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July 6, 2024
Saturday Puzzle-Contest: At the movies…
Before we get into the contest…
I just wanted to remind everyone, that we’re doing a “Getting to Know You” thing on the Collections website. We’re running contests and giveaways. You’ll meet authors who might be new to you! Be sure to follow this link to check it out. The posts will continue until the release of Secret Identities at the end of this month!
Now, onto today’s little ramble…
The 19-year-old turns twenty today! Our little college girl/pom squad member/school ambassador/future teacher. We’re so proud of her. So, her mom, I, and the 10-year-old are taking her to the city for a meal and a movie—Inside Out 2. We all love a good animated picture. 
So, I’ll be away from my desk for most of the day. Today will be the one break I’ll give myself until I finish the book due out later this month! I hope everyone has a wonderful day, too. Be sure to catch up on the contests still open here and on the Collections website. Enjoy the puzzle!
For a chance to win a $5 Amazon gift card, tell me whether you are a fan of animated movies. Do you have a favorite? Any recent favorites? The 10-year-old and I adore Moana and probably watch it once a month together just because.
July 5, 2024
Reina Torres! My New Military Romance Series! (Contest–Two Winners!)
Aloha! And Happy Day After July 4th!
I wanted to introduce you to my new Military Romance Series!
After having a blast writing Delta Force Hawaii set in and around Schofield Barracks near the North Shore of Hawaii, I wanted to delve into a team of Marines stationed at KBay (Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Base) but I was also reminded that we have a blended team of Air Force and Marines, so Team ‘Io will have combined team missions with the two Military Branches working together.
Team ‘Io is named after the Hawaii Hawk – ‘Io.
A noble bird that is a symbol of strength, power, and agility!
And much like my Delta Force Hawaii series, the men of Team ‘Io will discover the incredible blended cultures of Hawaii and local life while they fall in love!
The first book is PALLAS & KAWEHI.
Domenico Pallas is stationed at Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Base on the island of Oahu. On a usual night alone, he ventures into a bowling alley with a late-night cafe and bar. There he meets a beautiful woman, born and raised in the fiftieth state. It doesn’t take long for him to realize that she’s not just a beautiful woman, he finds himself drawn to her in a way he’s never been drawn to a woman before.
Kawehi Phillips isn’t on the lookout for handsome guy. She’s been trying to put her life back on track. When she meets Domenico, she’s surprised how easy it is to spend time with him and how quickly he’s bringing down her walls. A horrible relationship had turned her off being around any man as more than a friend, but the patience that Dom shows her and his earnest emotions make her want to open her heart to him.
His team leader joked that the men were destined to be Bachelors in Paradise, but with the way Pallas is falling for Kawehi, the rest of the men are taking bets about how long it’ll be until he puts a ring on her finger.
But she’s trying to rid herself of the last man she was involved with. Thanks to help from friends at the base, everything looks like it’s finally going her way… until he comes back with a vengeance. And it’s going to take help from Pallas’ team to save the day.
Get your copy here!
It’s FREE in KU!
What aspects of Hawaiian life, culture, local life, & traditions would you like to see discussed and explored in this series of amazing Marines & Airmen? Two winners will have their pick of an ebook from these books (A Hero for Ku’uipo, A Hero for Olena, A Hero for Samira, A Hero for Lilinoe, A Hero for Tehani, or A Hero for Mahina).
Mahalo for taking your time to read this post. I hope you’ll enjoy reading about these incredible Military Men finding Love on the Homefront in Hawaii!
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July 4, 2024
Sliding Puzzle: Happy Independence Day! (Contest)
Did I mention that our pool was deemed swimmable on Monday? Yup. You know who has been taking advantage of it twice a day since! The summer’s already half over, so I have to slip into the water as many times and for as long as I can stand it (until my fingers prune) to make up for all the lost time. I already feel better—happier, healthier, stronger. I’m a Cancer, a water-baby, and summer isn’t summer until I’m in the pool.
