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Oklahoma

Posted on May 24, 2013 | 2 comments

I am moved beyond words for the loss the folks in Oklahoma are experiencing.

We lived in Florida for many years. Hurricane Haven. The thing about a hurricane though is you have time to leave…days usually. Tornadoes, humm, not so much.

We lost our house and belongings during the Hurricane, Charlie, Jean, Frances, Katrina 2005 mess.  Jean and Frances took us out.  Probably little tornadoes in the storm.  We were able to evacuate safely prior to the storm.

I took the family photo albums, clothes, provisions.

The three things I wish I had taken

1. Christmas Ornaments. – The kids had a collection of ornaments that dated back one per year from the time they were born. I had ornaments hand made by my mother, grandmother, great grandmother. Small hand blown glass ones over a hundred years old.

2. My oldest had written a little chapter book and illustrated it called “Buckwheat the Wonder Pony” That is a cherished thing that can’t ever be replaced.

3. My college box with research papers from school, my diplomas and yearbooks.

I really don’t miss anything else. We were able to save the family china, after the storm.

Odd huha?

I saw a video clip of an older woman talking about the storm in Oklahoma.  I started crying. She talked about how she sat on a stool in the bathroom holding her dog. She recounts her experience and finding herself under the rubble of her house…seeing light and crawling out from under the debris. Her little dog wasn’t with her. She said, he must be under there somewhere. She didn’t have to say, dead.

Then there is a movement from off to the right. The camera pans over and there is something moving. The dog is under some bits of her house. She goes over and starts pulling stuff off of him telling the reporters “help me”. Her reunion with the dog broke me up.

You can replace stuff…most stuff. You can’t replace life. My thoughts for those folks who lost the lives of their children and those they love.

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Dragon’s Unbound

Posted on April 26, 2013 | Comments Off on Dragon’s Unbound

I love dragons.

These two had a lot to overcome to be together. You may have met them briefly near the end of “Dar’kind Promises” Rhys and Haydn were there at Isobeau the healer’s home when Maura and Zelia needed help.

Their story will be out later this spring. A M/M Erotic Romance

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The Galloping Ghoul of Hockomock Swamp

Posted on April 26, 2013 | 2 comments

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Riding the Natchez Trace and exploring the historic cites along the way makes me think of my first published romance. A M/M HISTORIC EROTIC ROMANCE. Yes, I was the girl who introduced myself as a paranormal romance writer. How ironic is it to have my first work published several years ago and it be not only a historic but a m/m erotic romance.  It is still a wonderful story and I enjoyed writing it very much.

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M/M Erotic Historic Romance
The Galloping Ghoul rides each full moon, exacting revenge by frightening those who tormented his past. By day, he is one of the town people, Nathaniel Hawkins, an affluent entrepreneur. He identifies with Ike Sandhill, a government surveyor, and wants to protect him from the same thugs who drove Nathaniel to revenge.

Ike goes to the extreme to prove to everyone how straight laced he is. He pursues Misty VonMix with the intention of marriage.

Nathaniel doesn’t know how to confess his desire without driving Ike away. He comes up with a plan of seduction. Before the night is over Ike discovers things about himself he always knew, yet denied.
Excerpt
“Massachusetts, 1790
Somewhere in the Bridgewater Triangle, old wives tell tales in hushed tones about strange lights in the sky and the Galloping Ghoul of Hockomock Swamp. They say the specter rides on the night of the full moon. They don’t know what drives him to haunt unsuspecting travelers. Those who’ve crossed his path flee in fear for their lives. If the victims know why he rides, they never say.”….

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…Hell’s bells, what a goat fuck. Augustus stood patiently while Nathaniel hoisted Ike’s lanky frame up into the saddle and mounted behind to support his unconscious burden. The flight brought them to the borders of Nathaniel’s estate.
“Time to go home, Augustus.”
Nathaniel’s pulse pounded at the proximity of Ike in the saddle, his head resting on Nathaniel’s shoulder. How badly he wanted to brush the wayward lock of golden hair back from the man’s brow. No more hiding. Before the night was over, Nathaniel would be sure Ike Sandhill knew his full intentions. He couldn’t go on in this limbo half-life watching from afar. By dawn, they’d both be changed men. He prayed he could convince Ike to take what he had to offer, to take a chance, to take something, anything from him.

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The Amethyst Desire Collection

Posted on April 23, 2013 | Comments Off on The Amethyst Desire Collection

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Thinking about jewelry and shiny things that I spoke of yesterday. Raynia found a nice sparkly thing that changed her life. Whoo Weee

Vol 1

Raynia’s Magic

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Menage’ M/M/F & M/F/M Erotic Contemporary Romance.

