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October 23, 2016
Contest Winner + Survey Results
Congratulations to Missy who won the contest for newsletter subscribers. She won the Halloween kitchen towels and a signed copy of Dream Walker. Thanks to everyone who entered.
I also have the survey results. We have some voracious readers out there!
Question: How many books do you read a month?
Who has time to read? No votes
1 3%
2 or 3 27%
4 or 5 30%
5 to 10 13%
More than 10 27%
October 17, 2016
Researching the Future
I went to a Psychic and Paranormal Fair this past weekend. It’s the third year I’ve attended, and while I do it for fun, I always learn something I can use in my paranormal books. The event was super-crowded this year, probably because Halloween is so close. That made exploring all the booths challenging, but I focused in on one. I had my tarot cards read.
Whether you believe in these things or not, one thing I’ve noticed is that these people tell really good stories. From the mediums to the aura readers to the future predictors, the heart of their work lies in their ability to communicate – and they do it in stories. They concentrate on the hero/heroine (you), pull at your emotions, and take you on a journey. My journey was to my future.
The first thing I learned is that there’s a story behind every tarot card – and I drew some powerful ones! One was The Magician, who has the tools of creativity. Coincidence? I like to think not. There were also a lot of cards in the suit of wands, which is the suit of ambition and risk-taking. That’s also pretty close to the mark. I feel like repeating the entire reading out loud will jinx it, but it was good. I liked the story the cards told a lot. At the very least, they told me that I need to get back to writing PDQ!
September 12, 2016
Hell to Pay Now Available at All Major Retailers
Hell to PayGenre: Contemporary, erotic romance
The Longs and the Wilsons had been at war for generations. When Cassidy Wilson moves to Summer Lake, she tries to stay out of the fray. Her dog just won’t let her. Time and again, he ends up right where he shouldn’t—on Rafer Long’s property. Dark and brooding, Rafer is the sexiest of Cassidy’s enemies. Just being near him makes her body grow hot and her knees go weak.
Rafer doesn’t mind finding Cassidy on his turf. Sweet and pretty, he’s lusted after her even when he knows he shouldn’t. So when her dog gives him an excuse to be with her, he uses it.
Even knowing there will be hell to pay.
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September 6, 2016
Fever – Free Today at Amazon!
September 4, 2016
August 28, 2016
Lazy Days of Summer
They call them the lazy days of summer. It’s around this time of the year that we all seem to move a little slower. We don’t have the energy or desire to zip around like crazy people. Even our brains seem to work slower. I recently read an article from The New Yorker that says that this phenomenon is not in our heads. Research has tied heat and humidity to productivity loss.
So what’s the big deal? The big deal is that’s my excuse, and I’m sticking to it.
I’ve been struggling to write this summer. Getting words down on paper (electronic or otherwise) has been difficult. Once I do, they don’t seem to be the right words.
It’s been a struggle, but I’m not fighting it too hard considering that I’ve published two new full length novels (Courting Suspicion and Courting Gossip) and re-released four old stories (Fever, Hell to Pay, Ghost Flute, and On the Prowl) in the first eight months of 2016. All in all, that’s not shabby.
I think I’ll take it easy for a while longer. After all, fall will be here too soon.
August 6, 2016
Ghost Flute Update
Ghost Flute is now available at all major retailers!
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August 3, 2016
Reviews for On The Prowl
Reviews
“If you’re looking for a moralistic heroine, keep looking. If you enjoy a gal who finds her inner self, stop here.” – Leigh Rowling, RT Book Reviews
“On The Prowl whirls readers into a vortex or erotic passion, lust, robbery and more” – 5 Angels & A Recommended Read – Michelle, Fallen Angel Reviews
July 30, 2016
Excerpt from On The Prowl #8sunday
Welcome to the Weekend Writing Warriors Blog Hop. Here’s a excerpt from my latest release, On The Prowl!
“The Harringtons were robbed last night. Detective Riley Kinkade is working the case.”
Talia’s systems began shutting down one right after the other. “Robbed?” she said in a quiet voice.
She slowly turned towards the man who’d been standing so quietly to the side. Her gaze caught him at shoulder level. Nearly frozen with trepidation, she forced herself to look up into his face.
“Talia Sizemore?”
“Yes,” she whispered.
“You’re next on my list.”
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ON THE PROWL Now Available #newbook
ON THE PROWLGenre: Suspenseful erotica
Desperation. Seduction. Destruction.
When wealthy socialite Talia Sizemore learns that a major benefactor has pulled its funding for her afterschool arts program for children, she resorts to larceny in an attempt to keep her foundation afloat. She never intended to become a thief, but it’s a rush. The more she steals, the more she craves the danger and the exhilaration. Soon, her desperation becomes an obsession; one that leaves her wanting more and pushing the limits of her sexuality to maintain that level of ecstasy.
Handsome Detective Riley Kinkade built his career on bringing justice to those who’ve strayed outside the lines of law and order, but his moral code is tested when he’s assigned to the New Covington Cat Burglar case. The woman responsible for the thefts is no run-of-the-mill thief. Her seductive ways lure him into a trap – one he finds hard to escape.
What happens when the one you want to catch becomes the one you want to keep? Will the seasoned detective and the seductive socialite be able to resist temptation or will this dangerous cat-and-mouse game spiral out of control?
