Lia Slater

Sale! Book Lovers' Buffet

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Wed, 01 May 2013 06:00:00 +0000

Introducing the Book Lovers’ Buffet. Load up, you won’t gain a pound!

The Buffet’s “Bouquet of Books” sale will be open May 1-3. More than 175 ebooks, all reduced in price to just 99 cents. Save in categories such as Young Adult, Contemporary, Paranormal, Suspense, Erotic Romance, and more!

PLUS, visit the website to win gift cards to your choice of online retailers. $400 in gift cards up for grabs!

Titles from popular authors such as:

· Gemma Halliday

· Angie Fox

· Jenna Bennett

· Amanda Brice

· Jennette Marie Powell

· Clover Autrey

· Lia Slater (That's me!)

· Carly Carson

· Viola Estrella

· E. Ayers

· Genevieve Jourdin

· CJ Lyons

· Renee Pace

· Sophia Knightley

· Tori Scott

· Meredith Bond

· Emily Ryan-Davis

· Anthea Lawson

· Diana Layne

· Lindsey Brookes

· Gina Robinson

· McKenna Chase

And many, many more!

Hosted by Indie Romance Ink.

STRIPPED DEFENSELESS Free on Kindle

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:54:00 +0000

STRIPPED DEFENSELESS, an erotic romantic suspense, is free on Kindle today and tomorrow (4/2-4/3/2013).

http://amzn.com/B005C1AMWI

I hope you enjoy (if you haven't already:-))!

STRIPPED also has a new sizzling cover. Do you like?

Lia

Welcome Lizzie T. Leaf!

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:37:00 +0000

The DEAD series is back…newly edited, revised and contracted for more books in the series let the fun begin with DEAD Awake (formally Waking Up Dead) to kick off on July 20^that Musa Publishing!

Answer Lizzie’s question to enter the prize drawing for a Musa Publishing gift certificate.

What immortals would you like to see connect with Dovey and her group in future stories?

BLURB:

Waking up to discover you're dead isn't a gal's idea of fun.

Deb Stein loved to party until she took the hunk dressed as a vampire to her bed. Now she’s one of the living dead and pissed about it. Plus, she has to find a new identity and WORK!


EXCERPT:


Deb and Scott. Aaron ran the names through his head a moment before they clicked. He had crashed the party of Deb Stein, first class socialite and paparazzi darling. No wonder she looked familiar.   This woman’s appearance created more media madness than Paris, Brittany or Lindsay when she showed up someplace. She could out-party any of the celebrity bad girls. Plus she had the money to do it with after she turned thirty and inherited the millions her father had left to keep his little girl in the lifestyle she was accustomed to.

Given the tension between her and the couple, Scott would be Scott Hanson, the former boyfriend who had dumped Deb for Jenny Rames, the brunette clinging to his arm as if she was an attached appendage. The love triangle had created headlines in the tabloids for months. Great fodder for the news rags when any of the beautiful people had love problems. Throw in the fact that Jenny was Deb’s best friend and the cause of the split, the story became a feeding frenzy among the piranha scandal sheets.

Aaron reached into Deb’s mind and probed her thoughts. The fury raging there almost caused him to blow a fuse. This was one pissed lady and not because she lost the love of her life. No, it was an ego thing; he’d dumped her before she had the chance to tell him to take a hike.

Deb was none too pleased with Jenny, either.

I expect my friends to cover my back, not stab me in it like Jenny did. The slut bitch not only went after Scott, but told the press things about me that she knew so I know she was the source! Hell, she was with me in school when we slipped out at night or smoked grass—none of those escapades needed to turn into fodder for the gossip mongers.


How can I save face and not get another humiliating slam in the scandal sheets tomorrow? Wait—maybe that good-looking guy in the vampire costume that I just blew off can help me—

Aaron straightened his tie, pushed his way through the spectators to her side and slipped an arm around her waist. “Darling, you promised not to be gone so long.”

He had to give her credit for maintaining her cool when he appeared beside her or the intimate manner in which he touched her. Nothing in the way of surprise registered on her face when she turned to him and smiled. “I’m sorry love, but I didn’t expect to be detained by the arrival of new guests.”

“Oh. Are they important enough that you neglect me for them?” Aaron stroked her back while his gaze roamed over Scott and Jenny.

“No.” Deb took Aaron’s hand. “At one point I thought they were, but not now. They have no importance in my life anymore.”

Head held high, she linked her arm with his and led him through the gaping crowd. Aaron picked up the grumbling of disappointment from several on-lookers now that the show was over.

The rich want to see blood as much as any street gang.


DEAD Awake available at Musa Publishing July 20^th. http://musapublishing.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_39&products_id=335


Will also be available at Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook and All Romance eBooks shortly after the Musa release.

Connect with Lizzie at:

www.lizzietleaf.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lizzie.t.leaf?ref=tn_tnmn

Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lizzietleaf

And keep up with her happenings on her blog: http://lizzietleaf.blogspot.com/

Writer with Sizzle: Lori Corsentino!

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:53:00 +0000

Please welcome romance author (and a good friend of mine) Lori Corsentino! Lori is giving away an eBook copy of Destiny's Awakening--plus some cool swag--to a commenter, so be sure to leave an email address...

About Lori:

Lori’s love of reading has transcended to include penning her own tales of romance. She is experimenting with writing in several different genres, including paranormal – a definite favorite. “There is just so much you can do when you step outside the known world,” she explains “and creating a paranormal story allows you to take yourself and your readers anywhere your imagination wants to go!”

