Friday, October 24, 2014
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Immortal Rapture Series #MustReads #ParanormalRomance @lilian3roberts
Immortal Rapture Series #MustReads #ParanormalRomance @lilian3roberts
Originally published via ExpatsPost.com, October 14, 2014
Lilian Roberts joined us on Expats a few weeks ago with her Arielle Immortal Journey, Book 5 in The Immortal Rapture Series. Today, I would like to welcome her back so that she can share some insights into the series as she releases Book 6 in the series – Arielle Immortal Fury. As October fades into November, what better time to curl up with a good fantasy, romance novel, right? Her timing is perfect! Lilian lives in Atlanta and, even with her hectic schedule, she took the time to have a cup of coffee and answer a few of my questions. Let’s take a look into the creative process this best selling romance author.
The Writing Process:
Introduce yourself to our readers in 100 words or less.
I am a corporate engineer, wife and mother. I live in Atlanta, Georgia with my husband and my golden retriever. I am an avid reader and love to read novels that feature characters draped in passion, mystery, and adventure. I am especially fascinated with the concept of immortality.
How long have you been a published author?
4 years
Do you write in one particular genre, or explore a variety of stories?
I write Paranormal / Romance
Where do you get the ideas for your stories?
I love romance and I create a character or two and from there a story develops.
What is your writing process?
I write very late at night while everyone is asleep. I find that time to be the most creative one for me.
How much/often do you write?
Every day a page or two.
Do you have readers or betas who critique your work before you submit for publication?
I have an editor a proofreader and my publicist.
Why do or why don’t you think this is important?
It is important to make sure your book is clean of errors before it is published. The readers are very smart and they catch everything that everyone else missed.
The Road to Publication:
How long have you been openly pursuing writing as a career?
5 years
Do you have an agent?
Yes I have an agent
If yes, how did you go about finding them?
It was totally coincidental. We met on Facebook and became friends. She is an author as well and my book manager.
Everything happens on social media, doen’t it? What do you perceive as the benefits to having an agent?
It is hard for an author to write and also worry about marketing their book. An agent has been in the marketing game for a long time and they know they best ways to make sure that your book is out there and your sales are increasing as the time goes by.
Your new release, Book 6, is part of a fantastic romantic fantasy series, The Immortal Rapture Series. Please tell us a bit about these books
It is a romantic fantasy adventure series for young adults and older. It has everything you could imagine that might enthrall a reader. That includes passion and romance, stunning trappings of glamour and wealth, as well fabulous settings, both contemporary and historical. There’s plenty of intrigue, ancient secrets, super powers, a cast of beautiful people and other interesting characters. At the center of the story, is Arielle, a very special college coed facing fantastical revelations at every turn. At her side is her perfect man, Sebastian, who is no ordinary prince charming. In tart, that’s because he’s immortal, but handsome and rich and a nice guy, too. They can’t get enough of each other, caught up in a love that captivates: body, mind and soul. Part of a close-knit group of friends, many of them have been through a lot together through out the books. Those friendships are almost as integral to the story as the love affair between Arielle and Sebastian. That’s a good thing, too, since there are mysterious forces aligning against them, ruthless villains, and plots afoot.
Are you self-published or do you have a traditional publisher?
I have a contract with a publishing company out of Seattle Washington “Booktrope”
Why did you make that choice?
It was very hard to handle a series of 8 books on my own. Plus the expenses were enormous. Editors, proofreaders, blurb writers, formatting company, and marketing. Booktrope has assigned a team of people that make sure my books are edited, proofread, formatted and marketed correctly. They make sure my covers are designed by expert designers to make the book more appealing. Booktrope has made my life a lot easier and I now can concentrate in writing.
If you could have any job (besides being a writer), what profession would you choose?
From a young girl I wanted to be an engineer and I became that before I started to write and became a published author.
What’s next for Author Lilian Roberts?
I am working on a historical Romance about the British Regency.
Anything you’d like to add or that we should know about you?
Writing has become a passion larger than I thought it could ever be.
Thank you Lilian. Your journey into publishing is truly inspiring. I love the way you have worked to develop your writing, and along the way so many magical meetings and events have coincided. Your story is full of magic and synchronicity. Here’s the blurb for Arielle Immortal Fury, her latest release.
