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August 3, 2012
Dark Without You ~ Release Day!
Today is the release day for
Dark Without You
, my erotic spanking romance novella out with Etopia Press. I'm so excited to see this book published because it was one of the first erotic stories I ever wrote, but the first draft sat untouched on my computer forever. Why? Well, my characters stopped talking to me for quite some time, making it difficult to edit and rewrite even though the first draft was complete. Then one day, nearly a year after wrapping up the first draft, my
Dark Without You
muse returned with a vengeance during a sleepless night and I began furiously preparing the story for submission. I'm so glad Andy and Alice started talking to me again because I love the emotional, intimate journey they travel together during this book.
Synopsis:
Total Love. Domestic Discipline. He takes her world firmly in hand...
Alice Grove owes her brother a lot. After all, he adopted her after their parents died and worked several jobs just to keep food on the table. When he asks for her help keeping a musician from the band he manages happy until the end of their tour, Alice is more than willing. She'll do just about anything to please the enigmatic drummer she's had a crush on since they were kids.
Andy Steel detests life in the limelight. Touring for weeks on end with no company besides his fellow band members, trashy girls, and an endless supply of booze doesn't suit his old-fashioned ideals. He aches to have a long-lasting relationship with just one woman--but not just any relationship. He expects obedience inside and outside of the bedroom, and he won't hesitate to enforce his rules by giving his woman a good spanking. When he meets up with his childhood friend Alice in Chicago, all grown up and aiming to please, Andy knows the heat they generate is something special. Until he hears about Alice's real reasons for joining the tour, and until she skips town without so much as a good-bye. Andy has no qualms about chasing after her, but he may not like what he discovers along the way.
Dark Without You is available at these places:
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon DE
Barnes and Noble
All Romance
Don't forget to add Dark Without You to your shelf on Goodreads!
Thanks for stopping by today:)
xoxo
Sue
Synopsis:Total Love. Domestic Discipline. He takes her world firmly in hand...
Alice Grove owes her brother a lot. After all, he adopted her after their parents died and worked several jobs just to keep food on the table. When he asks for her help keeping a musician from the band he manages happy until the end of their tour, Alice is more than willing. She'll do just about anything to please the enigmatic drummer she's had a crush on since they were kids.
Andy Steel detests life in the limelight. Touring for weeks on end with no company besides his fellow band members, trashy girls, and an endless supply of booze doesn't suit his old-fashioned ideals. He aches to have a long-lasting relationship with just one woman--but not just any relationship. He expects obedience inside and outside of the bedroom, and he won't hesitate to enforce his rules by giving his woman a good spanking. When he meets up with his childhood friend Alice in Chicago, all grown up and aiming to please, Andy knows the heat they generate is something special. Until he hears about Alice's real reasons for joining the tour, and until she skips town without so much as a good-bye. Andy has no qualms about chasing after her, but he may not like what he discovers along the way.
Dark Without You is available at these places:
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon DE
Barnes and Noble
All Romance
Don't forget to add Dark Without You to your shelf on Goodreads!
Thanks for stopping by today:)
xoxo
Sue
August 2, 2012
Dark Without You Weekend Giveaway (8/2 - 8/5)
Tomorrow (August 3rd) is the official release day of
Dark Without You
, my latest erotic romance novella with Etopia Press. I woke up today to find it on Amazon and Barnes and Noble a day early too, woo-hoo!
Synopsis:
Alice Grove owes her brother a lot. After all, he adopted her after their parents died and worked several jobs just to keep food on the table. When he asks for her help keeping a musician from the band he manages happy until the end of their tour, Alice is more than willing. She'll do just about anything to please the enigmatic drummer she's had a crush on since they were kids.
Andy Steel detests life in the limelight. Touring for weeks on end with no company besides his fellow band members, trashy girls, and an endless supply of booze doesn't suit his old-fashioned ideals. He aches to have a long-lasting relationship with just one woman--but not just any relationship. He expects obedience inside and outside of the bedroom, and he won't hesitate to enforce his rules by giving his woman a good spanking. When he meets up with his childhood friend Alice in Chicago, all grown up and aiming to please, Andy knows the heat they generate is something special. Until he hears about Alice's real reasons for joining the tour, and until she skips town without so much as a good-bye. Andy has no qualms about chasing after her, but he may not like what he discovers along the way.
Want to win a free copy of Dark Without You ? Leave a comment telling me the last book you read (don't forget to include your email address!) and you'll be entered in the contest. The giveaway runs all weekend until midnight on Sunday (August 5th) and I'll announce the winner on Monday morning.