Destiny's Awakening is Lori's first foray into a planned paranormal romance trilogy. Spanning both the mortal and Fey worlds, be looking for the second novel to continue the legacy with Crown Princess Annora Ambrasia de Sha’mi’liari and Sebastian "Bas" St. James in early 2013 from 5 Prince Publishing.

Visit her website at www.loricorsentino.com and follow her on Twitter @LoriCorsentino and on Facebook.com/LoriCorsentino. Also check out her blog weekly for a Manic Monday, Wicked Writer Wednesday, or Favorite Friday entry.

Lia: Great to have you here! Tell us about your books.

Lori: My current series, "Tales of the Fey" is a planned trilogy centering on three siblings in a Fey royal family. The first book is titled, "Destiny's Awakening" and focuses on the brother, Alexander. The story itself is a bit of a twist on an old fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty. A modern woman, Evelyn, or Evie as she prefers to be called, finds herself thrust into another world. She's totally out of her element, especially when she finds out she's the one who has to do the kissing to wake up a handsome Prince. It's a definite favorite of mine.

Lia: Love that twist! What is your favorite thing about being a romance writer?

Lori: The romance! I may not seem it, but I am a true romantic at heart. There’s nothing quite like penning a good story woven around an amazingly hot hero and a sassy heroine. You just get to write down all the amazing (and not so amazing) things that come into your head as you tell their tale.

Also – you get to read a romance novel as you write it. Unfortunately, by the time it’s done, you’ve likely read it, oh a dozen times in less than 2 months, so you’re pretty sick of it. Still, nothing quite beats reading – and enjoying – a novel you’ve written.

Lia: What physical aspect does your heroine love most about your hero? Details, please!

Lori: His lips! Seriously, hands down she loves his lips. They’re perfectly shaped, with the lower lobe a bit fuller than the top. The first time she looked at them she was hooked. She finds reasons to kiss him. Also, he’s got a cute little dimple just off to the side of his mouth, and she obsesses about it.

Lia: I'm picturing the lips. Yeah, good stuff. What else does your heroine love? What does she like least?

Lori: She likes his honor, strength, and integrity. She loves his broad shoulders, long legs, full, kissable lips, and the fact that he is large…everywhere.

What she likes least is his imperious nature, especially when he’s not getting his way. She finds ways to work around that, though. She’s nothing is not resourceful!

Lia: Have you ever cried or laughed out loud while writing a scene?

Lori: Absolutely! For example in my latest novel, Destiny’s Awakening, my heroine Evie is quite sassy. I’ve laughed out loud at some of her one-liners and antics.

I’ve also cried when I wrote my short novel, Fire Season. My hero was describing how he recently was injured in a blaze. His story really hit close to home. My brother is an active firefighter – a Lieutenant in a Denver metro area fire department. Writing the scene was pretty intense and really affected me personally.

I was focusing so much that I could see it – every bit of it – clearly. I really tapped into the emotion of the scene, and the next thing I knew, tears were rolling down my face. It’s crazy to have to stop to dab your eyes and blow your nose 5 times during a writing session!

Lia: How would you describe the world you’ve built?

Lori: The world I’ve built for my “Tales of the Fey” series is a combination of modern and medieval. The mortal world, which is where we live, is modern – very like the world we currently live in. It’s based on science, so the rules of physics, etc. apply.

The world of the Fey, which also inhabits our world, but on a different plane, is very different. Their world is ruled by magic, so normal rules do not apply. Anything that is no longer in your control can be taken over by a magical force and neutralized. There are no guns, missiles, not even a bow and arrow.

Instead, conflicts that escalate to warfare are dealt with as they were in the middle ages – with hand to hand combat. Having a world based on magic also has many advantages, including a machine that transports you from one place to another. Talk about an easy commute!

Lia: Where can readers find your books?

Lori: Readers can find my books starting on June 28^th on Amazon (www.amazon.com), Barnes and Noble (www.barnesandnoble.com) and Smashwords (www.smashwords.com). You can also find them on my publisher’s website at www.5princebooks.com. I will also have buy links – and hot excerpts - on my website at www.loricorsentino.com.

I’d love to offer a free eBook copy of Destiny’s Awakening plus some other fun swag to one of your commenting readers!

Lia: Thanks for being a Writer with Sizzle, Lori!

Lori: Thanks so much for having me on your blog, Lia! I’m a huge fan of yours, so it’s real pleasure to spend some time with you.

Excerpt:

She had come.

He savored every stroke of the soft lips and relished in the feel of the minty moistness bathing his skin. Unable to open his eyes or move after his long sleep, he was at her mercy. Her lips barely touched his. The sweetness of the pressure when she gently rubbed her mouth against his was hot enough to stir his long dormant blood.

Soon, she devoured his mouth and encouraged his response. She caressed him with enthusiasm, feasting, nipping at his bottom lip then soothing it. He could feel the life returning to his body, running along his skin and into his limbs. The sensations she invoked were akin to ecstasy.

His hands twitched, itching to hold her. His lips softened under hers, then grew firm when he kissed her in return. She drew back. Was she surprised by his answering caress? He needed her to continue. She could not draw away from him. Not yet. With every bit of his returning strength, he raised his arm and cupped his hand over the back of her head. He held her to him and encouraged her to continue. He was desperate to capture the elusive lips, deepen The Kiss, and bring forth The Quickening. With her mouth to his in firm contact, his strength returned in degrees. He was gaining power and energy, fueled by her closeness and the warm moistness of her lips.

