COVER REVEAL, FUN, AND PRIZES!

UPDATE:  A.C. won the $10 Gift Card...please email me so I can send it. Congrats!


Hey gang, how the heck are ya? I am way happy to see you all here today, and I’m just bursting with excitement to reveal the cover for my new release.

So, I agonized last night over whether I should reveal it right off the bat, wait until midday to reveal, or wait until evening. But, just like Christmas…I cannot wait. It’s just not in me. I once was so determined to get an early peek at my presents under the tree that I snuck around and unwrapped a couple of them, peeked, and re-wrapped them so no one would know.

But I knew.

And come Christmas morning, there were no big surprises.  It was so awful that I never did it again. Worst Christmas ever!!!

But it ain’t Christmas and I ain’t thirteen any more.  LOL

So…now that we’ve established it’s Christmas morning and it’s time to reveal my secret…(work with me here, okay?)…

Woo Hoo…it’s cover reveal time!

Burnin’ It Down is book two in The Dallas Bradshaws Series. It comes out a week from today…January 17^th…and will be featured as part of Paige Tyler’s Dallas Fire & Rescue launch.   It’s an Amazon exclusive, so there is only one place you’ll be able to find it. So, mark your calendars for next Friday and BE THERE, or be square. Don't miss out on this story about a female fire fighter and a sexy Dallas rancher.

And while you’re in your Amazon account, you might want to also pick up book one, Barn Burner, so you don’t miss a moment of the fun and flames sparking around The Dallas Bradshaws.  😊Just sayin…

And while we are on the subject of book covers, ain't that a smokin' HOT hero? Ya gotta check out his other shots over at his website...the Vikkas Zone.

Now, don’t think for a second that we’re done, now that the reveal is complete. Today is going to be full of fun and games, pics of hot guys and weird motorcycles, and whatever the hell else I can dream up. Here’s what you need to do…head on over to the Dallas Fire & Rescue Kindle World party page where my shenanigans will be going on all day long.  I’ll be posting blurbs, quotes, extracts, contests where you can win prizes and free books, and whatever the hell else I can dream up.  LOL  (Sensing a theme here?) 

The posts will be going up throughout the day and I’ll be around to chit chat until the end. Some contests will only be open for a short time, while others may remain open until the ice statue melts. So stop back often to check out the latest posts. And don’t forget to read the blurbs, extracts, and quotes, because there will be questions later… worth prizes.

And to kick things off, let’s have a contest right here and now. For a chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card, leave a comment here telling me what kind of dog is on the cover of One Dog Too Many. The winner will be drawn from the comments containing the correct answer tomorrow (Saturday 1/13) at 3pm EST and posted here. 

(Hint…cheating and peeking is absolutely allowed!)

Don’t forget…after you’ve posted your answer here, hop over to the Dallas Fire & Rescue party page and check out the contests there.

That’s my story, fun and frivolous, and I’m stickin’ to it.  Hang on tight now, ‘cuz we’re gonna go real, real fast!

Hugs.

Love ya,

Kayce

FRIENDS, COVER MODELS, BOOZE, AND FUN!

Hey gang, how ya'all be?  Doing wonderful here.  I'm in Atlanta at the RT Booklovers Convention, and working damn hard.  We hit the ground running on Monday and have barely drawn a quiet breath since, but it's been a great convention so far--lots of fun stuff to do, fun people to do it with, good food, and of course, great booze.

So I'm going to keep this post short and rather than bore you with lots of description, I'll dazzle you with some terrific pics.  This one is the crew having dinner and drinks at the local brewery.  It was fabulous!  Lexi's handsome hubby is our forward scout.  While we were off playing games and chatting up cover models all day, he had his nose to the grindstone checking out the local pubs in an attempt to find us the perfect watering hole for the end of the day.  Bob, you done yourself proud with this one!

This next one is sort of an update.  Remember the interview I did with Vikkas Bhardwaj...cover model extraordinaire...a few weeks ago?  Yeah, you know you do...don't lie to me...I have a counter...I can see how many of you peeked at that interview!  Well, Vikkas was featured at the Butterscotch & Chocolate party yesterday afternoon, which was a tremendous success.  Here's a quick video of just some of the fun that was had at that party.  WOW...what a blast!




Vikkas In A Towel    





Well, thanks to Vikkas for some fun and fabulous moments at the Butterscotch & Chocolate party, thanks to Bob for the perfect dinner location, and thanks to all of you for stopping by.  Stay tuned for more from RT!

Updating with another pic...this is breakfast this morning with author Cheyenne McCray and readers Jennifer Hammond Lucas and Tammy Duty.

That's my story, quick and quirky, and I'm stickin' to it.  Hang on tight now, 'cuz we're gonna go real, real fast!

Love ya,

Kayce

Interview With Vikkas Bhardwaj.

Yeah, Baby!  

Well, folks, we have a special treat for ya’all today.  We have an interview with HOT-HOT-HOT cover model, Vikkas Bhardwaj.  Not only is Vikkas hotter than a chili pepper, he’s one of the nicest guys on the planet.  So settle in for a very interesting read about a very interesting person.  Enjoy!

Kayce Lassiter:  What is the one most important thing you would have us know about you? 

