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Guest Blogging at Tara Nichols' blog

I'm guest blogging today (2/16/2011) at Tara Nichols' blog. (Big thanks to Tara for hosting me and putting up with my last minute submissions.)

Drop by to learn what my guilty secret is. I'll give you a hint: it has to do with rating books. Leave a comment there between now and the end of the month and you'll be entered to win a Selena Blake (That's Me!) ebook.

Authors, if you're in the market for a book cover, let me mention Tara's design services: Fantasia Frog Designs. Also, stay tuned. I've gotten many questions about my foray into independent publishing and I'm putting together a few articles to share my thoughts and advice, for what they're worth. Part of independent publishing is having covers designed for your books. Those important details are left up to you.

Listening To: Frank Sinatra

Mood: Chipper

Writing: Revising Andre's Story – Mated to a Cajun Werewolf

Drinking: Water

Saturday Snippet: Love Scene

If one Deveraux is good, two are infinitely better.

The lights flickered once, twice, and then they were cast into darkness. With no light, her other senses immediately took over. The rain beat against the house furiously. It seemed alive, like it was trying to claw its way in. A nervous tremor coursed through her veins.

A heavy hand settled on her knee, and she jumped, a girly squeal erupting from her throat.

"Shh… you're okay. Let your eyes adjust." By the tone she could tell it was Jules who was comforting her.

Slowly the candle light from the living room brightened their corner of the kitchen.

"Looks like we're done for a while," he said, his voice low… seductive.

She turned to look at him, able to make out his features, the hungry look in his eyes. Glancing over at André, she saw him watching her closely. The intimate inspection unnerved her. Made her want to shift in her seat.

But the hand on her knee squeezed gently, reassuring her. When she looked into Jules' eyes, she hardly noticed the rumble of thunder or the howling wind.

"I want to kiss you," he whispered.

"Are you asking permission?" she asked and held her breath.

"No," he said roughly, and before she could blink, his lips were crushing hers. She shifted toward him, closing her eyes. He cupped her cheek in his hand, and she wanted to rub herself against it. To soak up his warmth, his strength.

He probed at her lips with his tongue, and she opened for him. As his tongue swept inside she heard someone groan. She wasn't sure who.

He tasted rich… of wine and gumbo. Their tongues danced back and forth, and she clung to his shoulders. Her breasts were heavy and aching for his touch. She felt hungry, empty.

Slowly he severed the kiss, and a tiny sound of protest escaped her lips.

"Damn, you know how to kiss. So soft and tempting. Giving and demanding all at once," he said, sounding out of breath. "I could kiss you for hours."

That could be arranged, she thought blissfully.

It was as if the whole day, since she'd first caught sight of them in the woods, had been leading up to this moment. Priming her, readying her for his kiss. His touch.

A warm hand curled around her shoulder, and she turned to look up at André. That predatory look was back, and it called to something inside of her. Quickly she glanced back at Jules.

He cocked his head to the side. "You didn't think he was going to let me keep you all to myself, did you?"

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Don't forget to check out the other Snippet blogs:

Jody Wallace

Emma Petersen

Lissa Matthews

Mari Carr

McKenna Jeffries

Taige Crenshaw

Delilah Devlin

Eliza Gayle

Shelli Stevens

TJ Michaels

Lauren Dane

Helen Kay Dimon

Leah Braemel

The Times They Are A-Changin'

Come writers and critics

Who prophesize with your pen

And keep your eyes wide

The chance won't come again

And don't speak too soon

For the wheel's still in spin

And there's no tellin' who that it's namin'

For the loser now will be later to win

For the times they are a-changin'

~ from The Times They Are A-Changin'

2/17 Event: Lissa Matthew's Birthday Bash

When: February 17th

Where: http://lissamatthews.com/blog/

Why: Join me for a great time to celebrate the birthday of a fantastic friend and author, Lissa Matthews. Pssttt… she's turning 40! And we're celebrating in style with lots of talk of birthday cake, parties, memories, book blurbs, hot covers, and prizes…all catered by the ultra studly cabana boys.

Be there!
PS. LISSA'S GIVING AWAY A KINDLE!

