Tuesday, September 7, 2010

You can now pre-order HEART OF THE FALCON.

Thank you.
Amazon-http://www.amazon.com/Heart-Falcon-Novel-Francis-Ray/dp/0312365101/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1283885570&sr=1-1

Pre-order for paperback and Kindle

Borders-http://www.borders.com/online/store/TitleDetail?sku=0312365101


Barnes and Noble-http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Heart-of-the-Falcon/Francis-Ray/e/9780312365103/?itm=3&USRI=heart+of+the+falcon

Powells books-http://www.powells.com/biblio/62-9780312365103-0

Chapters-http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Heart-Falcon-Falcon-Novel-Francis-Ray/9780312365103-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%27heart+of+the+falcon+francis+ray%27

Thursday, July 29, 2010

THE BLACK WOMEN'S EXPO

Seminar Title: Write Stuff I/Author Panel
Date of Seminar: Saturday, August 7, 2010

Time: 1:30 to 2:30 PM

ROOM 231



McCormick Place North Building

2301 S. Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, IL 60616
Sponsored by

BETWEEN THE PAGES & DA BOOK JOINT

Monday, June 14, 2010

The cover of The Grove magazine and NVBT recording.

4th installment of The Grove magazine

Includes interviews with more African-American literary heavy hitters: Francis Ray, Donna Hill, Wahida Clark, and RM Johnson. These four authors have written / contributed to more than 120 novels. More than 70 best sellers.

Go to the Hollygrove website and order your subscription today. For the low cost of $7.99, you will receive all back subscriptions for the year and the October edition (potentially the final installment) when its released in October. Thanks

http://www.hollygrovepublishing.com/home.html#


NVBT Recording with Francis Ray
The interview will be posted on June 21, 2010. The giveaway for your set of books will run by post comments from June 21 - 27, 2010.

The giveaway will include: two copies of FOREVER YOURS and two copies of IT HAD TO BE YOU.

www.niapromotions.com

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Sia McKye blog with guest Francis Ray

http://siamckye.blogspot.com/


Please leave a comment.

Thanks

Friday, May 14, 2010

IT HAD TO BE YOU, e-book full list

Nook/ Barnes and Noble
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/It-Had-to-Be-You/Francis-Ray/e/9781429925945

Kindle/Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_10?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=it+had+to+be+you+francis+ray&sprefix=it+had+to+

Sony
http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/francis-ray/it-had-to-be-you/_/R-400000000000000225965?in_merch=Homepage_New%20Arrivals

Kobo
http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/It-Had-To-Be-You/book-DG0nl6qM7ka71HaF_v8TtQ/page1.html

Houston and Balch Springs signing tomorrow.

Thanks Houston and the Smith Neighborhood library for the great time.


Book signing:

Saturday, May 15, 2010

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Weekend Reader Book Shop in the Pioneer Oaks Shopping Center
4000 Pioneer Road, Suite 105
Balch Springs, Texas 75180

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

IT HAD TO BE YOU and Houston,TX book signing.

IT HAD TO BE YOU, went into a 2nd printing. Thanks!!



I will be in Houston, TX on May 13, 2010 at 6-8 PM. Smith Neighborhood Library

3624 Scott ST for a book signing, meet and greet. Love to see you there!
Small, medium, and large book clubs are welcome at this event.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Deleted scenes on a cutting room floor: Introduction to Zachary "Rolling Deep" Wilder - The Hottest Record producer in LA.

His handsome face expressionless, Zachary "Rolling Deep" Wilder, the hottest record producer in LA, sat at the equipment board in the recording studio and listened to the track of Deep, Down and Dirty unreleased single. The massive entourage of the Grammy winning, Rap recording artist, stood or sat around the room waiting for Rolling Deep to say something. Even Deep, Down and Dirty had his 18k yellow gold and diamond encrusted GoldVish cell phone off.




A soft knock on the door had two massive body guards moving in that direction. One opened the door to admit Rolling Deep's personal assistant for his Rap artists. Undisturbed by the frowns of the men, she crossed the room wearing a Alexander McQueen Cap-Sleeve Dress with Sergio Rossi Crystal Cage Booties. She waited for the last, pulsating beat of the song, and for Rolling Deep to acknowledge her. A second later he spun away from the equipment board. Deep, Down and Dirty leaned forward, his platinum necklace with DDD in diamonds brushed against his black Valentino shirt.



