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I am interviewed by @Maria_Savva on @Goodreads

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Maria’s books on Amazon UK ~ Amazon US

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I had the pleasure of being interviewed by London-based author, Maria Savva. She has a busy blog on Goodreads, and I was thrilled she invited me for a chat.

In addition to being a prolific author of more than a dozen titles, she also blogs for the UK Arts Directory and UK Music Directory

You can read Maria’s interview of me here on Goodreads.

Come by and leave a comment. We’d love to hear from you ;)

~ eden

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I am interviewed by @bookworm_nai for …the bookworm…

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I have an interview today with Naida of …the bookworm…

She is an avid reader, reviewer, and crocheter. Her site is filled with information for authors and readers alike, so connect to her. She definitely knows books!

You can read Naida’s  interview of me on her site. She asks wonderful questions.

Drop by and say ‘hi.’ ;)

eden

 

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Stranger at Sunset ~ Book Blast by @masqtours #SunsetBlast

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Many thanks to Masquerade Book Tours and the incredible Diantha Jones who arranged a book blast for Stranger at Sunset.

Numerous book bloggers will share my book this week. In exchange, I’m offering a giveaway of my books via Rafflecopter, so please enter and share with your friends!

Thanks to everyone for your continued support.

♥ eden ♥

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Meet my Main Character Blog Tour – Kate Hampton

I’ve been tagged by the lovely author, Maria Savva to partake in a tour involving my main character.

What are the rules? They’re simple!

I have to answer seven questions about a main character from one of my novels, then I nominate five other authors to answer the same questions.

Here’s a link to Maria’s blog where she introduced her character, Nigel Price. He’s my type of man — tortured and with secrets ;) I can’t wait to read more about him in Maria’s latest book, Haunted. 

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Here are my responses about Kate Hampton.

1. Tell us a little about this main character. Is she fictional or a historic person?

Kate Hampton is a fictional character from my book, Stranger at Sunset.

2. When and where is the story set?

The story is set around the end of 2012 and the first few months of 2013, primarily in Jamaica, West Indies.

3. What should we know about her?

Kate is a psychiatrist in her mid-thirties. Her defining trait is her intelligence and her ability to assess someone almost immediately upon meeting them.

4. What is the main conflict? What messes up her life?

Her main conflict involves her own mind. There are parts of her life she would rather forget. She is aware an incident from her past has traumatized her, but it’s buried so deep in her subconscious, she is uncertain as to what it is.

5. What is her personal goal?

Her goal is to find out why travel writer, Matthew Kane has written a scathing review of her favorite holiday spot, threatening to shutter the Jamaican resort for good.

6. What are the titles of your novels, and where can we read more about them?

Stranger at Sunset is my first novel, and the first in this genre – psychological mystery/thriller. My previous books were literary erotica written as short stories, novellas, and anthologies. You can find out more about my books at edenbayleebooks.

7. When can we expect your next book to be published?

The next book will also feature Kate Hampton, and it’s called A Fragile Truce. I aim for a trilogy with her as the main character. The new book should release by next year if not sooner. You can read an excerpt of it at the end of Stranger at Sunset. 

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Now I’ll nominate five other authors. All of them are terrific writers, so please visit them and give their books a read.

~ Science fiction author, Mars Dorian, just released his first novel, Blogbuster.

~ Fiction author Lisette Brodey writes in multiple genres, including the acclaimed drama Crooked Moon.

~ Author Christoph Fischer, writer of historical fiction novels, and A Time to Let Go, a drama about Alzheimers.

~ Billy Ray Chitwood, the author of more than a dozen books, with his latest Bailey Crane novel, A Common Evil.

~ Author Victoria Dougherty, whose book The Bone Church is receiving excellent reviews.

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INTERGALACTIC HEAT by @jsubject is FREE until August 4th!

Friend and fellow Canadian author of hot, science fiction erotic romance, Jessica Subject, has a collection of FREE stories available for a LIMITED time only! They cover the genres of romance in: Science Fiction, Contemporary, Lesbian, Menage, Military, Interracial, and Erotic.

There is definitely something for everyone here, so grab it while you can! Find out more from Jessica, and read an excerpt from Celestial Seduction below.

