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June 13, 2014
LA Summer Book Event!
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There's a big giveaway going on at Literary Addicts. Not just the gift card, but several great books are up for grabs!
It lasts for two weeks - Check it out!
http://literaryaddicts.ning.com/group...
May 14, 2014
The Carolyn Contest
I am super excited to announce that Wicked Wind has been chosen as the winner of the North Texas RWA's Carolyn Reader's Choice award, in the Specialized Category!
I love entering contests. It's kind of addicting. I have advanced to final rounds before, even made it to second place in one contest, but this is my first win and I am THRILLED!
I am thankful to all the RWA chapters that offer contests. I have gotten great feedback and everyone has been supportive.
My prize will be an ad on RT Book Reviews blog in July - watch for it!!!
I love entering contests. It's kind of addicting. I have advanced to final rounds before, even made it to second place in one contest, but this is my first win and I am THRILLED!
I am thankful to all the RWA chapters that offer contests. I have gotten great feedback and everyone has been supportive.
My prize will be an ad on RT Book Reviews blog in July - watch for it!!!
March 31, 2014
Writing Process Blog Hop
I’ve been invited to participate in the “My Writing Process Blog Tour!”
Thanks so much to Robyn Roze (http://www.robynroze.com/) for including me! This blog tour is kind of a mini interview. So let’s get to the good stuff!
1) What are you working on?--> I’m deep in edits to my third novel, Wicked Flames, the third in my Solsti Prophecy series. This is where I get to share the story of Gin Bonham, the third sister in the family and the one who wants nothing to do with the ability she’s been born with. And then there’s the demon sent to persuade her…Mathias. Known as the Hunter, his tracking and persuasion skills are unparalleled. Trouble? Check. Crazy attraction? Check. I can’t wait until this one releases!
2) How does your work differ from others of its genre?--> I choose to write about demons, and I make up all my different demon species. Some are good, some are evil. Some can pass for human while others look like the monster under your bed. I don’t have any shifters (yet) and the few vampires I include are weak, looked down upon in their world, and struggling to survive. My main group of alpha-hotties are known as the Lash demons, and the elite few who have achieved the rank of Watcher star in my books.
3) Why do you write what you do?--> I LOVE writing (and reading) paranormal romance, because I have free rein to do what I want with my characters and settings. Creating powers and worlds is a blast
4) How does your writing process work?--> I write slow, but I’m trying to get faster every day. I’m always trying to top my “personal best” in my daily word count. When I write a rough draft, I try to get the words out as fast as possible. I DO NOT stop to edit until I’m done. Scenes can be tinkered with later on, or they may end up being cut.
I start with a general, broad theme and a few plot points, then I fill in the details as I go. Sometimes my characters say or do things I never saw coming! I have learned that makes me a mix of a “plotter” and a “pantser.” Then in the revision stage, I give much more scrutiny to each sentence. And this is what I doing now, with Wicked Flames. Teasers posted on my Facebook page! www.facebook.com/sharonkaynovels
Following me next week, to share their writing process, are three amazing authors:
H. Anne Henry is a native of North Texas, where the flat, windswept landscape provides inspiration for the backdrop of the Dove Creek Chronicles. When she isn't pecking away at a story, she spends her time chasing a busy husband and loving a spirited toddler . . . Or is that the other way around?
http://hannehenry.blogspot.com
Faith Andrews is the author of MAN OF MY DREAMS, KEEP ME, and the soon to be released novella, BACK TO YOU. She lives in New York where she is happily married to her high school sweetheart. They have two beautiful daughters and a furry Yorkie son, Rocco. If she isn't listening to Mumford and Sons or busy being a Dance Mom, her nose is in a book or the laptop. She's a sucker for a happily ever after and believes her characters are out there living one somewhere... www.faithandrews.wordpress.com
K.M. Scott is a New York Times bestselling author of erotic contemporary romance. Under her other pen name, Gabrielle Bisset, she writes erotic paranormal romance. When she isn't writing, she loves to cook and watch more TV than any human being ever should. http://authorkmscott.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much to Robyn Roze (http://www.robynroze.com/) for including me! This blog tour is kind of a mini interview. So let’s get to the good stuff!
1) What are you working on?--> I’m deep in edits to my third novel, Wicked Flames, the third in my Solsti Prophecy series. This is where I get to share the story of Gin Bonham, the third sister in the family and the one who wants nothing to do with the ability she’s been born with. And then there’s the demon sent to persuade her…Mathias. Known as the Hunter, his tracking and persuasion skills are unparalleled. Trouble? Check. Crazy attraction? Check. I can’t wait until this one releases!
2) How does your work differ from others of its genre?--> I choose to write about demons, and I make up all my different demon species. Some are good, some are evil. Some can pass for human while others look like the monster under your bed. I don’t have any shifters (yet) and the few vampires I include are weak, looked down upon in their world, and struggling to survive. My main group of alpha-hotties are known as the Lash demons, and the elite few who have achieved the rank of Watcher star in my books.
3) Why do you write what you do?--> I LOVE writing (and reading) paranormal romance, because I have free rein to do what I want with my characters and settings. Creating powers and worlds is a blast
4) How does your writing process work?--> I write slow, but I’m trying to get faster every day. I’m always trying to top my “personal best” in my daily word count. When I write a rough draft, I try to get the words out as fast as possible. I DO NOT stop to edit until I’m done. Scenes can be tinkered with later on, or they may end up being cut.
