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January 6, 2012
Sapphic Signs: Having it All and More
My internet's being a bastard tonight, but I wanted to post the final Sapphic Signs promo before I forgot altogether. After spending way too much time browsing Waddington's and then Sotheby's auction sites, Dalia Craig's contribution to the line has me intrigued:
Having it All and Moreby Dalia CraigTwo very different women brought together by one set of jewelry.
Josslyn Harper and Paige Railton are bidding for the same antique ensemble at a New York auction. Each has her own pressing reason for wanting to win the bidding war. With neither woman prepared to give way to the other, the bids rocket to almost two million dollars, forcing Josslyn to admit defeat.
A triumphant Paige is delighted with her purchase, despite its high price. However, she hasn't bargained on encountering a major obstacle in the shape of a very determined Josslyn Harper. Josslyn vows to fight Paige to get the family heirloom back but she hasn't reckoned with Paige's tenacity. Paige and Josslyn find themselves growing closer and soon discover they have a lot in common when the power of love overtakes their battle for ownership of the jewels.
SamplePaige placed her first bid at one million and thereafter Josslyn threw all caution to the wind, matching each bid with a steely determination to win the bidding war. By one point four million, just the two of them remained, with the bids now advancing by one hundred thousand dollars each time.
Where is this going to end?
Josslyn hesitated when it came to her turn, almost choking on the tension. Could she really afford one and a half million to own the collection? No contest. She nodded, then watched Paige signal her next bid. They exchanged two more bids then, sickened, Joss called a halt. There was no way she could find one point nine million without a total realignment of her assets. She had ample funds, but most of it tied up in the company or in long-term bonds; she had nothing of that magnitude realizable at short notice. A momentary stab of despair brought her close to tears. She regretted not being better prepared, but who would have reckoned on Ms. Railton pushing the price up to...
"All done?"
The auctioneer fixed his gaze upon Joss, giving her an extra moment to reflect before his gavel fell with a loud bang. The sound wounded Joss like a bullet through her heart.
"Sold to Ms. Railton for one point eight million dollars." The room erupted in applause and a buzz of excited chatter.
Gone! The jewels are gone!
Thankful for the dark spectacles that hid the tears forming in her eyes, Joss looked away, unable to stomach Paige's triumphant grin without throwing up. Her only consolation was that she had forced Paige Railton into paying way over the odds for her prize and that might prove an advantage in the long run if this current recession forced her to make some financial adjustments to keep afloat. Time to retreat gracefully, to take stock, sell some bonds, realize some other assets, and develop a plan of campaign. She certainly hadn't given up hope. It might just take a little longer to achieve her aim, her lifelong dream, and have the jewels back where they belonged, but she'd get there in the end. Now, to show there were no hard feelings, Joss steeled herself to go through the ritual of being a good loser -- at least in public. She took a deep breath and waited until Paige had finished consulting with the auctioneer before she approached, cutting out several eager journalist in the process.
"Hey, honey!" Joss performed a double air-kiss, accompanied by exaggerated mwahs for the benefit of the onlookers rather than Paige. "Congratulations. You won that one fair and square."
"Thank you." Paige looked more than a little taken aback by this approach.
"You deserve it, honey." Joss plastered the false sincerity on with a trowel, acutely conscious of the flash photography going on all around them. Effusive exhibitions were her stock in trade; she loved to attract attention to herself in this way, and this occasion gave her the perfect opportunity to go for something big. Something that would make a big splash in the society columns and give Ms. I-like-to-guard-my-privacy Railton cause to remember this day for a long time to come. "What say we go someplace and celebrate in style? My treat." She linked arms with Paige, intending to give the assembled audience the impression they were indeed old friends, and edged Paige around to face the cameras, using enough pressure to make refusal difficult.
Paige shook her head. "Sorry, I'm expected somewhere." She tried to free herself.