Today’s the 4th! Happy Independence Day to everyone in the U.S.! We don’t have any big plans here on the farm. We don’t do fireworks other than sparklers and the like because we can’t freak out the animals. When we had a very excitable horse, she’d careen around the fields as though the world were ending when the explosions occurred. Our remaining horse is more placid (she’s 39), but we don’t want to stress her, the goats, or the chickens—to say nothing of the rest of the wildlife that lives in our backyard. If the kids are dying to see fireworks, they’ll head to the reservoir to see the big fireworks show. The 10-year-old would likely stay behind because she doesn’t like big bangs. I remember having to miss the displays when she was younger, so we could sit inside and watch a Barbie movie turned up loud to soothe her. Back in those days, before my dd’s family moved to the farm, they had some big-deal fireworks they’d set off in the yard.
What am I doing for the day? Duh. I’m working. I have a book to write and other books to edit. My job is seven days a week. No wussy 40-hours for me. I’ll break for meals and swims, but the rest of the time I’ll be parked in front of my PC. *sigh*
So, I have a puzzle for you. It’s a sliding picture one. The last time I did one of these, half the people loved it and half were frustrated. I was frustrated because I could never complete it. I think you have to possess the Rubik’s Cube gene to strategize how to get to the end.
So, solve the puzzle, or at least give it a try! Then tell me whether you like fireworks, set your own off in the yard for fun, or love the big fireworks extravaganzas for a chance to win a $5 Amazon gift card!
The post Sliding Puzzle: Happy Independence Day! (Contest) first appeared on Delilah Devlin.July 3, 2024
Gabbi Grey: Puppies and kiddos (Contest)
Hello Delilah! Thank you for inviting me to join you and your readers today. I’m super excited to share my new release with you, Husky Love. This is the fourth book in the multi-author series, Friends of Gaynor Beach Animal Rescue set in the fictional town of Gaynor Beach, California.
I was part of the original series, The Single Dads of Gaynor Beach, with three books (because I love single dads?). I loved writing Hugh, Anthony, and Xavier. All three were interracial gay romances with varying degrees of angst. I mean, a single dad’s usually got a story behind that. Anyway, I loved writing those books, and I also loved being in a community of writers with true depth and range. We all came from different backgrounds and even different parts of the world. We all wanted to do something great. I think we did, and the 17-book series is now complete. Just over a year ago, someone asked about a rescue shelter in our fictional town. Our group chat blew up and within a day, Friends of Gaynor Beach Animal Rescue was born.
I wanted to write the first book really badly and had an idea ready to go. Love Furever came out in March and readers have really loved the book. Plus, putting a cute guy holding a bulldog puppy in his arms on the cover proved a good idea as well. In the writing of that book, I had a scene where two secondary characters met, and I went…OMG—these two need a book! I didn’t have any notion of how or when I would write the book…I just knew I had to. Fast forward several months and a slot opened up in the series. I leaped at the chance to bring Rob and Danny’s story to life. Danny is the younger brother of James (cover guy) from Love Furever. I had an image of Rob in my mind, but finding the right photo was tough. In the end, I found the husky hugging the guy. From there, all the pieces, including the double entendre, all came together.
I had a book. I lovingly sent it to my beta reader, my editor, and my proofreader. Finally, several weeks ago, I sent it to reviewers. All through the process, I’ve worried whether readers would enjoy the book. Also…this is an animal rescue book…what are the kids doing there? Turns out I needed the kids to tell the single dad story as well as that gorgeous husky named Trouble. And you really have to read the book to find out the evolution of Trouble’s name. Well, my book’s out in the world. I’ll sit back and desperately hope readers enjoy it as much as I loved writing it. This wasn’t an easy story—Rob’s a survivor of domestic violence. This is a book about resiliency and finding another chance at love. It’s a slow burn with moments of humor and moments of dark contemplation. And, of course, a happy ending. Oh, and Zeus. Must mention Zeus.
Thank you for hosting me today! I’d love to give out a $5 Amazon gift card to a random commenter. So far, Friends of Gaynor Beach animal rescue have a couple of dogs, an amazingly talented cat who does tricks, and an iguana. Is there an animal you would love to see rescued? Let me know. If inspiration hits, I might just write that book!