I start with a general, broad theme and a few plot points, then I fill in the details as I go. Sometimes my characters say or do things I never saw coming! I have learned that makes me a mix of a “plotter” and a “pantser.” Then in the revision stage, I give much more scrutiny to each sentence. And this is what I doing now, with Wicked Flames. Teasers posted on my Facebook page! www.facebook.com/sharonkaynovels
Following me next week, to share their writing process, are three amazing authors:
H. Anne Henry is a native of North Texas, where the flat, windswept landscape provides inspiration for the backdrop of the Dove Creek Chronicles. When she isn't pecking away at a story, she spends her time chasing a busy husband and loving a spirited toddler . . . Or is that the other way around?
http://hannehenry.blogspot.com
Faith Andrews is the author of MAN OF MY DREAMS, KEEP ME, and the soon to be released novella, BACK TO YOU. She lives in New York where she is happily married to her high school sweetheart. They have two beautiful daughters and a furry Yorkie son, Rocco. If she isn't listening to Mumford and Sons or busy being a Dance Mom, her nose is in a book or the laptop. She's a sucker for a happily ever after and believes her characters are out there living one somewhere... www.faithandrews.wordpress.com
K.M. Scott is a New York Times bestselling author of erotic contemporary romance. Under her other pen name, Gabrielle Bisset, she writes erotic paranormal romance. When she isn't writing, she loves to cook and watch more TV than any human being ever should. http://authorkmscott.blogspot.com/
March 17, 2014
CHARACTER INTERVIEW
In honor of reaching 2000 Likes, my hottie Lash demons were interviewed by the amazing Toshia Krebs Yadao of Give Me Books!!
Some of them may be mated but that didn't stop them from flirting. You HAVE to read how this all went down!!
Character Interview by Toshia Krebs Yadao of Give Me Books!
I’m sitting in a Chicago bar called John Barleycorn and its St. Patrick’s Day weekend. I’m here to interview the sexy, muscle-bound Lash demons of Sharon Kay’s Solsti Prophecy series. Oh. My. God. I’m going to meet Gunnar!!
I take a huge drink of my appletini. Man, this may have been a bad idea coming by myself. I’m totally going to do something inappropriate like, oh, say hump Gunnar’s leg like a damn dog in heat.
I check the time. They’re late. I don’t really care I’d sit here all night waiting for these sexy-ass Demons. Maybe they’re out slaying some bad demons?
Suddenly the chatter of voices dies down except for the occasional intoxicated giggle. I look to the side door. Huh? VIP entrance?
Everything‘s dark. Even the exit sign is blocked by…oh my god.
Oh god, oh god there he is. Oh my fucking god, there is Gunnar. I start my mental chant. Don’t hump his leg, don’t hump his leg…
I imagined them in my head the whole time I was reading Sharon’s books, but nothing could’ve prepared me for seeing them in person. Gunnar has dark hair and Kai’s a blond, but the sex-and-menace attitude rolling off them is more intoxicating then my drink. They’re both wearing leather jackets and jeans. They step into the room and look around as two more guys, almost as tall, come in behind them.
Gunnar’s blue eyes flash in recognition when they spot me. How did he—oh, that’s right I sent my photo when we arranged this interview. He actually looked at it. My heart picks up its beat. Damn Nicole, why couldn’t I have met him first.
Every woman in the bar stares at them. And they are walking over to me. That’s right bitches, all mine. Well, for a little while anyways.
Gunnar: (Sexy eyes meet mine as he extends his hand.) Hi, Toshia.
I slide off my stool and stand on wobbly legs. Please for the love of God don’t let me fall on my face. Ignoring his hand, I throw my arms around him to hug him. Oh shit, what did I just do? Never thought I’d hug a demon. Then again I wouldn’t even know these guys existed if I hadn’t picked up Sharon’s books.
Toshia: Hi. (He smells amazing! I pull back and try to hide my blush. Oh, who am I kidding? Gunnar is my favorite!)
Gunnar: (Lets out a laugh and gives me a squeeze.) I like a woman who gets right to what she wants.
Kai: (Leans in and throws a huge arm around my shoulders.) Sorry to keep you waiting.
Toshia: That’s okay. (Is he kidding? This entrance makes waiting totally worth it.) Have a seat. Um, I actually couldn’t find enough chairs. (Peers around them, trying to see where the other two went.)
Kai: Nah. Make Rhys and Mathias stand. (Seats himself on the stool to my left.) Whenever they get their asses over here.
Gunnar: Wanna do this interview on my lap?
Toshia: (Mouth drops open.) Umm, don’t have to ask me twice. (As soon as Gunnar’s ass is planted I plop down sideways. I want to look at his sexy face.)
Gunnar: (Chuckles.) I guess that’s a yes.
Toshia: I get the chance to sit in your lap without worrying about Nic kicking my ass? Umm, yeah, I’m taking it.
Gunnar: (Points to a blonde streak mixed into his wanna-run-my-hands-through-it black hair.) She staked her claim. She knows I come home to her and only her, so yeah, you can get comfortable.
Toshia: Um, I’m comfortable enough to stay here for a LONG time. Wait, Nic isn’t going to come after me or anything right? Those Solsti sisters scare the shit outta me.
Gunnar: Thanks to the mate bond she knows what I’m feeling. (Wiggles eyebrows.)
I stare at Gunnar wondering what all I could get away with doing. I hear Kai bust out laughing. (I turn my head towards him) What?
Kai: I asked how we’re going to do this like, three times and you didn’t hear a word of it. (His eyes twinkle with amusement.) You sure you’re going to be able to do this from Gunnar’s lap?
I clear my throat. Yup, I’m good. Pull your shit together, girl! No way in hell I’m getting out of his lap before I have to. (I see Rhys and Mathias at the bar, surrounded by women. The shit-eating grins on their faces tell me they’re loving the attention.) They look kinda busy, we can just start without them.
Kai: Yeah, let’s. (Takes off his jacket, revealing a black, short sleeve T-shirt.)
Holy biceps. I’m still staring when a waitress brings a round of beers to our table. And the beer is…green.
Waitress: Happy St. Patrick’s Day from those two gentlemen. (Nods at Rhys and Mathias, who raise their own glasses when we turn around. Their beer isn’t green. Huh. Demons with a sense of humor.)
