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September 12, 2011
A Slew of Awesome Reviews!
It seems the book bloggers have been incredibly busy this weekend! My inbox has been graced with five awesome reviews, so naturally I am ecstatic. Here's what they had to say (click on the book titles to see more info about them):
"…seriously sexy, well-written pieces of erotic sensuality, the kind that I can read over and over again and still find arousing… The uniforms in this collection are fun sexual devices–after all, who doesn't love a hot fireman or a sexy cleaning lady?–but they're more than that. In the best stories in this book, the uniforms become things to hide in and things to escape from. They become about identity and relating and worldview. They become about experiences, life-stories and lusts. And most of all, they become about the desires of the very real characters who wear them." 4-Letter Words
"I loved that there was variety in the stories, everything from police officers to wait staff. The stories may have been short but they were definitely sexy and fun. Overall I enjoyed this collection of stories and give Uniform Behavior 4 Flaming Hearts." Heather's Musings
"A Bit of Rough by Lucy Felthouse was unbelievably hot and steamy. I thought how honest Allison was about what exactly she wanted. The male character was written perfectly – he is exactly how I imagine "bad boys" to be. Anyone who enjoys the erotic romance genre should read any or all of Lucy Felthouse's stories." All Things Books
"Succubus Comes Home by Lucy Felthouse was a very exciting story. I loved how the author blended the paranormal/supernatural with erotic romance. I find myself enjoying each story by Lucy Felthouse more than the last but I must say that this is by far my favorite one yet." All Things Books
"The Best of Lucy Felthouse is a collection of five short stories that are all a must read for fans of erotic romance. My favorite out of the five shorts was Fantasy Assignment because you can't go wrong with a hot man in a military uniform. The story with the female was student who was fantasizing over a male classmate was so believable that I didn't even know it was all happening in the female character's head until the end." All Things Books
An Independent Bookshop with a Unique Twist…
As most of you know (and if you didn't, you do now), I'm a lover of bookshops. Big, small, chain, independent, it doesn't matter to me, I just love to go in and have a look around and soak up the atmosphere – not to mention the yummy new book smell.
So when I read some press about a canal boat/barge which was a bookshop, I was intrigued. What a fantastic and completely unique idea – books on a boat! I found The Book Barge on Facebook and began checking every now and again to see when they would be close enough to where I live to go and visit. And yesterday was the day… they were going to be in Kidderminster. Not particularly close, but close enough, and there was a National Trust property nearby that we wanted to visit anyway, so we could kill two birds with one stone.
Unfortunately, The Book Barge couldn't moor up in Kidderminster so they floated north to Kinver, changing our plans slightly (it turned out to be a completely positive change of plan, we visited a different National Trust place which was awesome!). Anyway, we finally ended up in the same place at the same time and The Book Barge was every bit as cool as I expected. I spent a lot of time chatting with Sarah, the owner, and found out more about the shop and what it was about. The boat is currently nearing the end of a six month jaunt around the UK (follow the Facebook and Twitter feeds to find out when it's going to be near you), spreading the word about independent bookselling. As well as getting hold of books in the traditional fashion, i.e. in exchange for money, Sarah is also 'swapping' books for essentials – i.e. the use of a washing machine or hot shower, accommodation and food – so bear that in mind if the barge is headed your way!
Excitingly for me, Sarah was well open to the idea of stocking erotica (I actually spotted an erotic book while I was there!) and even hosting readings and signings. No doubt we'll be exchanging ideas over the coming weeks, so watch this space! I also dropped off some postcards and bookmarks, so if The Book Barge is in your area please pop in, buy (or exchange something for) a book and grab yourself a bookmark and some postcards!
If you want to find out more about The Book Barge, check out the website, Facebook and Twitter. And if you happen to visit, tell Sarah I sent you!
Myth Mondays: Behind the Scenes with Lilith – In Her Garden by Louisa Bacio
Please welcome Louisa Bacio to Myth Mondays for her post on Lilith: In Her Garden, which is featured in Seducing the Myth. Take it away, Louisa…
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Lilith
The Original Housewife
"Lilith is the wife who flew off in a rage, but whose scent won't wash off the sheets." (Burton, 28)
Sure, the Real Housewives of Orange County or New Jersey, or whatever hotspot garners attention may be the rage, but the scandal started with the original housewife, Lilith.
