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September 5, 2013
DragonCON 2013 ROCKED!
We kicked it off late Thursday night once I landed and was escorted to the hotel by two of my fabulous readers. In fact those readers are in SF this month to put on a play, more details about that in a moment.
Friday morning had me getting my badge from a friend I knew off Fetlife, then had me roaming around until 5ish where we had the cigar herf. I missed the hotel, thought we were on the Hyatt smoking deck. I was told No, I said Hilton and if anyone knows the layout of that area you know it’s practically a pain in the ass to get to by going through the Marriott, so I went around.
Cigar smoking resumed, scotch was consumed, then I met up with author Cassidy Kindgston, who was scheduled to be on our Friday night panel. Aliens and relationships, which “I” moderated *cough* if you can call it that. The original topic was supposed to be slightly different but with DragonCON being what it is, and authors being who they are, we had to alter things for the panel to make more sense. Kiernan Kelly, Adrienne Wilder (Sp) and crew rocked it.
BDSM/GLBT Books in Literature…I sort of went off. On a particular famous author. They said it was because I was drunk. Sadly, no. That’s not it. Stress, vehement annoyance, and more stress…but the rest of the panel kicked ass.
Then I disappeared, ended off doing gods know only what…oh wait I found another one of my readers and we snuck off for some personal time. She’d become a great friend along with a hell of a supporter since I met her last year at Frolicon and she wanted to discuss a number of things to push my books, plus just chop it up old school because we hadn’t seen each other since Frolicon and I was rather occupied with Katie Sparkles.
Saturday, woke up late, made it on time to the Social Media Panel moderated by author Anthony Francis. (You can check out his work here) and covered a LOT of ground on dos and don’ts of social media. Btw, I had a ham sandwich.
I did spend a LOT of time with authors MJ FLournoy and M M. Barfield. They signed with Sizzler Editions recently and have releases coming out soon. Hot romances and erotic tales. Hell, even got a picture 
Showed up LATE accidentally (I blanked totally) on the Pronoun Hell panel so T. C. Blue moderated and kicked ass. And yes, I stand by what I said. She’ll deal. *snicker* Then off to a third panel that day. I progressively sobered up as the day went on LOL! Seriously, we had the WriteSEX panel with the same as above mentioned, only Stella Price joined us in the fray to answer questions and cover important points on how to write and function in the business of Erotica.
In those first few days it was pretty awesome, unfortunately I didn’t get to bed until 6 AM in most cases. I do have to send a special shout out to not only my fellow panelists, but my readers, my kinky non industry friends and loved ones for helping me during what’s actually a pretty stressful time of the year, especially now. As to why I can’t reveal, but I’m about to move to Charlotte, NC.
Ponder that for a minute.
Me. In the South. Now I’m FROM Texas but we’re not really the South. We’re Texan. Moving in with my mentor Morgan Hawke for a few months, I need the creative recharge. And to put some things back on straight again. But that’s another blog post. I have some great news, a free book coming out VERY soon, which will be a surprise to ALL of us if you’ve been following my career and stance on certain aspects in the publishing industry but I’m learning a LOT still, after 14 years.
This free book will be a menage featuring two very sexy hunks and one incredibly mouthy yet sensual woman, based on an old friend who wanted her story told…so I wrote it. And now I’m selling it…
Excerpt to come later this week!
August 27, 2013
New #Book #coverart from @SecretCravings – #paranormal Romance and #menage
Got the latest cover art from Secret Cravings Publishing for my first release from them on October 10th, 2013.
His Reign
Józsi wants to maintain a normal life away from the Opeth pack. Moving from Hungary to Texas was a big change that he felt was necessary in order to avoid a prophecy that would ultimately make him Alpha of a dying pack, a responsibility he doesn’t want.
Ilona and Lukina grew up loving Józsi even after he moved away. Yet the current pack Alpha has gone rogue and begun kidnapping and abusing the younger wolves that remained without mates. Ilona, becomes his next target and Józsi must return to once again deal with pack politics only to find that his heart misses what it could have. Can Lukina and Ilona convince him to return to Hungary in order to rule the Opeth pack and mate or will Kiba destroy them in a fit of insanity?
