Happy New Year!

Have fun and be safe.

Cat Burglar by Shelley Munro

Come celebrate the last day of Deliciously Decadent December with Ellora's Cave Author, Shelley Munro.

Cat Burglar by Shelley Munro
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Paranormal Shapeshifter
ISBN: 9781419918308
Release Date: 12/31/2008
Length: Novel

Blurb:
Laura Adams is a cop with ambition, and a job in Middlemarch isn't what she wants for her future. Hooking up with the wrong man is responsible for the wrong turning, and she refuses to repeat the mistake, especially with a sexy thief.
Leopard shifter Jonno Campbell takes one look at Laura and desires her as his mate. He's enthralled with the fiery cop, and when she arrests him, he's ready for a strip search. Convincing Laura he's innocent and that they should work together to capture the thieves stealing from Middlemarch residents isn't easy. A kiss laced with his easy charm does the trick and sparks fly. Passion escalates into primitive hunger. A night of hot loving convinces Jonno. He wants forever with the gorgeous Laura, but her ambition, his feline heritage and a gang of thieves stand in the way of his progress. Then there's the ex-boyfriend who wants Laura back. This time charisma and erotic promises might not be enough to win the lady.

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Want your own copy of Cat Burglar? Leave a comment here and be entered to win.
Can't think of anything to say? Tell me if you think a leopard can change its spots. Can a bad boy turn into one who is great marriage material? Do you think you can kick your old/bad habits and turn over a new leaf for 2009?

For more chances to win visit the other Triple D author blogs.

Samantha Kane
Cheryl Dragon
Amy Ruttan
Aubrey Ross
Angelia Sparrow
Emma Petersen

Wanna find out where the Deliciously Decadent December authors will be next? Join our Yahoo group for updates and chances to win copies of our latest releases. Click here to join.

Rules:
1. Leave a comment and you'll be entered to win.
2. Winner will be chosen at random via Random.org
3. You can enter a total of 8 times by leaving a comment on each Triple D author's blog but you will only allowed to win once.
4. You must be 18 and older to enter and/or win.
5. You must collect your prize within 10 days of prize announcement or prize is null & void.

Happy Holidays!

However you celebrate your day, I hope it brings you peace and joy.

Cheers,

Laura

Eight Days Ablaze by Angelia Sparrow

Come Celebrate a Deliciously Decadent December with Ellora’s Cave Author, Angelia Sparrow.

Eight Days Ablaze
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Exotika
ISBN: 9781419918520
Release Date: 12/24/08
Length: Quickie

Blurb:
Lawyer Adina barJonas loves Hanukkah. And her papa gives the best gifts. This year, it’s the VirtualClone Box, for “a fully integrated sensory experience”. Adina uses it to argue law, meet her heroes and thoroughly indulge herself with some very sexy men over the eight nights of the holiday.

But Papa and Uncle David have their own agenda, and Adina finds that by enjoying her new toy she has played right into their hands.

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Want your very own copy of Angelia’s, Eight Days Ablaze? Leave a
comment and you'll be entered to win an ebook copy of this release.

For more chances to win visit the other Triple D author blogs.

Shelley Munro
Samantha Kane
Cheryl Dragon
Amy Ruttan
Aubrey Ross
Angelia Sparrow
Emma Petersen

Wanna find out where the Deliciously Decadent December authors will be next? Join our Yahoo group for updates and chances to win copies of our latest releases. Click here to join.

Rules:
1. Leave a comment and you’ll be entered to win.
2. Winner will be chosen at random via Random.org
3. You can enter a total of 9 times by leaving a comment on each Triple D author’s blog but you will only allowed to win once.
4. You must be 18 and older to enter and/or win.
5. You must collect your prize within 10 days of prize announcement or prize is null & void.

3D winners to date!

Here's a complete winner list:
Lindseye - Emma's Seducing St. Nic
Lexee - Amy's Rain God
Fedora - Aubrey's Crimson Prey
Cathy M - Cheryl's Quintuplets
Karin - LA's Greek Temptation

Karin,

Email me at laday @ insightbb.com (no spaces) to collect your copy of Greek Temptation.

Desert of the Damned by Kathy Kulig

Come Celebrate a Deliciously Decadent December with Ellora’s Cave Author, Kathy Kulig.

Desert of the Damned
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Shape-shifter
ISBN: 9781419919527
Release Date: 12/19/08
Length: Plus novel

Blurb:
While working on an environmental project in the Arizona desert, research scientist Amy Weston finds herself caught in the war between two men. Dante Akanto lures her into the desert to explore the dark side of her passions, pleasuring her in ways she never thought possible with his bizarre sex games. And park ranger Jake Montag has a compelling mysticism and powerful sensuality that's impossible to resist.

But the two men, demon and shapeshifter, are engaged in a supernatural fight between worlds. Amy and her high level of life force energy is the key. Dante's world and his immortality depend on claiming her as his own. The choice Amy makes between the two men will affect both her world and her future.

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Want your very own copy of Kathy’s, Desert of the Damned? Leave a
comment and you'll be entered to win an ebook copy of this release.


For more chances to win visit the other Triple D author blogs.


Shelley Munro
Samantha Kane
Cheryl Dragon
Amy Ruttan
Aubrey Ross
Angelia Sparrow
Emma Petersen

Wanna find out where the Deliciously Decadent December authors will be next? Join our Yahoo group for updates and chances to win copies of our latest releases. Click here to join.

Rules:
1. Leave a comment and you’ll be entered to win.
2. Winner will be chosen at random via Random.org
3. You can enter a total of 9 times by leaving a comment on each Triple D author’s blog but you will only allowed to win once.
4. You must be 18 and older to enter and/or win.
5. You must collect your prize within 10 days of prize announcement or prize is null & void.

3D Winner

Winner of Seducing St. Nic is Lindseye.

