This week's featured Author - Michele Hope

About Michele Hope in her own words:

Seven years ago, Michele Hope had become accustomed to Midwestern winters and scraping ice off her windshield. Until one day a Southern boy, possessed of good looks and entirely too much charm fell out of the sky like a piece of space junk. Smack dab in the middle of her life. He swept her away to the green-gold banana republique de Louisiane and warmer climes where she resides beside her sleepy and peaceful bayou. Surrounded by wildflowers, animal companions and that Southern man, she writes, fishes, contemplates and occasionally goes to town. A girl needs to dress-up and wear heels from time to time.

Michele's new release Service Rendered will be available November 17, 2011 through Rebel Ink Press. She also has a WIP Vantage Points accepted by Rebel Ink Press - release TBA.

In the meantime while you patiently wait on her new releases, those of you who have read her books, here's an excerpt from Service Rendered to wet your appetite.


As I walked from our bedroom toward my waiting bath, it was you who was waiting, sly assassin that you are. Without a word, you spun me around to face the wall, my appeal extinguished by your cupped hand, the towel falling to the floor in silent witness. Your restraint lessened as I knew resistance would be futile then I felt your finger tips caressing my arms, outlining my shoulders, tracing down the center of my back. Closing my eyes, I could sense your breathing, still in control yet beginning to rise in concert with my diminishing will. You chose this seduction and I became your compliant and ready victim, needy of your resolve. The delicate nape on my neck rose in electric response and I could smell you in the ionic air. The scent of power. I knew what to do.


And readers who have not; you can enjoy her first two books Robusto and She With The Most...Wins. 

You'll find Michele on these sites and can purchase her books on the links below:

Facebook

Manic Readers

Sizzling Hot Books - Review of Robusto


eReader.com


Summer House Publishing 


Amazon -  She With The Most...Wins 


Amazon -  Robusto

You may also find Michele fishing on the bayou near her home. 

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This week's featured Author - SammyJo Hunt

About SammyJo in her own words:


Published author and writer of m/m erotic romance stories. Has a BA Degree in Social Work, and is currently a 3rd year graduate student going into therapy, counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy.


I'm single, have no kids, have one cat, and love to make new friends. I'm open minded and liberal in my views. Please know that I don't censor myself or my friends. If that offends you, please don't ask to follow me. I'm very sympathetic to the LGBT communities and don't tolerate narrow-minded individuals. I love writing love stories about gorgeous hot boys. I'm a crazy, hopeful romantic at heart.

SammyJo's latest release Checkmate is included in the erotic anthology Claw Marks along with other great erotic authors.

Checkmate by SammyJo Hunt – For anchor Clint Watson, keeping a low profile about his sexuality is a must but on one beautiful afternoon over a game of chess, he finds pleasure in the arms of a younger man. Player Conference by Liz Crowe – Jess can’t get past the loss of her husband until her daughter’s soccer coach gives her every reason to try again. The Diver’s Club by Genevre Pierceau – Jilted by her cheating boyfriend, Jill finds solace over drinks with her girlfriends who convince her to turn the tables and engage in a moment of passion with a sexy contractor. Spicy White Chocolate by Cassandre Dayne – During a regular meeting of an erotic book club, the girls enter into a wicked pact to seduce a younger man and the first to do so wins a hefty prize, only Shawna Dupres didn’t count on falling in love. Insatiable Kate by Dawne Prochilo – Kate Winston was angry at being thwarted by the man of her dreams and she was ready to give him a piece of her mind. What she didn't know was Rome made a promise years before--one he was ready to break for the possibility of romance.

All Romance

You can find SammyJo on these sites and purchase her books on the link below:

Facebook

Twitter

Live Journal

Goodreads

Amazon

Other Books by SammyJo Hunt

Christopher Allwyne, Duke of Bellwood, stood to inherit a vast fortune. Still reeling from the loss of his parents and most recently, his Aunt Polly, the Duchess of Bellwood, the young noble found himself traveling in the dark of night to oversee Her Grace's funeral proceedings and to attend the reading of his aunt's will. Along the way, his carriage suffers a devastating accident, and a dark stranger comes to his aid and rescue. The Marquis Evan de Lombard, rich French nobleman, takes an instant interest in the handsome Christopher. Sharing a wicked encounter shortly after meeting, things look promising as love blooms between them. That is, until the Marquis reveals his true identity and purpose.


