I just checked out Michelle M. Pillow’s website and came across the coolest thing. It is radio blogging. But not just any radio.
It is radio all about paranormal romance!! Yes, Finally:) The gods have listened to me and answered my prayers. (Just kidding- Maybe not)

Still you have got to check this out.

Go to Raven Radio Nights

Every Wed 11PM-12AM EST!

Raven Radio centers around two paranormal romance authors, Michelle M. Pillow and Mandy M. Roth. They talk a little about everything and a lot about nothing with NY Times and USA Today Bestselling authors as well as those wonderfully talented authors soon to be there. *wink* They also interview paranormal and other experts, discuss industry, their books, life, bring in guest authors, readers, and the kitchen sink if one of them is strong enough to lift it.

Reviewer: Tara Renee

Heat Level: 4 lips

Rating: 1 hot pepper

website: TwoLipsReviews.com

Dark Waters kept me glued to its pages until I had finished the book. I just couldn’t put it down! Gabriella Hewitt does a wonderful job creating suspense and drama at every turn and couples with amazing characters. I loved Rico and Frankie, finding them perfect compliments to each other. With a healthy dose of passion thrown in, Dark Waters is a suspenseful story you won’t want to miss!

We;ll this was last year but hey better late than never. The pictures are finally up for the RWA Golden Apple ‘07 Awards.

It was a blast because I got to give a shout out to my girls Caridad Pinerio and Stacy Agdern. They both received awards. Here are some of the pictures.

NJRWA member Tara Nina and author Gabriella Hewitt (One half of the dynamic dou - Sasha Tomaszycki)

Author Caridad Pinero and Mavis Allen, Senior Editor for Harlequin’s Kamani Press.

RWA/NYC members Leanna Renee Hieber and Katrina Tipton (aka Isabo Kelly), with bookseller Stacy Agdern

Pictured (left to right): Editor of the Year - John Scognamiglio, Lifetime Achievement - Wendy Corsi Staub, Publisher of the Year - Dorchester Publishing CEO John Prebich, RWA/NYC President - Elizabeth K. Mahon, Author of the Year - Caridad Pinero, Bookseller of the Year - Stacy Agdern of Posman Books, Librarian of the Year Joanne Tropiano of the Nutley Library. Not Shown: Agent of the Year - Jenny Bent of Trident Media

I have to admit, I am very excited about the release of Dark Waters. But not so excited about promoting myself.
Weird, huh? Well, it isn’t rocket science but for some reason I am baffled by the process. It should be easy and I am sure I am making it more complicated than it has to be. Honestly, how hard is it to just go up to people and say, “Hey, buy my book!”?

Totally horrendous at this I am.
I’m calling all the local newspapers and they are such pros. They say mail them a copy of the book. Great! Except I don’t have any.
I go to the local bookstore and they want to know if I want a book signing. I’m like, “no thanks.” I’m afraid no one will show up.
I give out flyers but they are in black and white because color copies are a $1 a piece (both sides color). Although, I know the color looks so much better.

I’m beginning to wonder if I have what it takes to be a successful author. Then I think I took forever to write it and forever to pitch it and forever to sell it. I might as well as go the extra mile and promote it forever!

So off I go back on my soapbox with my bullhorn screaming to everyone that I have a book coming out!!!

Mark July 29th on your calendar. My first book Dark Waters will be released in trade paperback on that day. Take a look for it in your local bookstore. I’m very excited and can’t wait to have a copy finally in my hands.

49 more days to go and counting

This is Shibazukura no oka (Flower Park) in Chichibu City, Saitaima Prefecture (Japan). Beautiful, isn’t it?

USA Today and NY Times best seller Caridad Pineiro read DARK WATERS and here is what she had to say:

“DARK WATERS is a sexy and suspenseful tale with a tropical twist that will keep readers turning the pages! Rico and Frankie are wonderfully complex and intriguing characters that involve you from the first page.”

DARK WATERS will be available in print July 29th!
Available ebook now at Samhian Publishing

I’ve pulled a name out of the proverbial hat and we have a winner for the Heart of the Nile Contest.

CONGRATULATIONS Gayle from Illinois!

You win the specially designed necklace with silver Egyptian pendant of Anubis. Check your email. I’ve already sent you mail.

It’s springtime and the cherry blossoms are blooming! It’s also last days for my Heart of the Nilecontest. For rules to enter click here, see the post below or click on this link:
http://www.gabriellahewitt.com/blog/?p=298.

The last day to get your entry in is April 30th. The winner of the specially designed Anubis necklace will be announced the beginning of May. (So check back!)

Also, if you haven’t seen the rockin’ interview I gave Midnight Moon Cafe, posted April 24th, get yourself on over there and read all the stellar things I had to say.

For those of you who have read and loved Heart of the Nile, stay tuned. I’m almost done writing the second novella in this trilogy, Tears of the Nile and I think you’ll find it just as exciting as the first story, with that blend of Egyptian lore and sexy cat shifters.