Soon he would be himself. His body stirred. His heart pumped in his chest, coursing blood to return warmth to his fingers and toes. His cock rose, hard and fast to butt against the mail and cup used for its protection.

Good. She was arousing him. He needed to be able to enact The Joining and bring forth The Bond shortly after The Kiss. Their success would complete The Awakening.

She was near. He inhaled her unique perfume with every breath. He was captivated by the faint scent of spring flowers and sweet spices. There was also something else, something elusive all her own.

She was his. She was The One.

*Winner will be announced by Friday, 6/29!

I'm on Facebook

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:39:00 +0000

I have a Facebook page now! Finally. :-)

www.Facebook.com/LiaSlater

Want to "like" me?

Lia

WereSlave is FREEEEEE!

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:05:00 +0000

Ellora's Cave has made WereSlave, Book One in the Were Legends Series, FREE for two weeks. If you haven't picked it up yet, now is your chance to check it out.

WereSlave: An erotic paranormal romance.

Book One in the Were Legends Series.

As the Queen of Paqualette, Nayla is forbidden to have a husband or a human lover. Her life is a lonely and disciplined existence, so when she's given the opportunity to choose a Were from her dungeon as her sex slave, she takes a chance. Werewolves, she knows, are nothing but senseless monsters, but after the one she selects to be her WereSlave turns out to be more of a man than she's ever known, she must question her beliefs.

As the alpha leader, Mace is responsible for his pack. He'll do anything to keep them alive, even give into the Queen's sexual demands. But not unless he's in control. Turning his enticing captor into the submissive is the only way to show her he's more man than she realizes. Falling in love is out of the question, but so is leaving her behind.

Warning: This story contains a steamy m/f/m menage scene, mild bondage, graphic language, anal sex, and sizzling sex scenes.

Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/WereSlave-Were-Legends-Book-ebook/dp/B0034KC3RQ/
Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wereslave-lia-slater/1020150234?ean=9781419924323
Ellora's Cave: http://www.jasminejade.com/p-8042-wereslave-free.aspx
All Romance eBooks: http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-wereslavewerelegendsbookone-419559-140.html
Sony: http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/slater-lia/wereslave/_/R-400000000000000197539

I hope you enjoy!

Lia

www.LiaSlater.com

Mystic Month of May: Jenn LeBlanc!

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Fri, 25 May 2012 05:03:00 +0000

The Colorado Romance Writers Mystic Month of May Blog Hop (say that 5 times fast) continues with the fabulously talented (and adorable) Jenn LeBlanc! Take it away, Jenn.

HOORAY! HOORAY! The first of May! Outdoor intercourse starts today!!

I don’t know who first said this, or from whence it comes, but my Dad taught it to me when I was a kid. Yeah, like 5th or 6th grade. So though at the time I didn’t really understand it...perhaps it planted a seed and landed me where I am today, a touch on the side of randy.

But randy brought my heroes, Gideon and Perry to life. You’re welcome.

Gideon and Perry were born from a dream about a girl, three years ago March. The girl ran, for unknown reasons, she ran. She fell in the path of a powerful and a troubled man, one that ultimately became her salvation, and she his.

The fact is, these books have really been my life. At this point I don’t remember life without knowing Gideon and Perry. “Like a memory of you was born with me.” As it says in the book.

So I want to share with you some of my very favorite quotes and images from THE RAKE AND THE RECLUSE.

FREEDOM:

Samson’s grace and surefootedness at breakneck paces was the closest Roxleigh had ever come to some semblance of peace in his life. His head was never clearer, his nerves never calmer, and his mind never more unbound than when he rode Samson. He listened to the horse’s steady breathing, the exertion of his exhalations, and the steady beat of his hooves, punctuated by the swift silence of the jumps and the exclamation of the landing—like a staccato symphony.

FOUND:

Francine’s heart skipped a beat as she looked up the staircase that went to the upstairs parlor to find an impeccably dressed, younger version of Roxleigh leaning arrogantly against the balustrade. She waved at him nervously with just the tips of her fingers as she braced herself. This man wasn’t like his brother, she could see that much from the way he carried himself. This man was the quarterback, the prom king, Mr. Popular, the ever-elusive crush who didn’t know you existed, and here he was with her, giving her all of his attention.

TAKEN:

His mouth teased at her nipple, gathering the intoxicating threads of energy. She felt his fingers unfurl and shift as his palm flattened against her, and she pushed back. Never in her life had she been closer to another human being. Never in her life had she been so naked, her emotions laid bare. The darkness intensified rather than softened. She felt her entire being on display for him, as though he were reaching in to stroke her very soul.

RUINATION:

“I am ruined,” Francine said, standing tall, holding her hands out wide for inspection, tilting her chin up. “From my forehead to my toes, thoroughly ravished. This man,” she said, gesturing at Gideon, “lay me down in your field, and he ruined me. He took my—my maidenhead, and claimed my body as his, and I allowed him...My womb is for his children, my mouth is for his pleasure, my body is for his use alone,” she said proudly.”

SUBMISSION:

“I concede.”