"Nonsense." Joss tightened her grip, forestalling all attempts by Paige to edge away. A smile played on her lips and she leaned closer so Paige would hear her above the voices firing a barrage of questions in their direction. "You owe me. I want to hear all about your growing collection. I'm sure you can spare an hour or two for champagne cocktails with an old friend." Paige's shudder transferred itself to Joss, sending a rush of erotic heat cascading through her body. Oh my God! She clenched her thighs to trap the raging fire. No more shilly-shallying around, she'd waited too long to feel this amazing surge of pure lust, she had to get this delightful creature into her bed and soon, preferably tonight. A few potent cocktails together with a heavy dose of her now famous seduction routine and Paige would, hopefully, be putty in her hands.
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January 4, 2012
It's Time to Vote: Preditors & Editors Poll Up Now!
And if you do want to vote for me, here are some of the categories I'm nominated in:
Author: (Giselle Renarde) http://critters.org/predpoll/author.shtml
Erotica Novels: (Anonymous & Stacy's Dad...Going On) http://critters.org/predpoll/novelerot.shtml
Romance Short Stories: (Narcissist Seeks Narcissist) http://critters.org/predpoll/shortstoryr.shtml
All Other Short Stories: (Elementary, My Dear Kathryn) http://critters.org/predpoll/shortstory.shtml
Anthologies: (My Mistress' Thighs & The Red Satin Collection) http://critters.org/predpoll/antho.shtml
Thanks for your vote, if you choose to vote for me. And if you vote for other works by other authors, thank you for that as well. As I said, we appreciate it so much.
Hugs,GiselleGiselle Renarde
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January 3, 2012
New Release: Bobbing for Peaches, A New Lesbian Collection
Actually, Bobbing for Peaches was released in December, but I didn't get a chance to blog about. Or did I? Crap... now I'm second-guessing myself. Okay, I have absolutely no recollection of what I did last year. Sorry if this is a repeat. I don't think it is.
Anyhoo, Xcite ebooks has put out this new mini-antho of lesbian erotica. Anyone who loved the eternally popular Lesbian Love will love this baby too. And it's named after my food fetish story, so I'm all blushes over here.
Bobbing for Peaches contains:
A collection of six erotic lesbian stories
Bobbing for Peaches by Giselle Renarde
Melanie's been busy in the kitchen, and when Jocelyn gets home from work she's in the mood to play with her food. Melanie's prepared a warm concoction of milk and peaches with a dash of cinnamon and a hint of Jocelyn's pricey Tahitian vanilla. It's time to get naked and get messy!
First Love, Great Love by Olivia London
Is there anything more intoxicating than that first sweet kiss from a special lady love? Claire and her lover thrive in Atlanta's gay scene until a trip to San Francisco broadens their horizons. From the moment Claire mounts her new girlfriend's motorcycle, she finds she's in for the ride of her life.
Time for a Change by Jacey Kavenagh
A disappointing sex life seemed to indicate that a change of image was in order if I were ever to attract the right sort of partner to fulfil my needs. Looking for inspiration in an upmarket dress shop I found myself watching a very attractive shop assistant. I was willing to bet that, unlike me, she wouldn't put up with guys who had absolutely no idea how to turn a woman on. She seemed vaguely familiar, and I found myself recalling exciting memories of an experience from my youthful past – waking in me a desire I had thought long forgotten.
Making Sweet Music by Courtney James
Joanne wants to eat her lunch in peace, but the buskers make that impossible – until the day she hears the girl with the sweet voice who writes her own songs. Overcoming her resistance to asking a complete stranger out on a date, Joanne is about to discover that Kayleigh's talents extend to the bedroom too.
The Joy of Seduction by Penelope Friday
Young debutante Charlotte is flattered when older lady Miss Abbott – Lucia – takes a friendly interest in her. But she knows that the feelings she has for Lucia in return are wrong. Nevertheless, she can't stop dreaming of her. But what would Lucia say if she knew how Charlotte felt about her?
Excerpt: (from my story!)
'You are so smooth,' Melly gushed, licking a path up Jocelyn's leg. She didn't stop at the dark hair dripping with milk. No, no, no – she traced her soft tongue up Jocelyn's stomach. Jocelyn's belly leapt in response. A warm mouth settled on her nipple, sucking vanilla-rich milk from her skin.
Oh, that sensation … Jocelyn was lost in Tahitian vanilla heaven. A warm mouth against her tender pink nipple, suckling in wet, straining pulses? It was beyond heaven. Her pussy responded big time, clenching for something, anything to hold on to.