Gunnar: You know they dye the river green, too? Nicole thinks it’s cute. I say, it shows Earth isn’t any weirder than Torth. (Runs a hand through his hair.) So, yeah. Let’s get started. Ask away, T.
I hold in the squeal dyin’ to be released. T?? I already have a nickname? Oh my god. Um… (What was my first question? Pulling out a notepad, I look at my scrawled notes.) Okay, first questions are about mates.
Kai’s brown eyes and Gunnar’s blue ones take on a satisfied gleam and they look at me expectantly.
Toshia: Can you unmate, and mate with someone else? (Hmm, maybe I put a little too much hope in my voice.) You know, to maybe mate a human female? (Bats my lashes at Gunnar.)
Gunnar: (Coughs on the swallow of beer he just took.) Hell fucking no, we can’t unmate.
Kai: (Chuckles.) If we even tried that, our women would kick our asses across every realm, then back again. Did you see how Brooke killed—
Toshia: Spoilers! (I squeal and hold up a hand.)
Kai: (Raises his eyebrows.)
Toshia: Uh oh. I just made a big bad demon shut up. I bite my lip. I mean—
Kai: (Laughs.) Yeah, I get it. Not everyone has read the second book yet. (Taps my paper.) Ask them why the hell not?
Gunnar: That book was a good follow up.
Toshia: (Whispers to Gunnar.) Yours was better. (I wink at him.)
Kai: Yeah, and mine’s bigger than yours. (Smirks.)
My eyes go wide at the thought. Maybe we could get a contest—Nope, not going there!
Toshia: Ok, so no unmating. What about babies, any babies in the future for either of you? I’d totally have a Gunnar baby. (I slap my hand over my mouth.) Oh my god, I just said that out loud.
Kai: (Laughs so hard he holds his perfect six pack abs and doubles over.) Lash demons are only fertile at the time of the solstices, so no babies yet.
Gunnar: Plus we have someone to kill. And we need the Solsti to do it. No way I’m letting my woman go into the fight of her life if she’s carrying my kid.
Toshia: (My hand is still over my mouth but I know they can hear me with their super-demon-hearing.) I hope it’s not me for what I just suggested.
Gunnar: (Puts his hand on my back.) No, T, you’re good. There’s someone else we have in mind.
Toshia: (Lets out a huge breath of relief that I’m not dying tonight. Though dying after sitting in Gunnar’s lap may be just fine. Pull your shit together, girl!) Okay, we’ll come back to that, um, future kill. Next question. Kai, Brooke’s ability to see bits and pieces of the future can be really helpful at times, but also a big curse. How do her nightmares affect you? Does she ever dream good things or is it always bad?
Kai: (His grin fades.) It’s all been bad. I fucking hate the dreams because she’s at the mercy of the images, until I wake her up and calm her down. (A growl starts low in his throat.) I can’t wait to get my hands on that little blond bitch.
Toshia: You mean Elegia? I don’t really know much about her, and I already hate that bitch.
Gunnar: (Nods.) She’s the one. Every book brings us closer to her.
I can’t imagine what the Lash Watchers are going to do to this vampire villain, and I’m sensing I need to change the subject before these two get really angry.
Toshia: Kai, you and Brooke were often at odds when you first met. Do you still go at each other like that?
Kai: (Grin returning, he folds his hands behind his head.) Oh, we go at it.
Gunnar: That’s not what she meant, dick. (Shakes his head.)
Toshia: (Giggles.) Oh trust me, we all know about that one.
Kai: Yeah, yeah, I got it. No, T, we don’t fight like that anymore. We’re on the same page thanks to the mate bond. And if we did have a fight, the make-up sex would be worth it.
Toshia: Are there any days you wish your mates couldn’t hear your thoughts? (Shifts on Gunnar’s lap, wondering if I can get away with scooting a bit closer. And if it’s possible for them to keep everything secret from each other.)
Kai: They only hear our thoughts when we project them, and that only happens when we’re close by. (Tips his mug back) I’d say the only time I had to keep a lid on my thoughts was on Valentine’s Day.
Gunnar: (Nods in agreement.) Yeah, we never planned V-Day gifts before. But the girls grew up here so they expected it.
Kai: They said they didn’t, but we knew they did. So we went traditional.
Toshia: (Dying to know what demons buy for their mates.) What did you do?
Gunnar: Diamond earrings. All women love that, right? (Drain his mug and signals the waitress for another round.)
Rhys: (Swaggers over and leans a hip on our table.) Girlie shit. (Shakes his head of close-cropped dark hair.) These two were a fucking piece of work, callin’ flower shops and shit. (He gives me a chin lift.) I’m Rhys.
Toshia: Hi, I guessed that. I’m Toshia. But you can call me whatever you want. (I smile up into his brown eyes. There’s no “puppy-dog” about them. Those are bedroom eyes if I ever saw them. No wonder he’s got fan girls lining up for his book.) I have a question for you.
Rhys: Fire away, beautiful. (Winks.)
Toshia: (Oh my god. Could these guys get any better? Damn Rox already layin’ claims on Rhys) One of my girlfriends is dyin’ to share your M&M’s and change her hair color to match yours. Do you want a mate?
Rhys: Mate? Fuck, no. (Waves a finger between Kai and Gunnar.) These two are like simpering dogs now.
Kai: Dude, I will take you down on the mats. (Shoots him a death look.) You’re just jealous you’re not getting laid three times a day.
Toshia: Oh, and I wanna watch that! (Two guys going at each other, yes please! Where do I sign up?)
Rhys: (Looks at me with a whole new gleam in his eyes.) You wanna watch Kai and Brooke?
Toshia: No! (My eyes go wide.) I want to watch you and Kai!
Kai: (Laughs.) I don’t drive stick, T.
Toshia: That’s not what I meant! (Oh my God! Maybe I need another drink after all!)
