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Friday, May 16, 2008
INTERVIEW J.K. COI
I'm pleased to have J.K. Coi on our blog today. Her first book, My Immortal was released from Linden Bay Publishing on May 15th. I've ordered my copy and I am ready to read it, when I get it. LOL. Welcome J.K. :)
How long have you been writing J.K.?
Was My Immortal your first sale?
Yes, it was. It was also the first book that I wrote. My first foray into contests.
Can you tell us a bit about it?
I’d love to. I never get tired of talking about My Immortal (although all my friends are pretty tired of hearing about it already). It’s a paranormal romance that starts a series of books about a band of immortal warriors. This first book is about Rhys, who is their reluctant leader. He has spent hundreds of years on the front lines fighting a deadly war against evil. Amy is the woman who brings light and love back to his life after an eternity of darkness, but she brings a terrible destiny as well—of pain and blood—a destiny that Rhys glimpses in his dreams. He knows that of all the humans he’s saved, if he should fail this one woman, it will destroy him like nothing else has been able to.
Can you tell us what you did when you found you sold for the first time?
Oh my God, I did a great big happy dance—after I re-read the email about fifty times to make sure of what I was really reading. Then, of course, I called everyone I knew, except my critique partner. Amazingly enough, I managed to keep it a secret from her until we were both at our next RWA Chapter meeting. We don’t live far from each other, at least not compared to my other two critique partners, but it was far enough that we really only see each other at the meetings, and I wanted to surprise her face-to-face. It worked. I still remember the look on her face.
Was My Immortal your first sale?
Yes, it was. It was also the first book that I wrote. My first foray into contests.
Can you tell us a bit about it?
I’d love to. I never get tired of talking about My Immortal (although all my friends are pretty tired of hearing about it already). It’s a paranormal romance that starts a series of books about a band of immortal warriors. This first book is about Rhys, who is their reluctant leader. He has spent hundreds of years on the front lines fighting a deadly war against evil. Amy is the woman who brings light and love back to his life after an eternity of darkness, but she brings a terrible destiny as well—of pain and blood—a destiny that Rhys glimpses in his dreams. He knows that of all the humans he’s saved, if he should fail this one woman, it will destroy him like nothing else has been able to.
Can you tell us what you did when you found you sold for the first time?
Oh my God, I did a great big happy dance—after I re-read the email about fifty times to make sure of what I was really reading. Then, of course, I called everyone I knew, except my critique partner. Amazingly enough, I managed to keep it a secret from her until we were both at our next RWA Chapter meeting. We don’t live far from each other, at least not compared to my other two critique partners, but it was far enough that we really only see each other at the meetings, and I wanted to surprise her face-to-face. It worked. I still remember the look on her face.
Where do you get your inspiration for character, plots etc., from?
Honestly, I don’t know. I just started writing one day and the story poured out of me. It was rough and really really raw, but after it was done, I realized I still had more in me, that some of the other characters wanted a chance to be heard as well, and so I started planning for the series.
Honestly, I don’t know. I just started writing one day and the story poured out of me. It was rough and really really raw, but after it was done, I realized I still had more in me, that some of the other characters wanted a chance to be heard as well, and so I started planning for the series.
Do you plot or are you a panster or plotzer (which is my word for both) at heart?
I’m definitely a pantser. I start at the beginning and just keep going until I get to the end. It means that I have to go back afterward and fix all the big plot holes and mistakes. I do lots of layering in the next draft too and just tighten it all up. But that’s what works best for me. I was actually having trouble getting into my third Immortals book. It was really bothering me that I couldn’t write a word until I realized that it was the only book I had actually done a detailed synopsis for before starting to write the book. The synopsis was right there in black and white and I felt as if I had to follow it. It has taken me a long time to talk myself out of that line of thinking, and I’m just now starting to find my groove with this book. Let’s hope it keeps up.
What's your writing schedule like?
I wish I had more of a schedule, but right now I’m just writing everyday, as much as I can because I’m so busy. I have Mondays off from my day job, which is an important writing day and helps me get all of my promotion work done.