Once Christopher knows the truth, will he ever be able to forgive Evan and love him, despite the man's indiscretions? Torn apart by dishonesty, can love win out over betrayal and rise to the occasion, reuniting them for a lifetime of happiness? The cost for true love could be a price neither one is willing to pay.

An anthology with SammyJo Hunt, G.A. Hauser, Patricia Logan and Lisa Worrall

Chasing the dream...something every one of us aspires to. But every dream is different for each individual. Some crave love, fame, or immortality. And for still others, they desire power and riches, and all that comes with it.

In this anthology, share in the vivid imaginations of five bestselling authors who are masters of the genre, each writing steamy, hot passionate stories of men loving men, men sharing their bodies, who hope to attain their own secret desires.

Come along for the sensual journey that awaits you, and get lost in this collection of must-have gay erotica. Let these stories steal you away to another world where hot men share their deepest hopes and fantasies with you, while they’re Chasing the Dream.

Online Daily Newspaper with paper.li - Go ahead create one!

Online papers have become popular and with the hash tags this is a great way to get your name, your work in in progress, books and blogs out there. 


Several authors, book reviewers and bloggers have started an online paper with paper.li


Here are a few to review.


Tonya Kinzer's The Erotic Fantasy Gazette http://paper.li/f-1315161050

Deanna Jewel's The Reader's Rainforest http://paper.li/f-1316371558


The Romance Reader Daily http://paper.li/RomanceGenre


Our paper Daily Erotic Delight http://paper.li/brendaandsteve/1318217191


The Paul Callaghan Daily http://paper.li/cally14

It's very easy to create and we recommend signing up with your twitter account (if you have one). You can sign up with Facebook also. Although keep in mind hash tags are used on Twitter not on Facebook.


Since we have created a paper we've have been observing the hash tags the papers pull stories from. Here is a list of hash tags to include in your blogs.

For Erotic Genre:
#kindle, #sony, #nook, #ebooks, #kobo, #ipad, #ereaders, #ebook, #erotica, #sexstories, #erotic, #sex, #eroticstory, #blog, #amwriting, #adult, #Blogtaxi, #writing, #amreading


For Romance Genre:
#kindle, #sony, #nook, #ebooks, #kobo, #ipad, #ereaders, #ebook, #romance, #romancereaders, #romancenovels, #romancenovel, #blog, #amwriting, #Blogtaxi, #writing, #amreading,

Same goes for a Book Reviewer:
#bookreviewservice #bookreviewer #independentbookreviewer #bookreviews


If you are gearing towards authors  #author or #authors  will get the attention you desire. 


When you are quoting a snippet from your book add #novelines especially in Twitter.


While in Twitter search hash tags in the search box. There are many for all genres and services.


So get started and create a paper on paper.li http://paper.li/ See you name in your own and many others!

Happy Hump Day and have a great rest of the week!

And the Winner is..... Harlie Reader

Harlie won the draw for Liz's book The Tap Room for This week's featured author.


See it pays to comment on blog post and interviews. So get out there and comment on your favorite author's contest.

How to Become a Book Reviewer

      If you are an avid reader and love to tell your friends about the books you read, why not become a book reviewer?


      There are advantages to becoming a book reviewer.  Most book reviewers receive books to review before they are available to the public. While generally this is an unpaid job, you get to read your favorite subjects and keep the books. Authors or book stores will ask a reviewer to read and submit a review for a book newly released to help with sales.


      With the evolution of ereaders, it’s much easier to download and start reading. You have to be able to volunteer time and effort to write the reviews, and be skilled in writing good grammar. Following the tips below will help you establish yourself as a good book reviewer.


      Before you begin writing reviews, search the web for blogs that review books. Read reviews others have posted to get an idea on how to start. A review is a short description of the book accompanied by your opinion of the story.


      Make a list of genres you enjoy reading. Again search the web for sites requesting book reviewers. Bookmark these sites for when you are ready to apply.


      Write notes on the book you are currently reading. Once you have finished reading, organize the notes into paragraphs, and then check for spelling and grammar. Read your review out loud to make sure it flows and makes sense.


      Writing good reviews takes practice. When you apply for the position, some will require at least one sample of your reviews. Consider creating a blog to post your reviews and include your web link with the sample.


