Selena Blake's Blog, page 53
April 17, 2012
Selena Says: DWTS Week 5
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Okay, so who’s a huge William Levy fan now?! That guy smoked the Argentine Tango. Yeowza! I think the things I loved so much about his dance were the moments in between all the other stuff: his walk, the way he moved, the way he looked at Cheryl. Oh to be Cheryl. LOL
And dang… Donald and Petra rocked it too. Oh to be Petra!
Wasn’t as in love with Mark and Katherine’s dance this week, but I’m still a huge fan and I think she’ll go all the way.
Did you see that kiss?! I don’t know what Carrie-Ann was talking about, but she needs to get her eyes checked. A Derek Hough kiss always works for me.
And ABC, if you’re reading this, please give Maks a partner who can keep up. I would like to see the poor guy finally win a season! He’s a fabulous dancer, he just needs a fabulous partner.
There. That’s my report.
Your thoughts?
April 13, 2012
Review of the Stormy Weather Series.
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“I had the wonderful privilege of reviewing the compilation novel of author Selena Blake’s hot and steamy Cajun Werewolves”
“And the amazing sex during a storm just added that extra bit of Spice to the story! Great romance, great sex, great story.”
“A strong, dynamic female character and a frustrated, sexy male werewolf. The tension, drama and seduction kept me reading to the end. “
April 12, 2012
Upcoming Savvy Authors Chat
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Topic: Software to Organize Your Writing Life
Host: Selena Blake. How is a writer supposed to do it all? A single project can include a multitude of research, character charts, snippets of dialogue not to mention the actual writing.
Software has come a long way since the first PCs hit the market and if you let it, technology can really help you out. If you have one current project or forty, Selena Blake has tips and tricks that will make your writing life easier. She'll discuss specific services and software as well as ideas on how you can customize these products to how you work
WHEN: May 30, 2012 9:00 PM EST – May 30, 2012 10:00 PM EST
COST: FREE for ALL PREMIUM Members! $0 for Basic Members
REGISTRATION: Click Here to Register (Members will not receive member rate unless logged in.)
WHERE:
Savvy Authors Author Chats Chatroom
The main chatroom link will appear here the day of the event. For access issues, please email support@savvyauthors.com
Tags: Plotting, Characterization, Publishing, Technology, Writing Life, Beginning, Intermediate
April 5, 2012
Review of Stranded with a Cajun Werewolf
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Mom Blogger at Faerotic Prose Said:
" Great story – and worth reading – now I'm off to find more Selena Blake stories!"
April 4, 2012
Official Wolfpack Membership Badges
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My Facebook fans will recognize the new Wolfpack logo that I had created. I thought the Wolfpack members might like a customized badge so they can show their WolfPack pride on their facebook page and blog. If you're unsure how to use the badge, here are some handy dandy instructions that my fabulous assistant put together.
Psst… if you haven't requested your official badge, do so at this FB post.
Customized badges were placed in my Grab It folder on FB.
Two easy steps to using the Wolfpack Member badge on your blog or on Facebook.
Step One: Save the badge to your desktop. It's easy to do. Just right-click with your mouse on the Wolfpack Member badge and save it to your desktop so it's easy to find.
Add your badge to Facebook:
To upload the badge to Facebook as your profile image in the new timeline, hover your cursor over the current profile image then click on the "edit profile picture" box that pops up, scroll down to the upload photo line and click on it. Select the membership badge file, and double click. Once you refresh the screen, the new image should be there.
For Websites or Blogs:
Upload the badge to your blog or website's media files and obtain the link for the image. Then, add it as you would any other image to a page or post within your site. Or you could add it to a sidebar.
If you need the HTML code to use the badge to your blog or website, simply use the following HTML code in the widget or on the page that you want it. Just input the image link (which you grabbed when you uploaded the image above) where it says "image link".
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Interview with Crystal from Reading Between the Wines
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Crystal from Reading Between the Wines Book Club is one of the co-hosts for the Spring Fling Blog Hop with me next week and I thought it would be wonderful to get to know her better. So Welcome!
Why blogging? No really, why?
