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August 30, 2012
In the Edits Cave
I'll be working on edits over the next few days. Planning to take my time with them so I get them right. Have a wonderful day!
August 28, 2012
Want to win a print book?-- Contest Reminder!
October 27th marks my 8th anniversary as a published writer. How fast the time has flown. To celebrate, I'm holding a contest and giving away a print bookevery Friday from August 31st until October 19th. That's 8 print books up for grabs.
For details on how you can enter for a chance to win, go to my WEBSITE and click on the "Contests" page.
NOTE: You only need to enter once to be eligable for all 8 draws.
August 27, 2012
Tuesday Teaser: Drakon's Treasure
This week's Tuesday Teaser is Drakon's Treasure.This is a Quickie I wrote for Ellora's Cave Autumn Animalia series a few years back. I absolutely adore Arrik! He's my first dragon shifter, but he won't be my last. I have ideas for another dragon book, now all I need is the time to write it. :)
TEASER:
The leader of the guards stalked across the room and Arrik could feel the woman quivering against him. The man reached his hand over the table toward her cloak. “Let’s have a look at you.”
Quick as a snake, Arrik captured the guard’s wrist in an iron grip. “You will not touch her. She is mine.”
The tavern went deathly silent at his refusal. The guard yanked his arm from Arrik’s grasp. “I don’t know who you are, stranger, but I am Proctor, the leader of Lord Hameon of Gradoc’s elite guards. Stand aside or die.” The man puffed out his chest as he spoke, as if expecting to be immediately obeyed. His comrades were behind him now, six men in total.
Arrik stirred, sliding out of the seat. The other man just stared up at him as he stood to his full seven feet. Raising his hands, he slowly pushed his hood aside, revealing his face for the first time. The other man paled and stumbled back a step.
“I am Arrik Varkas Drakon and the woman is mine.”
TEASER:
The leader of the guards stalked across the room and Arrik could feel the woman quivering against him. The man reached his hand over the table toward her cloak. “Let’s have a look at you.”
Quick as a snake, Arrik captured the guard’s wrist in an iron grip. “You will not touch her. She is mine.”
The tavern went deathly silent at his refusal. The guard yanked his arm from Arrik’s grasp. “I don’t know who you are, stranger, but I am Proctor, the leader of Lord Hameon of Gradoc’s elite guards. Stand aside or die.” The man puffed out his chest as he spoke, as if expecting to be immediately obeyed. His comrades were behind him now, six men in total.
Arrik stirred, sliding out of the seat. The other man just stared up at him as he stood to his full seven feet. Raising his hands, he slowly pushed his hood aside, revealing his face for the first time. The other man paled and stumbled back a step.
“I am Arrik Varkas Drakon and the woman is mine.”
Celebrating 25 years of marriage
As many of you know from my Facebook post, last Wednesday marked 25 years of marriage for hubby and me. I can't believe how fast the years have flown. We decided to go out for lunch to a place we'd tried once before about four years ago. The experience wasn't the best, but we decided to try again. Going out to eat is difficult for us as we're vegetarians and hubby has certain food restrictions.
But lunch was wonderful. The restaurant was sunny, the service was excellent and the food was incredible!
I had a spinach/walnut pesto on thick multigrain bread topped with swiss cheese and tomato. There were also slices of watermelon, cantaloupe and orange on the plate, but I'd already eaten those by the time we thought to take a picture. Oops.
Hubby had the tofu/tamari burger with garlic fries. I can't remember what the spread was on the burger, but it was yummy. (Yes, I had a bite of his and shared some of mine with him.) There were blueberies, watermelon, cantaloupe and an orange slice on his plate too.
We skipped dessert because we had cake at home, but we did have peppermint tea to finish off the meal. I would definitely go back there again.
But lunch was wonderful. The restaurant was sunny, the service was excellent and the food was incredible!
I had a spinach/walnut pesto on thick multigrain bread topped with swiss cheese and tomato. There were also slices of watermelon, cantaloupe and orange on the plate, but I'd already eaten those by the time we thought to take a picture. Oops.
Hubby had the tofu/tamari burger with garlic fries. I can't remember what the spread was on the burger, but it was yummy. (Yes, I had a bite of his and shared some of mine with him.) There were blueberies, watermelon, cantaloupe and an orange slice on his plate too.