Her heart stopped as the words drifted across her shoulder, and she turned slowly toward him, her side coming to rest against his solid chest. He should have moved to give her room. It would have been the proper thing to do. He didn’t. He did what a rake would do: he crowded her infinitely more by flexing the muscles that caged her to the window. “You...what?”

RETRIBUTION:

Her breathing caught the rhythm of the notes, her chest rising and falling in deep waves. He saw her knees tighten, her fingers curl into her skirts.

He built the crescendo, drawing the tension as far as he could before letting it drift softly back to earth. He closed his eyes and his body swayed. He felt the strain of the notes, pulled them into his gut then let them spiral through his veins, flowing back out to circle again toward him.

Thank you thank you thank you. A thousand times thank you, for taking my men and making them yours. For giving them a new life beyond me, and beyond my imagination. For caring for my ladies and taking their dreams and making them yours. For making this project live on. Thank You.

I am humbled.
Jenn

Thank you for hosting me today Lia!! I hope my post was saucy enough to entertain your readers ;)

A bit about the books.

Trailer:

http://youtu.be/RSW_LyFR5To

Blurb:

A woman out of time.

A man stifled by propriety.

A nemesis determined to take her away.

A brother to the rescue.

How will a powerful Duke deal with a woman who doesn't know her place? How will a woman used to the 21st century survive in time where she is considered property?

Francine Larrabee woke up on the wrong side of the century. She was fairly certain she went to sleep in her own comfy bed, but she doesn’t quite seem to be there now. Only adding to her problems is that she has no voice, is constantly being glowered at by a large, stunning man who is obsessed with propriety, and she is apparently betrothed to another horrid little man, determined to ruin her, and any other girls that get in his way.

How does she find herself in the past, when she couldn’t even find herself in her present? How does a self sufficient businesswoman survive in a time when women were still considered property for the whole of their lives and what is she going to do with this man who draws her to him so fiercely.

Where to get the book:

THE RAKE AND THE RECLUSE

Amazon
Barnes And Noble
All Romance Ebooks
Itunes
Goodreads

The book is a six part serial novel, and the first part, FREEDOM, is available for FREE on iTunes and Amazon.

Amazon
Barnes & Noble
All Romance eBooks
iTunes
Goodreads

CRW Blog Hop Continues...

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:58:00 +0000

For gay erotica fans, check out BJ Hayes...

http://mariesexton.net/crw-mystic-month-of-may-continues-with-bj-hayes

For gay romance, check out Marie Sexton...

http://lizzietleaf.blogspot.com/2012/05/special-guest-marie-sexton-stops-by-on.html

Bewitching You by Viola Estrella

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:54:00 +0000

Bewitching You by Viola Estrella--a spicy, fun paranormal romance--is FREE today and tomorrow from Kindle.

http://www.amazon.com/Bewitching-You-ebook/dp/B00823UAWA/

Mystic Month of May begins!

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:06:00 +0000

Mystic Month of May Blog Hop begins!! Visit Jessicas Aspen at Helen Hardt's blog:

HELEN'S HAVEN: Colorado Romance Writers Blog HopWELCOME JESSICA A...: Thanks for having me as your guest today, Helen. I enjoyed writing about my inspiration for Little Red Riding Wolf and I’ll be looking for...

Mystic Month of May Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:30:00 +0000

Brought to you by Colorado Romance Writers. Look for prizes and meet new authors!

More information at http://mariesexton.net/colorado-romance-writers-mystic-month-of-may-blog-hop

Lia

WERE FEVER

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:57:00 +0000

WERE FEVER, an erotic short-short story, will be available on 4/27/2012. In just four days!

Were Fever is a stand alone story, but can be read in enjoyment with the rest of the Were Legends Series eBooks. I'd say it's best read somewhere after WereSlave (book one).

This story contains a very sexy MFM menage.

http://www.jasminejade.com/p-10036-were-fever.aspx

Hope you enjoy!

Lia

March Madness Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:02:00 +0000

Want to win one of my eBooks (and many other great prizes)? Want to give your opinion on why you enjoy reading erotic romance? Then please visit me at Elise Rome's site and let me hear what you have to say!

http://www.eliserome.com/mm-paranormal/2012/3/6/36-lia-slater-interview-giveaway.html

See you there!

Lia

“The Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award”

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:03:00 +0000

Thanks so much to the lovely and talented Summer Mahan for nominating my humble, little blog for “The Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award”. I'm honored, mainly because HER blog is so fabulous. Check it out at: http://herstorycalls.com/author/summermahan/

And to pass on the torch, there are a couple requirements...

Name 7 facts about myself:
1. I'm typing in my pajamas right now.
2. I'm addicted to reality television where there's talent competition involved. i.e. So You Think You Can Dance, Project Runway (Mondo!), American Idol, Big Brother & Survivor (Ozzie!)
3. I'm a hometown sports fan. Love my Rockies and Broncos, and I want to pinch Tim Tebow's cheeks. (Get as dirty with that as you want)
4. I love 80s flicks. My fave is Better Off Dead.
5. I write under another name. But it's a secret (sort of). Shhh. Don't tell anyone.
6. I don't eat red meat or pork.
7. And, of course, I love reading hot romance novels.

