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Meet Lynn Chantale - Erotic Romance Author!

  W. Lynn Chantale
Erotic Romance Author

Welcome everyone! Yep, it's a bubble bath interview party! Grab your favorite drink from the ice bucket over there and come join us! Oh the tub is bigger than  you think! Lynn will be with us all week so feel free to stop back and leave a comment later if you don't have time today. On Saturday she's giving away a 'mug full of goodies' to one lucky comment who also leaves their email addy in the comment so Lynn can easily reach you.
Here's a bit about our sexy guest of honor:  W. Lynn Chantale resides in southeastern Michigan. Married to her high school sweetheart, they’ve been together for the last twenty years. They have three children. She writes African-American and Interracial sensual erotic and erotic romance. She has a mad affinity for milk chocolate, preferably Dove chocolate truffles or the caramel-filled squares (Godiva and Ghiradelli are acceptable), and plays the bass guitar when the Muse begs for a bit of distraction.
Tonya:  Lynn, welcome to my never ending bubbles this week. Wow, base guitar player, eh? How awesome is that! And a chocolate lover, too! Perhaps a reader or two just might send you your milk chocolates! I prefer dark chocolate if anyone is taking notes. Readers love to know more about their authors. Tell us a bit about yourself.
Lynn:  Hi Tonya, thank you so much for having me here today. Let’s see what trouble can I get into today. I love to read even though I don’t have as much time as before. Writing is the best choice I ever could’ve made, while I may not be rich...yet, being a published author is a dream come true. Hmm, I love watching sunsets, sunrises and waves lapping against the shore. Hot showers are great for relaxing and working out plot points. I don’t like pepperoni on my pizza and my fridge is stocked with Coca-Cola.
Tonya:  Check! Love Coke over Pepsi...sorry Pepsi lovers. Do you have a day job?
Lynn:  Writing is my day job now and it’s a pretty sweet gig. Before I wrote full time I worked as a cake decorator.
Tonya:  Well congrats on being able to write full time. The Boss still needs me to show up once in a while, for some reason! LOL Some of us have things we do to get into the writing frame of mind like music, or drinks. Do you have anything special you do to get into the writing mood?
Lynn:  Depending on my mood, I alternate between silence and old school R&B. That can range from Frankie Beverly and Chaka Khan to Luther Vandross and Keith Sweat.
Tonya:  Luther does get those writing juices flowing! Where do you keep story ideas? Where do they come from?
Lynn:  I store my ideas either in my head. Yes it gets a little crowded up there sometimes or I write them down in a notebook. My ideas come from whatever strikes my fancy. A couple have come from conversations, news articles, irritating people...wait did I say that out loud? I better stop right there before I write a check my hips can’t cash. :-)
  Tonya:  If you’re self-published, can you tell us a bit about that and how it’s going for you?
Lynn:  I am actually. I uploaded flash fiction story, Proof of Murder, a couple of months ago on Amazon. So far I’m happy with the results.
Tonya:  Kudos for you! Way to go. Are you a daytime writer, night time writer, and do you have to be alone to write?
Lynn:  I truly prefer late night and early morning writing. Over the years I’ve gotten used to writing with noise and such, children, TV, or whatnot. Although birds, tractors and barking dogs have provided enough background noise to drown out the ever present silence. 
Tonya:  What advice would you give to new authors?
Lynn:  Join a writer’s group or find a good critique partner and keep learning. One can have all the talent in the world, but if  you never do anything to learn more about the craft, your full potential won’t be realized.
Tonya:  Do you write better when you first have an idea of what your characters look like or do you write, then add character looks?
Lynn:  I think it’s a little bit of both for me. The character may look one way in the beginning, but may change subtly by chapter three or four.
Tonya:  *hitting the jet button again*  What attracts you the most about men?
Lynn:  His voice or his cologne. I’m visually impaired and often I have to stare at a man for a very long time before I know what he looks like. Since I don’t want to be thought of as a stalker or rude, I focus on attributes that won’t get me in trouble. :-)  
Tonya:  We’re dying to hear about your latest book. What can you tell us without spoiling the storyline? *refilling your champagne glass*
Lynn:  Ahhh, The Pick-Up Wife. Oh, thanks for the refill! My dear Leo and Symmone have some leftover hostility from an unwanted divorce and a whole lot of pent up attraction just seeking release.
Tonya:  Sounds like a script for lots of hot action. What is your favorite night time snack?
Lynn:  Chocolate
Tonya:  Do you like toppings on your ice cream?
Lynn:  Hershey’s hot fudge, not Smuckers, or Sanders or Mrs. Richards or chocolate syrup. Hot fudge and nuts. Whipped cream and a cherry are negotiable.
Tonya:  Mmmmm.....cheers to chocolate lovers! What’s your favorite meal - Italian, Mexican, Thai, etc?
Lynn:  I have a weakness for all those, but give me sloppy joes and french fries any day of the week.
[image error] Excerpt:  The Pick-Up Wife
Her footsteps slowed as she caught a glimpse of her reflection in the windowpane. She paused long enough to straighten her dark ponytail. With a huff of disgust she dropped her hand from her ebony tresses and shook her head. She couldn’t believe she was primping for her ex. Primping!She set the glass on the table with a thump. He looked up with a tentative smile, and she was lost. She opened her mouth to speak and not a single word came out. God, he was even more handsome than the last time she’d seen him. Gone was the youthful softness of his face. Now he had a man’s face, a jaw that spoke of strength and maturity. His brown eyes, while bright and intelligent, seemed to hold a tinge of sadness, but what drew her attention most was his mouth. How many hours had she fantasized about the taste and shape of his mouth, about the firm press of his lips against hers or the butterfly kisses he used to flutter over her skin.His smile widened. “You’re speechless.”The warm rasp of his rich baritone danced over her, opening wounds she thought long since healed and igniting a desire she’d hoped long dead. He couldn’t come in here, to her place of employment, and upset everything she’d ever worked for with just two words.Everything came back in an aching, throbbing fireball, and she clenched her hands at her sides.“What do you want?” She didn’t bother to hide the annoyance or anger in her voice.He blinked, and his smile drooped a bit, but he managed to maintain it. “I came to see you.”“You haven’t given a damn about me in ten years. What’s so special about now? Are you dying? Or have you come to assuage some misplaced sense of guilt? Either way, the café has very good takeout I believe you would enjoy.”He chuckled, and it produced an ache in areas she didn’t want to acknowledge. “I suppose I deserve that, but you’re wrong, Symmone. I’ve never stopped thinking about you.” His quiet admission stayed her irritation. “And I was wrong to do what I did.” 

