Getting back to the history and SC contest
November 30, 2006 by Melissa · 2 Comments
I chatted a bit about getting to go back in time to visit a time and friends I met during The Accidental Countess on Writers Across Time today. I am slowly getting back into the story and it is moving along. Funny, but when Cicely first showed up on the scene of my crazy mind, I had no idea she was so devious. Her thoughts, well, she is funny as hell. At least I think so.

But tomorrow I will be over at Sexual Chocolate talking about guilty pleasure TV. Every Friday in December, I will be collecting names for a 10 dollar GC to MBAM. All you have to do is comment, name goes in:) Come on over EVERY Friday. I’ll also be posting excerpts from my upcoming release Tempting Fate, the anthology from Phaze, and info about some upcoming appearances. Hope you have time to pop in.
Its a youtube morning
November 30, 2006 by Melissa · Leave a Comment
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This is one of my favorite pieces from TDS.
BUGS DIE
November 30, 2006 by Melissa · Leave a Comment
Okay, I would like to be all Buddist and wish that I didn’t take joy in the death of bugs, but it ain’t happening. We are expected to get a freeze tonight, and I am rejoicing.
Not to mention, I LOVE cold weather. The colder the better.
And these are the only bugs I like:
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First Grace Review!
November 30, 2006 by Melissa · Leave a Comment
From FAR:
I loved it for its action and heat. This is a book that will make you not want to stop reading it.
Lena C, Fallen Angel Reviews
Granted, I had a five and a RR last time, but it sounds like Lena liked it, and that is all I care about:)
Man rules
November 29, 2006 by Melissa · 2 Comments

From my husband, and you will now see why we are such a good match….
1: Under no circumstances may two men share an umbrella.2: It is OK for a man to cry ONLY under the following circumstances:(a) When a heroic dog dies to save its master.
(b) The moment Halle Berry starts unbuttoning her blouse.
(c) After wrecking your boss’ car.
(d) One hour, 12 minutes, 37 seconds into “The Crying Game”.
(e) When she is using her teeth.
3: Any Man who brings a camera to a bachelor party may be legally
killed and eaten by his buddies.
4: Unless he murdered someone in your family, you must bail a friend
out of jail within 12 hours.
5: If you’ve known a guy for more than 24 hours, his sister is off
limits forever unless you actually marry her.
6: Moaning about the brand of free beer in a buddy’s fridge is
forbidden. However complain at will if the temperature is unsuitable.
7: No man shall ever be required to buy a birthday present for another
man. In fact, even remembering your buddy’s birthday is strictly
optional. At that point, you must celebrate at a strip bar of the
birthday boy’s choice.
8: On a road trip, the strongest bladder determines pit stops, not the
weakest.
9: When stumbling upon other guys watching a sporting event, you may
ask the score of the game in progress, but you may never ask who’s
playing.
10: You may flatulate in front of a woman only after you have brought
her to climax.. If you trap her head under the covers for the purpose
of flatulent entertainment, she’s officially your girlfriend.
11: It is permissible to drink a fruity alcohol drink only when you’re
sunning on a tropical beach … and it’s delivered by a topless model
and only when it’s free.
12: Only in situations of moral and/or physical peril are you allowed
to kick another guy in the nuts.
13: Unless you’re in prison, never fight naked.
14: Friends don’t let friends wear Speedos. Ever. Issue closed.
15: If a man’s fly is down, that’s his problem, you didn’t see anything.
16: Women who claim they “love to watch sports” must be treated as
spies until they demonstrate knowledge of the game and the ability to
drink as much as the other sports watchers.
17: A man in the company of a hot, suggestively dressed woman must
remain sober enough to fight.
18: Never hesitate to reach for the last beer or the last slice of
pizza, but not both, that’s just greedy.
19: If you compliment a guy on his six-pack, you’d better be talking
about his choice of beer.
20: Never join your girlfriend or wife in discussing a friend of yours,
except if she’s withholding sex pending your response.
21: Phrases that may NOT be uttered to another man while lifting
weights:
(a) Yeah, Baby, Push it!
(b) C’mon, give me one more! Harder!
(c) Another set and we can hit the showers!
22: Never talk to a man in a bathroom unless you are on equal footing:
i.e., both urinating, both waiting in line, etc. For all other
situations, an almost imperceptible nod is all the conversation you
need.
23: Never allow a telephone conversation with a woman to go on longer
than you are able to have sex with her. Keep a stopwatch by the phone.
Hang up if necessary.
24: The morning after you and a girl who was formerly “just a friend”
have carnal, drunken monkey sex, the fact that you’re feeling weird and
guilty is no reason for you not to nail each other again before the
discussion about what a big mistake it was occurs.
25: It is acceptable for you to drive her car. It is not acceptable for
her to drive yours.
26: Thou shalt not buy a car in the colors of brown, pink, lime green,
orange or sky blue.
27: The girl who replies to the question “What do you want for
Christmas?” with “If you loved me, you’d know what I want!” gets an
Xbox. End of story.
28: There is no reason for guys to watch Ice Skating or Men’s
Gymnastics. Ever.
29: Pull out
We’ve all heard about people having guts or balls.
But do you really know the difference between them? In an effort to
keep you informed, the definition of each is listed below.
“GUTS” is arriving home late after a night out with the guys, being
assaulted by your wife with a broom, and having the guts to say,
“are you still cleaning or are you flying somewhere?”
“BALLS” is coming home late after a night out with the guys smelling of
perfume and beer, lipstick on your collar,
Slapping your wife on the ass and having the balls to say, “You’re
next!”
We hope this clears up any confusion.
Seeing yourself again
November 29, 2006 by Melissa · 2 Comments
You know, it is hard raising a daughter just like you. A. is just about to turn twelve and bless the child, she is a lot like me. Dramatic, forgetful, and single-minded. And as I gripe at her for it, I feel badly because I know she is just being as nature intended. She is also a cappy like her mama, and so mood swings abound and even with our absentmindedness we are forever competitive. You might not know it, because we keep it under wraps but we are. Most of the time, we are self competitive, just working against our last project, our last grade, whatever and trying to achieve something better. And sometimes, that is harder than competing against other people.
I am trying my best not to discourage her too much, and because I know what she is going through, I am working at helping her work through it. But, ya know we are both moody, and the hubby handles her better at times. Now the younger of the two, E, she is the one I can handle. Then again, she is a lot like my husband and so I think that is why we can take opposite children.
The sad thing is I have reached a point in my life where I hear myself saying things my parents said to me during my preteen and teenage years.
A Little Harmless Sex
November 29, 2006 by Melissa · 6 Comments