Way to start off with the hard ones, Selena! Okay, honestly I started blogging because of the Supernatural Underground. Which is a fabulous blog put together by some amazing paranormal romance, urban fantasy and Y.A. authors. I had no idea what a blog even was until then. At first, it was just a way to share book news and enter contests but then I had this great idea to put a book club together with some friends and share our thoughts on monthly reads too – Reading Between the Wines Book Club was born. I never imagined that it would grow into what it has today. I'm just a boring wife and mom of two, who wants to hear what I think about something? But amazingly people have and I've had the wonderful opportunity to share some fabulous books and authors with others as well make some amazing friendships along the way. And thankfully there are some super sweet and helpful bloggers out there who took the time to help me out with my many questions in the beginning, without them I would probably be still lost!
What's the biggest pet peeve you've developed as a reviewer?
I would have to say my biggest pet peeve after reviewing for a while is improper grammar and spelling. It drives me crazy when a book isn't edited correctly or half-assed and there are a ton of spelling and grammatical errors. I find myself reading and editing all the errors myself instead of enjoying the book. Even if you don't have a big publishing company behind you and two editors you still have spell check, use it please. Oh, and repetition! The same sentence or saying used numerous times.
What's the one thing you've always wanted to do? The top thing on your bucket list?
Oh, that is a hard one because there is so much I still want to do! I know it's not very original but I want to travel to Europe and visit Rome, Greece, France. I've always loved the architecture and art; it would be amazing to see those places in person.
Fantasy time…which fictional character is most likely to appear in your dreams?
Oh, oh, this is a fun one! I've had a few pop in every now and then but if you know me and follow RBtWBC than I'm sure you won't be surprised to find out that a Brother is most likely to appear in my dreams. Namely; Vishous from J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood series. I've gone to bed thinking of him as hard as I could just to force myself to have dreams of him. LoL
Thanks for the fun interview, Selena!
You can find Crystal at:
Thoughts on Blogging from an Anti-Blogger
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Okay, it's not that I hate blogs, I just hate blogging when I have nothing to say. Wait, when do I have nothing to say? Amend that…I hate blogging when I need to be witty and fun and I just can't think of anything brilliant that any sane reader would want to read.
At the end of a long day of writing it's hard to come up with anything creative. I'm tapped. The muse is sleeping.
But here are a few tips on blogging that I think are pretty important:
Blogging isn't a requirement in life or in publishing.
If blogging feels like chore, don't do it. You're content won't shine if you don't love what you're doing.
Would you rather people spent time reading your blog or your books?
If I see you lamenting that you -need- to blog, I'm not going to be very enthusiastic about your posts.
Blogs needs variety. Give me variety!
I'm busy. Keep it short, sweet, and to the point.
Despite how cute your kids are, I'm not interested in reading an in depth timeline of their lives, sorry.
I am however interested in learning new things. Picking up tips, recommended reads, things like that.
So what have we learned? If blogging isn't something you're passionate about, don't do it.
Don't waste your readers time with lack luster posts that would bore paint right off the wall.
Do engage, educate, and entertain your audience.
March 30, 2012
And the Winner Is …
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Pamela Jo! The Prize should be on its way to you shortly!
Vampire Awakening by Eliza Gayle
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Blurb:
The truth may set her free but there's no guarantee she'll recover.
Abby Douglas has lived in the dark for six months. Until a mysterious package and a voice in a dream spark a chain of events she didn't see coming. To futher complicate matters, a lethally stunning stranger walks into her life and awakens erotic needs inside her that run deep. Now she has to decide how much she'll give up to unlock her memories.
Caleb Barrett, a vampire on a mission, pursues Abby while on the hunt for a homicidal vampire. Instead he's captured by a silken voice and haunting eyes that stir an insatiable hunger. An instant connection is forged and Caleb marks her as his own with no intention of letting her go. When she runs from him all bets are off and this dead sexy cowboy will do whatever it takes to find out what secrets her mind harbors before it's too late. Rules or no rules.
Suddenly being careful what you wish for is more than just another cliché, it's life or death.
This books contains one sexy as sin, motorcycle riding, black leather wearing vampire with a two track mind. Sex and blood.
Excerpt:
Abby tipped the bottle, taking a long pull of cold water. First something cool, then later she would soothe her throat with some warm tea and honey. Tonight's show had seemed particularly difficult for her. Something about Caleb's presence in the audience troubled her. She couldn't explain exactly what. It had taken every ounce of her willpower not to squirm under his stare.
