Tuesday, April 01, 2008

These Boots Were Made for Stomping!

Today is the official release date of "These Boots Were Made for Stomping" - a funny, paranormal, kick butt anthology featuring Julie Kenner, Jade Lee, and yours truly. Each of the stories has to do with an adventure a woman has when ordering a special pair of shoes from www.hiheelia.com. The shoes, you see, give magic powers to their wearers!

Boots Stomping

My particular story, KARMA KITTY GOES TO COMIC CON, takes place at the NYC Comic Con. The heroine, a comic book artist named Hailey, is supposed to go for a booksigning. Little does she know that, while dressing up as her comic book character (a little poke at the RWA costume controversy of last summer!) she would suddenly attain all the comic cat's powers as well. Thank goodness, too, seeing as she has to suddenly do battle with ninjas and convince her ex boyfriend to take her back.

This story was probably the most fun thing I've ever written. I really got to get my geek on!! Julie and Jade's stories are a lot of fun, too. And there's a part two: These Boots Were Made for Strutting - out next month!

One interesting thing - the website where you buy the boots in the story - actually exists! Through a partnership, readers can buy the shoes featured in the stories at http://www.hiheelia.com/. Magic powers, sadly, not included. At least I don't think so!!

You can find These Boots Were Made For Stomping on Amazon.com or a bookstore near you!

Oh and we've gotten great reviews so far. I've pasted some below so you can check them out!

"These three stories, connected by shoes purchased from Hiheelia.com, will appeal to readers fond of the absurd, larger-than-life characters found in comic books and cartoons. Throw in a dash of romance and be prepared for some lighthearted entertainment."--Romantic Times Book Reviews

"These three stories are at times so silly. But the comic book aspects of all the stories warmed my heart, and I found myself enjoying them all. Go with it -- you'll have fun, smile, laugh a little. THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR STOMPING will give you a couple of enjoyable hours."--Fresh Fiction

"Oh my God readers are going to love this...and want the boots themselves. Loved it all. All of these were awesome and can't wait for the sequel: These Boots Were Made for Strutting."--Night Owl Romance


"Whether you are in love with shoes or not, get your shoes on, even if they're just house ones that you put on to get to the computer and place the order, and get this."--Huntress Review


"THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR STOMPING is an excellent, butt kicking compilation by fan favorites Julie Kenner, Jade Lee, and Marianne Mancusi....Whether you like full length novels or short stories, THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR STOMPING is sure to keep you entertained. With its fun filled, action packed, and sexy as hell stories you can't help but smile and say "You go, girl!""--Simply Romance Reviews

"THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR STOMPING will delight readers as fashion and fighting go hand in hand in these three tales of love and a little bit of war. Do not miss out!"--Romance Reviews Today

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