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September 27, 2013
September 26, 2013
Book Blitz: Returned and Before by Keeley Smith
Returned
Pendle Hill Series
Book One
Keeley Smith
17 year old Cora Hunt has one wish, to live the life of a normal teenager. Her wish never comes true.
After her reluctant move to a sleepy village in the middle of Lancashire Cora's life is turned upside down when she discovers she is a witch. Cora is not just any old witch, she is the daughter of Alizon Device who was one of the most powerful witches of her time.
Dealing with her new found powers is quite a challenge, but when the past she didn't know about unearths new complications in the form of Jack Thomas, her life becomes increasingly dangerous with each waking minute. Jack also has a secret past, a past that clashes with Cora's.
A confrontation between the two results in a life or death situation. The brutal events of 1612 happened hundreds of years ago, but what Jack and Cora face is a definite déjà vu.
The only question is, will their fate be the same as those who perished in 1612?
Before
A Pendle Hill Novella
Keeley Smith
Cora and Jack are childhood friends who have always lived next door to each other in a beautiful, idyllic part of Lancashire. What binds them as lifelong friends are their powers.
As young witches, life is hard. If the commoners find out their secret, they will be killed. But Cora is lucky, she has her best friend Jack by her side.
Having grown up together they know each other, they trust each other, they love each other. However their blossoming relationship is cut short by the events of one day. A date that will bring their perfect worlds crashing down around them.
20th August 1612
Cora and Jack are forced to face the reality of being a witch during these turbulent times, however they don’t know that their lives will become part of one of the most famous witch trials to have ever hit England.
The Pendle Hill witch trials of 1612.
I've always loved reading, it is a common known fact that I pretty much demolish a book a day. Expensive hobby, but a great one! I've dabbled with writing since the day I could actually write. So, it was only fitting that I had my first book published when I was 15.
If I'm not writing you would generally find me reading, creating jewellery, trawling social networking sites and listening to music. I will pretty much listen to any kind of music but I have two favourites, country music which has been with me since I was a little toddler and I also love to listen to movie scores, especially when I'm writing!
I currently live in Yorkshire with my husband.
September 25, 2013
Giveaway Alert!! Head on over to Sparkle Book Tours…
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Head on over to Sparkle Book Tours and check out the various giveaway’s going on. They have two fan giveaway’s and three author giveaway’s.
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Series Blitz, Giveaway and Review: Nephilim Warriors by KA Young
Book Info-
Title- Prophecy Of The Female Warrior
Series- Nephilim Warriors Book # 1
By- K.A. Young
Genre- Mature Audiences 18+-Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy
Blurb-
Anna Wilkins is a prototypical housewife. She buys groceries, picks up the dry cleaning and hosts dinner parties.
Everything was picture perfect from the outside looking in until the life she was born to live collided with the life she was living. Her husband is murdered by a creature from another realm, a creature that is only visible to her. Through her pain, his death awakens a part of her she didn't know existed. She is then thrust into a life of Vampires, Werewolves and Sexy Nephilim Warriors.
Drawn to her by a bond as old as their race, a Nephilim Warrior finds Anna at her darkest hour and seeks to arouse what lies dormant within her. The scorching sexual attraction she and the Warrior feel for one another may be beyond anything either of them can control...
Links-
Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17610357-prophecy-of-the-female-warrior
Amazon- http://www.amazon.com/Prophecy-Female-Warrior-Nephilim-ebook/dp/B0092ICWB6/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1
Barnes & Noble- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/prophecy-of-the-female-warrior-ka-young/1112676473?ean=2940044490505
5 out of 5 Stars
Prophecy of The Female Warrior
Nephilim Warrior’s # 1
KA Young
Anna is grieving the loss of her husband, at his funeral something strange happens and she sees the real truth behind his death. A mysterious strangers shows up and immediately Anna is drawn to him.
When he asks her to give him an opportunity to explain why she felt so connected to him, her whole world changed in an instant. Anna is no ordinary human being, she is the destine warrior for the Nephilim people. But with this great destiny comes great danger.
