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Colds, Coffee, & Charleston

This is love.

       First off, I wanted to give all of you who took the time to vote for Two Times the Charm on Mary’s Menage Awards a big, HUGE thank you! I didn’t win, but just being nominated and receiving the support I did means a lot. THANK YOU, Thank You, thank you!
       Since the voting began, basically for the last 2 1/2 weeks, I’ve been fighting something nasty that is persistent and undefinable. One minute it seems like a cold, the next it seems like a really bad sinus infection. I thought I was almost over it…until I woke up this morning. Sweet cherry pie, when will this sucker go away? My ears are ringing, everything echoes, my throat is still sore, my poor nose doesn’t know what do to, and I am just plain tired. I’ve taken cold meds, sinus meds, allergy meds – not all at once of course – but this thing is slick. It’s tricked me multiple times, pretending to leave before surfacing again with a vengeance. I’ve increased my vitamins, drank smoothies, and done what I can to help my immune system, but it doesn’t seem to be enough. I’m not alone though. I can’t tell you how many people I have spoken to, how many have posted on Facebook or other social media sites that they’re sick. I know it’s cold & flu season, but it seems like there is an unusually high percentage of people affected this year. Anyone who knows me knows that I am not a patient sick person. I don’t mind laying around for a day, at most. (I drove everyone in the house, along with myself, insane when I hurt my knee.) These last couple weeks, with whatever-this-is, has slowed me down a lot. And I don’t know about you, but I don’t like not being productive. I hate sitting in bed, watching my to-do list grow, and not being able to do anything about it. (By the way, I will always consider reading a book as being productive. hehe)
       Which is why I compromised. There have been a couple days when this thing knocked me so hard on my rear that I couldn’t even attempt to work. Today, I just pretended I had a bad hangover and pushed through. Of course, the trenta sized iced coffee from Starbucks may have helped me. Nonetheless, I am EXTREMELY happy to report that I am caught up on ALL messages, comments, tweets and e-mails. (I didn’t trust myself to write books responsibly today.) If you did not receive a response from me, then I did not receive your message, comment etc, and I would ask that you please re-send it. There are some messages, comments and e-mails that end up in spam folders. I do my best to sift through those folders, but they are often overloaded with, well, spam.
       I cannot tell you how happy I am to have finally gotten back to all of you. I will not be happy though if this sickness does not leave soon because I am set to go to my very first author convention! Yay!
       I am super excited, admittedly also a tad nervous, to be going back to my hometown (Charleston, South Carolina) later this week for Indie Girl Con. I won’t be in town long. The event is 2 days and I’ll probably stay only 1 extra. Since I’ll be driving there, that will take up 2 days in itself. (It’s a 7 hour drive.) So, I will be out of contact Thursday through next Monday, and add a day for recovery to that. Isn’t it ironic how we always need a day to recover from our vacations, no matter how relaxing or fun they are?
       Well, I am off to curl up with a book before falling asleep. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! - Christin

Two Times the Love!

I am coming to you all today with some super exciting news, all surrounding Two Times the Charm .

Number 1: Amazon is professionally printing the book!

I’ve seen the mock ups and it is gorgeous inside and out. I am so in love with it! Their design team did an amazing job and I can’t wait for all of you to see it! I don’t have an ETA on its release date yet as they are finishing the beautiful formatting, but I will let you all know as soon as I do.

Number 2: Even more amazing, even more exciting, Two Times the Charm is a Menage Romances Fan’s Awards Nominee!!!

I’ve never been nominated for anything surrounding my books before, so that in and of itself it totally awesome. But, of course, we all want to win. And I would be totally and completely grateful if each and every one of you could please take the time to go vote. There are some extremely talented authors on the ballot. To even be listed with them is absolutely humbling. But, again, we all want to win. And I would really really like to…

Two Times the Charm was a labor of love that took a toll on my emotional fortitude and determination at times. I absolutely adore Max, Ayden and Josh …and Cade, but they really tested my dedication as an author. I’ve never struggled more to finish writing a book. It was a career novel for me. It pushed me to my limits and left an imprint on my little writer heart. It’s not my most popular book, but, to me, behind Darkness Falls, it is my most powerful book. (Theirs is 3rd…in case you were wondering.)