Husky Love
Danny
I may be young, but I’ve done a hell of a lot of growing up in the past year. I watched my big brother deal with the challenges of loving someone, went through some medical stuff myself, and changed my career plans and ultimately, my city. Gaynor Beach is smaller than where I was, but it has two attractions—my brother’s big new house, where he’s letting me live for now, and Rob Dunn. When I met Rob, just, damn. Like my brother, I wanted to help that sweet, stubborn guy and his cute kids get back on their feet. Maybe the rescue husky wasn’t the right gesture, despite Rob’s connection to her, but a dog is love on four paws, and I plan to be there to help all the way.
Rob
I fled my abusive husband with my two kids and the clothes on our backs. I’m grateful every day for the support the Gaynor Beach folks have given us…okay, I’m not sure I’m precisely grateful for the rambunctious young husky Danny Reynolds gave us, but Trouble makes my kids smile, and that’s a big win in my eyes. I’m determined to get back on my feet. I hate relying on other people to help us, but somehow it doesn’t bother me as much when it comes from Danny. It’s nice to have a real friend after all those isolated years, but do I want to keep him in the friend zone?
This slow-burn small-town gay romance novel is about fresh starts, accepting help, two sweet kids, and an adorable husky named Trouble.
Links:
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Husky-Love-Friend-Gaynor-Animal-ebook/dp/B0CT5SGK5S
Universal Book Link: https://books2read.com/Husky
KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/husky-love
Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/book/husky-love/id6504550093
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/husky-love-gabbi-grey/1145838658
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1579491
Add it to Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/206097250-husky-love
USA Today Bestselling author Gabbi Grey lives in beautiful British Columbia where her fur baby chin-poo keeps her safe from the nasty neighborhood squirrels. Working for the government by day, she spends her early mornings writing contemporary, gay, sweet, and dark erotic BDSM romances. While she firmly believes in happy endings, she also believes in making her characters suffer before finding their true love. She also writes m/f romances as Gabbi Black and Gabbi Powell.
Personal links:
Website: https://gabbigrey.com/
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Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/gabbi-grey
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15456297.Gabbi_Grey
Amazon Author Central: https://www.amazon.com/Gabbi-Grey/e/B07SJVFX1M
Audible Profile: https://www.audible.com/author/Gabbi-Grey/B07SJVFX1M
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July 2, 2024
Books coming this month + Open Contests!
This month will be a firehose of books coming at you! Yay!
The first two are re-releases of stories in a series of three, and I’m writing the fourth and final book, which comes your way in September. The books are hot—like smutty, erotic hot. If you’re into that, you don’t want to miss them. And who doesn’t like hot firefighters?!
Next up, is the first book in the new Montana Bounty Hunters: West Yellowstone series! Cyrus is sexy if a bit, reserved (grumpy). The woman who sets her cap for him will find coaxing him into better humor, and into her bed, quite a challenge.
Finally, Secret Identities: A Boys Behaving Badly Anthology will close out the month! I hope you’ll follow along as we introduce you to the authors who’ve contributed their wonderful stories to this volume! We’re running contests on the Collections website that you won’t want to miss!
July 1, 2024
Genevive Chamblee: Ride ’em in (Cover Reveal!)
Are you ready? Hmmm. This sounds like the opening to an Ole Miss football game. (If you know, you know.) Let’s try this again.
Are you ready for something different?
Like many writers, I began writing because I could not find stories I wanted to read. That doesn’t mean they didn’t exist. It means they didn’t exist where I was searching. Regardless of the reason why, I didn’t have the desired reading material which prompted me to create my own. Turns out, writing is also therapeutic. It positively filled the downtime on the bayou. But even with wonderful books to get lost in, sometimes, I got a hankering for something different.
Romance books are a lot predictable, and there’s nothing wrong with that. There’s satisfaction in knowing that a HEA or HFN awaits. The true joy is the journey there, and every book takes a different route to the destination. That is why the romance genre has stuck around for so long. That being said, some voyages are similar. Well, if you’re a reader wanting a palate cleanser, hang onto your bootstraps. I have the story for you in Demon Rodeo.
