Wicked Shift is part of TRS’s Book-a-day give away today!  Woot!  Want a sexy read for halloween?  Go enter:

 http://www.theromancestudio.com/bad_form.php

Ce

PS.  As I type this, they haven’t changed it over from yesterday’s give away….  Keep checking back if you want a chance to win Wicked Shift.

ETA: The contest is now live!  Go enter!  Hurry!!!!!!  This is my first ever contest, so it’s very likely that I’ll give away more than one book.  I’m cool like that.

I have a new boyfriend. His name is Bryan. Don’t tell hubby though, he might get jealous. You see, Bryan can give me things that hubby can’t. Like NEW COVER ART baybee!!!!!! Woot!

Ce *who doesn’t really have a new boyfriend, but really thinks that Bryan rocks!*

You want to publish my story?  Really?  Hmmm….

I’ve been accepted at Cobblestone!  Woot!  My novella, Love Defined, has been accepted, contracts have been sent off and I’m waiting patiently to be let in to author loops and learn everything I need to know to get this baby pubbed.  I lurv this story soooo much and I’m thrilled that ya’ll are gonna get to read it.

Ce

Adventures in Stupidland…  Population: Celia

So, what happens when you go grocery shopping without a grocery list and you have a mind that tends to wander?  You end up buying steak sauce for the steak you wanted to buy when you walked into the grocery store before deciding half-way through your shopping that you wanted to have cubed steak with white gravy instead.  Um, yeah.

Write lists people.

Ce

I’ve posted a new free read for ya’ll.  Aren’t I generous?  Okay, seriously… I loved writing Lara, Theo and Jackson so much, I couldn’t quit.  So here’s a free teasing bit for ya’ll to enjoy this weekend. 

Office of Kink and Karma: Tri-ed

Ce

So, the AMP authors have started a bit of a thing to do on Friday’s.  Friday Flash Fiction!  Woot!

The general guidelines are that you do up to 750 words of anything you want.  I’m not that adventurous, at least not yet.  So I’ll do anywhere from 100 to 750 words.    Don’t want to strap myself into something I can’t handle.  LOL

Yum

Lick, lap, suck, flick.

Savannah slid her tongue along his length, savoring his musky flavor and scent. She reached the end of his shaft and dipped her tongue into his tiny slit, earning her a gasp from Jacob. He dug his fingers into her hair and she smiled, rubbing her lips on the head of his cock. Salty drops of pre-come painted her lips and she savored his gift.

“Annah, please.”
 
Giving in, she opened her mouth wide and let his cock slide past her lips and slip along the flat pad of her tongue until he nudged the back of her throat. She retreated, giving him shallow dips and slides. She wouldn’t let him back there, not yet. He hadn’t earned that kind of blow job.

Okey dokey. That’s it for me. Not much, but I was just feeling in the half-of-a-bj kind of mood. Drop your info in the box if you’re participating!

Ce

Aspen Mountain Press is launching a new paranormal series and is asking for submissions.

Word count: 5K–100K
Format: eBooks
Editor: Nikita Gordyn
Genre: Contemporary Paranormal Romance
Can be a heterosexual couple, GBLT, ménage, etc. Mainstream with romantic elements will be considered. Very sexy/sensual is what we’re looking for. Both graphic and non-graphic will be considered.

Story guideline:

The main characters have to do something at the bar to tie it together. They know the proprietor, who is a vampire (Cody Warren was turned while in the military serving in Afghanistan). Humans can go in to see the paranormals or two (or three) paranormal characters, meet outside the bar, etc, but at some point both the bar and Cody must be in a scene.

Stories from Del Fantasma in Vista Loma, California

Del Fantasma is a bar just north of Point Loma, California, known for its ghosts and otherworldly experiences. The owner and bartender, Cody Warren knows a thing or two about the supernatural. While stationed in Afghanistan, Cody was rescued and later turned into a vampire. He is the sole owner of Del Fantasma and the hours suit him just fine. He has normal clients and otherworldly clients, and a knack for matchmaking that would rival any bona fide yenta. After ten years of bringing couples together, not much surprises Cody. He’s certainly heard every tale of love gone right and wrong over the years. In fact, he can recall a tale for nearly every drink he mixes.

They know the proprietor, who is a vampire (Cody Warren was turned while in the military serving in Afghanistan). Humans can go in to see the paranormals or two (or three) paranormal characters, meet outside the bar, etc, but at some point both the bar and Cody must be in a scene.

