Sensuality Rating: SCORCHING
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance with elements of Ménage a Trois M/F/M and Ménage a Quatre M/F/M/F
Length: 33,814 Words
Monday, December 8, 2008
Gamble's Game by Tara S Nichols
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Working Out Sucks!
My thighs are freakin' killing me and my arms will never be the same again. I better be all perfect hotness by the time this is over!
That is all.
Until next time.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Her Knight Before Christmas by Debora Dennis
Genre: Time Travel Romance
Length: Novella
Heat Index: Hot with Explicit Language
Read excerpts or buy it here!
Dreaming of the past.
Hannah Falcon loves her job cataloging medieval artifacts and setting up the displays at the Natural History Museum in New York. What she doesn’t love is her father’s steadfast refusal to let her go on any of his archeological digs, or her friends insisting she date more. When a man dressed as a medieval knight shows up in the museum, Hannah mistakes him for her friend’s latest attempt at a blind date.
Sent into the future:
Sir Gavin of Rogueforth is a battle-hardened twelfth century knight, having seen and caused his share of death in the crusades. He expects nothing more from life than to live and die by his sword. After Gavin rescues a woman and her daughter from a band of highway thieves, she sends him through time to protect another Hannah, claim her as his own and fulfill his destiny. He doesn’t expect a woman who refuses to be protected.
Timeless passion:
Can a man in chain maille convince a twenty-first century woman to follow her heart? Can a modern day woman show a medieval knight there’s more to life than being a protector? When two people from two different times explore Manhattan during the holiday season will time be an obstacle or will they find the magic to span centuries under the mistletoe?
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Movies
When I was in high school it cost us $7.50 unless you got the matinee which was $4.00 or went to the dollar show. Now it costs like ten bucks and then you have to pay an arm and a leg for treats. Heaven forbid you want a hotdog. I won't even go there.
Sorry I think I may have gotten off topic. My point was, though I love movies I hardly ever get to see them in the theater... because I am cheap.
Who goes to the movies regularly? Let's see a show of hands.
Until next time.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Carnal Desires by Crystal Jordan
Centuries after the destruction of earth, several species of altered humans still survive. These shape-shifters are exciting and exotic creatures, and their human forms do little to mask their most primitive and passionate instincts...
IN HEAT
Mahlia is a snow tigress in heat and now that her tiger king has returned to rule the planet Vesperi, she can no longer deny her desperate need to mate. She greets him as a woman, but their desire for sex is uncontrollable as they come together with a primal passion.
IN SMOKE
When Lady Katryn is called back to her home world to join Lord Nadir's harim, she is curious to learn more about her weredragon nature. What she discovers is a scorching eroticism that consumes her all over.
IN MIST
Dr. Sera Gibbons is one of only two human survivors after a five hundred year cryogenic freeze. Save by the merman Bretton Hahn, she savors the way her caresses her and makes her live out her wildest fantasies.
And if you want to get it online rather than going to a brick-and-mortar store, here are the links:
Amazon.com
Barnes & Noble
Chapters.ca
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Editing is not the Devil?
I've been editing non stop for about a week... maybe two weeks. Usually I hate to edit but this time I actually found some satisfaction in the process. I got to go back and get rid of the stuff I hated and add in all the pretty, flowery language I love so much. I think I may be on to something here. Hmmm. *taps chin with finger*
Okay, enough playing around. Back to editing.
Until next time.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
I Hate Commas!
I wish I could put a big red circle and a slash through this thing. Seriously, I spent the entire day in this chair adding stupid commas to my WIP. I am terrible at punctuation so there's no doubt I needed them but God, there were so many. No doubt I am going to dream about commas tonight. *Sigh*
Am I the only one who wants to wage a freaking war against punctuation? Right now I feel so alone. *pokes out lip*
Until next time.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Everlasting Hunger by Tawny Taylor
(click HERE to buy)
CLICK HERE TO READ AN EXCERPT
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Cara's Christmas Fantasy by Lauren Murphy
Cara's Christmas Fantasy by Lauren Murphy
Genre: Contemporary Big Beautiful Woman
Heat Rating: Bonfire
Length: Long Story-17,000 words
Price: $3.75
With their marriage on rocky ground, will Mike’s passionate plans reignite Cara’s love?
