7/18/11
7/16/11
Six Sentence Friday
(For some reason this would not post yesterday. Please forgive my computer for the delay)
Here is the last six sentences from Mad About Maddie before it is released.
He shifted her close to his side. He'd made love to women many times. Why did this one touch his soul? His heart hammered in his chest. He knew why, yet anything beyond caring at this point, he denied. And to think, he called her a coward.
7/7/11
Six Sentences on Friday
For the next two Fridays -until it is released- I will post six more sentences from MAD ABOUT MADDIE.
In an instant everything changed. The events became a blur. Someone called her name. The stallion neighed again. His ears flattened. His head went down and he charged forward.
In an instant everything changed. The events became a blur. Someone called her name. The stallion neighed again. His ears flattened. His head went down and he charged forward.
6/28/11
"Six Sentences" on the rise.
Okay so I have been hearing a lot about authors posting six sentences of their work, published, unconsideration, and even their WIPs. So I thought I would give it a try. Here is six sentences of MAD ABOUT MADDIE. Feel free to post comments and your own six sentences.
Maddie reached up to grab a mug out of the cupboard and flinched when Jake cleared his throat. She spun around and dropped the cup she held in her hand. Glass shattered over the wooden floor. She froze, her sights glued to his chest. Even without clothes, he perfected the image of cowboy all the way down to his towel-covered waist, and the happy trail of hair holding secrets beneath them. Her brain ceased to function.
RELEASE DATE
For all who are interested and all of you that have asked, I just received an email today with the release date for MAD ABOUT MADDIE. Drum roll please............. (LOL) July 18 (Monday after 7pm EST) Liquidsilverbooks.com
6/27/11
HOLDING ON
Finishing up edits on the second installment of THE DOUBLE M RANCH series. Here is the blurb.
BLURB:
Brandi McNeal has gotten herself into a speck of a mess. Not only did she keep the birth of her bababy a secret, but she also gave permission to hold a benefit rodeo at The Double M Ranch. A ranch she doesn't own. Upon her arrival home she's taken back by the knowledge that the one man who stole her heart, adn unknowingly fathered her daughter, still sets her body on fire with a mere touch. She's even more shaken to learn that he is also part-owner of The Double M Ranch. She needs his consent. She needs his touch. And in between his caresses, she needs to find a way to tell him about the baby she's kept a secret.
Dex Walczok has all he wants out of life. Or so he thinks, until Brandi enters his life again. He quickly finds himself struggling with the lies she's spinning adn his own desires for her. He can't stop touching her and is unable to ease the flames of passion that burn hot whenever she's near. However, his world is turned upsdie down when Brandi devastates him with the news that she's had a baby. His baby...
BLURB:
Brandi McNeal has gotten herself into a speck of a mess. Not only did she keep the birth of her bababy a secret, but she also gave permission to hold a benefit rodeo at The Double M Ranch. A ranch she doesn't own. Upon her arrival home she's taken back by the knowledge that the one man who stole her heart, adn unknowingly fathered her daughter, still sets her body on fire with a mere touch. She's even more shaken to learn that he is also part-owner of The Double M Ranch. She needs his consent. She needs his touch. And in between his caresses, she needs to find a way to tell him about the baby she's kept a secret.
Dex Walczok has all he wants out of life. Or so he thinks, until Brandi enters his life again. He quickly finds himself struggling with the lies she's spinning adn his own desires for her. He can't stop touching her and is unable to ease the flames of passion that burn hot whenever she's near. However, his world is turned upsdie down when Brandi devastates him with the news that she's had a baby. His baby...
5/31/11
MAD ABOUT MADDIE -Excerpt
Here is the excerpt;
“I’ll get us a couple of towels,” she called over her shoulder as she hurried down the hall. She placed her bow in the back room. The closet door creaked when she opened it to extract two towels. “Here.” She entered the living room and shoved the fluff pink terry cloth at him. “Will your horse be all right?”
“Yeah. He knows the way back.” Jake removed his hat. He dried his neck and blotted the water from his shirt.
She squeezed the back of her hair in the towel. She was crazy for inviting him in. Her brain must have gone on vacation without her permission. Sitting out the rain by herself versus being confined with Jake. The storm may have deemed lesser of the two evils.
