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June 25, 2013
Author, author.... Book Blitz ~ Two Are Better Than One
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Two Are Better Than OneSuzanne Rock
Quinn and Declan enjoy having sex together, but love sharing a woman more. After months of searching,
they’ve lost hope of ever finding a permanent third to complete them. Then they meet shy, reclusive Hannah and everything changes. The sexual energy between them is incredible and the men soon realize that no other woman will do. They decide to confront her at the department’s summer kick-off party. Will the straight-laced Hannah be open to a three-way relationship? They’ll have to do everything they can to convince her that two men are better than one.
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Excerpt:“Did you find her?”
Hannah stopped walking as she recognized Declan’s voice.
“No. I looked everywhere.”
Quinn. Hannah knelt down behind the dune and angled herself until both men came into view. The setting sun cast a red-orange halo around them both, creating a beautiful, romantic picture.
“Damn Greg.” Quinn fisted his hands. “He’s such an ass.”
“I never liked him,” Declan agreed. “Now he’s scared off Hannah and I’m not sure if we’ll ever find her.”Hannah stared at the men. They were looking for her?
“I’d love to punch his face in.” The normally jovial Quinn slammed his fist in his palm.
“Come now, you know violence isn’t the answer.” Declan sighed. “I just wish I knew if Hannah was all right.”
“You don’t believe that she had sex with Greg, do you?”
“I don’t think anyone believes him. He’s an ass, remember?”
Quinn shook his head. “I’m worried about her.”
“Me too.”
“If only we weren’t running late. We could have stopped it.”
Hannah stood and was about to reveal herself when she saw Declan reach out for Quinn. She hunched back down behind a sand dune and watched as Declan wrapped his arms around Quinn’s shoulders. The act was gentle and affectionate. Soothing. It seemed almost as if he was consoling a lover.
Desire sparked in her lower abdomen. She imagined herself between the two men, their hard, naked bodies pressed up against her like in one of her erotic novels. She had never participated in a three-way, but she guessed that with Declan and Quinn it would be so much more intimate than what she had read about, more intense. To be surrounded by all of that warm skin, to feel their hands and lips on her body, would be like a dream come true.
“Don’t worry, we’ll find her.” Declan hooked his finger under Quinn’s chin and raised his head to meet his gaze. Then he closed the distance between them and covered his lips.
They were…kissing? Hannah gasped and put her hand over her mouth. They were lovers? A hollowness formed in the pit of her stomach. She was such a fool to think that they’d be interested in her. Damn Becky for putting the thought in her head. Declan and Quinn were lovers—lovers! Tears once again stung her eyes and a sob escaped her throat.
Declan broke the kiss and pulled back from Quinn. “Did you hear that?”
Quinn stepped out of his lover’s embrace. “There’s someone here.”
Hannah stood and turned to go.“Wait—don’t leave.” Quinn’s voice rose up from the dunes.
Hannah closed her eyes. Could this evening get any worse? She couldn’t run away now. She’d have to talk to them. Hannah decided she’d be curt and quick, then get out of there and go home as soon as possible.Hannah had let Becky give her hope for something more than a life of seclusion, and now she was paying the price. Hannah was better off with her cat and her erotic novels.
It was best to get this over with as quickly as possible. Slowly she turned around.Both men started moving toward her.
“Hannah,” Declan was faster than Quinn and reached her first. “My God, we were worried about you.”
“Were you?” Hannah looked from Declan to Quinn. “Just now you were kissing. You couldn’t have been that worried.” Hannah winced at the men’s stunned expressions and immediately regretted her words. She held up her hands between them. “I mean, it’s none of my business—”
“You saw that?” Quinn asked.
Declan took a step forward. “Did it disgust you?” He took another step. “Scare you?”
“A little.” She shook her head. “I mean it didn’t disgust me. I just didn’t know that you two…” She waved her hands in the air between them.
“We are lovers, yes.” Declan stopped and held his hands out at his sides. “Does that bother you?”
“No. Yes.” She sighed and dropped her hands. “I don’t know.”
“There’s more,” Quinn said.
“More?”
Declan glanced at Quinn, and then refocused his attention to her. “We like kissing each other, but we find it much more erotic to both be kissing another woman.”
“Much more erotic,” Quinn said as he stepped closer.
Author Bio:A lifetime New Englander, Suzanne married her college sweetheart and has been with him for over twenty years. Every summer she drags her husband and two daughters to Maine on a quest for the perfect lobster dinner. Every fall she can be found down in Foxboro, Massachusetts cheering on her favorite football team. In between those trips, she’s a chauffeur, a maid, a chef, an event planner, a hairdresser, a wardrobe stylist, a tutor and a sometimes masseuse. To keep her sanity, she often drinks copious amounts of coffee and stares at the blank screen of her laptop, dreaming of great adventures. Sometimes she even writes them down for others to enjoy.
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Two Are Better Than OneSuzanne Rock
Quinn and Declan enjoy having sex together, but love sharing a woman more. After months of searching,
they’ve lost hope of ever finding a permanent third to complete them. Then they meet shy, reclusive Hannah and everything changes. The sexual energy between them is incredible and the men soon realize that no other woman will do. They decide to confront her at the department’s summer kick-off party. Will the straight-laced Hannah be open to a three-way relationship? They’ll have to do everything they can to convince her that two men are better than one.Amazon l Barnes and Noble l All Romance Ebooks l Kobo l Itunes
Excerpt:“Did you find her?”
Hannah stopped walking as she recognized Declan’s voice.
“No. I looked everywhere.”
Quinn. Hannah knelt down behind the dune and angled herself until both men came into view. The setting sun cast a red-orange halo around them both, creating a beautiful, romantic picture.
“Damn Greg.” Quinn fisted his hands. “He’s such an ass.”
“I never liked him,” Declan agreed. “Now he’s scared off Hannah and I’m not sure if we’ll ever find her.”Hannah stared at the men. They were looking for her?
“I’d love to punch his face in.” The normally jovial Quinn slammed his fist in his palm.
“Come now, you know violence isn’t the answer.” Declan sighed. “I just wish I knew if Hannah was all right.”
“You don’t believe that she had sex with Greg, do you?”
“I don’t think anyone believes him. He’s an ass, remember?”
Quinn shook his head. “I’m worried about her.”
“Me too.”
“If only we weren’t running late. We could have stopped it.”
Hannah stood and was about to reveal herself when she saw Declan reach out for Quinn. She hunched back down behind a sand dune and watched as Declan wrapped his arms around Quinn’s shoulders. The act was gentle and affectionate. Soothing. It seemed almost as if he was consoling a lover.
Desire sparked in her lower abdomen. She imagined herself between the two men, their hard, naked bodies pressed up against her like in one of her erotic novels. She had never participated in a three-way, but she guessed that with Declan and Quinn it would be so much more intimate than what she had read about, more intense. To be surrounded by all of that warm skin, to feel their hands and lips on her body, would be like a dream come true.
“Don’t worry, we’ll find her.” Declan hooked his finger under Quinn’s chin and raised his head to meet his gaze. Then he closed the distance between them and covered his lips.
They were…kissing? Hannah gasped and put her hand over her mouth. They were lovers? A hollowness formed in the pit of her stomach. She was such a fool to think that they’d be interested in her. Damn Becky for putting the thought in her head. Declan and Quinn were lovers—lovers! Tears once again stung her eyes and a sob escaped her throat.
Declan broke the kiss and pulled back from Quinn. “Did you hear that?”