Plagued by her weight gain, Cara’s self-esteem has taken a downward spiral. No longer feeling attractive she unknowingly pushes away the one thing she truly wants; her husband’s affections.
Mike considers himself to be an understanding man but enough is enough. He wants his old Cara back--the wild, vivacious woman he met and knows is waiting to be revived. His desire for her compels him to create a plan that will bring them closer together emotionally and sexually. But will Cara be able to open her mind and body to the man she loves or will she push him away for good?
Read a full excerpt here!
Available now here!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
At Long Last I Have Finally Found It!
Yes what you see here is an image of the cover of my favorite movie. For the longest when people would ask me what my favorite movie was I would just draw a nice long blank. I could never figure it out. I love so many movies and so many genres it was impossible for me to choose.
How did I finally choose, you ask? Why, sure I’ll tell you. I was relaxing in the comfort of my cushiony bed watching this movie for the trillionth time. The plot is forever carved into my brain and I could probably recite the dialogue on demand if you asked me (but please don’t). Anyway (I swear I am going to learn not to ramble.) as I sat there at the end of the movie crying (from joy of course) like I’d never seen it before, it hit me. “This is my favorite movie.” For me this movie never, ever gets old. It touched my little bitty heart in a special way that no other movie has ever done before. *sigh*
So now tell me, what’s your favorite movie? Are you like I used to be, all twisted and tongue tied or do you actually have an answer? You know I want to hear it!
Until next time.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Ah L'amour!
One of the most unforgettable loves is our first love. Though mine crashed and burned at the end like the coyote on Looney Toons, it still holds special meaning to me. My first love taught me what it felt like to have butterflies in my stomach and long to hear the richness of his lovely voice. *sigh* Just the memories of it bring a smile to my face. The way his arms felt around me was like heaven and when his lips touched mine it was like magic. Even though it didn't work out between us I am still ever so thankful for the experience. Until him I had lived in a world without romantic love and to me that made it all worth it. So now I would like to send out a thank you to my first love for introducing me to the greatest emotion out there. I would be so lost without it.
So now that you know all about mine I want to know about yours. Tell me about your first love. Is it one of your fondest memories or would you rather forget it? Or even better, did you find that love that lasts a lifetime on your first try?
Come, come now don't be shy. We all want to know.
Until next time.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Promo and EBooks
It was very interesting to see different people's response on this subject. There are many ways to promote eBooks. Among the most popular are yahoo loop chats, regular chat room chats and blogging. I'm sure there are many more but these are the ones I tend to see for eBooks. Most people did not feel that any of these had much or any effect on sales. But there were a few that did feel their sales spiked after some form of chat.
The general consensus was that if an author wants to increase sales they need to write another book. People tend to be more comfortable buying a book from an author they've already read. So if they've read one of a particular author’s books and liked it then chances are they will buy more from that same author. This shouldn't have come as a surprise to me since that is often how I buy books. When I read a book by and author that I like I will buy up everything else they've written as well.
So tell me, do you agree or disagree?
Writers, do you find that promo really works for you? If not then what does?
Readers, do any of these promo techniques help you to find new authors to read? If not then what does?
I'd love to know everyone's thoughts.
Until next time.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Excerpt for Cara's Christmas Fantasy Available from Shadowfire Press Novemeber 7th
Cara's Christmas Fantasy by Lauren Murphy
Genre: Contemporary Big Beautiful Woman
Heat Rating: Bonfire
Length: Long Story-17,000 words
Price: $3.75
Coming November 7th from Shadowfire Press
"I didn't think you were ever getting out of that shower." Mike's deep rumbling voice said from behind her. Her breath caught in her throat as she whirled around and spotted him standing at the door. Stuck. She hadn't brought a towel with her when she came out of the bathroom figuring that she was still alone in the house. This situation gave the deer in the headlights saying a whole new meaning.
