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Thirteen favorite Diana Palmer books. Many of you know that I am a huge Diana Palmer fan. Her writing has been a huge inspiration to me. Below I have compiled a list of my favorite Diana Palmer books. It was very difficult to choose only thirteen.
1. Diamond Spur
2. The Australian
3. The Cowboy & the Lady
4. Rey & Leo
5. Outsider
6. The Wedding in White
7. Circle of Gold
8. Unlikely Lover
9. Man in Control
10. Man of Ice
11. Cattleman’s Pride
12. Darling Enemy
13. Sweet Enemy
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WooHoo! David Cook wins American Idol. Although, both David's were awesome, Cook win by 12 million votes. I was somewhat surprised but pleased. His performance tonight with ZZ Top was fabulous. I enjoy watching the show with my daughter. It's the only reality show that I watch.
Today, my daughter is graduating from 8th grade. She looked so beautiful when she left for school. It's so hard to believe she's going to be 14 and in high school next year. She's changed a lot in the last year and it's kind of sad. She's not my little baby anymore.
Another complaint about tv programing. Can you believe they are canceling Moonlight after one season? It was my favorite new show. Mick is so hot! I hope another network picks it up.
I'm so sick of reality tv. The networks could cancel all of them and I wouldn't complain but they have to cancel the hot vampire show.
Anyone watch Bones last night? I love the show. Booth and Bones are great together however I really hated what they did with Zack. I liked Zack and I can't believe they are writting him out.
This is an unedited excerpt of Satin Seduction.
Blurb:
How far will lingerie designed, Nicole James go to sell her new line to her studly boss? Jake Malone has desired the full-figured designer since their first meeting. Talking her into modeling her designs is just the first step in seducing her.
Excerpt:
He fingered the corset she’d thrown on his desk. “This corset is a satin blend?”
“Satin-Lycra blend. It’s comfortable, yet controls,” she explained. “Comfort and control are important ingredients for a full-figured line.”
“What else have you designed, besides the thong, of course?”
“I have three panties, the Brazilian-cut, a hip-hugger, the thong and a brief.”
“No granny panties?” He winked.
“Never!” She pretended to gasp in horror. “Banish the thought. I’ve also finished designs for another corset, a bustier and some night clothes.”
“You’ve been busy. Have you had anyone model them?” His brows rose. “We need to test the comfort and control.”
Biting her lip, she hesitated. “We don’t have larger models. I made them in my size.”
Picking up the thong, his fingers traced the lacy edge. “You’ve modeled these?”
“I tried everything on to test the comfort and fit. Those don’t actually offer control but…” She hesitated.
“They’re sexy as hell.” His eyes ran over her and a shiver rode her spine. “Are you wearing one of your creations now?”
Nicole laughed nervously.
Jake grinned in a way that would wet any red-blooded woman’s panties. “You said you’d never charge me with harassment.”
She raised her chin. “I meant it.”
“What are you wearing?”
Her tongued felt glued to the top of her mouth and she swallowed. “I’m wearing a slimming corset with support for…”
“Support for large-breasted women?” His gaze devoured her chest. She could almost believe he could see through her clothes.
“Yes.”
He crushed the thong in his hand. “What type of panty?”
“A ruffled Brazilian-cut,” she answered and was surprised how breathy her voice sounded.
“Damn,” he breathed the word as his eyes stripped her clothing from her body. “Can I talk you into modeling them for me?”
Want a sneak peek at a few wonderful books? CJ England was gracious enough to put together a PDF download of the first chapter of several wonderful books. You will find books by CJ England, Denyse Bridger, Ann Cory, Jude Mason, Liddy Midnight, Linda Mooney, Derek Musgrave, Sapphire Phelan, Anne Rainey, C.A. Solo and Brenda Williamson. Also included is a look at my book, Warrior of the Past. If you would like a copy, email me and I will forward it to you in PDF format.
Send requests for the Extravaganza download to: laday @ insightbb.com (no spaces)
Winners of EC decks of cards.
Winner from my blog is…Diane McEntire
Winner from my Yahoo group is…Lisa-goosebooth
Winner from Nice n Naughty blog is…ddurance
All winners need to email their address to me at: laday @ insightbb.com (no spaces)
Thanks to everyone who played and congrats to the winners.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day. I plan to spend the day with my daughter. Whatever you do -- enjoy!
ddurance, you are the winner from the Nice n Naugty blog. Email me with your address and I'll send you your prize. I know you'll enjoy.
Remember, the contest on this blog and my Yahoo group runs until Monday.