Look for Kathy Kulig's blurb to post today for a chance to win a copy of Desert of the Damned.

Party with the Alphas

Wanted to remind everyone that Alpha Males and Their Authors are having a Christmas Party today. Join us for lively chatter, hot male pics and prizes.

All authors are welcome to post excerpts, holiday recipes, quizzes, and hot guy pics! You can even do a giveaway, if you want!

Click here to join the group.


Laura/LA Day
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Retreat From Love by Samantha Kane

Come Celebrate a Deliciously Decadent December with Ellora’s Cave Author, Samantha Kane.

RETREAT FROM LOVE (Brothers In Arms)

Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Historical/menage, gay, Regency
ISBN: 9781419919428*
*Release Date: 12/17/08
Length: Plus Novel

Price: $7.99

Blurb:

Brothers In Arms Book Five

A man with everything except his heart's desire. Frederick Thorne, Duke of Ashland, has been in love with Brett Haversham for years. If the only way to have him is to give him what he wants Freddy will share him, in bed and out, with the woman Brett loves. The woman who was Freddy's first love.

A man sacrificing everything for the past. Brett Haversham is in love with two people he's sworn never to touch. But his desires prove to be stronger than his resolve when they both set out to seduce him--together. The incredible sex they share overwhelms him.

A woman with nothing left to lose. Anne Goode lost her fiance Bertie in the war. Now his younger brother Freddy is back, all grown up into the handsome and powerful duke. And he's brought Bertie's best friend Brett with him. Lonely and already
ruined, Anne can't resist taking both of them as her lovers. Is the uncontrollable desire between the three enough to heal the wounds of the past and overcome the problems of the present? They must accept love rather than retreat from it.

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Want your very own copy of Samantha Kane's /Retreat From Love? Leave a
comment and you'll be entered to win an ebook copy of this release.

Not sure what to comment about? Here's an idea. What is your favorite
sub-genre of historical romance? Regency? Georgian? Old West? Or
something more exotic or unusual?

For more chances to win visit the other Triple D author blogs.


Shelley Munro
Cheryl Dragon
Amy Ruttan
Aubrey Ross
Angelia Sparrow
Emma Petersen

Wanna find out where the Deliciously Decadent December authors will be next? Join our Yahoo group for updates and chances to win copies of our latest releases. Click here to join.

Rules:
1. Leave a comment and you’ll be entered to win.
2. Winner will be chosen at random via Random.org
3. You can enter a total of 9 times by leaving a comment on each Triple D author’s blog but you will only allowed to win once.
4. You must be 18 and older to enter and/or win.
5. You must collect your prize within 10 days of prize announcement or prize is null & void.

Christmas at Alpha Males Yahoo Group

December 19th is the Alpha Male and Their Authors Christmas Party.
Join LA Day and Paige Tyler at this all day event. It will be a great day of fun and prizes. Authors are welcome to come, share excerpts and offer a prize if they choose.

Click here to join the fun.

3D Round 2 Winner

The winner of Crimson Prey is Fedora.

Congrats and thanks to everyone that commented.

Look for new release blogs from Samantha Kane & Kathy Kulig, this week.

Anniversary Party at MSA

Don't Forget my Giveaway

L.A. Day’s Huge Holiday Giveaway

From now until February 28, 2009 buy any L.A. Day ebook from Ellora’s Cave or Cobblestone Press for a chance to win a new Sony PRS 505 ebook reader or signed copies of Warriors in Time. Complete details are on the fun/free page of my site.

Seducing St. Nic by Emma Petersen

Come Celebrate a Deliciously Decadent December with Ellora’s Cave Author, Emma Petersen.

Seducing St. Nic by Emma Petersen
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
ISBN eBook: 9781419919497
Genre: Vampire/Christmas
Length: Quickie
Release Date: December 10, 2008


Blurb:
Barbara Jean Ruiz’s life has never been what anyone would call glamorous. She lives in an okay apartment, in an okay neighborhood and has an okay job with less-than-okay wages. Her life is…okay.

Then her luck starts to change. She wins a gorgeous fur coat. She gets promoted and her new boss is none other than the super-sexy St. Nic. Cypriano San Nicolo is everything a woman could want. He’s tall, dark, handsome, rich, successful and, oh yeah, the evil undead.

After nearly a century of self-imposed sleep, St. Nic has only two uses for humans—blood and sex. Until he meets Barbara Jean, his irreverent, wisecracking assistant. If he shows up at her apartment just before dawn, she’ll have to take him in. Into her bed, if everything goes as planned.

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Want your very own copy of Emma’s Seducing St. Nic? Leave a comment and you'll be entered to win an ebook copy of this release.

For more chances to win visit the other Triple D author blogs.

Shelley Munro
Samantha Kane
Cheryl Dragon
Amy Ruttan
Aubrey Ross
Angelia Sparrow

Wanna find out where the Deliciously Decadent December authors will be next? Join our Yahoo group for updates and chances to win copies of our latest releases. Click here to join.

Rules:
1. Leave a comment and you’ll be entered to win.
2. Winner will be chosen at random via Random.org
3. You can enter a total of 9 times by leaving a comment on each Triple D author’s blog but you will only allowed to win once.
4. You must be 18 and older to enter and/or win.
5. You must collect your prize within 10 days of prize announcement or prize is null & void.

Here's Emma's question for everyone. If you could confirm the existence of one supernatural being which would it be?

Just one, huh?
I’d have to go with vampires. I’ve had a fantasy/love affair with vampire since I watched Dark Shadows as a young girl. I’m not talking about those gross disgusting vampires you see in some movies. I’m referring to the hot, sexy vampires. A few off the top of my head are Angel, Spike, Mick St. John, Edward & Emmett Cullen, The guys from The Lost Boys (Kiefer) & Interview with a Vampire (Brad Pitt & Tom Cruise).

