Sunday, November 25, 2007

Chat with Romance Writers from AMP

Romance Blog has the news about the Realms of Love chat with the Aspen Mountain Press erotica authors happening Monday.

Chat with authors from Aspen Mountain Press in the Realms of Love Chat Castle Monday November 26 at 9 PM EST/6 PM PST. There will be give-aways galore so come on down and spend an hour with some interesting writers of your favorite romantic fiction genres.

Jeanne Barrack, Maura Anderson, Michelle Hasker, and  JM Snyder from Aspen Mountain Press chat with YOU Monday. Jeanne will chat about the upcoming anthology Babes in Toyland II, Maura will share with us tidbits about Del Fantasma: Texas Tea, Michelle will chat about her Plain Brown Wrapper release, Kate's Muse and J.M. will chat about the storm of new releases she's had and will have at AMP!

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Sunday, September 23, 2007

Two Romance Author Chats at Realms of Love This Week

They've got some awesome writers lined up to chat with you this week. Have fun, have some laughs and maybe score a give-away. Join them Monday and Tuesday night at 6 PM PDT/9 PM EDT at Realms of Love

Author Rayne Forrest lives in scenic western Maryland, where she was born and raised.
Her many novels, ranging from futuristic settings to romantic suspense have earned stellar reviews from the toughest critics in the industry—her readers.
Recently Rayne was chosen as a 2007 EPPIE Finalist, one of electronic publishing’s greatest honors. 
When not at her computer she enjoys working in her garden, crafting, bowling, and reading romance and science fiction. Rayne enjoys classic rock and new age music. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America.


If you'd like to learn more about Rayne and her novels, please visit her website at www.rayneforrest.com . You can subscribe to her monthly newsletter, Forrest Whispers, at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/authorrayneforrest or visit her MySpace page at www.myspace.com/rayneforrest .. She blogs about her writing and enjoying the country lifestyle at http://rayneforrestsblog.blogspot.com .

Rayne's latest is Truest Treasure: Zebadiah LaCroy is having the strangest day of his life. He just acquired an alien wife from a planet so far away he doesn’t know how she got here. Now he has to get her home to the Bayou without any mishaps.
Easier said than done when your bride is a shapeshifting, telepathic sorceress with a bag full of strange little crystals and a mind of her own.

Let's find out more about Esther Mitchell: Although unpublished until 2004, Esther Mitchell spent her life writing.  She learned to read on such classics as Gawain & the Green Knight and Beowulf.  Raised in Europe, with its wide exposure to mythology, history, and the paranormal, she quickly became fascinated by the lore of the unseen, culminating in a degree in parapsychology.

Life in a fast-paced, on-the-edge military community ingrained her with both an intimate understanding of the military world, and the ability to craft edgy suspense.

At the age of eight, she fell in love with romance, thanks to great authors like Christine Smith, Lindsay McKenna, and Cassie Miles.  By the age of twelve, Esther penned the first of a series of Arthurian romances, and was working on what would later become her very first release, the futuristic suspense series, Underground.

Always dedicated foremost to her writing, she writes under her real name, and has completed about twenty novels to date, of which thirteen have been published, with more to come.  Reviewers and fans alike have dubbed her work “exciting,”  “edge of your seat” and “daring.”

Their Mission was to bring light to the darkest corners of the Earth…They never expected to fall in love.

Critically-acclaimed Romantic Suspense Author Esther Mitchell presents a new face to her paranormal series, Project Prometheus…

Four thousand years ago, the legendary city of Atlantis crumbled into the ocean, taking with it the path to the Temple of the Stars. But four men and one woman were born of the legacy of Atlantis, and gifted with five sacred artifacts made from the magical metal forged only in the sacred Temple. Now, on the edge of a new Millennium, when the powers of the stars are aligning, the men and women of the chosen lines are drawn into the struggle to preserve the world, and reawaken the power of the most ancient of human mysteries.

Join the battle, and discover love’s saving grace.   Find out more about Project Prometheus at www.esthermitchell.com
Purchase the award-winning first book of Atlantis Silver,  IN HER NAME, at Aspen Mountain Press.

Melissa Glisan says: I've always wanted to write, so I became an engineer. Seriously. My career path has led a merry chase through cook, trail-guide, instructor and security. A true Jill of All Trades! Then I signed on as a news reporter. Now, I no longer report the news - I make it! My work has appeared in Insidious Reflections, Dark Gothic and Twisted Dreams as well as Aspen Mountain Press, Red Rose Publishing, Twilight Fantasies and JustusRoux.

Night Lights is her latest with AMP. Here's the blurb:

Margaret Thawley's watery nightmares hold the keys to unlocking her past and her future. On the Philippine Island of Cagayan, she places her trust in the enigmatic warrior Rizal Malihim and his night lights, to keep her safe despite the tales. For in Cagayan, the natives warn, fireflies mask the dreaded berbalangs - ghoulish vampires swarming for victims to kill.