If you absolutely can't wait to get your hands on Dark Without You, you can pick a copy up on Amazon or Barnes and Noble today:
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon DE
Barnes and Noble
Thanks for stopping by!
xoxo
Sue
Synopsis:
Alice Grove owes her brother a lot. After all, he adopted her after their parents died and worked several jobs just to keep food on the table. When he asks for her help keeping a musician from the band he manages happy until the end of their tour, Alice is more than willing. She'll do just about anything to please the enigmatic drummer she's had a crush on since they were kids.
Andy Steel detests life in the limelight. Touring for weeks on end with no company besides his fellow band members, trashy girls, and an endless supply of booze doesn't suit his old-fashioned ideals. He aches to have a long-lasting relationship with just one woman--but not just any relationship. He expects obedience inside and outside of the bedroom, and he won't hesitate to enforce his rules by giving his woman a good spanking. When he meets up with his childhood friend Alice in Chicago, all grown up and aiming to please, Andy knows the heat they generate is something special. Until he hears about Alice's real reasons for joining the tour, and until she skips town without so much as a good-bye. Andy has no qualms about chasing after her, but he may not like what he discovers along the way.
Want to win a free copy of Dark Without You ? Leave a comment telling me the last book you read (don't forget to include your email address!) and you'll be entered in the contest. The giveaway runs all weekend until midnight on Sunday (August 5th) and I'll announce the winner on Monday morning.
If you absolutely can't wait to get your hands on Dark Without You, you can pick a copy up on Amazon or Barnes and Noble today:
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon DE
Barnes and Noble
Thanks for stopping by!
xoxo
Sue
July 31, 2012
Is it release day yet?
In case you missed hearing me shout it from the mountaintops, I have a new erotic romance novella set to release on August 3rd. That's three days from now. But who's counting? Oh that's right - I am! I can't help it. I'm always giddy over new releases and count the days down like I'm counting down to an exciting vacation or a hot date.
My new book is called Dark Without You and it will be my second release with Etopia Press. Have I mentioned how much I love this cover?
Here's an excerpt:When the bus was in eyesight, Andy shouted, “Race you!” and sprinted ahead. Alice followed clumsily. Three Long Island iced teas had been two too many. Andy, however, had had three beers and seemed as steady as a sober man after a good night’s sleep.“You know I can’t hold my booze, Andy,” Alice complained breathlessly after she reached the bus.“I remember well,” he said, moving closer, invading her personal space. “And I hope you’ve behaved yourself in college, Ms. Grove.” Unbidden thoughts of the various parties Andy had pulled her out of during high school flashed back, along with the memories of his constant threats to take her over his knee. She’d always thought those threats to be empty, but the image caused her cheeks to flush and another tremor of wet heat shot between her thighs. She opened her mouth, but no words came out. She peered up into his smoldering eyes, lost in the conflicted memories of yesterday.“Alice Grove at a loss for words,” he mused. “Call the newspapers.”Alice recovered herself and punched his shoulder. “I’m adult now, in case you haven’t noticed.” The memory of Andy’s threats embarrassed her more than ever—and to her confusion, left her pussy aching with need. During her freshman year of college, he’d promised to finally take her over his knee the next time she cursed at him. Would he, really?“I have noticed.” His eyes darkened, and she squirmed under his penetrating gaze.
Dark Without You will be available on August 3rd on Kindle, Nook, ARe, Sony, and other places ebooks are sold.
My new book is called Dark Without You and it will be my second release with Etopia Press. Have I mentioned how much I love this cover?
Here's an excerpt:When the bus was in eyesight, Andy shouted, “Race you!” and sprinted ahead. Alice followed clumsily. Three Long Island iced teas had been two too many. Andy, however, had had three beers and seemed as steady as a sober man after a good night’s sleep.“You know I can’t hold my booze, Andy,” Alice complained breathlessly after she reached the bus.“I remember well,” he said, moving closer, invading her personal space. “And I hope you’ve behaved yourself in college, Ms. Grove.” Unbidden thoughts of the various parties Andy had pulled her out of during high school flashed back, along with the memories of his constant threats to take her over his knee. She’d always thought those threats to be empty, but the image caused her cheeks to flush and another tremor of wet heat shot between her thighs. She opened her mouth, but no words came out. She peered up into his smoldering eyes, lost in the conflicted memories of yesterday.“Alice Grove at a loss for words,” he mused. “Call the newspapers.”Alice recovered herself and punched his shoulder. “I’m adult now, in case you haven’t noticed.” The memory of Andy’s threats embarrassed her more than ever—and to her confusion, left her pussy aching with need. During her freshman year of college, he’d promised to finally take her over his knee the next time she cursed at him. Would he, really?“I have noticed.” His eyes darkened, and she squirmed under his penetrating gaze.