Raynia Castellano is drawn to purchase an amethyst pendant as an impulse buy but not before the clerk assures Raynia the magic is in the woman, not the necklace that seems to call to her. And given Raynia has just left an adulterous ex-husband and has recently settled into a law practice with her oh so sexy and oh so apparently gay law partners, surely a little magic is required.

Vol 2

Beverly’s Secret

F/F Erotic Contemporary Romance

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Beverly Carter, clerk at Salynne’s Crystal’s and Thyme could have sworn she placed the amethyst necklace in the display cabinet. How did the gem end up in her pocket? She’d have to take it back to work in the morning and explain her mistake to the shop owner.

Trying the necklace on for just a moment couldn’t hurt anything. When the clasp won’t release she has to call on her next-door neighbor, Makala Reynaud for help. A woman that Beverly is very attracted to but hasn’t had the courage to approach. She hasn’t figured out how to confess her interest without outing herself prematurely. Bev’s pretty sure the woman is a lesbian too. What if she was wrong? So Beverly’s been stuck, just as stuck as the damn necklace.

Then, Makala’s red lips were just too tempting, too perfect, too close. Stealing a kiss could open a door to disaster instead of the closet on her sexual preference. Yet, the way Makala accepted the kiss and returned it with unabashed enthusiasm blew that door off its hinges.

They spent the night talking and exploring sex every way and everywhere possible in Makala’s small apartment. Beverly had to wonder if the rumors about the necklace were true. Was this some kind of spell that might only last the night?  Could this be the beginning of something magical?

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Author Spotlight Jane Wakely

Posted on March 26, 2013 | 9 comments

Welcome to Jane Wakely today for Author Spotlight. I’m delighted to have Jane here to talk about her most recent project and herself as an author. Those who read all the way through the post will have a reward (potential) at the end. 

Jane Wakely (Author Bio)

Jane has always been a writer. Even when she took a break from it for a few years, she couldn’t keep the stories from filling her head. As an avid romance reader, she finally decided her stories needed to be free, and she started writing again.

Reading and liking all genres of romance; it makes sense that she would write that way too. Her stories range from sweet to erotic, contemporary to paranormal, and a bunch in-between. She loves all romance genres, and all levels of spice.

Jane lives on the east coast of the United States with her loving husband, daughter and their Miniature Dachshund.

 1. Who is your favorite character in this book and why? 

If I have to choose a favorite, then I choose Matt. The reason is because I sympathize with him the most. In this series, shifters are incredibly lonely until they meet “the one.” The potential to let despair take over their lives is sometimes overpowering for a shifter. Matt tries to stay positive, keeps looking and most important, keeps living, despite his loneliness.

2. What inspires you for your stories?

Usually other books inspire me! I try to create stories that my readers love to read—just like many authors have done for me!

3. Tell us something no one else knows about you. 

Hmmm…well something very few people know is I’m afraid of large bodies of water. Swimming pools are fine, but oceans, lakes, etc…No thanks!

4. What genre classification would you put on your book and what would you consider the heat level of the romance?

Jenn’s Wolf is a Paranormal/Shifter Romance with a heat level of 2/3!

5. When did you start writing and what kicked off your passion to be an author?

A long time ago…I started writing! LOL I always wanted to be an author, but instead of pursuing my dream, I let it go for almost 20 years! Then one day I got tired of creating great stories in my head and decided to write them down again!

My new release:

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Title: Jenn’s Wolf

Blurb:

Jenn is used to being overlooked by men. She’s short, slim, shy and her past keeps her guarded against others—especially men. It also gets her labeled as having a “good personality.” When she sees Matt for the first time, she realizes he’s the first man she’s willing to take a chance on.

Matt is a wolf shifter worried that he’ll never find his mate. Without a mate, a shifter’s life is incredibly drawn-out and lonely. Willing to try anything, he agrees to a blind date with Jenn and is stunned to find out she’s the one.

A misunderstanding interrupts their first night together and leaves them both miserable. After determining she may have overreacted, Jenn apologizes and they agree to start over. When Matt tells her about his wolf, she has to decide whether to trust her heart or run from the only man she’s ever wanted.

Excerpt:

When Christina left, Jenn continued to ogle the tantalizing man. No one had stirred her like he did in a long time. The thought of a chance with him made her want to cancel tomorrow’s blind date and wear a sign that said she was available for a night of fun. Jenn had no idea what had come over her, she never approached guys or even made blatant plays for their attention.

