Monday, December 3, 2012

The Next Big Thing

A big THANK YOU to writer Carlene Love Flores, author of Sidewalk Flower (coming in January 2013 from Evernight), for inviting me to participate in The Next Big Thing Blog Hop. You can click on over to Carlene's blog where she will answer the same ten questions about her fantastic book in progress, Sin's Flower, that I will be answering about my work in progress.

The Next Big Thing was started by blogger She Writes to help authors promote their current work in progress by answering ten questions and then “tagging” a few other women writers inviting them to share the status of their own current works in progress. My answers are below, followed by links to the writer friends I’ve “tagged” for The Next Big Thing.

1. What is the working title of your book? Right now, "Intoxicating Spirit"

2. Where did the idea for your book come from? In a unique, round about way. I needed a free-read 500 word or less ghost, short story for my wonderful group, Waterworld Mermaids in October. I had no idea what to write until one of my mermaid sisters suggested using one of my minor characters from my book, "Wanted: One Ghost" which is coming out, June 2013 with Crescent Moon Press. I liked my free-read character, Millie Taylor so much--and the story, that I had a great idea to start a sequel with November's, NaNoWriMo program.

3. What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?  A two hundred year old tavern maid is brought to life in 2012 and falls in love with the local police officer who saw her as a ghost. But is their love short lived when the tavern Millie's been a part of for two centuries is destined to be demolished? (I guess that's two sentences. Oh, well.)
 
4. What genre does your book fall under? Paranormal/Fantasy Romance

5. What actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition? When I started the idea it was before he became People's Sexiest Man, Channing Tatum as Sean Lightfoot. As far as Millie Taylor, either Amy Smart or perhaps Scarlet Johannson.

6. Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency? Planning to submit it for a sequel to "Wanted: One Ghost" to Crescent Moon Press.  I can only hope.

7. How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript? Thirty days, give or take a few. I did most of it with 2012 NaNoWriMo competition and became a winner again! (I did NaNo back in 2010 for Wanted: One Ghost--only fitting I would do so again.)

8. What other books would you compare this story to within your genre? I was honored during a pitch session with Wanted:One Ghost back a few years ago to have it compared to Jude Deveraux's, "A Knight in Shining Armor" (one of my favorite books ever). This one, not sure yet and not sure I would put it up against any other. It's definitely an honor when people can place it--but I can't because I feel every book is unique, no matter who writes it. I can't give myself credit to think that I'm up there to be compared to the wonderful authors who've paved the way.

9. Who or what inspired you to write this book? My theme is based on fate. Fate drives us all in the direction that we are supposed to be...sometimes against our better judgement. In this case, as I said early in question #2 my mermaid sisters had a pretty big influence in this step...but it was my Muse at 2 a.m. one Saturday morning in September that drove the plot and premise. The characters just take over.

10. What else about your book might pique readers interest?  I write a lot about paranormal/metaphysics and ideas that may or may not hold scientific ideals for those who study and believe strongly in these issues. My books are about 'what if...' fiction and putting two people together at great odds. They are light, fun reads. Don't try to over-analyze.

Authors that I’ve tagged are:

 

The Next Big Thing

A big THANK YOU to writer Carlene Love Flores, author of Sidewalk Flower (coming in January 2013 from Evernight), for inviting me to participate in The Next Big Thing Blog Hop. You can click on over to Carlene's blog where she will answer the same ten questions about her fantastic book in progress, Sin's Flower, that I will be answering about my work in progress.

The Next Big Thing was started by blogger She Writes to help authors promote their current work in progress by answering ten questions and then “tagging” a few other women writers inviting them to share the status of their own current works in progress. My answers are below, followed by links to the writer friends I’ve “tagged” for The Next Big Thing.

1. What is the working title of your book? Right now, "Intoxicating Spirit"

2. Where did the idea for your book come from? In a unique, round about way. I needed a free-read 500 word or less ghost, short story for my wonderful group, Waterworld Mermaids in October. I had no idea what to write until one of my mermaid sisters suggested using one of my minor characters from my book, "Wanted: One Ghost" which is coming out, June 2013 with Crescent Moon Press. I liked my free-read character, Millie Taylor so much--and the story, that I had a great idea to start a sequel with November's, NaNoWriMo program.

