Spotlight On...Alyson Reuben

The winner of a copy of Alyson's A Beautiful Cage is Velda Brotherton! Congratulations, Velda! Look for an email from Alyson. Please help me welcome fellow TWRP author Alyson Reuben to the keyboard today. Alyson is here to talk about her fabulous debut book, A Beautiful Cage. And make sure you leave her a comment/answer her question at the end of the interview for your chance to WIN a copy of her book! Welcome Alyson, what surprised you the most...

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Six Sentence Sunday 11/27

He was gentle at first and then, as she surrendered, his mouth explored hers with greater intent. He kissed her almost roughly, completely on fire, sweeping his tongue possessively into her mouth. His hands settled on her hips, gliding upward beneath her shirt until his palms closed over her naked breasts. His moan of approval, so raw and husky, vibrated into her mouth and made her heart pound even harder. The sensation of bare flesh against bare...

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A Toast & A Giveaway

You're invited to join me at the Resurrection Tour VIP Party over at Author Roast and Toast. Food, fun, lots of laughter, and better yet, hot rock stars. Join the fun!  Oh, and don't forget to leave me a comment to be entered to WIN an eBook of After Midnight...

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Welcome Guest Blogger M. Kate Quinn

Thanksgiving Tradition Soon the obligations and traditions will pile up like a stack of Jenga pieces. Our families have grown, extended beyond every leaf of our tables, and as much as we do our best to accommodate the changes, we hold onto our traditions for dear life. And, let’s face it, that means food. My mother’s stuffing is the all-out signature of my family’s Thanksgiving. If any one of us can’t be at my sister’s annual holiday table the...

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Spotlight On...Beth Trissel

Please help me welcome fellow Wild Rose Press author Beth Trissel to Off the Keyboard. Welcome Beth! What surprised you the most when you became a published? After 12+ years, finally getting published was surreal. And that same spring I was a Golden Heart finalist and won the Linda Howard in the historical category. Wow, all in one. Then I found out about promo…whewwww. Which comes first, plot or characters? My stories are very character...

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Snippet Saturday

A sudden thump sounded against the door, then a second time, louder than the first. Paige jumped, her pulse skipping as the sound came again and again. She screamed when with a resounding crack, the front door swung in and slammed against the inside wall. The man stood, framed in the doorway, one arm raised and holding the door against the wall to keep it from swinging back at him. His glasses were gone now and the sight of those eyes looking at...

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Welcome Guest Blogger Grace Hood

So just to get it out there, I dislike tooting my own horn. I know it needs to be done, particularly for those of us who have chosen a small press to publish our magnum opuses. Opusi? Opi? Books. Added to the pressure to promote, there is also the need to write another story, and then another one. We also need to network with our peers, continue to learn our craft (I love online workshops) and, oh yeah, have a life. Where are we supposed to find...

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In The Spotlight

Long and Short Reviews is spotlighting their LASR Best Book Reviews and today it's my contemporary romance, AFTER MIDNIGHT. Stop by and check it out. You can even win your choice of four books....

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Six Sentence Sunday 11/13

“It’s not supposed to be just about the finale. It’s about the journey. It’s all about touch, Isabeau. Soft caresses. Slow, deep, wet kisses. Why would you settle for anything else?” Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to visit www.sixsunday.com for a complete list of participating authors. But be warned...your to-be-read list will expand! I know mine always does...

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Off the Keyboard Welcomes Emma Lai!

I’m excited, and nervous, to be celebrating the release of Riding Rodeo today from The Wild Rose Press. I’m excited because it’s always exciting to see one of my stories hit the market. I’m nervous because this story is near and dear to me. A stupid accident robbed the world of a young woman, whose smile literally lit up the room and whose laughter was contagious. How better to honor her than to give her a happily-ever-after? I struggled long and...

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Guest Blogging

I'm guest blogging today over at Smut Writers Soap Box about the Importance of Music in my life. At the end of the week I'll be awarding one lucky commenter a special gift. Won't you stop by for a visit?...

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Reading Next to the (Kindle) Fire Giveaway

Want help staying warm this Winter?Then have I got the contest for you! eReaders and eBooks are hot. So hot, they're on fire!The Kindle Fire, that is. I'm delighted to announce that I'm participating in the "Reading next to the (Kindle) Fire" holiday giveaway. The prize? A brand, spankin' new Kindle Fire and 20+ eBooks in Romance, Paranormal, Science Fiction, mystery and YA! How do you enter? Simple.  1. Join my blog, and/or any...

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Review ~ LASR Best Book!

Woke up this morning after way too few hours of sleep and discovered an alert in my mailbox for a review from Long and Short Reviews. I admit, I closed my eyes while I waited for the page to load. (yes, I'm a chicken) Then I had to hold back the squeal of joy for fear I'd wake the house. BEST BOOK! Long and Short Reviews rated After Midnight BEST BOOK! What a way to start my Friday!   "After Midnight is one of those compelling stories that...

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Welcome Rachel Brimble!

I'm very excited to have to fabulous Rachel Brimble with me at the keyboard today. A fun new twist today, Rachel asked herself questions. Let's see what she has to say, shall we? Welcome, Rachel! What surprised you the most when you became a published? The amount of time needed to promote yourself properly. In this day and age writers cannot expect their publisher to spend time promoting them when they are busy doing their best to survive in...

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