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November 25, 2013
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November 22, 2013
Spotlight: Alluring Turmoil by Skye Turner
ALLURING TURMOIL by SKYE TURNER
(Book One in the Bayou Stix Series)
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Synopsis
Alexia Sloane is the twenty-six year old owner of the highly successful Louisiana coffee shop/bakery, Java and Sweeties. The past couple of years have been all she’s dreamed of and her business takes all of her focus, all of her heart.
Jude Delecroix is the lead singer of one of the most famous rock bands in the country, Bayou Stix, and the man who broke Lexi’s heart.
Lexi and Jude have a past.
When Jude comes back to town eight years after leaving to fulfill his lifelong dream of being a famous musician and comes face to face with Lexi, forces collide, old hurts are brought to the surface, and life as these two have been living it will never be the same.
There are two sides to every story, and what happens when the things you believed to be concrete suddenly crumble like ash and fade away?
What happens when two people afraid to face the past, become involved in the present? Can they hope for a future?
Welcome to Louisiana where humidity and passion are high and things are not always what they seem.
***Contains graphic sex and language. Not for young readers.***
Excerpt
I forget everyone but the two of us. I thrust my cock that’s now rock hard against her and breathe just against her lips. There’s barely an inch of space between our faces.
We’re so close, I can feel her breathing get faster and smell her minty toothpaste.
Leaning in to close the distance, I scrape my teeth along her jaw, just behind her ear. She gasps and my cock gets even harder. I lick the shell of her ear and her hands grab my shoulders. She moans.
Trailing my tongue against her jaw line, I find her mouth and sweep my tongue inside.
Her hands find my hair and my hands drop to her hips, pulling her into me. I’m so turned on, I start thrusting against her as her tongue spars with mine, and her hands run through my hair, grabbing handfuls and holding on.
We are so consumed with each other; we forget where we are, until someone clears their throat and breaks our trance.
I raise my head and turn to look towards the sound. Her breathing is rapid and her hard nipples are pressing against my chest through the fabric of her dress.
My eyes meet the blue of Erik’s and I realize what I’ve just done. I’ve almost fucked her against a wall, in the hallway of my concert.
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About the Author
Skye Turner is an avid reader and an editor turned writer.
She attended Southeastern Louisiana University and Louisiana State University where she majored in Mass Communications, centering her studies in Journalism. Unfortunately life intervened and she made the choice to leave her studies.
She lives in small town Louisiana with her husband, 2 children, and 4 fur babies.
When she’s not chained to her laptop pounding out sexy stories she can usually be found playing Supermom, reading, gardening (playing in the dirt), listening to music and dancing like a fool, or catching up on her family oriented blog.
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November 20, 2013
Vote on the Fractured Legacy Cast and win the chance to Name a Character!
Want to name a character in an upcoming Darkness Bound book?
All you have to do is help me choose the main cast! Make you picks below and one voter will be picked at random to name a character to appear in the sequel to Fractured Legacy!! (Note: Name must be appropriate and subject to my final approval, and I can’t guarantee the fate of the character–I can’t even control Jonah!!)
Voting ends at noon on Friday (Eastern Time).
And here are my nominees, thanks to my Street Team!! Leave a comment with your top pic for Jonah, Kaylyn, and Cole.
Mid-Month Slump #ROW80
Welcome back! I missed the last report, but I’m back again.
What am I working on?
Book 1: Beyond the Divide (Paranormal, Urban Fantasy) 9959 words
Book 2: Bound and Unbroken (BDSM Romance) 27426 words
November Goals
Writing
Average Words per day: 1,967 (I’m slipping farther away from my goal of 3k)
Current Total for NaNoWriMo 37,385
It has been an insane week and my inner editor has decided to hold her peace no longer, so I got chapter 1 rewritten!
Non-Writing Goals
So far the juicing diet is still going well. It’s been 2 weeks and I’ve lost 10 pounds.
Exercise has been hit or miss this week. 
Other News
I have a mini-contest going on over on my Facebook Page, vote on the main cast of Fractured Legacy and win a chance to name a character in the series.
A Round of Words in 80 Days is the writing challenge that knows you have a life.
We are all different and we all have different demands on our time. Why should we all have the same goal? The simple answer is that we shouldn’t. If you want to be a writer, then you have to be able to roll with the punches and adapt to your changing circumstances. If that means changing your goals when your life blows up, so be it. ROW80 is the challenge that champions the marriage of writing and real life.
November 17, 2013
Severed Colours Scavenger Hunt
Title: Severed Colours
Series: Colour Wielders # 2
Author: Dawna Raver
Published: November 18th, 2013
Word Count: 109,000
Genre: Romantic Urban Fantasy
Content Warning: Erotic sexual material and language
Recommended Age: 18+
Synopsis:
The epic continues…
Quinn Sinclair trusted Arik Morgaine until he betrayed her. Scared and alone, she finds herself delivered into the hands of the evil Morgana le Fay. When Quinn discovers Morgana’s plans are beyond demented and seriously depraved—making life with the Changeling seem like a day at the beach—she wonders if death is a better option?
