Winners - Crenshaw Reading Contest – RT 2009

This was a special contest that I had exclusively for RT Convention attendees.

The 2 winners of the small personalized leather book cover are:

Darlene Krogol

and

Shelita Thomas

Congratulations to the winners.

Winners have been notified by the email they provided at the Romantic Times Convention 2009. Winners you must reply using that email address you entered with at the RT 2009 Convention to be awarded the prize. Please provide the information requested in the email. Please note the winners contacted by email must contact me by May 15th 2009 so they can get their prize! After that the prize is void.

If you did not get the email.

Winners if by some chance you did not get the email I sent you can also contact me to collect your prize in the following way:

Go to the contact form here - http://taigecrenshaw.com/contact.shtml on my website then do the following:

1.)In the subject line please choose “contest winner”.
2.) Type in your full name
3.) Type in the email address you provided at RT 2009 Convention when you entered the contest (please note this is very important if you do not provide the correct email there is no way I will know it is you and you will not be awarded the prize)

In the comments section please state the following:

1.) Crenshaw Reading Contest – RT 2009
2.) Include your physical address.
3.) Personalize: State what you want your personalization to say. This is up to 15 letters or numbers only. This includes spacing. The personalization is usually on the bottom right of the cover.

Please note: Follow the directions above to claim your prize.

Winner claiming prize: Please note you must contact me by May 15th 2009 so you can your prize! After that the prize is void.

Thanks to everyone who entered my contest.

Back from RT

I’m back from RT. Got back late last night. It was a blast. Lots of fun and I got to reconnect with people I met last year and meet new people. RT is an adrenalin rush of activity. Now I am back boy I’m tired. Need a rest from my mini vac. LOL. RT was fun and tiring with all I did.{grin}

RT Convention – Leaving in a few days

I’m getting ready for RT. I leave early next week and will be gone for about a week. Finishing up my last minute things for RT Convention.

Here is a list of places I’ll be besides various workshops and so on. Look for me at the following events:

E-Book Signing on April 22, 2009
Ellora’s Cave Fantasy Party on April 22, 2009
Seelie and Unseelie Faery Ball Dinner and Dance on April 23, 2009
Vampire Ball: Comic-ULA, Dinner and Dance on April 24, 2009
Giant Book Fair Book Signing on April 25, 2009
Mr. Romance Competition on April 25, 2009
Splashing by the Shore - Dorchester Party April 25, 2009

Besides the places above I will be attending the workshop and some of the other events. If you’re going I hope I see you at RT.

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Web tweaks

Over the next few weeks I am having some behind the scenes tweaks done on my website. Nothing major but some of page addresses will change. So you will need to update your bookmarks. If you go by my site and get a page not found. Please go to the main page of my site http://www.taigecrenshaw.com to get to the page you are looking for.

Once everything is done I will let you know.

Forever, I Do - 5 Heart Sweetheart review and Vote

I just found out that Forever, I Do is in the running for the favorite 5 Heart Sweetheart review for this past week. If you enjoyed Forever, I Do, please stop by The Romance Studio and vote for it today!

Vote here: http://theromancestudio.com/5heart_form.php

Spread the word about voting.

Here is part of what the reviewer had to say.

Brenda at The Romance Studio  gives Five Hearts! She says in part: “The writing team of Koko Brown and Taige Crenshaw has penned a happy, unique book which is not only fast-paced but also addictive. The sexual content was explosive and not for the faint of heart. The personalities of Rosalind and Ashley were so well depicted that it was easy to feel as if I was part of the story. The secondary cast was very entertaining.

The erotic love story was also extremely funny. I enjoyed this book so much that I read it in one sitting. I literally did not want to put it down. I highly recommend you read it.”

Forever, I Do has been getting some great reviews from various places. I haven’t had a chance to post them to my website yet. Once I do I’ll let you know.

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New Contract - Wilde Seduction

Now for my other news.

Wilde Seduction has been contracted by Total-E-Bound and will be released on August 31, 2009. Yippee! I'm excited about the upcoming release.

No cover art yet but I will let you know when I have it. Be sure and add my upcoming book to your e-book shopping list. Be sure and spread the word about my new upcoming book with Total-E-Bound.

Here is the blurb for Wilde Seduction:

Wilde Seduction
By: Taige Crenshaw
Total-E-Bound
Coming August 31, 2009
Genre: Paranormal

Mia Turner is all about work and she has no time for a personal life. Forced by her business partners to take the vacation time she has accumulated Mia decides to go to Milan . Despite the beauty of the city she cannot forget all the work that she has left at home. Going up onto the rooftop of her hotel she calls to check on what is going on with the business. The unexpected sight of a scrumptious looking man bursting out of stone leaves her shocked and unable to think. Gargoyles couldn't be real could they? Something about this man compels her to accept his offer to show her around Milan, yet it is the promise of so much more in his eyes that makes her breath catch and her pulse race.

Remy Wilde knows how to work and still have time to enjoy the finer things in life. As the oldest in the Quilez clan he has many obligations and everyone looks to him for decisions. He works as hard as he plays. Â In his downtime he has learned to enjoy each moment. Unlike the sexy, voluptuous and tempting woman on the cell phone who seems not to know how to relax. Bursting out of the stone he encased himself in atop a Milan rooftop Remy is drawn to this woman. He knows he wants her yet he also wants to help her relax and enjoy life. He offers to show her the beauty of Milan. When the woman accepts Remy takes her on a journey of seduction and relaxation however he never expected what fate and the cycles of life have in store for him and this woman he set out to take on a Wilde Seduction.

I'll give you an excerpt from Wilde Seduction soon.

Silk & Shadows ~ Release Date

I did mention I had news. Here is the 1st one. Will post about the other news in a few days.

I got the release date for Silk & Shadows which will be published by Total-E-Bound. The release date for Silk & Shadows is July 27, 2009. Whoo Hooo...

Make sure to mark your calendar and spread the word about my upcoming release. Here is the blurb. Enjoy.

Here is the blurb for Silk & Shadows:
Silk & Shadows
By: Taige Crenshaw
Total-E-Bound
Release Date: July 27, 2009
Genre: Paranormal (Interracial -BW/WM)
Series: Club Immortality – Book 3

Welcome to Club Immortality where all you desires will be fulfilled. Nothing is taboo and privacy is a guarantee.

Veronica Gunn is surprised by a call from her good friend. Although she would rather spend the night alone as she had planned, Veronica goes to Club Immortality to meet her friend and her new boyfriend. When she gets to the club she is shocked that an employee party is going on. As she searches the crowd for her friend Veronica opens a door and finds herself in a darkened hallway. Closing herself away from the noise she follows the hall and opens the door to the manager's office. When she sees no one she turns to leave. A whisper of silk makes her turn and her heart races at the man who detaches from the shadow and stands before her. Harsh need grips her as the man holds up his hand waiting.

Zayne, as the club's manager of Club Immortality he has had his share of offers but turns them all away. A loner he keeps to himself and has no entanglements. He has retired from the Htrae Elves, a warrior race, a long time ago. Along with his retirement he has given up his need for companionship. Another year alone didn't matter. Until he feels the woman as she enters the doors of the club. He beckons her to him. When the woman finally comes into his office he sinks into the shadows and watches her. She is sin and temptation but he must have her no matter the cost. Coming out of the shadows he raises his hand and waits to see if this woman would take a sensual journey of silk and shadows.

Can a warrior elf find a naughty partner to ease his loneliness and fulfill his needs.

Open the doors and step inside Club Immortality….

Read Excerpt

I’m boxing

Nope not the way you think. Since I am going to visit family as well as go to my cousin’s wedding. I’ve bought some things for my sister and her family. With the cost of traveling these days I’m mailing the things I bought down. I ended up with a 5 boxes. Yikes. Just came from the post office and when the worker behind the counter saw me I could see her try to wait her other co-worker out so she wouldn’t have to take me. LOL. She had to take me since her other co-worker was busy with someone else.

Whew now that the boxes are mailed out I am relived. Now all that is left is for me to get on a jet plane and go. I can’t wait. Tropical heat I’ll be there soon.

Satin Notes Story - Kismet

A new Satin Notes story has started. Here are the details.

Kismet
by Aliyah Burke, McKenna Jeffries, and Taige Crenshaw
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novel
Price: Free
Publication Date: March 20, 2009 - May 8, 2009
Cover art by MMJ Designs

A woman in hiding and a hunter…what happens when they encounter one another?

Adamek “Dak” Nervig has arrived in Savoy Valley to visit an old friend. A lone hunter of things foul and evil, Dak is unwittingly drawn in by a quiet woman who needs protection. The beast normally quiet within him roars to life upon their first meeting, and he begins to wonder if the hunter has just become the hunted.