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All Romance Contest:  Be sure to leave a comment with your email addy to be included in the Saturday drawing for Lynn's 'Mug full of Goodies' - now what all could be in that mug? 

May 12 - 19thThere's still time to get your entry in over...

May 12 - 19th
There's still time to get your entry in over at my Author Coffee Corner post! Click and come on over, leave your reply with email addy so we can reach the winner. I'm not the only one in the Anniversary Party Hop, get in on all of them...free books, packages, gift cards and MORE! The link is at my Author Coffee Corner above!
See YOU at the Party!

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  The Erotic Romance Madness Hop by The Romance Reviews
      Welcome to the Erotic Romance Madness Hop! I hope you're having a great time, no matter which day you joined the hop! Not only are there great prizes to be won on the main website by answering questions, but many of the sites will also have links to their blogs where you can find even more chances to win great items.
      Thank you for stopping in at my blog! I'm honored that you took the time to come over here. Listed below is my prize package and I'll pick the winner on Tuesday May 15th but only if you also include your email addy so I can easily contact you! Also, if you're registered with the main website at The Romance Reviews, by clicking the button at the bottom, you'll be taken to the next website to find the next answer! The system keeps track of which sites you've already visited. It may be easier to keep more than one tab open so you can visit a blog in one, a website in another and also keep your questions open in yet another tab. I hope this helps and that you find some great stories! Don't forget to book mark the sites you want to return to!
My Prize - $25 Gift Card
Winner's Choice: All Romance e-Bucks,  Amazon or B & N
My Rules:  You must leave your email address in a comment here to be eligible and also be a follower of my blog either thru Google or Networked Blogs. (I'd love for you to be a subscriber to my newsletter but that isn't a requirement)
Note:  By following my blog and also subscribing to my newsletter, you are automatically included in my TWO monthly drawings for even more gift cards! That's right, I give away two gift cards a month! The newsletter subscription will ask what your favorite gift card is so that I can just send it off to you if you're a winner! How easy is that?
      Be sure to leave a comment with your email addy to be included in the hop giveaway! Click the button below when you're ready to head over to the next website for another hop answer!








I'd love for you to take a peek at Rainie's Lake by Brenda Woody and Steve Tindle. This story will touch your heart and stick in your mind long after you finish reading. The authors did a great job on the writing of this work and used all five senses to pull in the reader. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 



Step onto the dock, read a few pages and view the trailer HERE
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Erotic Blog Hop May 10 - 14th!!

