Thursday, December 31, 2009

New Year's Wishes

May your 2010 be filled with good health and an abundance of love!
Have a safe and Happy New Year.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Temptation Tuesday - The Kiss


Lips, soft and begging
Ripe and ready
Needing the touch
Of the other.

A breath given
Life taken
Love shared
Between two

The first touch
Says so much
My love
Is given to you

Monday, December 28, 2009

Back To Work...


Good Monday morning...


Down came the Christmas tree, the living room is back to normal and I am determined to get back to writing. Yes, I am one of those holiday folks that puts the tree up early in Dec and takes it down before the New Year. I find, however, that it works best that way for me.


So what am I up to? Well, first I am going to sit down and plot out my goals for 2010. I'll write them out twice and tuck one away in my 2010 journal so that I can refer to it periodically in the next year, but the other copy I will tear up on New Years eve and throw into the air at the strike of midnight... I will put my aspirations into the air in the hopes they are taken by the fates and given some consideration.


I am also working hard on getting back to work on my second jaguar shifter story. My characters have been quite patient with me, much more patient than I have been with myself, but then we are our own worst critics. :)


So in the spirit of getting back to it, Trent would like to share a snippet of himself from my current WIP...


Enjoy


The voice was back. Soft and sexy, it called to him, not with his name though, it called to who he was.
Alpha, find me—mate me.
Trent fought to brush away the nagging request and focus solely on the skill of this most willing female as she gulped and tugged at the cock he had buried deep in her throat. He’d have thought the words were coming from her had it not been for the fact that her mate was currently balls deep in her lovely smelling cunt driving into her with a frenzied pace Trent could only wish for on his best days.
Alpha, find me—mate me.
The words in his head came louder drilling into him the need to find their owner. Her desperation threw him off the slow pace he’d taken in fucking the beautiful mouth in front of him. His jerky movements in and out of the sinful mouth took the female from a lovely low hum to much choking and gasping around his arousal.
Trent envisioned a massive steel door slamming closed to keep the voice at bay. He needed to get himself back under control and make this sexual experience, everything the lady had dreamed it would be. He shortened up what was sliding into her mouth by placing a hand between her lips and his thickly furred pelvis then wrapping his fingers around the root of his cock. His other hand soothed her cheek as he whispered, “slowly, doll, slowly.” His calming murmur brought the female back into focus and gave him time to breath as well.

Friday, December 25, 2009

A Christmas Jolly...



LOL...I couldn't help myself, I love funny cards!

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and productive New Year!

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Peace Through Orgasms...Sweet!


Now this is my kind of coming together!! ;) Orgasms for Peace! Yep, I can wrap myself firmly around this worthy cause. Not to mention the writer in me can't help but think there is one heck of a story in the making. Muahahaha

What is it you ask:

The chance to effect positive change in the energy field of the earth through conscious dedication of orgasmic energy to the vibration of Peace

When?
Monday, December 21, 2009, the Winter Solstice, at 17:47 GMT (or anytime within a 24 hour period)

What?
Dedicate an orgasm to Peace.


More info at http://www.globalorgasm.org/Home_Page.php

So tell your friends and make your plan to give an orgasm for peace!

Friday, December 18, 2009

It's Back!!


Hey all you authors,
The Passionate Plume and Stroke of Midnight contest are taking entries...

Check it out below. :)

We're open for entries in our two erotic romance contests--for published and unpublished manuscripts. The only all-erotic contest in RWA!

Full contest information can be found here: http://www.passionateink.org/contests

Here are the details!

Passionate Ink's Fifth Annual THE PASSIONATE PLUME CONTEST FOR PUBLISHED AUTHORS
Deadline: 2/5/10
The only published, all erotic romance award in RWA!

Five Sizzling Finalists in Five Categories:

Contemporary - novels with erotic elements that focus on the developing romantic relationship in a contemporary setting. Includes series and single-title length romances. Can also include elements of romantic suspense/intrigue.

Historical - novels with erotic elements that focus on the developing romantic relationship in a historical setting.

