Cherie Noel's Blog, page 50
May 24, 2011
Tuesday Teaser
Just a little tease. That's right.
LOL.
Because the back cover print might be too small to read... here's what it says:From The Soldier & the State Trooper.
Career soldier Christie Collins figured out early that love could be lost in the blink of an eye, leaving an empty place that was just another pothole on life's rocky road. The detours of sudden single fatherhood and a nosy best friend who won't let even death stop her from interfering in every date leave Christie convinced that finding a partner is next to impossible.State Trooper Robert Lindstrom catches Christie speeding along the stretch of highway he patrols and a routine traffic stop turns into love lights flashing and instant attraction for these two men in uniform. It looks like smooth sailing to their happily ever after until an unexpected deployment sends Christie into danger. Can their love survive both bombs and the betrayal of Christie by his closest comrade in arms?
LOL.
Because the back cover print might be too small to read... here's what it says:From The Soldier & the State Trooper.
Career soldier Christie Collins figured out early that love could be lost in the blink of an eye, leaving an empty place that was just another pothole on life's rocky road. The detours of sudden single fatherhood and a nosy best friend who won't let even death stop her from interfering in every date leave Christie convinced that finding a partner is next to impossible.State Trooper Robert Lindstrom catches Christie speeding along the stretch of highway he patrols and a routine traffic stop turns into love lights flashing and instant attraction for these two men in uniform. It looks like smooth sailing to their happily ever after until an unexpected deployment sends Christie into danger. Can their love survive both bombs and the betrayal of Christie by his closest comrade in arms?
Tuesday's Triumph
The lovely and talented Lex Valentine turned her rather talented hand to producing a cover image for my upcoming publication with MLR Press...
and I for one think she did a lovely job!
and I for one think she did a lovely job!
May 23, 2011
Manic Monday Update
So, just another Manic Monday. No, really. Today I'm working out issues concering cover art for my upcoming release of The Soldier & the State Trooper @ MLR press ...and no, I don't have a release date yet.
I'll let you know as soon as I do.
I'm also working on setting up a more concrete writing schedule for 2011. Well, at least for the second half of the year, okay?
If I can stick to the writing schedule, I should be able to write one new novel every month. So, that would mean only waiting a max of two months inbetween series releases.
Yay!
That is of course, after the first stories start coming out. :) I'll post more info about all that as I get it worked out.
Muah!
I'll let you know as soon as I do.
I'm also working on setting up a more concrete writing schedule for 2011. Well, at least for the second half of the year, okay?
If I can stick to the writing schedule, I should be able to write one new novel every month. So, that would mean only waiting a max of two months inbetween series releases.
Yay!
That is of course, after the first stories start coming out. :) I'll post more info about all that as I get it worked out.
Muah!
May 20, 2011
Five Hot Pics
Okay. In case you're wondering, that's a boy. Yep. Andrej Pejic is so lovely, more than one company with a major product to push has hired him as a model...both menswear and ladies clothing. And the boy makes it all look good.
Those eyes.
Those lips.
The gorgeous hair.
Sexy? Yeah, I can roll with that.
Friday Five
But...five what?
Pics of hotties? Sentences from an ongoing novel? Things that made the day fabulous?
Hmmm.
All of the above?
Alas, if only I could with regularity remember how to post pics to the blog...
Well, I do have a webmistress guru genius lurking about...I bet I can get her to teach me how, or I can figure out the blogpost function on my word doc stuff.
Heh. Listen to me get all techy.
Not.
I will, as soon as I can figure it out, commence with Fabulous Friday Fives...
5 Hotties
5 Smoking Sentences
5 Reasons to glory in the day
Now, doesn't that make you eager for next Friday to roll around?
Pics of hotties? Sentences from an ongoing novel? Things that made the day fabulous?
Hmmm.
All of the above?
Alas, if only I could with regularity remember how to post pics to the blog...
Well, I do have a webmistress guru genius lurking about...I bet I can get her to teach me how, or I can figure out the blogpost function on my word doc stuff.
Heh. Listen to me get all techy.
Not.
I will, as soon as I can figure it out, commence with Fabulous Friday Fives...