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      Come back on May 10 - 14 to join in the Erotic Blog Hop sponsored by The Romance Reviews. There are several participating blogs and a ton of prizes to be won. Be sure you register with the site as soon as possible so it doesn't delay your fun. You can click the link above to head over to the site and get registered if you aren't already a member at TRR!
      See you on the 10th for fun and prizes. I'll also be giving away a prize or two  - one lucky commenter will be chosen on Tuesday, the 15th so be sure to come back and leave your comment between 12:01 EDT on May 10 and 11:59 EDT on May 14th to be included in the drawing. Don't forget to leave me your email address so I can contact the winner! Let's make this a great blog hop! Thanks for stopping in!

Winner for Book of the Month!

April Book of the Month!
A huge thank you to my readers who stopped in to vote and to BDSM Book Reviews for including book four in the running for the month of April! I'm so excited and in awe that you would pick me to win! Thank you, thank you!
Their Submissive Switch also won a 5 sting/4 paddle review from Star over at their site! Again, thank you, Star!

Get YOUR date scheduled here!!

I want YOU!
       My blog is now open to authors who want to schedule my blog as a stop on your tour or maybe you just need some additional promo spots for your books. Send me an email with the week you'd like to stop by to chat with my readers; my addy is on the left over there.

       My readers love stopping by to see who's up next and what kinds of erotic temptations we can present for them.  So help me fill my summer schedule! I look forward to hearing from you.


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       Readers, comment here and let those authors know what kinds of stories you'd like to see here....spanking, soft bondage, menage, Dom/sub, m/m, f/f, erotic westerns, etc. We want to hear from you also!

Happy Birthday, Brenda!!

Happy Birthday, Brenda!
Welcome to her birthday contest! Before you hop over to her site, be sure to help yourself to a piece of this delicious chocolate cake! You can work off the calories by surfing the net to answer Brenda's Scavenger Hunt questions to get into her contest. Below is the link to her site - click the link and it'll open in a new tab. You'll need my blog to answer one of the questions! Have fun and good luck!
Brenda's Birthday Scavenger Hunt
For her birthday, Brenda is wanting more followers on her blog. I hope you can help her out. She's a fellow erotic author with new books coming out later this year. Check her blog for the BookBuzzr links to read the first chapter of her books! By reading them this week, we may be able to get her books to the top of the list at Bookbuzzr! Contest:  Win a Swag Bag! If you follow Brenda's blog, send me an email at tonyakinzer at yahoo.com with your snail mail address and I will have a goodie bag sent to you filled with author book marks and post cards. You might even find a new author or their new books!
Have a wonderful birthday, girlfriend!!

Coming soon - Master's Email!

      This is a short story I found in my files that I'd written years ago and with a bit of editing, it's shaping up to be an enticing story for those who like to watch! I hope you enjoy it - it will release at .99 just for you! Stay tuned so you know when it releases. The best way for that is to be signed up for my newsletter, which also puts you in the monthly drawing of my subscribers.
     Another way to win is by following my blog. To keep you coming back, I have authors signing up for future interviews now that my time at the office isn't required 24/7!
Blurb:  She knows each morning she must check her email first thing. Her Master sends instructions of what he wants her to do everyday so he can view it on his webcam at the office. The cameras he's hidden around the house capture her performances no matter what room she's in. If her performances displease Master, punishment will follow, as she's found out.
     Does she disobey on purpose, hoping to be spanked? Master has yet to do that so she continues to test him. She refuses to ask for a spanking but her inner desires are getting so strong she may be forced to ask if she can't push him to do that. What will she do today to provoke his punishment?
Enjoy!

Release Party for Casey Sheridan!

Welcome to the Release Party
for erotic author
Casey Sheridan
      I know the music is loud and it's dark in here, but join in, grab your glass of champagne from one of our sexy waiters and have a look around. We're so glad you stopped in. You'll also find artist booths who are doing glow-in-the-dark body paints so be sure to stop at one and pick out a few sexy designs to show off.
      Now - go find Casey! She's mingling among all the guests and streamers. I'm sure you'll run into many of your friends as you roam around. Don't be afraid to dance a little and let yourself go! Grab one of the waiters with an empty tray but watch out for the balloons floating around on the floor. We're glad you joined us for the fun and let's begin the celebration of Casey's new book.
      I've posted the excerpt below for your reading pleasure! Psst! Come closer - there are extra towels in the reading room when you're ready to read the excerpt! Don't forget to leave a comment to be in the drawing!