Congrats on the win!
Want to win a deck of 2008 Ellora’s Cave Playing Cards? I received my cards yesterday and they are HOT! What’s the best part about the cards? Now, I get to give them away. Believe me; they’ll liven up a poker game. I have the 2008 Silver Screen playing cards. How do you win? It’s easy! Reply to this post and I will draw one random winner Monday morning, 5-12-08.
My card in the deck is the 9 of spades, with the cover of Zarius.
Also, I will be running a contest to win on the Nice n Naughty blog and on my Yahoo Group so don’t forget to stop by for your chance to win there too. Nice and Naughty contest runs through tomorrow morning so hurry up and post.
Nice n Naughty
Yahoo Group
13 things about Atkins low-carb diet. I’m well into my second week on the diet. Below is a list of things about the diet and my experience with it.
1. I’ve lost ten pounds. It’s all water weight but ten pounds is ten pounds.
2. I had to give up Mountain Dew. Pout.
3. You aren’t supposed to have caffeine but I have one cup of half the caffeine coffee a day.
4. You have to eat too much meat.
5. I miss fruit. Inductions Stage (the first two weeks) doesn’t allow fruit.
6. I usually do the Induction Stage longer than two weeks. You lose the most weight in this stage.
7. I have done this diet before, several times. Sometimes, I’ve had great results, other times I didn’t last a week.
8. When you first start the diet, you have no energy.
9. It involves a lot of cooking, therefore a lot of cleaning up – Urgh!
10. You need to take vitamin supplements with this diet especially potassium.
11. My favorite treat is sugar free, black cherry Jello.
12. I’m trying to lose weight before my vacation at the end of June.
13. It’s not so hard to follow if you stay home but it’s difficult for me if we go out.
I’m off to make my breakfast. I miss just being able to grab a muffin and go. Sigh! Hopefully, the end result will be worth it.
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Zarius get 4.5 Blue Ribbons from Romance Junkies!
Snippet:
“L.A. Day delves perfectly into a woman’s fantasy of finding that special someone who desires ONLY you.” Reviewed by Anita at Romance Junkies
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Oaks Day, the day before the derby ended up a total wash. It poured all afternoon and the track was a muddy mess but still the races went on even if half the crowd left. Derby Day was clear and cool, much improved from the day before. Unfortunately, a perfect day for racing was forever marred by Eight Belles breaking both of her ankles during cool down after finishing second in the Derby.
Big Brown won in grand fashion and he deserves praise but the whole day was ruined for me when the Filly was euthanized on the track after the horrific accident.
It was just two years ago, when Derby winner Barbaro broke a leg while running in the Preakness. Since, it was only one leg they did all they could to save him but eight months after the accident he too was euthanized.
Growing up in Louisville, I've spent much time at the track but these incidents have certainly put a pall over horse racing for me.
Amelia Richard is my winner from CJ’s bash. The prize is a free download of The Last Warrior.
I appreciate everyone that entered. It was a great day and don’t forget CJ’s bash will continue today. I won’t be in attendance since today is Derby day in Louisville.
Have an awesome day!
Tomorrow, Warrior of the Past releases from Ellora's Cave. This is my thirteenth ebook so I thought I'd show you all thirteen hot covers.
Hope you enjoy!
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Tomorrow, April 30th it’s my author day at TwoLips from 5pm until 8pm EST.
Stop by to chat, read excerpt and win a prize.
TwoLips
Friday, May 2nd, I’ll be chatting with CJ England and friends at her group. Come by to chat, enjoy excerpt, prizes and who knows what all. Warrior of the Past releases on Friday and I’ll share some juicy excerpts.
CJ England
Of course, as usual I'll blog at Nice n' Naughty on Friday.
Laura/LA Day
I just returned from the Dogwood Writing Conference and I had a wonderful. It was hosted by the KYOWA chapter of RWA and they were friendly and gracious people. I plan to attend their event again next year.
The event took place at the lodge at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, which is in eastern Kentucky. The park is beautiful and the lodge is very nice. The dogwoods and redbuds are in bloom making for spectacular scenery. I didn’t have a lot of time to explore so next year I may go down a day early.
My husband, daughter and niece made the trip with me and hung out in the park and neighboring area while I attended the workshops. Unfortunately, we didn’t arrive in time to attend the workshop Friday night but I did have time for a little socializing. I met some very friendly people and chatted before I headed back to my room.