The 1st 3D Blog winners are in

Winners from last Wednesday's blog contest are in.

The winners are posted to below:
Quintuplets Winner - Cathy M
Rain God Winner - Lexee

Still time to enter last Friday's contest for an Aubrey Ross ebook.

This Wednesday features Emma Ptersen's Seducing St. Nic and Friday features my release, Greek Temptation.

Crimson Prey by Aubrey Ross

Come Celebrate a Deliciously Decadent December with Ellora’s Cave Author Aubrey Ross.



Crimson Prey by Aubrey Ross
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
ISBN eBook: 9781419918926
Genre: Vampire
Length: Novella
Release Date: December 5, 2008


Blurb:
Loved the characters, the heat and the thought of an enthralling hero sinking his teeth into your neck in Crimson Thrall? Then get set for more passion, more intensity and a bigger bite!
Six centuries have passed since a treacherous enemy wrested Antonio’s love from his bed. He was outmatched and overpowered before, but nothing will keep him from claiming Serafina now—not even Serafina herself. Wild with hunger and a soul-deep longing, he declares a Bride Hunt, an ancient ritual most vampires abandoned centuries before.

Serafina endured a loveless marriage for the sake of her sisters. Now her husband’s death has freed her to think of her own happiness. Before she can decide how to flex her independence, she’s being hunted by a domineering, if utterly desirable, vampire bent on binding her soul to his. Antonio awakens sensations and ignites responses she never experienced with her husband, but is physical pleasure reason enough to spend eternity at his side?

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Want your very own copy of Aubrey’s Crimson Prey? Leave a comment and you'll be entered to win an ebook copy of this release.

For more chances to win visit the other Triple D author blogs.

Emma Petersen
Shelley Munro
Amy Ruttan
Angelia Sparrow
Cheryl Dragon
Samantha Kane

Wanna find out where the Deliciously Decadent December authors will be next? Join our Yahoo group for updates and chances to win copies of our latest releases. Click here to join.

Rules:
1. Leave a comment and you’ll be entered to win.
2. Winner will be chosen at random via Random.org
3. You can enter a total of 9 times by leaving a comment on each Triple D author’s blog but you will only allowed to win once.
4. You must be 18 and older to enter and/or win.
5. You must collect your prize within 10 days of prize announcement or prize is null & void.

Don’t know what to comment on? Here’s an idea! Why is the vampire genre so popular? What do you like or dislike about the concept?

Amy Ruttan's Rain God

Come Celebrate a Deliciously Decadent December with Ellora’s Cave Author Amy Ruttan.


Rain God by Amy Ruttan
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
ISBN eBook: 9781419918858
Genre: Sci-fi/futuristic
Length: Quickie
Release Date: December 3, 2008


Blurb:
A thousand years in the future there is no water on Earth and the Interstellar Space Organization is finding a way to bring it back, but the Hazoor faction is intent on stopping them.

On a mission to the dead planet, sexy Commander Shana Kelley discovers a mysterious cavern and a turquoise stone. Not what it seems, the stone contains an ancient rain god who claims he can make the water come, but on one condition, she must come first, mating with him deep inside the cavern.

Shana gives in to all her erotic desires, letting T’koh, the sensual rain god, show her the power of water over life.

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Want your very own copy of Amy’s Rain God? Leave a comment and you'll be entered to win an ebook copy of this release.


For another chance to win visit Emma’s Blog. Or go to any or the other Deliciously Decadent December author's blogs listed in blogroll.


Wanna find out where the Deliciously Decadent December authors will be next? Join our yahoo! group for updates and chances to win copies of our latest releases. Click here to join.

Rules:

1. Leave a comment and you’ll be entered to win.
2. Winner will be chosen at random via Random.org
3. You can enter a total of 9 times by leaving a comment on each Triple D author’s blog but you will only allowed to win once.
4. You must be 18 and older to enter and/or win.
5. You must collect your prize within 10 days of prize announcement or prize is null & void.

Quintupled by Cheryl Dragon

Come Celebrate a Deliciously Decadent December with Ellora’s Cave Author Cheryl Dragon.



Quintupled by Cheryl Dragon
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
ISBN eBook: 9781419914676
Genre: Paranormal Ménage Erotica
Length: Novella
Release Date: December 3, 2008

Blurb:
Organic witch Serena Troy is used to having all sorts of wild sex in her job as a senior agent in the Sexual Misconduct Division of the Supernatural Enforcement Agency. But when her trainee Josh splits into five individuals, each with a different insatiable kink, she has to track them all down and reunite them before he ends up dead or irrevocably altered.

But even this free-spirited organic has her own taboos, and Serena has to face hers to save Josh. From werewolf orgies to vampire blood banquets and caveman retreats, she sees—and engages in—more sex in one day than most people have in a decade. It’s a kinky job, but someone has to do it.

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Want your very own copy of Cheryl’s Quintupled? Leave a comment and you'll be entered to win an ebook copy of this release.

Don’t know what comment on?? Here’s an idea!

Why is the ménage genre so popular and what do you like or not like about it?

For another chance to win visit Amy’s blog

Wanna find out where the Deliciously Decadent December authors will be next? Join our yahoo! group for updates and chances to win copies of our latest releases. Click here to join.

Rules:

1. Leave a comment and you’ll be entered to win.
2. Winner will be chosen at random via Random.org
3. You can enter a total of 9 times by leaving a comment on each Triple D author’s blog but you will only allowed to win once.
4. You must be 18 and older to enter and/or win.
5. You must collect your prize within 10 days of prize announcement or prize is null & void.

Deliciously Decadent December

Throughout the month of December, a few Ellora’s Cave authors are banding together, to promote our December releases. We’re calling it Deliciously Decadent December. We’ll promote each other’s releases on our blogs and offer a chance at a free download of the ebook to one lucky winner. What do you have to do?

