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Help!!! Where Are All the Romances???

Hey all,

Today’s blog is a reprint of one I’ve done elsewhere, but the internet here in Singapore is iffy at best, so this is the best I could do this time. But it’s such an eyeopening subject (at least for me) I thought you all might be interested as well.

It’s about something that anyone who knows me at all will understand how very important it is. In fact, I think it’s one of the most important things on the planet. This is something we really take for granted over in the states. At least I do. So when I discovered the truth of it here, it kinda threw me for a loop. Curious yet?

Well, I’ve finally found something about Singapore I dislike. I wasn’t prepared for it. Hadn’t expected it in any way. And considering how important this certain thing is, I’m not sure I can live here any more. grin

Okay…no more teasing. Here’s the skinny.

That Ahhhhhh.... Moment

We all have them. You know what I mean. It can happen anywhere and at anytime. Sometimes when you least expect it. That single moment in time where you are watching something happen and when it does you get that gooey feeling inside…that silly grin on your face and you heave a big sigh of Ahhhhhh…

Silly? Not really. We all have them. Even those big tough guys we all know. Their Ahhhhhh… threshold maybe higher or different than ours, but they have one. And what makes you go Ahhhhhh… is different for everyone.

For example, I’m a sucker for Hallmark commercials. I’ll tear up in a heartbeat over something as silly as a kid making a valentine for his teacher, or a puppy trotting over to a young bride with an “I’m sorry” card from a repentant husband.

This blog came to be when I found one of the best Ahhhhhh… moments I’d ever seen online. It is a marriage proposal. One of the best I’ve ever seen and once it was done, I was Ahhhhhhing all over the place as were most of the people watching. Check it out…

Making Memories With You

Hey all,

I’ve been busy, busy, busy. Things have been crazy since I got back from my trip overseas. England, France, Ireland and Scotland…it was the best time EVER!!! We saw sights and did things we’ve been dreaming of for years. I was able to show Jonathon places I’ve been to before, and we both were able to see brand new and special areas on our travels. And not one of them came up short…I promise you! In fact, we can’t wait to go back to a couple of them!!! The picture to the right is Jonathon and I having tea in the city of Bath, in the UK. One of the places I’d always wanted to visit after reading ALL those historical romances!

And the wedding? Well, romantic that I am, let me tell you, it was all I could ever have dreamed of.

The title says it all. We made some great memories. We were there all by ourselves and while it would have been wonderful to share with friends and family, I have to say that after 25 years, it being just for us was perfect. It is a memory that I will always hold close to my heart. Jonathon went out of his way to make it special for me and he completely succeeded.

Renewing our vows was something we’d talked about for years, but for some reason or another, just never did. Doing it on our 25th anniversary in such a special place gave it a air of romance that any other time or place just couldn’t accomplish. And where was this wonderful, special place???

And Just Where Did the Title Don't Spank the Vamp Come From?????

Hey Everyone,

It’s official! Don’t Spank the Vamp is a BEST SELLER!!!! And I’m so excited since this book is one of my favorites! Let me give you a short blurb to get things started.

Need inspiration? Take a walk on the sexy side. Toys included.

The Don’t Series

Dawn is so focused on making a name for herself in the art world, her personal life has fallen into a rut. She spends far more time with her hands in clay than on a man. Then her friends liven things up by taking her to a toy shop for her birthday. A very different kind of toy shop for special sexual games. And there’s more than sexy entertainment on the shelves—a fortune teller says Dawn’s destiny awaits if only she will reach out and take it.

Aidan is a vampire who has existed for over a century searching for his one true soulmate, his twin-flame. One look at Dawn takes Aidan’s breath away. One kiss later, he knows she is the one woman who will sustain him forever—if he can convince her to walk with him on the wild side.

Dawn responds to his inspiration better than he could have hoped. Then she goes one toy too far…

Want to Know More???

Hot Vamps and a Busy November

Hey all,

This year has just flown by so fast. I can’t believe it’s almost over. I feel like I got nothing done, yet I know I did. Just this month has been really busy for me. I’ve contracted several new books and finished edits on my February 10th release of Don’t Spank the Vamp—Check out the great cover that just went up…

This book has everything. Hot vampires, erotic sex toys, mind-blowing lovemaking and heartfelt romance. It’s one of my favorite stories and I can’t wait to see what you all think. It was originally a novella, but has been expanded to three times the length.

