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August 24, 2013
August 23, 2013
My life through the lens....
August 21, 2013
Romfest 2014!!
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August 14, 2013
August 13, 2013
Gym sage...week two.
Losing weight is tough. You want to throw up your hands because it's just not coming off fast enough, and god forbid you're like me and end up gaining weight as opposed to losing.
Back before developing anemia and getting really weak, I worked with a trainer and went from a six 16 to a size 12, but lost less than 10 pounds on the scale. We did a lot of muscle building though, but still, not seeing movement on the scale was frustrating despite how much better my clothes fit.
Because I was so weak for a while, I lost my routine and stopped going to the gym.
Now, I'm feeling better and trying to get back in it, but it's tough. I can no longer jog 2 miles. I can no longer lift the amount of weight I once could and I can no longer set the decline bench to high and do sit-ups almost hanging upside down. I've moved, so I also no longer have my umpaloompa, as my son used to call her because she was so short, standing next to me encouraging me to get through that last rep, or run that last fifteen seconds.
I'm trying to do it on my own, but it's tough to keep that motivation going, it's hard to push myself as hard as I need to. But I'm trying.
Two weeks at the gym down...no movement on the scale, as usual, but my jeans feel better. I can now jog 1/4 of a mile and I've doubled the amount of sit-ups I can do.
Now if we could just figure out how to do this and still eat potato chips every day...:) That would be heaven...:)
Back before developing anemia and getting really weak, I worked with a trainer and went from a six 16 to a size 12, but lost less than 10 pounds on the scale. We did a lot of muscle building though, but still, not seeing movement on the scale was frustrating despite how much better my clothes fit.
Because I was so weak for a while, I lost my routine and stopped going to the gym.
Now, I'm feeling better and trying to get back in it, but it's tough. I can no longer jog 2 miles. I can no longer lift the amount of weight I once could and I can no longer set the decline bench to high and do sit-ups almost hanging upside down. I've moved, so I also no longer have my umpaloompa, as my son used to call her because she was so short, standing next to me encouraging me to get through that last rep, or run that last fifteen seconds.
I'm trying to do it on my own, but it's tough to keep that motivation going, it's hard to push myself as hard as I need to. But I'm trying.
Two weeks at the gym down...no movement on the scale, as usual, but my jeans feel better. I can now jog 1/4 of a mile and I've doubled the amount of sit-ups I can do.
Now if we could just figure out how to do this and still eat potato chips every day...:) That would be heaven...:)
August 12, 2013
excerpt...Up In Flames
Excerpt from upcoming release...Entwined Fates: Up In Flames.
Hayden swallowed as he watched Cara remove the shirt, exposing her bare breasts. They were full and firm with dusky-pink nipples that hardened under his stare. He wanted to grab her to him and lick across those perky nipples till she squealed.
“Cara, what the hell are you doing?” he choked as she tossed the shirt to the floor and walked toward him.
She straddled his lap. “Seducing you.”
Hayden fisted his hands at his sides as she lifted her arms and brushed her hair back off her shoulders.
“Don’t you want to touch them?” she whispered.
Hayden was stunned. For someone who didn’t know what she was doing, she was doing damn good. Hell yes, he wanted to touch them—touch them, taste them, suck them.
Hayden put his hands at her waist and tried to stand. “Someone could walk by and see us, Cara,” he tried lamely to argue.
Truthfully, he didn’t give a rat’s ass about that.
A very strong invisible force shoved him back down just as the doors to the den shut loudly. Hayden stiffened.
“I’m telekinetic, remember?” she murmured.
Hayden glared at her. It was the first time he’d seen her use her powers. He never imagined she would actually use them on him. “Cara. Let me up.”
She braced her hands on the back of the chair and narrowed her eyes right back. Despite being slightly pissed at her for holding him down, he had to admit she was incredibly sexy at the moment.
“I could keep you here and just have my way with you,” she purred.
“And then I could bust your ass when you’re done,” he replied.
Her eyes widened. She sat back slightly but still kept her hands on the back of the chair. “Interesting. You would really spank me?”
Hayden closed his eyes as images of doing just that ran rampant through his mind. “This is so not where I wanted this conversation to go.”
