So, December… Ah, I had plans for December.  I was going to finish Tie Me to the Bedpost AND my shortie for the Going Down? Anthology.  Alas, I did neither.  I did, however, manage to write the first three chapters of Fiery Ember and submit those to Resplendence Publishing for consideration.  Now, those of you authors that are fussing at me for submitting something that wasn’t finished… hush.  They knew it wasn’t done.  I sent a query first and they asked for the first three when they were done.  Hopefully, by the time they get around to reading the first three, I’ll have the rest done. 

My goal this week?  Write one chapter per night between now and Sunday.  That’s 10k between now and then.  It’s doable.  With luck, I’ll finish one of the three stories and then some.  *sigh*  THEN I’m going to start work on Man-grove, my next BBW alien shifter story for Changeling.  Now, that is one story I can’t wait to write.  It also just might have a sequel or two bouncing around in this head of mine. 

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

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