Madi Merek's Blog, page 6
January 31, 2014
Hello LAlaland by Madi Merek – cover reveal
Hello LAlaland
Lost in LAlaland #1
Paparazzi, vodka cocktails, and sex. Welcome to LAlaland.
Winifred Chapman isn’t thrilled with the idea of her ten year reunion; especially not the idea of returning to LAlaland. Even in the midst of her thrilling career, she’s managed to avoid LA as often as possible, which is saying a lot for a world-renowned fashion designer. She has a life which women everywhere would envy, and has everything she needs . . . or so she thinks.
Anthony Ricci was the most popular guy at Westlake High, and the one Winifred thought would never look twice at her. A former professional athlete, he now runs a successful Italian restaurant in New York City. When they run into each other at the reunion and give in to a widely passionate night, Anthony decides he may want more than Winifred is willing to give.
Hating being known by the men she’s dated or slept with, Winifred has learned to take what she needs from them without investing emotionally. When she discovers Anthony’s old desire for her and disappears after their night together, he refuses to give her up.
Will he be able to show her that love doesn’t have to be a battle, or will LAlaland prove to be enough to destroy her carefully constructed walls?
Are you ready for the madness of LA?
Hello LAlaland
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January 29, 2014
Hello LAlaland excerpt 4: Tony’s Take.
“A love begins much as a star is born—a violent shift in everything surrounding the moment—and that’s how it was when I met you. You’ve made me fall and tremble and break for your love, and I am a willing sacrifice.”
- Tony Ricci
Hello LAlaland excerpt 3: Undone
“I’d been undone by him—wrecked—and every moment of it was utter perfection.”
- Wini
Hello LAlaland excerpt 2: Flashback a Decade Past.
“His hair was as dark as midnight, and his eyes bright blue as the noontide sky—a full day wrapped up in the world of a teenage boy.”
- Winifred Chapman
January 28, 2014
Get Ready, Get Set…Friday is Near!
Friday morning, I’ll be revealing the cover of Hello LAlaland!
A Hello LAlaland excerpt: Getting into Wini’s head
“…I had mastered my life; I was queen of my world, and letting my guard down to flirt with him was like finding a chink in the armor I’d forged with great care in the armory of my life.
But fire was always more fun than ice, and that man was beyond a doubt the flame to my frost.”
- Wini Chapman
January 27, 2014
Holocaust Remembrance Day
In honor of my husband, who lost family in the Holocaust, and the countless lives destroyed by hate. Let us remember.
All in the Family
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Scientists say that genetics can influence anything from eye color to talents. Well, if that's true then the majority of my family can thank both sides of my extended family for what they passed down to us. My nana's side, the O'Kanes, had the arts and the voice and my papa's side, the Brownings, had the writing and dramatic flair. Without these gene flowing through my veins I would not be where I am today and I love my grandparents for everything they gave me.
The story of an amazing war hero in author Eryn LaPlant's family.
January 26, 2014
Flash the Boys…I mean Sandi. (Week 5)
ob·ses·sion
noun
1.
the domination of one’s thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire, etc.
2.
the idea, image, desire, feeling, etc., itself.
3.
the state of being obsessed.
4.
the act of obsessing.
Welcome host Sandi Layne, our winner from last week’s flash contest. Here’s a little about her:
Sandi’s an award-winning author of Celtic fiction, with her latest being the historical romance Éire’s Viking, book two of the Éire’s Viking Trilogy. You can find her @sandyquill or sandyquill.com
The deadline for this flash is Thursday at 11:59 PM (MST).
The same rules apply (100-200 words, use the word prompt, and please comment with your twitter handle and word count).
Please share this link with all your friends, and if you know any other writers, please get them to join us.
