Starla Kaye's Blog, page 31
June 6, 2013
So Much Fun Coming Soon!
Summer can be such a drag…hot, hot, hotter. It can be depressing. Or it can be fun with vacations, outings, and taking part in blog hops for readers.
I’m traveling all over the place between now and December and I’m exhausted just thinking about it. But I’m also taking part in three exciting blog hop events.
Come find me in the Night Owl Reviews’ SUMMER FUN Scavenger Hunt June 15-August 31. Readers will visit my author page at Night Owl Reviews (and other authors, of course), read the book blurb, and do a fill in the blank sentence to enter the fun. Watch for more information later.
Next I will be part of the SPANKEE DOODLE DANDY blog hop June 20-23. The spanking fiction authors who sponsored the Love Spanks and Spank or Treat events are back with more fun. They’ll be offering a story extravaganza and some great prizes, as well as prizes from some of the individual authors involved. Watch for more information prior to the event.
Then for even more fun, I will be taking part in the Summer Chillin’ Blog Hop June 22-29. Participating authors will post summer-ready recipes on their blogs. There may also be some drawings and giveaways. Be sure to check back closer to the time.
Have a great summer!
May 28, 2013
Decadent Publishing Special Buys and Contest
Visit the hosting blogs and enter to win DAILY!
Grand Prize: Nook HD 7″ tablet
2nd & 3rd Prizes also
Shiela Stewart
5/12 Silken Sheets & Seduction: http://silkensheetsandseduction.wordpress.com/
5/15 Turning the Page: http://turningthepagesbooks.blogspot.com/
5/15 Daily Dose of Decadence: http://decadentpublishing.blogspot.com
5/16 Kali Willows: http://kaliwillowsauthor.blogspot.ca
5/17 Taryn Kincaid blog: http://dreamvoyagers.blogspot.com
Casea Major
5/20 Backward Momentum: http://backwardmomentum.blogspot.com
5/20 Daily Dose of Decadence http://decadentpublishing.blogspot.com
5/21 Virginia Nelson: virginianelson@blogspot.com
5/22 Sara Daniels http://saradanielromance.blogspot.com
5/22 Tiffany Talks Books www.tiffanytalksbooks.com
5/23 The Book Tart http://thebooktart.com
5/24 Silken Sheets & Seduction http://silkensheetsandseduction.wordpress.com
5/25 Casea Major http://caseamajor.wordpress.com
Ursula Sinclair (LaVerne Thompson)
5/27 Jessica Subject http://jessicasubject.com
5/28 Heather Long http://dailydose-fantasyromance.blogspot.com
5/29 Harlie Williams http://www.harliewilliams.com
5/30 That’s What I’m Talking About http://www.twimom227.com
5/31 Silken Sheets & Seduction http://silkensheetsandseduction.wordpress.com
5/31 Kassalot http://kassalot.wordpress.com
6/1 House of Isis http://isisindc.blogspot.com
Ann Mayburn
6/3 Close Encounters of the Night Kind http://closeencounterswiththenightkind.blogspot.com
6/3 Rebecca Royce http://rebeccaroyce.blogspot.com
6/4 Silken Sheets & Seduction http://silkensheetsandseduction.wordpress.com
6/5 Krista Ames http://www.apassionforromance.blogspot.com
6/5 Waves of Fiction http://wavesoffiction.blogspot.com
6/6 Bookswagger http://bookswagger.com
6/6 Daily Dose of Decadence http://decadentpublishing.blogspot.com
6/7 Erykah Wyck’s Dark World http://erykahwyck.blogspot.com
Arlene Webb
6/9 Daily Dose of Decadence http://decadentpublishing.blogspot.com
6/10 Simply Ali http://www.simplyali.com
6/11 Cassandra Dean http://cassandradean.com/blog-2
6/12 That’s What I’m Talking About http://www.twimom227.com
6/13 I Am A Book Addict http://romanceinthehighlands.blogspot.com
6/14 Silken Sheets & Seduction http://silkensheetsandseduction.wordpress.com
Wendy Burke
6/17 Love Laughter Friendship http://maw25.wordpress.com
6/17 Daily Dose of Decadence http://decadentpublishing.blogspot.com
6/18 Silken Sheets & Seduction http://silkensheetsandseduction.wordpress.com
6/19 We Love Kink www.welovekink.com
6/20 Cocktails and Books http://www.cocktailsandbooks.com
6/21 Bianca Sarble http://biancasarble.wordpress.com
6/21 My Secret Romance http://www.mysecretromancebookreviews.com/
Kerry Adrienne
6/24 Kerry Adrienne http://kerryadrienne.com
6/24 Daily Dose of Decadence http://decadentpublishing.blogspot.com
6/25 Harlie’s Book Blog http://harliebooks.blogspot.com
6/26 Tattooed Book Review http://tattooedbookreview.com
6/27 Kiru Taye http://kirutayewrites.blogspot.com
6/29 Silken Sheets & Seduction http://silkensheetsandseduction.wordpress.com
May 27, 2013
Acceptance released
I am happy to announce my newest novella, Acceptance, from Decadent Publishing. It is part of The Edge series and involves two heroes very special to me.