Now, I know what you’re probably thinking. “What kind of name is Demon Rodeo for a romance? It sounds more like…” If you completed that sentence with “something from a Louisiana bayou,” you’d be correct. But let me tell you about it and what makes it different.
Demon Rodeo is the first book in the Chasing the Buckle If you don’t like reading series, that’s okay, because Demon Rodeo can be read as a standalone. No cliffhangers, I promise.It’s a mashup of several subgenres that aren’t typically seen together. I explain it as if Brokeback Mountain, 8 Seconds, Poltergeist, and Supernatural had an orgy, Demon Rodeo would be the lovechild. It is a contemporary MM paranormal spicy, friends-to-lovers sports romance.The story is about modern-day bull riders, but these cowboys aren’t on a ranch or a farm. This isn’t a “western.” These are Louisiana Cajun and Creole cowboys who are competing for a national championship. Their stories take place outside of the arena as much as inside of it.The characters are diverse and inclusive. Readers will definitely get a taste of the Cajun and Creole cultures as well as others.It has a heat level of volcanic. It’s not for the kiddies. This is an adult guilty pleasure. The main characters have sizzling chemistry. Yet, the plot doesn’t get lost in the steam and isn’t “smut” or erotica.It also isn’t horror that isn’t going to keep readers awake at night. However, if readers like a little bit of spook that will bring them to the edge of their seats, they can check that box. Think about the stories of the peculiarity and eccentricity that is rumored to occur in New Orleans.The story is fast-paced. For most readers, it feels like a quick read.Demon Rodeo supports healthy, nontoxic relationships between consenting adults.Not everything is predictable. As in life, sometimes things just occur, and they don’t always make sense. Adjustments must be made. Life is about swiveling and pivoting. So is this story.A romance is at the center of the story. Is there angst? Yes. Is there humor? For sure. Is there drama? Most definitely. Will it keep readers on their toes? That’s the intention. But in the end, it’s all about love and friendship.So, why did I decide to write this post? It’s reveal day! I’m happy finally to be able to share the Demon Rodeo book cover. Be sure to follow me on my social media platforms because I have lots of giveaways and goodies coming soon.
Preorder
⇨ Amazon: https://readerlinks.com/l/4174852
⇨ All Stores: https://books2read.com/u/bP8RG7
So, that’s it. What did you think? What is your take on the subject of creative freedom? Let me know your thoughts in the comment section.
Until next time, happy reading and much romance. Laissez le bon temps rouler.
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The post Genevive Chamblee: Ride ’em in (Cover Reveal!) first appeared on Delilah Devlin.June 30, 2024
June into July (Contest)
Before I dig into accomplishments and plans, I want to invite you to another website!
The Collections website is where the authors of the anthologies I curate play! We’re getting geared up for the release of our newest collection at the end of July, so in this coming month we’ll spend time introducing you to the authors! There will be contests with things to win. Click on the link to check out the site, and while you’re over there, subscribe to get the postings sent straight to your inbox so you don’t miss a thing! Delilah’s Collections Website
June
Work-related:I revised the fifth story of my Delta Heat series and published two of them:
Twice the Bang
and
Once is Never Enough
.I’ve revised the first story in the Delta Fire series,
Burning Up Memphis
, which will be released on July 9th!I continued work on
Cyrus
, which is presently scheduled for release on July 23rd!I completed 3 editing projects for other authors in June and hope to finish another today!I’ve been editing away on the stories that will be inside
Secret Identities: A Boys Behaving Badly
Anthology
, coming at the end of July.Health-related:
I had a slew of doctor’s appointments and follow-up screenings. I saw my VA doctor, who thinks I’m now diabetic, barely. I have some work to do to try to reverse course. I also had a mammogram (it was clear!), a CT of my abdominal aorta (that’s a thing to get checked when you are a certain age—and no issue there), a cancer-screening with the dermatologist (no issues), a lung x-ray (I’m good to go), and bone density imaging. I officially have osteoporosis, now.