My daughter is thirteen and my niece is fourteen with very active imaginations enhanced by just watching Prom Night. So when the power when out at out 10pm they were convinced a stalker had cut the power lines and was about to slaughter the guests. Of course, we played along and encouraged them to a point. Needless to say, I was awake until 1am. They have managed to embellish the story and have enjoyed telling their friends about their night of horror.
I didn’t get much sleep but Saturday was still very enjoyable. After breakfast, Christine Witthohn of Book Cents Literary Agency gave a workshop on query letters. It was very informative, as I hate writing query letters. Next, I attended Raelene Gorlinsky’s workshop on genre and sex. She had a great little sheet on words NOT to use to describe private parts. I don’t understand why she didn’t like–pulse-pounding swamp of love and cum or one-eyed purple-headed yogurt slinger! LOL You should see the list. If you don’t know Raelene, she is the publisher and editor of Ellora’s Cave and she is very witty and entertaining.
Authors, Pamela Cable, Cathie Shaffer and Maddie James also had workshops. I couldn’t attend them all but I especially wanted to attend Maddie’s. I spoken with Maddie online many times and I was thrilled to meet her and listen to her editing tips.
The panel of editors and agents critiqued one page from anonymous works in progress. I enjoyed this and I have to say they were right on the money as far as I could tell.
The workshops were fun but I have to say the best part was meeting new and interesting people. Hopefully, many of them will be in attendance next year.
What am I doing this weekend? I’m attending the Dogwood Writing Conference. See details below:
Join KYOWA members and fellow writers at the third annual Dogwood Writing Conference at beautiful Greenbo Lake State Resort Park located in eastern Kentucky.
Dates: April 25-26, 2008
Location: Greenup County Resort Park
965 Lodge Road (off KY Route 1)
Greenup, KY 41144-9517
Park Phone: 606-474-7324, 800-325-0083
Host Chapter: KYOWA (KY-OHIO-WV) 180
Contact Mary Shortridge
meshortridge228@gmail.com
Fee: $45.00 for non KYOWA members.
Includes Friday night Ice Cream Social/Program
Saturday Continental Breakfast, Luncheon,
and all workshops
We have a special nightly rate at the lodge of $71.96
for up to two people ($10/person over 2)
and a block of rooms for one or both nights.
Phone the park directly for reservations.
(Please note: KY Parks System bills your credit card
for the first night when you reserve your room. It will
be refunded if you cancel by the day before
your arrival.)
Enter
OUR PRESENTERS SO FAR:
PAMELA KING CABLE, Motivational Speaker, Author
New Release: Southern Fried Women
www.pamelacable.com
“When a speaker genuinely enjoys what she is doing as much as Pamela King Cable obviously enjoys speaking, there isn’t an audience in the world that isn’t swept up in the experience. I’ve been to all sorts of workshops, forums, and readings, but I’ve yet to see a crowd as captivated as they are at every single one of Pam’s presentations that I’ve attended. She literally becomes the words she has written and the characters she has created—it is a mesmerizing thing to behold.” Edmund R Schubert, Editor, Author
“Pamela Cable presented a program for our Sisters In Crime chapter … about Writing Conferences and Classes. Her presentation was informative, professional, and most enjoyable. Pamela's enthusiasm for the writing process is encouraging to the beginner writer as well as the more seasoned one. I recommend her highly as a public speaker…” Helen Goodman, Triad Chapter, Sisters In Crime
DR VIRGIL DAVIS, PhD, Reiki Master, 7th Degree Black Belt in
Karate
Dr Davis is a full professor of Psychology. He has published several
articles and co-authored the First and Second Editions of Understanding Psychology. He is the owner of Davis Karate Studio in Morehead, KY and and has worked extensively with disadvantaged and disabled young people, teaching the Karate discipline.
"Today's knowledge of human potential, as well as results in success motivation studies, provide solid evidence, if not unquestionable proof, that it is our thinking; the thoughts that we put in our minds (and allow to stay there), that determines whether we succeed or fail in reaching specific goals or in the performance of the majority of the activities in which we participate daily.
Think one way, and you attract the conditions which that type of thinking indicates. Think another way, and you attract an entirely different set of conditions. Conditions are created by thoughts much more than conditions create thoughts. It’s the simple law of attraction, a concept which has been recently discussed in detail by Rhonda Byrne in her popular book and DVD entitled 'The Secret'. "
from "The Secret: 'I Can't' Becomes Self-Fulfilling Prophesy" by Virgil Davis, 4/11/2007.
MADDIE JAMES, Author, Speaker
I’m often asked—why write romance novels? And the answer to that question is simple. What better a subject to write about than developing relationships between two people? About the pitfalls along the way? About falling in love? About happily-ever-after?