Kaida Miah Ayre is scared. Chased by ater malum, soul-eaters, the creatures who had murdered her mother, she has come, however reluctantly, to Savoy Valley and accepted the protection offered. Yet when she meets a man whose aura is very intense, and who makes her feel things she never believed she could experience, Kaida wonders if it’s just another ploy to get close to her and hurt her. She must come to terms with who and what she truly is.

Despite the suspicion and tension between them, passion erupts. They must learn to trust one another, and to trust in the powers they both possess, in order to defeat something much worse than they could have imagined. Ice, wind, and even fire… when the smoke clears, they will see it was inevitable for them to be together. It’s Kismet.

Check out Kismet on Satin Notes ~ http://www.satinnotes.com  starting today - March 20, 2009.

Lessons Learned

I haven’t been doing much blogging here on my blog or chatting at my yahoo group. Most of my posts lately have been cross-posted from various places I blog at.

I’ve been evaluating some things. Since 2009 started I’ve been learning some hard lessons these last few months both on the personal and professional fronts. With all that is going on in the great big world my lessons are minor. These lessons or if you will learning experiences happen to me ever so often. They jar me out of my comfort zone and usually I come out stronger and ready to face what is next.

I won’t bore you by going into details just suffice it to say that in both places I’ve learned the value of me. Now that I have come through my focus is sharp and I’m ready to move forward.

In the spirit of moving forward I have some news I will be posting about in a few days. In the upcoming month’s I have a few things I am working on that I will share with you as soon as I can. Also as I mentioned I will be going to my cousin’s wedding shortly. I look forward to reconnecting with family and friends. And I really can so use sometime away.

Hmmm… that’s all for now.

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Wedding Hunt – Complete

I found it. Yippeee.

I mentioned last month that I am going to a wedding this month. My cousin is getting married. I am excited for her.

I can now say that my preparations for my trip and wedding are complete. Here is my list:
1.) I have my plane ticket booked.
2.) Scheduled the time off from work.
3.) Got a kick butt outfit.

Yes I finally got my outfit. This was the one thing I hadn’t done. Now it is checked off list. It is a relief that I’ve got what I am wearing. Actually I have two outfits I’m taking with me so I can decide which to wear. The outfits fit my short list of my wants. It is comfortable, sexy and well fitted. No outfits that will drive me crazy and make me want to rip it off. Comfort and looking good is what I wanted and got. Now I just have to pack my bags and I am set.

What are some of your most memorable wedding outfits?

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Wedding Hunt

I have weddings on my mind. No I’m not getting married. But I am going to a wedding next month. My cousin is getting married. I am excited for her.

I’m in planning mode and trying to get everything done. I have my plane ticket booked. Scheduled the time off from work. Got a kick butt outfit. Whoa. Wait a minute. That’s the one thing I haven’t done yet. I need to find something to wear. I’ve been procrastinating on finding an outfit. Now I have a little over a month to find something to wear. So I’m going on a hunt to find my wedding attire.

I’m armed with my list of things I want outfit to be. The short list of my wants is comfortable, sexy and well fitted. I want to make sure I don’t get an outfit that has any itchy fabric that will drive me crazy and make me want to rip it off. Done that and so not going there again.

Wish me luck.

What are some of your most memorable wedding outfits?

Wedding Moments

Posted this a few weeks ago but find it fits my mood again today.

I’m thinking of weddings today. There are two reasons. One I am going to a wedding next month. My cousin is getting married. I am excited for her. The second is Forever, I Do my new book I co-authored with Koko Brown that came out a few weeks ago.

With these two things my mind is filled with wedding. So I was thinking of some of my most memorable weddings moments for weddings I have been too. My most memorable that comes to mind is when I was about eight. At eight the wedding was long and I was so thirsty so when I got to the reception I picked up a glass off the table and drank it. I couldn’t figure out why the cup was so small and the water tasted bad. Since I was still thirsty I went down the table and drank all the glasses on the table then was on my way up the other side when my mom caught me. She scolded me and was horrified I had drunk almost all the glasses on the table.

What I didn’t realize at the time it was champagne. LOL. I was a really sleepy for the rest of reception. LOL. That was my first brush with champagne. When I got home I was out like a light. I still remember the headache I had the day after. Ow. Since then I have of course learned the difference between water and champagne. (grin)

What are some of your most memorable wedding moments?

It’s a Super Person

Yesterday I saw the most interesting promo gimmick. Let me set the scene. I was walking out of the subway to go to get breakfast before I went to work. As I reached my favorite breakfast spot I had to stop and blink to make sure I was seeing clearly. I even took off my glasses and wiped them to make sure. When I put them on I realized I was seeing what I thought I was seeing.

In front of me were two men and a woman in yellow spandex with red briefs outside and face masks. They were dressed as a super person. Now see in NY where I live you see a lot of interesting things. What left me flabbergasted about this sight is the temperature. It was between 20-30 degrees. I was dressed in my warmest coat, gloves, hat, scarves and enough layers to keep warm.

These super people had nothing on but spandex and a little light cape that did nothing to get them warm. The woman was shivering yet she was still promoting what she was there to do. They were giving out tote bags and hocking the wares the company they were promoting was selling. Talk about commitment.

Promo at it’s finest. I will remember what they were selling just because of the startling fact they were not dressed for cold and still kept a smile on their face while they were doing it. So my hats off to the super people.

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Blogging at SEX

I’m blogging today at the Liquid Silver Sex Blog!

Here’s the link: http://liquidsilverbooks.com/blog/
Go by and check out my post.

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Forever, I Do ~ Available Now

Whoo Hooo Forever, I Do has been released today. Make sure and go get your copy. Here is a look at the book. Enjoy.

Forever, I Do
By: Koko Brown & Taige Crenshaw
Loose ID
By: Koko Brown & Taige Crenshaw
ISBN #: 978-1-59632-870-9
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella
Format: E-Book
Buy Link: http://www.loose-id.net/prod-Forever_I_Do-883.aspx

Blurb:
Rosalind Fletcher has a secret. Her one of a kind wedding cakes are infused with a loving spell handed down from mother to daughter for over a century. Her sought after creations are not only being delicious, but rumored to be lucky as well. Producing long-lasting marriages where the men never stray, the women don’t nag and 99.7% never face each other on opposite ends of a court room.

But what happens when her spell falls into the hands of the wrong person? Like Ashley Benedict, notorious playboy and wedding planner extraordinaire who eats a sample meant for his clients? There’s only one thing that can happen. He succumbs to the spells bewitching powers and sets out to charm the pants off of the hardworking sole proprietress of Forever, I Do cakes.

While Rosalind frantically searches for an antidote, she succumbs to Ashley’s lustful appetites. Will guilt push her into finding a successful cure for her bewitched lover, or will her heart allow herself to be locked into a loving relationship with a man who might not really be in love with her.

Excerpt

Ashley shuddered at the first taste of her lips. There was a beguiling sweetness he couldn’t place. Murmuring, he speared his tongue deeper into her mouth, dueling with her tongue, enjoying her taste.

Almonds and roses. She tasted sweet, decadent, and delicious.
He smiled inwardly when she leaned into him, her body fitting against his frame as if they were already lovers. Rosalind might deny she wanted him, but the chemistry they had and the way she kissed him back told the truth. She wanted him as much as he wanted her.

Slowly, he swirled his tongue around the inside of her mouth, then caught her tongue between his teeth. He bit down gently. She hissed, then went limp. Banding his arms around her tighter, he imagined the feel of her hot cunt gripping his cock as he took her hard and long. The thought made him shiver. He’d wanted her for so long. And now he had a taste, he wasn’t letting her go.

Rosalind reveled in the softness of his lips. The hard pressure of his kiss and the slight sting of pain as he bit her tongue made her pussy clench then flood with wetness. She gasped again at the heat of his mouth. Sliding her hands around his neck, she aligned her body with his. The muscular chest she had long ogled whenever he wasn’t looking felt better than she’d imagined.

Oh, man, he’s a good kisser! Rosalind mused as she swirled her tongue in counter motion to his and purred at the feel of his tongue mating with hers. He growled, nipped her tongue, then suckled. A full sensation flooded her pussy. She gasped at the shock of it locking her suddenly weakened knees.

Heat flooded over her tongue, ran down her throat, and burst under the force of her moan. It was like drinking a shot of moonshine -- hot, sensual, and straight to the head. Closing her eyes, she held him closer as he ravished and conquered.

Ashley’s groan vibrated against her tongue, driving her already heightened nerve endings into overdrive. With each motion of his firm lips and tongue, her pussy undulated.