'Oh Melly, baby, that feels amazing.'
Jocelyn sent a loving hand through Melly's hair, releasing it from its tie. Her golden locks seemed to fly as she shook her head side to side. She sucked one tit, and then licked between Jocelyn's breasts before sucking the other. Even as the milk dripped from her skin, Jocelyn felt wetter and wetter. Each time Melanie's luscious lips met Jocelyn's breasts, a surge like lightning coursed straight to her cunt.
'Finger me, Melly.' Jocelyn gazed down as Melanie looked up, an expression of sheer supplication glinting in her eyes. 'You're getting me so wet, baby. Finger-fuck me, OK?'
'OK.' Melanie traced her fingernails through Jocelyn's sopping pubic hair, zeroing her thumb in on her lover's erect clit.
Jocelyn jumped when Melanie touched it. God, her clit was sensitive. It hadn't been touched, not by Jocelyn, not by Melanie, not by anyone, in a couple weeks at least.
'Oh God,' Jocelyn said in a pant. 'God, Melly, that feels good.'
Melanie traced firm circles around it with the pad of her thumb. Her skin was incredibly soft from the milk and the peaches, and suddenly Jocelyn craved the taste of it. With Melanie crouched in front, her pink lips hovering over Jocelyn's waiting nipple, the position didn't work for reciprocity. Jocelyn would just have to wait.
'You want my fingers in your pussy?' Melanie asked, a divine little tease.
'God, yes.'
Without removing her thumb from Jocelyn's engorged clit, Melanie pressed two fingers into the welcoming warmth of Jocelyn's pussy. When was the last time she'd been this wet? Maybe never. She could have sworn pussy juice was streaming down her thighs, but it could have been milk. Hard to say.
'Oh, that feels incredible, Melly.' Jocelyn's knees buckled with the intense pleasure of being filled, being slowly fucked by two languid fingers. 'Give me another one, baby.'
Melanie gurgled with delight, pressing a third finger inside Jocelyn's pussy. 'It's so hot in here. And wet. Like your body's on fire and it's trying to put itself out.'
That thought had never occurred to Jocelyn before, and it made her laugh. Melanie's mind worked differently than most people's – always entertaining. The giggles subsided, though, when Melanie picked up her pace, reaming Jocelyn with that thick bundle of fingers.
The wet squelching sound those fingers made as they raced in and out of Jocelyn's pussy resonated in the shower stall with a hollow echo.
'I love your pussy,' Melly said, her breath hot on Jocelyn's nipple.
You can get this book from Xcite's website, from Amazon, All Romance... the list goes on.
Enjoy!GiselleGiselle Renarde
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January 2, 2012
LRC Best Ménage Book Nomination for Painting With Brushes
Wow! So, here's a surprise... my multicultural MMF e-book Painting With Brushes has been nominated for Best Ménage Book at LoveRomancesCafe. Totally unexpected, especially since Painting With Brushes is only a short story. Wow again, and thank you for the nomination!
Here's the list of nominees in this category:
Best Ménage Book
(any combination as long as it's three or more people in the relationship)
Imari Jade-Rhapsody
Wendy Zwadiuk-Savin' Me
Cari Quinn-Unwrapped
Berengaria Brown-Untamable
Tonya Ramagos-Running from Angel
Gale Stanley-Spitfire
Lila Munro-Three to Keep
Caitlyn Willows-Cataphilia
Giselle Renarde-Painting with Brushes
Lillith Grey-At His Throat, A Promise
Jennifer Labelle-Spice It Up
Sandy Sullivan- Love Me Once, Love me Twice
And here's some info about the book itself:
Claudia detests Mark. Mark detests Claudia. But they both love Jason Paul...
Two years after Claudia's bisexual husband Jason Paul leaves her to live with Mark, she finds herself unemployed but desperate to stay in the city. As she sees it, the only solution is to move in with her ex and his lover Mark, whom she despises.
When she comes to prep her new bedroom with a fresh coat of paint, Mark immediately criticizes her work. Of course, she won't hand over her brush to him, but concedes to let him help. Before she knows what's happening, however, sparks ignite, and Claudia begins to recognize the romantic and erotic possibilities of having two men in her bed and in her life...