Futuristic/Fantasy/Sci-fi -novels with erotic elements that focus on the developing romantic relationship in any setting in the future, an alternate world/reality, or another planet.

Includes elements such as elves/faerie, sword and sorcery, aliens, etc.

Paranormal/Time Travel - novels with erotic elements that focus on the developing romantic relationship in any setting that includes elements of time travel, angels, vampires, werewolves or other paranormal themes.

Novellas - novellas of 25,000 words or less with erotic elements that focus on the developing romantic relationship in any setting. All novels entered must be at least 25,000 words in length. Novellas are considered 10,000 to 25,000 words. All categories are open to alternative lifestyle entries–and any entry that reflects an erotic romance between two or more people, straight, gay, bi, or any romantic combination.

Judging and Prizes:

First Round: Will be judged by readers, writers, reviewers, booksellers and librarians.

Final Round: Five finalists will be judged by multi-published authors and reviewers. The decisions of judges are final. Winners will be announced at the Passionate Ink gathering at RWA National in Nashville, TN. First place winners will receive a Passionate Ink pendant and an award graphic for their website. All others will receive certificates and a finalist graphic for their website. Results will be listed in Passionate Ink’s newsletter, on the website, as well as have their names published in the ROMANCE WRITER’S REPORT.

Rules for Entry
Eligibility:

1. Contest is open to all published authors (25,000 word min. to be considerated “published” for all categories except Novella, which allows authors published in shorter works of 10,000 words or more) in the erotic romance sub-genre with any erotic romance publisher (regardless of RWA non-subsidy, non-vanity publisher status).

2. All entries must possess a first copyright date or first North American printing date of 2009.

Entry Deadline and Mailing: Mail print entries and materials to:

Passionate Ink
Passionate Plume Contest
c/o Karen Steele
1304 Forest Marsh Dr
Neptune Beach, FL 32266

Email ebook entries and entry form to pp5@passionateink.org.

Must be in .pdf format. Official Publisher-released digital versions of print books in .pdf are acceptable. Otherwise, print book submissions must be snail mailed in quantities of four books per entry.

1. All entries must be received by February 5, 20010. Any that arrive after this date will be disqualified and returned unopened.
2. It is the author’s responsibility to enter the book in the correct category. All clarifications as to category should be made prior to submission.
3. One novel cannot be entered in multiple categories, but multiple novels (up to three per category) are welcome if accompanied by the proper paperwork and full entry fee.
4. There must be a minimum of five entries or the category will be canceled. If the minimum number of entries is not attained, entrants will be notified. The entrant will be asked to provide a second choice of categories. If the entrant does not wish to place the entry in another category, the entry and associated fees will be returned.
5. If you are submitting a print book, feel free to sign your books. Remember, you must send four copies of the print book.
6. Failure to comply with the rules will result in disqualification.
7. Decisions of the Contest Coordinator are final.

Entry Fees: Passionate Ink members: $15 Others: $25 Email payments via PayPal to: plume@passionateink.org
or mail payments to:

Passionate Ink
Passionate Plume
c/o Robin L. Rotham
PO Box 2412
Norfolk, NE 68701

Make checks payable to: Passionate Ink ** A returned check fee of $7 will be charged for an NSF check**

**Be sure to write Passionate Plume and the title of your entry in someplace (such as the Memo field on a check, or the Other or Messages field in Paypal) so we can match your payment with your entry.**

1. Entry fees must be received prior to the entry deadline.
2. Include your name in the subject line and the titles of your entry(ies) in the Paypal comments box.

Email questions to Karen at pp5@passionateink.org.

