Vicariously Naughty

I must admit I haven't had a night of naughtiness for a while, yes I know, sad isn't it :( but I'm hoping that will change in the future.

The best thing about being an avid reader, as well as an author, is the fact I can read about other peoples naughty nights any time I want. All I have to do is pick up an erotic romance novel and I'm in another world. I don't have to worry if I've shaved my legs (or other areas). It doesn't matter if I'm wearing my flannaette nightshirt which is not sexy at all. In fact, I could be having the worst bad hair, or bad mood day of all and it doesn't matter. I still get to be vicariously naughty through whatever characters appear on the pages, or e-reader before me.

For me the more erotic the story the better and that's how I like to write as well. I try to let my mind run wild and if the sex isn't limited to the normal places and positions then all the better. The erotic acts don't have to be limited to sex. Sensual encounters can be just as erotic as penetration, and I try to include those moments in my books as well. In Playing Jax, the second novel in the Wylde Shore Series, I included an intimate shaving scene between the two main characters, Steve and Rhia. I hope readers enjoy it as much as the down and dirty fucking that the two of them get into. For me, including that scene bought a new aspect to the characters, it added to the journey of sexual exploration Rhia was engaged in and demonstrated a tender side to Steve's dominance.

There are a plethora of great erotic romances on the market now and finding something that allows the reader to experience new worlds and fantasies is an added bonus of that fact. Hopefully my books and many others serve as inspiration to add a little erotic play to many relationships.  

I want to thank Naughty Nights Press, one of the publishers of great steamy books, for allowing me to participate in their one year anniversay blog hop. Don't forget to check out the other participants by clicking on the blog hop link at the side of this post. Over thirty participants all have something to give away as part of the celebration and I know we all like to get something for free.  

If you would like to read Steve and Rhia's story just click this link to purchase it from the Bookstrand website. You can also find my books on Amazon and at other e-book retailers.

For your chance to win an ebook copy of Playing Jax leave a comment on this blog before midnight on the 1st July, along with an email address and you'll go in the draw to win. The winners name will be added to the end of this post on July 3rd and the winner will be contacted via email by me letting them know they've won.

Happy 1st Birthday Naughty Nights Press



July 2nd update:

The ramdomly selected winner of an eBook copy of Playing Jax is bn100. Congratulations bn and thank you all for entering. 

July 8th update: After numerous attempts to contact bn100 the email address appears to be invalid. If bn100 wishes to claim their prize please visit my website and send me a message via my contact form. If no contact is received within five days I will redraw the prize.



Happy Anniversary Secret Cravings Publishing

I love a celebration, I mean who doesn't? Special occasions remind us of the things in life we need to appreciate and be grateful for. Loved ones, family, friends, things we've achieved, and even the lessons we've learned from our failures. We can celebrate anything, and I know in Australia we often do. I mean the whole country nearly closes down on the first Tuesday of November each year for the Melbourne Cup (for those of you who don't know, it's a horse race). I see all my overseas friends sitting in front of their computers with stunned expressions. I kid you not, we celebrate a horse race. It's a huge day, workplaces stop to watch or listen to the race. The only movement in the whole country is people jumping up and down screaming at a TV screen.

My point is, celebrations are a great thing. For the last month, authors who are part of the Secret Cravings stable (I may as well stick with the horse theme now I've started) have been blogging and giving away prizes because it's Secret Cravings Publishing's (SCP) First Anniversary. I'm only new to the world of writing and publishing but so far it's been a great experience for me, much of it due to SCP. My first novella in their Hot Flash Line came out this month, three more in the same series are to follow this year. I'm thankful to be able to participate in SCP's first year and the anniversary celebration. Congratulations on being an excellent publisher. I hope your success continues to grow and that you keep putting out quality books for years to come.

Happy Anniversary Secret Cravings.  

Win a Copy of The Cougar Club.
My first novella, The Cougar Club was released through SCP just this month. I'm giving away a PDF copy as part of the celebration. So, for your chance to win, all you have to do is leave a comment on this blog (along with you email address of course). I'll be announcing the winner on the 16th for those who participate.  

Also if you participate in the competitions and make blog entries on all the celebration blogs you can go in the draw to win the major prize from Secret Cravings Publishing. for more information about how to win the major prize visit the link below.

http://secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com/2011/12/one-year-anniversary-blog-hop-starts.html