Lilith is a controversial figure: some believe in this supposed first woman before Eve, some have never heard of her and yet others have vilified her into a creature of seduction and evil. References of Lilith are infused throughout our culture, such as the Lilith Faire, an all-day music fest that features female performers, or the character "Lilith," Frasier's ex-wife on the television sitcom Frasier.
Once I started looking, Lilith was everywhere, such as poetry like Enid Dame's "Lilith" and in literature, and she's depicted in classic marble statues. For someone who doesn't exist, she sure has been around for a long time.
At the heart of Lilith's tale is the fact that she refused to be "sexually submissive" to Adam. Because of her willful nature, Lilith was cast out of the Garden of Eden, and replaced with Eve. Lilith has become somewhat of an icon to the feminist movement because she doesn't submit to Adam.
Rather than Eve, who has the misfortune of being saddled with the downfall of womankind, Lilith takes control of her own future and refuses to bow to Adam.
The short story "Lilith: In Her Garden" takes a glimpse of the relationship between this first woman, and the first man, Adam. Perfectly crafted for an erotic BDSM tale, how does Adam try to subdue Lilith, and ultimately, how does she flip the binds and teach Adam a lesson?
Here's hoping that the tale makes readers think, and gets them hot. What a combination!
Ciao!
Louisa Bacio
Drop in for a visit:
http://louisabacio.blogspot.com/
References
Burton, Sue D. "Lilith at the Red Sea." Dame, Enid, Lilly Rivlin, and Henny Wenkart. Which Lilith: Feminist Writers Re-create the World's First Woman. Northvale: Jason Aronson Inc., 1998, pages 25-34.
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September 11, 2011
Six Sentence Sunday – 11/9/11
Following on directly from last week, these six sentences come from my story, Down by the Pool, which appears in the anthology I just edited and released, Seducing the Myth. More info here.
Also, to comment on this post, it's the link at the top ^^ – not the bottom. Thanks guys!
And nor did the silence.
Part of me was glad no one was around. Some of my more unusual journalistic investigations had, in the past, caused people to come and ask what I was doing. My responses, as I never saw any reason to lie, inevitably prompted a barrage of further questions. This meant I then had to find a way of extricating myself from the conversation so I could get on with my work. Not being the most forceful of fellows, I always find it difficult.
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September 9, 2011
Blogging Crazy!
It's a blogging crazy time just now! Myself and the other awesome Seducing the Myth authors have been blogging here, there and everywhere to tell people about the book we're all so proud of. So just to make sure you don't miss out, here's a list:
Mythology 101 with J. C. Martin
Mythical inspiration with Maxine Marsh Part I
Mythical inspiration with Maxine Marsh Part II
A yummy excerpt over at Blak Rayne's place
Ravencraft's Romance Realm Features A Chat with the Seducing the Myth Authors (lots of prizes to be won!)
Also, on a non- Seducing the Myth related note, Lily Harlem enjoyed A Bit of Rough so much that she popped a lovely post on her blog with an excerpt from the sexy short… check it out!
Have an awesome weekend, everyone!
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September 8, 2011
A Bit of Rough is a Top Pick!
…well, that what Miz McHorny over at Miz Love Loves Books says! And she can't be wrong! Yup, those lovely ladies reviewed me again, and this is what they had to say…
"A Bit of Rough by Ms Felthouse is a rollercoaster ride of naughtiness and I urge you to hop on and enjoy. If you are looking for a seriously sexy book that will have you squirming and flushing, gasping and plotting your own night of fun, then check out A Bit of Rough. You won't be disappointed."
Check out the full review here.
See a full list of retailers here if you want to bag your copy.
In addition to that, I've had my first reviews for Naughty Delivery, too!
All Things Books did a little write up, and here's what they had to say:
"Naughty Delivery by Lucy Felthouse was a quick read and I really thought the way she wrote the main characters as being new to sex toys made the story better. How Ben and Sonia were both willing to try something new to keep their relationship fresh was great. The mix-up at the beginning of the story was funny and I definitely would recommend Naughty Delivery to my friends."
