Haunting Magic continues to win or place in some wonderful contests. Recently, I received word that it placed (Honorable Mention) in the Book Cover Category at the LR Café “Best of 2009” Awards, where it was up for Best Shifter Book & Best Cover. WOOT! Quite exciting since this cover is one of my ultimate favorite. Reviews have been glowing on this book and readers ask if they can “borrow” Rod for a spell.
Since I can’t hold it in anymore (or I am just being told I am mean to tease everyone-lol) , Aspen Mountain Press is interested in the following books:
Devon Falls Series (ARC #1):
Devon Falls 5: Moonlight & Magic (Paranormal Erotic/Shifter)
Devon Falls 6: Yuletide Magic (Paranormal Holiday Romance)
Devon Falls Series (ARC #2)-2011:
This will focus on the Craven Family siblings, elemental mages
Book 1-Title TBD
Book 2: Title TBD
Book 3: Title TBD
Book 4: Title TBD
Club Fantasy Series
Book 1 Desires Unleashed (Paranormal Ménage BDSM)
Book 2: Ecstasy Unchained (Paranormal Erotic Romance BDSM)
Book 3: Title to be determined (Paranormal Erotic Ménage BDSM)
The Cougar Club Multi-Author Series book
Title to be determined
The ones in red are to be into my editor(s) hands this year so new books are coming later 2010 from me and I am VERY excited. So there is my exciting news and frankly, it looks to be a very busy year writing wise for me.*Tosses confetti and pops the champagne*
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Scheduled Chat Dates for March 2010:
(More are forthcoming as Katie, my PR Manager, sets them up for me)
5th – Tony de Vissage blog
5th – Kayelle blog
9th – LRC book club.
17th – NLV with Annie Alvarez
18th – Savvy Readers blog
22nd – Savannah Chase at 7pm eastern
26th – Embrace the shadows
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Contest News:
I am involved in a few different things this year. Check out the following places for contests and look on my contest page for any upcoming author contests I may have periodically.
Lori Foster’s “Keep it HEA” Auction-Donated an Easter Goodie basket full of books, gift cards and more good stuff for this wonderful cause. More information on this worthy cause can be found at: http://www.lorieocl are.com/keep- the-hea-in- our-lives/
LASR/Whipped Cream Reviews Easter Scavenger Hunt (Runs March 29th-April 4th, 2010). More information can be found at http://www.longands hortreviews. com/promo. htm
Donated an Easter Basket full of goodies as above.
My Easter Contest-Information coming soon.
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Sneak Peek 1:
Club Fantasy 1: Desires Unleashed (Paranormal Ménage BDSM)
What happens when your deepest, darkest fantasies want to be let out and you have no idea where to turn? Is there a place where you can find several partners to enjoy, be punished by your master and enjoy it, or be able to dominate the man of your dreams?
Welcome to Club Fantasy where all your fantasies will be fulfilled in whatever manner you desire. Each room delivers a different fantasy and whatever you desire will claim you: heart, body and soul! Once you walk through those doors, be prepared to let those fantasies come alive!
Unedited sneak peek so please forgive me on mistakes:
*Meet Damien, his lover/business partner Sim & Club Fantasy….. *
Damien threw the remote down and held his head in his hands. What the hell is going on tonight? I feel so damn restless and itchy for something. Standing up, he ignored the pointed look his partner, Sim gave him before he turned to the window. No one could see in but he could watch the world go by. As he spied Synnara walk with another woman to the door, he was surprised at the way his body clenched as his first sight of the woman had his body clenched tighter than a drum. What the fuck is going on? Damien thought as he closed his eyes as the lust raced through his body like a runaway train, gaining power until he almost buckled to the ground as it surged straight to his cock that ached to thrust into someone’s wetness. His hands tightened on the windowsill and he groaned softly as he tried to keep the lust at bay. As a half demon of lust, he needed sex and the sexual release daily but he never experienced this intense sort of heat before especially as he watched with hooded eyes as the two women stepped into his playground.
“Damien, what is it? I can feel your tension right across the room.” Sim asked as he walked over to where Damien was. Spying the bulge that jutted in front of the jeans, “My, my…what brought this on, love?” Stroking the hardness, he watched as Damien shivered and clenched his ass as a shudder raced through his body.
“Keep doing that, I am going to ram your ass hard and fast, Sim.” Damien growled as Sim’s stroking drove him to almost the brink of cumming. His fingers almost gouging the windowsill as the need for sex drove him to move his hips in time of the strokes.
“Oh I think someone needs a good spanking tonight if he wants to be a naughty boy. Is this all for me or should we see what caught your interest a few minutes ago?” Sim asked as he kept the light stroking, driving another shudder from his lover.