Rhys: (Bedroom eyes stare me down like they can see into my soul.) I’m just tryin’ to figure out which shit T here likes to watch.
Toshia: (Face is on FIRE from embarrassment.) I don’t like to watch anything.
Rhys: Bet there’s something you’d like. Wanna explore options?
Toshia: (Fanning myself. What the hell do I say to that?) Umm... (I glance at Gunnar, my dream man, but of course he’s taken. He shrugs. I look back to Rhys. His eyes are eating me up. Maybe I can dodge this.) Before I answer, I have one more question. With you being the computer genius that you are, it’s a really important role. What got you into computers and technology?
Rhys: Yeah, me and technology mesh well. I was always taking shit apart when I was a kid. Computers, weapons, whatever. Drove my mom nuts. I kept at it when I started in Arawn’s training camp, then learned more on Earth.
Toshia: Oh, that’s great! My friend, who can’t wait for your book, has terrible luck with computers. (I lean out of the way of the waitress, who returns with our drinks. It’s the perfect excuse to lean a little closer to Gunnar and press my boobs into his chest. I wouldn’t want to make her job too difficult. Yep, give her all the space she needs.)
Rhys: (Eyes twinkle.) Yeah? Gimme her number. I’ll fix up her inbox.
Wait, he just asked me—never mind, I get it, he’s such a player he doesn’t even try to hide it. Oh well, Rox will love that. A shadow suddenly makes our table even darker, and I look up into the most gorgeous hazel eyes I have ever seen on a man.
Mathias: Hi, Toshia. I’m Mathias.
I blink. His deep voice is smooth and polite. But he stands with his hands on his hips, radiating don’t-mess-with-me attitude.
Toshia: Hi! I’m glad you’re staying at Demon Central and could come out tonight. Are you in town for a while or do you have to go back to Torth soon?
Mathias: I’m here for now. Not sure what’s next. I go wherever Arawn sends me.
Toshia: (I guess a member of Arawn’s inner circle can’t tell me everything.) I’m glad he put you on Kai and Brooke’s trail in Wicked Waves. The three of you had some crazy times.
Mathias: (Grabs a newly-vacant stool from a table of frat boy types who look like they’re about to piss their pants.) I wouldn’t want to piss those girls off, that’s for damn sure.
Toshia: How about Gin? I read the teaser for your book, Wicked Flames, that Sharon snuck in at the end of Wicked Waves. Can you tell us anything about her?
Mathias: Gin. (Rubs a hand over his stubbled jaw. I wonder what it would feel like on my tongue?) Fucking fierce, smart, and sexy.
Toshia: (Stares at him, waiting for him to continue.) Oh, come on. Give me more than that.
Mathias: (Holds up his hands.) Hey, the boss won’t let me say too much. But I will tell you there are some scenes on a certain steamy jungle island of Torth.
Toshia: Jungle? Ooh, that’s new. I can’t wait to see what a jungle in your world is like. Any demons running around in the buff?
Mathias: (Laughs.) Let’s just say, you can’t go in the water there. Ever. Not even us. (He gestures to the four of them.)
Rhys: Fuckin’ A. (Mutters in agreement.)
Toshia: (Shuddering. Do I want to know what’s in those waters?) This is for any of you. If you could take me to Torth for one day, where would we go? What would we do?
Mathias: I’d take you to my home village. My mom’s a kick ass cook. We’d swing by home for a meal, maybe meet my five brothers and sisters, then go downtown. It’s a lot like here. (Gestures wide.)
Toshia: Your mom? (I’m trying to process a demon taking me to his mom’s house.) And five siblings?
Mathias: Yep, one big happy family. You’ll meet my sister Ria in Wicked Flames. She’s a Watcher. (Grins.)
Toshia: We get to meet a female Watcher? That’s a first! Okay, I want your book, like, YESTERDAY!! (I mentally list ways to stalk Sharon to release the book early.)
Rhys: I’d go to Rivkin. (Nods, with a bad-boy smile spreading across his face.) Nothing like nymphs.
Toshia: (Is this guy for real?) Could I go too? I remember the Nymphs from Gunnar’s book. I for sure want to go there!! Oh, I wanna see those pretty glowing flowers. (I look pointedly at Gunnar.) It would be one of those things, like what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
Gunnar: (Shaking his head.) Sure, but you know Nicole would be there. Those nymphs practically fell at her feet.
Rhys: Hell, yeah. They’d love you, gorgeous. We’d both have fun there, whether we’re alone or in a group. (His eyes drop to my mouth.)
Toshia: (Licking my lips.) Group? OH. (I rub my thighs together, remembering a few group-of-nymph scenes from Wicked Wind.) Um…
Two blonds wearing skin-tight green T-shirts sashay up on either side of Rhys. “Hi Rhys,” they giggle. “You said you’d throw darts for our team.” They each lay an arm around his biceps and his hands drop from the table. Probably to grab their asses. “Yeah, I’ll show you my darts.” He throws a sincere smile my way.
Toshia: (Shoots the blond bimbos a death glare.) Bye, Rhys. (I smile sweetly.)
Rhys: Nice to meet you, beautiful.
Toshia: (Glances at the guys.) Do I have time for one more question?
Gunnar: Sure, T. (Oh my god, he’s smiling at me showing his beautiful white teeth. And dimples!)
Toshia: (Oh, those blue eyes. Nicole is one lucky bitch. I collect my thoughts.) There’s one thing Sharon is keeping us in the dark on. I want to know this, and I know a lot of readers do, too. Who is the fourth Solsti? Do you guys have any ideas?
Gunnar and Kai curse and shake their heads.
Kai: No fucking clue.
Gunnar: She could be living anywhere.
Mathias: You’ll find out at the end of my book. (He says this casually, as if he didn’t just drop an information bomb.)