Entry if via email - Entry form to be copied into your email can be found at
http://www.passionateink.org/contests/plumeentry/
*If you have any problems or questions, email Karen at pp5@passionateink.org

AND

Passionate Ink's Fifth Annual STROKE OF MIDNIGHT CONTEST

Deadline: Deadline: 2/5/10

**Remember The Stroke of Midnight is a contest for unpublished erotic romance manuscripts. BOTH PUBLISHED AND UNPUBLISHED AUTHORS MAY ENTER. However, if published, this must be a new genre for the author (For example, if the author has published in paranormal erotic romance, she can enter in one of the other categories) **

Five Sizzling Finalists in Five Categories:

Contemporary - novels with erotic elements that focus on the developing romantic relationship in a contemporary setting. Includes series and single-title length romances. Can also include elements of romantic suspense/intrigue.

Historical - novels with erotic elements that focus on the developing romantic relationship in a historical setting.

Futuristic/Fantasy/Sci-fi - novels with erotic elements that focus on the developing romantic relationship in any setting in the future, an alternate world/reality, or another planet. Includes elements such as elves/faerie, sword and sorcery, aliens, etc.

Paranormal/Time Travel - novels with erotic elements that focus on the developing romantic relationship in any setting that includes elements of time travel, angels, vampires, werewolves or other paranormal themes.

Novellas - novellas of 25,000 words or less with erotic elements that focus on the developing romantic relationship in any setting.

1. All novels entered must be at least 25,000 words in length. Novellas are considered 10,000 to 25,000 words.

2. All categories are open to alternative lifestyle entries–and any entry that reflects an erotic romance between two or more people, straight, gay, bi, or any romantic combination.

Judging and Prizes:

First Round : Preliminary-round judging will be completed by three qualified judges - Passionate Ink and other RWA members experienced in critiquing and/or published authors familiar with our genre. All scores will be added and averaged to determine the entrant’s ranking. Every attempt will be made to provide entrants with detailed score sheets and judges’ comments from this preliminary round. Top five entries in each category will move to final round.

Final Round : The top five finalists in each category will be ranked by the following industry professionals:

Contemporary: Susan Swinwood – Harlequin Spice

Historical: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency

Futuristic/Fantasy/Sci-fi: Kelli Collins – Ellora’s Cave

Paranormal/Time Travel: Chris Keesler – Dorchester Publishing

Novella: Theresa Stevens – Red Sage Publishing

First place winners in each category will receive a free one year membership in Passionate Ink ($25 value), a certificate, and an award graphic for their website. (Writing teams will split the membership.) All other finalists will receive certificates and and a finalist graphic for their website. All entries will be returned after finalists are determined and statistical information is complete. Winners will be announced at the Passionate Ink gathering at the Romance Writers’ of America National Conference in Nashville, TN. Results will be listed in Passionate Ink’s newsletter, on the website, as well as have their names published in the ROMANCE WRITER’S REPORT.

Rules for Entry

The decisions of judges are final.
Rules for Entry

Eligibility:

Contest is open to all authors with unpublished, uncontracted full-length erotic romance manuscripts (at least 10,000 words) in the category they wish to enter.

Entry Deadline and Mailing:

Deadline for entry is February 5, 2010. All materials must be received by then.

Three easy steps to enter!

1 - Email all information from the entry form to som5@passionateink.org with the title "SOM Entry". All entries will be confirmed.

2 - Attach your entry to your email in RTF or a Word 2003 compatible format.

3 - Send your entry fee, either via Paypal to midnight@passionateink.org or by check to

Passionate Ink
Stroke of Midnight Contest
c/o Robin L. Rotham
PO Box 2412
Norfolk, NE 68701

1. Entry form and payment must be received by the Contest Coordinator by February 5, 2010. Any entries received without corresponding entry form and fee by the deadline will be disqualified.

2. Submit entries (or questions) via email to SOM5@passionateink.org. It is the author’s responsibility to enter the manuscript in the correct category. All clarifications as to category should be made prior to submission.

3. Entrants may enter as many categories as they wish with DIFFERENT submissions, but cannot enter the same manuscript in two categories. Each entry must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee and Entry form.

4. There is a minimum requirement of 10 entries per category. If a category does not receive a sufficient number of submissions to make the category viable, the category will be canceled. The entrant will be asked to provide a second choice of categories. If the entrant does not wish to place the entry in another category, the entry and associated fees will be returned.