5 Hotties
5 Smoking Sentences
5 Reasons to glory in the day
Now, doesn't that make you eager for next Friday to roll around?
May 18, 2011
Work In Progress Wednesday
Today finds me eyeball deep in a new short. This one is inspired by Heather S., one of my peeps from over at Goodreads M/M Romance group http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/20149.M_M_Romance . You can find her photo pick and story prompt here http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/554004-dear-author-heather-s-grabbed-by-cherie-noel though be warned...it's definitely NSFW and you may singe your eyeballs. Plus, you may have to be a group member to view that second link. If so, I strongly encourage you to join. We're a pretty friendly bunch over there, and always willing to meet and greet a new friend.
Right, so it's WIP Wednesday...but what I'm working on right now I promised not to post anywhere until after it goes up on the Goodreads site. :)
So, I'll give you a little snippet of something else, and a rough look at all the wips I have simmering.
On The Back Burner: this is a mostly complete list. I'm working with the lovely and talented TaylorV.Donovan to create actual counters for these guys.
Of Course, there's the short I'm working on. It's called Kiss and Tell...and that's all I'm telling about it till after it comes out over on Goodreads.
The Soldier & the State Trooper Contracted with MLR press-currently in editsCommon Grounds 1: Friends of Dorothy WIP-2,750 wordsCommon Grounds 2: Open Hand Way WIP-561 wordsCommon Grounds Seasonal Short: Halloween by the Bay WIP-1,494 wordsCommon Grounds Seasonal Short: Gung Hay Fa Choy TITLE ONLY-plot bunnies hatching
The Akanti:Luez WIP-16,500 wordsThe Akanti:Tian DONE/SUBMITTED The Akanti:Runan WIP-14,266 wordsThe Akanti:Aodhán WIP-plot bunnies hatching
Mother Earth Chronicles
Myths and Magic: Stories of OtherWorldMyths &Magic 0: Jayne's Day Off WIP -1,091 wordsMyths & Magic 1: The Aye's Have It WIP-100 wordsMyths & Magic 2: Calling Odin TITLE ONLY- plot bunnies hatchingMyths & Magic 3: Northern Lights TITLE ONLY-plot bunnies hatchingMyths & Magic 4: Impossible You TITLE ONLY-plot bunnies hatchingMyths & Magic 5: The Tale of Reasel Nye TITLE/OPENING QUOTE-plot bunnines abound!Myths & Magic 6: Hercules' Hair Salon TITLE ONLY –plot bunnies hatchingMyths & Magic 7: Seventh Sun TITLE ONLY-plot bunnies hatching
Chasing the Sun- A tale of the Akanti Origins
Voices from the Spirit World WIP-111 words
Unedited Snippet: Be warned...this is a very short snippet...it's about some boys you'll meet in The Soldier & the State Trooper...in their very own story. I think it's just enough to whet your appetite. LOL. *****Ryan saw the white knuckles and heard the shaking voice. He was out of his chair and at Little Hawk's side in a flash. He got there just as the smaller man's knees buckled."I thought I told you to stay in bed?"Nikolina made a choking noise behind him. Little Hawk looked up at him with laughter dancing in his eyes. He cocked an eyebrow at Ryan. His voice was decidedly wispy sounding."I may not be able to stand on my own two feet right now, but last time I checked I was a full grown man."Ryan growled. He slid his hands down from their grasp at waist level to grip Little Hawk's firm ass. He lifted the smaller man hard against his aching erection. "I don't think you're a child. I think you're a man I want better as soon as possible so I can fuck your sweet ass into a screaming orgasm."
******
Happy Wednesday everyone.
Right, so it's WIP Wednesday...but what I'm working on right now I promised not to post anywhere until after it goes up on the Goodreads site. :)
So, I'll give you a little snippet of something else, and a rough look at all the wips I have simmering.
On The Back Burner: this is a mostly complete list. I'm working with the lovely and talented TaylorV.Donovan to create actual counters for these guys.
Of Course, there's the short I'm working on. It's called Kiss and Tell...and that's all I'm telling about it till after it comes out over on Goodreads.