Arielle Immortal Fury
A memory of love…
On her return to the present from a time-travel journey to sixteenth-century Calais, France, college co-ed Arielle Lloyd anticipates a joyful welcome from her immortal fiancé, Sebastian Gaulle. She is stunned to discover that he doesn’t remember their time together there and wonders, has she lost him forever?
Danger from afar…
As Sebastian tries to shake loose his disturbing memories and solve the enigma of Arielle’s haunting eyes, the Russian Mafia ups the stakes in their deadly game to steal crucial documents from his company. Then an envelope arrives with photos of Arielle. The message is clear: if Sebastian fails to meet their demands, his love will pay the price with her life.
A love across all time…
Sebastian and his associates join forces with Interpol in a race to thwart the Russians’ plans. In the global battle, the Russians have made a serious mistake. They have threatened the beloved of an indestructible immortal, a woman Sebastian only now realizes he has loved across the centuries.
Thank you again for sharing your story, Lilian! You can connect with Lilian Roberts at these sites:
Originally published via ExpatsPost.com, October 14, 2014
Lilian Roberts joined us on Expats a few weeks ago with her Arielle Immortal Journey, Book 5 in The Immortal Rapture Series. Today, I would like to welcome her back so that she can share some insights into the series as she releases Book 6 in the series – Arielle Immortal Fury. As October fades into November, what better time to curl up with a good fantasy, romance novel, right? Her timing is perfect! Lilian lives in Atlanta and, even with her hectic schedule, she took the time to have a cup of coffee and answer a few of my questions. Let’s take a look into the creative process this best selling romance author.
Lilian Roberts |
The Writing Process:
Introduce yourself to our readers in 100 words or less.
I am a corporate engineer, wife and mother. I live in Atlanta, Georgia with my husband and my golden retriever. I am an avid reader and love to read novels that feature characters draped in passion, mystery, and adventure. I am especially fascinated with the concept of immortality.
How long have you been a published author?
4 years
Do you write in one particular genre, or explore a variety of stories?
I write Paranormal / Romance
Where do you get the ideas for your stories?
I love romance and I create a character or two and from there a story develops.
What is your writing process?
I write very late at night while everyone is asleep. I find that time to be the most creative one for me.
How much/often do you write?
Every day a page or two.
Do you have readers or betas who critique your work before you submit for publication?
I have an editor a proofreader and my publicist.
Why do or why don’t you think this is important?
It is important to make sure your book is clean of errors before it is published. The readers are very smart and they catch everything that everyone else missed.
Arielle Immortal Fury, Book 6 The Immortal Rapture Series |
The Road to Publication:
How long have you been openly pursuing writing as a career?
5 years
Do you have an agent?
Yes I have an agent
If yes, how did you go about finding them?
It was totally coincidental. We met on Facebook and became friends. She is an author as well and my book manager.
Everything happens on social media, doen’t it? What do you perceive as the benefits to having an agent?
It is hard for an author to write and also worry about marketing their book. An agent has been in the marketing game for a long time and they know they best ways to make sure that your book is out there and your sales are increasing as the time goes by.
Your new release, Book 6, is part of a fantastic romantic fantasy series, The Immortal Rapture Series. Please tell us a bit about these books
It is a romantic fantasy adventure series for young adults and older. It has everything you could imagine that might enthrall a reader. That includes passion and romance, stunning trappings of glamour and wealth, as well fabulous settings, both contemporary and historical. There’s plenty of intrigue, ancient secrets, super powers, a cast of beautiful people and other interesting characters. At the center of the story, is Arielle, a very special college coed facing fantastical revelations at every turn. At her side is her perfect man, Sebastian, who is no ordinary prince charming. In tart, that’s because he’s immortal, but handsome and rich and a nice guy, too. They can’t get enough of each other, caught up in a love that captivates: body, mind and soul. Part of a close-knit group of friends, many of them have been through a lot together through out the books. Those friendships are almost as integral to the story as the love affair between Arielle and Sebastian. That’s a good thing, too, since there are mysterious forces aligning against them, ruthless villains, and plots afoot.
Are you self-published or do you have a traditional publisher?
I have a contract with a publishing company out of Seattle Washington “Booktrope”
Why did you make that choice?
It was very hard to handle a series of 8 books on my own. Plus the expenses were enormous. Editors, proofreaders, blurb writers, formatting company, and marketing. Booktrope has assigned a team of people that make sure my books are edited, proofread, formatted and marketed correctly. They make sure my covers are designed by expert designers to make the book more appealing. Booktrope has made my life a lot easier and I now can concentrate in writing.