"Well aren't you going to speak to me?" His eyes roamed over her body slow and sure. His voice curled around her like silk drawing a shiver from her naked form. All thought fled her mind until her brain was empty of everything but the sound of his voice and the heated look in his deep brown eyes.
"Hi," she whispered, her voice barely audible in the nerve racking silence hovering about the room. His foot steps echoed in her ears as he made a slow, purposeful advance toward her.
"Cara," he said against her parted lips once he'd finally reached her. He pulled her against him, touching her with his erection through his thin slacks, creating a pool of heat deep in her loins. Damn, he was hot!
She had never seen him like this, all raw and shaking with desire. Desire for her, really? His generous hands roamed over her body. When he reached her hips and ass her body involuntarily stiffened at the contact, but he pressed her closer and growled into her ear, "Mine."
Lust crashed over Cara like a tidal wave hurdling toward land. With just one single word he had stripped her of everything except the need for him and his possession of her. And God help her, she loved it. Like warm butter she melted under his artful touch. He knew exactly what to do to get her juices flowing and it had been so long, all he had to do was just look at her with those hooded eyes and she was lost.
Coming November 7th from Shadowfire Press
Sunday, October 12, 2008
My Alter Ego Got Signed!
Plagued by her weight gain, Cara’s self-esteem has taken a downward spiral. No longer feeling attractive she unknowingly pushes away the one thing she truly wants; her husband’s affections.
Mike considers himself to be an understanding man but enough is enough. He wants his old Cara back--the wild, vivacious woman he met and knows is waiting to be revived. His desire for her compels him to create a plan that will bring them closer together emotionally and sexually. But will Cara be able to open her mind and body to the man she loves or will she push him away for good?
Until Next Time.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Fantasy Workshop at Romance Divas
Friday October 10th and Saturday October 11th, we will be joined by some huge names in fantasy and fantasy-romance for a workshop on what the difference really is between the two genres.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Is Writing Always So Hard?
On one hand the complexity is what makes it fun on the other hand the complexity is what makes it so difficult. Did I just confuse you? I hope not. Anyway I don't know how it's possible to enjoy the one thing that frustrates me to no end but apparently it is.
Non-writers seem to think that writing is cake. You sit down and write whatever comes to you and voila that's all there is. These people have obviously never stepped foot into the world of writing/publishing/editing. If they had they'd know better and stop saying such ridiculous things in ear shot of us writer folk who want to do them bodily harm for saying such blasphemous things.
However, through it all I have maintained my love for writing which tells me that I am right where I need to be. So with that in mind I think I'll head off to do some more work on my WIP. My characters have finally decided to clue me in on where this story needs to go so I need to get it out before they decided to clam up on me again.
Until next time.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
The Rapture by Missy Lyons
The Rapture
Missy Lyons
Price $2
September, 2008
ISBN 978-1-60659-030-0
The lure of a demon lover is difficult to resist, and impossible to leave, because sex is highly addictive. Sex with a demon is known as the rapture, since it brings absolute pleasure so intense that it is almost painful. But is the price worth gambling your life and your freedom?
Now available exclusively at Phaze Books. Click here to purchase.
You can read more at Missy Lyon's webiste.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Where Did My Life Go?
*sniffle* Is this what I signed on for? Is there ever going to be a time when I get to enjoy my life, even for a little bit? I always feel so rushed and pressured to get things done. Every day I try and plan things so that I can have just an ounce of me time but it never works out that way. By the time I get done with my responsibilities (God, I hate that word) all I want to do is sleep.
