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January 27, 2013
A book page and new covers
So I finally got around to making a Books page. It has everything in one place. Well, almost everything. I'm still in the process of cleaning up my titles. I might remove my hetero stuff (the four stories that almost never sell anyway) and just keep my gay titles up.
Also, here's the working cover for the re-release of the Control Series. I changed the title to Safeword and made a couple of covers. My artist friend liked this one the most. I might add a little blurb to it -- or not. Still thinking about it.
Here's the second one. It's darker and more BDSM-y, I think. But the story itself isn't *that* dark.
I'm open to opinions!
Also, here's the working cover for the re-release of the Control Series. I changed the title to Safeword and made a couple of covers. My artist friend liked this one the most. I might add a little blurb to it -- or not. Still thinking about it.
Here's the second one. It's darker and more BDSM-y, I think. But the story itself isn't *that* dark.
I'm open to opinions!
January 23, 2013
Goodreads Giveaway: Shadow Scars: Rogue Wolf Book One
My Goodreads giveaway is finally live! I'm offering two autographed copies of Shadow Scars: Rogue Wolf Book One.
Enter here!
It's open to everyone in the world. All you need is a Goodreads account (which can be the same as your Facebook account, if you want). It's open until Tuesday Feb. 5, 2013.
Please enter and tell your friends to enter too. Free books are awesome!
Here's a picture of my sleepy boy as a thank you!!!
Enter here!
It's open to everyone in the world. All you need is a Goodreads account (which can be the same as your Facebook account, if you want). It's open until Tuesday Feb. 5, 2013.
Please enter and tell your friends to enter too. Free books are awesome!
Here's a picture of my sleepy boy as a thank you!!!
January 15, 2013
Shadow Scars: Rogue Wolf Book One Released!
After what feels like two months of editing and beta reader advice, Shadow Scars is finally out. The print and ebook version are both live on Amazon (although they aren't linked yet). I'll be running a Goodreads giveaway for 2 autographed books in about a week or two (when I get the print books in the mail, basically).
I really hope you guys like it. I want to write more stories in this world! Also, this is the first in a trilogy about Seth and Conner -- there is a lot more to their sexy story!
Check it out:
Conner, a rogue wolf and murder detective, isn’t looking for a lover when he moves to Haven City. He wants to solve crimes and keep to himself – unable to trust anyone since his pack betrayed him six years before.
But Seth Alwen, his new partner, is different. He excites the wolf’s animal instincts – waking up the passion Conner buried long ago. Seth’s not only beautiful and alluring; he’s also haunted by the death of his former partner. And despite his better judgment, Conner aches to relieve the man of his guilt.
Seth’s a seer, but ever since his old partner died his powers have been on the fritz.
Enter Conner Sharp, Seth’s sexy and mysterious new partner. While the dark-haired stranger ignites Seth’s desire, he also awakens the seer’s power with every touch. Seth sees their future together – a future rich with lust and danger – but is it a future the enigmatic Conner wants?
As the two men solve a series of murders, their sizzling attraction overflows into the bedroom. Is the overwhelming passion just a fling or is it forever?
Contains graphic M/M sex scenes.
AmazonBarnes and NobleAll Romance (Coming Soon)
I really hope you guys like it. I want to write more stories in this world! Also, this is the first in a trilogy about Seth and Conner -- there is a lot more to their sexy story!
Check it out:
Conner, a rogue wolf and murder detective, isn’t looking for a lover when he moves to Haven City. He wants to solve crimes and keep to himself – unable to trust anyone since his pack betrayed him six years before.
But Seth Alwen, his new partner, is different. He excites the wolf’s animal instincts – waking up the passion Conner buried long ago. Seth’s not only beautiful and alluring; he’s also haunted by the death of his former partner. And despite his better judgment, Conner aches to relieve the man of his guilt.
Seth’s a seer, but ever since his old partner died his powers have been on the fritz.
