S.E.’s Comments (group member since Jan 16, 2013)

S.E.’s comments from the S. E. Lund - Author group.

So, I'm going to put up a snippet from my books on my Facebook page and Gina, one of the mods at Erotica Book Club will feature it on their page. What snippet should I post? What is a good erotic scene to post? The bathtub scene? What do you think?

I won't even tell you how cold it is in my neck of the woods... Why, yes I think I will. -25C and a red sky which means sailors take warning except there are no sailors here in the bald prairie!

Michelle (Angelique Beau Pre) wrote: "Was about to go off topic under another thread. Decided to move it here. Not exactly on topic here, but it's closer...

Discussion was about Ian's eyes, how they emote so many feelings. Yes, he may..."

I've been thinking about James McAvoy lately... I saw a pic of Mr. Tumnus and remembered how I fell in love with McAvoy in his Mr. Tumnus guise in the film. And Matthew Macfadyen -- oh my. SUCH and expressive face and eyes! But I could never see Matthew play a badboy. Only the sweet tortured soul. He could play the twins and I'd be a happy camper... Same with James McAvoy. Niether are as purty as Ian Somerhalder but both are amazing actors with such talent and expressive blue eyes/dark hair.

Bleumoon wrote: "I just finished Kresley Cole's A Hunger Like No Other and now I'm hooked on another series! I have been burning through books like mad lately!"

Oh, I've heard good things about that! Just put it on my TBR pile...

Charlene wrote: "Hi everyone...I've been following the thread in the Kicks group and just noticed this one. Looking forward to engaging in more discussion on this series!"

Hi, Charlene! Welcome to the group! Glad you found your way over here -- pull up a chair, kick your shoes off, have a drink of fresh squeezed lemonade and some keylime pie. It's always summer here!

Michelle (Angelique Beau Pre) wrote: "S.E. wrote: "He's gorgeous isn't he? I saw these pics and a character forced his way into my mind... Michel was the result!"

Thank you, E!!!!! Thank you for creating Michel (and Julien, too) and t..."

Ian emotes so well. His eyes... he seems to be able to express so much with just his eyes. I think it must be the years modelling from such a young age. It's all in the eyes and he has such beautiful eyes and a perfect face, square jaw, dark arched brows...

Yes, I was a gonner when I saw that pic and the muse struck. I saw a priest in vestments in a medieval church being killed and that was the start of Dominion.

Michelle (Angelique Beau Pre) wrote: "I agree that the hype for a book, or movie or tv show for that matter, can be a double-edged sword. I do look at reviews to see what other readers are saying and I will admit that a few of those re..."

I read about FSOG in a news article and went to Amazon and bought it and only then did I start to read reviews. But I was shocked to see how many people were freaking out about it both ways -- either it was the best book ever or it was the end of civilization itself.

It's hard as an author to read bad reviews. Reviews are so subjective that one person can feel ecstatic about your book and the next can think it's not fit for the trashcan... Very confusing.

They (whoever they are) say not to read your own reviews. Probably sage advice but advice only the seasoned author can follow.

Paris (kerbytejas) wrote: "starting going to see if its as good as reading peers have claimed..."

How does that make you respond as a reader -- when your friends or people on the groups you frequent rave about a book and you pick it up and then it falls flat for you? Do you feel a bit cheated? Confused about why other people like it?

I ask, of course, because as an author, I'm interested in publicity for my books and how reader reviews affect sales. When there's a lot of excitement about a book from readers, it can be good for an author, of course, but it can also be a double-edged sword. It gets readers to take a chance on your book but can also miff some readers who just don't get it.

If you read the reviews for FSOG some people were just so damn mad and resentful about all the positive reviews for it from readers.

Cherish wrote: "S.E. wrote: "That's a really sweet sentiment but of course it hasn't happened yet and I'm of the be hopeful but don't count those chickens... ;) "

Ah, but that's where I can happily disagree with ..."

Keeping fingers, eyes, toes and legs crossed!

Thanks Alisa - poor Michel -- he really is tortured. Being at peace and a priest... Hmmm. Will take that under consideration. I suspect there are a few Michel fans who don't want to see him be a priest again. ;) Michelle?

I'm so mean to both brothers. Julien certainly has suffered a lot. But as Nietzsche wrote, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. These brothers are very strong in some ways, but weak in others -- especially when it comes to Eve.

You want Soren to die a painful horrible death??? ;) Soren does take center stage in Book 4 and 5. And we meet Lord Blackstone... I just finished a high-level synopsis for the books and am excited to get writing!

Cherish wrote: "S.E. wrote: "Michel de Cernay

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Oh, well, that's just not fair. That will bias me, now. Cruel woman!"


He's gorgeous isn't he? I saw these pics and a character forced his way into my mind... Michel was the result!

Wow - thanks Cherish so much! Word of mouth sells! I can use all the help I can get so thank you thank you thank you!

So a question for readers:

What do you think is going to happen in the next book?

In the series as it concludes?

Any guesses? Any hopes?

Let me know -- you just may influence the outcome!

My muse image when writing Michel.

Paris (kerbytejas) wrote: "S.E. wrote: "Why can't I post a pic??? I don't get it.

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you need to grab the picture url location or image location, the put that in the format


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TY! Just figured it out. ;)

Michel de Cernay

Book Trailer 1 for the Dominion Series. Julien's song for Eve, featuring Anberlin's "Depraved". Book Trailer 1

I posted a book trailer on the video page. It's the trailer for Ascension and Retribution, and is Michel's song for Eve, featuring Vast's "Flames". Book Trailer 2.

Paris (kerbytejas) wrote: "S.E. wrote: "Holy Hannah - Dominion, Ascension and Retribution were nominated for the top 10 paranormal with BDSM books that debuted in 2012 over at BDSM Group. #5, #7 and #8. Which, by the way, I..."

Was just looking at my author page and saw the list with all three books on it. Was surprised - considering some of the controversy over BDSM in my books. ;)