      Setting up a blog is pretty easy. Blogger and web.com is very user friendly, and reading the ‘Help’ section will get you started. You can then invite friends and family to read your reviews. Also put key tags (search words) so people can easily find your blog.


      Be fair when reviewing books. The public will read your reviews and decide whether or not they want to purchase the book. Don’t give away spoilers and be objective. You can include in your review you found some writing errors, but mainly read for the content. Be sure to meet your deadlines on submitting your review.


How to Write a Book Report or Review
http://www.ehow.com/how_8191508_write-book-report-review.html


How to Set Up a Blog for Beginners
http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-set-up-a-blog-for-beginners


Reviews we have written:
http://www.brendawoodystevetindle.yolasite.com/our-reviews-of-other-books.php

This week's featured author - Liz Crowe

Liz Crowe leads a double life.
Brewery owner by day, Liz hits the tap serving her own craft microbrewed lagers to customers. By night, she is hitting the keyboard to craft erotic stories set in the brewing world. Her characters are everyday people who experience real emotions and lustful desires.


Liz proudly calls herself a Beer Wench. Welcome to her world and to her fourth book in The Brewing Passion series, Tap Room.

Erin Brady is having a seriously interesting year…

After finding out her alpha banker husband, Bradley, has been cheating on her with his bubble-headed PR girl, she puts all her passion and energy into making her microbrewery a success. Until one business partner, Trent, attempts to rekindle an old flame, and her other partner, Owen, admits his true feelings for her—what is a woman supposed to do?


Throw the hot new brewer, Jeff, in the mix, and it's a formula for disaster.

The daily stresses of running a small business, plus the ongoing turmoil in her personal life has Erin escaping to California for an industry event, where she meets Landon, a brewery rock-star-turn-consultant, who has been watching her and her company for a while.

When a family trauma requires her presence in Michigan, Erin is faced with an ex- husband who wishes for a reunion. Caught in the middle of all these men, she's even more confused by what she truly wants or needs.

Then the ultimate decision forces her into action: Newly acclaimed as the owners of Winter Street Brewing, honored by Inc. Magazine as Top Entrepreneurs, Trent, Owen and Erin face a buyout offer from a much larger brewery. What will she choose? Who will she share it all with?

You can learn more about Liz on the web sites below:


Web Site Liz Crowe


Blog Brewing Passion


Facebook


Twitter


Where to purchase her books:


All Romance


Amazon


A review of Tap Room on Blood, Lust and Erotica

Liz's new release Vegas Miracle can be purchased on All Romance and other fine online stores for eBooks.

Ryan and Grace Sullivan have all the outward indications of a happy life: money, success, an undeniable physical attraction that quickly evolved from whirlwind relationship to marriage. But lately, Ryan's become moody and distant. As their relationship starts to crumble, Ryan discovers something about himself he can't admit just as Grace realizes the young man she encounters at an invitation only party, Henri Christophe, a celebrity chef with the most successful restaurant in Las Vegas, is her husband's lover. But Henri holds a secret himself. He wants to be more to both of them.

Trying to make their unconventional arrangement work, Ryan's deep-seated fear of relationship failure continues to thwart everyone's happiness. When he finally walks away instead of confronting the emotional connection the trio share, he returns to find their lives flipped inside out. A sought after hotel and resort consultant, Ryan has yet to meet a problem he couldn't solve. But when it comes to his own heart, Ryan may be too late.

Liz is going to give away a copy of Tap Room to one lucky commenter!! Comments will be open until Sunday night 11 PM PST. 

New Release - Going for Gold by Kellie Kamryn

It was an office Christmas party filled with sexual tension. Gymnastics coach Grant Howard couldn’t keep his eyes off the newly-hired cheerleader coach. And sultry Teena Adams felt the same way about him. The “rah-rah-rahs” she felt were cheers of unbridled lust. From punch and cookies to sexual escapades on gym apparatus, you’ll never look at Christmas parties or a trampoline the same way again. It’s winner-take-all, when lovers are Going for Gold.


Excerpt

Teena’s heart pounded against her breastbone as she led Grant into the darkened gym. The light from the waiting area filtered through, outlining all the equipment. Now that she had his attention, could she keep it? It wasn’t normally like her to be so bold. But what the hell? Take a chance, right?