We skipped dessert because we had cake at home, but we did have peppermint tea to finish off the meal. I would definitely go back there again.
August 23, 2012
Book of the Week--Fatal Submission by Nicole Austin
Fatal Submission is the latest offering from author Nicole Austin. This is not her usual erotic romance but a BDSM/Erotic Horror tale. BDSM and horror mix naturally when you stop and think about it as BDSM is all about trust. But what happens if that trust is betrayed?
Chilling and it's core, but with a strong romance, this is a must read for anyone who is a fan of the BDSM genre.
BLURB:
Claire Hanson is a submissive in need of a Dom. Finding one in rural Illinois in 1981 is no easy feat but her requirements are simple. Forget complicated limit lists, take charge and give her lots of hot, sweaty sex. On edge, body humming with arousal, Claire aches to have her desires sated. And ruggedly handsome Dominant Mason Burke is the man she wants. But for Mason work comes first and Claire’s tired of waiting.
Mason’s loss is Dr. Carl Skinner’s lucky break. The bonus—Carl’s a rich, drop-dead gorgeous Dom with a real dungeon in his basement. Getting what you want isn’t always a good thing and the game takes a drastic turn Claire never saw coming. According to the Dungeon Master’s victims who still haunt his torture chamber, submission has fatal consequences and she’s running out of time.
Reader Advisory: This scary tale contains graphic scenes of erotic torture and violence that may cause the reader to stay up late reading with all the lights on.
Chilling and it's core, but with a strong romance, this is a must read for anyone who is a fan of the BDSM genre.
BLURB:
Claire Hanson is a submissive in need of a Dom. Finding one in rural Illinois in 1981 is no easy feat but her requirements are simple. Forget complicated limit lists, take charge and give her lots of hot, sweaty sex. On edge, body humming with arousal, Claire aches to have her desires sated. And ruggedly handsome Dominant Mason Burke is the man she wants. But for Mason work comes first and Claire’s tired of waiting.
Mason’s loss is Dr. Carl Skinner’s lucky break. The bonus—Carl’s a rich, drop-dead gorgeous Dom with a real dungeon in his basement. Getting what you want isn’t always a good thing and the game takes a drastic turn Claire never saw coming. According to the Dungeon Master’s victims who still haunt his torture chamber, submission has fatal consequences and she’s running out of time.
Reader Advisory: This scary tale contains graphic scenes of erotic torture and violence that may cause the reader to stay up late reading with all the lights on.
4 Stars for Quinn's Quest
Quinn's Questhas received a 4 Star review from The Romance Studio."This series is always full of drama, action, complicated love stories and this novel is no exception...The plot is full of action and suspense and a villain as diabolical as they come...Ms. Walters has created a really complete world where werewolves and half breed wolves live alongside humans."
~Maura Frankman
Read entire review at The Romance Studio
August 21, 2012
Tuesday Teaser: Amethyst Moon
Today's Tuesday Teaser is from Amethyst Moon, a paranormal/ménage a trois. Right now, you can buy it from Ellora's Cave for only $0.99. Why not give it a try.
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TUESDAY TEASER:
A large man lay sleeping in the bed. The covers were bunched around his waist, leaving his chest uncovered. She’d never seen a chest quite like this one up close and personal. Heavily muscled and lightly furred, it was impressive. His shoulders were wide, his neck thick and a tangle of blond hair fanned out on the pillow. She swallowed, trying not to give in to panic. She was still wearing her clothing and seemed to be physically fine. That was a definite plus.
But who the heck was he? She’d never met him before, she was sure of it. A woman didn’t forget a man who looked like this one did. But yet, he seemed familiar somehow. She stared at his face, which was no hardship. He was gorgeous. His features were strong and his aquiline nose and square jaw suited him.
She tore her gaze from him and examined the room. Think, Olivia, think! As much as she racked her brains, she couldn’t remember how she got here. Her last memory was of sitting in the stone chair in the hidden chamber she’d stumbled across.