Examples: Sex on the Beach: a mermaid and her true love (general idea only), Kentucky Tornado: the city meets the country in a tale of horse-trading (general idea only), Harvey Wallbanger, White Russian, Kiss in the Dark, Fuzzy Navel, Tequila Sunrise, Three Wise Men, Stormy Weather, Sea Breeze, Long Island Iced Tea, Pain Killer, Singapore Sling, Alabama Slammer, Aztec Punch, or any other drink that the author would like to do.

Please submit complete stories or a synopsis with the first three chapters electronically only. Be sure to include your name, mailing address and contact information to Dragoness@cogeco.ca or submissions@AspenMountainPress.com. Del Fantasma in the subject line of the email.

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I’ve had my short (15k) titled, Silk Panties, accepted and slotted for publication in January or February next year.  The staff has been professional and submission to acceptance went very quickly.  If you're interest, but don't know what drink to use or you see that your drink may already be taken, you can look at the following sites for ideas:  http://www.thewebtender.com or http://www.idrink.com.

I found Silk Panties on there and there are MANY other options available.  The editor, Niki, has been very responsive in answering my questions. 

Ce

Note: This is the “Woot! It’s Wednesday!” post referenced yesterday. LOL

Woo Hoo!  It’s Wednesday and the week is half over.  Whew! It’s hard to compete with the announcement from Monday, so I won’t even bother.

I can tell you that I finished edits on the fourth book in my Kink & Karma series. Love Me is some hot I/R loving that makes sure Eric receives his happy ending. Go ahead, say it with me… awwwwwwww.

In other news, I started working on Nipped AND Tie Me to the Bedpost. Bedpost is a shortie to follow up Silk Panties and I’m jonesing to get this one in to AMP.

Ce

Hey All!

I almost forgot! I’m chatting at Talking TwoLips tomorrow, 10/24/07 with Kira Stone and Jade Buchanan. Gotta balance out the man love with a bit of pink bits, right? So, want to read a few excerpts and possibly win a book or three? Stop by! And hey, if you’re into the manlove, Kira and Jade will be giving books away too.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TalkingTwoLips/

Ce

So, I’m sitting here thinking, “I should do a blog post!” I open up my little web browser, get to the page to start typing.

Me: Ooh! I have a Woot! It’s Wednesday post I never finished. I’ll finish it up and throw it out there. Sweet!

Few seconds later as I’m typing away….

Me: Is it Wednesday? *checks calendar* Damn! It’s Tuesday.

Yeah, population of Stupidland: Celia.

Ce

Woot!  Silk Panties will be hitting the virtual shelves at Aspen Mountain Press as part of the Del Fantasma series!  Woot!!!!!

Not only are they an essential article of clothing, it’s a drink too!

Ingredients:
1/2 oz Peach Schnapps
1 1/2 oz Vodka
Combine over ice, strain into shot glass.

Why am I giving you the recipe for Silk Panties?  It just so happens that Silk Panties is ALSO the title of a super short I just finished and subbed to *insert publisher name here*.

Yeah, I’m a tease, but I don’t want to put myself out there and face a totally public rejection.  Ugh!  That would suck.  In the mean time, here’s the blurb to tease ya’ll a little.

Ingredients

1/2 oz Peach Schnapps

1 1/2 oz Vodka

1 Sexy woman with a penchant for silk

Lisa Bradenton is breaking out of her shell.  What better way to take a walk on the wild-one-night-stand-side than a visit to the infamous *insert bar name*?  At the urging of her friends, Lisa goes to the bar with the hopes of finding a lover to take her mind off her ex-boyfriend.  Soon after walking through the doors she’s overwhelmed by the sexy bartender who has a quick smile, sexy eyes and deep rumbling voice.  He is definitely one-night stand material.  Definitely.

Jonathan and his inner beast crave the sexy, sultry and curvy siren’s touch.  A smile and good conversation aren’t enough for him.  Even after he’s gotten her in his bed, he still craves everything about the seductress.  Her looks reeled him in, but her uncertainty and open nature snare him forever.  But after one night of bliss, she disappears.  What the hell is he supposed to do now?  Lisa is his mate and without her, he’s lost.

I’ll let you know whether this baby is destined for the bottom drawer or a pub.

Ce

To the person who searched for “extraordinary escorts” and got me instead.  *snort*  I’m sorry.  LOL

Ce

I was playing in photoshop and with an animator and lookee what I did!  (I removed the image.  The darned thing wasn’t coordinated with the one in the sidebar and was driving me nuts… damned OCD!  Please look to your right to see my new ad.)

I just sent the ad request to TRS and with any luck, this should begin appearing on their site.  Woot!!!!!!