Enter Conner Sharp, Seth’s sexy and mysterious new partner. While the dark-haired stranger ignites Seth’s desire, he also awakens the seer’s power with every touch. Seth sees their future together – a future rich with lust and danger – but is it a future the enigmatic Conner wants?
As the two men solve a series of murders, their sizzling attraction overflows into the bedroom. Is the overwhelming passion just a fling or is it forever?
Contains graphic M/M sex scenes.
AmazonBarnes and NobleAll Romance (Coming Soon)
January 14, 2013
A peek at the Shadow Scars print cover!
I'm really excited about my book's release. Mate is still on the Amazon bestseller's list at the moment, and I hope Shadow Scars charts too. Having two books on the chart at the same time would be so cool!
I'm planning a Goodreads giveaway for a couple of print copies of the book, so keep an eye out for that. I'll post more info when I run it.
Here's a look at the lovely print cover for Shadow Scars: Rogue Wolf Book One. I had to design it from scratch, although it's the same as the ebook cover -- only a mirror image sort of thing.
I'm planning a Goodreads giveaway for a couple of print copies of the book, so keep an eye out for that. I'll post more info when I run it.
Here's a look at the lovely print cover for Shadow Scars: Rogue Wolf Book One. I had to design it from scratch, although it's the same as the ebook cover -- only a mirror image sort of thing.
January 11, 2013
Shadow Scars Excerpt
Here's the first scene between Seth and Conner in my new book: Shadow Scars: Rogue Wolf Book One.
If you want to get the whole first chapter, I'll be releasing it to my mailing list this weekend. Sign up for the list beforehand and you can read it too!!!
Enjoy:
“Excuse me.”The timbre of the man’s voice catches my attention as he steps out of the elevator, a box resting in his arms. Deep and resonant – almost a growl.A black shadow. Sharp teeth. Bright eyes.I don’t usually stare, but with this guy it’s impossible not to look. He’s huge, like a mighty Viking god or something equally impressive. Broad shoulders and bulging arms give way to a narrow waist, slender hips and powerful thighs. He’s not skimpy on gym visits obviously.His dark eyes meet mine and hold, just for a moment. Black hair dangles over his forehead and tickles the nape of his neck. Unfortunately, a neatly trimmed beard obscures most of his face – although it doesn’t conceal his proud nose or those cheekbones sharp enough to cut glass. Swallowing the lump in my throat, I step out of his way. Dammit if my head doesn’t whip around to follow him as he walks past. Nice ass? Check. He looks like a mix between a gypsy and a mountain man—a damn good mix. Too bad about the beard. He might be perfectly hot without all the facial hair.Brady’d get a kick out of him that’s for damn sure. I almost imagine the nudge she’d give me. “Just your type, Alwen. Think how pretty you’d look on his arm?”I almost smile at the thought, but the memory of her – bloody and dead, fills my mind instead. Who could smile at that?I sigh again and turn to leave, but Hunt calls from across the room right before I step into the elevator. “Alwen!”“Yeah?”She smiles and points at the boss’s office. “Captain wants you.” Through the open door I catch a glimpse of the mystery man. Great. Who is this guy? “Captain Whitman?” I say and nod at my superior as I walk into the room.Whitman commands attention, even for a man in his fifties. His smooth chocolate skin doesn’t give away his age; only the crow’s feet around those keen eyes betray the secret. He folds his powerful hands into a steeple under his dark chin and nods. “Detective. Shut the door please.”I do as he says and try not to look at Black Beard. Captain Whitman and I haven’t always seen eye to eye, and after we lost Brady facing him got worse. As if I don’t feel bad enough as it is, he always seems to size me up now. Accuse me of the terrible truth. If you told her she’d still be alive, Alwen. If only you told her what you saw.But that’s impossible. He doesn’t know about my powers.