Join me for a great time to celebrate the birthday of a fantastic friend and author, Lissa Matthews. Pssttt… she's turning 40! And we're celebrating in style with lots of talk of birthday cake, parties, memories, book blurbs, hot covers, and prizes…all catered by the ultra studly cabana boys.

Be there!

PS. LISSA'S GIVING AWAY A KINDLE!

Announcing: The Seduced Tour

I'm going on tour this month to celebrate the release of Seduced by a Cajun Werewolf! I hope you'll join me along the way. I've got a variety of topics prepared and prizes to give away. (If you'd like me to stop by your blog, send me an email so we can knock out the details.)

Dates:

February 14 – Selena-Blake.com

February 15 – LeilaBrown.com

February 16 – Tara Nicols' blog

February 17 – Madison-Chase.com AND LissaMatthews.com/blog

February 20 – Fresh Fiction

February 21 – SensualReads

February 22 – Jude's Place

February 24 – TheRomanceStudio

February 28 – Dee Carney's blog

Want to RSVP?

Do it at Goodreads or Facebook.

Help me spread the word about my tour, swipe this button for your blog.

2011 – The Year of the Ebook

With all the hoopla about the zodiac signs changing, you probably don't want to hear about a new prediction. But someone suggested it, so I just have to toss it out there.

2011 – The Year of the Ebook

Could it be? Are we there? Yahoo News is reporting that Kindle books are outselling paperback books on Amazon. Is this news to you?

I have to say, it was a surprise to me. But only in the timing. I'm, obviously, in Camp Ebook and I'm thrilled with the way the market is progressing (my sales included.)

I'm also pleased with the curiosity I'm seeing amongst readers, even diehard paperbook fans.

So what do you think?  Will this be the year that ebooks really take off? Will one in four of your friends purchase an ebook reader? Will you make the switch? Will you embrace the new formats and the smaller to-be-read pile toppling off your bedside table? Will 2011 be the year of the ebook?

I have to say: it very well could be!

Do you have a Kindle?

Thanks to everyone for helping me with my experiment. While the giveaway is closed you can still get a copy of The Cajun's Captive (along with my other books) at Amazon or Barnes and Noble for only $.99.

Do you have a Kindle? Want a free book?

I'm trying something new, so indulge me. If you have a KINDLE and want a free copy of THE CAJUN'S CAPTIVE, leave me a comment. Tell as many friends as you like to do the same.

New Release: Bitten in the Bayou

If one Deveraux is good, two are infinitely better.

Jules and Andre Deveraux have been hired to find wildlife photographer Angelica Humphrey. She's lost somewhere in the Louisiana bayou and there's a hurricane brewing. Angelica has never met anyone like Jules or Andre and she's instantly attracted. But she doesn't have time to act on her desire because she has to get away from the ex-boyfriend who stalks her. They take her back to their cabin, offering her protection and shelter from the storm.

But Angelica quickly finds herself falling under their spell and they happily show her that if one Deveraux is good, two are infinitely better.

Selena Blake has created a steamy escape down in the bayou. These quick, fun reads are a pleasurable experience to have when time is short.

~ Kristy Bock, ParanormalRomance

Stormy Weather – Book 2

Erotic Paranormal Romance (menage, werewolf, bayou, hurricane)

Warning: Contains two sinfully handsome cajun werewolves with voracious appetites, a splash of danger and a naughty game of scrabble.

Read an Excerpt

Get your copy(only $.99!): Kindle | Kindle UK | Nook

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New Release: The Cajun's Captive

[image error]The Cajun's Captive is now available on the Kindle and Nook! If you didn't enjoy this story the first time it was published, take advantage of this rerelease and super low price (only $.99!) Same fabulous story, new formats and ultra low price. Sound good?

Sebastian Deveraux is the Alpha of his pack and like all the Deveraux men, he's sexy as pure sin. He's waited for decades for just the right woman. For his mate. And ten years ago he'd been sure he'd found her in Amanda St. James. But she'd run from him.

Now she's back. He'll do anything to keep her. Even if it means tying her to his bed.

Read an excerpt!

Buy It: Kindle | Kindle UK | Nook

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What readers are saying: "Delightfully entertaining with passionate emotions and an engaging premise, STORMY WEATHER 1: THE CAJUN'S CAPTIVE is thoroughly enjoyable on every page."

~Amelia, SensualReads.com

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