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1K GIVEAWAY

Announcing a super fabulous, divaliscious 1K GIVEAWAY!!! Thanks to you beautiful people and all your support, I've managed over 500 LIKES on my   C. L. Parker official Facebook page in a very short amount of time. Now, I want to DOUBLE that! That's right! Let's try for 1000 LIKES on that page by the release date for A MILLION DIRTY SECRETS, 8/27/2013. If we reach our goal by midnight on 8/26/13, two lucky winners will get their hands on some fantastic prizes. 

One lucky winner will receive an autographed paperback of all THREE books in the Supernova Saga, as well as an autographed copy of A Million Dirty Secrets and a FLYAS T-shirt.  




A second winner will receive an autographed copy of A Million Dirty Secrets, a FLYAS T-shirt, and a $25 Amazon gift card.  You can enter via the Rafflecopter widget below!  Best of luck to you, and as always . . .
FLYAS!
~C~ a Rafflecopter giveaway

Show Me Yours And I'll Show You Mine

*covers eyes* No, no, no . . . I was just trying to get your attention. I swear it!!!

*peeps through fingers, relieved to see everyone still has their clothes on*

Okay, then. Long time, no blog. Yes? The good news: I've been super busy in an attempt to get my latest bit of sexiness out on the shelves for ya. The even BETTER news: I have another release date, title, blurb, and cover reveal!!!

*the crowd goes wild, confetti falls from the ceiling, some gets in my mouth and I look like an idiot trying to spit it out, someone's thong lands on the stage, and a random crowd surfer takes a leap* Seriously? Simmer down, sirs and misses. *picks up the thong and stuffs it in her pocket*

Book #2 in the Million Dollar Duet, A MILLION GUILTY PLEASURES, will be released February 11, 2014, just in time for Valentine's Day! 

"But, C, we don't even know what it's about," you say. "How's about a little blurb for it?" 

By golly, that's a stupendous idea! *infomercial smile*

Two million dollars secured Noah Crawford the most enticing woman he has ever known. Initiating Delaine Talbot into a sensuous world of pleasure took them both to the bring--again and again. But when Noah discovers why the beautiful innocent sold her body to the highest bidder, he's faced with the hardest thing he ever had to do: Set her free.

Lanie can't believe Noah would let her go. Doesn't he know they share a bond deeper than sex--a connection too powerful to sever? Not even a treacherous enemy out to destroy Noah or the dark secret haunting the multimillionaire can keep them apart. But first Lanie has to show him that he belongs to her, even if it means risking everything for a love that can never be bought or sold.

You should DEFINITELY read the Million Dollar Duet in order. No harm in pre-ordering/picking up your copies as soon as they drop, though. Paperbacks and/or ebooks will be available from these major retailers: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, iBookstore, Kindle, Nook, and Books-A-Million (to name only a few) ... OR ... you can order direct from RandomHouse. A MILLION GUILTY PLEASURES is not yet available for pre-order, but stay tuned to this channel, folks ;)
And now for the cover reveal. Isn't it sexy?



~Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend,but pearls are so much more fun~
Just a bit of housecleaning . . . I will need to start directing traffic on my Facebook account to my C. L. Parker author page, and I'm hoping you might help me out by making sure you're a follower there. Also, I wouldn't mind if you knew a friend or two who might be interested in doing the same. I'll be posting all my book related updates there, and will likely be more present on that page than my personal page from here on out. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

FLYAS!
~C~

Holy Hotness, Bardman!

It's unusual of me to post book reviews to my blog, but because this is one from a new, up and coming author, I decided I would. Sort of like "paying it forward" I suppose. So here goes . . .



 Swingers by Abyrne Mostyn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I read this novella under a recommendation from a few friends. New author, first book, self-publication. I honestly figured it would be amateurish, not necessarily a bad thing as I firmly believe every author's writing grows with each word they write. While I prefer a more traditional formatting, this book was very well written.

How clever ... a story that spans the length of one night, but from four points of view. Not saying that's never been done before, though it was a perfect way to tell this story.

The hotness factor Mr. Mostyn has provided is a solid Oh My Gawd!!!! I do believe I learned a thing or five. In trying to keep this review PG, I'll leave it at that.

In closing, if you enjoy a short, albeit smokin' hot read that packs the very pleasurable punch of a full sized erotica novel and more than tickles your Fancy, THIS is perfect for you.

