Monday, July 18, 2011

Mr. DiPasqua here, your host!

Last October, I shared my journey to becoming a Romance Husband at my dear wife's last blog party.

I originally wrote it as a guide for the fraternity of Romance Husbands (RHs) out there---what to do and what not to do. But what I've discovered from talking to readers I met on that blog, and at various signings, is that fans want to know more about the men behind the wonderfully talented ladies we Romance Husbands call our Dear Wives (DW).

That’s why I'm hosting this blog event.  I've prepared questions.  Tracked down Romance Husbands of your favorite authors and even asked for pictures.

So, without further ado-----I’d like to welcome you to Mr. DiPasqua’s Dance Party celebrating the launch of A MIDNIGHT DANCE.  Now, I'm not just saying this because Lila is my wife, but A MIDNIGHT DANCE has it all.  Hot sex.  Plenty of intrigue.  And as Fresh Fiction put it, "Readers might want to keep a tissue handy for the emotional ending."  Oh, and did I mention Hot Sex?  (Yes, I read every word of this sensual, wonderful Cinderella retelling.)

So, what can you expect in the next month during my Dance Blog Party?  This is not your Junior High School dance with a bunch of wallflowers…No way.  This is a room full of RHS--Romance Husbands, the men behind the women who write the stories that make readers swoon and take their breaths away. You'll get to learn firsthand about your favorite authors, and their husbands from the RH's perspective.

For example, my DW’s writing has been described as “Lushly erotic and deeply romantic”, and I'm often asked if I'm Lila’s inspiration.  All I'm going to say at this point is---we've shared a midnight dance.  ;)  If you want the full answer to this and other great questions I'll be asking a number of loving, supportive and funny RH's, make sure to visit me every day from July 19th to Aug. 19th.  There will be exclusive wedding photos . . .and plenty of chances to win prizes!

Oh, and we've got some surprises along the way you don't want to miss! In fact, you don't want to miss a moment of this unique Dance Blog Party event!!

So, get ready for my dance… We’ve got the moves.  We’ve got the grooves, and we’ve got the dudes!! (Yeah, that line is cheesy, but it works).

The more you comment, the more points you earn!!  Don't be shy.  Don't lose out on this rare opportunity to chat with these guys.  They don't step out into the limelight often!

Here's a *sample* list of author's whose husbands I'll be interviewing!

Zoe Archer
Delilah Marvelle
Kieran Kramer
Elizabeth Hoyt
Shana Galen,
Robyn DeHart
Vanessa Kelly
Nicola Cornick
Stefanie Sloane
Kate Noble
Lisa Hendrix
Elisabeth Essex
Kris Kennedy
Ashley March
Monica Burns
Katharine Ashe
Sophie Jordan
Donna Grant
Lila DiPasqua---yes, this is my very own DW.  Because at the end of this event, I'll be sharing OUR wedding photo, and I'll answer the very same questions I pose to other RHs myself! 

Check out the very bottom of this blog for the awesome GRAND PRIZE, the RULES, ways to increase your odds at winning!

See you tomorrow for my first interview and guest . . . You'll have to show up and see who that will be.  ;)

Mr. DiPasqua

Lila DiPasqua here!  Yes, I'm relinquishing my blog to my husband and the other romance hubbies. Their answers, I'm told, are uncensored.  I just want to say, God help me.  And that I hope I still have a career and friends after this.  LOL! Enjoy!

57 comments:

marybelle said...

I'm rather excited about this. It's a brave new world & I'm loving it. Bring on the fun.

marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

Booklover1335 said...

I can't wait for this! This is such a great idea, and yep...no matter what the DH have to say I think your career will be bigger and better because of A Midnight Dance :)

kissablesweet1 said...

I can't wait for this! Then men behind the women behind the men!! Mr. D sounds like a perfect match for Mrs. D. Looking forward to the questions and answers!

Chicks of Characterization said...

This is gonna be great fun! I can't wait!!! lol, may want to put a WARNING on your blog though, Lila! hee hee :O)

Andrea

RebeLovesBooks said...

This sounds sooo funny! I don't know if Mr. "DiPasqua" is a fan of the SportsGuy on ESPN, but he occasionally has his wife write on his blog and it's pretty darn funny as well! I can't wait to hear what the other husbands say, because as a reader my DH has LOTS to say about the titles I read. Thank goodness for my Kindle...

Follower on Twitter +5

The BlogHore said...

How fun! Can't wait to read all the Q&A's over the next month!

Stephannie said...

Oh my! This sounds like too much fun......but you can never have too much fun right? So bring it! Can't wait to hear from all the guys. Oh I'm giggling like a middle school girl...lol

Stella (Ex Libris) said...

Yay yay yay! :-D *cue in teen concert bopper jumping* :-D lol This sounds so much fun I can't wait!! Thank you Mr. DiPasqua for organizing it and for interviewing the other RHS! I am really curious, what a fabulous idea and I'm sure we'll have a hell of a party! :-D Yay!

Di said...

This should be fun, I've always wondered how much a writers significant other inluenced their characters.

gamistress66 said...

looking forward to some fun ;)

Diane D - Florida said...

I'm really excited about this and, can't wait to join in on all the fun. See you tomorrow Mr. D.

dpd 333 AT aol dot com

Maria said...

Lol...I can't wait to see these interviews

gamistress66 said...

forgot to mention that I'm also a follower (gfc) +5, facebook fan (da kenney)+5 & mentioned the contest on facebook +2

wonderful grand prize :)

Kim C said...

This is awesome! I can't wait to see what the RH's have to say. I've always wondered....

June M. said...