There WILL be an excerpt shortly along with a few more blog stops for potential chances to win copies when the book drops!
August 26, 2013
Exotic Settings for Stories – by guest blogger Sascha Illyvich | Attacking the Page
Stopped by briefly at attacking the page to discuss book settings and share a few fun facts!
http://attackingthepage.com/2013/08/26/exotic-settings-for-stories-by-guest-blogger-sascha-illyvich/
August 21, 2013
Sascha Illyvich visits the ‘Verse: Jason and Chase’s Top Five List of Annoyances! | The SkylarVerse
I stopped off at Skylar Kade’s today got some fun with Jason and Chase of menage bound!
August 15, 2013
New #Romance #Novel Release Schedule!
New Cover Art for my upcoming Decadent Publishing Release
Hey Folks,
This post has been a long time coming but I’ve been busy as hell with all sorts of things, during which I’ve submitted stories, had acceptances and been stuck in edits HELL! Granted, it’s needed but man does it suck LOL!
What I’m posting is proposed so far.
As of now:
His Reign (Opeth Pack Book 1)- October 2013 from Secret Cravings PublishingPaula’s Craving – before the end of 2013 from Decadent Publishing
Raining Kisses (Opeth Pack Book 2)- January 2014 from Secret Cravings Publishing
Kisses Fall (Opeth Pack Book 3) – April 2014 from Secret Cravings Publishing
Fall into Us (Opeth Pack book 4) – July 2014 from Secret Cravings Publishing
Endangered (Nights of Lust book 1)- September 2014 from Red Sage Publishing
Untitled Opeth Pack book #5 – November 2014 from Secret Cravings Publishing
Haunted (Opeth Pack book 6) February 2015 from Secret Cravings Publishing
Plus I think I’m about to submit something to Assent Publishing, see what’s goin on there. I think it’s good time to get busier, so you’ll be tuned in here to hit up the newest news, or catch me on Facebook at my fan page:
The last three Opeth Pack books have to be written still. I’m so screwed LOL!
I CAN reveal for those who have followed the series since it first got traction some time back is that Les is getting his book…and we’re actually going to lengthen and draw out the stories, dig deeper into the Prophecy and the relationships. Looking forward to sharing with you lovely readers!
August 14, 2013
Star-Crossed Romance: Guest – Sascha Illyvich
I was over at star crossed romances blogging, be sure to stop by!
http://star-crossedromance.blogspot.com/2013/08/guest-sascha-illyvich.html?m=1
August 8, 2013
New Contract! The Opeth Pack saga (#paranormal romance) sold to @SecretCravings!
I’ve been busy and the payoff is here! Secret Cravings Publishing has picked up The Opeth Pack Saga, my series about wolves returning to Heaven through love!
Paranormal Romance menages (mostly) dealing with the Opeth Pack Prophecy. This six book series starts off with His Reign, a tribute to the anime that inspired it.
Can we avoid a fate set in motion since before birth or can we change our destiny?
The Opeth Pack suffers at the hands of Fate by being forced out of Paradise by the Gods. Many of the pack males leave in an attempt to avoid a fate they deem worse than death. Now a hero emerges who can bring the pack together and bring the wolves back into Paradise, only he’s unwilling.
Unity through love is the key to Paradise and only a select group of wolves and their mates can open the way for the other wolves on Earth.
Józsi wants to maintain a normal life away from the Opeth pack. Moving to Texas was a needed change in order to avoid a prophecy that would ultimately make him Alpha of a dying pack, a responsibility he doesn’t want.
Ilona and Lukina grew up loving Józsi even after he moved away. Yet the current pack Alpha has gone rogue and begun kidnapping and abusing the younger wolves that remained without mates. Ilona becomes his next target and Józsi must return to deal with pack politics only to find that his heart misses a chance to scoff at Fate and finally be happy.
Can Lukina and Ilona convince him to return to Hungary and accept that he can create a new destiny or will the lives of many be ruined by the current pack alpha?