The Soldier & the State Trooper Contracted with MLR press-currently in editsCommon Grounds 1: Friends of Dorothy WIP-2,750 wordsCommon Grounds 2: Open Hand Way WIP-561 wordsCommon Grounds Seasonal Short: Halloween by the Bay WIP-1,494 wordsCommon Grounds Seasonal Short: Gung Hay Fa Choy TITLE ONLY-plot bunnies hatching
The Akanti:Luez WIP-16,500 wordsThe Akanti:Tian DONE/SUBMITTED The Akanti:Runan WIP-14,266 wordsThe Akanti:Aodhán WIP-plot bunnies hatching
Mother Earth Chronicles
Myths and Magic: Stories of OtherWorldMyths &Magic 0: Jayne's Day Off WIP -1,091 wordsMyths & Magic 1: The Aye's Have It WIP-100 wordsMyths & Magic 2: Calling Odin TITLE ONLY- plot bunnies hatchingMyths & Magic 3: Northern Lights TITLE ONLY-plot bunnies hatchingMyths & Magic 4: Impossible You TITLE ONLY-plot bunnies hatchingMyths & Magic 5: The Tale of Reasel Nye TITLE/OPENING QUOTE-plot bunnines abound!Myths & Magic 6: Hercules' Hair Salon TITLE ONLY –plot bunnies hatchingMyths & Magic 7: Seventh Sun TITLE ONLY-plot bunnies hatching
Chasing the Sun- A tale of the Akanti Origins
Voices from the Spirit World WIP-111 words
Unedited Snippet: Be warned...this is a very short snippet...it's about some boys you'll meet in The Soldier & the State Trooper...in their very own story. I think it's just enough to whet your appetite. LOL. *****Ryan saw the white knuckles and heard the shaking voice. He was out of his chair and at Little Hawk's side in a flash. He got there just as the smaller man's knees buckled."I thought I told you to stay in bed?"Nikolina made a choking noise behind him. Little Hawk looked up at him with laughter dancing in his eyes. He cocked an eyebrow at Ryan. His voice was decidedly wispy sounding."I may not be able to stand on my own two feet right now, but last time I checked I was a full grown man."Ryan growled. He slid his hands down from their grasp at waist level to grip Little Hawk's firm ass. He lifted the smaller man hard against his aching erection. "I don't think you're a child. I think you're a man I want better as soon as possible so I can fuck your sweet ass into a screaming orgasm."
******
Happy Wednesday everyone.
May 17, 2011
Tuesday Temptation
Yum. Dontcha just wanna lick him?
Yeah, me too. But hold onto your horses. Be patient. Soon, very soon, there will be a brand-new, hot and sexy story about this warrior featured over on Goodreads M/M Romance Group. It'll be written by none other than Aleksandr Voinov, and it promises to be a scorcher. Keep your eyes open for this one.
Hot July Days. Aleksandr Voinov. If that's not a combination made in Heaven, I don't know what is.
I know he's gonna write the story cause I asked him to, and (glory of glories!) he said yes.
A few links that might help you out. http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/554680-dear-author-cherie-noel-gobbled-up-by-aleksandr-voinov http://www.aleksandrvoinov.com/ http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/20149.M_M_Romance
So, about the guy in the pic...I just have to say it again.
Yum. Dontcha just wanna lick him?
May 16, 2011
Another Manic Monday
It rained last night. I sleep really well when it rains. So well, in fact, that it becomes hard to haul my lazy keister outta bed the next morning. Sheesh.
So I started today behind the eightball.
Then I compounded my problem by goofing around on Goodreads all morning.
What am I, nuts?
Evidently, because, just as if I don't already have a 1001 irons in the fire, I went and signed up to write a hot little story based on a pic posted by Heather S.
Be warned, the pic is NSFW!!
You can see the pic here: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/554004-dear-author-heather-s-grabbed-by-cherie-noel and read a little about what all Heather S. has requested from the story.
I also promised myself that I'd get a significant amount of work done in The Soldier & the Starving Artist today. So, time to put my money where my mouth is ...Yeah...who ever thought of that saying anyway?
Right.
Time to get to letting my fingers fly. Yeah, I like that better. Tells it in a straight-forward manner. Here I go then, nose to the grindstone, attempting to write like the wind.
I really do have to. I was a lazy slug-a-bed this morning.Eh, what can I say? It rained last night.