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INTERGALACTIC HEAT

a collection of 1Night Stand stories

by Jessica E. Subject

A date on a space station? Alien lovers? Madame Evangeline, owner of the exclusive 1Night Stand dating service is known to be magical in fulfilling the ideal dates of her clients, but she’s outdone herself this time, bring together beings from Earth and beyond. As long as applicants are willing to let go of their pasts and open their hearts and minds, she will find their perfect match, whether they be a former sci-fi television star, a nurse, an employee of the Space Service, a former Marine, or even an extraterrestrial. Because everyone in the universe deserves a happily ever after…

169 pages

Contains: Beneath the Starry Sky, Celestial Seduction, Unknown Futures, Satin Sheets in Space, and Sudden Breakaway

Available FREE for your Kindle!
July 31, 2014 to August 4, 2014

US | UK | Canada | Australia | Germany

Brazil | France | India | Italy | Japan | Mexico | Spain

Also available in PRINT from

Amazon (Canada/US/UK) | Barnes & Noble | Book Depository | more

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Reviews

Beneath the Starry Sky

“Instant attraction leads to heart pounding passion.” – Coffee Beans & Love Scenes

Celestial Seduction

“If you’ve never thought of the stars as steamy, this [story] with have you rethinking the entire sci-fi genre.” – The Indie Elite

Unknown Futures

“Unknown Futures…was tasteful, yet highly erotic and it handled the relationship between two women wonderfully.” – Tracy Riva Books & Reviews

Satin Sheets in Space

“Jessica Subject is the queen of science fiction romance. Her stories pull you into other worlds where anything is possible. Satin Sheets in Space is no exception.” – Sizzling Hot Book Reviews

Sudden Breakaway

“When Jared and Paige come together…it is hot enough I am surprised they didn’t melt the ice in the hockey rink.” – Cocktails and Books

Excerpt from Celestial Seduction – M/F Science Fiction Erotic Romance

Her intensity excited him, but he needed to find a way to keep her calm. She refused to look into his eyes. His mouth crashed down on hers, absorbing her next words. She objected at first, but then her tongue reached out to him, a passionate gesture unheard of on Ginnun.

He matched the force of her kiss and skimmed his hands down her arms to rest on her sides near her breasts. She no longer struggled. Her arms wrapped around him, keeping him close. When she released his mouth to take a breath, he sat up. She panted underneath him.

“That was incredible. I….I felt like I was flying through space. So many colors and the brightest stars.”

He experienced something different. With that kiss, he had finally found someone who could keep him grounded on Earth and repress any regret for not returning to Ginnun. He brushed his thumb along her cheekbone. “I’d like to continue if you’ll let me.” He leaned down and placed light kisses across her face.

A sigh escaped her lips and the last of her tight muscles relaxed underneath him. He slid his body down her legs, his hands returning to her belly.

“I thought you were going to continue something else,” she whispered.

His cock pressed against his pants already. Her sudden interest in sex made it painful. “I want to, but I need to finish giving you this gift.”

Her body moved but she didn’t struggle or try to get away. “What exactly are you doing to me? What is this gift? Why was my stomach glowing?”

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Jessica E. Subject is the author of contemporary and science fiction romance, ranging from sweet to erotica. In her stories, you could meet clones, or a sexy alien or two. You may even be transported to another planet for a romantic rendezvous. If you’re looking for something really steamy, check out her stories written as Paisley Brown.

When Jessica isn’t reading, writing, or doing dreaded housework, she likes to get out and walk. Fast. But she just may slow down if there is a waterfall nearby.

Jessica lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and two energetic children. And she loves to hear from her readers. You can find her at jessicasubject.com and on twitter @jsubject.

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Release Day for THE EROTIC BATH by Casey Sheridan (@CaseSheridan)

One of my favorite people, and the first erotica author I connected with when I started writing is the lovely Casey Sheridan. I am thrilled to announce she releases The Erotic Bath today. I picked up my copy this morning!

Please join me in congratulating Casey on her latest release.

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 Buy from Amazon worldwide in ebook

Wesley can’t believe his eyes when three beautiful women mysteriously appear from the steam in the bath. And all three women want him.

It’s Wesley’s birthday and he’s looking forward to a relaxing soak in a hot bath when three beautiful women mysteriously appear and all three want him.

Are Cinnamon, Sunshine, and Hazel the best birthday gifts ever? Or is Wesley’s imagination running overtime?

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Click on a title to Casey’s backlist and pick one up!