What could be better?
I hope when you read my stories that you laugh a little, cry a little, and can’t wait to read a little bit more. That’s the way I feel when I write my stories. I laugh and cry and I can’t wait to get to the end so I can get my story told. That’s what keeps me writing!
Current Releases: The Curse
Blue
Ladies of Legend: Finding Home (with Janet
Eaves, Magdalena Scott, Jan Scarborough)
www.maddiejames.com
OUR EDITORS AND AGENTS:
RAELELNE GORLINSKY, Editor
Ellora's Cave
Cerridwen Press
AMI RUSSELL, Editor
Wild Rose Press
CHRISTINE WITTHOHN, Agent
Book Cents Literacy Agency, LLC
Editors and agents will take pitch appointments on Saturday. However, there is a relaxed, informal atmosphere, especially Friday evening, and there will be unstructured time for all to meet and mix.
Testimonials
OUR SCHEDULE SO FAR:
FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH:
Dinner on your own. The lodge offers a full buffet, plus menu choices from 5:00-8:00 PM.
7:00 Workshop with Dr Virgil Davis
Basic self-defense for women followed by a question and
session in martial arts, psychology, Reiki, Chuck Norris
(Dr Davis worked with Mr Norris in martial arts training and
instruction)
8:00 (Or whenever) Ice Cream Social/Mixer as late as you wish.
Saturday:
8:00 Continental Breakfast (the Lodge has a breakfast buffet for
those with a more hearty appetite)
8:30 - 12:00 Workshops
12:00 Luncheon: Ami Russell from Wild Rose Press, Keynote
1:15 - 2:30 Open Critique: Participants should bring two pages of their WIP(s) for comments by a panel composed of our editors and agent.
2:45-5:00 Workshops
13 welcome signs that spring has sprung!
1. It's 55 degrees at 8:30 am
2. My hostas are sprouting everywhere.
3. The man next door is power washing his deck. (Something I need to do.)
4. Bunnies are out everywhere in the early morning. Must be mating season.
5. We've been grilling out at night which I love because there is less mess to clean up.
6. My daughter is strutting around in short shorts all the time. (Okay! I can't say this thrills me.)
7. The guy down the street mowed his grass yesterday without a shirt. (Sorry to say that didn't thrill me either.)
8. My dh emptied the lawn furniture and ornaments out of the garage last night.
9. My daughter has started asking when we will open the pool.
10. There is only 5 weeks left of school. (This doesn't thrill me except I won't have to get up early to get my daughter on the bus for school.)
11. It's the right temperature to open your windows. You don't need air or heat!
12. My dogs love to go outside in these temperatures. I think they'd stay out all day if I'd let them.
13. I have a tan. (I'll admit though that it's fake. I go to the tanning salon but you can't tell by looking.)
Hope you're enjoying spring weather where you are.
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Things have been crazy lately between working on my house and yard and chatting it seems like I've had little time for writing. I needed inspiration to finish my current chapter and I thought I'd share. Hope this inspires ... something!
Thirteen HOT male athletes!
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I’m chatting at TwoLips Reviews today with the Cobblestone Authors. I’ll be there on and off. It’s spring break this week and my lovely 13 year old daughter has plans for me to drive her here and there. If you get a chance, stop by and visit.
TwoLips
Satin Seduction by LA Day
Releasing July 11, 2008 from Ellora’s Cave
Excerpt:
He leaned forward. “You see an opportunity to meet a growing need?”
Damn. She wished he hadn’t mentioned a growing need. Her voice trembled as she continued, “A recent study says that fifty-one percent of American’s are overweight.”
Jake reached for a file on the edge of his desk. “Actually, the latest demographic is fifty-four percent but not all shapely women are overweight.”
That got her attention. “Are you already considering a new line?”
“I am. I’ve owned a majority of this company for six months now and in that time I’ve evaluated our strengths and weaknesses. I’m only thirty-five so I hope I’m not too old school to recognize a need for change.”
Nicole felt heat rise in her cheeks. “I’m sorry. I wasn’t insinuating you were old.”
“I’m not offended. I believe you are only a couple years younger.” He smirked. “I’m pleased that I have a designer with vision and initiative.”
“Thank you.” She replied quickly, on a deep breath. She could finally breathe. It was going better than she’d expected.
He fingered the corset she’d thrown on his desk. “This corset is a satin blend?”
“Satin-Lycra blend. It’s comfortable, yet controls,” she explained. “Comfort and control are important ingredients for a full-figured line.”