Arik Morgaine vowed he’d save Quinn no matter the price. When his well thought out plans go terribly awry, a desperate and heartbroken Arik is forced to beg the cruel Triarchia for help. Unwilling to go on without his Älskling, he answers a question that irrevocably alter their lives.
Can Arik and Quinn find a way back to each other, or will the price of saving her rip them apart forever?
About the Author:
Dawna Raver is an author of erotic romance, romantic urban fantasy. When she’s not spending time in her fantasy world, Dawna loves football, reading, and pretending she’s a top chef in the kitchen. Oh, and fawning over her dogs and husband, sometimes in that order.
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Excerpt – Shared specifically for the Scavenger Hunt and cannot be found anywhere but participating blogs:
“Zaira!” Arik yelled, standing outside Quinn’s _______ in Conifer. Thank the Gods Quinn wasn’t here to see the state of her property. The land was once again battle scarred. But the state of the royal sibling’s home was in ruins. But the property was the least of Arik’s problems. Buildings could be rebuilt. Lands could be _________.
Broken hearts weren’t so easily mended.
“Arik Morgaine! Why do you ______ me again? Do you fancy me your beck and call girl? You risk much by coming here. Morgana will note your absence.”
“Quinn thinks I’ve ________ her. The pain in her eyes…. I—I can’t do this.”
“Arik Morgaine, it is too late to turn the tide now. The lot is cast. You must stay the course.”
“What if she can’t _______ me? What if—?”
“Stand and be the man you are.” Zaira crossed her arms over her chest, her opal eyes narrowed as she looked down at him. “Would you rather the Princess enter the Fading Times? For that is the alternative.”
Arik forced himself to his feet sans his ______ swagger. ”Call the quest completed,” Arik implored. “Let me take her home to the Magykal Realm.”
“You know that is impossible. Once the quest is set only _______ lifts its prohibitions.”
“I know who carries the __________ Valknut,” he said, playing his one trump card.
“Do you now?” Zaira lifted her perfect white-blonde brows.
“Aibrenne.” Arik ______ his chin and pinioned Zaira with a _________ stare. “And what’s more, I think you’ve known all along, haven’t you?”
“I will not deny your assertion.” Zaira’s voice was cool and unaffected as if they discussed the color of the sky. “Admittedly, I gambled. One that ______ to return the bargained for rewards.
Arik ground his teeth together. “Why does it seem like I’m the only one who cares about what’s at _____? Screw this! I’m taking Quinn out of there, and I’ll ______ it out myself.”
“Arik Morgaine! You will do no such thing. Either you stay and follow the Princess into the Marbh Chamber, or you watch her die. Choose now!”
Arik clawed both hands through his hair. “You don’t understand,” Arik said, his voice a regretful whisper. “This is killing me. I—I can’t be _______ her.”
Zaira blinked rapidly as if she warred with some decision. “I told you both your _______ would not be an easy one. I will do what I can.
Arik leaned his head back and howled, letting out his rage, frustration and fear. His dark emotions manifested into _________ clouds and loud claps of thunder.
Zaira lifted her eyes heavenward as she ______ for his fit to pass. She shook her head in a chiding manner. Her ass-long braid shimmied with her ire much the way a dog’s tail ________ when agitated. “It is about faith, Arik Morgaine.”
“Fine, Emissary, I’ll operate on faith.” Arik unsheathed Magyk Slayer and planted it in the ground between himself and Zaira. “But make no _______,” Arik said and glared down at her. “I swear to the Gods above and all we hold precious, if Quinn doesn’t survive this, I will use the Magyk of Making to make the _______ of the Dubh War look like a stroll through a field of daisies on a summer day. Are we clear?”
With that, Arik shifted away.
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Bound and Unbroken: Snippet 1 #WeWriWa #SnippetSunday
I’m finally back to doing snippets!! This is from my WIP, Bound and Unbroken (BDSM Romance).
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Lena tried to take a deep breath without drawing attention to herself, but despite her better judgment, he was getting to her, and she was egging him on. After the bartender delivered her drink and promised to intervene if Rusty got out of hand, they were left alone at the corner of the bar.
“What’s wrong with letting a guy buy you a drink?” he asked, setting his hazel eyes on her again.
She mentally kicked herself in the stomach and forced her gaze down to her drink, taking a slow drink before looking up again. “That’s fine if the drink is where said ‘guy’ wants things to end.”
“You think I’d hold one drink over your head?”
“Maybe two or three, but I don’t intend to let the trend get started.”
“What if I’m not that kind of guy?”
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Snippet Sunday
November 13, 2013
Putting Titles to Projects #ROW80
This is my second #ROW80 report. If you haven’t heard of it, you can find all of the information on their blog. Basically you set your writing goal and check in twice a week to check in with an update.
What am I working on?
Book 1: Beyond the Divide (Paranormal, Urban Fantasy) 9959 words
Book 2: Bound and Unbroken (BDSM Romance) 24761 words
November Goals
Writing
Average Words per day: 2,908 (Not far from my goal of 3k)
Current Total for NaNoWriMo 34,897
But the biggest news of all is that I came up with a title for my romance! As you see above, I decided on Bound and Unbroken. My next goal is to get the blurbs written over the next couple of days so I can get them posted on Goodreads.