A flush stole over her body as she wondered if she could follow through with living out her fantasy. So many nights, she’d lain awake in bed after coming home from the gym, fingering her pussy, wishing his tongue could take the place of her fingers.

Her clit throbbed just by being in contact with him now. And he’s only holding my hand! She headed to the trampoline, and then let go of his hand as she hopped up on the apparatus. As she began a series of slow bounces, she said, “Let’s see who can double bounce the other first.”

He chuckled and the low, throaty sound sent desire skittering throughout her system. “Sounds good.” He launched himself up onto the trampoline.

Teena bounced higher, keeping her eyes on his. At first they bounced in tandem, but then with their difference in weight and height, they quickly fell out of rhythm. The goal was to jump as close to the other as possible until one “double-bounced” the other, causing them to fall.

Grant showed no mercy, obviously in the game to win. He jumped so close to her, it bounced her back and she tumbled onto her back with a shriek. Before she could scramble into a sitting position, he’d pounced on top of her, pinning her down onto the bed of the trampoline.

Her eyes widened as she took in the lusty gleam in his eyes. His hard cock pressed into her pelvis, his desire unmistakable. She swallowed hard, not fighting to get away.

“So...” Words failed her at the moment.

He ground his cock into her mound. “So.”

Heat washed over her like a wave. She flexed her fingers, and wiggled her body so her breasts moved against his chest.

His nostrils flared, and his eyes narrowed. She ran her tongue over her upper lip, and he closed his eyes, a tortured expression on his face. “I can’t take it anymore.”

“Can’t take what?” she whispered.

His eyes fixed on hers again. “How much you turn me on.” He rubbed his dick against her again. “Feel this? This is a constant state around you.”

She blinked. “Really?”

“Fuckin’ right. Since the day you walked in the bloody door.”

Her heart leapt that she’d had that kind of effect on him. At least she hadn’t been alone in her lust. “Grant?”

“What?”

“Kiss me already.”

“Finally.”

Kellie on Facebook

Kellie's Blog

Purchase links:

Romance Divine

Amazon

Labelle Books: Naughty Noel 100 Follower Contest!

Jennifer Labelle

Labelle Books: Naughty Noel 100 Follower Contest!: Well the fourth installment of my Leather and Pleasure series officially doesn't release until tomorrow (Oct.7) but it is now available on my publisher's site and on Amazon.

She has 94 followers - help her to 100. And who doesn't like getting prizes!
n my publisher's site and on Amazon. 

We have an online newspaper Daily Erotic Delight

Check out Daily Erotic Delight morning or evening edition. Updated with authors, books and blogs information. An announcement will come over our Twitter. You can subscribe, LIKE and Tweet to share with friends.

http://paper.li/brendaandsteve/1318108360

Click on update paper in the top left corner. Hope you enjoy and will return to read the articles.

Also, we are on Tonya Kinzer's blog chatting about our new release Triangle of Secrets, Book One. There will be a drawing Sunday night for one lucky commenter; copy of TOS winner's choice of ebook format.

http://tonyakinzer.blogspot.com/2011/10/brenda-woody-steve-tindle-triangle-of.html

This week's featured Author - Jennifer Labelle

About Jennifer in her own words:

Jennifer Labelle resides in Ottawa, Ontario Canada with her husband and three beautiful children. After her third child, she became a stay at home mom. In her busy household Jennifer likes to spend her down time engrossed in the stories that she creates. She is an active reader of romance (especially historical), mystery and anything paranormal. With an education in Addictions Work she's decided to take a less stressful approach in life and hopes that you enjoy as she shares some of her imagination with all of you.

Her new release Naughty Noel (Leather and Pleasure 4) will be available Saturday Oct 8, 2011.

Noel Lewis has had a lot of firsts in her life, but this holiday season she’s making memorable. She’s the star of her first holiday performance at the fetish club she works at, Leather and Pleasure, and finds herself leading her first ménage a quatre for hundreds to see, unleashing her naughty side. Nervous at first, she soon realizes that she’s a natural on stage and aims to please.

Julian, Jake, and Josh love to be dominated, and when they get an offer to accompany the sexy new waitress to perform the holiday show, they all jump at the chance for different reasons. Jake, and Julian like to play the field, but Josh has secretly admired her since she started working there. So when the chemistry is so great between them while performing, he’s thrilled hoping it will help convince her that they’d be great together.