In short, I would love your vote. Two Times the Charm is listed under the Full Figured Heroines Menage category. But, only if you feel that I, Max, Ayden, and Josh have earned it. (Did I mention that we would love you forever if you did though?! lol)

To vote, click on the nominee image or any of the links pertaining to it, and cast your vote now through February 8th, 2014. There are a ton of categories, but if you’re looking for Two Times the Charm in particular, it’s under the Full Figured Heroines Menage category.

Regardless of whether I win (fingers crossed & prayers going up!) or not, a big, HUGE thank you is due to Mary of Mary’s Menage Reviews for taking the painstaking time to put all of this together. You may or may not know, but reviewers are the unsung heroes behind every author. They don’t get paid for what they do. They literally read hundreds of books a year, take the time to write up lengthy reviews, edit those reviews, then post them on their website, goodreads, social media and across all distributors for FREE. That takes a lot of heart. And I can tell you that for Mary, menage reviews are a labor of love; there’s passion in every review she writes, whether positive or negative. She’s a wonderful, spicy lady who is good and thorough at what she does. I’ve been introduced to many new-to-me books and authors thanks to her and her fabulous review talents.

THANK YOU MARY!!!

And now, before you go back to doing what it was you were doing, I am making one last plea that you go cast your vote HERE. or Here. OR here. … …Yup. I really want you to vote! lol

Thank you all once again for all of your support. I really would not be here without each and every one of you. Whether you’ve purchased one, two, five, ten or all of my titles, THANK YOU! I hope to provide you with many more delightful characters, engaging stories and memorable story lines for years to come.

Have a great day!

- Christin

 

Links & Love

Hello Ladies (& perhaps a few Gents too),

All of my releases are out and available! Yay! This week was crazy and hectic. I probably drove my editor crazy when it came to Theirs because I sent it to her piece by piece as I typed up the enormous stack of hand-written pages. Then I drove myself crazy because I went back and edited the crap out of what she edited, which left me with a lot of last-minute changes. Thankfully, Amazon and ARe are awesome and released the last updated manuscript when the time came. B&N did as well, but they were pretty far behind on the release even though I uploaded it early. In the end though, I was happy with the way each story came out. They didn’t turn out like I’d hoped, but then again, they never do. Each character writes their own story. I can cry, kick and scream, but they don’t allow me to write what I want. They are always in the driver’s seat. In the end though, I’ve been left with some pretty awesome, and sometimes inspiring, tales. I fall in love with every character, even the difficult ones, and, looking back, I wouldn’t have their stories be any other way. There is a genuineness to them, a realness that I can’t help but appreciate because they have always been very real to me.

I hope you enjoy each and every one of these stories. I hope you welcome the characters into your life and come to cherish them the way I do. They’ve all taught me something different. (I got a kick out of what Kate shared at the end of Theirs!!!) They’ve all added some kind of spice to my life and I adore them for it. I appreciate every character the same way I appreciate each of you. Thank you for supporting me and every single character you’ve come to know through me. We love you for it!

Now, stop looking at my post and go read something! …preferably one…or all of the titles below (if you’re OVER 18!)

Happy Reading!

- Christin

Ellie had been on the brink of fully claiming her curvy mate when her alpha best friend, Jerry, dropped a bombshell on them all: Kate was his mate too.

Werewolves are territorial. Tempers flare, jealousy ignites and tensions rise. They both want the same thing, minus the sharing part. Will they be able to put their feelings aside to do what’s best for their mate? After all, Mother Nature doesn’t make mistakes.

Kate had just begun to accept that she enjoyed being with a woman, namely Ellie, when Jerry turned all she thought she wanted on its head. It doesn’t take her long to figure out what is right: she needs both Ellie and Jerry in her life.

But then the unthinkable happens.

Kate’s past and present collide in a bang, leaving lives on the line. Suddenly the little things don’t matter. But did they realize too late what’s truly important? Or is Fate not as cruel as we often believe her to be?

Please note that this title is a sexually and emotionally charged e-book. It contains graphic content that some cannot handle. Some scenes are memorable for haunting reasons. Consider yourself warned.