Toshia: WHAT? (Turns to him, not caring that my voice just rose eight octaves.)
Mathias: (Shrugs and winks.) Consider it one more teaser, T.
Toshia: You can’t leave it at that! Give us another hint! (I lay a hand on his arm.) Come on, I won’t tell anyone, just for me. (I bat my lashes.)
Mathias: Nope. Just put my book on your To Read List. (Gives me one last smile and gets up.) Nice to meet you, T. (Walks back to the bar, where three women flip their hair and fawn over him.)
Toshia: But-but… (Looks at Gunnar.) He did not just drop a bomb and leave me hanging.
Gunnar: (Gently shifting me off his lap, he stands.) Sorry, T, that’s all you get. It was great talking to you, but we gotta head out. (Raises my hand to his lips and kisses it.)
Toshia: Thanks for meeting me, guys. It was a pleasure. (I purr.)
Kai: (Wraps me in a huge hug.) Don’t worry about Rhys. He’s a big geek under that pussy-chasing attitude.
Toshia: I can’t wait for his book.
Kai: (Leans down so his lips are at my ear.) Mine’s bigger.
Swoon! Okay, that makes up for that HUGE TEASE from Mathias!! Stay tuned for Sharon’s third novel, due out in July. And if you want more of Kai, Gunnar and the rest of the Lash demons, pick up Wicked Wind and Wicked Waves now!!
Some of them may be mated but that didn't stop them from flirting. You HAVE to read how this all went down!!
Character Interview by Toshia Krebs Yadao of Give Me Books!
I’m sitting in a Chicago bar called John Barleycorn and its St. Patrick’s Day weekend. I’m here to interview the sexy, muscle-bound Lash demons of Sharon Kay’s Solsti Prophecy series. Oh. My. God. I’m going to meet Gunnar!!
I take a huge drink of my appletini. Man, this may have been a bad idea coming by myself. I’m totally going to do something inappropriate like, oh, say hump Gunnar’s leg like a damn dog in heat.
I check the time. They’re late. I don’t really care I’d sit here all night waiting for these sexy-ass Demons. Maybe they’re out slaying some bad demons?
Suddenly the chatter of voices dies down except for the occasional intoxicated giggle. I look to the side door. Huh? VIP entrance?
Everything‘s dark. Even the exit sign is blocked by…oh my god.
Oh god, oh god there he is. Oh my fucking god, there is Gunnar. I start my mental chant. Don’t hump his leg, don’t hump his leg…
I imagined them in my head the whole time I was reading Sharon’s books, but nothing could’ve prepared me for seeing them in person. Gunnar has dark hair and Kai’s a blond, but the sex-and-menace attitude rolling off them is more intoxicating then my drink. They’re both wearing leather jackets and jeans. They step into the room and look around as two more guys, almost as tall, come in behind them.
Gunnar’s blue eyes flash in recognition when they spot me. How did he—oh, that’s right I sent my photo when we arranged this interview. He actually looked at it. My heart picks up its beat. Damn Nicole, why couldn’t I have met him first.
Every woman in the bar stares at them. And they are walking over to me. That’s right bitches, all mine. Well, for a little while anyways.
Gunnar: (Sexy eyes meet mine as he extends his hand.) Hi, Toshia.
I slide off my stool and stand on wobbly legs. Please for the love of God don’t let me fall on my face. Ignoring his hand, I throw my arms around him to hug him. Oh shit, what did I just do? Never thought I’d hug a demon. Then again I wouldn’t even know these guys existed if I hadn’t picked up Sharon’s books.
Toshia: Hi. (He smells amazing! I pull back and try to hide my blush. Oh, who am I kidding? Gunnar is my favorite!)
Gunnar: (Lets out a laugh and gives me a squeeze.) I like a woman who gets right to what she wants.
Kai: (Leans in and throws a huge arm around my shoulders.) Sorry to keep you waiting.
Toshia: That’s okay. (Is he kidding? This entrance makes waiting totally worth it.) Have a seat. Um, I actually couldn’t find enough chairs. (Peers around them, trying to see where the other two went.)
Kai: Nah. Make Rhys and Mathias stand. (Seats himself on the stool to my left.) Whenever they get their asses over here.
Gunnar: Wanna do this interview on my lap?
Toshia: (Mouth drops open.) Umm, don’t have to ask me twice. (As soon as Gunnar’s ass is planted I plop down sideways. I want to look at his sexy face.)
Gunnar: (Chuckles.) I guess that’s a yes.
Toshia: I get the chance to sit in your lap without worrying about Nic kicking my ass? Umm, yeah, I’m taking it.
Gunnar: (Points to a blonde streak mixed into his wanna-run-my-hands-through-it black hair.) She staked her claim. She knows I come home to her and only her, so yeah, you can get comfortable.
Toshia: Um, I’m comfortable enough to stay here for a LONG time. Wait, Nic isn’t going to come after me or anything right? Those Solsti sisters scare the shit outta me.
Gunnar: Thanks to the mate bond she knows what I’m feeling. (Wiggles eyebrows.)
I stare at Gunnar wondering what all I could get away with doing. I hear Kai bust out laughing. (I turn my head towards him) What?
Kai: I asked how we’re going to do this like, three times and you didn’t hear a word of it. (His eyes twinkle with amusement.) You sure you’re going to be able to do this from Gunnar’s lap?
I clear my throat. Yup, I’m good. Pull your shit together, girl! No way in hell I’m getting out of his lap before I have to. (I see Rhys and Mathias at the bar, surrounded by women. The shit-eating grins on their faces tell me they’re loving the attention.) They look kinda busy, we can just start without them.
Kai: Yeah, let’s. (Takes off his jacket, revealing a black, short sleeve T-shirt.)
Holy biceps. I’m still staring when a waitress brings a round of beers to our table. And the beer is…green.