“Think you’re ready to take on normal cases again?” he asks. I raise an eyebrow and clear my throat. “You mean no more paperwork but my own? Yes, sir. More than ready.”His eyes narrow, the skin around them crinkling. “I got a fax from your therapist today. She thinks you need to get your life back on track or some shit. I want to make sure your head’s in the game, Alwen, before I put you on something important. So?”Of course he’d say all this in front of a complete stranger. “Understood, sir. I do think I’m ready.” For a long moment Captain Whitman doesn’t say a damn word. From the corner of my eye, I feel Beardy watching me – sizing me up. A drop of sweat runs down my back. Each tick of the clock is like the beat of my heart. “Good. I just needed to hear you say it. Detective Alwen meet Detective Conner Sharp – your new partner. Moved here from Montana. Already passed all our state tests, and he’s ready to go. I hope you’ll work well together,” he says and glances between us both.Heat rises to my cheeks. My new partner. Great! Beardy and blondy – that’s what they’ll call us.Holding out my hand, I force myself to smile for the second time that day. “I’m Seth Alwen. Nice to meet you.”His square, calloused palm engulfs mine. “Likewise.”A spark of electricity shoots through my body at the touch, exciting my groin – his strong fingers cling to me slightly longer than necessary. I take a sharp breath, and my heart skips a beat as he slowly releases his hold. “Well? Show him around, detective.”How did I forget we were in the captain’s office? “Right. Thank you, sir. Come on, I’ll show you your desk.”Sharp nods and follows me, carrying the box in his arms.His shoes clack on the linoleum floor, his looming presence towering above me. Something about his aura alerts my senses, but I can’t fathom why. Hell, with how wonky my powers have been lately there might not be any reason for it.
If you want to get the whole first chapter, I'll be releasing it to my mailing list this weekend. Sign up for the list beforehand and you can read it too!!!
Enjoy:
“Excuse me.”The timbre of the man’s voice catches my attention as he steps out of the elevator, a box resting in his arms. Deep and resonant – almost a growl.A black shadow. Sharp teeth. Bright eyes.I don’t usually stare, but with this guy it’s impossible not to look. He’s huge, like a mighty Viking god or something equally impressive. Broad shoulders and bulging arms give way to a narrow waist, slender hips and powerful thighs. He’s not skimpy on gym visits obviously.His dark eyes meet mine and hold, just for a moment. Black hair dangles over his forehead and tickles the nape of his neck. Unfortunately, a neatly trimmed beard obscures most of his face – although it doesn’t conceal his proud nose or those cheekbones sharp enough to cut glass. Swallowing the lump in my throat, I step out of his way. Dammit if my head doesn’t whip around to follow him as he walks past. Nice ass? Check. He looks like a mix between a gypsy and a mountain man—a damn good mix. Too bad about the beard. He might be perfectly hot without all the facial hair.Brady’d get a kick out of him that’s for damn sure. I almost imagine the nudge she’d give me. “Just your type, Alwen. Think how pretty you’d look on his arm?”I almost smile at the thought, but the memory of her – bloody and dead, fills my mind instead. Who could smile at that?I sigh again and turn to leave, but Hunt calls from across the room right before I step into the elevator. “Alwen!”“Yeah?”She smiles and points at the boss’s office. “Captain wants you.” Through the open door I catch a glimpse of the mystery man. Great. Who is this guy? “Captain Whitman?” I say and nod at my superior as I walk into the room.Whitman commands attention, even for a man in his fifties. His smooth chocolate skin doesn’t give away his age; only the crow’s feet around those keen eyes betray the secret. He folds his powerful hands into a steeple under his dark chin and nods. “Detective. Shut the door please.”I do as he says and try not to look at Black Beard. Captain Whitman and I haven’t always seen eye to eye, and after we lost Brady facing him got worse. As if I don’t feel bad enough as it is, he always seems to size me up now. Accuse me of the terrible truth. If you told her she’d still be alive, Alwen. If only you told her what you saw.But that’s impossible. He doesn’t know about my powers.