3. What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?  A two hundred year old tavern maid is brought to life in 2012 and falls in love with the local police officer who saw her as a ghost. But is their love short lived when the tavern Millie's been a part of for two centuries is destined to be demolished? (I guess that's two sentences. Oh, well.)
 
4. What genre does your book fall under? Paranormal/Fantasy Romance

5. What actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition? When I started the idea it was before he became People's Sexiest Man, Channing Tatum as Sean Lightfoot. As far as Millie Taylor, either Amy Smart or perhaps Scarlet Johannson.

6. Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency? Planning to submit it for a sequel to "Wanted: One Ghost" to Crescent Moon Press.  I can only hope.

7. How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript? Thirty days, give or take a few. I did most of it with 2012 NaNoWriMo competition and became a winner again! (I did NaNo back in 2010 for Wanted: One Ghost--only fitting I would do so again.)

8. What other books would you compare this story to within your genre? I was honored during a pitch session with Wanted:One Ghost back a few years ago to have it compared to Jude Deveraux's, "A Knight in Shining Armor" (one of my favorite books ever). This one, not sure yet and not sure I would put it up against any other. It's definitely an honor when people can place it--but I can't because I feel every book is unique, no matter who writes it. I can't give myself credit to think that I'm up there to be compared to the wonderful authors who've paved the way.

9. Who or what inspired you to write this book? My theme is based on fate. Fate drives us all in the direction that we are supposed to be...sometimes against our better judgement. In this case, as I said early in question #2 my mermaid sisters had a pretty big influence in this step...but it was my Muse at 2 a.m. one Saturday morning in September that drove the plot and premise. The characters just take over.

10. What else about your book might pique readers interest?  I write a lot about paranormal/metaphysics and ideas that may or may not hold scientific ideals for those who study and believe strongly in these issues. My books are about 'what if...' fiction and putting two people together at great odds. They are light, fun reads. Don't try to over-analyze.

Authors that I’ve tagged are:

 

Friday, November 30, 2012

I'm a 2012 NaNoWriMo Winner!!

I DID IT!! 50,000 words in thirty days, and much like my school days--right up to the last few hours. But I'm getting better. To me, NaNo is more than just writing a bunch of words that you hopefully make into a story--it is a way for me to prove to myself, I can focus on writing a full length novel. I've done it before and I can do it again, and again, and again...in November or any time of the year.

Thank you NaNoWriMo...and here is to getting Intoxicating Spirit accepted by publisher soon. 

And now...on to complete the novel and editing for submission.

I'm a 2012 NaNoWriMo Winner!!

I DID IT!! 50,000 words in thirty days, and much like my school days--right up to the last few hours. But I'm getting better. To me, NaNo is more than just writing a bunch of words that you hopefully make into a story--it is a way for me to prove to myself, I can focus on writing a full length novel. I've done it before and I can do it again, and again, and again...in November or any time of the year.

Thank you NaNoWriMo...and here is to getting Intoxicating Spirit accepted by publisher soon. 

And now...on to complete the novel and editing for submission.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Getting Ready for NaNoWriMo 2012

Preparing for another novel? November is the best time to do so and NaNoWriMo is the best place for those whether they are starting their first novel or the 101st novel.  This is a place to set your goals, count your progress and get cheered on by peers and mentors alike.

So grab a lap top, do some finger exercise warm-ups and grab the coffee and let it flow because nothing is stopping you from writing the novel you've always dreamed of during NaNoWriMo.

Getting Ready for NaNoWriMo 2012

Preparing for another novel? November is the best time to do so and NaNoWriMo is the best place for those whether they are starting their first novel or the 101st novel.  This is a place to set your goals, count your progress and get cheered on by peers and mentors alike.

