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March 3, 2018
Happy birthday (#kindle sale), dear Tirgearr!
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My fabulous publisher Tirgearr is celebrating wildly by practically GIVING AWAY tonnes of beautiful book titles all weekend on #kindle!
Plus, there are only 33 hours left to win the GRAND PRIZE: 1 House of Tirgearryen T-Shirt and 3 eBooks of the winner’s choice.
Check it out here: http://www.tirgearrpublishing.com/
And of course my much-acclaimed erotic romantic suspense ONE NIGHT IN VENICE is one of the birthday gifts!
ENJOY!
February 19, 2018
It’s never too late for love
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Okay, so this year I missed Valentine’s Day. I didn’t Tweet, Blog or post on Facebook because I was at the movies with my son, and then we were in the supermarket, buying ourselves the best Valentine’s chocolates we could find.
For romance writers, it’s never too late for love. Personally, I started writing about love because, post break-up, I had an eye-popping experience of it at the age of 36. And then, a baby at the ripe age of 40. My book, This Crazy Paradise, draws on the mad energy of those circumstances.
When we write about love, and send it out into the world, we raise the vibration. As we do when we read about it, hope for it, and nourish it under difficult circumstances.
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And you know that for sure.
(Although Woody Allen said sex raises some good questions!)
As a romance writer, getting stuck sometimes in spirals of fear and perfectionism, the answer is always to come back to love. Over and over again, give it your love. Touch your work with love. Just love your characters, passionately, and the rest will follow.
In life, it’s the same thing: when you’re stuck, angry or resentful, throw love at the problem.
Love your people. Love your work, what you do. Love your life.
Love is why we’re here. The rest follows.
So a happy belated Valentine’s Day to us all!
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January 30, 2018
Author of the Year!
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I have been nominated for an Ufere Award by RWOWA (Romance Writers of West Africa) and today is the last day to cast your vote!
Why should you vote for me?
I write steamy feminist #Africanromance, of which there’s not much around!
I write about ordinary women finding their extraordinary selves in a world where partnership and relationships are often valued as the ultimate goal.
And yet my heroines do find enduring, hot and often unusual romance, in unusual places – with unusual people.
It’s a blast. Try one.
And thank you for your kind vote!
https://www.rwowa.org/best-author
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Read all about it: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B0791DLQLG
January 15, 2018
Five reasons clever women read romance novels
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1. Some people poo-poo romance as a lesser art form in the literary world. Clever women know that anyone who needs to poo-poo something is probably missing the point, somewhere. The point with romance, as we know, is probably on the front cover. And in the last paragraph. And all the bits in between. Clever women love the word ‘point’ (as opposed to ‘poo-poo’).
2. Clever women know that pleasure is the point. And the point is, well, pleasure. Obvious, I know – if you’re a clever woman you won’t need this pointed out to you.
3. Romance in books is much more real than romance in life. In life, men sulk. In romance novels, they do too, but they sure as hell don’t get away with it. In romance novels, when a guy sulks you know he’s about to get his comeuppance (so to speak). In my books, at least.
4. Life is not that serious. Or that dangerous. Or that long. So don’t miss out on some safe levity.
5. You can spread hate, anger and jealousy. Or you can read my books and find out how a whole bunch of clever women from all walks of life turn that into passion, love and raw sensuality. Then you can too.
December 25, 2017
Smashwords 50% off sale now on!
Yes Christmas is over, but the gifts keep coming! Have an ereader other than Kindle? Smashwords has a 50% off sale till 1 January only. All formats.
This means that ONE NIGHT IN VENICE by Eden Walker was $2.99, now $1.50!
“Il sono molto pericoloso,” he said softly, “I am very dangerous—for you, caro—don’t you think?”
Kate Pollock is an average art student from London who, by sheer fluke, ends up in Venice on a scholarship. On her first day, she spots sex-on-legs in the corridor, the illustrious Martinez Di Ser Piero, and is shocked to learn he’s her Practicals tutor. The last thing she expects is for him to be attracted to her, but after one kiss, she’s lost to this mysterious man.
Following a dry spell in his career, Kate inspires Martinez to paint again. When his latest work goes missing, she has to solve the crime, as well as the enigma that is him. Kate thinks she’s falling in love with Martinez—could he be ‘the one’, or will his secret past break her heart?
“Steamy and seductive”
“Sultry and sexy”
“Beautiful, unique erotica!”
Enjoy!
http://www.tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Walker_Eden/one-night-in-venice.htm
December 20, 2017
Winter goodies at a special price!
Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity!
October 9, 2017
Romance is on the radio today!
Join me as I chat to Dellani Oakes in Florida about my newest release, One Night in Venice, #32 in the City Nights series from Tirgearr. The show is on at 4pm Eastern time (that’s 10pm in South Africa). I’ll be reading an extract, as well as answering questions like:
What’s the most challenging thing about writing?
It’s not getting discouraged, not taking criticism or feedback personally, even if it’s given in a less than diplomatic way. See the good, grab the advice, and take it to the finish line! People are there to help you. But stay true to what makes the project uniquely yours.