BUY IT NOW:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
All Romance E-books

       Cupid Valentine, a.k.a. Coop, is the worst divorce attorney in the entire Southeast. Ninety-eight percent of his clients reconcile before the gavel hits the block. He’s dedicated his life to love; yet he’s never experienced it for himself…until Daisy.

       Plus size Daisy and her best friend, Brad, made a pact when they were younger: if they weren’t married by thirty, they’d marry each other. Two years later, they’ve learned that love has many forms, and a passionate love is needed to have a fulfilling relationship.

       The pair confounds Coop. His job has always been to repair relationships, but what happens when he suddenly finds himself rooting for the opposite of all he stands for? He does what any smart Cupid would do and flies away. But you can only escape Cupid’s arrow for so long, even if you happen to be Cupid.

BUY IT NOW:
AMAZON
BARNES & NOBLE
ALL ROMANCE E-BOOKS

       Plus size Molly discovers her job is in jeopardy the same day her best friend, Rachel, talks her into eating at a new Puerto Rican restaurant. Turns out, the restaurant is failing already and the reason why comes storming out of the kitchen and into her life. He’s tall, dark, dreamy, and the most infuriating man she’s ever met. He pushes her buttons and is soon pushing her to her limits. There’s just something in those fiery brown eyes that keep her abundant curves wound tight and begging for release.

       Can she let go of history and surrender to this sizzling alpha male, or will she leave with regrets? One thing is for certain: the night doesn’t go as any of them expect.

       This is a HFN short with one sassy full figured gal, one deliciously dominant Puerto Rican and lots of culinary delight.

BUY IT NOW:
AMAZON
BARNES & NOBLE
ALL ROMANCE E-BOOKS

Links

Hello Ladies & Gents,

I’m attaching the purchase links for you for the first 2 books that were set to release this week. Please remember that both are adult titles intended for readers 18 & older.

Happy Reading!

- Christin

       Cupid Valentine, a.k.a. Coop, is the worst divorce attorney in the entire Southeast. Ninety-eight percent of his clients reconcile before the gavel hits the block. He’s dedicated his life to love; yet he’s never experienced it for himself…until Daisy.

       Plus size Daisy and her best friend, Brad, made a pact when they were younger: if they weren’t married by thirty, they’d marry each other. Two years later, they’ve learned that love has many forms, and a passionate love is needed to have a fulfilling relationship.

       The pair confounds Coop. His job has always been to repair relationships, but what happens when he suddenly finds himself rooting for the opposite of all he stands for? He does what any smart Cupid would do and flies away. But you can only escape Cupid’s arrow for so long, even if you happen to be Cupid.

BUY IT NOW:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
All Romance E-books

       Plus size Molly discovers her job is in jeopardy the same day her best friend, Rachel, talks her into eating at a new Puerto Rican restaurant. Turns out, the restaurant is failing already and the reason why comes storming out of the kitchen and into her life. He’s tall, dark, dreamy, and the most infuriating man she’s ever met. He pushes her buttons and is soon pushing her to her limits. There’s just something in those fiery brown eyes that keep her abundant curves wound tight and begging for release.

       Can she let go of history and surrender to this sizzling alpha male, or will she leave with regrets? One thing is for certain: the night doesn’t go as any of them expect.

       This is a HFN short with one sassy full figured gal, one deliciously dominant Puerto Rican and lots of culinary delight.

BUY IT NOW:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
All Romance E-books

Coming Soon!

Hello everyone,

I’m officially caught up on my e-mails with you all. (Yay!) If you did not receive an e-mail response from me, then I did not receive your e-mail. (Or you were crude, abrasive and unruly and I felt your attitude did not deserve a response.) I am slowly but surely working my way through the website comments replying now. The way my site logs comments makes it a bit difficult to keep track of who I did and didn’t reply to. In the back office area, it does not tell me that I replied to a comment nor does it attach my comment to yours, so if I miss you, please know that it was not on purpose. I am currently just beginning September comments and will be working my way through hopefully in the next week or two.