Quinn stepped out of his lover’s embrace. “There’s someone here.”
Hannah stood and turned to go.“Wait—don’t leave.” Quinn’s voice rose up from the dunes.
Hannah closed her eyes. Could this evening get any worse? She couldn’t run away now. She’d have to talk to them. Hannah decided she’d be curt and quick, then get out of there and go home as soon as possible.Hannah had let Becky give her hope for something more than a life of seclusion, and now she was paying the price. Hannah was better off with her cat and her erotic novels.
It was best to get this over with as quickly as possible. Slowly she turned around.Both men started moving toward her.
“Hannah,” Declan was faster than Quinn and reached her first. “My God, we were worried about you.”
“Were you?” Hannah looked from Declan to Quinn. “Just now you were kissing. You couldn’t have been that worried.” Hannah winced at the men’s stunned expressions and immediately regretted her words. She held up her hands between them. “I mean, it’s none of my business—”
“You saw that?” Quinn asked.
Declan took a step forward. “Did it disgust you?” He took another step. “Scare you?”
“A little.” She shook her head. “I mean it didn’t disgust me. I just didn’t know that you two…” She waved her hands in the air between them.
“We are lovers, yes.” Declan stopped and held his hands out at his sides. “Does that bother you?”
“No. Yes.” She sighed and dropped her hands. “I don’t know.”
“There’s more,” Quinn said.
“More?”
Declan glanced at Quinn, and then refocused his attention to her. “We like kissing each other, but we find it much more erotic to both be kissing another woman.”
“Much more erotic,” Quinn said as he stepped closer.
Author Bio:A lifetime New Englander, Suzanne married her college sweetheart and has been with him for over twenty years. Every summer she drags her husband and two daughters to Maine on a quest for the perfect lobster dinner. Every fall she can be found down in Foxboro, Massachusetts cheering on her favorite football team. In between those trips, she’s a chauffeur, a maid, a chef, an event planner, a hairdresser, a wardrobe stylist, a tutor and a sometimes masseuse. To keep her sanity, she often drinks copious amounts of coffee and stares at the blank screen of her laptop, dreaming of great adventures. Sometimes she even writes them down for others to enjoy.
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Author, author.... Rose Wynters
...read all about it !!
Welcome, so great to have you here with us. Can you tell us a little about yourself?
Thanks so much for hosting me on your website. I'm very happy to be here. I'm Rose Wynters, writer of paranormal and erotic romance. I'm in my 30's but forever 21 :-), and I love to travel and spend time in nature camping. (But I'm not a nudist!)
Do real life events find their way into your stories?
I think in every story ever written, something of the author goes into it. In my books, it would have to be my funny side. By nature, I love to laugh and enjoy life as much as possible.
Do you ever mimic family members or people you know when you choose characters?
No, I completely avoid that!
Do you find yourself going back to the same inspiration for each story or is it always something different?
It's always different because each book calls for something different. I get some pretty crazy inspirations sometimes.
When do you write? Early morning? During the day sometime or all day? After the kids go to bed?
I'm a night owl. My absolute favorite time to write is nights, but that's not always possible.
How do you feel about marketing your book?
Some type of book marketing is always necessary. After that though, you just have to let your book speak for itself!
What social sites do you feel work best for marketing?
I've heard mixed reviews about using social sites for marketing. Some people swear by it, while others feel it didn't do anything for them. I do know Facebook and Twitter are excellent ways to keep in touch with your readers, and they seem to be the most popular.
Do you like to pitch stories to your publisher or do you wait until you have written the story and have a final manuscript to turn in?
I definitely like to wait until the story is written.
Is there any other genre that you would love to try writing? If so, what is it?
I'm interested in doing a time travel romance.
Do you always/ever see yourself as the heroine/hero when you write a story?
Not so far. With as sexually exciting as the Endurers are, I'd probably have a heart attack!
Just for fun, I have a few personal questions,
Favorite 5
1) Favorite Male Actor - Just one? Alexander Skarsgard in True Blood. Wow!2) Favorite vehicle – A luxury one lol. 3) Favorite way to relax – An evening spent in bed, watching movies that I've been waiting to see. 4) Favorite ice cream – Baskin Robbins rocky road.5) Favorite outfit – Jeans and a trendy shirt. You can't go wrong with that.
And for a bonus: If you could pick any place in the world to live, besides where you are now, where would it be? (Of course, without the hindrance of jobs or money needed)
Europe, probably London.
Where can our readers find you??
Twitter: @author_roseWebsite/blog: http://www.rosewynters.comAmazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00CCKJVQAGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7033186.Rose_Wynters
Is there an upcoming or current release you would like to share with us today and where can we find it?
Rubenesque Rapture (Book 1 The Endurers) released in April. Curvaceous Condemnation (Book 2 The Endurers) in May, and the 3rd book in the series will be out in June 2013. They are available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, etc.
Rubenesque Rapture
Blurb:
Hell is hot to get their hands on Anna Andrews, determined to use her plus-sized body for breeding purposes. Attacked by demons in her remote cabin in Alaska, she is sure there is no way out until a mysterious Endurer rescues her at the last moment. He’s been sent to get her to safety in Las Vegas, but he never counted on the sexual attraction that flares immediately between them.
Shayne McLoughlin was born in the 1400’s and lived as a Monk, until a brutal attack destroyed his entire family, changing his life forever. Now an immortal Endurer that protects humanity from demonic beings, he expects his next assignment to be like any other. Until he meets the rubenesque beauty he has been sent to protect.
On the race to reach the safety of Las Vegas, they discover an explosive attraction that can’t be ignored. He can battle the demons that want her, but can he have victory over the power of her mind? Plagued by her past and an ex-boyfriend that used her in an attempt to satisfy his debt to Hell, Anna finds it hard to believe this gorgeous man is serious about her.
As the very world stands on the cusp of Armageddon, Shayne is determined to have this full-figured beauty at any cost. There isn’t any rule he won't break to claim Anna and keep her. Danger follows their every step as passion ignites at every turn. Is it a battle this Endurer can win?
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Excerpt: Two taller, grotesque creatures started towards them, their red eyes gleaming unnaturally in the twilight of the evening.
Shayne was ready for them, an ornately carved dagger in each hand. “You girls looking to play?” he asked, his velvety, deep voice cutting through the night. “I know I am. Look, I'm even wearing my play clothes.” He was dressed completely in black.
The two glanced at each other, before charging him as one. Shayne met them in a running leap just seconds before the two screamed in pain. The daggers moved quickly, and immediately one of the demons fell, smoke rising from its body.
He glanced over to the last one standing and shook his head in disgust. His knife had carved deeply into the side of his face, leaving the flesh gaping open. Copious amounts of black fluid poured out, and he was missing an ear.
“Damn,” he said as his lip curled up in a sneer. “You guys just get uglier and uglier, don’t you? It looks like your face caught on fire and someone tried to put it out with a fork.”
He could see three more hellions spread out in the parking lot, but they paused at his words. They knew he was an Endurer, with the full backing of Heaven behind him. The evil inside of them naturally recoiled from the purity contained within his daggers and sword.
It didn't stop the demon in front of him though. “What a great idea,” he growled at Shayne. “I'll have fun trying it out on you in Hell.”
Shayne beckoned with his hand as he said mockingly, “You, I’m going to kill just to put you out of your misery.”
* * * * * *
One last thing before we let you leave us… Do you have a favorite recipe you'd like to share? I like to cook and am always looking for new recipes to try and share !