Which book have you really enjoyed writing?
I adored working on One Night in Venice because I’m absolutely in love with the hero. In real life I don’t necessarily like dark, moody men, but there is just something so sexy about a dark horse of a man – slightly aloof, slightly unavailable. And then my heroine gives him a run for his money! 
October 1, 2017
“Steamy, seductive” Venice is at special release price for today only
Today’s the last day for getting the special release price on ONE NIGHT IN VENICE
September 24, 2017
One Night in Venice launches on Wednesday! #eroticromance #tirgearrpublishing
My dear readers
Forgive my long silence; I have been very busy getting this baby ready for publication! One Night in Venice, my first erotic romantic suspense, comes out with Tirgearr Publishing this Wednesday 27 September, and is available on pre-order now:
http://www.tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/City_Nights/index.htm
#32 in the scintillating City Nights series: travel across the globe with us, and enjoy every moment!
With love As Always
Eden Walker
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“Il sono molto pericoloso,” he said softly, “I am very dangerous—for you, caro—don’t you think?”
Kate Pollock is an average art student from London who, by sheer fluke, ends up in Venice on a scholarship. On her first day she spots sex-on-legs in the corridor, the illustrious Martinez Di Ser Piero, and is shocked to learn he’s her Practicals tutor. The last thing she expects is for him to be attracted to her, but after one kiss, she’s lost to this mysterious man.
Following a dry spell in his career, Kate inspires Martinez to paint again. When his latest work goes missing, she has to solve the crime as well as the enigma that is him. Kate thinks she’s falling in love with Martinez—could he be ‘the one’, or will his secret past break her heart?
June 29, 2017
World’s sexiest book
You may have heard that I’ll be bringing out a new book with Tirgearr Publishing on 30 August (One Night in Venice for the City Nights Series). Well, here’s news of a FABULOUS book from the same publisher (they clearly have taste…) plus an interview with a wizard! Check out the world’s sexiest cover, in my opinion. Enjoy!
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A Vampire’s Tale by Maya Tyler
The best laid plans…
Marisa Clements was never satisfied writing the ‘gossip column’ in the local paper and she quit her job to follow her dream of writing fiction. Floundering in an unforgiving industry, she wrote about vampires, a popular subject she considered fascinating but as real as unicorns, to pay the rent.
Corgan was tired of human misconceptions about vampires and ‘living’ as a vampire. He planned to tell Marisa his story and end his existence. It was no coincidence Corgan selected Marisa to write his story. With the ability to see the future, he knew she would be a major part of it. He knew if they met, she would help him die, but in doing so, she’d be doomed to the same fate. Once they met, their futures would be irrevocably intertwined.
Corgan began to care for Marisa and finally revealed the truth to her. He admitted his quest to atone for his past sins had put her in grave danger from a nest of revenge seeking vampires. Corgan must claim her for her own protection. But claiming her is not enough, he must ask for help from his wizard friends and his maker in order to destroy his enemy or Marisa will never be safe.
Let me introduce you to Waldor from A Vampire’s Tale. He’s your typical white-bearded, aged wizard and also Kurtis’ grandfather.
Describe yourself in one word. Insightful
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I would change my own selfishness. It drove my son away years ago and, now, I fear it’s driving my grandson away.
What do you want most from life? I want my son to forgive me, and I want him to come home. Not just for me, but for his son. Kurtis needs his father.
What is your greatest fear? I will die before I see my son again. The way we left things… We had a terrible fight. Over Kurtis. I wanted the best for Kurtis, and I see now that his father did too, in his own way. I couldn’t bear the thought of losing them. In the end, my son stormed out, leaving his own son behind.
What is your greatest regret? My fight with my son. I should’ve tried harder with him. He’s such a hard-headed fool—like his father.
How do you decide you can trust someone? I look deep into their eyes, and I know if they are to be trusted. Distrustful people cannot maintain eye contact without revealing the darkness in their souls.
What unusual hobbies or interests do you have? Most wizards have a great distrust of vampires. I consider Corgan Halton, an ancient vampire, a trusted friend and ally. We have known each other a very long time, and, in addition to friendship, have a mutual understanding.
What or who is the greatest love of your life? My sweet Meg. She traded her life for our son’s, and now I’ve let them both down.
If you enjoyed this character interview, then read more about Waldor, Kurtis, and their vampire friends in A Vampire’s Tale. Available now through amazon, smashwords, apple, nook, and kobo.
http://www.mayatylerauthor.com/a-vampires-tale.html
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About Maya
Maya Tyler is a romance author, blogger, wife, and mother. She has a degree in Commerce, but writing is her true passion. Her short story “Just for Tonight” is included in an anthology called With Love from Val and Tyne and her debut paranormal romance novella was Dream Hunter, published in December 2014. Her second paranormal romance novel A Vampire’s Tale released in March 2017. She writes paranormal romance with a twist and all her books have a common theme – happily ever after. When she’s not writing, you can find her having fun with her husband and sons.
Maya loves to hear from fellow authors and readers. Please visit her anytime!
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