I have a very busy week coming up though. Those 18 & older have THREE books releasing for their reading pleasure. Here are their HARD release dates, meaning it is for certain releasing on this day. (Processing times may vary, but by 11:59 p.m. on this date, the book will be available for purchase at Amazon, B&N, Kobo, and ARe. iTunes always lags.)

I hope you enjoy them all!

- Christin

JANUARY 18th, 2014 (Possibly January 19th.)

       Cupid Valentine, a.k.a. Coop, is the worst divorce attorney in the entire Southeast. Ninety-eight percent of his clients reconcile before the gavel hits the block. He’s dedicated his life to love; yet he’s never experienced it for himself…until Daisy.

       Plus size Daisy and her best friend, Brad, made a pact when they were younger: if they weren’t married by thirty, they’d marry each other. Two years later, they’ve learned that love has many forms, and a passionate love is needed to have a fulfilling relationship.

       The pair confounds Coop. His job has always been to repair relationships, but what happens when he suddenly finds himself rooting for the opposite of all he stands for? He does what any smart Cupid would do and flies away. But you can only escape Cupid’s arrow for so long, even if you happen to be Cupid.

JANUARY 21st, 2014

Plus size Molly discovers her job is in jeopardy the same day her best friend, Rachel, talks her into eating at a new Puerto Rican restaurant. Turns out, the restaurant is failing already and the reason why comes storming out of the kitchen and into her life. He’s tall, dark, dreamy, and the most infuriating man she’s ever met. He pushes her buttons and is soon pushing her to her limits. There’s just something in those fiery brown eyes that keep her abundant curves wound tight and begging for release.

Can she let go of history and surrender to this sizzling alpha male, or will she leave with regrets? One thing is for certain: the night doesn’t go as any of them expect.

This is a HFN short with one sassy full figured gal, one deliciously dominant Puerto Rican and lots of culinary delight.

January 25th, 2014

Blurb coming soon!

Thank you!

To be honest, I didn’t write my New Years post with any expectations. I wanted desperately for the unkind words to stop and was doing what I thought I needed, hoping that by making it public I would achieve that. I was truly humbled by the outpour I received. Thank you to each and every one of you! I appreciate all of your love and support like you couldn’t imagine!

Shortly after I went public, I was shocked to discover many other authors going through the exact same thing as me. I was dumbfounded. The writing community is surprisingly very supportive. Yes, we all can be a little competitive, but we are typically genuinely happy when a fellow author achieves success. It gives us all renewed hope and encourages us to keep pressing onwards. It is the same with the reading community. Reading groups introduce each other to their favorite authors, and, even if they don’t always agree, they support the common bond of reading as a whole unit. Reviewers are that unique in-between group. They are the link between reader and author a lot of times, but, again, despite being a tad competitive, they are all genuinely happy for their fellow reviewers when they receive a new badge on Amazon or gain access to a Publisher’s list. My point? Each group individually is supportive and encouraging, for the most part, yet, for some reason or another, that doesn’t always translate outside the group.

Kendall Grey was the first author I came across. I’m not certain of the extent the harassment she receives goes, but it was enough for her to pull the plug on social media. Here is what she ended up posting on Facebook.

Maya Banks, an author I absolutely adore, has dealt with an outpour of many disappointed readers. Please know, we really truly do not set out to upset you all. Most of us genuinely have the best interest of the characters at heart. We pour blood, sweat and tears into each title for an extended period of time, no matter the length. We want you to love it.

And the lovely Molly McAdams, well, she just has a ring-dinger if I ever saw one…

I suppose more than anything, my question is, what do you gain as a reader by (re)acting this way? It is one thing to express your opinion. Like Maya Banks stated, you are entitled to your opinion, and you are entitled to share it. My Aunt Deborah always said, “It’s not what you say; it’s how you say it.” You can get your point across without bashing.

Growing up, I thought I wanted to be a journalist, but then I discovered that I enjoyed putting my own opinion in things way too often. Journalists are supposed to remain neutral. They are to deliver the facts, perhaps a few thoughts to consider, and nothing more. They are to give the readers the information they need to form their own opinions. What I’ve learned since? I could be a journalist, if I edit the heck out of each piece I write. But, more so, I’ve discovered that there is a time and a place with journalism. There are times, particularly when discussing a hot topic, where it is better to simply state your beliefs, explain why you believe it, and shut up. For example, I could state that I supported gay marriage, give reasons why and leave it at that. I would have gotten my point across, left food for thought without cutting into anyone who supports the opposite.