“I’ve heard men talking about that. Spanking a tight, round ass, I believe is what they said. I was really only half listening at the time. I think because I felt nothing, men thought they could just say—”
Hayden swallowed. “Cara,” he growled.
“Whatever came to mind. They seem to like how it turns red.”
“Cara,” he snarled again.
“I’m curious now. If I took my pants off, would you spank me?”
“No!” Hayden snapped.
Not that he didn’t want to. He would love to bend her over that table right now and spank that adorable ass. She needed to be spanked. What the hell was she doing?
He tried so hard not to look at her breasts. They were right there, just in front of his gaze. It would be so easy to lean forward and capture one of those perky nipples between his teeth. She’d released her hold on him, so it would be so easy…
Hayden swallowed as he watched Cara remove the shirt, exposing her bare breasts. They were full and firm with dusky-pink nipples that hardened under his stare. He wanted to grab her to him and lick across those perky nipples till she squealed.
“Cara, what the hell are you doing?” he choked as she tossed the shirt to the floor and walked toward him.
She straddled his lap. “Seducing you.”
Hayden fisted his hands at his sides as she lifted her arms and brushed her hair back off her shoulders.
“Don’t you want to touch them?” she whispered.
Hayden was stunned. For someone who didn’t know what she was doing, she was doing damn good. Hell yes, he wanted to touch them—touch them, taste them, suck them.
Hayden put his hands at her waist and tried to stand. “Someone could walk by and see us, Cara,” he tried lamely to argue.
Truthfully, he didn’t give a rat’s ass about that.
A very strong invisible force shoved him back down just as the doors to the den shut loudly. Hayden stiffened.
“I’m telekinetic, remember?” she murmured.
Hayden glared at her. It was the first time he’d seen her use her powers. He never imagined she would actually use them on him. “Cara. Let me up.”
She braced her hands on the back of the chair and narrowed her eyes right back. Despite being slightly pissed at her for holding him down, he had to admit she was incredibly sexy at the moment.
“I could keep you here and just have my way with you,” she purred.
“And then I could bust your ass when you’re done,” he replied.
Her eyes widened. She sat back slightly but still kept her hands on the back of the chair. “Interesting. You would really spank me?”
Hayden closed his eyes as images of doing just that ran rampant through his mind. “This is so not where I wanted this conversation to go.”
“I’ve heard men talking about that. Spanking a tight, round ass, I believe is what they said. I was really only half listening at the time. I think because I felt nothing, men thought they could just say—”
Hayden swallowed. “Cara,” he growled.
“Whatever came to mind. They seem to like how it turns red.”
“Cara,” he snarled again.
“I’m curious now. If I took my pants off, would you spank me?”
“No!” Hayden snapped.
Not that he didn’t want to. He would love to bend her over that table right now and spank that adorable ass. She needed to be spanked. What the hell was she doing?
He tried so hard not to look at her breasts. They were right there, just in front of his gaze. It would be so easy to lean forward and capture one of those perky nipples between his teeth. She’d released her hold on him, so it would be so easy…
August 4, 2013
Romfest 2014 author registration!
Author registration for Romfest 2014 is open!!
Romfest is March 19 through the 23rd at the Knoxville Airport Hilton, Alcoa, Tn. That's great news for those that fly in! Hotel is next door to the airport, so that means no rental cars and no taxis..:) There's even a covered walkway from the airport to the front door of the hotel.
For the next Romfest we're limiting our authors to 50. CJ Ellisson, Destiny Blaine, Hildie McQueen, Leanne Tyler, Jessie Verino, Shannon West, Kate McKeever, Donna Wright, and Carolyn Carey have already confirmed.
If you want to be a part of this fabulous event, have a workshop or party idea or just want to sponsor an event, email coord@romfest.com for all the details.
Reader registration opens October 1st!
Hope to see you all there!!
((hugs))
Trista
Romfest is March 19 through the 23rd at the Knoxville Airport Hilton, Alcoa, Tn. That's great news for those that fly in! Hotel is next door to the airport, so that means no rental cars and no taxis..:) There's even a covered walkway from the airport to the front door of the hotel.