Entry Fees:

Passionate Ink members: $15

Others: $25

Email payments via PayPal to: midnight@passionateink.org

or mail payments to:

Passionate Ink
Stroke of Midnight Contest
c/o Robin L. Rotham
PO Box 2412
Norfolk, NE 68701

Make checks payable to: Passionate Ink ** A returned check fee of $7 will be charged for an NSF check**

**Be sure to write Stroke of Midnight and the title of your entry in someplace (such as the Memo field on a check, or the Other or Messages field in Paypal) so we can match your payment with your entry.**

1. Entry fees must be received prior to the entry deadline.

2. Include your name in the subject line and the titles of your entry(ies) in the Paypal comments box.

Entry Format:

1. All entries must be electronic in RTF or a Word 2003 compatible format.

2. Send a maximum of the first 35 pages of your manuscript, 20 pages for novella entries.

3. Entries must be in proper manuscript format: One sided, double-spaced with one inch margins all around, size 12 font (like Times New Roman or Courier) is recommended.

4. On the first page only, title and category on top left; page number on top right. Subsequent pages should include only title and page number.

5. Name of author should not appear anywhere on manuscript; the entry will be disqualified if name is on submission.

6. A synopsis of up to 5 single-spaced pages (which will not be judged) must also be included. No cover page is necessary.

Email questions to Sharon at som5@passionateink.org.

**If you have any problems or questions, email som5@passionateink.org

Thursday, December 17, 2009

I've Been Kindle-ized!

Or rather, my story The Challenge can now be found on Amazon.com and purchased for reading on a Kindle. How cool is that!

What a treat for my Thurs night. :)

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Tuesday Temptation



As Christmas is close at hand, I thought maybe I'd share a personal temptation of a technological nature... muahahaha

The COOL-ER ereader

Now isn't this a tasty little number...

*Storage for hundreds of books
*Windows PC and Mac compatible
*One charge lasts for over 8000 page-turns
*45% lighter than other ereaders
***Easy-to-read screen, even in direct sunlight (my personal favorite!)
*E-Ink™ technology mimics real paper

I just know the COOL-ER would look darling peeking out of a stocking near you this Christmas!

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Holiday Hottie Prize List!


It's here, the prize list! Congratulations to all the winners and our thanks to all who visited the blog tour and chat.

Sharon K
Preja Vu by Alanna Coca
3 paperbacks from Emily and Elise
For a Price by Olivia Brynn
Wolf's Tender by Gem Sivad

Beth
Once Bitten by Trina M. Lee
Bound by Deception by Christa Paige
Rocky Mountain Heat by Vivian Arend
Banged Up by Jeanne St. James
Endangered Hearts by Jolie Cain

Boone Brux
Flesh and Blood by Tina Holland
Between Heaven and Hell by Stephanie Adkins
The Challenge by Serena Shay
Protective Custody by Paige Tyler

Amy S.
Human Nature by Cat Kane
Backlist book by Dee Carney
Semper Fi by Jambrea Jo Jones
Red Lioness Tamed by Savanna Kougar

Shawn F
The Spirit of the Place by PG Forte
Iron by PG Forte
In the Dark by PG Forte
Winner's choice of any book by K.Z. Snow

Foretta
Six Foot Hero by Shea McMaster
TBA by J. Morgan
Hearts Afire December by Emily, Elise and Ella
Signed print copy of Destiny's Magick by Rae Morgan

Caffey
The Omegas by Annie Nicholas
The Extremist by Juniper Bell
Tastes of Pleasure by Shara Lanel

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Holiday Blog Trail

Welcome to the Holiday Hottie Blog Tour. I'm Holly, but you may call me Mistress, head elf-in-charge of the specialty division here at the North Pole. You should be coming to us from Trina M. Lee's blog.

When Serena called me to see if I would be interested in helping her with the blog tour and, of course,to check the status on her Christmas goody list, I thought, why not offer a tour of my dungeo...err, department for the tour.