On each release day, visit each of our blogs and leave a comment. The release day author will choose one winner from all comments on all the blogs.

Who are these Decadent authors?

L.A. Day, Emma Petersen, Cheryl Dragon, Samantha Kane, Shelley Munro, Aubrey Ross, Amy Ruttan, Angelia Sparrow and Kathy Kulig

A link to each author’s blog can be found on my blog under favorite blogs except for Kathy because she doesn’t have a blog.

Good luck,

Laura

Tuesday Hottie

I'm Back!

I survived four days with the in-laws…barely! But, I am thrilled to be home. I have so much to catch up on. Sin of the Past released while I was a way and I had just announced my Huge Holiday Giveaway so I have lots of promo to do.

Then there’s the writing, seems like I’m always behind there.

Can’t wait to get caught up and relax with a good book or two…three.

Wicked Release & Giveaway!

Sin of the Past is now available for the Wicked Line at Cobblestone Press. If this Wicked piece is to your taste, don’t miss your opportunity at an entry in my giveaway. Details are on my site. Look on the Free/Fun page to see how you could win a Sony PRS 505 or a signed copy of Warriors in Time. Any purchase of an LA Day book will qualify you for an entry so if something from my backlist at Cobblestone or Ellora's Cave suits you better, go for it.

Sin of the Past by LA Day

Available at Cobblestone Press
http://www.cobblestone-press.com/catalog/books/sinofthepast.htm

Blurb:
The past has a way of catching up with you and sometimes you’re glad it does. Freshly divorced, Sara is skipping town and looking for adventure. However, she’s about to discover an erotic adventure with the one man she thought she’d lost forever.

Cein Creedon walked away from Sara when she chose another man over him. However, she’s free now and Cein has waited about as long as he can. It’s time he reminds her why he was nicknamed Walking Sin.

Excerpt:

Blood began to pump rapidly through her veins as she gazed at him. He looked like a man who would know how to please a woman. She looked at his large hands, with long, tapered fingers as he raised his fork to his mouth. His generously full lips parted, and his hand hesitated. She glanced up to meet his gaze across the room. Her breath caught in her throat. He had dark eyes, almost black, and they burned into her flesh.
An erotic film rolled through her mind. Stretched out naked on a bed, her body contorted in pleasure as a man feasted between her thighs. Her pussy spasmed in urgent release, and the man’s head rose. Those same black eyes gleamed at her from a face years younger.

Sara gasped as her panties dampened with familiar need. It couldn’t be, not after all these years. “Cein Creedon,” she whispered, her lips trembling.

Cein, better known as Walking Sin, back in town after all these years. Grabbing her purse, she threw a twenty on the table and ran from the restaurant. Sprinting to her car, she slammed the compact’s door and gunned the engine. She had to get away before she embarrassed herself beyond redemption. Small towns were known for gossip and ever since Mike left, she’d been hiding from the whispers of failure. She could only imagine the reaction if she spread herself on Cein’s table and asked for a repeat performance of the one unfinished night they’d shared. At that thought, her upper thigh muscles tightened, and her pussy gushed. Damn, she needed a man. A mindless fuck with an anonymous stranger ought to ease her lust. An annoying voice in her head doubted a stranger could ease the arousal Cein inspired all too easily.

Cein watched Sara run from the diner with an amused smile. She wouldn’t get very far. Standing, he stretched his legs. Sara had forgotten her package, but he wouldn’t mind delivering it. Peeling off a few bills, he dropped them on the table and collected Sara’s gift. He peeked under the glittery paper and raised a dark brow. A chuckle escaped his lips. It would be his pleasure to deliver the item. He knew exactly what he would do with it. Whistling, Cein headed for his bike. It was about time he taught Sara that the only place she could run was into his arms. The last time, he’d followed her wishes and left town. This time, she would bend to his will.

He hadn’t been able to help overhearing Sara and her friend’s conversation. If Sara was hungry for sex, he would be the man to feed her. He would teach her exactly what she had been missing all these years.

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Happy Thanksgiving

Enjoy your day. Don't eat too much and be safe.

Laura

Your chance to Win a Sony PRS 505

LA Day’s Huge Holiday Giveaway!

Purchase an LA Day ebook for a chance at a Sony PRS 505 ebook reader or a signed copy of Warriors in Time. For every LA Day purchase you make between November 26, 2008 and February 28, 2009 you will receive one entry into the drawing. The drawing will be a random drawing from all original entries.

How to enter: Purchases must be made at Ellora’s Cave or Cobblestone Press between the stated dates. Email confirmations from Ellora’s Cave or Cobblestone Press must be forwarded to LA Day at email address provided below. You may only forward original confirmation/receipts from publishers. You may only forward the purchase receipt email one time per purchase. Emails that have been tampered with will be disqualified.

From Ellora’s Cave/Jasmine Jade you may forward the receipt or the download instructions, either one will identify the purchased product. The receipt does contain personal information such as your phone number. If you choose to forward this all of your information will be held in confidence. There is no credit card info on the receipt. If you choose to forward the download instructions email, the link to the download is accessible for identification but since it is my book and I have no need of another download copy this is not a copyright infringement. Forwarding download links to other parties is considered copyright infringement.

From Cobblestone Press you must forward the thank you for your order email. The link to the download is accessible but since this is my book and I have no use for another copy of the download this is not a copyright infringement. Forwarding download link to other parties is considered copyright infringement.

All entries must be sent to ladaygiveaway @ yahoo.com (no spaces) Emails must be received by March 3, 2009

The more LA Day books you purchase, the better your chance of winning.

Winner will be notified by email and announced on my Yahoo groups, blog and website.
The winner will receive a New Sony PRS 505 ebook reader. This prize has a $300.00 value. Two other winners will receive a signed copy of my first print book, Warriors in Time.

