Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Humpday Help - Kisses


While playing blog mistress, I was so inspired by Keta Diablo's post today about kissing I created a new poll over on Romance Writers Behaving Badly. You'll find it at the top of the left hand column. Read Keta's post and place your vote.

Don't forget to kiss some one today... it's good for your health!

Monday, March 15, 2010

Tempting Tuesday - Grilled Chocolate Sandwich


INGREDIENTS:
* 1/4 cup(s) fat-free evaporated milk
* 3 ounce(s) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
* 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) butter, softened
* 8 slice(s) thin whole-wheat or white sandwich bread
* 3 tablespoon(s) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
* 2 tablespoon(s) chopped toasted hazelnuts, (optional)

DIRECTIONS
1. Heat evaporated milk just until boiling. Add chocolate, let stand for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth. Let cool slightly.

2. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Divide the chocolate mixture on the unbuttered side of 4 slices, leaving a little border. Press chocolate chips and nuts, if using, into the chocolate. Cover with the remaining slices of bread, buttered-side up, and press lightly.

3. Cook the sandwiches in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn over, press with a spatula, and cook until nicely browned and the chocolate is barely melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Serve warm.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Excerpt from LONELY SOUL



Once a month, a bunch of authors get together and post excerpts from published
books, contracted work or works in progress, and link to each other. You don't
have to be published to participate–just an writer with an excerpt you'd like to
share. For more info on how to participate, head over to the Excerpt Monday
site!

Today's post is a bit tame. I needed a little laugh so I thought I'd share this one with you. I promise, next time I'll rock your socks off.



Mike stepped in front of her and took her hands in his. A smile tugged at the corner of his mouth, his eyes danced. He pulled her closer; her heart beat rapidly.

“You think my place is beautiful?”

“It’s like you’ve tried to tame the land but appreciate the wild side by building a log home.”

“I don’t want to tame it, only enjoy the wild side.” His voice was sultry.

“Is that what you want a woman to do to you?”

“What?” He laughed.

“Not tame you but enjoy your wild side.”

“Most definitely,” he growled. “Gotta have a little romance though. You think it’s romantic?”

“Very,” she could barely respond.

The way he looked at her made her knees weak.

A flash of danger went through his eyes and he pulled her closer. He released one of her hands and cupped her face as he brought his head down to hers. His warm lips delicately touched hers.

Heat shot through her body. A soft moan escaped her lips as she molded her body against his. As he ran his hands along her back, she wrapped her arms around his neck and parted her lips, giving in to his sexual pull. Mike deepened the kiss and drew her closer; she stood on her tiptoes. Lauren’s mind whirled dizzily. His mouth caressed hers with intimate experience. Heat came from him and spread through
her body as he teased her tongue.

Mike couldn’t stop himself from kissing Lauren and in reality, he didn’t want to. He was finding that she was everything he had ever dreamed of in a woman. She loved the outdoors, was funny and very sincere. She liked his home and when she said it
was romantic the look in her eyes turned the words into an invitation. The way she responded to his touch fed his fire. He felt himself losing control and he fought to retain it.

He ran his hands up her back to her shoulders, gently ending the kiss. Lauren’s blue eyes looked up at him, clouded with desire; he wanted to kiss more of her. Slowly he took her mouth again and ran his fingers down her throat. His body came alive as her hands skimmed across his shoulders and down his chest. Pausing for a moment, he needed to gather his wits before he took things any farther.

He rested his cheek against hers as he held her. Mike didn’t understand what he was thinking. With any other woman he would have pulled her off the trail and ravished her in the woods. Why was he pausing with Lauren? Why was she any different? She was
obviously offering herself; he could feel it in her reaction. Why was he hesitant in taking her? He was very well experienced in the area of loving women and fulfilling their needs and desires. His normally clear mind was getting foggy. Why was he feeling like a teenager with raging hormones and insecurities? His mind swirled
with questions.

“I like your kisses.” Lauren breath caressed his ear, interrupting his thoughts.

“I like yours, too,” he whispered back.

“Then why did you stop?”