Waitress: Happy St. Patrick’s Day from those two gentlemen. (Nods at Rhys and Mathias, who raise their own glasses when we turn around. Their beer isn’t green. Huh. Demons with a sense of humor.)
Gunnar: You know they dye the river green, too? Nicole thinks it’s cute. I say, it shows Earth isn’t any weirder than Torth. (Runs a hand through his hair.) So, yeah. Let’s get started. Ask away, T.
I hold in the squeal dyin’ to be released. T?? I already have a nickname? Oh my god. Um… (What was my first question? Pulling out a notepad, I look at my scrawled notes.) Okay, first questions are about mates.
Kai’s brown eyes and Gunnar’s blue ones take on a satisfied gleam and they look at me expectantly.
Toshia: Can you unmate, and mate with someone else? (Hmm, maybe I put a little too much hope in my voice.) You know, to maybe mate a human female? (Bats my lashes at Gunnar.)
Gunnar: (Coughs on the swallow of beer he just took.) Hell fucking no, we can’t unmate.
Kai: (Chuckles.) If we even tried that, our women would kick our asses across every realm, then back again. Did you see how Brooke killed—
Toshia: Spoilers! (I squeal and hold up a hand.)
Kai: (Raises his eyebrows.)
Toshia: Uh oh. I just made a big bad demon shut up. I bite my lip. I mean—
Kai: (Laughs.) Yeah, I get it. Not everyone has read the second book yet. (Taps my paper.) Ask them why the hell not?
Gunnar: That book was a good follow up.
Toshia: (Whispers to Gunnar.) Yours was better. (I wink at him.)
Kai: Yeah, and mine’s bigger than yours. (Smirks.)
My eyes go wide at the thought. Maybe we could get a contest—Nope, not going there!
Toshia: Ok, so no unmating. What about babies, any babies in the future for either of you? I’d totally have a Gunnar baby. (I slap my hand over my mouth.) Oh my god, I just said that out loud.
Kai: (Laughs so hard he holds his perfect six pack abs and doubles over.) Lash demons are only fertile at the time of the solstices, so no babies yet.
Gunnar: Plus we have someone to kill. And we need the Solsti to do it. No way I’m letting my woman go into the fight of her life if she’s carrying my kid.
Toshia: (My hand is still over my mouth but I know they can hear me with their super-demon-hearing.) I hope it’s not me for what I just suggested.
Gunnar: (Puts his hand on my back.) No, T, you’re good. There’s someone else we have in mind.
Toshia: (Lets out a huge breath of relief that I’m not dying tonight. Though dying after sitting in Gunnar’s lap may be just fine. Pull your shit together, girl!) Okay, we’ll come back to that, um, future kill. Next question. Kai, Brooke’s ability to see bits and pieces of the future can be really helpful at times, but also a big curse. How do her nightmares affect you? Does she ever dream good things or is it always bad?
Kai: (His grin fades.) It’s all been bad. I fucking hate the dreams because she’s at the mercy of the images, until I wake her up and calm her down. (A growl starts low in his throat.) I can’t wait to get my hands on that little blond bitch.
Toshia: You mean Elegia? I don’t really know much about her, and I already hate that bitch.
Gunnar: (Nods.) She’s the one. Every book brings us closer to her.
I can’t imagine what the Lash Watchers are going to do to this vampire villain, and I’m sensing I need to change the subject before these two get really angry.
Toshia: Kai, you and Brooke were often at odds when you first met. Do you still go at each other like that?
Kai: (Grin returning, he folds his hands behind his head.) Oh, we go at it.
Gunnar: That’s not what she meant, dick. (Shakes his head.)
Toshia: (Giggles.) Oh trust me, we all know about that one.
Kai: Yeah, yeah, I got it. No, T, we don’t fight like that anymore. We’re on the same page thanks to the mate bond. And if we did have a fight, the make-up sex would be worth it.
Toshia: Are there any days you wish your mates couldn’t hear your thoughts? (Shifts on Gunnar’s lap, wondering if I can get away with scooting a bit closer. And if it’s possible for them to keep everything secret from each other.)
Kai: They only hear our thoughts when we project them, and that only happens when we’re close by. (Tips his mug back) I’d say the only time I had to keep a lid on my thoughts was on Valentine’s Day.
Gunnar: (Nods in agreement.) Yeah, we never planned V-Day gifts before. But the girls grew up here so they expected it.
Kai: They said they didn’t, but we knew they did. So we went traditional.
Toshia: (Dying to know what demons buy for their mates.) What did you do?
Gunnar: Diamond earrings. All women love that, right? (Drain his mug and signals the waitress for another round.)
Rhys: (Swaggers over and leans a hip on our table.) Girlie shit. (Shakes his head of close-cropped dark hair.) These two were a fucking piece of work, callin’ flower shops and shit. (He gives me a chin lift.) I’m Rhys.
Toshia: Hi, I guessed that. I’m Toshia. But you can call me whatever you want. (I smile up into his brown eyes. There’s no “puppy-dog” about them. Those are bedroom eyes if I ever saw them. No wonder he’s got fan girls lining up for his book.) I have a question for you.
Rhys: Fire away, beautiful. (Winks.)
Toshia: (Oh my god. Could these guys get any better? Damn Rox already layin’ claims on Rhys) One of my girlfriends is dyin’ to share your M&M’s and change her hair color to match yours. Do you want a mate?
Rhys: Mate? Fuck, no. (Waves a finger between Kai and Gunnar.) These two are like simpering dogs now.
Kai: Dude, I will take you down on the mats. (Shoots him a death look.) You’re just jealous you’re not getting laid three times a day.
Toshia: Oh, and I wanna watch that! (Two guys going at each other, yes please! Where do I sign up?)
Rhys: (Looks at me with a whole new gleam in his eyes.) You wanna watch Kai and Brooke?
Toshia: No! (My eyes go wide.) I want to watch you and Kai!
