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Ghost's Treasure debuts Friday and has already received a 5-star review

Ghost's Treasure (Wind Warriors #7) debuts Friday, but has already received a 5-star review!

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Here's what Amy said:

5 out of 5 (exceptional)Independent Reviewer for Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
* Disclaimer * - I received this book from Totally Bound Publishing in return for a fair and honest review.


Josie lives a quiet life and keeps to herself. She works as an assistant librarian and decides to do something different with her day off and goes to an estate sale and purchases a box of old books. She discovers there are more than just books in this box. She tries to do the right thing with these treasures and finds herself in a whirlwind of trouble, danger, and people who will stop at nothing to get those treasures.
Ghost is an assassin with a tragic past he doesn’t want anyone to know about. His goal in life is to take down the bad guys no matter what, even if it means death for him. Ryan from the FBI, needs a favor and needs Ghost to use his incredible skills to protect Josie from the killers that are coming after her. Little does Ghost know, she will be the one to break down his walls and warm his heart and make him feel again. Can Ghost allow himself to open up for Josie during the time they are together? Is this really just a job?
This book was amazing. The story line kept me reading and reeling over what was going to happen next. Between the action going on with the killers on the loose and the feelings developing between Josie and Ghost, I couldn’t stop reading. His past is tragic and my heart was breaking for him, for his past and his present. These scenes broke my heart. Josie’s character was a fun, witty, feisty, and loving woman. She made this story much more fun. She brought the laughter in and was a breath of fresh air when the sadness was overtaking my emotions.
This was my first time reading any book to this series by Cheyenne and boy am I glad I read it! I can definitely recommend it to you. Once I realized that it was #7 in the series, I was worried I was going to be missing a lot to the story, but this definitely wasn’t the case. I will be adding 1-6 to my “to be read” list immediately. I don’t think you will be disappointed by this authors work!

I have a guest today. Everyone, please meet Remmy Duchene!

I'd like to welcome Remmy Duchene today.

Remmy has a new, wonderful book out and is here today to tell us about it and a little personal information as well!



SAMURAI: An Unhealthy Love AffairBy: Remmy Duchene
When I was a little girl in Jamaica, we had two television stations—JBC and CVM. So we didn’t have much to watch but old Westerns and Martial arts movies. From a young age I had this thing for the Samurai. Let’s be honest, when I was young watching ones like G.I Samurai from 1979 or Samurai Rebellion from about 1967 I didn’t know the real history behind these formidable fighters. All I knew was that they were bad-ass and when I grew up I wanted to be one. No one told me I couldn’t because I was a girl because of course I never voiced this out loud. I would merely run around the front yard screaming “Hiiiii-yah!” while karate chopping the air or my sister to emphasize just how Samurai I was. 
Even at the young age of eight or nine, I knew the Samurai were something special. From the way they dressed, to the way they wore their hair I developed an unhealthy love and a keen interest. I would read every book I could get my hands on (which wasn’t easy since I lived in the country side in Jamaica at the time and these books weren’t conducive to my education so not a top priority for the libraries there). 
Then I was introduced to Bruce Lee – sure he wasn’t a Samurai but he might as well have been. Since I couldn’t be a Samurai or meet a real-honest-to-goodness Samurai, Bruce Lee would have to do!  The years ticked by—and soon I moved to Canada. The first book I ever borrowed from the library was The Book of Five Rings by the greatest Samurai Ever Miyamoto Musashi. And my adoration of the Samurai continues in my story Osaki that’s book two in my SHIVERS series. It took tons of research—oh the agony! (winks). The search was mostly to brush up on what I already know then delve into my knowledge, books and movies to gather tidbit of information on the culture and these great men. Sure, there were female Samurai (like the Onna Musha). Sure they weren’t an everyday thing but they existed.  But I digress.
I brought a warrior from the past in to the present, and gave him free roam to have a life and enjoy.When I spoke to Austin Clarke at a function in Toronto in 2014, he told me the old saying “write what you love” is no joke. I love the Samurai and with that in mind, writing OSAKI gave me great pleasure (not THAT kind of pleasure you dirty lol). 
EXCERPT
Zeus’ eyes flashed as the sky darkened and lightening streaked across it. Osaki glanced at Kofi for a split second to ensure he was still by his side then eyed Zeus. “I am not a fool, Zeus. Tell me true. Why are you really here?”“I do not know why Ciro saw it fit to give you more than you already had. You did not deserve these abilities.”“That is what you came here to do? To say the same thing the rogues have been saying since Aerios tried to wipe us out? Save your...”“Now wait a minute!” Kofi spoke up, shoving roughly against Osaki’s arm.“Kofi...” Osaki warned.“No!” Kofi said, stepping forward. “No. He has no right talking to you like that. One of his dumbass sons tossed a fucking lightning bolt at me, and almost killed you and now he has the nerve to say you don’t deserve to be a Shiver? To hell with that.”Osaki couldn’t tell the last time he was so proud. Here was a man who wasn’t afraid to stand up for what he believed in and this man—if he could find some way to make it happened—was all his.“I could crush you with a thought,” Zeus threatened.“But we both know you’re not going to because Koi and Ciro would burn your pathetic world to the ground.”Zeus took a step back. Osaki was shocked for it seemed Kofi’s words genuinely scared Zeus. What was going on?“You sit on mount Olympus only venturing down here when you’re horny and then leave your poor, unsuspecting victims to handle the messes you’ve created!” Kofi continued. “Forget king of the Gods, you’re a coward!”“How dare you! I am Zeus!” Kofi lifted his hand like he was holding a sock puppet. “Blah, blah-fucking-blah! Who gives a flying fuck? There is a battle happening here. And all you can do is come down here and try to throw your power around? We’re not impressed.” Kofi took a step toward Zeus which made Osaki very uncomfortable. “You are either on our side or you’re part of the problem.”“Is he yours?” Zeus asked Osaki.“Stick around, Zeus and you will learn, Kofi belongs to no one,” Osaki spoke. “But I am his.”
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Thank you for telling us about yourself and giving us a peek into your latest book. Many happy sales to you!
 