“What else have you designed, besides the thong, of course?”
“I have three panties, the Brazilian-cut, a hip-hugger, the thong and a brief.”
“No granny panties?” He winked.
“Never!” She pretended to gasp in horror. “Banish the thought. I’ve also finished designs for another corset, a bustier and some night clothes.”
“You’ve been busy. Have you had anyone model them?” His brows rose. “We need to test the comfort and control.”
Biting her lip, she hesitated. “We don’t have larger models. I made them in my size.”
Picking up the thong, his fingers traced the lacy edge. “You’ve modeled these?”
“I tried everything on to test the comfort and fit. Those don’t actually offer control but…” She hesitated.
“They’re sexy as hell.” His eyes ran over her and a shiver rode her spine. “Are you wearing one of your creations now?”
Nicole laughed nervously.
Jake grinned in a way that would wet any red-blooded woman’s panties. “You said you’d never charge me with harassment.”
She raised her chin. “I meant it.”
“What are you wearing?”
Her tongued felt glued to the top of her mouth and she swallowed. “I’m wearing a slimming corset with support for…”
“Support for large breasted women?” His gaze devoured her chest. She could almost believe he could see through her clothes.
“Yes.”
He crushed the thong in his hand. “What type of panty?”
“A ruffled Brazilian-cut,” she answered and was surprised how breathy her voice sounded.
“Damn,” he breathed the word as his eyes stripped her clothing from her body. “Can I talk you into modeling them for me?”
“Me? You want me to…?” She blinked at the thought.
“Yes.”
Nicole shifted under his intense gaze. “I’m not a model.”
“Did you model them in front of a mirror?”
“Well yes, I did.” But that was entirely different. There was no one there to see and no one to laugh if she looked ridiculous.
“Did you see how beautiful you looked?”
“I looked okay. I’ll never have a model’s figure but I looked fine.” She raised her chin.
“You say you want to celebrate full-figured women and that your line will compliment their figures. I believe you can but I don’t believe you do. For this to be a success you can’t doubt the line. You need to see and believe in the beauty of a full-figured woman.”
Satin Seduction
By L.A. Day
Releasing July 11, 2008 from Ellora’s Cave.
Blurb:
Nicole James is a designer for Satin Seduction. Her dream is to create and produce a line of lingerie that flatters the figure of rubenesque females. As a full figured woman, she knows the trials of finding comfortable and flattering lingerie. She designs the line and takes her pitch and samples to Jake, the new owner of Satin Seduction. He seems approachable and he did inspire more than a few of her sexy designs. She knows she can’t compete with the thin, sexy models that grace the studio but she hopes her designs can compete with some of the best.
Jake Malone has wanted Nicole since he purchased Satin Seduction. When she comes to his office one afternoon to pitch a line of lingerie for full-figured females, he sees an opening. He’s interested in the line but more interested in her.
Nicole is hesitant to bare her rounded curves to her hottie boss but agrees to if he’ll strip to his briefs. While modeling her designs, their mutual attraction flares to life but Nicole knows better than to read anything into the encounter.
Making love with Nicole was more than he expected but still he feels her holding back. He knows the image she has of herself stands between them. He wants a future with Nicole so he must convince her that he finds her full-figure deliciously sexy.
How do you show a woman how beautiful you find them? Sometimes pictures speak louder than words especially naughty pictures. Cameras don’t lie and beauty is more than skin deep.
Posing for Jake’s pictures makes her nervous and most of the pictures are unbecoming at least to her critical eye. She isn’t sure what Jake’s motives are but his next stunt is a revelation. She horrified to realize Jake’s used a hidden camera to film them having sex. She’s even more stunned to see what it reveals. They weren’t having sex but making love and loves eyes soften every blemish.
For Thursday Thirteen, I thought I’d list thirteen things about the awesome month- long contest the Midnight Seductions Authors are having.
1. Find rules and info here.
2. Find the daily questions here.
3. There are 30 prizes for the 30 days in April.
4. I post my question Friday April 4th.
5. I’m giving away a free download of an ebook.
6. There are many other downloads to be won.
7. You could win a Sex and Sass Goodie basket.
8. Maybe, you’d like to win Homemade Goat’s Milk soaps
9. A Mini Mary Kay Gift Set is another prize.
10. How about an Alaska Goodies Grab Bag?
11. A gift certificate from Cobblestone.
12. Naughty Lingerie!!
13. Also, a print book, gothic journal, floral bath accessory, gift basket, scented candles and a vial of gold flecks.
This contest is too much to pass up. So, start playing today!