Kai: (Laughs.) I don’t drive stick, T.
Toshia: That’s not what I meant! (Oh my God! Maybe I need another drink after all!)
Rhys: (Bedroom eyes stare me down like they can see into my soul.) I’m just tryin’ to figure out which shit T here likes to watch.
Toshia: (Face is on FIRE from embarrassment.) I don’t like to watch anything.
Rhys: Bet there’s something you’d like. Wanna explore options?
Toshia: (Fanning myself. What the hell do I say to that?) Umm... (I glance at Gunnar, my dream man, but of course he’s taken. He shrugs. I look back to Rhys. His eyes are eating me up. Maybe I can dodge this.) Before I answer, I have one more question. With you being the computer genius that you are, it’s a really important role. What got you into computers and technology?
Rhys: Yeah, me and technology mesh well. I was always taking shit apart when I was a kid. Computers, weapons, whatever. Drove my mom nuts. I kept at it when I started in Arawn’s training camp, then learned more on Earth.
Toshia: Oh, that’s great! My friend, who can’t wait for your book, has terrible luck with computers. (I lean out of the way of the waitress, who returns with our drinks. It’s the perfect excuse to lean a little closer to Gunnar and press my boobs into his chest. I wouldn’t want to make her job too difficult. Yep, give her all the space she needs.)
Rhys: (Eyes twinkle.) Yeah? Gimme her number. I’ll fix up her inbox.
Wait, he just asked me—never mind, I get it, he’s such a player he doesn’t even try to hide it. Oh well, Rox will love that. A shadow suddenly makes our table even darker, and I look up into the most gorgeous hazel eyes I have ever seen on a man.
Mathias: Hi, Toshia. I’m Mathias.
I blink. His deep voice is smooth and polite. But he stands with his hands on his hips, radiating don’t-mess-with-me attitude.
Toshia: Hi! I’m glad you’re staying at Demon Central and could come out tonight. Are you in town for a while or do you have to go back to Torth soon?
Mathias: I’m here for now. Not sure what’s next. I go wherever Arawn sends me.
Toshia: (I guess a member of Arawn’s inner circle can’t tell me everything.) I’m glad he put you on Kai and Brooke’s trail in Wicked Waves. The three of you had some crazy times.
Mathias: (Grabs a newly-vacant stool from a table of frat boy types who look like they’re about to piss their pants.) I wouldn’t want to piss those girls off, that’s for damn sure.
Toshia: How about Gin? I read the teaser for your book, Wicked Flames, that Sharon snuck in at the end of Wicked Waves. Can you tell us anything about her?
Mathias: Gin. (Rubs a hand over his stubbled jaw. I wonder what it would feel like on my tongue?) Fucking fierce, smart, and sexy.
Toshia: (Stares at him, waiting for him to continue.) Oh, come on. Give me more than that.
Mathias: (Holds up his hands.) Hey, the boss won’t let me say too much. But I will tell you there are some scenes on a certain steamy jungle island of Torth.
Toshia: Jungle? Ooh, that’s new. I can’t wait to see what a jungle in your world is like. Any demons running around in the buff?
Mathias: (Laughs.) Let’s just say, you can’t go in the water there. Ever. Not even us. (He gestures to the four of them.)
Rhys: Fuckin’ A. (Mutters in agreement.)
Toshia: (Shuddering. Do I want to know what’s in those waters?) This is for any of you. If you could take me to Torth for one day, where would we go? What would we do?
Mathias: I’d take you to my home village. My mom’s a kick ass cook. We’d swing by home for a meal, maybe meet my five brothers and sisters, then go downtown. It’s a lot like here. (Gestures wide.)
Toshia: Your mom? (I’m trying to process a demon taking me to his mom’s house.) And five siblings?
Mathias: Yep, one big happy family. You’ll meet my sister Ria in Wicked Flames. She’s a Watcher. (Grins.)
Toshia: We get to meet a female Watcher? That’s a first! Okay, I want your book, like, YESTERDAY!! (I mentally list ways to stalk Sharon to release the book early.)
Rhys: I’d go to Rivkin. (Nods, with a bad-boy smile spreading across his face.) Nothing like nymphs.
Toshia: (Is this guy for real?) Could I go too? I remember the Nymphs from Gunnar’s book. I for sure want to go there!! Oh, I wanna see those pretty glowing flowers. (I look pointedly at Gunnar.) It would be one of those things, like what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
Gunnar: (Shaking his head.) Sure, but you know Nicole would be there. Those nymphs practically fell at her feet.
Rhys: Hell, yeah. They’d love you, gorgeous. We’d both have fun there, whether we’re alone or in a group. (His eyes drop to my mouth.)
Toshia: (Licking my lips.) Group? OH. (I rub my thighs together, remembering a few group-of-nymph scenes from Wicked Wind.) Um…
Two blonds wearing skin-tight green T-shirts sashay up on either side of Rhys. “Hi Rhys,” they giggle. “You said you’d throw darts for our team.” They each lay an arm around his biceps and his hands drop from the table. Probably to grab their asses. “Yeah, I’ll show you my darts.” He throws a sincere smile my way.
Toshia: (Shoots the blond bimbos a death glare.) Bye, Rhys. (I smile sweetly.)
Rhys: Nice to meet you, beautiful.
Toshia: (Glances at the guys.) Do I have time for one more question?
Gunnar: Sure, T. (Oh my god, he’s smiling at me showing his beautiful white teeth. And dimples!)
Toshia: (Oh, those blue eyes. Nicole is one lucky bitch. I collect my thoughts.) There’s one thing Sharon is keeping us in the dark on. I want to know this, and I know a lot of readers do, too. Who is the fourth Solsti? Do you guys have any ideas?
Gunnar and Kai curse and shake their heads.
Kai: No fucking clue.
Gunnar: She could be living anywhere.
