Nicola Marsh's Blog, page 115
October 25, 2009
Putting in some serious overtime
The excerpt for OVERTIME IN THE BOSS'S BED (May 2010) won't be up on my website until next week, so thought I'd give you a little preview here.
The bronze god was naked.
Gloriously, eye-poppingly naked, every muscle flexing and bunching and glistening as he carried a tray laden with cocktails and champagne flutes through the crowd.
"You can close your jaw now, before it hits the floor."
Starr Merriday blinked once, twice, the spell broken as she tore her reluctant gaze away from the waiter and...
The bronze god was naked.
Gloriously, eye-poppingly naked, every muscle flexing and bunching and glistening as he carried a tray laden with cocktails and champagne flutes through the crowd.
"You can close your jaw now, before it hits the floor."
Starr Merriday blinked once, twice, the spell broken as she tore her reluctant gaze away from the waiter and...
October 23, 2009
Lucky number
Born on the 22nd, it's no surprise my lucky number is 22.
So how cool is this?
I sold my 22nd book on my birthday!
OVERTIME IN THE BOSS'S BED will be released in May 2010 (Harlequin Modern Heat in the UK), with USA and Aussie dates to be confirmed.
Will pop a new page and excerpt on my website shortly.
So it's adios to this man, until he appears in print next May.
And his brother Rhys finally gets to have his sexy story!
So how cool is this?
I sold my 22nd book on my birthday!
OVERTIME IN THE BOSS'S BED will be released in May 2010 (Harlequin Modern Heat in the UK), with USA and Aussie dates to be confirmed.
Will pop a new page and excerpt on my website shortly.
So it's adios to this man, until he appears in print next May.
And his brother Rhys finally gets to have his sexy story!
October 22, 2009
Blissed out
Thanks for all the birthday wishes.
Received lovely cyber flowers and some gorgeous real ones too.
Totally blissed out with the spa treatments.What I want to know is how fast can 2 1/2 hours fly?So relaxed, floated around for the rest of the day. Had the customary chocolate mousse cake, a birthday fave in this household, enjoyed an impromptu dance concert put on by the boys and vegged in front of the TV. Back to reality and deadlines tomorrow!
Received lovely cyber flowers and some gorgeous real ones too.
Totally blissed out with the spa treatments.What I want to know is how fast can 2 1/2 hours fly?So relaxed, floated around for the rest of the day. Had the customary chocolate mousse cake, a birthday fave in this household, enjoyed an impromptu dance concert put on by the boys and vegged in front of the TV. Back to reality and deadlines tomorrow!
October 21, 2009
Indulge me
I'm giving myself a birthday present today.
I'm off for two and half blissful hours of spa treatments.
Massage.
Scalp massage.
Hands and feet treatment.
Facial.
All with natural organic ingredients.
My poor overworked body and mind are crying out for it...I'm counting down the minutes!
I think I'm going to make this an annual birthday treat.
I deserve it. :)
I'm off for two and half blissful hours of spa treatments.
Massage.
Scalp massage.
Hands and feet treatment.
Facial.
All with natural organic ingredients.
My poor overworked body and mind are crying out for it...I'm counting down the minutes!
I think I'm going to make this an annual birthday treat.
I deserve it. :)
October 20, 2009
October 19, 2009
Harlequin Ambassadors
How cool is this?Want to be a Harlequin Ambassador? If you qualify, you'll get:
* Free books
* Short Stories
* Chapter excerpts from upcoming books
* and much more!
In addition, you will be able to review and comment on the covers, new book ideas and exchange opinions.
Check it out here .
October 18, 2009
The man is back!
Castle returned to OZ screens last night. 
All is right with the world. (Finished the tweaks to Mod Heat Sat night, now with my ed, so concentrating on my other 2 deadlines. Considering this man is the inspiration behind my Rom Com hero, his return is timely. Love him! Love the show!)
All is right with the world. (Finished the tweaks to Mod Heat Sat night, now with my ed, so concentrating on my other 2 deadlines. Considering this man is the inspiration behind my Rom Com hero, his return is timely. Love him! Love the show!)
October 16, 2009
Do blondes have more fun?
That's an interesting question, considering Britt, my heroine in MARRIAGE: FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE? has undergone a radical hair dye job for the US cover (out in Feb 2010.)
In the book, Britt is quite clearly a redhead. Nick, the hero, has nicknamed her Red since they were teenagers. And that is clearly depicted on the UK cover.
Now don't get me wrong, I love this US cover, it's gorgeous!
But why the hair colour change?
Hmm...guess it must be true. In the States, blondes do have more fun. :)
In the book, Britt is quite clearly a redhead. Nick, the hero, has nicknamed her Red since they were teenagers. And that is clearly depicted on the UK cover.
Now don't get me wrong, I love this US cover, it's gorgeous!
But why the hair colour change?
Hmm...guess it must be true. In the States, blondes do have more fun. :)
October 15, 2009
Diary of a multi-tasker
My week has been crazy but lovely with the extra anthology deadline.
Now add some more craziness to the mix.
Remember the last book I revised and handed in a month ago, THE TYCOON'S LIVE-IN LOVE?
Well, heard from my lovely ed requesting a final tweak, which is fine...except the book is scheduled for May 2010 and needs to be at the copyeditors ASAP!
So this needs to a be a priority.
Thus yesterday looked like this:
5.45am. Roll out of bed, stumble to computer, scan emails, write 1000 words on Rom C...
Now add some more craziness to the mix.
Remember the last book I revised and handed in a month ago, THE TYCOON'S LIVE-IN LOVE?
Well, heard from my lovely ed requesting a final tweak, which is fine...except the book is scheduled for May 2010 and needs to be at the copyeditors ASAP!
So this needs to a be a priority.
Thus yesterday looked like this:
5.45am. Roll out of bed, stumble to computer, scan emails, write 1000 words on Rom C...
October 14, 2009
Plotting in bed
No! I'm not talking about 'those' scenes. With an ultra quick deadline for this short story, I needed to come up with something fast.Yesterday, after I'd calmed down from the excitement, my mind was a scary blank.Tends to happen before the start of a new plot. What did I do?Googled 'Special Ops', skimmed a few sites, printed out some material that sounded interesting. Then I went to bed. I get loads of my ideas while resting in that semi-doze state, and this time, thankfully, it worked a...