Do you have an Evil Day Job?
Ah, yes. Those pesky bills don’t pay themselves. At least not until I figure out how to work those psychic powers, so I can figure out the winning lottery tickets by looking into my cup of earl grey.
I wish I had more of a schedule, but right now I’m just writing everyday, as much as I can because I’m so busy. I have Mondays off from my day job, which is an important writing day and helps me get all of my promotion work done.
Do you have an Evil Day Job?
Ah, yes. Those pesky bills don’t pay themselves. At least not until I figure out how to work those psychic powers, so I can figure out the winning lottery tickets by looking into my cup of earl grey.
Could you tell us a little about your next release?
Book 2 of the series, Immortal Kiss, is going to be released in July, 2008 and it is Baron’s story. He’s the youngest of the Immortals, but in no way is he the least experienced. He had already lived a dangerous life in the military, and those skills have proven to be very useful in this new occupation. Baron has embraced everything about being Immortal and left his old life behind without a second thought. That is until the only woman he’s ever loved shows up on his doorstep one night—rather, her battered and broken body is dumped on his doorstep by a brutal enemy.
What are you working on right now?
What aren’t I working on? I’m swamped right now, truly. I just finished a novella that’s called The Trouble With Destiny, and it’s due for release in the Fall, so there’s going to be editing to do on that. I’m also working on Dark Immortal, which is Book 3 of my series, and then of course, I’ll be getting started on Book 4, Forever Immortal. There’s never a shortage of WIPs that’s for sure.
Book 2 of the series, Immortal Kiss, is going to be released in July, 2008 and it is Baron’s story. He’s the youngest of the Immortals, but in no way is he the least experienced. He had already lived a dangerous life in the military, and those skills have proven to be very useful in this new occupation. Baron has embraced everything about being Immortal and left his old life behind without a second thought. That is until the only woman he’s ever loved shows up on his doorstep one night—rather, her battered and broken body is dumped on his doorstep by a brutal enemy.
What are you working on right now?
What aren’t I working on? I’m swamped right now, truly. I just finished a novella that’s called The Trouble With Destiny, and it’s due for release in the Fall, so there’s going to be editing to do on that. I’m also working on Dark Immortal, which is Book 3 of my series, and then of course, I’ll be getting started on Book 4, Forever Immortal. There’s never a shortage of WIPs that’s for sure.
What are some of your favorite books, TV Shows, Movies?
I won’t go into my favourite books, suffice to say that I’ll read pretty much anything, from Science Fiction and Fantasy, to horror, mystery, YA and of course, all genres of romance.
When it comes to movies, I love the classics. I’m a sucker for Casablanca, An Affair to Remember, The African Queen, Philadelphia Story, Gone With the Wind, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, West Side Story—Don’t get me started, I could go on and nobody wants that, LOL.
What do love about writing? What do you hate about writing?
Well, I don’t love writers’ block, that’s for sure. I hadn’t experienced it before just recently, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time, with a big deadline hanging over me. But everything else I love. I love the sensation of tapping the keys at mach speed with my fingertips, I love watching the characters develop on the page, seeing them turn from a fairly one-dimensional idea into people who live and breathe, love and hate. I love injecting the little nuances of body language between snappy dialogue so that I can see them in my head as if I were watching a movie. I love being the only one up at twelve o’clock in the morning and it’s just me and my characters. There’s a certain peace in that, if you know what I mean (but I could just be crazy and sleep-deprived).
Well, I don’t love writers’ block, that’s for sure. I hadn’t experienced it before just recently, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time, with a big deadline hanging over me. But everything else I love. I love the sensation of tapping the keys at mach speed with my fingertips, I love watching the characters develop on the page, seeing them turn from a fairly one-dimensional idea into people who live and breathe, love and hate. I love injecting the little nuances of body language between snappy dialogue so that I can see them in my head as if I were watching a movie. I love being the only one up at twelve o’clock in the morning and it’s just me and my characters. There’s a certain peace in that, if you know what I mean (but I could just be crazy and sleep-deprived).
