The Column

Below are the current and past The Column:

1st May 2008

May is upon us and summer is just around the corner. Now that we're entering the warmer months, it's a perfect time to pick up a romance and relax with a good read.

We've got all manner of romances to suit all tastes coming up this summer, from paranormals to contemporaries, and historicals to science-fiction! Whatever your tastes, we'll have something perfect for you.

Don't forget to check out the back catalogue too for books you might have missed!

Happy Reading.

Felicity Heaton

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14th February 2008

Ever heard of the “alpha male hero”? How about the “beta male hero”? Or even the “omega”? Readers, reviewers, writers, we all have an idea of what makes a hero (or heroine for that matter) “alpha” or something else. Does it really matter, though? Why slap a label on the characters that come to life in the stories we read or write? Can’t a hero straddle these categories and simply be himself?

I explored that topic in my new novel Carte Blanche. In a BDSM environment, the hero is, in relation to the heroine, submissive. Does that make Ray weak? He’d laugh in the face of anyone who suggested as much, and so would his Mistress, Grace. Submitting is a choice on his part, one that comes with both sacrifices and gains and that requires an inner strength some other heroes, tougher in appearances, do not possess. He’s ready to do anything and everything to seduce the woman he wants – and isn’t that what a hero should be, regardless of any label that can be applied to him?

Kallysten

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10th January 2008

Happy new year from everyone here at Alinar Publishing. Upcoming releases include fantasy, paranormal, and historical and it's a good time to thank all our readers for helping the site to grow the way it has. Hope this year is a great one for all of you. Happy reading.

Maria Morpeth and Felicity Heaton

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1st December 2007

Well, it's December at last and Christmas is coming! The weather is getting chilly and we've even had our first snow (in the UK anyway). As the season changes and the night draws in, there's no more perfect time to snuggle up warm somewhere with a book or two. We've got some wonderful seasonal stories coming out now, and some heroes that are guaranteed to keep you warm (hot!).

So curl up, grab a cup of something hot, and a hot hero to go with it!

Felicity and Maria

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4th November 2007

Well, autumn is slowly progressing into winter and the long cold nights are drawing in. We've got some great releases coming this winter, so be sure to keep an eye on that Coming Soon page. There's bound to be a hero you can curl up on the couch with in front of the fire!

Alinar Publishing

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7th October 2007

Alinar Publishing celebrates its 1st Birthday on October 13th! To get the party started, we're offering 15% OFF from now until Sunday 21st October. That's right, all of the books on the site now have 15% OFF! Now's your chance to grab that story you've always had your eye on!

In a way, this isn't just a celebration of a year of being open... it's a celebration of success. Over the past year, we've had a tremendous amount of things to celebrate and it's all thanks to our readers, as well as the hard work our authors put in, and of course myself and Maria.

We've seen our sales and visitors rise each month, surpassing our expectations! In Heat has now sold 1000 copies! We've had bestsellers, including a No.1 in Romance and a No.1 in Erotica on Fictionwise, as well as a string of No.1s in the short stories/under a dollar categories! We've had stories receive recommended reads and masses of 5 star reviews!

Thank you everyone!

Felicity and Maria

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15th September 2007

I'm so excited about my recent success with In Heat and the anniversary of when I began writing that I'm offering a huge 25% discount on all my Felicity Heaton and F E Heaton books from now until Sunday 23rd September! So if you've been thinking about purchasing my books, grab yourself a bargain while you can!!!

Maria here adding an update to say that we have another number one bestseller on Fictionwise this week. The Moon Child's Wish, by Candy Nicks is number one on the main bestseller list at the moment. Great to see Alinar Publishing books getting such high profiles:-))

Felicity Heaton

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4th August 2007

We've got some great releases coming soon from Alinar Publishing. Hot paranormals, sultry historicals and passionate romantic suspense. Keep your eye on the coming soon section! Don't forget to take part in this month's competition and poll at The Lounge either...

Felicity Heaton

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14th July 2007

In Heat is no.1 Bestseller in Erotica

My new paranormal shape-shifter romance ebook, In Heat, is currently the number 1 bestseller in Erotica at Fictionwse.com!

I'm so excited by this that I just had to shout about it!

Check the book out here!

