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Interview with Layna Pimentel

Today, Layna Pimentel is hosting me over at her blog. I'll be answering questions about Celestial Seduction and other Science Fiction stuff. Check it out!

Here's the link: http://wp.me/pyBsL-li

Oh, and there just might be a giveaway…

 

 

Happy Independence Day!!

Happy Independence Day!!

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Since it is a long weekend, you might need something to read on the beach, at the cottage or at home while you're waiting for the fireworks show. Consider Celestial Seduction , my recent release from Decadent Publishing.

Six Sentence Sunday #37: 07/03/11 – Celestial Seduction

Thank you to everyone who keeps coming back to read and comment on my excerpts every week.

This excerpt comes from my recent release, Celestial Seduction available from Decadent Publishing.

In this scene, Carrie has learned that Frey is an alien, but she's only seen the human image he wears on Earth.

Lifting one hand up, she gently placed it on the side of his face. "Will you show me what you really look like? I can see your real eyes, but I want to see the rest."

"You won't run away?" She winced seeing all of the confidence he'd had at the beginning of the night gone, but it made her trust him even more. "Whatever you do, please don't scream."

Blurb:

At the end of his obligated commitment to the Space Service, Frey Berger decides to stay on Earth to further experience human emotions rather than return to Ginnun where his intended has already mated with another. Looking for real love and someone to accept him for what he is, Frey enlists in Madame Evangeline's popular dating service. Although he does not understand the concept of a one-night stand, he hopes to find his perfect mate.

Carrie Cooper's husband divorced her for someone who could provide him with children, leaving her with little self-confidence and no desire to let a man hurt her again. Her best friend convinces her to join a dating service, claiming Carrie needs to get laid, while not winding up with a broken heart since her date requires no commitment after the night is over.

Although several misunderstandings nearly derail them before the date has even begun, Carrie and Frey end up becoming closer than they ever believed possible. Still, Frey will need to convince Carrie that her perfect mate isn't human at all, and that one night can lead to a forever love.

Visit http://www.sixsunday.com/ to find out who's participating in Six Sentence Sunday this week or follow the #sixsunday hashtag on twitter.

 

Celestial Seduction Dedication and Thank Yous

Wow, yesterday was quite the whirlwind. Let me tell you, never expect to get any writing done on a release day unless you turn the internet off. I am certainly glad my release date was changed and I had the day off. I thank you all for the congratulations and well wishes.

I don't have a thank you page in Celestial Seduction, but I thought I'd thank everyone who contributed to my story.

First of all, here is the dedication:

To Rebecca who helped me add my SFR twist to the 1NS Series, to Lindsay for your  constant encouragement, and especially to my understanding and supportive husband.

And thank you to:

Rebecca Royce for everything, from putting the idea in my head, critiquing and helping me submit, to promotion. I truly appreciate it all.

Layna Pimental for being a great critique partner, for the constant encouragement and promotional help.

Stacey Kennedy and Lisa Fox for reading over my story and giving me more input and for help with promotion.

Valerie Mann who saw the potential of this story and through edits helped me to reach publication. She is absolutely lovely and I've learned a lot along the way from her.

Lisa and Heather, the owners of Decadent Publishing and Colleen, our Author Liaison.

Valerie Mann and Kate Richards for starting the 1 Night Stand series.

Dara England for creating my fabulous cover. You added everything I wanted and still managed to surprise me.

Sara Brookes for putting Celestial Seduction on Goodreads for me and for running Six Sentence Sunday, a place for authors to show off their work and support each other.

Thank you to everyone who is hosting me this month to help me promote Celestial Seduction and to those who have provided constant support throughout the process, including Heather McCorkle and Karlene Petitt from Critique Sisters, Heather Massey from The Galaxy Express, Gini Koch who proves with each book that aliens can be sexy, and Lorna Suzuki who gave me the best piece of advice – join a critique group.

Thank you to all those who have (or will) taken the time to buy, read and/or review Celestial Seduction, and to Diana and Tracy for your early reviews.

Most of all, thank you to my husband and children who are ever so patient with me. Without your patience and understanding, I would have never made it this far.

You are all fabulous!

Celestial Seduction, available in multiple ebook formats from Decadent Publishing and other ebook retailers. Please note: There are many free apps, such as Adobe Digital Editions that you can download to read ebooks on your computer and phone. Also, the PDF format is great for printing a copy.

It's Release Day!! Find out where I am:

Visit me at Decadent's 1 Night Stand blog and find out how Celestial Seduction came to be.

Also, join me at Critique Sister's Corner for more fun and a giveaway.

Celestial Seduction is now available from Decadent Publishing (multiple ebook formats), Amazon Kindle Store and other ebook retailers.

Celestial Seduction is now available!!

Today is the release day of my first published story, Celestial Seduction. It is now available from Decadent Publishing as well as other ebook retailers.

Blurb:

At the end of his obligated commitment to the Space Service, Frey Berger decides to stay on Earth to further experience human emotions rather than return to Ginnun where his intended has already mated with another. Looking for real love and someone to accept him for what he is, Frey enlists in Madame Evangeline's popular dating service. Although he does not understand the concept of a one-night stand, he hopes to find his perfect mate.

Carrie Cooper's husband divorced her for someone who could provide him with children, leaving her with little self-confidence and no desire to let a man hurt her again. Her best friend convinces her to join a dating service, claiming Carrie needs to get laid, while not winding up with a broken heart since her date requires no commitment after the night is over.

Although several misunderstandings nearly derail them before the date has even begun, Carrie and Frey end up becoming closer than they ever believed possible. Still, Frey will need to convince Carrie that her perfect mate isn't human at all, and that one night can lead to a forever love.