Any advice for newbies out there?
It may seem tired and trite, but the best advice is the kind you've heard from everyone else already. Just keep writing. This business is all about the sweat and tears, the writers' block and the weeks that pass by without you ever seeing anything but the four walls of your computer room (or was that just me?). It's about the ridiculously long response times waiting to hear from agents and editors you've queried, and the mountains of polite form letter rejections. But...if you love what you do, then you keep writing. It's all about the story. Sure, you want to put it out there for all the world to see, but first you have to write it. And probably write it again. Along the way, you'll learn more and more with every word you put on the page, and that can only be a good thing.
What is the best piece of writing advice you ever got?
The best advice I ever got (besides the “just keep writing” bit that makes me think of Finding Nemo every time I say it) was in an online course I took with Margie Lawson (http://www.margielawson.com/). She introduced me to this great way to edit. She calls it Deep Editing, and she has a system that uses lots of highlighters and makes you so aware of your every word. It was great. It’s not possible to sum it up in a sentence, but basically she teaches you (among other things) to think of five things as you write: Dialogue, Setting, Internal Prose, Emotion, Action and Conflict. And when you train yourself to look for them in your writing, you also train yourself to notice when they are missing and to spot the areas where you could use more. It’s definitely more involved than I’ve described, and so worth the intensive online schedule. I recommend it to everyone, even a seasoned writer.
What are some of your favorite writing reference books?
These are the best, and I think every writer should at least read them, although I have each one of them dog-eared with tabs and writing in all the margins:
Dwight Swain, TECHNIQUES OF THE SELLING WRITER
Donald Maass, WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL
Stephen King, ON WRITING
It may seem tired and trite, but the best advice is the kind you've heard from everyone else already. Just keep writing. This business is all about the sweat and tears, the writers' block and the weeks that pass by without you ever seeing anything but the four walls of your computer room (or was that just me?). It's about the ridiculously long response times waiting to hear from agents and editors you've queried, and the mountains of polite form letter rejections. But...if you love what you do, then you keep writing. It's all about the story. Sure, you want to put it out there for all the world to see, but first you have to write it. And probably write it again. Along the way, you'll learn more and more with every word you put on the page, and that can only be a good thing.
What is the best piece of writing advice you ever got?
The best advice I ever got (besides the “just keep writing” bit that makes me think of Finding Nemo every time I say it) was in an online course I took with Margie Lawson (http://www.margielawson.com/). She introduced me to this great way to edit. She calls it Deep Editing, and she has a system that uses lots of highlighters and makes you so aware of your every word. It was great. It’s not possible to sum it up in a sentence, but basically she teaches you (among other things) to think of five things as you write: Dialogue, Setting, Internal Prose, Emotion, Action and Conflict. And when you train yourself to look for them in your writing, you also train yourself to notice when they are missing and to spot the areas where you could use more. It’s definitely more involved than I’ve described, and so worth the intensive online schedule. I recommend it to everyone, even a seasoned writer.
What are some of your favorite writing reference books?
These are the best, and I think every writer should at least read them, although I have each one of them dog-eared with tabs and writing in all the margins:
Dwight Swain, TECHNIQUES OF THE SELLING WRITER
Donald Maass, WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL
Stephen King, ON WRITING
Favorite thing in the whole world, besides family, which is a given.
And I can’t say books? Okay, then I have to pick the cottage on the lake in the summer at sunset. It’s the most beautiful and relaxing place on earth. Favorite Food?
Strawberries.
Stranded on a desert island what three books, movies, songs could you not do with out?