Now I get to nominate a few other worthy blogs. Check out:

Lynda Hilburn: http://paranormalityuniverse.blogspot.com/

Helen Hardt: http://helenhardt.blogspot.com

Lizzie T. Leaf: http://lizzietleaf.blogspot.com

ML Guida: http://www.mlguida.com/?page_id=16

Karen Docter: http://www.karendocter.com/blog/

Cynthia Woolf: http://cynthiawoolf.com/blog/

Amy Denim: http://amydenim.blogspot.com/

Paranormal Freebies: http://paranormalfreebies.com/

Also, I'd like to point to all the authors on my sidebar under Writers who Sizzle. -- >

Stripped Defenseless at Super E-Reads

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:44:00 +0000

STRIPPED DEFENSELESS is featured at Super E-Reads.

Check it out:

http://super-e-reads.com/2011/12/stripped-defenseless-by-lia-slater/

Stripped Defenseless is reduced to 99 cents for the holiday season at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Make sure to get a copy!

Happy Holidays!!

Lia

Writer with Sizzle: Anh Leod (also writing as Heather Hiestand)

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Please welcome author Anh Leod! Anh would like to give away a e-copy of "Christmas a Go-Go" to one lucky commenter, so please leave your email address in the comments so she can get a hold of you!

About Anh:

Heather Hiestand/Anh Leod is the author of seven novels as well as many novellas and short stories. Her most recent release, Captain Andrew’s Flying Christmas, is an Amazon Romance Anthologies bestseller. Her imagination keeps her entertained with romance, mystery and futuristic/fantasy story ideas, many of which eventually become words on a page. She lives in Washington State with her husband and son. For more information, see her website at www.heatherhiestand.com. She is active on Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads.

Lia: Great to have you here! Tell us about your story "Christmas a Go-Go".

Anh: I went to England for the first and only time as a teenager, and picked up a pair of white leather go-go boots when I was there. When I returned, I wore them on a shopping trip to Nordstrom. I must have been really stylish for 1985, because a male shoe salesman came over and fell to his knees before me, fondling my boots. I’ve never forgotten that experience. All these years later, that became the idea behind “Christmas a Go-Go” my Anh Leod holiday release!

Blurb:

Lexie has a serious love for go-go boots and an heiress-sized fortune to build her collection. She has everything but a man who shares her fetish. When her new custom-made Christmas go-go boots capture the eye of Adrian, she wonders if she has finally found the one.

Adrian has always been turned on by a woman wearing sexy boots, and he’s immediately smitten with the lovely Lexie. Sparks fly and he leads her away to the VIP dressing room for a sultry tryst.

They both want more, and Lexie plans to have it. She wants Adrian at home, in front of her boot wall—naked, touching her body, touching her boots—while they have the best sex of their lives.

Buy links:

Ellora's Cave

Amazon

Lia: Who doesn't love a sexy pair of go-go boots? What is your favorite thing about being a romance writer?

Anh: I love being able to work from my easy chair at home. It allows me to stay at home with my toddler.

Lia: Do you have a common theme in the books you write?

Anh: My theme seems to be "finding your place in the world," or "your true home." I suspect I keep revisiting that type of story because I'm adopted, though I don't write adoption stories. Instead, my characters are trying to make sense of their identities in their setting, however they came to be there.

I also keep revisiting holiday stories, especially set at Christmas. It's a time of year when most people want to revel in family traditions and celebrations, perfect for my "true home" theme.

In the case of “Christmas a Go-Go” both Lexie and Adrian are happy, successful people, but they are looking for someone to accept their special kink. How lucky they are to find each other!

Lia: Which scene in your book do you think will leave the reading squirming in their seat?

Anh: At the end of the first sex scene, something happens accidentally that could really destroy a relationship between two people that are so attached to fetish objects. If I set the scene up properly, the reader should totally feel Adrian’s horror!

Excerpt:

Her body was still throwing sparks and her mind was fuzzy but she’d definitely heard a pop. She glanced at the Christmas tree but nothing had changed there. The mini-lights still glowed and no ornaments were on the floor.

Adrian knelt before her, his head buried against her pubis. She could hear him panting and one of his arms was hidden. Had he come when she had? His other arm was wrapped completely around the booted leg she’d flung over his shoulder in that last heated moment.

Gently, she extricated herself. Something was wrong, but what was it?

Then Adrian opened his hand. His look of horror matched hers.

Lia: What’s your secret to writing a steamy scene?

Anh: I find that I need to devote an entire writing session just to writing the steamy scene. I can’t work my way into it. I do the first draft, then challenge myself when I go back to edit in intense sensual detail. Back when I first started writing erotic romance, I need a warm, quiet room with rose candles burning, but my life doesn’t permit such fussiness anymore!

Lia: Ah, the patience it takes to be a mom and a writer! Where can readers find your books?

Anh: My Anh Leod books are mostly at Ellora’s Cave, now available at general e-tailers. I also have one story with The Wild Rose Press. Heather Hiestand stories are available at a few small presses and I’ve recently ventured into self-publishing, but everything is available at e-tailers.

Lia: Thanks for being a "writer with sizzle", Anh. Readers, don't forget to leave your email addy for a chance to win!

HUGE EBOOK SALE for the Holiday Season!

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:15:00 +0000

I'm a part of a big holiday eBook sale. All titles are 99 cents, including STRIPPED DEFENSELESS and OFF LIMITS. The sale is from December 1st - January 15th. Be sure to stop by and check out the deals and load up your e-readers! I know I did.

http://bookloversbuffet.com/

Award of Excellence for Published Romance Writers!