So grab a lap top, do some finger exercise warm-ups and grab the coffee and let it flow because nothing is stopping you from writing the novel you've always dreamed of during NaNoWriMo.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Waterworld Mermaids Free Read Month of Ghost Stories



Come on over to the Mermaid Lagoon... the water is a bit murky, a fine fog is rolling over the dark waters and ghosts abound on the shoreline...a great place to spend a few minutes for October.

http://waterworldmermaids.com

Waterworld Mermaids Free Read Month of Ghost Stories



Come on over to the Mermaid Lagoon... the water is a bit murky, a fine fog is rolling over the dark waters and ghosts abound on the shoreline...a great place to spend a few minutes for October.

http://waterworldmermaids.com

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Maryland Romance Writers--Reveal Your Inner Vixen Contest Wants Your Submission

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER 2012 REVEAL YOUR INNER VIXEN CONTEST
Attention romance writers: show us the chemistry!
WHY ENTER THIS CONTEST?
* FEEDBACK: Entrants receive constructive feedback from first-round judges, many of them published authors. Finalists receive a brief critique by the final round judge.
* EXPOSURE: Finalists in each category will be judged by editors publishing in that subgenre. First place winners and category finalists will be listed in advertising and announcements in the RWA® Romance Writers Report.
* PRIZES: First place category winners receive a $50 cash prize and a gold Vixen pin!
* OPPORTUNITY: Last year, ONE THIRD of our contest finalists were asked to submit partial or full manuscripts.
*
WHAT TO ENTER
Up to 20 pages of any scene that showcases your use of sensual tension, plus an unjudged 1-page set-up (optional).
WHO CAN ENTER?
Anyone! Membership in Maryland Romance Writers or Romance Writers of America is NOT required. The author can be published or not yet published, but the contest entry must be original and uncontracted as of September 1, 2012.
WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES?
(Word counts apply to targeted finished length of completed manuscript.)
* Series Contemporary: 1950-present, 40,000-79,000 words finished length
* Single Title: 1950-present, 80,000-120,000 words finished length
* Historical: BCE-1950, 40,000-120,000 words finished length
* Alternative: time travel, fantasy, futuristic, paranormal, 85,000-120,000 words finished length
* Erotic Romance: 60,000-120,000 words finished length
* LGBT Romance: 40,000-120,000, any genre/era
* Young Adult: 40,000+ words finished length
*
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
$20 MRW members
$25 Non-MRW Members–U.S. entries and International entries
WHO JUDGES MY ENTRY?
Each entry will be judged by THREE qualified judges, i.e., trained and/or published authors. The three top-scoring entries in each category will advance to the final round for evaluation by one editor and one agent who acquire in that genre.
2012 Judge List
Category Editor House Agent Agency
Series Contemporary Elizabeth Mazer HQN Jessica Alvarez Bookends Literary
Single Title Emily Ohanjanians HQN-Mira Paige Wheeler Folio Literary
Historical Erin Molta Entangled Nicole Lukosil Bradford Literary Agency
Alternative Chelsey Emmelhainz Avon Nicole Resciniti Seymour Agency
Erotic Christa Desir Samhain Jenn Schober Spencerhill
LGBT Kelli Collins Elloras Cave Alissa Davis Carina Press
YA Aubrey Poole Sourcebooks Kevan Lyon Marsal Lyon
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?
Contest opens for entries on July 1, 2012. Entries must be received and time-stamped no later than October 1, 2012.
Visit http://www.marylandromancewriters.com/or email the 2012“Reveal Your Inner Vixen” Contest Coordinators, Christi Barth or Eliza Knight,mrwvixen@yahoo.com