For the next Romfest we're limiting our authors to 50. CJ Ellisson, Destiny Blaine, Hildie McQueen, Leanne Tyler, Jessie Verino, Shannon West, Kate McKeever, Donna Wright, and Carolyn Carey have already confirmed.
If you want to be a part of this fabulous event, have a workshop or party idea or just want to sponsor an event, email coord@romfest.com for all the details.
Reader registration opens October 1st!
Hope to see you all there!!
((hugs))
Trista
July 27, 2013
New cover for Entwined Fates: Up In Flames. Due out...
New cover for Entwined Fates: Up In Flames. Due out this August from Loose Id Publishing!July 18, 2013
My life through the lens...lake views.
It's been a while since I've written anything. We've been so busy lately, rapping up Romfest 2013 and making plans for Romfest 2014. We decided to move it from June. Just too many things going on in that month. The new date should be much better and the new location is to die for. Just have to hammer out a few details before the official announcement is made.
I can't wait though...:)
We've also moved...sigh. I hate moving. We got a house in one of those lake communities. I really didn't think I would like it, but I love it. There's water everywhere...lol.
Here's a view of one of the Marina's. There's always something to do at the lake, which is probably one of the reasons why I haven't written much. Gotta get my head back in the game.
Starting today...:)
I can't wait though...:)
We've also moved...sigh. I hate moving. We got a house in one of those lake communities. I really didn't think I would like it, but I love it. There's water everywhere...lol.
Here's a view of one of the Marina's. There's always something to do at the lake, which is probably one of the reasons why I haven't written much. Gotta get my head back in the game.
Starting today...:)
June 19, 2013
5 star review for Her Pirate Master...
5 stars from Long and Short Reviews for Her Pirate Master!! Yay!!
A swashbuckling romance with a space twist, and a heavy dose of erotic spice; Her Pirate Master is part of a larger series by Trista Ann Michaels but stands alone beautifully.
Captain Jacquelyn “Jack” Marcone is taken hostage by Haydrian Victis, who’s known throughout the solar system as an infamous pirate. Haydrian has no idea th...at the woman he’s kidnapped is Captain Jack Marcone, but he does think he can trade her for Jack. The chemistry between Jack and Haydrian is off the charts, they push and pull and she surrenders to him beautifully. Haydrian is a pirate and a Dom and Jack wants to submit badly even when she can’t help but defy the man who kidnapped her. This story reminds me of the books I started romance on, stories of strong heroines who fight against love and life with arrogant heroes that are so hot and dominant they seduce the heroines into their beds.
The world building is well done, I could easily see this as a movie or miniseries, it played like that in my head. I could see the images, the ship, the bleak darkness of space and then Haydrian’s home world ravaged by war.
The sex is off the charts and very inventive. I loved the way that Jack gave in to him and just let herself enjoy and Haydrian’s softer gentler side made me sigh happily. I recommend this space romance for lovers of dominant gentle pirates and the heroines strong enough to love them.
A swashbuckling romance with a space twist, and a heavy dose of erotic spice; Her Pirate Master is part of a larger series by Trista Ann Michaels but stands alone beautifully.
Captain Jacquelyn “Jack” Marcone is taken hostage by Haydrian Victis, who’s known throughout the solar system as an infamous pirate. Haydrian has no idea th...at the woman he’s kidnapped is Captain Jack Marcone, but he does think he can trade her for Jack. The chemistry between Jack and Haydrian is off the charts, they push and pull and she surrenders to him beautifully. Haydrian is a pirate and a Dom and Jack wants to submit badly even when she can’t help but defy the man who kidnapped her. This story reminds me of the books I started romance on, stories of strong heroines who fight against love and life with arrogant heroes that are so hot and dominant they seduce the heroines into their beds.
The world building is well done, I could easily see this as a movie or miniseries, it played like that in my head. I could see the images, the ship, the bleak darkness of space and then Haydrian’s home world ravaged by war.
The sex is off the charts and very inventive. I loved the way that Jack gave in to him and just let herself enjoy and Haydrian’s softer gentler side made me sigh happily. I recommend this space romance for lovers of dominant gentle pirates and the heroines strong enough to love them.
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