Dark Without You will be available on August 3rd on Kindle, Nook, ARe, Sony, and other places ebooks are sold.
July 28, 2012
Spotlight Saturday with Rionna Morgan
Please give romance author Rionna Morgan a warm welcome to my blog today for Spotlight Saturday.
Rionna, do you like to listen to music while you write?I love to listen to music. I generally listen to instrumental Celtic music when I am writing. I enjoy Celtic Woman a lot.Tell us a little bit about your newest release.
“The Wanting Heart is a sexy, intriguing, modern-day western romance. A fun summer read.” -- Kat Martin, New York Times Best Selling AuthorKatherine White, a barrel racer from Colorado, lives in a fast-paced world where rhinestones shine, hooves pound, and dreams come true. She plans on winning World Champion Barrel Racer and being with her friends until she graduates from college.She doesn’t plan on the man who broke her heart strolling back into her life. She doesn’t plan on finding solace in a charming stranger’s smile or falling victim to his knife.Excerpt: “It’s late, Blake. I’m tired.” Kate said.“Not too tired to be kissing that city feller.” Blake could’ve kicked himself. He wanted to talk to her not fight.“That’s none of your business. You have no right to be spying on me.”“I wasn’t spying. I was watching Cathy.”Kate stepped into the full light. “Well, you should have taken her home and been on your way!”Seeing dark circles beneath Kate’s eyes, Blake studied her. He saw sadness and fatigue. “Jesus, Kate. Did you drive home last night? Have you even been home?”“What do you care?”Blake grabbed her arms. “Are you trying to kill yourself?”“No. I’m living my life.”“I’ll tell you what you’re doing. You’re going home and going to bed.”“Don’t use that range boss voice on me. You have no right.”Blake couldn’t listen to another word. Holding her body, even in anger, was too much for him. Her words were crushed against her mouth as his lips covered hers. He lifted her off her feet, molding her body to his. She’d been nineteen the last time he kissed her. Her body had grown and filled out since then. But, he wasn’t thinking of that. He wasn’t thinking of anything, but how damn good it felt to just hold her, kiss her. Begging for her surrender, he stroked his hands over her hips, up her back and fisted them in her hair.Where can readers find your newest release? USAmazon UKAmazon BN iTunes Google Books If you could be the hero/heroine in any novel, who would it be and why?Wow, that is a tough question. Years ago I read a Nora Roberts novel…the last of the Three Sisters Island Trilogy, Face the Fire. The heroine is named Mia Devlin, and I kept thinking as I read, “Man, I want to be her when I grow up!” Coffee or tea?I seem to drink coffee more and more. I just think smells so nice on those crisp Montana mornings. Yet, Earl Grey tea is my absolute favorite beverage. How do you go about choosing names for your characters?I spend a lot of time researching the meaning of names. I think that it’s clever to look for names that could fit an evil man or a heroic one and use it, thus creating another level of intrigue to the story. Also, I look in the phonebook – online now – and see what type of names are prominent in the area of the country where my story is set. I try to incorporate those names into the book as well.Star Trek or Star Wars?Ooooh! Hard one. I think I’d have to say Star Trek because of the movie that came out a few years ago. My husband and I played hooky in the middle of the day and went to see it for my birthday. That was a great day! A wonderful memory.Tell us about your upcoming writing projects.I have another romantic suspense book set to be released sometime in November 2012. Judge Thyself First features a profiler who uncovers a 20 year old murder at an Alabama prison.My current work in progress – an artist stumbles upon a murder scene that has a fairy tale twist.Where can others connect with you?Please be invited to visit my blog to Enter to Win a Piece of Montana!http://www.rionnamorgan.blogspot.com/p/enter-to-win.htmlI can be found at the following locations. I enjoy the company so please stop by! http://rionnamorgan.comhttp://www.rionnamorgan.blogspot.com/https://twitter.com/#!/RionnaMorganhttps://www.facebook.com/RionnaMorganhttp://www.goodreads.com/rionna_morganThank you so much for having me here with you today. I have really enjoyed spending time getting to know you and sharing my story with you.
May romance and mystery grace your day!RionnaPlease feel free to leave Rionna a nice comment or ask a question:)
Rionna, do you like to listen to music while you write?I love to listen to music. I generally listen to instrumental Celtic music when I am writing. I enjoy Celtic Woman a lot.Tell us a little bit about your newest release.