Genre: Erotic contemporary, BDSM, F/M/M/M Menage


You can find Jennifer on these sites and her Leather and Pleasure series along with her other books below:

Facebook

Website

Blog

Twitter

Her Books and Purchase links:
http://www.jenniferlabelle.com/books.html

Do watch her book trailers - HOT!

We're hanging out at Tonya's Tales this weekend. Giveaway of Triangle of Secrets, Book One!

Join us on the beach at Tonya's blog this weekend. We chatting about our new release Triangle of Secrets, Book One. There is a give away to one lucky commenter; TOS - winner's choice of ebook format.


While you're there follow Tonya's blog. She always has contests and interviews with great authors. 


See ya there!

http://tonyakinzer.blogspot.com/2011/10/brenda-woody-steve-tindle-triangle-of.html

I have to SQUEAL about this! Stephen King in Savannah Feb 2012

Yup that's right and we bought our tickets to see him at the Savannah Book Fest. Steve and I are moving back to GA end of this month; near the coastal Savannah area. When we found SK would be there in Feb, we...well I almost peed my pants!  LOL


I have books for him to sign and we'll be buying his latest release 11/22/63, of course to sign too.


Here's the deets. I'll take pics and post everywhere.  LOL

http://www.savannahbookfestival.org/2011/09/22/stephen-king-guest-of-honor/

New Release for Keta Diablo! "Land of Falling Stars"

Land of Falling Stars,  an erotic historical romance, was released Oct 1, 2011.


We met Keta on Twitter and she asked if we crossed promo. Our answer: Yup, we sure do! We immediately liked her marvelous personality and how she thinks! So it's my pleasure to introduce Keta. Some of you followers may already know her.

A bit about Keta:
Keta Diablo lives in the Midwest part of the country on six acres of woodland. When she isn't writing or gardening, she loves to commune with nature. Keta is a multi-published author in both erotic romance and gay fiction. Her latest paranormal novel, Where The Rain Is Made, has been nominated for a Bookie Award by Authors After Dark in the Best e-novel category. In addition, Keta's books have received numerous Top Pick, Book of the Month, and Recommended Reads awards from the top professional review sites.

Love this book cover!

After her parents die in a fire, Sophia Whitfield struggles to save her beloved home, Arbor Rose. The Civil War has devastated the South, and another blue coat has come to steal her meager possessions. Before the hated enemy inflicts his destruction, she shoots him. And soon discovers the soldier is Gavin, the champion of her childhood.

Gavin's dark secret lurks in Sophia’s future. When she discovers the truth, she's torn between a burning hunger for the man she truly loves and loyalty to Jesse, their childhood friend. The despicable acts of war have changed everything Sophia and Gavin once cherished. Yet somewhere deep in their hearts, the mystical Land of Falling Stars still exists.

You can learn more about Keta and find her hanging out on these sites: 
Her Blog is HOT!!
Keta's Keep

Keta's Diablo's Haunt

The Stuff of Myth and Men

Facebook Fan page

You can purchase her books on these sites:
Amazon

Noble Romance


Snippets of reviews on Land of Falling Stars :
“You haven’t lived until you’ve read Keta Diablo’s Land of Falling Stars.” Crave More Romance, 5 Stars


“LOFS Makes for one phenomenal read that will keep your heart pumping and the pages turning, not just from the delightfully sinful sex, oh no, the drama and suspense will carry you through till the end!” Book Junkie, 5 Stars


“Diablo pens a beautiful, haunting love story full of passion, deception, danger and the epic War between the states that will leave you breathless.” Night Owl Romance, 4.75 Stars


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Triangle of Secrets, Book One, Our Latest Release is Available!!

Triangle of Secrets, Book One, is the story of three ordinary people trying to make their way in the corporate world and keeping their personal lives out of it. Morgan, the Vice President of a prestigious company, dates her best friend and co-worker, Derek, to hide her secret affair with Scott, the much younger mail clerk. Derek appears with Morgan socially to hide the fact he is gay. He is afraid his lifestyle will hinder promotions. Scott wants out of the mailroom and will do anything his lover asks of him. What happens when Derek and Scott meet at Morgan’s house to fulfill her wildest fantasy? Will the triangle break or will it be completed?

Smashwords

All Romance

Xcite Books

Amazon