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Kissa Starling is a southern gal who likes spending time with her family and numerous pets. She finds time each and every day for writing, reading, and reflection.

Her favorite hobbies are Yoga, meditation, walking, watching old movies, crocheting and playing board games.

Kissa currently writes for Simon and Schuster, Freya's Bower, Red Rose Publishing, Renaissance Ebooks and occasionally Cleis Press. She recently signed her first contract with Sapphire Books for her short story, Classical Rules which will be part of the Uniforms Optional lesbian anthology.

She also writes sweet romance under the pen name K. Starling. Sweet Tea Maggie is now available as part of the One Touch, One Glance, A Sweet Romance Anthology. Her second sweet romance r...more


I’ve recently been without a computer. That is horrid enough, can you even imagine? But, as I come back, new computer in hand and begin to add all of my favorites and updates I find all that I’ve missed. Gone is the highlander anthology call, I missed the CTR chat and ohhh the missed blog posts. One special writer friend who’s been sending me passages to crit for her is probably about to knee m...

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Kissa Thanks for the heads up! I left a comment and will check back throughout the day.


AuthorIsland All day today at www.CyberLaunchParty.blogspot.com , we're celebrating some of the newest releases from Red Rose Publishing - for a look at all their new releases, head to their release page!

TOY BOX - by Kissa Starling

Ambers been instructed to buy a vibrating toy. She'd was more than startled when the store clerk showed her how it worked right out in the open.

What will she do when her master gets a hold of it in a public place?

LEARN MORE AT www.RedRosePublishing.com

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THIRST OF THE SEA by Scarlet Hunter
After refusing the proposal of a jealous and vengeful god Aretha, goddess of soul is banished to Earth. Cursed with never being able to be touched by a male, human or otherwise. And if that's not enough she's condemned to living as a Pegasus by day, human by night. In order to survive she must fight off human hunters seeking to destroy her. One night she crosses paths with one of the damned and evil.

Could he be her savior, or will he lead her into making a decision that will cost her what little she had left?

Alaois, birth born vampire, existing in the hidden caverns off the Seas of Marmara encounters a female the likes of which his kind rarely come in contact. The female triggers something inside he’d never thought possible, thus he could not stay away from her. Discovering she was being hunted by human hunters, he risks everything to save her.

Would he be in time or would his actions cost both their lives?


LEARN MORE AT www.RedRosePublishing.com


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ELIGIBLE BACHELORS by Kindle Alexander
Can you start over based on a lie?

Alexa had a chance to live a dream when she was chosen by the popular television show Eligible Bachelors to date twenty guys. All vying for her attention, and pledging their undying love for her. Unfortunately, it was all lies.

Christian entered the show as a dare but as soon as he met Alexa it became real to him. How could he convince her he was falling in love with her when everything else was a lie?


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STORM AT MARSHBAY by Clara Wimberly
Isabella Brady is surprised to be invited to a party at the seaside mansion called Marshbay, home of the wealthy Fitzgerald family. She is even more surprised to learn that before her Father died; he won a wager with the patriarch of the Fitzgerald family, which promised one the Fitzgerald sons would marry Isabella.

Isabella is shocked and is not inclined to follow through with the wager. But when her mother dies, Isabella learns that her mother had sealed the deal by turning over their family home and land to Ian Fitzgerald.

Isabella finally agrees to the marriage but from the first day at Marshbay, there are mysteries and warnings that worry her. Including the rumor that Ian Fitzgerald had something to do with his first wife’s death. Yet despite that and her doubts about marrying a man she doesn’t know, she finds herself intrigued by Ian Fitzgerald. And against her will she begins to trust him and perhaps even to love him.

Is it the biggest mistake of her life? Perhaps even a fatal one? Or has she found the man she will love forever?


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PARTY GIRL, INC. by Destiny Wallace

Want to party hardy?

Ebony Harris is the owner of Party Girl, Incorporated. She makes a living planning parties. Ebony takes her job very seriously, no matter how much her assistant and best friend Jenna tries to get her to lighten up. Ebony is all business...until she meets Brock Huntington.

Brock thinks he's going to another boring wedding reception, but finds himself drawn to Ebony. He soon discovers that she's unlike any woman he's ever met.

Suddenly, Ebony's personal life clashes with her professional life. Can Brock convince her to finally put pleasure before business?

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WIN - Leave Red Rose Publishing and/or one of the authors a question today and your name goes in the hat for your choice from their new releases!


message 38: by Kissa

Kissa Good luck on that agent and I will definitely check out your page.


Ascension Rodriguez Hi kissa,this is ascension coronado rodriguez arizona author of "la casa bruja 666"witch house;alien raising the antichrist boy,written in english for now. thank you so much for your friendship. If you get time check out my goodreads profile you will find that i still need a agent!


message 36: by Kissa

Kissa Audrey wrote: "Kissa, thanks for friending me on Goodreads. Just a bit of info, I named a character in one of my books, Kissa. I think it's a beautiful name. Audrey Godwin"

Thanks so much for telling me that! I love finding interesting names. What story did you use Kissa in?


message 35: by Kissa

Kissa Liane wrote: "Kissa, thanks for adding me to your circle on Goodreads. Your books sound fascinating!"

