Loki was, by far, the favorite Grant bairn in the responses this week. Although Loki has made an appearance in several of the CLAN GRANT novels, he is most recognized as an integral character in Love Letters from Largs.

Some of the kind words that were shared about Loki were:

*a beautiful way of protecting others

*sense of humor

*always ready to help others, especially if they are less fortunate

*a survivor

*caring and compassionate

*loyal

*so “sneaky” as he is always in the right place at the right time

This week’s Fan of the Week is Cathy C. Congratulations on being randomly chosen this week! We look forward to learning more about you when you are featured as our Fan of the Week on Friday!

Alrighty, it’s your time to shine! The Grant family has found its way into many of our hearts-especially the children. Who is your favorite Grant bairn and why? To participate in this week’s fun, click here to enter your response. Enjoy!

Congratulations to Misty L. & Nanette G. on being chosen as my very first “Fans of the Week!” They responded to Monday’s question, “What is your favorite Keira Montclair novel and why?” which entered them into a random drawing. Their names were chosen! With their notification came a brief Fan of the Week questionnaire for us to learn more about them as readers. So, here we go!

Misty L.

What is your favorite book of all time? If you could have dinner with any one romance novel character, who would it be and why? What is your favorite romance novel setting (could be time or place) and why? Who is your favorite Keira Montclair character and why? Pride and Prejudice That’s a tough choice…all the good men are taken! 13th-19th Century. Who isn’t intrigued by the unknown? Alexander Grant. The Grant Chieftain represents many of the characteristics one should find, not only in love, but also in commonly good people. Strength, loyalty, and a an unwavering devotion to protecting those in need are a few of the qualities.

Nanette G.

What is your favorite book of all time? If you could have dinner with any one romance novel character, who would it be and why? What is your favorite romance novel setting (could be time or place) and why? Who is your favorite Keira Montclair character and why?
This is such a hard question for me!! I love so many! Here are two of my favorites; The Wolf and the Dove and Whitney, My Love two of my favorites.  My recent character would have to be Alex in your first Scottish series. I would love to be able to find out about his life and all the responsibility he carried on his shoulders. I would want to ask about his thoughts and feelings about his family and Maddie. I love Scottish stories involving knights and young ladies that need help! I loved Maddie because she was such a kind,sweet and unselfish lady!! How brave she was although she had been so physical and mentally abused. I enjoyed the fact that she was able to love Alex and his clan!! I enjoyed the interchange between her and Alex; both being anxious at times but finding trust and love!!

Thank you to all of the participants in the first “Fan of the Week.” We are looking forward to next week! Enjoy your weekend!

 

Well, the results are in! Congratulations to the randomly chosen response #12 in our first “Fan of the Week” fun!
Here are a few clues about our Week 1 Fan of the Week: Although stating that her decision was difficult, her favorite book is “A Fresh Start for Two.” This novel is the second in the Summerhill Series, a contemporary romance. “Although there were several personal experiences endured by the characters that I can relate to, there is one that stands out above all others. My husband is a combat veteran who suffered from the affects of our nation’s latest conflict, and Ms. Montclair wove truth into the novel in a way that offered comfort to me, a person living the experiences she writes about.”
Thank you to this reader, along with the rest of Week 1’s participants for such heartfelt, personal responses.
If this sounds like your response, check your email to see if you have received the winning notification! We look forward to featuring our very first Fan of the Week in two days-Fan Friday!

It is almost Monday, August 10th, 2015 which means that it is time to post our first Fan Question of the Week! We are going to keep the first question more generalized for everyone, with hopes that all will feel included. Here goes! 

WEEK 1: What is your favorite Keira Montclair novel and why? You answer can include a book from Scottish, Regency or Contemporary. To participate, you need to click on the following questionnaire link so that we can collect everyone’s answers in an organized and fair way. CLICK HERE TO ANSWER. Good luck!

To find out if your name is chosen to be featured as Keira’s Fan of the Week, and become the weekly recipient of a $20 Amazon eGift Card, check my Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or right here on this website on Wednesday afternoon to see if your name has been chosen. Either way, check back on Fan Friday to learn about the “Fan of the Week!”

 

Logan Ramsey is my Featured Hero!

To meet Logan Ramsey, click here to read about his story, Highland Sparks.  

This exciting contest runs from August 2-8th, 2015! You can win a Kindle Fire HD6! Follow these instructions to take part:

Visit all 11 author’s links by clicking below: 

1) Elizabeth Rose 2) Laurel O’Donnell

3) Kathryn Le Veque 4) Tanya Anne Crosby

5) April Holthaus 6) Emma Prince

7) Suzan Tisdale 8) Keira Montclair

9) Eliza Knight 10) Ruth Kaufman

11) Lana Williams

 

Please enjoy this recipe, as part of the Author Hop!

 

Keira wants to learn more about her readers! Hearing what you like helps me to decide what to write next. I listen to my readers, and I also want to have some fun. We will run this weekly until you all get tired of it!