Good luck to all and Happy Holidays!

Take the chill off!

News!

I received a contract for Companion Operation from Ellora's Cave, more details to follow.

Prey has a release date of 2/13/09 from EC!

& a new review:

Warrior of the Past, reviewed by JERR

Rating: 4/5

Snippet:
“Ms. Day has written an amazing story of self discovery and love. Though this is a sequel, it works well as a standalone book. Bear Claw's transition from past to present is both hilarious and touching. He is everything a warrior should be...confident, stubborn and deadly.” Reviewed by T.S. Peters at JERR

Read full review.

I received the I Love Your Blog Award!

I’ve been given the I Love Your Blog Award by Nicole Austin. I’m stoked to get this award from Nicole. I think it’s because I stalk her blog.

Now, I’m supposed to give this award to seven other blogs, which is tough because there are so many great blogs out there.

Paige Tyler: Paige is a friend, a great author and the co-owner of an alpha male yahoo group with me.

Lisa Andel: Lisa is awesome and visiting her blog for Thursday Thirteen is an experience!

Shelley Munro: Love Shelley’s work. What more can I say?

Susan Helene Gottfried: Susan is unique and I love her blog.

Maddie James: A friend and a great writer I love to keep track of through her blog.

Jambrea: She doesn’t need a last name because everyone knows her.

Sunlight Sucks: I just found this blog when the owner joined my alpha male group. Another alpha male lover and a unique blog.

Voting is now open!

The voting is now open in the MSA Endless Romance Writing Contest.

Go here for all the details!!

There are lots of wonderful entries. Go vote for your favorite.

Gift Ideas

It’s that time of year again; time to start the dreaded Christmas shopping. I don’t have a lot of people on my shopping list. A few years back, all the brothers and sisters stopped buying for each other. So, that leaves me shopping for my dh, my daughter, 2 teenage nieces and my mil. Sounds easy, right? Wrong!

My daughter is easy. I take her shopping and I buy her gift cards because I know nothing I buy will please her. My nieces get gift cards too (they are teenage girls) I’m not crazy enough to try to please them.

I’m not sure what to get the dh this year. We agreed not to spend a lot but that doesn’t make it easier.

Then we get to my mother-in-law. I always get her some Hadley Pottery; it’s a local pottery that we both love. I usually get her a book too. Not one of mine! Last year, I got her a book on Steve Irwin. She loved it. Any recommendations? She likes biographies, true-life books, war books, the sort of book I don’t read. LOL! She doesn’t read romances or erotic romances.

Any great present ideas appreciated.

Holiday Hottie reminder!

The Holiday Hottie contest is in full swing. TJ Michaels has oranized an awesome multi-author event with tons of prizes. Check out the details here.

Alpha Male pictures

On Mondays, we share pictures of Alpha Males at the Alpha Males and Their Authors Yahoo group. Click here to join.

Presentation ideas

Hello,

As some of you may know, I was elected President of my local RWA chapter for 2010. I am President-Elect for 2009. The President for 2009 wants my opinion/help for her term. We are attempting to set a schedule of workshop/presentations for the year. I am also looking for ideas for my term.

We have a small group, approximately 30 members. I have already agreed to do a presentation on writing love/sex scenes. I’m also considering a presentation on character creation…creating the alpha male.

As writers, what workshops/presentations would interest you?
What about POV’s, plots, query letters, synopsis…?

We only have 3-4 published authors that attend the meetings so I’m reluctant to offer presentations on promotion/what to do after you have a contract.

I would really appreciate your ideas/thoughts on this.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend,

Laura/LA Day

I've been nominated for 5 REC Awards!

I’m thrilled to announce I’ve been nominated for 5 REC awards! The competition is fierce and I wish the best to all of the nominees.

Below is a list of my nominations:
Erotic Romance Paranormal Cover of the Year
Erotic Romance Contemporary Best Male Character
Erotic Romance Paranormal Author of the Year
Erotic Romance Paranormal Best Seduction
Erotic Romance Contemporary Best Short Story of the Year

To vote go to the REC Group. Voting is in the Polls section.

Good luck to all,
Laura/LA Day

Alpha Males and Their Authors

Tomorrow, November 3rd is the Grand Opening of the new Yahoo group, Alpha Males and Their Authors. Please join Paige Tyler and I for a day full of Hot Alpha Males and a chance at a few prizes.

Authors feel free to promote your Alpha Males. We also have open promo days on Fridays and a theme day on Wednesdays where other authors are welcome to post.

You must join the group to join the fun.

Hope to see you there.
Laura/LA Day

Happy Halloween

Hope you get more treats than tricks!

TT #56

In these tough economic times, everyone is cutting back. Below is a list of 13 things that I want to have and how I’ve made changes to keep them. I might not need all of these things but I’m not giving them up yet.

