Devil's Bargain Gets 4 Stars!

Also, Dragonborn is featured in The Best of Futuristic, Fantasy and Paranormal Authors.

And the winner is...

Dragonborn!

Recently, Dragonborn, was awarded Best Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Futuristic at the Golden Quill awards!

Off to celebrate with some M&M's.

PRISMS!

Hello everyone! I’ve been writing up a storm for my April Blaze titled Under His Spell. Or maybe I’ve been writing up some magic. Get it? Magic–Spell? Okay, so I haven’t had my coffee yet. Sorry.

Anyway, I wanted to tell everyone my great news. I’ve been nominated for 2 PRISMS!!!! Woo hoo! For those of you who don’t know, the Prisms are the award from the Futuristic, Fantasy and Paranormal chapter of RWA (Romance Writers of America). “Kung Fu Shoes” from These Boots Were Made for Stomping anthology is up for Best Novella. And Dragonborn is up for Best Fantasy. The award ceremony is Thursday July 16th at RWA Nationals in Washington DC. If you’re going to be there, please, please come by and say HI!

Until next time, happy reading!!

Jade

THIS AND THAT …and WOO HOO!

A few quick notes Jade Lee fans! First the WOO HOO! Dragonborn is a finalist in the Golden Quill contest (Desert Rose RWA chapter)! It’s entered in the Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Futuristic category. Winners will be announced June 1, so cross your fingers for me!

Next, here’s a picture of me at the RT book signing. And guess what? I had a table all my own on the side! I actually cried when I saw it! I felt like I’d grown up as an author. Seriously! So…the picture’s here of me at my own table on the side: Thanks to Judi Fennel for posting it.

And finally…I’ll be guest blogging on Lucienne Diver’s blog. For those who don’t know, she’s one of the premiere agents in the romance biz, and she’s having a Historical Week on her blog. I’ll either be up on Tuesday or Wednesday, so be sure to stop by! The link is here: http://varkat.livejournal.com/

Okay…gotta go back to work. Must write. There will be more later in the week. I promise!

THE CONCUBINE is Here NOW and Exciting News!!!

HELLO JADE LEE FANS!

Welcome to February and what a month it is! First the fabulous news…

My books are up for 4 PEARL AWARDS!!!! For those who don’t know, PEARL stands for…um….Paranormal Excellence in Romance or something like that. Hmmm. Any reader who can tell me what it really stands for gets a special thanks from me! And one will get a free book! Email me at jade@jadeleeauthor.com Oh…and here’s the link for the finalist list As you can see, I’m up in 4 different categories. (Woo hoo!)

DRAGONBORN for Best Romance Science Fiction / Fantasy
DRAGONBORN for Best Overall Paranormal
“Kung Fu Shoes” (in THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR STOMPING!) for Best Novella
THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR STOMPING! For Best Anthology

For those of you who are eligible…please go vote for me!!! For those who aren’t, you can always join and then vote (until Feb 14). Here’s the link: ParaNormal Romance It’s a great group of people. Fun to read all those reviews! So go join!

THE CONCUBINE
February 2009
Publisher: Harlequin Blaze
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 0373794533
ISBN/13: 978-0373794539
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You can read more on my website.

And next...it’s finally here...THE CONCUBINE! The second ever historical Blaze book, and wow, do I love this book! It’s set in the Forbidden City in a it-really-happened contest to marry the Emperor. So you thought we invented Who Wants to Marry a Prince? Nope. Chinese had it first with a marry the Emperor contest. My blog has information on the full history and what I changed for the book. I can give you one hint. In my book, the hero is NOT an eunuch. LOL! The back cover copy is listed below, but if you want more, I’ve got an excerpt and reviews up at my website. Romantic Times loved it (4 stars) and here’s what Fresh Fiction said: “Well known for her exotic romances, Jade Lee has spun a hot and torrid love story set against a strongly drawn background of the corrupt and powerful practices existing in the Imperial Court in 1851. The growing attraction between Sun Bo Tao and Ji Yue is captivating while Lee's solid historical research pulls you right into the forbidden places the Dutch traders crave to be. This is one exciting tale you won't want to miss!”

Okay, here’s the back cover copy for THE CONCUBINE by JADE LEE:

Requirements for being a royal consort:

• 1) Exemplify purity.


• 2) Pass all demanding tests.


• 3) Gracefully withstand petty backstabbing.


• 4) Be chaste. Very chaste.

Check to all! Chen Ji Yue is on her way to empress superstardom in nineteenth-century China. She only has to vanquish 300 rivals to bring her family great honor. Oh, and she may not find the deliciously sexy Sun Bo Tao—the emperor's best friend—at all delicious. Or sexy.

Damn. Ji Yue is in big trouble.

Because Bo Tao is definitely very sexy….

And Ji Yue is about to discover that chastity is overrated….

THAT’S IT FOR THIS MONTH! And, in case you were wondering, DRAGONBOUND is coming at the end of next month. In fact, for those of you who purchase it early, please email me and tell me where you got it! Honestly, it’s an April book, but Leisure always ships EARLY! So keep your eyes peeled and email me when you get it. I can always be reached at jade@jadeleeauthor.com

And in the meantime...happy reading!

Win a a copy of THE DRAGON EARL and a $20 Amazon gift card. Contest ends February 28, 2009
Enter Contest

Nominated for 2008 PEARL
ParaNormal Excellence Award in Romantic Literature
DRAGONBORN Best Science Fiction / Fantasy
DRAGONBORN Best Paranormal Romance of 2008
"Kung Fu Shoes" Best Novella
THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR STOMPING! Best Anthology

CELEBRATE ROMANCE!!!!

I am just finishing out a fabulous conference -- Celebrate Romance http://www.crspring.com/
Pictures will be forthcoming from people more digitally capable than moi!

More coming in a bit. But for this moment...DRAGONBORN IS OUT!!!
--Jade