Wow this was an amazing read. I loved Anna’s character. She goes from shy widow to super power warrior that takes on the guys and jokes about it. I loved watching her grow from just a normal girl, to his great warrior that doesn’t take crap from anyone.
But that’s not all the author thrown in a huge love triangle and leaves you wondering which one is really the right guy. Secretly I am voting of Nyoka, he was just charming. What can be greater than reading two alpha males fight over the heroine? KA Young’s written was fresh and well written, you will have no trouble finding momentum and going with it. Well done and a well-deserved 5 stars.
Book Info-
Title-Destiny Of The Female Warrior
Series- Nephilim Warriors Book # 2
By- K.A. Young
Genre- Mature Audiences 18+-Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy
Blurb-
Nothing has ever come easily for the last female warrior of the Nephilim. Now that Anna has found her place in the world, she has much to learn about her new role as Queen. As the mating bond becomes clear, emotions run high as one of the sexy warriors must step aside while the other takes Anna as his Queen and assumes the throne.
It is a wild ride, as Anna must return to Georgia to deal with a vampire that is waging war on residents of her hometown. Luckily, she has her best friend/paired sorceress Elise around to keep things interesting. Anna struggles to find the perfect solution that would allow her to remain loyal to her past as well as honor the responsibility of her present.
Links-
Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17610593-destiny-of-the-female-warrior
Barnes & Noble- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/destiny-of-the-female-warrior-ka-young/1114942487?ean=2940016543482
Amazon- http://www.amazon.com/Destiny-Female-Warrior-Nephilim-ebook/dp/B00AMQ601A/ref=pd_sim_kstore_1
Book Info-
Title- Blood Kiss
Series- Nephilim Warriors # 3
By-K.A. Young
Genre-Mature Audiences 18+-Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy
Blurb-
Julie manages her life the best way she knows how, by waking up everyday and putting one foot in front of the other, along with a little help from modern medicine. Most days she holds things together pretty well; as the mother of twin toddlers and a wife to a husband she can barely stand she still manages to keep up appearances and paste a smile onto her face. Until dreams of a sexy vampire plague her nights leaving her panting when she wakes.
Julie begins to struggle with her own urges though she dare not admit aloud that she now has a taste for blood. She longs to indulge her desire by taking the vein of the vampire that makes her quake with need. How much longer can she keep the creature inside of her at bay? Only time will tell if Julie is strong enough to resist her darkest desire or if she even wants to try.
Links-
Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17901888-blood-kiss
Amazon US http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Nephilim-Warrior-Series-ebook/dp/B00DLATI0E/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
BN.com http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blood-kiss-ka-young/1115814333?ean=2940016713267
Nook UK http://uk.nook.com/ebooks/blood-kiss-by-ka-young/2940016713267
Trailer- http://youtu.be/ynhSHYJgptM
K.A. Young is a paranormal/ urban fantasy romance author that lives with her family in the South. She began writing because her mind was swimming with incredible stories that were begging to be told. Her love for reading began as a small child when she realized that a good book was an instant escape to a mystical land that could be reached anytime and from anyplace.
Links-
Amazon Author Page- http://www.amazon.com/K.A.-Young/e/B0094KQZSS/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1372015015&sr=8-1
Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6527572.K_A_Young
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/pages/KAYoung/275242202579809?ref=hl
Twitter- https://twitter.com/KAYoungBooks
Website- http://www.kayoungbooks.com
September 24, 2013
Book Blitz and Giveaway: Persuasion Skills, Boardroom Acts book 1 by Laurel Cremant
Persuasion Skills
Boardroom Acts
Book One
Laurel Cremant
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-77130-473-3
Number of pages: 107
Word Count: 31, 000
Cover Artist: Sour Cherry Designs
Book Description:
In the aftermath of a major health scare, Pepper Holts makes the relief-inspired decision to seize the day. Unfortunately, most of her “seizing” involves a bit of merlot and her best friend's pants! After a shared night of passion she realizes that her feelings for Jax are a lot more complicated than she ever thought.