Find Casey at all her virtual homes



Website | Blog | Facebook | Twitter @casesheridan
Pinterest | Amazon | Goodreads | Authorgraph

Casey Sheridan writes sensual erotic fiction. Like most authors, Casey began writing when she was very young. It was later in life when she read her first piece of erotica and it was on a dare that she wrote her first erotic story.

Her erotica is sensual and fun with unique story lines.

Casey’s books are available through Breathless Press, Amazon, and All Romance eBooks. Her short fiction is published on various erotic web­sites such as The Erotic Woman, Every night Erotica, RSVP-Erotica.

Her title, Ruby Red Metallic is an EPIC eBook Awards 2012 Finalist.

An introvert by nature, Casey enjoys listening to music, watching movies, and reading when not writing. She loves animals and volunteers time to care for a local feral/outside cat colony.

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Crossing Genres ~ Guest blog for @lisettebrodey

Today, I have the pleasure of guest blogging about my new book, Stranger at Sunset, and it’s hosted by the wonderful Lisette Brodey.

Lisette and I have known each other for a short time, but she’s someone with whom it’s easy to become fast friends. She’s been writing in multiple genres for sometime, so I wanted to pen a post around that specific topic.

Lisette is a talented writer whom I have enormous respect for, and I recommend you get to know her, like yesterday!

Read Crossing Genres on Lisette’s blog and find out how it ties into my book.

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Find out more about Lisette by following her links below.

Website | Twitter @LisetteBrodey | Facebook | Goodreads

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No Kindle? No Worries.

There is a Kindle App for just about any electronic device (Click here to get one). If you own a computer, smart phone, iPad, or iPod touch, then you are able to download my e-books.

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Eden’s Exchange talks to John Anstie (@PoetJanstie) #author #interview

I remember the exact moment when I met John. It was on twitter August 2011. I was having a conversation with another Englishman about the London riots, and John interjected and suggested I read his article on the matter.

I did.

The rest is history, really. We’ve been friends ever since, and have discussed numerous topics ranging from poetry to politics to music to the Royal Mail system. He’s helped me in a fundraiser for a fellow author, and he’s been a constant source of friendship.

For all these reasons, it’s my privilege to highlight John and his writing.

Please give a very warm welcome to poet/writer and consummate thinker, John Anstie.

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So happy to have you here, John—finally! Tell readers how your best friend would describe you in 20 words or less.

I asked her and she said: “Noisy, caring, strong (mostly in a good way), supportive, honourable, loyal, but often elsewhere.”

All good. :) Are you a full time writer or do you have a day job? 

I retired three years ago, so I don’t have a paid day job any more. I don’t write full time either, because I have so many other commitments – as Chairman of a local mixed voice choir, volunteer Guide Dogs Puppy Walker (24/7), Parkland Ranger and budding house tour guide for a local historic estate, Wentworth Castle. I am a Trustee. I also have responsibility as an attorney for my ageing step-mother’s financial affairs. In the meantime, I am trying to toughen the finger tips of my left hand once again to renew my competence on my forty four year-old Yamaha FG140 acoustic guitar and learn to play the piano again. That didn’t really answer your question, did it!

No, but I don’t mind! If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

That I could read faster and write more pithily. Sorry that’s two things!

I’m bad at math, so you’re in luck. What profession other than your own would you like to try?

Musician or, more precisely, a singer/songwriter.

You would’ve done very well. I’ve heard you play. ;) What is your greatest accomplishment?

Whether by luck or design, keeping my family together, with the same wife (and almost the same waistline) for forty years, as well as raising three fantastic kids, who love, support and get on with each other so well.

Huge accomplishment indeed. Where do you draw your inspiration from?

War and Peace, Love and Loss, humanity and inhumanity and the effects of human insecurity … about sums it up.

All incredible reasons to feel inspired, John.

Let’s talk about your writing. Your poetry appears in The d’Verse Anthology: Voices of Contemporary World Poetry edited by Frank Watson. The summary is fascinating.

From America to Nigeria, Germany to Malaysia, and all around the world. One voice in the dark joins another, then another. Soon there is a chorus of voices and the night comes alive. No two voices are the same and each adds depth to the song. Soon it spreads and people in the next town are singing, then in the next country, and then in all the continents of the world. Different languages where the words don’t sound the same, but the heart unites as one. The song is not just the one you hear, but the one that plays “connect the dots” along the veins in your arm—as you inhale and—join in.