Red Lobster is one of my favorite restaurants, and I LOVE the cheddar biscuits they serve. The recipe below is one of my favorites. They taste best when you eat them fresh from the oven.
Garlic Cheddar Biscuits recipe:
Heat your oven to 350 degrees and let it get warm.
Ingredients:2 cups Bisquick(r) (or generic) Baking Mix2/3 cup Milk (whole milk if possible)1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted (real butter taste best)1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Mix baking mix, milk and cheese until soft dough forms; beat vigorously 30 seconds. You want to make sure it's mixed up real good. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet, I like to use the cooking spray to keep it from sticking.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Mix margarine and garlic powder; brush over warm biscuits before removing from cookie sheet. Serve warm.
(10 to 12 biscuits)
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Oh Rose, Red Lobster's biscuits are my favorite ! Thank you so much for this recipe :)So glad you could be here to share Rubenesque Rapture with us and we wish you much success !
Until next time, happy reading !!
Krista
Welcome, so great to have you here with us. Can you tell us a little about yourself?
Thanks so much for hosting me on your website. I'm very happy to be here. I'm Rose Wynters, writer of paranormal and erotic romance. I'm in my 30's but forever 21 :-), and I love to travel and spend time in nature camping. (But I'm not a nudist!)
Do real life events find their way into your stories?
I think in every story ever written, something of the author goes into it. In my books, it would have to be my funny side. By nature, I love to laugh and enjoy life as much as possible.
Do you ever mimic family members or people you know when you choose characters?
No, I completely avoid that!
Do you find yourself going back to the same inspiration for each story or is it always something different?
It's always different because each book calls for something different. I get some pretty crazy inspirations sometimes.
When do you write? Early morning? During the day sometime or all day? After the kids go to bed?
I'm a night owl. My absolute favorite time to write is nights, but that's not always possible.
How do you feel about marketing your book?
Some type of book marketing is always necessary. After that though, you just have to let your book speak for itself!
What social sites do you feel work best for marketing?
I've heard mixed reviews about using social sites for marketing. Some people swear by it, while others feel it didn't do anything for them. I do know Facebook and Twitter are excellent ways to keep in touch with your readers, and they seem to be the most popular.
Do you like to pitch stories to your publisher or do you wait until you have written the story and have a final manuscript to turn in?
I definitely like to wait until the story is written.
Is there any other genre that you would love to try writing? If so, what is it?
I'm interested in doing a time travel romance.
Do you always/ever see yourself as the heroine/hero when you write a story?
Not so far. With as sexually exciting as the Endurers are, I'd probably have a heart attack!
Just for fun, I have a few personal questions,
Favorite 5
1) Favorite Male Actor - Just one? Alexander Skarsgard in True Blood. Wow!2) Favorite vehicle – A luxury one lol. 3) Favorite way to relax – An evening spent in bed, watching movies that I've been waiting to see. 4) Favorite ice cream – Baskin Robbins rocky road.5) Favorite outfit – Jeans and a trendy shirt. You can't go wrong with that.
And for a bonus: If you could pick any place in the world to live, besides where you are now, where would it be? (Of course, without the hindrance of jobs or money needed)
Europe, probably London.
Where can our readers find you??
Twitter: @author_roseWebsite/blog: http://www.rosewynters.comAmazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00CCKJVQAGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7033186.Rose_Wynters
Is there an upcoming or current release you would like to share with us today and where can we find it?
Rubenesque Rapture (Book 1 The Endurers) released in April. Curvaceous Condemnation (Book 2 The Endurers) in May, and the 3rd book in the series will be out in June 2013. They are available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, etc.
Rubenesque Rapture
Blurb:
Hell is hot to get their hands on Anna Andrews, determined to use her plus-sized body for breeding purposes. Attacked by demons in her remote cabin in Alaska, she is sure there is no way out until a mysterious Endurer rescues her at the last moment. He’s been sent to get her to safety in Las Vegas, but he never counted on the sexual attraction that flares immediately between them.
Shayne McLoughlin was born in the 1400’s and lived as a Monk, until a brutal attack destroyed his entire family, changing his life forever. Now an immortal Endurer that protects humanity from demonic beings, he expects his next assignment to be like any other. Until he meets the rubenesque beauty he has been sent to protect.
On the race to reach the safety of Las Vegas, they discover an explosive attraction that can’t be ignored. He can battle the demons that want her, but can he have victory over the power of her mind? Plagued by her past and an ex-boyfriend that used her in an attempt to satisfy his debt to Hell, Anna finds it hard to believe this gorgeous man is serious about her.
As the very world stands on the cusp of Armageddon, Shayne is determined to have this full-figured beauty at any cost. There isn’t any rule he won't break to claim Anna and keep her. Danger follows their every step as passion ignites at every turn. Is it a battle this Endurer can win?
Amazon Barnes and Noble
Excerpt: Two taller, grotesque creatures started towards them, their red eyes gleaming unnaturally in the twilight of the evening.
Shayne was ready for them, an ornately carved dagger in each hand. “You girls looking to play?” he asked, his velvety, deep voice cutting through the night. “I know I am. Look, I'm even wearing my play clothes.” He was dressed completely in black.
The two glanced at each other, before charging him as one. Shayne met them in a running leap just seconds before the two screamed in pain. The daggers moved quickly, and immediately one of the demons fell, smoke rising from its body.
He glanced over to the last one standing and shook his head in disgust. His knife had carved deeply into the side of his face, leaving the flesh gaping open. Copious amounts of black fluid poured out, and he was missing an ear.
“Damn,” he said as his lip curled up in a sneer. “You guys just get uglier and uglier, don’t you? It looks like your face caught on fire and someone tried to put it out with a fork.”
He could see three more hellions spread out in the parking lot, but they paused at his words. They knew he was an Endurer, with the full backing of Heaven behind him. The evil inside of them naturally recoiled from the purity contained within his daggers and sword.
It didn't stop the demon in front of him though. “What a great idea,” he growled at Shayne. “I'll have fun trying it out on you in Hell.”
Shayne beckoned with his hand as he said mockingly, “You, I’m going to kill just to put you out of your misery.”
* * * * * *
One last thing before we let you leave us… Do you have a favorite recipe you'd like to share? I like to cook and am always looking for new recipes to try and share !
Red Lobster is one of my favorite restaurants, and I LOVE the cheddar biscuits they serve. The recipe below is one of my favorites. They taste best when you eat them fresh from the oven.
Garlic Cheddar Biscuits recipe:
Heat your oven to 350 degrees and let it get warm.
Ingredients:2 cups Bisquick(r) (or generic) Baking Mix2/3 cup Milk (whole milk if possible)1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted (real butter taste best)1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Mix baking mix, milk and cheese until soft dough forms; beat vigorously 30 seconds. You want to make sure it's mixed up real good. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet, I like to use the cooking spray to keep it from sticking.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Mix margarine and garlic powder; brush over warm biscuits before removing from cookie sheet. Serve warm.
(10 to 12 biscuits)
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Oh Rose, Red Lobster's biscuits are my favorite ! Thank you so much for this recipe :)So glad you could be here to share Rubenesque Rapture with us and we wish you much success !
Until next time, happy reading !!