“I’m going to change.” She retreated to her bedroom without a second glance in his direction. She crossed the burgundy carpet to her mirrored dresser. Making quick work of it, she discarded her clothes, dried off, and put on a gray t-shirt with matching sweat pants that she'd cut into shorts. She picked up a comb and ran it through her hair when a knock sounded on her door.
“Yes?” She opened the wooden divider.
“Dex called. He’s worried the road to your cabin may get washed out and asked if I'd stick around to make sure you were okay.” His eyes roamed over her now dry body.
She sighed. “Your horse made it back?”
“Yeah. Dex spotted him coming in while we were on the phone. Anyway, it’s not supposed to clear up for a few hours.” His eyes traveled behind her to her bed.
Maddie shifted to block his inspection.
“Wonderful.” She punctuated the statement with a sneeze.
“Hey, you're the one who invited me in. Otherwise, I'd be back at the ranch.” He peered down at her, looking ready to devour her. “Why did you ask me to come in?"
Maddie shrugged. "Insanity."
"I don’t think so." He chuckled.
"Honestly," she gave him a fleeting look and lowered her head. "I don't know."
Jake lifted her face with a finger under her chin. Her gaze met his. "Nothing wrong with honesty." He smiled. The ice around her heart melted—some.
"You have a clothes dryer in this place?”
She eyed him. “Why?”
“My clothes are soaked.”
Her eyes traveled over him, drinking in every nuance. The black T-shirt he wore plastered to his chest—along with her gaze, which she didn’t have the power to remove. He planned to parade around her cabin-gulp-half naked.
“What are you going to wear?”
“I don’t suppose you have any men’s pants lyin’ around?” One side of his mouth twitched upward.
“No.” She bit her lip and slid her gaze away.
“I bet you wouldn’t be too happy if I marched around in my birthday suit?”
Her gaze jerked to his hazel eyes, twinkling with laughter. “No.”
“A bigger towel?” He handed her the one she gave him earlier.
Maddie examined it then his waist. The small cloth shrunk before her eyes. He needed more material. “Follow me.”
She contemplated sending him out in the storm, but if he came down with pneumonia, she'd feel horrible. Plus this would be the first storm since she moved into the cabin. She didn’t really want to be alone.
She opened the closet door and searched for the biggest terry cloth she owned before leading him to the laundry room behind the kitchen.
“Are all your towels pink?” He raised a brow in question.
“Does it threaten your masculinity?" She smiled.
“Nothing’s capable of that.” He puffed up his chest.
Maddie licked her lips as the material strained, outlining the contour of his muscles. She gave a nervous laugh and shut the door to give him privacy. She braced herself against the wood, closed her eyes tight, trying not to think of him undressing in the next room.
5/9/11
GUEST AUTHOR RHONDA PRINT
Today we have paranormal author Rhonda Print visiting my blog to talk about her second novel THE ORDER OF CHAOS. Tell us a little about your book.
The Order of Chaos is the sequel to Nightwalker, A Leah Wolfe SINS Novel. It is currently under consideration with the publisher. *fingers crossed*
Blurb:
One man possessed her heart. The other possessed her soul.
Both had betrayed her.
Leah Wolfe, a federal agent for SINS, Supernatural Investigations of Non-Human Species is determined to move on with her life and master her own gifts, including the ability to speak to the souls of the dead. Her ex-fiancé, Joaquin Wildhorse, was unable to accept her gifts and gave himself to another. Ian Nightwalker was more than willing to soothe her broken heart and use her abilities to seek vengeance on his enemies.
With a prominent member of The Marquis, the vampire ruling council, intent of coming to Leah’s hometown, the threat of Chaos touching everyone she loves brings her down a path that leads to Joaquin and Ian once again.
Is she willing to risk her heart again to save the small desert town she loves?
Good Luck with THE ORDER OF CHAOS! My fingers are crossed. Keep us updated.
Where were you when you got your first book contract? Who did you tell?
I was at home. I told my husband first. Then I told anyone who would listen!
Do you have any tips for new writers?
Write what you love. Let your passion shine through in your writing and have fun with it!
Where can your readers reach you?
I love to hear from readers and can be found at www.RhondaLPrint.com or my blog at www.RhondaPrint.Blogspot.com
Are you working on another book?
Actually, I’m working on three. I am working on the yet untitled third book to Nightwalker, A Leah Wolfe SINS Novel and a short paranormal story as well. I am also polishing up a mystery-romance tentatively titled Forget-Me-Not.