Genres: Contemporary / Romantic Comedy / Interracial / Multicultural / Ménage (M/M/F) / Group Sex / Bisexual Activity (M/M)Available from Amber Quill Press, Amazon, and many other retailers.
Hugs,
Giselle
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Secret Cravings Publishing's New "Cravings Club"
Secret Cravings Publishing has brought you my Cougar MMF story "Callie and the Hipsters" as well as my erotic romance short "The Finer Things" and now they've got a Harlequin-style club you can join. I've pasted the info below, but you can also find it here.
Cravings ClubGiselle Renarde
Good morning Lover of Reading and Romance,
We invite you to become a Charter Member of the Cravings eBook Club and receive Taming The Cougar* by Sandy Sullivan and Hunting Jaguar** by D. McEntire absolutely FREE! As a club member, you'll receive 4 BRAND-NEW EBOOKS, specially selected by our Editorial Director, every month for a total price of only $9.99 for all 4. This comes out to barely $2.50 per book, much less than the retail price and you'll be able to enjoy your books even before they hit Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
*Taming the Cougar, a western, erotic romance: Marla isn't looking for love or anything else from a man. Can Marla put aside her distrust of men for a younger man? Can Chris convince her he's not like other guys?
**Hunting Jaguar, paranormal erotic romance: Rachel Hayes' Father set out to prove the existence of the Miloni temple and the Jaguar people. Tumi is a descendant of the Miloni race and is sworn to protect their secret with his life. Will he be forced to uphold his vow at the cost of his heart and Rachel's life?
As a club member, you will also receive: 1. Our monthly newsletter 2. Sneak previews of new books 3. Exclusive interviews with your favorite authors 4 Special offers not available to the general public
You will be charged, automatically, through PayPal, only $9.99 every month. Your books will be shipped within one day after PayPal payment has cleared. You may cancel at any time by clicking on the "unsubscribe" button located on the Cravings Club tab at the bottom of our website and keep the FREE BOOKS as our gift.
1 Easy Step to Join
Click http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=subscription to get started today!
Prices will not be subject to change without prior notification. We hope our Secret Cravings books will delight you each and every month.
Best wishes,
Beth Walker
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January 1, 2012
Keeping It Clean This New Year
Over the holidays, I went to my mother's house, spent time with family, and hardly accomplished anything at all. I watched movies with my sisters, did a lot of knitting, and I... ate turkey? Yeah, that pretty much sums it up.
So that's why I haven't been blogging or tweeting much this past week. I spend every day in front of a computer. Finally I gave myself an opportunity to NOT sit in front of a computer, and it was wonderfully relaxing.
But I love writing and I love YOU, so I'm back and eagerly looking forward to 2012.
I'm not much of a resolutions person, but this year I'd like to live cleaner. Wait... no, that's not what I mean. I don't smoke or drink, and my drug of choice is caffeine, so I'm not sure I could live much cleaner if I tried.
No, what I meant to say is I want to live in a cleaner apartment. When I look back on 2011, all I see is clutter. I've become one of those artists types who can't pull herself away from her writing to eat, let alone vacuum. That's going to be a hard habit to break, because writing can be like a drug in itself, but I don't want to live in disarray anymore.
I want clean.
So that's my semi-resolution. I'm going to keep it clean this year.
Oh, but not my work. That'll stay dirty. In fact, I have some work planned for 2012 that stands to be the dirtiest smut I've ever written. It's going to be so much fun....
Are you the resolution type? Even if you're not, have you got any life-plans for the new year?
Hugs,Giselle
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December 28, 2011
Call for Submissions: Chicken Soup for the Soul/Hockey
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hooked on HockeySUBMISSIONS IS JANUARY 30, 2012.Giselle Renarde
101 Stories about the Greatest Game and the Families that Love to Play It
If you love hockey, we are looking for stories from you! This book, scheduled for publication October 2, 2012, will be written by and for hockey fans and families. The book will include stories from everyday hockey players and fans like you, as well as revealing personal stories from some of your favorite NHLers and hockey insiders.
