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What is it about Erotica?

By Annette Gisby

I’ve written in lots of genres, from sweet romances to erotica, from murder mysteries to horror, from fantasy to historical, about witches, wizards and aliens and everything in between. But there is one genre that I get asked about time and time again and that is erotica. People who you barely know might ask you things like, “So, you like to be tied up?” Or “You like to be spanked…

Been working hard on my latest manuscript (still untitled) though the Easter weekend did muff up my writing schedule a bit. I also have a big promotion coming up for DROP OUT on April 4^th with KND’s new Book Gorilla newsletter. I paid extra to be on the premier front page and be exposed to @ 20,000 opt-in readers. Will it be profitable? I guess we’ll see. I need to sell 150 books to recoup the cost.

I’m also trying a new promotion with a site called…

It finally happened. I reached the end of my creative juices on my latest novel. At 25,000 words in, I’ve had enough. The book started well enough. I had a great idea and I feverishly wrote the first draft in under three weeks. I let it sit for a few days while I visited the Jersey Shore and then pulled it back onto the screen anxious and excited to begin the revision process. And then thunk!

Plagued by writer’s block for the last two weeks, I’ve been spending my…

Spring is here and once again the oncoming nice weather will test my resolve to finish my latest novel. I find it especially difficult to keep focus when it’s a beautiful, sunny seventy-degree day outside. But as an artist I must ignore the temptation to enjoy the outside. When I am working on a first draft (as I’m doing now) I find that I can only concentrate on creating original material when I’m sitting at my desk. Something about that particular space and mindset unlocks my…

After the unexpected death of her parents, seventeen-year-old Elizabeth is left with several mysteries to solve. As if adjusting to her new life wasn’t bad enough, she begins to have nightmares about creatures in the woods…

There is a riding wave of enthusiasm and excitement among indie authors that finally, after centuries of struggle, we can now put our books out there on the virtual bookshelf for the world to see and for all eternity. What an incredible concept that a hundred years from now someone might happen upon one of my books and my characters would rise from the ashes of time and thrill a new reader. Or is it?

What is the likelihood that a future individual will happen upon one of my…

The Dark Lady

Author: Maire Claremont

Format(s): Paperback (336 pages), ebook

Publisher: Signet Eclipse (US), Eternal Romance (UK)

Publish Date: February 2013

Lord Ian Blake has returned from India a broken man. Years ago, he pledged to Lady Eva…

I woke up this morning momentarily gripped by a fear and uncertainty that has plagued me as of recent. Would today be like yesterday and the day before and the day before? Would I spend the next fifteen hours walking around my office in a daze trying to rip free of this chain of boredom? Would today be the day I finally break this horrible bout of writer’s block?

For twenty-five plus years, I’ve woken each morning with my head crammed full of ideas. Imaginary…

Romance is like a breath of fresh air and this story is no exception.  Vi Keeland found a way to weave the…

AMETHYST By Heather Bowhay (#1 in the Guardian series)

 

Available at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Amethyst-paranormal-romance-Guardian-ebook/dp/B009TKS6ZS/ref=cm_lmf_tit_1…

Sharing my new release: Arrival of the Prophecy...Werewolf and clan leader, Anthony Michelle meets the beautiful Sky Delaney and quickly realizes that she carries the other half of his soul; his one true mate and the ‘one’ that can set the prophecy on its foretold path, only to find that she is a frail, pure...human. ~ On e-reader and will be on print soon. Paranormal Romance with a…

It’s the end of the month, which means my book sales stats will again be reset to zero. As I’ve mentioned many times before, it’s a little depressing to start each new month from scratch. Sometimes I think it would be nicer if they just kept the numbers going.

That said, I sold a pretty fair number of books this month. It helped that I ran two promotions and that Kindle Nation Daily gave me extra free publicity by presenting me with an interview by a fifth grader and then…

On my blog today: KETA DIABLO BOOKS - An endorsement for my newest release SKY TINTED WATER (historical mystery series - sweet romance)

Keta Diablo's new release is classified as a 'Sweet Historical Romance', and the book delivers just that. Set during the early years of Minnesota's statehood, amidst a conflict with the Dakota Sioux Indians and…

Seeing death leaves a mark on our soul.  A mark that can't be erased, only recognized as another defining part of our ever developing character.  How we accept and define that mark is up to us.  In this story, Frank's soul was marred by such an event, but acceptance is eluding him even though he reaches out to tame its heart wrenching grip.  Determined to change its plight on his soul, he keeps searching for answers to why the death happened in the first place.

Being a young and…

This book is in the paranormal realm, to some extent, and the romance novel to match it.  The story line moved along nicely, keeping the read interesting, and fun.  It's a nice short story to read and enjoy.

The main character is flanked by two friends that surprise and not only help her develop, but keep things interesting.  So many times stories seem to revolve around the main character suffering from the loss of a loved one.  When the person is younger of course it's usually a…

Chocolates and roses and sweet little notes, candlelit dinners and quiet nights alone. But did you consider sentimental Italian dogs, lovelorn teens and perpetually aggrieved mobsters? Did you consider vampires?



Now you can. Through February 14th we're offering 30% off select romance titles at…

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A trio of Regency love stories for Sweethearts’ Day!

BALD LIES

Audrina is desperate to ensure that Lord Blanford not only notices her beautiful cousin but marries her as well. However, Max’s head is beset by larger worries than…

Valentine's Day is both hot, cool and for some a bit Gothic. Here's a pair of black heels with red hearts. I like these because they have a slightly mysterious image of Valentine's Day Romance.

Hotness.

Cuteness.

Mystery.

These functions - or any combination - make both a woman character interesting in a…