A great review for Shadowing Mace!

Got a great 4 star review on Shadowing Mace. The reviewer even mentioned she hoped the characters would have another book in the future. A perfect compliment!

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Interaction with a Dragon releases tomorrow! I can't wait!

Guess what comes out tomorrow?  That's right!  Interaction with a Dragon!  Cannibal's story is finally here!  This is the fourth book in the Human Interaction series. Enjoy!

Alex is desperate. Her cupboards are bare, her bank account empty, and she’s days away from homelessness. Then, her luck changes in the form of a position as a personal assistant to the baddest, scariest Enforcer around—Cannibal. The man cloaked in mystery, who carries a huge sword, and has scowling down to an art.

Not ready to give up her first job opportunity in months, Alex sucks it up, determined to earn Cannibal’s respect in the process. Hard to do when he threatens to cut off her toes for a snack and she breaks one of his cardinal rules her first day. Yet, she senses something special in Cannibal.

She can’t ignore the powerful attraction as she finds herself playing the part of his girlfriend for his dragon brethren and standing with him as the only ones capable of destroying an evil wizard determined to end the world.

Deep feelings forged in crisis tend to be fleeting. Alex understands the odds, but knows one thing—Cannibal and her heart are both worth fighting for. 

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Spring is finally here!

It's finally Spring! At least I think it is.  LOL.

My daffodils are blooming, the tulips are up, and the hyacinth are blooming as well. That's a sure sign of spring in my book. Day lilies are tall and pretty green while my peonies have definitely started growing again.

It's been warm the last few days, so I've been outside whenever possible. The flower beds are cleaner, the winter stuff put away. I'm even ready to mow the yard for the first time. Well, almost. LOL.

Have you all started with outdoor projects yet?

Tuesday Teaser from Interaction with a Dragon

Here is my Tuesday teaser from Interaction with a Dragon, to be released on April 2nd!

Cannibal, the dragon shifter and Alex, his personal assistant have just learned an evil wizard, an old enemy of Cannibal's, has just stolen a powerful, ancient artifact. They are ordered to retrieve it. Here's a sneak peek:

“Magian lifted the Bowl of Babylon.”

Like that explained everything. “And this is bad, why?”

“Because he’s an evil wizard who dabbles in things best left alone. Because I found the bowl and took it to PPD’s secure safe room to avoid this very thing. Because no one else but me can even get near the pain in the ass idiot. Because with the power of the ancient bowl, he could theoretically end the world as we know it.”

Each explanation, my eyes grew wider. “Why are you the only one who can fix this?”

He shot me a droll stare. “Magian lives in a castle in the middle of nowhere. There’s no roads, no way to sneak in. Not to mention there’s booby trapped moats and all sorts of nasty surprises on the ground. Most die before even touching the drawbridge.”