Non-Writing Goals
So far the juicing diet is going well. We both had a cheat day last Friday, and I felt miserable afterward, so juice all the way. My favorite juice has been with pineapple, kiwi, strawberry, raspberry, and banana. It’s also exciting to go into the kitchen and randomly start throwing fruits or veggies into the blender. I never know what I’ll have next. Energy has been up and Hubby and I have lost 10lbs between us in the first week.
For exercise, I don’t think I’m up to 30 minutes a day of straight exercise, but I have started with a few basics–planks, squats, and push ups. I’m increasing the reps each day and doing more walking when possible. I’m currently snowed in so cemetery walks are on hold for the foreseeable future.
A Round of Words in 80 Days is the writing challenge that knows you have a life.
We are all different and we all have different demands on our time. Why should we all have the same goal? The simple answer is that we shouldn’t. If you want to be a writer, then you have to be able to roll with the punches and adapt to your changing circumstances. If that means changing your goals when your life blows up, so be it. ROW80 is the challenge that champions the marriage of writing and real life.
November 10, 2013
My first crack at #ROW80
As I write my next two books I decided to join A Round of Words in 80 Days, and have a shot at creating some consistency and accountability.
If you haven’t heard of it, you can find all of the information on their blog. Basically you set your writing goal and check in twice a week to check in with an update.
Sunday, November 10
Are you among those who started out enthused about NaNo and immediately felt overwhelmed :raises hand: If so, you’re in GREAT COMPANY. State your SANE and RATIONAL goals and join us!
What am I working on?
Book 1: Beyond the Divide, the 2nd book in the Darkness Bound Series (Paranormal, Urban Fantasy).
Book 2: Untitled, will be my first erotic romance. I’ve been working on it here and there since summer, but this month I’m hitting it hard.
November Goals
Hmm. My goals aren’t exactly sane or rational this month, so maybe I should hide in the back of the class.
My goals for the month started with averaging 5k a day, but I’m currently averaging 3k. Which is also great. I should hit the 30k mark by the end of the day, and that would give me around 90k by the end of the month. I’m pretty groovy with that.
That means by next check in, I should have about 39k.
Non-Writing Goals
I also have some non-writing goals, that I’m going to throw in.
1. Sticking to my juicing diet 
So, 16oz of fresh juice twice a day.
2. Exercising at least 30 minutes a day.
A Round of Words in 80 Days is the writing challenge that knows you have a life.
We are all different and we all have different demands on our time. Why should we all have the same goal? The simple answer is that we shouldn’t. If you want to be a writer, then you have to be able to roll with the punches and adapt to your changing circumstances. If that means changing your goals when your life blows up, so be it. ROW80 is the challenge that champions the marriage of writing and real life.
November 8, 2013
Cover Reveal: At Last by Susan Thatcher
Title: At Last (sequel to These Foolish Things)
Author: Susan Thatcher
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release date: December 1, 2013
Synopsis:
“These Foolish Things” is a response to all the love stories that begin with young lovers and end immediately after mutual declarations of love. Life continues after youth and love can happen anytime, anywhere”
“At Last” picks up where “These Foolish Things” leaves off. Elizabeth Gardner and Ty Hadley seem destined for “happily ever after,” but fate has challenges in store that could tear them apart. Is their love strong enough to survive?
Author Bio:
Susan Thatcher was born in New Hampshire and raised in Vermont, graduating from the University of Vermont (including a stint in Salisbury, South Australia as an exchange student starting in January 1982. She hates winter that much). She contributed occasional articles to UVM’s newspaper, the Vermont Cynic. Susan has also contributed to Morning Edition on NPR (they read her letter on the air.), the Boca Raton News and ww.dognewsteam.com, a news parody website. Susan also earned a Juris Doctor from Franklin Pierce Law Center.
She presently lives in Southern California because the climate and topography suit her. And she is writing more material.
Author Social Links:
Website: www.susanthatcher.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spthatcherauthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/50tonormal
Google +: https://plus.google.com/u/0/108868621610973792780/posts/p/pub
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/50tonormal/boards/
November 7, 2013
Cover Reveal: Severed Colours by Dawna Raver
I have had an oh-so-difficult time keeping a lid on this one. I love this cover! ~Skye
The epic continues…
Quinn Sinclair trusted Arik Morgaine until he betrayed her. Scared and alone, she finds herself delivered into the hands of the evil Morgana le Fay. When Quinn discovers Morgana’s plans are beyond demented and seriously depraved—making life with the Changeling seem like a day at the beach—she wonders if death is a better option?
Arik Morgaine vowed he’d save Quinn no matter the price. When his well thought out plans go terribly awry, a desperate and heartbroken Arik is forced to beg the cruel Triarchia for help. Unwilling to go on without his Älskling, he answers a question that irrevocably alter their lives.
Can Arik and Quinn find a way back to each other, or will the price of saving her rip them apart forever?
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18584326-severed-colours