“The Wanting Heart is a sexy, intriguing, modern-day western romance. A fun summer read.” -- Kat Martin, New York Times Best Selling AuthorKatherine White, a barrel racer from Colorado, lives in a fast-paced world where rhinestones shine, hooves pound, and dreams come true. She plans on winning World Champion Barrel Racer and being with her friends until she graduates from college.She doesn’t plan on the man who broke her heart strolling back into her life. She doesn’t plan on finding solace in a charming stranger’s smile or falling victim to his knife.Excerpt: “It’s late, Blake. I’m tired.” Kate said.“Not too tired to be kissing that city feller.” Blake could’ve kicked himself. He wanted to talk to her not fight.“That’s none of your business. You have no right to be spying on me.”“I wasn’t spying. I was watching Cathy.”Kate stepped into the full light. “Well, you should have taken her home and been on your way!”Seeing dark circles beneath Kate’s eyes, Blake studied her. He saw sadness and fatigue. “Jesus, Kate. Did you drive home last night? Have you even been home?”“What do you care?”Blake grabbed her arms. “Are you trying to kill yourself?”“No. I’m living my life.”“I’ll tell you what you’re doing. You’re going home and going to bed.”“Don’t use that range boss voice on me. You have no right.”Blake couldn’t listen to another word. Holding her body, even in anger, was too much for him. Her words were crushed against her mouth as his lips covered hers. He lifted her off her feet, molding her body to his. She’d been nineteen the last time he kissed her. Her body had grown and filled out since then. But, he wasn’t thinking of that. He wasn’t thinking of anything, but how damn good it felt to just hold her, kiss her. Begging for her surrender, he stroked his hands over her hips, up her back and fisted them in her hair.Where can readers find your newest release? USAmazon UKAmazon BN iTunes Google Books If you could be the hero/heroine in any novel, who would it be and why?Wow, that is a tough question. Years ago I read a Nora Roberts novel…the last of the Three Sisters Island Trilogy, Face the Fire. The heroine is named Mia Devlin, and I kept thinking as I read, “Man, I want to be her when I grow up!” Coffee or tea?I seem to drink coffee more and more. I just think smells so nice on those crisp Montana mornings. Yet, Earl Grey tea is my absolute favorite beverage. How do you go about choosing names for your characters?I spend a lot of time researching the meaning of names. I think that it’s clever to look for names that could fit an evil man or a heroic one and use it, thus creating another level of intrigue to the story. Also, I look in the phonebook – online now – and see what type of names are prominent in the area of the country where my story is set. I try to incorporate those names into the book as well.Star Trek or Star Wars?Ooooh! Hard one. I think I’d have to say Star Trek because of the movie that came out a few years ago. My husband and I played hooky in the middle of the day and went to see it for my birthday. That was a great day! A wonderful memory.Tell us about your upcoming writing projects.I have another romantic suspense book set to be released sometime in November 2012. Judge Thyself First features a profiler who uncovers a 20 year old murder at an Alabama prison.My current work in progress – an artist stumbles upon a murder scene that has a fairy tale twist.Where can others connect with you?Please be invited to visit my blog to Enter to Win a Piece of Montana!http://www.rionnamorgan.blogspot.com/p/enter-to-win.htmlI can be found at the following locations. I enjoy the company so please stop by! http://rionnamorgan.comhttp://www.rionnamorgan.blogspot.com/https://twitter.com/#!/RionnaMorganhttps://www.facebook.com/RionnaMorganhttp://www.goodreads.com/rionna_morganThank you so much for having me here with you today. I have really enjoyed spending time getting to know you and sharing my story with you.
May romance and mystery grace your day!RionnaPlease feel free to leave Rionna a nice comment or ask a question:)
July 27, 2012
Dark Without You ~ Cover Reveal!
I have a new release due out in a week with Etopia Press. It's called
Dark Without You
, and it's an erotic romance with a spanking/domestic discipline theme to it. Here's the pretty cover:
BLURB: Alice Grove owes her brother a lot. After all, he adopted her after their parents died and worked several jobs just to keep food on the table. When he requests she use her charms to keep one of the members of the band he manages happy until the end of the tour, it’s hard to refuse. She meets up with the band and gets much, much more than she bargained for in the arms of the enigmatic drummer she’s had a crush on for years.
Andy Steel detests life in the limelight and plans to quit the rising metal band he plays drums for. Touring for weeks on end with no company besides his fellow band members, trashy girls, and an endless supply of booze doesn't suit his old-fashioned ideals. He aches to have a long-lasting relationship with just one woman. Not just any relationship, but one in which he wears the pants. He expects obedience inside and outside of the bedroom, and he won't hesitate to enforce his rules by giving his woman a good spanking. When his childhood friend, Alice, meets the band in Chicago, all bets are off. She's all grown up - and he's determined to have her for himself. All goes as planned until an old flame from Andy's past shows up, and Alice's reasons for joining the tour are called into question. When she skips town without a goodbye, Andy has no qualms about chasing after her. But will he like the truth he finds?
