The chloroform wore off...

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...and the contracts were signed in blood, which apparently makes them binding. Or so says Mark. And when he's holding a plastic bag filled with mystery slime and a butcher knife, I tend to agree with everything he babbles.

So.

My name's Michele Bardsley and I write paranormal romances about vampires. I know. It's so rare to find vampires in paranormal fiction. I mean, whaddaya have to do to get some bloodsuckers into today's novels? Heh. My vamps are parents with mortal children who live in a small Oklahoma town called Broken Heart. The fifth in the series, OVER MY DEAD BODY, comes out in May 2009. (The pre-order link is on the left side ... not that I'm hinting, because really, how freaking whiny would that be?)

I'm sure as the circulation returns to my arms and my wrists feel a little less bruised (zip ties hurt, people), I'll write more. Because I have to.

Leave a comment to my Intro post, and you'll be entered to win an autographed ARC of OVER MY DEAD BODY. Winners will be chosen by Friday, the 13th. Hmm. Now why does that date sound so familiar?

Comments

Kelly Meding/Kelly Meade said…
Ooooh, Friday the 13th. Best date on the calendar. Well, next to my birthday. *g* And maybe Christmas.
February 2, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Anonymous said…
I love this series; especially since you can see the contrast between the vamps and the mortal children. What an unique take on a vampire world.
February 2, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Blakey Girl said…
o o i wanna win!! friday the 13s are lucky for me!!..i hope :)
February 2, 2009 at 5:38 PM
macbeaner said…
Friday the 13th is never a good day for me. I hope it will turn into one! :)
February 2, 2009 at 5:41 PM
Anonymous said…
Michele I just love this series and am looking forward to Over My Dead Body :)

Renee
sexysecy@yahoo.com
February 2, 2009 at 5:48 PM
~THE OPTIMISTIC PESSIMIST ~ said…
Ohhhhhhhhh Michele You know I lurves you but friday the 13th shutters........

It figures I go back to work the week that has a friday the 13th. oh my

I would love to read Over My
Dead Body early!!!
February 2, 2009 at 5:53 PM
Qwill said…
Friday the 13th is my most favorite day. No triskaidekaphobia here! I'm not so thrilled with the next day though. :)

Congrats on joining the League and I hope that your wrists heal quickly!
February 2, 2009 at 5:54 PM
Scifibookcat said…
I've been following this series from the beginning and I love your unique take on the paranormal.
February 2, 2009 at 6:02 PM
Anonymous said…
Love the cover and nice to learn about a new author to me. I hope you enjoy the league.

Toni
February 2, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Sewicked said…
If you haven't read any of her books yet, you are in for such a treat. They are funny (& Hooooot)
February 2, 2009 at 6:07 PM
Anonymous said…
Ooooooooo!!! I can't wait for the new book!! I have been hooked form book one!! Thanks for feeding my addiction!!

Denise-ScarltsMmy@aol.com
February 2, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Christina said…
Hey Babe! I love that you all are together on this site now. Don't enter me BTW, I just wanted to come show my support!
February 2, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Leslee said…
Oohhh... except for a car accident that totaled my favorite camaro, i LOVE Friday the 13th!

I'm really looking forward to this new book. I don't think I can wait until May!!
February 2, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Aggiewolf said…
Hey Michele,

Yeah another chance to get the book before i head to basic training and OCS. Sweet
February 2, 2009 at 6:34 PM
cindy said…
Hey guys..... I love friday the 13th and even better is saturday the14th.... anyway if I win this it would be great cause then I could read it while healing from hand surgery.. Does that qualify me to be in the running

Love ya Michele
Cindy Mac
February 2, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi Michele, I have the first 4 books in this series, just need the last 2 to get caught up before the next one. I would love to have it just like the rest. Paige
February 2, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Lori T said…
Welcome Michele and I am very glad that the circulation has returned to your wrists and sorry about the bruising!

I would love to be entered!
February 2, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Anonymous said…
Hey Michele,
Do I need to have a talk with someone over the zip tie things??? You know it's the Italian in me, we just love to have those "little talks". Can't wait for the new book! As far as the 13th is concerned, it's St.Anthony's number and it's all good to me. It's my favorite number.

Love ya bunches Michele,
Lynda
February 2, 2009 at 7:14 PM
donnas said…
Great post. Looking forward to reading more once the feeling comes back. I love this series and cant wait to read the new one.
February 2, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Anonymous said…
Wow! The brand spankin new League looks to be made of even more awesome-ness than before. :)

I hope you heal soon from your visit with Mark.

