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June 6, 2011
WIPs and Chains
I so wish I had a WIP to tell you about. Really in a bit of a slump here. It's not like I haven't been working mind you...last weekend I did some brainstorming with a couple of the Nine Naughty Novelists and I was excited to get started but then I got first round of edits from one editor, and cover art forms to complete from another editor (my goodness these are time consuming and brain-straining!). The last two months have been a real challenge for me as an author. When an author says that, you can figure it is:
a. Bad review(s)
b. Rejection(s)
c. Writer's block.
d. All of the above.
When I have one of those times where I feel like I'll never be able to write again, my husband just rolls his eyes, because it's happened so many times and I always do. So hopefully...this too shall pass!
June 3, 2011
Sneak peek Friday
It's been a great week! Three of my books were reviewed at Sizzling Hot Book Reviews - all of them wonderful reviews! Check them out: Sexpresso Night, Taming Tara and Rigger.
Also - another contract offer!! This means I now have three more books "coming soon" so I'm really happy about that. As usual, I don't like to share details until all is signed and sealed so stay tuned, but I will share a little sneak peek excerpt from Rule of Three (and can I just add, after the contract offer I reread this book, and it is HOT!):
Then Chris was striding toward them, joining them on the dance floor. He pressed against her back, his erection hard against her, and nuzzled her neck. The three of them danced together, hard bodies pressed against her front and back.
Chris pulled her hair aside to mutter in my ear. "That was so fucking sexy." She pressed her ass back against him, tightened her fingers on Dag's shoulders.
"Your girlfriend is hot, Chris," Dag said.
"I know."
The music picked up pace again and they continued dancing, still close, just changing the tempo. Heat sizzled up and down Kassidy's spine and she felt hypnotized by the beat of the music, the hot desire of two men, lost in the utter sensuality of it. She lifted one arm above her head and hooked it around Chris's neck, four hands on her body. Her breasts swelled and her nipples tingled. She ached to be touched there.
By the time they decided to leave the dance floor, every nerve ending in her body was on fire, sizzling and snapping with sexual tension.
The three of them sat on the couch side by side again, damp with perspiration and a little breathless. Some of their friends had already left, others had disappeared perhaps into the crowd on the dance floor, and they were alone. Chris set his hand on her bare thigh and picked up his drink with his other hand.
"I should get going," Dag said. "I'll come by for my car tomorrow."
"Why don't you just stay at our place again?" Chris said. "Saves you a trip tomorrow."
Kassidy's blood surged in her veins, hot and scary, as she waited for Dag's response. A response that seemed...significant. Weighty. A response that took forever.
"Okay," Dag finally said.
Also - another contract offer!! This means I now have three more books "coming soon" so I'm really happy about that. As usual, I don't like to share details until all is signed and sealed so stay tuned, but I will share a little sneak peek excerpt from Rule of Three (and can I just add, after the contract offer I reread this book, and it is HOT!):
Then Chris was striding toward them, joining them on the dance floor. He pressed against her back, his erection hard against her, and nuzzled her neck. The three of them danced together, hard bodies pressed against her front and back.
Chris pulled her hair aside to mutter in my ear. "That was so fucking sexy." She pressed her ass back against him, tightened her fingers on Dag's shoulders.
"Your girlfriend is hot, Chris," Dag said.
"I know."
The music picked up pace again and they continued dancing, still close, just changing the tempo. Heat sizzled up and down Kassidy's spine and she felt hypnotized by the beat of the music, the hot desire of two men, lost in the utter sensuality of it. She lifted one arm above her head and hooked it around Chris's neck, four hands on her body. Her breasts swelled and her nipples tingled. She ached to be touched there.
By the time they decided to leave the dance floor, every nerve ending in her body was on fire, sizzling and snapping with sexual tension.
The three of them sat on the couch side by side again, damp with perspiration and a little breathless. Some of their friends had already left, others had disappeared perhaps into the crowd on the dance floor, and they were alone. Chris set his hand on her bare thigh and picked up his drink with his other hand.
"I should get going," Dag said. "I'll come by for my car tomorrow."
"Why don't you just stay at our place again?" Chris said. "Saves you a trip tomorrow."
Kassidy's blood surged in her veins, hot and scary, as she waited for Dag's response. A response that seemed...significant. Weighty. A response that took forever.
"Okay," Dag finally said.
May 31, 2011
May 30, 2011
Goodreads Giveaway
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May 25, 2011
What I'm Reading Wednesday
I just finished reading My One and Only by Kristan Higgins. I'd reviewed a review of this book that wasn't so great, and I was worried that maybe there was a Kristan Higgins book I wouldn't like. But I'm happy to say that was not the case! Also happy I didn't let that review turn me off of reading this.
