Up for some fun today?!?

Are you in or near Philadelphia?

Then come to the Doubletree Hotel [237 South Broad Street, Philadelphia] today!

Saturday from 2-5:00pm at the Authors After Dark event there's a big booksigning open to the public and then, starting at 8:30, you can come into the Victorian Steampunk Ball for a $20 charge at the door.  The Olde City Sideshow are the band, there's photos, another signing, vendors, psychics and an Absinthe Party to check out as well.

A great way to spend a Saturday - hope to see you there!

Tilly Greene
Scorching romances full of twists, turns and ties.
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Do you know the Green Fairy?

Still Life with Absinthe
by Vincent Van Gogh, 1887
hanging in the Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam, The Netherlands,

In historical literature it was called "la fée verte", the "green fairy" by the French, but it's more commonly known as Absinthe. 

While the spirit originated in Switzerland, it's popularity as an alcoholic drink was achieved on the heels of French artists and writers, which helped the opposition strive to ban its consumption.  Even though it did not contain the hallucinogenic properties reported to possess, the United States took it off the shelves by 1915, but 2007 saw it once again legal.

Augusta Li and Eon DeBeaumont are hosting an Absinthe Tasting table at the Steampunk Ball in Symphony on Saturday at 9:00pm.

See you there!

Tilly Greene

Scorching romances full of twists, turns and ties.

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Bookie Time!

The Bookie Awards are unique because nominees and finalists are selected by Author After Dark attendees, which are mainly readers, authors, and bloggers.  Those folks going to AAD2011 in Philadelphia will be able to attend the first ever ceremony and also be able to nominate titles for the 2012 awards to be held in New Orleans.
The ceremony will be on Friday in the Symphony room from 12-2:00pm.

Categories are varied and if you'd like to check out the finalists, go here, otherwise, here they are in alphabetical order: 

Anthology of the Year
Author of the Year
Author Website of the Year
BDSM Short story
Biggest Friend to Romance
Best Shifter Short story

Blog of the Year
Contemporary Short story
Cross Genre Novel
Debut Author
Demon Novel
Demon Short story
E book only Novel
E Book only Short story
Erotic Romance Novel
Erotic Short story
Erotica Novel
Fantasy Novel
Fantasy Short story
Historical Romance Novel
Lifetime Achievement Award
GLBT: M/M Novel
MC/IR Novel
Most Accessible Author
Online Community of the Year
Paranormal Ménage
Paranormal Short story
Publisher of the Year
Reader Voted Star of Tomorrow
Romantic Suspense Novel
Scifi Novel
Series
Shifter Non Wolf Novel
Single Author anthology
Steampunk Novel
Steampunk Short story
Vampire Novel
Vampire Short story
Werewolf Novel
Western Romance Novel
Western Romance Short story

Shall be a fun time!


Tilly Greene
Scorching romances full of twists, turns and ties.
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Panels a Plenty

There are so many interesting panels/workshops for everyone - be they reader, writer, or the curious - to enjoy.

I have been trolling through the schedule and have highlighted many I want to attend and three of them are 'When Bad Covers Happen to Good Books' offered by Raelene Gorlinsky of Ellora's Cave, 'Branding' by Eliza Gayle, and 'Publishing Legalese' with Kayleigh Jamison, Caridad Pinero, Bianca D'Arc, Louise Fury and Lori Perkins.

Those are entirely different than the ones I'm going to be sitting on:  'Myth and Magic', 'BDSM', 'Food and Clothing in Romance - Details', 'Sexy Shifters', and 'Menage and More'. And there is the beauty of Authors After Dark, variation, something for everyone, however you want to put it, there's a plethora of subjects to mine.

Now, here's the thing. I know what I want to hear at the panels/workshops I'm attending, but am curious what others want to hear from the ones they plan on going to.

So, here's your chance - SPILL - what's the stuff you want to come away with!

Tilly Greene
Scorching romances full of twists, turns and ties.
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The answers for Who am I?

Can't leave you hanging, wondering, so here are the answers for the Who am I? brain teasers from last week.

Tuesday - Hephaestus
Wednesday - Priapus
Thursday - Apollo
Friday - Cyclopes [specifically Brontes (thunderer), Steropes (lightning) and Arges (brightness)]

Hope you guys enjoyed and are as eager as me for the Mythos Masquerade! Remember, I'll be hosting a Greek mythology contest at dinner with a fab prize on offer.

See you all there!

Tilly Greene
Scorching romances full of twists, turns and ties.
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Mythological Messes Redux series backlist
Hephaestus Lays Down the Law [ebook/print]
Together Again? [ebook only]
Cyra's Cyclopes [ebook/print coming soon] - Nominated for an AAD Bookie Award in Fantasy short story category!
Double Punch [ebook/print] - Nominated for an AAD Bookie Award in Erotica Novel category!
Tied Up For Love [ebook/print coming soon]

Who am I? #4

We were born from Gaia [earth] and Uranus [sky] coming together. From the beginning we were big and strong, so much so, our father feared us and what we were capable of, and chose to lock us away. Eventually a relative released us to help him takeover power and we supported his endeavor. There is nothing handsome about us, but we are physically powerful, all of which encourages people still fear us by sight.