View all my reviews


FLYAS!
~CLP~

Covers, Titles, and Release Dates - Oh, My!

*steps up to podium and taps mic*
Citizens of CL Parker’s page . . . I have a very exciting announcement to make. I can finally introduce you to my new erotic romance, book #1 of the Million Dollar Duet, A MILLION DIRTY SECRETS.
Delaine Talbot has a secret. When a matter of life and death threatens to tear apart her family, Delaine makes the ultimate sacrifice. She auctions herself off at Chicago’s most exclusive erotic club. Now she belongs to Noah Crawford, a wealthy mogul who introduces her to a seductive feast of the senses, awakening desires she only dreamed about.  
Noah doesn’t know why Delaine sold her body for a cool two mil. But it’s the perfect business arrangement. The inexperienced beauty will learn to satisfy his every sensual need, yet never touch his heart. Almost immediately their relationship generates heat—in more ways than one. When they fight, they take no prisoners. When they love, they show no mercy. When they’re together, they never want to leave each other’s arms. But soon, their intense, physical bond will take an unexpected turn—evolving into something neither has bargained for: the promise of a lasting love.
A MILLION DIRTY SECRETS is available for pre-order NOW, and will be released August 27, 2013!!!!
Check out this cover! I’m so in LURVE with it!!


FLYAS!
~CLP~

What Madness Is This?

It would take a very brave soul to put me on a LIVE blog talk radio show, huh? Madness, you say??? Well, hold on to your bloomers, kids! CL Parker is going to be live on the Malliard Report March 26th at 9 PM EST**. 
This will be my third appearance on the show. Why do I keep going back? Because I keep getting invited. I think I keep getting invited because the host, Jim "Duckboy" Malliard (yes, I gave him that name - Duckboy, not Jim), secretly likes it when I make him blush. I agree to the repeat visits because I like to see if I can outdo myself. You know, raise the bar a little higher until Duckboy just can't take it anymore. Takes him months to recuperate. Bless him . . . 
Besides, he wouldn't dare muzzle me for fear I'd bite his freaking hand off and he'd get a raging case of rabies. See what I did there? Muzzle + bite + raging + rabies? Because animals who get rabies bite and are supposed to be all mean and stuff?
.......... cricket, cricket, cricket ..........
Hello? *taps microphone* Is this thing on? I just called myself a female dog and no one got that? Shut it, Duckboy!
So, um anyway . . . I suppose we should do this thing:
**Warning/Disclaimer: CL Parker is likely to say anything and no question is off limits. She has no shame. You should know this by now. Ergo, sensitive ears might want to skip this one. She's naughty, this one.
There you have it! I'd LOVE to fill up the chat room on this one. Won't you help me overwhelm the Duckboy?
FLYAS!~clp~

What Madness Is This?

It would take a very brave soul to put me on a LIVE blog talk radio show, huh? Madness, you say??? Well, hold on to your bloomers, kids! CL Parker is going to be live on the Malliard Report March 26th at 9 PM EST**. 
This will be my third appearance on the show. Why do I keep going back? Because I keep getting invited. I think I keep getting invited because the host, Jim "Duckboy" Malliard (yes, I gave him that name - Duckboy, not Jim), secretly likes it when I make him blush. I agree to the repeat visits because I like to see if I can outdo myself. You know, raise the bar a little higher until Duckboy just can't take it anymore. Takes him months to recuperate. Bless him . . . 
Besides, he wouldn't dare muzzle me for fear I'd bite his freaking hand off and he'd get a raging case of rabies. See what I did there? Muzzle + bite + raging + rabies? Because animals who get rabies bite and are supposed to be all mean and shit?
.......... cricket, cricket, cricket ..........
Hello? *taps microphone* Is this thing on? I just called myself a bitch and no one got that? Shut it, Duckboy!
So, um anyway . . . I suppose we should do this thing:
**Warning/Disclaimer: CL Parker is likely to say anything and no question is off limits. She has no shame. You should know this by now. Ergo, sensitive ears might want to skip this one. She's naughty, this one.
There you have it! I'd LOVE to fill up the chat room on this one. Won't you help me overwhelm the Duckboy?
FLYAS!~clp~

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

I’ve just sat here for quite a while, trying to come up with a title and opening to this blog that’s adequate enough to capture the epicness of the announcement I’m about to make. And then I finally realized none of the above exists, so I’m just going to say it.