So please, follow me. Stay together and no touching, unless of course you would like to be introduced to my fancy new flogger. Santa was very generous this year. heh heh.

Meet Max, the elf in charge of large ticket items and leather of all types. While Max is a quiet one, you'll be hard pressed to notice it amidst the moaning and begging. What's that? Any special talents, well he loves working with his hands. Where do you think Santa got the Cat-o-Nines...





Moving on....





Next up, let me introduce you to Riven. This elf has an talent for wrapping and ribboning. Every package is smooth, every corner is square, every line is tight. Each bow is plump and perfectly placed. His gifts are so tightly packed and well wrapped, many a lady can barely restrain herself when opening them.

Hmmm, let me guess, what are Riv's special talents? Ladies, he can tie one heck of a knot. ~sigh~


And we are walking...

Last, but certainly not least, Luc, the elf of enlightenment.

Luc is a jack of all trades. He takes out the garbage, strings lights on the trees, cooks a divine Tiramisu and loves to read. His favorite books come from Liquid Silver Books... All those sexy books are like chocolate melting on the tip of your tongue when he reads to you in the dark of the night. Yeah, Serena stops by to visit quite often.

Speaking of Serena, I wonder where she's gotten off too.



Oops, she appears to be busy... ;) Let's push on and I'll direct you to your next stop on this blog trail. Jolie Cain http://joliecainauthor.blogspot.com/

Remember, leave a message on every blog along the way to win a prize. If you loose your way, fear not, there is a list of links at the bottom of this post to get you back on track and finally,

Thank you for joining us for this holiday blog fun and don't forget to drop in for the Holiday Hottie Chat





Trina M. Lee http://trinamlee.com/blog/ Chatting
Serena Shay http://serenashay.blogspot.com/ Chatting
Jolie Cain http://joliecainauthor.blogspot.com/
Tina Holland http://tinaholland.wordpress.com/ Chatting
Stephanie Adkins http://stephanieadkins.wordpress.com/blog/
Emily and Elise http://www.scorchedsheets.com/blog
Juniper Bell http://authorJuniperBell.blogspot.com
K.Z. Snow http://kzsnow.blogspot.com.
Ella Drake http://elladrake.blogspot.com/ Chatting
Jeanne St. James http://www.jeannestjames.blogspot.com/ Chatting
Annie Nicholas www.annienicholas.blogspot.com
P.G. Forte http://www.rhymeswithforeplay.blogspot.com/ Chatting
Shara Lanel http://sharalanel.wordpress.com/ Chatting
Olivia Brynn http://oliviabrynn.com/blog Chatting
Dhympna du Maurier http://culinarycarnivale.blogspot.com/
Morgan Q. O'Reilly http://themorgandiaries.blogspot.com/
Sara Brookes http://www.sarabrookes.net Chatting
Savanna Kougar http://kougarkisses.blogspot.com/ Chatting
Christa Paige http://www.christapaige.com/blog/ Chatting
Vivian Arend http://vivianarend.com/blog/ Chatting
Cat Kane http://catkane.blogspot.com/Maybe Chatting
Dee Carney http://www.deecarney.com/blog/
Jambrea Jo Jones http://jambrea.wordpress.com/ Chatting
Gem Sivad http://gemsivad.wordpress.com/blog/ Chatting

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Tuesday Temptation


It's Tue again and do I have a temptation for you!

Huntress by Trina M Lee

Run don't walk to check out this free read on Ms. Lee's website. You won't be sorry... Now on to the tempt. A tiny snippet, raaarrh!

“You want me. I know you do. Tell me how bad you want me.” Raoul’s demand was as dominant as his touch. His husky voice and the words he spoke had my whole body thrumming with desire.

Monday, December 7, 2009

The Challenge gets another 5 star review!!


I was delighted to find another 5 star review for my baby, THE CHALLENGE, this weekend in the Just Erotic Romance Reviews newsletter! Check out some of the wonderful things Reviewer L.T. Blue had to say about the story!