We are a primordial race with 1 being our thing but 3 of us being the most well known - who are we?

Hiya everyone!

I'm not sure, but today was the hardest to write. Fingers crossed you guys can guess from the mix of very general and tricky hints. All of this has been a fun way for me to think about the Mythos Masquerade, which I can't wait to attend.

Some of you I know, but for those I don't yet know, amongst other things, I'm a Greek mythological fiend. In fact, I have a series called Mythological Messes Redux that takes mythical characters who had a duff storyline, and write them a new one with Tease Publishing is the publisher. Now you see why I've enjoyed dropping these hints and hosting a contest [think crossword puzzle], with a fab prize during the Mythos Masquerade dinner - I love Greek mythology.

See you at the ball!

Tilly Greene
Scorching romances full of twists, turns and ties.
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Mythological Messes Redux series backlist
Hephaestus Lays Down the Law [ebook/print]
Together Again? [ebook only]
Cyra's Cyclopes [ebook/print coming soon] - Nominated for an AAD Bookie Award in Fantasy short story category!
Double Punch [ebook/print] - Nominated for an AAD Bookie Award in Erotica Novel category!
Tied Up For Love [ebook/print coming soon]

Who am I? #3

Zeus our father.  I have a twin and am considered the ideal kouros, a beardless youth. That means all those Greek statues of naked athletes you see in museums and books are based on me. I know just about everything, even how to divine the future, and continue to monitor various fields advancements such as medicine.  Something I will not stand for is competition. There is no one better than me in any field I choose to master and will dispose of all challengers as I see fit. That includes my love life. I'm not married, have children who have gone on to do great things, and play with both men and women.

Basically, I'm a smart diverse Olympian who loves both sexes, and am sometimes seen with a snake or lyre - who am I?

Hiya everyone!

Hope you're enjoying these short who's who treats because I'm definitely enjoy writing them up.  Remember, this is all to get you ready for a contest during the Mythos Masquerade dinner.

Okay, can you guess who it is above?

Think Greek!

Tilly Greene
Scorching romances full of twists, turns and ties.
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Who am I? #2

I get little respect for me or all that I do for humanity.  There is no major worship sessions for me other than an occassional ass and agriculture goods.  I'm a minor rustic god, but I'm very important.  Despite my mother - at least the one I claim today - being beauty incarnate, I'm not much to look at, but a part of me is huge, and always appreciated.  I'm a guardian, protector, and the harder I grow, the more things grow around me.

I'm an ugly god with a sarcastic and lusty attitude who never hides his most important attribute - who am I?

Hiya everyone!

It's hump day, keep that in mind when deciding who it is above. Hope you're enjoying these short who's who treats because I'm definitely enjoy writing them up. Remember, this is all to get you ready for a contest during the Mythos Masquerade dinner.

Okay, can you guess who it is above?

Tilly Greene
Scorching romances full of twists, turns and ties.
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Who am I? #1

While I don't have a birth certificate, I consider Zeus and Hera my parents, and am a god. While mother and father are both hot tempered, I'm much more calm, peaceful, and think before I act. I'm not an immortal who sits around and looks pretty, far from the latter. Despite my physical limitation, hard labor is how I spend my time, and I do it very well.  Many of my bretheren request my expertise.  My work keeps me fit and yet my gorgeous wife strays.

So, I'm an Olympian that isn't perfect, but am married to beauty - who am I?

Hiya everyone!

I am so excited Authors After Dark in Philly is just around the corner!  Stella has given me a thumbs up to host a contest [think crossword puzzle], with a fab prize during the Mythos Masquerade dinner and thought I'd start getting your heads in the game.

Can you guess who it is above?

I'll give you a hint for the contest:  Greek mythology

Tilly Greene
Scorching romances full of twists, turns and ties.
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UPDATE:  My mistake!  I accidently deleted the posting, but it's back - sorry :-)

5 reasons why I love going to AAD

Oh man, there are a multitude of reasons why I love going to AAD, but I think I'll give you five to get you started, and then you can discover the joy that is Authors After Dark for yourself.

Charity Raffles—there are always so many fabulous bags/baskets to try and win, I don’t even think how I’d get it home if I won them.

Panels—are relevant, interesting, informative, and a great exchange of ideas and insights between readers and writers.

Parties—always unique and a total blast, plus panels don’t start too early the next day you can’t enjoy the evening stuff to the wee hours.

People—a pleasure to meet new folks and old friends, and then there's those I get to meet in person who otherwise I only get a chance to talk to online.

And, last but not least, I eat—the food is always light and very edible for me, the pickiest of the picky.

All this and so much more is why I'm eager for Authors After Dark in Philadelphia, and already have New Orleans on my schedule.  See you all there and be sure to bring your camera - there's always exciting stuff happening at AAD!

Tilly Greene
WARNING! Red hot romances ahead!
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