Jenn knew that her short stature combined with her trim body that lacked curves and boobs was not appealing to men in the least. While she had a pretty face, she’d been told one too many times she had a great personality as well. Finding a man to be more than a friend was very difficult. Of course, she’d dated and had sex, but the men never stayed for long, always moving on to someone with more beauty, grace, style and curves.

She wanted to meet the man across the bar and the thought of approaching him crossed her mind. Normally she’d trash the idea immediately, but something about him made her feel braver than usual. If he separated himself from his friends and she acted quickly, maybe she could at least see him up close and say hello.

Jenn knew if she shared her plan, Christina would help her. Glancing to her friend, she noticed Christina was about to pass the group when the hot guy Jenn had her eye on turned, said something to Christina, then wrapped his arms around her friend and kissed her.

Deflated, Jenn watched the couple as their lips met and met again. It was more than a simple peck and though their arms and hands didn’t roam, she could tell when their tongues did. Jealousy overwhelmed her and she pushed it down as she looked away.

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Find Jane:

Blog: www.janewakely.blogspot.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/JaneWakely

Twitter: www.twitter.com/JaneWakely

Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/JaneWakely

Thank you, Eden, for hosting me today!

Readers: I’m giving away a $20 Amazon Gift Card at the end of my Mini Blog Tour! How do you enter? Leave a comment below (with email)! Yes, it’s that easy! Want more chances to win? Visit all five stops on the tour! Every comment (with email) will go in the drawing! (Find all the tour stops here: http://janewakely.blogspot.com/2013/03/jenns-wolf-mini-blog-tour.html )! I’ll draw/announce/post the winner on my blog on Tuesday, April 2!

Good luck and thanks for visiting! 🙂

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Author Spotlight – Vivian Proud

Posted on March 12, 2013 | 2 comments

A warm welcome to Vivian Proud for Author Spotlight. Vivian is signed with Rebel Ink Press and she is with us today promoting her debut book, “Anna and Don; Heart Body and Soul”

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BIO:

Vivian Proud spent her 15-year career in Silicon Valley, CA writing technical and business proposals with her science degree. Always having a dream of moving to the mountains and writing a book, it never materialized until she moved to the rural Wild West. Living in the middle of nowhere in the Black Hills of Wyoming, she found the country lifestyle peaceful and uplifting and it spawned the creativity behind the writing of her first erotic romance: Anna and Don: Heart, Body and Soul. She is a wife, mother of one and lives on a small ranch in Wyoming with her husband, three dogs, two cats and four chickens.

1. Who is your favorite character in this book and why? My favorite character is Anna because she falls in love with and gets to make love to Don, who I adore, and she takes a leap of faith and it pays off, in spades.

2. What inspires you for your stories?  I vicariously live in my stories so I guess my fantasies inspire me.

3. Tell us something no one else knows about you.  I never read an erotic book until my husband bought me one last year!

4. What genre classification would you put on your book and what would you consider the heat level of the romance? It’s an erotic romance and the heat level is up to the reader and their experience. For example, my mother would be aghast but my friends would say, “Right on!”

5. When did you start writing and what kicked off your passion to be an author? I started writing last year because a friend of mine wrote erotica and it inspired me to try it and once I did, I was hooked.

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Anna and Don choose to have dinner together for Valentine’s Day on a lark given neither has a date and soon discover they have more in common as the sparks fly.  This touching love story spans their travels to Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco for a sizzling dinner and dessert; Sedona & Cave Creek, AZ, for spiritual vortexes and horseback riding; Las Vegas, NV, to live out one of Don’s life-long fantasies; Kona, HI for a trip to the Big Island Volcano; and Napa Valley, CA to visit wineries.

Soon Anna and Don become ensconced in a courtship that breeds passion, lust, sex and love.  Don struggles with expressing his love as he deals with the aftermath of a difficult divorce while Anna dives in headfirst.  As their intimacy grows, so does their love for each other and each of them find a very special way of expressing that love. In the end, Don and Anna find they’ve grown into each other’s heart, body and soul.

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Excerpt Set UP:

Don’s very thoughtful, especially when it comes to Anna. He keeps Anna on her toes with his surprises. In the first chapter, it’s Valentine’s Day. Anna and Don have dinner together as neither one of them have a date, but on both their minds is making dinner into a date and things begin to heat up. Don raises the bar with his idea of what to do with Valentine’s Day chocolates. Hand the box to her as is so often done? Or place them strategically on her body and eat them together? Better! Here’s the beginning of that scene…

Don reached inside his pants pocket and brought out a large fisted hand, holding something.