Excerpt:

"Remember how I said I needed an open-minded partner?"

She nodded, her eyes catching a quick glance from his before returning to her stomach.

Just a couple more minutes and he'd be finished. He prepared to hold her down should she freak out when he told her he came from space. "I'm not exactly like you and most of the people on Earth. I'm….different."

"Like a demon or a guardian angel?"

He laughed. It sounded forced, but he needed to stay focused on healing Carrie rather than mating with her. "No, you're thinking paranormal. Try science fiction."

She began to squirm under him, but he didn't need to restrain her. "A….clone? Artificial intelligence?"

He finished healing her and lay down beside her. His thumb ran across her lips, wanting to taste them again, but knowing he probably wouldn't. "Try alien."

Her mouth curved into a smile. "Alien. I don't think so. You're missing the big head and eyes, the green skin, the willowy limbs."

He touched his fingertips to the side of her head. "Like this?" He flashed an image of the alien Earthlings always expected to arrive from space.

"Yeah, but how'd you do that?" Fear shone in her eyes.

Leaving the bed, he sat on one of the loveseats. The night was over. In a second, she'd dress as quickly as possible and rush out of the room. "I told you, I'm an alien from outer space." Perhaps he shouldn't have told her. He would spend the rest of the night alone.

Celestial Seduction is available from:

Decadent Publishing (in multiple ebook formats)
Amazon (for your Kindle)
other ebook retailers

Enjoy!

Happy Canada Day!!

Happy Canada Day!!

Oh, and today is also the release day for Celestial Seduction, which takes place in Canada. Stay tuned for all kinds of fun stuff today.
Available from: Decadent Publishing

Another great review for Celestial Seduction which officially releases tomorrow!

Tracy Riva, who reviews for Midwest Book Review posted this review for Celestial Seduction on her blog. She was also kind enough to post the review on Goodreads and Amazon. Thanks Tracy!

Celestial Seduction officially releases tomorrow, but I've already seen it for sale at Decadent Publishing, Amazon (Kindle), and Smashwords. Woot!!

June in Review

My Writing

Wow! This has been another exciting month for me.

I worked through several rounds of edits for Celestial Seduction, was given a release date, received a review copy and had to arrange reviews, then had my release date moved forward.

On top of that, I've been revising another piece of writing.

So, it's been a crazy, busy month, but so worth it.

My Blog

With everything else going on, I've been slacking on my blog. I usually have at least two weeks of posts scheduled, but I'm a bit behind. I do have some exciting posts coming up though:

July 1st – Release of Celestial Seduction. Find me here and at other blogs all month long to celebrate.
July 7th – Participating in Stories for Sendai blog tour. Be sure to follow the blog tour for a chance to win one of two ebook copies of Celestial Seduction.
July 11th – Dianne Hartsock will be here talking about her writing family. She is offering an ebook copy of her recent release, Alex.
July 15th – BlogFest2011 begins. Be sure to visit for your chance to win one of three ebook copies of Celestial Seduction.
July 18th – Guest posts for IBC's Menage a Blog Tour de Force
July 19th – Betrayed (by Ednah Walters) blog tour with book review

I will also be featured on several other blogs this month (interviews and guest posts) to promote Celestial Seduction. Many of these will involve ebook or swag giveaways. I'll post links here to tell you about them.

And as always, I will be participating in Six Sentence Sunday, this month sharing excerpts from Celestial Seduction.

Books reviewed in June:

1NS: Panties Optional by Stephanie Beck
Slow Burn by E.B. Walters
1NS: One Night With A Wolf by Rebecca Royce
Memento Nora by Angie Smibert
Children of the Fog by Cheryl Kaye Tardif
I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore
Indian Moon by Carolyn McCray
Your Biggest Fan by Graylin Fox

So how was your June?

Book Review: Your Biggest Fan by Graylin Fox

from GraylinFox.com:

Mary's obsession with the boy band Caelan began in high school. She and her friends went to the shows, picked their favorite band member, and plastered their walls with posters. Mary's obsession leaked into college but soon was placed in a box of memories as she matured, fell in love, and built a life with her husband.

But Happily Ever After is elusive. When she suffers a horrific loss, can she depend on her old dreams to salvage her mind? Can she wander through those memories and still keep reality within her grasp?

First Line:

Mary turned off the television as Devin finished singing the last note, the music fading away, and the music video credits rolling.

My Review

*This book was sent to me by the author for review.*

Mary has an unnatural obsession with Devin, the lead singer of the band Caelan. When friends and her mother become concerned, she agrees to go to counselling. Eventually Mary becomes a psychologist herself, leaving her old obsessions behind. But when her life becomes too much to handle, will she turn to her friends and family or revert to the behaviors of an obsessed teenager?

Your Biggest Fan revealed snippets of Mary's life and her obsession with Devin. Each event helped to build suspense as I waited for the climax. And when it came, I was shocked, not by the author or Mary's reaction, but by the betrayal of another character.

Your Biggest Fan is a well-written short story. While I read it feeling more like a friend watching the events unfold rather than Mary herself, I still sympathized with her after a tragic event in her life and understood her reaction at the end of the book.

It was an extra treat to read one of Graylin Fox's poems as part of the story, because I absolutely love her poetry.

My Rating:  4 Aliens out of 5

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Information:

Ebook, 49 pages

Expected Publication Date: July 15, 2008 by Decadent Publishing

Contagion by Graylin Fox will be available from:

Decadent Publishing
many other ebook retailers

You can find Graylin Fox here:

Website/Blog:  http://graylinfox.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/graylinfox
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Graylin-Fox/159019811766
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4549968.Graylin_Fox