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Six Sentence Sunday #43: 08/21/11 – Beneath the Starry Sky – Meet Tamara

Thank you to everyone who keeps coming back to read and comment on my excerpts every week. I appreciate all of your support.

This excerpt is from my soon-to-be-released 1 Night Stand story from Decadent Publishing entitled Beneath the Starry Sky. Please note, edits have not been done yet. If you've read Celestial Seduction, this is Tamara and Josh's story, but find out a little bit more about Tamara here:

Tamara Johnson ran straight past the pretty, Latina concierge of the Castillo Hotel to the bathroom. The wig maker had ensured her the suction wigs would not come off in the wind and water, but she needed to check for herself. And driving with the window down wasn't the brightest thing to do.

She brushed her hair back in place and found the wig had lived up to the claims. Well worth the price. Hopefully she could say the same thing tomorrow morning regarding the date she was about to go on.

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Also, be sure to check out the contest in my sidebar for your chance to win books from some familiar names.

 

Recently Enjoyed Books: Ironhaven by Misa Buckley

Ironhaven by Misa Buckley

Publication date: July 29, 2011 by Decadent Publishing

Science Fiction Romance, Apocalypse

From Goodreads:

Earth is dying, and Lucian Hoyt is going to die with it thanks to his parents cancelling his pass aboard the last shuttle off the planet. There is hope, though – a brilliant inventor has come up with a plan to build a ship to evacuate those who've been left behind.

That inventor turns out to be Genevieve Scott, Lucian's bitter ex-fiancée. If they're going to work together to get off this planet, they need to put their past aside, but even melting the ice between them can't erase all the scars.

Ironhaven is available from:

Decadent Publishing
Amazon Kindle Store
and more

Find Misa on her Blog, Twitter, Facebook and Goodreads.

 

 

 

Giveaway

 

*International*  Misa is offering an ebook copy of Ironhaven. For your chance to win, leave a comment telling me a recent book that you enjoyed or leave a question for Misa. Contest ends August 21st, 2011 at midnight EST.

Thanks for visiting!

Three-Way Thursday at Daily Dose of Decadence & Cover Reveal!!

Find out what I'm Thankful, Thoughtful and Thirsty for on Three-Way Thursday at the Daily Dose of Decadence blog.

Also, I'd like to share my brand new cover for Beneath the Starry Sky, a contemporary erotic romance coming soon from Decadent Publishing as part of their 1 Night Stand series. If you have read Celestial Seduction, BtSS is Tamara and Josh's story.

The cover was designed by Fantasia Frog Designs. She managed to fit in everything I asked for. Thank you!!!

So………………….

Here it is:

Let me know what you think.

Recently Enjoyed Books: Impulse Control by Sara Brookes

Impulse Control (Sypricon Masters Series) by Sara Brookes

Publication date: July 22, 2011 by Decadent Publishing

Science Fiction Romance, Erotic Romance, BDSM

From Goodreads:

Planetary Deputy Chief Marshal Selene Orasova is looking for a reminder pleasure still exists in the universe. Fresh off her latest case, she heads to Tawse, a BDSM club on the planet Sypricon. However, upon her arrival she finds the club almost empty as nearly all the staff has been hired out for the night. Disappointed, she starts to leave, only to walk face first into a wall of muscle.

Vaughn, one of the few Doms at the club Selene hasn't been under the command of, is immediately intrigued by the hard edged cop. A few instructions and she's easily under his guidance. However, Vaughn quickly discovers Selene has a problem relinquishing total control. She likes to top from the bottom and that isn't something Vaughn will stand for. Determined to correct her, Vaughn pushes her limits with a little impulse control.

Impulse Control is available from:

Decadent Publishing
Amazon Kindle Store
Nook Book Store
Kobo books
and more

Find Sara on her Blog, Twitter, Facebook and Goodreads.

Giveaway

*International*  Sara is offering an ebook copy of Impulse Control. For your chance to win, leave a comment telling me a recent book that you enjoyed or leave a question for Sara. Contest ends August 21st, 2011 at midnight EST.