Copyright © Koko Brown and Taige Crenshaw, 2009.
All Rights Reserved, Loose Id.

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Chatting at Sistah Friend

Koko and I will also be chatting tonight - Feb. 9, 2009 at Sistah Friend at 9pm EST. Chat is for half an hour. The address for that is http://www.sistahfriend.com/chat.aspx

Come on by and check us out.

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Chatting at Romance Junkies

I’m chatting tonight - Feb. 8, 2009 in a live chat with Koko Brown. We are hosting it at Romance Junkies tonight from 9pm-10pm EST. So come on by and check us out.

Here's the url address to join in:

http://www.romancejunkies.com/chat.html

Forever, I Do - Cover Art & Release Date

Check out the cover for Forever, I Do, my book co-authored with Koko Brown. The cover is really fits the story. Not to mention it is sexy and I love it.

I also got the release date for Forever, I Do which is coming from Loose Id. The release date February 10, 2009. Whoo Hooo…

Make sure to mark your calander’s.

Satin Notes Story - Brawich's Way

A new Satin Notes story has started. Here are the details.

Brawich’s Way
by Aliyah Burke, McKenna Jeffries, and Taige Crenshaw
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novel
Price: Free
Publication Date: January 30, 2009 - March 13, 2009
Cover art by MMJ Designs

When a man who usually gets things his way meets a woman who only accepts her own way, what will happen...

Nicola Holland has fought hard to get where she is. She does not take no for an answer and refuses to back down from any challenge. Frustrated that her attempts to meet with her client were being thwarted, she goes to see him personally. The meeting does not go as she planned. The man she meets is like nothing she expected. His mixture of arrogance, confidence, and charisma is intoxicating to her senses. Yet, as she gets to know him, it is his gentleness that makes her most afraid. She knows that getting involved with him would be foolish, but can she resist? Does she even want to? Nicola decides to do as she has always done--do things her way and let no one stand in her path.

Bradford “Brawich” Chadwick likes his solitude, and people generally leave him be. Yet, from time, the raven-haired beauty comes into his house, and he wants to get up close and personal. Although Nicola is trespassing, she acts like she owns the place and thus seals her fate. No way can he let this self-assured, arrogant, and sexy woman walk away. He is usually underestimated because of the image of lazy self-confidence he portrays, but Nicola sees through all that and challenges him. She might think she has the upper hand and that things are going to be her way. However, Nicola is about to learn that it is always Brawich’s Way.

Check out Brawich's Way on Satin Notes ~ http://www.satinnotes.com starting today - January 30, 2009.

Mid Season Premieres

I’ve mentioned a few times one of my fav things besides reading and writing is TV and Movies. I did a feature here on my blog last year called TV Pleasures. I plan on starting it again soon and changing the title a little. I’ll be calling it TV/Movie Pleasures.

Today I’m exploring my TV pleasures. I was looking forward to the mid season premieres of Monk and Psych. They started a few weeks ago and I am loving it. Also I can’t wait for The Closer which starts tommorrow. I enjoy Detective Sanchez and am really hoping they don’t kill him off. They left a cliff hanger last season. I’m counting down the hours until I can find out what happens.

A friend of mine also tapped the whole season on True Blood for me. I plan real soon to have a weekend of watching the season. I heard mixed things about True Blood but watching to form my own thoughts.

Now my other fav kind of shows - reality shows. I love some of them. There are so many and some of them just don’t catch me. I’m really enjoying Superstars of Dance. Seeing the various countries competing, their countries style of dance, and seeing how the professionals do it. It was wow. Fabulous.

What shows are you watching or looking forward too?

Creating Images for series

The year is already flying by. I’m excited about the opportunities coming to my career this year. I’ve been playing catch up. Getting back into my writing schedule. Some of my friends tease me about always changing my writing calendar. Yeah I have one. I’m an organization freak. LOL. The good thing about having a writing schedule is that I have an idea of what I will be writing next. I also have my schedule set so it leaves flexibility for me to change and shift things around. I have another friend who has a writing calendar also and we are always discussing the changes we make. How it helps keep us on track and set our long term writing career goals.

The schedule helps me a lot with my writing and planning out my various series. I love writing series because I get to get deep into the world, see previous characters and develop more. It is fun and of course time consuming. You must make sure that you keep the thread of the series accurate to your previous books and so on. LOL. But I love it. It’s like a puzzle that keeps getting more pieces that fit together to create a beautiful image.

I love creating each piece to my image of my series and writing the next book. It’s like opening a candy jar and finding my favorite candies. I guess that is why I tend to like to read series too. To get deep into the world and people there.

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TC January 2009 Newsletter - sent out

My newsletter went out January 7, 2009. Haven’t done one in a while. Lots of news and info on what I have been up too.

If you are not already a member of the newsletter go here to sign up http://www.taigecrenshaw.com/newsletterandgroups.shtml.

Sort of New Contract – Silk & Shadows

This book was contracted for a while but due some delays with me being ill and so on I didn’t get to complete the book until now. So for those of you waiting patiently for Book 3 in the Club Immortality series here it is.

Silk & Shadows has been contracted by Total-E-Bound and will be coming in 2009. Yippee…

I’m excited about the upcoming release.

Here is the blurb for Silk & Shadows:

Silk & Shadows
By: Taige Crenshaw
Total-E-Bound
Coming in 2009
Genre: Paranormal (Interracial -BW/WM)
Series: Club Immortality

Welcome to Club Immortality where all you desires will be fulfilled. Nothing is taboo and privacy is a guarantee.

Veronica Gunn is surprised by a call from her good friend. Although she would rather spend the night alone as she had planned, Veronica goes to Club Immortality to meet her friend and her new boyfriend. When she gets to the club she is shocked that an employee party is going on. As she searches the crowd for her friend Veronica opens a door and finds herself in a darkened hallway. Closing herself away from the noise she follows the hall and opens the door to the manager’s office. When she sees no one she turns to leave. A whisper of silk makes her turn and her heart races at the man who detaches from the shadow and stands before her. Harsh need grips her as the man holds up his hand waiting….

Zayne, as the club’s manager of Club Immortality he has had his share of offers but turns them all away. A loner he keeps to himself and has no entanglements. He has retired from the Htrae Elves, a warrior race, a long time ago. Along with his retirement he has given up his need for companionship. Another year alone didn’t matter. Until he feels the woman as she enters the doors of the club. He beckons her to him. When the woman finally comes into his office he sinks into the shadows and watches her. She is sin and temptation but he must have her no matter the cost. Coming out of the shadows he raises his hand and waits to see if this woman would take a sensual journey of silk and shadows.

Can a warrior elf find a naughty partner to ease his loneliness and fulfill his needs…

Open the doors and step inside Club Immortality…………..

You all are the first to know about this book being complete. {grin} No cover art yet but I will let you know when I have it. I’m excited about the 3rd book in my Club Immortality Series coming soon to Total-E-Bound.

Be sure and add my upcoming book to your e-book shopping list. Be sure and spread the word about my new book with Total-E-Bound.

Now for the teases again. Hmmm… what else do you all think I have cooking. I’ll give you a hint. It’s wicked and you’ll want more. (grin)

New Contract - Forever, I Do

Now that everything has been done now I can announce some news.

Also there is a little tease on end. (grin)

Koko Brown one of my fellow Scribes Unleashed authors and myself collaborated on a book. It has been contracted. Forever, I Do has been contracted with Loose ID and will be coming February 2009. Yippee…

Forever, I Do is part of Loose Id’s Marriage for All theme. This was a fun book to write with Koko. I’m excited about the upcoming release.

Here is the blurb for Forever, I Do:

Forever, I Do
By: Koko Brown & Taige Crenshaw
Loose Id
Coming February 2009
Genre: Paranormal (Interracial -BW/WM)

Rosalind Fletcher has a secret. Her one of a kind wedding cakes are infused with a loving spell handed down from mother to daughter for over a century. Her sought after creations are not only being delicious, but rumored to be lucky as well. Producing long-lasting marriages where the men never stray, the women don’t nag and 99.7% never face each other on opposite ends of a court room.

But what happens when her spell falls into the hands of the wrong person? Like Ashley Benedict, notorious playboy and wedding planner extraordinaire who eats a sample meant for his clients? There’s only one thing that can happen. He succumbs to the spells bewitching powers and sets out to charm the pants off of the hardworking sole proprietress of Forever, I Do cakes.

While Rosalind frantically searches for an antidote, she succumbs to Ashley’s lustful appetites. Will guilt push her into finding a successful cure for her bewitched lover, or will her heart allow herself to be locked into a loving relationship with a man who might not really be in love with her.