The Challenge is filled with lots of action, suspense, sex, and shifters making this a great short read. The sex between Bastian and Marina was very hot and raunchy... Bastian made sure he kept Marina (and me) satisfied. Ms. Shay did a great job with The Challenge and I would love to read more stories about this were-jaguar society.

A hardy Thank You from this tickled pink author!! Now I'm back to work on LeAnn's story. ;)

Friday, December 4, 2009

Only A Week Away...Woot!


Friday, Dec 11th I'll be jingle jangling my way though the blog tour below, eagarly searching out all those sexy elves, busy making the toys for Santa to leave under my tree...

I sent my list to Santa a while back, you know to give him a chance to stock up on batteries. Aren't I helpful. ;)

I hope to see everyone on the tour, I'll have a few busy elves of my own here, hard at work...you don't want to miss it.

As a special treat, there will be a chat going on at the end of the trail. Any questions you always wanted to ask a writer of erotic fiction? Stop in. :)

Trina M. Lee http://trinamlee.com/blog/ Chatting
Serena Shay http://serenashay.blogspot.com/ Chatting
Jolie Cain http://joliecainauthor.blogspot.com/
Tina Holland http://tinaholland.wordpress.com/ Chatting
Stephanie Adkins http://stephanieadkins.wordpress.com/blog/
Emily and Elise http://www.scorchedsheets.com/blog Chatting
Paige Tyler http://paigetylertheauthor.blogspot.com/
Juniper Bell http://authorJuniperBell.blogspot.com Chatting
Alanna Coca http://alannacoca.com/blog Chatting
K.Z. Snow http://kzsnow.blogspot.com.
Ella Drake http://elladrake.blogspot.com/ Chatting
Jeanne St. James http://www.jeannestjames.blogspot.com/ Chatting
Annie Nicholas www.annienicholas.blogspot.com
P.G. Forte http://www.rhymeswithforeplay.blogspot.com/ Chatting
Shara Lanel http://sharalanel.wordpress.com/ Chatting
Olivia Brynn http://oliviabrynn.com/blog Chatting (when Alanna's not )
Dhympna du Maurier http://culinarycarnivale.blogspot.com/
Morgan Q. O'Reilly http://themorgandiaries.blogspot.com/
Sara Brookes http://www.sarabrookes.net
Savanna Kougar http://kougarkisses.blogspot.com/ Chatting
Christa Paige http://www.christapaige.com/blog/ Chatting
Vivian Arend http://vivianarend.com/blog/ Chatting
Cat Kane http://catkane.blogspot.com/Maybe Chatting
Dee Carney http://www.deecarney.com/blog/
Jambrea Jo Jones http://jambrea.wordpress.com/ Chatting
Gem Sivad http://gemsivad.wordpress.com/blog/ Chatting

Rachel Fox/Rae Morgan/Monette Michaels Chatting only
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Grand Prizes so far:

Preja Vu by Alanna Coca
3 paperbacks from Emily and Elise
For a Price by Olivia Brynn
Wolf's Tender by Gem Sivad
Once Bitten by Trina M. Lee
Bound by Deception by Christa Paige
Rocky Mountain Heat by Vivian Arend
Banged Up by Jeanne St. James
Endangered Hearts by Jolie Cain
Flesh and Blood by Tina Holland
Between Heaven and Hell by Stephanie Adkins
The Challenge by Serena Shay
Protective Custody by Paige Tyler
Human Nature by Cat Kane
Backlist book by Dee Carney
Semper Fi by Jambrea Jo Jones
Red Lioness Tamed by Savanna Kougar
The Spirit of the Place by PG Forte
Iron by PG Forte
In the Dark by PG Forte
Winner's choice of any book by K.Z. Snow
Six Foot Hero by Shea McMaster
TBA by J. Morgan
Hearts Afire December by Emily, Elise and Ella
Signed print copy of Destiny's Magick by Rae Morgan
The Omegas by Annie Nicholas
The Extremist by Juniper Bell

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Tuesday Temptation...



Kissing! Mr. Hardbody with the softest of lips... Need I say more? ;)