Her bracelets. She held both arms up in the air and studied them. Relief filled her when she realized that they were safe. The stones looked more vibrant, more alive than she’d ever seen them. The deep amethyst seemed to glow. Olivia smiled, unable to stop herself as she tugged her sleeves back down to cover them. Whatever had happened when she’d sat in that chair, the bracelets had been unharmed. She frowned as she tried to recall what had transpired next.
She was so intent on remembering, she hadn’t realized that someone else had entered the room. He was so close to her she could feel the heat from his body. She jerked her gaze upward and froze. If the other man was gorgeous, this one was devastating. Black hair flowed to his shoulders, framing his rugged face. His nose had a bump in the center and his eyes were hooded. His brows were dark slashes that only served to emphasize the golden amber of his eyes. He was a predator and she was very afraid she was the prey.
Scrambling away, she fell smack into the arms of the first man. His heavily muscled arms closed around her, immobilizing her totally. Yet his hold on her was gentle. “I didn’t hear you awaken.”
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TUESDAY TEASER:
A large man lay sleeping in the bed. The covers were bunched around his waist, leaving his chest uncovered. She’d never seen a chest quite like this one up close and personal. Heavily muscled and lightly furred, it was impressive. His shoulders were wide, his neck thick and a tangle of blond hair fanned out on the pillow. She swallowed, trying not to give in to panic. She was still wearing her clothing and seemed to be physically fine. That was a definite plus.
But who the heck was he? She’d never met him before, she was sure of it. A woman didn’t forget a man who looked like this one did. But yet, he seemed familiar somehow. She stared at his face, which was no hardship. He was gorgeous. His features were strong and his aquiline nose and square jaw suited him.
She tore her gaze from him and examined the room. Think, Olivia, think! As much as she racked her brains, she couldn’t remember how she got here. Her last memory was of sitting in the stone chair in the hidden chamber she’d stumbled across.
Her bracelets. She held both arms up in the air and studied them. Relief filled her when she realized that they were safe. The stones looked more vibrant, more alive than she’d ever seen them. The deep amethyst seemed to glow. Olivia smiled, unable to stop herself as she tugged her sleeves back down to cover them. Whatever had happened when she’d sat in that chair, the bracelets had been unharmed. She frowned as she tried to recall what had transpired next.
She was so intent on remembering, she hadn’t realized that someone else had entered the room. He was so close to her she could feel the heat from his body. She jerked her gaze upward and froze. If the other man was gorgeous, this one was devastating. Black hair flowed to his shoulders, framing his rugged face. His nose had a bump in the center and his eyes were hooded. His brows were dark slashes that only served to emphasize the golden amber of his eyes. He was a predator and she was very afraid she was the prey.
Scrambling away, she fell smack into the arms of the first man. His heavily muscled arms closed around her, immobilizing her totally. Yet his hold on her was gentle. “I didn’t hear you awaken.”
August 20, 2012
Monday, Monday
Good morning and welcome to Monday. Hope you all enjoyed the weekend. Mine was filled with a series of minor annoyances. Nothing serious, just enough to make you want to crawl back in bed and pull the covers over your head.
Today is Monday and the start of a brand new week! Hope it's an excellent one for all of us. I'm back to work on my WIP, the final book in my new paranormal quartet. Can't wait to get it finished!
August 18, 2012
Want the Chance to Win a Print Book?
October 27th marks my 8th anniversary as a published writer. How fast the time has flown. To celebrate, I'm holding a contest and giving away a print bookevery Friday from August 31st until October 19th. That's 8 print books up for grabs.
For details on how you can enter for a chance to win, go to my WEBSITE and click on the "Contests" page.
NOTE: You only need to enter once to be eligable for all 8 draws.
August 17, 2012
Movies of the Week
In the past week, hubby and I have seen two movies. The best of the two, in my humble opinion, was The Bourne Legacy. They made the movie about the man and how he got where he is, which allows you to know and sympathize with him as a character. This is an action-packed film and everything you'd expect from a "Bourne" movie. A great start to the new franchise. Can't wait for the next one!
The other movie we saw was Total Recall. The world they created for this film is utterly amazing. My problem with it? You have three decent actors and not much in the way of dialogue or character development. Still, if you're in search of an action movie that is almost 95% action and not much else, then this is the movie for you. Their special effects/CGI are incredible. All in all, not a bad remake.
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