Here are some suggested topics, but we know you can think of many more: Early morningsFamily bonding around hockeyFinding a way to playPlaying hockey as a kidPlaying hockey as an adultLearning to love hockeyHockey traditionsBeing a hockey parentArranging your life for hockeyEncounters with hockey starsStories about watching your country's teams play in the OlympicsStories about great sportsmanship... and not so great!What hockey means to youBackyard rinksPick-up shinny gamesThe exhilaration of playing outdoorsBeing part of a teamAny other great Chicken Soup for the Soul story that involves hockey Your stories or poems need to be nonfiction and about your personal experiences or those of someone close to you. No "creative writing" please. We prefer stories written in the first person and no more than 1,200 words. If you ghost-write a story for someone else, that person, not you, will be listed as the author of the story. Stories should not have been previously published by Chicken Soup for the Soul or other major print publications.
If your story is chosen, you will be a published author and your bio will be printed in the book if you so choose. You will also receive a check for US $200 and 10 free copies of your book, worth more than $100. You will retain the copyright for your story and you will retain the right to resell it.
SUBMISSIONS GO TO http://chickensoup.com
Select the Submit Your Story link on the left tool bar and follow the directions.
DEADLINE FOR STORY
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December 25, 2011
Festive Frenzy: The Red Satin Collection
For Christmas, I thought I'd showcase The Red Satin Collection one more time. Hope you're not sick of seeing this cover yet. ;-) Dawné Dominique did all the Red Satin series covers, and my goodness they are beautiful.
Merry Merry Merry Christmas!
Title: The Red Satin CollectionBy: Giselle RenardeGenre: Trans Lesbian Erotic Romance
Blurb:The Red Satin Collection brings together all three transgender lesbian romance stories in Giselle Renarde's erotic holiday trilogy. Red Satin, The Night Before Red Satin Christmas, and Red Satin Christmas, all previously published as individual eBooks by loveyoudivine Alterotica.
In Red Satin, mall magic inspires love and soon lust in the hearts of Regan and her transgender friend Maisie. Maisie's family hasn't seen her since she began her transition from male to female—not until she and Regan head home for the holidays in The Night Before Red Satin Christmas.
Regan figures she's just along for the ride, lending her girlfriend support, until Maisie's mother surprises her with a special dinner guest in Red Satin Christmas. Regan hasn't spoken to her hard-drinking Cree father in years. Can she finally trust the man who's once again claimed to have changed for good?
Together, Regan and Maisie face drama only Christmas can create. How will their well-meaning families impact their blossoming relationship?
Buy ebook: http://www.loveyoudivine.com/index.php?main_page=document_product_info&cPath=66&products_id=896
Buy in print: http://www.amazon.com/Red-Satin-Collection-Giselle-Renarde/dp/1600546382/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1324715462&sr=1-1Giselle Renarde
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December 24, 2011
Festive Frenzy: The Best Kind of Prize
Title:The Best Kind of Prize
Author:DC Juris
Genre: m/m holiday romance
Blurb: Alan takes the reins on planning a secret holiday getaway, but Jack isn't overly thrilled with being kept in the dark about their destination. Unbeknownst to Alan, Jack has plans of his own - plans to ask for Alan's hand in marriage. When an argument and Alan's disappearance get in the way of Jack's romantic intentions, is their holiday ruined, or can Alan make things up to Jack in time to still have a Merry Christmas?
Buy Link: http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=79_108&products_id=2962
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December 23, 2011
Festive Frenzy: Junk
Title: Junk (Sequel to Vintage Toys for Lucky Boys)Author: G.R. RichardsGenre: Gay Trans Holiday Romance
Blurb:"Junk" is the term Randy uses to describe the contents of innumerable storage boxes strewn about his boyfriend Max's living room, dining room, and even bedroom. All this "junk" is merchandise: Max and Randy deal in antiques and ephemera. The problem is that it's everywhere. Max is too emotionally attached to sell a lot of it, and Randy's starting to think material possessions mean more to Max than he does, just when he needs Max's support the most: at the beginning of Randy's transition from female to male.
Buy Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=2075Giselle Renarde
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