Assuming there’s electricity and a television? Books: The Stand, Stephen King (it’s the longest so it will keep me busy if I’m stranded for a while); The Bride, Julie Garwood (the sweetest love story ever); and Dark Lover, J.R. Ward (that vamp is really hot). Movies: Singing in the Rain (so that maybe I won’t be so depressed when the hurricane hits and my twig hut is washed away); The Matrix (for a hit of Keanu and to encourage my fantasies of one day having an outfit like Trinity’s); and Castaway (so I keep believing that someday I’ll get off the island). Songs: Well, it’s a good thing iPods hold a couple hundred (or is it thousand now) songs, because that I could never narrow down to three. I’m a big rap fan and I love my Fifty Cent, MIMS and Kanye.
Could you tell the readers where to find you?
Please visit me at my website for more information about upcoming books, chats, interviews, reviews, and all things Immortal: http://www.jkcoi.com/
I’m also on MySpace (www.myspace.com/jkcoi) and Facebook
I blog at the following: http://www.jkcoi.blogspot.com/ and with three of my writer friends at http://www.vauxhallvixens.blogspot.com/ and I’d love to see you there!
Thanks so much for having me. It’s been a lot of fun and I appreciate your time.
J.K. Coi
And we loved having you. I can't wait to read your book! :)
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Thursday Thirteen
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2. LAW OF AVERAGES by Wylie Kinson (Waiting releasing May 16): The ingredients for a sexy, scorching relationship are in place, but the mix isn’t complete without a romantic legend, a mysterious taxi driver and a surprise symbol of destiny from the aquamarine sea… 3. SEVEN SINNERS by Red Garnier (TBR): A bachelor party -- with the luscious Anna willingly providing "entertainment" -- and a little help from a concoction called Sin may just produce the excitement our bored, hundred-year-old vampire Phillip has been looking for. 4. PLAYING WITH FIRE by Katie MacAlister (TBR): An installment about her famous Silver Dragons in the other world series. I can't tell you how much I love her books. 5. MY IMMORTAL by J.K. COI (Waiting):Evil lurks in the darkest of shadows, but a band of warriors stands ready to defend humanity against hell’s own monsters—Immortal men hand-picked by destiny and taken out of time hold the fate of the world in their hands. Come back here tomorrow to join our special guest J.K. Coi and her interview with me. :) 6. KLONDIKE DOCTOR by Kate Bridges (TBR): It's a reversal of fortune when Klondike Lily, the richest woman to strike gold in the Yukon, is robbed on a coach headed to Alaska and shackled to fellow passenger, Dylan Wayburn, a man she used to work for as a servant. (Wylie bought this for me as a birthday gift. I'm very excited to get a second and read it. LOL). 7. WESTERN WEDDINGS~An Anthology featuring Kate Bridges (TBR): It's humiliation no bride should have to bear. Yet, Milly Thornbottom is forced to take a groom when her parents, Dawson City's biggest gossips, are aghast to find her in a compromising situation with a young Mountie recruit. Corporal Weston Williams can't believe his misfortune. All he did was ask for a simple dance. (I won a signed copy of this at my RWA meeting with a very cool fan!!!) 8. WIZARD'S THEIF by Christine D'abo (TBR):As Callie is sent into the Warren to steal the wizard’s binding stone, she enters a world she doesn’t understand. Stumbling into the arms of Raine, she learns that she is his connection to a powerful magic, and is bound to him for life. Raine, once the most powerful of the Warren’s wizards, has had his magic lost to him for years. 9. THE DESERT LORD'S BABY by Olivia Gates (TBR): She had betrayed him. And she would pay. In his bed. As his wife .... until he tired of her. And though Carmen professed to love him, that it was all a misunderstanding, well ... Farooq would never fall for her lies again! ( I just picked this up at Wally Mart today. It's a Harlequin Silhouette Desire. I'm intrigued to say the least.) 