Do you have an excerpt you’d like to share?
Here is an unedited excerpt from The Order of Chaos.
He turned me around and melted me with a look that skimmed me from the top of my head to the toes of the stiletto heels that I still wore. I started to kick the shoes off but he stopped me. “Leave those on.” His voice grew deeper, sultry.
I did a little spin that would make any runway model proud. He grabbed me and tossed me onto the bed while we laughed. “Yes, definitely keep the shoes on.”
“You owe me.” I reminded him.
He stripped off my jeans and flipped me onto my stomach. He began caressing my neck, my shoulders, then further south; alternating between gentle sweeps of his hands and a firmer kneading motion that sprang Goosebumps from my body. I felt the bra strap come undone before his hands slid to the flimsy piece of elastic of my panties. His fingers trailed them down my legs until he removed them completely. Then those magic fingers began caressing their way up my legs, teasing the tender skin on the back of my knees and inner thighs. I heard the Velcro of my holster tear away and felt the weight of my pistol lift off my waist.
“Nightstand.” He murmured knowing that I felt more secure if I knew where my weapons were.
Then his mouth blazed molten lava on my thighs and I forgot all about weapons.
What do you do to get in the mood to write?
I’m always working out a plot line or coming up with new scenes. There’s always some storyline floating through my brain. LOL
How many books have you written? How many have been published?
Nightwalker, A Leah Wolfe SINS Novel was my first published novel. It’s available at www.LiquidSilverBooks.com , www.Amazon.com and www.Fictionwise.com . The Order of Chaos is the sequel to Nightwalker, although they are written so that you can read them separately. I’ve completed a mystery-romance as well.
Do you find love scenes difficult to write?
The characters take the lead.
Do your characters talk to you?
Obsessively! Getting them quiet long enough for me to get some sleep is the trick! LOL
Who controls the storyline, you or your characters?
Definitely the characters and I wouldn’t want it any other way!
Thank you for sharing with us today. I will definitely put your NIGHTWALKER series on my TBR list.
The Order of Chaos is the sequel to Nightwalker, A Leah Wolfe SINS Novel. It is currently under consideration with the publisher. *fingers crossed*
Blurb:
One man possessed her heart. The other possessed her soul.
Both had betrayed her.
Leah Wolfe, a federal agent for SINS, Supernatural Investigations of Non-Human Species is determined to move on with her life and master her own gifts, including the ability to speak to the souls of the dead. Her ex-fiancé, Joaquin Wildhorse, was unable to accept her gifts and gave himself to another. Ian Nightwalker was more than willing to soothe her broken heart and use her abilities to seek vengeance on his enemies.
With a prominent member of The Marquis, the vampire ruling council, intent of coming to Leah’s hometown, the threat of Chaos touching everyone she loves brings her down a path that leads to Joaquin and Ian once again.
Is she willing to risk her heart again to save the small desert town she loves?
Good Luck with THE ORDER OF CHAOS! My fingers are crossed. Keep us updated.
Where were you when you got your first book contract? Who did you tell?
I was at home. I told my husband first. Then I told anyone who would listen!
Do you have any tips for new writers?
Write what you love. Let your passion shine through in your writing and have fun with it!
Where can your readers reach you?
I love to hear from readers and can be found at www.RhondaLPrint.com or my blog at www.RhondaPrint.Blogspot.com
Are you working on another book?
Actually, I’m working on three. I am working on the yet untitled third book to Nightwalker, A Leah Wolfe SINS Novel and a short paranormal story as well. I am also polishing up a mystery-romance tentatively titled Forget-Me-Not.
Do you have an excerpt you’d like to share?
Here is an unedited excerpt from The Order of Chaos.
He turned me around and melted me with a look that skimmed me from the top of my head to the toes of the stiletto heels that I still wore. I started to kick the shoes off but he stopped me. “Leave those on.” His voice grew deeper, sultry.
I did a little spin that would make any runway model proud. He grabbed me and tossed me onto the bed while we laughed. “Yes, definitely keep the shoes on.”
“You owe me.” I reminded him.
He stripped off my jeans and flipped me onto my stomach. He began caressing my neck, my shoulders, then further south; alternating between gentle sweeps of his hands and a firmer kneading motion that sprang Goosebumps from my body. I felt the bra strap come undone before his hands slid to the flimsy piece of elastic of my panties. His fingers trailed them down my legs until he removed them completely. Then those magic fingers began caressing their way up my legs, teasing the tender skin on the back of my knees and inner thighs. I heard the Velcro of my holster tear away and felt the weight of my pistol lift off my waist.