Krista
June 24, 2013
Author, author.... Guest Post by Ella Jade
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Couldn’t Get this Dom out of my Head…
When I developed the story for my sexy novella Make Me Stay, I started writing at the end and built the book around this one scene…A soft knock at the cottage door pulled her from her thoughts. Her heart fluttered with the possibility it could be Cade. Maybe he was ready to talk. She ran to the door and quickly pulled it open, never expecting to see him standing on the other side. She stepped back and let him enter. As he turned to close the door, she immediately dropped to her knees.
“Master,” she said. “I didn’t expect you.”
Gracie lowered her head and waited for Martin to speak. Her heart pounded against her chest just from his close proximity.
“Do you know how beautiful your submission is?” Martin slowly walked around her. She didn’t have to see what he was doing. She felt his presence and visualized him taking in her body. He gently stroked his fingers over her neck, causing a chill to course through her entire system. “As much as it pains me, you no longer wear my collar, so you shouldn’t be on your knees.”
She looked up at him and smiled.
“Please.” He extended his hand for her. Once she was on her feet he pulled her against his strong, muscular chest, wrapping his arms around her. He placed a soft, comforting kiss on the top of her head.***Martin may have started out as a secondary character who only appeared in one chapter of Make Me Stay but he morphed into something so much more. He consumed my every thought until I finally gave in and wrote him his own book. He is probably the most intriguing character I’ve ever created. There’s something about a tortured hero that does it for me.Martin has been alone for quite some time. He’s grown tired of his way of life. Just when he thinks he’ll never find the one, his spunky attorney opens his eyes in a way he never thought possible. Here’s the blurb…
What happens when a Dominant falls for his not-so-submissive attorney?
Martin Abrams, owner of Master M's BDSM club, has become unfulfilled with his lifestyle. Ever since his sub, Gracie, left to marry her true love, Martin has lost his way. Living the life of the head Dominant in his circle isn't as appealing as it once was. Something seems to be missing.
Sassy lawyer Arianna Covington relocates to New York City after a humiliating divorce. She's looking for a fresh start when she agrees to become Martin's exclusive attorney. She's intrigued by his domineering personality and wants to know why women kneel at his feet.
Their attraction is undeniable despite Ari's iinitial beliefs that she will never submit to Martin's desires. But Martin is up for the challenge. Arianna is more than he ever imagined in a woman. He vows to claim her heart, with or without the games. Who will surrender first?
Featuring Cade and Gracie from Make Me Stay.
***Watch the trailer for a peek into the plot. If you want the back story, check out Make Me Stay.
Can the sub teach the Dom to play?
Natural submissive Gracie Miller thought she had found her other half in Cade Jameson. Not only did he help her through a difficult time in her life, in the bedroom he brought her more pleasure than she could have ever imagined. They seemed perfect for each other.
Cade knew what he wanted in the bedroom. Gracie brought out his domineering side and ignited his passion. But he feared he was too dominant for this beautiful, naive girl, who was so young and impressionable, so he ended their relationship.
Two and a half years later, Gracie returns to town a new woman. She had moved to the city and found a "Master" who showed her what she was truly capable of. Now she's back and wants to show Cade exactly what kind of submissive she could be for him.
But after hearing all that she's experienced, Cade now wonders if he's dominant enough to satisfy her. Can he be the man Gracie needs him to be?
Make Me Stay – Available NowSurrender to Me – Available NowBoth books stand alone and can be read in any order.
About EllaElla Jade has been writing for as long as she can remember. As a child, she often had a notebook and pen with her and now as an adult, the laptop is never far. The plots and dialogue have always played out in her head, but she never knew what to do with them. That all changed when she discovered the eBooks industry. She started penning novels at a rapid pace and now she can't be stopped.Ella resides in New Jersey with her husband and two young boys. When she's not chasing after her kids, she's busy writing, attending PTO meetings, kickboxing and scrapbooking. She hope's you'll get lost in her words.You can connect with her at http://ellajadeauthor.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much for joining me today.
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Couldn’t Get this Dom out of my Head…
When I developed the story for my sexy novella Make Me Stay, I started writing at the end and built the book around this one scene…A soft knock at the cottage door pulled her from her thoughts. Her heart fluttered with the possibility it could be Cade. Maybe he was ready to talk. She ran to the door and quickly pulled it open, never expecting to see him standing on the other side. She stepped back and let him enter. As he turned to close the door, she immediately dropped to her knees.
“Master,” she said. “I didn’t expect you.”
Gracie lowered her head and waited for Martin to speak. Her heart pounded against her chest just from his close proximity.
“Do you know how beautiful your submission is?” Martin slowly walked around her. She didn’t have to see what he was doing. She felt his presence and visualized him taking in her body. He gently stroked his fingers over her neck, causing a chill to course through her entire system. “As much as it pains me, you no longer wear my collar, so you shouldn’t be on your knees.”
She looked up at him and smiled.
“Please.” He extended his hand for her. Once she was on her feet he pulled her against his strong, muscular chest, wrapping his arms around her. He placed a soft, comforting kiss on the top of her head.***Martin may have started out as a secondary character who only appeared in one chapter of Make Me Stay but he morphed into something so much more. He consumed my every thought until I finally gave in and wrote him his own book. He is probably the most intriguing character I’ve ever created. There’s something about a tortured hero that does it for me.Martin has been alone for quite some time. He’s grown tired of his way of life. Just when he thinks he’ll never find the one, his spunky attorney opens his eyes in a way he never thought possible. Here’s the blurb…
What happens when a Dominant falls for his not-so-submissive attorney?
Martin Abrams, owner of Master M's BDSM club, has become unfulfilled with his lifestyle. Ever since his sub, Gracie, left to marry her true love, Martin has lost his way. Living the life of the head Dominant in his circle isn't as appealing as it once was. Something seems to be missing.
Sassy lawyer Arianna Covington relocates to New York City after a humiliating divorce. She's looking for a fresh start when she agrees to become Martin's exclusive attorney. She's intrigued by his domineering personality and wants to know why women kneel at his feet.
Their attraction is undeniable despite Ari's iinitial beliefs that she will never submit to Martin's desires. But Martin is up for the challenge. Arianna is more than he ever imagined in a woman. He vows to claim her heart, with or without the games. Who will surrender first?
Featuring Cade and Gracie from Make Me Stay.
***Watch the trailer for a peek into the plot. If you want the back story, check out Make Me Stay.
Can the sub teach the Dom to play?
Natural submissive Gracie Miller thought she had found her other half in Cade Jameson. Not only did he help her through a difficult time in her life, in the bedroom he brought her more pleasure than she could have ever imagined. They seemed perfect for each other.
Cade knew what he wanted in the bedroom. Gracie brought out his domineering side and ignited his passion. But he feared he was too dominant for this beautiful, naive girl, who was so young and impressionable, so he ended their relationship.
Two and a half years later, Gracie returns to town a new woman. She had moved to the city and found a "Master" who showed her what she was truly capable of. Now she's back and wants to show Cade exactly what kind of submissive she could be for him.
But after hearing all that she's experienced, Cade now wonders if he's dominant enough to satisfy her. Can he be the man Gracie needs him to be?
Make Me Stay – Available NowSurrender to Me – Available NowBoth books stand alone and can be read in any order.