Jax has finally realized that his allergy to marriage has nothing to do with the institution itself, and everything to do with the women in his bed—or more specifically, the one woman not in his bed. Her reaction to their one night together has him scrambling to regroup. So he does what he knows best—he disappears, and he thinks. The plan?—convince Pepper into staying with him at a secluded cabin for one week. One week of pretending to be a happily married couple to show her how great they could be together.
Excerpt
“Hell, Pep, I missed you,” he said before dragging her from her chair into his waiting lap.
He dipped his head to the crook of her neck and engulfed her into a tight hug.
There was nothing quite like a Jaxon Grey hug. He hugged with his whole body. His tall frame and broad shoulders always curved just right around her, immersing her in a mantle of warmth and shelter.
She dipped her head and rubbed her chin onto the top his head and closed her eyes.
“I missed you, too, jackass.”
His resulting rumble of laughter caused his chest to shift against hers, and just like that, her back stiffened in addition to a few other things along her body.
She bit back a groan as her nipples tightened against the lace of her bra.
The warm gust of his breath against her neck wasn’t helping matters either.
“You’re such a sweet talker,” he said. “And since I like you so much, I promise not to spank you for your bad behavior.”
He pulled her in tighter and began to rub the base of her back. His stroking hand was far from soothing as it settled low, and his fingers grazed the swell of her ass. All it did was remind her of how good his big hands had felt stroking her naked flesh.
She shifted uncomfortably on his knee, trying to scoot away from the heat of him.
“I’m sorry, but I left my Emily Post handbook at home.”
He lifted his face from the crook of her neck and drifted his hands lower. Holding on to her hips, he dragged her forward and caught her gaze with his.
“Really? That’s too bad. Chapter six is dedicated to the perfect way to drape yourself across a man’s lap. Feel like practicing?”
Both his suggestion and hooded gaze held her captive for a few silent seconds. The idea of his strong hands spanking her ass flushed her body with heat.
Grand Prize: One kindle fire HD and $25 Amazon gift card
Two Runner Up Prizes: $25 Amazon Gift Card
Laurel is a romance author, who like most writers loves to read. Her first love (pun intended) has always been romance. From the sappy YA romance novel to the more risqué erotica novels, Laurel is a sucker for a good love story.
Laurel writes paranormal and contemporary romance and is a self proclaimed, out of the closet nerd. She admits that she can't seem to avoid adding a bit of "nerdology" or "geek-dom" to all of her books. Living in Miami, she also admits that she can't seem to avoid giving her heroines gorgeous shoes, "In Miami, we worship everything strappy, open toed and just plain hot!"
Website: www.LaurelCremant.com
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September 23, 2013
Book Blitz and Giveaway: Deamhan, Deamhan Chronicles Book One by Isaiyan Morrison
Deamhan
Deamhan Chronicles
Book One
Isaiyan Morrison
Genre: Adult, paranormal
Publisher: Rainstorm Press
ISBN: 1937758400
ISBN-13: 978-1937758400
Number of pages: 218
Word Count: 85,000 words
Formats available: Print. E-book
Cover Artist: John Cosentino
Book Description:
Her soft golden skin, her warm smile…these are the only images Veronica Austin has left of her mother who disappeared without a trace twenty years ago on the streets of Minneapolis while researching the Ramanga, the Lamia, the Metusba, and the Lugat. Known only as the Deamhan, they are a different breed from the modern bloodsucking vampire.
A stranger to this world, Veronica’s search for the truth about her mother’s unexplained disappearance takes her into their sinister and precarious world. She gains the trust of the only other human familiar with the Deamhan lifestyle. With his help she finds not only can the Deamhan not be trusted but it’s her own father, president of a ruthful organization of researchers, who has diabolically maintained that distrust.