The first three books are already written and the release schedule is tentative but looks like this:
His Reign – Sept 2013Raining Kisses Jan – 2014
Kisses Fall – 2014
Fall Into Us – July 2014
As yet untitled 5th book – November 2014
Haunted – February 2015
I’m pretty excited but I have three books to write now LOL!
Until then, pick up the story that started it all! Wolf Magic!
August 6, 2013
New #Cover #Art for my upcoming @DecadentPub #Romance
Just turned in the last round of edits (hopefully) for Paula’s Craving. The story now pops closer to what I wanted from the original version I wrote almost 20 years ago. I think with the tightened blurb and tag line it’s going to be that much better a story for my readers both old and new. We’ve pushed some emotional boundaries, I’ve certainly pushed some writing boundaries with this story.
New Cover Art for my upcoming Decadent Publishing Release
In the meantime, here’s the blurb and an excerpt:
After a wild night of passion with the man who captured her heart in high school, Paula wakes up to find Ryan gone from her bed and, seemingly, her life. Her heart knows the truth, they’re meant to be together, and she’ll use any means necessary to find him.
Ryan thrust himself into his work to escape the hell of his childhood, but when he ran into his high school crush, Paula, sparks flew. Yet doubt crept in and he fled, shaken as he realized his love for her.
Will Ryan give in to Paula’s craving or forever remain alone?
EXCERPT:
Paula wrapped her legs around Ryan’s hips, enjoying the friction of him pistoning inside her. His body blanketed hers. When he dipped his head down to claim her mouth, she tasted whiskey, smelled the heady, masculine scent mixed with the aroma of their love making.
Trailing kisses down her chin, Ryan nibbled over her flesh, making each nerve stand and beg for his attention.
She tightened her thighs, gripped his broad shoulders and let him fill her to the brim repeatedly while he caressed a breast.
He pinched and drew a nipple into his mouth, forcing a moan from her.
She arched upward, loving the slick action of his lips and the flick of his tongue over her nipple.
He caressed her hips, glided in and out, rocking against her so he hit her clit just the right way.
Tightness swelled in her belly; every bit of her burned for him. She tangled fingers in his long blond hair and tried to bring his mouth to hers.
He murmured something against her then licked a trail of heat up her chest, her collarbone before finally stopping at her ear.
“Baby, I’m so glad.” Her chest heaved with each word. “Finally!”
Ryan stopped mid thrust, stiffened against her and jerked his head up.
“What?” She opened her eyes and met his gaze, found the fierceness and some other emotion in the depths of his blue irises.
The mask returned to his face and Ryan started moving rhythmically.
Paula’s breath hitched and she dug her nails into his arms. Moving her hands jerkily down his arms, until she reached his waist, she clenched onto him, urging him to thrust harder.
“So close.” She threw her head back. “So close. Come with me, Ryan. Come with me!”
He took advantage of her open mouth and captured her lips, thrusting his tongue at the same speed as his cock.
Every movement seemed to be for her. Hell, even after all this time apart, she swore they fit together perfectly.
She clawed at him, urging him toward release.
He impaled her once more, sending her over the edge.
Paula stiffened, moaning his name while caressing Ryan’s large frame. “Come, baby!”
~~~Coming Soon from Decadent Publishing
August 4, 2013
July 28, 2013
#Blog Tour for the Bad Boy of #Romance
Yup, this is more finality for the tour dates! Plus I needed the SEO LOL!
July 2
7th – Deneale’s Blog!
July 29th – Decadent 1NS Blog
July 29 – Ashlyn Monroe
August 2nd – Jessica Subject
August 5th – Tara Lain’s place
August 8th – Susan Johnson (Talking Paranormal Romance)
August 10th – Tina Donahue‘s place
August 15th – Desmond Haas
August 20th – Cerise Deland
September 9th – The Writers Challenge
September 17th – Cindy Spencer Pape’s slot for Naughty Author Chicks!
October 8th – Nine Naughty Novelists (Pushing ENDANGERED and Torn to Pieces
October 12th – Romance Junkies
December 2nd – Jessica Subject (she REALLY likes me!)
December 4th – Liz Crowe