I feel that most (professional) reviewers have an excellent handle on this. They do not always enjoy a book, but most are great at stating what they did and didn’t like with reasons. They don’t tear apart the author in the process. They state what they believe, what they perceived, and move on.

I wish everyone was like that. I’ve scratched my head several times. Apparently many don’t understand that the more you say, sometimes the less people hear. Tone is always louder than words. It’s like with a dog. They know they are in trouble by your tone, not because they understand every word you spew at them. Reversely, they know they are being praised by your tone, not because they understand every word you say.

I think something that would greatly help close the gap between reader and writer is for the reader to understand the publishing industry/process more. It’s a complicated business. Sometimes, we want to work on a book, but are obligated to complete another first. For instance, I cannot work on another book now until I finish writing a Valentines Day title that has a hard release date of January 18th. (Cutting it SO close!) There are also some titles that require far more work, marketing and networking than others. The Christmas Anthology I was a part of required a lot more time surrounding promotions than I initially anticipated. Maya Banks again addresses readers concerns with a post explaining some of this. (below) Also, I have explained quite a bit on my publishing page. (click here)

It’s all about respect. We each have a different process. The same as no two people are exactly alike, no two minds are exactly alike. We all have a different learning style, writing style, even teaching style. We express things differently. We are all unique, and I, for one, cannot wait for the day when we don’t point out each other’s differences and use them as weapons. You can stereotype, you can hate, you can rip those around you apart piece by piece, but it will never change what is. The books published are published; rarely are they re-written. Your opinion of the book is set in stone; rarely do people change their minds about a title. But that doesn’t mean we as authors have to tear you apart for not liking our book, the same as you don’t have to tear us apart for our book.

So now, authors, readers and reviewers, please gather round the campfire, join hands and sing Cumbayah

Update on my work load:

This next week, my head will be buried in a notebook writing. I have a new VDay book to write, edit, send to my beta etc, with a hard release date of January 18th. For this book’s title, cover and blurb, please go to http://www.facebook.com/redhotvalentine on January 16th. (Please note that this is an adult title.) Please also know that this title is part of an author group release and will require extra time with marketing and promotions in the coming weeks.

Once I finish writing the VDay book, I can then begin typing up book 2 of the Snowy Mountain Wolves. Yup! It’s officially fully written…but will take a bit to publish. Here is the aftermath of this:

These pages are front and back and don’t even include what I’ve already typed. I absolutely love how the book came out and could not be happier for these characters! (Please note that this too is an adult title.) Depending on the amount of time it takes me to finish the VDay book, I will be posting a hard release date for this book this week.

This is more of an exciting announcement, but Amazon will be releasing a print version of Two Times the Charm! Their awesome team is working on a mock-up as we speak. I will be announcing a release date for the print version of this title soon.

Okay, I am going to hobble to the kitchen and get a cup of coffee before getting back to work. Yeah, that’s the other bit of fun I’ve had. I took a hard fall on wet tile New Years Day and messed up my left knee pretty bad. I’ve been on bedrest ever since. And who knew it could be so difficult to write with a knee elevated? Also, since I’m used to being busy all the time, I’ve been going stir crazy! I’ve managed to hobble around the last few days. They do say that slow and steady wins the race. I think I’ve found my bedrest writing groove though

Have a great day everyone! I’ll be posting again much sooner this time. – Christin

A Heavy Heart on New Years Eve

Where do I begin? I’m broken hearted that it’s reached this point, that it’s hit this level. I’m warning you ahead of time that this post will be a bit lengthy…

It’s come to my attention that many readers do not understand the amount of work it takes to be a writer. As with many careers, there are a lot of details that aren’t often associated with the title. I wear a lot of hats. I don’t just write, I edit and proofread – along with an editor and beta reader. I’m a “cover artist,” marketer, campaigner, promotions extraordinaire…err…sort of. I have to keep up with my publishing contracts, do quarterly taxes, account for all of my expenses related to my books and writing regularly. I am a social media expert…well, kinda…responsible for keeping all of my information up-to-date while pushing across all platforms. I have to routinely deal with back office issues with distributors and business concerns with publishers. I’ve been dealing with an issue spread across 5 titles with Amazon for more than 2.5 months now. I have 7 distributors/publishers that I must review monthly reports with, and this is on top of blog tours, book review requests, writing etc. And all of this is compounded on top of taking care of my family.