Maryland Romance Writers--Reveal Your Inner Vixen Contest Wants Your Submission

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER 2012 REVEAL YOUR INNER VIXEN CONTEST
Attention romance writers: show us the chemistry!
WHY ENTER THIS CONTEST?
* FEEDBACK: Entrants receive constructive feedback from first-round judges, many of them published authors. Finalists receive a brief critique by the final round judge.
* EXPOSURE: Finalists in each category will be judged by editors publishing in that subgenre. First place winners and category finalists will be listed in advertising and announcements in the RWA® Romance Writers Report.
* PRIZES: First place category winners receive a $50 cash prize and a gold Vixen pin!
* OPPORTUNITY: Last year, ONE THIRD of our contest finalists were asked to submit partial or full manuscripts.
*
WHAT TO ENTER
Up to 20 pages of any scene that showcases your use of sensual tension, plus an unjudged 1-page set-up (optional).
WHO CAN ENTER?
Anyone! Membership in Maryland Romance Writers or Romance Writers of America is NOT required. The author can be published or not yet published, but the contest entry must be original and uncontracted as of September 1, 2012.
WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES?
(Word counts apply to targeted finished length of completed manuscript.)
* Series Contemporary: 1950-present, 40,000-79,000 words finished length
* Single Title: 1950-present, 80,000-120,000 words finished length
* Historical: BCE-1950, 40,000-120,000 words finished length
* Alternative: time travel, fantasy, futuristic, paranormal, 85,000-120,000 words finished length
* Erotic Romance: 60,000-120,000 words finished length
* LGBT Romance: 40,000-120,000, any genre/era
* Young Adult: 40,000+ words finished length
*
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
$20 MRW members
$25 Non-MRW Members–U.S. entries and International entries
WHO JUDGES MY ENTRY?
Each entry will be judged by THREE qualified judges, i.e., trained and/or published authors. The three top-scoring entries in each category will advance to the final round for evaluation by one editor and one agent who acquire in that genre.
2012 Judge List
Category Editor House Agent Agency
Series Contemporary Elizabeth Mazer HQN Jessica Alvarez Bookends Literary
Single Title Emily Ohanjanians HQN-Mira Paige Wheeler Folio Literary
Historical Erin Molta Entangled Nicole Lukosil Bradford Literary Agency
Alternative Chelsey Emmelhainz Avon Nicole Resciniti Seymour Agency
Erotic Christa Desir Samhain Jenn Schober Spencerhill
LGBT Kelli Collins Elloras Cave Alissa Davis Carina Press
YA Aubrey Poole Sourcebooks Kevan Lyon Marsal Lyon
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?
Contest opens for entries on July 1, 2012. Entries must be received and time-stamped no later than October 1, 2012.
Visit http://www.marylandromancewriters.com/ or email the 2012“Reveal Your Inner Vixen” Contest Coordinators, Christi Barth or Eliza Knight,mrwvixen@yahoo.com


Monday, September 10, 2012

Marne Ann Kirk's, Goddess on the Run out now from Crescent Moon Press

All I had to do was read the excerpt (below) to know I want to add this to my list of books I need to read. Teagan is a woman who doesn't put up with crap!  I already like her and I'm eager to find out what kind of trouble she gets into...


Goddess On The Run

A Tale of the Holy Water Warriors, Book 1

Available now on Amazon, B&N, and at your local bookstore!

Crescent Moon Press

ISBN: 978-1-937254-59-9

E-ISBN: 978-1-937254-60-5



All Fomorian Hells are about to break loose on earth, making human souls the daily special, if the Tuatha de Danaan can’t stop it.

Teagan, a Celtic demi-goddess hiding from her destiny in small-town Colorado, wants nothing to do with her mother’s forgotten realm or the drama of a battle of the gods. And Merric is forbidden fruit she’s too smart to taste.

Merric, leader of the Tuatha de Danaan warriors, has other plans. Teagan holds the key to salvation, for both him and their worlds, whether she wants to or not. He’ll do whatever it takes to convince her of her duty.

But can he find the key to her heart?

 

Reviews:

“Goddess On the Run has everything a reader could ask for—Teagan, a heroine gutsy yet vulnerable, Merric, a hero willing to die for his soulmate and their child, and a High Deamon threatening to destroy the thing they hold most dear. Kirk has fashioned a story both action-packed and romantic with characters that will stay with you long after their adventure is over.” Jeanne Stein, Best-Selling Author of the Anna Strong Chronicles

 

Excerpt to Goddess on the Run:

Chapter One

 

Great. Just fan-friggen-tabulous. Not even halfway through her shift and Teagan had an ass-grabber.

Another one.

Of course, this moron's lack of respect for personal boundaries was why she'd gotten this table of five. The girls had named her The Enforcer for a reason.