The following was announced in The Publisher's Marketplace on Thursday:

C.L. Parker's fan fiction success THE MILLION DOLLAR DUET, pitched as a modern-day erotic PRETTY WOMAN, to Shauna Summers at Ballantine, in a pre-empt, in a two-book deal, by Alexandra Machinist at Janklow & Nesbit (NA).
Most of you know that I started writing Twilight fan fiction as a way to hone my writing skills before I eventually published the Supernova Saga. Well, while writing the first book, Supernova, I needed a smut outlet. Million Dollar Baby was that. (the published title is still to be determined)
Originally, I’d had no intention of publishing M$B, but lately, I’ve hit a bit of writer’s block on my new series. Real life issues made my mojo go a bit limp (personal problem, I know). Publishing M$B was supposed to be my Viagra of sorts. I figured the time was right, and loads of readers had been flooding my inbox, asking me to publish it in light of all the other fanfics that have been hitting the shelves.
Why not? So, I set about the process of self-publishing.
It was during a chat with my gal pal, Darynda Jones (New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Charley Davidson series) that something much bigger came about. I’d told her about my new adventure and she’d stopped me dead in my tracks, asking me to hold off on self-publishing. Darynda can be quite convincing when she wants, the vixen.
Next thing I knew, THE Alexandra Machinist (VP literary agent at Janklow & Nesbit Associates) was ringing my phone and overnighting me a contract. Less than two weeks later, a super sweet deal was on the table for THE MILLION DOLLAR DUET, the above announcement was made, and THE Shauna Summers (senior editor at Ballantine, Random House Publishing Group) was chatting me up.

MY DREAMS ARE COMING TRUE!!!!
Y’all, I have the same editor as Suzanne Brockmann, Lara Adrian, and Karen Marie Moning!!!! Aaaannnnd, I have the same agent as Darynda Jones!!!! 


I knoooooowwwwww!!!! It's got me doing this . . . 


Won't you join me?


FLYAS!~clp~

Street Teams; Not to be Confused With Street Walkers

‘Ello, lovelies! Okay, not sure why I suddenly went British like that. Perhaps it’s because of a few of my British friends who have been rubbing off on me as of late. Not rubbing off rubbing off, pervs, though that might be nice, but I digress.
Today, I want to talk about street teams. As the title suggests, this is different from street walkers.
Street teams (primarily organized through Facebook) have become an invaluable tool for authors and are gaining in popularity among readers who want to do all they can to help support their favorites. For some readers who refuse to choose, this means they’re involved in nearly a hundred street teams. Wow! That’s quite a feat. I think I speak for all authors when I say, it really is okay for you to like one more than the others, bless your hearts.
I’ve been asked a lot what a street team is, so I thought I’d do a post explaining that to the best of my ability.
First of all, a street teams is a group of individuals who volunteer to take on daily, weekly, and even personal tasks to get the word out about an author and his/her work. They share posts, make some of their own, tweet, blog, youtube, and even solicit book stores and libraries for interest in the author’s books.
A street team is only as good as its administrators, though, as they keep things running smoothly so the author can do the thing that drew your interest to him/her in the first place: WRITE. In exchange for their dedication, authors usually give some special, and sometimes exclusive, perks to the street team. This may be in the form of private contests, sneak peeks, promotional gear, first looks at covers and trailers, and the list goes on and on . . .
My street team is called Parker’s Pimpin’ Posse. Apropos, no? See, in this equation, my street team members are the pimps, and I’d be the chick they’re turning out. Okay, so maybe that makes me the street. Meh, I’m okay with that.

Check out this gorgeous banner made by our very own Shanalda Burden.