Vikkas Bhardwaj:  I am a spiritual yogi on this earth plane to learn and to teach. I value even a drop of water, as traveling the world I have seen the best of the places and the worst. I always preach “do not waste food”, as there are people in the world who would die to get a lof of bread.  So, be kind and dont waste.  Take it back it home, but don't throw away food. I have always been a dreamer. That is why I left for bombay, to pursue acting and modelling without knowing anyone.  I did 2 films as the main lead, and have been modelling since—12 years now. I love to love everyone. Without love, we have nothing. Hatred will get you hatred, from everywhere, and love will get you love, from all over the place.  I do follow the laws of attraction. 

I understand you have been in some Bollywood movies.  What are the titles, and where can we find them? 

Vikkas:  As you know, Bollywood is the biggest film industry in the universe. You have Mr. Steven Spielberg and Brad Pitt, who often visit Bombay.

The first film I did was called CLASSIC DANCE OF LOVE....CLICK HERE to link to it.       

To catch more videos and behind the scene videos, kindly go to youtube.com and type in “Vikkaszone”.

How did you land your first Bollywood role? 

Vikkas:  This was definitely an accident. I was modelling with an actress for a calendar. The photographer told me to meet this film agent who does big films. So I called him, and met him. He told me to come tomorrow and meet him at the producer’s office at 11 am sharp, clean shaven. So i did.

As I walked in and met Mr. B. Subhash Ji, he smiled and said, ”He looks like my hero of the film.” 

My manager said, “Sir, sign him.”

He gave me few lines to read and told me to come prepared tomorrow.  And so i did. After my first read, he decided I was it and signed me for the film. Next thing you know, I was flying to Mauritius with the stars to shoot for 2 weeks. It is an experience I can't explain. 

What was the most challenging or exciting thing about your Bollywood projects?

Vikkas:  The hardest thing they had me do was in a swimming pool. The heroine is in the pool, and I’m suppose to come underwater and surprise her from beneath, meaning I had to be underwater. Well, those who know me know I can't swim. It took 1 hour for the trainer to teach me the basics, as I was not told I had to go undewater—it was decided last minute. So, after an hour, God knows how I held my breath and came up and surprised her. On camera it looks so clean, but i don’t know how I did that scene.

How did you get started in modeling?

Vikkas:  I started modeling 12 years ago, in Bombay. I did magazine covers, runways, billboards, and shot for music videos. The person who launched me in the fashion industry, and with whom I traveled the world for fashion shows, was Mr. Hemant Trivedi.

What part of modeling do you enjoy most?

Vikkas:  I love to wear all different kinds of clothing, and body language is most important when you model. Just emoting in front of the camera, I love it. 

What part of modeling do you enjoy least?

Vikkas:  When I have to go on a strict diet for 40 days before a major shoot. I cut all carbs, no rice, no roti, no flour, no bread...I survive on chicken, water, grilled fish, veggies, and yes once a week I’m allowed to cheat.

What is the funniest or most embarrassing thing that has happened to you at a photo shoot or on a Bollywood set?

Vikkas:  The funniest part was the first day of shooting on the set where they filmed me kissing the heroine for the first time. Can you imagine?  First day, first day of knowing her, first kiss, and first shot of the film. We both were nervous, but it went smooth. I heard chuckles from the crew, but hey, it's a job and we did it perfectly.

What is the most beautiful or exotic location where you have modeled or filmed?

Vikkas:  We shot in Rajasthan for a brand clothing store which is quite famous in India. We shot at exotic locations of the red forts, huge giant warrior types of forts all over Rajasthan, with peacocks running on the side and coming close to you while you chase them. It was definitely an exotic location.

What one thing would we be surprised to learn about you personally?

Vikkas:  I collect Christopher Reeve's pictures. I have 2 albums filled with his photographs. He has been my idol since i was 10 years old. I have always loved him as a father figure, and always will. He is my HERO. Purest form of superhero that ever existed.

What exciting project do you have coming up that we should watch for?

Vikkas:  Now, that is something you have to wait for.  Give me few months, and I promise you will not want to miss this. Please sign up for my mailing list also. Just go to my website www.vikkaszone.com  Under galleries, do sign up J

Is there anything else that you would like for us to know about you?

Vikkas:  I await to go to Sweden, Denmark, Amsterdam, and Poland. I love European countries and I also plan to visit South India, as we have the oldest temples in the world.

Just love one another, and be kind. This is something I always say.  There is plenty to go around for every human being on earth. So, never fear for anything or anyone. Do your deeds. Thank you for having me, and I absolutely treat all my authors and my fans like my extended family. Be healthy, eat healthy, and if you need any help with any sorta diet, just shoot me a message on Facebook. :-)

Thank you again.  

Vikkas

For those of you who will be at the RT Booklovers Convention in Atlanta, GA, May 2-7, look for Vikkas to be attending a number of workshops and reader parties.  (Psst...I know for a fact that Vikkas will be in attendance at the Butterscotch & Chocolate event from 4-5pm on Wed-5/3, LL2/Exhibit/Reader Level, Hanover F-G.  You will want to be in the first 100 attendees through the door!)