Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Fat Tuesday Celebration!


*Throwing some beads and confetti*

Welcome to the virtual Fat Tuesday celebration. I can’t help but share the excitement and goodies.

I’ve put together a fun Mardi Gras goody bag. Use the Rafflecopter to enter the contest. The winner will be chosen on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 9 p.m. PST.


 Contents: Kitchen Witch spice blend (my fav., bought in person from the fabulous store in the French Quarter); fluer di leis heart pin, beads, coin, gum and swag! (U.S. shipping only. Value: About $20. If you’re international, and “win,” you’ll get a $5 Amazon gift card and choice from my backlist and another winner will be picked.)

While most of The Vampire, The Witch & The Werewolf series is set in New Orleans, the F/F/M ménage Mirabella’s Mardi Gras Ménage is set specifically during this time of year – when the magic happens!

Mirabella’s Mardi Gras Ménage


Constantly under the watchful eye of her Voodoo priestess aunt, Mirabella longs to break free during the events of Mardi Gras. Escapades draw her into the arms of Marguerite, a fiery redhead with a passion for life, and Nick, a familiar vampire who’s haunted by his transformation and past.

What starts as a new experience – a Mardi Gras Ménage – soon turns deadly, and none of their lives will ever be the same. 

Available via Amazon, ARe and other eRetailers.

Bio

Louisa Bacio is the author of six erotic novels, including the paranormal series The Vampire, The Witch & The Werewolf, several novellas and numerous steamy short stories.

Bacio enjoys soaking up the sun in Southern California, and spending time with her family. In addition to writing and editing, Bacio teaches college courses in English, journalism, film studies and popular culture.

Tell me: If you could, would you go to Mardi Gras?

Until next time,

Louisa Bacio
http://www.louisabacio.com 
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40 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    Sounds very interesting http://jocelyndevon.blogspot.com/

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  2. Author Nikki PrinceFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    Louisa! You know I love your books! I can't wait for the audio! If I could I would definitely go to Mardi Gras. In fact I was just talking to my mom about wanting to go some day.

    I can't wait to read Maribella's story!

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    1. Louisa BacioFebruary 18, 2015 at 12:18 AM

      Thanks for the support Nikki! I know you'd like this one.

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  3. Denise Rand HuebnerFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:20 PM

    I would definitely attend Mardi Gras if I could. I've always wanted to go. Can't wait to read this. <3

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    1. Louisa BacioFebruary 18, 2015 at 12:19 AM

      I'm a bit chicken myself Denise. Can I stay on a balcony overlooking the chaos? ;-)

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  4. ChristineFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    I so would love to attend Mardi Gras! Um, but only if I can be 28 again!

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  5. rayahmom3February 19, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    I read a review of The vampire, the witch and the werewolf on juliesbookreview.blogspot.com and have added it to my list. My daughter went to N.O. and has been so enthralled by all things mardi gras, so I will be passing this book to her TBR list. :)

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    1. rayahmom3February 19, 2015 at 10:23 AM

      And I would love to go to Mardi Gras and experience all that energy :)

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  6. UnknownFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    I would def go :) I think it would be really fun. I would need a baby sitter though lol

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  7. Jenny HansenFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    I would attend Mardi Gras in a different Louisiana city, like Lafayette. New Orleans just gets a bit too wild for me.

    http://www.mardigraslafayette.com/parades.htm

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  8. SheriVFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    In a heartbeat. :)

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  9. AutumnFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    I would love to attend. But I gotta wait until my kids are teenagers or out of the house when me and the hubby get to go. Which I will be close to 40ish I believe lol.

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  10. LITERAL ADDICTIONFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    I loved NOLA over Samhain and the Day of the Dead, but Bourbon street scared me even then. LOL. I would go back to New Orleans in a heartbeat, but I'm not sure I would go for Mardi Gras. It would definitely be something to experience, but the big ass party just isn't my 'thing'. Especially after 8 people got shot on Bourbon street while I was there, as I was a street over getting a tattoo. :-{

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  11. Tracey ReidFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    I would totally go to Mardi Gras! I have been to Carnevale in Venice three times and I loved it! So fun!