She'd let him play for a moment. He wasn't hurting her, after all. But soon he'd pay, and she'd make certain it did hurt him.

Yep, a little public humiliation, and he’d never touch another lady without her permission again.

But first, money. A girl had to have her priorities.

"Can I get you boys anything else?" she asked, setting a Corona in front of each of them.

The Friday night band sang their standard classic, "Friends in Low Places," and several patrons whooped or sang along. Lively crowd tonight--at least a couple hundred cowboys, college kids, tourists, and locals were bound to mean good tips. Everyone was lookin' for love.

Blondie, the man sitting across the table from where she stood, smiled and tossed down a hundred dollar bill. "Tequila shots?"

Mr. Hands, on her left, inched his grope further up the back of her inner thigh. If he went any higher, he'd be fondling parts of her only seen by her doctor and her vibrator.

She snapped her teeth into a grin, ignoring Mr. Hands, as she pulled the Jose Gold from one holster on her costume’s gun-slinger's belt and six shot glasses from the cartridge loops on the other hip. Between the rowdy saloon atmosphere and the waitressing costumes--leather vest, gunfighter's belt over short-shorts, Stetson cowboy hat and boots--it was no surprise Tommie's Knockers drew the largest crowd in the Canyon.

Someone cursed a stream of words his mama would’ve washed his mouth out for, on the other side of the main stage. Chaos exploded in the far section of the bar as a chair shattered and a beer bottle exploded--probably on some poor fool’s head.  A girl screamed and Teagan straightened up, glancing over. The bouncers didn’t need her help, though. Six were already hustling over and stepping in, pulling two men apart and bringing things back to order. It was under control.

So why did she feel on edge tonight? Like all hells were about to break loose.

"If you're buying one for me too, sugar," she said, shaking it off and bringing her attention back to Blondie.

When he nodded, she twisted the cap off the bottle, pouring tequila into each glass before sliding them around. The shot glass she slid to Mr. Hands barely stayed on the table. Damn. She'd hoped to distract him from his blind-man's examination of her butt--no such luck.

Nope. Yesteryear’s Quarterback just kept on going with one hand, like her backside was his winning season’s playbook.

She lifted her shot, saluted the men, and tossed it back. Oh, it burned good. Too bad her kind couldn't get drunk on human alcohol. She could use a little something right now. Something to dull the sudden itch along her spine, urging her to run without motive. She wasn't fooled. Whenever she had that itch, there was a reason.

She forced herself to smile at Blondie as she set her shooter back on the table, then tipped her head so she could surreptitiously study the bar through the shield of her bangs.

Several men milled about the dance floor, looking uncomfortable and awkward, while couples danced the two-step around them. Nothing out of place about that in a bar.

Blondie slid the Franklin across the table and tapped her hand. "Keep the change."

"Why thanks, baby. If you need anything at all, raise your hand. See the brunette, Kelly, over by the bar? She'll see to your every need." Teagan slipped the bill into a pocket inside her vest.

Time to play enforcer, and just in time. She needed to clean this mess up and go on break, if for no other reason than to unwind and figure out why she felt this strung out. If she were human, she’d worry she’d been slipped something, she was so twitchy.

Was it a full moon tonight?

She turned to face Mr. Hands, leaning down slow and low, until his eyes were level with her cleavage.

He grabbed the sides of his chair, leaning closer to her.

Right where she wanted his hands--off her body.

She let her hair fall over one shoulder. "Sweetie, sometimes a little naughty is nice, but every so often, naughty goes, well, too far. Then it’s time for a little lesson in manners. Are you up for a--” She licked her upper lip, sliding her hand up his thigh until she almost brushed the bulge in his jeans. “Lesson?”

He flushed, throwing a victorious grin at his friends. "With a body as hot as you? Hell, you can teach me manners any time."

She brought her mouth to his ear as the band finished their song. Perfect timing.

"Then here's lesson one, hon," she said in a stage whisper all his buddies would hear. She wrapped his package in her palm and squeezed her hand into a fist around it--hard.