10. NETHERWOOD by Michelle Lang (TBR): There's a new sheriff in town and her name is Talia Fortune. Her mission: capture the cyber-outlaw Kovner, a man who knows she is more than just a sheriff-Talia is a also a woman, with a woman's desires. (This is a Shomi Line book it came out in March and was added to the pile.) 11. A MAN WORTH KEEPING by Molly O'Keefe (TBR): Delia Dupuis has found the perfect place to take cover. The secluded inn on the banks of the Hudson River is the last place her ex would think to look for her. Here she can plan her next step, then move on with no ties.Too bad the inn's handyman, Max Mitchell, is making her rethink leaving. His steady ways and his indulgent treatment of her daughter tempt her to stay, to explore this heat between them. But can she risk endangering him with the secrets she carries?When those secrets catch up with her, Delia discovers Max is a good man worth trusting with her daughter, her life…and her love. 12. DREAM STONE by Glenna McReynolds (TBR): This is a recommendation by a friend. They don't publish it anymore and I had to buy it second hand. It's a historical about warriors and medievil guys. I'm looking forward to diving right in. 13. THE BEAST by Judith Ivory (TBR): Again the same issue as above. And as I come to the end of this list I realize that my TBR / Waiting pile is a pathetic. I need to start reading again. Oh how I suffer for my craft. ;) Any books you're excited for? |
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Monday, May 12, 2008
GUEST BLOGGER: Marianne LaCroix
Thank you to Red and all the wonderful ladies of "Six Degrees of Sexy" for letting me pop by today and kick off my 10 day Virtual Book Tour through blogland.
I am out and about promoting my two new paperbacks, PIRATE'S MISTRESS (Ellora's Cave) and ROYAL BONDAGE (Pocket Books/Ellora's Cave series).
PIRATE'S MISTRESS is a combination of my books Sea Hawk's Mistress and Crossed Swords. Both have sexy pirate Captains...adventure...action...hot sex...sexy pirate Captain (Oh, I said that twice? *shrug*)...and more hot sex. If you enjoyed Pirate's of the Caribbean but wanted a bit more hot sex, I highly suggest PIRATE'S MISTRESS. LOL!
I came up with the idea of Sea Hawk's Mistress from a combination of pirate movies. The main hero, Captain Jason Flint, is a combination of Errol Flynn's Captain Peter Blood from the 1930s classic, Captain Blood, and Johnny Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of te Caribbean. I have always loved pirate stories, so it seemed to make sense to write one (or more!). I actually started the book with the intent to see it as part of the EC "Fun in the Sun" Quickie series, but it ran longer than a Quickie. I am happy it did. It is one of my favorite books to date.
Crossed Swords was inspired by the Tarot card, the Five of Swords. It was the LAST DAY to turn in proposals for the Tarot Card series at EC, and this was the last card available. The idea was on a whim...off the top of my head. And it was accepted. I wrote the book as quickly as I could, being the first book over 45K for me. I loved it. I still love it. Captain Fredrick Thorne is the sexies heroes I ever wrote. I fell a little in love with him. The book went on to do pretty well and got a 4.5 Star review in Romantic Times along with a Top Pick nod.
Scorpion King came about very similar to Crossed Swords--an EC series,but this time it was astrology signs. I chose Scorpio. I am not a Scorpio, but I liked the idea of a scorpion, namely a scorpion tattoo. I looked up the sign and found it was a water sign. The concept of a futuristic with a man marked by a scorpion tattoo was born. The book is a BEACON Honorable Mention and was chosen by Pocket to be in their latest anthologies featuring Ellora's Cave authors. I couldn't be more happy. Yes, there was some discussion to the title of the novella, but I figured if the concept was far from the movie of the same name, there would be no problem. It is as far from the movie as you can get...although I do have a soft spot for The Rock. Grrr. Yeah, I did model Captain Drake Scopillo after him and his massive body of solid muscle. Anyway, Scorpion King is in the latest Pocket antho, ROYAL BONDAGE.
For more of my books, check out my website/blog at http://www.mariannelacroix.com/ or at MySpace at www.myspace.com/marilacroix
Also come and join me along with pal, Annmarie Ortega, at our social network on Ning, http://onthesamepage.ning.com/ Authors are welcome to join and post about their books. It is all good...