Explore the world of contemporary poetry through the eyes and words of over ninety poets from around the world. Drawn primarily from the poets contributing to dVersePoets.com, The dVerse Anthology features the unique voices and styles of poets as they delve into topics as varied as love, family, travel, conflict, loss, and much more. Take a peek and see what the poets have to offer about the pulse of life in modern society.

John, what would you say is the best advice you’ve ever received as a writer?

Don’t waste words and be consistent.

I like that. How would you define your style of writing?

Instinctive and narrative.

Is it important for you to know the title or ending of a book before you write it?

Most times, yes, but, very often, the title of an essay or poem changes or evolves during the writing or after I’ve completed it. The ending has to be memorable, if at all possible, and, again, is rarely planned.

P.S. I decided on the title of my autobiography over thirty years ago!

Hurry up and write it then! Do you outline, plot and structure, or do you just sit down and write?

I just sit down and write, although, for the anthology, there was a lot of planning and much time spent developing the theme and its structure.

Do you have a set schedule for writing? Tell us about your typical writer’s day.

There is nothing typical about my writer’s day – I’m constantly planning essays, poems and more major projects in my head, but only start writing when I have the time or when an idea is burning my brains out!

What is your best advice for new authors?

Trust your instincts. Don’t be a perfectionist in your first drafts, but edit ruthlessly (and get someone else to proof read, if not edit for you), and thank you, Eden, for proof reading and editing the anthology. Your feedback was not only professional and constructive but also invaluable.

It was my pleasure to look it over, John. Now is a great time to talk about the poetry anthology you’ve just alluded to—Petrichor Rising.  Why do you think people should read it?

Whilst the distinguished elite of the poetry world lead the way for us, there is still a very significant number of what I call grass roots practitioners of the art, who may not be pre-eminent, but who are capable of amazing insight into human life. The authors who contributed to this book not only represent that grass roots talent, but they also represent an extraordinary and international diversity of perspectives. It would be a shame to lose sight of the exceptional ability that may be sitting next to you on the bus, or who walks by you in the street without your noticing. Every one of us has a story to tell and we need to try and listen to those, who do decide to tell us theirs. That’s why people should buy this book, I guess.

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Petrichor Rising takes you on a journey that exposes you to the full spectrum of emotions, from barely concealed despair to hope, from love to sorrow, with a clear appreciation of nature’s value and humanity’s shortcomings. It rides a roller-coaster that moves you to consider many of life’s challenges from a different perspective, as all good poetry should. Haunting yet shocking, aching nostalgia and enchanting stories about dragons. Optimism and hope tinged with shadows of doubt. Places never seen and humanity’s uncaring nature, prosodic social commentaries and observations of the minutest details of life. Mood, atmosphere and romance. Clever writing that brings you close to the edge of society, still capable of moving you and not pulling any punches. Poetry with a universal appeal covering subjects as varied as the loss of a cat or a harrowing account of the 7/7 London bombings, poetry that focuses on the roots of all that makes us respond to life and long for something better.

Buy links for Petrichor Rising (in print) 

Amazon UK | Amazon US | Lulu | Aquillrelle

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I love my copy of Petrichor Rising! It’s such a beautiful book. How long did it take to complete?

From inception, when we all met on Twitter during the summer of 2011, to publication, two years! But in reality, from receiving poems and starting in earnest to pull it together and choosing a publisher, it took about nine months. Standard human gestation, I’d say!

What inspired you to write the book?

Unexpected friendships from an unexpected source and a shared belief in the power of poetry.

How did you celebrate when you finished Petrichor Rising?

With a quietly satisfied smile.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned from it?

Editing is not as easy a job as I thought it would be, particularly of other people’s work.

What is the best way for someone to support the book, aside from buying it?

Ideally, just like you yourself have done over the past six months or more since its publication, Eden, promoting it consistently, doggedly and without hesitation, you have been a shining star. The best way for anyone to support it is to give it a mention every now and again (not forgetting its royalties are all being donated to UNICEF). You could also expose it on social media, prime time national and international television and radio, messages in bottles, banners, billboards at the Super Bowl, Twickenham and Wembley, broadcasts by Time Lords to intergalactic listening stations … I could go on ;).

Well then, let’s have a quick lightning round to finish off!