Dark Without You releases on 8/3/2012 and will be available on Kindle, Nook, Sony, Kobo, and other fine places ebooks are sold.
BLURB: Alice Grove owes her brother a lot. After all, he adopted her after their parents died and worked several jobs just to keep food on the table. When he requests she use her charms to keep one of the members of the band he manages happy until the end of the tour, it’s hard to refuse. She meets up with the band and gets much, much more than she bargained for in the arms of the enigmatic drummer she’s had a crush on for years.
Andy Steel detests life in the limelight and plans to quit the rising metal band he plays drums for. Touring for weeks on end with no company besides his fellow band members, trashy girls, and an endless supply of booze doesn't suit his old-fashioned ideals. He aches to have a long-lasting relationship with just one woman. Not just any relationship, but one in which he wears the pants. He expects obedience inside and outside of the bedroom, and he won't hesitate to enforce his rules by giving his woman a good spanking. When his childhood friend, Alice, meets the band in Chicago, all bets are off. She's all grown up - and he's determined to have her for himself. All goes as planned until an old flame from Andy's past shows up, and Alice's reasons for joining the tour are called into question. When she skips town without a goodbye, Andy has no qualms about chasing after her. But will he like the truth he finds?
Dark Without You releases on 8/3/2012 and will be available on Kindle, Nook, Sony, Kobo, and other fine places ebooks are sold.
Dark Without You ~ Cover Reveal!
I have a new release due out in a week with Etopia Press. It's called
Dark Without You
, and it's an erotic romance with a spanking/domestic discipline theme to it. Here's the pretty cover:
BLURB: Alice Grove owes her brother a lot. After all, he adopted her after their parents died and worked several jobs just to keep food on the table. When he requests she use her charms to keep one of the members of the band he manages happy until the end of the tour, it’s hard to refuse. She meets up with the band and gets much, much more than she bargained for in the arms of the enigmatic drummer she’s had a crush on for years.
Andy Steel detests life in the limelight and plans to quit the rising metal band he plays drums for. Touring for weeks on end with no company besides his fellow band members, trashy girls, and an endless supply of booze doesn't suit his old-fashioned ideals. He aches to have a long-lasting relationship with just one woman. Not just any relationship, but one in which he wears the pants. He expects obedience inside and outside of the bedroom, and he won't hesitate to enforce his rules by giving his woman a good spanking. When his childhood friend, Alice, meets the band in Chicago, all bets are off. She's all grown up - and he's determined to have her for himself. All goes as planned until an old flame from Andy's past shows up, and Alice's reasons for joining the tour are called into question. When she skips town without a goodbye, Andy has no qualms about chasing after her. But will he like the truth he finds?
Dark Without You releases on 8/3/2012 and will be available on Kindle, Nook, Sony, Kobo, and other fine places ebooks are sold.
BLURB: Alice Grove owes her brother a lot. After all, he adopted her after their parents died and worked several jobs just to keep food on the table. When he requests she use her charms to keep one of the members of the band he manages happy until the end of the tour, it’s hard to refuse. She meets up with the band and gets much, much more than she bargained for in the arms of the enigmatic drummer she’s had a crush on for years.
Andy Steel detests life in the limelight and plans to quit the rising metal band he plays drums for. Touring for weeks on end with no company besides his fellow band members, trashy girls, and an endless supply of booze doesn't suit his old-fashioned ideals. He aches to have a long-lasting relationship with just one woman. Not just any relationship, but one in which he wears the pants. He expects obedience inside and outside of the bedroom, and he won't hesitate to enforce his rules by giving his woman a good spanking. When his childhood friend, Alice, meets the band in Chicago, all bets are off. She's all grown up - and he's determined to have her for himself. All goes as planned until an old flame from Andy's past shows up, and Alice's reasons for joining the tour are called into question. When she skips town without a goodbye, Andy has no qualms about chasing after her. But will he like the truth he finds?
Dark Without You releases on 8/3/2012 and will be available on Kindle, Nook, Sony, Kobo, and other fine places ebooks are sold.
July 24, 2012
It's (kinky) Christmas in July!
Today I'm visiting Penny Lockwood Ehrenkranz's blog as part of her Christmas in July event. There's an interview and a giveaway of Snowed in With Santa, which was my first naughty ebook published back in November 2011.
Click the link below to check it out:
One Writer's Journey: Sue Lyndon, Snowed in With Santa (erotica)
Will Jared's dark desires scare the inexperienced Alana away?
