Welcome Lisa Carlisle

Hi, I’m Lisa Carlisle, thanks for having me. I’m thrilled to share not, one, but three releases, in April and May. Ellora’s Cave is releasing three books in erotic paranormal romance series called Underground Encounters.

“…Get ready to be hooked on the series.” ~ Sizzling Hot Book Reviews.

·         April 26, 2013 – Night Encounters – an anthology containing the first two books in my Underground Encounters: Smoldering Nights, an erotic vampire novella, and Fiery Nights, an erotic paranormal romance

·         May 15, 2013 – Rock Me Tonight – A mountain lion shapeshifter falls for a hard rock singer at an underground club--but can she trust him with her secret?

·         May 31, 2013 – Bloodlust and Metal – A shapeshifting bounty hunter hunts a young vampire who has disguised herself as a singer of an 80s metal band. Part of Ellora's Cave On the Hunt theme, focused on hot bounty hunters.

Read on for blurbs and excerpts!

Night Encounters

By Lisa Carlisle

Smoldering Nights

Nike loves visiting the goth club Vamps—she can exchange her firefighter uniform for a slinky fantasy outfit. There she runs into the man she’d been admiring from afar at a rock-climbing gym. He’s been the star of all her sexual fantasies, so is it any wonder they end up in his private room upstairs? Just when things begin to heat up, Michel’s enemies appear.

Michel isn’t an ordinary mortal. And someone from his past is on the hunt for vengeance. Michel and Nike are forced to run and hide out in a coastal cottage in Maine. They can’t resist their attraction and spend the nights exploring each other’s bodies while trying to sort out how they feel. Can they overcome their differences while evading the predators chasing them?

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Fiery Nights

By Lisa Carlisle

He may own a goth nightclub, but Tristan Stone avoids people—the darkness that surrounds them drains him. When he sees Maya for the first time, alone on the dance floor, a light surrounds her. He must discover who she is and what gives her power. 

Maya sees a man with haunting eyes watching her from the back of the club. She feels their connection, but thinks it’s merely physical attraction. Their passion ignites, overpowering them, and they must work together to understand their connection. The heat of their passion reflects their fiery personalities, which could send their world up in flames. 

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5 Candles for Fiery Nights
“I don’t want to spoil the story but let me say this… you NEED to go and read this, NOW! …There is steamy sizzling hotness and then totally pure romance that makes you awww out loud! The HEA (Happily Ever After) is one of the best I’ve read...” ~ Satin Sheets Romance

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Rock Me Tonight

Lily Everett harbors a secret she’s certain no one will understand. She needs sex, but won’t consider a permanent relationship. When she meets the singer of a rock band at an underground nightclub, she’s disarmed by his sensual voice and mischievous good looks. After an icy introduction, Lily warms up to Nico’s charms.

A computer geek by day, Nico dons a rock singer persona by night. He’s tired of women pursuing him just because he’s in a band—the sex may be handy, but he wants something more. He’s intrigued by Lily’s reticence.

Keeping her emotional distance proves difficult the more Lily uncovers the intelligent, considerate man hiding behind Nico’s bad boy persona. Their encounters are hot-hot-hot, but Nico wants more from Lily than sex. When Lily lets down her guard and reveal her other side, Nico’s shock destroys their closeness and they both doubt they can overcome their differences.

A Romantica® paranormal/shapeshifter erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave
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Underground Encounters

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I Had a Plan

My plan had been to submit two wips I had started in 2012 – I did this! Both were rejected. Not a flat out rejection, but one with suggested revisions to make the stories stronger.

That was not in my plan.

See once they were submitted I planned to write the next book in the Bag of Tricks series. I was excited about writing Becca’s story.

On top of the shifter book, I was working on a three book series. My EC editor loves the premise and wants to see the first book. I’m working on that now.

In between those four books I wanted to finish two contemporaries under my legal name, oh and I’m working on a non-fiction book.

So as the end of March approaches what progress have I made? Not much. I’ve revised one of the rejected books and resubbed for consideration. The other I haven’t even looked at.

I pulled out book one in my series and added 1k to the 7.5k I’d already written. Becca’s story? I’ve only managed tidbits here and there. With the notes I’m making I’d like to hope once I do sit down to write the book it’ll flow with ease.

The two contemporaries? Just fleeting thoughts in my mind. I believe one had less than 1k and the other, just more notes.

The non-fiction, which I planned to write 500 words a day on? 500 words is where it left off.

Sure I could blame my lack of production on stress, but I won’t. Everyone has stress in their life. My problem is procrastination. Sometimes I wonder if I’m a true writer or just a wannabee. Okay, okay, I’m a writer. But hey, sometimes I do wonder.

The year is early, only one quarter has passed. There’s still time to get a good portion of my PLANS accomplished. Will I?  Only time will tell.

Better Late Than Never!

To say I’ve been busy lately is an understatement. I’m not complaining, just explaining. It was super nice to have guest bloggers so I didn’t feel guilty about not blogging. I’ve also been plague with migraines. For a week straight I couldn’t get rid of them. Today is the first day I woke without one. Woo Hoo.

I finished my shifter and will be sending it off to my editor later today. I’m waiting on a few details from my writing partner to wrap this baby up.