1. My house. I have cut out paying additional money toward the principal balance but I have to make my regular payment.
2. Electricity. During the recent windstorm, we lived with electricity for three days and believe me it’s no fun. However, we have cut back. We regulate the thermostat and open windows when we can. We lowered the setting on the water heater. I am more conscience of turned on lights, TVs, and etc.
3. Car/Gasoline. I need my vehicle to get around but I have cut back unnecessary trips. The prices of gasoline have dropped but there is still no need to waste gas.
4. The Internet. This is a must have for me. It is how I make a living.
5. Cable Television. This is a must have for my husband and daughter. I have a few shows I like but they are on basic cable and I could easily cut back to that. They however don’t agree. I did cut out a few movie channels.
6. Books! This may seem high on the list but for me it is a necessity. I make a living by writing (although that may be in jeopardy if the economy doesn’t turn around) and I love to read. I might not buy as many books as I once did but I still buy them.
7. Food. This is certainly a necessity though I could skip a few meals. LOL We have cut back on eating out. I’ve been cooking more and we eat more leftovers than we used to. It reminds me of growing up. We rarely ate out and my mom had dishes she made from leftovers. Mashed potatoes were turned into potato cakes. Veggies and meats were used in soups and stews.
8. Shopping! I used to see something I thought was cute and buy it regardless of need. Now, I think, do I really need it?
9. Cell Phones! Truly, I can do without mine. I rarely use it but my DH and daughter use theirs all the time. My daughter has unlimited texting and that is what she uses the most. I have cut the minutes back a bit. I think I saved ten dollars a month. Yippee!
10. I make sure all my bills are paid on time so we don’t get extra charges.
11. I don’t use credit cards. If I don’t have the money, I don’t buy it. (I do use debit cards and Paypal).
12. I get money off my debit card at my bank only. I don’t want those extra bank charges.
13. I haven’t planned a big vacation for next year. I do have a couple of conferences I plan to attend and we’ll see from there. I’m sure we’ll do something but it might be something close to home.

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Holiday Hotties Contest

Hi all,
TJ Michaels is having a Holiday Hotties Contest and I am a participating author. This involves about 12 authors and will run through December. There are excerpts to be read, contests to play and prizes to be won.

Join TJ’s Newsletter for more details.

TJ’s Site.

Full details on the contest will post soon so check out her site and join her newsletter.

Laura/LA Day
Set in Stone releasing Oct. 29th from Ellora’s Cave.

Do you Love Alpha Males? Join the group!

New Yahoo Group to promote the Alpha Male Hero!

LA Day and Paige Tyler have started a new Group to promote Alpha Males. We would like to invite anyone who enjoys reading or writing about an Alpha Male to join. We will have Open Promo days on Fridays for all authors to promote their work. Our Grand Opening is scheduled for November 3rd and everyone is welcome to attend. Authors you are welcome to promote Your Alpha Males. Readers are welcome to hang out, chat and try to win prizes.

This will be a fun ADULT group (18 and over, please) and at times it will have a High Volume of posts, you may wish to be set to Daily Digest.

The link to join is below. If you have any questions email LA Day at: laday@insightbb.com

Join the GROUP celebrate the Alpha Male.

Laura/LA Day

The votes are in!

I was just notified I was elected President-Elect of my local chapter of RWA. I will serve as President of the Louisville Romance Writers in 2010.

I don't know if that's a good thing or not! LOL

TT #55

I’m trying to get back into the swing of things and need some inspiration. What better to inspire me than hot pics?

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Fall Flashers on MSA Blog

The Midnight Seductions authors are posting Fall Flashers this month on the blog.
I post mine on 10/21 but the flashers have begun.

Check them out.

MSA Blog

Dancing for the Wolf nominated for a NOR Award!

I'm thrilled to announce Dancing for the Wolf is nominated for a NOR in the best erotic paranormal category. It is a huge honor just to be nominated.

VOTE

Laura/LA Day

Unavailable for a bit!

Hey Everyone,

FYI, I am having my surgery tomorrow, October 1st so I will be unavailable for a couple of days. I will check emails as soon as possible and I’ll post as soon as I feel well enough.

It figures that the weather is turning beautiful just as I’m about to be confined. Hope you all have great weather and a chance to enjoy it.

I still have to post my October Newsletter tonight on my site. After that, if I have the time, I'll post something yummy for anyone who stops by to see.

Talk to you soon,
Laura

TT #54

This will be my last TT for a week or two. Next Wednesday, I’m scheduled to have a hysterectomy so I know I won’t have a TT that week and from there we’ll see.
I’ve been planning and below is a list thirteen books that I have purchased to read while I recuperate. I have more than 13 but I can’t list them all.

1. Heart of Stone by Diana Palmer
2. The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter
3. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
4. Outlanders Pantheon of Vengeance by James Axler
5. Vampire Interrupted by Lynsay Sands
6. Primal Instincts by Cathryn Fox & Lisa Renee Jones
7. EC Cavemen Jewels of the Nile III
8. Killer Curves by Regina Carlysle
9. Blackmailed by Tawny Taylor
10. Guilty Needs by Shiloh Walker
11. No Longer His by Carol Lynne (Coming out Friday)
12. Breathless by Ericka Scott
13. Pay Per View by Thom Jaymes (releasing Friday)

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MSA Endless Romance Contest

The Midnight Seduction Authors are hosting a contest with Two Lips Reviews and Topaz Promotions to celebrate our one year anniversary. Click link below for all the details.

Contest Details!

TT #53

Today’s TT was inspired by a three-day power outage. The remnants of Ike blew through Kentucky on Sunday causing massive power outages and much damage to trees and roofs.

What did I discover during my three-day blackout? What did I miss?

1. I am addicted to the Internet. I thought I’d go crazy.
2. Candlelight is only romantic for about an hour then it sucks.
3. It’s difficult to read by candlelight.
4. I would never make it as a writer if I had to use pen and paper.
5. It wasn’t extremely warm but I missed my AC and ceiling fans.
6. Moonlight is a wonderful thing.
7. A house without power is extremely quiet.
8. The power went out before the Nascar race last Sunday so I listened to it on the radio. I don’t like listening to sporting events.
9. When the power go out people quickly buy up all the ice. It took my husband hours to find ice. I have to have cold Mountain Dew.
10. My dh is addicted to TV and without it he gets nasty.
11. My daughter wanted to live at Panera Bread where there was a WiFi connection and a place to charge her cell. I am not fond of crowds and quickly checked my emails and left to her dismay.
12. When there is no light my body quickly decides it’s bedtime, even if it’s only 8:30pm.
13. Fast food is wonderful as a treat. Eating it two times a day for several days is nauseating.

Thankfully, my power came back yesterday afternoon and I feel human again.