“Think you’re ready to take on normal cases again?” he asks. I raise an eyebrow and clear my throat. “You mean no more paperwork but my own? Yes, sir. More than ready.”His eyes narrow, the skin around them crinkling. “I got a fax from your therapist today. She thinks you need to get your life back on track or some shit. I want to make sure your head’s in the game, Alwen, before I put you on something important. So?”Of course he’d say all this in front of a complete stranger. “Understood, sir. I do think I’m ready.” For a long moment Captain Whitman doesn’t say a damn word. From the corner of my eye, I feel Beardy watching me – sizing me up. A drop of sweat runs down my back. Each tick of the clock is like the beat of my heart. “Good. I just needed to hear you say it. Detective Alwen meet Detective Conner Sharp – your new partner. Moved here from Montana. Already passed all our state tests, and he’s ready to go. I hope you’ll work well together,” he says and glances between us both.Heat rises to my cheeks. My new partner. Great! Beardy and blondy – that’s what they’ll call us.Holding out my hand, I force myself to smile for the second time that day. “I’m Seth Alwen. Nice to meet you.”His square, calloused palm engulfs mine. “Likewise.”A spark of electricity shoots through my body at the touch, exciting my groin – his strong fingers cling to me slightly longer than necessary. I take a sharp breath, and my heart skips a beat as he slowly releases his hold. “Well? Show him around, detective.”How did I forget we were in the captain’s office? “Right. Thank you, sir. Come on, I’ll show you your desk.”Sharp nods and follows me, carrying the box in his arms.His shoes clack on the linoleum floor, his looming presence towering above me. Something about his aura alerts my senses, but I can’t fathom why. Hell, with how wonky my powers have been lately there might not be any reason for it.
January 9, 2013
Cover Sneak Peeks: Shadow Scars and Sin for Me
So I'm still playing with the cover for the first Rogue Wolf book, but I'm pretty sure this is the final one. I really like how it all came together, with the symbol and lightning (which are actually kinda important to the plot!)
I'll share an excerpt from the book later this week. The release is slated for this coming Tuesday (Jan 15th) on Amazon and B&N. I hope to get it up on All Romance and Kobo by Jan 17th by the latest.
Here's the cover for the revised version of Brothers in Sin. I renamed it Sin for Me since the original title made it sound more like incest and less like monk lovers. Yeah, it took me almost a year to realize that.
That's a stained glass window in the background -- I still have to run it past my artist friend to see what she thinks. I'm not sure how much I like the overlapping. I might have to improve it. My favorite part (besides the yummy naked dude) is the font. I love fonts.
I hope to have this novella done by Jan 21st at the very lastest! I'm going to add some extra stuff to make it a little longer as well and round out the story better.
I'll share an excerpt from the book later this week. The release is slated for this coming Tuesday (Jan 15th) on Amazon and B&N. I hope to get it up on All Romance and Kobo by Jan 17th by the latest.
Here's the cover for the revised version of Brothers in Sin. I renamed it Sin for Me since the original title made it sound more like incest and less like monk lovers. Yeah, it took me almost a year to realize that.
That's a stained glass window in the background -- I still have to run it past my artist friend to see what she thinks. I'm not sure how much I like the overlapping. I might have to improve it. My favorite part (besides the yummy naked dude) is the font. I love fonts.
I hope to have this novella done by Jan 21st at the very lastest! I'm going to add some extra stuff to make it a little longer as well and round out the story better.
January 4, 2013
New Years Resolutions/ Haven City series / Rogue Wolf Cover Sneak Peek
Happy New Year several days late!
I don't like making New Year's resolutions. Mostly because I'm terrible at keeping them. For example, I want to eat less sugar this year so today I had donuts for breakfast. Oops!
One thing I do want to manage in the New Year is updating my blog more often. I know I always say I will, but this time I'm really aiming for at least one new blog post a week -- maybe more!!!
I also want to release at least one book/novella a month -- fingers crossed I can make it happen.
I'm also going to go on Goodreads more frequently. I really have to update my reading list because it's way out of date.
Oh, and I'll finally release an email for my mailing list. I'm waiting to have something cool to say. I don't want to spam people.