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/JvXvINwJpH0
1st Place Prize Pack
$50 Amazon Gift Card
1 Large Deamhan Shirt
4 bookmarks
1 box vampire incense (100 grams)
Deamhan Sticker
1 copy of Deamhan (paperback or ebook, winner's choice)
2nd place Prize pack
$20 Amazon Gift Card
1 Large Deamhan Shirt
4 bookmarks
1 box vampire incense 40 grams
Deamhan Sticker
3rd Place Prize Pack
$10 Amazon Gift Card
4 bookmarks
Deamhan Sticker
An avid gamer, writer, and lover of history, Isaiyan Morrison was born and raised in Minnesota. She moved to San Diego, California while in the Navy. After serving four years of active duty, she moved to Los Angeles.
After a few years, she moved back to Minnesota where she started to pursue her dream to be an author.
Besides writing, she also likes to read, surf the internet, watch movies, and play video games. She likes warm drinks, pico de gallo, and her love for cilantro is legendary.
At one point she was sponsored to participate in video game tournaments. During that time she traveled to Canada, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Caribbean.
Her novel Deamhan, the first book in the Deamhan series, was accepted for publication by Rainstorm Press for release in mid 2013. She’s currently in talks to have the second book Sensual Appetite published by the same company.
Other novels the author has completed are The Carriers (Sphere Episode One,) The Bond (Sphere, Episode Two,) and Old Farmer’s Road to name a few.
She’s currently writing the third Deamhan book titled, Revelation, and Maris. The Brotherhood Files.
Website: http://isaiyanmorrison.com
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PS – I Freaking love the cover!!!
Character Interview between Veronica and Remy from Deamhan by Isaiyan Morrison
The first time I met Remy, I walked through the front doors of Dark Sepulcher, on a mission to find out what happened to my mother. A lot had changed since then. Now I find myself living in Blind Bluff Manor, a sanctuary owned by a human, Nathan Tiernan. There's so much wrong with that concept.
Nathan and I are the only two humans living here among three Deamhan. Hallie, who has still yet to understand her new life, Anastasia, a Ramanga who doesn't want anything to do with me, and Remy, the charmer.
Remy agreed to sit down for the interview on the condition that I ask him questions that he felt would benefit our friendship. Confused by what he meant, I agreed to the interview.
Veronica: First of all, I'd like to thank you for agreeing to be interviewed. In a few words, could you tell us little bit about yourself.
Remy: Thank you for having me Veronica. My name is Remy. I currently reside at Blind Bluff Manor and I'm a Lamia Deamhan. Are you going to ask me what that is?
Veronica: Um, yes in a little bit. But first, what can you tell me about the day you were sired?
He slowly crosses his legs and his lips pull back slowly into a smirk.
Remy: Oh, that time was a difficult time. Revolts, uprisings, protests, murders, deaths.
Veronica: What exactly was occurring?
Remy: The French Revolution of 1848, my dear. The under privileged classes raised up against their government and its mistreatment of the people.
Veronica: So how did you fit into it this movement? Did you protest during this time?
Remy: I wouldn't call it a movement. Veronica, that is a long, boring topic and I'm sure you don't want to focus on that. Let's talk about now, shall we?
Veronica: I think this is an important time in your life Remy. It's worth mentioning.
His eyes narrow and his smirk disappears from his face.
Remy: Believe me. It's not worth talking about. Besides, that doesn't beat the good, juicy stuff happening now, does it?
Veronica: Excuse me?
He leans in closer to me.
Remy: This is my interview, isn't it? I like to believe that I'm an interesting individual with interesting obsessions. I'm full of surprises. Why don't you ask me what I think about you?
Veronica: Fine. What do you think about me Remy?
Remy: You're interesting concoction, my dear Veronica . When I first saw you I thought to myself that I had to have you. The night you ran out of Dark Sepulcher, scared that I might . . . eat you- I only wanted to get to know you, that's all.
Veronica: I'm not to be had by anyone Remy. I'm not some science experiment.
He moves in closer. By now I'm starting to feel uncomfortable and I realize that this interview isn't going to go the way I planned.
Remy: Keep telling yourself that if it makes you feel better. So, what do you think about me?
Veronica: I don't think you want to know.
Remy: Try me.