If you could have any job (besides being a writer), what profession would you choose?
From a young girl I wanted to be an engineer and I became that before I started to write and became a published author.
What’s next for Author Lilian Roberts?
I am working on a historical Romance about the British Regency.
Anything you’d like to add or that we should know about you?
Writing has become a passion larger than I thought it could ever be.
Thank you Lilian. Your journey into publishing is truly inspiring. I love the way you have worked to develop your writing, and along the way so many magical meetings and events have coincided. Your story is full of magic and synchronicity. Here’s the blurb for Arielle Immortal Fury, her latest release.
Arielle Immortal Fury
A memory of love…
On her return to the present from a time-travel journey to sixteenth-century Calais, France, college co-ed Arielle Lloyd anticipates a joyful welcome from her immortal fiancé, Sebastian Gaulle. She is stunned to discover that he doesn’t remember their time together there and wonders, has she lost him forever?
Danger from afar…
As Sebastian tries to shake loose his disturbing memories and solve the enigma of Arielle’s haunting eyes, the Russian Mafia ups the stakes in their deadly game to steal crucial documents from his company. Then an envelope arrives with photos of Arielle. The message is clear: if Sebastian fails to meet their demands, his love will pay the price with her life.
A love across all time…
Sebastian and his associates join forces with Interpol in a race to thwart the Russians’ plans. In the global battle, the Russians have made a serious mistake. They have threatened the beloved of an indestructible immortal, a woman Sebastian only now realizes he has loved across the centuries.
Thank you again for sharing your story, Lilian! You can connect with Lilian Roberts at these sites:
WEBSITE
BLOG
TWITTER
AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE
FACEBOOK PAGE
MY TIMELINE PAGE
GOODREADS
TEAM LILIAN ROBERTS PAGE
GOOGLE PLUS LINK
PINTEREST
Monday, September 22, 2014
SEPTEMBER FIRST IS LIVE!
It's here! SEPTEMBER FIRST, the dramatic prequel to SEPTEMBER ENDS, is live on Amazon! As a favor to our many friends, the anonymous English Poet and I are releasing the book at the launch price of 99c for a limited time.
The most difficult good byes are the ones you never get to say.
September First is the prequel to the best-selling literary romance September Ends, twelve hours of life lived on the edge of insanity, where creative talent is a Janus-faced blessing.
Twelve short, intense hours in the lives of English Poets, Jack O. Savage and Indie Shadwick, ending in a passionate culmination. "Live to love and love to live, Jack" says Indie, a genius trapped in a bi-polar world of dysfunction. The love of her life is Jack O Savage, adored by millions. Will her violent jealousy ruin everything? Indie Shadwick inspires her lover to storm the world with his creations, but all he wants is a life with chickens and children. The poems ruin everything by clamoring, begging her to give them form. Something must give. The shadow of psychosis stalks her mind but can Jack's love save her in the end?
Cover by Robin Ludwig Design Inc. |
BLURB
The most difficult good byes are the ones you never get to say.
September First is the prequel to the best-selling literary romance September Ends, twelve hours of life lived on the edge of insanity, where creative talent is a Janus-faced blessing.
Twelve short, intense hours in the lives of English Poets, Jack O. Savage and Indie Shadwick, ending in a passionate culmination. "Live to love and love to live, Jack" says Indie, a genius trapped in a bi-polar world of dysfunction. The love of her life is Jack O Savage, adored by millions. Will her violent jealousy ruin everything? Indie Shadwick inspires her lover to storm the world with his creations, but all he wants is a life with chickens and children. The poems ruin everything by clamoring, begging her to give them form. Something must give. The shadow of psychosis stalks her mind but can Jack's love save her in the end?
PURCHASE LINK:
Saturday, September 20, 2014
The Immortal Rapture Series #FallMustReads
The seasons are changing and we’re all looking for something different to do, something different to read, right? It’s nice to simply curl up on the weekend with a book that takes you to another place and time. A place where you can pretend with a child like innocence and enjoy the experience of reading. Occasionally, you want a book where an adventure and dreams come true. An invitation to magic…The Immortal Rapture Series will take you on such a journey. Author Lilian Roberts has created a beautiful world in her novels, The Immortal Rapture Series. Thus far, she has written books five novels in this series? Will there so a sixth novel? Let’s hope so. Here’s more about the series and the author.
