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Wizard’s Chance – new and improved second edition

Way back when, I wrote a romance about a librarian who wore glasses (like me), with a bigger butt than she liked (like me), who was kind of shy (waving again) and looking to live a happily ever after (which I am!). I called it, Take A Chance. The title was kind of a mantra for the whole writing thing. In my mid thirties, not crazy about my job, feeling kind of blah about the future, struggling to make ends meet, it didn’t take much encouragement from my hubby to make me do something I’d always talked about; write.

With no clear idea of how the whole writing thing worked, other than I loved books, and romance, I sat down and typed. And typed, and typed some more. The result, an 80,000 word novel which I was convinced was awful. But I didn’t let that stop me from submitting it to an online publisher. To my eternal surprise, in August of 2009 it got picked up by Champagne Books in Calgary, Alberta and was published in June of 2010. And thus did my writing career begin!

As my very first attempt at a story, Take A Chance did okay, especially considering it was a soft fantasy romance by an unknown author. It didn’t make any big waves or hit any charts but what it did accomplish was give me the confidence I needed to write. And now, fifty some books later, I look back at my first attempt with nostalgia–and not a little embarrassment. See, I’ve grown quite a bit since I first penned TAC. I ‘found’ my voice and boy has it changed. When the chance arose to get my rights back, I dove on it and reworked Take A Chance, starting with the cover and title. Take A Chance was a title that reflected my inner battle at the time. The new title, Wizard’s Chance, fits the story. As does the new cover. Or so I think lol.

For those who read the original, the story remains the same. What has changed is the flow. I’ve smoothed out the prose, injected more of my voice into the storyline and just given it a face lift to bring it more in line with what my readers have come to expect from me. BUT, that said, don’t buy this book expecting to see Lucifer, or to giggle at shapeshifter antics. This is a fantasy romance, with magic and other cool stuff. And while the door to the bedroom is wide open, the sexual tension I’m known for is a lot more subtle.

That said though, this is still a great story. And yes, I am biased lol. But you don’t have to take my word for it, you can read it for yourself. Then you can tell me what you think.

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Smutketeers Para-Palooza! August 26-27th

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Hot damn, Acat made it to ROUND 4 of the USC!

Once again, I am just tickled from head to toe at the unbelievable support I am getting from readers. You blew the last round of voting out of the water. We made it to ROUND FOUR because of you! Think we can make it to the final round? The competition is going to be stiff (and not just in the bedroom and jungle lol).

To vote, log on to AllRomance.com . Acat has left a message about what makes a hero, and it’s not just the size of his loincloth lol.

May the most alpha male prevail…

Only 1 more day left….

“Ah, I do so love it when a beautiful woman curses.” Lucifer sighed blissfully.

“This isn’t funny, boss. I don’t want to protect that rude, ornery Scot.”

“Why ever not? It’s not as if you don’t find him appealing. You did, after all, screw him, more than once too according to my sin-o-meter.”

“I made a mistake. It won’t happen again.” Especially if she stayed away from the kilt-wearing bastard.

“I don’t care if you fuck him again or not, so long as you do your job, huntress. I am giving you a direct order. Protect my caddy. I need him to help me win this match, and you don’t want to see me upset.”

Noting Lucifer’s eyes blazed with the fires of Hell and smoke curled from his ears, Aella judged it more prudent at this point to hold her tongue. For now. She might not be able to take her ire out on the lord of the pit, but she knew a certain Scot she intended to tear a strip from.

“Of course, boss. Anything you say. But why wait until the morning to protect your investment? For all we know, your enemies plot now to take him out and weaken your game.”

“They have spies everywhere, you know,” Lucifer confided, peering around with suspicious eyes.

“Tell me where he’s at, and I’ll get right on it.” She might even spare his enemies the trouble and kill him herself.

“That’s my girl. Always eager to do my bidding. If only my own children were as well behaved as you.”

She couldn’t help screwing with him. “Shouldn’t you be proud that they don’t listen, though? I mean, isn’t disrespecting your parents one of the original sins?”

Lucifer scowled. “Impertinent snake.”

She smiled serenely.

“Don’t you give me that grin. I get that look often enough from Gaia when she thinks she’s bested me. Which she hasn’t. Ever. I wear the pants in our relationship.” He puffed out his chest and hitched his trousers. Aella could have sworn she heard feminine laughter.

“Sorry, boss. It won’t happen again.” Today. “So where is our skirt-wearing Scot? Getting sloshed in a nearby bar?”

“Actually, he’s getting his knob polished at my favorite brothel.” A crack of thunder rumbled the establishment. “Formerly favorite,” he yelled at the ceiling.

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Coming August 20th, A Demon and her Scot

You need to come to Tennessee!

Because I want to meet YOU! I’m flying in from Ottawa, Canada to Lebanon, TN for the first ever indie romance convention. I’m going to be giving away books, signing stuff (even body parts if you insist lol), and giving away some awesome swag. Those attending my special reader events will also get a special gift!

So what are you waiting for?!!!?

It’s October 4th and 5th, 2013, in Lebanon, TN, just outside of Nashville.

You need to register NOW, and plan to have a wicked time chatting it up with me, playing games and just having a good freakn’ time.

Here’s the links to the things you need:

Registration – $125 (includes Pizza Night!)
Hotel

Once registered be sure to email and sign up for my Reader Fun Time Events:

indieromcon@gmail.com

Win, Lose or Draw ! I am one of four authors sponsoring. Each of us will have 25 readers to play with. You get to choose the author you want. Eve Langlais, Angela Brown, Amy Kessler or Heather Allen
Q&A Cupcake Roundtable with Eve Langlais for 30 attendees. Ask me questions, gossip, giggle…while eating cupcakes.

