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Viking’s Oath #FreeRead

Hello, A few days ago I promised that I would keep you up to date regarding my works in progress. Along that vein, today I want to share with you the inspiration for my first historical fantasy novel. Last year several authors and I, wrote short stories that were distributed exclusively to people who subscribed to the Romance Novels in Color newsletter. I stepped a little outside of my comfort zone and wrote a short story inspired by a documentary I had recently watched on Viking’s. As I wrote the story I found myself outlining the a longer more intricate story for my hero and heroine. I was both surprised and pleased with the turn of events. I never thought I would ever write a historical romance, but couldn’t help but explore the story unfolding in my head. I’ve been working on the expansion of the story for the last … Continue reading

Where’s Laurel?

Hi All, So…yeah…I’ve been super incognito for the last few months. What started off as a much needed break from social media and other distractions, in order to focus on writing, snowballed into several months of craziness and seclusion. To start, let me answer the questions I get most often via email: Yes, I have been writing Yes, You can expect several FULL length novels from me this year Yes, the world set up in The Golden Pack Alphas series will continue in a new set of books No, I don’t have firm release dates yet, but expect at least three novels from me this year. Why? Because after getting a taste for full length novel writing, I want to make sure you get the very best from me and that takes time. I don’t want to rush the process. No, I don’t plan on abandoning novella and serials. My … Continue reading

#NORWinterWonderland, Last Day to Enter!

This year I was lucky enough to participate in Night Owl Review’s Book Lover Contest. The contest ran from mid November and will end December 10th. Which means we are quickly approaching the final hours of the contest and I wanted to share the link to prizes to all of you. Check out the prizes below and the click on the Rafflecopter to join in on the fun and enter for your chance to win After you’ve have a chance to enter for your chance to win, take some time to check out Night Owls Review’s full site. It’s one of my favorite review sites, especially for paranormal romance. Prizes 5 = $100 Amazon Gift Cards 5 = $50 Amazon Gift Cards 18 = $25 Amazon Gift Cards a Rafflecopter giveaway

Color of Love Blog Hop 2014

  It’s that time of the year where we celebrate our love for characters of color in romantic fiction in the Color of Love Blog Hop. As some of you may know, I don’t participate in many blog hops through out the year. As much as I love them, sometimes I just don’t have the time to participate. However, The Color of Love Blog Hop is very near and dear to my heart. The purpose of the hop is to draw attention to romance stories featuring characters of diverse races and cultures, something that I believe the romance genre and publishing as a whole should embrace. When I embarked on my writing journey, I was lucky enough, that many other authors had already paved the way for more diverse leading men and women in fiction. Today, the M/M and F/F romance genres are getting more and more exposure. Characters from different … Continue reading

COVER REVEAL: The Sweetest Taboo #bdsm #BookBuzzr #BookGiveaway

The Sweetest Taboo by Harper Miller Synopsis: New York City, Late Summer 2009 Like many single women who reside in the city that never sleeps, Micah Foster has had numerous encounters with undesirable men that make her want to renounce love. Just when she’s on the verge of calling it quits in her quest to find love and a sustainable relationship with a Dominant man, her friend Kisa requests her company for a girl’s night out at Spanxxx, a local fetish club. Both Kisa and Micah are seasoned submissive players in the BDSM lifestyle. Micah has been involved in the scene since her early twenties, but she has yet to meet a Dominant she meshes with and takes seriously. Now, at age thirty, she continues to search for a connection that repeatedly eludes her. Under duress, she crosses paths with Dominant Rick Thomas. Unusual and dire circumstances bring the pair … Continue reading

Q & A Reader Questions @Romanceincolor #Writing Tip #WritersLIfe

Happy Thursday All! I’m over at Romance Novels in Color today answering another reader question. This week’s question involves PEN NAMES. What are they? Why do authors have them? How to choose one. You can read the post and watch the video here. I’m having a lot of fun responding to these questions. Not only do they give me the opportunity to ramble (which I love), I get to hear from you all So please keep the questions coming. Either comment below here or head on over to the RNIC post and ask you question there. I hope you enjoy the video! Talk to you soon, Laurel

Kissin’ Hell Blog Tour

Kissin’ Hell Blog Tour ~ A brand spankin’ new That Old Black Magic spin-off series. Goodreads | Amazon Synopsis: There are two certainties in life soul collector and hellhound Jericho Stryker knows too well—Death never takes a holiday, and women are typically more trouble than they’re worth. That goes double for his personal nemesis and regular pain in his backside, Lola McKenna. Sure, the luscious little hellcat gets his blood boiling in more ways than one, but some scratches are best left un-itched. That determination is strained to the max when a botched soul acquisition job lands him on the same case as Lola. Fetching a stubborn soul from a haunted bordello should be a piece of cake. Unfortunately for Lola, she has to deal with Jericho horning in on her bounty. Attempting to keep her cool and her wits around her sinfully sexy adversary? Easier said than done. Especially when … Continue reading

Cover Reveal: Kissing Hell by Jodi Redford

Kissin’ Hell~Releasing October 15! A brand spankin’ new That Old Black Magic spin-off series is on it’s way! There are two certainties in life soul collector and hellhound Jericho Stryker knows too well—Death never takes a holiday, and women are typically more trouble than they’re worth. That goes double for his personal nemesis and regular pain in his backside, Lola McKenna. Sure, the luscious little hellcat gets his blood boiling in more ways than one, but some scratches are best left un-itched. That determination is strained to the max when a botched soul acquisition job lands him on the same case as Lola. Fetching a stubborn soul from a haunted bordello should be a piece of cake. Unfortunately for Lola, she has to deal with Jericho horning in on her bounty. Attempting to keep her cool and her wits around her sinfully sexy adversary? Easier said than done. Especially when … Continue reading

Radio Interview!

Hello All, I’ll be speaking with the lovely Drea Riley and Milana Howard on their BlogTalk Radio station, the Drea and Milana Show, this Saturday, September 20th 2014 and I’m SUPER excited! The show begins at 7:00 pm EST/6:00 pm CST/4:00 pm PST and you can listen here, or by clicking the link below. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dreaandm... You can listen in and and even post questions for the host to ask me. I’ll also be in the chat room answering what I can. And for those of you who can’t link in, you can call into the show and listen via phone at: (646)478-5915 I’m looking forward to the interview (and a little nervous too). But I’m excited to answer all your questions! Talk to you soon, Laurel

Laurel’s Simple Samosa Pot Pie

Hello All, Happy Long weekend! I’m keeping this post short and sweet. I have to put the finishing touches on a short story about VIKINGS! Anyway, this week has been filled with a lot of crazy awesomeness. The final installment for the Golden Pack Alphas series, Midnight Born,  is finally out there and doing well (THANK YOU ALL!) and as I began to settle onto my couch tonight with a good read, I got several email requests from friends for a pot pie recipe that I make often when I throw dinner parties. The pie is not only delicious and simple to make it’s also vegan! There are certain recipes that I never seem to write down, so they stay stored in my brain until someone badgers me into sharing. Well today is that day and I figured I’d share with you all as well! Samosa Pot Pie Ingredients Veggies … Continue reading