BLURB
An invitation to magic…
As the love story between engineering student Arielle Lloyd and her Immortal fiancé, the striking Sebastian Gaulle, continues, Arielle is invited to attend a meeting of the secret Veneti Society. She readily accepts as she must learn to use her powerful amulet and mystical book of spells to protect herself from constant danger.
Dangerous mortals…
Sebastian’s company is about to introduce advanced security systems to protect their global operations, but the head of Russian intelligence is determined to infiltrate the company and use it to his own ends. The Russians failed once, but they’ve vowed to stop at nothing this time, even if it means the destruction of all that Sebastian loves.
A journey to the past…
As a gift from her Immortal friend Eva, Arielle is whisked back in time to the 16th century to a glittering ball in Calais. There, she meets Sebastian as a mortal man, before he was given immortality. Although he does not recognize her, their souls connect instantly. But a jealous Immortal wants to possess Arielle as his own and vows to hunt her through eternity — and he’s not the only one. With this new evil threatening her, Arielle’s ancient amulet and her powerful friends may not be enough to keep her safe.”
EXCERPT
The bodice was a burgundy color with a soft velvet crimson skirt that hugged her body stunningly. It was embroidered all over with beautiful stones and pearls. Arielle’s jaw dropped in astonishment. Gabrielle looked in the mirror and covered her mouth with her hand trying to hold back a cry of exhilaration.
“Oh… my… you look amazing!” Arielle exclaimed, unable to believe her eyes. Gabrielle kept that happy smile on her face as she walked back and forth a couple times, and then moved in front of the full-length mirror. They heard her let out a cry of joy while Arielle watched her bounce back towards them.
“All right, Arielle, you are next,” Eva’s voice startled her. Eva walked in front of her with a soft smile. She took a quick glimpse at Arielle’?s drawing and closed her eyes. The gown appeared out of nowhere. Arielle had an extraordinary feeling as she stood in the middle of the room in the magical dress. It looked more amazing than what she had drawn. She heard Gabrielle and Eva cry out in astonishment, and she knew that her choice was exquisite. She walked over to the full-length mirror and let out a cry of bliss. The beauty of the girl that looked back at her was beyond anything she had pictured in her mind.
The dress was magnificent. The bodice was made out of light blue brocade that accentuated the color of Arielle’s eyes. It hugged her body tightly, emphasizing her figure. The neck was a V-shape cut low and decorated with beautiful sapphire stones along the edges. Arielle thought it complemented her alabaster skin. The skirt was made out of several yards of dark blue velvet that hung open in the front disclosing another beautiful light blue silk skirt embroidered with pearls. Beautiful jewels lined the edges of the velvet skirt. The sleeves flowed down her arms, giving the dress a graceful look.
Eva turned her immortal powers onto herself next. When she was finished she looked more like a porcelain doll than a real person.
“Eva, you look fantastic!” Arielle exclaimed. “I don’t think I have ever seen a person more beautiful that you.”
Eva chuckled, extremely pleased. “Oh, it’s just my immortal looks,” she said, waving her hand dismissively. “But, look at the two of you!” she added, pointing at Arielle and Gabrielle. “You both look unbelievably gorgeous.”
PURCHASE LINKS
BIO
Lilian Roberts is a corporate engineer. College, marriage, the corporate world, and a beloved daughter kept Lilian’s writing on the back burner for many years. It wasn’t until later on in life that she decided to sit in front of the computer and finally put her thoughts on paper. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband, and her golden retriever. She is an avid reader and loves novels that feature characters draped in passion, mystery, and adventure. She is especially fascinated with the concept of immortality.
“Arielle Immortal Awakening” is the first volume in the Immortal Rapture series of paranormal romance books for adults. A mortal soul that falls madly in love with an Immortal man. Their passion is timeless. The paranormal romance series will include eight books in total. In this series, while sharing with her readers the development of the romance between the hero Sebastian and heroine Arielle, she also takes the opportunity to share some of the amazing locations in the South of France, England and Australia.
“Arielle Immortal Seduction” Is the second book in the series that lets the readers know more about the characters in the story and brings the unfolding of their romance, mystery, and adventure. This is the time of waiting, the time of renewal and the time of danger.
“Arielle Immortal Passion” gives the reader amazing views of the South of France and a lot of excitement as Sebastian’s past continues to haunt him. The Immortal Annabel the hero’s Ex still lusts for vengeance and seeks to destroy Sebastian’s new love.