Veronica: Well, I find you menacing and disgusting. I don't appreciate the way you stalk me here, invading my privacy and space. We all know that Deamhan don't love anyone but themselves. So the real question is, if you can't love, then what is it that you want with me?
Remy: Ahh, I keep forgetting about you researchers. You always know more than you pretend to. Love is a desire to be with someone. It's finding the beauty among all the darkness and giving it the attention it deserves. When I see you Veronica, I see that you should be loved. Do you want me to love you?
Veronica: Your explanation doesn't make any sense. This just proves that a Deamhan's concept of love is far beyond what love truly is.
Remy: You researchers say we can't love but I know that I can. I have before.
By now I had enough.
Veronica: I think we're done here Remy.
Book Blitz:The Fangirl’s Dream,1 Night Stand Series by Fierce Dolan
The Fangirl’s Dream
1 Night Stand Series
Fierce Dolan
Genre: erotic romance/erotic fantasy, interracial erotica, alternate reality/parallel universe
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Date of Publication: 23 August 2013
ISBN: 978-1-61333-583-3
Number of pages: 44
Word Count: 9,067
Cover Artist: Fiona Jayde
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/GrFQHscvFkM
Book Description:
Siler Dunham would do anything to have Farraj Reza, hero of the smash network TV drama, Endangered. Every week she tunes in to watch him calculate the rescue of fellow bus crash survivors trapped deep in the jungle by a ruthless drug lord.
A federal public defender with a penchant for saving the unsavable, she can’t resist his sad story, or his badass charm. When she seeks a matchmaking service to meet him, their one night stand isn't what she expected. Forced to choose between unbridled lust and compassion, Siler must forgo her fantasy... or mustn’t she?
Excerpt
Chapter One
Lost in the wild
Captive by circumstance…
Endangered
He had no flaw. The character hated swimming, a permissible preference, otherwise he was strong, dark, mysterious, a whiz with technology, compassionate, and smoking hot. More than all of that, she ached to save him. After years of servitude hacking U.S. GPS drone systems for the Iranian military, he’d broken away by selling Intel to the American government. Finally able to enjoy his first vacation, he was in a bus crash, then later abandoned by the other survivors.
She could save him, restore his faith in humanity, on her knees or bent over a table, which for most men would inspire just fine. She saw no limit to the possibilities in smoothing the ever-present worry lines from his brow.
Ever obsessing about the show with her friends was one thing. After it aired, they’d all bed their boyfriends, even Frank, and through squinted eyes fantasize the cock in them belonged to their television lover. Siler didn’t have that outlet, hadn’t had it for ages. The girls all thought her lack of mate some prudish nod to morality, or deep-seated insecurity. They didn’t know she’d enjoyed raucous sexual freedom in her younger years. No, she didn’t have men at her door in droves now, but not for lack of trying on their part. Her dedication to becoming a federal public defender, however thankless, and saving the unsavable eradicated any hope of a personal life.
Yes, she missed the regularity of a thorough dicking, but it had always come at a high price, one she refused to pay again. Through her twenties, casual sex had been fine, fun, even. But a thirty-year-old bar hopper was just sad, and at thirty-two, after shallow dalliances with a string of Mr. Wrongs, she’d given up.
A year and a half ago.
Being drawn into Endangered proved the perfect Prozac. Her spirits lifted. The relief of not looking for Mr. Right left her free to focus on her caseload, to connect with her clients—society’s castoffs—and try to fulfill her purpose of helping others. Sexual needs became muted, manageable with the right tools—for the most part. Occasionally her body ached for release under someone else’s touch, and in her mind he always had an olive complexion, not to mention agile fingers masterfully working her clit.
Every time, she closed her eyes, she saw Farraj. His face above hers, lips parted in a moan. His lean, hard body moving over, around, in her. His rolling, rich accent asking, “Like this?”
And why wouldn’t it be him? Fantasy gave better than the womanizing pricks her social circle presented. As a well-off single woman, no pressure urged her to find a mate, materially, or even socially. Siler could hold out for the hot love she wanted, and despite how insane, how irrational, she wanted Farraj Reza. Only one avenue presented itself to get him.
