Last Call....

Morning all....

Don't be shy, cause it's last call for ARC's for A Highlander Christmas for review on a blog, or Amazon, or Chapters or Barnes and Nobles etc...

My novella in this anthology is entitled Yuletide Enchantment. It's not erotic, but pretty steamy, it's historical, and it's a 'prequel' to Velvet Haven. It releases this Nov.

I have one print ARC, and I can now give away three copies of my electronic ARC of the novella for review.

So....last call, I'll annnounce winners tomorrow. Just leave a comment here if you're interested. I've already had a few sign up, so the more the merrier!

Be well, and enjoy the day....It's FRIDAY!!!!!

The Plot Thickens...

So, I know I'm supposed to be reading for pleasure, and I am, but that Muse of mine is here for a visit. She always comes when I'm feeling physically and mentally worn out from writing. Gotta love her, my muse is a Dom! lol!

So, when I was initially was writing Velvet Haven, I wasn't sure which character's journey I would write next. The plot can go in many different directions. But the then the muse steered me down a certain path.

Currently, I'm thinking Rhys MacDonald and his Shadow Wraith, Keir will be next. I like how these two are entwined, and the conflict one of them is holding inside. Plus, I'm imagining the bedroom scenes, and how they're going to extricate themselves from one another when their existence is entegral to each other. Rhys btw, is Bran's great-great nephew (and Daegan from a Highlander Christmas' great-great grandson) I think it's a natural progression, from Daegan's story, to Bran's then to Rhys, who is only part Sidhe, and that part is REALLY dilute, or is it??? :)

His heroine would be from Annwyn, and I'm thinking she's part of the Dryads which are water nymphs in Annwyn. So, lots of possibilities there.

Now, I just have to organize my thoughts and see what my editor says. Not sure if she had someone in particular in mind....

Enjoy the pics of the men. Rhys is on the lounge, and Keir has those 'otherworldly' eyes. I should be reading, not thinking about this two....

I'm Done!!!!

Ok, I gotta share~Velvet Haven is revised and the book has been sent off to my editor!!! Oh, hell yeah!!!!!

I don't mind sharing with you guys that this revision was BIG. Like tear my hair out big. I love Bran. I really do, but he just wouldn't talk to me. I had such a hard time getting into his head, and with Suriel...he just wanted to take over. The only scenes that were really shining we're the verbal sparring scenes between Bran and Suriel. So, I had to go back and rework, rethink, and pull Bran by his long hair and give him hell till he started yapping.

And he did. And he's beautiful and sexy and now I love him. Of course, I'm talking like he's real. But when you're a writer, the person in your head, speaking to you, IS lifelike. They do become real to you and you get attached and pissed off when they won't do what you want them to do.

Bran has been the ONLY hero I've ever written that wouldn't talk to me. I mean, even Wallingford spewed his guts and disassembled brilliantly. Bran? No way.

In the end, I wrestled with him and won. I've just come back from the cool little coffee house we have here in cowville, and heard this song on the radio. It made me smile, and I imagined Bran singing it, while thinking of me!

Enjoy! There's some language so you might want to be careful where you're at.
This will get you smiling for the start of your weekened, especially when you see the poor dweeb in the red T-shirt...
Do we REALLY do this to guys????

Puddle of Mudd-She Hates Me.

YIPPEE, I'm done!

Come One, Come All...

Okay. Bran is a bad boy. Suriel, the fallen angel is...REALLY bad. And I'm having SO much fun writing them that way. I like the struggle between the two leaders. Bran co-rules Annwyn, and Suriel is a fallen angel who has been roaming around earth for a thousand years, 'influencing' humans! :)I like them both, but one character is struggling to take over.

Sometimes this happens in writing, a secondary character lives so large, becomes so clear in your mind that you're gravitated to him. Notice I said him. It's always the guys who do this to me!!! For instance, the second Wallingford appeared in Addicted, seated like a pasha at the masquerade ball, he planted himself firmly in my mind and heart. He never really tried to take over Lindsay's book, but he was always a very strong prescence. Interesting, since all the mail I've received from readers make comment of him. Garrett, has gotten himself a few fans, but no where near the amount that Wallingfor has. And I find that interesting, since Garrett got more page time.

And this is where I am at with Suriel.