Mathias: You’ll find out at the end of my book. (He says this casually, as if he didn’t just drop an information bomb.)
Toshia: WHAT? (Turns to him, not caring that my voice just rose eight octaves.)
Mathias: (Shrugs and winks.) Consider it one more teaser, T.
Toshia: You can’t leave it at that! Give us another hint! (I lay a hand on his arm.) Come on, I won’t tell anyone, just for me. (I bat my lashes.)
Mathias: Nope. Just put my book on your To Read List. (Gives me one last smile and gets up.) Nice to meet you, T. (Walks back to the bar, where three women flip their hair and fawn over him.)
Toshia: But-but… (Looks at Gunnar.) He did not just drop a bomb and leave me hanging.
Gunnar: (Gently shifting me off his lap, he stands.) Sorry, T, that’s all you get. It was great talking to you, but we gotta head out. (Raises my hand to his lips and kisses it.)
Toshia: Thanks for meeting me, guys. It was a pleasure. (I purr.)
Kai: (Wraps me in a huge hug.) Don’t worry about Rhys. He’s a big geek under that pussy-chasing attitude.
Toshia: I can’t wait for his book.
Kai: (Leans down so his lips are at my ear.) Mine’s bigger.
Swoon! Okay, that makes up for that HUGE TEASE from Mathias!! Stay tuned for Sharon’s third novel, due out in July. And if you want more of Kai, Gunnar and the rest of the Lash demons, pick up Wicked Wind and Wicked Waves now!!
March 5, 2014
Book cover contest!
Wicked Waves is in the book cover contest over at Ultimate Fantasy Books. Kai has gotten several votes (we can't see totals, as the site moderator has them hidden until the end).
BUT - I bet we can get to the top!! Kai needs your votes before March 10!
Voting is super easy and you don't need to be a member of the site to vote. Just scroll all the way down to the bottom, to the button that says "Voting Poll."
Then choose entry #102! The site will take you through a few other screens and you just keep clicking "next." And you're done!
Here's the link to the contest! Thank you in advance!
http://www.ultimatefantasybooks.com/b...
BUT - I bet we can get to the top!! Kai needs your votes before March 10!
Voting is super easy and you don't need to be a member of the site to vote. Just scroll all the way down to the bottom, to the button that says "Voting Poll."
Then choose entry #102! The site will take you through a few other screens and you just keep clicking "next." And you're done!
Here's the link to the contest! Thank you in advance!
http://www.ultimatefantasybooks.com/b...
February 12, 2014
Soon To Be Famous...
The Illinois library association is running a contest for self-published authors. They want to do for one author what Oprah did for all the authors in her book club! The winner gets a year of PR opportunities (radio, TV, periodicals).
I got wind of this and entered Wicked Wind in January, and I just found out that I have advanced to the second round of judging!!!!!!! 15 books are in this round (not sure how many they started with).
OH My GOSH ! I'm so excited. In 2-3 weeks they will choose three finalists. And the winner will be announced at a party in the Chicagoland area, TBA, in April.
I'm honored, awed, and excited. The libraries want to show publishers that they have clout too (not to mention are tired of publishers charging libraries more for ebooks).
Keep your fingers crossed with me!! I can't wait!!
http://soontobefamous.info/
I got wind of this and entered Wicked Wind in January, and I just found out that I have advanced to the second round of judging!!!!!!! 15 books are in this round (not sure how many they started with).
OH My GOSH ! I'm so excited. In 2-3 weeks they will choose three finalists. And the winner will be announced at a party in the Chicagoland area, TBA, in April.
I'm honored, awed, and excited. The libraries want to show publishers that they have clout too (not to mention are tired of publishers charging libraries more for ebooks).
Keep your fingers crossed with me!! I can't wait!!
http://soontobefamous.info/
February 2, 2014
Demons and Devils and Number One
I am excited and over the moon to share with you that Wicked Wind has reached the top spot on Amazon's Demons and Devils list!!!
And is #9 in Paranormal Romance!!!!
SQUEEE is an understatement!!!
Thank you to all who have read it and left a review.
And the rest of you - time to fall for a 6 and half foot wall of muscle named Gunnar!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Wind-Sol...
And is #9 in Paranormal Romance!!!!
SQUEEE is an understatement!!!
Thank you to all who have read it and left a review.
And the rest of you - time to fall for a 6 and half foot wall of muscle named Gunnar!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Wind-Sol...
February 1, 2014
rough draft done!!!
I'm happy to share that I wrote my little butt off yesterday and finished the rough draft of Wicked Flames!!
I'm a slow writer / slow typist. So A good day for me is usually 2000 words. But yesterday the scenes were flowing and my characters were racing to get to the end. I managed to write.........
5600 words! SQUEE!
Ok, now on to edits / revisions. That takes a few months. I plan to release it in July, so get ready!!!
I'm a slow writer / slow typist. So A good day for me is usually 2000 words. But yesterday the scenes were flowing and my characters were racing to get to the end. I managed to write.........
5600 words! SQUEE!
Ok, now on to edits / revisions. That takes a few months. I plan to release it in July, so get ready!!!
January 20, 2014
Wicked Waves is live!
We are LIVE on Amazon!!! Smashwords, too (just waiting on B&N).
Here is the buy link for AMZ:
http://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Waves-So...
Thank you to all who helped this book happen!!
Here is the buy link for AMZ:
http://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Waves-So...
Thank you to all who helped this book happen!!
December 11, 2013
A New Review!
Thank to Paranormal Romance Guild for this 5 star review!!
http://ow.ly/rG5bb
And we've reached 1300 likes on Facebook!
SQUEE!! I'm getting stoked for the release of Wicked Waves, how about you??!?!
http://ow.ly/rG5bb
And we've reached 1300 likes on Facebook!
SQUEE!! I'm getting stoked for the release of Wicked Waves, how about you??!?!
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