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L.A. Day's April newsletter has posted!
Go directly to my newsletter:
Newsletter
Check out the April contest info:
The Midnight Seductions Authors are having a month long contest. A prize is awarded every day to one lucky winner. Find details in newsletter and on my contest page. You must play to win!
Feral Intensity has a HOT new cover - check it out!
Winners of $5.00 Cobblestone gift Certificates are:
domricannessa
Vickyc77084b
Congrats to the winners!
Check out the awesome review of Command Me.
Snippet:
"I have to admit Command Me was my introduction to L.A. Day and I think I’ve been cheating myself. She sets the stage for intergalactic travel and love like a master." Reviewed by NeNe at FAR
Full review
This week I decided to list thirteen things that drive me crazy about doing my taxes.
1. Finding a new accountant. I had to get a new one this year and that’s never fun.
2. Going through the drawer full of receipts that I stuff in my file cabinet. This year I’m going for organization.
3. Trying to find receipts for things you know you purchased.
4. Adding up how much you actually spent on certain items. I’m never shopping again. LOL
5. Explaining to a new accountant exactly what I write. Accountants aren’t the most open minded.
6. Having to go to the accountant’s office several times because you keep forgetting things.
7. Going on the Internet and looking up tax deductions for writers. I can read for hours and still understand very little.
8. Being taxed double on my city taxes because I live and work in the city.
9. Paying someone to tell you that you owe money.
10. Seeing how much you actually owe.
11. Calling the IRS to ask a simple question and not understanding the answer. However, they promised to send you a booklet that will explain everything.
12. Receiving approximately 40 forms booklets and CD’s from the IRS that is supposed to make filing taxes easier. Now, I know why we pay so much.
13. Keeping records and logs. I’m not very organized but I promised to try harder this year.
At least, I’m done for another year.
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I’m a blog ho today,
I’m at Nice n’ Naughty blogging about m/m lovin’. I’m also showing off my HOT new cover.
Nice n Naughty
You can also find me at the Midnight Seductions Authors blog. There, I’m discussing the hook of a book. I posted an excerpt from the beginning of two of my books.
MSA Blog
If you get a chance, visit me and tell me your views.
Laura/LA Day
http://www.la-day.com
Last week, I listed 13 nicknames for penis so this week to be fair I thought I'd list 13 nicknames for vagina. Once again, these aren't names I'd use but here ya go.
1. Cockpit
2. Weiner Warmer
3. Manhole
4. Bush Box
5. Peter Pleaser
6. Johnson's Cave
7. Plug Hole
8. Docking Station
9. Cock Holster
10. Putang
11. Fur Burger
12. Twat
13. Snatch
And to think some people find the word cunt offensive. LOL
Oh, and if you have seen it. Look down at the next post for a peek at my newest HOT cover. The book, Feral Intensity doesn't release until September 5th but I just had to show off the cover.
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Hope every one has a great St. Patty's day. Don't drink too much of that green beer.
Yuck! Never did understand dying the beer green though I drank plenty of it when I was younger. After a few, I guess color doesn't matter.
This Thursday Thirteen is a list of nicknames for penis that I find amusing. They're not exactly terms I'd use in my next novel. I did a search on the Internet. Some of these I'd never heard.
1. Womb Raider
2. Dip Stick
3. Sex Pistol
4. Wonder Weasel
5. Vlad the Impaler
6. Twat-sicle
7. The other, other white meat
8. Thrill drill
9. Night Crawler
10. The Pink Oboe
11. Bone-Her
12. Gristle Missile
13. Heat-seeking Missile
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Hey all,
I’m thrilled to say I am one of the Featured Authors this month at TwoLips!
Check at my interview on the Featured Author page. Link to TwoLips below:
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It's snowing here in KY and we are supposed to get up to 12 inches. I can't remember the last time I saw 12 inches (of snow that is). LOL
Maybe, we'll be snowed in and I can write for days. That'd be cool as long as we don't lose power.
It's just starting to fall and my daughter is thrilled. She wants to make snow angels.
Wherever you are, stay safe and warm.
13 HOT pictures to inspire you this morning!
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Warrior of the Past by LA Day
This is the sequel to The Last Warrior.
Releasing May 2, 2007 from Ellora’s Cave.
Blurb:
The time of the Yahi has past but a select few warriors are brought through time. This is the Bear Claws story. Can he accept a life in the present and protect his woman from a vengeful ex-husband.