For those who don’t know, I am the sole breadwinner in my family. I have 3 children, one of whom is special needs with another at a 90% likeliness of having developmental issues as well. My children’s grandmother is still battling stage 4 cancer and I am responsible for taking her to some of her appointments. My sister is pregnant, her husband works on the road, and she does not have a car, so I am also responsible for taking her to some appointments. My car has broken down 3 times in the past 2 months and is still having issues, yet I have to keep it going. There is a large pool of people who rely on me, and I’m not ignorant to the fact that you, the readers, are included in that pot. I’m also very well aware that I am blessed. My situation could be far worse. It has been in the past. I am doing my very best to juggle everything, to balance the sick baby with writing, to rearrange my day and promotion schedule around doctor appointments, school plays and finding time to finally clean the house. Some of you may understand the stress of being the “responsible one.” Others, perhaps not.

I’m not making excuses, I’m explaining the situation in hopes that the harassment will stop.

I’ve posted this information in several places over the past couple months, but it seems many of you have not read it. I am the first to admit that I am behind on my website comments, e-mails etc. I have promised to get back to each and every one of you and I still promise that I will, with the exception of a growing lot. Admittedly, I have tried to avoid this website’s comments over the past month especially. Admittedly, I have tried to avoid checking my Facebook pages. Not because I don’t want to interact with you all, not because I want to cut you off, but because I’ve had many rude, harassing, and even a few threatening messages, comments and posts delivered, all regarding the final book in the Vamp Chronicles series.

Contrary to what one reader accused me of, I don’t sit on my bum all day doing nothing, nor do I enjoy pissing off my readers. This past month-and-a-half, I have been required to do a lot of heavy promotion and marketing for a Christmas anthology I was a part of. I also ended my contract with a publisher and had to deal with rights and legalities while continuing to work with Amazon execs on another ongoing issue. This was while dealing with all the regular stuff listed above and the holiday rush etc. We all know how crazy it can be for us this time of year. I like to believe that I’m the energizer bunny, but, the truth is, I can only do so much in a day.

I’m going to speak strictly from a business perspective right now. I make far more money with my adult books than my young adult books. I enjoy writing both genres. I enjoy reading both genres and most of their subcategories. But, hands down, adult books are what pay the majority of my bills, some of my family member’s bills, and all the items my children need, including doctors and therapies. Please do not mix my words and suggest that I write with greed, as another reader suggested. (I paraphrased a bit. She stated, “Youve made us wait all this f****** time on purpose probly. I bet youre gonna drive up the price too. Im so over you. You are the worst author. I hate how inconsiderate some of you are. You hook us and then treat us like s***. You write with greedy fingerz.” – And yes, she left out the apostrophes, misspelled ‘probably’ and typed fingers with a ‘z.’) To clarify, I write what comes when it comes. I don’t purposefully write any one book. I don’t purposefully avoid writing any book or category. In truth, I enjoy writing period, so I will continue to write this way. I won’t force anything. I will never stop myself from writing a young adult title next because I’m likely to earn less money with it. Reversely, I will never avoid writing a young adult next to force an adult title that is likely to earn me more, even at the same price point. I’m not driven by money. It’s a necessity in life, but it’s not what my world revolves around. I have morals and ethics that I would never sacrifice for it. I have quality and personal standards that I would never sacrifice for it.

I bring this up so you have a three-dimensional image in your head. Readers are harassing me, threatening me, for a specific release date, slaying me for not rushing, for not releasing a book in the series that earns me the least amount of money per title than any of my others.

