I received my December 08 issue of RT over the weekend (sweet! I can pick out Christmas gifts for myself), and the issue featured an article on the rise of “thrillers.”

Now, I’m interested in learning exactly what folks think a “thriller” is.  In the article, Katherine Neville distinguished a thriller from a regular mystery by “explaining that in a mystery the chief concern is how to find a killer, while in a thriller it’s how to stop one.”  Interesting.  It seems that with thrillers, the focus is more on preventing the violent action (terrorist attack, bombing, assassination, etc) and the protagonists are racing against the clock–I figure this makes most thrillers very, very fast paced.

Ahem, this is the part where I admit that I haven’t read a lot of thrillers.  Yes, I have been trying to expand my reading areas, but, off the top of my head, I can’t name the last thriller I read.  Since I’m me :-), I’d say that I would most definitely enjoy some romantic thrillers–and if anyone has some great recommendations, I would love to add them to my Christmas-buy list.  So, share away!!

And, hey, do you agree with that definition of thrillers?

Sylvia Day is posting interviews with the American Title finalists on her blog—and she’s posting interviews with the characters from those finalist entries.  Today, she’s got an interview up with Edie Ramer–Edie is interviewing the main character from her novel, DEAD PEOPLE.  Go check out the interview. Fabulous prizes are being given away to commenters!

Hi, everyone!  Quick note:  I’m also blogging over at the Brava Blog today–and I’m giving away an autographed copy of MIDNIGHT SINS!  So hop over and comment for your chance to win!

I’ve recently received some reviews for my two December releases, and I thought I’d post some of that information here.  Yep–that would mean this counts as a promo post for me.

First up, MIDNIGHT SINS:

“In a genre crowded with paranormal romances, MIDNIGHT SINS is a definite stand-out story. Bravo to Cynthia Eden for a book that thrills lovers of erotic romance, paranormal, and suspense equally!”
–Jennifer of Wild On Books

“Cynthia Eden is already on my top ten lists and this book confirms why I feel that way. This book was fast paced and I had a hard time finding a place to stop so I could sleep.”
–Megan of Bitten By Books

“This highly readable, fast-paced story makes the existence of paranormal creatures a perfectly normal background for the suspenseful search for a serial killer. Sure, the hero has to discover and accept the existence of all these other races, but the focus on the clues keeps readers racing through the pages. It’s a very nice treatment of the paranormal, and the way Eden doles out information, both to readers and characters, is done very well.”
–Bunny Callahan of Romantic Times Book Reviews, 4 Stars

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And then, a bit after the release of my single title, I will have a novella published by Red Sage. “Blood Hunt” will be released in SECRETS, VOLUME 25: WICKED DELIGHTS.

“Readers will have a good time since there’s something for everyone, from contemporary to paranormal.”
–Jill Brager of Romantic Times Book Reviews, 4 Stars

Singapore Sling of Cocktail Reviews noted: “Blood Hunt” is “a sexy, fast-paced read.” And, on the anthology, she wrote, “An excellent collection of novellas all laced with red-hot sensuality.”
Overall score: 5 champagne flutes at Cocktail Reviews

“Take one bad boy bounty hunter who is down on his luck and turn him loose on one irresistible vampiress with an insatiable hunger. The combination makes for one dangerously sexy story that is sure to please lovers of paranormal romance.”
–Jennifer of Wild On Books

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Thank you very much to all of the reviewers!

Have a great Wednesday, everyone!

Oh, hey–and for a bit of randomness…wanna know what I did over the weekend?

First, I get to announce the winner of my weekend contest! Congratulations to Willa! (Comment #9). Willa, please email me (cynthia@cynthiaeden.com) to claim your prize. And thank you to everyone for the comments! More contests will be coming, so stay tuned!

For today’s Booking It post, I want to talk horror. Ah, horror. I do love a good horror read. Actually, what I really like is horror romance, but I just don’t see that sub-genre enough. A few years back, when Silhouette launched the Silhouette Shadows line, there were some releases that I would definitely classify as horror romance. Loved them. But then the line folded. Sigh.

When I was a teen, I devoured Christopher Pike’s horror novels–and the guy had a great way of mixing horror with romantic elements. Maybe that’s where I first got my horror crush. The Pike novel that I remember the most? REMEMBER ME. The heroine was killed but she, um, lingered around to find her killer. Really enjoyed that one.

But, right now, I’d like to find some adult novels–horror romances. Anyone have a recommendation for me?

Want to win an autographed copy of MIDNIGHT SINS? Want to get the book long before you can buy it in stores? (Cause the book doesn’t officially release until Nov. 25, but you could win it now…)

Here’s the blurb so you’ll know just what you’re getting:

Cara Maloan doesn’t look like a monster. In fact, the gorgeous blond nightclub singer possesses heavenly attributes that make Atlanta detective Todd Brooks sure there’s a higher power somewhere. But a twisted killer is leaving a trail of bodies in seedy hotel rooms across town. The male victims show no wounds–it’s as if the life was simply drained from them. And right now, mysterious Cara is Todd’s only suspect.

Cara knows it’s foolish to be so drawn to a man who thinks she’s a murderer. She also knows Detective Brooks would find the truth even harder to swallow. Cara is one of the Others, a race of powerful, paranormal creatures who live among humans. Cara’s particular abilities make men putty in her hands–all except this rugged, sexy-as-hell detective. But now someone, or something, has singled Cara out for serious payback…

As uneasy trust gives way to mind-blowing desire, Cara and Todd will go head-to-head with a killer whose mission is deeply personal, and who’s determined to serve up revenge that’s hotter than hellfire, and just as deadly…

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Sound like a story you might enjoy? Well, to win this early copy all you have to do is leave me a comment.  And I’ll even make the comment part super easy.   Just tell me your favorite old song.  Come on–that’s really easy.  I’ll be back on Monday to pick one commenter to win.

I’ll share my fav song.  The song that has been running non-stop through my head lately?  Stay by Shakespeare’s Sister.  Here’s the video, one of my all time guilty pleasures.  I love this video.  But, is it wrong that I find myself cheering for the crazy-eyed, glittery chick?

(Quick contest note:  I’ll be cross-posting this contest on MySpace.  I’ll combine the comments from MySpace and my personal blog and pick one winner.)

By the way, more contests will be coming soon–including the “Big” one, Sin a Little, that will launch on November 1.

Have a great weekend!