Holly is starting over. Her ex-husband mortgaged the family ranch and she has to sell. Bear, Grey and Tara seem to be just what she’s looking for. They will buy the ranch and she can stay on. Burned by love, she’s afraid to trust anyone. Finding out your new friends are time-traveling warriors, and a witch doesn’t help.
With the patience of a warrior, Bear sets out to prove he is the man for her. If he has to, he will kill to prove it.
Excerpt:
He lifted his hand and brushed against her fingers. He half-turned to face her. Their eyes met and she read deep sadness in his dark eyes. “Gold-seeker hit me with rifle.”
“Oh my god. He could have killed you. Are you okay?” No wonder he was confused. A blow like this could have killed him.
“I am good.”
“You need to sit down on the couch and let me see the injury.”
Raising his brow, he smirked but complied. Pulling at the hem of her gown, Holly knelt next to him and placed the candle on the sofa table that ran behind the couch.
“Sit still and let me see. Oh no. You have a huge lump and a cut back here. How long ago did this happen?” The blood was dried and the cut appeared closed.
“I not sure.”
“You should see a doctor.”
“Warrior not see white man’s doctor.”
Furrowing her brow, Holly glared at the stubborn man. “Bear, head injuries can be dangerous.” She didn’t mention the fact that his confusion could be a sign of a more serious injury.
Gently, Holly caressed the injured area and Bear turned to face her. In their current position, his face was level with her chest and she felt his gaze through the thinness of her cotton gown. She’d long forgotten her state of dress and her breath hitched in her throat at his look. To her horror, she felt her nipples tighten and cream gather at the juncture of her thighs. She couldn’t remember the last time a man’s hungry gaze had turned her insides to mush.
Frozen in place, with her breasts inches from his nose, her heart pounded. Slowly he tilted his head and lifted his eyes to meet hers. “Little Fox, not worry about Bear.”
“O-okay, ” she stuttered.
His large, warm hand lifted to her elbow. The rough pad of his thumb caressed the tender underside of her arm before he lifted it from around him. “Little Fox not touch warrior unless she want to join with him.”
“Bear, I wasn’t trying to seduce you.”
His dark, penetrating eyes lowered to her pebbled breasts. She crossed her arms across her chest to hide the evidence of arousal. “I’m cold.”
He raised his head and she met his probing gaze. “White women do not join with savages.” His eyes filled with derision.
“I don’t have sex with men I just met regardless if they are white, red, black or purple.” She wondered at his references to savages. She supposed there was still prejudice against Native American’s in some parts of the country but surely he knew how physically devastating he was. Any woman would want him, any normal woman anyway.
Bear grunted as he stood and reached for a blanket off the back of the couch. “You sleep here white woman.” His tone was gruff and something inside her called out to him.
“Bear, please don’t be angry.” She laid her hand on his arm.
He shrugged his massive shoulders and sighed deeply. “I not angry at you.” He turned away. “Little Fox not responsible for way of white man.”
I've been working the last few days on updating my website and it's almost finished. I have a few final touches to add and it will be done-for now!
Stop by if you get a chance and let me know what you think. Sign my new guest book and check out the March Contest on contests page.
My March Newsletter has posted too!
Website
Rose21474, you are the winner of a free download.
I emailed you for your choice.
Thanks to all those that entered.
Check my site in a few days for details on my March contest!
13 of my favorite things not including family and friends.. There are not in any order.
1. Chinese Food
2. NASCAR
3. Reading
4. Moonlight-TV show
5. Bold & the Beautiful-Soap Opera
6. Internet
7. Laptops
8. Sunshine
9. The beach- any beach where it is warm and sunny.
10. Warm weather- okay I have a theme going on these last three-you guessed it. It’s cold here today and I want to be warm.
11. Puppies
12. A good massage
13. Mountain Dew-It's how I start my day.
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My first week as a stay at home full time write wasn’t what I expected. Monday was President’s Day so my daughter was off school and had a friend over…translate I got nothing done. Tuesday was my first day home alone. It took me a while to get into the right or write state of mind. However, Wednesday was a productive day.
Thursday was another story. Due to an ice storm, school was cancelled at 10:00 am. I ended up with four girls at my house all day. Friday started out slow. School was delayed two hours but I was back from the bus stop by 8:45 am and ready to chat. I had two scheduled chats for the day.