About EllaElla Jade has been writing for as long as she can remember. As a child, she often had a notebook and pen with her and now as an adult, the laptop is never far. The plots and dialogue have always played out in her head, but she never knew what to do with them. That all changed when she discovered the eBooks industry. She started penning novels at a rapid pace and now she can't be stopped.Ella resides in New Jersey with her husband and two young boys. When she's not chasing after her kids, she's busy writing, attending PTO meetings, kickboxing and scrapbooking. She hope's you'll get lost in her words.You can connect with her at http://ellajadeauthor.blogspot.com/
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A Love Like ThisBook Three: The Remembrance TrilogyBy Kahlen Aymes
BlurbMarried and settled in New York City, Ryan and Julia Matthews seek to start their family and enjoy their idyllic newlywed life together. Julia’s high-profile job at Vogue and Ryan’s promising career in medicine will surely set them up for everything they could ever want, their only obstacle seems to be finding enough time to spend together.
When a scuffle at Ryan’s hospital puts his life in danger, a colleague steps in to save him but is critically injured in the process. In a heroic and unwavering effort, Ryan manages to save her, but her injuries irrevocably change her life forever.Though Julia’s gratitude urges her to befriend the woman, she feels pushed aside when Ryan, feeling indebted and laden with guilt, befriends the woman during her recovery. Julia puts on a good front, but as time goes on her resolve vanishes as the friendship begins to infiltrate what little time the couple has together and she is reminded of how her own relationship with Ryan began.In Ryan’s mind he is doing nothing more than supporting a friend’s healing and is angry at Julia’s apparent lack of trust, despite his attempts to console her. When events get too much for her, a heartbroken Julia flees without telling her husband her destination or even if she will return.When grief pushes him beyond what’s humanly possible and he is on the verge of losing his mind, he is forced to decide how much he will pay for his new friendship and Julia, what she is willing to endure in order to spare herself the unspeakable pain of watching someone else try to replace her in Ryan’s heart.Join Ryan and Julia in the heart-wrenching conclusion to the unforgettable story of an incredible love; worth every single sacrifice…For there is nothing more sacred than… A Love Like This…
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Author InfoKahlen is an award-winning author of sizzling hot, deeply moving contemporary romance. Her stories are filled with intense love, passion, angst and emotion that breathes life into her characters and leaves her readers captivated. She lives near Omaha, Nebraska with her daughter, Olivia and their three dogs. Creative by nature, she enjoys the arts, music and theater... But the love of her life is writing! Represented by Elizabeth Winick-Rubinstein of McIntosh & Otis Literary Agency, the first two books in her series; The Remembrance Trilogy are available now. Come and experience Ryan and Julia's mad, mad love.
Author LinksSite: http://kahlen-aymes.blogspot.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kahlen.aymesTwitter: https://twitter.com/Kahlen_AymesGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5768062.Kahlen_Aymes
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A Love Like ThisBook Three: The Remembrance TrilogyBy Kahlen Aymes
BlurbMarried and settled in New York City, Ryan and Julia Matthews seek to start their family and enjoy their idyllic newlywed life together. Julia’s high-profile job at Vogue and Ryan’s promising career in medicine will surely set them up for everything they could ever want, their only obstacle seems to be finding enough time to spend together.
When a scuffle at Ryan’s hospital puts his life in danger, a colleague steps in to save him but is critically injured in the process. In a heroic and unwavering effort, Ryan manages to save her, but her injuries irrevocably change her life forever.Though Julia’s gratitude urges her to befriend the woman, she feels pushed aside when Ryan, feeling indebted and laden with guilt, befriends the woman during her recovery. Julia puts on a good front, but as time goes on her resolve vanishes as the friendship begins to infiltrate what little time the couple has together and she is reminded of how her own relationship with Ryan began.In Ryan’s mind he is doing nothing more than supporting a friend’s healing and is angry at Julia’s apparent lack of trust, despite his attempts to console her. When events get too much for her, a heartbroken Julia flees without telling her husband her destination or even if she will return.When grief pushes him beyond what’s humanly possible and he is on the verge of losing his mind, he is forced to decide how much he will pay for his new friendship and Julia, what she is willing to endure in order to spare herself the unspeakable pain of watching someone else try to replace her in Ryan’s heart.Join Ryan and Julia in the heart-wrenching conclusion to the unforgettable story of an incredible love; worth every single sacrifice…For there is nothing more sacred than… A Love Like This…Buy Links: Amazon Barnes & Noble
Author InfoKahlen is an award-winning author of sizzling hot, deeply moving contemporary romance. Her stories are filled with intense love, passion, angst and emotion that breathes life into her characters and leaves her readers captivated. She lives near Omaha, Nebraska with her daughter, Olivia and their three dogs. Creative by nature, she enjoys the arts, music and theater... But the love of her life is writing! Represented by Elizabeth Winick-Rubinstein of McIntosh & Otis Literary Agency, the first two books in her series; The Remembrance Trilogy are available now. Come and experience Ryan and Julia's mad, mad love.
Author LinksSite: http://kahlen-aymes.blogspot.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kahlen.aymesTwitter: https://twitter.com/Kahlen_AymesGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5768062.Kahlen_Aymes
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June 21, 2013
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Fairy Tail by Andrew P. Weston FREE on Amazon June 20th - 22nd
For the third year running, a ritualistic serial killer has struck again in the week leading up to Halloween, leaving a gruesome and bloody trail in his wake. It's the same every year. One murder every day, until his quotient of seven has been reached. Butchery doesn't begin to describe what happens to those who he gets his hands on. Then the killer vanishes - only to return twelve months later as merciless as ever. When he does resurface, he appears to strike randomly and at will. It cannot be established exactly how the killer selects his victims, or why. As such, the detective leading the case is no closer to discovering the identity of the ruthless predator than he was when the slayings began. It's only when the detective gets an unexpected break that things get interesting...
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Fairy Tail by Andrew P. Weston FREE on Amazon June 20th - 22nd
For the third year running, a ritualistic serial killer has struck again in the week leading up to Halloween, leaving a gruesome and bloody trail in his wake. It's the same every year. One murder every day, until his quotient of seven has been reached. Butchery doesn't begin to describe what happens to those who he gets his hands on. Then the killer vanishes - only to return twelve months later as merciless as ever. When he does resurface, he appears to strike randomly and at will. It cannot be established exactly how the killer selects his victims, or why. As such, the detective leading the case is no closer to discovering the identity of the ruthless predator than he was when the slayings began. It's only when the detective gets an unexpected break that things get interesting...
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Review: Mo's Heart by Edie Ramer
Mo’s Heart
A Miracle Interrupted Novel
By: Edie Ramer
Blurb
The Mafia comes to Miracle, Wisconsin...
Mo Vincent, the owner of Mo’s Place, is in agony because his soon-to-be divorced sous chef is dating – but not him. He has his reasons for not asking her out. He did the right thing back in New Jersey, and it cost him his son, his wife, his restaurant. Now he’s found a home in Miracle. The village has accepted him, and his new restaurant is doing well. He should be content with what he has...but his heart wants more.Chef Rosa Fabrini’s divorce is one signature away when her cheating husband returns home and expects her to forgive him. Her lawyer is AWOL, and her youngest son is demanding she take his father back. Desperate to escape the turmoil, she asks Mo to let her move into the empty apartment above the restaurant...right next to his place.
Mo can’t say no. His mind knows she’s forbidden fruit, but his heart dares to hope. Until his past shows up, and he finds out sometimes it takes a village...