Thanks for visiting!

Recently Enjoyed Books: Alien Best Man by Amy Redwood

Alien Best Man by Amy Redwood

Publication date: September 23, 2010 by Ellora's Cave

Science Fiction Romance, Erotic Romance, BDSM, Menage

From Goodreads:

When Jana leaves Earth to get married, she discovers that her fiancé has kept a secret. On his planet, the groom isn't the only one having sex with the bride. It's the best man's privilege too. And the best man is someone she knows. And fears.

The best man takes what he wants-and he wants Jana. In his bed, she embraces both males and her darkest desires. And she experiences how pleasurable the use of a riding crop can be when wielded by a dominant alien.

Alien Best Man is available from:

Ellora's Cave
Amazon Kindle Store
Nook Book Store
Sony Reader Store
Kobo books
and more

Find Amy on her Blog, Twitter, Facebook and Goodreads.

Thanks for visiting!

Six Sentence Sunday #42: 08/14/11 – Carrie says goodbye

Thank you to everyone who keeps coming back to read and comment on my excerpts every week. I appreciate all of your support.

This excerpt is from my recent release, Celestial Seduction available from Decadent Publishing & other ebook retailers. For your chance to win a copy, visit The Romance Studio (today, Sunday only), as I'm giving away a copy for their Book-a-day Giveaway. And I'm excited to announce that I signed a contract with Decadent for Beneath the Starry Sky, another 1 Night Stand story. This one is a contemporary erotic romance with a scifi twist. If you've read Celestial Seduction, BtSS is Tamara and Josh's story.

 She refused to cry. It would do her no good. Dressing as fast as she could, she kept checking to make sure he remained asleep. Although she would never forget this night, she didn't want to go through the awkward goodbye. It was better that way. She grabbed her overnight bag, slipped out of the room and left her key card at the front desk.

But wait, aren't romances supposed to have a happily ever after? Guess you'll have to read Celestial Seduction to find out if Carrie and Frey get their HEA.

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The Unobservant Reader – A Guest Post by Carrie Ann Ryan

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I want to thank Jessica for letting me take over her blog for the day!

Have you ever noticed that the characters we write and read are WAY more observant than we as a people are? I mean the author describes a hero reacting to a comment made by the heroine that angers him with the emotion "flashing across his face." Do we had humans in everyday life notice these signs? Are we just an unobservant people and only detectives and people who study body language truly the observant ones?

I think we as a people could go either way on the spectrum. Sometimes we will notice the signs of anger or fear or another vibrant emotion. But other times it may be too subtle or too quick for us to see. I believe that the closer we are to a person the more likely we will notice the emotions that "flash across his face" or see "something in his eyes." But other times we may just be clueless.

However in the writing world it's not always a good idea for the reader to be clueless. The reader needs to see the subtle twitches and ticks of a character because they aren't actually sitting right in front of the hero or heroine. If done well, the author can paint a picture in which the reader feels that they are there and can see everything the character is seeing. That is a sign of a good writer.

It's the author's job to be more observant than a normal person to portray exactly what is going on in their scene. Without that the author is merely telling us what happened not showing us. I personally love reading works that are so observant and detailed that I can close my eyes afterward and still see the settings, actions and emotions. I need to be there and not just a casual observer (no pun intended.)

As a writer I feel it is my job to convey what I want the reader to see. I want to show the reader my world and let them feel welcome. Sometimes my character observations need to be subtle enough that I want to reader to make their own conclusions. But without my observations as a reader that can't happen.

As a reader I have begun to use what I have learned in book in my everyday life. I am trying to be a more observant person. When I walk into a room I try to take in my surroundings and gauge the feel of a room – more so than I had done before. When speaking to someone I try to listen to catches in their voice or anger behind their words. I try to watch the corners of their eyes and mouths for twitches or curves. I watch their hand to see if they shake or if they ball into fists.