Every day mirrors the one before it and by the end of the week I crash. I Feel like I am going around in circles to hurry through my day to get things done so I can get in bed at a decent hour just so I can get up and do the same thing over and over. Please tell me I’m not the only one or I may be forced to take a head first leap off the balcony. Okay it's not that high so you don't really need to worry...
Alright, I think I've complained enough for the day. It's time to go back to my WIP.
Until next time.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Piercing the Veil by RG Alexander
Genre: Paranormal erotic romance/menage
Here's the blurb:
Twins Hawk and Val are Fianna warriors under the vengeful curse of a scorned goddess. Following the prophecy in the Book of Veils, they search for the one who can help them retrieve the Claiomh Solais before their enemies get the chance. Their quest leads them to Linnea. One touch and there can be no doubt that they have found their match. But will she accept them once she knows the truth?
Linnea is no one special. So why is she on the run from evil faeries and her egotistical ex? Why is she suddenly spending time in the company of dragons, druids, and one kinky Viking with a split personality? All she knows is she has to keep her daughter safe from those who hunt her, and her heart safe from another betrayal.
To protect one gifted child and all of humanity from the dark god that seeks retribution, they must learn to trust each other. To have a future together, they must find the perfect balance.
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Purchase at Ellora's Cave and don't forget to visit RG's website.
The Fallen by Gwen Hayes
“The Fallen” by Gwen Hayes
ISBN: 1-60504-196-3Length: Short Story
Price: 2.50
Publication Date: September 16, 2008
Cover art by Anne Cain
Love will redeem them…or damn their souls.
As Darkfall gains a foothold in the small coastal town of Serendipity Falls, Bridget, a witch and healer, fights a battle on two fronts. Against the chaos bleeding through the fissures of a cracked portal between realms, and against her attraction to a fallen angel with his own agenda. Talon’s dark ways and mysterious magics go against everything she believes in, but he’s the only man she’s ever loved.
Talon, forever haunted by his fall from grace and his ceaseless desire for the headstrong Bridget, longs for what he can never possess. Though he is no longer her guardian, she tempts him with pleasure he can never touch and emotions he can never reveal.
Caught on opposite sides in a war between good and evil, they struggle against their mutual passion. Then an ancient prophecy points to the one who will break the portal wide open and shift the balance of power: Bridget. She has no choice but to turn to Talon, and the love that will damn their souls—or save the world.
Warning: Contains graphic sex worth falling from grace for. And a dark, fallen angel with voyeuristic tendencies—if you’re into that sort of thing.
Read An Excerpt Online
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Time for a Poem
My Gift
Little hands dance across the plains of my face
Small features shine with a tiny dimpled smile
Caressing my heart with warm tenderness
I place gentle kisses on smooth, flawless skin
And sigh inside as my emotions gather,
Overflowing, my spirit is filled to the brim
With love unconditional bursting within
Delight overwhelms and your beauty overtakes
So pure and untarnished so honest and true
Only joy could reside in one such as you.
© Lauren Murphy, All rights reserved
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Song of the Sea by Cassandra Curtis
Song of The Seaby Cassandra CurtisISBN-13: 978-1-60272-379-5 (Electronic)Available September 14, 2008
Sequel to Amber Heat best-seller Shifting Tides: Beneath A Midnight Sea…
When a mafia don’s bride-to-be goes missing, Peter Varien is hired to find her. Varien, an ex-cop turned private eye, takes the job despite the warning bells going off in his head.
He manages to track down the missing woman to a nightclub in Memphis, where she’s belting out jazzy torch songs with the boys in the band. She’s every man’s desire, with a body born of sin and a voice that enthralls, putting men under a sexual spell.But it’s a spell under which Peter is determined not to fall.Vivilyn Ondine is having the time of her life, given the power over human men through the control she wields as a sea siren. She’s never fallen in love, never truly surrendered–until she meets the handsome private investigator.Soon, Peter and Vivilyn are in a race against time, and must join forces to defeat a dangerous enemy who will stop at nothing, even murder, to capture Viv and force her to reveal the location of the magical pearl known as the Soul of The Sea.