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:40:00 +0000

2012 Award of Excellence Open now!

Sponsor:  Colorado Romance Writers

Fee:  $20.00

Receipt Deadline:  January 13, 2012

Eligibility: Books published in 2011. Bound hard copies of e-books also eligible.

Categories: Short Contemporary (60,000 words or less), Long Contemporary (over 60,000 words),
Historical, Romantic Suspense, Single Title, P/TT/F/F, Inspirational, Mainstream w/Romantic Elements, Erotic Romance.
Judges: Readers, booksellers, published authors
Top Prize: Award of Excellence Trophy and certificate; letter congratulating the editor.
FMI: For more information contact: Jessica Aspen (aoecoordinator1@yahoo.com). For entry forms and rules see: www.coloradoromancewriters.com

Permission to forward granted and appreciated.

Writer with Sizzle: M.L. Guida!

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Please welcome paranormal romance author M.L. Guida!! M.L. would like to give an e-copy of her upcoming release to one commenter, so be sure to leave your email address so she can get ahold of you!

Lia: Great to have you here, M.L.!! Please tell us about your upcoming release (available 11/15/2011).

ML: Finding Ms. Wright is anthology about three men, each on a crucial mission to save their way of life, seek their true mates – woman who unknowingly hold the key to their very survival. My story is Cassandra. Prince Eric Wyvern of the Dragon Demons kidnaps Cassandra and brings her to the Underworld. They must mate and then Cassandra must touch the Golden Tree to keep Eric’s people from going completely feral. If Cassandra refuses, then once the demons turn feral, they’ll enter our world and conquer us.

Lia: Exciting premise! What is your favorite thing about being a romance writer?

ML: I love creating my characters. When I write, I see a movie in my head and try to get it down on paper as fast as I can.

Lia: What physical aspect does your heroine love most about your hero? Details, please!

ML: His mouth and what he does with his mouth. Cassandra likes the feel of Eric’s mouth on her naked skin and all the wicked antics he can do with his mouth.

Lia: What does your heroine love most about your hero? Least?

ML: His arrogance. Eric does not like taking no for an answer – demon, prince. What a combination!

Lia: Sounds like the ultimate sexy alpha male. :-) Have you ever cried or laughed out loud while writing a scene?

ML: Yes, I have. Cassandra can be funny when she is poking fun at Eric. Sometimes she regrets it, because he does get even with her – usually in the bedroom. The torture scenes bring tears to my eyes. What happens to Eric’s nephew, Toby, is sad. I try to bring out how I would feel during those times and capture it on paper.

Lia: How would you describe your heroine?

ML: Cassandra is a champion. She wants to protect people because she knows what is like to be bullied all your life. As a child, she stuttered and could see ghosts, specifically the Wraith. She made the mistake of telling her classmates and they made fun of her. Calling her C-C-C-razy C-C-C-Cassandra. Unfortunately, Eric uses this to manipulate Cassandra into mating with him.

Lia: I’m cheering for her already. How would you describe the world you’ve built?

ML: Dark. My world is filled with dungeons, torture devices and demons. The Underworld can be a beautiful, but scary people. A feral demon is a dangerous one. However, my characters are able to overcome these obstacles. Their determination is what allows them to win. My tagline is “In a world of darkness, true love survives.”

Lia: Great tagline! What makes you want to write about things that go bump in the night?

ML: I have thought about this and came up with two conclusions: being a social worker and being Catholic. As a social worker, I have seen the worst kind of abuse and this is my outlet to release this. Catholicism is filled with mysticism and things that go bump in the night. I love supernatural shows. In fact, one of my favorite shows is Supernatural. Eric Klipke produced the show. I love the storylines, but more the relationship between the two brothers, Sam and Dean Winchester.

Lia: Love your answer. Do you have a common theme in the books you write?

ML: Yes. I believe the most common theme is healing. Once again this reverts back to social work, but my characters need to learn to heal from their past and some of them need to learn to forgive before they can move forward.

Lia: What is your theme for Cassandra?

ML: Cassandra’s theme is self-sacrifice. Both Cassandra and Eric have to sacrifice themselves in order to reach their goals of saving their worlds and each other.

Lia: Intriguing theme! Does your hero have any scars or tattoos? Where are they? Is there a story behind them?

ML: Cassandra does not have any scars or tattoos, but when she gets nervous or scared, she reverts back to stuttering, which drives her crazy. Eric has a tiny tattooed black heart above his right breast. To be honest, the tattoo does not mean anything.

Lia: Which scene in your book do you think will leave the reading squirming in their seat?

ML: The first time he convinces her to sleep with her. Cassandra is a virgin and thinks sleeping with a demon would be aligned to rape rather than a rapturous experience. She learns she is dead wrong. Come on – a sexy demon.

Lia: LOL! What’s your secret to writing a steamy scene?

ML: My favorite authors who write sex scenes are Christine Feehan and Marsha Canham, but it’s not insert slot A into slot B. What makes a great love scene is the emotional reaction to the physical touch. I try to capture my character’s emotional response and thoughts. I want the reader to identify with what they are experiencing.

Lia: Definitely. Those are my favorite sex scenes, as well. Do you have a favorite writer you’ve read over and over?

ML: Marsha Canham. She writes historical, especially the ones during the Jacobite War in Scotland.

Lia: What was your hero’s (or heroine’s) lowest moment? His (or her) best moment?

ML: Eric’s worst moment is when his father arrests him and hands him over to Gryffin Drake the Torturer. His best moment is when he sacrifices himself for Cassandra and his nephew, Toby – I don’t want to give away what he does.