“Nightstand.” He murmured knowing that I felt more secure if I knew where my weapons were.
Then his mouth blazed molten lava on my thighs and I forgot all about weapons.
What do you do to get in the mood to write?
I’m always working out a plot line or coming up with new scenes. There’s always some storyline floating through my brain. LOL
How many books have you written? How many have been published?
Nightwalker, A Leah Wolfe SINS Novel was my first published novel. It’s available at www.LiquidSilverBooks.com , www.Amazon.com and www.Fictionwise.com . The Order of Chaos is the sequel to Nightwalker, although they are written so that you can read them separately. I’ve completed a mystery-romance as well.
Do you find love scenes difficult to write?
The characters take the lead.
Do your characters talk to you?
Obsessively! Getting them quiet long enough for me to get some sleep is the trick! LOL
Who controls the storyline, you or your characters?
Definitely the characters and I wouldn’t want it any other way!
Thank you for sharing with us today. I will definitely put your NIGHTWALKER series on my TBR list.
5/8/11
5/4/11
INTERVIEW
My interview is up at Rhondaprint.blogspot.com. Stop by and take a look. While you're there check out Rhonda's novel NIGHTWALKER.
4/29/11
BLOG- MAD ABOUT MADDIE
On Wednesday May 4th I will be talking about my book MAD ABOUT MADDIE -Liquid silver books - on paranormal romance author Rhonda Print's blog site. Come check out my interview at http://rhondaprint.blogspot.com
4/20/11
Mad About Maddie - Blurb
I do not have a release date for MAD ABOUT MADDIE as of yet. I will post it as soon as I do. In the meantime here is a blurb of the book. You can also go to Liquidsilverbooks.com to view the excerpt. Click on the coming soon tab.
Blurb;
Madison Preston wants nothing to do with the opposite sex. She only wants to do her job, but finds it hard to concentrate when a certain cowboy won’t stay out of her way. Even her strong tongue-lashings do nothing more than encourage his sexual innuendoes.
All his life Jake Dutson wanted to take in and train abused horses. He has also wanted a place to call home, but being on his own since the tender age of sixteen he's never had that luxury, until now. He's determined to buy a house. He needs the land. What he doesn’t need is an entanglement with a woman who has a tongue as sharp as a razor and doesn't mind using it.
It's going to take a special man to help Maddie overcome her fears of intimacy and abuse. Especially when that man is a hot-blooded, sex-driven cowboy and his very being is dependent upon male-female relations. However that is exactly what Jake does, until, that is, she finds him in the arms of another woman.
Believing he isn't interested in long term relationships, Jake's world is rocked when he discovers the only place he finds home is in Madison's arms. Now he only has to convince Maddie their love is worth the ride.
Blurb;
Madison Preston wants nothing to do with the opposite sex. She only wants to do her job, but finds it hard to concentrate when a certain cowboy won’t stay out of her way. Even her strong tongue-lashings do nothing more than encourage his sexual innuendoes.
All his life Jake Dutson wanted to take in and train abused horses. He has also wanted a place to call home, but being on his own since the tender age of sixteen he's never had that luxury, until now. He's determined to buy a house. He needs the land. What he doesn’t need is an entanglement with a woman who has a tongue as sharp as a razor and doesn't mind using it.
It's going to take a special man to help Maddie overcome her fears of intimacy and abuse. Especially when that man is a hot-blooded, sex-driven cowboy and his very being is dependent upon male-female relations. However that is exactly what Jake does, until, that is, she finds him in the arms of another woman.
Believing he isn't interested in long term relationships, Jake's world is rocked when he discovers the only place he finds home is in Madison's arms. Now he only has to convince Maddie their love is worth the ride.
4/11/11
Coming Soon
Well after years and years of writing, editing, deleting, and rewriting, I am finally going to be a published author. My ranch series - The Double M Ranch - MAD ABOUT MADDIE, and HOLDING ON will be epublished with Liquid Silver Books. I sent in the questionaire for the cover art -Yay! Editing should begin for Mad About Maddie in a few weeks. I will be sure to post the release date and cover art when they are available.
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