Rob Graham has a new web site where he describes himself:  This is me.
The simplest word to describe me is heretic.
heretic
noun
• a person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted.
I do things my own way at my own time. If you tell me something is true, I’ll examine it and come to my own conclusion.

Rob would like us to visit Gillian's Place. Coming soon to AMP:  Come on in and have a drink. Gillian's place is the right place to be to hear some interesting stories of love gone wrong and right.

Pearl Jones recently released Reach Out and Touch Someone:  The phone company finally got something right!  A sexy repairman and a repressed goddess work together to get all systems operating again.  Is it really possible to find love at first sight?

*****

Monday, September 24th, in the monthly Aspen Mountain Press author chat, Pearl Jones, Rob Graham, and Melissa Glisan brighten the chat room. The chat begins at 6 PM PDT/9 PM EDT. There will be give-aways! Join the fun at Realms of Love.

And we've got a special Tuesday Romance Writer Chat on September 25th. Esther Mitchell and Rayne Forrest chat with YOU beginning at 6 PM PDT/9 PM EDT. There will be give-aways on Tuesday, too!

 

Sunday, August 05, 2007

ManLove's Laura Baumbach and Vincent Diamond Chat

ManLove Authors Vincent Diamond and Laura Baumbach Chat Monday

Vincent Diamond and Laura Baumbach chat with Lucynda Storey in the Realms of Love Chat Castle Monday, August 6 at 9 PM EDT / 6 PM PDT.

Vincent Diamond is a native Floridian who edited Animal Attraction for Torquere Press, and whose work has appeared in Screaming Orgasms and Sex on the Beach, Coming Together for a Cure, Country Boys, Hot Cops, Love in a Lock-Up, Best Gay Romance 2007, Best Gay Love Stories 2005 and 2006; electronically in Feathers, Chance Encounters, and Play Ball from Torquere Press; and online at Fishnet, Clean Sheets and Ruthie’s Club.

Diamond’s stories are varied, including erotica, space opera, and cops-n-robbers. Mushybutt, romantic smut is a self-description for the erotica where partners–instead of just the parts–are the focus. An emotional connection, even a tiny one, is what torques Diamond’s cork. More info is at: http://www.vincentdiamond.com/.


Laura Baumbach is the author of fan fiction, screenplays and numerous short stories, novellas, and novels. Her favorite genre to work in is manlove or m/m erotic romances. Manlove is not traditional gay fiction, but erotic romances written specifically for the romantic-minded reader, male or female. She works as an emergency trauma nurse by night and an author by day, with her husband and two sons filling in her free hours.

She is also the author of The Flight of the Sparrows, an action/adventure mainstream thriller released with Aspen Mountain Press and MLR Press, and six screenplays. Find out more about Laura Baumbach at http://laurabaumbach.com/

Sunday, July 15, 2007

Phaze Authors Chat at Realms of Love

Romance Writer Chat Monday

Chat with the red hot authors from Phaze Books at Realms of Love, Monday, July 16. Stephanie Vaughan, L.E. Bryce, Rob Graham and James Buchanan will tell you about their latest releases and what's in store for their blazing writing careers. There will be give-aways!

Stephanie Vaughan has baked Dead Man's Party: When developer Rick Eriksson's company buys a rundown Victorian mansion - the 19th-century site of the infamous Swann Mansion bordello - Catherine Thompson of the local historical society steps in to preserve this piece of the past and ends up head-to-head with Rick. While two strong-willed people clash over the fate of the former bawdy house, two forbidden lovers separated in death use the unsuspecting pair to rekindle a passion that not even death could kill. Is what Rick and Catherine feel real, or the echo of another life and time?Rick and Catherine. Thomas and Cat. This party's just starting.
L.E. Bryce's sweltering Ki'iri: When Daro, the grandson of a fisherman, encounters a strange, seductive creature from the sea, he can only wonder. And when the sentient hrill turns out to be a beautiful young man in disguise, Daro knows his life will never be the same again.
James Buchanan intrigues us with Cry Melusine: Every child wants to believe their family can be salvaged. Family secrets, adulterous liaisons and long born grudges threaten to destroy them all. Jules has to use his wits and burgeoning abilities to save himself and his son when he follows Keiko to the seat of her Scottish Clan.

Rob Graham scorches with Discovery: John is a torn man. He has a dominant personality, finds the idea of having another in his power exciting and arousing. But his experiences of power have made him wary of this. He recognizes that power can be a dangerous thing, both to himself and others.
He begins to explore the BDSM lifestyle. His good friend, Marie, helps him, teaches him that the life is as much about joy as power. When John makes a final decision Marie matches him with a woman, Ariel, a sweet submissive perfect for him.

Discovery is the story of John’s journey from torn man to confident Master.
We've got something for everyone this week! Paranormal romance, some BDSM, some ManLove. This will be a great chat. Join us at 9 PM EDT / 6 PM PDT Monday at Realms of Love. Need some help getting into the chat? Thunder at realmsoflove.com is happy to help.

Sunday, July 08, 2007

Romance Writers Chat Monday

Romantic Observer has the news about the Romance Writer Chat happening Monday at  Realms of Love.

 

Diane Charles Linford and Esther Mitchell chat with Lizzie T Leaf and YOU, Monday, July 9 at 6 PM PDT/ 9 PM EDT. Celebrate the Aspen Mountain Press one year anniversary with these fine AMP authors. Adventure! Mystery! Passion! There will be give-aways.

For you fans of something different, these romance authors have a paranormal and science fiction bent. Spend a fun hour chatting with these folks and exploring their worlds at Realms of Love.

Check out the fun author chats at Realms of Love.

 

 

Sunday, June 24, 2007

Happy Birthday Aspen Mountain Press!

 

Aspen Mountain Press is celebrating their birthday next month. The festivities start now. Join authors Kara Griffin, Rob Graham, Melissa Glisan and Lucynda Storey in a romance writer chat at Realms of Love Monday, June 24. The fun starts at 9 PM EDT/ 6 PM PDT. The details of the celebration will be revealed. There will be give-aways of ebook downloads during the chat.

Melissa Glisan has just released Ware Wishes:

At Satin Knights, nothing is what it seems – including the talent. Songs simmer and clothes are stripped away - as are the club’s secrets. But the roots of deception go deeper and tangle in the lives of Jennifer Taylor and Rayn DeSantis in unexpected ways. Before they can make sense of the situation, an old promise comes due…one that could kill...  

Kara Griffin's latest with AMP is Fishing Lures and Love Tackle, a mortal/goddess romance:

Keely Crystal , Kuku-lau the Goddess of Deception, has always known who her love will be.  Their destiny has been foretold by the Goddess of Earth herself.  But when Keely sets out to meet her intended before their destined time, she unintentionally deceives him. 

Martin Stokes is tired of dealing with deceiving women.  He intends to change the way he deals with them.  But when he meets the enchanting, sexy, woodland nymph, while fishing, he has second thoughts.  The connection he feels for Keely uncovers a love deeper than he’s ever experienced. 

Is his fate as the Goddess’s protector sealed, even though she deceived him?  Martin must forgive her before the Goddess of the Earth sends another protector in his place.  He just can’t let that happen.

Rob Graham's In the Dark is a vampire romance:

Georges Bellveau is a vampire.  With great willpower he controls his urges to feed, keeping his blood lust under control.  When he meets Diane Patterson love enters into his carefully balanced equation.  Can he keep his condition a secret?  And when another other worldly creature threatens to expose him by threatening DIane, will she be able to accept the truth?

Blind Devotion by Lucynda Storey will soon be re-released at Aspen Mountain Press:

When Azari runs from a wild animal, she has no idea her life is about to change irrevocably. Unwittingly, she has awakened two mythical beings intent on possessing her. Escaping to an isolated cabin, Azari meets an unlikely protector, Tor, the High Priest of Eiliki. Together, Azari and Tor face the greatest challenges of their lives – survival. Will Tor’s blind devotion to the Goddess prevent him from accepting the greatest gift he’s ever been given, or will the dogma of his religion and his own past keep him from making the right decision?

Join this fun group of romance writers for chat, give-aways and details of the Aspen Mountain Press Birthday Celebration, Monday, June 25.

 

Sunday, April 29, 2007

The Romance of Erotic Submission – an Interview with Claire Thompson

What Women Read has an Interview with Claire Thompson Claire is a writer hosted at Realms of Love. Her past writing has centered on erotic submission. She is now venturing into the ManLove genre of erotic romance.

Here's a bit of that interview:

What prompted you to consider writing an erotic romance that featured BDSM?
I had always had submissive, masochistic sexual leanings, but I
married very young, without the courage to express my sensual needs to my
partner. My sex life was aided by a rich but very secret fantasy life...

What aspects of BDSM do you like to explore the most through your erotic romances (submission, bondage, or pain giving or receiving)?
Lately my focus is on working through fear—the fear of honestly exploring one’s true nature and fear of falling in love with the risk of loss. A common theme in that regard is coming to terms with one’s submissive nature and then finding the courage to honestly experience it with a loving dominant guide. In my male/male erotic romances I add the overlay of dealing with homosexuality—how it affects and informs the relationship, especially for someone just coming to grips with it.

You can read Claire’s books of manlove and romantic submission at Ellora’s Cave.

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Saturday, April 21, 2007

Melissa Glisan's Fool’s Gold

 

What Women Read has the blurb for Melissa Glisan's Fool's Gold recently re-released by Aspen Mountain Press.