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Aftermath of Ike

Hey,
The aftermath of Ike roared through Kentucky and made a huge mess. I'm without power and it looks like it may be out for 7-14 days! Yikes!

I'm at my sister's house right now and I'll do my best to check email when I can. My Insight email address laday @ insightbb.com is out because our cable system is out. Don't know when I'll be able to access that account.

If you need to reach me email:
la.daywrites @ yahoo.com (no spaces)

Take care all!

Winner from TwoLips chat

Alyssa!
Congrats to you.

I sent you and email. Please reply to it.

Thanks to all those that visited or read the excerpts and entered contest later.

Chat at TwoLips tonight!

Are you looking for a way to relax and get away from the stress and pressures of the day?

Join me for a chat at Talking TwoLips from 7-9pm EST tonight.

I’ll share some hot excerpts, some sneak peeks at what’s to come and offer a prize to one reader.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TalkingTwoLips/

Laura/LA Day
http://www.la-day.com
Feral Intensity available at Ellora’s Cave, now!
Set in Stone coming Oct. 29th.
Warriors in Time coming to Print!

No TT today!

I didn't prepare a TT for today and I'm about to head out to donate blood. Shortly after 911, some co-workers and I answered the call for blood. Since then, it has turned into a tradition to donate on September 11th. This is one small way that I chose to honor the day.

Fall TV Season

September is around the corner which means the 2008 TV season begins! I’m still sad that Moonlight will not return but I’m looking forward to new episodes of Criminal Minds, Bones & CSI. Unfortunately, I believe CSI is losing Warrick on the first episode and I heard Gil is leaving too. I’m not sure if I’ll continue watching after they both exit.

I haven’t looked into many of the new shows but The Ex List and Eleventh Hour look interesting.

What shows are you all looking forward to seeing?

What new shows look interesting?

Lost Boys

I rented and watched Lost Boys, The Tribe, tonight. I enjoyed it. I’m a huge fan of the original, The Lost Boys. This one wasn’t as good but I still liked it. Corey Feldman is in this one too. Also, Angus Sutherland is the lead vampire. For those of you that remember The Lost Boys with Keifer Sutherland, Angus is his younger brother.

Reading is my passion!

If you set aside my passion for my family and my passion for writing, you have my passion for reading. I can’t remember how old I was when I discovered my passion for reading but it’s safe to say it was my first passion. I remember sneaking off with my mother’s romance novels and reading them. This was in the early 1970’s so they were mild. However, when my mother found out she wasn’t pleased. I’d have to say though that those early romance set me on the course I live today.

In my teens, I began reading Harlequin type books and then I discovered historicals. As long as it’s romance, I’ll read it. Although, these days I prefer paranormal and sci-fi erotic romance, I still read the occasional Harlequin.

My favorite author of all-times is Diana Palmer. I love her Long, Tall, Texan Series. I own almost all of her books and I often reread them.

Reading is my passion and it has gotten my through some rough times in my life. I can only hope that my stories have as profound affect on someone as books have had on my life.

Whatever passion inspires you enjoy it, live it.

Have a great weekend. I plan to enjoy a new book and a few old ones too.

TT 51

The Kentucky State Fair is in town and I thought I'd post about the things I enjoy at the fair.

1. People watching. Sitting around watching people can be very entertaining.
2. The music tents. Some of the performers are awesome.
3. The huge sow and the baby pigs. I love the baby pigs.
4. Petting the bunnies. Their fur is so soft.
5. Cool hand-made jewelry
6. The native crafts
7. The rides
8. Playing the games. You know they cheat but you can't stop playing.
9. The food-Elephant Ears
10. Corn on the cob cooked in the husk with tons of butter
11. Watching my hubby glare at the boys eyeing our daughter. (20 years ago he used to glare at them watching me. Where did the time go?)
12. Horse shows. I like the miniature horse shows.
13. Finding your car after a long, hot day and sitting down in the air conditioner. Your feet hurt, your shoes are sticky, you're hotter than hell. You had fun.

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Where have I been?

Haven't posted in a while. School started back and I've been spending all my time catching up on my writing. Finished one WIP and started another that's mostly finished. When the mood strikes, I have to write.

I'll be back in a bit with my TT.

TT #50

I spent most of last week in Chicago with my family. Two days were spent on Michigan Avenue shopping with my daughter and niece. Below is a list of some of the shops we visited.

1. Guess
2. Bebe
3. Coach
4. Macy's
5. Saks
6. Gap
7. Banana Republic
8. Abercrombie & Fitch
9. Aeropostale
10. Chicago Cubs Clubhouse Shop
11. Forever 21
12. Hollister
13. Sephora

I couldn't list them all so this is just a selection of some of the shops I remember. They have a wonderful time and are currently planning how they can live in a Chicago highrise overlooking Michigan Ave or Lake Michigan. I told them they had to go to college and find a very high paying career. Maybe, it will be insentive to do well in high school.


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Back from Chicago

Morning, all,
Just got back from a week in Chicago and I’m glad to be home. Don’t get me wrong, I love the city but I was ready for the quiet life again. We took my almost fourteen y/o daughter and my fifteen y/o niece with us and they had a blast. They absolutely loved Michigan Ave. What teenage girl doesn’t want to shop all day? We had plans to go to zoos, museums, the aquarium but they just wanted to shop. We did manage to go to The Hancock Observatory and Navy Pier. The view was fabulous.

My dh is from the suburbs of Chicago so I’ve been in Chicago before so we left this trip up to the girls. They thoroughly enjoyed the trip and so did we. My dh didn’t complain once about all the shopping. He’s so sweet!

Hope you all enjoyed your weekend.
Laura/LA Day
http://www.la-day.com
Feral Intensity releasing September 5th.
Satin Seduction available now.