Erotic mezzofiction writer, Fierce is imagination shapeshifted as a scribe taunting blank pages and carpal tunnel, neither of which are much use for deadlines. Close allies are impeccable timing and a trusty masseuse. Being a switch I/ENFP doesn’t hurt. For kicks Fierce has other personas across several genres, tends to fill in “Other” on surveys without explaining, and chooses the finality of the Japanese Tamagotchi.
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Author Interview with Fierce Dolan, author of The Fangirl’s Dream
Today we have author Fierce Dolan on the blog for an interview, thanks so much for being here Fierce. So sit back and let’s find out more about this author.
When did you first consider yourself a “writer”?
I considered myself a writer when I was about four years old. My mother transcribed stories for me, before I learned the alphabet. Considering myself an author has been a very different road, though. I published my first book 9 years ago, 8 books and 5 anthologies later, it’s taken me a long time to adjust what I thought being an author would look like, and realize how it really looks.
How long did it take to get your first book published?
My first book ever, it took a year. My first erotic release took about 3 months.
What is the name of your latest book, and if you had to summarize it in less than 20 words what would you say?
The Fangirl’s Dream is everyone’s fantasy of meeting their favorite hot fictional lover.
Who is your publisher? Or do you self-publish?
I have worked with a few publishers, and also self-published. I really enjoy working with Decadent Publishing. They provide a great community of support to their authors and really understand that community is what solidifies relationships and fosters growth. Publishing independently has given me a greater appreciation for that community, and also enabled me to expand my skills in production.
How long does it usually take you to write a book, from the original idea to finishing writing it?
On average, it takes me about a month to write a shorter manuscript. Getting it into shape to submit, then jump the hoops of revisions and resubmitting is another timeline, all together.
What can we expect from you in the future? ie More books of the same genre? Books of a different genre?
I have really enjoyed writing interracial erotica, which I will likely continue to write. I want to verge more into intergendered characters, people whose lives are on the line in a very visceral and inescapable way. I‘m also interested in exploring diverse relationships dynamics in poly relationships.
Do you read all the reviews of your book/books?
I doubt that I do. I read some, though I’ve learned that usually isn’t informative in a helpful way. I think often authors look to reviews for feedback on their writing, which is a huge mistake. That’s what beta readers and revisions are for. Reviews from readers aren’t for authors. They’re for other readers, and you can only hope that the reviews are fair.
How do you come up with characters names and place names in your books?
Usually the characters and places are essential to the plot, so it all comes to me at once.
Are character names and place names decided after their creation? Or do you pick a character/place name and then invent them?
Do you decide on character traits (ie shy, quiet, tomboy girl) before writing the whole book or as you go along? Elements of writing a book come to me like a paintball splatter, all at once, and often in a jumble. Usually character traits drive the plot in some way, so they are there from the beginning. Things like being a nail-biter may flesh out as the plot evolves, but big traits, like being a Dominatrix, wanting release, or needing to save others are there from the beginning.
Are there any hidden messages or morals contained in your books? (Morals as in like Aesops Fables type of "The moral of this story is..")
If I answer that, they won’t be hidden anymore! But yes. Everything I write has layered meanings, intentionally. I often write Readers Guides to my books, to engage readers in their thoughts on the books, and to learn their relationships to them. I’ve always enjoyed that part of reading a great book, and I like to lace little interesting bits throughout my own.
Which format of book do you prefer, eBook, hardback, or paperback?
Wow. This is s hard one. I prefer hardback, though I live in the sustainability mindset and find ebooks more in line with my lifestyle. It’s been hard for me to make that transition. Now that I have, it’s really challenging for me to read a physical book. I’m more likely to read digitally, if at all.
What is your favorite book and Why? Have you read it more than once?
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Southern fiction is not particularly on my radar, though this book is perfect. I’ve read it at least three times, and every time I’m astounded by what a fantastic example of writing it is. She not only nails every theme the book touches on, but she actually crafted a story and characters that support it completely, start to finish. It is an absolutely perfect novel.