Castle? Moat? Drawbridge? From what little I remembered about knights and dragon slaying, the basic setting held true.

No wonder PPD was sending Cannibal. He’d faced the same defenses before. Probably. Maybe. If he had been hatched over a thousand years ago.

“So they need you to fly in.” I considered the alternatives. “Can’t a shifter just teleport in?”

“Only if they know where they are going. By the time he appeared, he would be exterminated by Magian before he could say ‘boo’.”

“And you won’t be because…”

“As old enemies, he believes such tactics are bad form.”

Bad form? I grappled with that term. All I could come up with was Peter Pan and Captain Hook. “He’ll let you appear safely on his property?”

He shrugged. “Arrive, yes. Leaving is another story.”

Puzzle pieces clicked. “Is this the same evil wizard that gave you the scar?”

“Yeah.”

We’re going to confront the same wizard that almost killed indestructible Cannibal? My stomach sank.

Cannibal started to walk away, paused, then turned back to me. “Come on.”

I hurried to catch up. “Am I going home?”

He peered down at me. “No, we’re going to pay Magian a visit.”

My mouth fell open as I stumbled over my own two feet. “We? Why we?”

His typical scowl returned in full force. “I can’t touch the Bowl of Babylon without bursting into flames. Humans are immune. Thus, you have to fetch the bowl while I keep Magian entertained.”

Oh, no. No. No. No. I read the fine print on the gopher contract. Assistants were supposed to be well out of the line of fire. No danger, no risk of death. Just performing servant duties to the Enforcers. That was it.

Then, I saw the resignation and weary determination appear on Cannibal’s face. The poor guy couldn’t even enjoy a week’s vacation with his family, then the peace and quiet of his own home without having to clean up another person’s mess. He was a loner by choice, but had opened up to have a bit of fun. Now PPD was taking it all away.

My heart went out to the guy.

Cannibal might have walked alone for centuries, but I wasn’t about to let him face this battle by himself. Sure, I had to come along, but I ignored that small tidbit in my moment of valor.

Anger fueled my courage. I matched him stride for stride and lifted my chin. “Big bad wizard, huh?”

“Yeah.”

“Fortress of death?”

“Yeah.”

“If we fail, the world will end?”

“Yeah.”

I puffed out my chest. I handled one pissed off female dragon and lived to tell the tale. What’s a little evil wizard with world domination on his mind? “Bring it on.”

It's release day for Blue Blood's Trifecta, Wind Warriors #6!

Guess what releases today? Yep, that's right! Blue Blood's Trifecta, book 6 in the Wind Warrior series!


When past meets present things begin to sizzle.

When an emergency call goes out, FBI agent Ryan tags along with his sister on a Wind Warrior mission. Along the way, he meets Tempest, a beautiful female pilot who stirs his desires, and Rogue, a former Army buddy. Seeing Rogue again brings out feelings Ryan doesn’t understand and isn’t prepared to accept.

Their old rivalry returns as both men want Tempest, who happens to be Rogue’s employee.

The mission that brought the three of them together comes back to haunt them all with danger hanging over the head of every Wind Warrior and their loved ones.

Can Ryan work through his newfound interest in Rogue even as he’s falling for Tempest? Will they pull together and unite in time to save each other from a hired assassin?



Excerpt:

“How’s Bryce?” he asked, changing the subject while finishing the last of his late night supper.

She sighed longingly. “Wonderful.”

He shook his head. “Love if I ever saw it.”

“Yep.” She slurped on her water.

A twinge of jealousy smacked him in the chest and stuck tight. Always before, he thought the bachelor life held everything he wanted and then some. He began to notice the expressions of bliss and sheer happiness on the face of his sister, who’d recently found her other half. Seeing the two of them together made him feel like he could bask in their glow.

Now, he wasn’t so sure living single held as bright an appeal as it used to.

The ringing of her phone broke through his melancholic thoughts.

She dug her cell phone out of her oversized handbag, glanced at the screen, and blinked. “Oh, shit.”

He tensed, immediately on alert. “What’s wrong?”

“It’s an SOS. The guys are in trouble.”

After digging his wallet out, Ryan tossed a few bills on the table, scooped up their trash and shoved it in the bin on the way out of the front door of the restaurant, Lark hot on his heels. “Where to?” he asked, as they both hopped into his truck and fastened their seatbelts.