The contemporary is coming along nicely. I’m averaging 1500 words a day. It’s amazing how little or no sex can make me feel like a writing machine.

I’m also in the process of writing up a three book proposal. More details to come at a later date.

I’ve also just finished my article writing class. It’s amazing the things I’ve learned. Even though I’ve been writing and selling non-fiction for a long time I learned things I didn’t know. I’d say the class was well worth the money. I’m sure I’ll see a return on my investment.

I’m now taking a copywriting class. Yes, I’m a bit crazy.

The final change I’m making, with the DH is we’ve begun exercising again. I did my time on the treadmill this morning and I feel amazing! Let’s hope I feel that way tomorrow! LOL

Happy Monday.

Welcome Honoria Ravena

1 Where do you dream of traveling to and why?
I want to travel too just about everywhere because I just love to travel period. I would love to go to the Middle East to see history related stuff. I’m a big ancient history junkie so I love the Fertile Crescent region and Egypt. BUT I’m pretty sure my family would protest if I decided to travel there because things really aren’t getting any safer. I’d love to go the Greece for history reasons too. I’ve ALWAYS wanted to go to England, but for some reason Scotland has been more the goal lately. Been reading too many great Scottish heroes I guess.

2 Does travel play in the writing of your books?
*sigh* No, but if I had my way all I’d do is travel, write and dance. And if I did travel, some exotic locales would most definitely inspire some books.

3 Tell us about your current release.
Regan is the best vampire hunter money can buy. But when she's paid to kill one of the most powerful vampires in existence, she doesn't realize she's in way over her head. Things go terribly wrong, and there is no escape...

Zarek is so powerful, he scares other vampires. One little hunter should be no challenge. However, Regan is different, and as soon as he sees her, he will do anything to keep her. But she's a stubborn woman who refuses to let someone else control her.

When a powerful enemy comes to town, she's forced to trust Zarek with her life. Who is the larger threat? The man out to destroy humankind? Or the vampire determined to own her heart?

4 Has someone helped or mentored you in your writing career?
My editor Clarissa Yip has actually helped me improve my writing a great deal. Her edits are challenging, but she gets my sense of humor, and not everyone does.

5 Who is your favorite author?
That kind of changes by the month. Right now I’m devouring historical romances, and Teresa Medeiros is currently a favorite. And Johanna Lindsey is an all-time favorite. For paranormal I love Kresley Cole, J.R. Ward, and Laurell K. Hamilton.


6 When in the day/night do you write? How long per day?
I like to write in the afternoons. I’ve tried writing in the mornings and it just doesn’t work I’m not a morning person.

7 Do you have critique partners or beta readers?
I have some people who critique my books, but no one who is really permanent. It’s basically whichever writing buddy I ask to rip my manuscript apart. But I do always get a few opinions, because it’s very important to. When I was Acquisitions Manager at Breathless Press about half the books I threw out probably would have been acceptable if the author had a good critique partner go over it.

8 What are your favorite TV shows?
I have a lot, so I’ll just go with this season. The Vampire Diaries. I LOVE that show. Once Upon a Time. I just started watching Alcatraz, and I can’t wait to figure out what is going on. TerraNova was good. I want to keep watching The Secret Circle but Hulu Plus only has like the first five episodes, and then it skips to the latest, so I can’t watch episodes 6-10, which bugs me, because I’d have no clue what’s going on.

9 What songs are most played on your Ipod?
Hmm… This is going to be a weird mixture, and some things I don’t want to admit to. Anything off 50 Cent’s The Massacre. 99 Problems by Jay-Z (that’s the one I feel bad about admitting, because it’s rather offensive to women.) Anything by Rise Against. Belly dance drum solos just in general, almost all of them are good. Misery Business by Paramore. Crazy Girls by Paul Markham



10 What do you do to unwind and relax?
I find that exercise is the best way to relax. I love to belly dance and do yoga or pilates. If I’m not in the mood to exercise then I tend to play a mindless Facebook game. I have to force myself to give those up every once in a while, because in times of great stress I’ll start playing like three of them, and suddenly that’s all I’m doing with my free time. Right now I’m playing Hidden Chronicles. Also, watching TV tends to be a way I unwind to. I just started paying for Hulu Plus. A mistake if there ever was one, because now I have to keep up with my shows. And there are a lot of good ones this season.

 

The Devil’s Trap by Honoria Ravena


In Darkness we Dwell, book 2

Released: December 30th, 2011

Contemporary, paranormal, honoria ravena, vampires, shape-shifters, werewolves, vampire hunters, magic (M/F)

Heat Rating: 3

Buy at: http://www.breathlesspress.com/devils-trap


When Regan is paid to kill a powerful vampire, she has no idea she's about to meet the man who can never give her up.

Regan is the best vampire hunter money can buy. But when she's paid to kill one of the most powerful vampires in existence, she doesn't realize she's in way over her head. Things go terribly wrong, and there is no escape...

Zarek is so powerful, he scares other vampires. One little hunter should be no challenge. However, Regan is different, and as soon as he sees her, he will do anything to keep her. But she's a stubborn woman who refuses to let someone else control her.

When a powerful enemy comes to town, she's forced to trust Zarek with her life. Who is the larger threat? The man out to destroy humankind? Or the vampire determined to own her heart?