 

Aside from people/pets, what is the ONE item you would save if your house was on fire? Torn between my iPad and my forty-four year old Yamaha FG140 guitar, but the guitar wins!

Favorite place you’ve traveled to? There are many, but if I have to elect for one, it’s India, which assails all the senses including the sixth!

Name a food you can eat everyday. Wholemeal bread, preferably my wife’s homemade.

Salty or sweet? Salty

Cat/dog/other pet? Dog

Favorite style of music? Eclectic, but finger style guitar playing, Jazz, folk/roots and choral or harmony groups come top.

The best gift you’ve ever received? My life, my wife and my children.

Your most guilty pleasure. Ooh! Should I admit in public?! Having nothing to do other than what pleases me.

Favorite season. Spring

Name something you cannot go a day without. There is nothing I could not go a day without. A week or a month would be a different matter! How fortunate most of us are in the affluent west …

So true John. Is there anything else you would like to share?

Your readers probably know already, that you are the most incredibly supportive person, certainly the most supportive fan of poetry any poet could ever hope to have. That you yourself are a very busy full time writer and published author, who, I know, has a lot of other life and commitments as well, makes it all the more remarkable. On behalf of all those lucky people, who you unstintingly support, I’d like to say thank you for your patronage and your love.

You are most welcome, John, and it’s so lovely to finally interview you. Come back anytime.

Readers, please connect to John at all his virtual homes and leave a comment for him. He’s cool to know.

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Connect To John

Poetry Libraray | Forty Two (a place for prose) | The Bardo Group

Twitter @poetjanstie | Facebook | Instagram | Soundcloud

Linkedin | Goodreads | Grass Roots Poetry Group FB Page

I could describe myself as an amateur blogger-poet-musician-photographer and would-be ‘film’ maker, but there are those, who might describe me otherwise!  I was educated and trained as a scientist and engineer, but spent most of the following 35 years in a creative desert.  That period was not without fruit, however: one very special wife and three fantastic children may have had a fair influence on many of my creative exploits, to say nothing of the influence of my earlier life.

My life, so far, can be divided into four quarters: As an overqualified Metallurgical Engineer, I worked for the first ten years in special steelmaking; and, with the same industry for the next ten, in Marketing and Export Sales; the third period of fifteen years was spent in the IT arena in roles varying from Bank back office and ATM Engineering, Project Management including three years contracting through my own company. The last quarter (unless something else happens to add a fourth career change) has been spent putting the World to rights with my pen. This last period differs from the previous three in one important way: I am accountable to no-one but my family, for whose benefit it was always my intention to write, for their history, for my children and their children, for as long as my family lives on this earth and … or for as long as the media on which it was recorded survives!

 

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Stranger at Sunset partners with iTunes

Followers of my blog know I’ve been featuring music here on Mondays for several years, so months before Stranger at Sunset was to be released, I posted songs as clues for the book. It was a fun way to provide hints about the storyline, and it also highlighted music I enjoyed.

As a result of my love for music, Apple app developer and CEO of 2 for Life Media Inc., Diane Hall, helped me set up another avenue to get exposure for my book. If you have an iTunes account and have enjoyed the song clues I left, (plus a few more that were included in the book), pick up the playlist, or buy any of the songs individually. Just hit the compilation of albums below to launch your iTunes account, and you’ll be able to sample and/or buy all 15 songs.

 

“Taking Care of Business” is an upbeat tune by BTO and also the name of a pivotal chapter in Stranger at Sunset. It’s included in my playlist.

I have to get back to taking care of business myself, so pick up a copy of my book if you want a great summer read!

No Kindle, no problem! You can download it with a Kindle App for just about any electronic device (Click here to get one). If you own a computer, smart phone, iPad, or iPod touch, then you are able to download my e-books.

Have a great week,

~ eden

 

 

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STRANGER AT SUNSET is in the spotlight for Jessica E Subject (@jsubject)

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Google +

I’m featured today on friend and author, Jessica Subject’s site. Jessica has been interviewed here before and is one of the few writers I know who writes sci-fi romance. She is an incredible and prolific writer, and I’m honored she’s given me space on her site to feature my book.

Don’t forget to connect to Jessica. She’s another fabulous and supportive Canadian writer to know.

Hop over to Jessica’s site and read Stranger at Sunset in the Spotlight.

Enjoy,

~ eden

 

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