And Beck's Book Picks said:
"This is a very short read. One I classify as the read before bed, if you know what I mean. Both characters were well written and I really enjoyed this. I recommend it to anyone who likes beginner BDSM. It kinda gives you a taste on that genre."
If you want to pick up this sexy spanking and bondage short, see a list of retailers here.
In other news, I'm off to dance around in glee! Woohoo!
September 6, 2011
Totty Tuesday – Jimi Mistry
Welcome to my Bollywood inspired Totty Tuesday! My buddies Lily Harlem, Charlotte Stein, Justine Elyot and Victoria Blisse all had Bollywood titles out with Total-E-Bound yesterday, and after some email exchanges and interesting Twitter conversations with all four of them, I thought I'd do this week's Totty Tuesday with that theme in mind!
The most obvious totty to fit this theme for me was Jimi Mistry. Despite the fact he was actually born in England (in Scarborough according to IMDB, Victoria will love him!), he's appeared in a few Bollywood (ish) films, though they were more spoof-like, i.e. East is East and The Guru, which I loved, and West is West which I haven't seen yet. He can dance too, which is always a huge plus point in my opinion! Sexy!
Anyway, I just think he's a cutie and I've enjoyed several Bollywood type films (spoofs and non-spoofs), so I can't wait to get my hands on the new books from the lovely ladies. You can check them out at the following links:
Bollywood Superstar by Justine Elyot
Guarded by Charlotte Stein
The Unwholesome Adventures of Harita by Lily Harlem
Silver Screen Dream by Victoria Blisse
That's all from me! Now if you'll excuse me, I have Bollywood smut to read 
September 5, 2011
Myth Mondays: Behind the Scenes with The Lady of the Flowers by Shan Ellis
Please welcome Shan Ellis to Myth Mondays for her post on The Lady of the Flowers, which is featured in Seducing the Myth. Take it away, Shan…
*****
Blodeuwedd is a welsh story from the Mabinogi, dating back to the 13th Century. I knew the story from a very early age as I've always been interested in Celtic and Briton mythology, but this one was actually set around the place where I grew up, Dyffryn Nantlle in the foothills of Snowdonia. There was one other story I was toying with from the Mabinogion, but that one was far more complex and ended up being a novella which is in the process of being edited for submission.
Blodeuwedd (pronounced Blow-dew-eth in case you were wondering) has always had a bad rep. in stories written about her. That's predominantly because these stories are written by men. She intrigued me, I was always drawing her, my ex husband has one of these drawings as a tattoo! She's always been painted as the evil temptress, who drew her heroic invincible husband into an untimely trap. I thought it was about time that she was presented in a different light. Basically she was made for a man who wasn't allowed to marry a mortal woman by his mum. Just imagine, one minute you're a bunch of flowers blowing mindlessly in the breeze, the next minute you're a sentient being, presented to a pig herder as a wife! I always thought that her only crime was to fall in love with someone that wasn't her husband, and as for the mother in law…well I'm sure we've all got stories to tell about those. I've been aching to get this story out on paper for the last few years and finally this anthology provided me with the perfect platform for presenting it.
Welsh and Celtic mythology is full of headstrong, modern-thinking women, and they're always getting one up on their men. I love their sass, and have always felt, although the stories are romantic, that there's a passion in them that belongs burning away on the shelves of erotica greats.
Find out more about Shan on her website, http://www.repressedsoul.wordpress.com
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September 4, 2011
Six Sentence Sunday – 4/9/11
Following on directly from last week, these six sentences come from my story, Down by the Pool, which appears in the anthology I just edited and released, Seducing the Myth. More info here.
Also, to comment on this post, it's the link at the top ^^ – not the bottom. Thanks guys!
A study of my White Peak Ordnance Survey map revealed the exact location and correct name of the mysterious body of water – Blake Mere. A library visit, a raid of my own bookshelves and some Googling turned up several different versions of the legend, none of which I could confirm as true or false. I decided to visit Blake Mere and make my own mind up.
As I made my way along the path skirting the small ridge above the pond, I looked down. At once I understood at least why people found the area creepy, if not how the mermaid legend had come about.
It didn't help that I'd chosen a mid-week evening to visit; the darkening sky and lack of people did nothing to dissipate the eerie atmosphere.
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September 2, 2011
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