Alana has no choice but to accept the seasonal job as an elf in the local mall, not unless she wants to lose her apartment. She didn't expect the man under the Santa costume, a volunteer named Jared, to be such a hunk, either. But just as the sparks between them fly, Jared tangles with a thief and is escorted out of the mall for violating the manager's 'hands off' policy.
Jared can't believe he was fired from a volunteer job just because he single handedly apprehended a thief in the mall. Worse yet, he won't get to wish Alana a Merry Christmas and ask her out on a date. What he doesn't expect is for her to show up on his doorstep in the middle of a snowstorm . . .
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Barnes and Noble
Click the link below to check it out:
One Writer's Journey: Sue Lyndon, Snowed in With Santa (erotica)
Will Jared's dark desires scare the inexperienced Alana away?
Alana has no choice but to accept the seasonal job as an elf in the local mall, not unless she wants to lose her apartment. She didn't expect the man under the Santa costume, a volunteer named Jared, to be such a hunk, either. But just as the sparks between them fly, Jared tangles with a thief and is escorted out of the mall for violating the manager's 'hands off' policy.
Jared can't believe he was fired from a volunteer job just because he single handedly apprehended a thief in the mall. Worse yet, he won't get to wish Alana a Merry Christmas and ask her out on a date. What he doesn't expect is for her to show up on his doorstep in the middle of a snowstorm . . .
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Barnes and Noble
July 21, 2012
Spotlight Saturday with Michael Joseph McDonald
Please welcome Michael Joseph McDonald to my blog today for Spotlight Saturday.
Michael, who are a few of your favorite authors?
Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman feature prominently today, and George Orwell and Edgar Allen Poe are among my favourite classic authors.
Do you like to listen to music while you write?
Definitely, I find it helps set the mood for a scene I may be trying to tease particular emotions from, and in general helps as a wall of white noise to force my concentration onto the page. I frequently listen to mellow or melancholic bands like REM, U2, and Radiohead, though I can enjoy something a little harder like Pink Floyd, Evanescence and Manic Street Preachers. Movie and videogame soundtracks can be useful, too.
Tell us a little bit about your newest release.
My newest release, The Red Queen, follows a spoiled, self-indulgent princess who suddenly finds the heavy burden of responsibility and duty thrust onto her shoulders as she must save the kingdom from her tyrannical brother.
Where can readers find your newest release?
The Red Queen is published by Books To Go Now at Amazon.com
Coffee or tea?
Tea, Earl Grey, hot.
What inspired you to start writing?
I have been writing for almost as long as I can remember. I began before I could actually write – I remember during my very first days of school our teacher would provide simple words printed on card for us to slot together to form rudimentary sentences. We were simply supposed to say something like “The yellow truck drove down the street”, but I had decided I wanted to tell a whole story, and surprised the teacher by asking for more words to complete my epic.
Where can others connect with you?
I have a blog at themikewrites.blogspot.com. I generally focus on writing there, though there will be the occasional post on other topics of interest to me, such as politics or technology.
What is your ultimate writing goal?
In the end I would love to be able to do this for a living – to have the backing of a publisher and a wide enough audience that I can ‘go to work’ by sitting down at my desk and doing what I love to do. I don’t hope for fame and fortune, I don’t expect or desire to be the next J.K. Rowling, but I do hope to make a modest living and be able to dedicate myself to the kinds of stories my readers would want to see.
Tell us about your upcoming writing projects.
I am currently editing a steam-punk novel that I am quite excited about. Set in an authoritarian dystopia (what steampunk isn’t?), it mirrors contemporary TV shows such as 24 and NCIS, while touching on issues of equality, freedom and security that trouble many people today. Titled Portman Island Counter Terrorism (PICT, named for the Picts, a mysterious painted people who once inhabited my homeland of Scotland), the story focuses on a team of government agents who combat rebels against the ruling plutocracy, who keep their population underground to keep them safe from the supposedly poised atmosphere, the result of the previous great war. The rebels insist that the government’s claims are misleading, and that the ruling class lives in luxurious above-ground cities beneath glass ceilings while the 99% toil in the dirt, never seeing the sun. The team finds their loyalty tested, as they discover the rebels may not be as deluded as they had been led to believe, but this makes them no less dangerous.
The first chapter in this episodic adventure will be appearing for free on Smashwords soon.
Please feel free to leave Michael a nice comment or ask a question:)
Michael, who are a few of your favorite authors?
Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman feature prominently today, and George Orwell and Edgar Allen Poe are among my favourite classic authors.
Do you like to listen to music while you write?