Blurb:      A matchmaking party was not Melodie's idea of fun, and wearing vibrating panties was just plain weird. Or was it?
     Should she go to the party? After all, she just might meet Mr. Right. And if he doesn't show, she has the vibrating panties to keep things interesting.



Excerpt for Number 69:
He chuckled softly, brought her hand up to his sensuous lips, and placed a kiss on the back of her hand. The brief contact left a delightful tingle on her skin.His eyes shone with a flirtatious sparkle. “Sixty-nine? That’s my favorite number.”Her face warmed with a soft blush. “Actually, my name is Melodie. Melodie Kane.”Elliott closed his eyes. “Melodie. Melodie Kane.” It was as if he was trying it out on his tongue, and she had to admit, she loved the way he said it. He made her name sound erotic and naughty, a playful kind of naughty that made her nipples tighten.When he opened his eyes, he gave her another bright smile. “Such a beautiful name. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Melodie. I’m afraid from now on I’ll forever associate you with the number sixty-nine, which makes that number a particularly sweet position.”She couldn’t help but laugh aloud. “You have a mischievous side, Mr. Stevens.”“Sorry about that. I get a bit corny when I’m nervous,” he said as he ran his hand through his hair.He’s embarrassed too?“I don’t think you’re being corny at all, but I do understand. This is my first time attending something like this. I’m so nervous I’m surprised I haven’t tripped over my own feet.”A wave of relief washed over his handsome features. “Me too. Actually, a friend of mine signed me up. I wasn’t going to come.” He looked into her eyes before saying, “But now I’m glad I did.”“Oh,” was all she could say. She never had anyone tell her something so sweet before. He was glad he came, because he’d met her. What was she supposed to say to that? Thank you? How sweet? Take off your clothes? What?Her silence must have made Elliott more uneasy because he ran his hand through his hair again. That’s when Melodie noticed how large and strong they were. He had to be a musician or artist with hands like that. A massage therapist. That’s it! She could imagine the pleasure those long fingers would produce as they made their way over her body. She smiled slightly at the thought of replacing the vibrator. She liked the idea of him toying with her clit, and her panties were soaked as evidence of that fact.Concentrate, Melodie! You’re letting your mind wander. Granted, it’s going off into delicious territory, but pay attention to the here and now.Honesty was the best policy, she decided. She smiled and ran a finger around one of the buttons of his suit coat. “Thank you, Elliott. That’s very sweet of you to say.”The effect was immediate. His shoulders straightened, and his chest puffed out. His eyes twinkled as they glanced again at her discarded champagne flute. “Can I get you another drink?”He took up her glass, turned, and headed for the bar. Melodie watched him walk. She believed a woman could tell a lot about a man by the way his body moved when he walked, and what she saw was very, very good.Head up and back straight said he had confidence and strength. His movements were fluid, powerful, and yet he had a masculine grace. He had a certain swagger that told her there was an excellent chance he was good in bed. If things continued to go well, maybe someday she’d find out for herself.When Elliott reached the bar, he leaned over the counter slightly, and spoke to one of the bartenders, then looked back at her, giving her a wink.She smiled in return, and the little bullet in her panties went from low to medium. She took a deep breath and enjoyed the wet pleasure her pussy received as she continued to gaze at Elliott. An image of him between her thighs came to mind—her legs thrown over his shoulders as his mouth gave her aching pussy the tongue-lashing it sorely needed.
  Number 69 is available as an eBook from:
BreathlessPress 
Barnes &Noble 
Amazon
All Romance e-Books
       Casey Sheridan wrote her first erotic story on a dare, and  loved it so much she never stopped. Casey’s work has been published by Breathless Press and Cobblestone Press, and has appeared on The Erotic Woman, Every Night Erotica and RSVP-Erotica.     She loves reading, writing, chocolate, book stores, and art museums.
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Contest:  One lucky commenter will win a PDF copy of Number 69 so be sure to leave a comment and include your email addy so Casey can reach the winner! 

Cover of the Western - still tentative

      I say the cover is still tentative because I'm not happy with the font or titles so those may change but the rest of the will stay pretty much the same. I'll be starting the book at the end of the month and can't wait to get to work! The Boss is keeping me pretty busy thru to month's end but after that....look out broncos, we have characters to round up, a setting to get into, along with lots of hot sexy scenes!
      Stay tuned for updates as they happen as well as the progress of the book! Thank you so much for stopping in. Please know that I don't take your visits for granted when I know there are so many blogs and web sites to visit, so thank you! Are you signed up for my newsletter? That automatically enters you into my monthly drawings. Another drawing is done from those who follow my blog. Every month I give away gift cards to two lucky winners. Why miss out? Sign up is on the left!