And be sure to check out my next stop on the tour, Passions' Muses at http://www.passionsmuses.com/
Thanks again, ladies!!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
On the Nightstand (kind of?)
I had THREE books lined up to read this week, intending to do a smashing-good edition of On the Nightstand.
Um... well... jeez. Good intentions and all that, right?
Book 1: Breach of Trust by Kimber Chin (now available at Champagne Books).
So far so good! But I can't do a full review because I'm only on page 50. This much I can say...
Tight writing, intriguing story, well-drawn characters, sexual tension galore and as soon as I finish this post, I look forward to taking my lap top to bed to continue reading. (someone needs a Kindle!)
Book 2: The Gatekeeper by Debra Glass (now available at Ellora's Cave). I can't wait to get to this one. Read the blurb and you'll see what I mean:
Evil shadow ghosts known as soul collectors haunted her childhood nightmares, so
Nashville PD criminal profiler Jillian Drew did everything possible to turn her
back on her psychic abilities. But now her eccentric sister has been abducted
and nothing in her criminology background has prepared Jillian for that tragedy
— or for Benton Smith, the powerful and devastatingly attractive ghost of a
Civil War officer and the only witness to Amy's abduction.Fearful of the brazen specter, Jillian nevertheless needs him. Benton is her Gatekeeper, a spirit sworn to protect her from the soul collectors, who attack each time she unleashes her long-dormant psychic senses in an attempt to find her sister.
Yet she must somehow keep the devilishly seductive spirit at arm's length, for
Benton's soul is at stake — and succumbing to his desires could have dangerous
consequences for them both.
Book 3: The Bonds that Heal Us by Christine d'Abo (now available at Ellora's Cave)
You've seen the cover. You've read the blurb. You know you want it. BUY IT!
Goes without saying that I'm dying to read the follow-up to The Bonds that Tie Us.
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So, you're wondering... what was so important in Wylie's life that she couldn't get a moment to burn up the pages? Was she writing? No...
I was watching movies :)
Ironman
I went in to this one somewhat skeptical of the casting. I mean, Robert Downey Jr. as a superhero?? WTF? Wasn't Nic Cage available. *snort*
He was AWESOME. In fact, were it up to me, I couldn't have recast this role any better. See the movie and you'll see what I mean.
This is not a typical Superhero movie with OTT bad guys and plots. It was a very cool movie from start to end. Eye-popping visuals, kick-ass soundtrack, politically/morally charged themes. I had one little tiny grumble that had to do with the character played by Gwenyth Paltrow... She started out being a very capable, savvy assistant to the high-powered, genius Mr. Stark, but half way through the movie, the director (?) decided to turn her into a wussy damsel. Grrrr. It would have played so much better had she stayed the no-nonsense intelligent woman. Ah, well. Small flaw to an otherwise kick-ass movie.
But be warned - this is NOT a kid's movie. Don't be fooled by the merchandise at Walmart and take your 8 year old. In fact, I don't think anyone under 13 should see this one. It has very disturbing elements regarding terrorism, arms dealing, heavy weaponry, etc...
The History Boys
This movie is based on an award winning stage play. Part of me (the part that had just seen Ironman) was waiting for something big to happen - like a car chase, explosion, murder... but the film/stage/artsy me enjoyed this heavy-dialogue movie immensely.
I can't begin to explain it (not because it's complicated, but because I'm lazy) but if you enjoy the stage and you don't get out much, then do rent it. It stars the Mr. Dursley dude from the Harry Potter -- and he's BRILLIANT. Madame Maxime is in it too, and guess what... she's not really a giant! ;)
Sharkwater
This is a documentary. We (hubby and I) were expecting some pretty underwater footage, some shark fact voiceovers, an environmental warning or two.
It was SO. MUCH. MORE.
See this documentary. Please. And tell your friends about it.
It's got the requisite amazing footage, but it has twists and turns that your average doc just ain't got! There's high drama, espionage, mafia,... and it does have highly disturbing bits too, but it's all necessary for the film. Go HERE to learn more about it.