All other workshops and events, including the book signing (where I will give away a limited number of paperbacks and swag), are yours to enjoy with your registration. You can even just lurk or chat it up with some of the hottest names in Indie Romance. Oh, and all attending readers will go home with a swag bag filled with goodies.

Still need convincing, here’s a list of attending Authors

Claudy Conn


Danielle Blanchard 


Lori Brighton


Eve Langlais 


Kallyspo Masters


Candice Stauffer


Caris Roane 


Amanda J. Greene


Teresa Gablman


Toni Aleo


Annabel Joseph


Leigh Savage 


Donna McDonald 


Lily Graison 


Victoria Danann


Marie-Nicole Ryan


Kym Grosso


Jordan L. Hawk


H.D. Thomson


Angela Brown


AC Marchman


Christine M. Fairchild 


Lynn Richards 


Sarah Ashley Jones 


Seraphina Donavan


A.L. Kessler


Heather Allen 




Andrea Heltsley 


Victoria Vane


Jacqueline Rhoades 


Tiffany Carmouche


Rose Pressey


Suzan Tisdale


Heather Gunter


Connie Suttle


Hallee Bridgeman


Tonya Kappes 


Red Phoenix 


Harris Channing


LJ DeLeon 


Dulaney-Glen


Sharon Hamilton


Allie Boniface


Tricia Linden 


Laura Oliva


Dawn Pendleton 


Christal M. Mosley 


Casey Keen

So please sign up and come! It’s sure to be lots of fun. Can’t wait to meet you

Holy *#@$! Acat made it to round three!!!

I am blown away by the overwhelming votes I’m seeing from readers in support of Acat, the sexy jaguar hunk from Jungle Freakn’ Bride. Thanks to you, he’s made it to round three in the USC. Unfreakn’ believable!!! Big hugs to everyone who’s helped get him this far.

Do you think we can get him to round four? Is he hot enough for the title of Ultimate Shifter?

If you say YES!, then log on to AllRomance.com and vote. Be sure to read the love note from our very alpha kitty to his outspoken mate.

May the most alpha male prevail…

For those who love my version of Lucifer…

“How am I doing?” the devil asked as they trudged across the sandy fairway to the shadowy copse.

“Pretty good considering.” And he was. Whether it was dumb luck or just the other players having a shitty day, they were all within a few strokes of each other, nobody really leading the pack in any way, and getting close to the end with only a half dozen more holes to go.

“Yeah, what a stroke of luck when that vulture scooped that Limbo dude’s ball as it flew by.”

“Is that what they call it nowadays?”

“Why, Niall, are you accusing me of cheating?” Affront on Satan’s face proved a comical thing to see.

“As if.” Niall snorted. “Just saying it was mighty convenient considering it would have put him ahead three strokes on that hole.”

“One can’t control the forces of nature,” Lucifer replied gravely.

“But one can fuck it until she screams with pleasure,” he muttered back.

“Yes. Yes, one can. What can I say? When I do that trick where I swirl my hips…” Lucifer demonstrated, and Niall nearly walked into a tree, his temporary blindness to blame.

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Coming August 20th, A Demon and her Scot

Time to Vote Again – My Alpha Made It To Round Two

Thanks to the overwhelming support of readers, Acat, our hero from Jungle Freakn’ Bride, made it to round two in the USC. If you think he has what it takes to be the Ultimate Shifter, then I do hope you’ll vote for him again.

Log on to AllRomance.com to vote for the alpha you think deserve the title of Ultimate Shifter. Be sure to read the excerpt of Acat’s first meeting with the his heroine. It’s very entertaining, lol.

May the most alpha male prevail…

My Alpha Jaguar Needs Your Vote!!!

The gloves are off. The claws are out. The growling has begun. And the shirts are being stripped (revealing some pretty impressive set of abs). Get ready to fan yourself as 32 dominant males compete for the title of Ultimate Shifter.

In Eve Langlais’ corner, at a delicious six foot something of hot jungle male, we have Acat from Jungle Freakn’ Bride. When it comes to sexiness, pig headedness, blind following of tradition and general chauvinism, Acat definitely leads the pack. The good news though, is it only takes the love of a strong woman to tame this wild jaguar.

But is he hot enough to win the title? Only you get to choose! Log on to AllRomance.com to vote for the alpha you think deserve the title of Ultimate Shifter. And may the sexiest cat, um, I mean, most Alpha male win.

May the most alpha male prevail…

Time to return to Hell…and laugh

“I see a clean body doesn’t mean a clean mind.” She arched a brow at him.

Opening his eyes, his vivid blue irises fixed her as Niall’s lips curved into a slow, sensual smile that sent a shiver through her system, one that went on and on, especially once she spotted his sharp fangs. “Lass, if you don’t get off me, all your cleansing work will be for naught because I will take it as an invitation to dip my dick and get sweaty.”

Her nose wrinkled. “You really need to work on your come-on lines. I realize you’re ancient and all, but those kind of remarks went out with the dinosaurs.”

“Does this feel old to you?” He clasped her hips and ground against her ass, transitioning her pleasant shiver into a liquid heat that moistened her pussy.

The shock of it almost made her slit his throat. Aella didn’t like it when her body didn’t behave as expected. And feeling desire for a Scot wasn’t on her list of approved bodily actions. Then again, now that he’d cleaned up, he at least showed potential. Ugh. What is wrong with me? I am not fucking my target. “You got an erection. Big fucking deal. Anybody with access to Viagra can get one nowadays.”

“You have an answer for everything.”

“But of course.”

“Then answer me this? If you’re so unimpressed, then why is your pussy wetting my stomach.”

“I had to pee.”

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Coming August 20th, A Demon and her Scot