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  12. SherylFebruary 19, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    I have always wanted to go to NOLA, especially during Mardi Gras. It's still one dream of mine.

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  13. GeorgiaFebruary 19, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    I'm not sure about Mardi Gras cuz of the crowds. I would love to visit New Orleans though.

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  14. GeorgiaFebruary 19, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    I'm not sure about Mardi Gras cuz of the crowds. I would love to visit New Orleans though.

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  15. Michelle BledsoeFebruary 19, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    I like to go to the parades in Bay St. Louis and Biloxi, Mississippi. They are a lot of fun.

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  16. UnknownFebruary 19, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    I would love to go to Mardi Gras..we honeymooned in NO during January 2001.

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  17. LynnFebruary 19, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    I've been to Mardi Gras, actually. My mother got married in New Orleans 15 years ago just before Mardi Gras and I decided to stay a bit longer.

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  18. Katie CossFebruary 19, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    I have always wanted to go, but never had the opportunity to go.

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    1. Louisa BacioFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:21 PM

      Congratulations! You were the winner of the contest. A little bit of New Orleans headed your way.

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  19. Tara PFebruary 19, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    I have actually have been to Mardi Gras and loved it.. we were post to go this year as NOLA is only 4 hours from me but when we would have had to pull out there was black ice on the roads.

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  20. Laura D.February 19, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    I would love to go. It is on my bucket list.

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    1. Louisa BacioFebruary 19, 2015 at 1:30 PM

      The hubby is 6'4" and about 240 pounds of muscle. When he was in the military, they went to New Orleans often. He said during Mardi Gras, he was literally picked up off his feet by the surging crowd!

      Yikes!

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  21. Bella RossoFebruary 19, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    I have been many times. I lived in Nawlins...am in Baton Rouge now.

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  22. P.T.WyantFebruary 19, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    I seriously doubt I would enjoy Mardi Gras. I'm an introvert and I hate crowds, especially crowds of loud obnoxious people. I'd love to see the parade, though, so...

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  23. jamesFebruary 19, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    If I could get over my fear of Big City... yep, I sure would! (a true rural country girl, here.... lol)

    Katie D.

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  24. Tammy HarringtonFebruary 19, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    I am dying to see mardi gras

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  25. UnknownFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    Louisa, I nearly missed your goody bag giveaway! Let me tell you, everyone, a goody bag from Louisa is something special!

    As to your question, I probably wouldn't go to Mardi Gras (assuming you mean in New Orleans). I'd be the one curling up at home with a good book, crocheting, and maybe a few new wooden spoons. Then I'd read some articles and watch youtube videos about all the fun. :D

    Can't say happy Fat Tuesday as it's now Thursday and we're supposed to be repenting, but happy belated Mardi Gras. :D

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  26. CatFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    I gotta enter for two reasons...first, love spices and any from New Orleans would be great and second, because Ana told us not to so that she can win. *snicker* LOL

    Hugs and Blessings...
    Cat

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    1. CatFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:19 PM

      Yes I would attend Mardi Gras...have been in New Orleans for carnival week and loved it!

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  27. kaisquaredFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:44 PM

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  28. kaisquaredFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    I would love to attend Mardi Gras, but only if I could stand on the second floor balcony of my room and watch the craziness below, or if I got to be on a krew float. Ana told us not to comment, so we had to :)

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  29. Siobhan MuirFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:59 PM

    I've been to NOLA but haven't been there for the Mardi Gras celebrations. Thanks for coming to my blog today, too, Louisa. :)

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  30. UnknownFebruary 19, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    I would if I didn't have any kids😕

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  31. UnknownFebruary 19, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    I would love to go to Mardi Gras. Sadly I haven't been anywhere south of North Carolina.

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  32. UnknownFebruary 19, 2015 at 8:34 PM

    I love New Orleans would love to go to Mardi Gras one day I will go

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  33. Shannan NeffFebruary 19, 2015 at 8:47 PM

    I'd love to see new Orleans French quarter

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