And another one!!!!
November 28, 2006 by Melissa · 2 Comments
The Last Detail is a futuristic action adventure erotic romance that has just been contracted by Samhain:) I’ve been working on this for a while, still playing with making it perfect, just the cappy in me, but it isn’t due for release until 2008. It will be a category to single title length book:)
Here is a bit of a blurb
Lou Campbell always gets her man and Sam Dawson is no different. He’s her last job before she can return to Earth. She has to get the traitor spy back to her boss. And to accomplish that, she decides the promise of sex is the easiest way to get him tied up. Only things don’t go quite the way she planned. Especially when she finds herself responding to him.
Sam is in a bind, really. First, he’s dealing with problems with his contracting security company and when he decides to blow off some steam, he finds himself strapped to a chair, thouroughly used, and then informed that she is taking him in to be arrested. Before she can accomplish the last item though, they find there are certain people who would rather Sam not make it back alive. On the run, they have to learn how to trust each other. But, that isn’t easy for two jaded hearts.
That’s a rough draft of it at least. I am soooo excited!!!!
WCP Torrid Call for Submissions
November 28, 2006 by Melissa · Leave a Comment
CELTIC LOVE KNOTS
Wear the Celtic Love Knot close to your heart and let your passion rise to undreamed-of heights.
Whiskey Creek Press Torrid introduces Celtic Love Knots, a line of erotic romance stories steeped in the mystery, magic and myth of all things Celtic.
We’re looking for erotic short stories on this theme, by a single author, to be combined into double volumes, similar to our Torrid Teasers line. Stories should be between 5,000 and 8,000 words each. Please submit two stories at a time. Contemporary, paranormal, historical, fantasy, even sci/fi, if it works, will be considered, as long as all submissions keep the Celtic motif in mind.
Please double-check our guidelines for our heat ratings. Send your submissions to: subs@whiskeycreekpresstorrid.com
MEN OF ALASKA
What is the appeal of those ‘Alaskan Men’? Why does the term have such a mystique to it? Could it be because they’re hot, sexy, lonely, and oh so ready for love…or maybe just some steamy lust? They say Alaskan men just won’t commit, but maybe they just haven’t found the right women!
Whiskey Creek Press Torrid is looking for submissions for our new Series, Men of Alaska, which debuts in September 2007. Manuscripts should be between 30,000 and 60,000 words, and may be contemporary, historical…whatever fits your story. Please send your full manuscript, along with a brief synopsis, to subs@whiskeycreekpresstorrid.com
Be sure to check below for our Heat Rating guidelines.
Purgatory
November 27, 2006 by Melissa · 2 Comments
Well this is the one I was hinting at. Kally and I have an anthology coming out but you have to wait until 2008. It was inspired by the new 007 theme song for Casino Royale, You Know My Name.
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