You all are the first to know about this new book. {grin} No cover art yet but I will let you know when I have it. I’m excited to be publishing a book with Loose Id and can’t wait to get the cover so I can show you.

Be sure and add Koko and my upcoming book to your e-book shopping list. Be sure and spread the word about my new book with Loose Id.

Now for the tease. Hmmm… what else do you all think I have cooking. I’ll give you a hint. It’s wicked and you’ll want more. (grin)

Satin Notes Story - Sentinel

Sentinel the Satin Notes story has restarted on Jan. 2, 2009. Here are the details.

Sentinel by Aliyah Burke, McKenna Jeffries, and Taige Crenshaw
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novel
Price: Free
Publication Date: July 18, 2008 - January 23, 2009
Cover art by MMJ Designs

A shifter and a woman with untapped powers, can they discover the magnitude of her potential before it’s too late?

Aren Van der Ness has been away from Savoy Valley for a few years, but returned at the request of a friend. A man used to being alone, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to the woman he was asked to investigate, Nahia Freeman. From their first meeting, he knows that this woman possesses incredible powers. Can he help her learn to harness them while dealing with his fierce attraction to her?

Nahia Freeman is visiting Savoy Valley, finally finding solitude and escape from the strange dreams that have haunted her and the men who seemed to follow her. All that changes when she meets the tall, golden-brown eyed Aren. The emotions he evokes in her are like nothing she’s ever experienced before, and they send her reeling. Anytime she’s near him, she feels different, as if she’s losing control of something. After deciding to keep her distance from him and his pull on her, Nahia finds that he is apparently the only one who can help her. So, swallowing back her desire for him, she puts her future in his hands.

With the clock ticking down and unsure of what they are up against, will Aren be able to keep her safe by being her guardian? Or will the guardian prove to be the one in need of protection? What will happen because of destiny, or the prophecy that is so much more than either realizes? Can all they know be saved by the Sentinel?

Read Sentinel

Happy 2009 and Plans

Happy 2009! A new year with so many new things.

I feel the anticipation for 2009. I’m excited about the opportunities coming to my career goals. Last year’s memories are with me and I am going to have such fun in 2009.

I’ve decided not to make resolutions but plans for upcoming year. So here are my plans:

Here is part of my list of my plans for 2009:

~ Write more books this year and get contracts for them
~ Revise some of my books that are completed and sub them
~ Work on more joint projects (come closer. *in a teasing voice* already started this)
~ Finish my special project for Crenshaw Café (another tease. LOL.)

What are your goals/resolutions for 2009?

The journey of a year…

The year is almost over. Can you believe it? It’s been a hectic, crazy and learning year. Actually each year is a learning year some more than most. I could give you a long laundry list of what I learn this year but I won’t bore you. I’ll sum it up in one.

I’ve learned to prioritize the most important. Sometimes it is hard when you have so many things pulling at you. Everything seems as if it is a now when in reality there are a few that really knows. Yeah it sounds weird but it’s just as if someone calls you and yells fire and when you run there isn’t actually any fire. You look at them and wonder why you almost broke you neck getting there.

So I’ve learned to prioritize. During this last year some of my important things had been pushed aside and I know now I need them. So my writing, personal life, friends, me time and so many other things are all done on levels of priority. Some are higher up on the list than others and instead of trying to be everywhere at the same time I work by priorities one at a time. I find now that I have more balance for everything.

Prioritizing is a wonderful thing. Now I am off to do one of my top priorities some much deserved me time.

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays to you all!

Have a safe, joyous and wonderful time with family and friends.

Priceless Holidays

With the holidays upon us it started me thinking of some of my fav holiday memories.

My niece’s first Christmas. She was afraid of the Christmas tree and thought we were all silly for making noises when we opened her gifts for her and sang carols.

The first year my niece understood what Christmas was. The joy on her face as she sung Christmas carols in church in that sweet voice. Then later when she opened gifts and her eyes got so big. She opened everyone gifts having fun ripping the paper.

The fist time in many years my family was all in one state to have thanksgiving together. We laughed, ate and talked. Being together was so special since it had been so long.

The last Christmas I spent with my mom. When we baked, prepared Christmas dinner and opened presents. The joy on her face, her laugh and her striking a posing in her red hat and robe.

All these memories are priceless to me. Each year I build priceless memories that I cannot buy anywhere to me that is the true meaning of the holidays. What are some of your priceless memories?

Liquid Silver’s Stocking Stuffers - Winner

The winner of the Liquid Silver Stocking Stuffer is Debbie Tsikuris!

Congratulations and thanks for entering, everyone!

The Christmas Countdown

I can’t believe it is Christmas next week. Where did the year go? Whew. Well I’m in Christmas countdown mode. Making sure I have all my list and checking them twice (grin) Hey Santa isn’t the only organization junkie out there. I have a few new additions to my list this year. New babies in the family and family significant others. New friends and so on. I made sure I shopped early this year. Got it all done.

Ah… I love Christmas. I took a walk the other day to see all the pretty lights and decorations. Sigh that’s when I realized I hadn’t gotten a tree. LOL. So much for the lists. Made a quick stop got tree and new decorations. Well off to finish my last minute Christmas Countdown things.

Liquid Silver's Stocking Stuffers

 

Enjoy my Santa. (grin)

Thanks for coming by for the Liquid Silver's Stocking Stuffers Giveaway.

You came in from
Tina Holland http://tinaholland.wordpress.com/

Don't forget to comment on this post to be entered for the prize.

Now follow the link to the next LSB Author.

McKenna Jeffries.

You have until Midnight to comment on all the LSB author who are taking part in this giveaway.

 

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Body Cravings - Some Reviews

I’ve been getting some nice reviews for Body Cravings.  Very excited about them.

Here are some snippets from the reviews.

Lakisha at A Romance Review gives FIVE Roses! She says in part: “Readers I Love this book. Taige Crenshaw delivers a smart, interesting story about two people falling in lust then love with each other. Jacques' sexy seduction of Amara will have you on the edge of your seat. When their bodies meet, it is a sexual explosion. Go out and get this book now. Ms. Crenshaw, you go girl. Give me more, more, more!”

Mrs. Giggles gives a rating of 79! She says in part: “Mara is definitely Jacques' equal - she wants him as much as he wants her. I have to give Ms Crenshaw credit here because she doesn't turn Mara into a stereotypical haughty bitch who ends up being "corrected" into a feminine archetype after having sex with Jacques. Instead, Mara is a pretty realistic character. She's not some over-the-top frigid twit with neurotic tendencies smoking out of her eardrums. What you see in Mara is exactly what you will get, and at the end of the day, she is loved for that.

Body Cravings is a short story that sells a fantasy that exactly to my liking. I have a good time reading this no-nonsense sexy story.”

Body Cravings is available now at Liquid Silver Books. Buy Here

TC December 2008 Newsletter - sent out

My newsletter went out yesterday. Haven’t done one in a while. Lots of news and info on what I have been up too.

If you are not already a member of the newsletter go here to sign up http://www.taigecrenshaw.com/newsletterandgroups.shtml.

The great catch up

As many of you probably my posts haven’t been that much over the last few months. I haven't been offline much. I had surgery in late August and was recovering. Now it's December already. I'm not a 100% yet but each day gets better.

So I am back to blogging more regularly.

So this is sort of catch up post.

Thanks to all of you who bought a copy of my latest release Body Cravings. If you haven't gotten your copy of Body Cravings go on and pick up your copy. Buy Here http://www.king-cart.com/cgi-bin/cart.cgi?store=linda018&category=Taige+Crenshaw
 
Also want something fun hot read to spice up the holidays and keep you warm during this cold season check out Veils Rising, my Christmas story. Buy here http://www.ellorascave.com/AuthorsBooks.asp?AuthorCode=TCre
 
Upcoming Releases:

I do have some upcoming releases coming in 2009. I had to rearrange some things when I got ill. No dates yet and nothing is final. I will announce it when I have the dates and details. Will give a sneak peek when I can. One of the projects is a joint project and maybe an anthology. I’m excited about my upcoming projects and releases.

Satin Notes - http://satinnotes.com

Yes we will be continuing the stories on the site. We do not have any date we will be starting again. I am still working on getting my strength back and we want to make sure get the best stories out there for you. So no dates for us restarting the stories yet. Please be patient.

Author Groups:

Simply Irresistible Authors -  http://simplyirresistibleauthors.com

Have you visited SIA lately? The SIA members have been very busy. Lots of new releases and news. Also the blog http://simplyirresistibleauthors.com/blog has features on SIA every week. Sign up for the SIA Newsletter or Updates Group to find out all the news on the SIA members.

