Archive for July, 2009

Spotlight on Viv Arend

Another week, another spotlight on one of the interesting ladies of International Heat. Don’t forget that there are wonderful prizes at stake. To enter, comment on this post with your guesses for which of these things AREN’T true.

This week’s spotlight author is Viv Arend, the luscious author of the hottest new release at Samhain: Tidal Wave.

Want to know more about Viv? Well then read on. Two of these things aren’t true; put your guesses in the comments.

Viv Arend (’s)…

  • Favorite flowers are ones that are LEFT IN NATURE YOU FLORA MASSACRING PSYCHOPATH!!!!
  • Considers her hubby more of a sex toy than a life partner.
  • While still in high school snuck into a college dorm for some hanky panky and when caught by the RA said she was there for “sports camp.” High on special recipe baked goods the RA believed her and the dorm-room dwelling boy relieved Viv of her virginity. NAUGHTY!
  • Can’t remember her first boyfriend’s name. There were just so many…
  • Loves puns.
  • Likes to write while half baked.
  • Was born in the back of a Land Rover in the Canadian Wilderness. Two wolves came out of the trees to see what all the noise was about just as she was born. Imprinting those first memories has spurred her long obsession with wolves.
  • Made her husband a “wolf suit” so they could roll play some of the scenes from Wolf Signs.

Happy Guessing!

Mari Carr Wins!

First Place in the Passionate Plume contest for Erotic Research.

Visit Mari to find out more about her awesome book!

Another Lonely Day

I’ve talked a lot with other authors about what they listen to when they write. Some have play lists for specific books, other have sexy songs, while other’s say it’s distracting. I like music when I write, though I don’t have a set process. I do love music though, so I’m going to start a new segment on my blog where I post lyrics to my favorite songs called Words to Write By.

Here’s my first pick. I love all Ben Harper’s songs, but this one especially. When I hear it I can clearly feel the heartache of a person who’s given up on love. That empathy is easy to flip around into the joy of someone having found love. Here are the lyrics, if you’re interested, check out iTunes.

Another Lonely Day

Ben Harper

Yes indeed, I’m alone again.

And here comes emptiness crashing in.

It’s either love or hate,

I can’t find in between,

’cause I’ve been with witches and I’ve been with a queen.

It wouldn’t have worked out anyway.

So now it’s just another lonely day.

Further along we just may.

But for now it’s just another lonely day.

… continue reading this entry.

Spotlight on Valerie Tibbs

Valerie Tibbs, cover artist extraordinaire, is this week’s spotlight for International Heat.

As with last week, your job is to guess which two of the following facts are incorrect. Post your guesses in the comments!

Valerie Tibbs(’s)…

…favorite were animal is a were-cougar. She’s captured several, but despite some, uh, interest, experiments, was not able to get them to turn into hot, hung men.

…enjoys sex in her converted bedroom. It took her several years but the bedroom cum (ha!) dungeon is her favorite room in the house.

…enjoys designing covers for authors whose vague visions give her creative wiggle room.

…enjoys designing “Save the Date” magnets.

…favorite strap on is made of supple purple leather.

…spent three years in Amsterdam being trained as a pony-girl.

…eats dinner off her man-slaves rock hard belly while he lies naked and bound on the table in her breakfast nook.

…if her man slave is naughty he’s allowed to bring her white roses–in his teeth–to earn his place in her good graces.

…has three personal strippers: Jo, Jo, and Devonshire.

…has a girl crush on Lila Dubois. :D

Best of luck with your guessing!!!!

Another year…

…another birthday! Not up to much today as the fiance and I have already celebrated. (He took me to a posh spa for 3 days!)

Countdown to OLD

As of tomorrow I will officially be old. I’m semi dreading this birthday, which is the first sign of old, isn’t it? I’m going to put it off as long as possible by saying we have to wait for it to be midnight in the US rather than England before it’s official, but nothing will stop it from happening.

The good part is that my best friend sent me cupcakes. I LOVE birthday cake, it’s better than any other kind of cake, and these cupcakes are TO DIE FOR (I ate one already–I’m trying to space them out so I don’t balloon up full of sugar. That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it.)

So I will take solace in birthday cake tomorrow.

New story in the works

I have a new story, my first menage (M-F-M), in the works. It’s about 25k right now and promises to go at least another 5. It’s a good story, and if you’d like a sneak peak head over to International Heat where the first two chapters are up.

Ravishing Rhian

This week’s spotlight author, from among the literary greats at International Heat, is Rhian Cahill! She’s flirty, she’d fabulous, and she’s mine! Bwah ha ha! Okay not really, but I did get her to answer some questions.

Below you will find 10 facts about Rhian, 8 are true, 2 are false. To enter the contest (see original Summer Spotlight post HERE) comment on this post with your name and your guess as to which facts are FALSE.

Happy guessing!

Rhian(’s)…

…owns 16 full vibrators and 3 travel size. Her favorites are the one that looks like a lipstick tube and the one that connects to her iPod.

…favorite vibrator is black and glows in the dark.

…first boyfriend’s name was Jeff.

…is dedicating her next book to her live in man slave.

…favorite place to live is India.

…favorite food is cake served to her by her man slave, while naked. (The man not the cake–she likes frosting on the cake.)

…pet’s name is Snickers.

…has written over 20 books.

…first book is called “One Night in Bangkok.” Neither the hero nor heroine are named Bangkok. Get your mind out of the gutter.

…professional Dominatrix name is Mistress Catlash.

Bonus #11–

…favorite person in the WHOLE WORLD is LILA DUBOIS

Spotlight Winner

Congratulations RAIN!

You’re my spotlight winner. I’ll be contact you regarding your prize.