Buy Links Amazon / Apple/iTunes / Barnes & Noble / Kobo / All Romance eBooks / Smashwords Excerpt : This very short excerpt from Mo’s Heart takes place after Rosa has been forced to leave her home, and she’s temporarily staying in an apartment above Mo’s restaurant – right next to his apartment. She turned to look at Mo bringing in the suitcases. How odd to think that seven months ago, she hadn’t known him. It felt as if he’d been in her life for...well, forever. All this ran through her mind in a second as Mo stopped beside her. “It’s not a palace.” “I wouldn’t know what to do in a palace.” “You’d be the queen. Anything you wanted.” She laughed, surprised by his comment. Surprised that she had laughter in her. “I’d rather be a cook.” “You are that. The best sous-chef in the village.” There was a quiet moment between them, and a sense of peace sighed inside her as she looked at his serious face and knew he saw her as a strong woman, a woman who was temporarily down but not out. Never out. Not as long as she had breath. She stood taller. “The furniture is pretty ugly,” he said. “I don’t know. The couch is the same color as your eyes.” “Do me a favor?” She looked at him. He never asked her for favors. “Of course.” “Run downstairs and get my chef’s knife and bring it back up here.” She laughed again and felt a shift inside her. Like she imagined the earth felt when a boulder in a precarious spot moved. “Why?” “So you can gouge my eyes out.”
My Review:
I love foodie romance !! Mo's Heart was a terrific detailed complete book, leaving me wanting to read what comes next. I loved how Ms. Ramer developed such great characters with them both being married previously with kids but are getting a second chance. It reminds me alot of my life actually and it made me love it even more. So much that I told my hubby I want to move our family to Miracle, even though we don't need to hide from the Mob, that i know of anyway :)
Kudos for Mo's Heart!! It had heart....dealt with real life and makes the reader stop and think but fall in love at the same time.
Edie Ramer, I want more !!! Great great job !!! Definitely a 5 start read :)
Author Info
In my stories, miracles are interrupted…but sometimes a few sneak through. I like to think miracles happen in life, too. Part of the reason I feel this way is because I was weaned on fairy tales. But when my mother unleashed me into the aisles of my local library, I gravitated to Nancy Drew. I also devoured comic books about Wonder Woman and Super Girl. My penchant for strong heroines who don’t wait for men to save them is reflected in my books. I started my writing career selling short stories for mystery magazines and anthologies. I’ve published quite a few paranormal romances and I’ve even tiptoed into the sci fi romance genre. Now I write contemporary romance with heart and attitude and magic. I love writing a magical realism series set in the small village of Miracle, Wisconsin. These are stand-alone books, and anything can and does happen. Everyone gets a chance to tell their story, from a cat to a young blogger to a young woman to young seniors. I don’t think I’ll ever get bored with this series. I hope my readers feel the same way. My goal is to make readers laugh a little, cry a little, and feel happy a lot. I live in southeastern Wisconsin with my husband, dog and a very special cat. You can follow me on my personal blog, my group blog, Magical Musings, Facebook and Twitter. Rafflecopter Giveaway (5) Digital Copies of MIRACLE PIE and $20.00 Amazon or B&N Gift Card a Rafflecopter giveaway Link to follow tour: http://tastybooktours.blogspot.com/2013/04/now-booking-tasty-review-tour-for-mos.html
June 20, 2013
Author, author..... Shanon Grey ~ Fiction Weaver
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Welcome, so great to have you here with us. Can you tell us a little about yourself?
Thank you so much for having me. I appreciate it. Hmmm. You want to know about me or Shanon Grey? She’s much more interesting. I created her right after The Shoppe of Spells was accepted by a publisher. We had a discussion about whether or not readers would want to read romance written by a writer named Jerry. I figured it was the perfect opportunity to become whoever I wanted and Shanon Grey was born. She has proven to be quite the alter ego ~ much more outgoing than I would ever dare. She is the perfect FictionWeaver.
Do real life events find their way into your stories?
How could they not? We are but the sum of our life experiences, both normal and paranormal. I’ll let you ponder which ones.
Do you ever mimic family members or people you know when you choose characters?
Of course not! I wouldn’t dream of using real people in my stories. Never. Nada. What’s that quote? “Any resemblance to those living or dead is pure coincidence.” Now, if the hero happens to resemble some extremely hunky version of some actor/singer/person that is pure chance. :)
Do you find yourself going back to the same inspiration for each story or is it always something different?
I do tend toward themes of empowerment and discovery but usually each story has its own inspiration. I’ve lived a long time and have been able to give Shanon Grey the benefit of my vast experience (lessons learned, screw-ups, redo’s) ~ a well extremely deep and full.
When do you write? Early morning? During the day sometime or all day? After the kids go to bed?
I write whenever I get a chance. Normally, it’s once I have a mug full of coffee. I love writing early in the morning, during the day, and late at night. I’ve been known to hit a marathon or two, ones that run around the clock or until I see a row of ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff running across the page.
How do you feel about marketing your book?
I hate it. I want to write. And when that’s done I want to turn it in and start on something new. But, I know that’s not possible. So, I whine and fuss, then hit on my friends to help me market it. (Thank you, by the way.) I do love the appearances and lectures (once I get over the nerves and the urge to run into the nearest stall and throw up). I believe in my stories and it always thrills me to talk about them and the world I’ve created. Oh, and chocolate helps.
What social sites do you feel work best for marketing?
I don’t really know. I tell everyone on FB and Twitter and Google +. Then I use my website and Goodreads and do blogs and interviews. I think word of mouth is still the best. One book at a time, as they say.
Do you like to pitch stories to your publisher or do you wait until you have written the story and have a final manuscript to turn in?
I’ve done both. Right now I’m lucky in that the series is ongoing and I don’t have to worry about that. But, it’s coming. Oh, gosh. It’s coming. Anybody got chocolate?
Is there any other genre that you would love to try writing? If so, what is it?
I have always been intrigued with historical. I’m thinking about doing one in The GateKeepers Series, going back to the start, but I don’t know. That’s a lot of research. I’ll let you know.
Do you always/ever see yourself as the heroine/hero when you write a story?
Okay, here’s where we go over the edge. No, I don’t – because, I will start a story, introduce the characters, and they take over. I’m just a fast typist at some point. They tell me the story and I write it.
Just for fun, I have a few personal questions,
Favorite 5
1) Favorite Male Actor - Just one? Johnny Depp, Patrick Stewart, Nathan Fillion, Robert Downey, Jr., Antonio Banderas or any combination thereof.2) Favorite vehicle – My Chevy Trailblazer. She’s a dream to drive, carries a ton, and is the perfect companion on a long trip. Too bad they stopped making them.3) Favorite way to relax – Reading or playing board games with family and friends while noshing on fun food. Yahtzee and Scrabble are my favs. 4) Favorite ice cream – Bryer’s Chocolate with Blue Bell Pistachio Almond stirred into soft serve. Yummy. 5) Favorite outfit – Jeans and a comfy sweater. Anything comfy, generally dark colors.
And for a bonus: If you could pick any place in the world to live, besides where you are now, where would it be? (Of course, without the hindrance of jobs or money needed)
I’ve always regretted not seeing more of our gorgeous country, so I think I would like one of those tricked out RVs, you know the million-dollar version with everything in it, including the kitchen sink and a great place to write. Hubby and I would hit the road and travel to all the places we’ve never been, stopping when and where we wanted. I’d get to meet some of my readers and FB friends and gather inspiration along the way.
Where can our readers find you??
Email: shanongreybooks@yahoo.com. I’d love to hear from you.