Scribes Unleashed - http://scribesunleashed.com

Come by and check out myself, Sapphire Blue, Koko Brown, Aliyah Burke and Tuesday Morrigan as we become unleashed at our website http://scribesunleashed.com. Join our chat group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scribesunleashed and have fun with weekly themes, special VIP guest, contest, special features and have a good time chatting.

RT Convention 2009

I will be attending the RT Convention next year. I’ve already booked my flight and for the convention. I should be at both book signings. Let me know if you are attending I would love to meet you if you are.

Well that is all for now. What have you all been up too?

Blogging at LSB Sex Blog

I’m blogging today at the Liquid Silver Sex Blog!

Here’s the link: http://liquidsilverbooks.com/blog/

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Scribes Unleashed – World Premiere - Nov 14, 2008

We're rolling out the red carpet and inviting

you to join us at the World Premiere of

Scribes Unleashed

 Five of today's hottest multi-cultural erotica authors

have teamed up to present a chat group unlike

any other!

 

With hotter than hot excerpts, tantalizing topics of

discussion, door prizes, an exclusive party favor for those who attend and chat with us during our launch party, surprises,  

 and just a romping good time

we're happy to extend a personal invitation

to you.

 

The World Premiere will take place on

Friday, November 14, 2008

Time: 6:00 pm EST through 12:00 am EST

Place: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scribesunleashed/

 The Scribes

 Sapphire Blue

Koko Brown

Aliyah Burke

Taige Crenshaw

Tuesday Morrigan

 http://www.scribesunleashed.com/

Happy Halloween and a tale

Happy Halloween. Hope you all get lots of candy. My fav halloween candy is candy corn.

Since it is Halloween I decided to share an excerpt with you from Lay Me Down my book set during Halloween. 

Lay Me Down
By: Taige Crenshaw
Total-E-Bound
E-Book ISBN #: 978-1-906328-46-7
Genre: Paranormal (Interracial -BW/WM)
Series: Club Immortality
Link: Buy here

Blurb:

In Club Immortality everything is not as it seems.

Unlocking your inhibitions and being yourself is what the club is all about.

In this tale we explore the beginning of Syn and Micah the owners of Club Immortality. They have a lot to tell and have invited you to take a look inside this sensual haven. Remember nothing is off limits and all you have to do is be open to the adventures.

Open the doors and step inside Club Immortality…

EXCERPT:

From where Syn stood she scanned his long loc’s. He’d pulled them into a ponytail that fell down his back. His sun-kissed features were chiselled masculine perfection. He wasn’t in costume. His slim muscular frame was covered in a dark purple almost black shirt and tight slacks made her mouth water for a bite. It wasn’t his face or body that caught her. It was his eyes.

With her keen sight she saw they were rich lavender offset by curling lashes. They should have made him seem feminine but they only enhanced his maleness as he leaned against the wall. He continued to stare, his intense gaze never wavering.

Intrigued Syn started to dance again. Rolling her hips gently, she watched his eyes. They remained locked to hers. He smiled a seductive twist of his luscious lips. Syn felt a delicious tightening of her body she hadn’t felt in a long time. Continuing to watch him she moved seductively waiting to see what he would do.

Lay me Down, is Available Now at Total-E-Bound.

Raven Halloween Scavenger Hunt!!

Go on over to The Raven website for a chance to win prizes from various  authors. The Scavenger Hunt will be held all through the month of October!

The prize Taige will be awarding to one lucky winner is a Download of Golden Seduction - Book 1 of the Rarities Incorporated.

Check out The Raven  today and follow the directions for a chance to enter to win some great prizes!!

Body Cravings ~ Available Now

Whoo Hooo Body Cravings has been released today. Make sure and go get your copy. Here is a look at the book. Enjoy.

Body Cravings
A Novel set in Trescott Cove
By: Taige Crenshaw
Liquid Sliver Books
E-Book ISBN #: 978-1-59578-489-6
Genre: Contemporary (Interracial -BW/WM)
Series: Seductive Pursuits

Buy Link: http://www.king-cart.com/cgi-bin/cart.cgi?store=linda018&category=Taige+Crenshaw

Blurb:
Amara Montgomery is still reeling from the hateful words her now dead fiancée threw at her just before he died. Afraid to go after what she craves she inadvertently propositions a client. What shall she do…

Jacques Falcone is a man used to being in charge. The out of control feeling he gets around Amara Montgomery is outside his comfort zone. Although he craves her he never expected to get the chance to have her. With her proposition he knows there is only one thing to do…

Takes what he craves and let them burn each other up..

EXCERPT:

Shocked pleasure followed by harsh need filled Amara as she watched his heated amber gaze. Jacques stood in a fluid motion. Hungrily Amara took in his dark brown silk shirt covering his wide shoulders and matching slacks hugging his tapered hips. He stepped around the table to her. Jacques took her hand and raised it to his lips. He watched her as he lowered his lips to her hand. He laid a gentle kiss on the back her hand. Amara shivered in reaction. Jacques let out a chuckle. A soft sensually touchable sound.

He stood keeping hold of her hand and looked at her. The look of possession in his gaze gave her a start. Her heart pounded while her pussy clenched in reaction. In his eyes she saw all they had did and things he wanted to do. Jacques looked at her a sinful smile on his lips. Jacques kissed her. His lips moved over hers with a surety that made her whimper. He laid claim to her leaving no doubt he thought she was his.

Amara moaned and he took advantage driving his tongue in between her lips. She felt his hands come around her. His masculine scent enveloped her tantalizing her senses. Amara locked her hands around his waist clenching her fist in his side. Jacques murmured and ate her mouth. He shifted and pressed against her. At the feel of the hard pillar against her back Amara snapped out of her stupor. Pushing at Jacques she heard him growl.

Instinctively Amara pushed at him again. Jacques arms banded around her tighter. His tongue dueled with hers aggressively. He hummed and pushed it in and out of her mouth. Amara gasped and he swallowed it and groaned. Jacques kiss gentled and he pulled away. Amara swayed over come with need. Jacques held her. She looked in his eyes and saw they were slumberous. Amara swallowed. Jacques eyes dropped and she felt his eyes like a physical touched along her aching breast. Her nipples pebbled even more.

“I have missed you Amara.” Jacques softly accented voice washed over her like decadent cream.

Amara couldn’t speak. Jacques smiled again. His arms still around her shifted and he led her to the chair he had vacated. He seated her gently and his hand trailed along her shoulder. Shivers of heat raised goose bumps along her arms. Jacques sat close, crowding her. Amara took a breath to calm her heart beating a rapid taboo. She shifted and felt the lush wetness soaking her pussy.

“Jacques what are you doing here?” Amara tried to keep the need out of her voice.

“I’m here for you Amara.”

Copyright © Taige Crenshaw, 2008.
All Rights Reserved, Liquid Silver Books.

Buy Here

TV pleasures: New Season Starting

The new season of shows are starting. I'll be watching my old favs and checking out some of the new shows too. I'm looking forward to this season.

TV pleasures: Flashpoint

This is anotehr new series. The characters and situtations are compelling. I remember Amy Jo Johnson from Felicity. Overall I have had a good time watching Flashpoint.

TV pleasures: The Cleaner

This is a new series and it is great. Edgy, gritty and raw. Benjamin Bratt is a good in this role and the stories are deep. I'm enjoying it alot.

TV pleasures: Monk

I luv me some Monk. All his anal retentive afraid of evberything self. Each season gets better and better. I am loving this season and Monk is great. Did I mention I luv me some Monk. LOL.

Crenshaw Café - Birthday Celebration

It’s my birthday month this August. (Doing a dance)

To celebrate my b-day I’ve been giving free reads as presents to my chat group - Crenshaw Café members. Throughout August I have been randomly posting free reads that are exclusive for my chat group members only.

Join Crenshaw Café here - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/crenshawcafe

Here is the cover and blurb for one of the reads.

Rebirth Blurb:

Vampires are myths, aren’t they?

I’m Klarick Spencer, and I never imagined a seduction would lead me to being coffin candy. I’m been held captive by a ravishing female vampire, and I only want to escape. When my rescuers come, I am relieved… at least until I realize that they may be the very evil I’m trying to escape.

My captor seduced me, but my rescuers wants to make me reborn.

Come and join my b-day celebration at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/crenshawcafe

Featured Author at TRS

I'm a featured author at The Romance Studio for August 2008. I'm talking about Rarities Incorporated. Check out my feature here - http://theromancestudio.com/who1.php

Behind the Story - Seducing a God

I have a feature on Mandy Roth's Blog. Behind the Story of Seducing a God. Go by and check it out

http://mandyroth.com/blog/

TV pleasures: So You Think You Can Dance - Finale

Wow. This season of So You Think You Can Dance was great. And the winner. I'm pleased about it.