Genres: Shapeshifter / Fantasy / Witchcraft / Magic / BDSM (Light) / Action / Adventure / Mystery / Detective / Romantic Comedy
Heat Level: 3Length: Novella (26k words)
To purchase go here: http://www.amberquill.com/AmberHeat/SongSea.html
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Come Join Us for a Workshop at Romance Divas!
September 12-13 at Romance Divas
Featuring:
Bob Mayer
Lori Avocato
Maggie Price
Lindsay McKenna
Barry Eisler
Linnea Sinclair
Larissa Ione
Merline Lovelace
Want to know how to write authentic action, suspense, law enforcement, and military romance? Ask authors who know firsthand! Romance Divas is hosting a 2-day workshop with some of the hottest names in the genre. It will take place at the Romance Diva Forum. All are welcome. To get access to the forum you will need to register by entering the site and clicking on Forum.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Shout Out to My Mother
When she was speaking to me I couldn't help but feel blessed to have parents that love and care for me the way that they do (they have always been very involved parents but I try not to hold that against them lol) and so I told her so. She thought it was sweet and said that she felt blessed too. She finished with her blessing and said she loved me then got of the phone. I couldn't expect her to stay on the phone too long since she's sitting on the platform with the choir.
My mom treats everyone that she loves with this same care and compassion even when she doesn't receive it in return. I have learned a lot from her over the years and this is definitely one of the most important lessons. One day I hope that my children will feel this way about me, though at the moment I am ready to strangle my one year old since he is spitting on my arm. *Sigh*
Anyway, I said all that to say this, thanks mom. You rock! :D
Until next time.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Trying Not to Strangle my Muse (But it is so not working)
I'm torn because I feel like if I try to force it then everything that comes out will be total crap and then I would be irritated. On the other hand I feel like I am letting precious time tick by as I sit here not really making much progress. God, I feel so lost.
Luckily I have a gang of people who encourage me on a regular bases and force me not give up (under threat of extreme consequences.) If it wasn't for them I fear that I would have given up long ago. I love writing, don't get me wrong, I just don't have any patience. I always want things to happen immediately and I get frustrated when they don't. Trust me; I know this is something I need to work on. So with that being said I am going to open my WIP and wait patiently for some ideas to come to me so I can continue this story. Ack!
Until next time.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Taking a New Direction
This story is really close to my heart and I AM going to finish these edits but I think that I've been rushing it. I want to finish this story so badly that I can taste it and I have no patience. Regardless of how I feel about the situation the story seems to have a mind of it’s own and I am forced to play a waiting game. Oh well. I’m going to have to pull something else out and work on that instead until this story calls to me again. Whenever that is. *sigh*
Anyway the story I’m working on is called “What Doesn’t Kill You” and no it is not a thriller lol.
Here is the blurb:
After Talia’s grandmother looses an ugly battle with breast cancer, life looses all meaning. That is until she meets Mark. His sincerity and sexy grin sparks something inside her that she long thought she'd lost. Passion.
Divorced with a three year old daughter, Mark isn't looking for love, but for Talia he is willing to take a chance. Her witty banter and playful antics intrigue him, but he senses something is keeping her at a distance. Can Mark reach past the fortress that is forever guarding Talia’s heart or will her overbearing insecurities be the force than finally succeeds in driving him away?
Until next time.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
So I Seem to be at a Standstill
There are so many ideas floating around my head for this story. I can see it all playing out the way I want it to. I wrote this story In January and my writing has grown so much since then. As I edit I find myself saying a whole lot of, "God what was I thinking when I wrote this." But the great thing about this is I actually realize what needs to be fixed and I actually know how to do it!
Now if I could just get my butt in gear and move this thing along I could sub it. *sigh*
Well I've gone on long enough about this topic I'm going to try and edit. *wink*
Until next time.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
A New Journey
Until next time.