“I’m afraid I might try to do more than kiss you,” he growled.

“So?”

Before he could respond, the dogs started barking hysterically. Mike groaned as he felt Lauren pull out of his arms. Then he didn’t even have to look at the dogs, he smelled what was causing the ruckus.

“Oh no!” Lauren cried.

“Shit!”

The skunk scurried away after spraying the dogs leaving them whining and rubbing their faces in the grass. Mike stood shaking his head. Of all the embarrassing things to happen!
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Thursday Thirteen - 13 Ways to Keep a Relationship Hot Part 2



Sometimes it’s the little things that take on big meaning in a relationship.

1. Bake a fresh batch of cookies. Nobody can resist that wonderful smell. Mom always said, “The best way to a man’s heart is through is stomach.”

2. Make a special dinner for no other reason than “just because” and serve it by candlelight.

3. Turn off the evening TV. Bite your lip in a cute, girlish way and sit in his lap.

4. Watch a game or sport event with him… and actually pay attention. This will earn nice brownie points that pay off later. *wink, wink*

5. Flirt with him. Bring him a jar from the kitchen and tell him you need a "big, strong man" to help you open it. Drop something as you walk by him and bend down as slowly as you can to pick it up. Bat your eyes at him from across the room.

6. Light candles at any time of the day. Many think this is a “woman thing” but guys like them too. The edge of intimacy is always near.

7. Place sexy things like lingerie or toys in places he might find them. Nothing beats his expression when he finds a scented pair of panties in his tool box!

8. Keep sexy items such as massage oils, toys, protection, etc in a cute little basket or a special place both of you know so when the moment arrives, there isn’t a delay in searching for stuff.

9. Exfoliate your skin all over. This is not only healthy but also makes your skin irresistibly touchable. Skin is one of the things men love most about women.

10. Put a skin softening lotion on every night. When he places a kiss on that soft shoulder, he won’t be able to stop himself from letting his lips travel.

11. When you put lotion on, let him watch you. Spread the lotion in slow fluid movements. Watch him drool.

12. Invest in comfortable nightwear. Not all comfy-cozies have to be Grandma’s flannels. There is a lot of cute, comfortable nightwear that is sexy. Don’t forget, you can always slip into one of his t-shirts.

13. Offer a massage when feeling grouchy. It’s a nice way to chase away a case of grumps and bring in a more sensual feeling.

Monday, March 8, 2010

AUTHOR EVENT



I'm participating in the third annual Saginaw Valley Literary Festival: Linking Generations Through Reading.

The festival will take place at the Andersen Enrichment Center in Saginaw, MI on Sunday, March 14 from 1:00 - 4:00. I will be giving a 20 minute workshop/talk on Journal writing at 2:25pm. The event is free.

The day will be a free day full of booths to view, workshops and presentations. Many Michigan writers & artists will be there. The general public can visit with authors and buy books. Other presentations will be done by various groups such as Historical Society, Public Libraries, READ Association, River Junction Poets... just to name a few. The goal of this event is to bring together youth and older adults to improve quality of life, promote and support the love of literature and give the community a day of entertainments with a focus on literacy.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Thursday Thirteen - 13 Ways to Keep A Relationship Hot Part 1



1. Wake up and have a morning rendezvous.

2. Take a morning shower together. Nothing starts a day like a quickie!

3. Spray on some perfume then hug your honey. Some of that perfume may rub off onto his clothes, helping him think about you all day long.

4. Make sure your honey watches you dress and put on something sexy under your clothes. His mind will wander during that office meeting.

5. Give each other a long sensual kiss good bye.

6. Give your honey a smack on the butt as he walks out the door. A little flirtation is always good!

7. Wear a nice softly tinted lip gloss to make your lips look kissable all day.

8. If you meet your honey for lunch, unbutton the top of your blouse to let him know you are definitely not a work, but focusing on him. Rub his leg with your foot.

9. Slip a sexy note into his pocket for him to read later in the day.

10. Get caught washing your car in something skimpy. How about white t-shirt and a pair of Daisy Dukes? Oops! You might get wet!