"Yes, Trish?" Rolling deep said.



" E.T.T.R aka. Everything To The Right is on line one. Tommy Gunn sent his signed contact back. The president of Musik Records is holding on line 2. Your driver is waiting to take you to your luncheon date with Scarlet."



"Thanks," Rolling Deep said. "Please tell them I'll call them back."



"Yes, sir." Quietly she left the room.



Zach faced Deep, Down and Dirty. "It needs work."



His face set, Deep, Down and Dirty came to his feet. His entourage closed around him.



Undisturbed, Rolling Deep folded his arms and leaned back against the board behind him. "Your decision."



"Whatever you say, R.D." Deep, Down and Dirty, a gleaming smile on his face, stuck out his hand. Platinum and diamonds rings glittered on every finger.. "You the man."



Zach accepted the hand. "Monday. Nine sharp and leave them outside the studio."



"Like I said, whatever you say."



As the men piled out, Rolling Deep pulled his Blackberry from his pocket and called his driver. "Toby, I'm on my way out." Disconnected the call he walked from the room. Life was good.







IT HAD TO BE YOU-April 27, 2010. Book # 4 Grayson Friends Series

ISBN-10: 0312365071

ISBN-13: 978-0312365073





Interesting Facts

Trish's dress cost $1670.00, and her shoes $1550. Zach pays well. She's one of 5 assistants. He has an assistant for each music style he produces.



DDD's phone - Goldfish Illusion - is only available in Europe, CIS, Baltic States, Middle East,and Asia. 'Le million' can cost up to $1,000,000. "Like Heaven" has 1, 639 diamonds on it/11.30 carat.



Diamonds in teeth can cost up to $150,000.







Don't miss the next adventure of Zachary "Rolling Deep" Wilder - The Hottest Record producer in LA, as he travels the globe in style.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Win a copy of IF YOU WERE MY MAN.

4 other winners will receive (1) one per person a business sized magnet with the cover of FOREVER YOURS. The 5 winners will be chosen from the guest list.




Chat on SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2010 at
8:00 p.m CST/9:00 p.m EDT.


Author chat in the Writerspace Reader. The chat link is as follows:
http://www.writerspace.com/chats

          

IT HAD TO BE YOU - April 27, 2010

IT HAD TO BE YOU - April 27, 2010 - Book # 4 Grayson Friends Series




From New York Times bestselling author Francis Ray comes a dazzling new novel of the Grayson family and their friends—a duo destined to make beautiful music together…



IT HAD TO BE HER

Most musicians would do anything to work with the hot, young record producer known as “Rolling Deep.” R.D. can pick and choose any artist he wants—and he wants Laurel Raineau. A classical violinist, Laurel plays soaring music that touches R.D. to his very soul. But the last thing Laurel wants is to work with someone whose exploits with the ladies appear in the tabloids every week.



IT HAD TO BE…WHO?

Not one to take no for an answer, R.D. keeps trying—and failing—to let Laurel know that he’s not the player he’s made out to be. So he introduces himself to her by his real name, Zachary Wilder, hoping to win her over. But it’s Zach who falls under this beauty’s spell. Now it’s only a matter of time before Laurel learns who the man she’s losing her heart to really is—but can she walk away from a passion that feels so right?





Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages

Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks (April 27, 2010)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0312365071

ISBN-13: 978-0312365073

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Over The Edge Interview with Francis Ray.

Leave a comment for a chance to win IT HAD TO BE YOU.

Pre-Order Now/April 27, 2010.




http://www.overtheedgebkreviews.com/2010/04/giveaway-interview-with-new-york-times.html

Featured Book from Romance In Color.

http://romanceincolor.com/Reviews/REVIEW.._If_You_Were_My_Man_Ray_PSB_0310.htm



"If You Were My Man was a very amorous and enjoyable read that gave me very good and uplifting feelings for society. I highly recommend this page-turner because Francis Ray is true to her artistry and this story is a prime example of why she remains the Queen of Romance."



Thank you so much, Patricia Sykes-Brown and the staff of RIC.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Send a postcard, leave a comment, and win a book.