BLURB
Being the CEO of a major architectural company in California has taken over far too much of Chase’s life, leaving no time for romance. But when a handsome Spaniard offers drinks and conversation, talking leads to one spectacular night and an awareness of what he really wants. But once Rico returns home to Spain, Chase will be alone, again.
Rico lives on his family’s strict schedules with no time for contemplating what is missing in his life. He didn’t expect to meet someone special on this business trip. But he is drawn to the big, striking blond American. Giving Chase someone to talk to, takes Rico’s mind off his problems. And a mutual attraction gives them both a chance to forget everything else and let their passionate natures run free.
Chase has a company to run and Rico must return home to Spain, a truth they must both accept, but will acceptance be enough when it comes to waking up alone?
EXCERPT
Rico yawned, exhaustion catching up with him as well as having sat for too long. “Sorry. It’s been a long day.”
“I apologize for keeping you out so late.” Chase headed for the doorway. “Hopefully you can get some rest before your plane leaves tomorrow.”
Rest wasn’t what appealed to Rico at the moment. His gaze had followed Chase’s taut ass as he walked ahead of him. He’d been thinking all night about what the handsome blond would look like naked. The man had a well-toned body and a confident way of carrying himself that had captured his interest upon meeting. When they’d shaken hands, something had passed between them. A slight tingling sensation, but more than that. He’d been almost certain Chase had felt the connection as well. It had been a long time since Rico had felt such a powerful attraction and an aching need to take someone.
“Are you all right?” Chase asked, turning to stop and wait for him to catch up.
Pulled from his wandering thoughts, Rico said, “Si. I just have something on my mind.” He drew in a settling breath and forced a smile. “Someone, actually.”
“Someone?” Chase asked, raising one eyebrow.
Interest was there in the man’s expression, in the heat that flashed in the blue eyes. Rico took a chance. “You.”
Title: Acceptance
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Released: May 27, 2013
Buy Link: Decadent Publishing
**Soon to be available from Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Acceptance
Being the CEO of a major architectural company in California has taken over far too much of Chase’s life, leaving no time for romance. But when a handsome Spaniard offers drinks and conversation, talking leads to one spectacular night and an awareness of what he really wants. But once Rico returns home to Spain, Chase will be alone, again.
Rico lives on his family’s strict schedules with no time for contemplating what is missing in his life. He doesn’t expect to meet someone special on this business trip. But he is drawn to the big, striking blond American. Giving Chase someone to talk to, takes Rico’s mind off his problems. And a mutual attraction gives them both a chance to forget everything else and let their passionate natures run free.
Chase has a company to run and Rico must return home to Spain, a truth they must both accept, but will acceptance be enough when it comes to waking up alone?
Genre: Contemporary, erotic romance, GLBT/gay, multicultural
Heat level: 5
Word count – 17k
May 22, 2013
Announcing Spanking Doodle Dandy 2013
For those in the northern hemisphere, summer is here! What better way to celebrate summer vacations than to give (or receive) a sizzling hot spanking? After the rousing success of Love Spanks and Spank or Treat, Anastasia Vitsky and her team of spanking fiction authors have returned to bring you a collective Spankee Doodle Dandy story extravaganza. It’s love and kisses for adults, and we do mean adults!
Even better, participation could earn you a GRAND PRIZE!
Kindle Fire or Nook Color (winner’s choice)!
(donated by Bethany’s Woodshed)
$100 gift certificate
(donated by Blushing Books)
$20 gift certificate to Amazon!
(donated by Stormy Night Publications)
Custom-made Spankee Doodle paddle*!
(donated by Blondie’s Place)
*Available to US and Canada participants only
Book Bundles from:
Decadent Publishing
LazyDay Publishing
Stormy Night Publications
Pre-publication consultation of a manuscript up to 15K
(donated by Wizards in Publishing)
Many authors will also be offering a contest on their individual blogs. Your comment on their blogs automatically enters you in both the main contest and the individual contests!
What’s the catch? Absolutely nothing! We love writing for you and want to thank you for your readership. Perhaps someone might get a spanking or two, but that’s a reward rather than a catch, right? 
