Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Keta Diablo

Today I'm welcoming my friend Keta Diablo who has 2 new releases. Check them out!

CARNAL CRAVINGS
By Keta Diablo

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BLURB:
Craven and Anthony find themselves in a cauldron of trouble while spying on Beresford Hall. A man in a black hood has routed them while they spied, and now he’s escorted them to the manor and secluded them in separate rooms.
One thing haunts Craven, the ice-blue eyes behind the hood and Anthony’s words, ‘Only one man possesses such eyes . . . Dominic Beresford, the most magnificent creature God ever breathed life into.’

CROSSROADS REVISITED
A Gay Fiction Erotica Novella
by Keta Diablo

ISBN 978-1-59426-778-9
The exciting sequel to Crossroads!
Frank McGuire is beginning to think the City has become a melting pot for serial killers. Another maniac is stalking the streets, only this time the deviant isn't tracking Goth girls, but gay college students. Rumors surface that put Frank's life in jeopardy, and somehow he must protect Rand from the carnage about to unfold. What he didn't count on was Rand becoming the killer's next victim.
Elements: scenes of intense sexuality





Thursday, June 25, 2009

Kicking Ass

I have been so busy lately. Today I managed to get two new submissions out to my other two editors. I'm feeling good have three out at the same time. This will give me time to work on the other handful I have waiting!

My daughter was tripped during a basketball game at recess 2 weeks ago and she suffered a concussion. I've been taking her to various doctor's appts because she's still suffering from headaches. She had an MRI done yesterday and that came back negative - THANK GOD!!!! But we have to wait and watch. The concussion hasn't stopped her from going to the softball games, she just can't participate. She gets dressed in her uniform, sits on the bench and cheers for her team. She also sulks because she can't play.

Her team is in State tournaments right now. We won the first game last night and hopefully have another one tonight.

Me, I'm skipping the game tonight. I'm going to meet some writer friends for dinner. Tomorrow is all about reading. My TBR pile is toppling over. Hope the sun is shining where you are, because it isn't here!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Series...

There's been a few blogs about series today and I'm jumping on the bandwagon. A few weeks ago I proposed a three book series to one of my editors. She loved the idea, but needed me to write the first book and subsequent synopsis so she could present it to the publisher. Understandable...I've only written two books for them.

Well this morning I started book three. I know this is backwards, but the heroine has been haunting me day and night to get her story down on paper or into the computer. I had other projects I wanted to finish before starting this series, because I knew once I started I wouldn't want to stop until all three books were finished.

In Play with Me, Kim, my heroine is the co-owner of Lady Shea's. A mansion isolated on a cliff overlooking the ocean. David, the hero, is the other owner and best friend to Kim. One problem, he doesn't mix business and pleasure. Kim is determined to change his mind! This one will be full of humor.

At Lady Shea's, fantasies become reality as three women explore their deepest darkest desires.

So, ten pages later I had to stop writing. The day job was calling. Sometimes I hate having a day job, ur, except when the bills roll in! ;)

Anyway, that's my plan for the summer. To write this series. I love to read them, so I knew it was time for me to write one.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Feeling run down and run over!

This is the way I feel lately!
The countdown has begun. Only four days until my much needed vacation. We're not going anywhere special. Maybe a few day trips to the ocean, but it doesn't matter what we do, because I won't have to log into my work computer and perform any work tasks. Woo Hoo!


In preparation of taking a week off I've been tying up loose ends in my writing life too. Last Friday I finished and submitted a short for an anthology. Today I finished Cabin Fever. This one sat for too many months before editing, but I'm glad I did it. I added over 10k to the story and like it much better. Just have to write the synopsis and send it off to my editor. My goal is to have that baby gone by Friday.


Not only have I completed the two projects, I sent out 4 queries to a magazine I've written for the last three years. Something I've been slacking off from lately. With any luck I'll have some new assignments lined up when I return from vacation.


Yesterday my youngest graduated from elementary school. She'll begin junior high in the fall. Geez, it seems she just started kindergarten and suddenly she's a 7th grader. It's times like these I get the baby urge, but I usually cure that urge by inviting my daughter and granddaughter over for the day! LOL I love spending time with my precious angel, but it's not easy at my age. I realize I'm just too old for caring for a baby full time. Now I finally "get" what they mean by just borrow someone else's child to cure the baby desires.


Oh well, time to get back to the queries for Complete Woman. I've yet to crack this magazine, but shit I'm determined.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Rain, Rain Go Away


It has rained 6 of the last 7 days. I'm sick of rain. I seriously think I suffer from Seasonal Disorder Affect. My DH buys me tanning salon gift cards just to get me my sunshine, artificial or not. He can't deal with my mood swings. LOL

On a better note I finished Secret Rendezvous and sent it to my editor. Hoping she likes it. I get a kid/softball free weekend...what shall I ever do with myself? Check back Monday to find out. Wishing all my friends a wonderful weekend. Here's something to get you started!


Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Splashing Good Time - JERR review

KUDOS to my friend Regina for finding this review!

Title: Splashing Good Time
Author: Amber Skyze
Publisher: Ellora's Cave Publishing
Publisher URL: www.ellorascave. com
Reviewer: Ann Barber
Rating: 4 Stars
Heat level: H

Finally over her divorce, Reese is ready for more than just masturbating to her hot pool “boy”, Nathan. Well he’s been having a few fantasies himself. Unfortunately Nathan is ten years younger than her, and Reese refuses to be compared to her cradle robbing ex. Can he convince her that the only opinions that matter are their own?Splashing Good Time is a fun, light read that I found to be a perfect companion on a hot summer afternoon. Reese’s finding new love in an unexpected place drew me into the story, and although Nathan is younger, his maturity makes him an equal partner in their relationship, and he is delightfully alpha in the bedroom. The sex was scorching and made me extremely happy I was sitting near the A/C! Despite its short length, the story doesn’t seem rushed at all. Reese and Nathan’s relationship seems to develop at a natural pace, and though this story only shows the beginning of their romance, I think they have a great shot at a real love. I would love to see another book that shows their relationship at a later point. If you’re looking for a fun read with a handsome younger man to sweep you off your feet, Amber Skyze’s Splashing Good Time is a great treat for a steamy summer afternoon.
Ann Barber
Just Erotic Romance Reviews

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Blogging at the Goddesses of Storytelling

Today I'm blogging about being a plotter or pantser and how one person's take really irked me. Drop by and leave a comment! http://goddessesofstorytelling.blogspot.com/