Archive for January, 2010

This week I -

Wrote: 2500 New words

Edited: 45 Pages

Deleted: 189 words (adverbs)

Real life kept me jumping but nothing to strenuous, just time-consuming.

A list of thirteen of my favorite things:

**This list isn’t in order of importance or likability/favorite status.

1. Books (of course – and yes there is too too too many to count. And it’s starting to happen with ebooks too.)

2. My 16-year-old dog Gallageher (He’s old but lovable and is usually snoring under my desk)

3. Cooking (One of the reasons I’m going to culinary school)

4. Movies (I used to want to be a documentary filmmaker. And I love the old classic movies – Audrey Hepburn, Lana Turner, Orson Welles, Grace Kelley – to name some of my fave movie stars/silver screen faves.)

5. Wigs (I get bored easily and it’s a quick way to change up my look and have some fun)

6. High Heels (Though I can be kinda clutzy)

7. My family (Though they can be annoying and frustrating at times, they have been there for me)

8. Project Runway (Tim Gunn – Need I say more)

9. The Food Network

10. Angels (I have a collection of figurines)

11. Hanging with my friends

12. Romance Divas

13. Crafting (I get bored easily so I’m always teaching myself new things).

Bonus:

14. Music (I have a very eclectic music collection and varied taste in music thanks to my dad. Some of my pandora stations include Prince (of course), Coldplay, Sade, Santana, Justin Timberlake, Il Divo and Electronica)

15. Sexy Men – (Next Week’s Thursday 13 with Pics)

Something magic this way comes…

Wicked ³, Book 1

Callie has always known the Abbotts were different. Witches, though they call themselves “Magians”. They are her second family. Harrison Abbott has been her best friend since they were children. Tucker Abbott, her life-long crush. And their brother, Tyghe? A magical pain in her backside.

When the Abbotts need her human perspective to solve a mystery, she doesn’t hesitate. Especially since it means getting everything she ever wanted. A chance to be one of them, to have magic, even if it’s only temporary.

Someone is attacking young women at Triune, a ritual that helps Magians find their perfect threesome—the match that will complete their magic and their hearts. Callie expected to be dazzled by her first glimpse into the Magian world, but the bone-melting desire between her and the Abbott brothers isn’t part of the plan.

Nor is the decades-old secret that makes her the target of a killer…

Warning: Explicit sex, magical dresses, mind-reading rooms and mind-boggling threesomes.

BUY HERE!

Personal Note: I know RG from Romance Divas. But I have read her books before and thoroughly enjoy her writing. I went out and purchased her backlist after reading Surrender Dorothy. This is a great opportunity to try an author who may be new to you.

There is a widget in the sidebar that has some delicious hunks.

Plus there is a link to sign up for my newsletter under About. I promise I don’t spam or send needless, numerous emails. The newsletter goes out once a month or once every two to three months depending on my schedule.

Plus there is a Poetry link under Extras that has three of my erotic poems.

Also you can find a list of some of my Favorites under About.

13 Food Related Websites I Visit:

Warning – visiting these sites may make you hungry!

1. The Pioneer Woman

2. Smitten Kitchen

3. Kitchen Ambition

4. Food Porn Daily (Click on the gallery link)

5. Love and Olive Oil

6. The Cake Spy

7. The Girl Who Ate Everything

8. Cookbook Chronicles

9. $5 Dinners

10.  Jenn Cuisine

11. 101 Cookbooks

12.  Local Harvest

13. Chocolate & Zucchini

Bonus:

14. Bakerella

15. Bakin’ and Eggs

16. Menuism

Three of my erotic poems  -

Euphoria

When Three Become One

Threesome

have been accepted as part of the Coming Together: As One anthology.

Coming Together: As One, is a collection of erotic fiction and poetry whose proceeds will benefit ONE.

The anthology will be released in April 2010.

HE MEETS HIS MATCH.
SHE MEETS HER MASTER.

Art gallery curator Joy Montgomery has never liked her body’s generous curves. And she’s always been too shy to explore her wild side. But tonight, everything is going to change . . .

Desperate to save her job, Joy approaches bad-boy artist Ash Hunter and asks him to exhibit his erotic work at her gallery. Ash agrees on one condition: Joy must pose as his model. But business soon turns to pleasure, as Joy experiences a passion beyond her wildest imaginings and Ash finds more than just inspiration in his voluptuous new muse.

Coming Feb 1st from Grand Central Publishing. Dare to Surrender has already received 5 Cups from Coffee Time Romance!

And Ms. Feisty is holding a contest on her blog for a chance to win an advance copy.

And if Dare to Surrender is anything like her first book, Bound to Please, you will need gloves to handle the steamy pages. I read Bound to Please in one sitting and it was an intriguing, gripping, fabulous, fun and smoking hot read. A great example of what an erotic romance should be. And I’m not just saying that because I know Ms. Feisty from around the internet and Romance Divas.