Here's the blurb for this novella of erotic romantic suspense:

Jade Savani is trying to made her life work.  That means kicking out the dope dealers and the underage drinkers in her bar, along with keeping an eye out for trouble-makers.

And trouble is just what she gets when Iago de Oro walks through her door.  Hard muscles, easy on the eyes, he might be what her long ignored libido needs.

But Iago is an undercover cop with an agenda all his own.  And if seducing the beautiful Jade is a part of the deal, all the better, as long as he can keep her safe, and tend to business with his objectivity intact.

You can download and read Fool's Gold at Aspen Mountain Press.

 

 

Sunday, March 18, 2007

Realms of Love Hosting Phaze Romance Writers Monday 3/19

 

Phaze Romance Writers at Realms of Love Monday 3/19

The smart, witty and excited authors of Phaze Books will be chatting with us Monday, March 19 at 6 PM Pacific/9 PM Eastern at Realms of Love . It's easy, it's fun and there will be give-aways of free downloads of their books.

Here's the list of authors slated to be there:

Alessia Brio - 2007 EPPIE Winner for Best Erotica Book - www.AlessiaBrio.com

Michael Barnette - www.MichaelBarnette.com
“Games Dragons Play”

Penny Ashwww.pucasforest.com "Caesar’s Love"

Victoria Blisse - http://www.victoriablisse.co.uk/  “Getting Physical”

Rob Graham - http://www.phaze.com/authors-robgraham.htm “Discovery”

Yeva Wiest - http://www.myspace.com/yevawiest
“Paybacks are Hell”

Eden Bradley - http://www.EdenBradleyErotica.com
“Breaking Skye”

 

 

Monday, March 12, 2007

Eppies Awarded at EPICon

 

Congratulations to all the 2007 EPPIE Winners.  Winners were announced at EPICON in Virginia Beach, Virginia this week.

You can chat with 2007 Eppie winner Allessia Brio in the Realms of Love Romance Writer Chats .  Monday March 19 at 9 PM EDT/6 PM PDT.  Stop by to congratulate her and chat with the other Phaze Books authors in the chat. 

We wish all the finalists the best of success in their writing. Our favorites include Lucynda Storey, Laura Baumbach, Betty Hanawa, Emma Wildes, Rayne Forrest,  Trace Edward Zaber and Jinger Heaston.

 

Here is the 2007 Eppie Winners list.

 

 

 

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Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Obsession by Claire Thompson at Romantic Observer - Promotion

 

Obsession by Claire Thompson at Romantic Observer - Promotion

Romantic Observer is offering free posting of romance excerpts and promotion of romance writing .

 

Claire Thompson took advantage of it to promote her Februaury release of Obsession, a BDSM Romance.

Here's the blurb:

 

Mark is obsessed with a beautiful movie star, following her career, her life, her every move. He dreams of turning her into his ideal sex slave. He executes a flawlessly planned kidnap, certain she’ll come to love him once she understands how pure and intense his passion is for her.  Not surprisingly, she doesn’t respond as he’d hoped…

In this dark exploration of obsession, we come to understand what compels a man to take his fantasies to such an extreme. Emily, the object of his desire is at first terrified into obedience. Over time, showered with both love and cruel control, she begins a metamorphosis into willing sex slave, or so it would seem. What develops is an intense, if conflicted, BDSM love story. Be prepared to submerge yourself in a dangerous sensual journey of self-discovery on the parts of both the Master and the slave.

 

Monday, March 05, 2007

Refugee by Lucynda Storey at Romantic Observer - Excerpts

 

Refugee by Lucynda Storey at Romantic Observer - Excerpts

The Romantic Observer Excerpt site is starting to heat up.

One of our favorite authors of BDSM Romance is Lucynda Storey.  She has written two hot erotic reads in Refugee and Simply Irresistible, both available from Loose-Id.

Here's a taste:

 

Jack rose from the bed and headed back to the shower. Neither the pounding of the spray against the porcelain, or the steam rising to fog the mirror, managed to blast Amanda from his thoughts. He pulled the curtain and stepped into the hammering, hot water.Letting it sluice over his back, he leaned his head against the rear wall of the shower stall. He couldn’t deny the lust welling within him when he thought of all the blonde hair and soft, sexy curves that was Amanda.

As much as he physically wanted her, her experiences with Victor Wakefield put her off limits to him for an indefinite amount of time. Abused submissives weren’t known for quick recoveries and their lack of trust hindered them in forming another relationship with a decent Dom. A guy like Jack.

“Case, you better wrap this thing up fast,” Jack muttered under his breath stepping out of the shower. The sooner Amanda was out of his house and safekeeping, the better off they both were.

Heat up your night with a love story full of romance with a touch of the whip.