Can't wait to learn more about some of my favorite authors from their DHs.

Jane said...

Thanks for the invite to this blog party.

May said...

That's so funny. :) Can't wait to hear insights that husbands have... I know my husband says things about me that no one else knows... :)

Lila DiPasqua said...

Hi everyone!!

I just want you to know that Mr. D isn't ignoring you. He's at work and has been reading your comments. (All this attention is making him feel like a rock star. LOL!).

He'll be here later today---and each day to chat with you, too!

I'm so thrilled you all like this rather novel idea. It's never been done before! And all of us behind the scenes are having a ball with it!

@Booklover1335 --Thank you for the vote of confidence and the lovely comment about A MIDNIGHT DANCE. :) Both are much appreciated!

@kissablesweet1 ---Thank you! I think we're pretty well matched. He's a keeper. :)

Hugs,
Lila

Marie said...

I LOVE to dance and if your husband, or anyone's husband for that matter will dance with me, I'm there!! can your husband dance?

Na said...

Definitely a party I don't want to miss. It will be refreshing and exciting to see the perspectives of the men of romance writers =) Bring your dancing shoes everyone!

jeanette8042 said...

So excited for the event to begin!

Mr. DiPasqua said...
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alba said...

This is going to be Fun.. Mr D your a Doll very brave of you....
I'm up for the Argentina Tango if you know how MrD... <3
Have a good one Ann/alba

Mr. DiPasqua said...

Booklover1335 ---I think so, too! Great book!

Mr. DiPasqua said...

marybelle --This is uncharted territory for sure!

Mr. DiPasqua said...

kissablesweet1---"Mr. D sounds like a perfect match for Mrs. D."

Thanks! I definitely think so!

Mr. DiPasqua said...

Andrea--Think I should add this warning?---Warning: read at your own risk. You may never look at these authors the same way again. LOL

Mr. DiPasqua said...

RebeLovesBooks--Tell hubby you want a Midnight Dance, to be Awakened by a Kiss and to be The Princess in His Bed. (Those are my wife's titles.) See how he reacts. :)

Mr. DiPasqua said...

The BlogHore --We'll do our best to be entertaining! :)

Mr. DiPasqua said...

Stephannie -- this IS going to be a lot of fun! Looking forward to my first guest tomorrow!

Mr. DiPasqua said...

Thanks, Stella! See you on the dance floor! Ha!

Mr. DiPasqua said...

Di---We're about to find out. Stay tuned!

Mr. DiPasqua said...

gamistress66--That's great! See you tomorrow!

Mr. DiPasqua said...

You bet, Diane D - Florida!

Mr. DiPasqua said...

Maria --Stay tuned. They're great!

Mr. DiPasqua said...

Kim C -- Secrets will be revealed. And if they don't answer to your satisfaction, remember, you can always ask your own questions! :)

Mr. DiPasqua said...

Thanks, June! See you tomorrow! :)

Mr. DiPasqua said...

You're welcome, Jane!

Mr. DiPasqua said...

Hi May! LOL Maybe I should interview him, too? :)

Mr. DiPasqua said...

@Lila DiPasqua--Hi honey. Thanks for letting my inner rock star shine. You're my favorite groupie. LOL ;)

Mr. DiPasqua said...

Marie---"can your husband dance?"

Let's put it this way, I relied on my charm, not my dancing skills to win my wife over---but don't tell anyone. ;)

Mr. DiPasqua said...

You got that right, Na! See you tomorrow!

Mr. DiPasqua said...

Me, too, Jeanette!

Mr. DiPasqua said...

Ann/alba -- LOL. I have the rose between my teeth as I type.

Mr. DiPasqua said...

Thanks everyone who stopped by today! In all seriousness, it was great talking to you!

Reminder: in order to be eligible to win the giveaways, you MUST be a follower of this blog through Google Friend Connect (GFC)

Talk to you later!

Mr. D

Virginia C said...

Bravo, Mr, DiPasqua! I see the beginning of a remarkably refreshing trend! Helpful hubbies, supportive spouses, manly mates, dancing dudes, rascally rapscallions...could true enlightenment, not to mention unbridled entertainment, be far behind? Your return to "A Writer's Salon" has been much anticipated and most appreciated : )

US Resident, GFC Follower, Subscriber

gcwhiskas at aol dot com

Lila DiPasqua said...
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Lexi said...

Sorry to say I have never thought of the men behind all of these talented women writers. Sounds like a lot of fun! Can't wait!

Danielle Gorman said...

I can't wait to meet all of the hubby's. This is going to be so much fun!

iqb99@yahoo.com

Sheree said...

So cool! I can't wait!

ironss [at] gmail [dot] com

Carol L. said...

I think Mr D this is going to be the dance Party of a lifetime.Very exciting. I hope your dance card has an available space for a dance. lol
And look forward to reading those answers.See you there. Such a unique and one of a kind event that may just blow up the Blog scene. :)
Carol L
Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com

SiNn said...

this is gonna be so fun! I lobvd ur post back in oct

Micaela said...

I can't wait for this!

Ren said...

Such a lovely post! I'm so excited and can't wait to know what Mr DiPasqua ask to another writer's hubby :D.
Please tell more juicy details, lol

Johanna R Jochum said...

WooHoo! Can't wait for the DHS to dish! Great idea! This should be a weekly post anyway! Thanks for sharing with us!

evjochum[AT]aol[DOT]com

Helen said...

This is going to be such a great party and I do need warming up here in Australia as it is cold

Whoo Hoo

Have Fun
Helen

YzhaBella's BookShelf said...

Oooooh! This is gonna be a blast!