New chapters will be posted once a month. Please be advised that this story contains adult material. Welcome to Can’t Get Enough . I hope you enjoy this serial.

Once a month, a bunch of authors get together and post excerpts from published books, contracted work or works in progress, and link to each other. You don’t have to be published to participate–just a writer with an excerpt you’d like to share. For more info on how to participate, head over to the Excerpt Monday site! or click on the banner above.

Can’t Get Enough - Contemporary, Interracial, Erotic Romance

Excerpt:

This was a stupid idea.

She glanced around the converted library. Part of her would rather explore the old stacks instead of sitting through a speed dating session.

I should have never let Crystal talk me into this.

The host cleared her throat. “Now for the rules. Women stay seated. Men rotate to the left. You have a total of five minutes. Then you move on. You will here this sound,” she shook a cowbell, “when it is time to move on. If you find a possible match, you can exchange numbers and move to the lounge area to talk further. Now ladies, be seated.” She waited for all the women to find a seat before clanging the cowbell, “Start dating.”

Faith Hardison plastered a fake smile on her face and resisted the urge to check her cell phone.

Leaning back in her seat, “So what did you say you did again?”

“I’m a clown. I have a children’s party entertainment business.”

“Sounds interesting. Tell me more about….” At that moment the bell sounded, “Sorry time’s up.”

“I was hoping we could exchange numbers.”

Faith smiled, “Sorry. I’m afraid of clowns.”

The next guy sat down and Faith immediately reached for her purse, “Want a piece of gum? All this talking has made my mouth dry.”

“No thank you. The other lady said the same thing.”

“So why did you decide to try speed dating?”

Bad breath guy leaned forward, his arm rested on the table. “I figured it was the best way to meet a bunch of women at one time with little effort. Wanna exchange numbers?”

“No thanks. I’m really just here to support my friend.”

By time the fifth guy had sat down, Faith was tired of the endless stream of not right for her guys.

“Let me guess. You’re divorced. Your ex is a bitch. And you’re looking for a sugar mama like in the Beyonce song.”

The man sitting in front of her let out a deep, rich laugh. “Not quite.” He held out his hand to her, “I’m Michael Samuel.” He smiled, “I see you’ve had the same luck I have. Do you know there is a lady down there whose opening line is she’s double-jointed?”

Faith laughed, “I’m Faith. Sorry. This has been an interesting evening to say the least. I never realized how many,” she paused, “unique people were looking for a little love or romance.”

“I understand. No offense but this is not my idea of fun. I’d much rather be at home, in the kitchen or at a sports bar.”

“None taken. So tell me Michael, what brings you to speed dating night? Looking for love? Romance? The one? A one night stand?”

“None of the above. The truth?”

She nodded.

“My best friend roped me into this. He didn’t want to come alone. And I, like an idiot, agreed on my one night off.”

“Sounds like we have similar best friends.” She leaned forward. “I have an idea.” Faith glanced around and then lowered her voice. “Since you don’t want to be here and neither do I. We pretend to exchange numbers and go over to the lounge area to talk.”

He smiled again, showing off deep dimples, “I wish I had sat here first. It would have saved me from the lady who wanted to know what my portfolio looked like.”

She returned his smile just as the bell rang.

Michael stood, holding out a hand to her. She placed her hand in his, ignoring the way her stomach began to flutter.

Butterflies mean nothing. Plenty of men can make your stomach quiver and knees weak. It could be lack of food too.

“Links to other Excerpt Monday writers”

Note: I have not personally screened these excerpts. Please heed the ratings and be aware that the links may contain material that is not typical of my site.

Joining us this week:

The hosts of Excerpt Monday:

Bria Quinlan, Rom Com (PG13)
Alexia Reed, Urban Fantasy (R)

Joining us this week:

Stephanie Draven, Fantasy with Romantic Elements (PG 13)
Danie Ford, Contemporary YA (PG 13)
Babette James, Contemporary Romance (PG 13)
Cynthia Justlin, Thriller with Romantic Elements (PG 13)
Kaige, Historical Romance (PG 13)
Jeannie Lin, Contemporary Romantic Elements (PG 13)
R. F. Long, Fantasy Romance (PG13)
Shawntelle Madsion, Paranormal Romance (PG13)
Debbie Mumford, Science Fiction/ Fantasy (PG13)

Kendal Corbitt, Erotica Contemporary (R)
KB Alan, Erotic Paranormal Romance (R)
Cate Hart, YA Paranormal (R)
Jeanne St. James, Interracial Menage Erotic Romance (R)
Cherrie Lynn, Contemporary Erotic Romance (R)
Michelle Picard, Paranormal/Fantasy (R)
Mary Quast, Contemporary Romance (R)
Danielle Yockman, Historical Romance (R)

Sara Brookes, Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy (NC17)
Elise Logan, Contemporary Romance (NC17)