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August 23, 2016
Welcome Sharita Lira to the blog!
Welcome Sharita Lira to the blog with her N’awlins Exotica/Paranormal series !
The N’awlins Exotica/Paranormal seriesThe city of New Orleans is rich in tradition, diverse, and known for the inspiration it provides. In the “Big Easy” there lies the hunger for the erotic as well as the unknown. The residents here feel that sexual energy and it reveals itself through their various creative activities.Join the characters as they take a wild ride on the edge, enjoying their town for all it has to offer. There’s a certain magic in the air, an erotic magic that cannot be ignored.Books 1-3 On Sale 99 CentsI Like Them Pretty - Book 1
Blurb:New Orleans is supposed to be the big easy. One night changes everything for Frankie Choteau.New Orleans. A city rich in tradition, diversity, and on the comeback trail from hurricane Katrina. Francois “Frankie” Choteau, a resident of this town, a cop with a hot temper and low tolerance for bs. Kajika Fortier, a transplant from Oklahoma came here looking for a dream and unfortunately it’s turned into a nightmare. On a hot summer night, they meet and cross paths during a very difficult situation. Despite this, the attraction between them is evident and loneliness for both men is a fate worse than death. They’d both like a chance at happiness but will the circumstances and Frankie’s uneasiness prevent their happy ever after?AmazonAllromanceSmashwords Read the first chapterhereI Love it Rough - Book 2
Blurb:Livin’ in N’awlins ain’t all that easy…Kajika Fortier loves his job, the attention he gets from onlookers, and Frankie Choteau. However, his new partner’s jealousy, mood swings, and over protectiveness drives Kajika to the brink but at the same time, excites him to no end.To complicate things further, a murderer is on the loose looking for blood. All three of the killer’s victims are strippers which not only makes Frankie nervous about Kajika’s safety but leaves him questioning his love for being a homicide detective. Coupled with the stresses of cold cases as well as some fellow officers shunning him for coming out, Frankie is having second thoughts about staying in New Orleans. Despite the encouragement from Vance, Kenina, and Orrin as well as new chief Quinn Murray, Frankie is wondering if his life’s passion really is to catch the killers.Will the new couple survive these new issues that impede their nearly perfect union? Or will the relationship fail, thus leaving Kajika alone and a target for New Orleans latest serial killer? Detective Choteau and Kajika’s commitment to one another is being tested in more ways than one and they only have one another to lean on.Amazon All RomanceSmashwordsNo Denying Sin - Book 3
Blurb: Living in the Big Easy is downright deadly especially if you’re a stripper. When another exotic dancer is found dead in her apartment, the heat mounts on Frankie and his fellow detectives to find the killer. Due to the magnitude of this unsolved mystery along with the LaBoy murders, tension runs high at Nineteen making it hard for all to breathe around the police station and sending everyone into a frenzy.There’s no denying Frankie’s love for Kajika but in the back of his mind, hot thoughts of the mutual jerk off with Orrin Daugherty loom over his head. Though the feelings are mutual, Orrin wants nothing to do with this and pushes Frankie away. Add in to the mix his fascination with partner Vance Morain along with his severe case of blue balls and you got one hell of a predicament for these for complex and volatile men.The men at Nineteen are burning with desire for one another and pleasure is beginning to be almost as important as business.Will the sinful disruptions stop them from finding the killer roaming the streets of the Big Easy?WARNING:Lots of lewd dialogue and smoldering sex between males.AmazonAll RomanceSmashwordsAuthor Sharita Lira:In one word, crazy. Just crazy enough to have 3 different muses running around in her head, driving her to sheer exhaustion with new plot bunnies and complex characters.This happily married mother of two beautiful children loves music, computers, reading, and still enjoys reading and writing fanfiction. She’s a proud member of the Erotica Readers & Writers Association, as well as an advocate for rights of LGBT citizens. She’s also a contributor to the heavy metal ezine Fourteen.net.For more information, please visit http://www.thelitriad.com as well as her Facebook fanpage, The Literary Triad.The Literary TriadMichael Mandrake –http://michaelmandrake.wordpress.comBLMorticia –http://blmorticia.wordpress.comRawiya -http://rawiyaerotica.wordpress.comTwitter -http://twitter.com/#!/rawiyamikemblFacebook -http://www.facebook.com/TheLiteraryTriadAuthorGraph -http://www.authorgraph.com/authors/rawiyamikemblSignup for Newsletter