“Arielle Immortal Quickening” the fourth book in the series. It combines the quest for vengeance with an immortal choice on a fatal night.
“Arielle Immortal Journey” the fifth book in the series continues the romantic saga. As the love story between engineering student Arielle Lloyd and her Immortal fiancé, the striking Sebastian Gaulle, continues, more people that are after Sebastian’s company vowed to stop at nothing this time, even if it means the destruction of all that Sebastian loves. An amazing addition to this volume is a Journey to the past where Arielle meets Sebastian as a mortal man, before he was given immortality.
Lilian has a contract with a the publishing house Booktrope, which has released books one through five in the series.
You can follow Lilian Here:
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Cafe In The Park 18+ NSFW
Thank you
for inviting me to your blog today Hunter, it’s lovely to be here.
I’m talking
about my muse today. I’ve been asked countless times about what has inspired a
story or about my muse. I always have some unexpected (for me) inspiration
behind a story. Even a tiny thing can seed a story for me. I hesitate to name
my muse as any one thing. Certainly, my muses are far away from the traditional
ancient goddesses of the arts. It’s rare for me to have the same muse for two
stories. Unless I have the god of dreams whispering in my ear and simply don’t
know it, I attribute my stories to experiences, scenes, glimpses of other
people’s lives, emotions, sometimes pictures, once or twice, a photograph.
Behind my
love stories is always the thread of hope that somewhere in the world real love
exists for some people. I always write happy endings. I simply have to. It
usually just happens in my story as I write, but if it didn’t I’m sure I would
contrive it.
I have a new
release book from Siren Publishing, Café in the Park. It’s an erotic romance,
which means the bedroom door is open in the love scenes. We get to experience
the passion, lust and love each character has for the other. What inspired Café
in the Park?
Over the
summer, I noticed an upsurge of advertisements for dating agencies. After
seeing a few for a leading matching site, I found myself grinning at the models
used in the visuals for the person a client might meet. Then the idea for a
story of a lonely woman who joins a dating site and actually meets her dream man seeded, but I couldn’t let him be a
normal man, because I don’t really believe in the reality of internet or agency
dating. Maybe I’ve only heard the horror stories. (smiles) The photos on the
dating sites simply didn’t match with the models used in their advertisements
and then I thought what if behind one of those photos lay a gorgeous man who
had to hide his appearance for some reason?
Chris Donato, my hero, in Café in the Park, had to be
different, a fantasy, a paranormal character, so that I could use the idea for
a story at all.
I’ve always been interested in ancient history and know a
few legends that have grown up around sacred sites across the world. I find
Roman history fascinating. I combined a legend I know about a lost Roman legion
and a legend from Native Americans to form the basis for why Chris Donato is
what he is. The premise of his absolute origins still remains vague within the
story because he must retain an air of mystery for me, so let’s just say he is
ancient.
I always fall in love with my characters. Chris, and Emily,
my heroine, are very loveable. Emily is so recognizable, a pretty, intelligent
woman, longing for love and yet without the environment to find it. Chris is
the quintessential paranormal hero, a mystery, an enigma, and yet desperate for
love because of his life experience. He’s also a modern hero, a singer and
guitar player in a rock band, and a competent businessperson. He’s sexy, kind,
gorgeous, adorable, and something else…
Read an excerpt 18+ NSFW
Emily
came with a long, low moan, gasping and writhing on his tongue and fingers.
His
eyes closed, he breathed in her scent. His cock jerked and grew as she groaned
and thrust. This was more than he’d ever felt. It was bliss to hear and feel
her come. He thrust his hard cock on the soft side of the sofa cushion.
Her
hands teased at his ears as she reached down to hold his head.
Instinctively
he knew she wanted to kiss him.
He
let go of her clit regretfully and pulled his fingers from the lovely surround
of her pussy. He kissed lovingly up her stomach to her mouth. His hand cupping
a breast to soak up the softness there, he kissed her between whispers. “You’re
so gorgeous and so sexy. I could make love to you forever. Never leave this
place, never stop.”
Emily
reached one hand to his cock. She shuffled to reach his balls with the other.
She traced there, her fingertips moving over his skin.
Streams
of sensation sent his hips thrusting in little involuntary jerks.
She
tightened her grip on his cock.
“You’re
hard again. That’s so yummy. Stand up. Let me suck you. I want to.”