Lia: Have you ever lived out any of your scenes?

ML: I have lived out the ski scenes. Cassandra skis like I do. She’s an intermediate skier. I also have skied Copper Mountain many times and I stayed at the Galena Mountain Street Inn. I love to ski and I like the feeling of flying down a mountain with the wind running around you, snow flying in the air. It’s exhilarating. Unfortunately, I tore my ACL and MCL and was out of commission for one year. I hope to go back this year. I miss it.

Lia: Very cool that our local chapter, Colorado Romance Writers, had its fall retreat at that inn. I hope you feel good enough to ski again soon! Where do you get your inspiration?

ML: About a year ago on the internet, there was a huge sink hole in South America and I thought what if it went to hell or in this case, the Underworld. I picture something crawling out or flying out of the sinkhole. I let my imagination go and saw Eric flying out of the sink hole, but in South America, but in Frisco, Colorado. Frisco is my second home. My grandparents own a cabin there and have been going up there during the summers since I was a kid.

Lia: Do you have any advice for the budding romance writer?

ML: Write, write, write. I encourage you to take writing classes. One of the best classes I ever took is with Lori Wilde through Savvy Authors. Lori propelled my writing. I landed a contract with Featherweight Press as a young adult writer under the pen name J.L. Bowen. I also received a contract with an independent press, 5 Prince Publishing, which will publish Cassandra and the sequel, Ravaged Soul which focuses on Eric’s nephew, Toby.

Lia: Great advice! Thanks so much for being a Writer with Sizzle, ML! I'm looking forward to reading Finding Ms. Wright, and especially your story Cassandra. Where can readers find your book?

ML: My books can be obtained through Amazon, Barnes and Noble or All Romance E books.

To find out more about M.L. Guida, visit her website: http://www.mlguida.com/

Stripped Defenseless - All Romance Ebooks

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:05:00 +0000

Stripped Defenseless (formerly Fatal Exposure) is now available at All Romance Ebooks! Finally. And it only took a couple of hours to upload. Not so bad.

Stripped Defenseless - All Romance Ebooks

Writer with Sizzle Guest Blogger: Natalie Acres

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0000

Where to Begin...

A woman’s life is hectic. Between family and career, it’s often difficult to juggle day-to-day activities much less squeeze in something extra. As a writer, I often find myself in a crunch for time. My muse pulls one way and readers guide me in another direction altogether. Lately, I’ve discovered my muse shouldn’t have a dog in the race. When readers ask for a certain book, the excitement and energy they have for a particular series is a great source of inspiration when I finally sit down to write a new book.

Cowboy Boots and Unsettled Debts is a prime example.

Cowboy Boots and Untamed Hearts kicked off the Cowboy Boots series in April of 2009. The book captured the #1 spot at Siren-Bookstrand and went on to become the #1 bestselling erotica and western title at Amazon. A bestselling title at All Romance Ebooks and Mobipocket, Cowboy Boots and Untamed Hearts was soon followed by Cowboy Boots and Unfinished Business which was also received well by readers who supported the series.

I’m thrilled and excited about the new Cowboy Boots release, but must admit Cowboy Boots and Unfinished Business remains my favorite book in the series due to the unusual bond formed between sisters as one woman courageously faces her death while asking another woman to take care of the men she’ll soon leave behind.

The reader support for the Cowboy Boots series is one I can’t describe. Readers write and ask about continuing the series and I can promise there’s more in store. While writing Cowboy Boots and Unsettled Debts, book three, the idea for the fourth installment materialized as well. Cowboy Boots and Undesirable Characters will soon be submitted for consideration.

In the meantime, more books are in the pipeline for the Cowboy Sex series. Sex Party was my first western ménage romance. If you enjoy family sagas, come on over to the ranch and meet the Cartwell family. While you’re there, stop by and say hello to the McKay brothers, too.

The Cowboy Sex books tend to write themselves. The stories unfold quicker than I can put them down on paper. The Cowboy Boots books were a little more difficult to write. Driven by the hot romance and fast action, the characters in the Cowboy Boots books tend to ‘get carried away’ with their toys and props.

With several series to complete and numerous manuscripts stored on my desktop, there’s the ever-present daily question—Where to begin?

As readers, we ask the same question. It’s not easy locating the order in which series books were written. Today, as we celebrate the release day of Cowboy Boots and Unsettled Debts, I invite you to check out the entire series.

Start with Cowboy Boots and Untamed Hearts and meet the Donovan brothers from Southwest Virginia. Then, meet the Remington men and the women they love in Cowboy Boots and Unfinished Business. As they cope with tremendous loss, they find strength and hope in the arms of a woman they never expected to love. Finally, I invite you to pick up your copy of Cowboy Boots and Unsettled Debts, on sale today at Siren-Bookstrand.

Releasing November 7th
Cowboy Boots and Unsettled Debts
Book Three in the Cowboy Boots Series

Blurb:

Seduction turns deadly when Abby Rose, an agent with the Underground Unit, decides to put a provocative spin on revenge. Her plan to sleep with a cartel leader backfires when fellow operatives refuse Abby the opportunity to face her enemy alone.

Abby’s fellow agents begin the fight of their lives. After discovering Abby will use her body to lure in the man who killed her father, and their command leader, seven highly trained operatives cope with high tensions as each man comes to terms with feelings never previously acknowledged.