I'm sad to see it end. I love watching the contestants learn dances out of there comfort zone. The choreography for the finale was wonderful. Made me laugh, cry and cheer.

I'm anxsiously waiting for next summer for another season of So You Think You Can Dance.

A New Satin Notes Story - Sentinel

A new Satin Notes story has started. Here are the details.

Sentinel by Aliyah Burke, McKenna Jeffries, and Taige Crenshaw
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novel
Price: Free
Publication Date: July 18, 2008 - August 29, 2008
Cover art by MMJ Designs

A shifter and a woman with untapped powers, can they discover the magnitude of her potential before it’s too late?

Aren Van der Ness has been away from Savoy Valley for a few years, but returned at the request of a friend. A man used to being alone, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to the woman he was asked to investigate, Nahia Freeman. From their first meeting, he knows that this woman possesses incredible powers. Can he help her learn to harness them while dealing with his fierce attraction to her?

Nahia Freeman is visiting Savoy Valley, finally finding solitude and escape from the strange dreams that have haunted her and the men who seemed to follow her. All that changes when she meets the tall, golden-brown eyed Aren. The emotions he evokes in her are like nothing she’s ever experienced before, and they send her reeling. Anytime she’s near him, she feels different, as if she’s losing control of something. After deciding to keep her distance from him and his pull on her, Nahia finds that he is apparently the only one who can help her. So, swallowing back her desire for him, she puts her future in his hands.

With the clock ticking down and unsure of what they are up against, will Aren be able to keep her safe by being her guardian? Or will the guardian prove to be the one in need of protection? What will happen because of destiny, or the prophecy that is so much more than either realizes? Can all they know be saved by the Sentinel?

Read Sentinel

Ideas of Dream ~ Revisited

I was asleep the other day and having a wonderful dream. You know what I mean. One of those really great realistic dreams when all of a sudden it changed. It changed to almost a movie. I saw the scene clear in my mind of a man going out on a balcony to get away for a few moments from a party. Then suddenly a sound and he realizes he was not alone. As I lay dreaming the movie unfolded in my mind. The meeting, the surprise, another meeting and all the in between moments to the end. I jerked awake and grabbed some paper and started to write what I had dreamed. I knew what it was. It was the start of a new book.
This has happened to me often. Sometimes when I dream I dream a whole book. Like a movie the scene plays out for me. It is so vivid and alive. I laugh when the characters laugh. Love when they love. Cry when they cry. I live each moment and feel everything. I love these sort of dreams and wake energized. After writing down what I dreamed I went back to sleep with a smile on my face excited about my new book idea.
Update: I’ve started the book that came from the dream I mentioned above. It is going well.

TV pleasures: So You Think You Can Dance - More

I’m really enjoying So You Think You Can Dance although I do disagree with some of those who went home. I love watching the contestants learn dances out of there comfort zone.

The choreography is beautiful and made me cry in some places. Mia and Tyce are some of my fav choreographers. I added another fav Napoleon and Tabitha. The dances have been beautiful to watch. The routines are great and the bar is definitely higher.

I have my fav for who I want to win. There has been some good dances and bad. The dancers personalities are interesting. The show is almost done and then we have to wait until next summer for another. I am already bummed about it. I can’t wait to see who will win this years So You Think You Can Dance.

I know your deepest desires

Imagine if you will there is a place you can go that knows what you want. What you need. What is your darkest desire. A desire that you won’t even admit to yourself. A place where being different is embraced and you don’t have to hide what you are. The needs you have. A place where you may find Mr. or Ms Right or in some cases Mr. or Ms. Right for Now.

Welcome to Club Immortality where all you desires will be fulfilled. Nothing is taboo and privacy is a guarantee. We have been in existence for many centuries. Hidden from those who are sensually unaware. Now with the permission of some of our patrons we are about to bring you into the most exclusive club. With our tales we hope you will become enlightened.

I'm Micah and this is my mate Syn. Sit back, be tantalized, titillated and most of all let go your inhibitions.

Syn and Micah


From the opening welcome from the owners of Club Immortality I bring you into a world where embracing being you is expected. When I created Club Immortality I wanted a haven of sorts for the supernatural community to find their own sensual fulfillment. A place where even a supernatural being could find whatever was their deepest desire.

It could range from finding love, being able to touch another person without the fear of being shunned or any number of desires. With each tale of the Club Immortality I explore a sensual journey of the characters within the confines of Club Immortality and into the real everyday world of that patron of the club’s life.

I mentioned before about being different and in Club Immortality there is no such thing. Everything and anything is accepted. It is a haven for everyone. The Club itself knows what you need. Knows your desires and if it feels you are ready it gives it to you.

Differences is what makes us who we are. It would be boring if we all were the same. Ingenuity is abound everywhere and people perform feats everyday. It could be as simple as giving up a seat to someone or a smile could brighten someone’s day. You don’t have to be special to do things. Just embrace your difference and be you. I will leave you with a part of what is at the end of each Club Immortality book.

A lot of our patrons have to learn the lesson that you are only limited by your own imagination. Nothing is taboo and honesty between each other is the greatest of titillations.

Until next we met. Embrace your nature and go after you heart’s desires.

Take a journey with Club Immortality…..

Dream of a Series

I’ve been asked about how I came up with my Rarities Incorporated series. Here is how it came to be.


I was talking the other day about dreams giving me some of my idea for my books. Dreams are indeed powerful. I've been known to dream of an outfit I want and then wake and make it. I love to sew. I also love to cook and have been know to dream of delicious dishes and then get up and make them. Yeah I dream of food. LOL.


Thinking of the dreams I’ve had It got me to thinking of one of my series that came from a dream. My Rarities Incorporated series came from a dream. Let me take you inside my dream that became my series.


It was a dark cold night when I dreamed. nah that's not how it happened. Hey what can I say I’m a writer and kinda quirky. {Grin}. Here how it really happened.


I was in a deep sleep minding my own business when all of a sudden I found myself sitting at this table with a bunch of women. Each proceeded to introduce themselves. I was confused but let them have there way. When they were done the first one to introduce herself Zarya Burke lifted her hand and I was floating in the air. I rolled my eyes and told her to get to the point. The women looked at each other and laughed with me. They lowered me back to my chair and told me of a race called Zuri Maji. They told me of what they were and all they could do. That they had many stories to be told and would tell me more as needed.


I jerked awake and I had goose bumps. I ran to my desk and took pen and paper and wrote all I had been told. The women I had met in my dream are the women who were the owner of Rarities Incorporated which appears in my series. Each woman was distinct and I wanted to get what I had gotten from them down clearly. Once I was done writing I had books of information waiting for the first story to come to me.


Fast forward months later and again I was asleep and a Rarities Incorporated story came to me. It unfolded in a cinematic movie I went through all the steps the heroine and hero did. It happened at Christmas and in where I was originally born. Besides the Zuri Maji it had a race of beings that were both unique and beautiful. Again I woke revived and went to write furiously. Veils Rising took form and when done I was pleased and a story in Rarities Incorporated was started.


When an opportunity came up for me to be a part of a special theme with EC my publisher I was racking my brain on what to write it on. Again another dream and I was met by the women who were in charge of Rarities Incorporated at the table we had sat at before. They let me know the first story I had written was out of order in which the stories needed to be told and I needed to fix it. Then they sent me on my way to the adventure which became Golden Seduction. As I entered the dream of Golden Seduction I met my heroine who is an ultimate geek more comfortable with computers than people. When a man comes out of a tarot card she is confused but not shocked. She works Rarities Incorporated, a place with many beings. When she hears his plight she doesn't think she can help him she is not athletic and more adapt at books. Yet the hero has fate in her and knows he needs her. She steps up and they have an adventure which shows the sense of hope and sensuality. The hope of the hero and heroine. The sensuality of their love story that touched many emotions. After I woke I wrote furiously.
Before I could even digest the story another dream came to me the next night. Shadow Dane featured a heroine who was tackle charge and knew what she wanted. A hero who has seen to much and trusts even less. His control is shredded by her and she wants him but not all the strings he offers. They find common ground. Have an adventure that led's them to secrets and so much more. It was intense, exhilarating and sexy. Upon waking I was torn between which to write first. The two stories happened during the same time frame so it really didn't matter. I wrote Golden Seduction then after it was done immediately wrote Shadow Dance. A While I wrote them I didn’t dream of anything but the stories. After they were complete I found myself once again at the table with the women who run Rarities Incorporated. They were pleased with what I had done and couldn't wait to meet the world. They sent me off and said be ready for my next adventure soon.
They were right. Since then I have had many adventures in the Rarities Incorporated world and each one revels more and more. Besides the Zuri Maji there are many races I get to explore. I enjoy each adventure and imagine it all started with a dream.