Chris
didn’t think he could stand up. His legs felt like jelly, but the lure of
having her mouth on his cock was irresistible. He pulled away from her and
stood.
She
shifted to sit on the edge of the sofa. She brought him between her thighs to
kiss the head of his cock.
That
alone nearly made him come.
She
licked along the shaft of his cock, held him, and sucked at the head as if he
was a lollipop.
He
moved to her sucks, his hands fisting in her hair. The feel of her lips going
up and down his cock and the way she took most of his cock into her mouth made
him sweat. He tried not to thrust into her mouth, tried not to grip her head
hard. Sweat trickled down his back between his shoulders and filmed on his
chest muscles.
She
sucked deep until he growled with each one and then his orgasm hit him. It
threw him forward into her mouth. The hot shooting cum filled her mouth and
scorched the lower shaft of his cock as she held his ass and let him thrust
into her mouth.
When
the orgasm finished, the need to fall at her feet was so strong he bent to her
ear.
“Emily,
let’s lie down. I want to hold you close.”
She
took his cock from her mouth. Kissed the head and stood.
“We’ll
go to bed. Let’s go to bed.” She pulled him along by the hand to her bedroom.
Chris
felt so spent, and so loved, with a soft sound of satisfaction, he let her lead
him. When they were in her bedroom, he picked her up and laid her on the quilt.
He kissed her tenderly before he lay down beside her and gathered her against
his body possessively. She was his love now. He would never let her go.
Copyright Elodie Parkes 2014, Siren Publishing All Rights
Reserved
Available at 10% launch discount on the Siren Publishing
website, Cafe in the Park, erotic, paranormal romance.
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About
Elodie:
Elodie
Parkes is a British author writing romance, erotic, contemporary, and often
with a twist of mystery, paranormal or suspense. Her books are always steamy,
cool stories and hot love scenes.
Elodie
lives in Canterbury with her two dogs. She works in an antique shop by day and
writes at night, loving the cloak of silent darkness that descends on the rural
countryside around her home.
Elodie
writes for Hot Ink Press, Moon Rose Publishing, Eternal Press, Secret Cravings,
She has
also released titles as an individual indie author.
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Monday, August 25, 2014
BREAKING NEWS
Atlanta, GA August 25, 2014
It's official. The best selling novel SEPTEMBER ENDS by Hunter S.Jones & An Anonymous English Poet has won Best Independently Published Romance of the Year by eFestival of Words. eFestival of Words Virtual Book Fair is the host of the annual Best of the Independent eBook Awards. You can access the site and the list of winners at www.efestivalofwords.com. To qualify for an award , a book must be peer nominated by numerous sources, then judged by a panel of editors, publishers and agents before the Finalists are announced. Once the Finalists are announced, the awards are based on popular votes, with a Winner and Runner-Up being named in each category.
You can order a copy here, or order a paperback through CreateSpace. As of today, thanks to Nashville's Ingram Spark, you can order a copy of SEPTEMBER ENDS from your local book store, no matter where you are on the globe!
It's official. The best selling novel SEPTEMBER ENDS by Hunter S.Jones & An Anonymous English Poet has won Best Independently Published Romance of the Year by eFestival of Words. eFestival of Words Virtual Book Fair is the host of the annual Best of the Independent eBook Awards. You can access the site and the list of winners at www.efestivalofwords.com. To qualify for an award , a book must be peer nominated by numerous sources, then judged by a panel of editors, publishers and agents before the Finalists are announced. Once the Finalists are announced, the awards are based on popular votes, with a Winner and Runner-Up being named in each category.
SEPTEMBER ENDS is an epistolary novel. The story is told through diary entries, emails, chat rooms and poetry. It is contemporary fiction with erotic and supernatural elements bound by poetry. Folloiwng are introductions to the three main characters, Liz Snow, Pete Hendrix and Jack O. Savage.
LIZ
SNOW
I am Liz Snow, Elizabeth October Snow, from Atlanta,
Georgia, USA. Actually I’m from a small town in north Georgia called LaFayette.
My grandfather died suddenly when I was young, then I saw my only brother die
in a useless traffic accident. So, you see, I’m not your typical girl. Years of
anti-depressants, alcohol and bad relationships have damaged me emotionally. I
hide myself in my career as a software executive. I never really knew what love
was until meeting Peter William Hendrix III of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Or at
least that’s what I thought until Pete’s betrayal.