Reading novels, especially the romance ones, have taught me to be a more observant person in the real world as well as try to be a more observant author.

What about you? As a writer do you notice these things? How have you tried to place the reader in your world with your observations? Have any of your readings become lessons to you in the real world as they had me?

Leave a comment and tell me what you think – I may just be crazy though and that is okay!

Thank you again Jessica for letting me stop by and ramble about what I have learned!

You can find Carrie at her blog http://carrieannryan.blogspot.com/

Carrie Ryan is a University Chemistry teacher and aspiring Contemporary and Paranormal Romance Author. She am currently unpublished and writing for herself. In the future when she feels that she can hold her work to her chest no longer she will venture out into the published world.

She is also an avid reader and lover of romance and fiction novels. She loves meeting new authors and new worlds. Any recommendations you have are appreciated.

The End of the World As We Know It – Guest Post by Misa Buckley

Ironhaven is an apocalyptic romance. "Pardon?" you say. "The world is ending and you have romance? Are you mad?" Well, the short answer to that is "Yes, actually," but when it comes to romance at the end of the world as we know it – why not?

It is a popular question in memes and pubs after a certain amount of alcohol. "Okay, the world is gonna end in an hour – what do you do with that hour?" While the time specified varies, most people answer the same way. Most people would spend that last hour with the one they love.

In Ironhaven, they have longer than an hour, though the actual time is unknown. The Earth is only barely habitable, but life goes on. People meet, they fall in love, they marry and have kids, or they fall out of love. The world might be ending, but they still hope and dream.

And why not? While we might fear new strains of 'flu and the ever-fluctuating stock market, global warming, a new ice age, and being hit by asteroids, humanity has a habit of overcoming impossible odds. We are born survivors, because where there is life, there is hope. And where there is hope, there are people thinking impossible things and inventing ways of putting death off for another day.

I think that is really quite wonderful.

Ironhaven

Decadent Publishing

The Earth is dying, and Lucian Hoyt is going to die with it. His only hope is his bitter ex-fiancée Genevieve Scott. If they're going to work together to get off this planet, they need to put their past aside, but even melting the ice between them can't erase all the scars.

 

Misa Buckley

Science Fiction, Steampunk and Paranormal Romance

Misa has been making up stories all her life, but it wasn't until 2007 when she tried the National Novel Writing Month. Though failing to reach the prescribed 50,000 words, she none-the-less realised that writing was her calling.

She loves the extraordinary, hence her preference for speculative fiction and love of Doctor Who. Her stories are all character-driven, with a dollop of romance and a sprinkling of sex.

She lives in the north of England with her husband, five children and two budgies. When she's not writing, she can be found watching Stargate SG1 and lusting over Ba'al, because bad boys are just more fun (and wear a lot of leather).

Website/Blog: http://misabuckley.com/

Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Misa-Buckley/159729944090014

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/MisaBuckley

Another 1 Night Stand story sold to Decadent Publishing!!

I'm so excited to announce that the second 1 Night Stand story I wrote was contracted on Monday to Decadent Publishing. Beneath the Starry Sky – if you've read Celestial Seduction – is Tamara and Josh's story. Although it is not a Science Fiction Romance, I call it my Contemporary Erotic Romance with a sci-fi twist. More news to come.

Last day of the blog tour with KLB Virtual Events & so many chances to win

I'd like to thank the ladies at KLB Virtual Events for all of the hard work they put into planning and organizing this book blog tour. And thank you to all of the bloggers who've hosted me over the past ten days. I appreciate your time and blog space. Thank you!

The last stop on the tour is Reading With Bakin_Goddess with a review and a giveaway. Be sure to stop by for your chance to win. Also, be sure to stop here for another chance to win a copy of Celestial Seduction. And I am giving away a swag package here.

Over on Selena Robins' blog, I'm giving away a swag package AND a copy of Celestial Seduction.

AND, the winner of Love Beyond Time by Rebecca Royce is: LISA FOX Congrats, Lisa!