Here are the rules:
Visit each blog between the Thursday, June 20th and Sunday, June 23rd to read the posted stories and excerpts.
Leave a comment answering the story question on each blog. You will receive one entry per blog for the grand prize drawing. You will also be automatically entered in that author’s individual contest, if he or she has one.
If you have visited all of the blogs, visit Ana’s blog to sign up for FIVE bonus entries to the grand prize.
Deadline is midnight EDT (UTC -4) on June 23rd!!
If you successfully completed the Love Spanks or Spank or Treat challenge and visited all of the blogs for either challenge, you may add “VIP” to your comments. You will earn THREE bonus entries toward the grand prize. (Yes, we will be doing this again. Yes, if you successfully complete the Spankee Doodle Dandy challenge you can become a VIP for our next activity!)
Visit any of the participating blogs on Thursday, June 27th to find out the lucky winners. Will it be you?
Like these events? Want to support your friendly spanking fiction authors? Become a Spankee Doodle Ambassador! In exchange for promoting this event, you will receive one extra prize entry, AND you are still eligible to participate and win prizes! To find out the details, send an email to ana_stasia2007 at yahoo dot com, with the subject line “Spankee Doodle Ambassador”.
Watch this space for a listing of participating authors and ambassadors!
May 17, 2013
The Edge Blog – May 28
The Edge Blog – May 28 – Acceptance Release
May 14, 2013
Other writing sides of Starla Kaye
I don’t really lead a secret life, but there are other sides to the writer who is Starla Kaye. Under this pen name I’m most known for my romance stories in various sub-genres, although anything to do with cowboys is my first love.
Romantic relationships have always fascinated me. I’m a Disney lover at heart, with Beauty and the Beast being my favorite. But I love Little Mermaid, too. They are wonderful, complicated love stories with happily-ever-afters like I enjoy so much.
Occasionally I like to have fun with writing light-hearted stories about slightly different romantic relationships than I normally write as Starla Kaye. Years ago as part of a writing exercise in a writers group that I belong to, I started writing little snippets of stories about an adventurous, fun loving cow named Blossom. Being a romantic at heart, I had to give Blossom a romantic relationship, too. Ferdinand, a big, sometimes grumbly bull, is the bull of her life. To go along with my stories, I have several stuffed Blossoms and my main one has a number of costumes, which I use as inspiration at times.
I also write women’s fiction about romantic relationships over age 55, under a different name. My first anthology of five short stories, Timeless Love, was published last year with Amazon. But I give this book away to anyone who lets me know they want one. I have given a lot of these books away already to senior adults in my community and will continue to do so. If you want a copy of the paperback or ebook, let me know at starla@starlakaye.com
Lastly, I write incredibly mediocre poetry.
May 8, 2013
May 6, 2013
His Lady Ashlynn released
His Lady Ashlynn, a Regency romance from Blushing Books has been released.
It is always exciting to announce the release of a new book. The announcement is even more fun when the story is the start of a new series. His Lady Ashlynn introduces the Duke of Claymore’s complicated family and his five grown children.
Ashlynn is the youngest of his twin daughters born to his American mistress. Headstrong and independent don’t even come close to describing her. She knows what she wants…and what she doesn’t want, which is the far too handsome and powerful Duke of Ashcroft. Unfortunately for her, Blaine Wellingsworth (the Duke of Ashcroft) has made it clear from their first meeting that he will be marrying her.
Their path to happiness is not an easy one, but I hope you will enjoy watching them butt heads and stumble their way to their HEA.
Title: His Lady Ashlynn
Genre: Historical Regency Romance
Publisher: Blushing Books
Buy Link: Blushing Books
*Will soon be available from Amazon and Barnes & Noble
His Lady Ashlynn
Lady Ashlynn Remington is the youngest of twin sisters born to her English father’s American mistress. She is also the most headstrong of his three daughters and two sons. She resisted coming with him to England, disliking the English ways and especially displeased with English nobility. She is determined to return to America and the man she’d hoped to marry. Her father, though, is equally determined to keep her here. When she meets a handsome, powerful duke at one of the balls, she is attracted and resistant at the same time. But he promptly asks for her hand in marriage and, against her desires, her father eagerly accepts. She won’t give up her plans so easily…
Twice married, widowed, and still without an heir, Blaine Wellingsworth, the Duke of Ashcroft, knows from the their introduction that the spirited Lady Ashlynn will be his next bride. Never has he been so drawn to a woman. He will not take “no” for an answer. It might take some doing, patience, and even a well-applied hand, but she will be his wife. And this passionate young woman will learn to love him as much as he does her.
Book Length: 9 chapters / 38,800 words