Send a postcard to your friends or/and yourself for IF YOU WERE MY MAN.


http://www.writerspace.com/postcards/card.cgi





Leave a comment and win (1) person a signed copy of THE WAY YOU LOVE ME.


http://writerspace.com/wsblogs/

Friday, March 19, 2010

Feature Review from Romance B(u)y the book.

http://romancebytheblog.blogspot.com/




IF YOU WERE MY MAN.



"The question of whether these two stubborn souls will overcome their very real flaws and have their happily-ever-after kept me reading into the wee hours -- and given the guaranteed upbeat ending in romance, that’s an accomplishment indeed. I’d be hard-pressed to think of a contemporary romance author I’d pit against the divine Francis Ray."







               Thank you so much Tracy and Michelle

Sunday, March 14, 2010

If You Were My Man-5 out of 5 books - Reviewed by Urban Reviews.

If You Were My Man is a wonderful read. Francis Ray is a fantastic author. She has a writing style that is very natural and just flows without having lagging moments. Her characters and plots are always well developed. Ray has a way of making everything come to life. This time is no different!


Reviewed by Tenecia for Urban Reviews
Order your copy of If You Were My Man today!


Thank you Tenecia and Radiah from Urban Reviews for a fabulous review.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Featured March Author from BookETA.com

BookETA.com added a Featured Author section to the Romance page.

The feature author for march is Francis Ray Author. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and has two books out in March. She also has another three books coming out later this year

www.BookETA.com

Weekly book release dates and recent releases in several genres.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

5 stars from Harriet Klausner for IF YOU WERE MY MAN

5 stars from Harriet Klausner for IF YOU WERE MY MAN
http://genregoroundreviews.blogspot.com/2010/02/if-you-were-my-man-francis-ray.html


Thank you so much Ms. Klausner
Please visit the site and please leave a comment.

Thanks

IF YOU WERE MY MAN extended excerpt online now

IF YOU WERE MY MAN, a trade paperback,and Book # 6 in the Invincible Women series, hits bookstores March 2nd. Gorgeous hostage negotiator Rafael Dunlap finally meets a woman he can't charm.

A bet between friends turns into a passionate encounter!


Rafael never imagined he couldn't get a date with the stunning restaurateur, Nathalyia Fontaine. Not a man to accept defeat, Rafael goes out all to win Nathalyia. But once he has her, he doesn't want to let her go...he might not have a choice.

IF YOU WERE MY MAN available now


Please read the extended excerpt of IF YOU WERE MY MAN on http://www.sheloveshotreads.com/?p=1137

 Leave a comment, and then please purchase the book.

Thank you

Please visit Tote Bag's and Blogs for my interview.

Please leave a comment. Thank you.

http://authorsoundrelations.blogspot.com/

Monday, March 1, 2010

March 6, 2010 Book signing events

March 6, 2010


Book signing for IF YOU WERE MY MAN by Francis Ray



Jokae's Book Store

3223 W Camp Wisdom Rd

Dallas TX 75237

1-3 pm



Barnes and Noble

Uptown Village

305 West FM 1382

Cedar Hill, TX 75104

4-6 pm

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Signing events for 2010

2010 SC Book Festival


Friday, February 26 – Sunday, February 28, 2010

Events held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

1101 Lincoln Street

Downtown Columbia 29201

http://www.scbookfestival.org/

FREE ADMISSION

Book Signing for my new book. IF YOU WERE MY MAN

Saturday February 27 at 2:00-2:50 p.m.



Texas Library Association’s

“Tales of Texas Authors”

April 16, 2010 (2:00-3:50 pm)

Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center

San Antonio, TX



Smith Neighborhood Library

3624 Scott ST

Houston, TX 77004

6-8 PM

May 13, 2010



Romance Writers of America

RWA's 30th Annual Conference

Gaylord Opryland

Nashville, TN

July 28, 2010


Reaching for New Horizons

Peoria Public Library

1312 W Lincoln Avenue

Peoria, IL 61605

September 25, 2010

Number 1 in Paperback Fiction in Dallas, TX

Jokae's African-American Books and The Dallas Morning News

One Night With You, by Francis Ray
I want to thank the readers, book clubs, and Jokae's for making this possible.

GOD bless