Do you think books transfer to movies well? Which is you favorite/worst book to movie transfer?
On the whole, I think book-to-film sucks. I understand that the mechanics that make a book work are not what enable a film to progress properly. Those kinds of changes I can deal with. Ones based on box office draw and dumbing down really bother me. For instance, Carrie and To Kill a Mockingbird are great adaptations. The Lovely Bones and the Narnia series, not so much. And often, it’s not that the entire film got it wrong, but the last 10-15 minutes of the film unravels the best of the book.
Your favorite food is?
I don’t have a favorite food, so much as favorite food genre: Asian food. I’m gluten-free, and for the most part, Asian foods are perfect for my food needs, and they are divine. I could live in shrimp fried rice, butter chicken, and roasted lamb with zatar and olives. Now you got me started. I might even have to cut his interview, short now. Wow.
Your favorite singer/group is?
All-time favorite is U2, old school. Now, I’m not so much about a specific artist or group. I like just about anything that isn’t country or jazz. I know, how uncool of me. But there you go.
Erotic mezzofiction writer, Fierce is imagination shapeshifted as a scribe taunting blank pages and carpal tunnel, neither of which are much use for deadlines. Close allies are impeccable timing and a trusty masseuse. Being a switch I/ENFP doesn’t hurt. For kicks Fierce has other personas across several genres, tends to fill in “Other” on surveys without explaining, and chooses the finality of the Japanese Tamagotchi.
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The Fangirl’s Dream
1 Night Stand Series
Fierce Dolan
Genre: erotic romance/erotic fantasy, interracial erotica, alternate reality/parallel universe
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Date of Publication: 23 August 2013
ISBN: 978-1-61333-583-3
Number of pages: 44
Word Count: 9,067
Cover Artist: Fiona Jayde
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/GrFQHscvFkM
Book Description:
Siler Dunham would do anything to have Farraj Reza, hero of the smash network TV drama, Endangered. Every week she tunes in to watch him calculate the rescue of fellow bus crash survivors trapped deep in the jungle by a ruthless drug lord.
A federal public defender with a penchant for saving the unsavable, she can’t resist his sad story, or his badass charm. When she seeks a matchmaking service to meet him, their one night stand isn't what she expected. Forced to choose between unbridled lust and compassion, Siler must forgo her fantasy... or mustn’t she?
Excerpt
Chapter One
Lost in the wild
Captive by circumstance…
Endangered
He had no flaw. The character hated swimming, a permissible preference, otherwise he was strong, dark, mysterious, a whiz with technology, compassionate, and smoking hot. More than all of that, she ached to save him. After years of servitude hacking U.S. GPS drone systems for the Iranian military, he’d broken away by selling Intel to the American government. Finally able to enjoy his first vacation, he was in a bus crash, then later abandoned by the other survivors.
She could save him, restore his faith in humanity, on her knees or bent over a table, which for most men would inspire just fine. She saw no limit to the possibilities in smoothing the ever-present worry lines from his brow.
Ever obsessing about the show with her friends was one thing. After it aired, they’d all bed their boyfriends, even Frank, and through squinted eyes fantasize the cock in them belonged to their television lover. Siler didn’t have that outlet, hadn’t had it for ages. The girls all thought her lack of mate some prudish nod to morality, or deep-seated insecurity. They didn’t know she’d enjoyed raucous sexual freedom in her younger years. No, she didn’t have men at her door in droves now, but not for lack of trying on their part. Her dedication to becoming a federal public defender, however thankless, and saving the unsavable eradicated any hope of a personal life.
Yes, she missed the regularity of a thorough dicking, but it had always come at a high price, one she refused to pay again. Through her twenties, casual sex had been fine, fun, even. But a thirty-year-old bar hopper was just sad, and at thirty-two, after shallow dalliances with a string of Mr. Wrongs, she’d given up.
A year and a half ago.
