Jude’s Blog

I am a forum gal at heart, but I am trying to maintain this blog as well! If you’d like an interactive area to chat with me, feel free to join my free forum at http://www.judesplace.com/forum and you can also follow me at twitter @judel. I visit both several times a day. This blog is mainly a catch all for my twitter tweets. I also post articles on occasion.

If there is any author who would like to be a guest blogger and/or be interviewed, please let me know. I would love to exchange promos!

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Please welcome this week’s guest blogger, fellow Cobblestone Press author, Kate Sterling. Thanks for taking the time to be with us today, Kate. What is your main inspiration for writing and why?

Hmm… I guess I write because I love words and languages. Whenever I see something that strikes me as interesting, my mind immediately starts telling a story to fit it, trying to pick out just the right words - looking for the most economy and greatest impact.

What is your favorite genre to write and why?

My problem is that I don’t have a favorite! Against conventional wisdom, I like to write in many genres, and in many heat levels. Sweet to sizzling, light to dark, realistic to fantastic, and any combination thereof. Trying to stick with just one is almost like asking a mother to pick her favorite child.

Who is your favorite hero in one of your books? Why?

This is tough, because I have four favorites and three of them are from works in progress! However, from a published work, I’d have to say Jason in “Managing Maggie”. I just love him because even though he’s younger than the heroine, he was such a gentleman, yet also very, very hot.

What is the heat level of your books?

They range from sweet to extra hot. My current release is an erotic romance.

Where can readers find your books?

The most recent, “Managing Maggie”, is at Cobblestone Press. Following is a blurb:

Maggie was devastated when her husband divorced her because she couldn’t have children, but she moved on and started her own graphic design business.

When her business partner Jason indicates he wants their relationship to be personal, Maggie is tempted by the sexy young designer, but thinks she’s too old for him. Yet an unexpected encounter featuring fuzzy handcuffs and a pink flogger leaves her feeling he may just be “The One”.

She’s riding a wave of happiness until a younger woman claims to be pregnant by Jason. Broken-hearted, Maggie doesn’t see how their relationship can survive, but Jason has other ideas.

To read an adult rated excerpt, be sure to visit Cobblestone Press.

Thanks again for stopping by, Kate, and I must say that your cover is one of my favorites at Cobblestone. Good luck with sales!

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Please welcome guest blogger, Tina Gayle, an erotic author with Amira Press:

What is your main inspiration for writing and why?

The need to tell a story. I’ve been a story tell all my life. After my kids got to old to listen and I learn to write adult tales, I enjoy putting my story on paper and sharing with others who love romances.

How many books have you written and which is your favorite?

Six, and Mating Rituals is one of my favorites but Summer’s Growth which is coming out in 2010 from Wild Child Press holds top spot in my heart.

What book are you promoting today?

Mating Rituals from Amira Press

ISBN: 978-1-935348-58-0
Genres: Fantasy Romance
Heat Level: Spicy
Word Count: 82,800
Blurb-

With rock-hard fortitude, Marohka Taunton battles to maintain her position as top mineralogist and refuses to see why she should marry even if the law requires she take a mate. Fighting her attraction for Stihl Fermesium, she struggles to save her father’s company.

Stihl, determined to win her as his mate, is faced with the commission deal of a lifetime and needs the money to save his family land. He wrestles with her emotional resistance and discovers someone other than Marohka is unhappy about their union. In fact, they want to separate them in the most basic of ways, death.

Excerpt-

Staring straight ahead, Marohka Taunton avoided eye contact with every man she passed. Moving along the edge of the dance floor, she wove her way back and forth across the assigned path. Her steps, jerky and clumsy, she hid her natural smooth gait. No man, in his right mind, craved an ungraceful wife. At least, she hoped not.

With the stairs a few steps ahead, she tasted victory and allowed herself a sigh of relief. “Thank goodness.”

A masculine voice in front of her chuckled. “It’s not over yet, princess.”

Marohka paused to inspect the stranger. The laughter reflected in his warm brown eyes—surprised, the intelligent focus—intrigued, and the dark spark of interest—captivated.
A foreign response slithered through her chest. Butterflies fluttered in her stomach. Her heartbeat rang in her ears. Her hands turned clammy. Awareness of the man claimed her senses.

His face, framed by dark brown hair, showed rough lines of strength and fortitude. A crooked nose, a square jaw, and a chiseled chin marked his unique personality. Added together, the sum indicated the man rarely backed down from a fight. He’d stand up for his beliefs and defeat his opponents. His lopsided grin with a dimple at the corner of his mouth teased her.

A silly feature on such a stern face. The little mark claimed her heart and spoke of a rare sense of humor, a trait absent in most men.

A tingle ran down her spine. Her toes curled. Either as an appealing partner or a worthy adversary, the man presented a dangerous combination. Right then, without question, Marohka decided never to cross paths with him again.

“It is for me,” she responded to his comment. She lifted her chin a little higher and repaired the chip in her armor with a sassy comeback. “But you’re welcome to any of the girls behind me. I’m sure they’ll enjoy your charm.”

Marohka lifted her skirt and swept up the stairs. The sound of his laughter spoiled her intended snub.

To read more and/or order, be sure to visit Amira Press!

Thanks for stopping by, Tina! Good luck with Mating Rituals!

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