A dream of a series.

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TV pleasures: So You Think You Can Dance

Another of my fav came back a few weeks ago. So You Think You Can Dance. I love watching the contestants learn dances out of there comfort zone. The choreography of last year was beautiful and made me cry. The contemporary routine by Mia as well as so many of the others. It is beautiful to watch. I'm already enjoying seeing the routines this year. The bar is getting higher and higher for this show.

Nope I don't have any fav yet. They are all so good and their personalities are interesting. Over the next few weeks I'll see how it plays out and can’t wait to see who will win this years So You Think You Can Dance.

A Conversation between Muses

A few month's ago my muse got loose.

What happens when two muses get loose and talk?

Jazz strolls into the room and looks around. Walking over to the dark rust colored couch she sits, kicks off her shoes then shifts until she is sitting with her legs tucked under her. Taking out her book she starts writing. A noise catches her attention. She grins as the door opens and Mikayla rushes in.

Mikayla looks at her waiting for her then flops down on the couch next to her. Stretching out Mikayla crosses her ankles and glances at her black knee high boots. Jazz bumps shoulders with her.

“I can’t believe you actually made it. How did you get Taige to agree to let you come? ” Jazz said.

“Now, you should know there wasn’t any doubt.” Mikayla paused and made a rude noise then continued. “Like I need Taige’s permission.” Flashing her a devilish grin Mikayla leans back further in the seat.

Jazz raises one eyebrow but says nothing. Mikayla starts to laugh and Jazz joins her. They calm down and Jazz closes her book.

“What ya working on?” Mikayla asks.

Jazz shifts and shrugs. “A new story.”

Mikayla snorts and rolls her eyes. “That I know. What’s it about?”

Jazz gives her look. “You really don’t want to know about my story. Why don’t you answer my question.”

“I don’t remember any question.” Mikayla whistles and looks at her nails.

“Please you very well remember.” Jazz snorts.

Mikayla continues to whistle and look at her nails.

Jazz rolls her eyes “Fine.” She repeated her question slowly. “How did you get Taige to agree to let you come?”

Mikayla sits forward her arms resting on her knees. “You’re probably writing another story about you and that hot man you got in Conquering Jazz. Ummm hmmmm Reese.” She looks at Jazz. “Kinda weird to write a book about yourself.”

“Hello, muse calling muse black. You did the same thing in Carnal Awakening.” Jazz arched an eyebrow. “Besides we’re muses and can do whatever we like.”

They laugh companionably.

“At least you got to be the same sex.” Mikayla groused.

“Yeah but … damn … Taige… made you a hot man. Mikhail.” Jazz shivered dramatically.

Mikayla whacked her on the arm. “Mikhail-“

Jazz shivered again.

“Stop that. Mikhail –“ She paused then ignored Jazz’s shivers. “was hot but still I wanted to be a kick ass woman. Damn that Taige.” Mikayla leaned back on the chair pouting.

Jazz rolled her eyes and smacked her on the arm. “Please I know you’re not upset about being made into a hot, sexy man like Mikhail. You’re just annoyed that Taige went her own way.”

She stared at Mikayla. Mikayla ignored her refusing to respond. Jazz waited her out patiently. Finally Mikayla threw her hands up in the air.

“Fine, damn it. I’m not mad just as you put it annoyed that Taige had her way.” Mikayla ran her hand through her mid back length hair. “At least since she started the series she could finish it.”

“It’s not done.” Jazz was surprised from what McKenna had told her it was.

“It’s done but Taige isn’t ready to sub it yet.” Mikayla made quotation marks with her hand. “’Let us let it sit for a little bit.’ Taige keeps telling me. Christ, she’s stubborn.” Mikayla glances at Jazz. “How do you get McKenna to do what you want anyway?”

“I don’t we learn to compromise.” Jazz laughs.

“Compromise.” Mikayla says the word with distaste.

“See that’s your problem. Compromise can work.” Jazz pokes her in the shoulder.

Mikayla pokes her back. “For you and McKenna maybe. Me and Taige have our own way and it works for us.”

“Me and McKenna ways work also. I let her think I’m going her way and then do what I want.” Jazz grins.

Mikayla bounces up and chuckles. “See I knew you were devious. Give me details.”

“Well first you get the gu-“

A loud pounding on the door made them jump. Jazz looked at the door behind them then Mikayla who had a guilty look on her face. The pounding came again.

“Mikayla you … I know you’re in there. Lemme in.” Taige Crenshaw screamed.

“What did you do?” Jazz hissed.

“Nothing.” Mikayla shrugged.

Taige continued to pound and scream. Jazz looks at Mikayla disbelieving.

“I locked her in the closet.” Mikayla grunted.

Jazz blinked “You what?”

“Well she was being unreasonable.” Mikayla said calmly.

“God, you’re priceless. First you sit on Taige to take over when you want to speak on her blog or in groups. And now the closet.” Jazz shook her head.

Jazz started to laugh. Mikayla joined her. They stopped when they heard another voice joining coming from the other door on the other side of the room.

“Jazz, you are so busted.” McKenna Jeffries shouted.

“Damn, it’s McKenna. Hide me.” Jazz muttered.

Mikayla looked at her and the door in front of them as the pounding started again even louder. The pounding started on the door behind them too.

“You better tell me what you did.” Mikayla said eyes twinkling.

“McKenna was being stubborn about it so I locked her in her office.” Jazz put her hand over her eyes.

The silence on the couch next to her made Jazz lower her hand from her face. Mikayla was looking at her a stunned look on her face then she started to laugh. She fell off the couch laughing. Jazz glared at her. Mikayla calmed then looked at her then started laughing again. They both ignored the pounding on the doors.

“You talk about me locking people up and sitting on them and you locked McKenna in her office.” Mikayla looked somber and said. “Hello, muse calling muse black.” He lips twitched and she started laughing again. “You’re the one who is priceless.”

“Hump, at least it was better than a closet. I left her near the computer so she could work or have internet.” Jazz through of it and cursed.

“ Figured it out did ya.” Mikayla said sitting up and leaning back against the couch.

Jazz slid off the couch to sit next to her. “Shut up. I was trying to improvise, damn it. It was time to come here and she wouldn’t let me leave.”

“Yeah but you left her with contact to the outside world. She probably sent an IM for help.” Mikayla pointed out.

Jazz narrowed her eyes. “Taige reached here first. So Ms. Mikayla did you take Taige’s phone away from her?”

Mikayla shifted. “No, Taige is obsessed with that thing and there was no way I could get it.”

“She probably emailed McKenna and found out she was locked up too and they called for help.” Jazz snorted.

“Yeah.” Mikayla agreed.

They sat for a few moments and continued to ignore the pounding on the doors. Suddenly it stopped. Confused Jazz looked at Mikayla. Mikayla shrugged. A buzzing sound broke the silence from the door in front of them. The two of them stood in a rush.
“Crap, McKenna brought her power tools.” Jazz said.

Another buzzing sound came behind them. They looked back.

“Taige too.” Mikayla added.

“Those two likes power tools to much.” Jazz shook her head.

“Yeah, they need to stay out of Home Depot.” Mikayla gripped.

Jazz looked at her and laughed. She hugged Mikayla and Mikayla hugged her back.

“It was fun. We’ll have to do it again real soon.” Jazz said.

“Definitely.” Mikayla agreed.

They parted then looked at each other the grinned. They each went to the door. They looked back at each other and waved and winked.

“Until next time.” Mikayla smiled.

“We’ll make sure to lock them up better next time.” Jazz replied.

Mikayla laughed then counted off. “One, two, three.”

Mikayla opened the door and laughed at the startled look on McKenna’s face. The power screwdriver in McKenna’s hand lowered.

“Hey McKenna, Jazz says you’ll have to catch her.” She skirted around her and took off running.

Jazz opened the door and grinned at Taige. “Hey Taige, Mikayla says you can’t catch me.” Jazz skirted around Taige ignoring the drill Taige held laughing as she took off running.

McKenna and Taige looked at each other across the room and sighed. They walked towards each other in the center of the room.

“Mikayla is a bad influence.” McKenna gripped.

“Please, Jazz is just as bad. Just more subtle about it. Why didnn't you catch, Mikayla?” Taige countered.

McKenna glared. “Like I want her to come home with me and to be a pain in the butt you know she would. You know I hate when you’re right.”