We’re currently recruiting new members. So if you’re interested, here’s the deal . . .
It takes dedication on your part. While I will ALWAYS stand by the fact that your personal life comes first, you should be able to make time for assignments. Most of the time, all that the daily assignment requires is a click of the “share” button. If you can’t do that, we’d appreciate your participation in the weekly assignments.
Also, if you’ve been following me for any length of time, then you’ve figured out by now that I’m all about having fun, even though it may border on inappropriate fun. And that’s in public. Ergo, you can probably guess what a closed, private group might look like. Though we walk a fine line at times, we do promise a raucously good time.
Still want to join? Here are the deets: You’ll need to message Alicia Justice on Facebook. Alicia runs Jitterbug Pr, and she’s the admin of Parker’s Pimpin’ Posse. Our co-admins are Jb Ramos and Maureen Morgan. Let Alicia know you’re interested and if you run a blog or have any “special” skills that might help the team expand its reach or pimpage ideas. I’m really looking forward to working with you all. 
I want to take another moment to thank you for your continued support, whether you decide to join the Posse or not. You guys never cease to amaze me.
P.S. Very big things are currently in the works, so now would be a fabulous time to join Parker’s Pimpin’ Posse *wink, wink*
FLYAS!~clp~

Holy Shit on a Cracker!

Lookie! I’m being a good little lass and doing another blog post. I’m told I’m to be rewarded, though I haven’t been told what that reward will be as of yet. Keeping my fingers crossed for something thick and juicy. Erm, I’m talking about a steak, pervs!
By the way, I should tell you my blog title has nothing at all to do with the actual post. Though I did find crackers doing this . . .


That’s just disturbing. And that thing’s nose, or snout, or trunk, or whatever it is looks like it should be between its legs. I’m not saying, I’m just saying.
Okay, so here’s the deal. I’m told people want more of me and that I need to remind everyone where they can find me.
*cricket, cricket, cricket*
Right. So, just in case . . . you can find me on Instagram @ theclparker and Twitter @theclparker. You can also find me on Facebook @ CL Parker. Please be forewarned that I do not silence anyone on my page, and I will not unless they attack someone directly or get all morally distorted and shit. Also, know that I post things that can be edgy. Yes, let’s call it edgy. Which may or may not (read: usually does) include half naked men, and sometimes women.
Oh, and if you want to know what I’m listening to, you can follow me on Spotify – which I’m in LURVE with, by the way. I post my current project playlist there.
So, there you have it. If you want me, you know where to find me. And don’t be afraid to say, “I’m your biggest stalker.” Say it loud and be proud!
FLYAS!~clp~

My Time in Timeout

CLP has been naughty. You’re welcome.
Consider this foreplay to the fuckery that’s about to go down – hopefully, by the end of the month.
Yes, I’ve been MIA on the blog. Very much so. Life happened. So did some other stuff. Stuff like erotic smut. Not in my real life; I’m not that lucky. But in the pages of a single title, non-paranormal erotica novel. Can’t tell you the name of it yet because I want it to be a surprise, but rest assured, it is smutty with a capital OMG. Hehe! Imagine if OMG really was in the word smutty. How would that go? I imagine something like, SOMGUTTY. Dear Lord, my ADD is kicking in again.
Back on topic . . .
My smutty timeout means you’ll need your shamwows, and lots of them. Again, you’re welcome.
This book is so smutty, I’d recommend a chapter a week. And you might want to pass it off to your significant other to cradle as a Dummy’s Guide to Epic Sex, if you will.
Big talk, huh? Well, you just wait and see.
And Oh. My. Gawd! The BIG thing you have to wait and see? The freakin’ cover, y’all!!!!!
So, this super gorgeous super model (super is very necessary to repeat because she’s a superwoman with superhero powers and all) came to me and offered herself and her super male counterpart up on a silver platter – with a silver bullet (because it was necessary, also). Okay, so a diamond encrusted platter is probably more apt of a description, but the bullet was still silver - and vibratory. I just about creamed my jeans when they asked for the cover. I played it cool though, asked to see their work and all – because, contrary to popular belief, I’m not actually a stalker. Okay, so I had their work memorized already, but they didn’t know that. And then there’s the cover artist, who’s as sexy as they come. No really, I heard people come from her artistry alone. (No pressure, cover artist whose name is to be revealed with the awesomeness)
Seriously, the cover is going to be EPIC because the pic is smokin’ hot! The chemistry between these two models is off the charts. I’m oh, so very honored to have been chosen as the first author to introduce these two to the cover modeling world! I’m popping their cherries. *waggles brows* Again, you’re welcome. So are they *wink*
Add to all this the fact that I have a new power team in my camp, and da-da-da-da-dadah – I’m making 2013 my bitch, yo!
FLYAS!~clp~