I’ve attempted to erase, block and delete as many as possible, but, to be honest, that’s not how I want to spend my weekends. I don’t want to have to cipher through this level of negativity, having my character be challenged every step of the way. Perhaps you feel entitled. Perhaps you are entitled. But in the South, we have a saying: you catch more bees with honey. My FAQs page has been updated to answer this question for a while now. The book’s page has been updated recently to answer this question. I’m also linking two posts from November that touched on this question. I am always open and honest with you all. I am constantly aware of my responsibilities every second of every day. I can assure you that I don’t do these things on purpose, that I don’t enjoy pissing people off, and that I don’t just sit on my bum all day.

I’ve contemplated blocking the ability to comment on this website. I’ve contemplated shutting down my Facebook pages, removing my contact information etc. But I don’t want to snub you. I don’t want to be that elusive, unreachable writer giving off the impression that I’m better than anyone. Because I’m not. I’m eternally grateful for all of you, even those who have treated me so unkind, because you’ve made it possible for me to do what I love. I love to write. (I love to read too, but I haven’t had time to do it lately.) The truth is, I wish there were another 24 hours in a day… or, better yet, I wish I didn’t need sleep, then I could get far more done. I could stretch myself thinner, write more, do more, be more along the lines of what so many expect me to be: superwoman. But, alas, there aren’t, and I’m not. I’m human. I make mistakes. I miss deadlines. My laundry piles up for days sometimes. I feed my children boxed dinners some nights so I can work longer, do more, be more. I’ve struggled to juggle it all.

I’m sorry if I’ve let you down. I’m sorry if I have not met your expectations. But I will never apologize for refusing to sacrifice quality. I will never own up to being lazy, because I’m not. And I’m sorry for anyone this might affect, but I will shut down website comments and all of my social media if derogatory comments, statements and threats continue to fly my way. I’m human, just like you. Treat others the way you want to be treated is the golden rule for a reason, and I’m not asking for anything that every other human doesn’t deserve as well: to be treated with kindness.

I hope you all have a wonderful and safe New Year. I’m going to spend the last ten minutes counting down with my children. I’ve been working all day long writing, promoting, assisting another author and, now, writing this. My children deserve ten minutes of my day, at the very least. – Christin

…the answer to your question is in all of these links.

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Something Naughty.

Hello Lovelies.
I hope you are having a fabulous Sunday so far. I have been busy all week writing…on paper. It’s how my mojo flows lately. But, poor Kate, Ellie and Jerry have been shoved to the back yet again by a new set of characters. I am so darn close to finishing their story, so, needless to say, I was not very happy about this. But I’ve never denied my characters, which is partly why I don’t release only 4 books a year like some authors. A war is always waging in my head and space a limited. This new book is like nothing I’ve written before…or read before either. I hope you all enjoy it when it comes out. And, hopefully, once I finish their story, I can FINALLY go back and finish Kate, Ellie and Jerry’s story. (I am SOOO close!!! It’s a tad maddening.)
But for today, if you are looking for something to read, then feel free to continue!
Everything is officially available on iTunes! (Almost…still waiting on Merry Christmas To Me.)
So, that something naughty I mentioned to you…here are 3 different naughties to dive into.
AS ALWAYS: PLEASE ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. KEYBOARD PROTECTION, ICE CUBES AND A FAN ARE ALL RECOMMENDED.

A NAUGHTY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME
BLURB:

Kelsie is a sassy, smart, and curvaceous event planner with a thing for a certain hot Brit.

Enter said sexy English man, William. Best friend to Kelsie’s brother, Ryan, for six years, he’s four years her junior, funny, available, and, it turns out, he has a thing for her too.

Discover what can happen when you skip the family Christmas scene, much to your mother’s horror, and let the bloody sparks fly.

WARNING: This book contains banter, butt slapping and overuse of the word ‘bloody,’ but, like any good Christmas story, it’s full of good cheer.

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ALPHA DOMS BOX SET
The popular Alpha Doms series is being released for the first time in a box set.
9 Delicious Stories + 10 Sexy Heroes = 19 Reasons to Indulge
This is a box set of PLUS SIZE proportions!
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These titles are certain to give you something to repent for next Sunday.
ENJOY!

~ Christin

Happy Black Friday

While many in the world were fighting their way through hostile crowds to obtain what they deem to be amazing deals, I was working. I’ve been working since 7am. I didn’t plan to, really, but it seems like I never get enough done, regardless of how many hours I work.