He told Anna, “Close your eyes.”

With her eyes closed, Don slowly and affectionately took off her skirt and panties. Then, as she was exposed except for her laced, thigh-high panty hose, he gently placed some things on her from her nose down to her toes.

He then whispered, “Open your eyes.”

She did and looked down her body.  Don had dotted Valentine’s Day chocolates in a line from her head to her toes.

He whispered again, “Sweeties for my sweetie.”

Anna giggled, taken a little aback by his comment. He had never called her sweetie before but tonight was becoming filled with firsts.

Then she added, “You’re going to eat them…I hope.”

“I’m going to eat them all.”

As Anna started laughing, her body began to pulsate from lusty expectations. Don took a bite of the chocolate on her nose then slid the rest into her voluptuous mouth with his. The sweet chocolate filled her mouth with melting pleasure. The candied temptation left her craving more.  He then alternated between chocolate, nose, chocolate, mouth, chocolate, neck, chocolate, breasts, chocolate, tummy, chocolate, pussy, chocolate, legs …

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Author Spotlight – Tara Kingston

Posted on March 5, 2013 | 1 comment

It is my pleasure to host the talented Tara Kingston today in the Author Spotlight. Her “Love Potion #7” is a must read. Comment on today’s post to be put in the drawing.  One random post will be selected to win an e-book copy of “Love Potion #7”.  Winner to be announced on Friday, March 8th.

1. Who is your favorite character in this book and why? 

My favorite character in Love Potion #7 is Chelsea, the heroine. She’s independent, fiercely loyal, and she’s not above doing something just a bit wicked. My favorite thing about Chelsea is her sense of humor. The way she laughs at herself is one aspect of her character I can really relate to in my own life.

2. What inspires you for your stories?

Usually, I’ll get the inspiration for a character first. In some cases, a certain celebrity will inspire a kernel of an idea, and I take it from there. I’m a huge football fan, and I have to confess that a couple of my favorite players inspired the hero in Love Potion #7. In other cases, especially with my historical romances, historical figures and events will inspire a “what if” scenario that gets me thinking heroes, heroines, and romance.

3. Tell us something no one else knows about you.

Hmmm…something no one else knows…that’s a hard one…okay, here goes. When I was young, my mother introduced me to stories that were essentially gothic romances, and they remain one of my favorite guilty pleasures. Victoria Holt and Barbara Michaels were and still are two of my favorite authors. The love scenes are strictly behind closed doors, and there’s an air of mystery and the supernatural…love those stories. I’m strongly thinking of writing my own, but with steamy love scenes that would give the ghosts of the manor something to talk about.

4. What genre classification would you put on your book and what would you consider the heat level of the romance?

Love Potion #7 is an erotic romance with paranormal elements. It’s steamy hot!

5. When did you start writing and what kicked off your passion to be an author?

I started writing in elementary school, scribbling stories in a notebook, and I haven’t stopped. Reading is one of my passions, and this lifelong love ignited my passion for creating my own characters and telling my own stories. I began writing with an eye toward publication about five years ago and found a local writers’ group. The fellowship and encouragement of other writers spurred me on to complete my novel. It doesn’t matter how many stories I write…there’s always another one brewing in my mind. Please stop by my website, http://www.tarakingston.com, to learn more about my romances.

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Love Potion #7 Blurb:

 

Chelsea York is a witch on a mission.         Quarterback Jake Wilder’s broken one heart too many, and Chelsea’s out to give the legendary passer a taste of his own medicine. She calls upon the city’s resident spellcaster to conjure the perfect brew for her task, Love Potion #7.

Jake Wilder left the game of football for the quiet of his hometown, but he hasn’t left fame behind. When a bewitching bookstore owner engages him in a sensuous battle of the sexes, he decides to teach the woman he believes to be a gold digger why she shouldn’t play with fire.

With seduction as their mission, both set out to become the victor in their sexual play. But they both get in over their heads when struck with desire neither can deny. And surrendering to the pleasure of temptation will lead them to discover how some passions are more potent than any spell.

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Author Spotlight – Law Reigns

Posted on February 26, 2013 | Comments Off on Author Spotlight – Law Reigns

My pleasure to introduce you today to Law Reigns. I have trouble with creating titles so when I heard hers I was drawn in. “SUPERHEROES WEAR FADED DENIM” 

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Who is your favorite character in this book and why? 