"Great set as always, Abby." The drummer of the band rubbed his hand along her arm from shoulder to elbow, the stroke of his fingers a little too familiar but nothing she wasn't used to. This was Brian after all. Gorgeous but not her type at all. She watched him get in the pants of every willing female groupie all the while trying to get her to jump in bed with him as well.
"Thanks, Brian." She offered a shy smile as he continued touching her. Before she could extricate herself from her band member, a low rumble sounded from behind her, startling her. Brian's hand jerked from her arm as she whirled, coming face to face with Caleb, and he didn't look happy. With a black look aimed at her band mate, his anger and hostility was impossible to miss.
"What—what are you doing back here? This area is for employees only." She hated how tripping on her words gave away his effect on her. She needed some time and space to pull herself together.
"Abby, I doubt my coming back here to congratulate you on a tremendous job would be that much of a violation." He met her gaze. "In fact, I think my timing was perfect." He shot another dark scowl in Brian's direction.
Bryan held up his hands in mock surrender. "Time for me to jet, Abby. You going to be okay?"
"Of course she will, why wouldn't she?" Caleb's threatening tone skittered down her back like a sudden chill sweeping the room. A flicker of apprehension crossed Brian's face, yet he stood his ground, not backing down. She didn't know whether to be proud or offended that her band mate wanted to protect her. Since when did she need someone else to run interference from a fan? Both men postured and she half expected someone to whip out a measuring tape. It took a slight nod from her before Bryan backed down and decided it was okay to leave.
When her friend walked away, she turned and focused her gaze upward, taking in the stern demeanor emanating from Caleb.
"Was that really necessary?" She asked.
His expression softened. His eyes darkened. With slow deliberate steps he moved closer, invading her personal space. "How can I do this with your drummer hanging all over you?"
Without giving her a chance to respond, he dipped his head close to hers, pressing his lips firmly against hers. The next thing she knew his gentle touch morphed into a scalding pressure that took her breath away. His kiss seemed urgent and exploratory as his tongue probed at her mouth, coaxing her to open to him. Abby closer her eyes and savored the moment. The soft and firm pressure of his mouth melted her on the spot. She briefly thought to resist, but how could she? On a sigh she opened, allowing him entry. She marveled at the taste of his kiss as she fell deep into the drugging embrace of his arms.
His hands moved along her back in a gentle caress before sliding up to her neck and tangling in her hair. Her body tingled with the sharp sensations his fingertips created along her scalp. One hand fisting in her hair, he tugged her head back at a slight angle, giving him easier access to take them deeper, into a more intimate kiss.
Fighting the onslaught of desire for this stranger, she pulled away from his mouth. "Stop—I can't."
His arms tightened around her. "Why not?"
"I don't even—I don't know you." She placed her hands against his chest to push him away, which was a huge mistake. The thin shirt he wore did little to hide the feel of rock hard muscle and warm male flesh. Her heart tripped. She longed to run her fingers along the bare skin, feel the heat, press her mouth to that spot to see his reaction. Weary of being alone all the time, she contemplated letting go, for once taking refuge and comfort from where she could get it. Caleb wanted her, and she didn't want to say no. She allowed her hands to roam across the plane of his chest, admiring every inch as she went. When the pads of her fingers grazed across a hardened nipple, a sharp, low hiss emanated from him. A smile spread inside her at his reaction.
Eliza Gayle can be found:
March 28, 2012
Love me some blog hops…
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How's that for awful grammar?
I was cruising through the list of folks who've signed up for the Spring Fling blog hop the other day and thought how awesome it is to be a part of such a terrific community. There are so many sexy bloggers out there and what I love about blog hops is that they all come together, making it easy for me to…well, hop on over and get to know them better.
Which brings me to…
I'd like to get to know my blog hop participants better.
So, do tell. What made you start a blog?
Better give us the name and URL so we can check it out.
Have you had any major fan-girl moments since you started it?
Dream blog guest?
Favorite cover model?
I hope all you wonderful folks who've signed up for the Spring Fling hop will leave a comment below and tell me (and my readers) more about your blog.