Today though, I did a few tasks that took some time. Firstly, the FAQs page of my website has been updated and tweaked just a tad. Secondly, the Publishing page of my website has been revised, updated and tremendously extended. I have added new distributors, updated information and revised some existing paragraphs. Anyone looking to write a book, publish a book, or simply full of curiosity should take a peek. It was extremely time consuming, but it is chock full of information I wish I had at the beginning of my journey.

Next, I am officially caught up on all social media correspondence and have begun tackling the comments section of my website. If you’ve commented here, I WILL get back to you, I promise. I’m just really behind. The same goes for e-mail. Please don’t think I forgot about you or that I am ignoring you; I’m not! I reply to everyone personally, which is why it takes so long.

Lastly, I ensured Merry Christmas To Me was published in time for release today, which made for a late night and contributed to my early start today. I’m happy to say it is available now! So, if you’re plum tired after your long day, I would highly recommend you indulge in this title. It’s certain to put some cheer into your night

Merry Christmas To Me

(Adults ONLY)
blurb:

Kelsie is a sassy, smart, and curvaceous event planner with a thing for a certain hot Brit.

Enter said sexy English man, William. Best friend to Kelsie’s brother, Ryan, for six years, he’s four years her junior, funny, available, and, it turns out, he has a thing for her too.

Discover what can happen when you skip the family Christmas scene, much to your mother’s horror, and let the bloody sparks fly.

WARNING: This book contains banter, butt slapping and overuse of the word ‘bloody,’ but, like any good Christmas story, it’s full of good cheer.

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Feel like you need more naughty goodness to end your night? Or perhaps you’re looking for something to spice up your weekend full of leftovers…

I would then recommend A Naughty Little Christmas. (18 & UP!) You won’t be disappointed

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AS ALWAYS: PLEASE ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. KEYBOARD PROTECTION, ICE CUBES AND A FAN ARE ALL RECOMMENDED.
Happy Black Friday everyone!

~ Christin

Happy Thanksgiving, Round 2, 18 and OLDER :)

Hello, you sexy readers,

Today is indeed the Day of Thanks in the US. Families are gathering, turkeys are cooking, football is blaring, children are wreaking havoc on many and I am sitting here writing to you. I’ve said it before, but it really has been too long. You deserve to hear this every day for all you give me.

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

You are amazing and wonderful! I look forward to “job,” to sharing my handsome heroes with you daily. I love that you indulge me, which allows me to shamelessly indulge myself. (I haven’t met an author yet who writes fiction that they wouldn’t enjoy reading.)

And, speaking of indulging…

On a day when, more often than not, there isn’t enough wine to make Uncle Gerald’s stories sound good for the millionth time or Aunt Susie’s “famous” casserole edible, on a day when we are bombarded by family that we haven’t seen in nearly a year, and some we wish we could go another year without seeing, on a day that usually has my feet are barking at the end of it and my kids sugared up till midnight, we all need that little escape, that tiny vacation at the end of it all. I look forward to that delicious dessert at the end of the day; it’s what makes some Thanksgivings bearable. I’m not talking about the tangible kind, per se, but more like a slice of a devilishly decadent hero getting the girl, or the girl getting the devilishly decadent hero, will work just fine.

My recommendation?

Buy this book for tonight:

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And buy this book tomorrow, when it releases, after a long day of shopping and leftovers (best part!):

Coming November 29th, 2013!

As always: please enjoy responsibly. Keyboard protection, ice cubes and a fan are all recommended.

Yes. You read that right. I got sneaky on you! But, then again, it’s a day of Thanks, which I’ve done, and Giving, which I’m doing now. Let me start by saying I ADORE this couple! He’s sexy, British – with the accent! – and he’s got a great sense of humor…on top of a bloody serious lust for his best mate’s older, curvy yet confident, sister. Yup. This is a recipe of one sexy-as-sin English man plus one sassy-as-sin heroine equals plenty of banter, plenty of flirting and plenty of wicked fun.

Thank you all again! You bless me in countless ways! I am lucky to have each and every one of you!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

~ Christin