Definitely, I find it helps set the mood for a scene I may be trying to tease particular emotions from, and in general helps as a wall of white noise to force my concentration onto the page. I frequently listen to mellow or melancholic bands like REM, U2, and Radiohead, though I can enjoy something a little harder like Pink Floyd, Evanescence and Manic Street Preachers. Movie and videogame soundtracks can be useful, too.
Tell us a little bit about your newest release.
My newest release, The Red Queen, follows a spoiled, self-indulgent princess who suddenly finds the heavy burden of responsibility and duty thrust onto her shoulders as she must save the kingdom from her tyrannical brother.
Where can readers find your newest release?
The Red Queen is published by Books To Go Now at Amazon.com
Coffee or tea?
Tea, Earl Grey, hot.
What inspired you to start writing?
I have been writing for almost as long as I can remember. I began before I could actually write – I remember during my very first days of school our teacher would provide simple words printed on card for us to slot together to form rudimentary sentences. We were simply supposed to say something like “The yellow truck drove down the street”, but I had decided I wanted to tell a whole story, and surprised the teacher by asking for more words to complete my epic.
Where can others connect with you?
I have a blog at themikewrites.blogspot.com. I generally focus on writing there, though there will be the occasional post on other topics of interest to me, such as politics or technology.
What is your ultimate writing goal?
In the end I would love to be able to do this for a living – to have the backing of a publisher and a wide enough audience that I can ‘go to work’ by sitting down at my desk and doing what I love to do. I don’t hope for fame and fortune, I don’t expect or desire to be the next J.K. Rowling, but I do hope to make a modest living and be able to dedicate myself to the kinds of stories my readers would want to see.
Tell us about your upcoming writing projects.
I am currently editing a steam-punk novel that I am quite excited about. Set in an authoritarian dystopia (what steampunk isn’t?), it mirrors contemporary TV shows such as 24 and NCIS, while touching on issues of equality, freedom and security that trouble many people today. Titled Portman Island Counter Terrorism (PICT, named for the Picts, a mysterious painted people who once inhabited my homeland of Scotland), the story focuses on a team of government agents who combat rebels against the ruling plutocracy, who keep their population underground to keep them safe from the supposedly poised atmosphere, the result of the previous great war. The rebels insist that the government’s claims are misleading, and that the ruling class lives in luxurious above-ground cities beneath glass ceilings while the 99% toil in the dirt, never seeing the sun. The team finds their loyalty tested, as they discover the rebels may not be as deluded as they had been led to believe, but this makes them no less dangerous.
The first chapter in this episodic adventure will be appearing for free on Smashwords soon.
Please feel free to leave Michael a nice comment or ask a question:)
July 18, 2012
Oh, Amazon, you dirty tease!
When I woke up yesterday morning, I grabbed a cup of coffee and opened up my laptop. Yeah, sure, I'll admit one of the first things I do every morning is check the sales statuses of my books on Amazon. I usually check them before bedtime too. Well, imagine my surprise to see one of my spanking romance novellas,
A Firm Husband
, hanging out in the 1,000s. I rushed to tell my husband the news, and then I tweeted my excitement, only to discover a few hours later that there was an Amazon glitch and that beautiful ranking didn't count. A few hours after that, the glitch was fixed and
A Firm Husband
was back in its rightful place in the rankings. Thank you Amazon for playing with my emotions like that, you dirty tease! Maybe this happens all the time and I've just never noticed before. In any case,
A Firm Husband
is still doing well on Amazon and already has five 4 and 5 star reviews, woo-hoo!
"I loved this book by this new author. (At least new for me.) It was set in the old West, the hero was hot, and heroine was bratty without being over the top, the spanking was hard and realistic, and the sex was steamy! If you like spanking cowboys, this book is one for you!" - Five star review on Amazon
"I enjoyed this story and the characters in this book. It was a western romance with spanking involved and hot sex. Clara Sutton runs away from home wanting to experience life outside her Father's ranch. She doesn't get far when she encounters William Davies and lies to him about what's going on. Soon she finds out who he is and she learns what it's like to receive her punishment at his hands. Though the spankings are painful, Clara starts to develop feelings for William and vice versa. I enjoyed Clara's personality and she was not afraid to speak her mind even when it would get her in trouble or in this case, more spankings. William was what Clara needed to help her mature and be a rancher's wife. I really enjoyed the supporting characters of Henry and Mattie. Mattie and Clara's first meeting was so fun to see and led to consequences afterwards with the men in their life. Another enjoyable love story by this wonderful author." - Four star review on Amazon
I'm glad people are enjoying this novella, and I appreciate the people who take time to leave a review very much. Maybe when I finish all my current works-in-progress, I'll try my hand at another western romance:)
A Firm Husband is available on the Blushing Books website and on Amazon and Amazon UK.