11. Place music and dance seductively while making dinner.

12. Need to vacuum before dinner but would rather do desert? Put on a French Maid outfit!


13. Hey, if you have a French Maid outfit on, try scrubbing the floor! That hands & knees on the floor will make him like putty in your hand. Take advantage and turn the table on him; use your dominatrix tactics to make him do all the chores!

Humpday Help - Chocolate


When a girlfriend lets you know you have chocolate on your mouth, you've been blessed with two pleasures - her company and some really good chocolate!

Friday, February 26, 2010

Erotic Love in the Springtime

Welcome to another stop on the Romance Writers Behaving Badly Blog Tour.

You should have entered from Keta Diablo's blog. I hope you had fun and are ready for more!

I'm stuck in Michigan with nothing but "white stuff" around me so it's hard to think of Springtime. However, every March is when I look forward to flowers and gardens. So for this blog tour post I thought about gardens, grabbed a clean sheet of paper, and started up my dirty mind.

How to have a indoor garden party for two.

1. Stop at a store and pick up several bouquets of flowers and place them into smaller vases around the house. Decorate the house with silk and/or grapevines; drape them around door frames, windows, lamps, etc. This will give the appearance of a garden.

2. Light floral fragrances - incense or candles to increase the garden fragrance. Open a window for a bit of fresh air or a soft breeze.

3. Place a tray of strawberries, cut kiwi, pineapple, any kind of fresh fruit along with a small bowl of chocolate sauce for dipping. Make sure to include a soft paint brush as well to use the chocolate sauce for body paint.

4. Pop in one of those nature CD's into the stereo. Something with soft jazz and birds. (Target has a nice selection.) For a night time interlude, I suggest a CD of soft rain. However, there are some really nice CD's of music with thunderstorms and music with night animals (wolves for those into werewolves.)


5. Have a couple of silk scarves handy & a blindfold. Be prepared to play a fun little game. Take turns blindfolding & tying each other up, and caress the skin with the fruit & chocolate. Because of the fragrances, senses are on high and everything is much more sensual and seductive. Even the most ordinary of things such as a flower, becomes erotic against the skin.

6. Leave trails of flower petals to a romantic surprise. Sprinkle your bed with flower petals. Save three whole flowers just for you.
7. Lay on the bed, wearing only the three flowers.

Earlier in the day, you slipped a chocolate key (you found at candy store or online) into his lunch, brief case, or where ever he will find it. The key has an invitation attached. The invitation is "to come into my garden". The key is "to unlock your gate". For some extra fun, place another chocolate key upon "your garden" but your honey has to eat that one.

When your honey comes home you will be waiting... with flowers on.

Have fun!!!!

Your tour is not done yet! If you make a comment on this post you have a chance of winning a signed print copy of one of the books from the Soul Series.

Grab a quick glass of wine or cup of coffee then zip over to a fellow Michigan romance writer who is rumored to be behaving badly these days!
Check out Raven Bower's blog.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Thursday Thirteen - 13 Reasons to visit Romance Writers Behaving Badly


Romance Writers Behaving Badly is an awesome new blog that consists of a group of romance writers who... well... behave badly. You really must check them out.

Why?

1. Hey... they're behaving badly.

2. Incredibly amazing writers.

3. Sexy book covers.

4. Sensual tips.


5. Sexy fetishes that makes you want to behave badly.

6. Wicked, misbehaving heroes.

7. Hot... I mean HAWT characters.

8. The authors would rather leave the laundry and have some fun.

9. Yummy eye candy to nibble on.

10. Win prizes during the blog tour.

11. Excerpts with teasing touches and sensual scenes.



12. Sinful Saturday... sounds like fun!

13. Cuz I said so!

SEE YA THERE!

Humpday Help - What to read



Do you ever have time to yourself but don't know what to do?

I say, "Grab a cup of tea or glass of wine. Maybe a bit of chocolate. Curl up with a good book!"

If you're not sure what to read then check out the new blog a bunch of amazing romance writers put together. Stop by Romance Writers Behaving Badly. Check out the new releases!