Erotica Day at MSA

Join MS & guest authors at Midnight Seductions Yahoo Group for a Summer Bash to celebrate Erotica. There will be fun chats, jokes, HOT excerpts and many prizes.
The party starts at 12 noon EST and runs through midnight. I'll be in an out but my contest will run all day.

MSA Yahoo Group

July Contest Winner

Amber Young is the winner of the box of books. I will pack them up and mail them to the address you provided in your email.

Thanks to everyone who entered. This contest was so popular I will do it again very soon.

Check my site in the next couple of days for an announcement on my August contest.

Perfect Paranormals w/ MSA

The Midnight Seductions Authors will host Perfect Paranormals Day tomorrow! Join us and a few guest hosts to chat, read hot excerpts and have a chance at lots of prizes!

MSA Yahoo Group

TT #50

For today’s Thursday Thirteen, I want to list 13 of the many prizes available at the MSA Summer Bash.
There are to many prizes to list and I don’t even know about all of them. But here is a sample of what you have a chance to win if you visit with us August 1st – 4th at the MSA Yahoo Group.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MidnightSeductions/

1. Download of my ebook, Satin Seduction (part of the grand prize)
2. A deck of 2008 EC playing cards (part of grand prize)
3. Download of my ebook, Feral Domination (my Friday prize)
4. Download of my ebook, They Both Belong To Me (my Saturday prize)
5. Download of my ebook, Barbarian Mate (my Monday prize)
6. Fictionwise Gift Certificates (part of grand prize)
7. Loose Id Gift Certificates (part of grand prize)
8. Chocolates (part of grand prize)
9. Bath Set and Bookmarks (part of grand prize)
10. Amazon Gift Certificate (part of grand prize)
11. A journal and book download (part of grand prize)
12. Many more downloads
13. Assorted other gifts, gift certificates, print books, etc.

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Midnight Seductions Summer Bash

TT #49

TT #49

Before school starts, we are taking a few days and going to Chicago. My DH was born in the suburbs and his mother and sister still live there. Below I am listing 13 things to do in Chicago. I have been to most of these places already but my daughter doesn’t remember most of them. We won’t get to see them all this trip but we will visit a few.

1. Wrigley Field (The Cubs)
2. Hancock Observatory
3. Navy Pier
4. Shedd Aquarium
5. Lincoln Park Zoo
6. The Field Museum
7. Sears Tower Skydeck
8. Brookfield Zoo
9. Shopping on the Magnificent Mile
10. Buckingham Fountain
11. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
12. North Ave. Beach
13. Soldier Field (The Bears)

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Chattin'' at Nice n' Naughty

Do you like to read or watch your romance? I’m discussing romance in books vs movies at Nice n' Naughty. Come over and give me your opinion.

Nice n' Naughty

TT #48

Yesterday was my anniversary. So today, I thought I’d list 13 things I’ve learned about men over the years. Some I’ve learned from my husband and some from all the men in my life.

1. GPS is the most awesome invention. Now we don’t have to ride around lost for hours.
2. Men do not Bitch. They cuss, swear, argue or fight but they do not bitch. So don’t tell them to quit bitching.
3. A ‘Love Injection’ can cure anything. I have been told that there is much evidence to back this up but I haven’t seen it myself.
4. Men think slapping your ass or pinching you is foreplay –sad but true.
5. Straight men think it is more natural for women to be lesbians than for men to be gay.
6. Within 2 minutes, a man can turn any conversation into a conversation about sex.
7. As men age, they lose the hair on their head and grow it everywhere else.
8. Most men enjoy playing with sex toys as long as they are not being replaced by one.
9. Men will watch sappy love stories if they think it will lead to sex.
10. When reading erotic romances, men skip through and only read the ‘good parts’. (sex & violence)
11. Men only know primary colors. They do not wear lilac, sea foam, teal, aqua etc.
12. If you are both sick, they are sicker. You have never been as sick as they are.
13. Men do not show weakness in front of other men. If they smash their thumb with a hammer or cut themselves on a piece of pipe they will say they are fine as finger, toe, limb, etc is still attached. They will not bitch about it until they get hoe. (Oops-I meant they won’t cuss about it. See #2.)


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Vampire Inspiration

I'm working on an erotic vampire story and I needed a little inspiration. So, I thought I'd share a few pics of my favorite vampires. Enjoy!

TT # 47

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I rented The Bucket List this week. It was awesome and in honor of it, I thought I'd make a bucket list of 13 things I'd like to do or see.

1. Become a grandmother (many years down the road, of course)
2. visit Austrailia
3. visit Greece
4. visit Italy
5. attend a PowWow
6. become a best selling author (I dream big)
7. See my daughter graduate from college
8. Go back to college
9. find a diet I can stick with
10. lose weight
11. become more technically inclined when it comes to computers and software
12. go white-water rafting
13. have a month to myself to relax, read and enjoy

I'm sure I've left off many things but the above list is some of the things I'd enjoy. What would be on your list?

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The Bucket List

We got a chance to watch it this evening and I loved it. Parts of it were sad and hit close to home but it still had us laughing out loud. I'm not a huge fan of comedy but this one is awesome.

10,000 BC

Seems like I’ve been everywhere but home lately. I spent a week on vacation then returned to a sick MIL. She lives in the Chicago area so we spent the long weekend at her house. Thankfully, she is out of the hospital and hopefully on the road to recovery.

With all of the driving we’ve done in the last few weeks, I’m exhausted and way behind on my writing. Last night though, we took a little time to relax and rented 10,000 BC. It wasn’t a great movie but it wasn’t bad and Steven Strait as D’Leh was very hot in a caveman kind of way. My daughter loved the movie and my husband did manage to stay awake so it couldn’t be too bad.

We also rented The Bucket List, we plan to watch it tonight.

TT #46

Today's TT is pictures from my vacation on Alligator Point. There are also pictures from Wakulla Springs.
















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