The N’awlins Exotica/Paranormal seriesThe city of New Orleans is rich in tradition, diverse, and known for the inspiration it provides. In the “Big Easy” there lies the hunger for the erotic as well as the unknown. The residents here feel that sexual energy and it reveals itself through their various creative activities.Join the characters as they take a wild ride on the edge, enjoying their town for all it has to offer. There’s a certain magic in the air, an erotic magic that cannot be ignored.Books 1-3 On Sale 99 CentsI Like Them Pretty - Book 1Blurb:New Orleans is supposed to be the big easy. One night changes everything for Frankie Choteau.New Orleans. A city rich in tradition, diversity, and on the comeback trail from hurricane Katrina. Francois “Frankie” Choteau, a resident of this town, a cop with a hot temper and low tolerance for bs. Kajika Fortier, a transplant from Oklahoma came here looking for a dream and unfortunately it’s turned into a nightmare. On a hot summer night, they meet and cross paths during a very difficult situation. Despite this, the attraction between them is evident and loneliness for both men is a fate worse than death. They’d both like a chance at happiness but will the circumstances and Frankie’s uneasiness prevent their happy ever after?AmazonAllromanceSmashwords Read the first chapterhereI Love it Rough - Book 2Blurb:Livin’ in N’awlins ain’t all that easy…Kajika Fortier loves his job, the attention he gets from onlookers, and Frankie Choteau. However, his new partner’s jealousy, mood swings, and over protectiveness drives Kajika to the brink but at the same time, excites him to no end.To complicate things further, a murderer is on the loose looking for blood. All three of the killer’s victims are strippers which not only makes Frankie nervous about Kajika’s safety but leaves him questioning his love for being a homicide detective. Coupled with the stresses of cold cases as well as some fellow officers shunning him for coming out, Frankie is having second thoughts about staying in New Orleans. Despite the encouragement from Vance, Kenina, and Orrin as well as new chief Quinn Murray, Frankie is wondering if his life’s passion really is to catch the killers.Will the new couple survive these new issues that impede their nearly perfect union? Or will the relationship fail, thus leaving Kajika alone and a target for New Orleans latest serial killer? Detective Choteau and Kajika’s commitment to one another is being tested in more ways than one and they only have one another to lean on.Amazon All RomanceSmashwordsNo Denying Sin - Book 3Blurb: Living in the Big Easy is downright deadly especially if you’re a stripper. When another exotic dancer is found dead in her apartment, the heat mounts on Frankie and his fellow detectives to find the killer. Due to the magnitude of this unsolved mystery along with the LaBoy murders, tension runs high at Nineteen making it hard for all to breathe around the police station and sending everyone into a frenzy.There’s no denying Frankie’s love for Kajika but in the back of his mind, hot thoughts of the mutual jerk off with Orrin Daugherty loom over his head. Though the feelings are mutual, Orrin wants nothing to do with this and pushes Frankie away. Add in to the mix his fascination with partner Vance Morain along with his severe case of blue balls and you got one hell of a predicament for these for complex and volatile men.The men at Nineteen are burning with desire for one another and pleasure is beginning to be almost as important as business.Will the sinful disruptions stop them from finding the killer roaming the streets of the Big Easy?WARNING:Lots of lewd dialogue and smoldering sex between males.AmazonAll RomanceSmashwordsAuthor Sharita Lira:In one word, crazy. Just crazy enough to have 3 different muses running around in her head, driving her to sheer exhaustion with new plot bunnies and complex characters.This happily married mother of two beautiful children loves music, computers, reading, and still enjoys reading and writing fanfiction. She’s a proud member of the Erotica Readers & Writers Association, as well as an advocate for rights of LGBT citizens. She’s also a contributor to the heavy metal ezine Fourteen.net.For more information, please visit http://www.thelitriad.com as well as her Facebook fanpage, The Literary Triad.The Literary TriadMichael Mandrake –http://michaelmandrake.wordpress.comBLMorticia –http://blmorticia.wordpress.comRawiya -http://rawiyaerotica.wordpress.comTwitter -http://twitter.com/#!/rawiyamikemblFacebook -http://www.facebook.com/TheLiteraryTriadAuthorGraph -http://www.authorgraph.com/authors/rawiyamikemblSignup for Newsletter
July 31, 2016
July 9, 2016
Winner's in the Soul Seekers Blog Tour
I'd like to congratulate the winner's in the Soul Seeker's Blog Tour:JenVictoriaAngelaH.BThanks to everyone who entered!Jake
July 3, 2016
Welcome to my new website!
Hi and welcome to my new and improved website. I am excited to show you the hard work I've put into making this easy to search and navigate. Stay for a while and look around. I have current publications, those coming soon and works in progress.
