Demelza Carlton's Blog, page 30
June 23, 2014
How the Hell do you…? – Writing Process Blog Hop
How in Hell do you write a book? Do you sit there and plot it out to the most mundane event, draw character sketches so you know every freckle and the precise shade of your hero’s eyes, or do you just sit there and wait for a muse to tell you the story, then type […]
June 21, 2014
Braving Luce’s Lair – Seven #SexySnippets on #MySexySaturday with #SaturdayScenes
Time to brave Luce in his lair this week, as last week’s tension continues to rise in today’s seven snippets: Mel nodded her thanks to Mephi with an unwavering smile, before turning to brave Luce in his lair. His office, she corrected herself, as she entered the airy space. She couldn’t imagine a lair containing… […]
June 14, 2014
A Personal Apology – Seven #SexySnippets on #MySexySaturday with #SaturdayScenes
Following on from last week’s taste of HELL, Mel discovers she has to make a personal apology to the CEO for the mistake in today’s seven snippets: “Yep, that looks fine,” Lili said, pushing the piece of paper across the table to Mel. “Just change it to the font in the style guide and you […]
June 10, 2014
I’ll Protect You
Ever want to try something different? A change of position or perspective? I try to write a story or scene from the most appropriate perspective. Sometimes, that means it’s told from a disinterested observer and not the protagonist at all. In my Ocean’s Gift series, Vanessa is one of the main characters, yet she tells […]
June 7, 2014
Stroking the CEO’s Ego – Seven #SexySnippets on #MySexySaturday with #SaturdayScenes
Mel’s first work task comes back from the CEO’s desk covered in red ink in today’s seven snippets: When Mel returned from lunch, a small sheaf of papers covered her keyboard. The words, ‘NOT complimentary!’ were scrawled across the front page in red ink. She eyed it for a moment and decided that the red […]
June 4, 2014
Too Scared for Description – VLOG #6
Every been scared to say exactly what you’re thinking? Instead, you offer a vague summary that doesn’t do the reality justice? When I’m too scared to describe things because there are some things people don’t need to know…and yet, they’re in my head, in graphic detail. Yes, that’s this week’s vlog:
June 2, 2014
Onsens and Orgies…Oh, My
Some experiences are so good you have to share them and I have – frequently. First, you strip naked and lock up all your clothes. Then you slather yourself in soap and wash until you’re squeaky clean. Then, you’re free to share the pleasure of the steamy atmosphere with a group of equally naked strangers. […]
May 31, 2014
Be My Angel – Seven #SexySnippets on #MySexySaturday with #SaturdayScenes
Attending orientation on her first day at the HELL Corporation, Mel comes face to face with Luce Iblis, the company’s demonic CEO, in today’s seven snippets: Luce seemed to realise that he’d hit a wrong note. “It’s Mel, right?” “Yes,” she acquiesced gracefully. “From the Helpful Angels Agency.” A careful sip of coffee kept her […]
May 29, 2014
Birthday Eclipse – VLOG #5
The universe gives awesome birthday presents – how’d YOU like a solar eclipse in your home town for your birthday? Well, that’s what I got and I figured I’d share it with you – though I almost didn’t get to see it. Check the video out here:
May 24, 2014
I’m Not Normally Such a Brute – Seven #SexySnippets on #MySexySaturday with #SaturdayScenes
Motorcycles, mermaids and MMA – in the 1920s, no less. It shouldn’t surprise many people to learn that this will be part of my Ocean’s Gift series – but a prequel, set before most of the events in the series as it exists today. My new work-in-progress is called Turbulence and Triumph and it’s a […]