PETE HENDRIX
I’m successful, some say handsome, attorney Pete
Hendrix of the firm Hendrix, Hendrix & Smith in Chattanooga, Tennessee,
USA. I attended undergrad at Vanderbilt University, graduated law school with
honors and returned to Chattanooga to run the family law firm. I live the life
my mother always wanted for me. As often as possible, go to my cabin on Walden
Ridge. There, I swim in the clear, cool water from the cave, read and spend
time in solitude looking onto the scenic Sequatchie Valley, the sacred hunting
grounds of the Cherokee Nation before the Trail of Tears. My life is structured
and secure. But, I never expected to meet a girl like Liz Snow. I loved Liz
with my heart and soul. Then, she discovered my secret.
WIKI ENTRY: JACK O
SAVAGE
English poet, novelist,
and founder member of The Renaissance Bards trio of spoken word artists, Jack O
Savage leapt to prominence on being expelled from Jesus College, Oxford for
allegedly plotting an arson attack on the college in which he supposedly planned
to 'raise English successist complacency to its foundations', though no charges
were ever brought against him. The Sun tabloid newspaper ran a story
proclaiming POSH POET GETS CHOP referring to Savage's 'chopper protest' in
which he was arrested for 'leaping atop a 17th century oak refectory table and
lewdly flaunting his generous masculinity' at a formal disciplinary hearing, a
gesture which he later repeated in public and which subsequently went viral on
YouTube, receiving over 100 million hits in under two hours.
You can order a copy here, or order a paperback through CreateSpace. As of today, thanks to Nashville's Ingram Spark, you can order a copy of SEPTEMBER ENDS from your local book store, no matter where you are on the globe!
Thank you to everyone who made this possible for me and thank you to everyone who will take the time to read SEPTEMBER ENDS and the September Stories.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Bound by the Buccaneer by Normandie Alleman
Bound by the Buccaneer by Normandie Alleman
Meet Gaston Galette, the pirate with
a patch and hero of the Pirates of the Jolie Rouge Trilogy.
What past event in your character’s life has defined them the most? Gaston’s first wife and their child dying during childbirth. After that he left his plantation in the Carolinas and sailed to the Caribbean where he became a pirate.
What is your character’s biggest
vice? His sex
games with his “slave” Frederica. He loves to tie her up with rope and have his
way with her.
Who is your character's confidant? Hatch, a giant of a pirate who has been with him for years. But as Hatch and Frederica form more of a bond, Gaston feels less and less like he can go to his old friend with his troubles. Unfortunately, Gaston finds himself quite isolated in Bound by the Buccaneer and seeks solace in the bottle.
What is the thing that has frightened your character most? Since his wife died and he knows how fragile life is, he fears he will lose Frederica as well.
Does your character believe in revenge? If so, how did they get it? Gaston does believe in revenge. I think it is part of the pirate code, and he and Frederica will seek theirs with Captain Humphrey who kidnapped and abused Frederica in the third book of the trilogy so you’ll just have to wait and see.
Who is your character's confidant? Hatch, a giant of a pirate who has been with him for years. But as Hatch and Frederica form more of a bond, Gaston feels less and less like he can go to his old friend with his troubles. Unfortunately, Gaston finds himself quite isolated in Bound by the Buccaneer and seeks solace in the bottle.
What is the thing that has frightened your character most? Since his wife died and he knows how fragile life is, he fears he will lose Frederica as well.
Does your character believe in revenge? If so, how did they get it? Gaston does believe in revenge. I think it is part of the pirate code, and he and Frederica will seek theirs with Captain Humphrey who kidnapped and abused Frederica in the third book of the trilogy so you’ll just have to wait and see.
Excerpt from Normandie Alleman's latest erotic
historical novella, Bound by the Buccaneer.
“You love knowing I can’t escape, don’t you? That I’m all
yours,” Frederica teased, tugging at the restraints that bound her wrists to
the bed.
Gaston raised a brow to her. “And
what if I do?” He asked, untying the ropes from her wrists. “You know how much
it excites me to see you all bound and helpless. Don’t you like being my own
personal little whore?” Mischief danced in his visible brown eye. The other hid
behind a black patch, injured in battle.
She touched a finger to her lips and
rolled her eyes in mock consideration.
Before she had a chance to answer
his rather rhetorical question, he pounced on her. His weight upon her gave her
a feeling of warmth and security she felt at no other time than lying under
him.