Ce

Hey guys!

I stole this from the Berkley blog, but since I’m attending, I figured it was okay.

Howdy, Everyone.
Lori Foster and I are once again planning our 2008 Reader and Author Get Together in June and just thought I’d give everyone a sneak preview of what’s happening so you can add this fun event to your schedule. So far we have 70 authors, two agents, a NY editor, three publishers and we have seven months to go!
The location is Cincinnati, Ohio and the cost for the weekend is $35. That’s it! What a deal.
We’ll open registration January 1 so check my website (DianneCastell.com) then.
Hope to see you there.
Hugs
Dianne and Lori

2008 READERS AND AUTHORS GET TOGETHER

Planning is underway!

Official registration forms will be available at http://lorifoster.com/community/readergettogthr.htm after the new year.
For now, here are some quick details…

DATE: June 6th-8th
LOCATION: Marriott North in West Chester, Ohio. http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cvgno-cincinnati-marriott-north/
Rooms are $99 a night.
REGISTRATION FEE: $35
– that covers Friday night pizza party, Saturday morning continental breakfast and Saturday buffet.
Restaurants are nearby for dinner.

Industry professionals attending so far:

Cindy Hwang, Berkley
Crissy Brashear, Samhain
Margaret Riley, Changeling Press
Sue Grimshaw, Borders buyer
Roberta Brown, Brown Literary Agency
Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency
Jennifer Schober, Spencerhill Literary Agency
Meriam Gray, Co-Founder, Topaz Promotions, LLC
Marisa O’Neill, RomanceNovel TV

Authors planning to attend:

1. Liz Andrews
2. Camille Anthony
3. Michele Bardsley
4. Becky Barker
5. Anya Bast
6. Jacki Bentley
7. Laura Baumbach
8. Elizabeth Bevarly
9. Toni Blake
10. Monica Burns
11. Susanna Carr
12. Dianne Castell
13. Sam Cheever
14. Billie Warren Chai
15. Ann Christopher
16. Mary Ann Chulick
17. Edwina Columbia
18. Diane Craver
19. Paige Cuccaro
20. Sharon Cullen
21. Sierra Dafoe
22. Lauren Dane
23. Gia Dawn
24. Jamie Denton
25. Kate Douglas
26. Carol Ann Erhardt
27. Katrina Farabaugh
28. Gail Faulkner
29. Lori Foster
30. Shelley Galloway
31. Heather Grothaus
32. Megan Hart
33. Ann Jacobs
34. Marcia James
35. Marteeka Karland
36. Celia Kyle
37. Rosemary Laurey
38. Marilyn Lee
39. Lora Leigh
40. Toni Leland
41. Mary Lennox
42. Michelle Levigne
43. Kimberly Logan
44. Melissa Lopez
45. Donna MacMeans
46. Lena Matthews
47. Janice Maynard
48. Erin McCarthy
49. Sarah McCarty
50. LuAnn McLane
51. Sandy McWhorter
52. Lucy Monroe
53. Shelby Morgan
54. Tuesday Morrigan
55. Anne Rainey
56. Tracy L. Ranson
57. Patricia Sargeant-Matthews
58. Jan Scarbrough
59. Michele Stegman
60. Kay Stockham
61. Kira Stone
62. DeNita Tuttle
63. Eve Vaughn
64. Shiloh Walker
65. Ann Warner
66. J. C. Wilder
67. Gwen Williams
68. Beth Williamson
69. S.J. Willing

This is the 4th event, and in the past we’ve donated all raffle proceeds to the Battered Women’s Shelter, but this year we’ll be donating to the CONDUCTIVE LEARNING CENTER of Greater Cincinnati, a local school specializing in education for children with spina bifida and cerebral palsy.
We haven’t forgotten the shelter, though. I organized an anthology with contributions from myself and 11 other authors, titled “THE POWER OF LOVE,” that will be published through Berkley in June 08, and proceeds from the sales of that book will go to the Battered Women’s Shelter.
We’ll also continue our fundraiser for the troops, including proceeds from a cookbook that I put together with donated recipes from authors, radio personalities, and a few readers, published through Samhain.
And of course, our event always includes one very special raffle for THE ANIMAL ADOPTION FOUNDATION.

We try to help as many causes as we can, and my volunteers are incredible, not to mention the readers and authors who show up and help!

If you’re an author or industry professional interested in attending, please contact me at lorilfoster@gmail.com
We’d love to include you!
Lori & Dianne

Didya see author number 36?  That’s me!!!!!  I’m gonna be in Cincinnati baybee!

Ce