To check this book out, go either to Don’t Spank the Vamp
or head to My Website to see all the scoop on the series I’ve got planned.

“The Most Eloquent Silence; That of Two Mouths Meeting in a Kiss”

Hey all,

Some of you may be aware I injured my hand this summer. Tore some ligaments in my left hand which shut down any writing I wanted to do. (pout) After two months, I’ve got the go ahead to start up again, but I can’t do much. So, to keep my hand happy, this month I decided to recycle an old blog I’d done on a subject we all most likely enjoy.

One of my friends adores a good kiss in a book. In fact, she loves it so much that she’ll read that section over and over again. And if the book starts with a good kiss, then she’s hooked and will probably buy that story without a second thought.

For a romance writer like myself, a good kiss in a story is a must. After all, what would a true romance be without one? All genres embrace this fact. (pun intended) Heroes must be hot kissers, and heroines should know when to accept a kiss or when to be the one initiating it!

Romance Is What You Make It

Hey all,

I’ve been so excited about how well The Mylari Chronicles: Eyes of Fire is doing. Let me take this time to say thank you to all of you who bought the book. I’ve had many emails telling me how much everyone enjoyed the story and I wanted to say the next book is in the works, so stay tuned for more information on that!

As some of you know, my books are filled with heartfelt emotion. Lots of it. It’s what I want to read, so it’s what I write. I chose this genre because I believe everyone should have a little romance in their lives. If I can give that gift to my readers, I believe I’ve done something very special.

So, that being said, this month’s blog is about my favorite of all subjects…ROMANCE. More specifically, how to show your mate or lover exactly how you feel. Everyone can use new ideas on how to tickly your honey’s fancy, so pull up a chair, grab a cuppa and hopefully some of these ideas will turn you on!

Go Beyond the Faerie Myst

Hey all,

I’m so excited to be a part of Samhain and having my release on Friday was like a dream come true. I had a great release party and I thank everyone who made my day such a special one. As most of you may know, The Mylari Chronicles: Eyes of Fire released last Friday. I’ve already had several wonderful reader reviews where it’s being sold at My Bookstore and More and that means the world to me.

Let me give you a brief blurb…

An ancient prophecy comes to life in an erotic tale of forbidden love.

Talia’s visit home turns upside down when dark, frightening creatures appear seemingly from nowhere and transport her to another world. The faerie world. In this mystical paradise, she finds her life and honor threatened for reasons she does not understand.

When Calion Sáralondë, Prince of the Calen’taur Elves, rescues the human female from an orcan stronghold, his attraction to her is immediate and strong. And the feeling is mutual. Though their love is sardai—taboo—Calion can’t bring himself to linksend her back to her world. Her presence sets a fire in his soul only mating with her can tame.

And their passion could be the answer to an ancient prophecy that saves his world.

Cool, huh? Wait till you read it! Reviewer and readers alike use words like, “beautiful writing”, “sensational”, “uniquely creative”, and “breathtaking imagery” to describe it.

I’ve also had a few emails asking me where I get my ideas, so I thought it might be interesting to show you where some of the ideas for beyond the faerie myst came from. From dark forests to painted valleys, our own earth holds a myriad of inspirations. Join me now as I take you to Beyond the Faerie Myst…in our own backyard.

An Imagination is a Terrible Thing to Waste

One of my favorite sayings is…

The Best Nation to Visit is the IMAGINATION.

In that special place you can fly through the air in the body of a hawk, climb Mount Everest with a special group of mountain climbers, or dive to the bottom of the sea seeking the lost city of Atlantis. As a romance writer the imagination can help me dream dreams, build magical worlds, and create the perfect hero and heroine. Every imagining can have a happy ending as that couple rides off into the sunset to live a life filled with the kind of love we all dream about.

All my life I’ve been blessed with a vivid imagination. My mom encouraged me, and living in the mountains near Yosemite, California, I spent a lot of time wandering in the woods. In fact, many of the stories I’ve published started out as daydreams thought up as I hiked the mountain trails or rode my horse on a lazy summer afternoon.