Now onto my new gay paranormal erotic romance series: Haven City
It's a world filled with shifters and magic using folks (seers, mages, warlocks, healers and more) who all live in one thriving West Coast city (which is based heavily on Portland, OR). There's romance, intrigue, danger and plenty of wolves being the sexy, dominate beasts they are.
My first trilogy in the series, Rogue Wolf, introduces a number of characters whom I hope will get their own books. Rory the fire mage is prime for his own spin-off, and so is Ari Glass (a healer with an attitude problem) and the leather-clad shifter hunter Max Strider.
I'm super excited about this world because it's different from anything else I've done. I hope you guys like it too so I can keep writing stories in Haven City.
And here's a sneak peek at the first Rogue Wolf book cover: Shadow Scars
I don't like making New Year's resolutions. Mostly because I'm terrible at keeping them. For example, I want to eat less sugar this year so today I had donuts for breakfast. Oops!
One thing I do want to manage in the New Year is updating my blog more often. I know I always say I will, but this time I'm really aiming for at least one new blog post a week -- maybe more!!!
I also want to release at least one book/novella a month -- fingers crossed I can make it happen.
I'm also going to go on Goodreads more frequently. I really have to update my reading list because it's way out of date.
Oh, and I'll finally release an email for my mailing list. I'm waiting to have something cool to say. I don't want to spam people.
Now onto my new gay paranormal erotic romance series: Haven City
It's a world filled with shifters and magic using folks (seers, mages, warlocks, healers and more) who all live in one thriving West Coast city (which is based heavily on Portland, OR). There's romance, intrigue, danger and plenty of wolves being the sexy, dominate beasts they are.
My first trilogy in the series, Rogue Wolf, introduces a number of characters whom I hope will get their own books. Rory the fire mage is prime for his own spin-off, and so is Ari Glass (a healer with an attitude problem) and the leather-clad shifter hunter Max Strider.
I'm super excited about this world because it's different from anything else I've done. I hope you guys like it too so I can keep writing stories in Haven City.
And here's a sneak peek at the first Rogue Wolf book cover: Shadow Scars
January 2, 2013
New (Sort of) book: Mate (Silver Mountain Wolf Pack)
Remember how I said I was re-doing a lot of my old titles? Here's an example. I combined the complete Lone Wolf and Lone Wolf Pack titles, all 90,000 words worth of novellas/serials, into one book with a new title. I didn't add any new material since that's not fair to those who already bought the individual stories.
After I release my book (within the next two weeks), I'm going to finish updating my backlist. Then I'll start my second full year (which starts in Feb) with some new titles (only full length novels and novellas) for everyone!
Enjoy!
Jake Anderson, a detective, is a lone wolf and he doesn’t want it any other way. When he moves to Kellogg, Idaho, he’s greeted by the powerful pack that runs the small town. Worse yet, the pack’s alpha is his new boss – the handsome and rugged Captain Holden Walker.
While Jake doesn’t want a mate, he can’t deny his overwhelming attraction to the alpha – or the needs of the rest of Holden’s pack. But giving up his body to Holden and his life to a pack isn’t what he has in mind.
Each pack member, from the angry beta to the lowly omega, are in search of mates – and Jake’s entrance into the town changes everything. They have to deal with a pair of Eurasian wolf brothers, a wounded werecat and a new wolf who puts the beta’s position in the pack at risk.
Jake knows the truth -- wolves mate for life. But will he aid the Silver Mountain wolf pack or let his only chance for happiness slip away?
Warning: Contains graphic m/m sex scenes.
This book was previously published under the title the Lone Wolf Series and the Lone Wolf Pack Series. It includes the following serialized stories/novellas: Seduced by the Alpha, Lust for Dominance, Dominate the Pack, Seducing the Omega, Binding the Omega, Claiming the Omega, Mating the Omega, Wolf in Heat, Wolf in Lust, Mate for the Wolf, Beta’s Desire, Beta Bound and Beta’s Passion.