"Touch me or one of the other girls again--," she tightened her grip even more.

His eyes bulged in pain, but he sat frozen in place. Men tended to do that when you had them by the baby brains.

"One more time, and I’ll tear your nut sack from your body and feed it to an alley cat."

Such language, but some jerks were also stupid and only understood crass.

Keeping him firmly in hand, she looked at his friends and tilted her head. "I'd feed it to the dog, but she'd barely notice the swallow."

Marne Ann Kirk's, Goddess on the Run out now from Crescent Moon Press

All I had to do was read the excerpt (below) to know I want to add this to my list of books I need to read. Teagan is a woman who doesn't put up with crap!  I already like her and I'm eager to find out what kind of trouble she gets into...


Goddess On The Run

A Tale of the Holy Water Warriors, Book 1

Available now on Amazon, B&N, and at your local bookstore!

Crescent Moon Press

ISBN: 978-1-937254-59-9

E-ISBN: 978-1-937254-60-5



All Fomorian Hells are about to break loose on earth, making human souls the daily special, if the Tuatha de Danaan can’t stop it.

Teagan, a Celtic demi-goddess hiding from her destiny in small-town Colorado, wants nothing to do with her mother’s forgotten realm or the drama of a battle of the gods. And Merric is forbidden fruit she’s too smart to taste.

Merric, leader of the Tuatha de Danaan warriors, has other plans. Teagan holds the key to salvation, for both him and their worlds, whether she wants to or not. He’ll do whatever it takes to convince her of her duty.

But can he find the key to her heart?

 

Reviews:

“Goddess On the Run has everything a reader could ask for—Teagan, a heroine gutsy yet vulnerable, Merric, a hero willing to die for his soulmate and their child, and a High Deamon threatening to destroy the thing they hold most dear. Kirk has fashioned a story both action-packed and romantic with characters that will stay with you long after their adventure is over.” Jeanne Stein, Best-Selling Author of the Anna Strong Chronicles

 

Excerpt to Goddess on the Run:

Chapter One

 

Great. Just fan-friggen-tabulous. Not even halfway through her shift and Teagan had an ass-grabber.

Another one.

Of course, this moron's lack of respect for personal boundaries was why she'd gotten this table of five. The girls had named her The Enforcer for a reason.

She'd let him play for a moment. He wasn't hurting her, after all. But soon he'd pay, and she'd make certain it did hurt him.

Yep, a little public humiliation, and he’d never touch another lady without her permission again.

But first, money. A girl had to have her priorities.

"Can I get you boys anything else?" she asked, setting a Corona in front of each of them.

The Friday night band sang their standard classic, "Friends in Low Places," and several patrons whooped or sang along. Lively crowd tonight--at least a couple hundred cowboys, college kids, tourists, and locals were bound to mean good tips. Everyone was lookin' for love.

Blondie, the man sitting across the table from where she stood, smiled and tossed down a hundred dollar bill. "Tequila shots?"

Mr. Hands, on her left, inched his grope further up the back of her inner thigh. If he went any higher, he'd be fondling parts of her only seen by her doctor and her vibrator.

She snapped her teeth into a grin, ignoring Mr. Hands, as she pulled the Jose Gold from one holster on her costume’s gun-slinger's belt and six shot glasses from the cartridge loops on the other hip. Between the rowdy saloon atmosphere and the waitressing costumes--leather vest, gunfighter's belt over short-shorts, Stetson cowboy hat and boots--it was no surprise Tommie's Knockers drew the largest crowd in the Canyon.

Someone cursed a stream of words his mama would’ve washed his mouth out for, on the other side of the main stage. Chaos exploded in the far section of the bar as a chair shattered and a beer bottle exploded--probably on some poor fool’s head.  A girl screamed and Teagan straightened up, glancing over. The bouncers didn’t need her help, though. Six were already hustling over and stepping in, pulling two men apart and bringing things back to order. It was under control.

So why did she feel on edge tonight? Like all hells were about to break loose.

"If you're buying one for me too, sugar," she said, shaking it off and bringing her attention back to Blondie.

