good thoughts to your sister out my way, & hope that she gets well very soon.
Patricia
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I am waiting for this book. I don’t blog except here so I am already jealous of the winners.
Bruce ignore her other job statement. We all know it is just pre release jitters.
Leslie each of your last books just kept getting better. I have no reason to believe this won’t follow in the same direction.
Now picture Zoey/Snoopy sitting at a little round table cloth covered table. Magic crystal ball glowing with predictions of great sales of COLD SIGHT!
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Hi Leslie Cold Sight sounds awesome .I love paranormal romance I post reviews about books Ir ead on goodreads.com, and in an email group I belong to called Ravens Happy Hour.Would be willing to post my review anywhere you like
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Just paid a quick visit to catch up on the latest. Need to get to bed. LOL
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The Black CATS books were great. You really should read them. I read the first one and then was standing and waiting for my mailman for the others, very impatiently. LOL I also watched the trailer and read Leslie and Stacey’s reviews and can absolutely not wait for this book. I was a little skeptical at first because paranormal are not my favorite, but I am willing to give this one a try. I can’t wait. I am also a Goodreads reviewer and an Amazon.com reviewer. I will help get the word out, starting with putting it on my Too Read for June 2010 list.
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Leslie, I posted your book trailer and blurb on my blog. Here is the link if you would like to see. http://overtheclothesline.blogspot.com/
I already have my book pre-ordered for my nook on June 6th. four more days to go!!!
Good luck!!!
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OPPPSSS…July 6th!!!My bad
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Love the premise for this book. As Melanie said we review books and would love to read and review this one also. I just posted a blurb about it over on our site.
Here is the link http://heathersfavebooks.blogspot.com/2010/06/cold-sight-preview.html
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Okay, as soon as I get my author copies (which should be in a week or so) I’ll send them off to:
Melanie, Comment # 8
Wanda Flanagan # 21
Michelle Smith, Comment # 23
Talina Perkins, Comment # 17
Ardie, Comment # 11
Please send me your snail mail addies, author @ lesliekelly . com (no spaces) so I can get the books out to you asap.
Thanks all, I really appreciate the positive feedback and, as always, the amazing jungle enthusiasm!!