The biggest improvement I’ve made this month is that I quit smoking. Cold turkey.I did not pay attention to what I put in my mouth. *Sigh*Happiness-related:
June was busy for family activities. When I had appointments in the city, we took advantage with shopping sprees and meals out. We’ve had movie nights at home and special meals where everyone participated in the food prep. We are loving our new Blackstone grill.The pool is still giving us fits. Every chemical known to mankind has been tossed at it, but we still have issue with phosphates and cloudiness.I finished the #the100dayproject art challenge!Here are some examples of art projects I completed in June:
Is that not a yummy array of covers?!
For work-related, I plan:
To complete writing Cyrus , the first of my new MBH in Yellowstone series, and which I will release on July 23rd!To complete editing the stories for the upcoming collection— Secret Identities: A Boys Behaving Badly Anthology ! Plus, get the anthology assembled, formatted and ready for publication on July 30th!To revise the first two books in my erotic romance series, Delta Fire. I’ll republish two of the stories in July: Burning up Memphis and Hotter with a Pole .To complete 3 editing projects in July!For health related, I plan:
To exercise. Still not certain the pool will be under control. But I will walk (counting steps) and make use of my recumbent bike.To start back on my Weight Watchers diet, because it’s time to get serious! (I say this every month, but I really, really have to do it!)To reduce salt and processed food, and incorporate foods good for blood pressure (spinach, broccoli, bananas) and my liver (apple cider vinegar, flax seeds, sunflower seeds).To take my BP every day and log it!To schedule the last of the health-related appointments I need to wrap up: Eye exam and dental exam.For happiness-related, I plan:
To fiddle in my art room!To spend time with the family—movies, flea market adventures, and pool (hopefully)!ContestComment on anything you’ve read in this post. Tell me what you’re doing to make yourself happier and healthier, or tell me what you plan to read in July …
Like I said, comment on anything for a chance to win a $5 Amazon gift card!
The post June into July (Contest) first appeared on Delilah Devlin.June 29, 2024
What’s Coming Soon & the Saturday Puzzle-Contest: Orange you glad you stopped by?
Before we get to the puzzle, I’d like to say a word about something that’s starting on Monday and will continue through the release of Secret Identities: A Boys Behaving Badly Anthology on July 30th! There are 14 authors who have contributed stories to the book, and I can’t wait for you to meet them all! To introduce them, we’ll be starting a “Getting to Know [insert author name]” campaign, where you’ll learn fun things about these authors and compete for prizes! So, if you don’t want to miss any of the fun, be sure to head to the website and subscribe to get the posts sent to your email inbox. Here’s where you can go to sign up: Delilah’s Collections. We’ll see you there next week!
Saturday Puzzle-ContestOrange you glad you stopped by? Sorry for the cringey pun! I couldn’t help myself. When I think of summer, I remember my summers spent in Florida, the roadside orange stands that weren’t far from my house, and driving past the fragrant orange groves. The scent of oranges is my favorite of all things. (Maybe I shouldn’t post these things before breakfast!)
For a chance to win a $5 Amazon gift card, solve the puzzle, and then tell me what your favorite fruit-scent is + tell me whether you’re planning to join us next week on the Collections site!
The post What’s Coming Soon & the Saturday Puzzle-Contest: Orange you glad you stopped by? first appeared on Delilah Devlin.June 28, 2024
It’s my birthday, but I’m giving away the gift!
Another year, another milestone! I figure another turn around the sun is a victory! The kids have been lovely, dragging out my birthday all month long, it seems. Last night, we had another little birthday party with another round of gifts. Tonight, we’ll go to dinner. Do they think too much excitement on the day will do me in?
Because I love prezzies and giving prezzies, I’m the one bearing a gift!
June 27, 2024
Anna Taylor Sweringen/Michal Scott: Harriet Ann Jacobs – Setting and Keeping the Record Straight on Slavery (Contest)
Born in 1815, Harriet Ann Jacobs started life as a slave in Edenton, North Carolina but died an author, school founder, “contraband” advocate, and women’s rights champion in Washington D.C. Her autobiography, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, chronicles the brutality she endured as an enslaved woman, but also demonstrates her resiliency, thanks to her family connections.