When he nodded, she twisted the cap off the bottle, pouring tequila into each glass before sliding them around. The shot glass she slid to Mr. Hands barely stayed on the table. Damn. She'd hoped to distract him from his blind-man's examination of her butt--no such luck.

Nope. Yesteryear’s Quarterback just kept on going with one hand, like her backside was his winning season’s playbook.

She lifted her shot, saluted the men, and tossed it back. Oh, it burned good. Too bad her kind couldn't get drunk on human alcohol. She could use a little something right now. Something to dull the sudden itch along her spine, urging her to run without motive. She wasn't fooled. Whenever she had that itch, there was a reason.

She forced herself to smile at Blondie as she set her shooter back on the table, then tipped her head so she could surreptitiously study the bar through the shield of her bangs.

Several men milled about the dance floor, looking uncomfortable and awkward, while couples danced the two-step around them. Nothing out of place about that in a bar.

Blondie slid the Franklin across the table and tapped her hand. "Keep the change."

"Why thanks, baby. If you need anything at all, raise your hand. See the brunette, Kelly, over by the bar? She'll see to your every need." Teagan slipped the bill into a pocket inside her vest.

Time to play enforcer, and just in time. She needed to clean this mess up and go on break, if for no other reason than to unwind and figure out why she felt this strung out. If she were human, she’d worry she’d been slipped something, she was so twitchy.

Was it a full moon tonight?

She turned to face Mr. Hands, leaning down slow and low, until his eyes were level with her cleavage.

He grabbed the sides of his chair, leaning closer to her.

Right where she wanted his hands--off her body.

She let her hair fall over one shoulder. "Sweetie, sometimes a little naughty is nice, but every so often, naughty goes, well, too far. Then it’s time for a little lesson in manners. Are you up for a--” She licked her upper lip, sliding her hand up his thigh until she almost brushed the bulge in his jeans. “Lesson?”

He flushed, throwing a victorious grin at his friends. "With a body as hot as you? Hell, you can teach me manners any time."

She brought her mouth to his ear as the band finished their song. Perfect timing.

"Then here's lesson one, hon," she said in a stage whisper all his buddies would hear. She wrapped his package in her palm and squeezed her hand into a fist around it--hard.

"Touch me or one of the other girls again--," she tightened her grip even more.

His eyes bulged in pain, but he sat frozen in place. Men tended to do that when you had them by the baby brains.

"One more time, and I’ll tear your nut sack from your body and feed it to an alley cat."

Such language, but some jerks were also stupid and only understood crass.

Keeping him firmly in hand, she looked at his friends and tilted her head. "I'd feed it to the dog, but she'd barely notice the swallow."

Thursday, September 6, 2012

New Book from Crescent Moon Press Author, Constance Phillips--Fairyproof Out Now

Sharing great news from my fellow Crescent Moon Press author, Constance Phillips about her latest release... FAIRYPROOF.






When Monique finds out her brother, Kieran, is planning her future with the one fairy she wants nothing to do with, she seeks refuge in the human world. Now Kieran fears she will be the next victim in a string of murdered fairies and is determined to bring her home.
Hiding should be a breeze. She can control any human with a flirtatious smile and an attraction spell. Until she meets Daniel Elliot, the only human who's immune to both.
A year ago, Daniel's fiancée disappeared with the engagement ring, an Elliot family heirloom. He's ready to move forward with his life, but his mother's obsession with retrieving the ring makes that impossible. Then Monique walks into his office to apply for a job.
Daniel and Monique can't deny their attraction, but will the reason he's Fairyproof be too much to overcome?
 
 
 
 
About Author 
 

Constance Phillips


Constance Phillips lives in Ohio with her husband, two ready-to-leave-the-nest children, and four canine kids. Her perfect fantasy vacation would involve hunting Dracula across Europe with her daughter, who also digs that kind of stuff. When she's not writing about fairies, shifters, vamps, and guardian angels, she's working side-by-side with her husband in their hardwood flooring business.
Constance is actively involved in her local Romance Writers of America chapter (MVRWA) and the Southeast Michigan chapter of the United States Pony Club. When not writing or enjoying the outdoors, she loves reality television or can be found at a Rick Springfield concert (just look for the pink Converse high tops).
Constance blogs regularly at www.constancephillips.com. You can also follow her on Twitter or friend her on Facebook.