This team isn’t fighting for another cause or plotting the best way to take out their mark. The stakes are much higher. These men will take up arms and meet their greatest challenge as they work together to protect the woman they admire and love.

Other books in the series available now:
Cowboy Boots and Untamed Hearts
Book One in the Cowboy Boots Series

Previous Milestones for Cowboy Boots and Untamed Hearts:

#1 Bestseller Bookstrand for Several Weeks
#1 Bestselling Erotica Amazon
#1 Bestselling Western Amazon
Bestselling Western ARE
Mobipocket Bestselling Title

The Beauty of the Male Physique by Lia Slater

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

(Previously published at www.cupoporn.wordpress.com)

Have you ever been caught staring at your husband or boyfriend…or the neighbor guy jogging down the street or the trainer at the gym or the CEO type who’s catching a quick lunch or blue-collar guy who forgot to swipe the grease off his jaw or…? You get the point, right? You realize you were in a reverie, admiring his physique or swagger or smile or whatever. The man might not be supermodel gorgeous but he has that certain something that caught your eye…and your breath. And you had to revel in his features for just a bit. Maybe even take a mental picture. And, of course, wipe the drool from your mouth. You realize staring at this man is like being captivated by a work of art.

One of the reasons I love writing erotic romance is because I get to describe the male physique in great detail. The lines, the dips, the valleys, the shadows…all the sinewy goodness and hard muscles. The possessive look in his eyes as he watches my heroine from across the room. The flex of his jaw as he shows his irritation or anger. I get to think about what I find attractive—possibly do a little research as a reminder—and then convey the particulars to the reader.

My hero is, of course, always a hot piece of work. His looks and personality differ from story to story, but he always, always magnetizes my heroine—and my imagination. There’s an immediate attraction, very similar to what I explained above. She might not be sure what it is about him that has her stuttering her words, but she knows she’s in trouble as he catches her ogling him. He might walk across the room and ask for her name. Or he might simply stare back in interest. His eyes are alluring or cold or warm or seductive or callous. In any case they’re intriguing. She wants to know more about him. But the size of his physique is fairly intimidating. She notices how his clothes fit him, how the cotton stretches across his chest and bicep. How the denim or leather fits snug or loose to his thighs.

His hair is either long or cut short, in a ponytail, styled just-so, or a messy mop of hair. His smile might be a rarity or something she can count on when she’s feeling blue. Either way she loves the fullness of his lips. And she knows how they feel against her mouth—firm and powerful. Or maybe lingering and seductive, depending on the mood.

When she finally sees him unclothed, she’s taken aback yet again. Yes, he’s a work of art. His chest is either bare or lightly sprinkled with hair that arrows down to his erect cock. His nipples are dark. His muscles are bunched, like a predator ready to attack. Or perhaps he’s relaxed and confident she’ll make the first move.

She has the urge to explore all the dips and valleys. She wants to run her fingers over his rigid muscles, feel the power beneath her fingertips. Her gaze slowly sweeps down his body. So many curves and angles, each leading to a new and wonderful place.

She watches him closely, not sure what part of him she loves the most. The wicked glint in his eye. His stubbly or clean-shaven cheeks. The set angle of his jaw. His bottom lip as he bites it. The width of his shoulders and back. His muscled chest as he takes in even breaths. His powerful arms. Masculine hands. Long fingers. The shadowed lines running along his abdomen. The dip in his navel. The corded muscles that arrow down his pelvis. His cock, standing erect, responding to her. His rounded ass. The circumference of his thighs…his calves, his everything.

Tough choice.

Sigh. It never gets old describing the male physique…or getting caught basking in all its glory.

Readers, what is your favorite part of the male physique? Where do you like authors to spend extra time when it comes to description? I sometimes get caught staring at my husband’s profile, his warm brown eyes or kind smile. Where have you been caught staring?

Were Legends Banner

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:19:00 +0000

I've been playing around with Photoshop Elements, and today I created my first ever banner. It's a little grainy, but I like it. Might have to mess around with it just a bit more...

Contest for Published Romance Authors

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0000

2012 Award of Excellence Opens October 1st, 2011 for entries

Sponsor: Colorado Romance Writers

Fee: $20.00

Receipt Deadline: January 13, 2012

Eligibility: Books published in 2011. Bound hard copies of e-books also eligible.

Categories: Short Contemporary (60,000 words or less), Long Contemporary (over 60,000 words), Historical, Romantic Suspense, Single Title, P/TT/F/F, Inspirational, Mainstream w/Romantic Elements, Erotic Romance.

Judges: Readers, booksellers, published authors

Top Prize: Award of Excellence Trophy and certificate; letter congratulating the editor.

FMI: For more information contact: Jessica Aspen (aoecoordinator1@yahoo.com). For entry forms and rules see: www.coloradoromancewriters.com

Permission to forward granted and appreciated.

Launch of Short Story Seductions

noreply@blogger.com (Lia Slater) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:32:00 +0000

Today is the launch of Short Story Seductions, where erotic romance authors write installments to sizzling short stories. Lynda Bailey starts us off with the Halloween themed story "Unmasked". I'm writing the next installment so be sure to stop by next week, as well.

Readers, leave comments for a chance to win giveaways from contributing authors.

shortstoryseduction.blogspot.com

And the authors are...

Lia Slater (That's me!)

Marie Tuhart

KyAnn Waters

Hope you'll join in on the fun.