She read the message quickly. “The airport—and now.”

Revving the engine, he mentally pictured the shortest route and pushed the speed limit to get there. “What does it say?”

“New information just came in. Loco, Cale and Spoon are headed straight into an ambush. It’s all hands on deck.”

Although he’d never met the other Wind Warriors Lark worked with, his gut clenched at the ominous words. No brave soldier deserved to be set up as decoys, or cannon fodder, or to walk into a trap based on faulty or outright wrong information.

“Count me in.”

She glanced up at him with a worried look written clearly across her face. “Ryan, this isn’t your fight.”

“It is now.”

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Some common questions Answered about my writing

Ever wonder about what makes an author tick? How they write? Where they write? Where do the ideas come from? I've been asked those questions a few times by both readers and other authors. It seems like authors, like in most professions, have their own quirks and routines. So, I decided to share a few of mine with you all.
Did I always want to write?Yes! I always wanted to be a writer and was a writing major in college. My first writing class, that whole dream changed when my professor said that she was surprised that I chose such a major considering how bad of a writer I was. *blink* Yeah, I changed majors right quick. In case you are wondering, she was right! LOL.
If I didn't learn to be a writer in college, where did I learn to write?Interesting question and one that several authors can attest to. I really learned to write from being part of a fan fiction site. Great people there, many with considerable talent. I learned from them. I also blame these same people for nudging me (hard) into the realm of professional writing and submitting for publication. I've read several posts from other authors that they too came up from the fan fiction ranks.
How do the ideas for stories come about?That's a bit more tricky. I can't say there's one place. Ideas just pop into my head. Sometimes it's from something I've seen on television or heard on the news. Sometimes a snippet just appears in my mind. I take that small part and start asking questions. What if this? What if that? Slowly, a story will begin to form parameters and take shape. The best parts are when my mind just starts throwing out suggestions and sentences. Most of the time that happens when I'm trying to sleep. I've learned that I will forget them, so I just resign myself to getting out of bed and writing them down. No matter how many times I have to do it before actually falling alseep.
Do I write a story from start to finish? Do I plot and plan?I'm definitely a plotter. I like to know how the story begins and ends, at least, up front. The middle is subjective and can change. In fact, I tend to write what scene talks to me that day. Translation:  I jump all over the place when writing a book. I might write the end one day, then chapter two the next. I call it filling in holes. It's a challenge at times, trying to make sure I keep my facts straight, and the story moving forward, but that seems to what works for me. If the story stops talking for some reason, I shift gears and work on one of the many books in progress that I have going at the moment. I may jump around to a few books before I get any of them done.
What are my favorite stories to write?My favorite stories to write are romantic comedies, although I write everything from western/cowboy, paranormal/shapeshifter, M/M gay erotic romance, and contemporary action romance. I do both M/F, M/M, and M/F/M as well. Definitely more than enough to keep me from getting bored.
Do I put any of my hobbies or real life interests in my books?Sure! I think most authors do. Write what you know, after all. I've written about nurses, which is my day job. I've also written about horses, rescued animals, and farm life. All those things are part of me and something that I'm very proud of. Animals are my calling in life, especially adoption and animal rescue. Several of my books feature characters that have taken in a pet in need. The cause is near and dear to my heart as all of my animals have been shelter animals over the years. I can't imagine not having at least one pet in my life. After the loss of my oldest cat three years ago, I only have my 11 year old calico left. She's getting all the attention now and isn't complaining. LOL. I also have extended care of my parent's four cats and one dog. Those are a joint venture. Will I get another kitty or two for just me? That's the million dollar question. I've been sort of looking for the past year or so, but nothing has clicked. Yet. Time will tell.
What advice would I give aspiring authors?Learn and practice. Don't give up. It probably sounds cliché, but it's true. Writing changes, fads come and go, and no one knows everything. Authors need to embrace their craft and be willing to learn to make it better. There's nothing worse than someone who possesses the motivation and ability, but their unwillingness to take direction and learn from others hold them back at the starting gate. I'm not an English major. I'm still not really able to grasp dangling modifiers, but that's what learning and editors are all about. The good news is that an author doesn't have to be grammar gurus. We just have to keep working, keep learning, and always strive to do better. There's good stories and there's great books. In order to move from good to great, it's a matter of doing your homework, practicing your art, and taking direction from those in the know. Writing isn't for the faint of heart. It's many hours alone, in front of the computer. Authors write on a schedule. If we wrote only when we wanted to or felt like it, then nothing would ever get done. Dedication is the key. You have to want to be an author and be willing to sacrifice for it. Just like professional athletes have to spend hours practicing and working out, authors have to spend just as much time with their butt in the chair, fingers on keyboard, and writing, whether they want to or not. One more piece of advice. Don't expect to get your first book published and become an instant multi-millionaire like J.K. Rawlings. She did the equivalent of winning the lottery in writing. The majority of writers still have to work their day jobs and write in between. Readers have to find your work amidst the millions of other books out there. It's a hard job to promote, engage new readers, and establish a following. If you have doubts, look at some of the authors who top the NY Times bestseller list. Look at how many years they've been writing and how many books they had under their belt before they achieved that level. Some make it in years. Some make it 30 or 50 books later. Some never make it. My point is:  write because you love to write. If you're writing for the correct reasons, you don't be disappointed.