Twitter: @ShanonGrey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShanonGrey#!/ShanonGrey or if you want to friend “me” https://www.facebook.com/jerry.hampton.102 Website/blog: www.shanongrey.comAmazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/Shanon-Grey/e/B004Z9TS7I/ Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4833324.Shanon_Grey TRR/Manic: http://www.theromancereviews.com/mypageprofile.php?location=ShanonGrey
Is there an upcoming or current release you would like to share with us today and where can we find it?
Meadow’s Keep, Book II of The GateKeepers Series has just been release in digital format. The print will be release very shortly. Meadow’s Keep is available from Amazon, B & N, and Smashwords
(Please include a list of all the links you have for the book you are sharing including a cover, any reviews out, the publisher and their website. Include a blurb as well. Even an excerpt if you’d like. A picture of yourself is also welcome.)
Meadow’s Keep Shanon Grey
The Gatekeepers Series, Book Two
Jasmine Monroe
once felt like damaged goods. Not anymore. Her latent abilities, although appearing too late to save her from a brutal attack, now keep her safe from anyone hurting her again. Secure in that fact, she’s moved on. Until she meets her first love’s doppelganger.
Eryk Vreeland
, a misfit and an embarrassment to his upper-class/upper-crust family, is a magician. His shows are renowned, his contributions to charity astronomical, his illusions precise. Except—not everything is an illusion. Sometimes, there is real magic.Forced together to rescue and protect a young woman, safeguards must come down and, when that happens, their attraction strengthens—beyond their control—until they can barely tell where one person stops and the other begins.Will they surrender to a legacy or risk a disaster to stay apart?
You can join her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ShanonGrey, follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ShanonGreyand visit her website at www.shanongrey.com. Contact her at shanongreybooks@yahoo.com. She would love to hear from you.
Shanon Grey FictionWeaver
Weaving romance and suspense with threads of the paranormal
Shanon Grey weaves romance and suspense with threads of the paranormal. THE SHOPPE OF SPELLS was the first in her series, THE GATEKEEPERS, about the quaint town of Ruthorford, Georgia and its very special inhabitants. PENNYROYAL CHRISTMAS ~A Ruthorford Holiday Story~ gives another insight to Ruthorford’s special descendants. MEADOW’S KEEP, Book II of THE GATEKEEPERS, has just been released. Under contract with Crossroads Publishing House, her books are available in e-format and print at most booksellers.Shanon spent her life on coasts, both the beautiful Atlantic and the balmy Gulf. Hurricane Katrina taught her the fragility of life and the strength of friendship, family, and starting over.She just found out that her son salvaged notes and pages of her original novel, Capricorn’s Child, which she thought had been destroyed with everything else. (Ironically, a neighbor found her marriage certificate in a tree.) She plans to resurrect her original novel one day.She currently lives in Coweta County, Georgia, trading the familiarity of the coast for the lush beauty and wonder of the mountains, where her husband fulfilled her lifelong dream—to live in a cottage in the woods, where inspiration abounds.
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Welcome, so great to have you here with us. Can you tell us a little about yourself?
Thank you so much for having me. I appreciate it. Hmmm. You want to know about me or Shanon Grey? She’s much more interesting. I created her right after The Shoppe of Spells was accepted by a publisher. We had a discussion about whether or not readers would want to read romance written by a writer named Jerry. I figured it was the perfect opportunity to become whoever I wanted and Shanon Grey was born. She has proven to be quite the alter ego ~ much more outgoing than I would ever dare. She is the perfect FictionWeaver.
Do real life events find their way into your stories?
How could they not? We are but the sum of our life experiences, both normal and paranormal. I’ll let you ponder which ones.
Do you ever mimic family members or people you know when you choose characters?
Of course not! I wouldn’t dream of using real people in my stories. Never. Nada. What’s that quote? “Any resemblance to those living or dead is pure coincidence.” Now, if the hero happens to resemble some extremely hunky version of some actor/singer/person that is pure chance. :)
Do you find yourself going back to the same inspiration for each story or is it always something different?
I do tend toward themes of empowerment and discovery but usually each story has its own inspiration. I’ve lived a long time and have been able to give Shanon Grey the benefit of my vast experience (lessons learned, screw-ups, redo’s) ~ a well extremely deep and full.
When do you write? Early morning? During the day sometime or all day? After the kids go to bed?
I write whenever I get a chance. Normally, it’s once I have a mug full of coffee. I love writing early in the morning, during the day, and late at night. I’ve been known to hit a marathon or two, ones that run around the clock or until I see a row of ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff running across the page.
How do you feel about marketing your book?
I hate it. I want to write. And when that’s done I want to turn it in and start on something new. But, I know that’s not possible. So, I whine and fuss, then hit on my friends to help me market it. (Thank you, by the way.) I do love the appearances and lectures (once I get over the nerves and the urge to run into the nearest stall and throw up). I believe in my stories and it always thrills me to talk about them and the world I’ve created. Oh, and chocolate helps.
What social sites do you feel work best for marketing?
I don’t really know. I tell everyone on FB and Twitter and Google +. Then I use my website and Goodreads and do blogs and interviews. I think word of mouth is still the best. One book at a time, as they say.
Do you like to pitch stories to your publisher or do you wait until you have written the story and have a final manuscript to turn in?
I’ve done both. Right now I’m lucky in that the series is ongoing and I don’t have to worry about that. But, it’s coming. Oh, gosh. It’s coming. Anybody got chocolate?
Is there any other genre that you would love to try writing? If so, what is it?
I have always been intrigued with historical. I’m thinking about doing one in The GateKeepers Series, going back to the start, but I don’t know. That’s a lot of research. I’ll let you know.
Do you always/ever see yourself as the heroine/hero when you write a story?
Okay, here’s where we go over the edge. No, I don’t – because, I will start a story, introduce the characters, and they take over. I’m just a fast typist at some point. They tell me the story and I write it.
Just for fun, I have a few personal questions,
Favorite 5
1) Favorite Male Actor - Just one? Johnny Depp, Patrick Stewart, Nathan Fillion, Robert Downey, Jr., Antonio Banderas or any combination thereof.2) Favorite vehicle – My Chevy Trailblazer. She’s a dream to drive, carries a ton, and is the perfect companion on a long trip. Too bad they stopped making them.3) Favorite way to relax – Reading or playing board games with family and friends while noshing on fun food. Yahtzee and Scrabble are my favs. 4) Favorite ice cream – Bryer’s Chocolate with Blue Bell Pistachio Almond stirred into soft serve. Yummy. 5) Favorite outfit – Jeans and a comfy sweater. Anything comfy, generally dark colors.
And for a bonus: If you could pick any place in the world to live, besides where you are now, where would it be? (Of course, without the hindrance of jobs or money needed)
I’ve always regretted not seeing more of our gorgeous country, so I think I would like one of those tricked out RVs, you know the million-dollar version with everything in it, including the kitchen sink and a great place to write. Hubby and I would hit the road and travel to all the places we’ve never been, stopping when and where we wanted. I’d get to meet some of my readers and FB friends and gather inspiration along the way.
Where can our readers find you??
Email: shanongreybooks@yahoo.com. I’d love to hear from you.
Twitter: @ShanonGrey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShanonGrey#!/ShanonGrey or if you want to friend “me” https://www.facebook.com/jerry.hampton.102 Website/blog: www.shanongrey.comAmazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/Shanon-Grey/e/B004Z9TS7I/ Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4833324.Shanon_Grey TRR/Manic: http://www.theromancereviews.com/mypageprofile.php?location=ShanonGrey
Is there an upcoming or current release you would like to share with us today and where can we find it?