Damien took a deep breath and uncurled his hands from the windowsill. Grasping Sim’s hand, he leaned over and gave him a hard kiss, tongue diving inside to tease him as well. “Let’s go see who the new arrivals are Sim and maybe we can find someone to play with tonight. I am feeling a bit……..hungry for a pretty brunette tonight.” Grinning, his topaz eyes glowing and his cock jutted hard against the denim as it strained for release. “Let’s go play love. I think we might get a pleasant surprise tonight.”
Sneak Peek 2:
Devon Falls 5: Moonlight & Magic (Paranormal Erotic Romance/Shifter)
Dixie Sinclair was bored and just about ready to give up on love ever finding her. Her cousins all had love matches and frankly, she was tired of being the one always alone. Impulsively making a wish to find love before the dreaded Valentine’s Day, she never expects to find the one man to turn her inside out and make her believe in love all over again.
Michael Barnes is a rare white tiger shifter and with no pride of his own, he roams from place to place, trying to find the one place to call home. What he never expects is to find the one woman who is destined to be his mate. Can he find a way to win Dixie ’s heart while teaching her the delights of love…one chocolate kiss at a time?
Sneak Peek excerpt unedited so please forgive me on mistakes:
The sun shined brightly as Michael drove into Devon Falls . He looked around as he drove up Main Street and wondered if he could finally find a place to call home. “Wow…look at this place.” Michael said to the dog on the floor of the rental car. Sadie looked up and yawned before going back to sleep with a snore. Grinning, Michael took in the snow covered buildings to the people bustling around. He was charmed by the way the small town seemed to make him feel like he was welcomes. If Damien has told me the truth then I think I finally found the one place that will ease this loneliness inside, Michael thought as he spied the Dragon Inn up ahead.
Finally reaching the parking lot, the Dragon Inn looked imposing yet even he felt the magic that surrounded it. It made him wary even as he patted Sadie on the head and opened the window so she could get fresh air. “I will be back soon Sadie. Man the fort and bark if you need me.” Michael said as he stepped out of the car, shivering as the artic air seemed to have frozen the blood in his veins. Blowing into his hands, he cursed himself that he didn’t get any winter clothing before he started this trip. “Living in Miami for the summer really didn’t prepare me for winter at all”, Michael muttered to himself as he walked to the front door. Steeling himself, he hoped Damien would still welcome him and remember the invitation he made when they crossed paths in Europe a year ago.
Come to Devon Falls, Mic. Here you can be free to be yourself and you never know, you might find the one person who will love you no matter what, Michael remembered Damien saying in Prague as he pushed open the door and breathed in the warm air that had him shuddering as his body started thawing even as he shut the door behind him. Finally warmth and sniffing the air, the scents of bread baking m de his stomach growl in anticipation even as he tried to stomp the snow off his boots before venturing into what looked like the common room and courtesy desk.
He was just about to turn to walk over to the room he spied when he came in when a loud “MICHAEL” seemed to bounce of the walls. Turning around he spied Damien walking toward him, smiling broadly.
“Dang man, it’s been too long since I laid eyes on you. How have you been?” Damien asked him as he clasped hands with the one person he considered friend and smiled back, relieved to see that he was welcomed after all.
Michael grinned and said, “I decided to see what all the fuss was about in this town of yours Damien. From what I saw it looks very welcoming and intriguing.” Relief flowed in his veins as the knots in his stomach eased a bit as Damien guided him over to a private area where coffee bar was set up.
“Yeah Devon Falls is one heck of a town. How long has it been Mic, since I saw you? It must have been at least a year since Prague . Does this mean you plan to stay, at least for us to catch up?” Damien’s gaze looked hopeful and pleased while Mic felt the knots finally go away. He was welcome…finally a place to relax without fear.
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Favorite Recipe time
(If you have a favorite recipe, please share it with me and my readers)
Asian Noodles with Chicken
1 pkg. (1 lb.) Frozen Stir Fry Vegetables
2 pkg. (3 oz. each) Oriental-flavored Ramen Noodles
½ cup Orange Juice
2 TBS. Ketchup
1 TBS. low sodium soy sauce
1 TBS. vegetable oil
1 ½ lbs. chicken cut in bite size pieces
3 Scallions sliced
Orange Slices for garnish-optional
1) Cook vegetables according to package directions; drain. Cook ramen noodles without the flavor packet; drain. In a small bowl, whisk flavor packet, ketchup, orange juice and soy sauce together. Set aside.
2) In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add chicken and stir fry until no longer pink, about 15 minutes. Stir in noodles and vegetables….stir fry a bit then pour sauce over it all, cook 1 minute more. Add scallions cook 1 minute more. Garnish with orange slices if desired.
