Sunday funnies
September 20, 2009 Sunday funnies
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Six-pack Saturday
September 19, 2009 Six-Pack Saturday
Six of my favorite fantasies–
1) I find the right words the first time I touch the keyboard
2) Brilliant blurbs that capture the story’s essence and the reader’s interest come to me effortlessly
3)The story scenes arrive in my head in the right order
4) Perfect words to convey the characters flow from my fingertips
5) Final twists that resolve the problems, surprisingly and yet logically are delivered when needed
6) Oprah falls in love with one of my books and tells all her friends about me ;)
Did you think this would be about some other kind of fantasy?
Fan girl Friday
September 18, 2009 Fan Girl Friday
As I write this, Nightlife is waiting for me.
All the Thomas Perry books I’ve read have captured me almost instantly. I recommend his stories to anyone who enjoys thrillers and delightful prose in the same package.
I’m not sure why he’s not a bigger deal than he is. Popularity remains mysterious to me. I know other writers revere his work.
Real life
September 17, 2009 Real life
Warning: the following post is not about my sexy modern pirates. It’s an official author whine about real pirates–the kind that steal books.
Within days of a release I find my titles on pirate sites. This brings out real mixed feelings in me. I want people to like my stories. But, I don’t want them stolen.
The whole idea of being a published author is to get paid for what you write. I work hard on each story. But, if I don’t get paid for them then I’ll need to figure out another way to earn money and I already know it wouldn’t be half as much fun. Plus, I’d have to leave the house and Katie wouldn’t get to be an author dog. :(
The most frustrating part of piracy for me is that I just don’t get it. If you’re too poor to buy my stories, I can understand that. I’ve been poor and I know how it feels it be too broke to buy something that’s a luxury item. I’ll even overlook the fact that you can afford a personal computer and an internet connection.
If you’re all that broke then, please ask your friendly librarian to order you a copy. Around here the library buys e-books, they even loan out e-book readers. So, if you want a copy of one of my stories and your library doesn’t have it then ask them to buy it. Simple, easy, and legal. If one request isn’t enough–chat up your buddies ask them to request it too. The library will be happy, I’ll be happy, and the publisher will be happy. Plus, we’ll all stay in business.
Best of all, there’ll be more dangerously sexy stories coming down the line to buy or to request from your friendly neighborhood librarian.
If money isn’t the issue, then please just buy a copy. The novellas are less than the cost of a loaf of bread. The download process is quick and easy. E-books offer instant gratification. Get a Kindle and you don’t even need a PC or internet connection. If you don’t like my stories well enough to shell out $3.50 then why would you want a pirated copy cluttering up your hard drive?
After I’d written this little rant, I rechecked and it looks like my titles have been removed from the free download sites. Restores my faith in humanity. :)
Okay, author whine is over.
On to happier news, this week Wicked Games debuted on Fictionwise ! It’s listed as romance. I can’t decide whether that’s a good thing or not. It is an erotic romance. Those looking for sweet and chaste may be shocked and dismayed by couple’s sensual explorations. However, the story is rated carnal, which gives the innocent reader some warning. On the other hand some of the stories classed as erotica are too raw for my tender eyes, making me blush when my titles are listed there….
WIP Wednesday
September 16, 2009 WIP Wednesday
You’re going to think I’ve forgotten about the next pirate story. I haven’t. I love pirates. But, I’ve got a couple of other projects that need revision or polishing or in some cases both.
Once I get these cleaned up and submitted it’s back to the sleezy bar and the next pirate adventure. No more getting sidetracked–for real. ;)
Teaser Tuesday
September 15, 2009 Teaser Tuesday
Just in case anyone missed it, Dalila’s Choice is book one of the Enyo Chronicles. I should have included that information in the title. But, at the time I wrote it I didn’t realize it was the first book in a series. Though, I should’ve guessed. I’ve yet to write a single title story.
For those who prefer to read a series in order, Dalila’s Choice comes first, Joon’s Temptation second, and then Moria’s Rescue–I think. I’ve gotten glimpses of her adventures. But, there are other Enyo world people crowding my head too. And there’s no certainty in the world of publishing. If readers like the first two installments of the Enyo Chronicles then I’ll get to write Moria’s tale.
Pirate Rules is the first of the pirate stories. So, no worries about reading out of order. ;) If I get the next pirate tale written soon and if the tasteful editor likes it and if there’s room on the release schedule–then Pirate Games should be available next year.
The second wicked story, Wicked Business has been contracted, so it should be out next year too.
Now you’re all up to date on what’s coming soon. :)
Six-pack Saturday
September 12, 2009 Six-Pack Saturday
Six things I love about the Enyo Chronicles–
1) The warriors who inhabit the distant world–really I could stop right there, manly men of muscle and honor without mates of their own….
2) Worthy causes, desperate odds, and men who won’t give up–had I already mentioned the men? ;)
3) Women fierce enough to handle two of the Enyo warriors
4) Cool weapons, spacecrafts, and battles
5) The culture clash of a matriarchal society with a patriarchal one
6) Forbidden loves, willing to break all the rules
Fan Girl Friday
September 11, 2009 Fan Girl Friday
I’m reading Julia Quinn at the moment because she makes me smile. When I wander away from home I always take one of her titles with me, because it guarantees pleasant hours of reading.
With Ms. Quinn’s works I don’t have a favorite. That’s unusual for me. but they’re all so good.
Whose stories always work for you?
A lonely woman finds passion with a dominant much younger lover, forcing a choice between love and loyalty 
The Enyo Chronicles includes both Dalia's Choice and Joon's Tempation. 
Three different stories, three dangerous men, and three women who deserve them 
One dangerous warrior woman plus two rogue demon males equals a love to threaten an empire. 
Getting paid to watch Eduardo is Desiree’s dream assignment, but when he reaches out to her, crossing the line, everything changes.
Deep in her secret heart, she lusts for a sexy pirate who’d be her master and commander in the bedroom. But, this man may be too dangerous
One woman, two men, three wounded hearts--though already mated their love is still forbidden.
A reluctant reporter and a lone wolf undercover cop work to catch an extortionist, finding love requires the most dangerous risk of all. 
Street-smart cop plays princess to catch deadly terrorists. Now,the only man she trusts is the one she can't resist.
Along with the arrival of Sam’s nemesis comes Karina, the one woman who can heal his wounded soul. What he doesn’t know may kill him. Because, the love of his life is his worst nightmare--his enemy’s daughter. 