Meadow’s Keep, Book II of The GateKeepers Series has just been release in digital format. The print will be release very shortly. Meadow’s Keep is available from Amazon, B & N, and Smashwords
(Please include a list of all the links you have for the book you are sharing including a cover, any reviews out, the publisher and their website. Include a blurb as well. Even an excerpt if you’d like. A picture of yourself is also welcome.)
Meadow’s Keep Shanon Grey
The Gatekeepers Series, Book Two
Jasmine Monroe
once felt like damaged goods. Not anymore. Her latent abilities, although appearing too late to save her from a brutal attack, now keep her safe from anyone hurting her again. Secure in that fact, she’s moved on. Until she meets her first love’s doppelganger.
Eryk Vreeland
, a misfit and an embarrassment to his upper-class/upper-crust family, is a magician. His shows are renowned, his contributions to charity astronomical, his illusions precise. Except—not everything is an illusion. Sometimes, there is real magic.Forced together to rescue and protect a young woman, safeguards must come down and, when that happens, their attraction strengthens—beyond their control—until they can barely tell where one person stops and the other begins.Will they surrender to a legacy or risk a disaster to stay apart? You can join her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ShanonGrey, follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ShanonGreyand visit her website at www.shanongrey.com. Contact her at shanongreybooks@yahoo.com. She would love to hear from you.
Shanon Grey FictionWeaver
Weaving romance and suspense with threads of the paranormal
Shanon Grey weaves romance and suspense with threads of the paranormal. THE SHOPPE OF SPELLS was the first in her series, THE GATEKEEPERS, about the quaint town of Ruthorford, Georgia and its very special inhabitants. PENNYROYAL CHRISTMAS ~A Ruthorford Holiday Story~ gives another insight to Ruthorford’s special descendants. MEADOW’S KEEP, Book II of THE GATEKEEPERS, has just been released. Under contract with Crossroads Publishing House, her books are available in e-format and print at most booksellers.Shanon spent her life on coasts, both the beautiful Atlantic and the balmy Gulf. Hurricane Katrina taught her the fragility of life and the strength of friendship, family, and starting over.She just found out that her son salvaged notes and pages of her original novel, Capricorn’s Child, which she thought had been destroyed with everything else. (Ironically, a neighbor found her marriage certificate in a tree.) She plans to resurrect her original novel one day.She currently lives in Coweta County, Georgia, trading the familiarity of the coast for the lush beauty and wonder of the mountains, where her husband fulfilled her lifelong dream—to live in a cottage in the woods, where inspiration abounds.
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Author, author.... Book Blurb - Tempted
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TEMPTED
Book One in The Dark Hart Chronicles
By: Alexandra Anthony
Blurb
When personal assistant Savannah Wood lands a dream job with up and coming rock star Nick Hart, it seems too good to be true. He's devastatingly handsome, reserved and charming...but he has a secret he's determined to keep.
Their attraction to one another is immediate and Savannah is determined to keep a professional relationship between them. She's been burned before and has no desire to reopen old wounds.
The lines between professional and personal begin to blur when Savannah finds out Nick's secret: he's a century old vampire with a painful past. He's also hesitant to open himself up to her, yet they find their temptation to one another is stronger than either can resist.
The paparazzi, a string of murders and cryptic, ominous letters threaten their budding relationship. Will their attraction and love be enough to keep them together…or will it tear them apart?
*This is an erotic, romantic book. It contains sexy vampires, graphic language, adult content and situations that aren't for the faint of heart. Consider yourself warned.*
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Buy Links
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Author Info
Alexandra lives in the Midwest. She enjoys a steamy romance, a happy ending and isn’t afraid of things that go bump in the night. She is the author of two paranormal, erotic series The Dark Hart Chronicles and The Vampire Destiny Series.
To find all of her book and to find out more about the author, visit her at www.alexandra-anthony.com.
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Link to Follow the Tour: http://tastybooktours.blogspot.com/2013/05/now-booking-tasty-blurb-tour-for-ascend.html
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TEMPTED
Book One in The Dark Hart Chronicles
By: Alexandra Anthony
Blurb
When personal assistant Savannah Wood lands a dream job with up and coming rock star Nick Hart, it seems too good to be true. He's devastatingly handsome, reserved and charming...but he has a secret he's determined to keep.Their attraction to one another is immediate and Savannah is determined to keep a professional relationship between them. She's been burned before and has no desire to reopen old wounds.
The lines between professional and personal begin to blur when Savannah finds out Nick's secret: he's a century old vampire with a painful past. He's also hesitant to open himself up to her, yet they find their temptation to one another is stronger than either can resist.
The paparazzi, a string of murders and cryptic, ominous letters threaten their budding relationship. Will their attraction and love be enough to keep them together…or will it tear them apart?
*This is an erotic, romantic book. It contains sexy vampires, graphic language, adult content and situations that aren't for the faint of heart. Consider yourself warned.*
You Tube Video Trainer Link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZspyCk9cTlU
Buy Links
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C4HEQF2
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tempted-alexandra-anthony/1114970462?ean=2940016426570&isbn=2940016426570
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/301543
Author Info
Alexandra lives in the Midwest. She enjoys a steamy romance, a happy ending and isn’t afraid of things that go bump in the night. She is the author of two paranormal, erotic series The Dark Hart Chronicles and The Vampire Destiny Series.To find all of her book and to find out more about the author, visit her at www.alexandra-anthony.com.
Author Links Facebook Author Page The Vampire Destiny Series Facebook Page Alexandra Anthony's MySpace Account Twitter @AlexAnthony80 Web Site Alexandra Anthony’s Blog LinkedIn Alexandra Anthony YouTube Channel / Kindle Promo / AuthorGraph Goodreads / Amazon Author Page / Smashwords Author Page
Link to Follow the Tour: http://tastybooktours.blogspot.com/2013/05/now-booking-tasty-blurb-tour-for-ascend.html
Rafflecopter Giveaway
Alexandra will be hosting a TOUR WIDE Commenter Giveaway of:
(2) Signed Paperbacks of TEMPTED
(1) Totebag
(1) $10.00 Amazon/B&N Gift Card
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Author, author... Spotlight on City of Toys
City of ToysbyLindy S. Hudis
Four beautiful women seek fame and fortune in Hollywood, the City of Toys, where actresses are like dolls, playing pretend on the big screen.Marlo: a former child actress from New York City.
Rhonda: a small-town beauty queen.
Kim: a “nice Jewish girl” with a painful childhood.
Guyla: a “serious actress” with a debilitating, stress-induced illness.
Marlo, Rhonda, Kim, and Guyla, become friends living in the same apartment complex, in the city where dreams and disasters go hand-in-hand. They come to rely on each other as they deal with sexual come-ons, crazed stalkers, jealous starlets and the constant pressure of trying to make it in showbiz. But when the pressure gets too much, will their friendship save them or will the City of Toys break them?
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Author Bio:
Lindy S.Hudis is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied drama. She is a former actress, having appeared on such television shows as “Sunset Beach” and “Married with Children”. Her romantic murder mystery, Weekends, is currently available from Lachesis Publishing. She is also a filmmaker, her independent short film “The Lesson”, which she wrote, produced and directed, screened at the Seattle Underground Film Festival. She is co-owner of an independent production company called Impact Motion Pictures. She and her husband Steve, a Hollywood stuntman, have just completed the screenplay adaptation of Charmaine Hammond’s best selling book, “On Toby’s Terms.” She lives in California with her family.