This book has all the usual humor and quirky charactes of a Kristan Higgins book, but I'm a sucker for a reunion story. I'm also a really big sucker for a story where the hero falls in love with the heroine at first sight and loves her forever. He knew the moment he met her he would marry her and he did. Their marriage didn't last, and I could see how they both contributed to that, and also how they were both in denial about their role in the breakdown. I loved Nick and I loved how her loved Harper.
I just started reading The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis, which as it turns out, is another reunion story!
This book has all the usual humor and quirky charactes of a Kristan Higgins book, but I'm a sucker for a reunion story. I'm also a really big sucker for a story where the hero falls in love with the heroine at first sight and loves her forever. He knew the moment he met her he would marry her and he did. Their marriage didn't last, and I could see how they both contributed to that, and also how they were both in denial about their role in the breakdown. I loved Nick and I loved how her loved Harper.
I just started reading The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis, which as it turns out, is another reunion story!
May 13, 2011
New contract!
For this Friday sneak peek I'm thrilled to announce that I've signed a new contract with Samhain Publishing! One Wicked Night will be out...well, I don't know when, but I'll announce the release date as soon as I do. So here's the blurb and a tiny, totally unedited excerpt:
If she's going to risk it all to be bad, it better be good...
Ten years ago, Kaelin spent a hot, steamy summer home from college, hanging out secretly with her best friend's younger brother, the town bad boy Tyler Wirth, and his best friend Nick. She thought she was falling in love until she walked in on Tyler, Nick and another girl in a shocking scene of ménage sex and bondage. That scene has haunted her safe, predictable life ever since.
The fallout from that night tore Tyler's life apart and he left Mapleglen in disgrace, disowned by his parents. He's made a life for himself now in Chicago, with a successful advertising career and a unique and complicated relationship with Nick.
Now Tyler's sister, Kaelin's best friend, is getting married. The last thing Tyler wants to do is go home to Mapleglen, but his sister wants him there for her wedding. Kaelin doesn't want to see Tyler again. Tension is high in the Wirth home, with undercurrents of secrets, sins and sex. But when Kaelin gets fed up with her good girl reputation and, in a crazy act of rebellion, spends one wicked night with Tyler and Nick, the web of secrets starts to unravel ― and none of their lives will ever be the same.
Excerpt:Tyler automatically lifted a hand to his smarting cheek and rubbed it, stunned into speechlessness. Kaelin stood there, big brown eyes wide, mouth in an O of horror. The chatter of the guests faded into silence, only the faint saxophone strains of the jazz CD playing quietly on the outdoor speakers drifting on the evening air.
Jesus fucking Christ. She did not just do that.
The two of them stared at each other, the air around them hot enough to burst into flames.
"Omigod," she said. She closed her eyes. Opened them. "Omigod."
She turned as if she was going to run, and he reached out and grabbed her upper arm. "Oh no you don't," he said through gritted teeth, heat still stinging his face.
"Tyler." His mother appeared at his side and he became aware of everyone around them, gawking at them as if they were a car wreck on the freeway. Shit. He glanced at his mom, took in the tightening of her mouth, the snapping in her eyes. "What are you doing?" She hissed the words out quietly.
What was he doing? What the fuck? He was the one who just got decked!
Nick appeared now, too, calm, controlled. He looked back and forth between him and Kaelin.
"I am so sorry," Kaelin whispered to Tyler's mom. "I didn't intend to cause a scene."
Mom looked at Kaelin. "What did he say to you?"
Kaelin just stared back at her and shook her head. "It...it wasn't his fault," she finally stammered, shocking Tyler. His mom cast a look of disbelief his way. Of course it was his fault. It was always his fault.
"I'm outta here," he muttered, trying to push his way past Nick. "Let's go."
If she's going to risk it all to be bad, it better be good...
Ten years ago, Kaelin spent a hot, steamy summer home from college, hanging out secretly with her best friend's younger brother, the town bad boy Tyler Wirth, and his best friend Nick. She thought she was falling in love until she walked in on Tyler, Nick and another girl in a shocking scene of ménage sex and bondage. That scene has haunted her safe, predictable life ever since.
The fallout from that night tore Tyler's life apart and he left Mapleglen in disgrace, disowned by his parents. He's made a life for himself now in Chicago, with a successful advertising career and a unique and complicated relationship with Nick.
Now Tyler's sister, Kaelin's best friend, is getting married. The last thing Tyler wants to do is go home to Mapleglen, but his sister wants him there for her wedding. Kaelin doesn't want to see Tyler again. Tension is high in the Wirth home, with undercurrents of secrets, sins and sex. But when Kaelin gets fed up with her good girl reputation and, in a crazy act of rebellion, spends one wicked night with Tyler and Nick, the web of secrets starts to unravel ― and none of their lives will ever be the same.