The new book sounds great Michelle!
February 2, 2009 at 7:43 PM
Anonymous said…
Welcome Michele!
The new book looks awesome! (:
February 2, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Mishel (P.S. I Love Books) said…
Sad to say I'm new to the series and to you Michele. But they sound great! I'll be looking into them definitely (=
February 2, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Anonymous said…
Loved the first 4 in the set, I was looking for Cupid, Inc on the weekend but alas, Borders failed me *heavy sigh*
February 2, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Jennifer said…
I can't wait for the next book.
February 2, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Terry's Crafty Fingers said…
I'm new to your books. The first one I read was "Wait till your vampire gets home." I fell in love with it. I'm trying to get the rest from my library so that I can at least read them. Truthfully I would rather own them though...LOL. Friday the 13th is a great day. Hopefully it will be a lucky day for me to win your next book. Especially since it's sexy Brady (Braddock Hayes) story.
February 2, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh, I so neeeeed this!!!
February 2, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Unknown said…
Ooh, more gifts. Yay! =D
February 2, 2009 at 11:05 PM
CopperGoddess said…
Friday the 13th, what a wonderful way to celebrate the upcoming release of your latest best-selling. (Aside) if I'm laying it on kinda thick, its because I want one of those ARCs and I'm not ashamed to beg for it. Hope you are having a kick @ss day.
February 3, 2009 at 3:02 AM
Chris said…
Um, welcome? ;) I'm looking forward to reading your newest book, whether or not I win a copy.
February 3, 2009 at 5:24 AM
deb said…
I am the 13th child so I know that Friday The 13th is my luckly day. LOL
Debby
February 3, 2009 at 7:47 AM
John said…
I've been wanting to read this series. Don't suppose there's any chance of I'm the Vampire, That's Why being reased for Kindle....
February 3, 2009 at 7:49 AM
Anonymous said…
OH I love your series and can't wait of your next book! Also can't wait to see you and Dakota here in Houston in March!
February 3, 2009 at 8:00 AM
Chris J. said…
Love your intro and you know I love your books. But I don't have an ARC, that would be awesome! :)

Thanks for the new website and I have already found some new authors! Yeah!

Friday the 13th is a great day and my daughters fave # is 13! lol
Take care Michele and can't wait for the new book!!
February 3, 2009 at 8:34 AM
tetewa said…
Can't believe I haven't read this series and I'm looking forward to seeing the new Friday the 13th movie coming out!
February 3, 2009 at 9:06 AM
SciFiGuy said…
Long time fan. Always look forward tot he next on the series.
February 3, 2009 at 9:30 AM
Suzette said…
Love your Broken Heart series so much that I got my 17 year oldmature for her age) into them! Now we both anxiously await the next one.
February 3, 2009 at 9:40 AM
Carol, the cat slave said…
I love your Broken Heart series! Friday the 13th has always been lucky for me so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Take care of those wrists. They're attached to your hands you know, and you need those hands to do more writing!
February 3, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Anonymous said…
Ooo ooo count me in!!!
February 3, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Anonymous said…
Another series I will have to look into. And I love Friday the 13th, it is one of my fav days in the year AND this year we get two in a row! Woot!
February 3, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Barbara E. said…
I'm loving the blog, and your intro. An interesting premise, vamps with mortal children. I'm definitely going to check out your backlist.
February 3, 2009 at 4:50 PM
Anonymous said…
I have to admit, I'm not familar with your previous books, but they do sound like they'd be up my alley. I'm definitely going to check them out and I'll cross my fingers in hopes of getting the ARC :D
February 3, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Anonymous said…
love fri the 13th, lol my kids are deone revving up to do pranks and stuff, to which of that, i shudder

but hey they are fun for them to do to other ppl hehe
February 3, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Kaz said…
OK, I want a sneak peek and, if this is a possible way to get it, I'M IN!

Great pic of you! I LOVES me some Friday the 13th!

I'm looking forward to the continuing saga of Broken Heart's ville.

Big wet ones!
February 4, 2009 at 12:43 AM
Anonymous said…
sounds like a great book! haha friday the 13th!
February 4, 2009 at 12:50 AM
KorynMarie- said…
Love this series, can't wait for your next book!
February 4, 2009 at 3:03 PM
Jo said…
I'm a winner... I just know Fri. the 13th is my lucky day! =)

(And if it's not... well, how cliche' is that?)
February 5, 2009 at 1:27 AM
Anonymous said…
Hi Michele!!

I can't wait to read Over My Dead Body. Congrats on becoming a reluctant adult.
February 5, 2009 at 11:47 AM
MonieG said…
I've read the first 2 books in the series and have the 3rd in my tbr pile. I would love to win Over My Dead Body.
February 6, 2009 at 5:37 AM
Anonymous said…
This is pure epicness!

Friday, the 13th + OVER MY DEAD BODY = blood stained bliss with a sprinkling of vodka to start the sparks.

(How we perform that combination is way beyond me... Unless...)
February 6, 2009 at 12:40 PM
cindy said…
Hey everyone, yeah I am excited about this friday the 13, cause I am buying a bunch of things for Katiebug for her birthday... woohoo. I have yes been superstitious but Friday the 13th has never bothered me too much, anyway off to go spend my birthday with the kids when they get home from school....

Cindy Mac
February 9, 2009 at 10:40 AM
FD said…
I have to say the excerpt for this book on your MySpace is such a tease. lol
February 9, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Anonymous said…
Michelle,

I love your books and have been hooked on the series since book one! I love all of them and can't wait for the next one!

Summer
tapnchica@hotmail.com
February 9, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Anonymous said…
I loooove this series and can't wait to read Over My Dead Body! :D
February 9, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Erika Powell said…
Really looking forward to this book! great giveaway and i love your post.
February 9, 2009 at 1:35 PM
Jeanette J said…
I hope Friday the 13th will be my lucky day and I win this book...it sounds like a great book to read.
February 9, 2009 at 3:52 PM
Anonymous said…
Pick me! Pick me! I'm currently reading book 3, and have book 4 on the nightstand ready to go. How awesome would it be to win the 5th one. Maybe Friday the 13th will be my lucky day!

kisha at kishasworld dot com
February 9, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Anonymous said…
Ooh. The 13th!
Haha, I really like your books,
and I'm totally interested in learning what happens to Simone~!
February 10, 2009 at 3:23 PM
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