Thanks so much, LIane! I appreciate you checking me out.




message 34: by Liane

Liane Spicer Kissa, thanks for adding me to your circle on Goodreads. Your books sound fascinating!


Christine Hi Kissa,just dropping by for a visit. I would like to invite you to check out Shadow Forrest Authors for charity and help support illiteracy issues.
http://www.shadowforestauthors.com
We also have a SFA group here on goodreads. Have a great week.
Blessing CJ



message 32: by Elise

Elise Crawford Hey Kissa, your new friend from goodreads here just learning about you and your work, impressive :) I'm glad we are friends, Elise


Christine Hi Kissa, stopped by to see what's new on your page. Have a great week.
Blessings CJ
Mariard Volume 2 Glass Pawns

Join shadow forest authors and help stop illiteracy worldwide.
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message 30: by Kissa

Kissa Thanks, Derek. I had a wonderful weekend. What did you do fun?

Kissa


message 29: by Kissa

Kissa Hey Lisa!

Don't you just love Goodreads? I spend way too much time looking up books on here.


message 28: by Lisa

Lisa Hi Kissa! It's Lisa from the Yahoo loop. ;-)


message 27: by Derek

Derek Schneider Have a great weekend!

The 9 Ghosts of Samen's Bane The 9 Ghosts of Samen's Bane


Christine Hi from down under Kissa, thanks for being a friend.
Blessings CJ Mariard Volume 2 Glass Pawns


message 25: by Pamela (last edited Feb 03, 2009 11:25am)

Pamela Just dropping by to say hi :) Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day!


message 24: by Jo Anne

Jo Anne Thanks for adding me. I look forward to getting to know your books and any recommendations you have.
Jo Anne


message 23: by Matthew

Matthew Peterson Thanks for finding me. Hope your new year has been great so far.

My novel is now an award-winning audiobook!
Check out Matthew Peterson's bestselling YA fantasy novel, Paraworld Zero
Paraworld Zero, by Matthew Peterson
"Harry Potter meets Star Wars!"


message 22: by Blair

Blair Hi,

Thanks for the friend request!

Blair

Blair Kilpatrick
Accordion Dreams: A Journey into Cajun and Creole Music
coming in January (University Press of Mississippi, 2009)



Catherine Hi Kissa! Thanks for finding me. :-)


message 20: by Beth

Beth Hi Kissa,
Thanks for befriending this mystery author!


Rosemary Thanks for the invitation. Wow--Steamy Audio Publishing. That could present a driving hazard for those who listen on the highway.


message 18: by Melissa

Melissa A. Thanks for the add and great job!
Peace,
Melissa


message 17: by Redman

Redman Thanks for the frienship!


message 16: by maria

maria Hey there,Kissa
Thank you for add me as your friend.
It`s my honor to be in your friends list.
Best regards
Maria


message 15: by Roger

Roger Cottrell Hi Kissa,
Thanks for the friendship on Goodreads,
ROGER


message 14: by Holly

Holly Jacobs Hi, Kissa! Thanks so much for friending me!!

Holly


♀☻ஆ(¸.•'´Pal2aSt0o `'•.¸) hi...tks for addin me as ur freind...


message 12: by Pamela

Pamela Thanks for adding me as a friend!


Stacy-Deanne Stacy-Deanne Hello, I posted a sample of Melody on my page. Check it out and vote if you want to! Best Wishes!


Stacy-Deanne Stacy-Deanne Hi Kissa, thanks for reaching out! Look forward to being your friend here! Best Wishes!


message 9: by R.J.

R.J. Hi, Kissa. Thanks for inviting me and best of success with the anthology.
--R.J. Archer, author
Mystery/adventure with a SciFi twist


Jeannie Faulkner Barber Hi again Kissa. I'd like to invite you to visit my web site, jeanniebarber.com. I'm a novice writer so feel free to make any kind of suggestions, ideas or thoughts to correct it. While you're there, please sign the guestbook, too!
Thanks,
Jeannie



Jeannie Faulkner Barber Hey Kissa, what cute cover for your book! Thanks for being a friend, too.
Blessings,
Jeannie


message 6: by Lee

Lee Thanks for being my goodreads buddy, Kissa!

My new romantic suspense, The Twist is a Bookstrand #1 Bestseller! A story of mind-bending control and unnerving metamorphosis, The Twist unravels the tale of a hotshot consultant as he struggles to foil a plot to steal $12 million and to rescue the feisty, female scientist who has stolen his heart.

READ AN EXCERPT FROM THE TWIST


Lee

Lee Silver
"Romance With a Twist"
THE TWIST, BookStrand #1 Bestseller
www.LeeSilver.org






Andrea Kulman Hi, Kissa. Thanks for being a friend on Good Reads. Andrea M. Kulman, Author of The Drama Unfolds.


Gracie Hi Kissa,

Thanks for the invite and glad to see you here :)

Gracie


Michele
thanks for the ad Kissa Looking forward in talking with you soon. Michele Marchetti
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Daniel
Hi Kissa, I've added your anthology My Funny Valentine to my to-read list.


message 1: by Nita

Nita Hey, girl! Good to see you here. Thanks for the add!


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