New Book from Crescent Moon Press Author, Constance Phillips--Fairyproof Out Now

Sharing great news from my fellow Crescent Moon Press author, Constance Phillips about her latest release... FAIRYPROOF.






When Monique finds out her brother, Kieran, is planning her future with the one fairy she wants nothing to do with, she seeks refuge in the human world. Now Kieran fears she will be the next victim in a string of murdered fairies and is determined to bring her home.
Hiding should be a breeze. She can control any human with a flirtatious smile and an attraction spell. Until she meets Daniel Elliot, the only human who's immune to both.
A year ago, Daniel's fiancée disappeared with the engagement ring, an Elliot family heirloom. He's ready to move forward with his life, but his mother's obsession with retrieving the ring makes that impossible. Then Monique walks into his office to apply for a job.
Daniel and Monique can't deny their attraction, but will the reason he's Fairyproof be too much to overcome?
 
 
 
 
About Author 
 

Constance Phillips


Constance Phillips lives in Ohio with her husband, two ready-to-leave-the-nest children, and four canine kids. Her perfect fantasy vacation would involve hunting Dracula across Europe with her daughter, who also digs that kind of stuff. When she's not writing about fairies, shifters, vamps, and guardian angels, she's working side-by-side with her husband in their hardwood flooring business.
Constance is actively involved in her local Romance Writers of America chapter (MVRWA) and the Southeast Michigan chapter of the United States Pony Club. When not writing or enjoying the outdoors, she loves reality television or can be found at a Rick Springfield concert (just look for the pink Converse high tops).
Constance blogs regularly at www.constancephillips.com. You can also follow her on Twitter or friend her on Facebook.

Friday, August 24, 2012

New Photos--Which One to Choose?

I recently went and did a photo shoot for promotional photos.  I'm not used to such a thing but wanted to get something for my website and other marketing venues for my recent contract for my book, Wanted: One Ghost.

Now I'm suffering the question of, "Which one do I use?"  Well I figured I'd let my friends and family decide the best one. 

Take a look and leave a comment.  I would love to hear which one you think might be the best.

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Thanks for your help!
 
Hugs!

New Photos--Which One to Choose?

I recently went and did a photo shoot for promotional photos.  I'm not used to such a thing but wanted to get something for my website and other marketing venues for my recent contract for my book, Wanted: One Ghost.

Now I'm suffering the question of, "Which one do I use?"  Well I figured I'd let my friends and family decide the best one. 

Take a look and leave a comment.  I would love to hear which one you think might be the best.

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Thanks for your help!
 
Hugs!

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Cover Reveal for YA Author, Lea Nolan's Book CONJURE

 

I'm happy to announce the beautiful cover of my friend, Lea Nolan's YA book, CONJURE which is due out in October.

About CONJURE:
Be careful what you search for...

Emma Guthrie expects this summer to be like any other in the South Carolina Lowcountry--hot and steamy with plenty of beach time alongside her best friend and secret crush, Cooper Beaumont, and Emma’s ever-present twin brother, Jack. But then a mysterious eighteenth-century message in a bottle surfaces, revealing a hidden pirate bounty. Lured by the adventure, the trio discovers the treasure and unwittingly unleashes an ancient Gullah curse that attacks Jack with the wicked flesh-eating Creep and promises to steal Cooper’s soul on his approaching sixteenth birthday.

When a strange girl appears, bent on revenge; demon dogs become a threat; and Jack turns into a walking skeleton; Emma has no choice but to learn hoodoo magic to undo the hex, all before summer—and her friends--are lost forever.

 
CONJURE, book one in The Hoodoo Apprentice series releases on October 16, 2012!



Lea is holding a giveaway with her cover reveal. Enter for a chance to win a giveaway for 5 digital copies of CONJURE which will be selected at random from among the participating blogs. CODE: a Rafflecopter giveaway

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CONJURE on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13425130-conjure
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