Felicity Heaton

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30th May 2007

Come and grab a drink and a bite at On The Edge!
While writing my first novel CheckMate, I took my characters to a
dancing club, describing it as a favorite meeting
place for vampires and humans. On a whim, I also mentioned the owner of the club and his two
vampire lovers.
That line and that club haunted me for months until I
revisited them, expanding on what had only been
supposed to remain a secondary location. First came
the Out of the Box series, showing a woman and a
vampire meeting at the club. Then Brett, Lisa and Leo
came to life in On The Edge, giving a glimpse into
what happened backstage at the club, a glimpse to be
expanded in July with Over The Edge. The club was also
the occasion for old lovers to find each other again
in Forget Ever After, and it will bring new lovers
together later this year in Dare I?
So come on in,
ask Leo for your favorite drink, and listen to the
tales the club has to share...

Kallysten

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5th May 2007

The website has had a makeover and doesn't it look great? Now the book pages are more user friendly, and there's more interaction with the readers, it's all coming together nicely.

There's a poll in The Lounge that will be running until the end of May. Please take time to vote in it as we'd all love to know which Genre is your favourite.

Also, there's a great new author interview with Alexandra Marell there, AND a new competition. This one's really easy, all you have to do is tell us your favourite cover on the site and you could win the ebook of your choice from all the ones here!

:)

Have fun!

Felicity Heaton

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1st April 2007

I enjoy reading and writing historical fiction. Stepping into a different place and time takes me out of the fast-paced madness of modern electronic life. I love to learn while being entertained, and I hope I do that with my own writing. Both Dragon & Hawk and Celtic Fire, Desert Rain are set in the wildest heyday of lawless men and shady ladies in the Old West. Reyna Svenson is loosely based on my maternal grandmother: a Mayan-Mexican healer in the early 20th century helping women survive the harshness life dealt them. It’s a thrill to share her stories. Languages and their similarities are my other loves. My mother spoke Spanish to me as a child, I studied Latin in school, and learning Welsh as an adult has enriched my life immensely. I’ve had interviews on BBC Radio Wales a few times, and I’m very excited about an upcoming TV interview I have April 24th on the local Tucson PBS station to discuss my mix of actual local history with fictional characters in my books. Wish me luck!

Jude Johnson

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3rd March 2007

Just released is the first novel in my hot new paranormal romance series, Vampires Realm, and the first reviews for Prophecy: Child of Light have been great!

Lena C, FAR - 5 angels & a Recommended Read
F.E. Heaton is one person that can kick butt when it comes to magic and the paranormal...This is the first in a series that this reviewer is going to keep an eye out for...readers will be enchanted with F.E. Heaton's imagination and her way of pulling you into this world and different places so easily you will not want to put it down... Awesome job F.E. Heaton and I can't wait for the second in the series.

Trang, Ecataromance - 4.5 Stars
The twists and turns in this suspense filled story will keep your attention. This first book of the Vampires Realm definitely made me sit up and take notice and I'm already eagerly anticipating the next in the series.

Felicity Heaton

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20th January 2007

Alinar Publishing wins Office of the Day at Classic FM Radio. Thank you Jamie Crick and everyone at Classic FM for the wonderful DAB digital radio.

Five star review for Kallysten's In This Life or the next from Coffee Time Reviews.

Catch our Love Romances and More interview here.

Maria Morpeth

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31st December 2006

Thanks to everyone who has supported us during our infant steps in 2006. We've got some great stories coming in 2007 and we can't wait. We're so excited about them, and we know you're going to love them!

Maria and myself recently did an interview with Love Romances & More. If you'd like to read it, simply follow the link: Interview

Have a safe, but great, New Year everyone!

See you all in 2007.

Felicity Heaton

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26th November 2006

Hope everyone is looking forwards to the holiday season. I know it’s already begun in the US. Personally I can’t wait. Just thinking about all that time off and fun makes me feel all inspired. Winter is a great time for romance, don’t you think? I’m hoping we get some snow so I’ll feel inspired to finish editing a story I wrote last year for NaNoWriMo. If people don’t know what NaNoWriMo is, it’s a challenge to write 50’000 words in the month of November. I had a blast last year and wanted to do it again this year but I was on holiday for most of the month. There’s only a few days left now, so I’d love to say good luck on the downhill slide to those participating this year. Some great novels are sure to come from it. I’ll be taking part again next year for sure. Chin up people, only a few more days of writing left!

Felicity Heaton

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13th October 2006

Author Jude Johnson will be interviewed live on The Roy Noble Show, BBC Radio Wales on Tuesday, 17 October, at 9:35AM London time, about her research for her latest historical adventure-romance novel Celtic Fire, Desert Rain. This sequel to her 2004 novel Dragon & Hawk continues the exciting exploits of Welsh immigrants searching for new lives and love in the wild days of the Arizona Territory.

The broadcast can be replayed any time on demand via the Internet until the start of the 9:00AM October 24th show. Just Click here and click on 'Listen Again'.

Jude Johnson

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