Check it out:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble (Coming soon)
All Romance (Coming soon)
After I release my book (within the next two weeks), I'm going to finish updating my backlist. Then I'll start my second full year (which starts in Feb) with some new titles (only full length novels and novellas) for everyone!
Enjoy!
Jake Anderson, a detective, is a lone wolf and he doesn’t want it any other way. When he moves to Kellogg, Idaho, he’s greeted by the powerful pack that runs the small town. Worse yet, the pack’s alpha is his new boss – the handsome and rugged Captain Holden Walker.
While Jake doesn’t want a mate, he can’t deny his overwhelming attraction to the alpha – or the needs of the rest of Holden’s pack. But giving up his body to Holden and his life to a pack isn’t what he has in mind.
Each pack member, from the angry beta to the lowly omega, are in search of mates – and Jake’s entrance into the town changes everything. They have to deal with a pair of Eurasian wolf brothers, a wounded werecat and a new wolf who puts the beta’s position in the pack at risk.
Jake knows the truth -- wolves mate for life. But will he aid the Silver Mountain wolf pack or let his only chance for happiness slip away?
Warning: Contains graphic m/m sex scenes.
This book was previously published under the title the Lone Wolf Series and the Lone Wolf Pack Series. It includes the following serialized stories/novellas: Seduced by the Alpha, Lust for Dominance, Dominate the Pack, Seducing the Omega, Binding the Omega, Claiming the Omega, Mating the Omega, Wolf in Heat, Wolf in Lust, Mate for the Wolf, Beta’s Desire, Beta Bound and Beta’s Passion.
Check it out:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble (Coming soon)
All Romance (Coming soon)
December 28, 2012
Free Story!
One of my first stories, Dancing Dirty: Ballet Boys, is now perma free on Amazon! Check it out:
While Martin dreams of landing the lead role in the up coming ballet production, he doesn’t stand a chance next to the gorgeous and talented Pasha. During a private practice session the two men strive for dominance not only over the ballet, but also over each other, and learn how dirty dancing can get.
Warning: Graphic and rough male/male sex
While Martin dreams of landing the lead role in the up coming ballet production, he doesn’t stand a chance next to the gorgeous and talented Pasha. During a private practice session the two men strive for dominance not only over the ballet, but also over each other, and learn how dirty dancing can get.
Warning: Graphic and rough male/male sex
December 24, 2012
Happy Holidays!!!!
Hey everyone!
I wanted to say thank you to all my fans. My life was pretty dire this time last year. I was out of work due to the economy -- spending a lot of money on a grad school degree and looking for a way to a living. Writing has been a part of my life since I was a teenager, but I didn't know people would want to read my gay erotic romance stories. Almost a whole year later, and I'm in a very different place -- a good place.
Thanks so much for all your support!!! I hope to make this next year even better!
We got a load of snow dumped on us last night and more coming tomorrow. I'm spending Christmas with my family and friends, but I'm also releasing the Lone Wolf and Lone Wolf Pack series as a complete set titled Mate. It should be out by the 25th or 26th.
Here's the cover:
Today I'm gonna finish the first rounds of edits on my book, wrap some presents and do a huge load of laundry!
Here's a picture of my sweet kitties as a holiday gift:
I wanted to say thank you to all my fans. My life was pretty dire this time last year. I was out of work due to the economy -- spending a lot of money on a grad school degree and looking for a way to a living. Writing has been a part of my life since I was a teenager, but I didn't know people would want to read my gay erotic romance stories. Almost a whole year later, and I'm in a very different place -- a good place.
Thanks so much for all your support!!! I hope to make this next year even better!
We got a load of snow dumped on us last night and more coming tomorrow. I'm spending Christmas with my family and friends, but I'm also releasing the Lone Wolf and Lone Wolf Pack series as a complete set titled Mate. It should be out by the 25th or 26th.
Here's the cover:
Today I'm gonna finish the first rounds of edits on my book, wrap some presents and do a huge load of laundry!
Here's a picture of my sweet kitties as a holiday gift:
