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Showing posts with label Indie Romance Convention Author. Show all posts
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Friday, July 19, 2013
Interview with H.D. Thomson + Giveaway
1. Tell us three things about yourself that readers may not know about you.
Hmmm. That’s a hard one. I’m pretty much an open book. I’m terrified of heights. I can’t handle going to the Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls. I’m hooked on True Blood and Vampire Diaries, which probably pushed me into writing a vampire romance. The third thing would probably be that I can’t watch real scary movies (accept for the previously mentioned shows) like SAW or Paranormal Activity even though I love writing the stuff.
2. What does a typical writing day look for you?
I have my own business, Bella Media Management, which helps authors with covers, web sites, trailers, etc., and I spend most of my day focused there. The evening is usually my writing time and it works out well because night is a great atmosphere to write about things that go bump in the night.
3. Tell us a little bit about Shrouded in Illusion and why readers should check it out?
It’s about a woman who needs to protect her son and how far she will go to do just that and what sacrifices that entails. It’s also about redemption. There’s of course a sexy hero in the mix. I tried to make the plot as fast paced as possible without sacrificing the character’s development. Skye and David are both flawed in a number of ways but I instilled in Skye a deep faith and hope of saving her son from death.
4. What was the easiest and hardest scene to write in Shrouded in Illusion?
Writing the gambling scenes I think was by far the hardest because I just don’t really gamble other than poker here and there with friends. I really loved writing about the climax of the book, when everything is on the line. I loved ratcheting up the tension and hoped I managed to get the reader to want to flip through the pages as quickly as possible to find out the fate of David, Skye and her son.
5. What inspired you to write the Shrouded series?
Dean Koontz and H. G. Wells. I read one of Mr. Wells’ stories and was inspired to try a different angle. I used to read Dean Koontz all the time. He was one of my favorite authors along with Leigh Nichols. I would be so impatient to wait for either of their books to come out. What was so bizarre was that I later found out that Leigh Nichols was the pen name for Dean Koontz, so I was reading the same authors the entire time and didn’t know it!
6. What kind of research did you have to do for Shrouded in Illusion?
I’m not a gambler, so I had to do a lot of research, especially regarding the roulette wheel. With all my books, I do try to make them as realistic as possible when it comes to science and that includes telekinesis in Shrouded in Illusion. There have been a number of research projects over the years on monkey’s and telekinesis. Some of the findings I found were fascinating.
7. Do you ever suffer with writer's block and if you do, how do you deal with it?
Oh, yes, I did suffer from it. For a full year, I couldn’t write, but probably mainly because life got in the way and there just wasn’t time to do what I love. If I do feel like writer’s block is coming on, I just make myself write even if I know it is garbage. I can always go back and fix it.
8. Fun question: If you could travel back in time, which era would you travel back to and why?
That would depend if I had money or not! If I had money, then the Regency period in England. I just love regency historicals. Now if I didn’t have money or some type of wealth and I was a woman, I’d like to stick with now or the future.
9. What is up next for H.D. Thomson?
I’m actually writing a dark, vampire romance titled Kiss Me Before Dying. I’ve always loved writing the villain in my stories and giving them characteristic to make them multi-dimensional, but writing about Clayborne has been a real treat delving inside her head. She’s a very complex character and as I continue writing about her more layers are peeled back to the woman beneath.
10. Do you have anything specific you want to tell your readers?
Just that I really feel it an honor to have someone purchase one of my books and read it. I hope I am able to let them escape into a world very different than their own and they can forget their own troubles for a while.
Shrouded in Illusion
(Shrouded #3)
by: H.D. Thomson
Publishing Date: 6/7/13
Publisher: Bella Media Management
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Purchase at Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Description:
Someone wants Skye Hunter’s son and they’re willing to kill her or anyone else to get to him. One the run for her life, she is forced to turn to the only person who can help her—a complete stranger with a shared past—David Bishop, a renowned illusionist.
David’s life is also an illusion, built of smoke and little else. He meets Skye, a woman filled with passion and conviction, and the pain he sees in her eyes is a mirror to his own soul. But when he realizes she has the same strange, telekinetic phenomenon inside her body that he does, he is forced to question his life, his childhood and the father who raised him. Can these two lost souls uncover the mystery behind their powers and save Skye’s son and themselves in the process?
H.D. Thomson moved from Ontario, Canada as a teenager to the heat of Arizona where she graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.S. in Business Administration with a major in accounting. After working in the corporate world as an accountant, H.D. changed her focus to one of her passions-books. She owned and operated an online bookstore for several years and then started the company, Bella Media Management. The company specializes in web sites, video trailers, ebook conversion and promotional resources for authors and small businesses. When she is not heading her company, she is following her first love-writing.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Interview with Sarah Ashley Jones ( & a VERY Happy Release Day )
Oh gosh! I’m like an open book but I guess there are some things that readers may not know. I am actually one of ten half siblings, but I’m the 4th youngest. My husband and I met in High School, but didn’t start dating until I was twenty-one. I started doing theatre when I was in 3rd grade and didn’t stop until I was a junior in High School. I’m allergic to bananas, watermelon, cantaloupe, and avocados but eat despite the reactions because they’re so yummy. I was diagnosed with anxiety when I was eighteen and there have been times when I couldn’t even go to the grocery store by myself without having a full fledged panic attack. Now, I manage it on my own and most people who meet me say they would never have guessed it!
2. Tell us a little bit about Promise Me This and why readers should check it out?
Promise Me This goes beyond just a regular love story; it’s so much more than that. Charlie and Jhett are two people, both shattered in different ways but the same tragedy, who find exactly what they need in each other to heal and start to live again. There’s a huge emotional rush throughout the entire book. It’s a story of loss, grief, and hope, but also of a love that if you let it, will push you to be the best version of yourself you can be.
3. What was the easiest and hardest scene to write in Promise Me This? (without giving too much away)
I think the easiest scene to write was when Charlie and Jhett first met. They have this very easy, back and forth banter between them, and I loved how laid-back and slick Jhett thinks he is compared to how annoyed Charlie gets with him. The hardest scene to write was one that happens towards the end. I don’t want to give away too many things, but everyone who has finished reading so far has told me that the started crying at this scene, and didn’t stop until the end. I totally believe this because I pretty much cried the entire rest of the way as I wrote it!
4. What inspired you to write Promise Me This?
For the past few years, I’ve kept a log of how many pages I’ve read for that year. And I’ve read a lot, probably over 50,000 over three years. I had a ton of people telling me that I should write a book and I just remember thinking, ‘I could never do that. No way!’ I had a few ideas swimming around in my head, but nothing that ever struck me enough to captivate my interest. That was until Charlie’s story came to life in my head. The only thing that I knew when I started writing was the very first chapter; it played over and over in my head for days. And then little pieces would just start filling in the blanks throughout each day, and I would write a little more every night. I think what I really wanted to make happen in the story and what really inspired the entire book, was that just because people think your life is supposed to be one way, doesn’t mean you don’t have to power to change it to how you want it to be. This is a lesson Charlie learns and one I have learned recently as well. So, I hope people take that away from this book!
5. What are some of Jhett's qualities that will make readers swoon over him?
Well, Jhett has been described to me as ‘sex personified.’ He’s a tall, almost completely tattooed, Rockabilly guitar player who also sings when he thinks the audience won’t run away. He’s slightly arrogant, cocky, and quick-witted, but is completely devoted to the people he loves, Charlie included. She’s got something about her that makes him go completely weak in the knees, and who doesn’t love a bad boy with little splash of romance?
6. Who designed the beautiful cover of Promise Me This?
That would be the fabulous and amazingly talented Sarah Hansen at Okay Creations. I was lucky enough to work with a photographer and two friends of mine to make Charlie and Jhett come to life, and the end result between everyone just blows my mind! The whole thing just makes me all giggly like a little girl!
7. Fun question: Describe yourself in three words.
Loud. Colorful. Compassionate.
8. Fun question: If you could meet one famous person (dead or alive), who would it be and why and what would you say to them?
This was actually the hardest question for me to answer! Oddly, the first person that popped into my head is Jason Segal. I love him so much, especially on How I Met Your Mother. As for what I would say to him? I would probably just hope I could form some type of comprehendible sentence inside of just drooling. I would also ask him to say “Oh! I love it!”
9. What is up next for Sarah Ashley Jones?
Well, there will be a second book to follow Charlie and Jhett’s story in the future. I have also begun to work on a fantasy/paranormal series that I am super excited about as well! I will be at a Nashville signing on June 27th, Indie Romance Convention in October, and Indie Girl in February 2014! Lots of fun and exciting things!
10. Do you have anything specific you want to say to your readers?
Just that I seriously love you guys and cannot thank everyone enough for their support! I love social media and all it has to offer, so please find me on Facebook or Twitter and leave me a message or tweet me or anything and I will be sure to respond! I can’t wait to ‘meet’ everyone!
Promise Me This
by: Sarah Ashley Jones
Publishing Date: 6/17/13
Genre: New Adult
Description:
WARNING: This book is intended for mature readers due to strong language and sexual situations.
Welcome to the South - where the tea is sweet and the accents are sweeter. This Southern way of life is all Charlie has ever known. It’s not until she loses the only person who pushed her to break free of the Southern Belle mold that she starts living the life she needs and not the life her parents forced on her.
Jhett has lived on the edge for as long as he could remember - constantly teetering back and forth between being a rock star and living a normal life. His rebellious and sometimes arrogant attitude is known to get him into trouble, especially with the girls who hang on his every move.
Charlie never thought that a trip to pack up her brother’s apartment would leave her feeling even more unsettled about the grainy details of her brother’s death. Her quest for information leads her straight to his old hangout and into arms of Jhett, who suspiciously knows more about her situation than he ever should.
Only a few questions remain - Can you trust someone based on their word alone? And if you make a promise, how far will you go to keep it?
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Purchase soon on 6/17/13
I'm Sarah! I'm a total goofball. This is pretty much the most important thing to know about me. Just kidding! I may be an adult but I have the heart of a child. I know when to be serious but I'm a hard worker with serious control issues, and maybe a splash of wit and a side of sassy. I'm addicted to Coca-Cola, obsessed with cupcakes, and also a Chapstick hoarder.
When I'm not writing, I'm probably rounding up my crazy clan of four dogs or adventuring around town with my husband who encourages me to embrace me inner outdoors woman by fishing, camping, canoeing, and hiking.
I'm a huge nerd, so please feel free to send me a friends request, email, or leave a comment. I will jump for joy any time of of those things happen. I am blessed beyond belief with all the love and support I have received this past year and I thank all of you for that!
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Kym Grosso's "Tristan's Lyceum Wolves" Blog Tour (Spotlight) + Giveaway
Welcome to our virtual tour stop on Kym Grosso's Tristan's Lyceum Wolves Blog Tour brought to you by Book Monster Promotions.
Kade's Dark Embrace
(Immortals of New Orleans #1)
By: Kym Grosso
Publishing Date: 3/5/12
Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance
Description:
After a series of girls are ritualistically murdered on the cold streets of Philadelphia, seasoned detective, Sydney Willows, is forced to work with sexy, alpha vampire, Kade Issacson. While working the case, Sydney finds herself inexplicably drawn to Kade, fighting the passion she feels towards him.
Kade, determined to solve the case and mete out justice, is captivated by the independent, fiery detective. As he attempts to protect her from a very real murderer, Kade grows concerned that the beautiful, but very human detective, could easily end up dead should she tangle with supernatural forces that are beyond her control.
The investigation leads them into a dark and dangerous world, deep in the heart of New Orleans, where together, they search for the perpetrators of the Voodoo killings. Sydney soon becomes the target of the killer and ends up fighting for her life and love in the Big Easy. Will she eventually give into the intoxicating desire she feels for Kade if she makes it out alive?
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Luca's Magic Embrace
(Immortals of New Orleans #2)
by: Kym Grosso
Publishing Date: 10/18/12
Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance
Description:
Sexy vampire, Luca Macquarie doesn’t do love; especially not with humans. Yet, ever since he rescued Samantha Irving, he can’t deny the enigmatic attraction he’s developed for the alluring mortal woman. Concerned for her safety, he’s determined to bring Samantha back to her coven. His mission is to go find the novice witch and bring her home, nothing more, nothing less; falling for her is not supposed to be part of the plan.
Samantha doesn’t want to be a witch, yet that’s exactly what she is. After failing to elicit her magic, she escapes to the mountains in an attempt to resume a semblance of her previous human life. When an arsonist torches her cabin, Samantha’s worst fears are realized. Aware that her life is on the line, she reluctantly agrees to return to New Orleans with Luca.
In the Big Easy, Samantha and Luca embark on a spellbinding journey, searching for a mystical amulet that promises to release her obligation from an ancient, lethal vampire who’s been threatening her life. With cryptic clues and clandestine allies, will Luca and Samantha destroy the dangerous amulet before others acquire it, setting forth a chain of catastrophic consequences? And will Luca give into his erotic desire for the witch who magically captures heart?
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Tristan's Lyceum Wolves
by: Kym Grosso
Publishing Date: 3/28/13
Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance
Description:
An erotic paranormal romance...
Charismatic and powerful Lyceum Wolves' Alpha, Tristan Livingston, is out for revenge after a devastating attack on his pack. Not only did he survive a building collapse, he orchestrated the rebuild of his chic, state-of-the-art nightclub within a week. Determined to mete out justice, he rescues a beautiful witness who may be the key to helping him find the perpetrators.
Dr. Kalli Williams, dedicated veterinarian, is hiding a secret that endangers not only her own life but the lives of wolves across the country. After being tortured by a savage vampire, she's reluctantly agrees to help the sexy Alpha in his quest to identify suspects; ones who'd kill her on the spot if they knew she existed. As Kalli places herself in the hands of the dominant wolf, she soon finds she wants nothing more than to submit.
Tristan, committed to ruling his pack as a lone wolf, is inexplicably drawn to the mysterious and enticing woman, who seems more than human, but not quite supernatural. As he discovers her secret, he teaches her the meaning of trust, helping her learn how to be true to her nature. After living a lifetime alone, will he succumb to the visceral need to claim her, acknowledging the soul binding connection between an Alpha and his mate? And will he prevail against the menacing enemy who threatens to destroy Lyceum Wolves?
Warning: This book contains several erotic love scenes, including m/f/m menage, and is intended for adult readers only.
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Sunday, May 26, 2013
Cover Reveal: "Falling for the Backup" by Toni Aleo
Falling for the Backup
(An Assassins Series Novella)
by: Toni Aleo
Publishing Date: June 24, 2013
Publisher: LoveSwept -- Random House
Description:
Toni Aleo’s sexy new eBook original novella featuring the Nashville Assassins will have you believing in the power of love at first sight . . . and second sight . . . and third.
After serving as a dutiful bridesmaid in the wedding from hell, Aynslee Shaw just wants to slink home to Nashville and forget the whole trip. That is until the hottest guy she’s ever seen is seated next to her on the flight and charms her with his easy laugh and killer smile. But just when she thinks things are getting good, he vanishes, leaving Aynslee wondering, was that guy the one? And did she just let him slip through her fingers?
Former superstar goalie Jordan Ryan is back on the ice—finally. After a crippling knee injury that had him wondering if he’d ever play pro hockey again, he’s got his full attention on rebuilding his career. So a pretty—okay, beautiful—girl on a plane shouldn’t be a distraction. But Jordan is very, very distracted. And when Aynslee crosses his path again, he’s not sure any job in the world is worth missing his second chance with a woman like her.
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Cover Reveal: "Promise Me This" by Sarah Ashley Jones
Promise Me This by Sarah Ashley Jones
Cover Design by Okay Creations.
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance
Release Date: June 17, 2013
Jhett has lived on the edge for as
long as he could remember - constantly teetering back and forth between being a
rock star and living a normal life. His rebellious and sometimes arrogant
attitude is known to get him into trouble, especially with the girls who hang
on his every move.
Charlie never thought that a trip
to pack up her brother’s apartment would leave her feeling even more unsettled
about the grainy details of her brother’s death. Her quest for information
leads her straight to his old hangout and into arms of Jhett, who suspiciously
knows more about her situation than he ever should.
Only a few questions remain - Can
you trust someone based on their word alone? And if you make a promise, how far
will you go to keep it?
Sarah Ashley Jones was raised in San Diego, California, but currently wrangles her husband and four dogs in Clarksville, Tennessee. When she's not writing she works in a pottery studio and comes home covered in paint on a daily basis. She has a slightly unhealthy obsession with cupcakes and chapstick. She is an eternal optimist and can often be found dancing and singing to music at any given time. It's rare to see her not smiling or laughing, but if you do, just bring her a cupcake and it will cheer her up.
Promise Me This is her first novel and is a story that weaseled its way into her heart and wouldn't leave her alone until she typed it up on the computer. She already is hard at work on ideas for her next book and hopes that the
characters never stop coming to her. Her huge imagination was always in overdrive as a child and now she is beyond excited to put it to good use as an adult. She plans to write as long as she has stories that need to be told.
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Monday, March 18, 2013
Review: "After the Storm" by Claudy Conn
After the Storm
by: Claudy Conn
Publishing Date: 2/4/13
Publisher: Self Published
Genre: Historical Romance
Source: Personal Copy
Description:
No matter what her family and friends say, Jenny knows she will never fall in love again. How can she, when her childhood sweetheart was one of the countless killed at Waterloo?
So when the Earl of Danfield proposes a marriage of convenience, it seems the perfect solution. He will secure his inheritance, and she will be spared the necessity of being paraded in society, forced to dance and flirt and do all the things her broken heart cannot do. His proposal will give her what she wants most. Peace.
But peace is the last thing she finds in her marriage. Her growing attraction to the earl brings with it guilt that she’s betraying her beloved Johnny. Her mother-in-law considers her an interloper. Her husband’s former lover makes it clear she doesn’t want it to be former. And when a supposed prank nearly kills her, Jenny has to wonder—now that the earl’s inheritance is assured, has she become an inconvenience to be eliminated?
My Review:
I will say it over and over again....I LOVE Claudy Conn's historical romance books. They are seriously addicting and make it feel like you go back to a time where men literally swept women off their feet.
"After the Storm" is a novel about Jenny and how she has lost her childhood sweetheart, Johnny during Waterloo. She has told herself, she will never love another person again due to the fear of losing them.
Although, it will be kind of hard for her to not fall for the Earl of Danfield because the minute she is introduced to him, he is all that she thinks about. Jason (the Earl of Danfield) gives her a proposition of marrying him. If she marries him, he will finally receive his heritance and she will not have to endure going out during the London season like her father wants her to.
The Earl also wants to try to win Jenny's heart over even though she says she will never love again. He knows in the bottom of his heart, she is falling for him.
When the Earl and Jenny marry, he takes her to one of his home and she meets his step-mom and step-brother. While there, Jenny is almost killed and someone is out to kill the Earl. Jenny is determined to find out what is happening at the Earl's castle and get to the bottom of who wants her husband dead.
When she finally finds out who it is, she will find out the truth on what really happened to her beloved Johnny.
Claudy writes a book that is full of passion and love and how it is possible to love again after a tragedy. What I adored most about this book is that I could not figure out who was causing the trouble and trying to kill the Earl. I would think it was the step-brother and then another time I would think it was the step-mother. When I finally found out who it was, I was in shock just like Jenny was in the story.
Claudy also knows how to make readers fall in love with her characters. I had so much sympathy for Jenny and as well as Jason. Jenny for losing her loved one and Jason for trying to win over Jenny the minute he realizes he cannot live without her. They both were destined to meet each other. =)
I even fell for some of the secondary characters in "After the Storm"...one being in particular...the Earl's stepbrother. Even though, there were times I thought he was the one causing trouble, he still won my heart over. He had a way with words. =)
If you love a historical romance that has passion, mystery, romance, humor, and action, you will enjoy reading "After the Storm".
I will say it over and over again....I LOVE Claudy Conn's historical romance books. They are seriously addicting and make it feel like you go back to a time where men literally swept women off their feet.
"After the Storm" is a novel about Jenny and how she has lost her childhood sweetheart, Johnny during Waterloo. She has told herself, she will never love another person again due to the fear of losing them.
Although, it will be kind of hard for her to not fall for the Earl of Danfield because the minute she is introduced to him, he is all that she thinks about. Jason (the Earl of Danfield) gives her a proposition of marrying him. If she marries him, he will finally receive his heritance and she will not have to endure going out during the London season like her father wants her to.
The Earl also wants to try to win Jenny's heart over even though she says she will never love again. He knows in the bottom of his heart, she is falling for him.
When the Earl and Jenny marry, he takes her to one of his home and she meets his step-mom and step-brother. While there, Jenny is almost killed and someone is out to kill the Earl. Jenny is determined to find out what is happening at the Earl's castle and get to the bottom of who wants her husband dead.
When she finally finds out who it is, she will find out the truth on what really happened to her beloved Johnny.
Claudy writes a book that is full of passion and love and how it is possible to love again after a tragedy. What I adored most about this book is that I could not figure out who was causing the trouble and trying to kill the Earl. I would think it was the step-brother and then another time I would think it was the step-mother. When I finally found out who it was, I was in shock just like Jenny was in the story.
Claudy also knows how to make readers fall in love with her characters. I had so much sympathy for Jenny and as well as Jason. Jenny for losing her loved one and Jason for trying to win over Jenny the minute he realizes he cannot live without her. They both were destined to meet each other. =)
I even fell for some of the secondary characters in "After the Storm"...one being in particular...the Earl's stepbrother. Even though, there were times I thought he was the one causing trouble, he still won my heart over. He had a way with words. =)
If you love a historical romance that has passion, mystery, romance, humor, and action, you will enjoy reading "After the Storm".
Friday, November 30, 2012
Promo Spotlight on The Witching Pen Novellas by Dianna Hardy
Promo Spotlight on The Witching Pen Novellas
by
Dianna Hardy
The Omnibus Edition of the UK-based
paranormal romance trilogy that has taken readers by surprise!
The complete Witching Pen trilogy (also available as three separate books).
Book One: The Witching Pen
Book Two: The Sands Of Time
Book Three: The Demon Bride
Elena, a thirteenth generation witch, is
the most powerful witch on the planet; Amy is hidden from her true self, and
Mary feels the pain of mankind.
On the appearance of a magic pen, three women uncover family secrets and deep
betrayal, to discover they are more than they've been led to believe - for
better or worse.
Alongside the men, demons and angels who love them, they are thrown into a
supernatural world where time becomes muddied, where new and ancient merge,
where forged bonds cannot be broken, and matters of the heart are never black
and white.
And then, there's the impending apocalypse.
Unique, fun, fast-paced, sexy and passionate, this is paranormal romance that
combines the dark with the light, and the sweet with the gritty.
Content warning: scenes of explicit sex and some violence (18+)
THE WITCHING PEN: It's hard being the most powerful witch on the planet. It's
even harder when you're a twenty-five year old virgin who'll lose all of that
power the moment you sleep with someone ... that's why Elena's never slept with
her best friend and flatmate, Karl, despite the true feelings they harbour for
each other. But on discovery of a magic pen, Elena's life is about to get a
whole lot worse...
THE SANDS OF TIME: "Elizabeth" has no idea who she really is, Amy has
gone missing without a trace, and Pueblo is going out of his mind trying to
find the witch he accidentally bonded with. As he enlists the help of angels
and demons alike, Elizabeth begins to remember... But what she uncovers may
just have her wanting to turn away from who she really is ... for good.
THE DEMON BRIDE: Mary has finally discovered who she really is, and what that
means for the human race. What Mary doesn't know, is that Gwain has been
searching for her for over ten thousand years, and had lost all hope of finding
her. Now that he has her, he's faced with an impossible choice: does he save
the woman who altered his very existence, or does he sacrifice her to save
mankind?
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Dianna Hardy is a multi-genre author of
paranormal things, dark things, poetic things, sexy things, taboo things, and
sometimes funny things. She writes about witches, demons and angels. All info
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Monday, November 12, 2012
Review: "Caressed by Moonlight" by Amanda J. Greene
Caressed by Moonlight
(Rulers of Darkness #1)
by: Amanda J. Greene
Publishing Date: 11/29/10
Publisher: Amazon Digital Services
Genre: Historical Paranormal Romance
Source: Bought for Kindle (Amazon)
Description:
Dorian Vlakhos is no ordinary aristocrat. He is a vampire king, who will do anything to save his clan from complete annihilation, before an ancient curse can claim his immortal life.
Penniless and orphaned, Victoria Kingston has nothing to bring to a marriage, yet she must shackle an unsuspecting gentleman into marriage by the end of the month or forfeit her rights as guardian of her younger sister. With the help of her dearest friend, Victoria begins her hunt, and vows to stay far away from the dark, mysterious, Prince Vlakhos.
After meeting the beautifully innocent Miss Kingston, Dorian had to have her. He would do absolutely anything to make Victoria his. One sweet stolen kiss would bring them together while a force, more powerful than any vampire would bind them for all eternity. But treachery, war, and death rule Dorian’s dark world and Victoria would be fortunate to survive.
My Review:
I have had this book on my TBR list for awhile on Goodreads and I really have been wanting to read it since I saw the cover and read the description.
When I found out Amanda J. Greene was going to the Indie Romance Convention...I had to kick my butt into gear and read her books. I definitely was sucked into the first book of the Rulers of Darkness.
Victoria Kingston, a beautiful woman, who's life is turned upside down one day when her father commits suicide and she is forced to sell everything that the family had and move her and her sister to London to live with their dreadful Aunt. Her Aunt has always hated Victoria since she blames Victoria's mother on what her brother did to marry Victoria's Mom. Plus...Victoria looks identical to her mother so that is another reason why her Aunt despises her.
Victoria's Aunt gives her a choice if she wants to keep seeing her little sister, Margaret in her life, she will have to find a husband in a month.
This will not be a easy task for Victoria since she has never really been to any parties thanks to her father not introducing her to any of the male suitors out there.
She must lean on her best friend for help to find the perfect man to marry.
Dorian Vlakhos is in London after leaving his homeland to get the hunters away from his people's slaughter. He believes the hunters will follow him where he goes since they want him more than his people. He is the Vampire King of his Clan and most treasured man to kill. Dorian is known to the humans as Prince Dorian though and who is to correct them. When he decides to go to a party one evening, he ends up meeting the stunning, Victoria and he can not stop the feeling of wanting to claim her in bed.
Victoria is not wanting to be with Dorian of course and keeps brushing him off as a eligible suitor for herself...but Victoria's hateful Aunt finds out some gossip and puts the decision of Victoria seeing her little sister to a halt and kicks Victoria out.
Victoria then decides the only person to help her will have to be Prince Dorian.
I could go on and on about the book, but I do not want to give away too much. It had a lot going on in it and it definitely flowed very well. Let's just say I did not always get my priorities straight when it came to college homework or reading. Sometimes "Caressed by Moonlight" won over writing up a essay. What can I say...I love a book that has a strong male character and even stronger female character.
Victoria is one determined female character who is just be a very caring big sister. She loves her little sister very much and never expected to actually fall in love with a man, or she at least thinks is a man.
Dorian who is trying everything to save his people never expected to find Victoria who may be his mate, which in the vampire world was supposedly a myth.
I definitely enjoyed the first book to the Rulers of Darkness and now I must find time to read the 2nd one before the 3rd book comes out next year. I will make time though because Amanda left me hanging in the epilogue. Oh yes...a cliff hanger. I actually had to re-read it to make sure I was reading the name correctly.
May I also say that the steamy scenes and fight scenes were HOT...but of course in different ways. Amanda made sure to write out a fight scene that was not too short and not too long. Some Authors like to do a quick kill or a long dragged out kill....Amanda did it perfectly. I actually visualized on what the fight scenes were like if they were real. And the steamy scenes...well you'll just have to read the book to find out. *sigh* =)
If you want an amazing historical paranormal romance book then definitely check out "Caressed by Moonlight". Looking forward to the next book now. =) I need to know since the epilogue gave me a sneak peek on who's book is next.
Penniless and orphaned, Victoria Kingston has nothing to bring to a marriage, yet she must shackle an unsuspecting gentleman into marriage by the end of the month or forfeit her rights as guardian of her younger sister. With the help of her dearest friend, Victoria begins her hunt, and vows to stay far away from the dark, mysterious, Prince Vlakhos.
After meeting the beautifully innocent Miss Kingston, Dorian had to have her. He would do absolutely anything to make Victoria his. One sweet stolen kiss would bring them together while a force, more powerful than any vampire would bind them for all eternity. But treachery, war, and death rule Dorian’s dark world and Victoria would be fortunate to survive.
I have had this book on my TBR list for awhile on Goodreads and I really have been wanting to read it since I saw the cover and read the description.
When I found out Amanda J. Greene was going to the Indie Romance Convention...I had to kick my butt into gear and read her books. I definitely was sucked into the first book of the Rulers of Darkness.
Victoria Kingston, a beautiful woman, who's life is turned upside down one day when her father commits suicide and she is forced to sell everything that the family had and move her and her sister to London to live with their dreadful Aunt. Her Aunt has always hated Victoria since she blames Victoria's mother on what her brother did to marry Victoria's Mom. Plus...Victoria looks identical to her mother so that is another reason why her Aunt despises her.
Victoria's Aunt gives her a choice if she wants to keep seeing her little sister, Margaret in her life, she will have to find a husband in a month.
This will not be a easy task for Victoria since she has never really been to any parties thanks to her father not introducing her to any of the male suitors out there.
She must lean on her best friend for help to find the perfect man to marry.
Dorian Vlakhos is in London after leaving his homeland to get the hunters away from his people's slaughter. He believes the hunters will follow him where he goes since they want him more than his people. He is the Vampire King of his Clan and most treasured man to kill. Dorian is known to the humans as Prince Dorian though and who is to correct them. When he decides to go to a party one evening, he ends up meeting the stunning, Victoria and he can not stop the feeling of wanting to claim her in bed.
Victoria is not wanting to be with Dorian of course and keeps brushing him off as a eligible suitor for herself...but Victoria's hateful Aunt finds out some gossip and puts the decision of Victoria seeing her little sister to a halt and kicks Victoria out.
Victoria then decides the only person to help her will have to be Prince Dorian.
I could go on and on about the book, but I do not want to give away too much. It had a lot going on in it and it definitely flowed very well. Let's just say I did not always get my priorities straight when it came to college homework or reading. Sometimes "Caressed by Moonlight" won over writing up a essay. What can I say...I love a book that has a strong male character and even stronger female character.
Victoria is one determined female character who is just be a very caring big sister. She loves her little sister very much and never expected to actually fall in love with a man, or she at least thinks is a man.
Dorian who is trying everything to save his people never expected to find Victoria who may be his mate, which in the vampire world was supposedly a myth.
I definitely enjoyed the first book to the Rulers of Darkness and now I must find time to read the 2nd one before the 3rd book comes out next year. I will make time though because Amanda left me hanging in the epilogue. Oh yes...a cliff hanger. I actually had to re-read it to make sure I was reading the name correctly.
May I also say that the steamy scenes and fight scenes were HOT...but of course in different ways. Amanda made sure to write out a fight scene that was not too short and not too long. Some Authors like to do a quick kill or a long dragged out kill....Amanda did it perfectly. I actually visualized on what the fight scenes were like if they were real. And the steamy scenes...well you'll just have to read the book to find out. *sigh* =)
If you want an amazing historical paranormal romance book then definitely check out "Caressed by Moonlight". Looking forward to the next book now. =) I need to know since the epilogue gave me a sneak peek on who's book is next.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Review: "Runaway Heart" by Claudy Conn
Runaway Heart
by: Claudy Conn
Publishing Date: 9/24/12
Source: Bought for Kindle (Amazon)
Genre: Regency Historical Romance
Description:
Spirited Chelsea decided she’d sooner run away to London than return to her vain and selfish guardian, Aunt Augusta.
But in her wildest dreams, she never imagined her dear godmother would arrange a Season—or convince the ton’s most eligible bachelor to take her under his wing.
Lord Wainwright was a handsome rogue who was not interested in coy games and missish airs. He expected a country mouse with no polish, but instead he found a thoroughly engaging minx, and was oddly irritated by all the male attention she received.
Chelsea with her unspoiled eye saw beyond Wainwright’s pursuit of hedonism to the intriguing man underneath. But to her shock, it appeared his heart belonged to her horrid Aunt Augusta!
Adult-content rating: This book contains content considered unsuitable for young readers 17 and under, and which may be offensive to some readers of all ages.
My Review:
Claudy Conn has done it again...she sucked me in another Regency Historical Romance and made me fall in love with the characters and their world.
Lord Wainwright is now going on my list of FAVE sexy, male characters that I would to marry...Oops...do not tell my hubby. =)
Chelsea is wanting to make her mark in the world and find the man who will sweep her off her feet, just like her friends keep talking about. She's about to turn 19 and she wants to meet the one person who will make her happy for the rest of her life.
Unfortunately, she's dealing with Aunt drama who has not even been there for her since she received guardianship of Chelsea. She just wants Chelsea because of the trust money she has.
Chelsea runs to her Godmother's house to be around someone who really adores and loves her for who she is. Daisy, her godmother, wants to find a perfect suitor for Chelsea and enrolls her nephews help to get Chelsea out there in front of the eligible bachelors eyes.
Lord Wainwright does not want to watch over a child, at least that is what he thinks of her when he first sees her, until Chelsea has a make over and now Lord Wainwright cannot keep his eyes off of her. He knows it is wrong to have feelings for Chelsea, but he cannot help himself. There is something about the beautiful Chelsea that has him in a bind.
Augusta, Chelsea's Aunt, who is nothing, but a vindictive woman is even more angry with Chelsea since Chelsea seems to be stealing away Augusta's handsome rogue. Now Augusta wants Chelsea out of the way and she has recruited her brother to help her sweep Chelsea away from the man she has had her eyes on for awhile...and her brother is ruthless enough to do anything to have Chelsea for himself since money is involved and his greedy for more.
Chelsea is about to be thrown in a world she has to become adult quick and she finds herself in love with a man who may belong to another and a world where men will do anything to have her because of how much she is worth.
Seriously...I love Claudy Conn's regency romances. She has me fall in love with the rogue every time and she also has me loving the female characters as well.
Even the secondary characters are ones that I fell in love with. Not only is Chelsea having her moment of love...but so is her Godmother, Daisy, which is definitely a match made in heaven. Daisy deserved a happily ever after as well for everything she had gone through.
The villains in the story are ruthless and it seems it is a family trait. They will do anything to get what they want.
Claudy Conn definitely knows how to transport you back in time where men tried everything to sweep a woman off their feet so they can marry them. I will say this, Lord Wainwright can sweep me off my feet anytime. I'm jealous over Chelsea.
The steamy scenes between the characters will require you taking a cold shower afterwards though, so be prepared ahead of time.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves reading historical romances, is a fan of Claudy Conn, and loves to fall in love with a rogue who becomes tamed because of one beautiful young lady who changes his ways.
Claudy Conn even gives you a sneak into other stories that she has written after you read, "Runaway Heart", which will make you want more anyways.
I know I cannot get enough of Claudy's books. =)
Claudy Conn has done it again...she sucked me in another Regency Historical Romance and made me fall in love with the characters and their world.
Lord Wainwright is now going on my list of FAVE sexy, male characters that I would to marry...Oops...do not tell my hubby. =)
Chelsea is wanting to make her mark in the world and find the man who will sweep her off her feet, just like her friends keep talking about. She's about to turn 19 and she wants to meet the one person who will make her happy for the rest of her life.
Unfortunately, she's dealing with Aunt drama who has not even been there for her since she received guardianship of Chelsea. She just wants Chelsea because of the trust money she has.
Chelsea runs to her Godmother's house to be around someone who really adores and loves her for who she is. Daisy, her godmother, wants to find a perfect suitor for Chelsea and enrolls her nephews help to get Chelsea out there in front of the eligible bachelors eyes.
Lord Wainwright does not want to watch over a child, at least that is what he thinks of her when he first sees her, until Chelsea has a make over and now Lord Wainwright cannot keep his eyes off of her. He knows it is wrong to have feelings for Chelsea, but he cannot help himself. There is something about the beautiful Chelsea that has him in a bind.
Augusta, Chelsea's Aunt, who is nothing, but a vindictive woman is even more angry with Chelsea since Chelsea seems to be stealing away Augusta's handsome rogue. Now Augusta wants Chelsea out of the way and she has recruited her brother to help her sweep Chelsea away from the man she has had her eyes on for awhile...and her brother is ruthless enough to do anything to have Chelsea for himself since money is involved and his greedy for more.
Chelsea is about to be thrown in a world she has to become adult quick and she finds herself in love with a man who may belong to another and a world where men will do anything to have her because of how much she is worth.
Seriously...I love Claudy Conn's regency romances. She has me fall in love with the rogue every time and she also has me loving the female characters as well.
Even the secondary characters are ones that I fell in love with. Not only is Chelsea having her moment of love...but so is her Godmother, Daisy, which is definitely a match made in heaven. Daisy deserved a happily ever after as well for everything she had gone through.
The villains in the story are ruthless and it seems it is a family trait. They will do anything to get what they want.
Claudy Conn definitely knows how to transport you back in time where men tried everything to sweep a woman off their feet so they can marry them. I will say this, Lord Wainwright can sweep me off my feet anytime. I'm jealous over Chelsea.
The steamy scenes between the characters will require you taking a cold shower afterwards though, so be prepared ahead of time.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves reading historical romances, is a fan of Claudy Conn, and loves to fall in love with a rogue who becomes tamed because of one beautiful young lady who changes his ways.
Claudy Conn even gives you a sneak into other stories that she has written after you read, "Runaway Heart", which will make you want more anyways.
I know I cannot get enough of Claudy's books. =)
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Halloween Special with Claudy Conn & Candice Stauffer
We let Claudy Conn and Candice Stauffer take over our blog today, where they have some of their characters come together for Halloween for a little scene together.
The video/photo below plays the sound of thunder, so make sure you play it while reading the scene. You'll definitely enjoy what Claudy and Candice put together for Halloween. =)
Roxie turned from the dark
dilapidated mansion and stared at Mia, “I hate haunted...”
“Yeah. Me too.” Mia took a deep breath and
released it with a sigh.
“Well,” Roxie shrugged, “They are in there…I
can feel Chase although I can’t seem to get through to him.”
“Same here,” Mia said. “It really bothers
me. I never have a moment of privacy. Joseph is always poking around in my
head. What if they are…no.” She shook her head. “Whatever it takes we will get
to them.”
“Together, girl?” Roxie lifted her leg and
they smiled at each other as one they took the door down with resounding
thunder.
The House creaked and then a roar grew and
burst with untapped power and it seemed as though a mouth opened wide and
released a visible gust of air that carried a stench. They scrunched up their
faces and both put their hands to their noses as they grimaced.
“Ugh…oh…” Roxie gritted her teeth and began
chanting a spell to fight off the dark magic that was quickly surrounding them.
Waving her hand above her head, Mia created
a barrier of protection around them to block the horrid odor. “That was
disgusting.”
They stood in a dark round hallway where
they were surrounded by 4 doors. They tried the first and held each other back
from the dark abyss that reached its sticky tentacles out to ensnare them.
Silently they moved to the next one and
there…there they saw Joseph and Chase, both naked to the waist, standing back
to back, ready to spring. But, even as they entered, it was obvious the guys
couldn’t see them.
“What is up with this?” Roxie whispered.
“They look like they are in a trance…but not.”
“I’ve never seen anything like it.”
Roxie and Mia moved into the room. Roxie
linked with Chase as did Mia with Joseph and they realized their mates were
caught in an illusion.
Joseph and Chase are trapped by dark magic.
“I can see through his eyes…Mia…they think
that we are being held over a pool of acid…” Roxie grabbed Mia’s hand, “Can you
break the illusion?”
Lifting her phone, Mia nodded. “Sure thing.
We can combine our power and create a spiritual hedge to block the dark magic.
It’s a little trick I learned from Joseph. But first, I need to take a new
profile picture of him.” She took the picture. “Okay. Let’s do it. Merge with
me.”
The men
were immediately released from the spell, and the demon who had trapped
them slammed the doors of the mansion in
his attempt to keep them within.
Lesser demons suddenly appeared out of
nowhere and the four were drawn into a battle. Blood—gore…and guts lay on the
floor, but Mia and Joseph, Roxie and Chase, stood in a small circle and nodded
to one another…the house was beginning to cave in on itself. Time to get out!
Bam, boom, and with a creaky sound of death,
the old mansion disintegrated.
Chase turned to Roxie and pulled her in to
him, “Baby…I was sick thinking you were in danger…”
“And now?” Roxie teased.
“And now…” Chase brushed his lips on hers as
his tongue began to show her just what he wanted then and there.
“I want you,
Joseph.” Mia’s wicked little hand gripped his cock from outside his pants. “All
of you.”
“Mia.” Her
name came out sounding like a growl and groan combined into one. Joseph pinned
her back against a tree and kissed her deeply, passionately. He was on fire.
Burning up. He needed to get her the hell out of there. But first… “Give me the
damn phone. You are not posting the picture.”
“Too late.” Mia
laughed.
Come and meet Joseph and
Mia…
She rushed him
and, with a burst of lycan strength, took him down onto the floor. For a few
seconds, she sat motionless, her gaze not once wavering from his. He’d never
even imagined a more exquisite woman. From the moment he’d first taken her hand
at the cemetery six months ago, she’d become as essential to him as the air he
breathed. For many years he thought he would never find a love as strong and as
pure as her love. Now, he couldn’t fathom a life without her. He never wanted
to try.
Too afraid to
move, to touch her, to do anything that might stop her, he kept his fists
clenched as his sides. He watched. He waited. He hoped for more. The sight of
her on top of him, looking down at him with so much love and lust in her eyes,
stole his breath away. It was his perfect fantasy made reality. He’d never
experienced anything nearly as glorious until she reached down to touch him.
Her fingers
never stopped touching his body, moving over him, exploring him with such
obvious fascination and hunger that he was trembling with pleasure, with
anticipation for more. “I really want to hate you right now, Joseph. I can’t
believe I’m burning up for you like this. I’m going crazy. I’m not even sure of
what to do with you.” Moving slowly, she leaned down, stretching her body over
his. “I’ve never needed anything more than I need you right now. I have to
touch you.”
Her breath
was deliciously hot against his skin as her lips moved from the base of his
throat to his jaw. “Oh, damn, Mia.” Closing his eyes, he savored the sensation
of her mouth and tongue playing over his skin. He knew he needed to stop her.
“Mia.” Her name came out sounding like a strangled groan. Her teeth gently
teased his chin, jaw, neck, and ear. “Wait.” His pulse thundered in his ears.
Nothing inside him wanted to detour her from touching him. How the hell was he
going to regain control of his body’s demand for her?
“I feel alive
when I’m with you.” Her fingers worked on unknotting his tie until she’d pulled
it off. She framed his face with her hands. “Look at me, Joseph.” He opened his
eyes. “Stop holding back. I need you to touch my body, every part of my body.
Lose control with me. I need to feel every inch of your skin against mine. Need
me, burn for me like I’m burning up for you.” Her mouth felt heavenly in the
most sinful of ways feeding on him as her fingers worked to undo his shirt
buttons. “Touch me, Joseph.”
And meet Roxie and Chase
in Shadowlife-Hybrid:
She knew he was three hundred years old—talk about messing with
an older man—however, it was difficult to keep that in mind when he looked to
be in his late twenties. In spite of the fact that she liked doing things for
herself, she felt a certain flutter of pleasure as he helped her out of the car
and saw her to the beautifully arched oak door.
A moment later he had opened the door and stood aside for her
to enter first. She had to brush up against him in order to pass inside. A
sensation rushed through her body, and a wave of heat infiltrated her loins. He
made her feel hot, wet, and ready …
She had to get control. What was happening to her? She took in
a deep breath and turned to him to say good night. Her mouth opened and stayed
that way, but nothing came out.
All at once he scooped her into his arms, wrapping her in an
embrace that left her breathless and wanting more. She knew she should
object—damn, she knew she should run.
Object, she told herself, but instead, her traitorous body pressed against
his as he bent his head to hers and touched his mouth—oh, that sensuous
mouth—to hers.
Her mouth was already open and ready for his kiss, and when
that meeting took place, she lost herself to him. His touch vibrated wildly
through her body as his tongue introduced itself to hers.
Run! her brain
demanded. Run now … but how
could she when rockets were blasting away any route of escape? Hunger real and
overwhelming eclipsed all logic, all other considerations. She was hungry for
this … no … for this from him,
from this bold and feral man. Stop!
her mind hissed. This is only because you haven’t been with a man in so long,
she told herself … stop.
His kiss turned into two and three, and then suddenly, just as
she wanted to tear off his clothes and have him, he was the one who pulled away.
And when he spoke he sounded as though he were panting—no, wait. She was the one who was
panting.
He said, “Forgive me,”
turned on his heel, and was gone.
She stood but reached for the wall to steady herself.
Holy shit! What was that?
Claudy Conn
I could tell you
that I love horses and riding, swimming, and walking—pizza and chocolate, oh
yeah, but instead, I’ll tell you what makes me write.
I have always found
that visiting somewhere, anywhere takes on a life of its own and works its way
directly into my writing.
A 30 minute ride to
Office Supply (living in the country-anywhere is 30 minutes away), brings me
into rows and rows of boring and endless paper, pens, printers and suddenly I
look up and see two men discussing business—they look angry.
Are they partners? They
appear displeased with one another. One of the men looks particularly furious
and as I cast a sideways glance their way, I discover that he is staring with
hatred at the other man’s retreating back. Oh
no, do we have murder in the making?
Having dinner out in
the metropolis one evening and I bent to pick up my napkin. As I lifted my head
I saw a surly man and his eyes were wide and appeared crazed, as he stared
across the room. He was staring at a woman who was leaning in to kiss the man
she was with. I heard him mutter her name--I heard a low throttle of
indignation in his throat. I knew without being told that she was his wife. His hand went to his waist and I see the gun tucked
in at his belt. Will he pull it out? Does he mean her harm? Imagination.
Travel almost
anywhere is what you make of it.
A trip we took to
Scotland demanded we explore Lock Ness and as we gazed at its rolling dark blue
waves I was sure I could see Nessie and her newborn dipping down deep as they
made their way back to the sea and her life-long mate.
In England, a trip
to Stonehenge and the Standing Stones made my mouth drop. I moved in closer to
stare at the monoliths in awe and it happened--I heard their call in the breeze
and I went closer. What stories they
whispered. I reached out and touched the stone expecting it to be cold but
it wasn’t. It burned into my skin and I felt electricity shoot up my arm. There
right before me were portals to a Faery Realm, and other dimensions and I
couldn’t look away. Right there before me was mystery and ancient myths
demanding my attention.
Travel. I stood in the ruins of what was once a castle in Ireland
and the walls rebuilt themselves for me and I can see men in armor drinking ale
and toasting one another after a long hard fight in the battlefield. I saw
their wenches cavorting with them. I heard the minstrel…
I stood before a
Fairy Mound and knew that the tales that began long before the written word must
be based in fact. I am a strong believer in the adage, ‘where there is smoke
there is fire’. I see the fire and it is full with history. I know how the
tales of leprechauns and winged tiny pixies emerged and my mind explored the
possibilities.
As a writer, I have
always found that research opened up my mind.
Imagination…works my
brain and makes me who I am.
Candice Stauffer
I live in Zeeland, Michigan where half of the year is winter and other, much shorter half, is summer. Yippy summer! It’s a wonderful place to live as long as you own a four wheel drive vehicle and you happen to get a kick out of measuring the snow fall in feet rather than inches.
I write paranormal romance because I love to explore and manipulate the limitless possibilities of the genre. To be completely honest, I’m also very fond of taking a totally hot, powerful immortal hero and using a strong, confident, beautiful heroine to turn his world upside down and make him fight like hell for a victory that seems impossible to achieve. Some might call it torture. I call it entertainment and character building. Regardless, it’s great fun!
I have a strong aversion for helpless heroines. No swooning, and definitely no whining. Though she’s afraid, a heroine must always be willing to fight like hell. And yes, even if the fighting is against the hero. I’m not sure why, but I tend to really enjoy it when the heroine fights against the hero. Hmm…maybe that deserves a little thought. Nah. Putting a hero through the wringer builds personality, right? How else could anyone empathize with a powerful, wickedly sexy immortal male that possesses the wherewithal to stand against and conquer the most dangerous forces of darkness and seduce the most beautiful women in existence?
My thoughts are always wandering from one world to the next. I love to frequently visit my imagination. For me, entertaining those little voices and wickedly hot delusions in the middle of the night are an imperative part of the writing process. How else would I know what comes before the end?
I’m often accused of being a little bit naughtier than nice and slightly rough around the edges. Okay. I lied. Very rough around the edges. Life has been a challenge. But I’m grateful for every challenge I’ve faced. Through them, I’ve learned to focus on the goal rather than the walls surrounding it. Basically, I figure as long as I enjoy life and do all that I can to encourage and help the people around me to enjoy life, it’s all good.
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