July 1, 2016
2016 Hop Against Homo-, Bi- and Transphobia
Welcome to the Hop Against Homophobia, Bi- and Transphobia!
************************************What causes transphobia?Lack of information and stereotypes portrayed by popular media. The most proactive thing you can do about transphobia is to arm yourself with information and educate others.Facts:Nearly one million adults in the US identity of transgender.According to a recent Pew poll, 90% of Americans say they personally know someone who is lesbian, gay, or bisexual. However only 8% of Americans say they personally know someone who is transgender.The National Transgender Discrimination Survey, the largest study of transgender people’s experiences, found that 41 percent of transgender and gender non-conforming people have attempted suicide, a rate far higher than the national average of 4.6 percent.What does transgender mean? Transgender is a term for people whose gender identity differs from what is typically associated with the sex they were assigned at birth. For transgender people, the sex they were assigned at birth and their own internal gender identity do not match.What’s the difference between sex and gender?Sex refers to the designation of a person at birth as either "male" or "female" based on their anatomy (e.g. reproductive organs) and/or their biology (e.g. hormones).Gender refers to the traditional or stereotypical roles, behaviors, activities and attributes that a given society consider appropriate for men and women.Gender identity is someone's internal, personal sense of being a man or a woman.Keep in mind that gender identity is not sexual orientation. Sexual orientation refers to whom you are attracted, so trans people can be gay, bisexual, straight, asexual, pansexual, etc., just like cisgender individuals.What is Gender Identity Disorder?Gender identity disorder is a condition in which a male or female feels a strong identification with the opposite sex.“Gender Dysphoriais an intense, psychologically painful and anxiety laden state which can intensify over time to the point of being intolerable. Gender is our first and most intimate identity, and to have that be wrong in some way is deeply disturbing. I have had many people say some form of: “there is no choice, it’s either this or I kill myself”. Furthermore, transitioning is a process of becoming who one authentically is.” — Ami B. Kaplan, LCSWDoes everyone who is transgender “transition” physically?Many transgender people seek to bring their bodies more into alignment with their gender identity. While some Transgender people may alter their bodies with hormones and/or surgery, many do not.Medical procedures don’t define someone as transgender. The gender they identify with in their minds does.What is the correct way to refer to someone who is transgender?Remember: Transgender is not a noun but an adjective. And transgender never needs an "-ed" at the end.Incorrect: “Tom is a transgender."Correct: "Tom is a transgender person."
What is the difference between “coming out” lesbian, gay or bi and “coming out” transgender?"Coming out" to other people as lesbian, gay, or bisexual is typically seen as revealing a "truth" that allows others to know your authentic self. The LGB community places great importance and value on the idea of being "out" in order to be happy and whole.When a transgender person has transitioned and is living as their authentic gender - that is their "truth." The world is now seeing them as their true selves. Unfortunately, a person is transgender may no longer be seen as a "real" man or woman - and it can feel disempowering for a transgender person to have that experience.A transgender person does not need to be "out" to everyone in order to feel happy and whole.What do the initials FTM and MTF stand for?FTM stands for female-to-male and refers to someone who was designated female at birth but identifies and expresses himself as a man. Many FTM transgender people prefer the term "trans man" to describe themselves.MTF stands for male-to-female and refers to someone who was designated male at birth but who identifies and expresses herself as a woman. Many MTF transgender people prefer the term "trans woman" to describe themselves.How do I know which pronouns to use?Transgender people should be identified with their preferred pronoun. Often this is the pronoun that corresponds to the gender with which they identify. Not sure? It’s appropriate to respectfully ask their name and which pronouns they’d prefer. Some transgender people do not believe in a gender binary and prefer not to use pronouns typically associated with men (e.g. him) and women (e.g. her). Instead, they would prefer if people simply used their names or used a non-gendered pronoun such as “hir” or “they.”International Day Against Homophobia and TransphobiaTransgender ResourcesNational Center for Transgender EqualityHuman Rights CampaignImpact ProgramSusan’s Place Transgender ResourcesGLAADGender Talk