“Liar,” he whispered into her ear,
his mouth trailing down her neck. “Tell me how much you love it.” Then he
proceeded to tickle her ribs which sent her into a gale of giggles.
“Must I resort to the gag again?” He
waved a red kerchief in the air playfully.
Her laughter made it difficult to
speak. “Yes, yes, I love it.” Her voice reached a high-pitched squeal.
He ceased the tickling and sensually
covered her mouth with his hand. “You must remain quiet or I will be forced to
quiet you.” With each word his mouth traveled lower on her body, accentuating
every word with a kiss.
Gaston hated for her to be too loud
during their lovemaking. He worried that if the crew heard them, it would cause
trouble. It wasn’t exactly fair for the Captain to be the only man aboard with
a woman to bed every night. It was unclear to her whether he was more worried
the pirates would rape her or if he feared they would stage a mutiny of his
leadership, or both. Either was a potential problem if the men grew irritable
enough.
So she tried to be quiet, but it was
difficult considering the way Gaston brought her to such heights of ecstasy.
Though she’d been a virgin when they met, and therefore inexperienced, she had
no doubt he had talents in the bedroom that exceeded those of most men.
All he had to do was look at her a
certain way, and Frederica’s body responded to him. His kisses awakened a fire
inside her that only he could douse. “I know how you can keep me quiet,” she
breathed huskily.
Two
years have passed since Frederica joined Gaston aboard the Ocean’s Knave, and
with every passing hour they have fallen more deeply in love. By day she is the
ship’s physician, but at night she serves her captain in his bed, offering her
body for him to punish and pleasure until she begs for more. But after a
successful run of raiding other pirate ships, the couple have a target on their
backs.
Their
only hope is to form an alliance with a trio of like-minded captains, but in
order to guarantee the cooperation of these unyielding, battle-hardened men,
Gaston is forced to offer them a night with Frederica. Reluctantly, she agrees
to be shared with the men, but afterwards Gaston finds it difficult to forgive
himself for bartering Frederica’s charms. As jealousy and desperation threaten
to consume him, will Gaston lose his beloved Frederica or can he weather the
storm and find a way to bind her to him forever?
Publisher’s Note: Bound by the Buccaneer is the
second book of the Pirates of the Jolie Rouge trilogy, which began with Rescued
by the Buccaneer. It is an adventure and erotic romance novel that includes
spankings, sexual scenes including a foursome, anal play, elements of BDSM, and
more.
You can pick up your copy of
Bound by the Buccaneer today:
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Since
the Pirate of the Jolie Rouge Trilogy is best read in order, here’s more about
the first book:
When Frederica
Beauchamp boards a ship for the Americas, she dreams of a life filled with
adventure, but she gets more than she bargained for when her passenger ship is
attacked by pirates. The heartless men
kidnap her and force her to serve their captain—a fate that might be worse than
death, since though he does not have his way with her, the captain delights in
baring her, shaming her, and thrashing her bare bottom as punishment for every
imagined disobedience.
After the
pirates bring aboard an injured man found floating in the sea, Frederica tends
to his wounds and learns that he is Gaston Galette, a survivor of a shipwrecked
vessel. Gaston seeks her help to overthrow the vile captain, but when their
plan goes awry he is forced to use all of his wiles to save them. As the naïve
girl and the seasoned sailor navigate one perilous situation after another, he
informs Frederica that the only way they can survive is if he is in command,
and that if she thinks things can be otherwise, she will be taken over his knee
for a bare bottom spanking.
As he watches
the proud, willful Frederica bow to his authority, however, Gaston worries that
her growing hold on his heart will be his downfall. He knows he cannot take a
woman with him when he returns to his ship and crew, but when Frederica accepts
his lustful dominance completely, submitting to him with grace and beauty no other
woman could match, Gaston realizes that he may never be able to let her go.
Publisher’s Note: Rescued by the Buccaneer is the first book of the Pirates of the Jolie Rouge trilogy. It
is an adventure and erotic romance novel that includes spankings, sexual scenes
including elements of BDSM and humiliation, and more.
You can find Rescued by the Buccaneer here:
About
the Author
A former
psychologist, Normandie has always been fascinated by human behavior. She loves
writing quirky characters that are all too human. Fiber arts, baking, and
Pinterest are a few of her favorite pastimes. She lives on a farm with a passel
of kids, an adorable husband, and a pet pig who’s crazy for Red Bull.
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