Harriet belonged to a tavern owner’s daughter who disregarded societal rules and taught six-year-old Harriet to read and write. Unfortunately, when the woman died, Harriet’s ownership transferred to John/James Norcom’s family, where Norcom sexually abused her. She began a relationship with a white lawyer named Samuel Sawyer who fathered her son Joseph and her daughter Louisa Matilda. Despite this relationship, Norcom kept sexually harassing Harriet. She ran away in 1835 and hid in her grandmother’s crawl space until she could escape to Philadelphia in 1842.
From there, she moved to New York and worked as a nanny for writer Nathaniel Parker Willis’ family. To thwart Norcom’s attempts to recapture her, the Willises sent Harriet to Massachusetts multiple times where her brother John lived and was an abolitionist.
After traveling to England with Willis and his child, Harriet lived in Rochester NY with abolitionist activist Amy Post, thanks to her brother’s connections with Frederick Douglass. She visited the Willis family back in New York City and agreed to work for them again. Since she was still a fugitive, they purchased her freedom in 1852.
Her brother and Post encouraged her to write down her life story, but Harriet refused. However, a defense of slavery written by the wife of President John Tyler, finally broke down Harriet’s resistance. She responded to Julia Tyler’s lies that slaves were happy and well-treated with “Letter From A Fugitive Slave.” She sent the testimonial to the New York Daily Tribune, which published it on June 21, 1853. You can read the text here: https://docsouth.unc.edu/fpn/jacobs/support16.html.
This letter served as the springboard for Harriet writing her autobiography.
She tried three times to find a publisher for her work here in the US and in England. After the third attempt failed, she was able to buy the plates and had the book printed herself under the pen name Linda Brent in 1861.
During the Civil War in occupied Alexandria, Harriet did relief work with contrabands—slaves who had escaped and found shelter with Union troops. She traveled north and to England several times to promote and raise financial support for this work. In January 1864, Harriet opened the Jacobs School with her daughter to teach the formerly enslaved to read and write. After Sherman’s marches, they took the Jacobs School to Georgia as well. The assassination of Abraham Lincoln and post-reconstruction violence by the Ku Klux Klan forced them to relocate North. They opened boarding houses, first in Cambridge, Massachusetts, then in Washington D.C.
She died on March 7, 1897, and is buried in Cambridge’s Mount Auburn Cemetery.
In 2004, Jean Fagan Yellin published a biography entitled Harriet Jacobs: A Life. Yellin also started the Harriet Jacobs Papers Project. which collected nearly one thousand documents written by, to and about Harriet, her brother John, and her daughter Louisa. Through her research which began in the 1980s, Yellin has used documents from various historical societies and archives to successfully defend Harriet’s work as an autobiography, not a work of fiction as some academics had claimed.
Today in the US people are still trying to whitewash the history of slavery, but slave narratives written by men and women like Harriet keep setting the record straight.
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One Breath Awayby Michal Scott
Sentenced to hang for a crime she didn’t commit, former slave Mary Hamilton was exonerated at literally the last gasp. She returns to Safe Haven, broken and resigned to live alone. She’s never been courted, cuddled or spooned, and now no man could want her, not when sexual satisfaction comes only with the thought of asphyxiation. But then the handsome stranger who saved her shows up, stealing her breath from across the room and promising so much more.
Excerpt:
Tonight, all she cared about was the pleasure she hoped to enjoy again.
Spectral fingers of steam wafted from the water, inviting her own fingers to play between her thighs. The hope of completed self-pleasure shivered agreeably along every nerve.
She closed her eyes and massaged her nether lips, tentatively then confidently. The slow coil of arousal spread from her gut to her core. Her body swooned as desire ebbed and flowed in each vaginal contraction. First her chest tightened, then her belly and finally her groin. She gasped, caught in the grip of longing.
Now. I’ll do it now.
She thumbed her clitoris. Already throbbing with eagerness, the nubbin responded immediately.
Her back arched. Her throat tensed as bliss hardened into a clawing climax. She reached for the release beckoning to her from the edges of consciousness…then fell suddenly, frighteningly onto a piercing stake of pain straight out of hell.
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