Happy reading and watching!
Friday, May 9, 2008
Promo!! Law of Averages
Wylie here! One week to go until Law of Averages hits the virtual bookshelves. If you have a moment, please stop by at Wylie's Words and leave a comment on the CONTEST post to be entered into a draw. The winner will be announced on Monday.
Here's the blurb:
Law of Averages
by Wylie Kinson
by Wylie Kinson
Megan Frost, an up-and-coming restaurateur, knows everything there is to know about the culinary arts, but when it comes to pop culture, she’s been living under a rock. During a vacation to the sunny island of Bermuda, the yummiest dish she’s ever laid eyes on rolls that rock right off her.
British musician Gabriel Law, the famous Dark Angel of Rock, regrets putting his songwriting on the back burner. Tired and creatively simmered out, he retreats to the peace and solitude of Bermuda in order to cook up some original sounds for his new album. But when he finds a naked woman in his holiday cottage, he happily exchanges solitude for a sizzling duet.
The ingredients for a sexy, scorching relationship are in place, but the mix isn’t complete without a romantic legend, a mysterious taxi driver and a surprise symbol of destiny from the aquamarine sea…
British musician Gabriel Law, the famous Dark Angel of Rock, regrets putting his songwriting on the back burner. Tired and creatively simmered out, he retreats to the peace and solitude of Bermuda in order to cook up some original sounds for his new album. But when he finds a naked woman in his holiday cottage, he happily exchanges solitude for a sizzling duet.
The ingredients for a sexy, scorching relationship are in place, but the mix isn’t complete without a romantic legend, a mysterious taxi driver and a surprise symbol of destiny from the aquamarine sea…
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Thursday Thirteen
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2. The first release in this month of release's was Red Garnier's SEVEN SINNER'S and Exotika about Vampires and a very hot, HOT read! 3. Our very own Renee Field's book RAPTURE from Cerridwen Press won an EPPIE at EPIC Con. It's a book about Merman and Sirens in the Atlantic Ocean off of Nova Scotia, Canada. And of course it's full of lots of rapture. :D 4. Robin Rotham's quickie SENIORELLA about fairy godmother and second chances was nominated for a CAPA! It's a delight to read and it was my first ever BDSM. Of course I adore anything Robin writes. 5. Our group's newest releasee is Christine D'abo with her second book in her Eternal Bond's series from Ellora's Cave titled THE BONDS THAT HEAL US. If you loved THE BOND THAT TIES US then you'll love the intrepid Sarah Ferguson's story. This is the second in a series that is sure to delight. 6. The majority of us from Six Degrees are Canadian's. So don't be surprised if you read the odd eh, or toque mentioned on this website, oh and our use of metric. 7. Our groups next releasee is Wylie Kinson's THE LAW OF AVERAGES. About a rock star, a chef and a mysterious cab driver on the shores of the tropical paradise of Bermuda. If you love DESTINY BY DESIGN, then you're not going to want to miss this author's next book. LAW OF AVERAGES comes out May 14 from Ellora's Cave. 8. Here's the home page to Ellora's Cave where the majority of our books are found, right here 9. Here's the home page to Cerridwen Press, where you can buy RAPTURE and after May 29th FOX'S BRIDE. Right here 10. The last two weeks of May our next releasee (me) has two books coming out. May 22nd sees the release of my Oh Yum LOVE THY NEIGHBOR. Oh Yum are a new line of books being released every Thursday from Ellora's Cave for May and June. They are older women younger men. OH YUM! :) 11. May 29th from Cerridwen Press see's the release of my 2006 NaNoWriMo winner FOX'S BRIDE. About a woman pirate, an absent husband and a man that will do anything to see her dance the hempen jig and claim her plantation. 12. You can find us here or at our individual sites Christine, Wylie, Renee, Robin, Red, Amy(me) 13. We love having fun, we love having contests and WE LOVE to write and have fun! Happy Thursday everyone!!! Looking forward to reading yours! :) |
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