Beginning the week of August 10th, 2015, you can enter to win a $20 Amazon eGift Card AND be featured as Keira Montclair’s “Fan of the Week”!

Ready to Participate? Here’s all you have to do:

Monday: Catch the weekly #MondayMantra question on any of Keira Montclair’s social media outlets; FaceBook, Twitter, Google+ or on the Keira’s blog on www.keiramontclair.com.

Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday before 12:00pm: Complete the brief #MondayMantra form and submit it to Keira.

Wednesday Afternoon: Look for your name to be announced on Keira Montclair’s Facebook, Twitter or Google+ pages. First name, last initial only. Check your email to confirm that you are the winner.

If you are chosen: You will receive a 4 question “Fan Friday” survey, related to reading, as you will be featured as Keira Montclair’s “Fan of the Week” on Friday. THIS MUST BE RETURNED BY MIDDAY THURSDAY!

Friday: Catch Keira’s “Fan of the Week” during her #FanFriday segment on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and on Keira’s blog on www.keiramontclair.com.

The four questions that you will see answered by the “Fan of the Week” are:

• What is your favorite book of all time?
• If you could have dinner with any one romance novel character, who would it be and why?
• What is your favorite romance novel setting (could be time or place) and why?
• Who is your favorite Keira Montclair character and why?

RULES: No purchase is necessary to enter. The odds of winning are based on number of entries. Only one entry per person, per week. To enter, follow the link to answer the question. The link will ask for your name, email, if a U.S. resident and answer to the weekly question. Fan Friday Fun runs weekly. It begins on the Monday of each week. For entries to be considered, they must be received by Wednesday at 12:00pm of the same week. Winner will be announced publicly on Keira Montclair’s social media sites and notifeied through email to the individual winner. Weekly “Fan Friday Fun” winner will receive a $20 Amazon eGift Card. U.S. residents 18 and older are eligible to enter. Entering the Fan Friday Fun grants us permission to list your first name and last initial as our winner, grants us permission to post your answers to the Monday Mantra question and four Fan Friday questions, if you are the winner. It also grants us permission to add you to Keira’s mailing list. Your name or information will never be given or sold to anyone outside of Keira Montclair.

 

I’m so excited to be off to the Romance Writers Conference in NYC this year. Unfortunately, I won’t make it in time to be part of the literacy signing, but I will be in the self-published authors book-signing on Thursday at 3:00. Hope to see you there! 

Lots of things to look forward to…

1. Lunch with my Celtic Hearts sisters

2. Barbara Freethy’s Keynote speech…love her!!!

3. Chats with Robyn Carr, Marie Force, Nora Roberts…what more could you ask for?

4. Indie book signing with Margaret Mallory, Eliza Knight, Kathryn LeVeque, Jennifer Bray-Weber, Merry Farmer, and more!

5. Jude Devereaux’s workshop on organizing your research.

6. Bella Andre and Barbara Freethy’s workshop on indie publishing. Attended last year and it was GREAT!!!

7. Julia Quinn and Nalini Singh as speakers

8. Joanna Bourne and Grace Burrowes tell how to perk up your prose. 

9. And one of my favorite authors (I know…one of many) presents a workshop on secondary characters-Kristan Higgins. 

I hope I am able to attend all my first choices. So much to learn, so much to do. 

New friends, new skills, new strategies. 

FUN!!!!

Keira

So I have lots of exciting things happening this summer, so don’t be upset if I disappear for a couple of days here and there. Here’s my list.

1. Release of THE BRIGHTEST STAR IN THE HIGHLANDS, Jennie’s story, one that I absolutely loved writing. Why? Because it is so much about the love of the clan and family. It’s back with the Grants, and the bonds between many of the family members are truly tested-Maddie and Alex, Jennie and Alex, Loki and Jennie. I hope to bring you many smiles of satisfaction by the time you reach the end of the story. You’ll have it before July 15th.

2. Next, I’ll start Avelina’s story, and it has to be a BIG one. It’s the end of the series! I’ll probably cry all the while I write it. I shed a few tears writing Jennie’s story. Let me know if you do…

3. The next series will be the children of the Grants and Ramsays. There are so many bairns that I decided they deserve their own series. The top choices amongst readers so far in my poll? Torrian, Lily, Loki, and Ashlyn. Not sure what order I’m going in yet…you’ll have to be surprised.

4. I’m taking a trip to Conesus Lake in the Finger Lakes for research for my Summerhill Series. I plan to visit some wineries there and do a book-signing. Fun, Fun, FUN!

5. I’m off to the RWA conference in New York City in mid-July. I love conferences. I learn so much, get great ideas, and meet wondeful new friends. All of this is great for my writing.

I also have my new assistant starting with me this week. So excited about that. It should give me MORE writing time. 

Hope you have some relaxation planned for your summer. 

Have a great one!

Keira