"Bitten & Smitten"

[CMK1887]

Author-Signed Bitten & Smitten Novel Giveaway

Michelle Rowen (also known as the forum's Callisto) has recently had her first novel published by Warner books! It's a comedic vampire romance novel called Bitten & Smitten, and it is similar in tone to Buffy (since it's Michelle's favorite show of all time and Joss Whedon is her idol). The novel has received a lot of praise, including such reviews as:

Rowen hits the nail (or is it the stake?) on the head with her feisty debut novel…a true modern girl’s guide to (vampire) life.
-- Publishers Weekly

Droll wit and wacky humor meet vampire mythology in Rowen's fun and clever debut. One thing is certain, this novel is bound to appeal to those who like their romance a little offbeat and definitely humorous. Keep an eye on this new discovery!
-- Romantic Times BOOKclub

A saucy, witty read filled with spicy romance and dry humor. Vampires go chick-lit and this tale makes for a delightful and humorous read. If you enjoy a light-hearted read with a touch of paranormal, this is definitely one to add to your paranormal shelf!
-- ParanormalRomanceWriters.com

BITTEN & SMITTEN is a terrific vampiric chick lit tale filled with biting humor.
-- Harriet Klausner

A charming, hilarious book! I'm insanely jealous I didn't write it.
-- MaryJanice Davidson, New York Times bestselling author

I'm very excited to announce that Michelle has graciously donated two signed copies of her novel to the forum for a giveaway (a big thanks to her for doing so)! If you'd like to enter for a chance to win of them, please click "here" and send the following information:

Full Name
Shipping Address
E-mail Address

Entries will stop being taken on February 11, 2006 at 11:59pm (eastern time). The winning members will be announced a few days after.

Also, please take some time to visit www.michellerowen.com! You can find out more information on Bitten & Smitten, as well as other writings by Michelle. You can even read a few chapters of Bitten & Smitten to see if you like it!

Again, a big thanks to Michelle for giving two BtVSFigs members each a chance to own a copy of her brand new novel! Good luck to all of the members who decide to enter!

-CMK

[The Second Evil]

I entered!! This is such a cool contest, so different from what we normally do! I have to say, I am very intrigued. Even If I don't win I'll have to get this book somehow Thank you so much CMK and Michelle for doing this!

[a dusty pile x]

Ooh, I remember when I first joined she mentioned this (I think it was her...), so I'm entering. I do think I said I would buy it when it came out.

[BuffyFanOne]

This is so funny.
I was at the book store the other day and I saw this in with the new Chic Lit books and I thought it sounded really good!
I added it to my must-read list!
I thought to myself...this author has to be a Buffy fan! Little did I know that I have talked to the author beofre!
How fun! I will definately be entering!

I wonder if this book would be ok for a 13 year old?
My little cousin loves reading and she likes things with vampires and wizards and such.

[abcfan]

Great Contest! Even if I don't win I'm hoping it will be released in the UK. Thank you Mods and thanks also to Michelle.

[callisto]

Thanks very much to Chad and the BTVS Figs board for setting this up!!

buffyfanone: it is classified a "paranormal romance", though it is mostly a few kissing scenes. Nothing explicit, so I'd say a thirteen year old could definitely read it. Then again, when I was thirteen I was reading Jackie Collins!

And just so you know, even though I don't post much anymore, I still lurk around here to see what's going on in the Buffy merchandise world. So happy to see the board is hugely popular!

Buffy forever!!!

Michelle ;D

[Alyrenee]

oh goodie..though i am going to order one right now anyways!

-Aly

[Sammie]

Ooh YAY, sounds like a great read! I'm gonna enter!

Michelle, is your book also gonna be released in Europe?

[ShiveringMelody]

Well I've entered.......if I don't win I still plan to buy a copy later down the line as I have actually been looking forward to this since I came across Miss Rowen's site a while back and emailed her about publishing. Any who...good luck to everyone!

[callisto]

Sammie... it will probably be available in-store in Europe, but it might be one of those things where it takes a while. However, I do know that it is offered on the country specific Amazon sites, such as amazon.co.uk, amazon.de, etc.

[Chosen Prophecy]

yay!
I entered and even if I don't win be sure that I will buy my sister and I a copy!!! good luck and I hope it sells very well!

[Justhad]

Thanks Michelle! I love vampire novels and romance novels - so I cannot wait to read this! I'll be ordering it asap!!

[Lior Knight]

Awesome! Way to go, Michelle!! ;D

[BuffyLover]

Congrats Callisto! As an aspiring novelist I am insanely jealous! I think I asked you this a long time ago, but how did you get it published?

[DanMan]

Congrats on having it published! That must be so exciting for you. Heck, it's exciting for me!

[BuffyFanOne]

callisto said:

buffyfanone: it is classified a "paranormal romance", though it is mostly a few kissing scenes. Nothing explicit, so I'd say a thirteen year old could definitely read it. Then again, when I was thirteen I was reading Jackie Collins!

Welcome back to the forum!
Your absence has been noticed and you have been missed!

Thanks for clearing things up about the romantic content!
Now I will definitely be buying 2 copies! One for me and one for my cousin!
I am sure I will love it and I will post a rave review on every web site I post at!

Out of curiosity, how many pages is it?

Thanks
-Jon

[a dusty pile x]

400 pages.

[buffyville]

I am excited about this contest, I Love contests!! I entered!

I will buy the book if I dont win, so either way I cant wait to read it!

-Val

[Spikerific]

I came upon it at the bookstore as well and it looked so good! For sure if i dont win it i will be buying it as well!

[Thorn Of Deucalion]

cool , how nice of you .