Excerpt:Tyler automatically lifted a hand to his smarting cheek and rubbed it, stunned into speechlessness. Kaelin stood there, big brown eyes wide, mouth in an O of horror. The chatter of the guests faded into silence, only the faint saxophone strains of the jazz CD playing quietly on the outdoor speakers drifting on the evening air.
Jesus fucking Christ. She did not just do that.
The two of them stared at each other, the air around them hot enough to burst into flames.
"Omigod," she said. She closed her eyes. Opened them. "Omigod."
She turned as if she was going to run, and he reached out and grabbed her upper arm. "Oh no you don't," he said through gritted teeth, heat still stinging his face.
"Tyler." His mother appeared at his side and he became aware of everyone around them, gawking at them as if they were a car wreck on the freeway. Shit. He glanced at his mom, took in the tightening of her mouth, the snapping in her eyes. "What are you doing?" She hissed the words out quietly.
What was he doing? What the fuck? He was the one who just got decked!
Nick appeared now, too, calm, controlled. He looked back and forth between him and Kaelin.
"I am so sorry," Kaelin whispered to Tyler's mom. "I didn't intend to cause a scene."
Mom looked at Kaelin. "What did he say to you?"
Kaelin just stared back at her and shook her head. "It...it wasn't his fault," she finally stammered, shocking Tyler. His mom cast a look of disbelief his way. Of course it was his fault. It was always his fault.
"I'm outta here," he muttered, trying to push his way past Nick. "Let's go."
May 11, 2011
What I'm Reading Wednesday
With apologies to Beth Kery, I had to put her book on hold because last week was the release of Old Sins, Long Shadows by PG Forte. I've been waiting for this follow up to In The Dark for a long time and I couldn't wait to read it! I think I was even more eager after reading a little teaser PG sent me last year, a scene that she knew was going to really get me (and it did!).
This story moves from 15th Century Spain to present day San Franciso and back again. I loved reading the beginning of Damien and Conrad's love story and agonized for both of them, for the miscommunications and pride and hurt that keeps them apart when they so clearly love each other.
There are still secrets to be revealed and love to be found. I cried for Marc, near the end, but I love how he is changing and maturing. I sense there is a bigger role for him coming up in this vampire war -- and I can't wait to read more!!
May 9, 2011
WIPs and Chains
Since I don't have much to talk about in terms of a WIP (I spent the last week polishing some finished mansucripts and doing research for an idea I have) let's talk about hockey. Or rather, hockey players!
I've been watching the Vancouver-Nashville series and the Vancouver player who's really been playing well is Ryan Kesler. So let's have a look at Ryan Kesler.
Alas, Ryan is not a Canadian hockey player, which the majority of NHL player are. He was born August 31, 1984, in Livonia, Michigan. He began his first professional season here in my home city Winnipeg with the Manitoba Moose, the Canuck's AHL farm team, but not for long, as he was recalled by the Canucks in November and made his NHL debut on November 24, 2003.
Holding his daughter...aw!
In this series against Nashville, two goals on Saturday, and five goals and four assists in the last four games have people talking Conn Symthe trophy.
I've been watching the Vancouver-Nashville series and the Vancouver player who's really been playing well is Ryan Kesler. So let's have a look at Ryan Kesler.
Alas, Ryan is not a Canadian hockey player, which the majority of NHL player are. He was born August 31, 1984, in Livonia, Michigan. He began his first professional season here in my home city Winnipeg with the Manitoba Moose, the Canuck's AHL farm team, but not for long, as he was recalled by the Canucks in November and made his NHL debut on November 24, 2003.
Holding his daughter...aw!In this series against Nashville, two goals on Saturday, and five goals and four assists in the last four games have people talking Conn Symthe trophy.
May 6, 2011
It's Friday!
If you didn't see this earlier this week, check out the review I got for my book Love Me at Dear Author. The review sparked a little discussion there, which is always good! Love Me was the first book I sold and the first book I published so it's a thrill to get such a good review for it at Dear Author!
AND...this week is the launch of the next serial story from Nine Naughty Novelists!! Check out Love's Savage Whiplash...warning! Do not consume beverages while reading! Spew alert!
There's a contest, too! Find out more here!
AND...this week is the launch of the next serial story from Nine Naughty Novelists!! Check out Love's Savage Whiplash...warning! Do not consume beverages while reading! Spew alert!
There's a contest, too! Find out more here!
May 4, 2011
What I'm Reading Wednesday
This week I finished Sweet Possession by Maya Banks. Great characters in this story. I liked how Connor has things pretty together and Lyric is the one with "issues". He's so steady and solid for her.
I just started reading Explosive by Beth Kery. I've wanted to get my hands on this book ever since it came out but it wasn't available to me at the Sony Store. But when I recently discovered the Kobo store, this was on my list!
I just started reading Explosive by Beth Kery. I've wanted to get my hands on this book ever since it came out but it wasn't available to me at the Sony Store. But when I recently discovered the Kobo store, this was on my list!