"I loved this book by this new author. (At least new for me.) It was set in the old West, the hero was hot, and heroine was bratty without being over the top, the spanking was hard and realistic, and the sex was steamy! If you like spanking cowboys, this book is one for you!" - Five star review on Amazon
"I enjoyed this story and the characters in this book. It was a western romance with spanking involved and hot sex. Clara Sutton runs away from home wanting to experience life outside her Father's ranch. She doesn't get far when she encounters William Davies and lies to him about what's going on. Soon she finds out who he is and she learns what it's like to receive her punishment at his hands. Though the spankings are painful, Clara starts to develop feelings for William and vice versa. I enjoyed Clara's personality and she was not afraid to speak her mind even when it would get her in trouble or in this case, more spankings. William was what Clara needed to help her mature and be a rancher's wife. I really enjoyed the supporting characters of Henry and Mattie. Mattie and Clara's first meeting was so fun to see and led to consequences afterwards with the men in their life. Another enjoyable love story by this wonderful author." - Four star review on Amazon
I'm glad people are enjoying this novella, and I appreciate the people who take time to leave a review very much. Maybe when I finish all my current works-in-progress, I'll try my hand at another western romance:)
A Firm Husband is available on the Blushing Books website and on Amazon and Amazon UK.
Oh, Amazon, you dirty tease!
When I woke up yesterday morning, I grabbed a cup of coffee and opened up my laptop. Yeah, sure, I'll admit one of the first things I do every morning is check the sales statuses of my books on Amazon. I usually check them before bedtime too. Well, imagine my surprise to see one of my spanking romance novellas,
A Firm Husband
, hanging out in the 1,000s. I rushed to tell my husband the news, and then I tweeted my excitement, only to discover a few hours later that there was an Amazon glitch and that beautiful ranking didn't count. A few hours after that, the glitch was fixed and
A Firm Husband
was back in its rightful place in the rankings. Thank you Amazon for playing with my emotions like that, you dirty tease! Maybe this happens all the time and I've just never noticed before. In any case,
A Firm Husband
is still doing well on Amazon and already has five 4 and 5 star reviews, woo-hoo!
"I loved this book by this new author. (At least new for me.) It was set in the old West, the hero was hot, and heroine was bratty without being over the top, the spanking was hard and realistic, and the sex was steamy! If you like spanking cowboys, this book is one for you!" - Five star review on Amazon
"I enjoyed this story and the characters in this book. It was a western romance with spanking involved and hot sex. Clara Sutton runs away from home wanting to experience life outside her Father's ranch. She doesn't get far when she encounters William Davies and lies to him about what's going on. Soon she finds out who he is and she learns what it's like to receive her punishment at his hands. Though the spankings are painful, Clara starts to develop feelings for William and vice versa. I enjoyed Clara's personality and she was not afraid to speak her mind even when it would get her in trouble or in this case, more spankings. William was what Clara needed to help her mature and be a rancher's wife. I really enjoyed the supporting characters of Henry and Mattie. Mattie and Clara's first meeting was so fun to see and led to consequences afterwards with the men in their life. Another enjoyable love story by this wonderful author." - Four star review on Amazon
I'm glad people are enjoying this novella, and I appreciate the people who take time to leave a review very much. Maybe when I finish all my current works-in-progress, I'll try my hand at another western romance:)
A Firm Husband is available on the Blushing Books website and on Amazon and Amazon UK.
"I loved this book by this new author. (At least new for me.) It was set in the old West, the hero was hot, and heroine was bratty without being over the top, the spanking was hard and realistic, and the sex was steamy! If you like spanking cowboys, this book is one for you!" - Five star review on Amazon
"I enjoyed this story and the characters in this book. It was a western romance with spanking involved and hot sex. Clara Sutton runs away from home wanting to experience life outside her Father's ranch. She doesn't get far when she encounters William Davies and lies to him about what's going on. Soon she finds out who he is and she learns what it's like to receive her punishment at his hands. Though the spankings are painful, Clara starts to develop feelings for William and vice versa. I enjoyed Clara's personality and she was not afraid to speak her mind even when it would get her in trouble or in this case, more spankings. William was what Clara needed to help her mature and be a rancher's wife. I really enjoyed the supporting characters of Henry and Mattie. Mattie and Clara's first meeting was so fun to see and led to consequences afterwards with the men in their life. Another enjoyable love story by this wonderful author." - Four star review on Amazon
I'm glad people are enjoying this novella, and I appreciate the people who take time to leave a review very much. Maybe when I finish all my current works-in-progress, I'll try my hand at another western romance:)
A Firm Husband is available on the Blushing Books website and on Amazon and Amazon UK.