************************************What causes transphobia?Lack of information and stereotypes portrayed by popular media. The most proactive thing you can do about transphobia is to arm yourself with information and educate others.Facts:Nearly one million adults in the US identity of transgender.According to a recent Pew poll, 90% of Americans say they personally know someone who is lesbian, gay, or bisexual. However only 8% of Americans say they personally know someone who is transgender.The National Transgender Discrimination Survey, the largest study of transgender people’s experiences, found that 41 percent of transgender and gender non-conforming people have attempted suicide, a rate far higher than the national average of 4.6 percent.What does transgender mean? Transgender is a term for people whose gender identity differs from what is typically associated with the sex they were assigned at birth. For transgender people, the sex they were assigned at birth and their own internal gender identity do not match.What’s the difference between sex and gender?Sex refers to the designation of a person at birth as either "male" or "female" based on their anatomy (e.g. reproductive organs) and/or their biology (e.g. hormones).Gender refers to the traditional or stereotypical roles, behaviors, activities and attributes that a given society consider appropriate for men and women.Gender identity is someone's internal, personal sense of being a man or a woman.Keep in mind that gender identity is not sexual orientation. Sexual orientation refers to whom you are attracted, so trans people can be gay, bisexual, straight, asexual, pansexual, etc., just like cisgender individuals.What is Gender Identity Disorder?Gender identity disorder is a condition in which a male or female feels a strong identification with the opposite sex.“Gender Dysphoriais an intense, psychologically painful and anxiety laden state which can intensify over time to the point of being intolerable. Gender is our first and most intimate identity, and to have that be wrong in some way is deeply disturbing. I have had many people say some form of: “there is no choice, it’s either this or I kill myself”. Furthermore, transitioning is a process of becoming who one authentically is.” — Ami B. Kaplan, LCSWDoes everyone who is transgender “transition” physically?Many transgender people seek to bring their bodies more into alignment with their gender identity. While some Transgender people may alter their bodies with hormones and/or surgery, many do not.Medical procedures don’t define someone as transgender. The gender they identify with in their minds does.What is the correct way to refer to someone who is transgender?Remember: Transgender is not a noun but an adjective. And transgender never needs an "-ed" at the end.Incorrect: “Tom is a transgender."Correct: "Tom is a transgender person."What is the difference between “coming out” lesbian, gay or bi and “coming out” transgender?"Coming out" to other people as lesbian, gay, or bisexual is typically seen as revealing a "truth" that allows others to know your authentic self. The LGB community places great importance and value on the idea of being "out" in order to be happy and whole.When a transgender person has transitioned and is living as their authentic gender - that is their "truth." The world is now seeing them as their true selves. Unfortunately, a person is transgender may no longer be seen as a "real" man or woman - and it can feel disempowering for a transgender person to have that experience.A transgender person does not need to be "out" to everyone in order to feel happy and whole.What do the initials FTM and MTF stand for?FTM stands for female-to-male and refers to someone who was designated female at birth but identifies and expresses himself as a man. Many FTM transgender people prefer the term "trans man" to describe themselves.MTF stands for male-to-female and refers to someone who was designated male at birth but who identifies and expresses herself as a woman. Many MTF transgender people prefer the term "trans woman" to describe themselves.How do I know which pronouns to use?Transgender people should be identified with their preferred pronoun. Often this is the pronoun that corresponds to the gender with which they identify. Not sure? It’s appropriate to respectfully ask their name and which pronouns they’d prefer. Some transgender people do not believe in a gender binary and prefer not to use pronouns typically associated with men (e.g. him) and women (e.g. her). Instead, they would prefer if people simply used their names or used a non-gendered pronoun such as “hir” or “they.”International Day Against Homophobia and TransphobiaTransgender ResourcesNational Center for Transgender EqualityHuman Rights CampaignImpact ProgramSusan’s Place Transgender ResourcesGLAADGender Talk
June 23, 2016
Dreamspinner Press republishing Dare to Love Forever
Dare to Love Forever that was originally published by Amber Allure who went out of business has been picked up. The edits are nearly done and the story is heading for post-production. Crossing my fingers I get a September date in time for GRL.
Soul Seekers Released!
Soul Seekers is now available atDreamspinnerPress
June 13, 2016
Soul Seekers Blog Tour and Giveway
Soul Seekers Blog Tour and Giveaway
Soul Seekers will be released on 6/22 by Dreamspinner.
Visit a stop on the blog tour:
Enter the Giveaway!6/14/16 - 6/30/16
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Soul Seekers will be released on 6/22 by Dreamspinner.
Visit a stop on the blog tour:
Enter the Giveaway!6/14/16 - 6/30/16
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June 11, 2016
Soul Seekers Blog Tour! 6/14-6/30
Soul Seekers Blog TourJune 14 - Under the Covers June 15 - MM Good Book Reviews June 21 - Alpha Book Club June 21 - The Novel Approach June 22 - Long and Short Reviews June 22 - Dreamspinner Press BlogJune 23 - Open Skye Book Reviews June 24 - My Fiction Nook June 27 - Love Bytes
Soul Seekers is available for preorder at:Dreamspinner PressAll Romance eBooksAmazonBarnes & Noble
Release date is June 22nd