So I started today behind the eightball.
Then I compounded my problem by goofing around on Goodreads all morning.
What am I, nuts?
Evidently, because, just as if I don't already have a 1001 irons in the fire, I went and signed up to write a hot little story based on a pic posted by Heather S.
Be warned, the pic is NSFW!!
You can see the pic here: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/554004-dear-author-heather-s-grabbed-by-cherie-noel and read a little about what all Heather S. has requested from the story.
I also promised myself that I'd get a significant amount of work done in The Soldier & the Starving Artist today. So, time to put my money where my mouth is ...Yeah...who ever thought of that saying anyway?
Right.
Time to get to letting my fingers fly. Yeah, I like that better. Tells it in a straight-forward manner. Here I go then, nose to the grindstone, attempting to write like the wind.
I really do have to. I was a lazy slug-a-bed this morning.Eh, what can I say? It rained last night.
May 13, 2011
And I Live to Tell the Tale
My first round of edits are done.
Whew.
My fiendishly clever editor has already pulled a better version of my story out of me, and made it feel like really good sex.
The kind you have in five minutes or less because you're both supposed to be somewhere else right then. You know what I'm talking about. When it's hot and almost painfully brutal up against the fridge...and by the time you're done the upstairs neighbors are thumping on their floor cause you both had screaming --heavy emphasis on the screaming--orgasmns? And 5/8 of the magnets you normally use to hold reminder notes and such to the door of said fridge are all over the floor and you're running back out the door to get somewhere with your shirt on backwards or inside out and your button-fly jeans are buttoned wrong and it doesn't matter that you're late to your gig with Matt Nathanson (no, really...you can ask Matt) because the whole fucking world just kinda glows?
No?
Maybe that's just me.
So...I love my editor. Cause everything we do together makes me get that glowy feeling at the end.
Yeah.
My first round of edits are done.
Whew.
My fiendishly clever editor has already pulled a better version of my story out of me, and made it feel like really good sex.
The kind you have in five minutes or less because you're both supposed to be somewhere else right then. You know what I'm talking about. When it's hot and almost painfully brutal up against the fridge...and by the time you're done the upstairs neighbors are thumping on their floor cause you both had screaming --heavy emphasis on the screaming--orgasmns? And 5/8 of the magnets you normally use to hold reminder notes and such to the door of said fridge are all over the floor and you're running back out the door to get somewhere with your shirt on backwards or inside out and your button-fly jeans are buttoned wrong and it doesn't matter that you're late to your gig with Matt Nathanson (no, really...you can ask Matt) because the whole fucking world just kinda glows?
No?
Maybe that's just me.
So...I love my editor. Cause everything we do together makes me get that glowy feeling at the end.
Yeah.
My first round of edits are done.
May 11, 2011
Work in Progress Wednesday--Thank you, Kris Jacen
This little offering came to me while I was sleeping last night...and must be sung to the tune of a song from the famed musical, Fiddler On The Roof.
Can you guess which song it is?
*****************************Kris JacenKris JacenMake me a matchSend me an editor who's not a hackPlease make my editorDiscerning and wiseAnd for the love of words—Please give to themAll seeing eyesI want an editorWho knows my brainBetter than I doYet is never a painPlease make my editorSensible tooNot willing to let me sayOh that story will doGive one to me who—Will Demand the best writing I've ever doneCracking their whipWhen I am a bumOh Kris Jacen, Kris JacenMake me an author worthy of praiseWith an editor wiseIn publishing's ways…
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Obviously, I am one of her success stories...because my story editor?
Rocks out Loud.
Can you guess which song it is?
*****************************Kris JacenKris JacenMake me a matchSend me an editor who's not a hackPlease make my editorDiscerning and wiseAnd for the love of words—Please give to themAll seeing eyesI want an editorWho knows my brainBetter than I doYet is never a painPlease make my editorSensible tooNot willing to let me sayOh that story will doGive one to me who—Will Demand the best writing I've ever doneCracking their whipWhen I am a bumOh Kris Jacen, Kris JacenMake me an author worthy of praiseWith an editor wiseIn publishing's ways…
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Obviously, I am one of her success stories...because my story editor?
Rocks out Loud.