“Mikayla probaly would. Yeah, I know.” Taige made a rude kissing noise.

“That’s why you and Mikayla get along so well. Both think you funny. Not. ” McKenna chuckled.

Taige rolled her eyes then looked out at the door where Mikayla had run off too.

“You know we can’t let them get away with this.” Taige gestured.

“Definitely not. It’s on. Revenge will be sweet.” McKenna got a wicked grin on her face.

They smacked palms together then each took off after their muses. Taige reached the doorway and saw Mikayla standing with her hands on her hips a distance away. Mikayla saw her smirked and ran off. Taige took off after her.

McKenna ran out the door and saw Jazz running fast. Jazz looked back at her blew her a kiss and picked up speed. McKenna growled and ran after her.

Jazz (McKenna Jeffries' Muse) & Mikayla (Taige Crenshaw's Muse)

For more on McKenna and Taige and their muses check them out at their websites.

McKenna Jeffries site: http://www.mckennajeffries.com/

Taige Crenshaw site: http://www.taigecrenshaw.com/

Happy 4th of July

Happy Independence Day. Have lots of barbeque, funs with friend and family and relax. I'll be sipping some iced tea and enjoying this glorious day.

Put Some Sizzle in Your Summer!

Go on over to The Hussies website for a chance to win prizes from some hot Ellora's Cave and Cerridwen Press authors. The smokin' hot contest will be held all through the month of July!

The prize I will be awarding to one lucky winner is a Download of Golden Seduction - Book 1 of the Rarities Incorporated.

Check out The Hussies today, check out all the author pages and follow the directions for a chance to enter to win some great prizes!!

Emotion of Writing - Revisited

Had another interesting discussion the other day. The same as before it was more of a debate. It was concerning a book a mutual friend and I had both read. She loved it and I didn’t.

That led to a long debate of us both listing out points and countering why we liked or disliked the book. We got loud and emotionally about our point of view. I love a great debate on the merits of a book. Gets the blood pumping. Of course others around us joined in. And it lead to other discussion of various author’s work we liked, did not like, the reasons why or why not. It was a very reveling conversation.

Again I was given an example of the emotion of writing. As I said many time to various people. No matter if your book is not liked or liked. It has created an emotion. As an author this is what I want to do. Whether it is good or bad. I want you to feel it. The one thing I do not want is apathy. That is like a punch to any writer. Please NO APATHY. Give me any emotion and I will feel that I have done my job.

Now I am not saying if I get a bad review or email that a reader didn’t like my work I won’t get a little upset at first. But when it comes down to it I will be content and happy. I created a reaction.

An Emotion.

I touched the reader in someway. From that little debate I had the other day. I realized that people will remember you if they have enough emotion whether good or bad. I got a few new authors to try just from that conversation alone. Hey just because someone didn’t like a book doesn’t mean what they saw as flaws I or another reader wouldn’t see as treasures.

Come on and share the books you have read and created strong emotion. Don’t be shy it can be good or bad.

Raven Radio - Sum it up for us

Raven Radio
As mentioned in Romantic Times Magazine.

Authors Michelle Pillow and Mandy Roth talk about everything and nothing with NY Times and USA Today Bestselling authors as well as those wonderfully talented authors soon to be there. *wink* Authors are often lured into our usually digressed topics where we end up discussing chocolate allergies, beauty products and interpretive dance as well as all things paranormal.
www.ravenhappyhour.com or http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ravenradio

How do the two of you manage to juggle your lives, writing and Raven Radio/The Raven?
Michelle: Lots and Lots of Coffee. And it helps to be work-a-holics.
Mandy: I'm with my conscience (Michelle) on this one. We need IV drips of coffee and we are certainly work-a-holics.

How did Raven Radio come to be?

When we started our free story for readers, Raven Happy Hour, those few years ago, we never expected it to be such an incredible journey. But, nearly 50 chapters later, a paranormal blog, website, yahoo group, cult following and Raven minions, we’ve embarked on our latest adventure—a live, weekly Raven Radio show.

Raven Radio was a natural progression for us. It offered another outlet to express ourselves, our creativity and to invite friends of ours to hang out and share in the gabbing. Fortunately for us, the listeners seem to enjoy hearing us talk about everything and nothing and just generally being our normal, comical selves. We started off prerecording the shows and splicing them together. We’re now up to weekly, live shows. All the more fun to screw up without a net while talking to New York Times and USA Today Bestselling authors as well as those wonderfully talented authors soon to be there. *wink* We’ve had some really amazing authors join us on Raven. To name a few… Jacquelyn Frank, Gena Showalter, Jaci Burton, Lauren Dane, Anya Bast and Caridid Pineiro. And Raven Radio was recently mentioned in Romantic Times Magazine.

All the shows are archived afterwards and uploaded onto our subscriber sites to be listened to at leisure. Our most recent guest was author, Gena Showalter, who talked about her new series, Lords of the Underworld. But, as the interview proves, we often lured her into our usually digressed topics and ended up discussing chocolate allergies, beauty products and interpretive dance. Other shows feature Mandy and Michelle switching roles while Mandy’s live at a coffee shop and Michelle’s left in charge of the controls with no clue on how to run them. Callers were welcomed with the pleasant sound effect of a toilet flushing whenever they called in. Needless to say, Michelle’s controls were taken away and the password changed. *laughing*

Listeners are welcome to join the live chat or call in to the show to talk to us and our guests. The show will move to its new evening schedule, May 28th where listeners can catch us every Wednesday at 11PM to 12AM EST. We have a lot of authors on the upcoming line up and you can see a full schedule of guests here: http://ravenhappyhour.com/raven_podcast_schedule_of_guests.htm

What can fans expect to see from you in the future?
Michelle: We have several joint projects and solo projects planned. My newest release, Recipe for Disaster, will be on bookshelves June 10th.

Mandy: Daughter of Darkness III: Bella Mia releases the end of June. *sings finally, its happened to me*

We’ve got a good number of joint projects in the works as well as individual ones. I keep telling Michelle that the sky’s the limit. She keeps telling me to put more clothes on, I’m flashing people again.

Where can authors find out more about participating in Raven opportunities?

Authors looking for more information about taking part in various Raven opportunities can visit http://ravenhappyhour.com/raven_faq's.htm#Advertise%20With%20Us

For more information about us or The Raven, we can be found all over the net

Mandy
Website – www.mandyroth.com
Blog – www.mandyroth.com/blog
Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/subscribe/Mandy_M_Roth



Michelle
Website – www.michellepillow.com
Blog – www.michellepillow.com/blog
Newsletter - http://www.michellepillow.com/newsletter/?p=subscribe

Raven Happy Hour
Website – www.ravenhappyhour.com
Blog – www.ravenhappyhour.com/ravenblog
Radio Show – http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ravenradio

TV pleasures: The Closer

I'm waiting for the new season of The Closer to start. I love this show and the way they solve cases. So as I wait I am watching the encores of last season. And the funny thing is as I watch again I see things I missed the first time I watched the episode. LOL. This happens to me when I reread books to. It is like I find something new and fun. Brenda and the crew is always fun. Some of the things they did last year were hilarious. And Brenda's southern charm is quirky.

The Closer new season is coming soon and until then I am having fun with the old episodes to get my Closer fix.

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TV pleasures: Army Wives

I've admitted many times I enjoy watching TV. Well one of the shows I was really looking forward to coming is Army Wives. With the way they left us last year with them in the bar I couldn't wait to see who survived. I was rooting for the Roxy, Claudia Joy, Denise and Roland. Well last Sunday was the season 2 premier. I knew from the teasers someone was going to die I got my cold drink and curled up in a chair anxiously waiting for the show. When I saw all the regulars I breathed a sigh of relief no one was killed off. Some were hurt. The owner of the bar more so and almost at death's door. As the show wore on I wondered who was going to die. Well I never saw it coming. Claudia Joy's daughter died. Man I was crying when they finally showed who died.

I'm also an emotional TV watcher. LOL. All I can say the premier was so worth the wait. The sneak peek of what is coming this season will definitely have me turning it. So Army Wives one of my TV pleasures is back.

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I’m blogging at SIA for my regular weekly Friday’s.

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Summer Coming

Finally some sun is coming. This back and forth weather was getting to me. One day it was cold and the other hot. Now that we are getting more warm days I'm enjoying it. I open the windows more and take a breath of the wonderful air and feel the sun on my skin.

I love summer. I can get out and play. Check out some of the sights in NY. The musuem, the zoo and just walk around the city. Some shopping is in order soon. Gotta get those summer clothes and sandals.

So what are you looking forward to for the summer?