My Tuesday Teaser from Interaction with a Dragon (Human I...

My Tuesday Teaser from Interaction with a Dragon (Human Interaction book 4) due to be released April 2.




Alex is desperate. Her cupboards are bare, her bank account empty, and she’s days away from homelessness. Then, her luck changes in the form of a position as a personal assistant to the baddest, scariest Enforcer around—Cannibal. The man cloaked in mystery, who carries a huge sword, and has scowling down to an art. 

Not ready to give up her first job opportunity in months, Alex sucks it up, determined to earn Cannibal’s respect in the process. Hard to do when he threatens to cut off her toes for a snack and she breaks one of his cardinal rules her first day. Yet, she senses something special in Cannibal. 

She can’t ignore the powerful attraction as she finds herself playing the part of his girlfriend for his dragon brethren and standing with him as the only ones capable of destroying an evil wizard determined to end the world.

Deep feelings forged in crisis tend to be fleeting. Alex understands the odds, but knows one thing—Cannibal and her heart are both worth fighting for.  




Here's a sneak peek for you all:


Not sure which bedroom Cannibal occupied, I carefully listened at the first door, heard nothing, then moved to the next. Snoring like a buzz saw clued me in. I cautiously and quietly turned the knob and opened the door, peeking inside.

Even with the shades pulled, enough light streamed in around the edges for me to easily make out the Enforcer feared by most. He lay on his stomach, arms folded above his head, his face turned toward me. In relaxation, he exuded male beauty, from his chiseled chin with a tasty little dimple, and high cheek bones, to the abundance of muscles on his large frame. The sheet had been tossed aside, leaving him totally nude and stretched out for my viewing pleasure.

Boy howdy, did I view too.

From his perfectly rounded rear, down his strong thighs, and back up to a wide chest and back, Cannibal appeared like a force to be reckoned with. Big. Powerful. And too damn sexy for his own good.

My stomach flipped as I took in the most gorgeous male specimen I’d ever seen.

If only his surly attitude didn’t leave a pox mark on his overall suitability as a date.

No. No. No. I don’t date Enforcers, bosses, or stick up the ass men. No matter how yummy they might look.

I chastised myself, then sighed in resignation. He was one hot tamale on a stick and I had a craving for spice. Unfortunate and regrettable since he was still my boss and, as much as I wanted to jump in the sack and find out what Cannibal tasted like, I just couldn’t cross that line. Besides, as tempted as I might be, I never gave in to my impulsive side and slid in for a personal taste test of someone I just met. I wanted romance. Courting. I wanted Prince Charming.

Cannibal didn’t live in a castle. He wouldn’t scour the country in search of me, and he would have long since crushed the glass slipper in those big hands before he found me, anyway.

I could drool and dream, but that’s about it. Besides, Cannibal probably had a legion of women lined up at his beck and call. Recalling his attitude, I immediately amended my first thought. Perhaps a handful. His looks alone would draw women like a bear to a bee hive. I hadn’t seen or heard about any, but that didn’t mean his harem didn’t exist.

No sense pining for the untouchable. I stuck my note on his side of the door, and closed it again.



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New cover art to share. This is for Interaction with a Dragon (Human Interaction book 4) coming April 2nd. He's definitely lickable and one of my favorite characters of all time!

I have a new pretty to share. Yep, that's the cover for Interaction with a Dragon (Human Interaction book 4). That's Cannibal. One hot hunk whose motto is speak softly and carry a large sword.

Coming April 2nd from Secret Cravings Publishing!  I can't wait!