Being drawn into Endangered proved the perfect Prozac. Her spirits lifted. The relief of not looking for Mr. Right left her free to focus on her caseload, to connect with her clients—society’s castoffs—and try to fulfill her purpose of helping others. Sexual needs became muted, manageable with the right tools—for the most part. Occasionally her body ached for release under someone else’s touch, and in her mind he always had an olive complexion, not to mention agile fingers masterfully working her clit.
Every time, she closed her eyes, she saw Farraj. His face above hers, lips parted in a moan. His lean, hard body moving over, around, in her. His rolling, rich accent asking, “Like this?”
And why wouldn’t it be him? Fantasy gave better than the womanizing pricks her social circle presented. As a well-off single woman, no pressure urged her to find a mate, materially, or even socially. Siler could hold out for the hot love she wanted, and despite how insane, how irrational, she wanted Farraj Reza. Only one avenue presented itself to get him.
September 21, 2013
Character Interview with Hunter from The Shoe by Trista Jaszczak
Today on the blog we have Hunter from The Shoe, The Believe Series Book #2, by author Trista Jaszczak with us for an interview. Were going to dip deep and find out what makes him so dreamy. Sit back… Hey, stop licking the screen – and let’s find out more about him.
Character Name: Just call me Hunter ;)
Age: 28
Height : 6’1” ish
Eyes: Blue eyes
Hair: Short, styled dark hair
Facial hair: Stubble most days, shaved the rest
Tattoos: yes - right bicep, half sleeve. Both wrists, both ankles, down the spine.
Build: Extremely well defined and muscular.
Huntsmen band role: Lead vocals and guitar
Describe yourself what is your worst and best quality?
My worst? People will tell you it’s because I’m a go-getter. I see something I want and I go get it. Haha. I don’t let anything stand in my way. Even Max, our manager. Best? I’m not sure…Blair will say it’s because I love everyone and genuinely care, so I’ll go with that.
What is the one thing you wish other people knew about you?
That, even though I do play guitar, sing and write the songs for the Huntsmen, I can play drums pretty well, too.
What is your biggest secret something no one knows about?
Now…would that make it a secret? ;)
What are you most afraid of?
I’m afraid of being afraid. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself, right?
What do you want more than anything?
To live happily ever after. Make my grandmother proud. Maybe be a dad one day.
What is your relationship status?
I married Cinderella.
How would you describe your sense of fashion?
On stage, I probably look like your average rock star. Off stage, I’m all about some jeans and tee shirts.
How much of a rebel are you?
Haha, I’m not much of a rebel, I guess. Never was. Sean, Ty and Richie took care of that for me.
What do you considered to be your greatest achievement?
Two things. Finding my Cinderella and the Huntsmen.
What is your idea of happiness?
Sitting on the couch with my guitar at night while Blair looks out the window at the stars…I’d be watching her more than working.
What is your current state of mind?
Very peaceful. I feel complete. Like some part of me was missing and I didn’t even know it until now.
What is your most treasured possession?
My Cinderella, of course.
What is your most marked characteristic?
I’m going with all of these tattoos.
What is it that you, most dislike?
Cold hearted people. Cruelty. Self-centeredness.
Which living person do you, most despise?
I really don’t despise anyone. Is that bad?
What is your greatest regret?
Not waking up and letting Blair walk out on me.
What is the quality you most like in a man?
Integrity.
What is the quality you most like in a woman?
Honesty. I could really put both of these for male and female. Integrity, honesty, a good heart.
Who is your favorite hero in fiction?
All right, so, I’m a nerd. Comic book, they’re fiction, right? Going with Batman.
Which living person do you most admire?
Synyster Gates. Just…amazing. You don’t just hear him play, you feel it.
If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?
To live a more healthy lifestyle. Come on…pizza and pudding cups? I have to knock this stuff out or I’ll regret it when I’m 40. Haha!
What is your motto?
Live life to fullest. Give and love everyone.
Phew, is it just me or did the screen fog up. Thanks for being here today Hunter and remember to check out the Book Blitz about The Shoe to find out where you can hunt down Hunter.