School called about 11:00am to say my daughter was sick. So, I was off to pick her up. I did get to chat some but most of the afternoon was spent waiting on her. She looked so pathetic though, I felt sorry for her. Saturday, I took her to the doctor. She has the flu. Thanks to some wonderful medicine, she seems much better. Not sure if she’ll go to school tomorrow or not. I’ll see how she feels in the morning. I figure by Tuesday, I’ll have the flu. That’s about how my luck goes. LOL
If I manage to stay well I should have Eye Stone finished this week. Then, I’m on to the sequel to Undercover Pleasure Droid.
Hollie Glover you won a free download.
I emailed you at the address provided.
Congrats!
Hope you enjoy the read.
Thanks to everyone who entered.
Yesterday was a lot of fun.
Today, I will be chatting with the Ellora’s Cave authors at Coffeetime and giving away a free download. You can also find me at Romance Erotica Connection w/ the Midnight Seduction Authors. I’m also bloggin’ at Nice N’ Naughty and, don’t forget Command Me, sequel to Owned released from Changeling Press yesterday.
Links for all events are below:
Coffeetime
REC
Nice n' Naughty
Changeling Press
Hope you all come out and visit with me today!
Laura/LA Day
http://www.la-day.com
My TT is in the post below!
Adventures in Space: Command Me is now available at Changeling Press!
Buy link:
http://www.changelingpress.com/product.php?&upt=book&ubid=815
Blurb:
The war is over and Commander Michel Giat faces his toughest task yet. He is asked to baby-sit the general’s daughter. Expecting a child, he’s pleasantly surprised to find out Jade is a sexy woman. However, her sex appeal creates other problems.
Just because he’s lonely doesn’t mean he’s ready to settle down. Sensing a trap, Michel assumes the general is matchmaking until he’s told only a land man will do for Jade.
General Valant may be Jade’s father and his superior officer but he wouldn’t stop him from marrying Jade if he chooses to.
When Jade disappears on Vre’ Lio everything becomes clear. Michel wants Jade as his own. Finding her in a bar with two sex droids sets him on a course for revenge. Sexual manipulation is the game and he plans to teach her to follow his every command.
Laura/LA Day
http://www.la-day.com
For those of you that don’t know, I’ve retired from the day job to write full time. This is my first week at home and below are 13 great things about working from home.
They are in no particular order.
1. I can work in my pj’s.
2. I can work in the middle of the night or the middle of the day.
3. I get to watch my favorite Soap Opera. (The Bold and the Beautiful)
4. I can schedule doctor/dentist appointments without having to take time off from work.
5. The house is empty and quiet during the day. (more productive)
6. I can work late into the night since I don’t have to get up early for work.
7. I can attend all day chats and be home on release days…like tomorrow!
8. I have no one to answer to but myself.
9. Without a day job, I have more time for writing and hopefully, I’ll be more productive.
10. I don’t have to cage my Yorkie all day while I’m at work.
11. I’ll be home this summer when my daughter is off school for Summer Break.
12. I’m skipping the fast food restaurants for lunch and eating healthier.
13. I’m scheduling in an exercise session every day.
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Well, I finished my last day of work and now, I'm a full time writer. Hope I don't run out of things to write about.
From what I've heard, I need to set a schedule. I'm thinking I'll sleep until 10am break at 1:30 to start watching the Soaps. Darn that won't work!
Guess, I'll have to treat writing like a real job but I will make time for daily exercise. I really can't afford to sit on my butt all day.
Happy Valentine's day everyone!
Here are 13 Valentine presents I’d like to receive:
1. A massage complete with warm scented oil.
2. A bubble bath for two.
3. A weekend getaway with just the hubby.
4. Dinner for two over candlelight.
5. An evening slow dancing with hubby.
6. A foot massage.
7. No calorie chocolate.
8. A trip to a day spa.
9. A love note/poem written by my hubby.
10. A stress free day with no computers, tv, phones…
11. Cleaning service once a month to do the chores, I detest.
12. Breakfast in bed.
13. A hug and kiss from my other favorite valentine, my daughter.
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Lately, I have been MIA on a lot of fronts but that is about to change.
As of February 15th, I will be a full time writer without a day job.
YAY!! I have been struggling recently to finish several projects at
work and keep up with my writing. It's become too much but thankfully
it's about to end.
As soon as I get settled into a new routine, I plan to be more active
as well as more productive.
Hope you all have a great day and an awesome weekend.
Laura
Well, the Super Bowl is over and Brady didn't win (pout). He's so cute. My head is killing me today, a little too much game day cheer.
Hope you all had an awesome weekend!
Now, that football is over what sport do you watch?
I'm a NASCAR fan and it's they're about ready to start those engines.
Can't wait for Daytona.
