Susan Mac Nicol's Blog, page 29
July 3, 2013
Welcome
Right, lads. My car is REALLY dirty so I think the pair of you should get here straight away and give it a good wash. And don't bother getting dressed.....
Morning
um... yeah there's zoom :D
No there is NOT tilt.
Rhys Ford always finds the BEST pictures....
PROMO BLOG: Stripped Bare by Susan Mac Nicol
Susan Mac Nicol is having her first M/M novel published from the Boroughs Publication and the expected release is 22nd July, 2013! Here's an intriguing blurb for the story "Stripped Bare" and a cover art that makes you go ooh and ahh!
PRESENTING:
Stripped Bare’ book blurb
Though two years past, Matthew Langer is still getting over the death of a loved one.
Thanks to the lovely Sid Love for the great shout out on my new book *Kisses and Hugs*
June 28, 2013
Cover Reveal for ‘Stripped Bare’
The cover for my new M/M Romance due out 22nd July 2013.
Though two years past, Matthew Langer is still getting over the death of a loved one. He’s steered clear of serious relationships, but when he meets the irascible, dirty mouthed and tempestuous Shane Templar that decision has never been harder. Shane is sexy, warm and funny, and Matthew finds himself trying like hell not to care about him. Especially when Shane, with his quick wit and hacking skills, is quick to stand up for justice and avenge wrongs. Then Shane strikes at the wrong target, and Matthew realises just how far gone he already is. At the threat of losing for good yet another man who’s broken through his armour, Matthew finds his heart stripped bare. He must face the demons of his soul or a future without love.
June 26, 2013
Torquere Press: Special Calls for Submissions
AUTHORS!! Please pay attention!
Torquere Press has announced special calls for submission for the upcoming months. Check out the details below and if it gets your creative juices flowing, give it a go!!
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SEPTEMBER - OUTSERVE CHARITY SIP BLITZ
Every year, the great authors at Torquere Press put their money where their mouth is, donating their time writing stories for our chosen charity.
This is not only a great opportunity to write a story but it contributes towards a good cause too. Take a look.
Morning
Rhys Ford always has the greatest pictures on her blog. She knows how to cheer me up no end.
DOMA
Reblogged from Sunday Night Blog:
Defense Of gay Marriage, Actually
More than a few of my friends may be clutching their hearts and falling over, actually. I did not mean to lead you down the road to heart attack. An issue that does not impact your life one bit should not worry you so much. I know you did not expect me to be so blunt in my approach, but I have given it a bit of thought.
Great post by Rich Paschall with a few home truths for the people who quote the Bible at every turn in defence of their narrow minded views.
June 24, 2013
Older woman, younger man – May December love affairs
The first in the Starlight series of books
Bear with me on this blog post, and I will come to point of the title in a little while…It will come as no surprise to anyone that knows me that I started writing ‘Cassandra by Starlight’ because I had the hots for Benedict Cumberbatch and the only way anything was going to happen in that arena was if I cloned him.
I’m no scientist so that was unfortunately not an option. However, the next best thing to having divine Cumberbatch cells cultivating in a petri dish, or the man himself being replicated in some futuristic cloning machine just for my own personal pleasure, was to create a fictional character modelled on him so I could have my evil way with him. *shivers at that thought*
Enter Bennett Devon Saville. (See what I did there –the name?) Thirty seven years old, debonair, sexy, auburn haired, green eyed, laconic, sophisticated, hot as hell London actor and thespian. With loads of money to boot. And a red Jaguar XKR convertible. In short, ladies and gentlemen, my hottest fantasy come true. Now I know there are people who know me out there rolling their eyes and tut-tutting in sheer resignation as I express these base desires. Sorry, chaps. I’ve never kept it a secret and it makes me a little sad but I’m prepared to suffer the consequences.
Now, it’s a little difficult to get down and dirty with a fictional character, however tasty they may be. There’s only one way to do that. You have to create another fictional character to take up the slack you yourself can’t get to grips with. And so Cassie Wallace, age forty seven, was born. Well she had to be my age, didn’t she, so the fantasy could play itself out in the most realistic way possible. And the two characters meet, like the look of each other, go to dinner, have a night of passionate, steaming sex and the rest – you’ll have to read the book to find out.
And now we get to the crux of the matter on the whole ‘older woman, younger man’ affair. There’s a ten year age gap between these two. Bennett is man who needs a little stability in his crazy, show business life. He finds Cassie’s maturity, her outlook on life, her calming presence and her feistiness a real attraction. Cassie finds Bennett sexy, attentive, willing to overlook the age gap, and downright horny for her. What woman in her right mind wouldn’t want this in a man?
I’ve read various posts and articles about the allure for these types of relationships.
The man likes it because
• The woman is self-assured
• She has life and sexual experience
• She has faced her insecurities
• She may have money
• Some men aren’t looking for long term commitment and think this is a way to get that
The woman likes it because
• She has a younger man on her arm, one who may physically be in better shape than an older one
• They have stamina
• They’re in their prime
• He makes her feel younger
• Some women aren’t looking for long term commitment and think this is a way to get that
There are countless reasons these couples may be attracted to each other. It’s not all about the older ‘Cougar’ going out to nab a man so she can showcase him on her arm like eye candy. But it’s a perfectly valid reason for some. And hell, if you can do it, why the heck not.
Bennett simply finds Cassie attractive –she’s a curvy size 16, but goes to gym, is a beautiful, mature woman who takes care of herself and has a sex drive to meet his (which is pretty rampant). He loves the fact she’s a self-made business woman, intelligent, sexy and grounded.
Cassie finds Bennett extremely attractive, attentive, suave, intelligent and funny. He’s a man who has a lot of ambition, the drive to get him there and he can take charge when she needs him to- both in and out the bedroom. He’s also warm and loving and protective.
Below you can find some links with articles to this topic, all giving different point of views. There is no right answer or motivation. The bottom line is that if you like being with someone, it should make no difference what their age, gender, religious views, or colour is. You’re just two people enjoying each other’s company. And to hell with anyone who says differently.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/15/fashion/15women.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
Linda Franklin, author of ‘Don’t Ever Call me Ma’am!’ http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/815463/older-woman-younger-man-benefits-and-pitfalls-1/page:2
To buy the books featuring Bennett and Cassie – ‘Cassandra by Starlight’ and ‘Together in Starlight’
http://www.boroughspublishinggroup.com/authors/susan-mac-nicol
June 23, 2013
Here With Us All The Way From Dublin, Ireland, Please Welcome Patrick Darcy!
Reblogged from The Novel Approach:
Through this magical portal called the internet, we're pleased to be able to welcome Patrick Darcy to The Novel Approach today.
Patrick is the author of the Confessions of a Gay Rugby Player series of books published through "Charlie Harding Presents...", Wilde City's Black Label press, a premier selection of stories approved by none other than Charlie Harding himself, specifically for their steamy, erotic goodness.
Meet Patrick Darcy. If you like rugby, erotica, hot sex and Irishmen, take a listen to him. And there's an insight into Patrick's views on sex scenes and what to write, and he also reads from one his books. Sport has never been so bloody sexy.....
