Laurel Cremant's Blog

The Origins of The Rebound Surprise

It’s so strange for me to be back on my blog! And nerve-wracking. I took such a long break from publishing, that I’ve been afraid to dip my toes back into this pond. But the break was much needed. It was time I needed to assess my goals and do the things necessary to achieve them. As I mentioned in a previous post, those things included working on my craft and working towards the path of traditional publishing. I’ve accomplished some of the goals on my vision board and am focused on continuing this journey and hope to accomplish more. All that being said, today, I want to talk about my upcoming release The Rebound Surprise. This book has an origin story born from a lazy weekend indulging in a coach potato marathon weekend that involved watching some of my favorite movies and re-reading some of my favorite books. When… Continue reading

The post The Origins of The Rebound Surprise appeared first on Laurel Cremant.

Hello Again and Some BIG NEWS

It’s been forever since I’ve posted here on my website, but if you follow me on social media, you know that I haven’t fallen off of the face of the earth. From a writing perspective, I’ve taken a significant amount of time away from indie publishing as I journeyed into the traditional publishing sphere. Over the course of the last few years, I focused on the craft of writing and learning more about the traditional publishing path. That included being honest about the areas of my writing that needed improvement as well as gaining confidence in my voice. Trust me when I say the confidence part was the hardest part and something I still (and will probably always) struggle with. But you never change positions if you don’t attempt to take even the smallest of steps. The last few years have consisted of a lot of steps. Sometimes tiny sometimes … Continue reading

The post Hello Again and Some BIG NEWS appeared first on Laurel Cremant.

Negotiating Skills Turns Four Years Old

Negotiating Skills turns four years old today! To celebrate, my book baby is on sale for 99 cents!  This was my first published book and still has some of my favorite written scenes

Sherlock Meets #Steampunk with Shannon Wendtland’s Heliodor!

As a avid reader I tend to read many genres of fiction. Although romance is my go to genre, steampunk fiction is one of my favorite indulgences  That being said I’m super excited to check out the latest steampunk offering from Mocha Memoirs Press, HELIODOR by Shannon Wendtland. HELIODOR by Shannon Wendtland Malfric sees through the eyes of the dead – literally reliving their last moments as if they were his own. This ability is highly sought and highly priced, which is why the unscrupulous Captain Finch hires him to find the murderer of a nobleman and the whereabouts of a valuable artifact. Quantex, the able-bodied first mate of Captain Finch, quickly becomes Malfric’s foil as he demonstrates uncommon intelligence during the investigation. Together the two uncover several clues that lead them to the killer, the artifact, and the frayed end of a mysterious plot that begins to unravel the … Continue reading

#MistletoeHop! : What’s on your Winter Reading List?

Hello All, Welcome to the Mistletoe Hop! This blog hop is hosted by the lovely Paloma Beck of Romance Beckons. I couldn’t resist joining this hop, because the winter season is when I get most of my reading in. Something about the short amount of daylight and cool weather, always makes me want to snuggle up with a good book. This year I have a lot of books waiting in my TBR pile that I can’t wait to get to. I have some favorite tropes and sub-genres, but during this season, I find myself drawn to a lot of contemporary and fantasy reads. There is something comforting about a girl next door finding love with the bad boy prince; or unassuming heroine stumbling into a world of magic and intrigue. Are there specific tropes you like reading this time of year? Do you like holiday stories? I tend to find … Continue reading

#NewRelease: Winter’s Guard

Good Morning All, The last few weeks have been so amazing and exhausting all at once. I’ve released several stories, baked up a storm, updated my website, and managed to complete the first drafts on two new books! Like I said…exhausting. But it has all been worth it. After months of fatigue and a reluctant muse, I’m finding my stride again. All of that being said, today I’m excited to announce that MISTLETOE DREAMS is officially available for purchase and your reading pleasure. Mistletoe Dreams is a holiday anthology published via Mocha Memoirs Press. My story, Winter’s Guard, is featured in the anthology and is an erotic contemporary romance. For those of you looking for a sexy read with a bold heroine, and naughty talking hero, you’ll enjoy this story. I had fun indulging in some angst while writing this story. The idea of a second chance romance appealed to me and was … Continue reading

#New Release: Mistletoe Dreams

Hi All, I mentioned a little while ago that I have some surprises coming up the next few months. One of those surprises is Mistletoe Dreams! Mistletoe Dreams is an anthology via Mocha Memoirs Press featuring me, Drea Riley and RaeLynn Blue. This is my first publication with Mocha Memoirs and I’m super excited to share it with you. The anthology features a brand new contemporary story from me titled Winter’s Guard. I got all caught up in angsty goodness when I wrote this story. It is about second chances and overcoming tragic events in life. And of course I couldn’t resist including a bold heroine and a dirty talking hero ;). I hope you all find the time to add Mistletoe Dreams to your holiday reading list! You can pre-order the anthology here. As usual I love to hear/see your feedback, so don’t be shy about emailing me. Mistletoe … Continue reading

Color of Love Blog Hop 2015 #giveaways #prizes

Welcome to the 2015 Color of Love Blog Hop! this is my third year participating in this event and I look forward to it every time. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate all the flavors of love represented in fiction. As an author who writes a lot of interracial romances, I appreciate the chance to not only showcase my work but promote other authors who do the same. Please stick around and join in of the fun for the next few days and explore new authors and genres. For those of you new to me and my writing, I write both contemporary and paranormal romance. And yes they tend to be pretty steamy. My latest series features a cast of diverse characters, all within the paranormal/fantasy world of the Underworld. The world is very heavily influenced by Greek, Egyptian and Norse mythology and was a lot of fun to write. … Continue reading

Thanksgiving Weekend 2015 Sale!

50% Off All Titles Thanksgiving Weekend November 27th-30th 2015 Use the THANKS2015 coupon code at checkout for 50% your entire order! Hello All, For my friends in the United States I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! In celebration of the holiday, I’m offering a 50% off coupon for all of my titles purchased via Payhip. Just enter the THANKS2015 coupon code at check out and voila! Mosey on over to here OR here to purchase.  

#New Release: Guilt’s Pleasure

Hello Lovelies, GUILT’S PLEASURE, the second story originally slated for the Dark Submissions anthology, is now available for purchase. GUILT’S PLEASURE is for those of you who like your fantasy stories with a little steam and a dash of raunchy. I hope you enjoy it. Each installment in this series is a standalone story with an HEA or HFN. No cliffhangers in sight. For your listening pleasure, check out the official playlist for this series (linked below). Each song reminds me of a character or scene from a book within the series. Specifically for Guilt’s Pleasure, FKA Twigs’ Papi Pacify reminds me of Morgan’s need for Dax to punish her. I’ve got a few surprises for you guys in the next few months so stay tuned! Playlist DARK SUBMISSIONS: GUILT’S PLEASURE Available Now! All Romance | Amazon (US) (UK) (CA) BnB | Google Play | Gumroad Payhip Love doesn’t exist only in … Continue reading