And yet, I love Bran and his strength and sexuality. I guess they're just different characters. And that's neat, that they can be 'born' so different, yet sprung from the same mind.

Anyway, that's my musing for the day. I've got VH on the brain as I'm nearing the end of revisions. I love the way it's turning out. Romantic. Sexy. Sensual. And I'm getting some good angst and emotion in there. Gosh,I love angst! And very intense heroes, as well!

So, because I'm in the whole Annwyn world, and because Yuletide Enchantment in the anthology A Highlander Christmas is a prequel to Velvet Haven, I'm giving away two ARC's. One electronic, and one a print copy. These are un-corrected ARC's from the publisher, so the print cover is just a plain pink one. Not the one with the sexy Highlander on it (who, btw, looks exactly like Prince Daegan!)

So, two ARC's, only stipulation is that you have a blog to post a review on (good or bad). And....tell me what you love in a bad boy.

I'm going to pick randomly, and I'll leave this up for a week so people have a chance to enter. Good luck!!!!

Now back to bad boy Bran and that sexy fallen angel!

Jenna and Bryce at Erotic Horizon

Hi guys,
Just thought I'd let you know that Jenna and Bryce recently answered some questions, and their interview is up today over at the Erotic Horizon blog Stop by for a little Q&A and see what they're up to and a few hints about what is going on with Sarah and Trey!

In other news, I'm working on edits for Velvet Haven. I'm excited to say that they extended the word count for me, and I can add some scenes now that I have the room! So, while it's more work, it'll be better in the end!!!!

As soon as I hand in edits, I promise to get my website updated. I've got some more Annwyn stuff to put up, and an excerpt from Highlander Christmas to put in there, too!

Hope all is well and that everyone is enjoying the lazy, hazy days of summer!

Back from the Bacchanal that is RWA

Well here I am, back from RWA, exhausted, relieved to be home, and inspired about my career. It's always such a fun time at RWA. I love meeting writers and talking about books and the writing process. I like meeting aspiring writers, and renewing my enthusiasm for the craft through their excitement. I like meeting up with old friends and making new ones.

I always find myself feeling inspired and refreshed creatively after conference. I have alot of writing work in front of me these next two weeks, but I'm excited about digging in making the book(s)the best they can be.

Bran, and the whole Immortals of Annwyn series seemed to be a hit at RWA. Poor Bran was stroked, caressed, and even kissed!!! Those postcards were really a hit. Well, it's the cover art that's the hit. Everyone said the book was going to fly off the shelves! Let's hope so!

One of the highlights for me was meeting up with Barbara from the Happily Forever After blog. What a cool woman, and soooo sweet. I could talk to her forever about romance. And I got to talk to VampFanGirl from Lovin' Me Some Romance. Although it was only over the phone...still, though, it made my day. Both ladies have been instrumental in helping me get the word out about my books, as well as Lea from Closet Writer! I can't say how grateful I am to all three of you for taking hte time to read ARC's and post reviews, not only on your blog, but Amazon, and B&N and Chapters!!!!! Major thanks, and eternal gratitude to all three of you. I'm such a lucky author to have you guys!

What else...oh, the Harlequin party...VERY cool! I had SO much fun!

On the writing front, minimal was accomplished, so it's back into the bat cave I go. I'm sure pics will be lurking on the net of the LIT authors shaking our stuff at the Harlequin party. I'll provide you with links and laughing material once I find them!

Till then, happy reading!!!!!!

Frisky Fridays....Serving Up Beefcake!

Well hi everyone! Long time no chat. It's been a crazy couple of weeks, and I was despairing the last day or two, but then Leontine, from Leontine's Book Realm dropped by to the save day!!!

She has a super cool new feature that she's debuting on the Book Realm, and yours truly has been asked if I would allow a couple of hotties from Annwyn out of their cages. Naturally I agreed. I'm not a selfish person! :)

So, to see what all the fuss is about, check out the Book Realm and learn all about it, and meet Tristan, one majorly hussy worthy club bartender! He's one hot, hot, hottie!!!!!





And check out my beefcake membership!!! How darn cool is that!!!!!
Bran has whispered in my ear that he has a better chest, but hey, he's arrogant!

Happy Friday! And to all my American pals, happy 4th!