My objective when writing Superheroes Wear Faded Denim was to create a diverse cast of wild characters. Honestly, my  favorite has to be Gabriel. He is a warrior angel, custodia in Latin, and he is tasked with communicating the war to the humans involved in battle. He is under so much stress, forced to overcome obstacle after obstacle. Honestly, I do not think anything ever goes perfect for him in the novel. Yet, he remains loving and understanding.

Even when he has to dodge the main character Blissany’s sexual advances, he tries his best to leave her with, “It’s not you; you’re perfect. It’s me.”

2. What inspires you for your stories?

Life. Honestly, I cannot write without using some of the emotions I have experienced or watched others experience. Superheroes Wear Faded Denim is a fantasy romance, but I try to capture some sort of truth in my novels. People who have read my novels have commented on how shockingly surprised they were at how true to life my characters read.

I find it is easier to write a novel based on real life emotions and experiences. It is the main reason I chose a college campus in Gainesville, Florida  as the setting. I was there breathing, living, surviving for four years. I saw what made it unique, what made it dreadfully boring at times.

At night, the sky becomes a black curtain. The buildings designed to mimic antiquated churches become the perfect hangout for demons. Laying on the grass, staring up at the sky gives you an eerie peace. You start to think, an intergalactic battle can take place here.

I understand what you’re talking about. I’ve spent a lot of time around old G-ville town. Campus can be unsafe at night. Remember buddy system when you’re star watching. LOL

3. Tell us something no one else knows about you.

Oh this should be fun. I am such a big mouth I don’t really have any secrets. Really works in my favor when someone tries to blackmail me. How about this? I am addicted to Sunkist orange soda. If evolution or genetics have anything to do with my love for Sunkist, I’m telling you my ancestors were chowing down on those oranges.

4. What genre classification would you put on your book and what would you consider the heat level of the romance?

Again it is a fantasy romance, more so urban fantasy. When you read the book, you will be blown away by the fast-paced action and wacky scenarios. The love is there,  so I would give it a 6 on the heat scale. Because I love conflict, this novel is for plot fiends who love characters to fight to the death for their happy ending.

5. When did you start writing and what kicked off your passion to be an author?

Honestly, I started writing at seven and do not know why I am still writing till this day. Maybe it’s because it’s so easy. I have a knack for it. There are these visions in my head, I can put them down on paper, wrap it up in covers, put it out there in the world, and maybe I will find someone who thinks just like me. Maybe we’ll connect online. Maybe we’ll be best friends. Maybe we’ll be lovers. Who knows when it comes to life?

Sounds like seeds for another romance plot. Thank you for sharing with us today.

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Dar’kind Promises – Secret Thirty

Posted on February 3, 2013 | Comments Off on Dar’kind Promises – Secret Thirty

Today is release day for Dar’kind Promises. I hope you have enjoyed our month of secret reveals about the story and the world created through it.

My work to date with Rebel Ink Press started with the anthology Once Upon a Twisted Tale and my short The Galloping Ghoul of Hockomock Swamp in Oct of 2011.

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In Dec, 2011 I was part of a collaborative team from Rebel Ink Press that wrote and released Paw Prints to raise money for animal rescue.200x300PawPrints

Then in Feb of 2012 Raynia’s Magic Released. I love this cover. I dream of having it framed as art work on my wall. LOL

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Later that spring we re-released the Galloping Ghoul under it’s own cover apart from the Anthology. I think that cover is probably my favorite.

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And today, Dar’kind Promises is released.  Maybe this is my favorite cover. LOL. Technically my fourth real launch. Somehow, for the first time it seems real. I have a giddy excitement and so much hope for the future.

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So, that is my last secret. That I feel like a little kid on Christmas morning. I hope the joy and anticipation never fades. Happy Reading

And just for a sneak peek  “Beverly’s Secret” to be released April 17, 2013

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Dar’kind Promises – Secret Twenty-Nine

Posted on February 2, 2013 | Comments Off on Dar’kind Promises – Secret Twenty-Nine

The magic of the fae people.

In the Human Dimension we each have talents and abilities that are unique to the individual. In the Fae race on the other side of the veil the expression of magic is similar.  It isn’t like you’ve seen in the movies where magic users learn specific spells and everyone can do the same things. Dar’kind Fairies have talents in different areas of magic and different combinations unique to the individual.

Maura has a talent with potions and herbs that we don’t have a chance to see in the story. She can influence with her voice. Maura is developing a collection of spoken spells and uses an unbinding one. In the Fae world magic isn’t some big snap, crackle, pop thing. It is seemless and natural like cooking would be to the average human. A little of this and a little of that to cause something useful to be created.

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